REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

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1 Thursday, December 20, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the December 13, 2012, public business meeting. Item 1 Advertised Legislative Day Action on Code Home Rule Bill No General Obligation Refunding Bond Authorization of 2012 Private Sale Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. Item 2 Advertised Legislative Day Action on Code Home Rule Bill No General Obligation Refunding Bond Authorization of 2012 Public Sale Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. Item 3 Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 Approve the Tier Map pursuant to the Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 (SB 236) to become effective December 31, 2012 Angela R. Patterson, PE, Land Use & Planning Engineer. Item 4 Great Allegheny Passage Safety, Maintenance & Equipment Project Grant Authorize the County Commissioners to approve the Allegany County Division of Public Safety to receive and utilize $16, in grant funding for the purchase of approved safety and maintenance equipment for usage on the Allegheny Highlands Trail through Allegany County J. Robert Dick, Public Safety Chief. Item 5 Public Hearing for Code Home Rule Bill General Obligation Bond of 2013 New Allegany High School Authorize the County to borrow 9.2 million in support of the new Allegany High School Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. County Administrator County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition Constituents In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting January 10, 2013, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Announcement Government Schedule Announcement Christmas Tree Recycling Locations

2 Thursday, December 13, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the November 29, 2012, public business meeting. Item 1 Public Hearing for Code Home Rule Bill No General Obligation Refunding Bond Authorization of 2012 Private Sale Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. Item 2 Public Hearing for Code Home Rule Bill No General Obligation Refunding Bond Authorization of 2012 Public Sale Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. Item 3 Introduction of Code Home Rule Bill General Obligation Bond of 2013 New Allegany High School Authorize the County to borrow 9.2 million in support of the new Allegany High School Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. Item 4 Resolution Enterprise Zone Recertification Authorize the Commissioners to approve Resolution which certifies that certain companies meet local standards for the Gateway and Route 220 South Enterprise Zones. It further certifies that certain properties in the Gateway, Route 220 South Enterprise Zones and the Frostburg Enterprise Zone qualify for real property tax credits authorized by Tax Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland - Timothy J. Carney, Senior Project Manager, Department of Economic & Community Development. Item 5 Resolution National Mortgage Loan Servicing Practices Settlement Fund Neighborhood Conservation Initiative Authorize the Board of Commissioners to endorse this Project and approve the request for Project Financing in the form of a grant in the approximate amount of $4,321,535 Steven J. Kesner, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Cumberland. Item 6 Resolution Reaffirming Designation of the Cumberland Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Recommend that the County Commissioners reaffirms the designation of the Allegany County Commissioners to serve as Cumberland Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Siera N. Wigfield, Transportation Planner.

3 Item 7 Resolution Revised Fiscal Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Recommend that the County Commissioners amend the revised Cumberland Area Fiscal Year 2012 Transportation Improvement Program to make the Fiscal Year 2013 Transit Operating and Capital Budgets consistent with the 2013 Grant Agreements for Allegany County Siera N. Wigfield, Transportation Planner. Item 8 Advertisement for Bid Authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit bids for the Jennings Run Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phase II, Contract (S-74) Brian C. McCormick, PE, Engineer III - Paul F. Kahl, PE, Director of Public Works. Item 9 County Recycling Rates Authorize the President of the County Commissioners to send a letter to the Maryland Department of the Environment stating Allegany County meets the new required 20% recycling goal Paul F. Kahl, PE, Director of Public Works. CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 10 Appointment to the Adult Public Guardianship Board Authorize the County Commissioners to appoint Sarah Bush as a member of the Adult Public Guardianship Board. She replaces Sandy Anderson who resigned. The term will expire June 30, Item Salvage Yard License Issuances Authorize the County Commissioners to approve the issuance of 2013 licenses for salvage yard operations to: Allegany Scrap, Inc. (Lockhouse Road Facility), Harold s Garage, Porter Salvage Yard, Twigg Used Cars & Parts, Allegany Scrap, Inc. (Day Road Facility), Jones Garage & Salvage, Reeve s Motor Company, Inc., and Westernport Salvage, Inc. Item 12 Advertisement for Bid Authorize the Department of Emergency Services to solicit bids for an Emergency Communications Tower in Barton, Maryland. County Administrator County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition Constituents In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting December 20, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Announcement Government Schedule See News Release

