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Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Open Session Minutes
July 29, 2025
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation presented by Reverend James Brooks, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by
the full assemblage.
CALL TO ORDER
President John F. Barr called the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington
County, Maryland, to order at 9:01 a.m. with the following members present: Vice President Jeffrey A.
Cline, Commissioner Derek Harvey, Commissioner Randal A. Leatherman and Commissioner Randall
E. Wagner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve the minutes of
June 24, 2025. The motion passed (4-0-1). Commissioner Barr abstained from the vote.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Wagner attended Ag Expo events which included the market sale and the breakfast and
tour. He thanked staff and all involved in the Ag Expo kickoff. Commissioner Wagner attended the
ribbon cutting ceremony for the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County. He thanked staff and all
involved with the Sideling Hill Ribbon Cutting and Sign dedication.
Commissioner Leatherman encouraged citizens to consider continuing their education this fall at
Hagerstown Community College. He attended the graduation of Paramedic Class 24-03, and he wished
the twelve graduates all the best.
Commissioner Harvey attended the Ag Expo. He commented on the great turnout and on the hard work
of the 4-H members caring for their animals. Commissioner Harvey thanked Ad Fulton for his generous
donation in support of the new pole barn building at the Agricultural Center. He commented on the Ice
Cream Trail.
Commissioner Cline thanked Addie Nardi for the Boys and Girls Club ribbon cutting ceremony. He
attended the Community Free Clinics MUDD Volleyball Tournament at the Western Maryland
Parkway property. Commissioner Cline attended two of the reenactments in downtown Funkstown. He
commended County employee and Councilman John Phillips for organizing the reenactments.
Commissioner Cline attended the Williamsport MML chapter meeting at the Springfield Barn. He
attended the Ag Expo and Fair events which included the market sale and the breakfast and tour.
Commissioner Cline thanked Ad Fulton for his generous donation in support of the new pole barn
building at the Agricultural Center. He attended the Sideling Hill Ribbon Cutting and Sign dedication,
he commented on the Sideling Hill Overlook sign and thanked all who were involved. Commissioner
Cline thanked the Michelle Gordon, County Administrator for her prompt action and efforts in response
to his request regarding the dilapidated Sideling Hill property. He attended the graduation of Paramedic
Class 24-03. Commissioner Cline commented on the Public Safety Training Center, the instructors,
and he looks forward to the completion of the bum building, the defensive driving course and the
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tactical village for the training of the volunteers and first responders. He commented on the passing of
two County employees; Darrius Hutzell and Derek Bish and offered sympathy to their families.
Commissioner Barr thanked Pastor Brooks for the invocation this morning. He congratulated Addie
Nardin on the opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the Boys and Girls Club at their new facility.
Commissioner Barr thanked Meritus Hospital Association for their contributions to the County and the
startup of the Osteopathic School of Medicine. He shared his prayers and sympathies for the families
and friends on the passing of employees Darrius Hutzell and Derek Bish.
STAFF COMMENTS
Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, attended the Sideling Hill Overlook ribbon cutting ceremony.
She thanked staff in Public Works, Highways and Building Maintenance for the cleanup and design
and construction completed at Sideling Hill. She thanked Adian Craig, student at Boonsboro High
School, for the artwork and design of the sign. Ms. Gordon thanked staff for their work at the Ag Expo
to include Kelsey Keadle, Agriculture Business Specialist. She extended her condolences to the
families of Darrius Hutzell and Derek Bish. She shared support available to staff for the loss of the
two County employees. Ms. Gordon shared information on the press release sent out from the
Williamsport High School regarding environmental safety issues. She congratulated graduating
Paramedic Class 24-03. Ms. Gordon shared information on this evening's meeting with the Town of
Hancock.
Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, shared the request for an updated letter of support for the
Williamsport Library. They have revised their scope of work for the project which is increased from
$17,700,000.00 to $21,900,000.00 for the total project cost. The total amount being contributed by the
County has not changed. The Board of County Commissioners confirms their commitment for FY2027
of $402,000.00. The total project estimates to be contributed by County funds throughout the life of
the project, in the two or three years it will take to complete, remains $4,489,060.00.
The Commissioners reached a unanimous consensus (5-0) in support of the updated letter.
