The regular meeting of the
The following business was transacted:
MOTION #1
There was one addition (Item 19) and one deletion (Item 8) to the agenda.
MOTION #2
The Commissioners approved the minutes of the April 8, 2004 public meeting reflecting the detailed summary of the Final Agenda.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
Previous Executive Session – Commissioner Stakem reported that an Executive Session was held April 23 at 10:00 a.m. attended by 3 Commissioners, our Attorney, our Administrator and Secretary Ginnie Schry to discuss a legal matter. Dave Eberly attended part of the discussion.
PRESENTATION
Item 1. Proclamation – “GFWC Federation Day” – Joyce Race, Junior Women’s Civic Club and Peg Gillum, Regional President accepted on behalf of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Mrs. Race thanked the Board for honoring them.
Item 2. Proclamation – “Workers’ Memorial Day” – Jim Bestpitch, AFSCME, accepted and thanked the Commissioners for participating the last three years in this recognition. With fiscal restraints, less emphasis is placed on safety measures however this should be a first priority. He continued that we need to maintain worker safety.
ACTION AGENDA
Item 3. Allconet2 Phase II Project – Approved final application to US Dept. of Agriculture-Rural Development for $25,000 grant toward Phase II ($1.225 Million) – Rich Harris explained this was the last of 8 applications totaling $3 Million. Vote 3 -0 to approve the application.
Item 4.
CONSENT AGENDA
As Recommended by
Vote of 3 to 0
Public Works Department
Item 5. Resolution 04-6 - Adopted the 2004 Update of the Solid Waste Management Plan and authorized submission to MDE for final approval. (See Resolution below)
Item 6. Intergovernmental Agreement – Approved agreement with MES to conduct electronics goods and mercury thermometer collection and recycling event on June 26 to be funded through MES and MDE with local costs under $1,000 from current Recycling Budget.
Item 7. Roads Division Waiver of Travel Restriction Policy – Approved request of James Lashley, Division Chief, to travel to
Item 8. Celanese Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project – Enter into agreement with MDE, after negotiation, to extend implementation for ENR (Enhanced Nutrient Removal) goals; award $945,000 change order to Carl Belt to restore Aeration Tank #2; and award $10,000 change in contract to Hazen & Sawyer to perform engineering review of plant modifications needed to meet ENR goals.
Item 9. Library Renovations – Awarded bid to Harbel, Inc. in amount of $754,000 (Base + Alternate 1) for renovations as recommended by Library Board and Public Works and authorized Administrator to sign all documents.
Item 10. Allegheny Highlands Trail – Requested permission to advertise Section II (Woodcock Hollow Rest Area) and Section III (
Community Services Department
Item 11. Fairgrounds – Accepted bid of S & S Farm Machinery for purchase of Mahindra 4110WWD farm tractor in amount of $19,045.
Item 12. Resolution 04-7 Adopted Resolution authorizing submission of application to State for Housing Rehabilitation Phase III in amount of $350,000 with no local match. (See Resolution below)
Item 13. Resolution 04-8 Adopted Resolution authorizing submission of application to State for Countywide Housing Study Phase II funds in amount of $17,500 with a local match of $1,000 in-kind and $3,500 from Housing Revolving Loan Fund. (See Resolution below)
Item 14. Resolution 04-9 Adopted Resolution authorizing submission of application to State for Niners Lane Sewer Improvements in the amount of $122,500 with local in-kind match provided by Public Works for design services. (See Resolution below)
Item 15. Salvage Yard License for 2004 – Approved issuance of license #0516 to Floyd Moore, t/a A to Z Auto Parts,
Combined
Item 16. Surplus Vehicle – Accepted title to 1995 Oldsmobile 4-dr. sedan (Vin 1G3HN52K4SH312147) mileage: 119,201 from City of
Item 17. Surplus Vehicle – Accepted title to 1999 Ford 4-dr. sedan (Vin 2FAFP71W1XX159886) mileage: 138.031 from City of
Department of Social Services
Item 18.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-6
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners of Allegany County, Maryland, are required by Act of Legislature of the State of Maryland to prepare and update a Solid Waste Management Plan in accordance with Title 9, Subtitle 5, of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland; and
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners of Allegany County did previously cause an update of the Solid Waste Management Plan to be prepared and subjected to public hearing and subsequently adopted by appropriate action of the County Commissioners of Allegany County on July 13, 2000, and
WHEREAS, the
WHEREAS, the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDAINED that the County Commissioners of Allegany County in accordance with the requirements of Title 9, Subtitle 5, Environmental Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, by proper motion and seconded in public meeting on April 23, 2004 do hereby adopt the 2004 Updated Solid Waste Management Plan and direct that copies of this Resolution and copies of the 2004 Solid Waste Management Plan be made a part of the minutes of their regular meeting on April 23, 2004.
