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Sierra of the county GIS division presented multiple new road names tied primarily to recent subdivision activity: Azalea Lane and Magnolia Way (off Sky Valley Road for the Pullen Run subdivision); a road off Place Lane from Gulf Drive; Nature Run off Mountain Road; Govee Bend off Blue Ribbon Road in Pleasant Valley near Route 50 (staff said two existing address points might change there); and Moonbridge (triggered by a new building permit off Green Lantern Road).

Staff also proposed renaming a confusing cross-street configuration in the town of Accident by consolidating North North Street and Flat Street into Polk Street and extending Polk Street to serve a forthcoming subdivision. Staff said the town had been contacted and was on board with the change; affected property owners on Bovee Bend and Moonbridge had been notified where addresses would change. Commissioners asked whether residents had been informed; staff replied they had been in touch with affected addresses.

The board moved to adopt the road-name changes as proposed in resolution RN 205-1; the motion was seconded and carried.

Ending: GIS staff will finalize updates to the county road index and collect signatures on the resolution.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Meeting - February 18, 2024 - Board of Commissioners of Garrett County, Maryland","oneSentenceSummary","Garrett County commissioners approved resolution RN 205-1 to add multiple new roads and rename portions of streets in the town of Accident, citing subdivision growth and address corrections.","taxTitle","Garrett County , Maryland","taxId",52516,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6105082,"Residents, farm groups and commissioners debate Senate Bill 399 and proposed transmission route through Garrett County wildlands",3639,1928000,5567000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2787498-20cc6815c5bf800af25eeb1354a7f68c&start=1928&end=5567","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2787498-20cc6815c5bf800af25eeb1354a7f68c/thumbnail_1928000.jpg","/articles/6105082/Garrett-County/Maryland/Residents-farm-groups-and-commissioners-debate-Senate-Bill-399-and-proposed-transmission-route-through-Garrett-County-wildlands","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6105082-15969ff94de24fe45f4a8a894eb637d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207406&Signature=W6vFhriFy2EjVofYi~185qzSFJxDIegEDpnaguPVTy5ZjycYg78XRhDSnLOXBgZZ5Uv3yko9plPBdtNHg1Ix2VL5VI2m7N9nIs8WO3pYcOrIRRPjn3dOdWcf~PIEGg55KWQ823IQoJXWpP5oY3FdguhDqqbOXHxt9N0x018slIFdWl4LJmEzPuMfhAkWQx22IplN8GT6-MMud-ntZ~J2sdYMdDwrjGmDOJdU6Tl7AsESXOPJhbc29vIT9HKQV8AJFW2olsBO0wyZZIjo~ee3RGzEqLxBaYQ0SnnijRErqJawF4MZeoxlIU5CEKgPoQBs3-ng4qzKcQxWiX0vU1EAfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public comment at a Garrett County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on Senate Bill 399, a measure that would grant exceptions to current protections for designated wildland areas to allow overhead transmission lines.

The issue drew multiple residents and farm leaders who urged the commissioners to oppose the bill or press for more public disclosure. \"There was no open or transparent knowledge that you all had at all,\" said John Bambakis of Brentsville, who asked the board to take a position against the bill. \"I think it could cause a lot of problems.\"

Why this matters: Speakers reported the project could affect roughly 35 miles of corridor, with about 21 miles on public land and substantial mileage crossing farmland and conservation easements. Commenters said land agents are already approaching property owners, postcards have begun circulating and project maps have not been released publicly.

Speakers pressed several specific concerns. Bambakis said he had asked the sponsoring senator for a map and not received one. Steve Stork, a Garrett resident, said the bill would \"undermine protocol\" by bypassing the usual executive-branch review and said property owners should have more opportunity for public input. Annie (last name not provided) said land agents are asking property owners to sign nondisclosure agreements and described examples of residents being approached and pressured; she urged delay and fuller disclosure.

Farm-bureau perspective: Billy Bishaw, speaking for local farmers, said farmers oppose lines they judge unnecessary but argued the Farm Bureau may support allowing a route through wildlands if that prevents the line from consuming more productive farmland. \"If we're going to have a new transmission line, we want it to go in the most efficient path possible, and that may be across the wildlands,\" Bishaw said, adding that landowners deserve better compensation and contract terms than historical easements have provided.

