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HomeMy WebLinkAbout950103January 3, 1995 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County was vo order at 8:30 a. m. by the President, Gregory I. Snook, with the lowing members present: Vice President John S. Shank, and Commissioners Ronald Bowers, R. Lee Downey, and James R. Wade. AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ion was delivered by Commissioner Snook, followed by the Pledge of to the Flag by the full assemblage. DECEMBER 1994 YOUTH OF THE MONTH - MELODY MATTER Commissioner Wade presented a Certificate of Merit to Melody Matter in recognition of being selected as the Youth of the Month for December 1994 by the Washington County Children's Council. Commissioner Wade listed Melody's activities and commended her for being a superior role model for all our youth. Melody thanked the Commissioners for the award and introduced her parents who were in attendance. LUPtL4GLYLK11tlP, - allDll n eL z frA10 e Commissioners discussed the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Board initiate a $12 charge per participant for the 6 -week Summer Play Camp Program ich would provide revenue of $12,000, although the estimated cost of this -year's ogram is $50,000. The Recreation and Parks Board also indicated that they will fer scholarships for those who cannot afford to pay this fee. Commissioner_ Wade dicated that if the registered participantsin the Summer Play Camps were arged $2.86 per day, it will cover the entire cost of providing the program. mmissioner Shank requested that the Recreation and Parks Board review fees for e adult recreation programs also. tion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Bowers, to approve the commendation made by the Recreation and Parks Board to charge a $12 fee for the miner Play Camp Program. Unanimously approved. BWHI4E LANE - ESTIMATE COSTS FOR EXTENSION OF WATER SERVICE 1ph France, County Attorney, reviewed the estimated costs for extension of water rvice to the 6 residences on Bobwhite Lane, as requested by the property owners. stated that the Sanitary District estimates a $5,910 connection fee and total nstruction costs of $35,510. The Commissioners asked Mr. France to convey this formation to the residents of Bobwhite Lane. IRVIEW ACRES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION an Lowry, Administrative Engineer, presented a request from the Fairview Acres operty Owners Association for the County to participate on a 50/50 cost share sis to upgrade the roadway -into the development off Route 494 and to accept this adway into the County roads system. Mr. Lowry stated that the first section of e subdivision bordering on Route 494 is undeveloped. -The Commissioners scussed several funding scenarios and expressed concerns regarding the property ich is undeveloped at this time. tion made by -Commissioner Shank, seconded by -Wade, to deny the request made by e. Fairview Acres Property Owners Association to participate in reconstruction the access road leading.into the development and acceptance of the roadway into e County roads system. Commissioner Downey stated that he feels the County ould get an estimate of the costs involved before denying the request, acid the mmissioners asked Mr. Lowry to provide an estimate of approximate costs to the operty owners. Motion carried with Commissioners Shank, Wade, Bowers, and Snook ting "AYE" and Commissioner Downey voting "NO". Af:I:iSY'1'H1Y.:iS - inautt:r it t.ncar Asa jcvna+ on made by Commissioner Wade, seconded by Shank, to accept 1.44 acres of cal Campus Road into the County roads system, with a 2 year maintenance bond. timously approved. Commissioners discussed the installation of a traffic signal at this location LRobinwood II is completed, and indicated that they will require participation i the developer with these costs. COURT :HOUSE 5IVZwALK XMVVA:X.LVV YxUUXiU-r - a,:.0 AZUMa A- Motion made by -Commissioner Wade, seconded by Downey, to reject all bids received from the Court House Sidewalk Renovation project due to technical problems with the -specified snow melt system portion of the bid, and to rebid the project with the snow melt system as an alternate. Unanimously -approved. JANUARY 3, 1995 MINUTES, CONT'_D. RESOLUTION.-_jeOINT TASK FORCE ON MENTAL HEALTH 4 CORRECTIONS Leon Bayless, Rhonda Lindenbaum, Sgt. Rick Blair, and Kenneth Kerle, representi the Joint Task Force on Mental Health and Corrections, appeared before t Commissioners to request their support. Mr. Bayless explained that the Task For consists of representatives from County government, law enforcement, lega judiciary, and health professions, to assess the needs of individuals with ment illness who come in contact with the criminal justice system. The Commission presented them with a Resolution of Support in,xecoynztion of the mission of t Joint Task Force on Mental Health and Corrections. PRICE'S BRIDGE RESTORATION PROJECT Gary Rohrer, Chief, Division of Public Works, met with the Commissioners regarc the project to restore Price's Bridge. He explained that with the additic