Board of County Commissioners Meeting - June 30, 2026

The Washington County, MD Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on June 30, 2026, covering a wide range of topics including procurement, budget amendments, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement actions included the award of a contract for taxiway H rehabilitation at Hagerstown Regional Airport to C. William Hesser for $915,795, contingent on FAA and MAA grant approvals, and the approval of architectural design services contracts totaling approximately $910,000 for the Public Safety Training Center tactical village buildings. The board also approved a sole source renewal contract with Tyler Technologies for utility billing software support at $249,740.70 and authorized the purchase of seven John Deere mowers for $81,218.34 through an intergovernmental cooperative purchase. Emergency procurement was approved for hot water heating system repairs at the detention center for $81,000. Additionally, the board approved a budget amendment allocating $13 million in additional tax revenue towards pension contributions, land preservation, ambulances, and capital project reserves. A six-month moratorium on data center development was discussed with consensus to extend it to 12 months to allow for comprehensive ordinance updates. Other notable items included approval to apply for a $1.5 million state grant for the design of a replacement air traffic control tower and a request for reimbursement from the state for county road impacts due to a state highway bridge rehabilitation project. The meeting also addressed pension plan document changes and several board reappointments. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement approvals, budget allocations, and policy discussions impacting county infrastructure and services.