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Open Session Minutes
July 13, 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 9:00 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 Charles A. Burkett (Commissioner Randall E. Wagner was absent).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Burkett, moved to approve the minutes of June
22, 2021. The motion passed unanimously ( 4-0, Commissioner Wagner was absent).
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS The Commissioners shared information on various events each attended throughout Washington County.
Vice-President Baker thanked Jaime Dick and staff for organizing a successful Greg Shank SKMemorial event. Additionally, he congratulated Commissioner Wayne Keefer and his wife, Janine for the birth of their daughter. Commissioner Baker mentioned the American Rescue Plan Funding
(ARP) and shared his desire to compensate employees who continued to report for duty during
COVID-19 Pandemic; he further referenced that the Board of Education provided a 4% increase
for all staff and the City of Hagerstown provided $5,000 per employee.
Commissioner Keefer welcomed his newborn daughter, Lillie Renee Keefer and praised his wife for being a wonderful first-time mother. He further discussed the passing of Betty Shank, former Mayor, Clear Spring, and a former member of the Historical Advisory Committee. Commissioner
Keefer shared his support for a stipend to employees for those who have worked during the
COVID-19 Pandemic; adding that he would prefer a tiered system.
Commissioner Burkett congratulated Commissioner Keefer on the birth of his daughter. He encouraged all to support the new Smithsburg Farmers Market held on the fourth Monday of each month from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Commissioner Burkett referenced a recent event at San Mar
Children's Home and congratulated the team for a successful fundraising event to date; he further
advised that foster families are needed.
President Cline also congratulated Commissioner Keefer on the birth of his daughter. He thanked all employees who worked during the holidays and recognized all the staff members who have
dedicated their time to maintain a safe holiday, to include Water and Sewer staff members, Emergency Services and Police personnel. Additionally, he discussed an upcoming reenactment in the Town of Funkstown this weekend and shared his support for the local community.
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