4 Thursday, November 29, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the November 15, 2012, public business meeting. Item 1 Resolution No Adopt 2012 Amendments to the 2011 Allegany County Water & Sewerage Plan Daniel S. DeWitt, E.I.T., Department of Public Works. Item 2 Board of Education of Allegany County Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2014 Approve the Allegany County Board of Education s Fiscal Year 2014 Capital Improvement Program request to the State of Maryland, and direct staff to amend the Allegany County CIP to include an additional appropriation of one million dollars in support of the Allegany High School Replacement Project. The County s portion of the project will be $9.2 million dollars W. Adam Patterson, P.E., County Engineer. Item 3 Schroeder Industries, LLC, Contract of Sale Authorize the Board of Commissioners to approve the Contract of Sale between the Allegany County Commissioners and Schroeder Industries, LLC, for Superfos Drive, Cumberland, MD, in the amount of $600,000 and authorize the President to sign Matthew W. Diaz, CEcD, Director of Economic & Community Development. Item 4a Advertised Legislative Day Introduction of Code Home Rule Bill No General Obligation Refunding Bond Authorization of 2012 Private Sale Authorize the County to issue a Bond to refinance the County s debt Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. Item 4b Advertised Legislative Day Introduction of Code Home Rule Bill No General Obligation Refunding Bond Authorization of 2012 Public Sale Authorize the County to issue a Bond to refinance the County s debt Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. Item 5 Federal Assistance Request Emergency Watershed Protection USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Approve Allegany County s application for Federal Assistance through the Emergency Watershed Protection Program for up to $250,000 and authorize the President to sign the necessary documents W. Adam Patterson, P.E., County Engineer.

5 Item 6 Allegany County Board of Education Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Amendment Authorize the County Commissioners to amend the Fiscal Year 2013 budget for the Board of Education for the transfer of $50,000 to Textbooks and Instructional Supplies Randall P. Bittinger, CPA, Chief Business Officer. Item 7 District 16 Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Driver MOU Authorize the Board of Commissioners to approve and sign the Memorandum of Understanding for hosting Emergency Medical Providers with District 16 Volunteer Fire Department. Richard L. DeVore, Director of Emergency Services. Item 8 Maryland Fire and Rescue Collapse Training Site MOU Authorize the County Commissioners to approve and sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute for the purposes of constructing and maintaining a collapse-training site to be utilized by the Allegany County Special Operations Team Richard L. DeVore, Director of Emergency Services. CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 9 Law Enforcement Incident Reporting Server MOU Authorize the County Commissioners to approve and sign the Memorandum of Understanding with County Law Enforcement Agencies for the purchase and cost sharing of computer equipment for the Incident Reporting System. The equipment will be acquired utilizing a lease purchase with an annual cost of $7,300. This annual cost shall be shared equally by all agencies. Item Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant Authorize the County Commissioners to accept the MIEMSS Fiscal Year 2013 Emergency Medical Dispatch Education Grant in the sum of $2,446 and authorize the president to sign the Education Grant Agreement. This is a 100% grant with no County match. Item 11 Animal Control Board Appointment Recommend that the County Commissioners accept the recommendation of the Allegany County Animal Control Board and appoint Ms. Susan Eisel, Frostburg, as chairperson for that Board for a one-year term expiring December County Administrator County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition Constituents In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting December 13, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Next Public Work Session December 13, 2012, 3:00 p.m., Room 212 Announcement Allegany County Animal Control Advisory Board Meeting, Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 6:00 p.m., Room 100 Announcement Salary Study Commission Meeting, Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 3:30 p.m., 701 Kelly Road Room 408, Cumberland Announcement Western Maryland Delegation Meeting, Thursday, December 6, 2012, 3:00 p.m., Room 100 Announcement US 40 Alt. Lower LaVale Bicycle Feasibility Study, Monday, December 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m., LaVale Volunteer Fire Hall, Station #1

