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Open Session Minutes
March 16, 2021
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage.
CALL TO ORDER
President Jeffrey A. Cline called the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of
Washington County, Maryland, to order at 10:04 a.m. at 100 West Washington Street, Hagerstown, Maryland, with the following members present: Vice-President Terry L. Baker, Commissioner Wayne K.Keefer, and Commissioner Randall E. Wagner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the minutes of March 9, 2021. The motion passed unanimously.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to convene in closed session at 10:05 a.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion,compensation, removal, resignation or performance evaluation of appointees, employees or officials overwhom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific
individuals; to consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to
locate, expand, or remain in the State; to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter; toconsult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation, and to complywith a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents publicdisclosures about a particular proceeding or matter, in accordance with Sections 3-305(b) (1), (7), and(8)of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The motion passedunanimously.
In closed session, the Commissioners discussed the filling of certain personnel vacancies and the hiring
of certain individuals. The Commissioners also discussed potential litigation and received legal advice
related thereto.
Present during closed session were Commissioners Jeffrey A. Cline, Terry L. Baker, Wayne K. Keefer, and Randall E. Wagner. Also present were John M. Martirano, County Administrator; Krista L. Hart, County Clerk; and Kirk C. Downey, County Attorney and at various time: Debra Condo, Deputy Director, Human Resources; Denny Embly, President, Local 2677 AFSCME; Sheriff Douglas Mullendore; Sara Greaves, CFO; Susan Small, Director, Business Development; and Andrew Bright, Assistant County Attorney.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Baker, moved to reconvene in open session at 11 :01 a.m. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS Vice-President Baker requested information on the location of minutes for Boards & Commissions.
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