WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER AND SEWER ADVISORY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
January 9, 2003

 

CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairperson Fishack called the Regular Session Meeting of the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission to order at 6:15 p.m. at the Washington County Department of Water Quality, Administration Office, 16232 Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, Maryland.

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

READING, CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Session Minutes - October 10, 2002
Motion made by Secretary Parks, seconded by Commissioner Schubel, to approve minutes as submitted with changes and/or corrections.
Unanimously approved.

Regular Session Minutes - December 12, 2002
Motion made by Secretary Parks, seconded by Commissioner Renn, to postpone approval of minutes to the next scheduled Advisory Commission Meeting to be held February 13, 2003.
Unanimously approved.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.

ADVISORY COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Schubel stated the hearing regarding the interconnector lawsuit is scheduled for August 25, 2003 and August 26, 2003. Discussion followed.

DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Budget Summary - As of 12/31/02 (Attachment #2) - Director Murray reviewed the report which shows the budget year is 50% complete. Discussion followed.
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CIPF Revenue (December, 2002 total) (Attachment #3) Director Murray reviewed this report and stated the amount for December was $115,643. Discussion followed.

Director Murray stated the Water and Sewer Budget is in the finalizing stage and will be completed next week. It will not be presented to the Board of County Commissioners until March 18, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. Discussion followed.

Director Murray also referenced an email from Commissioner Lemon regarding his meeting attendance. Mr. Lemon stated he apologized for not being present for the Advisory Commission meetings and also stated other issues relating to Fort Ritchie have absorbed an extended amount of his time. Due to this issue Commissioner Lemon intends to resign from the Advisory Commission at the end of his first year of service or at such time as a new member is identified and appointed, whichever comes first. Discussion followed. (Attachment #4)

Director Murray stated he received a request from Tammy Backman, 6 Mill Race Lane, Keedysville. Her request is a reduction in her sewer bill due to neighborhood children turning her spigot on for three days. After discussion and reviewing the policy, it was decided to send a letter to Ms. Backman stating although the issue has been taken into consideration the policy does not allow for an adjustment regarding this issue. (Attachment #5)

Director Murray reviewed a packet regarding Public Service Commission (PSC) Response to Request for Production of Documents and Interrogatories. Director Murray stated this information was delivered to PSC by January 3, 2003. Director Murray also stated the PSC is requesting an extension of the schedule in order to review records on site. Discussion followed.(Attachment #6)

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.

NEW BUSINESS
None.

 

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.

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

NEXT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING: FEBRUARY 13, 2003

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Secretary Parks, seconded by Commissioner Renn, to adjourn
at 7:22 p.m.
Unanimously approved.

 

Respectfully submitted by:

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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: ______________________________