CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Diehl called the Regular Session Meeting of the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission to order at 6:08 p.m. at the Washington County Water and Sewer Department Administration Office, 16232 Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, Maryland.

ATTENDANCE
A quorum was present including: Chairperson Christopher Diehl, Commissioner Gordon Crabb, Secretary Michael Armel, Commissioner Bonnie Parks, Commissioner Steve Klick, County Commissioner William Wivell, Gregory Murray, Director of Water and Sewer and Jamie Calandrelle, Office Associate IV. Absent: Vice-Chairperson Glenn Fishack, Commissioner Ed Renn. (Attachment #1)

READING, CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Session Minutes – July 13, 2000

Motion made by Secretary Armel, seconded by Commissioner Crabb to approve minutes as submitted with approved changes and/or corrections.

Unanimously approved.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None. (Attachment #2)

ADVISORY COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Crabb inquired as to the status of any future interest of companies utilizing the water towers. Discussion followed.

Commissioner Klick commented in reference to County Commissioner Wivell’s letter to Senator Munson dated August 2, 2000 regarding the Washington County Water and Sewer Debt Reduction Fund Bill (HB 1417). (Attachment #3) Discussion followed.

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Motion made by Commissioner Crabb, seconded by Commissioner Parks to send a letter to the delegation supporting County Commissioner Wivell’s letter to Senator Munson regarding the House Bill 1417 in reference to the third bullet whereas the Water and Sewer Advisory Board concurs that the Advisory Commission does not want to remove the referenced stipulation.

Unanimously approved.

Chairperson Diehl inquired about the solid waste disposal article recently in the Herald Mail. Director Murray stated IESI is the company that will be transporting our sludge for an interim period. Discussion followed.

Secretary Armel inquired as to the status of the Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) project. Director Murray stated a meeting was held with the Gannett-Fleming, the engineers for this project. They stated phase one (1) is completed and acceptable. They are currently in phase 2 which is televising. Discussion followed.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER WIVELL COMMENTS
County Commissioner Wivell commented a meeting will be set up regarding Fort Ritchie to discuss current issues. Discussion followed.

DIRECTOR COMMENTS
CIPF Revenue Projected & Actual 1/00 to 12/00 – (July, 2000 Total) (Attachment #4) This transition graph is from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2001 where it references the bottom dotted line has increased to $66,666. Fiscal Year 2000 we needed $41,666 to make the budget reveneue requirements. This year FY 2001, we need $66,666 so that we hit the $800,000 per year which is our budgeted revenue target. The revenue amount for July is $90,915 which is a record month. The previous record month was $80,127 which was in March, 2000. A summary is also attached. Discussion followed.

CIPF Monthly Marketing Report for June 2000 (Attachment #5) – Director Murray reviewed this chart which displays monthly influent flow, percentage of each product processed for the month and year to date percentages of influent products and year to date influent to CIPF (gallons.). It shows for June 38% influent was from Spirit Services. This report was produced by Tom Evans, a county employee, who previously worked for Water and Sewer Department and now works for Information Technologies Department. (IT) Discussion followed.

Director Murray reviewed a letter received from Woodrow Barron (Attachment #6) regarding his request at the July 13, 2000 Advisory Commission Meeting to waive his water bill of $272.12. Discussion followed.

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Motion made by Secretary Armel, seconded by Commissioner Parks, that the Advisory Commission, is of the understanding that, consistent with standard practice, it was explained to the customer by representatives of the water and sewer department that water could not be cut off until permits and inspections department had provided notification consistent with the livability code and that the property owner or his representative chose not to pursue the matter at that time, consequently consistent with the policies of the water and sewer department and the water and sewer advisory commission, we do not recommend any waiver of fees in this matter.

Unanimously approved.

Director Murray discussed the letter addressed to Lori Joseph from Gary Rohrer dated August 9, 2000 (Attachment # 7) regarding the change in allocation/connection fees. Discussion followed.

Director Murray discussed his letter addressed to Lee Michael, ARC of Washington County regarding a response to his request of waiver of hook-up fees. (Attachment # 8) He stated this matter was presented to the Board of County Commissioners; they approved paying the fees from non-water and sewer department funds.

Director Murray reviewed House Bill 1417, the Washington County Water and Sewer Debt Reduction Fund, House Bill 1427, the Washington County Hotel Rental Tax, and House Bill 1389, Washington County Gaming Commission Tip Jar Proceeds. (Attachment #9) Discussion followed.

Director Murray reviewed the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Book for Washington County for FY 2001-2006. This displays all projects budgeted for fiscal year 2001. Discussion followed. (Attachment #10)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
It was discussed among all advisory commission members to hold Water and Sewer Advisory Commission meetings in different locations throughout the county for the benefit of property owners. It was decided Office Associate Calandrelle contact Maugansville Fire Hall in an effort to hold a water and sewer advisory commission meeting at that location.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.

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ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Crabb, seconded by Commissioner Parks to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.

Unanimously approved.

NEXT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING: SEPTEMBER 14, 2000

Respectfully submitted by:

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Gregory B. Murray, Director Michael V. Armel,

Water and Sewer Operations Advisory Commission Secretary
 
 

Date: ________________________ Date: ______________________________
 

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