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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.17.1987 March 17, 1987 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 The Commissioners met for a breakfast meeting with the Extension Advisory Council off the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service. Betty Bures, Director of the Regional Center, presented budget and funding information and also presented an outline of classes which will be offered to the public. Bill Mason, Advisory Council member, made a request for larger facilities since overcrowded conditions and parking problems exist at the present building. The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the President, Ronald L. Bowers, with the following members present: Vice President Richard E. Roulette and Commissioners R. Lee Downey, Linda C. Irvin, and Martin L. Snook. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Bowers, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full Assemblage. CHILDREN'S COUNCIL NOMINATION FOR YOUTH OF THE MONTH AWARD James Deaner, Vice President of the Children's Council, appeared before the Commisisoners to submit the nomination of Michell Martin for the Youth of the Month Award. The Commissioners approved the nomination but felt that future nominations decided upon by the Children's Council would not have to have prior approval from the Commissioners. BUDGET AND ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE - UNITED WAY Commissioner Downey was selected to serve on the United Way Budget and Admissions Committee. GOLF COURSE ACCESS ROAD The Commissioners approved using Roads Department personnel and equipment to construct the Golf Course Access Road for an estimated cost of $l34,000, without installed guardrail at this time. PROCEED WITH BIDDING CAPITAL PROJECTS The Commissioners gave their approval for Glenn Dull, County Engineer, to proceed with bidding capital projects which have been designed and are ready to go to bid, this would allow the projects to be started during the current construction season. These projects include: the CHIEF Access Road, 800' on Landis/Day Road, Doub Road #3, Beaver Creek Road Relocation and drainage projects for LuRose Estates, State Line and Mayfair/Gilbert Avenue, for an approximate cost of $250,000. PAYMENTS FROM FIRE, AMBULANCE AND RESCUE FUND Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Roulette to divide equally among fire and rescue companies outside of Hagerstown the monies received from the State Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for eligible expenditures in accordance with the Procedures for Administration of the Fire, Ambulance and Rescue Fund and to transmit $l2,227 of this money, as specified, to the City of Hagerstown along with a letter stating the purpose of these funds and requesting information on the placement of the funds. Unanimously approved. SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM - HEALTH DEPARTMENT Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Snook to appropriate up to $20,000 for the restoration of the School Health Services Program for the remainder of the l987 school year with the funds to be taken from the Commissioners Operating Contingency. Unanimously approved. RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCES - TROOPER LARRY E. SMALL Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Roulette to present a Resolution of Condolences to the family of Trooper Larry E. Small who died March l0, l987, while engaged in the performance of his duties as a law enforcement officer. Unanimously approved. BOONSBORO STADIUM LIGHTS Rev. Tom Fralin, Earl Gillespie and Joe Roberson appeared before the Commissioners to present their concerns regarding the stadium lights at Boonsboro High School which cannot be used next year since the Electrical Inspector has determined that they are a safety hazard. Mr. Gillespie presented the written testimony he had presented to the Board of Education which included background information. The Commissioners suggested that the Boonsboro Warrior Club submit a proposal to the Board of Education to include the Booster Club's financial and/or in-kind contri- bution, with the Board of Education then submitting a Capital Improvements Supplement request for some portion of the cost for lighting to the Commissioners prior to the beginning of next fiscal year in view of the emergency nature of the situation, so that the problem can be resolved before the l987-88 school year. MARCH 17, 1987 MINUTES, CONT'D. AMENDMENTS TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE - PUBLIC HEARING The President convened the Meeting in Public Hearing at ll:l0 a.m. to permit any resident of Washington County to testify concerning the proposed amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance as advertised. The first amendment under consideration would change the meeting date of the Animal Matters Review Board from the "first and third Monday" to "as required". The second amendment being considered would levy a $25 fine for any violation of the Ordinance. Several of those in attendance felt that the amount of the fine proposed was too high and that there should be a warning system for the first violation or if the