1. WASHINGTON COUNTY GAMING COMMISSION'S ANNUAL REPORT AND FISCAL
YEAR 2025 GAMING FUND ALLOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Carsten Ahrens, Senior Grant Manager, Grant Management; and Matthew Schnebly, Chair,
Washington County Gaming Commission, presented the annual report of the Commission's fiscal year
2025 funding decisions for informational purposes. They presented a press release handout to the
Board of County Commissioners.
2. GOVERNOR'S BUDGET FY24 CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS GRANT
Carsten Ahrens, Senior Grant Manager, Grant Management; and David Hays, Director, Emergency
Services, presented the request to approve acceptance of a Capital Appropriations Grant from the State
of Maryland Capital Budget for FY24. The amount of the grant award is $2,250,000.00. The
Washington County Office of Grant Management, on behalf of The Emergency Services Department,
is seeking approval to accept the grant funds that are allocated for the Public Safety Training Center
(PSTC). The funding from the grant will be utilized for the defensive driving track at the PSTC.
Commissioner Leatherman, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to approve to accept the Capital
Appropriates Grant as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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3.2025 AUGUSTOBERFEST
Jill Colbert, Augustoberfest Chairwoman; and Mary -Jane Bowyer, Community Relations Chairwoman,
presented an update to the County Commissioners on new enhancements and changes for the 2025
Augustoberfest Festival. They thanked the Board of County Commissioners for their continued
support.
4. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-25-0196) TORO
MULTIPRO 5800 THREE HUNDRED (300) GALLON SPRAYER FOR THE BLACK ROCK
GOLF COURSE
Carin Bakner, Buyer, Purchasing; and George Sweitzer, Superintendent, Black Rock Golf Course
presented the request to authorize by Resolution, for the Black Rock Golf Course to purchase a Toro
MultiPro 5800 Three Hundred (300) Gallon Sprayer from Turf Equipment and Supply Company of
Jessup, MD for a total price of $93,701.41 and to utilize another jurisdictions contract (112624-TTC)
that was awarded by Sourcewell to The Toro Company.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to authorize by Resolution the
purchase of a Toro MultiPro 5800 Sprayer from Turf Equipment and Supply Company as presented.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
5. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-25-0200) MASSEY
FERGUSON MF4710 TRACTOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE
Carin Bakner, Buyer, Purchasing; and Dave Mason, Deputy Director, Solid Waste, presented the
request to authorize by Resolution, for the Department of Solid Waste to purchase a Massey Ferguson
MF4710 Tractor from D.W. Ogg Equipment Company of Frederick, MD, for a total price of $63,755.00
and to utilize another jurisdiction's contract (082923-AGCO) that was awarded by Sourcewell to
AGCO Corporation.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to authorize by Resolution the
purchase of a Massey Ferguson MF4710 Tractor from D.W. Ogg Equipment Company as presented.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
6. BID AWARD (PUR-1754) PURE STORAGE SUPPORT SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FOR
THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
Carin Bakner, Buyer, Purchasing; and Josh O'Neal, Chief Technical Officer, Information Technology,
presented the request to award the procurement of a subscription renewal to GHA Technologies, Inc.
of Scottsdale, AZ, for a Total Sum Bid Price of $170,767.44 over a three (3) year term. Annual cost for
the three (3) year term is $56,922.48 per year.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to award the procurement of a
subscription renewal to GHA Technologies, Inc. as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
7. ADDITIONAL SERVICES - CONTRACT (PUR-1696) ORACLE PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Angie Poffenberger, Deputy Director, Software Support & Training, Budget and Finance; and Kelcee
Mace, Chief Financial Officer, presented the request to authorize the addition of services to the existing
contract for Oracle Products and Services for the Human Resources Department with Mythics, LLC of
Virginia Beach, VA, based on its quote in the amount of $35,280.00 based on the contract awarded by
Omnia — Region 4 Education Services Center contract #R240202.
