October 24, 2019 The regular meeting of the County Commissioners of Allegany County was held in the

Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Allegany Room 100, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, at 5:00 p.m. on the above date. The following were present: Commissioner Jacob C. Shade; Commissioner Creade V. Brodie, Jr.; Commissioner David J. Caporale; County Administrator Brandon S. Butler; and County Attorney William M. Rudd. The following business was transacted:

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City of Cumberland Police Chief Charles Hinnant.

MOTION Commissioner Brodie asked to add to the Action Agenda Item 4A – Special Operations

Team Leader Position within the EMS Division at the Department of Emergency Services. The Commissioners all agreed to the addition of Item 4A under the Action Agenda.

There were no further additions or deletions to the Agenda.

MOTION Upon Motion by Commissioner Brodie, seconded by Commissioner Caporale, and Motion

carried, the Commissioners approved the Minutes of the October 10, 2019, public business meeting.

PRESENTATION Item 1 – Recognition of Retirement – City of Cumberland Chief of Police Charles H. Hinnant. Cumberland Police Chief Charlie Hinnant came forward and made brief remarks. First, he thanked the County Commissioners, the County Administrator, and the County Attorney for inviting him to this evening’s meeting. He commented that he has had the honor of serving 47 years and 10 months of continuous law enforcement service with the State of Maryland, Allegany County, and currently the City of Cumberland. Chief Hinnant talked about his experiences during his service and also remarked on the good cooperation that exists between the various levels of County and City Government, especially in law enforcement. He acknowledged the 52 officers and 12 support staff members at the Cumberland Police Department and the professional law enforcement service they provide to the community 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Chief Hinnant thanked all of the people he has worked with through the years for their support and friendship. He then said that he would like to introduce and recognize his command staff, who have supported him throughout his 13 years with the Cumberland Police Department: Captain Chuck Ternent; Lt. Jim Burke; Lt. Andy Tichnell; Lt. Cory Rounds; and Sgt. Chris Golliday; and he pointed out that all of the Department’s successes have been a team effort. There was a round of applause following Chief Hinnant’ s comments. Commissioner Shade read and presented Chief Hinnant with an official Citation in honor of his retirement. There was another round of applause. Item 2 – Allegany College of Maryland Allegany County Opportunity Scholarship Update – Dr. Cynthia S. Bambara, President, Allegany College of Maryland, David R. Jones, Vice President of Advancement and Community Relations & Executive Director of the ACM Foundation, and Dr. Audie G. Klingler, President, Allegany College of Maryland Foundation. Dr. Cynthia Bambara, President of Allegany College of Maryland spoke first, and said that, on behalf of ACM’s Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Directors, the faculty and staff, and most importantly, the students, she wanted to thank the Commissioners for their support of the Allegany County Opportunity Scholarship Program. Dr. Bambara commented that by investing in the Program, the Commissioners have greatly enhanced the economic opportunities for the County’s citizens by supporting education, job training, and career preparation, as well as supporting families and the core values that reflect the community. Following her remarks, Dr. Bambara called forward Mr. David Jones, Vice President of Advancement and Community Relations for Allegany College of Maryland and Executive Director of the ACM Foundation. Mr. Jones presented a report on the Allegany County Opportunity Scholarship Program for Fiscal Year 2019. He called the Commissioners’ attention to their copies of the report and then reviewed the highlights as set forth in the report. A copy of Allegany College of Maryland’s Fiscal Year 2019 Report on the Allegany County Opportunity Scholarship Program is attached to and made a part of these Minutes. Mr. Jones also called attention to the books containing copies of thank-you letters received over the past year from persons who were awarded Opportunity Scholarship funds. He remarked that this puts a name and face to the impact that the Commissioners have made with this Program. Mr.

Jones then introduced two students, Ms. Carly Hager and Ms. Angela Susey, who came forward and spoke briefly on how the Opportunity Scholarship Program has benefited them and to express their thanks. The students also presented framed prints of a photo of all of the past year’s Opportunity scholarship recipients to the Commissioners, County Administrator Butler, County Attorney Rudd, and Finance Director Jason Bennett. To conclude ACM’s presentation, Dr. Audie Klingler, President of the Allegany College of Maryland Foundation, shared closing remarks. Dr. Klingler commented that ACM works collaboratively to better economic development and to provide the education, job training, and career preparation services to its students. He added that ACM makes an impact like no other entity in the community. Dr. Klingler thanked the Commissioners for their support and investment in the community.

