Calvert County

The meeting included discussions on the status of the Purple Heart signage and the distribution of the Veterans Resource Guide. New business items included the voting process for an At-Large vacancy, a presentation from the Armed Forces Retirement Community for Veterans, and the establishment of a new VFW Post. Information sharing covered upcoming events such as a Military Families event, Bingo and Pizza Night, golf tournaments, fair planning, and ongoing support programs like Serving Together and Caregiver Connect.

The board convened for an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically focusing on agency leadership and management. Additionally, an administrative function was held to review calendar events. The meeting also addressed public feedback regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Area Plan Update for the Office on Aging.

The Board of County Commissioners meeting covered multiple administrative and fiscal actions. Key topics included appointments to the Historic District Commission and the Huntingtown Architectural Review Committee, as well as a decision to re-advertise for positions on the Prince Frederick Architectural Review Committee. The Board approved changes to county healthcare benefits, funding for etching names on the Korean War Wall of Remembrance, and budget adjustments for the demolition of the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course clubhouse. Other actions included authorizing the purchase of a property for a bus transit transfer station, receiving an overview of the state of agriculture in the county, conducting a work session on transportation priorities, and holding a public hearing regarding the FY 2020 operating and capital budget.

The Board meeting covered a variety of administrative and operational items. Key actions included the introduction of a new Housing Authority Executive Director, the recognition of a student athlete, various appointments and reappointments to boards, and the approval of grant applications and agreements. The Board awarded a unit price contract for a wastewater treatment plant project, approved equipment replacement grants for Calvert Advanced Life Support, and authorized an agreement with Google Transit to include local routes in mapping services. Additionally, the Board received presentations on the Stepping Up initiative and held work sessions reviewing fiscal year expenses for the Department of Community Resources and the Department of Economic Development, as well as discussing road intersection improvements. An executive session was also held to consult with counsel on legal matters.

The board issued a proclamation for Restaurant Week and conducted several work sessions, including reviews of the Patuxent River Policy Plan, the FY2015-FY2020 Capital Improvement Plan, and a Water & Sewerage Plan text amendment for a mobile home park. Action items included approving a change order for a water line extension, authorizing a hazard mitigation grant application for home elevation, and holding a public hearing regarding land acquisition and a budget adjustment for a specific property.