CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Diehl called the Regular Session Meeting of the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission to order at 6:07 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 Glenn Fishack, Secretary Michael Armel, Commissioner Bonnie Parks, Commissioner Ed Renn, Commissioner Gordon Crabb, County Commissioner William Wivell, Clarence Scheer, ex-officio member; Gregory B. Murray, Director of Water and Sewer and Jamie Calandrelle, Office Associate.  Absent: Commissioner Steve Klick. (Attachment #1)

READING, CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Session Minutes – September 13,  2001
Motion made by Chairperson Fishack, seconded by Commissioner Crabb, to approve minutes as submitted.
Unanimously approved.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.

ADVISORY COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Renn inquired about the joint city/county agreement. Director Murray reviewed the status of the agreement to date. Discussion followed.

Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Fishack, seconded by Commissioner Renn to recommend to reappoint Clarence Scheer to fill the vacancy on the Advisory Commission due to the resignation of Steve Klick as well as recommending to reappoint Secretary Armel. Motion approved with Commissioner Parks abstaining.

It was also decided to send a thank you letter to Mr. Klick for his effort while on the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission.

Commissioner Fishack inquired about the safety of terrorist regarding the water and wastewater systems. Director Murray stated security has been upgraded including well head casings.

BREAK:  8:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Clarence Scheer, ex-officio member, distributed a Pretreatment Growth Evaluation sheet for discussion. (Attachment #2 ).  He asked the Advisory Commission members review and develop input to be discussed at the next scheduled advisory commission meeting. Director Murray distributed a Pretreatment Fund – FY98 vs. FY01 Budget Comparison sheet for discussion. (Attachment #3).  Cash Flow Analysis – Assuming Taxable Debt showing Operating Costs from 1998 thru 2004 was also discussed. (Attachment #4)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER WIVELL COMMENTS
County Commissioner inquired about a complaint regarding Spirit Services from Gerald Taylor. Director Murray stated this complaint is currently being addressed.

DIRECTOR COMMENTS
CIPF Revenue (September, 2001 total) (Attachment #5) Director Murray reviewed this report and
stated the revenue for the month of September was $89,013. The Pretreatment Fund as of September 30, 2001 is on the back of this report. Discussion followed.

Budget Summary – As of 9/30/01 (Attachment #6) – Director Murray reviewed the report which shows the budget year is 25% complete. Discussion followed.

Project and Summary Report and Status Reports dated  10/2/01 (Attachment #7) - Director Murray discussed the BNR project  which is 94% complete at this time.  He also stated the Nicodemus Wastewater Treatment Plant should be decommissioned by October 1, 2001 with full flow to the Conococheague Wastewater Treatment Plant by the end of the October, 2001. Decommissioning of Nicodemus WWTP should be completed by approximately November 1, 2001. Discussion followed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.

NEW BUSINESS
None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.

NEXT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING:  NOVEMBER 8, 2001

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Parks,  seconded by Commissioner Renn  to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
Unanimously approved.
 

Respectfully submitted by:
 

____________________________ Date: _______________________________
Jamie L. Calandrelle,
Office Associate IV
 

Reviewed by:
 

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

Date: ________________________   Date: ______________________________
 

Revised: 11/8/01