PUBLIC HEARING Item 3 – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Hearing – Community Development, Economic Development and Housing Needs, Garden City Mobile Home Partial Acquisition public hearing – David K. Nedved, Economic & Community Development Representative, provided background and details about this Item, as set forth on his Staff Report dated October 18, 2019, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of these Minutes. Mr. Nedved pointed out that a background for the Garden City Mobile Home Park Partial Acquisition Project has been posted on the County’s website since the previous Friday, October 18, 2019. Mr. Nedved also stated the following: “The draft application was made available for the public to review and to provide comments starting this past Monday, October 21, 2019, and until Friday, November 8, 2019 during normal business hours at the Allegany County Department of Economic and Community Development, here in the County Building.” Mr. Nedved concluded by saying that he would take any questions or concerns anyone may have on the Garden City Mobile Home Park Partial Acquisition Project. He added that he would also take any thoughts anyone may have on Community Development, Economic Development, and Housing needs, in the context of possible future projects for Community Development Grant funding. Commissioner Shade opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Kenneth Wilmont asked a question from the audience, regarding the number of acres involved in the Project. Mr. Nedved replied that it was eleven acres, and Commissioner Shade clarified it as “eleven acres in a floodplain”. Mr. Nedved added that a portion of the trailer park is being acquired, but not the entire park. Mr. Greg Larry asked how many people the Project would impact, and Mr. Nedved told him that fifteen households were currently living in the park. He pointed out that federal funds (through HUD) are being sought to pay for relocation costs for those households. After a few additional audience questions and comments, the hearing closed. Commissioner Shade confirmed that this was just the Public Hearing this evening, with no action to be taken on Item 3.

ACTION AGENDA Item 4 – Request for Proposals for Cumberland Raceway – Board of County Commissioners to commission the release of a Request for Proposals for the promotions of dirt track racing at the Allegany County Fairgrounds – Brandon S. Butler, County Administrator, explained to the Commissioners that Item 4 was a request for them to commission the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the promotions of dirt track racing at the Allegany County Fairgrounds. He further explained that the contract with the current racing promoter ends October 31, 2019; and that in other instances, when a contract ends, the County puts out an RFP for any interested parties. Mr. Butler added that should the Commissioners approve the release of the RFP, it would be released Monday, November 4, 2019. Mr. Todd Brode, current promoter at the racetrack at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, came forward at Commissioner Shade’s invitation. Mr. Brode thanked the Commissioners for allowing him to come and talk about Cumberland Raceway. Mr. Brode discussed how far things have come since the Cumberland Raceway started three years ago. He pointed out that with some management changes, this year has been a tremendous year, including the purchase of numerous pieces of equipment, repair of the scoreboard after a lightning strike, and repair of the water pump after a lightning strike. Mr. Brode also mentioned the great support from the community, fans, and drivers. He discussed some proposed plans for future events at the racetrack. Commissioner

Brodie thanked Mr. Brode and acknowledged the hard work and great group of people involved with the racetrack. Commissioner Shade thanked Commissioner Brodie for his support and help as the lead person for the Board of County Commissioners regarding the racetrack. Upon Motion made by Commissioner Brodie, seconded by Commissioner Caporale, and duly carried, the Board of County Commissioners approved and agreed to commission the release of a Request for Proposals for the promotions of dirt track racing at the Allegany County Fairgrounds. Item 4A – Approval and Appointment to Special Operations Team Leader, Emergency Management, Department of Emergency Services – Jacob C. Shade, President. Motion was made by Commissioner Caporale, and seconded by Commissioner Brodie, to approve the creation of a Special Operations Team Leader Position in Emergency Management at the Department of Emergency Services for Allegany County, and to appoint Mr. Derrick Crippen to this position. Motion carried to approve and create the position and to appoint Mr. Crippen.

