Washington County M  N D  Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland  Open Session Minutes August 6,2024  MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Ar moment of silence was observed, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full  assemblage. CALLTO ORDER  President John F. Barr called the regular meeting ofthel Board ofCounty Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, to order at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: Vice-President Jeffrey A. Cline, Commissioner Derek Harvey, Commissioner Randall E. Wagner and Commissioner Wayne  K. Keefer.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the minutes of July 16,  2024. The motion passed (4-0-1). Commissioner Harvey abstained. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS AND COMMENTS  Commissioner Cline thanked everyone for their thoughts and prayers during his recent surgery. He attended the Clear Spring Carnival and shared that they will be serving lunch each day. Commissioner Cline attended the Meritus Health Sports Medicine grand opening at the Valley Mall. Commissioner Wagner attended the Meritus Health Sports Medicine grand opening. He reminded everyone of the National Night Out events coming up. Commissioner Wagner thanked employee Donna Anders for her many years ofservice and commented on her upcoming retirement. He attended the Ag Expo Market Sale. Commissioner Wagner recognized the 4H FFA students for their hard work. Commissioner Keefer reminded everyone that tax-free week will start on Sunday in Maryland. Commissioner Harvey commented on Senator Corderman's letter to the City of Hagerstown. He commented on the need to rebuild the City's police force. Commissioner Harvey shared that he is Commissioner Barr commented on the effects of the hurricane and the cancelation ofthe flights. He attended Governor Moore's Service of Volunteerism Committee meeting. Commissioner Barr shared  looking forward to working with the City on solutions.  upcoming events. STAFF COMMENTS  R.I David Hays, Director, Emergency Services, made remarks regarding equipment purchases. Andrew Eshelman, Director, Public Works, introduced the new Director ofTransit, Anthony Napoli. Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, attended the evening meeting in Hancock. She thanked Mayor Roland Lanehart for hosting the meeting. Ms. Gordon attended the Community Coalition meeting. She attended Permits and Inspection's customer appreciation day and thanked staff for holding the event. Ms. Gordon attended the retirement celebration for Donna Anders and congratulated    Page 2of5  OPEN Session, August 6, 2024  her on thirty-eight (38) years of service. She attended the Greater Hagerstown Committee's annual membership picnic. Ms. Gordon shared that Sheriff. Albert is working with the City ofHagerstown's Police Department to assist with traffic enforcement. She shared information on the next meeting.  CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Taj Smith Hagerstown Bianca Pierre - Hagerstown Shaun Porter- - Walkersville Levi Trumbull - Frederick Ray Tucker - Hagerstown Reverend Les McIntosh - Hagerstown Tom Thorsen - Hagerstown Mary Heeringa - Hagerstown Paulie Ward - Hagerstown Kristin Aleshire = Hagerstown  MACO ANNUAL VSITTOMASHINGTON COUNTY Counties (MACo), shared a state legislative and budget update. Commissioner Barr left the meeting at 10:13a.m.  Johnny Oiszewski, President; and Michael Sanderson, Executive Director, Maryland Association of  MULTESIGNATURE CHANGE ORDER FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE Major Craig Rowe, Warden, Washington County Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, presented the request to approve thel Multi-Signature Change Order from $2,220,805.21t0 $2,316,356.08,a ani increase Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the multi-signature change order as presented. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). Commissioner Barr was absent.  SERVICES FOR INMATES- APPROVALOF THE CHANGE ORDER  of$95,550.87 for claims that will be reimbursed by the State.  Commissioner Wagner left the meeting at 10:15a.m. Commissioner Barr returned to the meeting at 10:16a.m. Commissioner Wagner returned to the meeting at 10:17a.m.  WASHINGTON COUNTY GAMING COMMISSION'S ANNUAL REPORT AND FISCAL Nicole Phillips, Senior Grant Manager, Grant Management; and Marilee Kerns, Washington County Gaming Commission, presented forinformational purposes the annual Gaming Fund Allocation report REQUESTI FORCOACIRBEANCHATEROVALOFALOGOTOR WASHINGTONCOUNTY Danielle Weaver, Director, Public Relations and Marketing; and Alan Matheny, Director, Emergency Management and Communications, presented the request to accept and approve the recommended logo  YEAR2024 GAMING FUND ALLOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT  tot the Board of County Commissioners.  EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONSOIICENTER) for Washington County Emergency Communications (911 Center).    Page 3of5  OPEN Session, August6,2 2024  The Commissioners reached a unanimous consensus (5-0) to approve the recommended logo as  presented.  BOSTETTER PROPERTY-SEWER SERVICEA ANDJSSA AMENDMENT  Mark Bradshaw, Director, Environmental Management; and Zachary Kieffer, County Attorney, presented the request to approve the first amendment to the Joint Sewer Service Area Agreement (JSSA), to account for and accommodate the provision of County sewer service to a parcel within the corporate limits oft the City ofHagerstown which will provide for sewer service to Bostetter Property. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the sewer service and INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-24-0153) LINE STRIPING Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing; and Doug Levine, Traffic Supervisor, Highways Department, presented the request to authorize by Resolution, for the Highway Department to utilize the Howard County, Maryland, Line Striping Contract 4000A2/PA-0X62U with Alpha Space Control Co., Inc. of Chambersburg, PA for line striping of 1,532,710 linear feet at $0.107 a linear foot on various Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to authorize by Resolution line striping of 1,532,710 linear feet with Alpha Space Control Co., Inc., as presented. The motion passed  JSSA amendment as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  OF COUNTY ROADS  roads within the County in the amount of$164,000.00.  