CALL TO ORDER

Chairperson Scheer, the presiding officer, called the Regular Session Meeting of the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission to order at 6:02 p.m. at the Washington County Water and Sewer Department Administration Office, 16232 Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, Maryland.

ATTENDANCE

A quorum was present including: Chairperson Clarence Scheer, Commissioner Bonnie Parks, Commissioner Gordon Crabb, Commissioner Ed Renn, Commissioner Glenn Fishack, Secretary Michael Armel, Gregory Murray, Director of Water & Sewer Operations, Gary Rohrer, Director of Public Works and Ann Snyder, Office Associate. Absent: Vice-Chairperson Christopher Diehl and Jamie Calandrelle, Office Associate.

Other Attendees: County Commissioner William Wivell (Attachment #1)

READING, CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Session Minutes - December 3, 1998

Minutes were tabled until the next scheduled meeting January 7, 1999.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

None.

ADVISORY COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

Biological Nutrient Removal - (BNR) Chairperson Scheer opened discussion regarding the closure of Nicodemus Wastewater Plant. Discussion followed. Director Murray gave a brief definition regarding BNR.

Director Murray provided a summary sheet titled Conococheague/Nicodemus Consolidation (Attachment #4). Several questions were asked regarding closure of the Nicodemus Plant and whether it is intended to be reopened in the future. Also the permitting issue was discussed. Discussion followed.

Government Finance Group - Chairperson Scheer briefly discussed bond structure and general funds. He also stated Government Finance Group will be discussed at the next scheduled advisory meeting to be held January 7, 1999.

Chairperson Scheer also provided a copy of an article titled Benefits or Just Costs? Discussion followed. (Attachment #2)

DIRECTORS COMMENTS

Director Murray distributed a Budget Summary as of 11/30/98 (Attachment #3). He explained the revenue and expenditure budgeted amounts as well as the year to date amounts. He also stated that expenditures do not include depreciation expense. Discussion followed.

Director Murray also stated that a Joint Meeting between the Board of County Commissioners and the Advisory Commission is scheduled for January 5, 1999 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The next regular scheduled advisory meeting is scheduled for January 7, 1999.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER WIVELL COMMENTS

Pen Mar Development/Fort Ritchie - Commissioner Wivell gave a brief up-to-date report on the infrastructure. Discussion followed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Rowland Ridge Subdivision (Frederick County, MD) Motion was made by Commissioner Renn, seconded by Commissioner Crabb to table this issue for the next scheduled advisory meeting January 7, 1999.

Unanimously approved.

CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

Motion made by Commissioner Renn, seconded by Commissioner Parks to convene in closed session to discuss contract options and economic development prospects.

Unanimously approved.

RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION

Motion made by Commissioner Renn, seconded by Commissioner Parks to reconvene in regular session.

Unanimously approved.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Commissioner Renn, seconded by Commissioner Crabb to adjourn at 9:45 p.m.

Unanimously approved.
 

Revised: January 9, 1999
Respectfully submitted by:
Jamie L. Calandrelle,
Office Associate IV
 

Reviewed by:
Gregory B. Murray, Michael V. Armel,
Director of Water and Sewer Operations Advisory Commission Secretary