Washington County MARYI LA N D Open Session. Minutes July23,2024  Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland  MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  A moment of silence was observed, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full  assemblage. CALL TOORDER  President John F.J Barr called the regular meeting ofthel Board of County CommisionmofValingen County, Maryland, to order at 10:00 a.m. with the following members present: Commissioner Derek Harvey and Commissioner Wayne K. Keefer. Vice-President Jeffrey A. Cline and Commissioner  Randall E. Wagner were absent. APPROVALOFI MINUTES  Commissioner Keefer, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the minutes of. July 2,  2024. The motion passed unanimously (3-0). COMMISSIONERS REPORTS AND COMMENTS  Commissioner Barr attended the Ag Expo Fair. Hethankede everyone fort their) hard work and dedication while working the event. Commissioner Barr attended the first inaugural class of the Governor's Service and Volunteerism Program graduation at Camden Yards. He shared upcoming events. Commissioner Keefer attended the Ag Expo Fair. He shared concerns from citizens regarding the future ofthemuli-purpose building at the Ag center. Commissioner Keefer requested aj public meeting Commissioner Harvey attended the National Republican Convention. He commented on the Ag Expo Fair. Commissioner Harvey shared that he has received comments from concerned citizens regarding  for the citizens to share their comments.  the Ag Center. STAFF COMMENTS of August 5, 2024.  Chip Rose, Director, Human Resources, presented the request to hire Brian Chase for the Systems Engineer, Officeo ofInformation Technology, at a Grade 15, Step 9/$85,925.00a annually. Effective date Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the hire of Brian Chase Dawn Marcus, County Clerk, presented the request to approve the reappointments ofJustin Bedard and Brianna Candelaria, to serve a first, full, three-year term, from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027, Commissioner Keefer, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the reappointments of Justin Bedard and Brianna Candelaria as presented. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).  as presented. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).  on the Historic District Commission. This is not aj paid board.    Page 2of6  OPEN Session, July 23, 2024  Dawn Marcus, County Clerk, presented the request to approve the reappointment ofLloyd Yavener, to serve a second, three-year term, from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027, on the Historic District Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the reappointment of Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, participated in the County blood drive at the Public Safety Training Center. She attended a luncheon at the permit's office. Ms. Gordon attended several events at the Ag Expo Fair. She attended the MML meeting in Williamsport. Ms. Gordon shared that the Ms. Gordon requested a consensus, for a letter addressed to Governor Moore, notifying him of the appointment of Alan Matheny as the Director of Emergency Management and Communications on June 18, 2024. Mr. Matheny will serve as the Emergency Manager for Washington County, Maryland pursuant to the Public Safety Article Code of Maryland. The letter is requesting the Governor's concurrence in the appointment of Mr. Matheny as the Emergency Manager for Washington County.  Commission. This is not a paid board.  Lloyd Yavener as presented. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).  restaurant, The 19th Hole, at Black Rock GolfCourse is now open.  The Commissioners reached a consensus (3-0) to sign the letter.  CITIZEN PARTICIPATION There was no citizen participation. 02AUGSTOBERFESI  Jill Colbert, Augustoberfest Chairwoman; and Cody Hill, Marketing and Communications Chair, Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, shared the BOCC provided $5,000.00 of hotel rental tax  Augustoberfest discussed the upcoming event. funding to. Augustoberfest this year.  AMERICAN RESCUE PLANACTIARPAIAALLOCATIONS  Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of the ARPA Committee, presented the request to approve the. ARPA Committee'srecommendations for allocating remaining funds. Fiscal impact ist the allocation of $648,592.00 in ARPA funds. The ARPA Committee made the following  recommendations:  Allocating $400,000.00 to the Town of Boonsboro reservoir project.  Allocating $100,000.00 to the Town of Funkstown for the lead service line replacement Allocating $137,000.00 to the Town of Smithsburg for the pump station replacement project. Allocating $11,592.00 to maintain the ARPA Grant Manager position through the end  project.  reporting due in March 2027.  Commissioner Keefer, seconded by Commissioner Harvey, moved to approve the recommendations as Mayor Howard Long, and staff of Boonsboro, thanked the County Commissioners; and, he shared  presented. The motion passed unanimously (3-0). information on the projects in Boonsboro.    Page 3 of6  OPEN Session, July 23, 2024  Assistant Mayor Sharon Chirgott and staffofTown ofFunkstown thanked the County Commissioners; Mayor Donald Souders and staff of Smithsburg thanked the County Commissioners and County staff; INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-24-0146) - PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS AND SERVICES FOR THE HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing; and Neil Doran, Director, Hagerstown Regional Airport, presented the request to authorize by Resolution, the approval for the purchase of pavement marking materials and services required for the following project description: Runway 9/27 rubber removal, marking, cleaning, andi marking re-stripe with new black outline; remove and replace taxiway Pi marking, runway 2/20 markings, and surface painted hold position sign adjustments for the Hagerstown Regional Airport. The responsive, responsible bidder is Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLCofBradenton, FL for the total sum of$166,359.00 and this purchase will utilize anotherjurisdiction's: contract that was awarded Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to authorize by Resolution, the approval for the purchase of pavement marking materials and services from Hi-Lite Airfield Services, AIRPORT SEEKS COMPETITIVE FAA GRANT UNDER THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW BIL-ATP. PROJECT TO PROVIDE 4,800SO OF EAST SIDE EXPANSION SPACE INTHE LANDSIDE" PORTIONS OFTHE' TERMINAL Neil Doran, Director, Hagerstown Regional Airport; and Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works, presented the request: to authorize use of$180,556.00 in Airport Capitol Improvement Reserve funds for the 5% local match share ofthis project; to empower the. Airport Director to sign an. FAA and MAA grant applications, Maryland State Clearinghouse documents and any other related paperwork associated; to empower the Airport Director to accept the grant offer(s) related to the Terminal with the Terminal East Expansion project; and; to empower the. Airport Director to accept the grant offer(s) related to the Terminal East Expansion project from the Federal Aviation Administration and Maryland Aviation Administration if awarded in the future. The FAA Grant Amount is estimated at Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve and authorize the use of $180,556.00 in Airport Capitol Improvement Reserve funds, to sign FAA and MAA grant applications, and to accept the grant offer(s) related to the Terminal with the Terminal East Expansion project as presented for the  and, the Assistant Mayor shared information on the projects in Funkstown. and, Mayor Souders shared information on the projects for Smithsburg.  