Commieeioners Comment, November 2010 #1
If you drive on Washington County Roads you encounter bridges, large and small. There are nearly 300 structures ranging from a simple culvert to the five bridges spanning the Potomac and Washington County maintains 276 of them. Safe and well maintained bridges—a full time job for the Division of Public Works and its Division of Capital Projects-Engineering. Recently the Board of County Commissioners heard the bridge inventory and status report
Time: 13:50
Friday, November 05, 2010
Coimmissioners Comment, October 2010 #1
Commissioners Comment, October 2010 #1
October was Disabilities Awareness Month in Washington County and across the nation,—a time when citizens recognize the contributions of people who have disabilities make to society. The Disabilities Advisory Committee assists the Board of County Commissioners by assessing needs and recommending courses of action. Committee Chair Peggy Martin talks about that function and The upcoming 5-year needs assessment survey. Also—General Election information.
13:04
October was Disabilities Awareness Month in Washington County and across the nation,—a time when citizens recognize the contributions of people who have disabilities make to society. The Disabilities Advisory Committee assists the Board of County Commissioners by assessing needs and recommending courses of action. Committee Chair Peggy Martin talks about that function and The upcoming 5-year needs assessment survey. Also—General Election information.
13:04
Friday, September 10, 2010
Commissioners' Comment September #1
Commissioners' Comment September #1
Commissioners serve 4-year terms, and set goals reflecting community needs, to be accomplished during the term. Departments and Administration develop objectives in support of those goals, and strive to complete them during the period. Recently County Administrator Greg Murray and County staff reported on completion of those activities and successful progress on the term goals. Murray gives highlights of a 31-page report.
14:45
Commissioners serve 4-year terms, and set goals reflecting community needs, to be accomplished during the term. Departments and Administration develop objectives in support of those goals, and strive to complete them during the period. Recently County Administrator Greg Murray and County staff reported on completion of those activities and successful progress on the term goals. Murray gives highlights of a 31-page report.
14:45
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Commissioners' Comment August #1
Commissioners' Comment August #1
In this edition, Washington County Public Works Director Joe Kroboth talks about three projects that have begun or been completed this summer. The rehabilitation of the dam in Antietam, Creek at Devil’s Backbone Park will satisfy requirements of the Maryland Department of the Environment, the Maryland Historic Trust and Citizens’ groups. The Transit Transfer Center contract was awarded recently, and work has begun on that project in Downtown Hagerstown. The aging Trego Road train station, in danger of collapse into the roadway, has been demolished through a joint County-state project. Also—County Clerk Vicki Lumm on County Advisory Boards and Commissions and the need for applications.
14:55
In this edition, Washington County Public Works Director Joe Kroboth talks about three projects that have begun or been completed this summer. The rehabilitation of the dam in Antietam, Creek at Devil’s Backbone Park will satisfy requirements of the Maryland Department of the Environment, the Maryland Historic Trust and Citizens’ groups. The Transit Transfer Center contract was awarded recently, and work has begun on that project in Downtown Hagerstown. The aging Trego Road train station, in danger of collapse into the roadway, has been demolished through a joint County-state project. Also—County Clerk Vicki Lumm on County Advisory Boards and Commissions and the need for applications.
14:55
Commissioners' Comment July #1
Commissioners' Comment July #1
On this program, County Administrator Greg Murray, guest on a recent Hagerstown Television program on Antietam Cable Channel 6, talks about the new property tax rate structure for persons living within town or city boundaries. A new method of calculating property tax rates affected tax bills that went out on July 1st. Some municipal residents saw as much as 12 and a half cents reduced from the tax portion which the County collects. Murray talks about the “Tax Differential” and about other new tax programs that may benefit County Citizens.
14:57
On this program, County Administrator Greg Murray, guest on a recent Hagerstown Television program on Antietam Cable Channel 6, talks about the new property tax rate structure for persons living within town or city boundaries. A new method of calculating property tax rates affected tax bills that went out on July 1st. Some municipal residents saw as much as 12 and a half cents reduced from the tax portion which the County collects. Murray talks about the “Tax Differential” and about other new tax programs that may benefit County Citizens.
