June 11, 2009
The regular meeting of the
The following business was transacted:
MOTION #1
The Commissioners authorized one addition to this agenda – Item 9 designation of Stimulus money
MOTION #2
The Commissioners approved the minutes of the June 4, 2009 public meeting reflecting the detailed summary of the Summary Agenda.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
Commissioner Stakem reported on an Executive Session held at 9:00 a.m. today when the 3 Commissioners, Attorney Levine, and Acting Administrator Eberly met with Brian Westfall on a personnel issue; then met regarding negotiations with Attorney Levine. Virginia Schry recorded.
Commissioner Stakem then noted the positive work session with Barbara Buehl and Dave Williams regarding tourism earlier today.
PRESENTATION
Item 1. Road Petition – Attorney Gary Hanna for David & Susan Ritter to open with intent to close portion of alley between lots 152 and 153, Cellulose City Addn. Cresaptown. He noted that the survey showed an encroachment into the roadway. No one in the audience offered testimony on the request. Vote: 3-0 Referred to staff for review (following $150 check for filing fee).
Item 2. Matthew W. Diaz, Director of Economic Development – received a citation for his achievement as Certified Economic Developer, CEcD. A press release was distributed to the media. Mr. Diaz thanked the board for allowing him to achieve this goal/professional advancement.
CONSENT AGENDA
As Recommended by
Vote: 3 to 0
Board of Education
Item 3. Transmittal letter – Authorized letter to the Board of Education reflecting categories to be adjusted (per their letter dated 6/1/09) to meet the funding level established by the County at the May 28 public meeting at $28,165,000.
Community Services Department
Item 4. Letter of Concurrence – Approved and authorized President to sign letter to City of
Item 5. Agreement – Authorized Administrator to sign a professional services retainer agreement with S & S Planning & Design, LLC to provide comprehensive planning services for the Georges Creek Planning Region and other areas within the County.
Item 6. Resolution No. 09-13 – Adopted revision to FY2008-2011 Transportation Improvement Program adding Braddock Road Access & Intersection Improvement Project for City of
Item 7. Engineering Services Agreement – Authorized (Commissioner Stakem to sign) contract with Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, for a Cumberland Traffic Circulation and Signing Study at a cost of $59,740.10 (to be funded as part of FY09 & FY10 Cumberland Urbanized Area Unified Planning Work Program. Commissioner Stakem noted this was an example of the unified plan with
Appointment
Item 8. Adult Public Guardianship Review Board – Accepted recommendation of Department of Social Services and appointed Gail McKenzie to remainder of 3-year term expiring 6/30/11.
ADDITION: Item 9. Vote: 3-0 to submit the following projects to the SHA under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act 2009: Cash Valley Road Paving ($755,886); New Hope Road Bridge Repairs ($130,000); and City of
Item 6 continued…
R E S O L U T I O N
No. 09-13
Resolution approving the Revised FY 2008-2011 Transportation Improvement Program.
WHEREAS, the Cumberland Area Metropolitan Planning Organization was established to manage and provide policy direction to the Unified Planning Program in accordance with Federal requirements, and the Allegany County Commissioners have been designated as the temporary Metropolitan Planning Organization for this area as approved by Maryland Governor Harry Hughes on May 17, 1982; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Maryland Department of Transportation and the Allegany County Department of Community Services have together prepared the revised the Transportation Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2008-2011 in compliance with applicable Federal programs and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Frostburg has the Braddock Road Access & Intersection Improvement Project for ARC funding at a cost of $630,000.00; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Allegany County Commissioners acting as the Temporary Cumberland Area Metropolitan Planning Organization approved the revised Fiscal Year 2008 – 2011 Transportation Improvement Program.
ADOPTED THIS 11th day of June, 2009
DISCUSSION
Administrator Eberly presented the requests of 10 municipalities and taxing areas who have submitted projects for Program Open Space funds. A total of 16 projects are included totaling $152,524.50. County staff will now review the projects and funding requests and make a recommendation back to the Commissioners for possible action. (See separate page for requests, which Mr. Eberly passed out to the Commissioners, staff, audience and media)..
BIDS
County Clerk Carol Gaffney gave a bid report on: Used Modular Horse Stall Components.
Bid for Used Modular Horse Stall Components
June 9, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
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Farm Financial Analysts Paul K. Freebairn Front Stall Panels w/Gate: Wants 4 @ $275 = $1100 Stall Divider Panels: Wants 14 @ $125 = $1750 For a total of $2850 – Check enclosed for $2850* |
The above figures represent bid sheet figures as received and do not represent any county tabulation or verification of the amounts listed. Bids were opened by Cathy Blank, Office Associate, Commissioners Office, in the presence of Steve Young, Director of Public Works. Two members of the Fair Board also attended and questioned when this may be approved.
Bid was referred to the Public Works Department for review and recommendation back to the Commissioners.
* Check given to Finance Office to hold
Reminders: Next Work Session - Thursday, June 18 at 9:00 a.m., Room 212
Next Public Meeting - Thursday, June 18 at 11:00 a.m., Room 100
Announcement: No Transit Service – Friday, June 19th – Due to Safety Training
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come to the attention of the Board, a motion to adjourn at 11:10 a.m. was made and duly carried.