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HomeMy WebLinkAbout250603 - Open MinutesI l l G Washington County -MARYLAND Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland Open Session Minutes June 3, 2025 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation presented by John F. 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, Maryland, to order at 8:00 a.m. with the following members present: Vice-President Jeffrey A. Cline, Commissioner Derek Harvey, Commissioner Randal Leatherman and Commissioner Randall E. Wagner. President John F. Barr recited the rules of Meeting Conduct and Meeting Sequence. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Roger Stenersen -Boonsboro Michael Guessford -Williamspo1t Curtis Reigh -Hagerstown RECESS INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation presented by John F. 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, Maryland, to order at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: Vice-President Jeffrey A. Cline, Commissioner Derek Harvey, Commissioner Randal Leatherman and Commissioner RandaJI E. Wagner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve the minutes of May 8, 2025. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-1). Commissioner Wagner abstained from the vote. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to approve the minutes of May 13, 2025. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS Commissioner Leatherman commented on the farming community and sharing the roadways with the farming equipment. He commented on the high school graduations across the County and shared the importance of family and community suppo1t. Commissioner Leatherman attended the Hancock Middle/High School graduation. He attended multiple Memorial Day celebrations. Commissioner Leatherman commented on the 158th Sharpsburg Memorial Day celebration. Page 2 of 10 OPEN Session, June J, 202s Commissioner Wagner congratulated all of the seniors who have graduated. He thanked everyone who participated in the Memorial Day Services remembering the fallen heroes. Commissioner Wagner attended the Memorial Day service at Matty Snook Park. He thanked Jim Kline and his staff for their dedication and preparation for hosting the service each year. Commissioner Wagner attended the grand opening of the Maryland Wine House. He shared his condolences to John Seabourne's family. Commissioner Wagner commented on the turnout for the B-29 Flying Fortress function at the Aviation Museum. Commissioner Harvey congratulated all of the high school graduating seniors. He thanked the Board of Education, the Superintendent, the teachers and all of the school staff who have worked with the graduates. Commissioner Harvey thanked everyone who made the Memorial Day weekend a success. He commented on the Boonsboro and Sharpsburg Memorial Day parades; the Memorial Day ceremonies and he thanked all of those who have served. Commissioner Harvey recognized National Family month celebrating the impmtance of family. He recognized National Dairy month and thanked the farming community. Commissioner Cline commented on the farming community and the kick-off of the Washington County Ice Cream Trail. He attended several traditional Memorial Day events at Marty Snook Park, Smithsburg and Funkstown on May 30, 2025. Commissioner Cline attended the Sharpsburg and Boonsboro Memorial Day parades. He recognized John Franklin Hutzell, Private First Class, a graduate of Williamsport High School, who was killed while serving in Vietnam. Commissioner Cline attended the Washington County Family Center graduation sponsored by the Depattment of Social Services. He attended the Boonsboro carnival; he thanked the Boonsboro EMS for their fundraising event. Commissioner Cline attended the Maryland Wine House grand opening. He attended the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau annual membership meeting. Commissioner Cline shared tourism is still strong in Washington County. Commissioner Barr commented on the Memorial Day ceremonies and paying respect to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and remembering their families. He shared that schools will be out for the summer; please be mindful of the students. Commissioner Barr shared the passing of John Seaburn a longtime member and volunteer of the Hagerstown Aviation Museum. He attended the final concert of the season for the Maryland Symphony Orchestra at the Maryland Theatre Saturday evening. He commented on their upcoming 46th season. Commissioner Barr shared information on the Comprehensive Plan Hearing this evening. STAFF COMMENTS Chip Rose, Director of Human Resources, presented the request to adve1tise and pre-hire for the position of the Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance at Water Quality. The incumbent is set to retire on August 1, 2025, the pre-hire will allow for cross-training. