Motion made by Commissioner Crabb, seconded
by Secretary Armel to approve minutes as submitted. Unanimously
approved.
Motion made by Commissioner Crabb, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Fishack to approve minutes as submitted with changes and/or additions as requested. Unanimously approved.
Woodrow Barron stated his request regarding the
property he owns at 10120 Crystal Falls Drive. He stated he requested this
particular water meter be disconnected due to the fact that his tenant
was occupying that property and not paying his bills. He has an outstanding
bill in the amount of $272.12 and is asking for waiver this bill or a reduction.
As of 6/6/00, the water meter was removed. The mobile home has been removed
from the property. The Advisory Commission recommended he submit in writing
the chain of events. Discussion followed.
Commissioner
Crabb inquired about a copy the Water and Sewer Debt Reduction Actthat
was distributed at the February 12, 2000 public hearing. Discussion followed.
Commissioner
Crabb referred to the Washington County Annual Report (Attachment #4)
He expressed his concern regarding the Advisory Commission being excluded
from the Annual Report. Discussion followed.
Secretary
Armel discussed holding the advisory commission meetings at outlying areas
throughout the county. He suggested coordination with the County Commissioners
meeting schedule and with consideration of being of assistance to the Water
and Sewer Department. Director Murray stated he will provide the Board
of County Commissioner Meeting Schedule at the next advisory commission
meeting to be held August 10, 2000.
Relative
to I & I (Infiltration and Inflow), Director Murray advised that ground
water levels have been very low for the last twelve months. The Halfway
area will be the first service area for which bids for I and I “repair”
contracts will be sought.
Vice-Chairperson Fishack stated his concern over the recent transactions occurring at Fort Ritchie. He requested that his comments be entered into the record. Vice-Chairperson Fishack stated, “I want my comments to go on record and I hope my comments are sent to each commissioner. I think it’s fraud, I think we’re hooking taxpayers and if you think the fifty million debt is a problem, you haven’t seen anything yet. Fort Ritchie is getting ready to turn the property over to the Masonry Group and they will be deeded the property. When that’s done, next July, the governor will be out of there. We, at Washington County, will be left holding the bag. I think that the Board of County Commissioners, especially Mr. Gary Rohrer, should investigate. As a member of this commission, I want it to go on record that I am strictly against accepting anything without the payment from the government for the taxpayers of Washington County to take this over. I’m not even sure if we start taking this over that the grand jury ought to be involved in this county and investigate. That’s how strong I am on this.” Discussion followed
Motion
made by Commissioner Crabb, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Fishack, that
over the past couple of years, the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission
has expressed concern and asked for information regarding the potential
cost to the County in taking over, forced or otherwise, the water and sewer
facilities at Fort Ritchie.
In light of the developing situation at Fort Ritchie, the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission requests an update and an estimated costs to the County, including any engineering reports that have been completed, to the county in the event the county has to take over the system and bring it up to state standards.
The
Water and Sewer Advisory Commission recommends to the Board of County Commissioners
not to accept any part of the Fort Ritchie water and sewer systems that
could negatively impact costs to the water and sewer rate payers and county
tax payers.
Unanimously
approved.
DIRECTOR COMMENTS
CIPF Revenue Projected & Actual 6/99 to 6/00 – (June, 2000 Total) (Attachment#5) Director Murray stated $59,896 was the revenue amount for June. Discussion followed.
Budget Summary – As of 6/30/00 (Attachment #6) – Director Murray distributed and discussed the Budget Summary for their review.
Director Murray distributed the Nicodemus Closure packet for review and use.(Attachment #7)
Director Murray reviewed
the Water and Sewer Department/Sewer Connection Fees (Attachment #8)
which indicates the water and sewer fees that went into effect July
1, 2000 including grinder pumps.
Director Murray reviewed and distributed the City of Hagerstown water and sewer rates dated July 1, 2000. (Attachment #9)
NEW BUSINESS
Director Murray stated he received a request from the Arc of Washington County, Inc. dated July 3, 2000.(Attachment # 10)Due to the fact that this pavilion facility will be used only once or twice a year and the fact that a manhole for this project is already in tact, they are requesting waiver of sewer connection fees. Discussion followed.
Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Fishack, seconded by Commissioner Crabb that the requested waiver is not consistent with established policies. The Water and Sewer Advisory Commission is of the opinion that a waiver of fees reduces the revenue required to pay for capacity used and should not be supported by the users of the Water and Sewer funds. The Advisory Commission also recommends that Arc of Washington County present their request to the Board of County Commissioners if they wish to pursue this matter.
Unanimously approved.
Director Murray distributed a packet of information regarding National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) for their use. (Attachment #11)
Jamie
L. Calandrelle,
Office Associate IV
Reviewed by:
Gregory
B. Murray, DirectorMichael V. Armel,
Water
and Sewer OperationsAdvisory Commission
Secretary
Date:
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