Note: This is a SUMMARY of the Commissioners Meeting for the purposes of a Press Release. These are not the official minutes of the meeting.
Review of Actions Taken in the Washington County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
September 11, 2007
Commissioners' President John Barr called for a moment of silence in remembrance
of those who gave their lives in the September 11th 2001 tragedies.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner
Jim Kercheval reported on a meeting of the Tri-County Council last week in Cumberland,
MD that toured business and industry in that community. The TCC will meet in
Washington County and tour similar facilities in November. The Planning Commission
reviewed site plans for Homewood at Williamsport, and annexation requests from
the Town of Smithsburg. A MACo Legislative Group meeting will be held
n Wednesday in Annapolis to discuss budget issues, Kercheval reported.
Commissioner
Terry Baker reported on representing the Commissioners at Maugansville Days
last weekend. Baker and Permits and Inspections Director Dan DiVito attended
a recent meeting of Citizens for the Protection of Washington County to discuss
excise tax issues. The Recreation and Parks Board heard statistics on Summer
Recreation programs from Recreation Department Director Jaime Dick at its meeting
last week, Baker said.
Commissioner
Bill Wivell commented on a recent meeting of the Department of Water Quality
Advisory Committee. The committee wants to schedule a joint meeting with the
Board of County Commissioners to discuss several issues. Wivell again asked
County Administrator Greg Murray if he has received the water and sewer Cost
of Service study from the City of Hagerstown.
Commissioner
Kristin Aleshire reported on a recent meeting of the Health Department Advisory
Board. New Health Officer Earl Stoner is working well with that agency's staff.
Aleshire said. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee is working on redesign if
its public awareness brochure and continues work on curbside trash pickup and
recycling issues. Aleshire reported that the Funkstown Council is requesting
that the one-lane bridge over the Antietam Creek be made two-lane, and asked
for information on allocation of the Hotel-Motel tax.. Boonesborough Days attracted
thousands of visitors the County last weekend, the Commissioner said. The Gaming
Office has been requested to provide information about the types of groups receiving
funds in the County over recent years. Additional information is needed from
the 2+2 committee on annexation and revenue sharing issues, Aleshire said.
Commissioner’s
President John Barr reported on meeting one on one with Maryland Secretary
of Public Safety and Corrections Gary Maynard. The Secretary offered work-release
prisoner crews to take care of the dirtiest jobs in Washington County, Barr
said
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS' FORGET-ME-NOT MONTH
Steve Hansen,
Commander, and Todd Stair, former Commander of the Washington County Disabled
American Veterans' Chapter 14, accepted a proclamation declaring September,
2007 as Disabled American Veterans' Forget-Me-Not month from the Board. In presenting
the proclamation, Commissioners' President John Barr said the DAV offers free
services to disabled veterans and their families in filing claims for government
benefits as well as resolution of problems regarding employment, health care
and counseling. The DAV responds to emergency needs of families of any disabled
veteran. The proclamation cites the need for a continuing sense of gratitude
to those veterans who have given so much to protect and preserve the American
way of life. September 2007 will see the annual Forget-Me-Not drive in Washington
County. All contributions will be utilized for disabled veterans and families
in the community. The fund drive will take place at several shopping centers
in the County during the month.
FUNDING REQUEST: HAGERSTOWN SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Convention
and Visitors' Bureau (CVB) President Tom Riford and Mike Kelbaugh of the Hagerstown
Softball Association (HSA) brought this request, for $20,000 from the Hotel-Motel
tax for lighting at Hagerstown Fairgrounds softball fields. Riford said that
during the year, there are several tournaments played in Hagerstown, creating
positive local economic impact. Because of a lack of lighting on the softball
fields at Fairgrounds park, smaller tournaments utilize Hagerstown, and fewer
games are played. The CVB has assisted financially with this
fundraising effort. The softball tournaments would greatly increase in number
in Washington County with lit fields. A typical tournament brings local economic
impact of more than $25,000 in a single weekend. There are about a dozen tournaments
scheduled during a year. Teams travel to Hagerstown from throughout the East
and Mid-Atlantic. The softball organization said that is that asking for up
to $20,000 from the lodging tax would make the project be able to move forward
by lighting one field at the fairgrounds. The measure was approved by unanimous
vote.