6 Thursday, November 15, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the November 8, 2012, public business meeting. PRESENTATION Item 1 Allegany Girl s Home Bruce T. Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, San Mar Children s Home. Item 2 Public Hearing Proposed Amendments to the 2011 Allegany County Water & Sewerage Plan Daniel S. DeWitt, E.I.T., Department of Public Works. Item 3 Manufacturer s Tax Exemption, AES Warrior Run Limited Partnership Authorize the County Commissioners to approve the Manufacturer s Tax Exemption for equipment purchased in 2011 by AES Warrior Run Limited Partnership William M. Rudd, County Attorney. Item 4 Legislative Day Establish Thursday, November 29, 2012 as a Legislative Day for the Commissioners and place the appropriate legal advertisement in the Cumberland Times- News on November 16, CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 5 Appointment to the Allegany County Department of Social Services Board Authorize the County Commissioners to appoint Tracy Lee as a member of the Allegany County Department of Social Services Board filling the vacancy of Robert Bosley. County Administrator County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition Constituents In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting November 29, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Announcement Thanksgiving: Allegany County Government Schedule Announcement Allegany County Compost Site Winter Hours Begin Announcement Allegany County Salary Study Commission Public Meeting, Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 3:30 p.m.

7 NOTICE REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012 AT 4:00 PM, ROOM 408 The Board of County Commissioners will convene a closed session on November 8, 2012, at 4 o clock p.m. to discuss the following: 1. Four separate matters pertaining to a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand or remain within the State (State Government Article Section (a)(4) 2. Consultation with counsel to obtain legal advice concerning the four economic development matters referenced above (State Government Article Section (a)(7). Persons expected to be present during the closed session are all three County Commissioners; David Eberly, County Administrator; William M. Rudd, County Attorney, and Matthew W. Diaz, Director of Economic Development.

8 Thursday, November 8, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the November 1, 2012, public business meeting. PRESENTATIONS Item 1 Veteran s Day Observance Brian P. Westfall, SPHR, IPHMA-CP, Director of Human Resources and Personnel Services and Larry E. Schlossnagle, Risk Manager. Item 2 America Recycles Day Proclamation Terry A. Bennett, Recycling Coordinator. Item 3 Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 Presentation of Tier Map Angela R. Patterson, P.E., Land Use & Planning Engineer. Item 4 Hamilton Lease Agreement Approve the Lease Agreement with Hamilton Relay, Inc. for the One Science Park Building in the Frostburg Industrial Park for a term of three years with two additional option years Matthew W. Diaz, CEcD, Director of Economic Development. Item 5 Action on Code Home Rule Bill 8-12 Minor Subdivisions David A. Dorsey, Acting Planning Coordinator. Item 6 Action on Road Closing Petition for John T. Allen and Carrie A. Allen A 40 foot paper street called Reed Road on Minor Subdivision Plat No near their property in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland Attorney Robert O. Kazary. Item 7 Action on Road Closing Petition for Toby A. Miller, James R. Miller and Charles E. Miller, Sr. Two unnamed 15 foot alleys on Amended Plan No. 2 of the Cumberland Valley Addition to Cumberland in Bowman s Addition, Allegany County, Maryland Attorney Robert O. Kazary. Item 8 Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Authorize the County Commissioners to concur with the Allegany County Agricultural Land Preservation Board s approval of the proposed sale of development rights of three properties to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation David A. Dorsey, Acting Planning Coordinator. Item 9 Environmental Policy Representation Authorize the County Commissioners to contribute up to $25,000 towards the TMDL Coalition in partnership with Dorchester County and other subdivisions across the State of Maryland regarding environmental regulatory policies being advanced by the State of Maryland David A. Eberly, County Administrator.

9 CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 10 Allegany County Office Building Authorize the County Commissioners to award an engineering contract to East Hills Engineering Associates in the amount of $25,500 for HVAC improvements at the Allegany County Office Building. County Administrator County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition Constituents - In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting November 15, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Next Public Work Session November 15, 2012, 3:00 p.m., Room 212 Announcement Veteran s Day: Allegany County Government Schedule