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to approve to adve1tise and pre-hire for the position of the Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance at Water Quality as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Zachary Kieffer, County Attorney, presented the request to approve David Yohman as the Board of County Commissioners At-Large Member on the Salary Study Commission. Page 3 of 10 OPEN Session, June 3, 2025 Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the appointment of David Yohman as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Zachary Kieffer, County Attorney, presented the request to appoint and constitute the Salary Study Commission as a whole. These appointments are mandato1y, and the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) does not have discretion of the nominees. The nominees are selected from various organizations within the community. It is requested to make a motion to approve the slate of Salary Study commissioners, and the term of the appointment is the completion and submission of the commission's.recommendation to the BOCC. The name of the commissioners and organizations that they represent are as follows: Angela Batista, Washington County Democratic Central Committee; Nancy Allen, Washington County Republican Central Committee; Paul Frey, Washington County Chamber of Commerce; Brian Forsythe, Washington County Bar Bureau; Richard Wilsons, Washington County League of Women Voters; John Feeley, Central Maryland AFLCIO; Kevin Poole, Joint Veterans Council Washington County; and the At-Large member David Yohman. Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve to constitute the Salary Study Commission as a whole and approve the slate of members as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, attended the parts of the Maryland Farm Tour with the Maryland Secretary of Agriculture, Kevin Atticks. She thanked Creek Bound Farm, Misty Meadows Farm and Ernst Grain and Livestock for providing tours and sharing information. Ms. Gordon recognized Kelsey Keadle, Agriculture Business Specialist for coordinating the event. She shared information on the upcoming evening meeting in Boonsboro and the Comprehensive Plan meetings. Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, recited the findings from three recent opinions of the Open Meetings Compliance Board, finding that the Board of County Commissioners were not in violation of the Open Meetings Act. 1. POST LEGISLATIVE REVIEW SESSION Bruce Bereano, Lobbyist, Washington County presented an update on the post legislative session. He thanked the Commissioners for the opportunity to be the lobbyist for Washington County. The 90- day legislative session has adjourned. He works ve1y closely with the Washington County Senators and Delegates. Mr. Bereano attended all of the Washington County Delegation meetings in person. He provided a copy of the MA Co Legislative 90-day Report document. He shared the possibility of a special legislative session in October. Commissioner Harvey left the meeting at 9:59 a.m. 2. FY25 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO THE WASHING TON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION'S GENERAL FUND BUDGET Jeffrey Proulx, Chief Operating Officer, Washington County Public Schools; and Eric Sisler, Executive Director of Finance, Washington County Public Schools, presented the request to approve the requested adjustments to the Board of Education's FY2025 General Fund Budget. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Cline moved to approve the budget adjustments as presented. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). Commissioner Harvey was absent. Page 4 of 10 OPEN Session, June:·:, ?O?S 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES ORDINANCE (APFO) AND THE BUILDING EXCISE TAX ORDINANCE (BETO) CONTINUED FROM MAY 6, 2025. Jill Baker, Director, Planning and Zoning, presented the request to approve the amendments to the APFO and BETO ordinances. The proposed amendments for these ordinances are being contemplated due to a lack of consistency, efficiency and coordination with local municipalities specifically regarding school mitigation efforts. The focus on school mitigation is due to significant capital costs associated with maintenance and repair of existing schools and construction of new schools that historically have been funded predominately by the Board of County Commissioners. Because the two ordinances are currently linked together regarding school mitigation, it becomes confusing as to what fees are due because of APFO requirements and what are due because of BETO requirements. These amendments seek to break that link between the two documents and let them stand on their own in adherence to their individual purpose. She shared a PowerPoint presentation. Commissioner Harvey returned to the meeting at 10:06 a.m. The Commissioners will review the information presented and this item will be brought back before the Commissioners in a future open session to consider for adoption. 4. FOP AND NCEU COLLECTIVE BARGAINING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING APPROVAL Sheriff Brian Albert, Washington County Sheriffs Office; Eric Paltell, Council for BOCC; Chip Rose, Director, Human Resources; and Zachary Kieffer, County A/torney presented the request to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff of Washington County and The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 150. Also to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff of Washington County and The National Correctional Employees Union Local 146. Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the National Correctional Employees Union 146 collective bargaining agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to approve the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 150 collective bargaining agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5- 0). The patiies executed the collective bargaining agreements. 5. