LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda.

 

The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Fair Housing Month, Maryland Flood Awareness Month, National Public Health Week, National Healthcare Decisions Day, and Work Zone Safety & Roadside Awareness Month.

 

The Commissioners then presented commendations to Raymond Pilger and Randy Miedzinski in honor of their retirements.

 

For their main agenda item, the Commissioners approved the FY2027 Recommended Budget and authorized the annual Budget Public Hearing to take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to include the proposed St. Mary’s County fee and charges increase and the proposed increase to the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Tax rate to 0.056.

 

The CSMC then received an update on MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital from Dr. Mimi Novello, President and Chief Medical Officer.

 

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

• Reviewed future CSMC meeting agendas.
• Approved the Courtroom Equipment Grant for the Circuit Court.
• Approved three (3) agreements between the St. Mary’s County Health Department and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) Detention & Rehabilitation Center:
  • FY2026 Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes Partnership grant.
  • FY2026 Maryland Community Criminal Justice Treatment grant.
  • FY2025 Day Reporting grant extension.
• Approved the FY2027 Performance Incentive Grant Fund Application for SMCSO.
• Approved the multi-year Memorandum of Understanding between SMCSO and the Friends Research Institute for participation in a Study for individuals re-entering the community from jail.
• Approved the supplemental agreement with the State Highway Administration to complete the design of the Cornfield Harbor Bridge replacement.
• Approved the proposed amendments to the Construction & Operation and Lease agreements between the YMCA of the Chesapeake and the CSMC.
• Authorized a correction to Ordinance 2026-05.

 

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

 

CSMC wrapped their business meeting with Commissioner Time.

 

There will be no CSMC Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

 

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Commissioners will host a Joint Meeting with the St. Mary’s County Board of Education at 9 a.m., followed by their regular business meeting at 10:45 a.m. Both meetings will take place in the CSMC Meeting Room, on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. CSMC decisions and related documents are available on the SMCG website, by clicking Board Documents from the home page. Meetings are open to the public and can be viewed live on TV Channel 95 or at www.youtube.com/@StMarysCoGov.

 

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