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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
October 23, 2018
OPEN SESSION AGENDA
09:00 A.M. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, President Terry L. Baker
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 25, 2018
09:05 A.M. CLOSED SESSION
(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; to consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business
or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State.)
10:00 A.M. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
10:05 A.M. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
10:15 A.M. REPORTS FROM COUNTY STAFF
10:25 A.M. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
10:35 A.M. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK (October 21st – 27th)
PROCLAMATION – Board of County Commissioners
10:40 A.M GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY GRANT REQUEST, SMITHSBURG
MEMORIAL GARDEN – Susan Buchanan, Director, Office Grant Management, and
Tara Keplinger, Chair, Smithsburg Park Commission
10:45 A.M. YALE DRIVE PROJECT CLOSEOUT CHANGE ORDER – Scott Hobbs, Director,
Division of Engineering
10:50 A.M. PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER – WATER ALLOCATION – Scott Hobbs,
Director, Division of Engineering
11:00 A.M. CONTRACT AWARD (PUR-1396) FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL
DELIVERIES – Brandi Naugle, CPPB, Buyer, Purchasing Department
11:05 A.M. BID AWARD (PUR-1398) SWIMMING POOL AND WATER/WASTEWATER
TREATMENT CHEMICALS – Brandi Naugle, CPPB, Buyer, Purchasing Department,
and Dan Divito, Director, Division of Environmental Management
Terry L. Baker,
Jeffrey A. Cline, Vice
President
John F. Barr
Wayne K. Keefer
LeRoy E. Myers, Jr.
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11:10 A.M. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION OF COOL HOLLOW HOUSE – Stephen T.
Goodrich, Director, Department of Planning and Zoning
11:20 A.M. REAL ESTATE AGENT SERVICES - Todd Moser, Real Property Administrator,
Division of Engineering, Susan Small, Director, Department of Business Development,
Scott Hobbs, Director, Division of Engineering, and Jim Sterling, Director, Public Works
11:30 A.M. RECESS
EVENING MEETING AT THE MAUGANSVILLE RURITAN
Location: 18007 Maugans Avenue, Hagerstown, MD
07:00 P.M. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, President Terry L. Baker
07:05 P.M. TOWN OF MAUGANSVILLE LEADERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
07:10 P.M. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
07:20 P.M. REPORTS FROM COUNTY STAFF
07:30 P.M. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
07:35 P.M. ADJOURNMENT
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Economic Development Week – October 21st – 27th, 2018
PRESENTATION DATE: October 23, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Board of County Commissioners
RECOMMENDED MOTION: None
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Proclamation Presentation
WHEREAS, Economic Development efforts have and will continue to improve the economic
well-being and quality of life of Washington County by helping to create and
retain jobs that facilitate business growth and provide a stable tax base; and
WHEREAS, Economic Development requires county-wide teamwork with all government,
workforce development, educational, private business and various other partners to
be successful; and
WHEREAS, the economic growth and stability of the State affects all regions and jurisdictions
of Maryland, and Washington County is an important component the State's
economic success and will highlight and promote Washington County's economic
development efforts in our county; and
NOW THEREFORE, We the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland,
do hereby proclaim October 21, 2018 - October 27, 2018, as Economic Development Week,
recognizing the past, current, and future efforts of those who participate and support private and
public Economic Development effort s at all levels - federal, state, county, city and municipal.
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: General Fund Contingency Grant Request, Smithsburg Memorial Garden
PRESENTATION DATE: October 23, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Susan Buchanan, Director, Office of Grant Management, Tara
Keplinger, Chair, Smithsburg Park Commission
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the request for General Fund Contingency
funding for a new memorial in the Memorial Garden in Smithsburg’s Veterans Park in the
amount of $________.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Smithsburg Park Commission has submitted a request for General
Fund Contingency funding for the addition of a new memorial in the Memorial Garden in
Smithsburg’s Veterans Park.
DISCUSSION: The Smithsburg Park Commission has submitted a request for $2,500 for the
addition of a new memorial to the Memorial Garden in Smithsburg’s Veterans park. The garden
currently has memorials for veterans from World War I and II, Korea, and Vietnam. The
Commission wishes to add an additional memorial to represent Afghanistan and future conflicts.
In 2011, Lance Corporal Maung P. Htaik, a 2008 Smithsburg High School graduate, was killed
in action in Afghanistan. Currently, his service is not recognized in the garden. The cost for this
memorial is approximately $2,500. This includes a granite stone, bronze plaque, and installation.
The plaque is designed to allow the addition of future names.
The Office of Grant Management has reviewed this request and it is consistent with General
Fund Contingency grant funding.
FISCAL IMPACT: General Fund Contingency fund will be reduced by the amount of this
award.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request for General Fund Contingency funding.
ATTACHMENTS: General Fund Contingency Funding Application
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Town of Smithsburg -Smithsburg Parks Commission
Tera Keplinger
Nov 1, 2018
301-824-2062
Washington County, Maryland
General Fund Contingency
Grant Application
100 West Washington Street
Room 2200
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
240-313-2040
Organization/Agency: E-mail Address:
Address:
Contact Person: Title:
Phone Number: Fax:
Tax ID/Federal ID#: Capital Request Operating Request
Pre-Event / Project Request Post-Event / Project Request
Project Name:
Project Start Date: Project End Date:
Narrative Description of Project: Include description, purpose, goals, expected attendance or participation, and any other information
that may be useful in the consideration of your request.
The Smithsburg Park Commission is working to add an additional memorial stone and plaque to the Memorial Garden in Smithsburg's
Veterans Park.
Description: Add additional memorial stone and plaque for Veterans lost during service to our country since the Vietnam War.
Goals: To establish a memorial for existing Veterans and future veterans who have lost their live in service to our country.
Events: Memorial Garden is the location to our annual Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies. Both of these events are well
attended by members of our county.
Timeframe: We would like to install the memorial before Memorial Day, May 27, 2019.
Background: The Memorial Garden currently has memorials for Veterans from WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. We are working to add
an additional memorial to represent Afghanistan and future conflicts. Lance Corporal Maung P. Htaik, a US Marine was killed in action
on January 1, 2011 in Afghanstain. LCpl Htaik graduated from Smithsburg High school class of 2008. A brief video about him can be
seen at the following URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyNP_Qj0rSw. Currently his service to our country is not noted in the
memorial garden.
The cost for this memorial is approximately $2,500. This includes a granite stone, bronze plaque and installation costs. The plaque is
designed to allow the addition of future names. The stone would also include a small plaque indicating who funded the memorial.
Based on the Commissioners previous generous donations for Veteran memorials across the county, we know the Commissioners
value the remembrance of Veterans from our proud county. The Smithsburg Park Commission is requesting Washington County assist
with this project to not only remember LCpl Htiak but any future Smithsburg residents who give the ultimate sacrifice.
info@townofsmithsburg.org
21 W. Water Street, Smithsburg MD 21783
Chairman
52-1169-129
Veterans Memorial Addition
May 1, 2019
301-824-6219
C. Total Project/Event Funding (A + B) $2,500.00
A. Amount of Contingency Funding Requested
B. List other sources of funding to be provided by applicant below :
Total Project Budget (indicate how grant funds will be used)
D. Personnel Costs:
E. Operating:
F. Equipment Purchases/Rental:
Granite Memorial & Installation $1,700.00
Total Project Budget (This line should agree to to line C) $2,500.00
$2,500.00
Tera P Keplinger Digitally signed by Tera P Keplinger
Date: 2018.10.16 09:00:34 -04'00'
Certification:
I/We certify the information contained in this application is complete, accurate, and fully discloses the scope and
intent of our request for funding from the General Fund Contingency. We agree to comply with the County's
requests for information regarding the use of awarded funds and to provide access to accounting records
related to these funds.
We acknowledge that if expenditures of funds is approved, such approval will be for line-item-by-line-item
expenditures, which must be adhered to within the maximum 10% line item deviation.
We further acknowledge that any deviations beyond 10% of the allowable amount will require us to submit a
program amendment which will have to be approved in writing by the Office of Grant Management prior to any
further expenditures.
By signing this application, I/we accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of General Fund
Contingency Regulations/Procedures as administered by the Washington County Commissioners in compliance
with current State laws.
Applicant: Date:
Title/Position:
Recommended by: Date:
Director, Office of Grant Management
Approve
Deny
Recommended Award:
Comments:
Approved by: Date: Approved Denied County Administrator
Approved Award:
Return Application To:
Washington County Office of Grant Management
100 West Washington Street
Room 2200
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
240-313-2040
10-16-2018
Smithsburg Park Commission Chairmain
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Yale Drive – Project Closeout Change Order
PRESENTATION DATE: October 23, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Scott Hobbs, Director, Division of Engineering
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve a closeout change order of $114,088.67 with
a budget transfer of $36,000 from account RDI056, Professional Boulevard Phase II to RDI054,
Yale Drive as part of the final project closeout.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: This is part of the final closeout for Yale Drive and a portion of
Professional Boulevard constructed with Yale Drive. The contract value for C. William Hetzer
will be increased accordingly, and this budget transfer with a final closeout change order will
close out the project. The County received Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) federal
funding on this project and the change order and budget transfer will cover final adjustment and
reconciliation of contract quantities.
DISCUSSION: There is available funding in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for
Professional Boulevard as a portion of the road was constructed as part of the Yale Drive
Extended project.
FISCAL IMPACT: Budgeted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects.
CONCURRENCES: Budget and Finance
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Budget Adjustment Form
AUDIO/VISUAL TO BE USED: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Budget Amendment - Increases or decrease the total spending authority of an accounting fund or department
Budget Transfer - Moves revenues or expenditures from one account to another or between budgets or funds.
Transaction/Post -Finance
Deputy Director - Finance
Preparer, if applicable
Digitally signed by Kelcee Mace Kelcee Mace DN: cn=Kelcee Mace, o=Washington County, ou=Budget and Finance,
email=kmace@washco-md.net, c=US
Date: 2018.10.18 08:50:05 -04'00'
Washington County, Maryland
Budget Adjustment Form
Department Head Authorization
Division Director / Elected Official Authorization
Budget & Finance Director Approval
Required approval with date
If applicable with date
Required approval with date
County Administrator Approval Required approval with date
County Commissioners Approval Required > $ 25,000 with date
Expenditure /
Account Number
Fund
Number
Department
Number Project Number Grant Number Activity Code Department and Account Description Increase (Decrease)
+ / -
XXXXXX 30 11620 RDI056 Professional Boulevard Phase II -36,000
XXXXXX 30 11620 RDI054 Yale Drive 36,000
498710 30 11620 RDI056 Capital Transfer - General -36,000
498710 30 11620 RDI054 Capital Transfer - General 36,000
Explain Transferring $36,000 from RDI056 to RDI054 to cover project closeout change order.
Budget Adjustment
Required Action by
County Commissioners No Approval Required Approval Required Approval Date if
Known
Digitally signed by Scott Hobbs
Date: 2018.10.17 10:43:15 -04'00' Scott Hobbs
Oct 17, 2018
Oct 17, 2018
Expenditure /
Account Number
Fund
Number
Department
Number Project Number Grant Number Activity Code Account Description Increase (Decrease)
+ / -
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Public Safety Training Center – Water Allocation
PRESENTATION DATE: October 23, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Scott Hobbs, Director, Division of Engineering
RECOMMENDED MOTION: N/A
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The City of Hagerstown requested a letter from the Board of County
Commissioners regarding water allocation for the project. This is a request for approval by
amendment to the City Water & Wastewater Policy for an essential government service.
DISCUSSION: The Public Safety Training Center site at 9238 Sharpsburg Pike is located on a
49 acre parcel of land just south of the community at Westfields and the facility will be used by
emergency services, police, and fire personnel from the County and City. Staff from the City of
Hagerstown has provided an initial review of the project and determined the training building
will use more Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU’s) than currently allocated to the property making
the project ineligible for exception number 4 of the City of Hagerstown Waste & Wastewater
Policy for water requests outside of the Hagerstown Medium Range Growth Area.
FISCAL IMPACT: Budgeted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Project.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Letter, City of Hagerstown Water & Wastewater Policy
AUDIO/VISUAL TO BE USED: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
October 23, 2018
The Honorable Robert Bruchey
and Hagerstown City Council
City of Hagerstown
City Hall, Second Floor
One E. Franklin Street
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Subject: Public Safety Training Center – Water Allocation
Dear Mayor Bruchey and Members of the City Council:
Our staff has had discussions with City staff regarding water allocation for the project, and the
proposed facility will use more equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) than currently allocated to the
property, making the project ineligible for Exception 4, Redevelopment of a Property Containing
an Existing Customer, of the City of Hagerstown Waste & Wastewater Policy for water requests
outside the Hagerstown Medium Range Growth Area.
Exception 4, Redevelopment of a Property Containing an Existing Customer. Service
approval by the Utilities Department using this exception is contingent upon there
being no addition of land area to the existing lot(s) of record containing the existing
customer(s) and there being no increase in the existing allocation as a result of the
redevelopment.
Therefore, as recommended by your staff, the Board of County Commissioners is requesting that
the Mayor and City Council approve the water request for the project by amendment to the City
of Hagerstown Water & Wastewater Policy for this essential government service.
The proposed Public Safety Training Center will be located at 9238 Sharpsburg Pike on a 49-
acre parcel of land just south of the community at Westfields. The project when complete is
planned to consist of a training center building, indoor shooting range, and tactical village.
