5/19/26 Commissioners of St. Mary's County

The St. Mary's County Commissioners held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a five-year operating agreement for the Chancellor's Run Regional Park snack bar concession awarded to vendor Stacy Ray Seldin following a March RFP process. The Department of Recreation and Parks also presented and received approval for a $689,000 grant from the Department of Natural Resources' Open Space Program to fund three projects, including renovations at Snow Hill and replacement of the Nicolat splash pad. The Department of Public Works and Transportation requested and received approval for a $31,000 transfer from the emergency reserve to cover unexpected increases in common area maintenance charges at county facilities. The commissioners approved the fiscal year 2027 budget, including a $379 million general fund budget, a $72.6 million capital improvement budget, and a bond realignment of $326,395 for Choctawcan High School renovations. Several motions related to budget adoption, fees and charges, and tax rates were passed unanimously except for one dissenting vote on the budget. Additionally, the board authorized a letter to the Maryland Department of Transportation regarding pedestrian safety improvements on Maryland 235. The meeting also included grant approvals for the circuit court's alternative dispute resolution program and the Department of Aging and Human Services' Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on budget approvals, grant awards, vendor agreements, and infrastructure project funding.