LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) began their business day with a joint meeting with the St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom). Discussion included updates on Capital Improvement Projects, the St. Mary’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan, and more! The CSMC wrapped the joint meeting by approving MetCom's FY2026 Capital Improvement Budget and FY2027-2031 Plan.
The CSMC then reconvened at 10:30 a.m. for their regular business meeting, starting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda.
The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Drug Court Month, National Transportation Week and National Public Works Week.
For their main agenda items, the commissioners took the following action:
- Approved the FY2026 Operating and Capital Budgets.
- Approved the request to schedule a public hearing on June 24, 2025, for amendments to ZONE24-0413, specifically regarding the request to change the land use designation and zoning designation of properties in Great Mills which are part of the second phase of redevelopment of the Pax River Village Center.
- Approved the addition of one Fire and EMS Volunteer to the 2024 Certified LOSAP list.
During County Administrator Time, the Commissioners took the following action:
- Reviewed future CSMC meeting agendas.
- Approved the FY2026 Sex Offender Compliance and Enforcement in Maryland Grant Application on behalf of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
- Approved the County Administrator’s proposed reorganization and position conversion.
The Commissioners wrapped their business meeting with Commissioner Time.
The Commissioners will not meet on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The next CSMC business meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room, located on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. CSMC decisions and related documents are available on the county government website in BoardDocs. Meetings are open to the public and can be viewed live on Channel 95 or on-demand via www.YouTube.com/@StMarysCoGov. Visit stmaryscountymd.gov for more information.
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