Phase 1 of the project, a 35,000-square foot building, is currently being designed for classroom
training of emergency services, police, and fire personnel and is planned to be used by both the
County and the City of Hagerstown. Phase 1 construction is scheduled to begin next year.
If your staff has any questions about the request, please contact our Director of Engineering,
Scott Hobbs, at 240-313-2407 or by e-mail at shobbs@washco-md.net.
We look forward to a successful project in collaboration with the City of Hagerstown.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
Terry L. Baker
President
cc: Robert Slocum, County Administrator
Scott Hobbs, Director of Engineering
Kathleen Maher, City of Hagerstown, Director of Planning and Code Administration
Michael Spiker, Director of Utilities
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City of Hagerstown
Water and Wastewater Policy
Adopted: February 24, 2004
Amended: July 29, 2008, September 22, 2009, October 11, 2016
Amended: May 23, 2017
The City of Hagerstown will not extend or expand water or wastewater services beyond the
Hagerstown Medium-Range Growth Area or the Hagerstown Long-Range Growth Area as
defined in the City’s Annexation Policy, and shall not allow new connections to the existing lines
located outside the Hagerstown Medium-Range Growth Area or Long-Range Growth Area.
Reference: City of Hagerstown 2008 Comprehensive Plan, Policy 4-4. The following nine
exceptions may be granted:
1. Condemnation or Impending Failure of an Existing Private Water or Septic System.
The governing health authority has provided a request with documentation or
certification to the Utilities Department that, to obtain a water or wastewater service
connection, the existing private water or wastewater system for an existing dwelling or
nonresidential building has been condemned, or has impending failure, and a reasonable
alternate system is otherwise not available. Service approved by the Utilities Department
using this exception is contingent upon acceptance and signing of a service contract by
the owner providing for the allocation of costs of extending and maintaining the service
to the property and that such service shall be subject to all applicable policies, procedures
and practices. Reference: City of Hagerstown 2008 Comprehensive Plan, Policy 4-4.
2. System Improvement. Upon the recommendation of the Director of Utilities to, and
approval by, the Mayor and Council, a system extension would provide a vital
improvement or enhancement to the operation or efficiency of the water and/or
wastewater system.
3. Connection to an Existing Lot of Record for a Single-Family or Two-Family
Dwelling. Service approval by the Utilities Department is contingent upon the following:
(a) outside the Long-Range Growth Area, lot was an existing lot of record prior to
February 24, 2004; (b) between the Medium-Range Growth Area and Long-Range
Growth Area boundaries, lot was an existing lot of record prior to April 22, 2008; (c) lot
is contiguous to a right-of-way containing a City water or wastewater line that was in
existence at the time the property became a lot of record. Any exception the Utilities
Department may determine is warranted will be given with the following limitations and
conditions: (a) the maximum allocation shall not exceed two hundred (200) gallons per
day for one dwelling unit, or 400 gpd for a two-family dwelling if allowed by County
zoning and if it does not involve a subdivision; and b) service is contingent upon
acceptance and signing of a service contract by the owner providing for the allocation of
costs of extending and maintaining the service to the property and that such service shall
be subject to all applicable policies, procedures and practices.
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4. Redevelopment of a Property Containing an Existing Customer. Service approval by
the Utilities Department using this exception is contingent upon there being no addition
of land area to the existing lot(s) of record containing the existing customer(s) and there
being no increase in the existing allocation as a result of the redevelopment.
5. Pre-existing Water or Wastewater Agreement. Service approval by the Utilities
Department using this exception is contingent upon a water or wastewater agreement
having been in place prior to July 29, 2008, which guaranteed water or wastewater
service to this property as a condition of the construction and/or provision of land for the
construction of the water or wastewater line at issue.
6. Economic Development Project. Service approval using this exception is contingent
upon recommendation of the County Commissioners, the City and County Economic
Development Directors, and the City Director of Utilities to, and approval by, the Mayor
and Council, for a vital economic development project located in a targeted area for
industrial and/or non-retail commercial development.
7. Pre-Annexation Agreement. Service approval by the Utilities Department using this
exception is contingent upon a pre-annexation agreement having been approved by the
Planning and Code Administration Division and recorded in the County Courthouse prior
to April 22, 2008.
8. Affordable Housing Project. Service approval using this exception is contingent upon
recommendation of the County Commissioners, the City Administrator or designee, the
County Administrator or designee, and the City Director of Utilities to, and approval by,
the Mayor and City Council, for an affordable housing project restricted to households
with annual incomes up to 80% of AMI (Area Median Income) and located in close
proximity to economic development target areas and adjacent to development served by
City water and/or wastewater.
9. Connection to a Proposed New Lot of Record or Existing Lot of Record for a new
SFR or DUP when well testing failed to gain approval of the Health Department due
to GWUDI issues. GWUDI is groundwater under direct influence of surface water and
it is present in areas of the Hagerstown Valley due to the karst geological formations. A
sensitive area where such conditions have been documented to occur has been designated
by the Health Department on the northwest side of Hagerstown – an area bounded by I-
81, US40, proximity to the Greencastle Pike, and at the Pennsylvania border. Service
approval by the Utilities Department is contingent upon the following: (a) The Health
Department has provided a request with documentation to the Planning and Utilities
Departments that the new well for the proposed new lot or existing lot of record does not
meet the minimum criteria for drinking water requirements and the well cannot be
approved by the Health Department; (b) Health Department’s analytical results are
consistent with COMAR and this analysis identifies contaminants which are precluded
from treatment in new wells per State law; (c) the proposed lot or existing lot is
contiguous to a right-of-way containing a City water line; (d) any extension of existing
water infrastructure is the responsibility of the landowner requesting service and all
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required improvements to the water infrastructure shall be in conformance with City
Water and Wastewater Standards and Specification. The Utilities Director may approve
up to three requests per year for this exception. Requests shall be taken on a first come,
first served basis each calendar year. Requests for service under this exception which
would create a new lot for development outside the County Urban Growth Area must first
receive the approval of the administrative authority of the County Water & Sewer Plan.
The granting of exceptions one through five and eight and nine above is contingent upon the
property owner submitting a pre-annexation agreement to the City of Hagerstown that offers the
property for annexation at such time as the corporate boundaries of the City reach the property
and the Mayor and City Council determines annexation to be advantageous to the City of
Hagerstown. For exception number six above, this pre-annexation agreement requirement may
be subject to negotiation between the City of Hagerstown and Washington County.
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Contract Award (PUR-1396) for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Deliveries
PRESENTATION DATE: October 23, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Brandi Naugle, CPPB, Buyer, Purchasing Department
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to award the bid for gasoline and diesel fuel transport
deliveries and gasoline and diesel fuel tank-wagon deliveries to the responsive, responsible
bidder A,C & T Inc. of Hagerstown, MD at the unit price submitted for Option 2. in its bid dated
September 26, 2018 for the total lump sum bid of $1,986,894.41
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The following tabulations listed below were made from the bids received
on October 3, 2018 based on estimated quantities for the contract period that is tentatively to
start on December 1, 2018 and end November 30, 2019. The contracts are for a one (1) year
term with no option to renew. These are requirements contracts and the County guarantees
neither a maximum nor a minimum quantity.
The bid was advertised on the State of Maryland’s “eMaryland Marketplace” web site and on the
County’s web site, and in the local newspaper. Eighteen (18) persons/companies
registered/downloaded the bid document on-line and five (5) bids were received, one (1) of
which was deemed non-responsive. The bids were evaluated based on the Oil Price Information
Service (OPIS) pricing index publication and the bidder’s bid factor; bids were submitted as
follows:
GASOLINE: OPTION NO. 1 (multiple contract award)
Vendor Transport Loads
Total Bid
Tank-wagon Loads
Total Bid
A, C & T Co., Inc.
Hagerstown, MD $123,453.77 $663,078.56
Ashland, VA $126,464.25 $675,322.14
Mansfield Oil Co. of
Gainesville, GA NO BID $662,945.17
Petroleum Traders Corp.
Fort Wayne, IN NO BID $647,575.30
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
RKA Petroleum Companies, Inc.
Romulus, MI NO BID $665,398.63
DIESEL: OPTION 1 (multiple contract award)
Vendor Transport Loads
Total Bid
Tank-wagon Loads
Total Bid
A, C & T Co., Inc.
Hagerstown, MD $1,086,864.79 $116,463.29
James River Solutions
Ashland, VA
$1,126,218.64 $116,251.27
Mansfield Oil Co. of
Gainesville, GA $1,170,341.49 NO BID
$1,091,072.00 NO BID
$1,103,109.80 NO BID
GASOLINE & DIESEL: OPTION 2 (single contract award)
Vendor Transport/Tankwagon
LoadsTotal Bid
A, C & T Co., Inc. $1,986,894.41
James River Solutions
Ashland, VA $2,042,075.68
NO BID
NO BID
Romulus, MI NO BID
DISCUSSION: The contract requirements for the City of Hagerstown, Washington County
Public Schools and Hagerstown Community College are also included in the above
recommendations. Those entities will also make their own formal contract awards.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in various departmental operating budgets for fuels.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: The complete Bid Tabulation may be viewed on-line at:
https://www.washco-md.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/purch-pur-1396-bidtab.pdf
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
PUR-1396
Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
OPIS
Newsletter
Price as of
08-24-17
Bidder
+/-
Factor
+
Bidder
Factor
(A + B)
Approx.
Gallon
Usage
Net
Delivered
(C X D)
Bidder
+/-
Factor
+
Bidder
Factor
(A + B)
Approx.
Gallon
Usage
Net
Delivered
(C X D)
Gasoline Unleaded 87 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Tank-wagon
$1.554 $0.1865 $1.7405 61,887 $107,714.32 $0.1800 $1.7340 61,887 $110,780.05
Gasoline Unleaded 89 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Tank-wagon
$1.6652 $0.1865 $1.8517 8,500 $15,739.45 $0.1800 $1.8452 8,500 $15,684.20
Gasoline Unleaded 87 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Transport
$1.554 $0.0300 $1.5840 210,000 $332,640.00 $0.0080 $1.5620 210,000 $353,012.00
Gasoline Unleaded 89 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Transport
$1.6652 $0.0300 $1.6952 194,926 $330,438.56 -$0.0117 $1.6535 194,926 $322,310.14
Sec.
III
Total Sum Diesel Tank-wagon
Deliveries as Described in
Section III No. 2-D Diesel $1.6468 $0.1765 $1.8233 63,875 $116,463.29 $0.1675 $1.8143 63,875 $116,251.27
647,213$1.6591$0.0123
Sec.
I
Sec.
II
$126,464.25Total Sum Gasoline Tank-wagon
Deliveries as Described in Section I $123,453.77
Sec.
IV
$675,322.14Total Sum Gasoline Transport Deliveries
as Described in Section II
Item
$1,126,218.64
AC & T Company, Inc.
Hagerstown, MD
James River Solutions (JRS)
Ashland, VAOPTION 1
$663,078.56
$1,086,864.79647,213$1.6793$0.0325$1.6468
Total Sum Diesel Transport
Deliveries as Described in
Section IV No. 2-D Diesel
Ultra Low Sulfur
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PUR-1396
Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
James River Solutions (JRS)
Ashland, VA
Winter Chemical Additive Protection
Product Name:Legal Diesel Fuel Additive 1400 LHF
Manufacturer’s Name:Tankwagon at Rack: Innospec
Transport: Schaffer Manufacturing
AC & T Company, Inc.
Hagerstown, MDOPTION 1
Winter Chemical Additive Protection
(cost per gallon):
Innospec
Tankwagon at Rack: CFI-1902
Transport: 137 ULSW Diesel Treat 2000
Tankwagon at Rack: $.0300/gallon added to product cost
Transport: $.0600/gallon added to product cost $0.025
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PUR-1396
Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
OPIS
Newsletter
Price as of
08-24-17
Bidder
+/-
Factor
+
Bidder
Factor
(A + B)
Approx.
Gallon
Usage
Net
Delivered
(C X D)
Bidder
+/-
Factor
+
Bidder
Factor
(A + B)
Approx.
Gallon
Usage
Net
Delivered
(C X D)
Gasoline Unleaded 87 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Tank-wagon
$1.554 $0.1840 $1.7380 61,887 $107,559.61 $0.1750 $1.7290 61,887 $110,460.62
Gasoline Unleaded 89 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Tank-wagon
$1.6652 $0.1840 $1.8492 8,500 $15,718.20 $0.1750 $1.8402 8,500 $15,641.70
Gasoline Unleaded 87 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%) $1.554 $0.0275 $1.5815 210,000 $332,115.00 $0.0070 $1.5610 210,000 $352,786.00
Gasoline Unleaded 89 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%) $1.6652 $0.0275 $1.6927 194,926 $329,951.24 -$0.0137 $1.6515 194,926 $321,920.28
Sec.
III
Total Sum Diesel Tank-wagon
Deliveries as Described in
Section III No. 2-D Diesel $1.6468 $0.1740 $1.8208 63,875 $116,303.60 $0.1625 $1.8093 63,875 $115,930.89
Sec.
IV
Total Sum Diesel Transport
Deliveries as Described in
Section IV No. 2-D Diesel $1.6468 $0.0300 $1.6768 647,213 $1,085,246.76 $0.0110 $1.6578 647,213 $1,125,336.19
Sec.
I
$1,986,894.41
Sec.
II
$2,042,075.68
OPTION 2
OPTION 2
Total Sum Bid of All Section Totals
(Sections I-IV)
AC & T Company, Inc.
