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Open Session Minutes
November 19, 2024
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 John F. Barr called the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington
County, Maryland, to order at 9:0 I a.m. with the following members present: Vice-President Jeffrey
A. Cline, Commissioner Derek Harvey, Commissioner Randall E. Wagner and Commissioner Wayne
K. Keefer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the minutes of October
22, 2024. The motion passed (3-0-2). Commissioner Cline and Commissioner Keefer abstained.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Wagner attended the Morris Frock Veteran's Day ceremony and the ceremony at the
Vietnam War Veterans Memorial. He attended the grand opening of Sweet Notes Bakery and Ruths
Market. Commissioner Wagner congratulated Bud Gudmundson on his retirement of 44 years. He
attended the Washington County Drug Comt Graduation Ceremony.
Commissioner Cline congratulated Bud Gudmundson on his retirement. He attended the Washington
County Drug Court Graduation. Commissioner Cline attended the grand opening of Sweet Notes
Bakery and Ruths Market. He attended Veteran's Day ceremonies at Marty Snook Park, the Town of
Sharpsburg, the Veterans Day service at Boonsborough High School and the ceremony recognizing the
Veterans at Homewood at Williamsport Retirement Center. He congratulated Commissioner Harvey
on his 64th birthday.
Commissioner Harvey attended the grand opening of Sweet Notes Bakery and Ruths Market. He
attended the Veterans Day Service at Boonsboro High School. Commissioner Harvey thanked the
volunteers that assisted with the multiple Veterans Day events. He thanked the Election volunteers and
poll watchers. Commissioner Harvey commented on the Washington County Public School Board
election. He commented on the City of Hagerstown elections.
Commissioner Keefer commented on the Washington County Public Schools Board election. He
commented on the Hancock Veterans Day ceremony. Commissioner Keefer commented on upcoming
funding on the agenda and requested an agenda item for one-time funding for Meals on Wheels. He
requested Federal level elected officials be invited to events initiated by Washington County
Government. Commissioner Keefer commented on I-81 safety issues and Maryland Department of
Transportation responses.
Commissioner Barr commented on the Veterans Day ceremonies throughout the community. He
attended the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Clear Spring High School and the Vietnam War
Veterans Memorial service. Commissioner Barr attended the Antietam Battlefield movie presentation
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at the Maryland Theater. He attended the Donor Reception at Hagerstown Community College.
Commissioner Barr attended the Maryland Symphony Orchestra at the Maryland Theater. He
congratulated Bud Gudmundson on his retirement and on his 44 years of service. Commissioner Barr
attended the University of Maryland Hagerstown Campus Board meeting. He attended the monthly
meeting for Hagerstown Churches with newly elected Mayor Bill Mcintire. Commissioner Barr
attended the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area evening reception. He shared upcoming events.
STAFF COMMENTS
Chip Rose, Director of Human Resources, presented the request to approve the offer to Shawn
Harbaugh for the position of Transit Director at a Grade 17, Step 15, $54.37/hourly. Effective
November 11, 2024.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the offer to Shawn
Harbaugh as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Chip Rose, Director of Human Resources, presented the request to approve the offer to Brandi Naugle
for the position of Purchasing Director, at a Grade 16, Step 18, $54.67/hourly. Effective November 11,
2024.
Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the offer to Brandi Naugle
as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Chip Rose, Director of Human Resources, presented the request to approve the offer to Victor Scarpelli
for the position of Assistant County Attorney, at a Grade 17, Step 5, $42.48/hourly. Effective November
25, 2024.
Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the offer to Victor
Scarpelli as presented. The motion passed ( 4-1 ). Commissioner Keefer was a Nay vote.
Chip Rose, Director of Human Resources, presented the request to approve the offer to Mark Lauman
for the position of Project Manager, Environmental Management, at a Gradel 3, Step 7, $34.97/hourly.
