Monday, April 09, 2012

Commissioners' Comment, May 2012


Commissioners Comment May, 2012



Washington County is using the internet to save costs of disposing surplus equipment. County Purchasing agent Karen Luther talks about www.govdeals.com and how anyone can bid on surplus items. The County’s bid process is explained, along with qualifications of staff and the rigorous ethics standards upheld.


Run Time 12:57

Monday, March 05, 2012

Commissioners' Comment, March 2012

Commissioners Comment March 2012

Spring recreation and fitness programs get off to a good start in Washington County with the Run for Your Luck 5K Race and Walk through downtown Hagerstown, on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th. Jaime Dick, Director of the County’s Department of Recreation and Fitness talks about that event, the spring recreation programs and what’s coming up this summer. Also—a report on the County’s participation in the Hagerstown Home Show March 10th and 11th.

RUN TIME 13:30

Monday, February 20, 2012

Commissioners Commnent, February, 2012

Commissioners Commnent, February, 2012

The Board of County Commissioners presented the State of the County 2011 on February 7th. In this program highlights of the presentation bared presented from the video by After 5 Productions of Hagerstown. Featured are County Commissioners Terry Baker, Ruth Anne Callaham, John Barr, Jeff Cline and Bill McKinley, Notable business people Hal Lucas, Dan Pheil and Greg Roth. Also featured, new County Schools Superintendent Dr. Clayton Wilcox, Recycling Administrator Tony Drury, Transit Manager Kevin Cerrone and County Administrator Greg Murray.

NOTE: RUN TIME 13:30

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Commissioners Commnent, January, 2012

Commissioners Commnent, January, 2012

2011 saw a number of changes, for the better, to Washington County’s roads system. Rob Slocum, Public Works Deputy Director for Engineering and Construction talks about major projects completed or ongoing. Included -- the challenges faced in completely rebuilding the Halfway Boulevard-Massey Boulevard intersection while allowing traffic to maintain flow to the County’s busiest malls and shopping centers. Work continues on other road projects and rehabilitation of the Devil’s Backbone Dam is nearing completion. Also—a report on the 2011 winners of the County’s “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” Awards.

Run Time: 14:52

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Commissioners Comment Deceember 2011

Commissioners Comment December 2011

In this edition of Commissioners’ Comments, Stephanie Stone, Director of the new Division of Health and Human Services in Washington County Government and a member of the Hagerstown-Washington County United Way, talks about the Strategic Community Impact Plan (SCIP).
The plan pulled together the United Way, the Washington County Community Foundation and volunteers from local government and service provider agencies, to conduct a countywide assessment of needs of citizens. Topics include SCIP and its partners, Education needs, Disadvantaged citizens, People with Disabilities, Families and Community engagement.

Run Time 13:40

Thursday, November 03, 2011

Commissioners Comment November 2011 http://www.washco-md.net/commissioners/commiss_comments/1111.mp3

Commissioners Comment November 2011

On this edition: Washington County government is constantly revising its policies and procedures, especially when it comes to financial management and accountability. The latest efficiency improvement combines the Washington County Gaming Office and the Community Partnership/Local Management Board Office into the Department of Community Grant Management. Jim Hovis, Director of the new department talks about reasons behind the consolidation, and Melissa Nearchos (NEAR-kos), Community Partnership administrator outlines how the two staffs will work together to accomplish similar goals.

Run Time 12:31

Thursday, October 06, 2011

Commissioners' Comment October 2011

Commissioners' Comment, October 2011


In the October Commissioners’ Comment we’re Talkin’ Trash. Recycling in Washington County has been a hot topic for the past several months. On September 20th, Deputy Director of the Division of Environmental Management for Solid Waste, Cliff Engle, took a report on the future of recycling to the County Commissioners. Engle talks about what the Commissioners adopted, where the program is headed, and the ins and outs of curbside recycling.

Tiume: 14:28