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Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to authorize the addition of
services to the existing contract for Oracle Products and Services with Mythics, LLC, as presented.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
8. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-25-0201) ONE (1) 900-
ECO 12 YD COMBINATION SEWER CLEANER — TRUCK
Mark Bradshaw, Director, Environemental Management, presented the request to authorize by
Resolution, for the Department of Water Quality to purchase one (1) 900-ECO 12 yd. Combination
Sewer Cleaner Truck from Mid -Atlantic Waste Systems of Easton, MD in the amount of $590,812.97
and to utilize another jurisdiction's contract (#101221-SCA) that was awarded by Sourcewell.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to authorize by Resolution the
purchase of one (1) 900-ECO 12 yd. Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck from Mid -Atlantic Waste
Systems as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
9. BID AWARD (PUR-1750) TOWN OF SHARPSBURG WATER SERVICE UPGRADE
Mark Bradshaw, Director, Environmental Management; and Joseph Moss, Deputy Director,
Engineering, Environmental Management, presented the request to award the procurement of
furnishing and delivery of the water system upgraded parts listed on the bids Form of Proposal to
Huntzberry Brothers, Inc. of Smithsburg, MD, for a Total Sum Bid Price of $474,050.00.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to award the procurement of
furnishing and delivery of the water system upgraded parts to Huntzberry Brothers, Inc., as presented.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-25-0194) - LEASE FOR
ONE (1) NEW CATERPILLAR 120 AWD MOTOR GRADER
David Mason, Deputy Director, Solid Waste, presented the request to authorize, by Resolution, the
Department of Solid Waste to lease of One (1) New Caterpillar 120 AWD Motor Grader from
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation with an annual payment in the amount of $84,000.82 for the
total sum of $420,004.10 and to utilize another jurisdiction's contract (#011723 -CAT) that was
awarded by Sourcewell (formally National Joint Powers Alliance) to Caterpillar, Inc. This is also
contingent on the final approval of the lease agreement by the County Attorney's Office.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the lease of One (1)
New Caterpillar 120 AWD Motor Grader from Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation as presented.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
11. SMITHSBURG WWTP ENERGY CONSUMPTION INCENTIVE
Joe Moss, Deputy Director, Engineering, Environmental Management, presented the request to approve
the proposed incentive credit for energy consumption at the Smithsburg WWTP. The Potomac Edison
Energy Solutions for Business Programs are meant to help offset some of the costs of energy -efficient
equipment and projects. The incentives come in the form of a one-time payment after project
completion. We pay into the programs every month on our electric bills via the EmPOWER MD
surcharge. With projects like the one in Smithsburg, we receive some of that money back because of
the energy -efficiency measures we are taking. As long as energy savings can be quantified, there are
rebates available for a multitude of projects. The project in Smithsburg qualifies for incentive dollars
through the custom program where our one-time check will be paid out at $.28/kWh saved.
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Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve the proposed credit
for energy consumption at the Smithsburg Waste Water Treatment Plant as presented. The motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
12. SCHOFIELD CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP)
EASEMENT PROPOSAL (REVISED)
Chris Boggs, Rural Preservation Administrator, Planning and Zoning, presented the request to approve
the Paula Z. Schofield CREP easement project, paid for 100% by the State, in the revised amount of
$64,934.30 for 32.63 easement acres, to adopt an ordinance approving the purchase of the easement,
and to authorize the execution of the necessary documentation to finalize the easement purchase.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the Paula Z. Schofield
CREP easement project in the revised amount as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
13. COST RECOVERY BILLING FOR HAZARDOUS SPILL RESPONSE
Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer, presented the request to implement a new billing practice to
recoup the cost of responding to a hazardous spill incident. Per Md. Code, §§ 3-1101 et seq. and 3-
1201 et seq. of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, the County can bill a "motor carrier," as
that term is defined in the code, involved in an incident that requires hazardous spill response to recoup
the cost of hazmat personnel, equipment, and materials. The Division of Emergency Services will
submit an incident report and cost worksheet to the County Attorney's office for review prior to the
Office of Budget & Finance sending an invoice. The rates were developed by Division of Emergency
Services staff and are consistent with the rates charged by other jurisdictions.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve to implement a
new billing practice for the cost recovery billing for hazardous spill response as presented. The motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
14. FY25 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (PPE ORDERED)
Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer, presented the request to approve the FY25 budget adjustment.