Effective December 9, 2024.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the offer to Mark
Lauman as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
R. David Hays, Director of Emergency Services, and Eric Jacobs, assistant Director of Emergency
services presented a request for a change to the work order for the Emergency Apparatus Vehicles to
$5011.00 per unit times, at three units, for a total of$15,033.00.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the work order change
to $15,033.00 as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, attended the Overdose Prevention Team meeting, the Land
Use Council Home Builder Association meeting, and the University of Maryland Systems Board
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meeting. She attended the Veteran's Day ceremony at Matty Snook Park. Ms. Gordon attended the
meeting with officials from the Maryland Depa1tment of Transportation and the Maryland
Transportation Authority. She thanked Senator Corderman for facilitating the meeting and commented
on 1-81 traffic studies. She attended RMI/MEP Manufacturing Stars celebration dinner with the
Department of Business and Economic Development. Ms. Gordon attended the retirement party for
Bud Gudmundson and congratulated him on his 44 years of service. She attended the Kilpatrick Woods
Housing Development Tour. Ms. Gordon attended the grand opening of Sweet Treats Bakery and
Ruths Market. She commented on the next meeting.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Beth Harvey, Washington County Commission for Women, Smithsburg
Billy Woods, Washington County Emergency Services
Keith Hose, Washington County Emergency Services
Mark Kopp, Washington County Emergency Services
Carol Mowen, Washington County Teachers Association, Hagerstown
Stephanie Phillips, Hagerstown
PRESENTATION OF THE JUNE 30, 2024 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Michelle Gordon, County Administrator shared the independent auditor was unable to attend this
morning, the agenda item will be rescheduled to a new date and time.
FY25 FUNDING REQUEST -BOARD OF EDUCATION
Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer, presented the request to approve a one-time capital funding
request for the Washington County Board of Education; $225,000.00 for visitor management software
and $422,910.00 for the replacement of (3) three school busses, for the total sum of $647,910.00 from
Capital Reserves.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to approve the one-time capital
funding request for the Board of Education as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
CONTRACT AWARD {PUR-1707) FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL DELIVERIES
Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing; and Zane Rowe, Deputy Director Public Works, Highways
Depattment, presented the request to award the bids for gasoline and diesel fuel transpmt deliveries
under four (4) separate contracts to the responsive, responsible bidders who submitted the lowest bids.
Item No. 7 of the bid will be contingent upon individual departmental requirements. Contract awards
as follows:
I. Contract for gasoline tank-wagon deliveries to James River Solutions LLC of Ashland, VA
at the unit bidder factor prices as stated in its bid dated October 17, 2024.
2. Contract for gasoline transport deliveries to Petroleum Traders Corporation ofFmt Wayne,
IN, at the unit bidder factor prices as stated in its bid dated October I 8, 2024.
3. Contract for diesel tank-wagon deliveries to James River Solutions LLC of Ashland, VA at
the unit bidder factor prices as stated in its bid dated October 17, 2024.
4. Contract for diesel transport deliveries to Petroleum Traders Corporation of Fo1t Wayne,
IN. at the unit bidder factor prices stated in its bid dated October 18, 2024.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the contract awards for
gasoline and diesel fuel transpmt as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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BID A WARD (PUR-1708) SWIMMING POOL AND WATER/WASTE WATER TREATMENT
CHEMICALS
Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing; and Mark Bradshaw, Director, Environmental Management,
presented the request to award the bids for Swimming Pool and Water/Wastewater Treatment
Chemicals to the responsive, responsible bidders with the lowest bids for each item as follows:
Product/(Estimated Annual Usage] Vendor Unit Price Unit of Measure
Item No. 4 Polymer PolluTech Inc. $13.68 Gallon
Item No. IO Sulfuric Acid 93%-95% Univar $6.97 Gallon
Item No. 11 Sodium Hypochlorite Univar $5.08 Gallon
Item No. 12 Potassium Permanganate Chemrite Inc. $2.49 Pound
Item No. 13 Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide) Univar $3.10 Gallon
Item No. 15 Hydrofluosilicic Acid (H2SiF6) Univar $5.45 Gallon
(Sharpsburg)
Item No. 16 Hydrofluosilicic Acid (H2SiF6) Univar $5.45 Gallon
(Cascade Well House)
Item No. 17 De!Pac 2000 USALCO $0.24 Pound
(Polyaluminum Chloride Hydroxide Su/fate Solution) or PAX-XL6
Item No. 19 Sodium Hypochlorite Univar $5.08 Gallon
Item No. 22 Muriatic Acid North Ind. Chemical $35.63 Gallon
Item No. 24 De!Pac 2020 Univar $4.70 Gallon
(Polyalumi11111n Hydroxychlorosu/fate Solution)
Item No. 29 Bacterial Enzymatic Powder MD Chemical Co. $8.73 Pound
Item No. 33 De!Pac 2000 Univar $5.72 Gallon
(Aluminum Chloride Hydroxide Sulfate)
Item No. 34 Liquid Aluminum Sulfate Univar $2.21 Gallon
Item No. 35 Micro C 2000 George Coyne Chem. $4.68 Gallon
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the contract awards for
swimming pool and water/wastewater treatment chemicals as presented. The motion passed
unanimously (5-0).
