County Commissioners Meeting || 08/11/2026

The Queen Anne's County Commissioners held a public meeting on August 11, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included awarding the FY2027 slurry seal resurfacing program contract to Slurry Pavers Inc. for $580,000 and the tar and chip resurfacing program contract to American Paving Fabrics for $1.62 million. The commissioners also approved the purchase of a Ventrac mower with attachments from JNR Sheds and Equipment for $61,340 under a Sourcewell government contract. Additionally, a $45,000 feasibility study and market analysis contract for a multisport tourism facility was awarded to Keer Sports. The meeting featured adoption of rate increases for wastewater and water services in the Barkley and Southernville subdistricts, effective October 1, 2026, and set an annual residential sewer allocation cap of 15,000 gallons effective January 1, 2027. The commissioners also passed a resolution supporting the Stevensville sustainable community area, enabling access to state grant programs. Other agenda items included updates on public works agreements, affordable housing grant support, and digital ADA compliance initiatives. No votes opposed these procurement and budget measures, indicating broad support among commissioners.