Commissioners list consent agenda items including Wellpath contract and Science Drive sale; move into closed session on collective bargaining

County staff previewed several items slated for the consent agenda at the public meeting and sought commissioners— questions before tonight—s session.

Items listed by staff for the consent agenda included: - Appointment of Todd Logston (identified in the packet as the mayor of Frostburg) to represent Frostburg on the Tri-County Council. - Renewal of medical services with Wellpath for jail/prisoner health care, described as approximately $1,500,000 and an 8.8% increase on the existing contract. - A $1,000 sponsorship or fee for Old Town Summerfest (June 28 in Old Town), a recurring item the county has supported previously. - Contract for sale of 1 Science Drive (the former Hamilton Relay building in Frostburg) to BTA of Frostburg for $1,200,000, described by staff as removing carrying costs to the county and supporting a local business venture. - Two-year renewal of employee vision benefits with VBA for 2026 and 2027, described as 100% employee-paid and no cost to the county. - A GeoCCP case-automation system enhancement grant for the state's attorney—s office in the amount of about $55,000.

After reviewing the consent items, a commissioner moved and another commissioner seconded a motion to enter a closed session to discuss anticipated collective-bargaining negotiations. The motion passed by voice vote (commissioners responded "Aye"), and staff said the board would meet in Room 230 and reconvene the public meeting at 5 p.m.

Ending: Staff said the consent items would appear on the public agenda and invited commissioners to raise any concerns before the public meeting. The board then recessed into a closed session to discuss collective-bargaining negotiations.