Board approves two hires and two airport advisory reappointments; moves to closed session

Human resources director Chip Rose requested approval to hire Carolyn Pusey as software support specialist (position 1961) at a grade 13, step 1 salary of $33.31 per hour; the board moved, seconded and approved the appointment by voice vote.

Later HR staff asked to hire Andrew Phelps as media relations specialist (position 1960) at the same grade and step and hourly rate; the board also approved that hire. Tom Marcus, county clerk, requested reappointments of John Cavey and Aaron Vitinny to three‑year terms on the Hagerstown Regional Airport Advisory Commission; the board approved both reappointments. Finally, the board voted to enter a closed session for the stated reason and took a five‑minute recess.

Chip Rose and HR staff indicated panels interviewed multiple candidates for each position and that the hires would be funded within budgeted positions. The clerk noted the advisory appointments fill partial terms and clarified the effective dates for each reappointment.