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Allegany CountyMD averageUS Census ACS
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$149,200 👤 Members & officials (31)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Election Board
- Armand Pannone
- Wendy Maddux
Who’s on the Emergency Services Board
- Scott Yates
- Greg Boyd
- Kevin Rounds
- Bobby Ritchie
- Daniel Lewis
- Ian Reike
- Ronnie Carr
- Steve Shipley
Who’s on the Planning Commission of Allegany County
- David Madden
- Wes McKee
- William Chesno
Who’s on the Solid Waste Management Board
- Raquel Ketterman
- John Kirby
- Richard Soderman
- Andrew Cowan
- Dusty Hilbert
- Juli McCoy
- Lee Heavner
- Carolyn Mathews
- Woody Getz
- Frank Fox
- Adam Strott
- Bethany Fife
- Robin Paulman
- Wally High
- John Schwalbe
- Brynn Laird
- Kristen Harper
- Sarah Llewellyn
Municipal budget
Total revenue$317.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$319.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$108.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$75.0M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$4,718 (FY2023)
Upcoming
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:00
Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
Liquor Board to review special license requests for college and fire department
The Board of License Commissioners will hold hearings for two special class licenses. The board will also discuss old business regarding the Cumberland Outdoor Club and Beach Club.
- Special Class 'C' Beer and Wine license for Allegany College of Maryland at 110 Baltimore Street
- Special Class 'C' Beer license for Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department at 12420 McMullen Hwy SW
- Guest sponsorship and advertising for Cumberland Outdoor Club
- Updates regarding Beach Club
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701 Kelly Road, Cumberland
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Thomas E. Farrell, Chairman
Charles R. Miller, Commissioner
James Stafford Jr., Commissioner
Keith Bageant, Chief Inspector
Vacant, Inspector
Brandy Snyder, Office Administrator
701 Kelly Road, Suite 112
Cumberland, MD 21502
T 301 724 6485
[email protected]
www.alleganygov.org
Liquor Board
AGENDA – Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Board of License Commissioners will meet on this date in room 230 of the Allegany County Office
Complex.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Review and Acceptance of the meeting minutes
III.
Hearings
A. Special Class “C” License – Beer and Wine
To:
Amanda Woods, Lauren Winterberg, Allissa Beeman
For:
Allegany College of Maryland
Continuing Education Course
Location:
Culinaire Café – cooking courses
110 Baltimore Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Date(s):
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
B. Special Class “C” License – Beer
To:
W. Shannon Adams, Richard Day, Steve Adams
For:
Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department
Cash Bash
Location:
Bowling Green VFD
12420 McMullen Hwy SW
Cumberland, MD 21502
Date(s):
Saturday, October 24, 2026
IV.
Old Business
A. Cumberland Outdoor Club – Guest Sponsorship, advertise members and guests
B. Beach Club – updates, etc
V.
New Business
Thomas E. Farrell, Chairman
Charles R. Miller, Commissioner
James Stafford Jr., Commissioner
Keith Bageant, Chief Inspector
Vacant, Inspector
Brandy Snyder, Office Administrato …
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 13:00
Administrative Charging Committee
Administrative Charging Committee to review police misconduct complaints
The committee will meet to approve September minutes and conduct a closed session. The closed session is scheduled to discuss law enforcement investigations regarding police misconduct complaints and to obtain legal advice.
- Case review 26-ACC-013
- Case review 26-ACC-019
- Case review 26-ACC-020
- Case review 26-ACC-021
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701 KELLY RD, CUMBERLAND
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David J. Caporale, President
William R. Atkinson, Commissioner
Creade V. Brodie, Jr., Commissioner
Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Administrator
T. Lee Beeman, Esq, Attorney
701 Kelly Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
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[email protected]
T 301 777-5911
alleganygov.org
Board of County Commissioners
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGING COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
County Administration Building, 2nd Floor Room 230
701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, Maryland 21502
October 21, 2026
1:00 P.M.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Meeting Minutes (September)
III.
New Business
IV.
Closed Session To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice 3-305(b)(7); To comply with a specific
constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a
particular proceeding or matter 3-305(b)(13)). Topic: to evaluate and discuss investigation(s) from
law enforcement agency related to a complaint of police misconduct and to consult with legal counsel
to obtain legal advice.
Anticipated Case Review:
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26-ACC-013
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26-ACC-019
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26-ACC-020
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26-ACC-021
V.
Reconvene in Open Session
VI.
Other Business, if any
A. Date of Next Meeting
VII.