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (PUR-1716) KEYSTONE (CAD) INTERFACE
Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing; and James Mills , acting Administrator, Emergency Management,
presented the request to authorize a sole source procurement for CAD Interface software, maintenance,
and annual licensing fees used by the Division of Emergency Services (DES) in the amount of
$129,185.00 from Keystone Public Safety Inc., of Maple Shade, NJ.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to authorize the sole source
procurement from Keystone Public Safety, Inc. as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
CERTIFIED REBUILD OF THE CATERPILLAR 345BL EXCAVATOR (PUR-1717)
David A. Mason, Deputy Director, Solid Waste, presented the request to authorize by resolution, Carter
Machinery Company, Inc of Salem VA, to perform a certified rebuild of the Caterpillar 345BL
Excavator for the total sum of $531,208.10.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to authorize by resolution the
ce1tified rebuild by Carter Machinery Company, Inc. as presented. The motion passed unanimously
(5-0).
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-24-0170}
LEASE/PURCHASE FOR ONE (1) NEW D7 CATERPILLAR DOZER
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; and David Mason, Deputy Director, Solid Waste, presented the
request to authorize, by resolution, the Department of Solid Waste to lease/purchase of one (I) new D7
Caterpillar dozer from Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, with an annual payment in the
amount of $20 l, 178.69, for the total sum of $882,268.00 and to utilize another jurisdiction's contract
(#011723-CA T) that was awarded by Sourcewell (formally National Joint Powers Alliance) to
Caterpillar, Inc.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to authorize by resolution to
lease/purchase one (1) new D7 Caterpillar dozer from Caterpillar Inc. as presented. The motion passed
unanimously ( 5-0).
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-24-0169}
LEASE/PURCHASE FOR ONE (1) ARTICULATED TRUCK FOR THE SOLID WASTE
DEPARTMENT
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; and Dave Mason, Deputy Director, Solid Waste, presented the
request to authorize by resolution, the Solid Waste Department to lease/purchase one (1) new
Caterpillar 735-4 Articulate Truck from Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation of Nashville, TN
with an annual payment in the amount of$169,0l4.70 for the total sum of$761,074.00 and to utilize
another jurisdiction's contract (#011723) that was awarded by Sourcewell to Caterpillar Inc.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to authorize by resolution to
lease/purchase one (l) new Caterpillar 735-4 Articulate Truck from Caterpillar Inc. as presented. The
motion passed unanimously (5-0).
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE {INTG-24-0168} -ONE (l}
RESCUE SQUAD
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; and Eric Jacobs, Operations Manager, Emergency Services,
presented the request to authorize by resolution, for Fire/EMS, Division of Emergency Services to
purchase one (I) Enforcer MW! rescue squad in the amount of $1,624,684.00 (if paid in full the total
sell price is $1,396,684.00) from Atlantic Emergency Solutions of Manassas, VA and to utilize another
jurisdiction's contract that was awarded by Houston Galveston Area Council (Contract #FS1223) to
Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to authorize by resolution to
purchase one (l) Enforcer MW! rescue squad as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-24-0172} TWO (2} BRINE
TANKS FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Rick Cuny, Director, Purchasing; and Zane Rowe, Deputy Director, Highway Department, presented
the request to authorize by resolution, the Highway Department to purchase two (2) Henderson Brine
tanks for the total sum of$62,378.00 from Stephenson Equipment, Inc. of Harrisburg, PA and to utilize
another jurisdiction's contract (#080818-HPI) that was awarded by Sourcewell.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to authorize by resolution to
purchase two (2) Henderson Brine tanks from Stephenson Equipment, Inc. as presented. The motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
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APPROVAL/SIGNATURE OF UPDATED AND REISSUED BUSINESS PERMIT FOR
ALLEGIANT AIRLINES
Neil Doran, Director, Hagerstown Regional Airport; and Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works,
presented the request to authorize the BOCC President, Deputy County Attorney and Airport Director
to sign the updated Airport Business Permit document with Allegiant Air, LLC.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to authorize the request to sign the
updated Airport Business Permit with Allegiant Air, LLC as presented. The motion passed
unanimously (5-0).