Hagerstown, MD
James River Solutions (JRS)
Ashland, VA
Item
3
PUR-1396
Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
Winter Chemical Additive Protection
Product Name:
Manufacturer’s Name:
Tankwagon at Rack: CFI-1902
Transport: 137 ULSW Diesel Treat 2000
Tankwagon at Rack: Innospec
Transport: Schaffer Manufacturing
$0.025
Legal Diesel Fuel Additive 1400 LHF
Innospec
OPTION 2
Winter Chemical Additive Protection
(cost per gallon):
Tankwagon at Rack: $.0300/gallon added to product cost
Transport: $.0600/gallon added to product cost
AC & T Company, Inc.
Hagerstown, MD
James River Solutions (JRS)
Ashland, VA
4
PUR-1396
Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
OPIS
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08-24-17
Bidder
+/-
Factor
+
Bidder
Factor
(A + B)
Approx.
Gallon
Usage
Net
Delivered
(C X D)
Bidder
+/-
Factor
+
Bidder
Factor
(A + B)
Approx.
Gallon
Usage
Net
Delivered
(C X D)
Gasoline Unleaded 87 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Tank-wagon
$1.5540 No Bid No Bid 61,887 No Bid No Bid No Bid 61,887 No Bid
Gasoline Unleaded 89 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Tank-wagon
$1.6652 No Bid No Bid 8,500 No Bid No Bid No Bid 8,500 No Bid
Gasoline Unleaded 87 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Transport
$1.554 +$0.0496 $1.6036 210,000 $336,756.00 +$.0037 $1.5577 210,000 $327,117.00
Gasoline Unleaded 89 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Transport
$1.6652 +$0.0082 $1.6734 194,926 $326,189.17 -$.0212 $1.6440 194,926 $320,458.30
Sec.
III
Total Sum Diesel Tank-wagon
Deliveries as Described in
Section III No. 2-D Diesel $1.6468 No Bid No Bid 63,875 No Bid No Bid No Bid 63,875 No Bid
Sec.
IV 647,213$1,170,341.49647,213
Total Sum Gasoline Transport Deliveries
as Described in Section II
Sec.
I
Sec.
II
$1.6468
Total Sum Diesel Transport
Deliveries as Described in
Section IV No. 2-D Diesel
Ultra Low Sulfur
$1.7241+$0.0773
No Bid No Bid
$647,575.30$662,945.17
Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc.
Gainesville, GA
$0.0390 $1.6858 $1,091,072.00
Petroleum Traders Corporation
Fort Wayne, IN
Item
Total Sum Gasoline Tank-wagon
Deliveries as Described in Section I
OPTION 1
5
PUR-1396
Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc.
Gainesville, GA
+$0.0250 $0.02
Arsenal Schaeffer Manufacturing Company
Petroleum Traders Corporation
Fort Wayne, INOPTION 1
Manufacturer’s Name:
ColdPro Diesel Treat 2000 Ultra Low Sulfur Winter Premium
(#13ULSSW)
Winter Chemical Additive Protection
(cost per gallon):
Winter Chemical Additive Protection
Product Name:
6
PUR-1396
Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
OPIS
Newsletter
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08-24-17
Bidder
+/-
Factor
+
Bidder
Factor
(A + B)
Approx.
Gallon
Usage
Net
Delivered
(C X D)
Bidder
+/-
Factor
+
Bidder
Factor
(A + B)
Approx.
Gallon
Usage
Net
Delivered
(C X D)
Gasoline Unleaded 87 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Tank-wagon
$1.554 No Bid No Bid 61,887 No Bid No Bid No Bid 61,887 No Bid
Gasoline Unleaded 89 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Tank-wagon
$1.6652 No Bid No Bid 8,500 No Bid No Bid No Bid 8,500 No Bid
Gasoline Unleaded 87 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%) $1.554 No Bid No Bid 210,000 No Bid No Bid No Bid 210,000 No Bid
Gasoline Unleaded 89 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%) $1.6652 No Bid No Bid 194,926 No Bid No Bid No Bid 194,926 No Bid
Sec.
III
Total Sum Diesel Tank-wagon
Deliveries as Described in
Section III No. 2-D Diesel $1.6468 No Bid No Bid 63,875 No Bid No Bid No Bid 63,875 No Bid
Sec.
IV
Total Sum Diesel Transport
Deliveries as Described in
Section IV No. 2-D Diesel $1.6468 No Bid No Bid 647,213 No Bid No Bid No Bid 647,213 No Bid
Sec.
II
Sec.
I
OPTION 2
Total Sum Bid of All Section Totals
(Sections 1-4)
No Bid No Bid
OPTION 2 Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc.
Gainesville, GA
Petroleum Traders Corporation
Fort Wayne, IN
Item
7
PUR-1396
Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
Manufacturer’s Name:
Winter Chemical Additive Protection
(cost per gallon):
Winter Chemical Additive Protection
Product Name:
OPTION 2 Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc.
Gainesville, GA
Petroleum Traders Corporation
Fort Wayne, IN
No Bid No Bid
8
PUR-1396
Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
OPIS
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08-24-17
Bidder
+/-
Factor
+
Bidder
Factor
(A + B)
Approx.
Gallon
Usage
Net
Delivered
(C X D)
Gasoline Unleaded 87 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Tank-wagon
$1.5540 No Bid No Bid 61,887 No Bid
Gasoline Unleaded 89 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Tank-wagon
$1.6652 No Bid No Bid 8,500 No Bid
Gasoline Unleaded 87 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Transport
$1.5540 +$0.0546 $1.6086 210,000 $337,806.00
Gasoline Unleaded 89 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Transport
$1.6652 +$0.0154 $1.6806 194,926 $327,592.63
Sec.
III
Total Sum Diesel Tank-wagon
Deliveries as Described in
Section III No. 2-D Diesel $1.6468 No Bid No Bid 63,875 No Bid
$1,103,109.80647,2131.7044+$0.0576$1.6468
Total Sum Diesel Transport
Deliveries as Described in
Section IV No. 2-D Diesel
Ultra Low Sulfur
Sec.
IV
OPTION 1
Item
Sec.
I
Total Sum Gasoline Tank-wagon
Deliveries as Described in Section I No Bid
Sec.
II
Total Sum Gasoline Transport Deliveries
as Described in Section II
RKA Petroleum Companies, Inc.
Romulus, MI
$665,398.63
9
PUR-1396
Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
$0.04
Manufacturer’s Name:Valve Tect
OPTION 1
Winter Chemical Additive Protection
(cost per gallon):
RKA Petroleum Companies, Inc.
Romulus, MI
Winter Chemical Additive Protection
Product Name:Diesel Guard Supreme Plus
10
PUR-1396
Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
OPIS
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Price as of
08-24-17
Bidder
+/-
Factor
+
Bidder
Factor
(A + B)
Approx.
Gallon
Usage
Net
Delivered
(C X D)
Gasoline Unleaded 87 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Tank-wagon
$1.5540 No Bid No Bid 61,887 No Bid
Gasoline Unleaded 89 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%)
Tank-wagon
$1.6652 No Bid No Bid 8,500 No Bid
Gasoline Unleaded 87 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%) $1.5540 No Bid No Bid 210,000 No Bid
Gasoline Unleaded 89 Octane
CBOB Ethanol (10%) $1.6652 No Bid No Bid 194,926 No Bid
Sec.
III
Total Sum Diesel Tank-wagon
Deliveries as Described in
Section III No. 2-D Diesel $1.6468 No Bid No Bid 63,875 No Bid
Sec.
IV
Total Sum Diesel Transport
Deliveries as Described in
Section IV No. 2-D Diesel $1.6468 No Bid No Bid 647,213 No Bid
RKA Petroleum Companies, Inc.
Romulus, MI
Sec.
II
Sec.
I
Item
OPTION 2
Total Sum Bid of All Section Totals
(Sections 1-4)
No Bid
OPTION 2
11
PUR-1396
Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
RKA Petroleum Companies, Inc.
Romulus, MI
Winter Chemical Additive Protection
Product Name:
No Bid
Manufacturer’s Name:
Winter Chemical Additive Protection
(cost per gallon):
OPTION 2
12
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Bid Award (PUR-1398) Swimming Pool and Water/Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
PRESENTATION DATE: October 23, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Brandi Naugle, CPPB, Buyer, Purchasing Department, and Dan Divito, Director,
Division of Environmental Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to award the bids for Swimming Pool and Water/Wastewater
Treatment Chemicals to the responsive, responsible bidders with the lowest bids for each item.
Product/
(Estimated Annual Usage)
Vendor
Item #12 - Sodium Hypochlorite
(110 drums)
Univar, USA Inc.
Morrisville, PA $2.42/gal. 55-Gallon Drum
Item #14
(Sodium Hydroxide)
(11,935 gallons)
Univar, USA, Inc.
Morrisville, PA $3.03/gal. 55-Gallon Drum
Item #15 – Ferrous Chloride Solution
(14,000 bulk gallons) NO BID $/gal. Gallon Bulk
Item #16A – Hydrofluosilic Acid
(H2SiF6) (75 gallons)
Univar, USA Inc.
Morrisville, PA $16.015/gal. 15-Gallon Pail
Item #16B – Hydrofluosilic Acid
(H2SiF6) (165 gallons) Morrisville, PA
$6.53/gal. 55-Gallon Drum
Item #17
Chloride Hydroxide Sulfate Solution)
144,000 Pounds
USALCO
Baltimore, MD $0.1286/lb. Bulk Pounds
Item #19
Drums)
Chem2o, LLC
Herdon, PA $2.40/gal. 55-Gallon Drum
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Product/
(Estimated Annual Usage)
Vendor
Item #20 – Cyanuric Acid (100-200
pounds)
Amato Industries Inc.
Silver Spring, MD $1.68/lb. Pound
Item #21 – Calcium Chloride
(500 – 600 pounds)
Amato Industries Inc.
Silver Spring, MD $0.65/lb. Pound
Item #22 – Muriatic Acid (20-40
Pounds) NO BID $/lb. Pound
Item #24
(Polyaluminum Hydroxychlorosulfate
Solution) 18 Drums
Univar, USA Inc.
Morrisville, PA $4.10/lb. 55-Gallon Drums
Item #29 – Bacterial Enzymatic
Powder (1,500 pounds)
Maryland Chemical
Company, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
$9.33/lb. Pound
Item #32
Chloride Hydroxide Sulfate) (4-55
gallon drums)
Univar, USA Inc.
Morrisville, PA $5.44/gal. 55-Gallon Drum
Item #33
(8,000 gallons)
Univar, USA Inc.
Morrisville, PA $1.65/gal. Gallon Bulk
Item #34 – Micro C 2000 George S. Coyne $3.8618/gal. 240 Gal.Tote
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The County accepted bids on October 3, 2018 for the swimming pool and
water/wastewater treatment chemical requirements for County using departments as well as for the City of
Hagerstown, which was advertised in the local newspaper, on the State of Maryland’s “eMaryland
MarketPlace” website, and on the County’s website. Twenty-Five (25) persons/companies
registered/downloaded the bid, and Thirteen (13) bids were receive. The term of this Contract is for a one
(1) year period tentatively beginning December 1, 2018 with no options for renewal. The above
recommendations are for the County’s requirements only; the City of Hagerstown shall make its awards
independently from the County.
DISCUSSION: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in various accounts for chemicals for the Department of Water
Quality facilities and Parks and Facilities Department.
CONCURRENCES: County using departments.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: The complete Bid Tabulation may be viewed on-line at: https://www.washco-
md.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/purch-pur-1398-bidtab.pdf
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Bid
Item
No.
Description /
(Delivered Price per
Unit of Measure)
Delivered
Price
Per
Unit
of
Measure
Brenntag
Northeast, LLC
Reading, PA
Chem2o, LLC
Herndon, PA
JCI Jones
Chemicals, Inc.
Milford, VA
Chemical
Company, Inc.
South Kearny,
Maryland
Biochemical
Company, Inc.
Bel Air, MD
1 Liquid Chlorine
(City of Hagerstown)Cylinder 1-Ton
Cylinder No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $1,500.00 No Bid
2 Aqueous Ammonia 19%
(City of Hagerstown)Pound Pound
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
3 Ferric Chloride
(City of Hagerstown)
Dry
Ton
Dry
Ton No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
4 Sodium Hypochlorite
(City of Hagerstown) Gallon Gallon
Bulk $3.00 No Bid $1.88 No Bid No Bid $6.00 No Bid
5 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite
(City of Hagerstown)Gallon Bulk $2.85 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $6.00 No Bid
6 Powdered Activated Carbon
(City of Hagerstown) Ton 50-Pound
Bag No Bid No Bid No Bid $2,204.8824 *No Bid No Bid No Bid
7 Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC)
(City of Hagerstown)
Dry
Ton
Dry
Ton No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
8 Cyanuric Acid
(City of Hagerstown) Pound Pound $1.68 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
9
Caustic Soda
(Sodium Hydroxide)Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid $1.045 No Bid No Bid No Bid $1.467 No Bid
10 Sulfuric Acid 93% - 95%
(City of Hagerstown) Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid $1.675 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
11 Calcium Chloride
(City of Hagerstown)Pound Container $0.65 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
12 Sodium Hypochlorite
(Washington County DWQ)Gallon 55-Gallon
Drum $2.85 No Bid No Bid $2.5217 *No Bid No Bid No Bid
13 Potassium Permanganate
(City of Hagerstown) Pound 55-Pound
Pail No Bid $3.4066 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
14
Caustic Soda
(Sodium Hydroxide)Gallon 55-Gallon
Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid $3.2143 *No Bid No Bid No Bid
15 Ferrous Chloride Solution
(Washington County DWQ)Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
16A Hydrofluosilicic Acid (H2SiF6)
(Washington County DWQ)Gallon 15-Gallon
Pail No Bid No Bid No Bid $10.0444 *No Bid No Bid No Bid
16B Hydrofluosilicic Acid (H2SiF6)
(Washington County DWQ)Gallon 55-Gallon
Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid $5.9668 *No Bid No Bid No Bid
17
DelPac 2000 (Polyaluminum
Chloride Hydroxide Sulfate
Solution)Pound Pound
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
Amato Industries,
Inc./Amchlor
Silver Spring,
MD
George S. Coyne
Chemical
Company Inc.
