LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) began their business day by hosting a joint meeting with the St. Mary’s County Board of Education. Discussion topics included negotiated agreements, the Maryland Apprenticeship Program, the Southern Maryland Summit: Teacher Preparation Pipeline, and a redistricting summary.
The Commissioners reconvened at 10:45 a.m. for their regular business meeting, starting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda.
The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of National Animal Care & Control Week, National Library Week, Week of the Young Child, and National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
During County Administrator Time, the Commissioners took the following action:
- Reviewed future CSMC meeting agendas.
- Approved the FY2027 Sex Offender Compliance and Enforcement in Maryland Grant application on behalf of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
- Approved the Resolution providing full faith and credit of the CSMC in authorizing the Metropolitan Commission to issue infrastructure bonds.
- Approved the Department of Emergency Services, Animal Services Division, to apply for the Maryland Department of Agriculture Cat-Focused Grant funding.
- Approved the Rent Fun agreement to provide rental kiosks for park equipment, such as kayaks, lawn games, and pickleball equipment at identified County parks.
- Approved priority enrollment for the childcare center (option 1).
- Authorized the use of five (5) County-issued laptops to the St. Mary’s County Administrative Charging Committee to assist in their investigatory review process.
- Approved the employment contract for the Director of Human Resources for St. Mary's County Government.
The Commissioners then received a legislative update from the Office of the County Attorney.
The CSMC wrapped their business meeting with Commissioner Time.
The next CSMC business meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room, located on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown.
The FY2027 Budget Public Hearing will also take place that evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Chopticon High School Auditorium.
CSMC decisions and related documents are available on the county government website in BoardDocs. Meetings are open to the public and can be viewed live on Channel 95 or on-demand via www.YouTube.com/@StMarysCoGov.
For more information on SMCG programs and operations, visit: www.stmaryscountymd.gov or follow St. Mary’s County Government on Facebook, X, and Instagram for regular updates.