APPROVAL OF ZONING MAP AMENDMENT RZ-24-002
Aaron Weiss, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, presented the request to approve
the request to rezone the applicant's property and accompanying ecision for Rezoning Case RZ-24-
002. The applicant has requested to amend the current zoning of his property located at 12635 Flying
Duck Lane, Clear Spring, Maryland 21722 from Agricultural Rural ("AR") to Agricultural Rural with
a Rural Business ("RB") overlay.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to approve the request to rezone the
property located at 12635 Flying Duck Lane, Clear Spring, Maryland 21722 from Agricultural Rural
("AR") to Agricultural Rural with a Rural Business ("RB") overlay as presented. The motion passed
unanimously (5-0).
CLOSED SESSION
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to convene in closed session at 10:07
a.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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 individual.
(I) These topics include the discussion of confidential personnel matters:
• Appointments to Commission for Women, Housing Authority of Washington County,
Property Tax Assessments Appeals Board;
• Hiring recommendations for open positions (2) in Department of Budget and Finance.
To consider the acquisition of real prope11y for a public purpose. Open session discussion would
negatively impact County's bargaining position.
• Discussion of acquisition of ce11ain parcels of real property in the County.
To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to
locate, expand, or remain in Washington County.
• Discussion ofMEDAFF Conditional Loan to business to locate in Washington County.
Discussion in open may result in the disclosure of proprietary information of the
business provided to County, as well as prematurely disclose proposed incentives,
putting the County in a disadvantageous bargaining position.
• Discussion of implementation issues with certain provisions of APFO.
Consult with staff about pending or potential litigation. Discussion in open session would put
County in disadvantageous position with regard to possibly settling potential litigation.
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• Proposal and discussion of settlement offer.
• Discussion of dismissal of defendant in Opioid litigation and status of appeal in pending
litigation.
To conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations.
Open session discussion would disadvantage County bargaining position.
• Update to Commissioners on negotiations with unions representing employees of
Sheriffs Office. Discussion of union proposals and forthcoming County counter-
proposals.)
In closed session, the Commissioners discussed; and reached a consensus to:
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For boards and commission appointments and reappointments to the Washington
County Commission for Women, Housing Authority of Washington County and the
Property Tax Assessments Appels Board;
Hiring recommendations for Department of Budget and Finance;
Regarding the acquisition of real property;
Regarding MEDAFF conditional loan for a business to locate in Washington County;
Regarding implementation issues with ce1tain provisions of APFO;
Regarding a proposed settlement offer;
Regarding dismissal of defendant in Opioid litigation and status of appeal in pending
litigation; and
Regarding update on negotiations with unions representing employees of Sheriff's
Office.
Present during closed session at various times were Commissioners John F. Barr, Jeffrey A. Cline,
Derek Harvey, Wayne K. Keefer and Randall E. Wagner: Dawn Marcus, County Clerk and Zachary J.
Kieffer, County Attorney; Michelle Gordon, County Administrator; Rosalinda Pascual, Deputy County
Attorney; Aaron Weiss, Assistant County Attorney; Chip Rose, Director Human Resources; Dominick
Turano, Deputy Director, Human Resources; Sheriff Brian Albert, Washington County Sheriffs
Office; Colonel Pet Lazich, Washington County Sheriff's Office; Attorney Andrew Bright, Washington
County Sheriffs Office; Eric Paltell, Labor Counsel; Todd Moser, Real Property Administrator,
Engineering; Scott Hobbs, Director, Engineering; Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works;
Jonathan Horowitz, Director, Business and Economic Development; Linda Spence, Business
Specialist, Business and Economic Development; and Jill Baker, Director, Planning and Zoning.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to reconvene in open session at
12: 17 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.:
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to adjourn at 12:17 p.m. The
motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Dawn L. Marcus, Co unty Clerk