Friday, January 22, 2010
The regular meeting of the
The following business was transacted:
MOTION #1
For additions and deletions to the agenda, please see Report of the President
MOTION #2
The Commissioners approved the minutes of January 14, 2010 public meeting reflecting the detailed summary of the Final Agenda.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
Executive Session report - Commissioner Stakem said the following attended: Commissioners Stakem, Hutcheson and Lewis; Attorney Rudd, Acting Administrator Eberly; and HR Director Brian Westfall. The topic was negotiations. Cathy Blank recorded.
Action on Personnel Issue:
Vote 3-0 to appoint David A. Eberly,
Details of Mr. Eberly’s contract were summarized by Brian Westfall: three-year term (1/22/10 to 6/30/13); salary of $105,000; COLA same as provided to non-union County employees; 4 weeks vacation per year; term life insurance valued at $150,000; disability benefit policy similar to full-time employees through MD State Retirement & Pension System; retirement benefits in percentage amount equal to full-time employees to be contributed to qualified 401A account; severance pay up to 1-year salary; no car allowance.
Commissioner Stakem asked Mr. Westfall to notify other applicants today of this decision. He said the Commissioners’ decision is based on Mr. Eberly’s impressive service.
Mr. Eberly said he appreciated this opportunity; he will offer no surprises and pledged 110 percent everyday. He said the County senior management team is second to none and great stewards of the County.
ACTION AGENDA – Vote 3-0
Item 1 – Mutual Aid Agreement for EMS Protection – executed an agreement with the City of
Administrator Eberly said the Mayor & City Council adopted the agreement this week; there have been no additions or deletions since explained at 1/14 work session.
Commissioner Stakem said they appreciated the good working relationship with the City. (See Item 9 below for budget amendment.)
Item 2 – Bid Advertisement – granted permission to advertise for bids for construction of a 15,200 square foot industrial shell building in the
Matt Diaz, Economic Development Director, detailed how light-to-medium manufacturing companies have grown from small buildings like this; the site can be expanded; and the location is close to Federal Prison, near Bayliner 2. He hoped to get the bids out in early February
CONSENT AGENDA
As Recommended by
Board of Elections
Item 3 – Early Voting – signed MOU with Board of Elections and authorized use of County Office Complex for the process of early voting in
This item was discussed at the work session this morning.
Transit Division
Item 4- Bid Award – awarded the Transit bus shelter project (Contract ACT-10-01) to the lowest responsive bidder, Harbel, Inc., in the amount of $198,186.50 (corrected) subject to Maryland Transit Administration approval.
Item 5 - Bid Award – awarded the Transit roof replacement project (Contract ACT-10-02) to the lowest bidder, Hite Roofing, in the amount of $37,460 subject to Maryland Transit Administration approval.
Item 6 – Bid Request – approved advertisement for contract to upgrade building electrical system at Allegany County Transit.
Note--All 3 Transit items are funded through ARRA
Department of Public Works
Item 7 – Bid Award – awarded LaVale drainage improvements project (Contract AC-10-LV01) to the lowest bidder, Carl Belt, Inc., in the amount of $491,771.80 subject to Maryland Board of Public Works approval.
Planning Division
Item 8 – Mountain Ridge Rural Legacy Area Designation – executed a letter of support for the County’s Rural Legacy application.
Finance Department
Item 9 – Budget Amendment – approved budget amendment in the amount of $13,224 for Item 1 above by reauthorizing funds previously budgeted in the
Appointments/Reappointment
Item 10 – Department of Social Services Board – appointed Ms. Wilma Kerns and Mr. Robert R. Bosley II and reappointed Natalie W. Tenaglio to remainder of three-year terms (effective 7/1/09 to 6/30/12)
Discussion
Commissioner Hutcheson reported on the MACo officers meetings this week with the President of Senate. The flat line budget includes $400M cuts from last year, atop ones from this year; the situation isn’t good.
Commissioner Stakem noted prePACE meetings will be held next week (with USDA & MDE on water for our towns). In addition, they will meet with our Delegation, Transit & MACo (on the disparity grant).
Edward Taylor, Jr., 400 S. Allegany Street, Cumberland, (representing Cumberland Historical Cemetery Organization) referenced the recent Maryland Historic Trust letter, clearly stating the Constitution Monument is not permitted at Courthouse.
- He questioned why we went through this process?
- Wasn’t Attorney Levine aware of conditions of the l997 trust letter?
- Over 5 years ago when Ten Commandments monument was removed, he said the foundation was also removed; he asked that permanent foundation be returned.
- He disagreed with Steve Young’s response.
- He invited Commissioners and employees to a service on 1/24 at 2 p.m. at
Attorney Rudd responded to Mr. Taylor. We were aware of historic easement, but unsure about whether it was the entire property or just the interior; we knew we needed their approval. At the time of Courthouse renovations, it was only the interior. With the issue of George Washington monument, they approved it without any details.
Steve Young, Director of Public Works confirmed we didn’t remove foundation or do any excavating when Ten Commandments monument was moved; it was put back exactly how it was originally set. From an engineering standpoint, he disagreed with Mr. Taylor about need for foundation.
Reminders:
Next Work Session – Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 9:00 a.m., Room 212
Next Public Meeting - Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 11:00 a.m., Room 100
There will be no Public Meeting on January 28 - due to PACE Reception and Pre-PACE meetings
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come to the attention of the Board, a motion to adjourn at 11:12 a.m. was made and duly carried.