10 Thursday, November 1, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the October 25, 2012, public business meeting. Item 1 Public Hearing for Code Home Rule Bill No Minor Subdivisions David A. Dorsey, Acting Planning Coordinator. Item 2 Public Hearing Road Closing Petition (John T. Allen and Carrie A. Allen) A 40 foot paper street called Reed Road on Minor Subdivision Plat No near their property in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland Attorney Robert O. Kazary. Item 3 Public Hearing Road Closing Petition (Toby A. Miller, James R. Miller and Charles E. Miller, Sr.) Two unnamed 15 foot Alleys on Amended Plan No. 2 of the Cumberland Valley Addition to Cumberland in Bowman s Addition, Allegany County, Maryland Attorney Robert O. Kazary. Item 4 Resolution No FY Cumberland Area Transportation Improvement Program Revisions Recommend that the County Commissioners, acting as the Metropolitan Planning Organization, adopt the Resolution endorsing the Revised FY Transportation Improvement Program Siera N. Wigfield, Transportation Planner. CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 5 Office of Code Enforcement Authorize the County Commissioners to accept the proposal of $9, offered from Miller Trucking & Excavating to fulfill the abatement ordered by Allegany County Administrative Hearing and for violations of the County s Unsafe Structures Code at property located at National Highway, LaVale, Maryland. County Administrator County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition Constituents - In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting November 8, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Next Public Work Session November 15, 2012, 3:00 p.m., Room 212. Announcement Compost Site Fall Hours Announcement Allegany County Election Office Information Announcement Veteran s Day: Allegany County Government Schedule Announcement Veteran s Recognition Ceremony

11 Thursday, October 25, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the October 18, 2012, public business meeting. Item 1 Action on Code Home Rule Bill No Bedford Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Bond Authorization Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. Item 2 Introduction of Code Home Rule Bill No Subdivision Ordinance Revision David A. Dorsey, Acting Planning Coordinator. Item 3 Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Amendment for Board of Education Authorize the County Commissioners to amend the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget for the Board of Education for the transfer of $50, to Instructional Salaries Regular Randall P. Bittinger, CPA, Chief Business Officer. Item 4 Governor O Malley s Stream Restoration Challenge Authorize the County Commissioners to sign a letter to submit Allegany County s proposal to plant trees and increase environmental literacy throughout Allegany County for funding under Governor O Malley s Stream Restoration Daniel S. DeWitt, Public Works Engineer. Item 5 Rawlings Water Transmission Line Contract W-34 Authorize the County Commissioners to approve the award of the Rawlings Water Transmission Line project to the apparent low bidder, Excavating Associates in the amount of $840, subject to approval by Community Development Block Grant and the execution of the required contract and grant documents Mark W. Yoder, P.E., Utilities Division Chief. CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 6 C3I Narcotic Unit Travel Request Request permission to send Sergeant Wade Sibley and Detective Jeremy Hedrick and their respective K-9 s to Daytona Beach, Florida to attend the 15 th Annual Bomb and Drug Detection Seminar and K-9 Certification-Certification to be held November 12-16, Item 7 George s Creek Boulevard, LaVale Authorize the County Commissioners to approve the County assuming maintenance responsibilities for approximately 1,000 feet of George s Creek Boulevard that serves an Allegany County Park in LaVale. Item 8 Appointment Board of Education s Early Childhood Advisory Council Authorize the County Commissioners to appoint Courtney Thomas to serve as the local government representative on the Board of Education s Early Childhood Advisory Council.

12 County Administrator - Bid Opening Demolition of National Highway, LaVale, MD County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition Constituents - In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting November 1, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Next Public Work Session November 15, 2012, 3:00 p.m., Room 212. Announcement Allegany County Election Office Information. Announcement US 40 Alternate Lower LaVale Bicycle Feasibility Study, Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 7:00 p.m., LaVale Volunteer Fire Department, 421 National Highway, LaVale. Announcement Salary Study Commission Meeting, Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 3:30 p.m., 701 Kelly Road Room 408, Cumberland. Announcement Compost Site Fall Hours Begin.

13 Thursday, October 18, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the October 11, 2012, public business meeting. PRESENTATION Item 1 Maryland Broadband Cooperative Update Matthew W. Diaz, CEcD, Director of Economic and Community Development. Item 2 Certified Community Transit Manager Achievement, Siera N. Wigfield James S. Stafford, Jr., Division Chief. Item 3 Public Hearing for Code Home Rule Bill No Bedford Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Bond Authorization Paul F. Kahl, P.E., Director of Public Works. CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 4 Fiscal Year 2013 State of Good Repair Program Capital Grant Agreements Recommend that the County Commissioners accept and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Fiscal Year 2013 State of Good Repair Program Capital Grant Agreements. Item 5 Abatement of Taxes Recommend that the County Commissioners authorize the abatement of taxes in the amount of $3, for three properties all within the City of Cumberland as a result of the City obtaining them through Sheriff s Sale. County Administrator - Bid Opening Rawlings Water Transmission Line Contract No. W-34 County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition Constituents - In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting October 25, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Announcement Public Meeting for Allegany County Comprehensive Plan, October 23, 2012, 7:00 p.m., 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland. Announcement Salary Study Commission Meeting, Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 3:30 p.m., 701 Kelly Road Room 408, Cumberland.