PUBLIC HEARING: ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, 101 TANDY DRIVE, HAGERSTOWN
Assistant
County Attorney Andrew Wilkinson, brought this matter to Public Hearing, to
permit any interested person to appear and testify concerning the acquisition
of the parcel of land described as: All that tract of land consisting of approximately
8.3356 acres improved with a building of approximately 83,500 square feet commonly
known as 101 Tandy Drive, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. This public
hearing was being held to meet the requirements of Section 1-301(b) of the Code
of the Public Local Laws of Washington County, Maryland. The building
was formerly occupied by Phoenix Color Corporation, and is located behind the
Washington County Detention Center complex. The property would be used to house
Sheriff's Department functions, at a cost of $5,034,000.00. Sheriff's
Department Colonel Randy Wilkinson and Detention Center Warden Van Evans appeared
in favor of the acquisition. No one appeared in opposition to the measure.
The measure was approved by unanimous vote.
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND-HAGERSTOWN STATUS REPORT
University
System of Maryland-Hagerstown (USMH) Director Dr. David Warner and Gaye McGovern,
scholarship program chair brought this update on the University System of Maryland
at Hagerstown and the scholarship fund for Washington County residents who enroll
there to the Board. If excess funds permit after the audit is completed,
consideration for a contribution to the scholarship fund is requested. Dr. Warner
updated the Commissioners about program development and enrollment. The report
was positive and affirmed that the location and offerings are meeting a real
educational need. McGovern provided current information about the local
scholarship effort and the fund raiser to be held at Duffy’s on Potomac
on September 15th to build the scholarship fund. The Board of County Commissioners
has supported the scholarship fund from surplus funds in past years. If
excess funds permit, consideration for a contribution to the scholarship fund
is requested. All administration of the scholarship fund is being done
by the Community Foundation of Washington County, Inc. Warner told the
Board that growth of the school could exceed its capacity within 5 years. There
are 19 programs being presented by 6 colleges in the University System at the
Center, with 376 students enrolled. Warner told the Board that the Center hopes
to be able to provide 6 to 8 classrooms the Board of Education has requested
to serve School for the Arts students for 5 years, as discussed, but University
System needs would take precedence over uses of the facility. The bulk of the
growth has come from part-time graduate students in night classes, but day classes
have begun to grow as well,Wasrner said.
SUNSET MEADOWS SCHOOL MITIGATION REQUEST
Director
of the Department of Planning and Community Development, Mike Thompson and
Brian Kurtyka, Attorney for the applicant, brought this item before the Board.
The Request was for approval of a School Mitigation Proposal under Section 9.1
of the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance for Sunset Meadows Development. On
August 7th, the developer submitted a proposed mitigation plan for the remaining
48 lots within the development, which consists of 53 single-family dwelling
units. This project is located at the intersection of Hicksville Road and
St. Paul Road in the Clear Spring area. The developer’s representative
had crafted a mitigation proposal based on input from the Board of Education
in the fall of 2006. On that date, the County Commissioners took no action,
due to what was noted as out of date enrollment figures for the affected
schools. The Developer was requested to obtain further information from the
Board of Education on school capacity. In keeping with the APFO mitigation procedures,
the request was forwarded to the Board of Education for comment. The School
Board's response indicates that Clear Spring Elementary, Clear Spring Middle
and Clear Spring High Schools will serve the development, and using the June
2007 school enrollment numbers, Clear Spring Elementary September enrollment
projection stood at 103%, Clear Spring Middle School was at 80%, and Clear
Spring High School was at 96% of state rated capacity. Washington County Public
Schools have stated that the elementary school is over capacity now and the
high school is projected to go over capacity by 2010. Based on this information
WCPS cannot recommend further residential growth in this feeder pattern. The
mitigation proposal for the remaining 48 lots called for the payment of $5,000.00
per dwelling above the existing excise tax or a total of $18,000.00 per dwelling.
In addition, the developer agreed to phase the build-out of the remaining 48
lots over a six to eight year period, which would mean between six and eight
units per year. Student projections did not take into account enrollment figures
for September. A motion to deny the request was approved by unanimous vote.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Each week
the Board of County Commissioners sets aside time to hear from citizens of Washington
County on matters of interest to the Community.
