CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Diehl called the Regular Session Meeting of the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission to order at 6:05 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, Vice-Chairperson Fishack, Secretary Armel, Commissioner Gordon Crabb, Commissioner Ed Renn, Commissioner Bonnie Parks, Gary Rohrer, Director of Public Works; Gregory Murray, Director of Water and Sewer and Jamie Calandrelle, Office Associate. Absent: Commissioner Steve Klick, County Commissioner Wivell (Attachment #1)

CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Crabb, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to convene in closed session for the discussion on matters of property and contracts.

Unanimously approved.

RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Crabb, seconded by Secretary Armel, to reconvene regular session. Regarding closed session, information was presented by Gary Rohrer regarding property contracts. No action was required or taken.

Unanimously approved.

READING, CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Session Minutes - August 10, 2000

Motion made by Commissioner Crabb, seconded by Secretary Armel to postpone approval minutes to the next scheduled advisory commission meeting to be held October 12, 2000.

Unanimously approved.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None. (Attachment #2)

ADVISORY COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Crabb inquired as to the status of applying for available grants. Director Murray stated a meeting will be held in two weeks with Rural Utility Service, Rural Economic and Community Development Association regarding interest for future projects. Discussion followed.

Commissioner Renn inquired about the YMCA project. Building permits and site plans were discussed. Secretary Armel asked if the Consolidated Service Agreement with the City of Hagerstown had a provision that rescinded the previous agreement. Director Murray explained the agreement. Discussion followed.

Chairperson Diehl stated he received a letter from the Board of County Commissioners explaining Commissioner Parks’ term will be expiring. Motion was made by Commissioner Crabb, seconded by Secretary Armel, for a letter to be sent to the Board of County Commissioners recommending to reappoint Commissioner Parks to the Water and Sewer Advisory Commision.

Unanimously approved.

Chairperson Diehl stated he attended a staff meeting regarding the current status of the Fort Ritchie area. Discussion followed.

DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Director Murray stated he attended a meeting with Pen Mar Development Corporation (PMDC) and the Army regarding operational issues with Fort Ritchie. Two main areas of concern are the UXO and money owed to the Washington County Water and Sewer Department. Director Murray stated a check in the amount of $300,000 was received. Issues were addressed regarding the $300,000 received and the agreement. Director Murray stated John Martirano, Assistant County Attorney for Washington County, is in the process of drafting a letter regarding the agreement. Discussion followed.

Motion made by Secretary Armel, seconded by Commissioner Crabb, relative to the sewer funds owed to the County by the federal government/U.S.Army for the Fort Ritchie closure, the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission recommends to the Board of County Commissioners that the members of the State delegation and our federal elected officials be briefed on the status and position of the contract between the County and the U.S. Army in this matter.

Unanimously approved.

CIPF Revenue Projected & Actual 1/00 to 12/00 – (August Total) (Attachment #3)Director Murray also reviewed this report and stated this was the first time CIPF revenue was $109,411 a month. Average Month Revenue for Fiscal Year 2001 is $100,163. He stated this is the first time the plant is completely in the black. Commissioner Crabb stated his concerns toward any access revenue goes toward the debt reduction. Discussion followed.

Chairperson Diehl commented on the catch basin and drainage at the rail siding.

Director Murray explained the Billing Comparison for 1999 vs. 2000 (Attachment # 4) Director Murray stated it shows the revenue and difference for all service areas. Discussion followed.

Director Murray also reviewed the letter addressed to Woodrow Barron. (Attachment #5) Director Murray stated to date Mr. Barron has sold his property and the new owners paid the remaining amount due of $272.12.

Director Murray stated the Monthly Budget Summary Report that he usually presents will be distributed at a later date due to the fiscal year and receiving of payments from previous months.

Chairperson Diehl stated due to the unavailability of a meeting site for the Advisory Commission to hold meetings in the Maugansville area, it was decided among all members present that the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission Meetings continue to be held at the same location, the Water and Sewer Public Meeting Room. Furthermore, it was decided that the Meeting Schedule be changed to meeting once a month (the second Thursday of the month) which is listed below:

October 12, 2000

November 10, 2000

December 14, 2000

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

Unanimously approved.

NEXT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING: OCTOBER 12, 2000

Respectfully submitted by:

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Gregory B. Murray, Director Michael V. Armel,

Water and Sewer Operations Advisory Commission Secretary
 
 

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