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York County commissioners approve stop-sign project participation, region rebranding, compensation study and several permits
Summary
The board approved participation in a state stop-sign safety program, adopted a Region 5 rebranding resolution, authorized a compensation study with Zelle HR, signed off on a special-designated liquor license referral to the state and approved a conditional-use permit for a guest house with conditions.
York County commissioners on Sept. 19 approved a string of resolutions, studies and permits that the board said will move several county projects forward while keeping an eye on costs.
Stop-sign safety program: Staff described a statewide program that will replace and upgrade stop signs to comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; state and federal funding will pay for the signs, and the county must install and maintain them within one year of delivery. An agency official told the board the program would bring the county up to compliance and estimated the county's portion (posts and installation) would be substantially less than an all-local approach. The board adopted a resolution authorizing the chairman to sign the intergovernmental agreement.
Region 5 rebranding: Michelle Schultz, who identified herself at the meeting, said the Region 5 governing board approved a rebrand to the name PACE and asked the county to approve an interlocal agreement amendment to reflect the updated name. The county adopted a resolution and approved a first amendment to the interlocal agreement to correct a 1974-era reference.
Compensation study: Representatives from Zelle HR—Maddie Hughes and Kate Abendroth—presented options for a county compensation study and explained scope choices (which peer counties or local employers to compare), tools (Payscale) and recommended forming a subcommittee to set goals. The board agreed to proceed with a compensation study under the existing contract with Zelle.
Special designated liquor license (SDL): Derek Keller, of Blended Distilling, requested a one-day SDL for Oct. 6 at Wessels Living History Farm for a 21-and-over event, describing ID checks, volunteer patrolling and charging per drink. Commissioners asked about law-enforcement coverage and liability. The board approved forwarding the application to the state (the state issues the license); the roll call showed some dissenting votes.
Special-use permit for guest house: The board also considered a special-use permit for Eric Montgomery to build a guest house east of town on 20 acres. Planning staff and the planning commission recommended approval. Commissioners asked that the new structure be split as a standalone parcel (minimum two acres), have separate water, sewer and electric and its own entrance; the board approved the permit with those conditions.
Votes at a glance: the board approved the stop-sign participation resolution, the Region 5 name-change resolution and amendment, the Zelle compensation-study authorization, the conditional-use permit for Montgomery (with conditions), and recommended approval of the SDL to the state after a roll-call vote that included opposition from several commissioners.