Croydon, PA
Swimming Pool / Water / WasteWater Treatment Chemicals
Page 1 of 6 Bids Opened: 10-03-18
Bid
Item
No.
Description /
(Delivered Price per
Unit of Measure)
Delivered
Price
Per
Unit
of
Measure
Brenntag
Northeast, LLC
Reading, PA
Chem2o, LLC
Herndon, PA
JCI Jones
Chemicals, Inc.
Milford, VA
Chemical
Company, Inc.
South Kearny,
Maryland
Biochemical
Company, Inc.
Bel Air, MD
Inc./Amchlor
Silver Spring,
MD
George S. Coyne
Chemical
Company Inc.
Croydon, PA
Swimming Pool / Water / WasteWater Treatment Chemicals
18
3” Tablet Chlorine
(Calcium Hypochlorite)Pound 50 - 100
Pound Drum $2.40 *No Bid No Bid $2.2437 *No Bid No Bid No Bid
19 Sodium Hypochlorite
(Washington County Parks)Gallon 55-Gallon
Drum $2.85 No Bid $2.40 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
20 Cyanuric Acid
(Washington County Parks)Pound Pound $1.68 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
21 Calcium Chloride
(Washington County Parks)Pound 50-Pound
Container $0.65 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
22 Muriatic Acid
(Washington County Parks)Pound Pail No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
23
Sodium Bisulfite
(38% - 40%)Pound 600-Pound
Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid $0.2509 No Bid No Bid No Bid
24
DelPAC 2020 (Polyaluminum
Hydroxychlorosulfate Solution)Gallon 55-Gallon
Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid $5.0971 No Bid No Bid No Bid
25 Sodium Fluorosilicate
(City of Hagerstown) Pound No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
26 Defoamer – Anti-Foam
(City of Hagerstown)Gallon 55-Gallon No Bid No Bid No Bid $9.7687 No Bid No Bid $7.11
27
Thioguard (55% - 65%
Magnesium Hydroxide)
(City of Hagerstown)
Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
28 Methanol
(City of Hagerstown) Gallon Bulk No Bid $1.78 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
29 Bacterial Enzymatic Powder
(Washington County DWQ) Pound Containers
(1/2 pound No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $9.83
30
Poly-Orthophosphate Solution
(SLI-5250)
(City of Hagerstown)
Pound Pound
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid $0.4123 *No Bid No Bid No Bid
31
50% Caustic Soda
(Sodium Hydroxide)Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid $2.485 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
32
DelPac 2000
(Aluminum Chloride Hydroxide
Sulfate)
(Washington County DWQ)
Gallon 55-Gallon
Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
33 Liquid Aluminum Sulfate
(Washington County DWQ)Gallon Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
Page 2 of 6 Bids Opened: 10-03-18
Bid
Item
No.
Description /
(Delivered Price per
Unit of Measure)
Delivered
Price
Per
Unit
of
Measure
Brenntag
Northeast, LLC
Reading, PA
Chem2o, LLC
Herndon, PA
JCI Jones
Chemicals, Inc.
Milford, VA
Chemical
Company, Inc.
South Kearny,
Maryland
Biochemical
Company, Inc.
Bel Air, MD
Inc./Amchlor
Silver Spring,
MD
George S. Coyne
Chemical
Company Inc.
Croydon, PA
Swimming Pool / Water / WasteWater Treatment Chemicals
34 MicroC 2000
(Washington County DWQ)Gallon 240-Gallon
Tote No Bid No Bid No Bid $3.8618 No Bid No Bid No Bid
35 Polymer (Zetag 8814)
(City of Hagerstown)Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid $10.8729 No Bid No Bid No Bid
36 Morton Salt
(City of Hagerstown)Pound Pound Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
Amato Industries, Inc./Amchlor
#12 - Min 4 drums combined dely
#16B - Min 3 drums dely
#18 - Bidding Accutab SI
Exceptions:
George S. Coyne Chemical Company, Inc.
Page 3 of 6 Bids Opened: 10-03-18
Bid
Item
No.
Description /
(Delivered Price per
Unit of Measure)
Delivered
Price
Per
Unit
of
Measure
Maryland
Chemical
Company, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
Premier
Magnesia, LLC
Wayne, PA
PVS
Technologies,
Inc.
Detroit, MI
Shannon
Chemical
Corporation
Malvern, PA
USALCO
LLC
Baltimore, MD
1 Liquid Chlorine
(City of Hagerstown)Cylinder 1-Ton
Cylinder No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $615.00 No Bid
2 Aqueous Ammonia 19%
(City of Hagerstown)Pound Pound
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $0.165 No Bid
3 Ferric Chloride
(City of Hagerstown)
Dry
Ton
Dry
Ton No Bid No Bid $592.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid
4 Sodium Hypochlorite
(City of Hagerstown) Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $1.85 *No Bid
5 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite
(City of Hagerstown)Gallon Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $1.55 *No Bid
6 Powdered Activated Carbon
(City of Hagerstown) Ton 50-Pound
Bag No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
7 Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC)
(City of Hagerstown)
Dry
Ton
Dry
Ton No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $2,382.40
8 Cyanuric Acid
(City of Hagerstown) Pound Pound No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
9
Caustic Soda
(Sodium Hydroxide)Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $1.0355 No Bid
10 Sulfuric Acid 93% - 95%
(City of Hagerstown) Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $1.49 No Bid
11 Calcium Chloride
(City of Hagerstown)Pound Container No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
12 Sodium Hypochlorite
(Washington County DWQ)Gallon 55-Gallon
Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $2.42 *No Bid
13 Potassium Permanganate
(City of Hagerstown) Pound 55-Pound
Pail No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $4.16 No Bid
14
Caustic Soda
(Sodium Hydroxide)Gallon 55-Gallon
Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $3.03 No Bid
15 Ferrous Chloride Solution
(Washington County DWQ)Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
16A Hydrofluosilicic Acid (H2SiF6)
(Washington County DWQ)Gallon 15-Gallon
Pail No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $16.015 No Bid
16B Hydrofluosilicic Acid (H2SiF6)
(Washington County DWQ)Gallon 55-Gallon
Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $6.53 No Bid
17
DelPac 2000 (Polyaluminum
Chloride Hydroxide Sulfate
Solution)Pound Pound
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $0.1286
PUR-1398
Swimming Pool / Water / WasteWater Treatment Chemicals
Univar USA, Inc.
Morrisville, PA
Page 4 of 6 Bids Opened: 10-03-18
Bid
Item
No.
Description /
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Price
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Maryland
Chemical
Company, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
Premier
Magnesia, LLC
Wayne, PA
PVS
Technologies,
Inc.
Detroit, MI
Shannon
Chemical
Corporation
Malvern, PA
USALCO
LLC
Baltimore, MD
Swimming Pool / Water / WasteWater Treatment Chemicals
Univar USA, Inc.
Morrisville, PA
18
3” Tablet Chlorine
(Calcium Hypochlorite)Pound 50 - 100
Pound Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $2.12 *No Bid
19 Sodium Hypochlorite
(Washington County Parks)Gallon 55-Gallon
Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $2.43 *No Bid
20 Cyanuric Acid
(Washington County Parks)Pound Pound No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
21 Calcium Chloride
(Washington County Parks)Pound 50-Pound
Container No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
22 Muriatic Acid
(Washington County Parks)Pound Pail No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
23
Sodium Bisulfite
(38% - 40%)Pound 600-Pound
Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
24
DelPAC 2020 (Polyaluminum
Hydroxychlorosulfate Solution)Gallon 55-Gallon
Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $4.10 No Bid
25 Sodium Fluorosilicate
(City of Hagerstown) Pound No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
26 Defoamer – Anti-Foam
(City of Hagerstown)Gallon 55-Gallon No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
27
Thioguard (55% - 65%
Magnesium Hydroxide)
(City of Hagerstown)
Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid $2.57 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
28 Methanol
(City of Hagerstown) Gallon Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $1.65 No Bid
29 Bacterial Enzymatic Powder
(Washington County DWQ) Pound Containers
(1/2 pound $9.33 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
30
Poly-Orthophosphate Solution
(SLI-5250)
(City of Hagerstown)
Pound Pound
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid $0.423 No Bid No Bid
31
50% Caustic Soda
(Sodium Hydroxide)Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $3.35 *No Bid
32
DelPac 2000
(Aluminum Chloride Hydroxide
Sulfate)
(Washington County DWQ)
Gallon 55-Gallon
Drum No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $5.44 No Bid
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Magnesia, LLC
Wayne, PA
PVS
Technologies,
Inc.
Detroit, MI
Shannon
Chemical
Corporation
Malvern, PA
USALCO
LLC
Baltimore, MD
Swimming Pool / Water / WasteWater Treatment Chemicals
Univar USA, Inc.
Morrisville, PA
34 MicroC 2000
(Washington County DWQ)Gallon 240-Gallon
Tote No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $3.96 *No Bid
35 Polymer (Zetag 8814)
(City of Hagerstown)Gallon Gallon
Bulk No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
36 Morton Salt
(City of Hagerstown)Pound Pound Bulk $0.22 No Bid No Bid No Bid $0.2534 *No Bid
Univar USA, Inc.
#5 - 1,200 gallon minimum order requirement
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#19 - 4 drum minimum
#31 - 2,000 gallon minimum
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION OF COOL HOLLOW HOUSE
PRESENTATION DATE: October 23, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Stephen T. Goodrich, Director, Department of Planning and Zoning
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to concur with the Historic District Commission
recommendation in favor of listing Cool Hollow House in the National Register of Historic Places and
forward same to the Maryland Historical Trust
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Cool Hollow House, located at 9302 Old National Pike, is proposed for listing in the
National Register of Historic Places by the owner, Thomas Freeman.
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government listing of properties that have
been determined worthy of recognition and preservation for their significance in American history and culture.
Washington County is included in the local review portion of the process by virtue of its status as a Certified
Local Government (CLG). Local review consists of consideration and recommendation by the local Historic
District Commission and the Board of County Commissioners during public meetings.
The benefits of National Register listing include eligibility for certain federal or state tax credits and
consideration in the planning of federal and state projects. These benefits are more fully explained in the
attachment Effects of Listing Maryland Properties. Some common misunderstandings about the effects of
listing are also explained. Listing does not limit the owner’s rights to use or modify the structures. Listing does
not limit neighboring property owners’ rights.
DISCUSSION: Cool Hollow House is located along the west side of Old National Pike (aka Alt US
40) at the intersection with Cool Hollow Road, between Funkstown and Boonsboro. It is proposed for
listing in the National Register of Historic Places by addressing 3 of the 4 qualifying criteria. Cool
Hollow House has associations “with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
pattern of our history” (Criteria A) such as its witness to Civil War skirmishes during the July 1863
Retreat from Gettysburg and the Battle of Boonsboro, its presence during westward expansion along
the National Road and its participation in the development and operation of the locally significant
milling industry in Washington County. The property is also proposed for listing under Criteria C for
its highly intact representation of a vernacular adaptation of a late Federal/Greek Revival style brick
farmhouse with a high degree of integrity. Finally, listing is proposed due to the property’s potential
“to yield information important in prehistory or history” such as the potential of the unexplored Cool
Hollow Well cave and the unexplored abandoned mill site on the west bank of the Antietam Creek
(Criteria D).
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact to Washington County.
CONCURRENCES: Historic District Commission recommends approval
ALTERNATIVES: Recommendation against listing or no recommendation
ATTACHMENTS: National Register nomination form for Cool Hollow House Effects of Listing
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS:
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Effects of Listing Maryland Properties
The National Register of Historic Places is a list of properties acknowledged by the Federal
Government as worthy of recognition and preservation for their significance in American history and
culture. National Register properties include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects of
significance to their local community, state, or the nation. The National Register program is part of a
national policy to recognize and protect the country's historic and cultural heritage. The National
Register is maintained by the Secretary of the Interior and administered by the National Park Service, In
Maryland the National Register program is administered by the Maryland Historical Trust, the State
Historic Preservation Office.
Benefits of listing in the National Register:
l . The prestige of formal recognition that a property is of significance in American history,
architecture, archaeology, engineering and/or culture. Nomination involves a multiple -step
review process that includes professional evaluations of the significance of the property.
2. Consideration in the planning for federally or state assisted projects. Procedures require
careful consideration of properties which will be affected by projects involving federal or
state funds, licenses, permits, or tax benefits.
3. Eligibility for federal income tax benefits that include: 1) a 20% investment tax credit for a
certified rehabilitation of historic commercial, industrial, and rental residential buildings and
2) a charitable donation deduction for the conveyance of a perpetual easement to a qualified
preservation organization.