14 Thursday, October 11, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the September 27, 2012, public business meeting. PRESENTATIONS Item 1 Safe Streets Grant Charles H. Hinnant, Cumberland City Police Chief. Item 2 Economic Development Week Proclamation Matthew W. Diaz, CEcD, Director of Economic and Community Development. Item 3 Allegany Soil Conservation District s Martin M. Gordon Urban Conservation Award for 2012 to Angela R. Patterson Craig A. Hartsock, District Manager. Item 4 Allegany County Animal Shelter Management Foundation Capital Campaign Update Richard L. DeVore, Director, Allegany County Department of Emergency Services, Karl A. Brubaker, Animal Shelter Manager, Becky McClarran, Vice-President, Allegany County Shelter Management Foundation, and Susan Eisel, Animal Control Board Member. Item 5 Fiscal Year 2012 Paper Gaming Report Gerald M. Joy, Gaming Administrator. Item 6 Resolution No Braddock Run Sanitary Sewer Project Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. Item 7 Introduction of Code Home Rule Bill No Bedford Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Bond Authorization Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 8 Disposal of Surplus Property Authorize the County Commissioners to award.456 acres of surplus County property near the intersection of Orleans Road North and Maryland Route 40 to David Golden for the amount of $300.

15 Item 9 Federal Fiscal Year 2013 Rental Allowance Program Authorize the President to sign the Grant Application and Grant Agreement for the Rental Allowance Program (RAP) for Federal Fiscal Year 2013 for $40,000 also authorize the County Administrator to sign the Purchase of Services Agreement with HRDC. Item 10 Resolution No Amendments to the County Rules and Regulations Governing Employees of Allegany County Authorize the County Commissioners to add Section under Annual Leave/Vacation and adopt the new Grade Allocation Table dated October 11, 2012 as proposed. Item 11 Appointments to the Allegany County Solid Waste Management Board Authorize the Commissioners to appoint Mike Lashley, Penn-Mar Recycling, to serve as the Industry alternate and appoint Lori Sullivan, Interstate Waste Services, to serve as the Hauler/Recycler member of the Solid Waste Management Board with Larry Stouffer, Interstate Waste Services, as her alternate. County Administrator County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition Constituents - In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting October 18, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Announcement Allegany County Election Office Information Announcement Public Meeting for Water and Sewer Projects: Mt. Savage Area Corriganville Barrellville Ellerslie Locust Grove Jennings Run Route 36, October 17, 2012, 7:00 p.m., Mt. Savage Fire Hall, Iron Rail Road, Mt. Savage. Announcement Public Meeting for Allegany County Comprehensive Plan, October 23, 2012, 7:00 p.m., 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland.

16 Thursday, September 27, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the September 20, 2012, public business meeting. PRESENTATIONS Item 1 Voter Registration Deadline, Early Voting and Election Day Diane L. Loibel, Election Administrator. Item 2 Merkle Response Services, Inc. Lease Addendum No. 1 Recommend that the County Commissioners approve Lease Addendum No. 1 with Merkle Response Services, Inc., and authorize the President to sign Matthew W. Diaz, CEcD, Director of Economic & Community Development. Item 3 Resolution Mt. Savage/Meders Lane Loan Resolution Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. Item 4 Mt. Savage Water Distribution Contract No. W-26 Authorize the County Commissioners to award this project to the apparent low bidder, Carl Belt, Inc., Cumberland, MD, in the amount of $5,778,970.00, subject to approval by the funding agencies and the execution of the required documents Mark W. Yoder, P.E., Utilities Division Chief. CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 5 Fiscal Year 2012 State Homeland Security Program Acceptance Authorize the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2012 State Homeland Security Program Grant in the sum of $68, as well as modification to budget 1448 to reflect this grant. This grant will be utilized to enhance interoperable communications as well as to update and enhance emergency preparedness and response plans. Item 6 Fiscal Year 2010 Citizen Corps Program Authorize the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2010 Citizen Corps Program Grant in the sum of $4,590.12, as well as modification to budget 1448 to reflect this grant. The grant funds will be utilized to enhance public education and outreach activities relevant to citizen emergency preparedness. Item 7 Allegany County Traffic Enforcement Grant Authorize the Allegany County Sheriff s Office to accept grant funding in the amount of $10,000 made available by the Maryland Highway Safety Office/SHA, Project # to utilize overtime deputies to target traffic violators on State Highways in Allegany County. This grant will expire September 30, This is a 100% total funded grant.