Cindy Downs
of the Clear Spring area commented against development in Agricultural Preservation
areas.
Laura Brown,
Chair of the National Pike Wagon Train festival requested continued Commissioner
support for that May event. Typical support has been use of the County Mail
Room, inclusion in the County's insurance policy and coverage of overtime for
two Sheriff's Deputies assigned to accompany the wagons on their trip across
Washington County. The measure was approved by unanimous vote.
Dan Moeller
of Rohrersville questioned use of the $1 million set aside in a previous
fiscal year budget to assist low-income County residents with increases in
property tax. County Administrator Greg Murray stated that Treasurer Todd
Hershey is working with the State on a plan for those funds' use.
OTHER BUSINESS:
County Attorney
Issues: County Attorney John Martirano requested approval of a Maryland Economic
Development Assistance Fund loan in the amount of $500,000 for use by the Cinetic
Landis Grinding Corporation in constructing a 110,000 square foot manufacturing
facility in Hunter's Green business park. The measure was to include $50,000
County matching funds. The measure was approved by unanimous vote.
Appointments
to Boards and Commissions: Administrator Greg Murray brought a request
from the Gaming Commission for the appointment of Dan Seiler due to a
resignation. The measure was approved by unanimous vote. A request from
the Commission for Women for appointment of Erin Minifield, Ruth Anne
Callaham and Natasha Arnall be appointed to fill existing vacancies. The measures
were approved by unanimous vote. The Fire and Rescue Communications Advisory
Board requested reappointment of Joe Ralls and Mike Lida for their second three-year
terms on the Board. The measures were approved by unanimous vote
PUBLIC HEARING: REVENUE BONDS FOR HOMEWOOD AT WILLIAMSPORT, INC.
County Bond
Counsel Timmy Ruppersberger brought this request to Public Hearing, that the
Board approve a resolution for the issuance of economic development revenue
bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000. The proceeds from the sale
of the Bonds would be loaned to Homewood at Williamsport MD, Inc., Homewood
Retirement Centers of the United Church of Christ, Inc. and Homewood Foundation,
Inc. (collectively the "Borrower") and will be used to finance or
refinance (or reimburse for prior capital expenditures in connection with) the
acquisition, construction, equipping and development of the facility described
below: (1) demolition of the existing nursing home located on the
existing Williamsport campus at 16505 Virginia Avenue, Williamsport, Maryland
(the “Williamsport Campus”) and site work; (2) acquisition and
construction of an approximately 72,000 square foot building to be located on
the Williamsport Campus and other campus improvements; (3) the acquisition and
installation of necessary and useful equipment, machinery, furnishings and fixtures
in connection with the foregoing; and (4) the acquisition of any other improvements
or interests in land as may be necessary or useful for the foregoing. The
proceeds may also be used to pay costs of issuance, capitalized interest and
other costs of the transaction. Washington County would be only a conduit to
issue the Economic Development Revenue Bonds, which will be sold, and the proceeds
provided in a loan to the Borrower. There would be no exposure for the County
in that the County will not be liable for the payments. The issuance
would have no impact on the County's borrowing limits or financial position. The
Borrower would be responsible for the costs of the issue. The measure was approved
by unanimous vote, with Commissioner Barr abstaining for business reasons.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Reports from
County Staff : Director of Fire and Emergency Services John Latimer told
the Board that on September 22nd the Local Emergency Planning Committee will
hold its annual Hazmat drill, in cooperation with the City of Hagerstown, at
the R.C. Willson water treatment plant in Williamsport. Latimer said the Commissioners
are invited to attend, and that staging for the event will be held at the
Williamsport Fire Hall at 7:30 a.m. Latimer also commented that Governor Martin
O'Malley has proclaimed the month of September as Disaster Preparedness Month.
Public Works
Director Joe Kroboth brought a request to the Board for the promotion of
John Weber from a Motor Equipment Operator position in the Highways Department
to a Lead Construction Supervisor, retroactive to September 3rd. The measure
was approved by unanimous vote. Kroboth answered a citizen request from Commissioner
Aleshire. Citizens of South Pointe housing development requested installation
of a traffic light at an intersection with Oak Ridge Drive. Kroboth said
that a traffic study will be conducted and if substantial need exists, the signal
will be placed in next year's budget.
