Board of County Commissioners Meeting - April 28, 2026

The Washington County, MD Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on April 28, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included awarding a contract for dumpster services at the Kaneka Jig Wastewater Treatment Plant and Clean County to Republic Services for $62,853, and approving a contract for substance use disorder treatment at the Sheriff's Office Day Reporting Center with funding of $90,000. A sole source procurement of $53,480 was approved for disconnected youth services through the Western Maryland Consortium, contingent on state funding. The board also approved a change order for the rubble reclamation landfill capping project, adding $67,000 to the $1.5 million project. Additionally, the board authorized a memorandum of understanding to oversee the Hancock Rescue Squad due to administrative challenges, ensuring fiduciary accountability. Budget discussions included a public hearing on proposed increases to airport T-hangar rental fees and parking rates, with some public opposition and board deliberation leading to a motion to reduce the parking fee increase. The board also held a public hearing and approved a framework for distributing funds from the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund, derived from cannabis sales tax revenue, targeting communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition. Lastly, the board approved a letter of commitment for a $21.9 million Williamsport Library Replacement Project, with the county contributing approximately $4.5 million. Several public comments addressed concerns about fee increases, transparency, and federal projects in the county.