17 County Administrator - Correspondence County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition Constituents - In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting October 4, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Allegany County Animal Control Advisory Board Meeting October 2, 2012, 6:00 p.m., PPG Road, SE, Cumberland, MD 21502

18 Thursday, September 20, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the September 13, 2012, public business meeting. CITATION Item 1 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) for Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance, W. Jay George, CPA, Assistant Director of Finance, and Pamela S. Smith, CPA, Chief Accountant. PRESENTATIONS Item 2 County Roads Bargaining Unit Contract Ratification Brian P. Westfall, SPHR, IPMA-CP, Director of Human Resources, and Jack Davis, President, AFSCME Local Item 3 U.S. Small Business Administration Matthew W. Diaz, CEcD, Director of Economic & Community Development, and Stephen D. Umberger, S.B.A. District Director. Item 4 Allegany County Board of Education Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Amendment Authorize the County Commissioners to amend the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget for the Board of Education for the transfer of $142,327 at the request of the school board. The school system wishes to transfer funds to Mid-Level Administration Randall P. Bittinger, Chief Business Officer. Item 5 Property Tax Credits for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 Authorize the County Commissioners to grant property tax credits for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 to the following entities: Frostburg Lions Club, Inc., LaVale Lions Foundation, Inc., Allegany Beagle Club, Inc., Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Development Company, Cumberland Cultural Foundation, Allegany County Agricultural Expo, Carver Community Center, Western Maryland Central Labor Council, United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 1024, Cumberland Outdoor Club County Attorney William M. Rudd.

19 CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 6 Re-Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals Authorize the County Commissioners to re-appoint Julia Williams and R. William Powell to serve as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals and John Brant to serve as an alternate member for a three year term. These terms will expire September 25, Item 7 Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees Authorize the County Commissioners to appoint Rabbi Stephen Sniderman to fill the vacancy due to the term expiration of Jeff Getty. His term will expire June 30, County Administrator County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition - Constituents - In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting September 27, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100

20 Thursday, September 13, :00 p.m. Frostburg Community Center, 27 South Water Street, Frostburg, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the August 30, 2012, public business meeting. PRESENTATION Item 1 Proclamation for National Recovery Month Becky Meyers, Director, Outpatient Additions Program, and Patrick J. Panuska, Deputy Health Officer, Allegany County Health Department. Item 2 County Flag Presentation President Michael W. McKay Item 3 Allegany County Sheriff s Office Underage Drinking Prevention Grant Authorize the Allegany County Sheriff s Office to utilize this grant money to fund overtime deputies in this enforcement action. Request budget line item be increased to reflect this $14,000. The County will be reimbursed 100% for these expenses Deputy Warren Carter. Item 4 Action Code Home Rule Bill 6-12 Synthetic Drugs Attorney William M. Rudd. Item 5 Designate County Administrator to Fill the Role of County Clerk Attorney William M. Rudd. Item 6 Appointments to the Allegany County Salary Study Commission Authorize the County Commissioners to appoint the following persons as members of the Salary Study Commission Attorney William M. Rudd. William DuVall, Democratic Central Committee of Allegany County Wayne Foote, Republican Central Committee of Allegany County Stuart Czapski, Allegany County Chamber of Commerce Clarence Broadwater, Allegany-Garrett Counties Fire & Rescue Association T.R. Robinette, Farm Bureau of Allegany County James Bestpitch, Western Maryland Central Labor Council Betsey Hurwitz-Schwab, At-Large Member

