Carroll County Government

Key discussions and actions during the session included a legislative update and a presentation of the End-of-Year Report from the Police Accountability Board (PAB) and Administrative Charging Committee (ACC). The Board unanimously adopted amendments to the Police Accountability Resolution, including an increase to the stipend and modifications to term structures. A proposed Ordinance to impose a temporary deferral on the acceptance and processing of applications for Data Processing Centers for eight months was adopted as a one-year deferral. The Board approved the contract renewal with Carroll Community College for the Cohort Instructional Program for Sheriff's Training Academy Police Entry Level Training in the amount of $50,000. The contract award for the 2026 Pipe Culvert Repairs/Replacements was granted to Stambaugh's Inc. for $867,205.00. Additionally, the Board approved increasing the internal project limit for skilled trades and professional services term contracts from $150,000 to $300,000. A briefing was held regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Concurrency Management Report, and the Board adopted the 2025 Fall Amendment to the Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan. The session concluded with discussions related to the FY 2027 Consolidated Transportation Plan priority letter and an administrative closed session.

The meeting agenda included discussions on Priority Carroll, a Legislative Update, and consideration of proposed amendments to the Carroll County Pension Plans, specifically the addition of a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). The Board voted to approve leaving the record open for ten days for public testimony and scheduled further discussion in two weeks. Contract awards were considered for the Piney Run Park Pavilion 3 Paving project, awarded to M.T. Laney Company, Inc. for $58,072, and for engineering services for the Fairhaven Wellhouse Radionuclide Pilot Project, awarded to CDM Smith for $84,200. Approval was granted for the purchase and installation of a dust collection system for the Maintenance Center wood shop, awarded to Nichols Contracting for $105,000. The Board also approved the submission of grant applications and acceptance of awards under the Advancing Workforce Mobility Initiative and ASCEND partnership. A closed session was held to discuss legal negotiating strategy, and the minutes for that session from February 19, 2026, were approved.

This joint meeting between the Board of County Commissioners and the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) focused on the EAC's proposed work plan for the 2026 calendar year. The EAC, which supports and advises the Board on environmental issues, sought the Board's concurrence to finalize the proposed work plan to guide its projects and public education efforts for the upcoming year. The EAC also planned to report on projects completed during 2025.

The Board discussed and approved several agenda items. Approval was granted for the purchase of Courthouse Security Upgrades from Marathon Technology Services, Inc. for $51,515.59, which is grant-funded. The Board approved proceeding with a Public Hearing regarding proposed enactment and amendments to Chapter 94: Parks and Recreation Code of Ordinances, covering topics like model rockets, smoking/vaping, domestic animals, and rules for private businesses. Spending authority approval was granted, up to $310,000, for medical supplies to Bound Tree Medical to cover the remainder of FY26. A contract award was approved to H.J. Poist Gas Company for supplying and delivering propane gas to county buildings for a one-year term with renewal options. The purchase of one (1) 2026 Ford F-250 truck for the Carroll Soil Conservation District was approved. The session included updates on legislative matters and concluded with public comment and an administrative session.

The joint meeting between the Board of County Commissioners and ESAC included a presentation followed by a motion to adjourn the proceedings, which was adopted unanimously.