unanimously.  PATROL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT  Zane Garrett, Deputy Director, Budget and Finance, presented the request to approve the budget adjustment, and related transfer of $46,421.00 to the Capital Improvement fund, project VEH006.  Commissioner Harvey left the meeting at 10:27 a.m.  Commissioner Wagner seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the budget adjustment as presented. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). Commissioner Harvey was absent.  Commissioner Harvey returned to the meeting at 10:29 a.m. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT- - PORTABLE RADIOCHARGES  R. David Hays, Director, Emergency Services; and Tom Weber, Deputy Director, Wireless Communications, presented the request to approve the purchase of two-hundred and eight (208) additional Motorola portable radio chargers with a total purchase cost of $95,935.84; and to authorize ab budget transferin the amount of$95,600.00 from CIP Reserve Funding to the Division of Emergency Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to approve the purchase of 208 additional Motorola portable radio chargers as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the budget adjustment  Services Portable Radio Replacement CIP fund.  as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).    Page 4of5  OPEN Session, August 6, 2024  WASHINGTONCOUNTYCIRCUIT COURT RENAMING REQUEST  Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works; and' The Honorable Brett R. Wilson, Administrative Judge, Circuit Court for Washington County, Maryland, presented the request to rename the Washington County Circuit Courthouse to the "Andrew F. Wilkinson, Washington County Circuit Courhouse",to approve the transfer ofthis courthouse name to any new Circuit Courthouse should one be constructed int the future, and to authorize the erection of new signage affixed tot the building on the Summit Avenue Entrance. Kristin Grossnickle, Court Administrator was also present. The funding would come from Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Cline, moved to approve the funding, the naming and a transfer oft the naming ifai new building is built, as presented. The motion passed unanimously. STATEMENT REGARDING OPEN MEETINGS COMPLIANCE BOARD OPINIONI ISSUED John Barr, President Board of County Commissioners, acknowledged and shared the announcement of  the CIP fund.  JULY26,2024  Open Meetings Compliance Board COMCB)Decision of. July 26, 2024.  CLOSED SESSION  Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to convene in closed session at To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation ofa appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individual.  10:45 a.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  (I)These topics include the discussion of confidential personnel matters: Discussion ofl hiring part-time staffing for admin by Sheriff's Office. Discussion/seek consensus to advertise for open assistant county attorney position. Discussion of applicants/seek consensus to appoint or reappoint individuals to fill open positions on certain County boards and commissions: Commission on Aging Advisory Council, Historic District Commission, Building Code Board of Appeals, Police Accountability Board and. Administrative Charging Committee; and  To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, (4) The topics discussed, and information presented may deter businesses from making Discuss whether to recommend supporting certain applications for George Edwards Fund grant for businesses to expand operations within the County; and  expand, or remain in the State.  proposals ifo done sO in open session.  To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter.  (7) Board has requested legal advice on drafting contract of sale and negotiating strategy, as well as pending litigation. Both items are properly discussed in closed session. Provide legal advice and options to Board pertaining to negotiation strategy for Provide legal advice and updates pertaining to pending litigation in which the County is  upcoming contract ofs sale.  aj party.    Page! 5of5  OPEN Session, August 6,2 2024  In closed session, the Commissioners discussed; and reached a consensus to: Hire part-time security staff for the administrative building; Advertise for the vacant assistant county attorney position;  For boards and commission appointments and reappointments to the Washington County Commission on Aging Advisory Council, Historic District Commission, Building Code Board ofAppeals, Washington County Police Accountability Board, and the Administrative Charging  Committee;  Regarding applications for funding from the George Edward Fund; Regarding the potential sale of surplus property; Abusiness proposal regarding county properties; and,  Received legal advice and updates on pending litigationi matters for which the County isa aj party. Present during closed session at various times were: Commissioners John F. Barr, Jeffrey A. Cline, Derek Harvey, Wayne Keefer and Randall E Wagner; Dawn Marcus, County Clerk, Zachary yJ. Kieffer, County Attorney; Michelle Gordon, County Administrator; Rosalinda Pascual, Deputy County Attorney; Aaron Weiss, Assistant County Attorney; SheriffBrian Albert, Washington County Sheriff's Office; Chip Rose, Director Human Resources; Amy Olack, CEO, Washington County Commission on Aging; Ed Lough, President, Washington County Commission on Aging; Meghan Jenkins, GIS Coordinator, Planning and Zoning; Jill Baker, Director, Planning and Zoning; Greg Cartrette, Director/Code Official, Permits and Inspections; Jonathan Horowitz, Director, Business and Economic Development; Todd Moser, Real Property Administrator, Engineering; and Andrew Eshleman,  Director, Public Works.  RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION 2:13 p.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to reconvene in open session at  ADJOURNMENT passed unanimously (5-0). Rufyhas Dawn L. Marcus, County Clerk  Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissionerk Harvey, moved to adjourn at 2:13j p.m. The motion