County Administrator's
Comments: County Administrator Greg Murray requested formal approval of the
employment of George William Sonnik, III as Human Resources Director at a
salary of $75,000.00, as previously discussed in closed session. Sonnik is employed
with Verizon in that company's Human Resources Department and is a former
member of the Berkeley County West Virginia School Board. Sonnik said he will
retire from Verizon on October 12th and begin duties with Washington County
on October 15th.
Murray told
the Board that a meeting of the Maryland Department of the Environment and
the Maryland Department of Planning has been facilitated to discuss conflicting
issues regarding sewer allocation in Washington County. That meeting will
take place on September 20th at the MDE state offices, Murray said.
U.S. Senator
Barbara Mikulski will pay a visit to the Commissioners on September 13th
at 1:30 p.m. to discuss County initiatives and projects that could benefit from
federal assistance.
Murray requested
guidance in forming an Agricultural Marketing Advisory Committee to provide
oversight for that marketing position. Members of the original Ag Marketing
study committee will be contacted, and citizens will have the right to apply
for membership. Murray said the process will be brought back to the Board
for review.
A Commission
on Aging breakfast will be held ion October 30th to discuss strategic planning
issues.
A meeting
with the Local Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly will be held on
September 25th to discuss the County's list of legislative priorities for next
session. Staff and Commissioners will provide input.
Hagerstown
Community College will host a luncheon meeting with the Board to discuss
changes in its Capital Improvement Project budget, Murray said.
Murray also
brought the first draft of the Commissioners' 2007 Goals for review.
The list of 15 Goals would: Evaluate zoning classifications in the Urban
and Town Growth Areas and adopt recommendations on appropriate uses and densities
including potential transfer of development rights, development of new economic
development related zoning designations, designations and allowable uses
for educational sites such as HCC, and size of Growth Area boundaries; Develop
a long-range transportation plan identifying County needs for new or upgraded
infrastructure required to support long-term growth management, and in cooperation
with other local government initiatives; Evaluate current Excise Tax Ordinance
and adopt new fees and structure as appropriate for legislative action; Develop
a comprehensive coordinated process for oversight of the developmental process
through evaluation of the Planning, Engineering, and Permits functions; Complete
the update for the County Water and Sewer Plan; Review current assets and
future needs to adopt a long term plan with regards to space requirements given
the various departmental and outside agency locations and functions, and in
accordance with a comprehensive strategy for efficient location of services;
Evaluate departmental structures and reorganize by discipline as necessary for
maximum efficiency; Implement automation of the capital budget process for FY
2009, which begins in November 2007, to include external agency input
and review. Include refined ranking descriptions related to the Capital Improvement
Project budget; Develop a process for review of salary and benefits on a rolling
schedule for budgetary purposes to include peer review of job descriptions and
classifications, and recommendations for policy updates; Implement procedures
to allow for greater public accessibility to Board meetings to include scheduling
evening venues and providing remote accessibility to routine scheduled meetings;
Evaluate, revise as necessary, and adopt the 2006 building codes; Update the
joint hearing process for review and approval of planning and zoning requests;
Update and adopt the County Purchasing Policy Manual; Develop a comprehensive
approach to the agricultural industry economic development marketing and support
needs; and Evaluate the need and location for development of an active adult
senior center. Discussion centered on several of the items, and a revised list
will be presented for further review.
MEDICAL EXAMINER AND FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR SERVICES
County Administrator
Greg Murray brought this matter before the Board. A letter from Kerfoot Livery
Service, Inc., dated May 26, 2007 , regarding the rising costs associated
with medical examiners and forensic investigators was presented to the Board.
At issue is the cost associated with transporting bodies to Baltimore for autopsies
as required by the state. Rising fuel and personnel costs have caused those
transport companies, such as Kerfoot Livery to ask that rates be raised.
The State is responsible for those services, but the County could provide supplemental
funding. Dr Edward Ditto, retired Medical Examiner, and a number of supporters
from the public safety, emergency services and forensic fields made comments
in support of reinstatement of Kerfoot, which is not in service at this time.
The state draws livery services from a list of providers, and law enforcement
officials stated that those services are substandard. The County Attorney's
Office will work with the State Medical Examiner's Office top fund a solution
to the problems and report back to the Commissioners.