Adjournment
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 15:00
Planning Commission of Allegany County
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 10:30
Election Board
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 09:00
Election Board
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 09:00
Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
701 Kelly Road, Cumberland
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 15:00
Solid Waste Management Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 17:00
Board of County Commissioners
695 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:00
Administrative Charging Committee
701 KELLY RD, CUMBERLAND
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:00
Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
701 Kelly Road, Cumberland
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 17:00
Board of County Commissioners
701 Kelly Road, Cumberland
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 15:00
Planning Commission of Allegany County
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 10:30
Election Board
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 09:00
Election Board
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:00
Board of County Commissioners
701 Kelly Road, Cumberland
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
Emergency Services Board
11400 PPG Road SE, Cumberland
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 18:00
Administrative Charging Committee
701 KELLY RD, CUMBERLAND
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:00
Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
701 Kelly Road, Cumberland
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 17:00
Board of County Commissioners
701 Kelly Road, Cumberland
Wed Dec 30, 2026 · 15:00
Planning Commission of Allegany County
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 10:30
Election Board
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 15:00
Planning Commission of Allegany County
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 10:30
Election Board
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 15:00
Solid Waste Management Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 15:00
Planning Commission of Allegany County
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 10:30
Election Board
Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 10:30
Election Board
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue May 4, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
Tue May 4, 2027 · 10:30
Election Board
Tue May 4, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 10:30
Election Board
Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 10:30
Election Board
Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 09:00
Election Board
Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 10:30
Election Board
Recent meetings
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 17:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board considers $1.8 million for Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness Center Phase II
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure grants, including rail improvements for Kingspan Roofing and a wellness center project. The meeting also includes decisions on EMS fleet contracts and a labor-management agreement for firefighters.
- Grant agreement of $1,000,000 for rail infrastructure at Kingspan Roofing
- Funding award of $1,800,000 for Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness Center Project – Phase II
- Contract for $35,000 to The EADS Group for utility valuation of Maryland Water Services, Inc.
- Labor-Management Agreement with Local No. 1715 International Association of Firefighters
- Paving of Bartlett Run Road with Belt Paving, Inc. for $69,199.10
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701 Kelly Road, Cumberland
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David J. Caporale, President
William R. Atkinson, Commissioner
Creade V. Brodie, Jr., Commissioner
Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Administrator
T. Lee Beeman, Esq, Attorney
Board of County Commissioners
Public Business Meeting
Agenda
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Allegany Room 100
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS
WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY
FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND
ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order & Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Statement of Closed Meeting
A. The Board of County Commissioners did not meet in Closed Session on September 17, 2026.
5. Approval of Previous Meetings Minutes
A. Approve the Public Business Meeting Minutes from September 17, 2026
6. Presentations
A. Recognition Awards from the Sheriff - Sheriff Craig Robertson
7. Public Hearing
8. Action Agenda & Public Comment
A. Award and Authorize County Staff to Sign the Contract for Engineering Design Services to The EADS
Group to Perform a Valuation of the Utilities Ow …
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 16:00
General
Allegany County Animal Control Advisory Board to meet October 15
The Animal Control Advisory Board will meet to discuss shelter and animal control updates. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general reports.
- Shelter Report
- Animal Control Update
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701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
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Animal Control Advisory Board
Brett Lysinger, Chair
Brian Dicken
Christina Getty
Dr. John Gustafson
Regina Hamm
Linda Steele
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 4:00 PM
701 Kelly Rd Room 230, Cumberland, MD 21502
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Old Business
4. New Business
A. Shelter Report
B. Animal Control Update
5. Committee Reports
6. General Public Comment
7. Reminders/Upcoming Meetings
A. NEXT MEETING - DAY, MONTH DD, YYYY, TIME
8. Adjournment
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 15:00
General
Allegany County Commissioners to hold public work session
The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss various department updates and policy issues. As a work session, the meeting is for discussion and information-gathering rather than formal voting.
- FAMLI Act discussion
- County supported recycling discussion
- Recreation Plan update
- Liquor Board legislative request discussion
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701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
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PUBLIC WORK SESSION NOTICE
The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM at 701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland, MD, 21502
in Room 230. This meeting is open to the media/public for observation and will be streamed on the County
website for live viewing and playback.
The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC WORK SESSION to discuss the
following:
• Public Business Meeting Agenda Items
• Department Updates, as needed
• FAMLI Act Discussion
• County Supported Recycling Discussion
• Recreation Plan Update
• Liquor Board Legislative Request Discussion
A work session is a meeting where the Board of County Commissioners and staff gather to discuss issues, review information, and
deliberate on upcoming decisions in a more informal setting than a regular meeting. The purpose of a work session is to allow for in-
depth discussions, planning, and collaboration without the need for formal votes or public debate.
