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HomeMy WebLinkAbout250429 - Open MinutesI I MARY L A N D --~ @Washington County Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland Open Session Minutes April 29, 2025 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation presented by President John Barr, 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, Ma1yland, to order at 8:00 a.m. with the following members present: Vice-President Jeffrey A. Cline, Commissioner Derek Harvey, Commissioner Randy Leatherman and Commissioner Randall E. Wagner. RECESS President John F. Barr recited the rules of Meeting Conduct and Meeting Sequence. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Dave Williams -Smithsburg Cmiis Reigh -Hagerstown I I RECESS l INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation presented by Pastor Les MacIntosh, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. CALL TO ORDER President JohnF. Barr called the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Ma1yland, to order at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: Vice-President Jeffrey A. Cline, Commissioner Derek Harvey, Commissioner Randy Leatherman and Commissioner Randall E. Wagner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the minutes of April 8, 2025. The motion passed (4-0-1). Commissioner Leatherman abstained from the vote. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS Commissioner Leatherman thanked the Central Committee, the Governor, and the County .staff regarding his new appointment. He recognized prior Commissioner Wayne Keefer. Commissioner Wagner welcomed Commissioner Leathennan to the Board. He thanked all that were involved during the recent storm to include the first responders and staff who helped address the damages and restore the communities. Co1mnissioner Wagner thanked the community for their patience. Page 2 of 10 OPEN Session, April 29, 2025 Commissioner Harvey welcomed Commissioner Leatherman. He recognized the Republican Central Committee for the selection process. Commissioner Harvey thanked all that were involved during the recent storm, the first responders and staff who helped address the damages and restore the communities and the community for reaching out to help each other. Commissioner Cline commented on the questions regarding the intersection at Maugansville, the issue was addressed at the Transpottation Advisoty Committee (TAC) meeting and the light is being repaired at the State level. He attended the grand opening of the Washington County Softball league where two fields were named; one after the late Dwayne Bolus and the other after Steve Daufeldt a thirty (30) year volunteer. Commissioner Cline thanked all who are involved with supporting the softball league. He visited the Public Safety Training Center where fire academy recruit class 07 was training, he thanked them for their future service. Commissioner Cline recognized Public Safety Work Zone awareness week. He was a speaker at the Appalachian Trail stamp reveal at South Mountain Washington Monument Park. Commissioner Cline attended the Pittsburg Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) Graduation ceremony. He attended the Tri County Council meeting and welcomed Executive Director Elizabeth Stahlman. Commissioner Cline commented on the response from the Highways Department during the storms who assisted with tree removal and watching over the downed electrical lines. He recognized Potomac Edison for sending an additional one hundred vehicles to help with the power restoration. Commissioner Cline recognized staff for Administrative Professionals Week. He congratulated and welcomed Commissioner Leatherman. Commissioner Barr congratulated and welcomed Commissioner Leatherman. He commented on the Holy Week festivities and activities. Commissioner Barr commented on the recent storm and thanked the emergency workers for their response. He attended the Annual Union Workers Memorial Day ceremony. Commissioner Barr attended the Art in Bloom exhibit at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. He attended the Matyland Symphony Orchestra Music Theme Production at the Matyland Theater. He attended the Matyland Bank Directors Symposium in Columbia, Maryland. Commissioner Barr thanked his wife for the celebration of their 50 year anniversaty over the weekend. He shared upcoming events. Commissioner Cline left the meeting at 9: 13 a.m. and returned at 9: 15 a.m. STAFF COMMENTS Scott Hobbs, Director, Engineering, presented for informational purposes an update on the Transpotiation Priorities letter in preparation for the upcoming 2025 MDOT Tour Meeting and Consolidated Transportation Program. The transpotiation priorities included: Interstate 81 widening; Interstate 70 and Maryland 65 Interchange Improvements; Highway User Revenue; Aviation Program; Transit Program; Pedestrian Safety; Railroad Crossings/Study; and Appalachian Regional Commission and County-State Coordinated Projects. R. David Hays, Director, Emergency Services; and Oley Griffith, Coordinator Volunteer Services, Emergency Services, presented for informational purposes an update on the recent Emergency Services events. They shared information on the three alarm fire at the Mmyland Paper Company; the response of over one thousand calls in a twenty-four (24) hour period, from multiple agencies, during the April 19, 2025 storm in Washington County; the recent forest fires and wildland firefighting which involved our local company crews and the man hours of thirty-six (36) to fotty-eight ( 48) hours required to fight the recent forest fire in Cumberland, PA. They recognized the workers for their efforts and the danger Page 3 of 10 OPEN Session, April 29, 2025 of their work, the partnership required between the paid corporation and the volunteer staff and requested to consider their funding needs in the future. Dawn Marcus, County Clerk, presented the request to approve the reappointment of Ryan Shank to serve a second, three-year te1m, from November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2026, on the Washington County Agricultural Education Center Board. This is not a paid board. Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the reappointment of Ryan Shank as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, congratulated Commissioner Leatherman on his recent appointment. She thanked Alan Matheny, Director of Communications and Emergency Management; Dave Hays, Director of Emergency Services; and all of the first responders, both employees and volunteers; and the Highways Depa11ment for their work and cleanup effo11s during the recent storms and the following week. She shared the Board of County Commissioners is offering to extend the service at the landfill, free of charge, for residents with storm debris cleanup through May 7, 2025, at the Hancock convenience center, Smithsburg convenience center and the 40-West Landfill. Ms. Gordon thanked the Budget and Finance depat1ment for coordinating meetings between the Bond Rating Agencies and expects to receive the ratings later this week. She shared that the overall comments, and feedback emphasized the County's strong fiscal management and sound financial policies, our debt capacity ratios are very strong, all of those have indicated that we are at a AAA level. The things that bring the level down to AA! rating are the economy and the median household income. She attended the University Systems of Maryland Hagerstown Campus Board meeting. 1. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN ANNUAL PRESENTATION Beth Harvey, President, Commission for Women, and Alise Weber, Treasurer, Commissioner for Women shared for information purposes their annual presentation and the upcoming 37th anniversary of the Washington County Commission for Women. They introduced Aryana Briner, Miss Washington County Matyland and Blakely Pfaff, Miss Washington County Teen Mmyland. Ms. Briner shared the symbolism of the crown. 2. PUBLIC HEARING 2025 AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION DISTRICT APPLICATIONS President Bat1' convened a Public Hearing at 9:39 a.m. to obtain public comment for the 2025 Agricultural Land Preservation District applications. Chris Boggs, Rural Preservation Administrator, Planning and Zoning, presented the request to approve the 10-year Agricultural Land Preservation Districts for the following eleven (11) property owners; Chambers, Storm, Eby, Artz, Clopper, Horst, Clark, Rudolph, Rudolph, Eby and Shank. Establishing an Agricultural Land Preservation District demonstrates each landowner's commitment to use the propet1y for only agricultural purposes through a recorded District Agreement for a minimum of ten years. In exchange for the landowners' commitment to use their property for agricultural purposes only, they will receive County prope11y tax credits on their agricultural land and buildings and a credit of approximately $12.00 per acre, up to $696.00 on their dwelling. He commented on the process of the selection of the pro petties and state mandates on the growth area. The Public Hearing was opened for public comment: Jerimy Tindal-Hagerstown Page 4 of 10 OPEN Session, April 29, 2025 The Public Hearing was opened for Commissioner questions. The Public Hearing was closed at 9:48 a.m. The Public Hearing was opened for Commissioner comments. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the 2025 Agricultural Land Preservation District Applications as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 3, PUBLIC HEARING -ADOPTION OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION CODE President Barr convened a Public Hearing at 9:49 a.m. to obtain public comment for Adoption of the Washington County Fire Prevention Code. Greg Cartrette, Director/Code Official, Permits and Inspections; and Rosalinda Pascual, Deputy County Attorney, presented the request for approval to adopt the Matyland State Fire Prevention Code, which includes NFPA I, 101 and all referenced codes as the Washington County Fire Prevention Code with local amendments. Part of the process for Washington County bringing Fire Prevention in house to the Division of Permits and Inspections, requires the adoption of a Washington County Fire Prevention Code. The Code with local amendments with an effective date of July I, 2025, is attached to the agenda report form. The Public Hearing was opened for public comment: Brian Knowles-Williamsport The Public Hearing was opened for Commissioner questions. The Public Hearing was closed at I 0:0 I a.m. The Public Hearing was opened for Commissioner comments. Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the Adoption of the Washington County Fire Prevention Code as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 4. PUBLIC HEARING -ADOPTION OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION FEE SCHEDULE President Barr convened a Public Hearing at I 0:03 a.m. to obtain public comment for the Adoption of the Washington County Fire Prevention Fee Schedule. Greg Catirette, Director/Code Official, Permits and Inspections, presented the request for approval to adopt the Washington County Fire Prevention Fee Schedule. Pati of the process for Washington County bringing Fire Prevention in house to the Division of Permits and Inspections, requires the adoption of an established Washington County Fire Prevention Fee Schedule per COMAR 29.06.04. The fee schedule with an effective date of July 1, 2025, is attached to the agenda repmi form. The Public Hearing was opened for public comment: There was no public comment. The public hearing was opened for Commissioner questions. The Public Hearing was closed at 10:03 a.m. The Public Hearing was opened for Commissioner comments. Page 5 of 10 OPEN Session, April 29, 2025 Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the Adoption of the Washington County Fire Prevention Fee Schedule as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Commissioner Wagner left the meeting at 10:12 a.m. and returned at 10:13 a.m. 5. FY26 APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION (ARC) PRELIMINARY PROJECT DESCRIPTION REVIEW AND RANKING Maria Kramer, Director, Grant Management, presented the request to accept the Preliminary Project Descriptions as prioritized by this Board and forward the ranking to Tri-County Council of Western Maiyland for funding consideration. Funding requests for Washington County's Area Development Projects include five proposed projects totaling $1,333,000.00 in requested funding. Projects submitted by outside organizations will have no fiscal impact on the County. If the project submitted by the Town of Sharpsburg receives an award from ARC, the matching funds will come from the Depatiment of Water Quality CIP. Preliminary rankings for FY2026 are: I. Town of Boonsboro; Phase III of the Town's Inflow and Infiltration Project ($200,000.00 in ARC Allocation) 2. Hagerstown Community College; Expansion of Apprenticeship and Skilled Trades Program ($125,000.00 in ARC Allocation) 3. Town of Keedysville; Bedrock Waterline Replacement ($500,000.00 in ARC Allocation) 4. Town of Sharpsburg; Water Service Upgrade Project ($375,000.00 in ARC Allocation) 5. City of Hagerstown; Phase II Hager House Visitor Center Renovation ($150,000.00 in ARC Allocation) Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the FY2026 Appalachian Regional Commission Prelimina1y Project Ranking and to forward to the Tri-County Council as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 6. FISCAL YEAR 2026 ANNUAL TRANSIT PLAN (ATP) APPLICATION -APPROVAL TO SUBMIT APPLICATION AND ACCEPT A WARDED FUNDING Shawn Harbaugh, Director, Transit; and Carsten Ahrens, Senior Grant Manager, Grant Management, presented the request to approve the resolution authorizing the filing of the application as a sub-grantee for funding under the Federal Transit Act and approve the execution of the agreement upon receipt, subject to review and approval by the County Attorney's Office. The fiscal year 2026 application requests $3,626,161.00 in Federal and State funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Ma1yland Depatiment of Transportation/Ma1yland Transportation Authority to subsidize the transit system. The local match is required to secure the funds at a total of$1,212,288.00. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve to submit the FY2026 Annual Transit Plan application subject to review and approval by the County Attorney's office as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 7. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT PROGRAM FY26 Lieutenant Daniel Monn, CALEA Accreditation Manager, Washington County Sheriffs Office; and Carsten Ahrens, Senior Grant Manager, Grant Management, presented the request to approve to accept Page 6 of 10 OPEN Session, April 29, 2025 funding as awarded for the Domestic Violence Unit Program FY26 in the amount of$29,500.00. The purpose of this award is to provide ove1iime funding for trained and ce1iified records personnel to enter protective orders into METERS/NCIC within the CJIS mandated 24 hour time frame. Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve to accept funding as awarded for the FY2026 Domestic Violence Program as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 8, LOCAL WARRANT APPREHENSION AND ABSCONDING GRANT PROGRAM FY26 Lieutenant Daniel Monn, CALEA Accreditation Manager, Washington County Sheriffs Office; and Carsten Ahrens, Senior Grant Manager, Grant Management, presented the request to approve accepting funds as awarded for the Local Warrant Apprehension and Absconding Grant Program FY26 in the amount of $49,980.00. This program provides overtime availability for sworn personnel to conduct investigative workups and targeted warrant sweeps to apprehend wanted subjects for the betterment of public safety throughout Washington County, MD. Program funds support ove1iime and fringe expenses. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve to accept funding for the FY2026 Local Warrant Apprehension and Absconding Grant Program as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 9. POLICE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION GRANT -APPROVAL TO ACCEPT A WARDED FUNDING Carsten Ahrens, Senior Grant Manager, Grant Management; and Lieutenant Daniel Monn, CALEA Accreditation Manager, Washington County Sheriffs Office, presented the request to approve the acceptance of funding awarded under the FY26 Police Recruitment and Retention Grant Program from the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services in the amount of$48,980.00. This program will provide financial recruiting assistance to the agency that will allow it to expand its visibility within the immediate area and beyond. Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve to accept funding for the FY2026 Police Recruitment and Retention Grant as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 10. BID A WARD (PUR-1731) -SHARPSBURG WTP BACKWASH PUMP REPLACEMENT Brandi Naugle, Director, Purchasing; and Joe Moss, Deputy Director -Engineering, Environmental Management, presented the request to award the procurement of a backwash pump replacement at the Sharpsburg WTP to the responsive, responsible Sydnor Hydro, Inc., of Richmond, VA., for a total sum bid of $72,495.00. The amount budgeted for FY25 was $33,670.00, so we are also asking for the approval of a Budget Transfer Request in the amount of $40,000.00 from 599999-38-410 I 0-TRP025 to 599999-38-41010-TRP023. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to award the procurement of a backwash pump replacement at Sharpsburg WTP to Sydnor Hydro, Inc., as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Page 7 of 10 OPEN Session, April 29, 2025 11. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE {INTG-25-0188) TWO {2) HENKE ROAD WARRIOR SERIES SNOWPLOWS FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Brandi Naugle, Director, Purchasing; and Zane Rowe, Deputy Director, Highways Department, to authorize by Resolution, the Highway Department to purchase two (2) Henke Road Warrior Series Snowplows from SE!, Stephenson Equipment, Inc. of Harrisburg, PA., for a total cost of$53,960.00 and to utilize another jurisdiction's contract (062222-AGI) that was awarded by Sourcewell to Alamo Group Snow & Ice. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve to purchase two (2) Henke Road Warrior Series Snowplows from SE!, Stephenson Equipment, Inc. as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 12. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE {INTG-25-0189) TWELVE {12) MOBILE RADIOS FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Brandi Naugle, Director, Purchasing; Thomas Weber, Deputy Director, Wireless Communications; and Sheriff Brian Albert, Washington County Sheriff's Office, presented the request to authorize by Resolution for the Washington County Sheriffs Department to purchase twelve (12) APX8500 Single Remote Head Mobile Radios to be used and installed in Washington County Sheriffs vehicles from Motorola Solutions of Linthicum Heights, MD, for a total proposal price of$82,257.12 and to utilize another jurisdiction's contract (#21-069) that was awarded by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to Motorola Solutions. Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve to authorize by Resolution to purchase twelve (12) APX8500 Single Remote Head Mobile Radios from Motorola Solutions as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 13, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE {INTG-25-0180) POLICE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE-PRICE INCREASE Brandi Naugle, Director, Purchasing; and Sheriff Brian Albe1i, Washington County Sheriffs Office, presented the request to approve a price increase of $2,760.00 for the Washington County Sheriffs Depaiiment to purchase Police Vehicle Equipment for the upfitting of sixteen (16) 2025 Ford Police Inceptors, to the responsible, responsive bidder, Troy Products, of Montebello, CA, the new total for this purchase will be $60,456.00. The intergovernmental contract #001B4600402 used was awarded by the State of Maryland Depaiiment of General Services to Troy Products, utilizing Front Line Mobile Tech of Jessup, MD as the authorized dealer. Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve a price increase of $2,760.00 to purchase Police Vehicle Equipment for the upfitting of sixteen (16) 2025 Ford Police Inceptors to Troy Products as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 14. PFAS MITIGATION PLAN FOR MOUNT AETNA AND SANDY HOOK WELLS Joseph Moss, Deputy Director-Engineering, Environmental Management, presented the request to approve the proposal from Buchart Horn, Inc. under PUR-1547, On-call Engineering Services, in the amount of$69,350.00 to complete the PFAS Mitigation Plan for Mount Aetna and Sandy Hook Wells. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the proposal from Buchaii Horn, Inc. to complete the PF AS Mitigation Plan for Mount Aetna and Sandy Hook wells as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 15. 40 WEST LANDFILL GAS PURCHASE AGREEMENT Page 8 of 10 OPEN Session, April 29, 2025 David A. Mason, Deputy Director, Solid Waste; and Aaron Weiss, Assistant County Attorney, presented the request to approve the proposed modification to the Landfill Gas Contract with Terreva Renewables. Terreva Renewables is proposing that the County forego the tax credit sharing in exchange for increased future revenue potential. Terreva Renewables has proposed a minor change to the revenue sharing structure, where Terreva Renewables will keep the tax credits in exchange for lowering the bonus royalty threshold by just over 12% to $30.00/MMBTU. Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to approve the proposed modification to the Landfill Gas Contract with Terreva Renewables as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 16. CIRCUIT COURT COURTSMART FY25 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT REIMBURSEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU} Kristin Grossnickle, Comi Administrator, Circuit Court for Washington County presented the request to approve the MOU between the Administrative Office of Courts and the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County for the reimbursement of the FY25 CourtSmait Maintenance Agreement for Washington County Circuit Court in the amount of $22,361.24. Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the MOU for the reimbursement of the FY2025 ComiSmaii Maintenance Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 17. FY2026 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer; Kim Edlund, Director, Budget and Finance; and Zane Garrett, Deputy Director, Budget and Finance, presented for informational purchases an update to the FY2026 General Fund budget to reflect changes made necessary due to the passage of the State of Maiyland FY26 budget. Necessaty budget changes were also made in the other operating funds and the Capital Improvement Plan as part ofrebalancing the General Fund budget. The Commissioners reached a unanimous consensus (5-0) to take the budget as presented to the Public Budget hearing on May 13, 2025. Ms. Mace shared the dates for upcoming public hearings: May 6, 2025, Rate and Fee Changes Hearings May 13, 2025, Budget Hearing 18. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS OF 2025 AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION Lindsey A. Rader, Bond Counsel for Washington County; and Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer, presented the request to approve the resolution authorizing County Commissioners of Washington County (the "County") to issue and sell, at public sale by solicitation of competitive bids, upon its full faith and credit, a series of general obligation bonds in the original aggregate principal amount not to exceed $37,025,000.00 for the purpose of financing or reimbursing costs of certain public facilities and projects and currently refunding ce1iain outstanding County general obligation bonds, as presented. Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the Resolution authorizing the County to issue and sell a series of general obligation bonds as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Page 9 of 10 OPEN Session, April 29, 2025 19. IAFF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING APPROVAL Zachary Kieffer, County Attorney; and R. David Hays, Director, Emergency Services, presented the request to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Board of County Commissioners and Local 1605 of the IAFF, AFL-CIO. The County and IAFF representatives engaged in collective bargaining. The result is attached to the agenda report form MOU. The IAFF voted to ratify the MOU which provides for a 2-year agreement between the parties, beginning on July I, 2025. Billy Woods, Vice President, shared his comments regarding the process. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve the IAFF Collective Bargaining MOU as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 20. WHOLE BLOOD MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU} WITH MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER R. David Hays, Director, Division of Emergency Services; and David Chisholm, Deputy Director, Fire/EMS Operations, Division of Emergency Services, presented the request to authorize the Division of Emergency Services to enter an MOU covering the use and subsequent purchase of whole blood for treatment of critical patients during pre-hospital emergency care. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the Division of Emergency Services to enter an MOU with Meritus Medical Center as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). CLOSED SESSION Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to convene in closed session at 11: 13 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) Confidential personnel matters to be discussed. • Discussion of Hiring Recommendation for Division of Solid Waste • Discussion of discipline of County employee. To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter (7). Providing legal advice to Board is covered by attorney/client privilege. • Discussion and legal advice related to supervision and oversight of County two volunteer boards and commissions. In closed session, the Commissioners discussed; and reached a consensus to: • Hiring of Superintendent of Landfill Operations, Solid Waste; • Discipline and removal of County employee; • Review of Bylaws on two volunteer boards and commissions. Present during closed session at various times were Commissioners John F. Barr, Jeffrey A. Cline, Derek Harvey, Randy Leatherman and Randall E Wagner: Dawn Marcus, County Clerk and Zachaty J. Kieffer, County Attorney; Michelle Gordon, County Administrator; Rosalinda Pascual, Deputy Page 10 of 10 OPEN Session, April 29, 2025 County Attorney; Aaron Weiss, Assistant County Attorney; Victor Scarpelli, Assistant . County Attorney; Dave Mason, Deputy Director, Solid Waste; Shawn Harbaugh, Director, Transit; and Chip Rose, Director Human Resources. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to reconvene in open session at 12:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). ADJOURNMENT CommissionerHarvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to adjourn at 12:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Dawn L. Marcus, County Clerk