The Board of County Commissioners took a number of formal actions at its March 2 business meeting. Below are the principal votes and short descriptions.

Approval of bills and checks: Commissioners approved bills and checks dated March 2, 2010, totaling $769,516. The motion to approve payments was made by Commissioner Mattingly and seconded by Commissioner Railey. The meeting record shows one commissioner opposed; the motion carried (recorded as 4–1).

Approval of minutes: The board approved the meeting minutes for Tuesday, February 23, 2010. The motion was made by Commissioner Railey and seconded by Commissioner Jarboe; the minutes were adopted.

Tourism grant pledge for War of 1812 map: The board approved and authorized a $1,000 pledge from the Department of Economic and Community Development/tourism operating funds to support a regional Southern Maryland War of 1812 map and guide being produced by the Calvert Marine Museum as part of an MHAA grant-match. The motion was moved by Commissioner DeMitt (as recorded) and seconded by Commissioner Mattingly; the motion carried.

Transit memorandum of understanding: The board approved a memorandum of understanding among county human-services agencies and the St. Mary’s County Transit System to continue coordination of transportation services for seniors, persons with disabilities, and other transportation-disadvantaged populations. The MOU carries no new county appropriation and formalizes interagency coordination.

FY2011 STS grant application: Commissioners authorized submission of the FY2011 State Transit (STS) grant application and related assurances to the Maryland Transit Administration in the amount cited in the application ($2,517,384 was recorded in the staff packet). The motion was presented and carried.

Notes on votes: For several routine items the meeting record records votes by voice (“aye”) and occasional single dissenting votes; the transcript lists movers and seconders for the motions where available and records the outcomes as approved or carried. Where a detailed roll-call was not read into the record, the meeting minutes will supply the full roll-call vote list.

Ending: Staff will carry out the action items and return required follow-up reports and budget amendments to the board as needed.