CONSENT AGENDA As recommended by the County Administrator

Upon Motion by Commissioner Brodie, seconded by Commissioner Caporale, and Motion carried, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Consent Agenda as recommended by the County Administrator. Item 5 – Allegany County Department of Social Services Memorandum of Understanding with the Allegany County Board of Commissioners – Board of County Commissioners accepted the agreement that is funded through grant monies made available from the Fiscal Year 2020 Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration, in the amount of $154,706, to provide crisis stabilization services and supports for families involved with Child Welfare services in Allegany County. Item 6 – Memorandum of Understanding for Funding of Pilot Projects for Broadband Expansion – Board of County Commissioners agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Housing and Community Development through the Governor’s Office of Rural Broadband to provide matching funding to increase the availability of broadband in Ellerslie and Flintstone. Item 7 – Travel Request Approval – Board of County Commissioners approved the travel request for Sergeant Wade Sibley, and Sergeant Chris Hill to attend the 2019 22nd Annual K9 Explosive and Drug Detection Seminar from November 4-7, 2019, New Smyrna Beach, Florida at a cost not to exceed $1,400. Item 8 – Fiscal Year 2017 State Homeland Security Grant Adjustment Notice – Board of County Commissioners authorized the President to sign the Grant Adjustment Notice to modify the matching funds provided by the State of Maryland. Item 9 – Surplus Real Property – Board of County Commissioners accepted the offer of Paul E. Haslup, owner of property located on Rosewood Street, described as “Rosewood Street, Lots 946-947, 80 x 140, Section B, Bowman’s Addition” Property Tax Identification Number 05-012201, to convey this property to the Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, Maryland, for zero consideration, and authorized the President to sign any closing documents. Item 10 – Letter to the Public Service Commission Noting Board of Zoning Appeals Decision – Board of County Commissioners agreed to execute a letter to the Maryland Public Service Commission noting the recent Board of Zoning Appeals decision and generally relating to the development of wind energy technology in Allegany County. Constituents – In order of sign-up sheet – Mr. Michael Bloom introduced himself and explained that he was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Cumberland, raised in LaVale, and graduated from Allegany High School in 1969, then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Virginia Tech, and later a Master’s degree in Economics. Mr. Bloom added that he taught economics for three years at Murray State University, then moved back to Allegany County in 1986 and has remained here ever since. Mr. Bloom distributed some information he had prepared to the Commissioners. He talked about the decline in population in Allegany County since the 1960s and suggested ways to stabilize the population. Mr. Bloom proposed using tax incentives to encourage people to come to Allegany County to retire and buy older properties (50 to 70 years old or older) and remodel or redevelop the properties to meet current building standards or even exceed them, as to energy efficiency and solar energy, and so forth. He discussed some additional details of his proposal. Commissioners Shade and

Brodie remarked that they liked Mr. Bloom’s idea. It was pointed out that it would take some research and a lot of work to make such a proposal work. County Attorney Rudd also pointed out that any tax credit has to be authorized by State law. Mr. George Layman, 17515 Maniford Road, Oldtown, said that he hated to complain, but that he had a problem that started on June 21, 2019, and is still going on. Mr. Layman told the Commissioners that he has been to the Health Department and to Planning and Zoning, but nothing has been resolved. He explained that the people who bought his son’s house decided to run a pipe off their property. Mr. Layman pointed out his understanding that anything coming out of a house should be going into a septic system, with the exception of French drains or downspouts. He reported that there is water with an odor coming out of this pipe, and it is not going into a septic system. Mr. Layman told the Commissioners that Code Enforcement Officer Chris Gay has been out to look at the property, and the property owners told Mr. Gay that the pipe was coming from a sink. Mr. Layman asked the Commissioners if they could do anything to help with this issue. Commissioner Brodie asked Mr. Layman who he has talked to at the Health Department. Mr. Layman replied that he has talked to Mr. Swauger and Mr. Dicken. Commissioner Brodie asked Mr. Layman what Mr. Swauger and Mr. Dicken said about Mr. Layman’s issue, remarking that the two men are on the enforcement side of the Health Department. Mr. Layman told Commissioner Brodie that he got the feeling from Mr. Swauger and Mr. Dicken that they thought he (Mr. Layman) was just trying to make trouble. Commissioner Brodie told him that the Commissioners actually had a meeting with them next week. Commissioner Caporale asked Mr. Layman for confirmation that the pipe in question did not exist prior to the new owners of the house moving into it. Mr. Layman said that was correct, but they are trying to say that the pipe was already there. Mr. Layman confirmed that it was not there previously. Commissioner Caporale expressed surprise that there was not more cooperation from the Health Department regarding this complaint, including water testing. Commissioner Shade told Mr. Layman that the Commissioners would bring up the issue at their meeting with the Health Department. Commissioners’ statements, comments, recognition – Commissioner Caporale read into the record a letter from the Board of County Commissioners to the Honorable Pete K. Rahn, Maryland Transportation Secretary. A copy of this letter is attached to and made a part of these Minutes. He also mentioned a recent conversation he had with Director of Emergency Services Jim Pyles, who has had contact with the State Highway Administration, which has already been examining this topic. Possible reasons for the number of accidents could include signage, language barriers for signage, and different types of surfacing. The SHA will begin looking at everything and will try to address the issues as quickly as possible. Commissioner Brodie and Commissioner Shade had no further comments to make at this evening’s meeting. Reminders/Upcoming Meetings – Next Public Business Meeting – Thursday, November 7, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Announcement – Yard Waste and Mulch Site Fall Schedule (See News Release) Announcement – Allegany County Government Schedule (See News Release) ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business to come to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