4. Eligibility for a Maryland income tax credit for approved rehabilitation.
5. Eligibility to apply for grants and low interest loans for historic preservation projects.
6. Consideration of historic values in the decision to issue a surface coal mining permit where
coal is located, in accord with the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.
Listing in the National Register ...
does NOT mean that the Federal Government or the State of Maryland want to acquire
the property, place restrictions on the property, or dictate the colors or materials used on
individual buildings. Local ordinances or laws establishing restrictive zoning, special
design review committees, or review of exterior alterations, are NOT a part of the
National Register program.
Effects of National Register listing, page 2
Listing in the National Register ...
does NOT require the owner to preserve or maintain the property or seek approval of the
Federal Government or the State of Maryland to alter the property. Unless the owner
applies for and accepts special federal or state tax, licensing, or funding benefits, the
owner can do anything with his property they wish so long as it is permitted by state and
local law.
does NOT guarantee preservation of the property. The owner is not required to preserve
the property nor is the property protected from the effects of development projects, unless
federal or state funding, licensing or tax benefits are involved.
does NOT stop federally or state funded or licensed projects when these are desired by
the owner and shown to be in the public interest. Procedures do require careful
consideration of federally or state funded or licensed projects which call for alteration or
demolition of National Register properties before the license is issued or funds released.
does NOT impose tax penalties on owners who demolish listed properties.
For further information about the National Register program in Maryland or the
eligibility of a property for listing in the National Register, please contact the Office of Research,
Survey and Registration of the Maryland Historical Trust at 410-697-9550.
For further information concerning tax benefits, grants, and loans,
please contact the Office of Preservation Services at the Trust at 410-697-9535, or visit the
Trust's website at www.mht.mar ly and..
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This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National
Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking “x” in the appropriate box or by entering
the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter “N/A” for “not applicable.” For functions, architectural
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1. Name of Property
historic name Cool Hollow House/Emmert’s Home
other names WA-11-195
2. Location
street & number 9302 Old National Pike not for publication
city or town Hagerstown vicinity
state Maryland code MD county Washington code 043 zip code 21740
3. State/Federal Agency Certification
As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this nomination
request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic
Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property meets does
not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant nationally statewide locally. (
See continuation sheet for additional comments).
______________________________________________________________ ____________________
Signature of certifying official/Title Date
___________________________________________________________________________________
State or Federal agency and bureau
In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. ( See continuation sheet for additional comments).
___________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of certifying official/Title Date
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State or Federal agency and bureau
4. National Park Service Certification
I hereby, certify that this property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Action
entered in the National Register.
See continuation sheet.
determined eligible for the National
Register.
See continuation sheet.
Determined not eligible for the National
Register.
removed from the National Register.
other (explain):
Cool Hollow House/Emmert’s Home (WA-11-195) Washington County, Maryland
Name of Property County and State
5. Classification
Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property
(Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count)
Private building(s) Contributing Noncontributing
public-local district 4 1 buildings
public-State site 4 sites
public-Federal structure structures
object objects
8 1 Total
Name of related multiple property listing number of contributing resources previously
(Enter “N/A” if property is not part of a multiple property listing) listed in the National Register
N/A
6. Function or Use
Historic Functions Current Functions
(Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions)
DOMESTIC/Single Dwelling DOMESTIC/Single Dwelling
7. Description
Architectural Classification Materials
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FEDERAL/GREEK REVIVAL foundation Stone
Walls Brick
Roof Standing Seam/Metal
Other Wood
Narrative Description
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Cool Hollow House/Emmert’s Home
(WA-11-195)
Name of Property
Washington County, Maryland
Section 7 Page 1 County and State
Description Summary:
Cool Hollow House, a c.1823 Federal/Greek Revival style farmhouse of brick construction on
fieldstone foundations, rests on a sloping, narrow strip of land comprising of approximately 7
acres between the Old National Pike and the east side of the Antietam Creek. The five bay
house, with a two bay 1 ½ story wing on the north end, has a central entrance, covered by a one
bay, one story temple form porch with large square pillars. The interior retains its original,
simple, but elegant woodwork.
General Description:
Cool Hollow House, a c.1823 Federal/Greek Revival style farmhouse of brick construction,
resides on land comprising of 6.92 acres between the Old National Pike, and the east side of the
Antietam Creek.
The property is the remnant of once large farm of 180 acres dating to the first quarter of the 19th
century at least. This farm was owned for more than a century by the Emmert and Schindel
families, both prominent surnames in Washington County history. The property occupied both
sides of the Old National Pike and in addition to the main house; it included several smaller
tenant houses, and a collection of stone barns, three spring houses and other outbuildings. The
farm included a strip of land on the west bank of the Antietam, with an 18th century mill
complex, now in ruin, which the current plot still retains. The landscape and buildings still retain
their authentic 19th century character.
Cool Hollow House faces east toward the Old National Pike and South Mountain. A paved,
circular drive begins immediately adjacent to the Cool Hollow Culvert (WA-II-131), a stone arch
bridge built in the early part of the 19th century during the construction of the National Road,
begun in 1811. The house sits on gently sloping ground, descending to the banks of the
Antietam Creek. The home is surrounded by sprawling lawns, inhabited by venerable trees,
including Oak, Walnut, and Sycamore. The property includes considerable water frontage on the
Antietam, having land on both the east, and west banks. The village of Funkstown is exactly 3
miles northwest on the Old National Pike, and the village of Boonsboro is approximately 4 ½
miles to the southeast. Within the immediate vicinity of nominated property, three other
Maryland Historic properties reside. The 18th-19th century Tollgate House (WA-II-177), sits to
the north. Lone Pine Farm, the nominated property’s original stone bank barn, with a date of
1793 in the rafter, and a tenant house (WA-II-206), sits directly to the south. Diagonally across
the Old National Pike is Hillside Lake Farm (WA-I-420).
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Cool Hollow House/Emmert’s Home
(WA-11-195)
Name of Property
Washington County, Maryland
Section 7 Page 2 County and State
Cool Hollow House is a 2 ½ story five bay brick dwelling resting on limestone foundations, with
a 2 bay, 1 ½ story brick wing projecting from the north end with small gable roof dormers. The
front elevation is formal with five bays and a central entrance. Bricks are laid in Common bond,
or American bond on all sides, with five stretcher rows to each row of headers. Heavy wooden
lintels above the openings with projecting, decorative corner blocks enhance the front elevation.
Substantial molded wooden cornices span the front and rear elevations at the roofline.
Large brick chimneys at each end gable of the main block, and at the end gable of the wing are
located inside the walls. Standing seam sheet metal finishes the roof terminating with barge
boards set directly against the end walls.
The main entrance is covered by a one bay, one story temple form porch with a heavily molded
pediment, and large square pillars. Simple, but heavy balustrades link the pillars to the structure.
The tall six panel door is crowned by a transom with diamond shaped panes, and surrounded by
deep, raised panel molding.
The north wing contains a recessed porch along the entire front elevation, a typical feature of the
region in the 18th and 19th centuries. Off of this porch, a six panel coffin door with a simple three
light transom and deep, raised panel molding leads to the formal drawing room. A two panel
service door with glazing on the upper half, and a transom leads to the old kitchen, and a window
with two panes of bullseye glass, (reportedly brought to the United States from an ancient
English house by a former owner) sits beside the service door.
Windows have six over six pane sashes, and are held with narrow frames finished with a bead at
the inside edge. All windows on the first floor are flanked with four panel shutters, while the
upper floors have louvered shutters with stationary slats. The south end of the house contains
one window on each level at the southwest corner. Both ends of the main block and the end of
the north wing, have a pair of six pane hinged windows in the attic level flanking the chimney.
In the early-mid 20th century, a screened-in porch was constructed on the rear of the north wing,
and was converted into a four season room surrounded by windows on three sides in the 1960s.
Interior:
The front entrance opens into a full length formal stair and entrance hall, with rooms on either
side. The modified Georgian floorplan, that once consisted of two rooms on each side of the
center hall, was modified to two large rooms in the mid-20th century, however all original
moldings and flooring remain.
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Cool Hollow House/Emmert’s Home
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Name of Property
Washington County, Maryland
Section 7 Page 3 County and State
The staircase rises against the north wall of the entrance hall, and gently ascends to a slight curve
at the landing, turning back on itself and rising again to the second floor. The walnut newel post
is heavy and simply turned, with a more delicate hand rail and simple turned balusters that taper
slightly. Entrance hall molding is deep with raised panels on both the vertical and horizontal
surfaces. The same molding is in the room to the left of the hall. All other trim in the house is
more simple; symmetrically molded, with corner blocks. Mantelpieces are bulky with carved,
raised panels and tapering columns.
The north wing contains a massive service fireplace with simple mantle and its original cranes.
A steep set of winder stairs leads to the large ½ story bedroom above.
The main section of the house sits on a full stone cellar with a generous crawl space beneath the
wing. Built directly on top of the stone bedrock, the limestone shelf can be seen protruding
through the east wall of the basement.
Additional Buildings:
In addition to the main house, there are three other service buildings remaining on the property
located behind the home. A stone spring house, built into the slope is one story at the front and
two at the back with two rooms separated by a brick wall. An early 20th century frame potting
shed, built on older stone foundations, extends off the rear side of the spring house.
Underground through a wooden door in the potting shed, a stone root cellar resides. Beyond the
springhouse and coy pond installed in the mid-20th century, along the banks of the Antietam
Creek, an 18th century stone forge without its roof sits surrounded by ancient Walnut trees. The
forge retains its massive raised stone fireplace, and characteristic low windows in the front
elevation. A mid-century three stall garage with mechanics pit stands to the south of the house.
Additional Sites:
On the west bank of the Antietam Creek on property belonging to the main plot, the ruin of an
18th century mill complex remains. The stone foundations, walls, and a dug mill race remain
undisturbed. The 1794 map of Washington County Maryland, by Dennis Griffith (Figure 1)
shows the site as a Powder Mill. The nominated property also contains another site that was a
Fulling and Dyeing Mill operated by Henry Funk1 prior to 1812.
1 Cottingham D., “Our Legacy in Stone,” The Daily Mail (Hagerstown, MD), October 22, 1964
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Cool Hollow House/Emmert’s Home
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Name of Property
Washington County, Maryland
Section 7 Page 4 County and State
Residing at the bottom of a dug well in the front lawn is a cave opening that leads to the Cool
Hollow Well Cave, a formation in the limestone bedrock, listed by the National Geological
Survey2. The cave is one of the thirty listed caves in Washington County, Maryland.
Washington County contains nearly sixty percent of the known, listed caves in the state of
Maryland3. The opening to the cave can be seen at the bottom of the well.
Additionally, the property includes an intact brick-domed cistern located directly behind the
home, date and materials congruent with the construction of the main house.
Resource Count:
4 contributing buildings
1 non-contributing building
4 contributing sites
Evaluation of Integrity:
Cool Hollow House is a fine example of a transitional Federal/Greek Revival style country home
from west central Maryland. The house and its dependencies remain highly intact with key
components- design, layout, and woodwork-all present. The setting in which the property and
buildings sit is largely unchanged since the mid-19th century. The contributing factors of the
nomination are the significant early-mid 19th century architecture, unspoiled 18th century mill
complex site on the property, proof of civil war skirmishes on the farm, a section of the original
National Road, the listed Cool Hollow Well cave, and its prominent location on the Antietam
Creek along the Old National Pike render this property historically significant. Therefore, Cool
Hollow House retains a high level of integrity of location, setting, materials, design,
workmanship, feeling, and association with historical events.
2 Franz, R.; Slifer, D. (1971). Maryland Geological Sur vey's Caves of Maryland, Maryland Geological Survey. pp. 72–73.
3 IBID, pp. 8-9
Cool Hollow House/Emmert’s Home (WA-II-195) Washington County, Maryland
Name of Property County and State
8. Statement of Significance
Applicable National Register Criteria Area of Significance
(Mark “x” in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for
National Register listing)
(Enter categories from instructions)
ARCHITECTURE
A Property is associated with events that have made a ARCHEOLOGY
significant contribution to the broad pattern of our MANUFACTURING/COMMERCE
history. MILITARY
B Property associated with the lives of persons
significant in our past.
C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a
type, period, or method of construction or represents
the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, Period of Significance
or represents a significant and distinguishable entity
whose components lack individual distinction. 1790-1863
D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information
important in prehistory or history.
Significant Dates
Criteria Considerations
(Mark “x” in all the boxes that apply) 1823
July 9-10, 1863
Property is:
A owned by a religious institution or used for religious Significant Person
purposes. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above)
B removed from its original location.
C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation
D a cemetery.
E a reconstructed building, object, or structure.
F a commemorative property. Architect/Builder
G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance
within the past 50 years.
Narrative Statement of Significance
(Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets)
9. Major Bibliographical References
Bibliography
(Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets)
Previous documentation on files (NPS): Primary location of additional data:
preliminary determination of individual listing (36 State Historic Preservation Office
CFR 67) has been requested Other State agency
previously listed in the National Register Federal agency
previously determined eligible by the National Register Local government
designated a National Historic Landmark University
recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Other
# Name of repository:
recorded by Historic American Engineering Record
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Cool Hollow House/Emmert’sHome
(WA-II-195)
Name of Property
Washington County, Maryland
Section 8 Page 1 County and State
Summary Statement of Significance:
Cool Hollow House (MIHP # WA-II-195) is locally significant under National Register Criterion
C as a fine example of a vernacular adaption of a late Federal/Greek Revival style farmhouse.
