WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER AND SEWER ADVISORY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
December 12, 2002

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

ATTENDANCE
A quorum was present including: Chairperson Clarence Scheer, Vice-Chairperson Glenn Fishack, Secretary Bonnie Parks, Commissioner Ed Renn, Commissioner Scott Schubel, County Commissioner William Wivell, Gregory Murray, Director of Water and Sewer and Jamie Calandrelle, Office Associate. Absent: Commissioner Jim Lemon (Attachment #1)

READING, CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Session Minutes - October 10, 2002
Due to changes and/or corrections, the Minutes for October 10, 2002 will be distributed for approval at the next Advisory Commission meeting to be held January 9, 2003.

Regular Session Minutes - November 14, 2002
Motion made by Commissioner Renn, seconded by Secretary Parks, to approve minutes as submitted.
Unanimously approved.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.

ADVISORY COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Schubel inquired about flouridation in other water systems throughout the county. Director Murray stated it would not be cost effective since those systems have very few users and additional staff would be needed.

Commissioner Schubel also inquired about the consolidation of the city of Hagerstown and Washington County. Discussion followed.

Chairperson Scheer stated due to the fact that he will not be able to attend the meetings for January through March he advised that he will be in contact. Discussion followed.

DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Budget Summary - As of 11/30/02 (Attachment #2) - Director Murray reviewed the report which shows the budget year is 42% complete. Discussion followed.

Project and Summary Report dated 12/3/02 (Attachment #3) - Director Murray discussed the BNR project which is 100% complete at this time. Discussion followed.

Director Murray also stated the Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule for 2003 is attached for discussion. (Attachment #4)

Director Murray stated the Christmas Luncheon has been changed to Tuesday, December 19, 2002. He stated due to a meeting regarding the compensation class study announced for Tuesday, December 19, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. it would be beneficial for employees who are interested to attend the meeting for 10:30 a.m. and then follow with the Quarterly Employee Meeting/Christmas Luncheon. (Attachment #5)

Director Murray stated a letter was sent to Mr. Michael Griffith who appeared before the Advisory Commission on November 14, 2002. The amount to be paid was $344.50 and has been paid by Mr. Griffith. (Attachment #6)

Director Murray also referenced the Notice for Hearing from the Public Service Commission (PSC) is scheduled for December 11, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Discussion followed.

Director Murray also stated a copy of a memo to the Board of County Commissioners along with a petition was received from Mr. James Greene, a resident of Pen Mar. The petition is in reference to the water project. Director Murray stated this petition will be given to the Board of County Commissioners for their review. (Attachment #7)

Director Murray stated Vice-Chairperson Fishack and Commissioner Renn were reappointed to a three-year term at the last Board of County Commissioners Meeting held December 10, 2002.
Chairperson Scheer thanked County Commissioner Wivell for his effort in expediting those reappointments (Attachment #8)

CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Motion made by Secretary Parks, seconded by Commissioner Schubel, to convene in closed session
for the purpose of legal issues. Discussion followed.
Unanimously approved.

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Motion made by Secretary Parks, seconded by Commissioner Schubel, to reconvene in open session.
Unanimously approved.

Vice-Chairperson Fishack inquired about the future for water in Washington County and a backup system in the event it is needed. After further discussion, Chairperson Scheer asked that Director Murray review this issue and gather information regarding the overall basin. This information would not be needed until the second quarter of 2003 for discussion.

NEW BUSINESS
None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Election of Officers will take place during the February 13, 2003 Advisory Commission Meeting.

NEXT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING: JANUARY 9, 2003

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Secretary Parks, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Fishack to adjourn
at 8:00 p.m.
Unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted by:

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

Reviewed by:

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Gregory B. Murray, Director Bonnie Parks,
Water and Sewer Operations Advisory Commission Secretary

Date: ________________________ Date: ______________________________

Revised: 3/13/03