The Town Council will consider the first reading towards the adoption of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code at its regular meeting of Tuesday, August 11.  The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and is held at Town Hall (104 North King Street).   A public hearing will be conducted prior to the Town Council taking a vote on this matter.  The public is encourage to attend.  Hard copies of the 2012 IPMC can be viewed at Town Hall and at the Shepherdstown Public Library.

Town Hall Business Offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Garbage collection will be on schedule. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Town Hall business offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of West Virginia Day.  Trash collection will be on regular schedule.

Shepherdstown Parking Permit Renewal Notice

Shepherdstown’s parking permits (residential, guest , employee) will expire on June 30, 2015.

A grace period of the entire month of July will be given to renew permits. Beginning July 1, you may renew your permit(s) at the Shepherdstown Police Department located at 104 North King Street, first floor, during regular business hours.(8 a.m—4 p.m. Monday through Friday) with the office being closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch. Renewals will not be accepted before July 1. The Police Department will also be open on Saturdays July 11 and 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon to accommodate renewal requests. Please bring your expired guest and employee hangers with you for recycling by the Shepherdstown Police Department.

The Shepherdstown Police Department requests that you bring your vehicles (s) to the Police Department to have the expired permit removed and the new permit affixed to your windshield. Residents must present their vehicle registration and driver’s license displaying their physical address.

You may review the Parking Handbook by clicking here or at the Shepherdstown Police Department. Please contact the Shepherdstown Police Department with any questions you may have.

Shepherdstown Police Department

304-876-6036

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Corporation of Shepherdstown Police Department is accepting applications for the part-time position of Parking Enforcement Officer.  Computer, administrative and public relations skills are required. The salary is $9.00/hour with a possible increase upon successful completion of a 120 day probationary period. There are no health or leave benefits. A flexible schedule is a must. A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position.     Applications may be picked up at the Shepherdstown Police Department (104 North King Street, first floor) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or can be downloaded here .  Applications will be accepted until close of business on Thursday, June 25, 2015, and can be hand delivered to the Police Department or mailed to P.O. Box 237, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443.  For more information, contact Amy L. Boyd, Town Clerk at 304-876-2398.

The Corporation of Shepherdstown is an equal opportunity employer.

Agenda

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2014

SHEPHERDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT

PO BOX 248

SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV  25443

PWSID: WV3301933

April 2, 2015

Why am I receiving this report?

In compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, the Shepherdstown Water Department is providing its customers with this annual water quality report. This report explains where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. The information in this report shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2014 or earlier if not on a yearly schedule.

If you have any questions concerning this report, you may contact Charles Coe , Assistant Chief Operator, 304-876-2394. If you have any further questions, comments or suggestions, please attend any of our regularly scheduled water board meetings held on the last Thursday of every month at 7:30pm in the Town Hall Building, North King St., Shepherdstown, WV.

Where does my water come from?

Your drinking water source is surface water from the Potomac River

Source Water Assessment

A Source Water Assessment was conducted in 2003 by the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health (WVBPH). The intake that supplies drinking water to the Shepherdstown Water Department has a higher susceptibility to contamination, due to the sensitive nature of surface water supplies and the potential contaminant sources identified within the area. This does not mean that this intake will become contaminated; only that conditions are such that the surface water could be impacted by a potential contaminant source.  Future contamination may be avoided by implementing protective measures. The source water assessment report which contains more information is available for review or a copy will be provided to you at our office during business hours or from the WVBPH 304-558-2981.

Why must water be treated?

All drinking water contains various amounts and kinds of contaminants. Federal and state regulations establish limits, controls, and treatment practices to minimize these contaminants and to reduce any subsequent health effects.

Contaminants in Water

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits of contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

The source of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) includes rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals, and, in some cases radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring, or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, farming.

Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Water Quality Data Table

Definitions of terms and abbreviations used in the table or report:

• MCLG - Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

• MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level, or the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technique.

• MRDLG - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal, or the level of drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not

reflect benefits of use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

• MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level, or the highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of disinfectant is necessary to control microbial contaminants.

• AL - Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

• TT - Treatment Technique, or a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Abbreviations that may be found in the table:

• ppm - parts per million or milligrams per liter

• ppb - parts per billion or micrograms per liter

• NE - not established

• N/A - not applicable

The Shepherdstown Water Department routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to federal and state laws. The tables below show the results of our monitoring for contaminants.

 Table of Test Results - Regulated Contaminants - Shepherdstown Water Department

Some people who drink water containing haloacetic acids in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of cancer.

*During the reporting year of 2014 we received several "Notice of Violation" letters from the WV Bureau for Public Health concerning inadequate removal of total organic carbon (5/8/14) and a high total trihalomethane detects (10/30/14). We have taken every precaution and made every effort to return to compliance.

Total organic carbon (TOC) has no health effects. However, total organic carbon provides a medium for the formation of disinfectant by-products. These products include total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) and haloacetic acids (HAACs). Drinking water containing these by-products in excess of the MCL may lead to adverse health effects, liver, kidneys, or nervous system effects, and may increase the risk of getting cancer.

Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with the liver, kidneys, or nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Table of Test Results - Unregulated Contaminants

Additional Information

All other water test results for the reporting year 2014 were all non-detects.