Staff are requesting approval for a budget adjustment to move funds in the amount of $506,324.00 for
personal protective equipment (PPE) ordered but not received by June 30th deadline, to the Capital
Fund. DES staff ordered 130 sets of PPE using available funds in the FY25 operating budget, however,
the PPE was not received by fiscal year end on June 30`x'. Transferring the funds to the Capital Fund
will allow the department to complete the purchase in FY26 when the PPE is received and invoiced.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve the budget
adjustment as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
15. FY26 OPERATING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (WEBSITE MAINTENANCE)
Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer, presented the request to approve a budget adjustment to fund
website maintenance services. Staff are requesting the transfer of $49,200.00 from funds set aside for
Time to Care Act premiums that will not be required in FY26 to the Information Technology
department to fund the addition of these services.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the budget adjustment
to fund website maintenance services as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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16. FY26 OPERATING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (UPGRADE OF POSITION 1789)
Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer, presented the request to approve a budget adjustment to fund
the approved upgrade of position #1789. On June 10, 2025, the BOCC approved the upgrade of
position 1789 from a Help Desk Analyst I at grade 8 to a Cloud Virtualization Support Engineer at a
Grade 16. Staff are requesting the transfer of $67,530.00 from funds set aside for Time to Care Act
premiums that will not be required in FY26 to the Information Technology department to fund the
upgrade.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve the budget
adjustment to fund the approved upgrade of position #1789 as presented. The motion passed
unanimously (5-0).
17. WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES - APPOINTMENT
Dawn Marcus, County Clerk, presented the request to appoint Alison Palmer, to serve a first full, three-
year term from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, on the Board of Social Services. This is not a paid
board.
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve the appointment of
Alison Palmer as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
18. TRI-COUNTY COUNCIL FOR WESTERN MARYLAND - APPOINTMENT
Dawn Marcus, County Clerk, presented the request to appoint Mayor Bill Green as a Washington
County Municipality representative on the Tri-County Council for Western Maryland.
Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the appointment of Mayor
Bill Green as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
19. WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, COMMISSIONER CONTINGENCY
FUNDING REQUEST
Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, presented the request to approve the request for
Commissioner Contingency funding from the Washington County Historical Society (WCHS) for stop
gap funding for the current fiscal year due to the loss of grant funding that they have received in prior
years. They are requesting two years of support. Ms. Gordon recommended funding for this year in
the amount of $15,000.00 to provide for direct expenses associated with the general operations of the
Miller House Museum's and for needed improvements to the facility's HVAC and general repairs of
the Miller House.
Commissioner Cline, by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the funding request in the amount
of $15,000.00, for one year, from the Washington County Historical Society as presented. They can
review an additional funding request next year if needed. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
20. STATEMENT REGARDING OPEN MEETINGS COMPLIANCE BOARD DECISIONS
ISSUED JULY 17, 2025
John Barr, President, Washington County Board of County Commissioners shared a summary of the
July 17, 2025, decisions of the Open Meetings Act Compliance Board; Decisions —19 OMCB Opinions
178 (2025) and 19 OMCB Opinions 186 (2025).
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CLOSED SESSION
Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to convene in closed session at 10:02 a.m.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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. (1).
Personnel matters are confidential, precluding discussion in open session.
• Discussion related to staffing at Volunteer Fire Company
• Airport Advisory Commission Appointment
• Board of Social Services Appointment
• Discussion of open positions in IT Department
• Hiring Recommendation for open County position
• Discussion of discipline of County employee
To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate,
expand, or remain in the State.
• Discussion of local match to state incentive for existing business to expand in
Washington County.
To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter (7). Open session discussion would
breach attorney/client privilege.
• Status update and legal advice from County Attorney on County -involved legal
matter.
• Legal advice as to certain terms in MOU with Town of Smithsburg for Code
enforcement/inspection services.
Public Body has determined open session discussion would constitute risk topublic safety. (10)
• Discussion of continuity of operations plan
• Discussion of development of additional rescue services substations.
In closed session, the Commissioners discussed; and reached a consensus to:
• Discussion of Washington County Continuity of Operations Plan;
• EMS staffing transition at the Halfway Volunteer Fire Department;
• Discussion of additional rescue service substations;
• Local match for state incentives for existing business to expand;
• MOU with the Town of Smithsburg for Code enforcement/inspection services;
• Appointments to the Washington County Board of Social Services and the Hagerstown
Regional Airport Advisory Commission;
• Hiring recommendation for Cloud and Virtualization Support Engineer and salary
adjustment recommendations in the Information Technology Department;
• Hiring recommendation for the Public Relations Coordinator, Public Relations and
Marketing Department; and
• Received legal advice and updates on pending litigation matters for which the County is a
party.
