Commissioners approve disposal of 41 surplus parcels, child‑support grant and staffing changes; authorize golf‑course contract renewal

The Commissioners of St. Mary's County took several formal actions at the April 22, 2025 meeting: they approved the disposition and sale of 41 surplus real‑property parcels, authorized a cooperative reimbursement agreement to support the Sheriff's Office child‑support unit, approved an internal reorganization in the State's Attorney's Office, and authorized a one‑year renewal employment contract for the county golf‑course manager. Commissioners also voted to enter a closed session for discussion of real property and legal advice.

Surplus real property — final disposition The county attorney's office asked the board to approve final disposal of 41 surplus parcels that the county acquired through tax sale foreclosures. County Attorney Bobby Gittens and paralegal Brandy McKelvey told the board a public hearing was held April 8; five individuals either spoke or submitted written comments. The commissioners approved three related motions: (1) to declare the 41 parcels surplus and allow sale; (2) to authorize sale of 40 of those parcels for a price equal to the real‑property taxes paid at the time of tax sale plus legal fees incurred during the foreclosure process; and (3) to authorize the county attorney to list and sell the specific parcel 45095 Blackwell Court in Piney Point, which the county described as a buildable lot, using a real‑estate…