animal showed signs of having been restrained. The third amendment proposed would allow the Humane Officer to collect fines for citations by check only, if collected in the field or the fine may be paid at the Animal Shelter by cash or check. The amendment would also provide for a $l0 fine being charged if a check is returned for insufficient funds. Pat Morgan, Director of the S.P.C.A., expressed reservations regarding Humane Officers collecting fines in the field and felt that it would impose too many responsibilies upon the Officer. It was also suggested that a l5 day period be given the owner of an animal from the date a citation is issued for the owner to have any required innoculations administered to the animal or for a license to be purchased. The final amendment under consideration was the definition of "nuisance animal" which would amend Section l2, paragraph C-l to add "unless provoked by a third party". Several people questioned the definition of a third party. There being no one else present to speak for nor against the said Amendments, Commissioner Bowers announced that the record would remain open for ten days for additional comments to be submitted in writing, and the Hearing was closed at ll:50 a.m. and the Meeting reconvened in Regular Session. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Downey to convene in Executive Session at ll:50 a.m. in regard to personnel and property matters in accordance with State Government Article l0.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Unanimously approved. RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Snook to reconvene in Regular Session at 2:35 p.m. Unanimously approved. EMPLOY MAINTENANCE MAN I POSITIONS - PARKS DEPARTMENT Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Downey to employ Robert L. Mills and Eugene Bittner in the positions of Maintenance Man I at the Parks Department to fill existing vacancies, to be promoted to Maintenance Man II at the end of satisfactory completion of their probationary period. Unanimously approved. EMPLOY PART-TIME MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT - COUNTY COMMUTER Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Irvin to employ Allen Green in the position of Part-time Maintenance Assistant at the County Commuter to fill an existing vacancy. Unanimously approved. CLERK TYPIST II - HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin to employ Pam Yesacavage in the position of Clerk Typist II at the Housing & Community Development department to fill an existing vacancy. Unanimously approved. REAPPOINTMENT - BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Motion made by Roulette, seconded by Snook to reappoint Reno Powell to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term. Unanimously approved. PAINTING - COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Roulette to approve the painting of the County Office Building while the scaffolding is in place to G. M. Gehr who submitted the low proposal of $2,3l0 to be taken from Operating Contingency. Unanimously approved. RECESS The Meeting was recessed at 2:45 p.m. to be reconvened at 7:00 p.m. for a public meeting at the Williamsport Town Hall. EVENING SESSION The Evening Session was convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Williamsport Town Hall by the President Ronald L. Bowers with the following Commissioners present: R. Lee Downey, Linda C. Irvin and Martin L. Snook for the purpose of meeting with officials from the towns of Williamsport, Smithsburg and Funkstown. Also present MARCH 17, 1987 MINUTES, CONT'D. were Mayor John Slayman of Williamsport and Town Council members, Mayor Paul Boswell of Smithsburg and members of the Town Council and Mayor Robert Kline of Funkstown. TAX DIFFERENTIAL PAYMENTS Barry Teach, County Administrator, explained the payment in lieu of services program which is based upon expenditures the County makes for highway, police protection and parks if the County was providing these services to the municipalities. He further explained that the payments would be adjusted based upon audited expenses. The Town of Smithsburg will receive approximately $8,l59, the Town of Funkstown - approximately $3,965, and the Town of Williamsport will receive approximately $7,740, or the continuation of the services of a fulltime Deputy Sheriff, as the Town chooses. PROPOSED SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT Mike Harsh, Williamsport Town Council member, raised concerns regarding the site for the proposed sewer treatment plant. Citizens of Williamsport who were present at the meeting also expressed concerns regarding the plant site. Commissioner Bowers stated that a committee will be formed to address the issues and chosse an appropriate site. The Commissioners' representative will be Commissioners Snook, Irvin and Roulette and Williamsport representatives will be Councilmen Harsh, Hartle and Sprankle along with Mayor John Slayman. Commissioner Bowers also informed the assemblage that no action has been taken regarding the plant and that public hearings will be held for the citizens to voice their opinions. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Irvin to adjourn at 8:l0 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk