CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Diehl called the Regular Session Meeting of the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission to order at 6:10 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 Ed Renn, Commissioner Steve Klick, Gregory B. Murray, Director of Water and Sewer and Jamie Calandrelle, Office Associate. Absent: Commissioner Gordon Crabb, Commissioner Bonnie Parks. County Commissioner Wivell arrived at 6:25 p.m. (Attachment #1)

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

Motion made by Secretary Armel, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Fishack to approve minutes as submitted with approved changes and/or corrections.

Unanimously approved.

Regular Session Minutes – September 14, 2000

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

Unanimously approved.

Regular Session Minutes – October 12, 2000

This meeting was cancelled due to lack of business to be conducted.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None. (Attachment #2)

ADVISORY COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Vice-Chairperson Fishack inquired about mileage reimbursement while attending Advisory Commission Meetings. County Commissioner Wivell stated mileage reimbursements can be submitted to Director Murray for approval. Director Murray stated mileage reimbursements need to be turned in as needed on a monthly basis.

Secretary Armel stated for the record that an audit report was presented to the Board of County Commissioners. Discussion followed.

Chairperson Diehl stated he received a letter from the Board of County Commissioners office stating his term will be expiring January 31, 2001.

Motion made by Commissioner Renn, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Fishack to send a letter to the Board of County Commissioners recommending to reappoint Chairperson Diehl to the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission.

Unanimously approved.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER WIVELL COMMENTS

County Commissioner Wivell discussed the budget as well as the audit. Discussion followed.

DIRECTOR COMMENTS
CIPF Revenue Projected & Actual 1/00 – 12/00 – (October Total) (Attachment #3) Director Murray stated CIPF was above the breakeven point in the amount of $95,833. The revenue amount for the month of October was $98,594 with a large volume of leachate. Discussion followed.

Budget Summary As of 10/31/00 (Attachment #4) Director Murray stated all revenue amounts are on target with water revenue fund being 43.4%, sewer fund revenue is 32.2% and CIPF revenue is 32.8%. Chairperson Diehl stated Director Murray is doing an excellent job on keeping track of the budget. Discussion followed.

Director Murray stated the letter requesting reappointment for Commissioner Parks will probably be discussed at the next Board of County Commissioners meeting to be held November 14, 2000. (Attachment #5) Discussion followed.

Director Murray also reviewed the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Schedule – July through December, 2000 – Revised 10/27/00 (Attachment #6). He stated the changes are in red and reflect the November 21, 2000 meeting date.

Director Murray stated a Term Expiration Schedule was distributed for their use.

(Attachment #7)

Director Murray reviewed the Schedule for Advisory Commission Meeting Dates for 2001. (Attachment #8) Discussion followed. It was decided to approve this schedule at the January 11, 2001 Advisory Commission Meeting.

Director Murray reviewed a letter addressed to Mr. Lee Downey regarding Foxleigh Meadows and EDUs (Equivalent Dwelling Units). (Attachment #9) This letter stated the revised policy, implemented by the Advisory Commission and approved by the Board of County Commissioners, allows a property owner/developer who has previously paid allocation fees but have not yet started construction to pay the difference of current allocation fees once increased as opposed to having to pay a new allocation fee. Discussion followed.

Director Murray stated American Advanced Computers (AAC) have vacated the front part of the Water and Sewer Department administration building. He also stated it has been discussed that due to the fact that it will be less expensive and more efficient for the Water and Sewer Department to operate out of the front part of the building, the possibility of Water and Sewer Department moving the offices to this area exist. The front part of the administration building is about 3500 square feet as opposed to the current space now being occupied by our offices which is about 7500 square feet. Discussion followed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next Water and Sewer Advisory Commission Meeting scheduled for December 14, 2000 is cancelled. All Advisory Commissioners as well as County Commissioner Wivell are invited to attend the annual Water and Sewer Department Christmas Luncheon which will be held December 15, 2000.

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Fishack, seconded by Commissioner Renn to adjourn at 7:10 p.m.

Unanimously approved.
 

NEXT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING: JANUARY 11, 2001

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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