The home is significant for its large scale, and simple, stylistic attributes, that define an early
example. Built c. 1823 during the peak years of the westward expansion, the large brick house
with its elegant temple form porch and large chimneys sits prominently on the National Road,
built to impress. Located at the only point where the Antietam Creek meets the National Road
between Funkstown and Boonsboro, this particular site makes its location a critical point along
the route. Early deeds read that travelers are allowed to use the natural springs located on the
grounds. The nominated property derives additional significance under National Register
Criterion D, for the archeological potential of the mill sites and well/cave on the property. The
18th century mill complex on the property is shown on the 1794 Dennis Griffith map of
Maryland (Figure 1) as a Powder Mill. The ruin is an undisturbed example of an early mill
complex along the Antietam Creek. Another possible ruin of an early 19th century fulling and
dyeing mill run by Henry Funk4, sits on the property near the Cool Hollow Culvert on the run-off
from Beaver Creek. These sites offer potential to yield important information regarding
manufacturing and commerce in the nation’s early history. The Cool Hollow Well, a 35 foot
deep man-made well that intersects a largely unexplored cave formation in the Elbrook limestone
beneath the front lawn, also has potential to yield information important to prehistory or history.
Cool Hollow House is significant under National Register Criterion A, as a site of documented
Civil War skirmishes. During the retreat from Gettysburg, both the Confederate and Union
forces engaged along the National Road between Boonsboro and Funkstown on the days of July
8-12, 1863. On July 9th thru July 11th, battle was joined by Confederate and Union cavalry
forces on the Cool Hollow Farm owned by the prominent Schindel family. The period of
significance c. 1823 represents the date of construction of Cool Hollow House, and the period of
significance of July 8-12, 1863 represents the Civil War skirmishes and encampments that took
place around the home.
Resource History and Historic Context:
Historic Context
4 Cottingham D., “Our Legacy in Stone,” The Daily Mail (Hagerstown, MD), October 22, 1964
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Cool Hollow House/Emmert’sHome
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Name of Property
Washington County, Maryland
Section 8 Page 2 County and State
Cool Hollow House represents an important piece of regional history, rooted in the rich
agricultural and manufacturing opportunities that Washington County provided in the 18th and
19th centuries. The home is significant as well due to the fighting that took place around it in
1863 during the Civil War.
“A few pioneering farmers and fur traders initially settled the area in the 1730s and
1740s. At that time Lord Baltimore had just opened Maryland's frontier or "back country"
for settlement, and Germans were migrating through the area to create settlements in
Virginia. Seeking to develop the back portions of Maryland, Lord Baltimore began to
encourage settlement on his colony's frontier. Speculators from eastern Maryland
responded by acquiring large tracts for subdivision and resale to German farmers. As
settlement progressed, political divisions of the frontier occurred. Until 1748, the land
was part of Prince George's County. Afterward it was Frederick County until 1776 when
Washington County was formed. Settlement was sparse until the close of the French and
Indian War in 1763 and the end of Pontiac's rebellion the following year. Thereafter,
settlement progressed rapidly as transportation routes improved and word of the rich
farmland in the Cumberland and Shenandoah valleys spread. The land was made fertile
by numerous limestone outcrops, which give special visual character to the landscape as
well as providing material for buildings and fences. The English speculators who had
acquired large grants of land as investments began to subdivide and sell into smaller lots
of 100-300 acres which were ideal for a profitable family farm. These farms were divided
into fields of 20-40 acres and planted with small grains and corn or clover. Other lands
were left in pasture and woodlots, as the process of clearing the land was slow. Woodlot
and pasture functions were often combined in areas where rock outcrops made cultivation
difficult. Allowing cattle and hogs to forage through woodlands helped to keep them
open and clear.
While the valley lands of Washington County were easily converted to the general/grain
farming traditions carried on by German and Pennsylvania-German immigrants, the
mountains bordering the valleys on the east and west provided different opportunities for
development. Covered with old growth trees and laden with iron ore, the mountains were
soon home to several iron furnace operations. The Green Spring Furnace, nestled within
the North Mountain ranges to the west, was established in 1765 by Lancelot Jacques and
Thomas Johnson.' The insatiable need for wood to provide charcoal for the furnaces
ensured that previously forested mountain land was eventually cleared.
Through the first half of the 19th century, the west-central region of Maryland became
known for grain production. Grain was sold in bulk, or processed into flour and meal, or
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distilled into whiskey. These commodities were shipped to markets in Baltimore or
Philadelphia. Shipping from western Maryland was a problem, and hindered the growth
and prosperity associated with grain production. There was no reliable inland water route
to the farming areas, although navigation of the Potomac River was seasonally available
from the 1790s through 1828. Road transportation served as the primary artery for the
freight hauling needs of the region. Maryland, therefore promoted turnpike development,
although most of these toll routes were privately funded. The output and growth in
population in the western areas of Maryland encouraged construction and improvement
of roads.
In 1806 the Federal government began the construction of a highway that would lead to
the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase lands comprising much of the central portion of
the United States. The "'National Road" began in Cumberland, Maryland partly following
the old Braddock Road, a rough wagon track established by explorers and traders, and led
to Wheeling in Virginia (West Virginia) and later on to Terre Haute, Indiana. The main
wagon road from Baltimore to Cumberland, a collection of privately owned and operated
turnpike segments that ran through the heart of Washington County was eventually
upgraded and consolidated to become part of the National Road system. The National
Pike, as it became known, was one of the most heavily traveled east-west routes in
America with traffic passing all hours of the day and night.”5
Military Context
General Robert E. Lee began his retreat from Gettysburg on July 4, 1863 after a grueling battle
with the Union Army. Lee’s plan was to retreat through Maryland over South Mountain by way
of Cashtown, Hagerstown and Williamsport, and cross the Potomac at the latter and into the
relative safety of Virginia. “Time was of the essence, and Lee’s army had a substantial head
start on Meade. Most of the Southern army passed through Fairfield Gap and Monterey Pass.
The goal was Williamsport, but whether they would reach it in time-and safely cross the river-
remained an open question in the minds of many Confederate soldiers.”6
Major General George G. Meade led the Union Army in chase through the farmlands of
Pennsylvania and into Maryland. Combat, including raids, cavalry battles, and skirmishes
occurred at several places beginning at Fairfield, Pa July 3, 1863. Some of the heaviest fighting
of the retreat occurred in the rich farmland between Funkstown and Boonsboro, MD. Much of
the conflict was along the National Road on July 8-July 12, 1863. This area was no stranger to
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war as it was in the same general area that a year before had seen the bloodiest single day of
battle in American history, the Battle of Antietam. The final battle was on July 23, 1863 at
Manassas Gap, Va. thus ending the Gettysburg Campaign.
The Battle of Boonsboro took place on July 8, 1863. Major General J.E.B. Stuart commanded
five cavalry brigades on a mission to prevent the Union Army from intercepting Lee’s forces,
thus cutting off their escape across the Potomac into Virginia. The battle began in the morning
along the National Road beginning four and a half miles north of the village of Boonsboro at the
Beaver Creek Bridge. Stuart rode south from Funkstown and intercepted Brig. General H.
Judson Kilpatrick at this location. They fought all day across the mud soaked fields north of the
town of Boonsboro culminating in what was the largest cavalry battle in Maryland during the
campaign. Heavy fighting took place until after 7pm, when the crumbling Union forces were
reinforced by the Union infantry, thus sending Stuart back north towards Funkstown. “After
being driven back across Beaver Creek, the Confederates took up a strong defensive position
approximately four miles northwest of the day’s battlefield.”7 The location of this campsite is a
field diagonally across from the nominated property.
The evening of July 9, 1863 provided much action on the nominated property as Union Brigadier
General John Buford ordered General Thomas Devin to search out the positions of the
Confederate army known to be camped around the location of the nominated property.
“Late on the afternoon of July 9, orders came for the Northern horsemen to mount up.
Around 4:00 p.m., Buford ordered Devin to reconnoiter the Confederate positions west of
the Beaver Creek bridge between the towns of Boonsboro and Funkstown. While
scouting, Devin encountered a detachment of cavalry and artillery left by Stuart on high
ground near his main line. About 5:30, Devin deployed a line of mounted skirmishers to
sweep the left flank of the Confederates as far as a bend in Antietam Creek. Lt. Albert O.
Vincent’s combined batteries B and L, 2nd U.S. Artillery, supported the horse soldiers.
Devin dismounted two squadrons and, connecting with elements of Gamble’s brigade on
the left, advanced against the enemy line. Ferguson’s Brigade held a prominent ridge
overlooking the “Boonsboro Road, and a battery of horse artillery under Capt. Thomas E.
Jackson supported him. Grumble Jones rode up with his brigade on the right of Jackson’s
guns, while Chambliss’ Brigade pulled up on the left. Three full brigades of Stuart’s
horse soldiers now held a strong position on the high ground overlooking Antietam
Creek.
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One company of the 17th Virginia Cavalry deployed as skirmishers. As their Yankee
opposites advanced, both sides dashed for a rail fence about 300 hundred yards in front of
each side’s main line. The Virginians won the foot race and unleashed a potent volley in
the faces of the Federals, who tried to use the protection of waist-high corn to cover their
advance. The Southerners swept each row with their rifle fire, inflicting severe casualties.
While the skirmishers dueled, Vincent’s Union artillery picked out targets and opened on
Ferguson’s and Chambliss’ positions. “The air above our heads seemed to be full of
splinters, bark, and bullets but we were thus far safe and unhurt as the enemies [sic]
bullets mostly struck the top of the fence or went over our heads,” recalled a member of
the 17th Virginia. Their position grew untenable when Chambliss’ troopers gave way
under Vincent’s artillery fire, their withdrawal exposing Ferguson’s left flank. When
Chambliss’ line crumbled, Devin’s troopers advanced quickly against it.
After a short and sharp fight, Devin’s skirmishers took the crest while the left squadron
ran into a large camp of Stuart’s cavalry and quickly dispersed it. “The federal cavalry
had advanced on the road so far as to nearly cut us off and I distinctly heard loud
commands to halt, but in the confusion supposed it was our officers getting their men into
line but it was not, it was the enemy, who had nearly overtaken us,” wrote Virginia
trooper James Hodam, who had advanced with his company and carried off a wounded
comrade, all while suffering from a wound of his own. As his comrades fell back in the
face of the powerful Union attacks, Hodam stumbled. Covered with his own blood, and
feeling weak and sick, he leaned against a fence along the road in an effort to catch his
breath.
Pressing their advantage, Devin’s and Gamble’s brigades drove the Confederates. “[We]
drove them about 2 miles like fun,” one of Gamble’s troopers later recounted. One
member of the 8th New York succinctly described the action. “Out again. Found the
rebels about 5 p.m. and made them get, up and get. Sometimes they run us and
sometimes we run them until they brought up their infantry and we had to leave,” recalled
a member of the 1st Virginia Cavalry. Stuart called upon Chew’s Battery of horse
artillery to help “fend off the enemy attack. With darkness settling on the field, Chew’s
guns were only able to fire a couple rounds before it was too difficult to find suitable
targets.
Devin’s men bivouacked on the field. It had been another good day for “Buford’s Hard
Hitter,” as Devin was known to men in Buford’s division. “The enemy contested the
ground with their usual earnestness,” noted one of Gamble’s Hoosiers, “but were forced
back beyond Beaver Creek. The battle continued until late in evening and we stayed in
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line of battle.” Pleasonton proposed that Devin be promoted to brigadier general and
assume the position left vacant by Elon Farnsworth’s death at Gettysburg.”8
On the morning of July 10, the Union Army swept north from Boonsboro to Funkstown. The
Union Army soon encountered Confederate forces after passing over Beaver Creek on the
National Road.9 The confederates were driven “beyond Antietam on the left and to Funkstown
on this road,”10 thus beginning the Battle of Funkstown south of the village. Following the
Battle, the Union established a line running from the nominated property east towards Doub’s
Mill along the general line of Cool Hollow Road, establishing breastworks and entrenchments
and remained until July 12.11 On the afternoon of July 11, three additional skirmishes occurred
within the close vicinity of the nominated property.12
Cool Hollow House represents an important piece of history resting on the National Road, one of
the most important routes travelled, and fought along during the Civil War in Maryland. The
nominated property hosted numerous skirmishes July 8-11, 1863, Confederate campsites on July
9, and Union campsites and entrenchments July 10-12. The property’s prominent location three
miles south of Funkstown and four and a half miles north of Boonsboro, is the only point
between the two villages where the National Road curves to parallel the Antietam Creek. High
grounds on the right forced the road to bisect the property, making this an ideal strategic location
for both the north and south. The house stands as a rare witness to some of the most interesting,
and tumultuous times in our nation’s history.
Architectural Context
Farmhouses in mid-central Maryland vary greatly in both style and construction. When
settlement began in the early part of the 18th century, log was the preferred material used to build
dwellings. Some of the wealthier families used the readily available limestone that was abundant
in the Cumberland Valley area of Washington County. While very few of the log structures
survive, or have been covered over by wooden clapboards, or shingle, the stone structures
endured far better.