County response and process: Commissioners said they had met individually with NextEra Energy Transmission representatives but had not taken a formal county position on the bill. Commissioners noted that passage or defeat of the bill would not itself approve or deny a transmission project; the Public Service Commission (PSC) retains permitting authority. County officials said they would work to educate residents and explore preparing language for future PSC or legislative comment.

Other details cited by speakers included NextEra's estimate — shared with commissioners, but not documented in the public packet — that the project could generate $350 million in local economic benefit over 40 years; commissioners said they had asked NextEra for supporting specifics and had not yet received them. Speakers also said state agencies (DNR, MDE) had not yet adopted formal positions.

Ending: The board took no formal position at the meeting. Commissioners said they will notify constituents if they adopt a stance later and will consider coordinated outreach and materials to help property owners evaluate any contact from land agents or developers.","Public comment at a Garrett County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on Senate Bill 399, a measure that would grant exceptions to current protections for designated wildland areas to allow overhead transmission lines.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6105069,"Local foundation asks Garrett County for $3,000 to support Run for It fundraising that benefits county nonprofits",234,513000,747000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2787498-20cc6815c5bf800af25eeb1354a7f68c&start=513&end=747","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2787498-20cc6815c5bf800af25eeb1354a7f68c/thumbnail_513000.jpg","/articles/6105069/Garrett-County/Maryland/Local-foundation-asks-Garrett-County-for-3000-to-support-Run-for-It-fundraising-that-benefits-county-nonprofits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6105069-16e453cf992c157d035b29efebf63840/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207406&Signature=N-BbWYNxs1pPWxW1Dg6PZl36OxezTpH6uyZPR2lwwg2kAgD4oZeifCW0lE227kjsMEmfVyQXWOF4gcENtRzMnd5hmhudHjRZlflVVjmVX5vb105Rwewrzze4uAiqlaIg1FSMiWyrQhojpocVtXTUK09RBW1tFn10V-hiGdICQohbIPFBsIDS-syBKg7nl0lUXCcNhBJvEs615cieymF8JnU9Qa86a0XOj1ubUVqAxRo8FQNfx4uy50hugUDqU~IHAVIRXoWylAxD9K6cNt2YARP1jzNcokg7k1tP-bcStGoxAnpA6O-AiEmISOidfgO8Qyel0pfUzPIjb1dI44AILQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative of a regional foundation requested that Garrett County provide $3,000 in support for the foundation's Run For It fundraising program, which the presenter said directs all Garrett County donations back to local nonprofits.

The presenter said the program began in 2007 and, since inception, has generated more than $3.2 million across the foundation's service area. For Garrett County specifically, the packet cited total pledged amounts since 2014 of $17,000 and reported that local teams have brought back $286,546 to the community. The presenter also provided a five-year snapshot: Garrett County pledged $10,000 and generated $22,343 over the period cited; last year the county pledged $2,000 and teams brought back $78,660.

The presenter outlined other foundation activity in Garrett County: 2024 grant awards to local entities totaled $1,050 (including $250 to Garrett County Public School Foundation and $850 to Swan Meadows School for a PBIS program), and 10 Garrett County students received scholarships amounting to $17,700 in 2024. The presenter reiterated that \"All money donated from Garrett County comes back to Garrett County\" and asked commissioners to encourage local nonprofits to participate.

Ending: The presenter asked the board to consider a $3,000 pledge to the Run For It program and offered to provide contact information for outreach to potential local funders.","A foundation representative asked Garrett County to pledge $3,000 to the \"Run For It\" fundraising program (Red Report), saying that funds raised by local teams return to the county; the representative provided historical fundraising and recent grant/scholarship figures.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6105077,"Commissioners award West Mountain water storage tank bid to Coral Belt Inc. for $2.24 million",71,834000,905000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2787498-20cc6815c5bf800af25eeb1354a7f68c&start=834&end=905","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2787498-20cc6815c5bf800af25eeb1354a7f68c/thumbnail_834000.jpg","/articles/6105077/Garrett-County/Maryland/Commissioners-award-West-Mountain-water-storage-tank-bid-to-Coral-Belt-Inc-for-224-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6105077-f99de81cddd7e3531f094244726b3af3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207406&Signature=azklDopE18wlNdZbUPiMX-bK0eFTu69ZTJs6x1HsDJ9Bk4X3tvUvHCbjJZc7EsgvbdhqZvuLeGeB90htkhh7NUmUk8rUD0aOH5h08uuDGU2wFAn2~A2-Wt~6iJ7PTvqiouv2eh~FqBENa3Wc2r5oSnh0cr5e09RuuXsB~y9QYWxFkJhHT4ymrNM3ZfdzFNKy0pC87tK0JEUNbovUhwBazDviVZnct9NXaJN994MUedzgpnv06YNetgOun19HEhqVFWqRhHK9r~fZ-FEievMazJOtzxtUrNNWGRrRgTkL7vcUSr0NMJG4zzuuBROHMKlejpg7PiXPNqpuRVG7jptmNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Garrett County Board of Commissioners approved a purchasing recommendation to award bid number 241205, West Mountain Water Storage Tank, to Coral Belt Incorporated for $2,238,780.

