Commissioners award library contract, approve two governor letters and OK CREP easement
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Summary
At their Oct. 28 meeting commissioners awarded a $128,098.30 contract for the Centerville branch library rain‑garden and parking rehabilitation, authorized two letters to Gov. Moore (one on US 301/MD 405 safety improvements and one asking to accelerate state funding for a detention center), and approved a CREP easement for Hidden Birch Farms LLC.
The Queen Anne's County Commissioners took several formal actions at their Oct. 28 meeting after staff presentations and brief discussion.
Library contract award: Commissioners authorized the Department of Public Works to award the Queen Anne's County Library Centerville branch rain‑garden and parking lot rehabilitation contract to Marshall Professional Property Management LLC of Cambridge, Maryland, for $128,098.30. The county received five bids; the low responsive bid was recommended by staff. The motion to award and authorize the director to execute the contract passed by recorded voice vote (5–0).
Letter to governor — US 301/MD 405 safety improvements: The commission voted to send a letter to Governor Moore requesting immediate funding and initiation of permanent safety improvements at the Route 301/MD 405 intersection and to seek support for new legislation that would add this road segment to the list of locations eligible for automated speed‑camera enforcement under Maryland law. The motion carried on a voice vote.
Letter to governor — detention center funding acceleration: Commissioners approved a second letter asking the governor to accelerate state funding for design of a new regional detention center (currently allocated in fiscal 2028). Commissioners noted that partner counties had stepped back, and the board requested earlier funding to continue design work. The motion carried; the public record shows at least one commissioner voiced opposition during the vote (chair recorded motion as carried after vote sequence).
CREP easement: The board approved a Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) easement, agreement of sale and project agreement covering 274 acres (out of a 443‑acre property) for Hidden Birch Farms LLC, to be submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for final approval. No county funds were requested for the easement.
Staff said these items will be recorded in the minutes and transmitted as appropriate to state officials or to the contracting process.