PUBLIC HEARING: SECURITY SYSTEM FALSE ALARM ORDINANCE
Col. Randy
Wilkinson of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Dwayne Flook, of
the Sheriff’s Office, and Assistant County Attorney Andrew Wilkinson brought
this matter to Public Hearing, requesting adoption of a Security System False
Alarm Ordinance. Responses by Sheriff’s deputies to false alarms constitutes
a significant waste of Department resources. False Alarm Ordinances in
other Maryland counties have greatly reduced false alarms. Enabling legislation
requires a public hearing at least 10 days before the Ordinance is adopted. The
Sheriff’s Office responded and arrived on scene to 2,219 false security
alarms in 2006. The number of false alarms to which deputies were dispatched
but withdrawn prior to arriving on scene is unknown. Per procedure, at
least two deputies respond to each alarm for safety purposes. At an average
of 45 minutes per call per deputy and assuming an average hourly wage of $20
per hour per deputy, the estimated total wage cost to the Department in 2006
for false alarms was $66,570.00. Not included in such costs are vehicle
and fuel expenses and the opportunity costs of not performing other functions
required of the deputies. Maryland counties that have adopted similar
ordinances have noted sharp declines in false alarms. The Ordinance has
been reviewed by alarm companies and has received the endorsement of the Maryland
Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (MBFAA), representing 75 alarm dealers in
Maryland. Norma Beaubien, President of the National False Alarm Reduction Association
and False Alarm Coordinator for Montgomery County along with Brad Shipp if the
MBFAA appeared in favor of the ordinance. Neil Glessner, Steve Tucker,
Joan Tucker, Jerry Ditto and Roy Jones appeared in opposition to the ordinance. The
record will remain open for 10 days to allow for additional public comment.
BID AWARD: FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
CENTER RENOVATION
County Purchasing
Agent Karen Luther, Public Works Director Joe Kroboth, Engineering Department
Project Manager Gary Pozzuli and Fire and Emergency Services Division Director
John Latimer brought this bid award before the Board for approval. The
request was to award the bid for interior renovation of approximately 8,600
Square Feet of the existing former Public Works Annex Building located at 16232
Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, Maryland to the responsive, responsible bidder,
Palmer Construction Company, Inc., of McConnellsburg, PA, with the lowest Base
Bid in the amount of $1,485,000.00 and to approve a Budget
Transfer Request increasing State Funding by $175,000.00 for the Washington
County Fire and Emergency Services Administration and Emergency Communications
Center Renovation. The work includes: selective demolition of interior
partitions, ceilings, architectural finishes, and upper level exterior windows,
along with the construction of new interior partitions, painting, plumbing,
HVAC, electrical, installation of a fire sprinkler system throughout the entire
building, and other buildings-related work as shown in the contract drawings. The
construction period is set at 210 calendar days. This project is directly related
to and integrated with the Countywide Public Safety Radio Communications system. All
Fire and Emergency Services provided at 33 West Washington Street would be relocated
to this facility. The existing center would then serve as the back-up
communications center in the event of a major failure at the new center. The
measures were approved by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES FUNDING TOOLS
Noel Williams,
Chair of the Greater Hagerstown Committee Transportation Task Force brought
this request for support to the joint lobbying effort by Washington County,
the City of Hagerstown, and the Metropolitan Planning Organization
before the Board. A presentation on Community Transportation Priorities
Funding Tools presented transportation priorities, requested a $25,000 contribution
to lobbying effort funding and approval of a process to establish a community
transportation lobbying effort.
Priorities
would include I-81 Widening, I-70 Upgrades, a Northeast By-Pass Study, the
possibility of Commuter Rail Service to the area, the U.S. 40 and Edgewood
Drive intersection project, Eastern Boulevard, U.S. Route 340 traffic regulation
at Keep Tryst and Valley Roads, and the Southern Boulevard "bypass" from
East Oak Ridge Drive to Edgewood Drive. Lobbying would take place at the
state and federal level. The Commissioners took the report under advisement
and will give the matter further consideration at a later date.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASES:
County Buyer
Rick Curry brought requests for approval of 4 Intergovernmental Cooperative
Purchases of vehicles from several County departments before the Board.