Unlike regular meetings, work sessions typically do not include a public comment period because they are meant for internal
discussion and information-gathering rather than decision-making. Since no formal actions are taken, public input is usually reserved
for official meetings where votes or policies are considered. However, members of the public are welcome to attend and observe the
session.
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 12:00
General
Upper Potomac River Commission to consider wastewater treatment fee increase
The Upper Potomac River Commission will review waste treatment plant and Savage River Dam operations. The body will discuss a proposed increase in wastewater treatment charges for the Town of Westernport, the Town of Piedmont, the Allegany County Sanitary District, and the Town of Luke.
- Proposed wastewater treatment fee increase estimated at $6.00 per month per Equivalent Dwelling Unit
- Review of Waste Treatment Plant Operations
- Review of Commission Finances
- Review of Savage River Dam Operations
- Executive session for employee contract negotiations
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528 Maryland Ave, Westernport
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Upper Potomac River Commission
528 Maryland Avenue
Westernport, Maryland 21562
(301) 359-3944
For Immediate Release:
PLEASE NOTE: This is a news release, not a paid advertisement.
Notice of Public Meeting
The commissioners of the Upper Potomac River Commission will meet in regular quarterly
session Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at noon at the Upper Potomac River Commission, 528
Maryland Avenue, Westernport, Maryland. The meeting is open to the public.
The agenda for the meeting is:
1. Review of Waste Treatment Plant Operations
2. Review of Commission Finances. This will include a proposed increase of the amount the
Commission charges for treatment of municipal wastewater to the Twon of Westernport,
the Town of Piedmont, the Allegany County Sanitary District, the Town of Luke and all
other customers whose municipal wastewater is treated at the Commission’s waste
treatment plant. The Commission’s authority to treat wastewater is governed by state law
that requires the Commission to charge its customers enough in fees to pay the expenses
of the waste treatment plant. The Commission does not bill end users directly. It
estimates that the increase to the towns and other agencies will be equivalent to an
increase of $ 6.00 per month per Equivalent Dwelling Unit, but the final amount will be
determined at the meeting after review of relevant cost data.
3. Review of Savage River Dam Operations
4. Other Matters that may be Raised at the Meeting
The commission re …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
Emergency Services Board
Emergency Services Board to meet October 13
The Emergency Services Board will receive reports from key partners and committees. The board may consider a new Officer Standards Policy if it was passed during the Fire/EMS Committee Meeting.
- Proposed Officer Standards Policy
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11400 PPG Road SE, Cumberland
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David J. Caporale, President
William R. Atkinson, Commissioner
Creade V. Brodie, Jr., Commissioner
Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Administrator
T. Lee Beeman, Esq, Attorney
Cody Pearce, Board Chairman
Emergency Services Board
11400 PPG Road, SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
T 301 876-9155
www.alleganygov.org
Emergency Services Board Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 – 18:00 hrs
Allegany County Department of Emergency Services - EOC
11400 PPG Road, Cumberland, MD 21502
WE ASK THOSE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND
CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR
EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR
MEETING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE
RECOGNIZED BY THE CHAIRMAN PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS.
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
4. Key Partner Reports
a. Department of Emergency Services
i. Communications – Steve Shipley
ii. Emergency Medical Services – Michael Salvadge
iii. Emergency Management – Carrie Hughes
1. Length of Service Award Program – Bobby Ritchie
2. Special Operations – Derek Crippen
iv. Director Report – Roger Bennett
b. LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee)
c. MDEM (Maryland Department of Emergency Management)
d. MIEMSS (Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services System)
e. MSFA (Maryland State Firefighter’s Association)
f …
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 09:00
Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
Liquor Board to hold violation hearing for The Beach Club Corp
The Board of License Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting to conduct a violation hearing. The session focuses on a single entity located in Frostburg.
- Violation hearing for The Beach Club Corp, 202 Center Street, Frostburg
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701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
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Thomas E. Farrell, Chairman
Charles R. Miller, Commissioner
James Stafford Jr., Commissioner
Keith Bageant, Chief Inspector
Vacant, Inspector
Brandy Snyder, Office Administrator
701 Kelly Road, Suite 112
Cumberland, MD 21502
T 301 724 6485
[email protected]
www.alleganygov.org
Liquor Board
EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA – Monday, October 12, 2026
The Board of License Commissioners will meet on this date in room 100 of the Allegany County Office
Complex.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Violation Hearing
A. The Beach Club Corp
202 Center Street
Frostburg, MD 21532
Glenn Hall
III.