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE {INTG-25-0191) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR DIVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Brandi Kenter, Director, Purchasing; Eric Jacobs, Operations Manager, Emergency Services; and David Hays, Director, Emergency Services, presented the request to authorize by Resolution, for the approval of the purchase of 13 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (coats and pants) for the Division of Emergency Services from Municipal Emergency Services of Rockville, MD at the contracted unit prices totaling $53,148.55 based on the contract awarded by the Fairfax County, VA contract ( 4400010661 ). Correction: The funding is in the department's operating budget 11520. Commissioner Harvey left the meeting at I 0:39 a.m. and returned at l 0:40 a.m. Page 5 of 10 OPEN Session, June 3, 2025 Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to authorize by Resolution, for the approval of the purchase of 13 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (coats and pants) from Municipal Emergency Services as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 6. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-25-0192} PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE} FOR DIVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Brandi Kenter, Director, Purchasing; Eric Jacobs, Operations Manager, Emergency Services; and David Hays, Director, Emergency Services, presented the request to authorize by Resolution, for the approval of the purchase of 120 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ( coats and pants) for the Division of Emergency Services from Maryland Fire Equipment Corporation of Rockville, MD at contracted unit prices totaling $453,175.05 based on the contract awarded by the Arlington County, VA contract (16-217-ITB-l). These amounts have been corrected from the original ARF request. Correction: The funding is in the depaitment's operating budget the first in 93130 and the second 11520. Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to authorize by Resolution, for the approval of the purchase of 120 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (coats and pants) from Maryland Fire Equipment Corporation as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 7. SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (PUR-1752} FIRE HOUSE SOFTWARE AGREEMENT FOR DIVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Brandi Kenter, Director, Purchasing; and David Hays, Director, Emergency Services, presented the request to authorize a Sole Source procurement of a Maintenance Software Agreement for the Division of Emergency Services for Auto-Cad software updates and upgrades in the amount of $108,666.86 from ESO Solutions, Inc. of Dallas, TX. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to authorize a Sole Source procurement of a Maintenance Software Agreement for Auto-Cad software as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 8. BID AWARD (PUR-1740}--LEACHATE HAULING FROM COUNTY LANDFILL Brandi Kentner, Director, Purchasing; and David Mason, Deputy Director, Solid Waste, presented the request to award the requirements contract for the Hauling of Leachate from the County Landfill to A.C.& T. Co. Inc., of Hagerstown, MD based on the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest total lump sum amount of $438,400.00. Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to award the requirements contract for the Hauling of Leachate to A.C.& T. as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 9. BID AWARD (PUR-1742} ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Brandi Kentner, Director, Purchasing; and David Mason, Deputy Director, Solid Waste, presented the request to award the bid for the Electronic Recycling for the Solid Waste Department to the responsible, responsive bidder EACR, Inc., of Lakewood, NJ who submitted the lowest Bid Price in the amount of $.14 per pound for CRT/Flat (Monitors/TV), $.10 per pound for NON-CRT material (E-Waste) and $685.00 per trip for the Transportation from the 40 West Landfill to the Recycling Facility. Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to award the bid for the Electronic Recycling to EACR, Inc., as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Page 6 of 10 OPEN Session, June 3, 707:~l 10. RENEWAL/EXTENSION SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT AWARD (PUR-1654) - MUNIS SOFTWARE (UTILITY BILLING) SUPPORT Brandi Kentner, Director, Purchasing; and Angie Poffenberger, Deputy Director -Software Suppott and Training, Budget and Finance, presented the request to authorize, for a renewal/extension for a Sole Source Procurement of software licensing and support fees from Tyler Technologies of Dallas, TX for use by the Office of Budget & Finance, Treasurer's Office and others in the amount of $237,334.00 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This purchase was originally approved by the Board of County Commissioners on November 28, 2023, for a two-year period totaling $474,668.00. This is the first year ofa two-year extension. Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to authorize for a renewal/extension for a Sole Source Procurement of software licensing and support fees from Tyler Technologies as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 11. BID AWARD (PUR-1735) SECTION A (NORTH) RETENTION POND MOWING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STORMWATER AND WATERSHED SERVICES Carin Bakner, Buyer, Purchasing; and John Swauger, Stormwater Management Quality, Water Quality, presented the request to award the procurement of mowing services of fifty-seven (57) retention ponds to the responsive, responsible bidder, Young's Lawn Service, LLC of Hagerstown, MD, for a Total Lump Sum Bid Price of$4,730.00 per mowing. The mowing cycle is expected to be every three (3) to four ( 4) weeks; however, quantities may be more or less based on weather. This award is contingent upon the vendor renewing its good standing status with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to award the procurement of mowing services of fifty-seven (57) retention ponds to Young's Lawn Service, LLC, as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 12. BID A WARD (PUR-1730)-DIGITAL AIR PARK SIGN AT HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT Carin Bakner, Buyer, Purchasing; and Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works, presented the request to award the procurement of a digital Air Park sign to the responsive, responsible bidder, Smart Signs, LLC of Beaver Falls, PA, for a Total Lump Sum Bid Price of $194,308.39. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to award the procurement of a digital Air Park sign to Smart Signs, LLC, as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 13. ASHCRAFT-RICE RURAL LEGACY PROGRAM (RLP) EASEMENT Chris Boggs, Rural Preservation Administrator, Planning and Zoning, presented the request to approve the Marilyn S. Ashcraft and Melva Rice RLP Easement project, in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for 256.57 easement acres, paid for 100% by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and to adopt an ordinance approving the easement purchase and to authorize the execution of the necessary documentation to finalize the easement purchase. The property is located at 13865 Taylors Landing Road in Sharpsburg. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to approve the Marilyn S. Ashcraft and Melva Rice RLP Easement project as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 14. BOND RURAL LEGACY PROGRAM (RLP) EASEMENT Page 7 of 10 OPEN Session, June 3, 2025 Chris Boggs, Rural Preservation Administrator, Planning and Zoning, presented the request to approve the Richard L. & Michele L. Bond RLP Easement project, in the amount of $176,050.00 for 45.18 easement acres, paid for I 00% by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and to adopt an ordinance approving the easement purchase and to authorize the execution of the necessary documentation to finalize the easement purchase. The property is located at 6836 Tommytown Road in Fairplay. Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the Richard L. & Michele L. Bond RLP Easement project as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 15. POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY, COMMUNITY, AND TRANSPARENCY (PACT) GRANT Lt. Daniel Monn, CALEA Accreditation Manager, Washington County Sheriff's Office; and Carsten Ahrens, Senior Grant Manager, Grant Management, presented the request to approve the application for, and acceptance offunding as awarded for the Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency FY26 Grant program in the amount of $50,000.00 Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve the application for, and acceptance of funding as awarded for the Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency Grant as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 16. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT GRANT FORFY26 Lt. Daniel Monn, Washington County Sheriff's Office; and Carsten Ahrens, Senior Grant Manager, Grant Management, presented the request to approve the acceptance of funding as awarded for the Department of Social Services Child Support Enforcement Grant FY26 in the amount of $636,806.00 Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the acceptance of funding as awarded for the Depa1tment of Social Services Child Supp01t Enforcement Grant as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 17. MARYLAND 9-1-1 BOARD -APPROVAL TO SUBMIT APPLICATION AND ACCEPT AW ARD ED FUNDING Alan Matheny, Director, Emergency Management and Communications; and Richard Lesh, Grant Manager, Grant Management, presented the request to approve the submission of grant application to the Emergency Numbers Systems Board in the amount of$428,286.00 and accept funding as awarded to renew the contract with Priority Dispatch System. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve the submission of grant application to the Emergency Numbers Systems Board and accept funding as awarded to renew the contract with Priority Dispatch System as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 18. MARYLAND 9-1-1 BOARD -APPROVAL TO SUBMIT APPLICATION AND ACCEPT AW ARD ED FUNDING Alan Matheny, Director, Emergency Management and Communications; and Richard Lesh, Grant Manager, Grant Management, presented the request to approve the submission of grant application to the Emergency Numbers Systems Board in the amount of $37,244.64 and accept funding as awarded to fund 911 Center Security enhancements. Page 8 of 10 OPEN Session, Jrnw :1, ?0?.S Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the submission of grant application to the Emergency Numbers Systems Board and accept funding as awarded for 911 Center Security enhancements as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 19. AGRICULTURE-JUNE IS NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH Katie Yoder, Multimedia Specialist, Public Relations and Marketing; and Kelsey Keadle, Business Specialist -Agriculture, Business and Economic Development, presented every June, we celebrate National Dairy Month-a time to recognize the critical role that dairy plays in our health, economy, and daily lives. They announced the launch of the fifth annual Washington County Ice Cream Trail, celebrating our community's local ice cream shops and the hardworking dairy farms that make them possible. 