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HomeMy WebLinkAbout950110D January 10, 1995 Hagerstown, Maryland Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County was led to 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. ion was delivered by Commissioner Downey, followed by the Pledge of to the Flag by the full assemblage. a,tc a.orcco onascci.rr-a nzs ic cvt Sheriff Charles Mades met with the Commissioners to request authorization to order en (10) replacement vehicles for the Patrol Division under the State of_ Karyland's contract, which closes on January 18, 1995, with Criswell Chevrolet for the purchase price of $16,489 per vehicle. Sheriff Mades provided information on the percentage of his operating budget which is spent on purchase of vehicles per oudget year and the mileage on existing vehicles. Kotion «,ads byissioner Bowers, seconded by Shank, to authorize Sheriff Mades to proceed in placing an order through the State of Maryland's contract for the - urchase of ten 00) replacement cruisers for the Patrol Division for the price Df $16,489 per vehicle with delivery to occur in Fiscal Year 1995-96. Unanimously_ ipproved. Wl MUUVNAZ 6-rAlE L -0-r ti - UJJ5P_K.LA =UUOM rmy.Lmf7 ph France, County- Attorney, informed -the Commissioners that the state aringhouse is attaching additional conditions to the Lease between the County t the State for the Ft. Tonoloway State Park property. The State is now ruiring that the County conduct an archeological survey before disturbing any the ground at the park property. It is the consensus of the Commissioners that this matter cannot beresolvedwithout cost to the County, they would forego project. The Commissioners asked Mr. France to see if it can be resolved.. on made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Bowers, to negotiate a lease ement with Arnold Horst, who submitted the high proposal of $6,262.50 per to lease the I,und tract for a three year period. Unanimously approved. OVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 3 1995 on made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Bowers, to approve the minutes of ary 3, 1995, as submitted. Unanimously approved. D/COMMISSION REPORTS issioner Shank reported on the Recreation and Parks Board meeting; and issioner Downey reported on the Advisory Commission to the Board of Health ing and on the Maryland.Association of Counties Winter Conference. E RENEWAL - ROBERT.' DRONEBURt9 on made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Wade to renew the lease with Robert eburg for rental of 23 acres located off Marble Quarry Road for pasture land 240 for one year with an option to renew for two additional one year periods. imously approved. avis,- Director of the Personnel Department, met with the Commissioners ing the County's pension investments. Mr. Davis provided background ation on the pension system which has 600 participants. He stated that 10 Capital Management, Inc., currently is providing investment management es for approximately $13.7 million in pension assets and the remaining 20% ision assets remain with Aetna to fund the retirees currently drawing a y pension. Mr. Davis then briefly reviewed the investments and stated that gton County has a very conservative investment approach with a financially plan which is receiving approximately a 5.4% return on investments. Davis and Ed Wuenschell, Employee Benefits Consultant for the County, ssented the background information on the County's health insurance program and a changes which have occurred. Mr. Davis stated that he and Bir. Wuenschell JANUARY 10, 1955 MINUTES, CONT'D. reviewed the health insurance bids for cost, as well as adequacy of the manages care network, physicians fees, variable and fixed costs, as well as other factors, Mr, Davis reviewed all bids for fixed cost and variable costs as well as the managed care system and stated that they recommend awarding the bid to CIGNA, whc submitted the low bid of $8,660,171 for fixed and variable costs and $7,266,744 for the managed care model, for a three year term. He stated that the County will still provide the High Option indemnity plan with no change in coverage to Count) employees but will eliminate the Low Option plan to employees and agencies ane offer the managed care system instead. The Commissioners then reviewed ane discussed various points with the consultant and the representative from CIGNA. The,Commissioners then took-this matter under consideration at this time. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Ed French expressed concerns about Board of Education employees who do not reside in the State and suggested that Maryland should implement a privilege tax such a. Pennsylvania has for those who live out-of-state. Mr. France stated that the Commissioners have no control over Board of Education volici•es. Mr. French alsc felt the release statement on -the back of the contribution card form fron vBlunteer fire and rescue companies is inappropriate. Sam Phillips commented on the County contribution to health care insurance. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers, to convene in Closec Session.at 11:21 a.m.; with regard to personnel matters and to consult with the County Attorney, in accordance with Section 10-.508 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Unanimously approved. The Commissioners recessed at 12:15 p.m. for lunch, and reconvened in Closed Session at 1:05, p.m. - Commissioner Bowers was excused ,from the Meeting at 3:00 p.m. RSCONVPM IN REGULAR SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Wade, seconded by Shark, to reconvene in Regulax Session at 4:40 p.m. Unanimously approved. In Closed Session the Commissioners discussed seven. (7) personnel matters and, consulted with the County Attorney on two (2) matters. ADJOURNKKNT Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Downey, to adjourn at 4:41-p.m. Unanimously approved. u,d ILI County Attorney ` t Clerk to the Commissioners