14:57
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Commissioners' Comment June #1
Commissioners' Comment June #1
Talking REC. Summer is here and Washington County Recreation programs are in high gear. Recreation Director Jaime (JAMIE) Dick talks about the registration process, new programs, special events, and league play for youth and adults. Of interest is replacement of the indoor track at Hagerstown Community College’s ARCC, home of the REC that will impact some programs. Plus--if you live in one of Washington County's 9 municipalities, your property tax rate will go down effective with tax bills on July 1st. The "Tax Differential" will lower the county portion of property taxes collected in the City and the towns by 12.5 cents per $100 of real property value. Hear about it here!
11:25
Talking REC. Summer is here and Washington County Recreation programs are in high gear. Recreation Director Jaime (JAMIE) Dick talks about the registration process, new programs, special events, and league play for youth and adults. Of interest is replacement of the indoor track at Hagerstown Community College’s ARCC, home of the REC that will impact some programs. Plus--if you live in one of Washington County's 9 municipalities, your property tax rate will go down effective with tax bills on July 1st. The "Tax Differential" will lower the county portion of property taxes collected in the City and the towns by 12.5 cents per $100 of real property value. Hear about it here!
11:25
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Commissioners' Comment May #1
Commissioners' Comment May #1
The Washington County budget for Fiscal Year 2011, which begins July 1st, has been completed and taken to public hearing. On may 4th County Administrator Greg Murray delivered the budget presentation to the public at Hagerstown Community College. This year’s total budget, balanced at 547 million is almost 51 million less than 2010 due to state cutbacks and other economic issues. Murray talks about challenges the county faced this year.
14:45
The Washington County budget for Fiscal Year 2011, which begins July 1st, has been completed and taken to public hearing. On may 4th County Administrator Greg Murray delivered the budget presentation to the public at Hagerstown Community College. This year’s total budget, balanced at 547 million is almost 51 million less than 2010 due to state cutbacks and other economic issues. Murray talks about challenges the county faced this year.
14:45
Friday, April 16, 2010
Commissioners Comment, April 2010
Commissioners Comment, April 2010
‘This time on Commissioners’ Comment, Director of Washington County’s Permits and Inspections Department Dan DiVito talks about the Residential Stimulus program pout into place by the County Commissioners to help create jobs in a sector of the local economy hard hit by the recession. Homeowners were encouraged to build new homes, make additions, and install energy saving appliances, doors, windows, solar and wind systems, through incentives including lowered excise tax, reduced permit fees and recordation tax waivers for a three month period. The result—three times the new home starts than the same time period one year ago. All about this program in this edition of the program. Plus—a heads up to those traveling into and out of Washington County on I-81 and U.S. 340. The Maryland State Highway Administration plans to make repairs to bridges over the Potomac on both of those highways this spring and summer.
13:55
‘This time on Commissioners’ Comment, Director of Washington County’s Permits and Inspections Department Dan DiVito talks about the Residential Stimulus program pout into place by the County Commissioners to help create jobs in a sector of the local economy hard hit by the recession. Homeowners were encouraged to build new homes, make additions, and install energy saving appliances, doors, windows, solar and wind systems, through incentives including lowered excise tax, reduced permit fees and recordation tax waivers for a three month period. The result—three times the new home starts than the same time period one year ago. All about this program in this edition of the program. Plus—a heads up to those traveling into and out of Washington County on I-81 and U.S. 340. The Maryland State Highway Administration plans to make repairs to bridges over the Potomac on both of those highways this spring and summer.