8 Wittenberg, pp. 685-687
9 United States War Department. War of the Rebellion, A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies.
Washington D.C. 1880-1901. Series 1 – Vol. 27 (Part I) p. 90
10 Wittenberg, p.700-701
11 United States War Department. Series 1 – Vol. 27 (Part I) p. 302
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As the 19th century dawned, brick was still a rather rare material used in construction, although
they could be found. “When 18th century brick farmhouses do occur they are distinguished by
the presence of water tables, Flemish bond facades and common bond secondary walls with three
or four courses of stretcher rows to each header row. Much more common among mid-Maryland
brick farmhouses are those from the 1820-1900 period.”13
The evolution of the Washington County farmhouse began with the Germanic influences of the
first settlers. These dwellings composed of a plan with a central chimney, and several rooms
clustered around it. The houses could be either one or two stories high. After the arrival of the
British settlers a more formal hall and parlor plan was introduced with interior or exterior
chimneys. Although the dwelling came in many forms the most common was a three or five bay
plan with a side wing or rear “ell”. Usually the “ell” contained the kitchen and perhaps in the
wealthier homes, quarters for the domestic help.14
Cool Hollow House is an elegant example of a Washington County vernacular adaption of the
Federal/Greek Revival style with a modified Georgian floorplan. Other area farmhouses built
through the mid-19th century would commonly adapt Greek Revival features into their design
and plan, however Cool Hollow House stands out as a rather elegant example with refined details
applied. The heavy wooden lintels with corner blocks, temple form porch with heavy pediment,
and deep cornice, are examples of such details. The design elements and construction methods
of Cool Hollow House put the dwelling into the later part of the first quarter, or very early part of
second quarter of the 19th century. The house exhibits characteristics of a transitional
Federal/Greek Revival styles, leaning heavier to the latter. It is appropriate to suggest the date of
construction c.1823, due to historic facts, newspaper articles, and early crudely cut machine
made nails with irregular handmade heads found during restoration, that date the house from the
1790’s-1820’s.15 Similar to Cool Hollow House, in style and construction, are the Sherrick
House (MIHP #WA-II-334), built in 1834 near Sharpsburg, and Greystone Manor (WA-HAG-
093) c.1835. These dwellings, like Cool Hollow House, are more formal farmhouses with five
bays providing a symmetrical, central entrance and center stair hall. The dwellings respectively
also retain prominent Greek Revival features including the prominent Greek-styled portico,
similarly stylized interior mantels, moldings, and stairway.
13 Ditto Knolls, WA-II-093, MIHP documentation, 1978. c.1790-1810 is a good example of an early Washington County brick
farmhouse in a transitional Georgian/Federal taste.
14 Paula S. Reed & Assoc, "Mid-Maryland: An Agricultural History and Historic Context," draft, Frederick, MD: Catoctin Center for
Regional Studies, 2006, Chapter 5.
15 Nelson, L. (November 1968). Nail Chronology as an Aid to Dating Old Buildings: American Association for State and Local
History Technical leaflet 48. History News 23, No. 11, p. 6 retrieved from
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Geological/Archeological Context
Caves are not as common in Maryland as they are in other states such as Virginia. Finding them
in the state border is somewhat of a rarity. The first discovery and study of caves began in the
mid-18th Century. “While it's perfectly true that Maryland is not exactly vying for underground
prominence with, say, our neighbor the Commonwealth of Virginia, with its 2,000-plus caves, or
Alabama, with over 1,000 caves catalogued, the Maryland cave picture is not quite what the wits
occasionally imply. Cave studies here have come a long way since their inauspicious beginnings
in the mid-18th Century, when Joseph Spangenberg made reference in Moravian Journals to a
cave believed to have been the one now known as Busheys Cavern. This same cave, then called
“Hughes’ Cave,” was one of two listed for Maryland in Dr. Louis Feuchtwanger's 1859 Treatise
on Gems. A Maryland cave attained a considerable measure of scientific stature in the very early
years of the 20th Century when the great American paleontologist, James William Gidley, began
his extensive excavations in the Pleistocene deposits of the Bone Cave near Cumberland. It
remains today one of the finest such fossil discoveries ever made.”16
By the end of the second quarter of the 20th Century the number of registered caves on the
Maryland State list was still only five, as recorded by Robert Morgan in his “Partial Index to All
the Known Caves of the World”.
In 1950 Bill Davies published “The Caves of Maryland, Bulletin 7 of the Maryland Department
of Geology, Mines and Water Resources.” Davies' survey, reprinted with an appendix in 1952,
contained general comments on cave science, and descriptions of some 54 caves as they were
known at that time. A decade later, members of the Baltimore Grotto (chapter) of the National
Speleological Society, responding to a need for up-to-date information on local caves, organized
the Maryland Cave Survey. Several workers added considerably to our knowledge of the state's
underground before this initial Survey became inactive. Periodic reports on their work appeared
in publications of the National Speleological Society, notably the Baltimore Grotto News. In late
1965, Dick Franz and Dennis Slifer reactivated the Maryland Cave Survey, bringing to it both
the spelunker's zeal and the investigative depth required to make a first-rate speleological study.
Working with other members of the National Speleological Society, most of them Marylanders,
their efforts have culminated in this extensive new book on the caves of Maryland.” 17
Caves around the Mid-Atlantic Region such as Luray Caverns, or Crystal Grottos, have become
a major attraction, and source of information into our Prehistoric past. “Our caves are part of the
natural heritage of America. In recent years we have become more and more aware of their
16 Franz, R.; Slifer, D. (1971). Maryland Geological Sur vey's Caves of Maryland, Maryland Geological Survey. pp. iii
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aesthetic and scientific values to mankind. They are ancient phenomena. They have their own
unique geological and mineralogical formations, and are inhabited by remarkable living things
adapted to their very special environments. The evolutionary processes which have produced
caves and their marvels required a great investment of the world's iv time. Like any other aspect
of our natural heritage, they should be treated with intelligence and responsibility. Unfortunately,
though, as is the case with much of our environment we are both loving and vandalizing many of
them to death. Man had developed the questionable ability to destroy many of the inexorable
works of eons. And so, it must be uppermost in the minds of those who read this book and use its
information for whatever purposes, that all who enter the underground are privileged visitors.
That caves, if they are to survive as living museums, laboratories, nature preserves, challenges,
or just plain curiosities, must be treated with all the respect due their fragile grandeur and
inestimable value.”18
The Cool Hollow Well is one of these finds. It can be surmised that while digging the well
during early settlement, they broke through the karst terrain into an underground formation with
heavy water flow. More than a century after the discovery, the well had gone dry, and a partial
collapse of the stone wall near the bottom revealed once again the entrance to the cave.
“Cool Hollow Well Washington County, Funkstown Quadrangle Location: C 5/1/3 Elevation:
440. At the base of a 35 foot man made well, in the front yard of Mr. Long's "Cool Hollow
House", near Funkstown, there is a low passage which trends southwest for at least 20 feet. The
passage was exposed by a partial collapse of the rock lining the well. It would require digging in
order to enter but a mass of loose rock directly overhead makes this unwise. Definite solutional
pockets were observed on the ceiling. The cave is in the Elbrook Limestone.” 19
Commerce Context
Settlement of the Western Maryland was delayed from the rest of the state due to the lack of
adequate roadways that led to the frontier. It began in the beginning part of the 18th century, and
picked up considerably in the later part. The history of industry in western Maryland is centered
almost exclusively in what is now Washington County. In 1732 Lord Baltimore announced that
his vast land holdings in Western Maryland, were open for settlement. Early settlers were
mainly English and German and took to farming.
Transportation challenges in the region meant that it was difficult for most farmers to find places
to have their wheat ground. This resulted in gristmills popping up on virtually every stream in
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Washington County that provided enough waterpower to run a mill.20 Narrower than the
Monocacy and Concocheague Rivers, Antietam Creek was easier to build and operate mills on
and quickly became populated with such mills21. There were so many mills in fact, that lawsuits
often ensued when water rights and usage came into question22.
Early mills were run on a custom basis, however around the mid-18th century a second type of
operation began to emerge: the merchant mill. These mills were market-oriented and shipped
their products to Baltimore. The merchant mill became the bedrock of industry in eastern
Washington County. While most were grist and saw mills, there was also fulling and dying,
gunpowder, and distillery mills.
Iron furnaces and forges was another major industry. The most famous of these businesses were
the Mt. Aetna Iron Furnace and the Antietam Forge and Mill, both near the Potomac River near
Virginia along the Antietam Creek. “The rise of the iron industry in Washington County is
largely attributable to the Hughes family, which erected at least four forges in Washington
County, Maryland and neighboring Franklin County, Pennsylvania. These forges and furnaces
were run largely with slave and indentured labor, and played an important role in the
Revolutionary War as manufacturers of canon for the Continental Army.” 23
Transportation of goods during the 18th and early 19th century in the Washington County area
was difficult because of under-developed roads. Goods would need to travel through the steep
and narrow pass of Turner’s Gap to get to Frederick. From Frederick, merchant roads of better
quality led east to Baltimore and south to Georgetown. Although Maryland legislation
recognized and appropriated funding for improvements to Turner’s Gap as early as 177424, it was
still a difficult trip for merchant wagons until the 1810’s.
In 1811, merchants along the Antietam Creek approached the Potomac Company, which had
begun work on the Potomac and Monocacy Rivers in 1784, to discuss making the creek
navigable by boat from the Pennsylvania line to the Potomac River. This would aid easy and
timely transport of goods south to Georgetown and Alexandria. The Potomac Company’s
assessment called for the construction of 21 locks and the conversion of 19 millraces into boat
canals with an initial cost estimate of $20,000. In 1812, farmers and merchants along the
Antietam Creek agreed to loan the Potomac Company over $20,000 which would be repaid by
20Chidester, R. C. (2004). A Historic Context for the Archaeology of Industrial Labor in the State of Maryland. On file in the
Department of Anthropology, University of Maryland, College Park
21 Guzy, D. (2003) Maryland Historical Magazine Vol. 98, No. 3 (FALL 2003) p. 282
22 Stonebraker, p.16
23 Chidester, R. C. (2004).
24 Report on the Highways of Maryland (1899). Maryland Geological Survey Commission pp. 143 -144
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future toll revenue. By 1813, construction of 10 locks along the Antietam Creek had begun.
Immediately encountering labor and financial issues, the project was slow in progression and
eventually suspended in 1814. In 1815, the Potomac Company attempted to revive the project in
part between Hagerstown and the Potomac River but failed.25 Since transporting goods by water
wasn’t possible, there was a renewed emphasis on road improvements.
In 1822, work on the turnpike between Hagerstown and Boonsboro had begun. The completion
of this ten mile stretch “finished the line of travel from the seaboard to the west, through the
valley so long isolated.”26 When it was completed in 1824, it was the first macadamized road in
the United States and established the standard of roads moving forward throughout the nation.
Shortly after the road’s opening, Mrs. Royall, of Baltimore, accounts her travel:
"Better horses, or a better road is not to be found in the world, than the road from
Boonsboro to Hagerstown. The road is a great curiosity, being turnpike with white stone,
broken into small regular pieces, and laid as firm as the original rock. No floor could be
more level; it was one entire smooth pavement. It appeared more like sailing or flying
rather than riding over land: not a jar nor a jolt the whole way. “27
The nominated property is one of the most recognizable buildings and locations along this
historic stretch of road. The sharp descent into the hollow, and the steep and rocky terrain of the
immediate landscape around Cool Hollow House forced the turnpike road to take a series of
perilous turns that came to be known as “Death Curve”.
Resource History
The tracts of land on which the nominated property resides date back to the early division of the
area, starting in 1732 by Charles Calvert, 5th Lord Baltimore. The Macklefish, and Chaney
families first owned the area that encompassed the property during the Colonial era. These
Colonial patents were “Macklefish’s Ridge” c.1738, “Chaney’s Delight c.1738, “Strife” c.1740,
“Cadiz” c.1759, “Chaney’s Chance” c.1762, and “Stull’s Forest” c.1761. Proving the
importance of this location along the Turnpike Road, is provided by the fact that only 16 of the
more than 2250 patents issued in Western Maryland between 1730 and 1830, predate the patents
of “Macklefish’s Ridge”, and “Chaney’s Delight”28.
25 Guzy, p. 295
26 Hays, Helen A. (1910), The Antietam and Its Bridges. New York: G. P. Putnums Sons p.24 (retrieved from
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Thomas Macklefish (aka McKelfish, McElfish, Maclefish) was born December 21, 1705 in
South River Parish, Anne Arundel, MD. He was the son of David Macklefish, the Lord Mayor
of London Town, MD from 1693 to 1711. Thomas married Susannah Chaney on January 1727
in South River Parish, Anne Arundel, MD. “Macklefish’s Ridge” was granted in 1738,29
however since patents could take years to finalize, it is probable that the Macklefish family
moved to the property earlier than 1738. Thomas Macklefish also had several other pieces of
land patented lying continuously with the original tract. These patents were “Macklefish’s
Luck” c. 1750, “Macklefish’s Range c. 1750, and “Macklefish’s Small Bit” c. 1783. Thomas
Macklefish’s sons Thomas Jr. and Richard Macklefish were living on the property as recorded in
the 1783 Maryland tax records. Both Thomas Jr. and Richard were soldiers in the Revolutionary
War, fighting for the United States. The record shows the property with about half of the land
being forest, and half being arable. By 1790, Thomas Macklefish Jr. was listed in the census
with a household of 10, including two slaves. It is probable that the dwelling the Macklefish
family resided in was built is the same spot where the current residence sits since no other
foundations can be located. Both Richard and Thomas resided on the property until around
1798, when they relocated to Pennsylvania.30
The farm grew even larger as it was assembled by Matthias Springer by purchasing pieces of the
aforementioned tracts between the years of 1793 and 1802. Matthias Springer and family lived
on the property in 1798 when other prominent land owners of the time published a statement in
the local newspaper prohibiting fishing on their property.
