WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER AND SEWER ADVISORY COMMISSIO
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
MAY 11, 2000
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CALL TO ORDER

Chairperson Diehl called the Regular Session Meeting of the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission to order at 6:10 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, Secretary Michael Armel, Commissioner Ed Renn, Commissioner Bonnie Parks, Ernest J. Bishop, Operations Coordinator, Jamie Calandrelle, Office Associate IV.Absent:Vice-Chairperson Glenn Fishack, Commissioner Gordon Crabb, Commissioner Steve Klick, Gregory B. Murray, Director of Water and Sewer,Board of County Commissioner William Wivell arrived at 7:40 p.m. (Attachment #1)

 READING, CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Session Minutes – March 23, 2000

Motion moved by Secretary Armel,seconded by Commissioner Parks, to accept minutes as submitted with approved changes and/or corrections. Unanimously approved.

Regular Session Minutes – April 13, 2000

Motion moved by Secretary Armel, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to accept minutes as submitted with approved changes and/or corrections. Unanimously approved.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Joyce Dunn, 13426 Chads Terrace, Hagerstown, Maryland voiced her concerns regarding a spill/discharge that occurred in March 22, 2000.(Attachment #2) She referred to a report dated March 22, 2000 addressed to Mr. Doug Hutzell MDE. (Attachment #3) 

She also stated she received a letter from Senator Alex Mooney’s office regarding this situation as well as copies of letters he mailed to County Administrator Rod Shoop and Washington County Commissioner Paul Swartz, (Attachment #4).After further discussion, Chairperson Diehl stated several items that need to be reviewed are as follows:

1-Locate policy on reporting overflows.

2-Designate holding advisory commission meetings in outlying areas includingMaugansville.

3-Update communications between engineering and planning departments regarding future growth and capacities.

4-Notify Doug Hutzell and discuss the overflow/spill that occurred. 

Secretary Armel questioned whether the local newspaper is notified or the radio station when an overflow or spill occurs. Operations Coordinator Bishop stated he would look research the policy on reporting overflows/spills.

ADVISORY COMMISSION COMMENTS

Secretary Armel stated he attended the planning commission and gave a brief summary of ongoing projects.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER COMMISSION COMMENTS

County Commissioner Wivell stated he attended the Western Maryland Commissioners Meeting. He referred to Carroll County and an issue regarding their discharge from one of their treatment plants.

County Commissioner Wivell also stated Governor Glendenning has appointed an individual from the Environmental Protection Agency to the State Department of Planning. Discussion continued.

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR COMMENTS

CIPF Revenue – Projected & Actual 6/99 to 6/00 (April Reading) – (Attachment #5) Operations Coordinator Bishop distributed this report for their use.

Budget Summary – As of 3/31/00 – (Attachment #6) Operations Coordinator Bishop distributed this report and commented briefly.

Operations Coordinator Bishop stated the drawing of the Nicodemus Wastewater Plant was distributed for their discussion and use. (Attachment #7)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Secretary Armel stated he will be unable to attend the next scheduled advisory commission meeting to be held June 8, 2000.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Secretary Armel, seconded by Commissioner Parks to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.  Unanimously approved.

NEXT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING: JUNE 8, 2000

Respectfully submitted by:

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Jamie L. Calandrelle,
Office Associate IV

Reviewed by:

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Gregory B. Murray, DirectorMichael V. Armel,

Water and Sewer OperationsAdvisory Commission Secretary

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