AIRPORT  by Sourcewell, Contract #110122-HLA.  LLC as presented. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).  $6,861,111.00  Terminal East Expansion project only. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).  2024) HOUSING BOND ALLOCATONTRANSEER  Jill Baker, Director, Planning and Zoning, presented the request to approve the transfer rofWashington County's 2024 Housing Bond Allocation in the amount of $6,807,063.00, to the Community Development Administration for use in issuing housing bonds on behalfofWashington County. Commissioner Harvey would like to the County to have the option to direct the funds to all County  areas rather than the target zone oft the City of Hagerstown.    Page 4of6  OPEN Session, July23,2024  Ms. Baker will reach out to the state regarding setting conditions on the transfer. This item will be WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION - AMENDMENT TO Aaron R. Weiss, Assistant County Attorney; and Meghan Jenkins, Historic District Commission, presented the request to amend and restate the bylaws of the Washington County Historic District Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve to amend and restate the bylaws of the Washington County Historic District Commission as presented. The motion passed  brought back to a meeting in future further discussion  BYLAWS Commission.  unanimously (3-0). CLOSEDSESSION  Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to convene in closed session at 10:49 a.m. 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; and to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter. The motion In closed session, the Commissioners discussed a legal matter regarding opioid litigation, and they discussed the applicants and reached a consensus to hire the Plan Reviewer for the Department of Present during closed session at various times were: Commissioners John F. Barr, Derek Harvey, and Wayne Keefer; Dawn Marcus, County Clerk; Michelle Gordon, County Administrator; Rosalinda Pascual, Deputy County Attorney; Aaron Weiss, Assistant County Attorney; Bruce D. Poole, Esquire;  passed unanimously (3-0).  Engineering.  Chip Rose, Director, Human Resources; and Scott Hobbs, Director, Engineering.  RECONVENE INOPENSESSION 11:37a.m. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).  Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to reconvene in open session at  RECESS  EVENINGMEETINGATTHE TOWN OFH HANCOCK Location: 126 WESTHIGH. STREET HANCOCK, MARYLAND  INVOCATION AND PLEDGE C OF ALLEGIANCE  A 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 evening meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, to order at 6:04 p.m. with the following members present: Commissioner Derek Harvey and Commissioner Wayne K. Keefer. Vice-President Jeffrey A. Cline  and Commissioner Randall E. Wagner were absent.    Page 5of6  OPEN Session, July 23, 2024  TOWN OF HANCOCKLEADERS REPORTS AND COMMENTS  Mayor Roland Lanehart welcomed the County Commissioners. He introduced the town manager and town council members. Mayor Lanehart commented on the Department ofNatural Resources school Town Manager, Mike Faith, commented on mowing at the elementary school. Mr. Faith requested a consensus from the BOCC for the Town to work with County staffre regarding the town taking over the  program.  Hancock transfer station.  Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, supports the request for County staff to work with the  town to analyze the transfer station request.  The Commissioners reached a unanimous consensus (3-0) for staff to work with the town of Hancock Councilman Josh McCusker commented ont the Department ofNatural Resources program tol be offered Councilman David Kerns thanked the County Commissioners for their help with the town's water line extension project. He shared the next project will be an extension out to Lanco Penland Cooperative. COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS REPORTS AND COMMENTS Commissioner Keefer shared information about the Department of Natural Resources Program. He commented on the Sideling Hill Overlook on Old 40. Commissioner Keefer commented on the Commissioner Harvey commented on the upcoming election for the school board. Commissioner Commissioner Barr stated that, he appreciates the collaboration between the town and the County. Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, shared information regarding mowing of the elementary school. She shared that the Board ofCounty Commissioners contributed $113,000.00 to the water line Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, presented the recommendation to hire Brad Neisser for the Plan Reviewer, Department ofl Engineering, at a Grade 14, Step 3/$69,888.00 annually. Effective date Commissioner Harvey, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the hire ofl Brad Neisser  toa analyze the transfer station situation.  at Hancock school.  upcoming election for the school board.  Harvey mentioned National Night Out and the grand opening oft the splash park.  extension project. Ms. Gordon commented on the Sideling Hill Overlook.  of August 5, 2024.  as presented. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).  CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION Mike McCarthy, Sr. - Hancock Tim Fisher- Community Action Council Deborah Cohill 1- Hancock    Page 6of6  OPEN: Session, July 23, 2024  STAFF COMMENTS Fairview Orchards property.  Jonathan Horowitz, Director, Business and Economic Development, shared information on the  Andrew Eshelman, Director, Public Works, commented on the Sideling Hill Overlook.  Greg Cartrette, Director/Code Official, Permits and Inspections, provided an update regarding the Building Code, the Building Code Board of Appeals and the status of taking action on blighted  properties. ADJOURNMENT passed unanimously (3-0). Ansyyan Dawn L. Marcus, County Clerk  CommissionerHarvey, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to adjourn at 6:47 p.m. The motion