“We the subscribers, living on the waters of the Antietam, in Washington County,
holding land there on, find that very great inconveniences arise from sundry persons
fishing in that creek- We therefore give public notice, that after the date hereof, we will
not allow any person of persons to fish therein, unless liberty be first obtained. Those
who disregard this notice, will be dealt with according to the law. John Booth, Elijah
Cheney, George Powell, John Shafer, Jeremiah Chaney, Nich. Broadstone, Matthias
Springer, Nich. Frankhauser, John Smith, Joseph Chaney, Stephen Follen, Edward
Breathed, Elizabeth South, Christian Bnckly, Jacob Sharer, John Clagett.”31
The 1803 tax records for Washington County put the value of the then deceased Matthias
Springer’s “Macklefish’s Ridge” farm, which included 2 stills, at 311 Pounds and 18 shillings
making him one of the wealthier men in the Jerusalem Hundred. The household furnishings, etc
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30 Moylan, Charles E. (1920), “The third generation ; Richard McElfresh (1724-1808), beginnings of western migration"
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Cool Hollow House/Emmert’sHome
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Name of Property
Washington County, Maryland
Section 8 Page 13 County and State
were valued at 124 pounds, quite a handsome sum. This leads one to assume at that point there
was a substantial dwelling of size already in existence. Again it is felt that the current home was
constructed on the foundations built by the Macklefish’s in the 18th century. Springer’s heirs
sold the 180 acres of land and premises in 1809 to Benjamin Emmert for about three thousand
pounds sterling.32 33 For a property in the still-developing frontier was quite a bit, proving that it
was already at that time a farm that had been well developed. Benjamin Emmert, a man of
considerable wealth, was the son of Leonard Emmert, the founder of the Dunker Church in
Washington County.34
The 1810 and 1820 census shows Benjamin Emmert and family living in the property’s district
and in line with neighboring land owners at that time. Also, an 1819 notice of petition to open a
road, likely now Cool Hollow Road, mentions the Emmert’s residing at the property.35
Benjamin Emmert had the land re-surveyed on September 5, 1821 for a new patent “Emmert’s
Home”.36 Curiously enough, the name of the patent, “Emmert’s Home”, tells a story in itself.
After owning the property for over a decade, and himself nearly 50 years old, it is likely that the
Emmert’s had constructed the current large brick dwelling by that time, and the new patent was
in honor of it. An 1824 newspaper article announcing the completion of the “Turnpike Road
between Hagerstown and Boonsborough” and the opening of the Tollgate House next to the
Emmert’s home. The 1821 and 1824 are congruent with the style, and construction methods
used to build Cool Hollow House.
Around 1811, the Potomac Company proposed to build a series of locks along the Antietam to
facilitate boat navigation to the Potomac, and thus to major trading locations. Benjamin Emmert
built a dam prior to 1814 on the nominated property after the effort had begun, and proposed a
canal to circumvent “Chaney’s Falls”, a series of steep rapids in the creek at his property.37
Ruins of this dam can be seen fording the creek. The purpose of Emmert’s dam is unclear, but
suggests it was preplanning for his later acquisition of the mill ruins from Elias Cheney, son of
Ezekiel Chaney on the west bank of the Antietam directly across from where the house sits in
1838. It is unclear at this time if Benjamin Emmert used the mill site during his ownership.
32 Washington County Deed Books liber T, folio 478-479
33 Washington County Deed Books liber W , folio 80
34 Henry, J. M. 1936, History of the Church of the Brethren in Maryland, p. 269
35 Hagerstown Herald and Torch Light Newspaper, October 26, 1819
36 Washington Co. Patented Certificate # 289, MSA_S1208_336. Maryland State Archives.
37 Guzy, D. (2003) Maryland Historical Magazine Vol. 98, No. 3 (Fall 2003)
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Benjamin Emmert died in 1851, leaving all his land holdings as well as a sum of $60,00038 to his
sole surviving child, Magdalene and his grandchildren. Upon the death of Benjamin Emmert,
“Emmert’s Home” was sold to Philip Schindel, father of his son-in-law David Schindel for
$14,500, proving that at that time the property had substantial improvements. Philip in turn sold
the property to David and Magdalene in 1856, ensuring the farm stayed in the Emmert family.
The 1850 census does show them on the property in district 6, with their land value at $19,000,
while Phillip Schindel resided in Fairplay. This was a considerable sum for such a young couple,
more than half a million dollars in today’s currency.
Benjamin Emmert also owned half of the famed Roxbury Mill (WA-II-134), which was one of
the largest distilleries of its day and dates to the 18th century. According to the extensive wills
of Benjamin Emmert, considerable money was owed to him for the crop of wheat and rye, the
materials used to make whiskey.39 Emmert farmed these crops on the nominated property, and
would transport the goods to Roxbury. Roxbury Mill was less than a mile downstream from
“Emmert’s Home/Cool Hollow House”, and a minor road shown on old maps links the property
to it running along the west bank of the Antietam Creek via a fording place on the nominated
property (Figure 2). While the mill itself was sold to the Rowland family in 185140, David and
Magdalene became owners of the extensive acreage around it after Benjamin’s death.
The prosperity of David Schindel and his wife Magdalene grew considerably in the next few
years. By 1860, David and Magdalene Schindel’s “Cool Hollow” was listed on the census as
being valued at $35,000 dollars, over one million today, making it one of the more valuable
farms in the county. David Schindel was listed as a farmer on the 1860 census. Three
generations of the prominent Benjamin Emmert family would own the property from 1809-1910,
over a century.
The property sits on a prominent curve along the National Road between Boonsboro and
Hagerstown known infamously as “Death Curve” 41. Previously known as the Boonsboro and
Hagerstown Turnpike and Bank Road, the road was one of Maryland’s main through routes prior
to 1760 that connected Hagerstown to Frederick via Turner’s Gap 42. The 10 mile stretch
between Funkstown and Boonsboro on which the property sits was the first paved road in the
United States. This proves that the route along which the nominated property sits has in fact
38 Washington County Administration Bonds 1842-1856 Vol. F, p. 390
39 Washington County Will Book Vol. E-F pp. 119-120
40 Washington County List of Sales 1853-1857 Vol T. p. 443
41 Greene, J. E. July 7, 2002., Alt. 40 Accident Kills Two, The Herald Mail
42 Baltimore: Maryland Geological Survey, 1899; Volume 3, Plate 14 Original Source: University of Alabama Map Library
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been an important thoroughfare for at least 260 years. This road, was already well-travelled by
1760, predates the birth of our nation by more than two decades.
The United States Civil War was arguably the most violent and divisive time in our nation’s
history. Cool Hollow House witnessed this first hand during the days of July 8-12, 1863 as
General Robert E. Lee retreated from their defeat at Gettysburg. As Lee prepared to ford the
Potomac River at Williamsport, MD just a few miles to the west, the swollen river provided a
challenge. The construction of new means of crossing would require several days. Lee
instructed his Generals to set up a line of defense stretching several miles from Williamsport past
Funkstown. Union and Confederate forces would battle many times over the next days, mainly
along the National Road between Funkstown and Boonsboro.
In the years after the Civil War, Cool Hollow House was sold to David and Magdalene
Schindel’s son Benjamin and his wife Julia in 1878 for a sum of $12,000. Over the next century,
while the nominated property shrank in acreage due to several subdivisions of the old patents,
Cool Hollow House was extremely fortunate to have had many responsible stewards. By the
1950’s the property was at its current 6.92 acres. In the late 1970’s the notable author and
illustrator of children’s books Julia Nordell owned and lived at the property. Cool Hollow House
stands as a fine, restrained example of early 19th century Federal/Greek Revival architecture in
Mid-Maryland. Built by one of the most prominent and influential families of this part of the
state. The property remains largely unchanged since its construction nearly 200 years ago.
Beyond the architecture, the house proudly guards over land that played host to some of the most
important pieces of our nation’s history, the westward expansion, early manufacturing, and the
Civil War.
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Major Bibliographical References:
Cool Hollow House (MIHP # WA-II-195
Cool Hollow Culvert (WA-II-131),
Tollgate House (WA-II-177)
Frame House and Stone Barn (WA-II-206)
Hillside Lake Farm (WA-I-420)
Ditto Knolls (WA-II-093)
Sherrick House (MIHP #WA-II-334)
Greystone Manor (WA-HAG-093)
Scharf, J. Thomas. History of Western Maryland. (Baltimore: 1882), reprint Regional Publishing Co., 1969.
United States War Department. War of the Rebellion, A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies. Volume 128. WashingtonD.C. 1880-1901.
North and South Vol. 2, No. 6, August 1999.
Brown, Kent Masterson. Lee, Logistics and the Pennsylvania Campaign. Retreat from Gettysburg. University of
North Carolina Press, 2005.
Moore, Robert H., II. The Chew’s Ashby Shoemaker’s Lynchburg, and the Newton Artillery. H.E. Howard,
Lynchburg, Va.1995.
Schildt, John W. Roads from Gettysburg. Burd Street Press, 1979
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Wittenberg, Eric J., Petruzzi, J. David., Nugent, Mike. One Continuous Fight, The Retreat from Gettysburg and
the Pursuit of Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, July4-14, 1863. Savas Beatie, New York and California, 2008
Zeller, Paul G. The Second Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 1861-1865, McFarland and Company, North
Carolina, 2009.
Washington County Estate and Marriage Records, Washington County Courthouse, Hagerstown, MD.
Washington County Land Records, http://mdlandrec.net.
Cool Hollow House/Emmert’s Home
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Name of Property County and State
10. Geographical Data
Acreage of Property 6.92 acres
UTM References
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1 3
Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing
2 4
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Verbal Boundary Description
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Boundary Justification
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11. Form Prepared By
name/title Thomas Freeman and Benjamin Tinsley/ Owners
Organization N/A date March 9, 2017
street & number 9302 Old National Pike telephone N/A
city or town Hagerstown state MD zip code 21740
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Photographs
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Property Owner
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Name Thomas A. Freeman
street & number 9302 Old National Pike telephone 703-606-6422
city or town Hagerstown state MD zip code 21740
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Verbal Boundary Description:
The boundaries of the nominated property are recorded among the Land Records of Washington
County, Maryland in Liber 5018, folio 0072, and further shown as Parcel 1 on Washington
County Tax Map 63.
Boundary Justification:
The nominated property, 6.92 acres, encompasses the remnant of the acreage historically
associated with the resource, including the historic house, period dependencies, large domestic
yard, 18th century mill site, and well/cave formation.
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FIGURE 1
Title
Map of the State of Maryland laid down from an actual survey of all the principal waters, public
roads, and divisions of the counties therein; describing the situation of the cities, towns, villages,
houses of worship and other public buildings, furnaces, forges, mills, and other remarkable
places; and of the Federal Territory; as also a sketch of the State of Delaware shewing the
probable connexion of the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays.
Contributor Names
Griffith, Dennis.
Thackara, James, 1767-1848.
Vallance, J. (John), 1770-1823.
Created / Published
Philadelphia, J. Vallance, 1795.
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FIGURE 2
Title
Map of the vicinity of Hagerstown, Funkstown, Williamsport, and Falling Waters, Maryland
Contributor Names
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
Created / Published
Published by the authority of the Hon. The Secretary of War. Office of the Chief of Enginners,
U.S. Army, 1879
Note: was published after war to show the patterns of Retreat from Gettysburg.
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FIGURE 3
Title
A map of Washington Co., Maryland. Exhibiting the farms, election districts, towns, villages, roads,
etc., etc.:
Contributor Names
Taggart, Thomas, Downin, S. S.
Created / Published
[S.l.], L.McKee and C.G. Robertson, 1859.
Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 dcu
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FIGURE 4
Plat Map
Tax Map 63, Election District 6, Parcel No. 1
Cool Hollow House, WA-II-195
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FIGURE 5
Cool Hollow House (WA-II-195) First Floor Plan
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FIGURE 6
Cool Hollow House (WA-II-195) Second Floor Plan
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Index to Photographs
The following information applies to all photographs which accompany this documentation:
WA-II-195
Cool Hollow House
Washington County, Maryland
Photographer: Thomas A. Freeman, Owner
Date taken: October 6, 2016
Digital Files located at residence.
Photo captions:
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MD_WASHINGTONCOUNTY_COOLHOLLOWHOUSE_0001.JPEG
West View, East elevation
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Real Estate Agent Services
PRESENTATION DATE: October 23, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Todd Moser, Real Property Administrator, Division of Engineering, Susan
Small, Director, Department of Business Development, Scott Hobbs, Director, Division of Engineering,
and Jim Sterling, Director, Public Works
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Seek approval to issue a request for proposal for a licensed / residential
real estate agent to assist with various properties.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Several properties including 330 West Main Street in Sharpsburg, 11804
Partridge Trail in Hagerstown, 13529 Spriggs Road in Hagerstown, Cascade Towne Center, and other
properties would benefit of services from a licensed real estate agent.
DISCUSSION: The County has had success with the real property services for Winter Street Elementary,
Federal Lookout, and Conococheague Elementary and has a contract for real property acquisition services
for capital improvement projects that will expire next year.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: Staff to utilize other contracts.
ATTACHMENTS: Aerial maps
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
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