13:55
Commissioners Comment, Mar 2010
Commissioners Comment, Mar 2010
In this program , Washington County Sheriff Douglas Mullendore talks about re cent improvements to public safety for the citizens of the County and the region. The County’s Consolidated Booking facility means that the processing of people arrested by law enforcement in Washington County is in a single location, meaning the officers can more quickly return to patrol duties. The Consolidated 9-1-1 Center means that all public safety dispatching takes place from one location, rather than four. Complete radio interoperability is nearing fruition. Law enforcement, public safety and county personnel will be able to utilize the same radio frequency, improving communications in times of emergency.
13:37
In this program , Washington County Sheriff Douglas Mullendore talks about re cent improvements to public safety for the citizens of the County and the region. The County’s Consolidated Booking facility means that the processing of people arrested by law enforcement in Washington County is in a single location, meaning the officers can more quickly return to patrol duties. The Consolidated 9-1-1 Center means that all public safety dispatching takes place from one location, rather than four. Complete radio interoperability is nearing fruition. Law enforcement, public safety and county personnel will be able to utilize the same radio frequency, improving communications in times of emergency.
13:37
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Commissioners Comment, Feb 2010
Commissioners Comment, Feb 10
County Commissioners’’ President John Barr delivers the State of the County Address to 230 community leaders on February 2. Barr highlights accomplishments by the County during calendar year 2009 in General Government, Environmental Management, Public Works, Transportation, Planning, Public Safety, Recreation, Education and Economic Development. Education highlights include national honors (U.S. Superintendent of the Year), for Dr. Betty Morgan, four nationally ranked high schools, and major renovations to the Washington County Free Library. Challenges lie ahead in tough economic times, Barr says, and outline4rs what the County is doing towards austerity in budgets.
25:46
County Commissioners’’ President John Barr delivers the State of the County Address to 230 community leaders on February 2. Barr highlights accomplishments by the County during calendar year 2009 in General Government, Environmental Management, Public Works, Transportation, Planning, Public Safety, Recreation, Education and Economic Development. Education highlights include national honors (U.S. Superintendent of the Year), for Dr. Betty Morgan, four nationally ranked high schools, and major renovations to the Washington County Free Library. Challenges lie ahead in tough economic times, Barr says, and outline4rs what the County is doing towards austerity in budgets.
25:46
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Commissioners Comment, Jan10#2
Commissioners Comment Jan 10#2
2010 is a Census year, and Washington County is promoting a complete count of all citizens. Census records date from 1789, and are used to ensure accurate representation of Americans in the U.S. House. Commissioners President John Barr talks about local efforts, because “It Pays to be Counted”. Many sources of federal and state funding to Counties depend in accurate census numbers. Also, Co-Chair Sharon Disque talks about events to be held in the County and the cooperative effort by government, public agencies and the private sector to make sure the count is complete and accurate.
13:27
2010 is a Census year, and Washington County is promoting a complete count of all citizens. Census records date from 1789, and are used to ensure accurate representation of Americans in the U.S. House. Commissioners President John Barr talks about local efforts, because “It Pays to be Counted”. Many sources of federal and state funding to Counties depend in accurate census numbers. Also, Co-Chair Sharon Disque talks about events to be held in the County and the cooperative effort by government, public agencies and the private sector to make sure the count is complete and accurate.
13:27
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Commissioners Comment, Dec '09-Jan'10 #1
Commissioners Comment Dec-Jan #1
Wasshington County's Emergency Services 9-1-1 Dispatch C enter is moving to new facilities, The move also conso0lodates County and Coty p;olice dispatch with Fire and Emergency Medical Services dispatch, making the operation more respponsive and efficient. Emergency Services Diredctort Kevin Lewis talks about the k9ve and what it will mean to citizensd of Wasjuington County.
13:27
Wasshington County's Emergency Services 9-1-1 Dispatch C enter is moving to new facilities, The move also conso0lodates County and Coty p;olice dispatch with Fire and Emergency Medical Services dispatch, making the operation more respponsive and efficient. Emergency Services Diredctort Kevin Lewis talks about the k9ve and what it will mean to citizensd of Wasjuington County.
13:27
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