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Home My WebLink About220503 OPEN MinutesBoard of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland Open Session Minutes May 3, 2022 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 Vice President Terry L. Baker called the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, to order at 10:02 a.m. at 100 West Washington Street, Hagerstown, Maryland, with the following members present: Commissioner Wayne K. Keefer; Commissioner Randall E. Wagner; and Commissioner Charles A. Burkett (Commissioner Jeffrey A.Cline was absent). APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Keefer, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the minutes of April 26, 2022. The motion passed unanimously. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS The Commissioners provided a brief overview of events attended throughout Washington County. Commissioner Keefer recognized Ellen Savoy, Director, San Mar Children's home and thanked the staff for caring for the children in need. Additionally, he attended the San Mar Children's Home Dream Gala event. Commissioner Burkett also attended the San Mar Children's Home Dream Gala Event and shared that as a f01mer resident, he holds the Children's Home in high regards and thanked all staff for the contributions to the community. Additionally, he asked about municipalities receiving the agenda weekly; John Martirano will ensure that happens. Commissioner Wagner congratulated TG Designs on celebrating its 25th Year Anniversary; additionally, he congratulated Atkins Auto Repair on a successful business. He congratulated Hospice and thanked all who participated in the recent Radio-A-Thon. Vice President Baker remembered former Washington County Commissioner, Paul Swartz; he shared his condolences to the family. Additionally, he welcomed Linda Irvin-Craig, former Commissioner and former Delegate Brett Wilson and thanked them for attending the meeting. STAFF COMMENTS Human Resources Deb Condo, Interim Director, presented the recommendation to hire Christopher Amos for the position of Educational Programs Administrator with the Division of Emergency Services (Grade 15, Step 1 $60,840). This is a new position. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the request to as presented. The motion passed unanimously. r Purchasing Department Page 2 of 5 OPEN Session, May 3, 2022 Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing, requested approval to an amendment for Bid Award for the Roof Replacement (PUR#l536) for Various County Buildings (PUR1536), approved on April 26, 2022 to Reese's Home Improvement, Inc., Boonsboro, Maryland in the total amount of$131,187; the total should have been awarded at $133,187; Ms. Naugle shared that there was a math error in the previous presentation. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Burkett, moved to approve the request to amend the amount of the award to $133,187 to Reese's Home Improvement, as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Budget and Finance Kelcee Mace, Interim CFO, provided clarification on a recently published Property Tax Notice. County Administrator John Martirano shared that the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Hearing will be held May 17, 2022, 6:00 p.m. at the Kepler Theater, Hagerstown Community College. Additionally, he recognized Teacher Appreciation Week. Mr. Martirano requested consensus to amend the Board of County Commissioners meeting schedule to accommodate a change in the Primary Election date change. The Commissioners reached a consensus to add a meeting on June 28, 2022, there will be no meeting on July 19, 2022. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Bill Williams, Wa.;hington County resident, discussed the Police Reform and Accountability Act. Justin Holder, 308 West (inaudible), thanked the Board of County Commissioners for supp01iing the citizens of Washington County, to include the special needs. PROCLAMATION: PRESERVATION MONTH, MAY 2022 The Board of County Commissioners presented the staff from Planning and Zoning, and the Historic District Commission volunteers with a proclamation recognizing May as Preservation Month. PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL DRUG COURT MONTH, MAY 2022 The Board of County Commissioners presented Jennifer Bricker, Drug Court Coordinator, Circuit Court for Washington County, Gray Barton, Director, Office of Problem-Solving Courts, and Kristin Grossnickle, Circuit Court Administrator with a proclamation recognizing May as National Drug Court Month. Judge Brett Wilson thanked the Board of County Commissioners for their support. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE <INTG-22-0086) COURT HOUSE SECURITY Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing, and Kristin Grossnickle, Circuit Court Administrator, recommended authorization by Resolution for the Circuit Court to enter into a contract for the purchase and installation of Tier I (Xray Machine, Magnetometer, access Control System, Duress Alarm, Camera System, Audio Visual Intercom) at a cost of$145,739.68; Tier II (Building Alarm, Bullet Resistant Barriers, Fenced/Restricted Parking, Prisoner/Sally Port) and Tier III (Emergency Intercom) at a cost of $280,624.18, for a total sum of $426,363.86 from Skyline Technology Page 3 of 5 OPEIII Session, May 3, 2022 Solutions, LLC, Glen Burnie, Maryland (MD) and to utilize another jurisdictions contract (RFP No. 49-F-2-18/19), awarded by Carroll County Office of Procurement. Mr. Curry added that the funds are budgeted in the Circuit Court Capital Improvement budget account GRT509. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to authorize by Resolution the purchase and installation of Tier I, Tier II, and Tier II from Skyline Technology Solutions, LLC, Glen Burnie, MD in the total amount of $426,363.86, as presented. The motion passed unanimously. (Resolution No. RS-2022-16 is recorded among the Acts, Ordinances, and Resolutions of Washington County and the original is in the County Commissioners' Office.) BID AWARD (PUR1537)-LABORATORY SERVICES FOR WATER/WASTEWATER TESTING FOR DEPARTMENT OF WATER QUALITY Ms. Naugle and Mark Bradshaw, Director, Environmental Management, recommended approval to award the bid for Laboratory Services for Water/Wastewater Testing for the Department of Water Quality to the responsible, responsive bidder, Pace Analytical Services, LLC, Greensburg, Pennsylvania (PA) who submitted the lowest (annual) total bid sum in the amount of$77,566. Ms. Naugle added that funds are budgeted in the departments Capital Improvement Plan budget account 515000.40.40030. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the award of PUR1537 to Pace Analytical Services, LLC, Greensburg, PA, as presented. The motion passed unanimously. HOTEL RENTAL TAX FUNDING REQUEST-THE HOUSE ON JONATHAN STREET DOCUMENTARY This matter was removed from the meeting agenda. MARYLAND 911 BOARD -APPROVAL TO SUBMIT APPLICATION AND ACCEPT AWARDED FUNDING Brian Albert, Deputy Director, Emergency Communications, and Rachel Souders, Senior Grant Manager, Office of Grant Management, recommended approval to submit a grant application to the Maryland 9-1-1 Board (MD911) in the amount of $439,002 for the purchase of a new Inform Solution server, and to accept funding as awarded. Commissioner Burkett, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the submittal of an application in the amount of$439,002 to the MD911 Board and to accept funding as awarded. The motion passed unanimously. RANCHO GRANDE, LLC RURAL LEGACY PROGRAM EASEMENT Chris Boggs, Rural Preservation Administrator, Planning and Zoning, recommended approval of the Rancho Grande Rural Legacy Program (RLP) project, paid for 100% by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, in the amount of$650,720 for 186.92 easement acres, to adopt an ordinance approving the purchase, and to authorize execution of the necessary documentation to finalize the easement purchase. Mr. Boggs shared that the property is located at 19820 Victor Lane, Knoxville, Maryland, and composed of primarily woodlands with significant amount of agricultural land. Mr. Boggs shared that thirteen (13) development rights will be extinguished with the easement. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Burkett, moved to approve the Rancho Grande RLP Easement, and to adopt an ordinance approving the purchase of the easement and to -~------------------·-···~•···-·"·•-... -.. --.... -... ~-· --------('•:!U-U'!.',:t::J')::•.-,..·.~ Page4of 5 OPEN Session, May 3, 2022 l RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Page 5 of 5 OPEN Session, May 3, 2022 Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Burkett, moved to reconvene in open session at 11 :42 a.m. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Burkett, moved to adjourn the meeting 11 :43 a.m. The motion passed unanimously. (/