# 10/6/26 Commissioners of St. Mary's County

At the October 6, 2026 meeting of the St. Mary’s County Commissioners, the board approved a FY2027 tobacco-sale enforcement agreement with the County Health Department, increasing the grant from $25,000 to $31,221, and approved a corresponding $6,221 budget amendment. The commissioners also reviewed the proposed Walter Francis Duke Airport terminal and pergola use policy, license agreement, and fee schedule. They requested revisions concerning fee-setting authority, advertising approvals, application decision timelines, and flexibility for event setup and cleanup. The item was postponed for further work and is expected to return October 20; no vote was taken on the policy at this meeting.

Public Works provided a status update on 37 active capital projects, including road, airport, facility, marine, and recreation projects. The St. Clement’s Island Museum project remains within budget, with completion timing and construction sequencing discussed; staff are also exploring a reduced-scope approach to the Charlotte Hall Library project after anticipated state funding did not materialize, using the county’s $4 million allocation to address essential building needs. The commissioners approved an employment contract for the incoming county communications director. No contract awards or bid approvals were identified in the meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [10/6/26 Commissioners of St. Mary's County](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgkgvRZi7AM) - St. Mary's County Government