Frederick County – Page 70

First Executive Order in Frederick County

May 19, 2015May 19, 2015 Michael KusterBud Otis, County Council, county executive, ethics, Frederick County, Jan Gardner, Kirby Delauter, procurement

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner issued her first executive order today. Marking the first executive order in Frederick County government, Mrs. Gardner held a press conference to explain her action and the impact of the executive order. County Council President Bud Otis attended and spoke in support of the executive order. “Bidding on contracts for tax payer dollars to pay for their contracts and competing against the citizens who vote for them does not pass the smell test.” Mr. Otis recounted conversations with county staff who feel under pressure when dealing…

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New Water and Sewer Billing

May 19, 2015May 18, 2015 Frederick County - News FlashDivision of Utilities and Solid Waste Management, Frederick County

Frederick County Government announced today that its Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management will be transitioning to a new utility (water and sewer) billing system. Beginning July 1, 2015, customers will notice their water and sewer bills will have a new look. Businesses and resident need to be aware of a few changes that require action on their part. Customers will have a new account number format. The existing 999-###-### account number will remain, but a 6 digit customer ID number must be included on all payments or correspondence. A new payment processing vendor will…

Fraud Alert

May 18, 2015May 18, 2015 Frederick County - News Flashfraud, Frederick County, Shieriff

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple fraud calls today for similar frauds/scams. Several victims reported that an individual called claiming to have been in an accident with someone related to them or a friend. In one case the scammer told the victim that a friend had backed into their car, and that a child had been injured. The scammer further told the victim that money was needed to cover the child’s medical injuries. In another incident the scammer told the victim that they had been in an accident…

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Executive and Council President Disagree with Ethics Commission

May 15, 2015May 15, 2015 Frederick County - News FlashBud Otis, County Council, county executive, ethics, Frederick County, Jan Gardner, Kirby Delauter

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner and County Council President Bud Otis sent correspondence to the Frederick County Ethics Commission expressing their “strong disagreement” regarding the May 12, 2015, Ethics Commission Opinion (No. 15-01) permitting an elected County Council Member’s private business to bid and perform work on Frederick County Governmental capital improvements projects or contracts. According to the opinion, an un-named county council member requested an opinion from the Ethics Commission. One can deduce that the member involved is Kirby Delauter, as the opinion states that it had already ruled…

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Failed Septic or Development

May 6, 2015May 7, 2015 Michael Kusterdevelopment, Devilbiss Bridge Road, Frederick County, Planning Commission, Sandstone Drive, septic, sewer, Walkersville

Next week, Robert and Mary Shoemaker’s lot on Devilbiss Bridge Road will be before the Frederick County Planning Commission. The Frederick County Division of Community Development will be requesting, on behalf of the Shoemakers, a change in sewer service designation. The Frederick County Health Department “indicated that a connection to the public sewer system is warranted due to the existence of shallow depth to limestone bedrock, multiple rock outcroppings, and insufficient space for a replacement septic system on the property.” Currently designated as Planned Service, they request a change to S3 – Preliminary Design…