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Shepherdstown Water Department is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your drinking water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

The Consumer Confidence Report will not be mailed to you. If you would like a personal copy of this report you can pick one up during normal office hours at Shepherdstown Town Hall.

CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN

SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK

May 4-8, 2015

******Pick-up applies to Town residents only! ******

One truckload per residence.  All items are to be placed at the regular pick-up site.  Please separate metal materials.

*   Items with Freon, such as refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers will be collected at a cost of $50.00 per item.

*Passenger tires (under 15”) will be collected at a cost of $2.00 per tire.

*The above mentioned items must be reported and paid to the Billing Clerk at Town Hall at 104 N. King Street prior to pick-up.

Prohibited materials:  Building materials, concrete, dirt/rock/sod, paint, batteries, hazardous or dangerous materials, propane/oil/gas tanks, medical/commercial waste.

If you have any questions please contact Town Hall at 876-2574 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O Canal) is revising its proposal to increase and expand entrance and other fees park-wide. Last month the park proposed expanding fee collection to include charging a park-wide recreation fee. At this point, we’re midway through robust public meetings. Having heard concerns over the proposal for new fees, the park has decided to rescind its proposal to expand fee collection.

The park is still proposing to moderately increase existing entrance, campground and pavilion rental fees only at park locations where fees are currently collected.

“We have seen the great passion we all share for this park displayed over the course of three public meetings and have three more scheduled. At this point we’re modifying our proposal and will continue public dialog,” Superintendent Kevin Brandt said.

After this revision, the proposed entrance fees that would become effective no sooner than May 1, 2015 are as follows:

Park Annual Pass:

• Current: $20, Great Falls, MD only
• Proposed: $30, Great Falls, MD only

Per Vehicle Pass:                 

• Current: $5/vehicle for 3 days, Great Falls, MD only
• Proposed: $15/vehicle for 7 days, Great Falls, MD only

Per Person Pass:

• Current: $3/person for 3 days, Great Falls, MD only
• Proposed: $7/person for 7 days, Great Falls, MD only

Motorcycle Pass:

• Current: $5/motorcycle for 3 days, Great Falls, MD only
• Proposed: $10/motorcycle for 7 days, Great Falls, MD only

The park is are also proposing to increase fees for campgrounds and picnic pavilions. Comparability studies have been completed to determine rates. The proposals are as follows:

Drive-In Campgrounds:  

• Single Site Rate: Current: $10 per night, Proposed $20 per night
• Group Site Rate: Current $20 per night, Proposed $40 per night

Hiker-Biker Camping Sites:

• Current: No Charge, no changed proposed

Picnic Pavilion: Carderock Pavilion

• Monday-Thursday: Current $150 per day, Proposed $250 per day
• Friday-Sunday & Holidays: Current $250 per day, Proposed $350 per day

To provide comments on the revised fee increase proposal, go to:  http://parkplanning.nps.gov/cocanalfees. The public comment period will remain open until February 22, 2015.

The park will continue to hold public meetings as follows:

February 9, 2015, at Hancock Town Hall, 126 West High Street, Hancock, MD from 6:30-8:00 PM

February 11, 2015, at Storer Ballroom at the Shepherd University Student Center, 210 North King Street, Shepherdstown, WV, from 6:30-8:00 PM

February 17, 2015, at Brunswick City Park Building, 655 East Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD, from 6:30-8:00 PM

C&O Canal National Historical Park News Release
Release Date: Tuesday, February 03, 2015
For Immediate Release
Contact: John Noel, Deputy Superintendent, (301) 714-2201
New Venue Announced for C&O Canal NHP Public Meetings on Fee Proposals in Glen Echo, MD and Shepherdstown, WV
Updated FAQ’s Also Available
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O Canal) has changed the venue for the Glen Echo, Maryland public meeting for February 5, 2015 to the Washington Waldorf School, 4800 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. The venue for the Shepherdstown, West Virginia public meeting for February 11, 2015 has been changed to the Storer Ballroom at the Shepherd University Student Center, 210 North King Street, Shepherdstown, WV, from 6:30-8:00 PM. Both meetings will discuss the park’s proposal to increase and expand entrance and other fees park-wide. Interested citizens are invited to discuss the proposed fee increases at this public meeting.
C&O Canal has also updated its FAQ document to respond to provide additional clarification on the proposal. To read more about the proposal – including the updated FAQ’s and a copy of the presentation - and to provide comments on the proposed fee increases, go to: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/cocanalfees The public has the opportunity to comment on the increases for a period ending on February 22, 2015. Written comments should be provided through this website. The upcoming public meetings will be held in various locations as follows:
February 5, 2015, at Washington Waldorf School, 4800 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD from 7:00 – 8:30 PM
February 9, 2015, at Hancock Town Hall, 126 West High Street, Hancock, MD from 6:30-8:00 PM
February 11, 2015, at Storer Ballroom at the Shepherd University Student Center, 210 North King Street, Shepherdstown, WV, from 6:30-8:00 PM
February 17, 2015, at Brunswick City Park Building, 655 East Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD, from 6:30-8:00 PM
Following the comment period and public meetings, feedback will determine how, or if, a fee increase would be implemented.