5/12/26 CSMC Joint Meeting with Metropolitan Commission

The St. Mary's County Government held a joint meeting with the St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission on May 12, 2026, focusing extensively on capital improvement projects and legislative updates relevant to water and sewer infrastructure. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the FDR Boulevard project phases, water main extensions, and rehabilitation projects in subdivisions such as Southampton, Town Creek, and Breton Bay. The meeting highlighted coordination efforts between the county and Metcom on joint solicitations, project phasing, and budget adherence, with confirmation that current projects are on time and within budget without requests for additional funding. The commissioners approved the Metropolitan Commission's fiscal year 2027 capital improvement budget and the 2028-2032 capital improvement plan. Legislative updates covered recent state bills affecting Metcom operations, including increased bonding requirements, new regulations on sewage sludge application, and apprenticeship requirements for public works contracts starting in 2027. The meeting also reviewed Metcom's annual report, noting clean audits, successful wastewater capacity expansions, lead service line inventories, and technology upgrades such as AMI metering. Overall, the meeting emphasized ongoing infrastructure improvements, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility in water and sewer services for St. Mary's County.