21 Item 7 Resolution No Fiscal Year Cumberland Area Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Authorize the County Commissioners, acting as the Metropolitan Planning Organization, to adopt the Resolution endorsing the Revised Fiscal Year Transportation Improvement Program Siera N. Wigfield, Transportation Planner. Item 8 Frostburg Alley 24 Traffic Evaluation Authorize the President or the County Administrator to sign the contract to the Dennis Corporation to complete the Study of Alley 24 Traffic Evaluation in Frostburg, Maryland Siera N. Wigfield, Transportation Planner. Item 9 Fiscal Year 2013 Capital & Operating Assistance Grant Agreements Recommend the County Commissioners to accept and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Fiscal Year 2013 Capital and Operating Assistance Grant Agreements totaling up to $2,044, Roy S. Cool, Transportation Planner III. Item 10 Commissioners Correspondence David A. Eberly, County Administrator. County Administrator - Bid Reports Mount Savage Water Distribution Contract No. W-26 County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition - Constituents - In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting September 20, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Next Public Work Session September 20, 2012, 3:00 p.m., Room 212 Announcement Nine Eleven Remembrance Ceremony, Friday, September 14, 2012, 10:00 a.m., Room 100

22 Thursday, August 30, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the August 23, 2012, public business meeting. Item 1 Road Opening Petition (John T. Allen and Carrie A. Allen) A 40 foot paper street called Reed Road on Minor Subdivision Plat No near their property in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland Attorney Robert O. Kazary. Item 2 Road Opening Petition (Toby A. Miller, James R. Miller and Charles E. Miller, Sr.) Two unnamed 15 foot Alleys on Amended Plat No. 2 of the Cumberland Valley Addition to Cumberland in Bowman s Addition, Allegany County, Maryland Attorney Robert O. Kazary. Item 3 Public Hearing Code Home Rule Bill 6-12 Synthetic Drugs Attorney William M. Rudd. Item 4 Resolution No Allegany County Resolution Granting Consent to the Transfer of Control of Cable Television Franchise Attorney William M. Rudd. Item 5 Resolution No The Bedford Road Sanitary District Sewer Rehabilitation Project Bond of 2012, Series B Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. Department of Economic & Community Development Item 6 Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development- Community Development Block Grant Application for Rawlings Water Project Phase 1 Authorize the President of the Board of County Commissioners to sign a Grant Agreement with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for Community Development Block Grant funding in the amount of $800,000 for construction of Phase 1 of the Rawlings Water System David K. Nedved, Economic & Community Development Representative. Planning Services Item 7 Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Plan for Program Open Space Approve and authorize the Division of Planning Services to forward the Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Plan for Program Open Space to the Maryland Department of Planning and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources - David A. Dorsey, Acting Planning Coordinator.

23 CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 8 Department of Public Works Request for Travel Natural Gas Utilization Conference Authorize the County Commissioners to approve Paul F. Kahl, P.E., Christine A. Howard, and Brian C. McCormick, P.E. to travel outside Allegany County on September 6 and 7 to attend a Natural Gas Utilization Conference in State College, Pennsylvania at an estimated cost of $1, Item 9 Appointment to the Allegany County Human Resources Development Board Authorize the County Commissioners to appoint Sarah Bennett to fill the vacant position as a result of the resignation of Trudy Whitacre. This term will expire January County Administrator County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition - Constituents - In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting September 13, 2012, 7:00 p.m., Frostburg Community Center, 27 South Water Street, Frostburg, Maryland Announcement Allegany County Government Schedule for Labor Day See News Release

24 Thursday, August 23, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the August 9, 2012, public business meeting. PRESENTATION Item Emergency Communications Bargaining Unit Contract Ratification Brian P. Westfall, SPHR, IPMA-CP, Director of Human Resources. Allegany County Planning Services Item 2 Resolution No George s Creek Regional Comprehensive Plan - Adopt Resolution No for the George s Creek Regional Comprehensive Plan David A. Dorsey, Acting Planning Coordinator. Item 3 Resolution No Local Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan of Allegany County Adopt Resolution No for the Local Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan of Allegany County David A. Dorsey, Acting Planning Coordinator. Item 4 Program Open Space Annual Plan Recommendations David A. Dorsey, Acting Planning Coordinator. CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 5 Office of the Sheriff - Overtime Patrols/Public Awareness Grant School Bus Safety Enforcement Authorize the Allegany County Sheriff s Office to accept funding from the Governor s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, Overtime Patrols/Public Awareness School Bus Safety Enforcement in the amount of $7, The County will be reimbursed 100% for these expenses. Item 6 Department of Public Works - Revised Agreement for Takoma Drive Drainage Improvement with the State of Maryland Authorize the County Commissioners to revise the Cooperative Agreement between Allegany County and the State of Maryland to accomplish the construction of the Takoma Drive Mine Drainage Control Project and authorize the President to execute the agreement.

