576/Maryland Manual

Planning, Building, and Inspections

Planning Commission
William E. Wolford, Jr., Chairperson, 1986;
John C. Herbst, 1985; Michael Bamhart,
1986; Jack B. Byers, 1986; Donald E.
Zombro, 1988; Marianne Jenneke, 1989;
Richard E. Roulette, County Commissioner.

Planning Director
Jack S. Hawbaker

Board of Zoning Appeals
Nancy C. Stiles, Chairperson, 1985; Lloyd
Hanlin, 1985; Joseph Kulpinski, Jr., 1985;
Thomas Wade, 1985; Reno Powell, 1987.

Zoning Administrator
Paul Froduiiuvicli

Director of Economic Development
Leroy R. Burtner, Chairperson

Economic Development Commission
Philip Rohrer, Chairperson, 1985; Ronald L.
Bowers, County Commissioner; Richard E.
Roulette, County Commissioner; Leroy R.
Burtner, Director.

Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board

District Forestry Board
Boyd Michael, Jr., Chairperson, 1986; J.
Keith Meyers, 1985; Charles Shirk, 1985;
John J. Hull, 1986.
Leonard E. Lowry, Chairperson

Sanitary Commission
Patricia Wolford, Chairperson, 1986

County Engineer
Glenn L. Dull

Road Supervisor and Engineer
Ted Wolford

Department of Inspection and Permits
Robert L. Coble, Director

Board of Electrical Examiners and Supervisors
David Raymer, Secretary-Treasurer, 1985;
Carl Spessard, 1985; John Barr, 1986; Rich-
ard Kline, 1986; Eleanor Lakin, 1986.

Electrical Inspector
Leonard Miller

Plumbing Board
Lewis W. Duffey, Chairperson

Plumbing Inspector
Elbert L. Barren

Director of Tourism
Betty Bupp

Transportation

Transportation Commission
Charles R. Reecher, Jr., Chairperson, 1986;
Joseph F. Widmyer, 1985; Robert Johnson,
1986; Charles E. Hoover, Jr., 1987; Albert
Lowry, 1987; Bruce M. Rudisill, 1987; John
R. Salvatore, County Commissioner. Keith
Godwin, Manager.

Transportation Advisory Committee
J. T. Wolford, Chairperson; Martin L.
Snook, County Commissioner.

Alcoholic Beverages

Board of License Commissioners
Lem E. Kirk, Chairperson, 1987; Lynn W.
Dick, 1985; Woodrow W. Rippeon, 1989.

Extension and Soil Conservation Services

Extension Agents
Richard C. Schukraft, County Director; Janet
Cover; Lawrence E. Dell; Norris E. Diefen-
derfer; Kenneth Shifflet; Mary Ellen Walte-
mire.

Soil Conservation District Supervisors
Louis G. P. Debaugh, Chairperson, 1989;
Leonard E. Lowry, 1985; Marlin E. Martin,
1986; Donald Lynn Spickler, 1987; Joseph
K. Scott (County appointee); Kenneth Shif-
flet, Extension Agent, Secretary (non-voting).
Randy L. Bachtel, District Conservationist;
Thomas Minnich, District Manager.

WICOMICO COUNTY

County Seat: Salisbury 21801

Origin: Created from Somerset and Worcester
counties in 1867 as provided by Article XIII,
sections 2-6, of the Constitution of 1867.

Name: Named after the Wicomico River from the
Indian words "wicko" and "mekee" meaning "a
place where houses are built", apparently
referring to an Indian town on the banks of the
river.

Form of Government: Charter (1964)