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Jacob C. Shade, President True Copy Attest: ___________________________ Cynthia A. Young Recording Secretary

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

The Allegany County Commissioners understand the impact of

Allegany College of Maryland and the education and job training

provided to the community. Funds will be provided to eligible

community residents to receive education and job training, bettering

themselves and the community.

FY 2019 FAST FACTS:

> Recipients of this investment represent every community in

our County.

> Students from every public and private school in Allegany

County, as well as homeschooled and GED students, have

been awarded funding through this program.

> Recipients have included students from nearly every major/

curriculum.

> The age range of recipients is from 17 -56, with an average

age of 23.

> The Allegany County Opportunity Jump Start Early College

Scholarship is providing assistance to students from the

Allegany County Public Schools who receive free and

reduced-cost school meals. This $1 00-per-course award

covers the full family cost for taking a three-credit course.

> The Allegany County Opportunity Merit Scholarship encourages

academic excellence. Over 300 awards have been made.

> The Allegany County Opportunity Tuition Subsidy for Credit

Students is intended to offset tuition costs not covered by

federal or state aid or by other support. Over 200 awards

have been made.

> The Allegany County Opportunity Continuing Education

and Workforce Development Scholarship supports Allegany

County residents who are taking Professional and Workforce

Training. Approximately 230 awards have been made.

SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD TYPES:

Allegany County Opportunity Tuition Subsidy for Credit Students

Scholarships will be provided to help support the cost of tuition

that is not covered by federal, state, and/or scholarship aid.

Applicants must complete the FAFSA to determine federal and

state awards, and apply for ACM Foundation scholarships.

After these considerations, it is expected that up to Y2 the

Allegany County cost per credit hour will be provided through

this scholarship, if students apply and meet all other eligibility

requirements.

Allegany County Opportunity Merit Scholarship

Allegany County Merit Scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 or

more, will be awarded each academic year to students who have

at least a 3.0 grade point average and meet all other eligibility

criteria. Special consideration will be given to students who

express their intention to transfer to Frostburg State University

upon graduation from Allegany College of Maryland.

Allegany County Opportunity Continuing Education

and Workforce Development Scholarship

Funding will be utilized by the Center for Continuing Education

to support Allegany County residents who are taking

Professional and Workforce Training.

Allegany County Opportunity Jump Start

Early College Scholarship

Early College students currently pay Y2 of the regular tuition rate for

early college courses. To make up the difference for early college

courses offered in Allegany County High Schools, students/families

pay $100 and the Board of Education pays the remainder. This

fund will support FARM (Free and Reduced Meals) students who

have resided in Allegany County for a minimum of three years by

paying 100% of the student/family cost of $100 per course.

