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Board approves drainage contract renewal, adopts consent agenda and enters closed session on litigation
Summary
The board approved a renewal contract for countywide drainage improvements (with Commissioner Breeding recused), approved the consent agenda for Feb. 17, 2026, and voted to adjourn into closed session to consult on potential litigation under Maryland law.
During the action portion of the meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved a renewal contract for countywide drainage improvements after a motion by Commissioner Bartz, with the motion seconded and approved by voice vote; Commissioner Breeding announced a recusal from that item. The board then approved the consent agenda for 02/17/2026 on a motion and voice vote.
At the end of the meeting the presiding commissioner moved to adjourn and enter closed session under Maryland Code, General Provisions §3‑305(b)(7) and (8) to consult with counsel about pending or potential litigation and to preserve attorney–client privilege; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Formal actions recorded in the transcript: - Renewal contract for countywide drainage improvements: motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; Breeding recused. - Consent agenda for 02/17/2026: motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. - Motion to enter closed session under Maryland Code General Provisions §3‑305(b)(7) and (8): motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Next steps: minutes will reflect the approvals and the board proceeded to closed session as recorded.
