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MARYLAND
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Open Session Minutes
May 24, 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
President Jeffrey A. Cline 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: Vice President Terry L. Baker; Commissioner
Wayne K. Keefer; and Commissioner Randall E. Wagner; Commissioner Charles A. Burkett was
absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the minutes of May
17, 2022. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
The Commissioners provided a brief overview of events attended throughout Washington County.
Vice President Baker thanked all those who attended the Budget Hearing on May 17th•Additionally,
he thanked staff for a successful MML Meeting.
Commissioner Keefer congratulated all those who participated in the John Frye Preservation
Awards. Additionally, he recognized May as Older American's Month and thanked the Commission
on Aging. He further thanked County staff for hosting the MML, he recognized the late Paul Hose
and Theodore Hovermale.
Commissioner Wagner congratulated those honored at the John Frye Preservation Awards, echoing
Commissioner Keefer's comments.
President Cline thanked staff for the Budget Hearing. He remembered Mayor Hose and Councilman
Hovermale and thanked staff for the plaques.
STAFF COMMENTS
County Administrator
John Martirano thanked staff for participation in the Budget Hearing and for a successful MML
event. He added that Commissioner Burkett was absent and read a quote from Commissioner Burkett
sharing his support for the upcoming budget.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Dave Williams, Hagerstown, shared his support for fully funding the Board of Education's budget.
Stephanie Philips, Falling Waters, WV, discussed various matters in Washington County.
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