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~IMPACT CREDIT MAJORS:

Accounting

Applied Technical Studies

Art

Automotive Technology

Biology

Business Administration

Chemistry

Computer Science and Technology

Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts

Dental Hygiene

Dietry Management

Education (early childhood,

elementary, and secondary)

Forest Technology

General Studies

Health and Physical Education

History

Hospitality Management

Human Service Associate

Massage Therapy

Medical Assistant

Medical Laboratory Technology

Multimedia Technology

Nursing

Nursing Assistant I Geriatric Aide

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pharmacy Techn ician

Physical Therapist Assistant

Psychology

Radiologic Technology

Respiratory Therapist

Social Work

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COURSEWORK:

Allegany County Opportunity Continuing Education and Workforce

Development Scholarship provides support for residents who are

taking Professional and Workforce Training with a focus on Advanced

Manufacturing and support of the Western Maryland IT Center for

Excellence. This includes support for students who are entering the

workforce, strengthening skills for a current job, or retraining for new careers.

Examples of training supported include:

1) Shielded Metal Arc Welding 11) Advanced Manufacturing

2) Mig Tig Welding CNC Computer Numerical Control

3) Computer Tech A+ Training

4) IT Workplace Essentials Training

5) Advanced Manufacturing CNC Tool Technology

6) Manual Machine Tool Technology

7) Project Management Professional

8) Computer Technician

9) Serv Safe Certification

1 0) Ethical Hacking

HIGH SCHOOLS:

Allegany High School

Bishop Walsh School

Calvary Christian Academy

Center for Career and Technical Education

Fort Hill High School

GED

Home School

Lighthouse Christian Academy

Mountain Ridge High School

12) CCNA Networking

13) Heart of a Leader

14) Principles of Real Estate

15) Hydraulics/Pneumatics

16) Electrical Control Systems

17) Industrial Maintenance

18) Flagger Certification

19) Drone Pilot Training

20) Computer Technician Training

CITIES REPRESENTED:

Barton Little Orleans

Corriganville Lonaconing

Cresaptown Luke

Cumberland Midland

Ellerslie Mount Savage

Flintstone Oldtown

Frostburg Rawl ings

LaVale Westernport

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8crmmnic IMPACT

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND AND INVESTMENT IN TRAINING:

> Students enjoy a 15.4% rate of return on their

investment in ACM.

> Higher earnings of ACM students and associated

increases in state income expand the tax base in

Maryland by about $9.2 million each year.

> For every dollar of this support, taxpayers see a

return of $1.60 (in the form of higher tax receipts

and avoided costs) .

> State and local governments see an annual rate

of return of 4.8% on their support for ACM .

> The 2015 Brookings Institution Study ranked ACM

among the top 20 community and technical colleges

in the nation for the value they add to the future

economic success of graduates.

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> I promise to work very hard and eventually give back to others,

both as a teacher and possibly as a future donor of a scholarship.

> This scholarship will help to lessen the financial burden that

furthering education can have on a person. Thank you for

believing in me and for finding me worthy of this amazing

opportunity. I hope one day I am able to help others and change

lives like you have changed mine.

> I will do my very best to live up to the responsibilities and

guidelines that have been set before me. As a single working

mother, I thank you for putting your faith in me and my future.

> I will continue to work diligently, and I greatly appreciate your investment in me and my future.

> Because of your scholarship, I am able to become the best

that I can be. Hopefully this support will set me on the path

to becoming a doctor or a surgeon.

> It is my dream to help others by becoming a nurse. Without

financial assistance, this simply would not be possible. I am very

excited for the upcoming semester and I plan to push myself

harder than ever to reach success.

> I am looking forward to the day when this education has

afforded me a successful career and that I am able to r&>r·•nrnr'".,.""

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> My educational pursuits would not be possible without generous

support from scholarship sponsors like you. Thank you for

allowing me this opportunity!

> With this scholarship, I am able to attend Allegany College

where I am hoping to gain life skills and work toward my

career goals.

> Thank you, not only for the scholarship but, for inspiring me to

give more to the youth with big dreams for the future. I promise

to keep my head in the game and to be the recipient of the

Merit Scholarship with honor and gratitude· at all times.

> By awarding me this scholarship, you have lightened my financial

burden which allows me to focus more on the most important

aspect of school: learning. I hope that one day I will be able to help others in the way you have helped me.

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