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Votes at a glance: Carroll County commissioners approve bond authorization and multiple procurement actions (Jan. 9, 2025)
Summary
The Board approved a $36.9 million bond authorization request and a series of procurement and grant actions, including EMS billing services, turnout gear, a pharmacy audit, a tourism grant, background‑check services, and multiple county contracts.
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners recorded the following formal actions during its Jan. 9 open session. Voice votes were recorded as “Aye” with no roll‑call tallies transcribed in the meeting record. Each item below summarizes the motion text and the transcripted outcome.
Votes at a glance
- Bond authorization (FY26): Motion to approve a $36,900,000 bond authorization request for fiscal year 2026 to submit to the Maryland General Assembly. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Fire & EMS billing services: Motion to approve spending authority up to $216,000 for EMS billing services to Digitech Computer LLC for the remainder of FY25. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Turnout gear for Fire & EMS: Motion to approve spending authority up to $600,000 to Fire Chasers Fire Equipment for structural turnout gear (Morning Pride specification). Outcome: approved by voice vote. County staff said Fire Chasers is the authorized regional distributor for the specified manufacturer.
- Pharmacy audit payment: Motion to approve payment of $25,000 to Bolton Partners for an independent pharmacy audit of the county’s pharmacy benefit manager (OptumRx). Outcome: approved by voice vote. County staff said prior audit findings produced approximately $43,000 in reimbursements to the county.
- Tourism grant application/award (FY25): Motion to submit and accept an FY25 travel, tourism and outdoor recreation grant from the Maryland Department of Commerce (eligible amount $112,000). Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Volunteer background checks (Rec & Parks): Motion to renew contract with the National Center for Safety Initiatives for volunteer background checks, not to exceed $45,000. Outcome: approved by voice vote. Staff said checks are $15 each and fees are generally cost‑recovered through recreation councils.
- Hat Baker firearms facility baffle wall: Motion to purchase a replacement baffle wall from Lima Construction Company LLC in the amount of $34,994. Outcome: approved by voice vote; staff described a structural concern and a need to replace an overhead bullet‑containment baffle.
- Laserfiche support renewal (Technology Services): Motion to renew Laserfiche Basic support to MCCI LLC in the amount of $49,265.27. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Bridge CL‑383 engineering reimbursement: Motion to reimburse the Maryland State Highway Administration $60,773.68 for the county share of engineering and design costs for replacement of Bridge CL‑383 (Upper Beckleysville Road over Murphy Run). Outcome: approved by voice vote; bridge remains open with weight restrictions.
- 2025 Stormwater pipe CCTV evaluation: Motion to award contract to Raybould Construction Group LLC for CCTV evaluation (about 42,000 linear feet across 520 pipes) in the amount of $750,525. Outcome: approved by voice vote; one bidder responded and staff said references checked out.
- Demolition at 110 Manchester Ave: Motion to award contract to HTI Contractors for demolition services in the amount of $27,900. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Hampstead wastewater treatment plant inspection services: Motion to award construction inspection services to Kumi Construction Management Corp. for the Hampstead WWTP improvements, not to exceed $270,974.70. Outcome: approved by voice vote; staff said work will require full‑time inspection during construction.
- Freedom District DAF recycle pump: Motion to award purchase contract to Hills Electric Motor Services Inc. in the amount of $47,218.76 for a replacement DAF recycle pump at the Freedom Water Treatment Plant. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
Notes on vote reporting: The transcript records motions, seconds and voice votes recorded as “Aye” with no individual roll‑call tallies printed in the meeting minutes. If a follow‑up action requires a recorded roll call or further board direction, staff will return with details in March or at a subsequent public meeting.
