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March 20, 1997
Hagerstown, Maryland
A Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County,
Maryland, was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by the President, Gregory I. Snook,
with the following members present: Commissioners Ronald L. Bowers, R. Lee
Downey and James R. Wade.
WORKSHOP WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Commissioners met with Bertrand Iseminger, Chairman of the Planning
Commission, and Planning Commission members Donald Ardinger and Benjamin
Clopper, to discuss the draft of the City of Hagerstowns Comprehensive Plan
update.
Robert Arch, Director of Planning & Community Development, reviewed a map
showing the boundaries of the urban growth area and the Citys proposed
service areas for water and sewer service. He stated that the proposed plan
does not provide for service to any areas outside the boundary unless those
areas fall within certain classifications. He then reviewed the four criteria
for a property to be considered for acceptance into the area. Commissioner
Wade stated his concerns that this could restrain all growth around the City
of Hagerstown and require outside areas to annex into the City if they want
service. The group discussed several concerns and agreed that it would be
beneficial for both bodies to have an agreement for some type of unified water
and sewer authority if some of the concerns can be addressed. Also discussed
was the possibility of appointing a task force composed of City and County
representatives to explore these issues. The Commissioners agreed to discuss
this at their meeting with the Mayor and City Council on March 25.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Wade, seconded by Downey, to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
Unanimously approved.
County Administrator
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