The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Black History Month, National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Transit Equity Day, and National Library Lovers Month.

 

The CSMC then recognized Human Resources Director, Catherine Pratson for her retirement.

 

The Commissioners then held a recognition ceremony for volunteer members of our local Boards, Committees, and Commissions. Learn more about local Boards, Committees, and Commissions, and how you can get involved at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/boards.

 

During County Administrator Time, the CSMC took the following action:

 

Reviewed future CSMC meeting agendas.

Approved the budget amendment reallocating $195,995 of FY26 SSTAP funding to purchase two transit vans to support paratransit services.

Received a presentation on St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) operations and approved updates to related ADA Policies, Appeals Policy and Procedures, and the Disciplinary Policy with Code of Conduct.

 

Approved the FY26 St. Mary's Transit System (STS) operating grant.

Approved the consolidation of two existing capital projects in the five-year plan and related FY27 Congressionally Directed Spending (Earmark) request.

 

The Commissioners then received a legislative update from the Office of the County Attorney.

 

The CSMC wrapped their business meeting with Commissioner Time.

 

The next CSMC meeting will be on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room, on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. There will also be a Budget Work Session that afternoon at 1:30 p.m. CSMC decisions and related documents are available on the SMCG website in BoardDocs. Meetings are open to the public and can be viewed live on TV Channel 95 or at www.youtube.com/@StMarysCoGov.