Purchasing staff reported two bids: Blakeville Enterprises at $2,327,233.38 and Coral Belt Incorporated at $2,238,780. The purchasing department recommended Coral Belt's lower bid; staff said the award is within the approved $2.5 million project budget.

A motion to accept the Purchasing Department's recommendation was made and seconded; commissioners voted in favor and the motion carried.

Ending: Procurement staff will proceed with contract preparation and award to Coral Belt Incorporated.","The purchasing department recommended, and the board approved, awarding bid number 241205 for the West Mountain Water Storage Tank to Coral Belt Incorporated for $2,238,780, a figure within the project's $2.5 million budget.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6105081,"Commissioners accept most salary-study recommendations, deny Board of Education increase",470,909000,1379000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2787498-20cc6815c5bf800af25eeb1354a7f68c&start=909&end=1379","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2787498-20cc6815c5bf800af25eeb1354a7f68c/thumbnail_909000.jpg","/articles/6105081/Garrett-County/Maryland/Commissioners-accept-most-salary-study-recommendations-deny-Board-of-Education-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6105081-f8d758118b4fbf3fc41994b873419f16/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207406&Signature=mXfoIYTaDiVVV4cn3uJ1~VeOZ7b1vOjiPOq6ivtDYFwmPx2f64glKfw50pCpicsxWYCEl959inmNB8jD5T2W1I769ighH6nMfr5CoxV47ykgwc40fJ1aRt~hSOGxNuvddb-s~L8DT~K740w64J9nMhLq7HlSxzvECQNIW05nWy9GSITfNPIwepbr7JM7L2yjwmx1qjINV~FLxmZKw01RgmTjw0P34hfhz4KNLzsUtjIIG5ib45wxeevToRWFlct9e1pFPCJZbXewe99r-WBuOpD3Bo-1n9uTgS1QvU4XmODhVQgr4SXzO6QSda1gFm5SE-m2Xu596UxV2EXe8rQG7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Garrett County commissioners voted to accept recommendations from the county Salary Study Commission for several appointed boards while withholding an increase sought by the Garrett County Board of Education.

The Salary Study Commission recommended pay increases for the Garrett County Board of Election Supervisors — raising the president's annual stipend from $3,300 to $3,800 and members from $3,000 to $3,500 — and for Liquor Control Board members, from $2,500 to $3,000. The commission recommended no increases for the county judges of the Orphans' Court.

The commission also proposed increases for the Garrett County Board of Education: raising the chairman's pay from $5,000 to $5,700 and board members from $5,000 to $5,300. Commissioners discussed the Board of Education request and the panel's prior increase four years earlier. Commissioner Titchenell objected to another increase for the board; Commissioner Savage said he agreed with Titchenell. The Board of Education request was not accepted.

County commissioners noted that none of the county commissioners requested a salary increase; the board's annual salary will remain $32,500. The board moved to accept the Salary Study Commission's recommendations for all boards except the Board of Education; the motion carried.

Ending: County staff said they will notify the Salary Study Commission of the board's action.","Garrett County commissioners accepted the Salary Study Commission's pay recommendations for several appointed boards but rejected a proposed increase for the Board of Education; commissioners also confirmed no change to commissioners' own pay.","actionData","errors"]

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Commissioners award West Mountain water storage tank bid to Coral Belt Inc. for $2.24 million

Commissioners accept most salary-study recommendations, deny Board of Education increase