ADOPTED by the
RESOLUTION 04-7
WHEREAS, the State of
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County has held the required public hearing and has determined that it would be in its best interests to undertake a project for Housing Rehabilitation Assistance; and
WHEREAS, said project will benefit persons from low and moderate income families in
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of
1) That the President of the
2) That the Allegany County Department of Community Services is authorized to transmit to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development said CDBG application, including all assurances and understandings contained therein; and to respond on behalf of Allegany County to any request for information and otherwise act as the official representative of Allegany County with regard to said CDBG application until final disposition of the application is made known.
3) That this Resolution shall become effective on this 23rd day of April, 2004.
RESOLUTION 04-8
WHEREAS, the State of
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County has held the required public hearing and has determined that it would be in its best interests to complete the County-wide Housing Study Phase II; and
WHEREAS, said project will benefit persons from low and moderate income families in
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of
1) That the President of the
2) That the Allegany County Department of Community Services is authorized to transmit to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development said CDBG application, including all assurances and understandings contained therein; and to respond on behalf of Allegany County to any request for information and otherwise act as the official representative of Allegany County with regard to said CDBG application until final disposition of the application is made known.
3) That this Resolution shall become effective on this 23rd day of April, 2004.
RESOLUTION 04-9
WHEREAS, the State of
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County has held the required public hearing and has determined that it would be in its best interests to undertake a project for Niners Lane Sewer Improvements; and
WHEREAS, said project will benefit persons from low and moderate income families in
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of
1) That the President of the
2) That the Allegany County Department of Community Services is authorized to transmit to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development said CDBG application, including all assurances and understandings contained therein; and to respond on behalf of Allegany County to any request for information and otherwise act as the official representative of Allegany County with regard to said CDBG application until final disposition of the application is made known.
3) That this Resolution shall become effective on this 23rd day of April, 2004.
ADDITION TO AGENDA
Board of Education
Item 19. Budget Transfer – Approved transfer of $68,000 from “Instructional Salaries” to “Other Instructional Costs” ($4,096) and “Instructional Supplies” ($63,904) to fund supplies and textbooks and computer equipment and authorized the Finance Director to make any necessary changes to the records.
BIDS
County Clerk Carol Gaffney gave a bid report on “New Farm Tractor for Fairgrounds” as follows:
BIDS
New Farm Tractor
April 13, 2004 – 3:00 p.m.
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S&S Farm Machinery Bid Price: $19,045 – Mahindra 4110WWD No request for local preference Could be delivered April 23rd Note: Two 4110 Mahindra tractors with M112 front end loaders in stock. It meets or exceeds specifications. Rear tires filled with ballast no charge |
Adams Equipment Co. Bid Price: $18,950 – Farmtrac 450DTC w/5340 loader No request for local preference Could be delivered May 10 or before |
The above figures represent bid sheet figures as received and do not represent the county’s verification of the amount listed. Bids were opened by Clerk Carol A. Gaffney in the presence of Cathy Blank, Office Associate. Glenn Stahlman, Linda Simpson, and a representative from Adams Equipment also attended the bid opening. The bids were referred to the David Eberly (Department of Community Services) and Glenn Stahlman (Fairgrounds) for review and recommendation back to the Commissioners.
Awarded above see Item 11.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Hutcheson said he was pleased to see the Tri-State Community Health Project back on track and moving forward. They will have a ground-breaking soon.
Commissioner Stakem congratulated Cumberland Times-News for winning 5 AP Awards (3 to Jim Rada). He also congratulated Brian Gowans on the birth of his daughter Zoe.
Bill Chambers,
Commissioner Stakem said everyone is upset. Some counties feel they should be exempt.
Commissioner Hutcheson said the federal government has mandated the state bay cleanup program; however, several other states should be involved also. Overall the cleanup is a good step forward. There will be a problem with septic systems and double taxation of various groups.
Administrator Ishler noted that we may be eligible for funding that is created by the flush tax legislation.
Steve Young said that we have withdrawn Item 8 until we know what additional funding may be offered to go from BNR to ENR.
Commissioner Hutcheson noted that we have 1 of 66 plants that can be helped by this.
Commissioner Roque pointed out that this is the problem of unfunded mandates from the federal or state governments.
Commissioner Stakem said we are in agreement with him and this could snowball. We will try to do what we can.
Commissioner Stakem announced that Tuesday night will be State of the County. In addition, he noted that April 29 will be advertised legislative day.
Reminders:
Next Work Session - Thursday, April 29 at 9:00 a.m., Room 212
Next Public Meeting - Thursday, April 29 at 11:00 a.m., Room 100
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come to the attention of the Board, a motion to adjourn at 11:29 a.m. was made and duly carried.
Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2005
SPECIAL HEARING
(Following regular public meeting)
- Presentation/Overview – Jerry Frantz, Director of Finance
- Public Input - Questions
Jerry Frantz explained (by PowerPoint presentation) that last year’s budget was $101.2 M and we had requests for $115.3 M with a recommended budget of $102.7 M that represents a 1.4% increase.
The budget will be available for public review on the county website.
The Commissioners thanked Mr. Frantz for an outstanding job on development of this year’s budget and his presentation.
Adjournment: 11:55 a.m.