County Highways
Fleet Manager Jack Reynard requested authorization by resolution for the Highway
Department to utilize the City of Hagerstown’s contract 1384.06-A with
Bobcat of Hagerstown of Hagerstown, to purchase One All Wheel
Steer Skid Loader at $39,490.03), one Sweeper at $4,424.49), one Planer
at $12,924.46, and one Snow Pusher attachment at $2,919.18 for a total
sum of $59,758.16. The measure was approved by unanimous vote. Reynard and Curry
also requested authorization by resolution for the Highway Department to purchase
One Ford F350 Super Duty Crew Cab Pick-up, at a cost of $31,579.00 and to the
contract that was awarded by the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Day Fleet
Sales of Monroeville, Pennsylvania. The measure was approved by unanimous vote.
Curry and
Buildings, Grounds and Parks (BG&P) Operations Supervisor John Pennesi requested
authorization by resolution for BG&P to purchase One John Deere 5325
model Tractor, at a cost of $40,002.73 and to
utilize the contract that was awarded by Baltimore County Public Schools to
John Deere Company, of Cary, North Carolina. Landmark Equipment, LLC of Hagerstown,
MD is the local authorized dealer. The measure was approved by unanimous vote.
Curry and
Weed Control Department Director Lane Heimer requested authorization by resolution
for Weed Control to purchase One Ford F350 Super Cab Pick-up, at a cost of $27,781.00 and to
utilize the contract that was awarded by the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
to Day Fleet Sales of Monroeville, Pennsylvania. The measure was approved by
unanimous vote.
RURAL COMMUNITY SURVEY: PHASE IV CONTRACT
Steve Goodrich,
Chief Planner in the Department of Planning and Community Development brought
the Rural Community Survey, Phase IV contract before the Board. The request
was t approve and sign a contract with the Maryland Historical Trust to receive
matching grant funds of up to $7,710.00 for Phase IV of the Rural Community
Survey. The Historic District Commission takes advantage of the County’s
Certified Local Government status and applies each year for matching grant
funds to advance the County’s preservation goals. This year Phase
IV of the Rural Community Survey will continue the effort to systematically
and objectively document historic resources in 5 rural communities and add them
to the County and State inventories. Downsville, Brownsville, Bakersville,
Gapland, Garrett’s Mill and Mt. Lena are the targeted communities. A qualified
consultant would be hired to perform the survey. $12,000.00 was approved
in the HDC budget as the required match. Washington County has entered
into virtually the same contract for 3 previous phases of the survey and
the structural evaluations of the French Lane House. All received matching
funds from this same program. State funding that supports this project
is a special source that is only available to Certified Local Governments. The
CLG program is the method the federal government uses to insure that minimum
preservation qualifications and goals are in place prior to providing federal
funds for preservation activities. Washington County achieved this
status in 1988 by virtue of the protections afforded by its Historic Preservation
zoning district and appointment and maintenance of a qualified Historic District
Commission. Each year the Historic District Commission selects a project
to further the Counties preservation goals. The RCS is aimed at completing the
inventory of historic resources. A complete inventory of historic
resources is viewed as the necessary foundation for effective preservation
policies and programs. The HDC also requests project funding from the
County Commissioners as the matching cash. There is also always staff time contributed
to the project. The
products that come from this project, a narrative history of the community
and an itemized list with brief descriptions of each historic resource, are
used in two ways locally. These community historic resource inventories
are the basis for historic overlays in the Rural Villages zoning designation
that require HDC approval of the exterior appearance of new construction and
additions. These
resource inventories also add to the County’s historic inventory and the
sites that trigger a demolition permit review and comment by the HDC. The
measure was approved by unanimous vote.
RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION: MOUNT AETNA ROAD
Real Property
Administrator Joe Kuhna brought this request before the Board, to approve the
purchase Right of Way (ROW) fee simple and easements for the Mount Aetna Road
project. Kuhna told the Board that additional ROW and supporting easements are
needed for the construction of the Mt Aetna road project. The ROW and easement
acquisitions are for 1,813 square feet, fee simple, and 3,051 sq.ft. of temporary
construction easement at 1396 Dual Highway, for a total price of $38,125.00.
Funds for the acquisition are available in the current year's Capital Improvement
Project budget. The property will be needed as part of the realignment of Mount
Aetna Road's intersection with U.S. Route 40. The measure was approved by unanimous
vote.