CALL TO ORDER

At the request of Chairperson Scheer, Vice-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 Clarence Scheer, Vice-Chairperson Christopher Diehl, Commissioner Bonnie Parks, Commissioner Gordon Crabb, Commissioner Ed Renn, Commissioner Fishack, Secretary Michael Armel, Gregory Murray, Director of Water & Sewer Operations, and Jamie Calandrelle, Office Associate IV.
 
 

READING, CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Session Minutes - November 5, 1998

Motion was made by Secretary Armel, seconded by Commissioner Parks to postpone approval of minutes until next Advisory Commission meeting scheduled December 3, 1998. Unanimously approved.

ADVISORY COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

Public Service Commission - Commissioner Renn stated that he received a fax from Sarah Lazarus with the Public Service Commission (Attachment #1) which states she needs to receive a request from the County Commissioners or a resolution stating that the Advisory Commission can act on their behalf. Chairperson Scheer presented a memorandum from Richard Douglas, County Attorney addressed to the Board of County Commissioners regarding PSC. (Attachment #2) It was recommended that this issue be tabled until a later date.

Warrenfeltz Lane Property Owners - Commissioner Renn gave a brief update. Discussion followed.

Secretary Armel left at 6:50 p.m.

Rowland Ridge Subdivision (Frederick Co.) - Chairperson Scheer stated he received an e-mail from Gary Rohrer, Director of Public Works. (Attachment #3) Discussion followed.

DIRECTOR COMMENTS

Director Murray stated at Tuesday’s County Commissioners Meeting all department heads met with the newly elected Board of County Commissioners. He advised them that a liaison is appointed to the water and sewer department and stated that he would be delighted to have that individual attend the water and sewer advisory meetings.

Director Murray gave an update on the following projects:

Grove and Britner Avenue/Williamsport - Replacement of that water line began Monday, November 16, 1998. Once it is completed, it will be taken over by the Town of Williamsport according to the signed agreement.

Pretreatment Cleanout - The project has been completed.

Pangborn Project - The contractor is currently working on site.

Sharpsburg Intake - This project is complete. We now have the ability to backwash and it is completely operational now.

SCADA System - A 120' tower to the left of the control building has been installed and will monitor all of the pumping stations and treatment plants. First installations will begin next week.

Storage Building - Other than some permitting issues, the project is moving as scheduled.

BNR Proposal - A review is scheduled in December for proposals received to date. At that time a selection for a consultant will be chosen to begin design.

Laboratory Equipment - Laboratory equipment has been sold for $60,000 to Martel Laboratories.
 
 

NEW BUSINESS

Director Murray commented on the Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule for 1999. (Attachment #5) This calendar will be used for all future meetings.
 
 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Chairperson Scheer announced that Commissioner Crabb’s term expires January 31, 1999. Motion was made by Chairperson Scheer to fully endorse and support his reappointment to the advisory board, seconded by Commissioner Parks. Unanimously approved.

CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

Motion made by Commissioner Fishack, seconded by Commissioner Crabb to convene in closed session at 7:22 p.m. Unanimously approved.

RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION

Motion made by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Crabb to reconvene in regular session at 7:32 p.m. No action was taken in closed session.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Crabb to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.

Unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted by:

Jamie L. Calandrelle,

Office Associate IV
 
 

Reviewed by:

Gregory B. Murray, Michael V. Armel,

Director of Water and Sewer Operations Advisory Commission Secretary
 
 

Revised:12/17/98