20. APPROVAL OF ZONING MAP AMENDMENT RZ-25-001 Aaron Weiss, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, presented the request to approve Zoning Map Amendment RZ-25-00 I. The Applicants have requested to amend the current zoning of the property located at 6821 Sharpsburg Pike, Sharpsburg, Maryland 21781 to apply the Rural Business ("RB") floating zone over a 1.68-acre po1tion of the property, which is currently zoned for Preservation ("P") within the Antietam Overlay 2 (AO-2) District. The Applicants wish to open a tire repair shop on their property. Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve Zoning Map Amendment RZ-25-00 I for the property located at 6821 Sharpsburg Pike, Sharpsburg, Maryland 21781 as presented. The motion passed unanimously ( 4-0-1 ). Commissioner Harvey abstained from the vote. 21. APPROVAL OF TRI-PARTY MOU FOR THE NEW DOWNSVILLE ELEMENT ARY SCHOOL FACILITY Rosalinda Pascual, Deputy County Attorney, presented the request to approve entering into the Project Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Education of Washington County (BOE) and the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA). The subject Project is the construction of the new Downsville Pike Elementary School. The MOU is the agreement between the BOE, the Board of County Commissioners, and MSA, on behalf of the state, that ensures state funding for this school construction project. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to approve entering into the Tri- Party Memorandum of Understanding for the New Downsville Elementary School Facility as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 22. EMS STAFFING TRANSITION DISCUSSION, VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY OF HALFWAY R. David Hays, Director, Emergency Services; David Chisholm, Deputy Director -Field Operations, Emergency Services; James Sprecher, Jr., President, WCVFRA; Justin Gearhart, President, Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway; and James Drawbaugh, Chief, Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway, presented the request to approve the EMS Employee Transition and subsequent Memorandum of Understanding with the Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway (VFCH), and to authorize the Division of Emergency Services (DES) to hire twelve (12) EMT's/Paramedics to provide staffing of VFCH ambulances. Page 9 of 10 OPEN Session, June 3, 2025 Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve the EMS Staffing Transition and Memorandum of Understanding with the Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). The parties executed the Memorandum of Understanding. Commissioner Harvey left the meeting at 11 :28 a.m. CLOSED SESSION Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to convene in closed session at 11 :29 a.m. The motion passed unanimously ( 4-0). Commissioner Harvey was absent. Commissioner Harvey returned to the meeting at 11 :30 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.(!). Personnel matters are confidential, precluding discussion in open session. • Discussion of reclassification of vacant position in IT To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter (7). Open session discussion would breach attorney/client privilege. • Update from County Attorney on County-involved legal matters. In closed session, the Commissioners discussed and reached a consensus to: • Reclassification of!T position; • Received legal advice and updates on pending litigation matters for which the County is a party. Present during closed session at various times were Commissioners John F. Barr, Jeffrey A. Cline, Derek Harvey, Randal Leatherman and Randall E. Wagner: Dawn L. Marcus, County Clerk and Zachary J. Kieffer, County Attorney; Michelle Gordon, County Administrator; Rosalinda Pascual, Deputy County Attorney; Aaron Weiss, Assistant County Attorney; Victor Scarpelli, Assistant County Attorney; Chip Rose, Director Human Resources; Josh O'Neal, Chief Technical Officer; and Sarah Spitalnick, Esquire. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to reconvene in open session at 12:38 p.m. The motion passed unanimously ( 5-0). RECESS CALL TO ORDER 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE HEARING Location: Public Safety Training Center 18350 Public Safety Place Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 The Board of County Commissioners convened at the Public Safety Training Center, 18350 Public Safety Place, Hagerstown, Maryland at 6:00 p.m. with the following members present: Vice-President Page 10 of 10 OPEN Session, June 3, 2025 Jeffrey A. Cline, Commissioner Derek Harvey, Commissioner Randal Leatherman, and Commissioner Randall E. Wagner. RECESS President John F. Barr recited the rules of Meeting Conduct and Meeting Sequence. PUBLIC HEARING -2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE HEARING A public hearing of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County was held in the Public Safety Training Center to consider the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan for Washington County to obtain public comment regarding the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. President John F. Barr opened the hearing for public testimony at 6:08 p.m. Ten (10) individuals spoke on issues concerning the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to adjourn at 6:38 p.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Commissioner Barr adjourned the public hearing and the meeting at 6:38 p.m. Dawn L. Marcus, County Clerk