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At-a-glance: Washington County commissioners approve routine contracts, appointments and proclamations
Summary
The board approved a series of routine personnel actions, contractual renewals and proclamations including a landfill superintendent hire, bylaws revisions, IT and emergency-communications procurements, and proclamations for Preservation Month and other community recognitions.
At their May meeting, Washington County commissioners approved several routine but consequential items ranging from personnel appointments to contract renewals and community proclamations. The actions below were taken during the public meeting.
Key approvals and outcomes
- Personnel: Staff confirmed a revised offer and approved the hiring of Corey Moen for position 1653, superintendent of landfill operations, with an hourly rate as presented.
- Bylaws: The board approved revisions to the bylaws for the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, Inc., and the Washington County Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The changes adjust term limits for the Ag Education Center board and refine the mission and priorities of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
- Contracts and procurement: - Renewed Oracle cloud products and services contract (PUR1696) with Mythics LLC for the county's enterprise software suites, based on a quote presented to the board; renewal contingent on FY26 budget approval. - Authorized an intergovernmental cooperative purchase of 13 rack-mounted two-way radios for emergency communications, procured through a Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments contract with Motorola Solutions; total proposal approximately $159,326.91 with capital funds available. - Authorized a sole-source procurement for the Keystone CAD interface software maintenance and annual licensing fees for the emergency communications division; amount cited in the staff recommendation was $145,037.
- Public safety / code: The board designated the director of Permits and Inspections/code official to serve as the Washington County Fire Code Official and as an assistant state fire marshal pursuant to state law (Public Safety Article section 6-304), subject to state approval.
- Airport: The board approved modest fee adjustments at Hagerstown Regional Airport, including a proposed 3% year-over-year adjustment to T-hangar rent; staff said hangar demand is strong and that the airport must maintain rates consistent with FAA grant-assurance guidance.
- Proclamations and community items: Commissioners presented proclamations naming May 2025 Preservation Month and Drug Treatment Court Month and received program updates and community reports from county boards and nonprofits.
Most votes on these routine items were approved by voice vote; where specified the record shows unanimous approval or reflected absences noted in the minutes. Staff said funding for several purchases was available in FY26 capital or operating budgets, contingent in some cases on the final FY26 budget adoption.
