This summary lists formal motions and recorded outcomes taken by the Worcester County commissioners on Oct. 21, 2025 that were not the subject of extended debate in open session.

Consent agenda (Items 2–11): Motion to approve the consent agenda carried. The record shows the vote was 6–0 with Commissioner Bertino absent.

Minutes (October 7): Motion to approve minutes carried unanimously.

Item 13 — Recreation & Parks HVAC mechanical and electrical services for the recreation center: Motion to approve carried unanimously.

Item 14 — Award construction contract for vehicle storage building at the fire training center: Motion to approve carried unanimously.

Item 15 — Award design/permitting/construction administration/inspection services for landfill Cells 6 and 7: Motion to approve carried unanimously.

Item 20 — (See separate article) Rezoning Case 451 approved unanimously.

Item 21 — (See separate article) Homestead Property Tax Credit rate reduced to 0% effective July 1, 2026; vote unanimous.

Item 22 — Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing rehabilitation program application: County sought $300,000 in CDBG funding to support continuation of the countywide housing rehabilitation program. Staff said the request would be leveraged with other state and local sources to rehabilitate seven or more owner‑occupied homes. After a public hearing and brief staff discussion, commissioners approved submission of the application; the vote was unanimous.

Item 16 — Cannabis grant program (see separate article): After procedure and discussion, commissioners ultimately voted 5–2 to transfer the funds to the Local Management Board for administration.

Board and advisory appointments (Item 19): Commissioners made multiple reappointments and appointments, including reappointment of Robert Gilmore to the Local Development Council (Ocean Downs), and other commissioner appointments to advisory boards; motions carried.

Item 24 — One‑time funding for a Snow Hill destination‑assessment: Motion to provide one‑time funding for a destination assessment for Snow Hill, carried unanimously.

Other items: The commissioners introduced an emergency bill to amend the hotel rental tax cap from 5% to 6% and sought sponsors; the item was introduced for future consideration and names were solicited. The Comprehensive Plan work session proceeded as scheduled; staff indicated revised draft chapters would be posted online for public comment.

Ending: The meeting concluded after commissioner comments and a motion to adjourn.