Worcester County Commissioners Meeting Agenda And Minutes
The meeting encompassed a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational matters. Key topics included the presentation of an annual update on the Consolidated Transportation Program, discussions regarding traffic safety improvements, and public hearings on budget amendments and the redesignation of the Berlin Enterprise Zone. The Commissioners addressed the Bay Restoration Fee for the Ocean Pines wastewater facility and authorized several project awards, including the John Walter Smith Park parking project. Financial decisions involved increasing the Reserve Fund minimum to 20%, managing over-expenditures for various county facilities and equipment, and approving grants for recreation and arts projects. Additionally, the commissioners reviewed out-of-state travel requests, discussed broadband infrastructure and data center transparency, and made appointments to various county boards.
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The board discussed and took action on various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the approval of several service and construction contracts, such as a rate study for water and wastewater service areas, HVAC improvements, and building automation upgrades. Additionally, the commissioners reviewed proposals for budget amendments regarding Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) conversion and surplus equipment declarations. The board also addressed zoning and land use matters, including the adoption of a moratorium on rezoning applications for the MD Rt. 589 corridor, and approved various personnel appointments and retiree benefit plan renewals. Public hearings were conducted regarding critical area maps and accessory structure regulations.
Apr 1, 2025·Board meeting
County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Minutes
The commissioners conducted a work session to review the Worcester County Departmental Operating Budget Requests for FY26, addressing a shortfall that requires reconciliation through expenditure reductions or additional revenues. The proposed FY26 budgets for the Circuit Court, Health Department, Commission on Aging (COA), Board of Elections, Economic Development, Tourism, Environmental Programs, and Public Works were reviewed. Concerns were raised regarding polling places for District 4, and the State secretary of health was requested to adjust the local share of Core Funding match. The proposed FY26 Solid Waste and Water and Wastewater Budgets were also reviewed.
Nov 6, 2024·Board meeting
Worcester County Commissioners Agenda
The Worcester County Commissioners' agenda includes a closed session to discuss personnel updates, legal advice, acquisition of real property, and administrative functions. Open session items include commendations, a consent agenda covering various recommendations and requests, administrative matters such as WCPS Capital Improvement Plan, Critical Area Map Update, Elections Warehouse, School Resource Deputy MOU, Jail Over Expenditure, Shell Mill Parking Pilot Update, Pocomoke Library Contract, EV Safety Plugs Purchase, Speed Limit Change on Jarvis Road, Mystic Harbour WWTP Membrane Purchase, FY24 Enterprise Funds Over Expenditures, WWW Rates Public Hearing, FY24 Assigned Fund Balance, DHCD Dockside Grant, 2025 Meeting Dates, Tri-County Council and MACo Legislative Committee Appointments, and Board Appointments. Additionally, there are public hearings scheduled for a rezoning case and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) FY26 -- FY30.
