Washington County Board of Commissioners PM Work Session, 05/12/26 (Part 2)

The Washington County Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 12, 2026, focusing primarily on the medical examiner facilities feasibility study and the county's fee schedule for fiscal year 2026-27. The medical examiner discussion highlighted urgent facility and operational challenges, including limited storage and exam space, reliance on a local funeral home for temporary support, and a critical transport service contract expiring June 30, 2026, with no immediate replacement. The board reviewed retrofit options for existing county facilities, particularly the Blandon Fire Station, as a near-term solution and expressed support to move forward with phase three of planning. The transport issue was acknowledged as a separate, unresolved problem requiring further staff follow-up. Additionally, the board reviewed proposed fee schedule changes involving over 1,300 fees, with about half changing due to inflation, cost recovery, or new services, notably in land use, transportation, and public health. The session also included updates on capital projects, community corrections, and public safety grants. The board agreed to prepare a resolution to memorialize their direction on the medical examiner facility planning and continue addressing transport and operational challenges.