Present during closed session at various times were Commissioners John F. Barr, Jeffrey A. Cline,
Derek Harvey, Randal A. Leatherman and Randall E. Wagner: Dawn Marcus, County Clerk; Michelle
Gordon, County Administrator; Zachary Kieffer, County Attorney; Rosalinda Pascual, Deputy County
Attorney; Aaron Weiss, Assistant County Attorney; Victor Scarpelli, Assistant County Attorney; Alan
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Matheny, Director, Emergency Management and Communications; Brian Lowman, Emergency
Management Planner, Emergency Management and Communications; R. David Hays, Director,
Emergency Services; Linda Spence, Financial Programs Administrator, Business and Economic
Development; Greg Cartrette, Director/Code Official, Permits and Inspections; Joshua O'Neal, Chief
Technical Officer, Information Technology, David Elliott, Director, Information Technology, Chip
Rose, Director Human Resources; and Danielle Weaver, Director, Public Relations and Marketing.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POTENTIAL ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION
PERSONNEL ITEM
Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to reconvene in open session at
12:16 p.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, presented the request to hire Michael McAndrew, as the
Cloud and Virtual Support Engineer, Information Technology Department, at a Grade 16, Step 19,
$125,029.00/annually.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Leatherman, moved to approve to hire Michael
McAndrew as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, presented the request to extend an offer to Jenna Repp as the
Public Relations Coordinator, Public Relations and Marketing Department, at a Grade 15, Step 1,
$74,922.00/annually, she is an existing employee, with an effective date of July 28, 2025.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to approve to hire Jenna Repp as
presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
RECESS
EVENING MEETING WITH THE TOWN OF HANCOCK
Location: 100 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, Maryland
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation presented by Commissioner John Barr, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by
the full assemblage.
CALL TO ORDER
President John F. Barr called the evening meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of
Washington County, Maryland, to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following members present: Vice
President Jeffrey A. Cline, Commissioner Randal A. Leatherman and Commissioner Randall E.
Wagner. Commissioner Derek Harvey was absent.
21. SIDELING HILL SIGN PROJECT
Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works; and Danielle Weaver, Director, Public Relations and
Marketing, shared this project was a collaboration between Washington County Parks and Recreation
and Boonsboro High School's Carpentry and Architectural Design Program. Led by teacher Mr.
Young, the project featured the incredible work of sophomore Aiden Gregg, who designed and
fabricated the sign using his skills in digital design and CNC programming. They shared a video of the
Sideling Hill Sign project.
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TOWN OF HANCOCK'S LEADERS REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor, Roland Lanehart Jr., thanked the Commissioners for the meeting. He thanked Greg Cartrette
for his assistance with blighted properties. Mayor Lanehart shared information on Hancock's National
Night Out. He shared that Debbie Cohill wrote the grant for the new fire tanker.
Town Manager, Michael Faith, thanked Greg Cartrette for his assistance on the blighted properties. He
shared information on National Night Out. Mr. Faith discussed the water supply and the need for a
backup generator for the water supply and also for the town hall facility. They will provide quotes for
the generators. He shared information on state bridge 522. They are committed to keeping the schools
open in Hancock and they are working with their business partners in the town.
COMMISSIONERS' AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Leatherman congratulated the town on the new fire tanker. He commented on bringing
the Walk Across Maryland back to Hancock.
Commissioner Wagner thanked the Town for attending the meeting. He commented on the generator
for the water supply, and he supports assisting the town with obtaining the generators. Commissioner
Wagner visited the Blue Goose in Hancock.
Commissioner Cline visited the Blue Goose in Hancock. He supports assisting the town with obtaining
the generators.
Commissioner Barr requested additional information on the size needed for the generators. He visits
the Blue Goose as well. Commissioner Barr recognized the economic development challenges due to
the Town's location. He requested information on the Orchards property.
Michelle Gordon, County Administrator shared that the County may have three generators available.
She thanked the Town for their partnership with the County. She discussed the transition of Emergency
Medical Services to the Town. Ms. Gordon shared information regarding the Board of County
Commissioners funding commitments to the Town.
STAFF COMMENTS
Jonathan Horowitz shared information regarding the Orchards property.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to adjourn at 6:27 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously (4-0).
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Dawn L. Marcus, County Clerk