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Board 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 former 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 25`h 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.
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Purchasing Department
Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing, requested approval to an amendment for Bid Award for the
Roof Replacement (PUR#1536) for Various County Buildings (PURI 536), 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, Washington County resident, discussed the Police Reform and Accountability Act.
Justin Holder, 308 West (inaudible), thanked the Board of County Commissioners for supporting
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
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OPEN Session, May 3, 2022
authorize the execution of the necessary documentation to finalize the easement purchase. The
motion passed unanimously.
(Ordinance No. ORD-2022-07 is recorded among the Acts, Ordinances, and Resolutions of
Washington County and the originals are in the County Commissioners' Office.)
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 2022 AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
Lindsey Rader, Bond Counsel, and Kelcee Mace, Interim CFO, recommended approval by
resolution authorizing the County Commissioners of Washington County (County) to issue and
sell at public sale, upon its full faith and credit, a series of general obligation bonds in the original
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,045,000 for the purpose of financing or reimbursing
costs of certain public facilities and projects as presented. The contemplated bonds will not exceed
$17,045,000 in original aggregate principal amount.
Proceeds from the series of bonds issued for new money proposed will be used to fund costs of
certain infrastructure, public facilities, environmental and educational projects. The max original
aggregate principal amount of the authorized new money bond proceeds has been reduced by
$3,000,000 from the amount originally anticipated, certain environmental projects originally
budgeted to be funded from bond proceeds have been eliminated from the financing, and the
amount of bond funds have been reallocated among certain of the projects since adoption of the
fiscal year 2021 Capital Budget. Issuance costs are expected to be funded from pay -go funds or
from the net original issue premium received from the successful bidder for each series of the
bonds or other available funds of the County.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the Resolution
authorizing the sale of general obligation bonds in the original aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $17,045,000, as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
(Resolution No. RS -2022-17 is recorded among the Acts, Ordinances, and Resolutions of
Washington County and the original is in the County Commissioners' Office.)
CLOSED SESSION
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Burkett, moved to convene in closed session
at 10:47 a.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline,
demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees,
employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter
that affects one or more specific individuals; and to consider a matter that concerns the proposal
for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State, in accordance
with Sections 3-305(b) (1) and (4) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of
Maryland. The motion passed unanimously.
In closed session, the Commissioners discussed the compensation and filling of certain personnel
vacancies with specific candidates and the potential appointment of individuals to a Board or
Committee over which the Board has appointment authority. The Commissioners also discussed a
proposal for a business entity or entities to locate in the State and County and provided staff
instruction related thereto.
Present during closed session were Commissioners Terry L. Baker, Wayne K. Keefer, Randall E.
Wagner; and Charles A. Burkett; also, present were John M. Martirano, County Administrator;
Kirk C. Downey, County Attorney, and Krista L. Hart, County Clerk. Additionally, the following
staff member was present at times: Deb Condo, Interim Director, Human Resources; Susan
Grimes, Director, Business Development, and Jill Baker, Director, Planning and Zoning
(Commissioner Jeffrey A. Cline was absent).
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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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.
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Krista L. Hart, County Clerk