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Votes at a glance: St. Mary's County commissioners approve budget adjustments, public‑works agreements, early‑voting site and a small grant
Summary
At the Aug. 31 meeting, the board approved a set of budget amendments and project agreements, authorized public‑works agreements and addenda, approved a memorandum of understanding for an early voting center in Room 14, and accepted an $11,000 critical-area grant reimbursement. Most measures passed by unanimous or voice votes noted in the record.
The Board of County Commissioners handled a series of administrative and funding actions at its Aug. 31 meeting. The items below summarize the motions the board approved, the documented vote outcomes and the key details recorded in the public minutes.
Executive session: The board voted to hold an executive session at approximately 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel, specifically appointments to boards and commissions. The motion carried on a roll call recorded in the minutes as "1 nay. Motion carries 4-1."
Approval of bills and minutes: Commissioners approved the checks dated Aug. 31, 2010, and adopted the minutes of the Aug. 24, 2010 meeting by voice votes recorded in the minutes.
Recreation & Parks budget amendments: - Portable toilet and trash removal grant (MD1101): The county received $16,250 for FY11 versus a requested $16,800; the board approved a budget amendment reducing the project by $550 and returning the difference to the supplemental reserve. Staff said the shortfall could be absorbed in parks maintenance without significant service impacts. Motion passed by voice vote. - Derelict boat and debris removal (FY11): The county received $25,000 from the Department of Natural Resources (requested $30,000); the board approved a $5,000 reduction to reflect the award, leaving $45,000 total available for boat and debris removal this year. Motion passed by voice vote.
Public Works agreements and addenda: The board approved multiple public‑works agreements and addenda listed in the Public Works memo dated Aug. 24, 2010. Key items recorded in the staff memo and the motion include: - A small subdivision public works agreement near MD Route 5, Callaway, in the amount of $114,500. - A public works connector road agreement for Tom Hodges Auto Sales, Inc., in the amount of $122,000. - A public works agreement addendum for Penbrook subdivision Phase 2: $77,600; work has not started and staff recommended extending the agreement for one year. - Pembroke subdivision phases: board approved a bond reduction performed in July to a remaining bond of $664,000; outstanding work listed by staff included sidewalks (~$81,000), asphalt (~$130,000), and curb and gutter (~$75,000). Staff recommended extension of deadlines to Aug. 1, 2011 for certain phases. - River Bay Townhomes: staff reported streets/pedestrian access coordination with Southwoods Development and the homeowners associations; staff recommended formal acceptance after required final paving is completed. The board approved the package of public works agreements and addenda by motion and voice vote.
Finance: Supplemental reserve adjustment for FY2010 — The board approved a budget amendment reducing appropriation authority and the supplemental reserve revenue and expense reserves by $4,000,000 for FY2010 to reflect actual year-end changes described by Finance staff. A commissioner asked whether this technically meant the FY2010 budget was $4,000,000 less; Finance staff said yes and reviewed the composition of the changes. Motion passed by voice vote.
Early voting memorandum of understanding: The board approved a memorandum of understanding permitting the St. Mary's County Board of Elections to use Room 14 in the Potomac Building as an early voting center for the 2010 primary and general elections, as provided by the state board of elections template. The motion authorized the Commissioner President to execute the MOU. Motion passed by voice vote.
FY2011 Critical Area Grant (MD1127): The board approved and authorized the Commissioner President to execute the FY2011 Critical Areas grant agreement (project MD1127) from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, in the amount of $11,000, to reimburse a portion of county staff salary/fringe for critical-area work. Staff noted $11,000 is a modest reimbursement relative to the county's enforcement costs. Motion passed by voice vote.
Other routine business: The meeting record shows routine proclamations took place and public‑service presentations were given; these were ceremonial and did not change county policy or budgets beyond the items above.
The board recorded the approvals in the meeting minutes and directed staff as necessary to carry out the amendments and agreements.
