LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda.
The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, National Public Works Week, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month.
For their main agenda item, the Commissioners:
- Approved Resolution 2026-12 to realign bond funds for the Chopticon High School Multi-Systemic Renovation.
- Approved the St. Mary’s County Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Operating and Capital Budget, including fees, charges, tax rates, and appropriations.
During County Administrator Time, the Commissioners took the following action:
- Reviewed future CSMC meeting agendas.
- Approved the Alternate Dispute Resolution Grant application for the Circuit Court.
- Approved the FY2027 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program grant award.
- Approved the Chancellors Run Regional Park Snack Bar Concession Operating Agreement.
- Approved the FY2027 Program Open Space grant applications.
- Approved the budget amendment to cover the increased First Colony common area maintenance assessments for county facilities.
- Authorized a letter to be sent to the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation regarding the MD 235 Pedestrian Safety Action Plan.
The Commissioners then wrapped up their business meeting with Commissioner Time.
There will be no CSMC meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The next CSMC business meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room on the first floor of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown.
CSMC decisions and related documents are available on the SMCG website by clicking Board Documents from the home page. Meetings are open to the public and can be viewed live on SMCG TV Channel 95 or at www.youtube.com/@StMarysCoGov.
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