regulations required by State Highway Administration because the project utilizing ISTEA funds, the County's estimated portion of the project costs I increased dramatically. He stated that a meeting has been scheduled for next ; with State officials, and he will keep the Commissioners informed of the-outcc REQUEST TO BE ADDED TO THE COUNTY'S CONTRIBUTION LIST Mr. France informed the Commissioners that the Community Resource Housing Boy has requested- that the Commissioners hold another public hearing to consic adding it to the list of non-profit agencies to which the County may contribi funds. The Commissioners discussed the matter and decided that there is interest at this time to reconsider this.request. AUTOMOBILE RENTAL CONCESSION AGREEMENT - REGIONAL AIRPORT Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Wade, to approve the Automob: Rental Concession Agreement for two counter spaces at $26 per square foot at 1 Regional Airport Terminal with Marjon, Inc., an affiliate of Hertz Corporatic for the period January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1997. Unanimously approvf APPROVAL -Olt MID=ES - DECEMBER 16 AND D$CEMBER 20, 1994 Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Bowers, to approve the minutes- December inutesDecember16andDecember20, 1994, as amended. Unanimously approved. BOARDlCOMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Downey reported on the Joint Drug & Alcohol Abuse Advisory Counc meeting and asked the Commissioners for potential topics for discussion at the joint meeting with the Advisory Council to the Board of Health; and Commissioi Wade reported ontheBoard of Education meeting. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Wade, seconded by Bowers, to convene in Closed Sea at 9:59 a.m,, with regard to personnel matters, to consult with the Cc Attorney, and to consider businesses relocating in Washington County, accordance with Section 10.508 of the State Government Article of the Annot Code of Maryland. Unanimously approved. RSCONVn= IN REGULAR SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Wade, to reconvene in Session at 10:55 a.m. Unanimously approved. In Closed Session the Commissioners discussed five (5) personnel matters consulted with the County Attorney on four (4) matters. YjSjCJViYLrylSii Y1:1 .iV1AV- YJ.ILliViV 62C 11 11S11t V1G Slti Iii i L2L121 .W 11t1 LLl.A1 1..LMii lY APPOINTMENT T HSU$ING AUTHORITY Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Bowers, to employ Margie Maseri as Planner II to fill an existing vacancy in the Planning Department with t - condition that she comply with the County's residency policy, to employ Jennif Diehl as Temporary GIS Data Entry Technician in the Planning Department, and appoint Richard Kittle to the Housing Authority Board to fill the remaining tern of Vanita Martin extending to August 1, 1997. Unanimously approved. PUBLIC BEARING - MICRF LOAN APPLICATION - ROHR INC. The Commissioners convened the public hearing at 11:05 a.m. in order to heE r_ testimony regarding the County's intention to submit a Maryland Industrial ax i Commercial Redevelopment Fund (MICRF) Loan application to the Maryland Departme of Economic and Employment Development for $2 million to be used by Rohr, Inc. JANUARY 3, 1995 MINUTES, CONT'D. Neil Curran, Program Development Coordinator, stated that the monies will be loaned to the County for use by Rohr to consolidate and upgrade its composite standards bonding activities in Washington County and that the County will be repaid for the loan through leases it will hold with Rohr. He also indicated that the County's 10k participation, as required by the MICRF Program, will be accomplished through a proposed package of tax abatements. Commissioner Snook then opened the meeting for public testimony. Merle Elliott, President of the Hagerstown -Washington County Industrial Foundation (CHIEF) spoke in favor of the application and commended all involved on their work to keep the Rohr facility in n Washington County. There was no one to speak in opposition. The hearing was _ closed at 11:32 a.m. Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Shank, to approve submitting the MICRF application to the State Department of Economic & Employment Development for a $2 million loan to be used for Rohr, Inc., to consolidate and upgrade its composition standards bonding activities facility. Unanimously approved. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION There was no one in. attendance who wished to participate at this time. A2;VARY MEETING SCHEDULE' The Commissioners agreed to hold their Regular Meeting on January 31, 1995, which is the fifth Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m. The Commissioners also agreed to meet on January 12, 1995, for a workshop session to discuss such topics as proposed Legislation, the Sanitary District, and to determine agenda items and priorities of issues to be addressed.- 3 ADJOURRVERNT -- ANNUAL PARK BMBAU LUNCHE N The Commissioners adjourned at 11:46 a.m. to attend the Annual Farm Bureau Luncheon. - i County Attorney Clerk to the Commissioners 1W