25 Item 7 Department of Emergency Services - Fiscal Year 2012 Emergency Management Grant Acceptance Recommend the Board of Commissioners to authorize the President to sign the Grant Acceptance Agreement received from the Maryland Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $77, for the Fiscal Year 2012 Emergency Management Performance Grant. Item 8 Department of Economic & Community Development - Fiscal Year 2011 Second Allocation Emergency Solutions Grant Agreement Recommend the Board of Commissioners authorize the President to sign a Fiscal Year 2011 Second Allocation Emergency Solutions Grant Agreement accepting an award of $25, on behalf of HRDC. Further, request the Board authorize the County Administrator to sign the sub-recipient Agreement with HRDC for administration of the Fiscal Year 2011 Second Allocation Emergency Solutions Grant. County Administrator County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition - Constituents - In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting August 30, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Announcement Allegany County Government Schedule for Labor Day See News Release

26 Thursday, August 9, :00 p.m. Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland, Maryland WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. IF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES IS NEEDED, THEIR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS. Approve the minutes of the August 2, 2012, public business meeting. Office of the County Attorney Item 1 Action - Code Home Rule Bill 4-12 Amendment to County Building Code Regarding Residential Sprinklers James A. Squires, Jr., Land Development Services Chief. Item 2 Action - Code Home Rule Bill 5-12 Braddock Run Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Bonds Authorization Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance. Office of the County Administrator Item 3 Resolution No Allegany County Alcoholic Beverages 1 Day Special License The Board of County Commissioners to authorize the Allegany County Board of License Commissioners the ability to grant a certain 1 day special license for use at an entertainment event on property owned by Allegany County David A. Eberly, County Administrator. Department of Public Works Item 4 Bedford Road Sanitary District Phase 3 MDE Grant/Loan Authorize the County Commissioners to approve execution of all required funding documents for the Bedford Road Sanitary District Project and authorize the President to sign documents and the Utilities Division to advertise the project for bidding when design is complete Mark W. Yoder, P.E., Utilities Chief. Item 5 Jennings Run Sanitary District Phase 3 Rehabilitation, MDE Grant Approve execution of all required funding documents for the Jennings Run Sanitary District Phase 3 Project and authorize President to sign documents and Public Works to advertise the project for bidding when design is complete Mark W. Yoder, P.E., Utilities Chief. Item 6 Revision to the Current Other Public Road Assistance Program Authorize the County Commissioners to approve the revisions to the Other Public Road Assistance Program Paul F. Kahl, P.E., Director of Public Works.

27 CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator Item 7 Department of Public Works Utilities Division Authorize the purchase of one 2013 F550 pick-up truck from Hertrich Ford Fleet on the State bid for $39,334. The cost of the vehicle is covered by USDA Grant. Item 8 Appointment to the Allegany County Mental Health Advisory Board Authorize the County Commissioners to appoint Ms. Melissa Wiertz to fill the vacant position as a result of the term expiration of Ethel Nemcek. This term will expire June 30, Item 9 Appointments to the Allegany County Animal Control Board Authorize the County Commissioners to appoint the following: Dr. Judy Thelen, Debra Amyot, Judi Sweitzer and Susan Eisel to serve a two year term on the Allegany County Animal Control Board. Item 10 Office of the Sheriff Declare the following vehicles abandoned/surplus and authorize disposal at an upcoming auction as outlined in Article of the Rules and Regulations: 1989 Honda Civic Black 2HGED7360KH unknown 1993 Nissan Maxima Blue JN1HJ01F8PT , Ford Escort Red 1FARP11J1RW , Saturn 2 DR Black 1G8ZG1277TZ unknown 2001 Chevy Cavalier Tan 1G1JC , Chevy Impala Silver 2G1WF52E unknown 2002 Chevy Cavalier Copper 1G1JC unknown 2004 Hyundai Silver KMHDN46D14U , Manco Go Cart Red unknown Surplus: 2002 Ford Crown Vic Grey 2FAFP71W52X ,977 County Administrator County Attorney Commissioners statements, comments, recognition - Constituents - In order of sign-up sheet Next Public Business Meeting August 23, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Room 100 Announcement 9/11 Memorial Riders, Friday, August 17, 2012 See News Release Announcement White Oaks Recycling Site Closing See News Release