Adjournment
A. Next Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 9 A.M. in Room 230 of the
Allegany County Office Complex.
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 18:00
General
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 09:00
Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
Liquor Board to hear two special event license requests for fairgrounds events
The Allegany County Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board) meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 in room 100 of the Allegany County Office Complex. The agenda includes hearings on two Special Class "C" licenses for events at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, plus old business on distributor minimum order requirements and delivery schedules, and new business items involving the Beach Club and Cumberland Outdoor Club. The meeting also includes review of prior minutes and general discussion.
- Special Class "C" beer license hearing for Sons of American Legion "Monster Cash Bash" at Allegany County Fairgrounds, 11490 Moss Avenue, Cumberland, for Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Special Class "C" beer, wine, and liquor license hearing for Cumberland Skate Park Association Inc "Iron Mountain Roller Derby" at Allegany County Fairgrounds, 11490 Moss Avenue, Cumberland, for Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Old business: distributor issues including minimum order requirements and delivery schedule
- New business: Beach Club – Frostburg City Police Department email follow-up
- New business: Cumberland Outdoor Club – guest sponsorship forms
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Thomas E. Farrell, Chairman
Charles R. Miller, Commissioner
James Stafford Jr., Commissioner
Keith Bageant, Chief Inspector
Vacant, Inspector
Brandy Snyder, Office Administrator
701 Kelly Road, Suite 112
Cumberland, MD 21502
T 301 724 6485
[email protected]
www.alleganygov.org
Liquor Board
AGENDA – Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Board of License Commissioners will meet on this date in room 100 of the Allegany County Office
Complex.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Review and Acceptance of the meeting minutes
III.
Hearings
A. Special Class “C” License – Beer
To:
Brian Neff, William Weber, Byron Seekamp Jr
For:
Sons of American Legion
Monster Cash Bash
Location:
Allegany County Fairgrounds
11490 Moss Avenue
Cumberland, MD 21502
Date(s):
Saturday, October 3, 2026
B. Special Class “C” License – Beer, Wine, and Liquor
To:
Kristina Richmond
For:
Cumberland Skate Park Association Inc
Iron Mountain Roller Derby
Location:
Allegany County Fairgrounds
11490 Moss Avenue
Cumberland, MD 21502
Date(s):
Saturday, October 10, 2026
IV.
Old Business
A. Distributor Issues – Minimum Order Requirements, Delivery schedule, etc.
V.
New Business
A. Beach Club – Frostburg City Police Department Email follow-up
B. Cumberland Outdoor Club – Guest Sponsorship Forms
Thomas E. Farrell, Chairman
Charles R. Miller, Commissioner
James Stafford Jr., Commissioner
Keith Bageant, Chief Inspector
Vacant, Inspector
B …
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 09:00
Election Board
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 10:30
Election Board
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 09:00
Election Board
Allegany County Election Board to elect canvasser officers and set voting system verification plan
The Allegany County Board of Elections meets October 6, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. at 701 Kelly Road, Room 230, Cumberland. New business includes electing officers of the Board of Canvassers and a Voting System Verification Plan and Random Drawing. The agenda also lists routine items: approval of the September 1, 2026 open meeting minutes, attorney's, correspondence, and administrator's reports, and disclosure of campaign contributions. Part of the meeting may be closed under Open Meetings Act procedures, and public participation must be pre-scheduled and pre-approved by the Chairman.
- Election of Officers – Board of Canvassers
- Voting System Verification Plan and Random Drawing
- Approval of minutes from the September 1, 2026 open meeting
- Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
- Possible closed meeting under Open Meetings Act procedures
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John Stakem, President
Armand Pannone, Attorney
Richard DeVore, Board Member
Debra Johnson, Board Member
Lisa Lyons, Board Member
Cecilia Pittman, Board Member
Wendy Maddux, Administrator of Elections
701 Kelly Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
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[email protected]
T 301 777-5931 F 301 777-2430
www.alleganygov.org
Board of Elections
AGENDA
Allegany County Board of Elections
701 Kelly Road, Room 230
Cumberland, MD 21502
October 6, 2026 – 9:00 A.M.
If necessary, the Board of Canvassers will meet prior to the start of the regular meeting.
1. Declaration of Quorum Present
2. Additions to the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
a. September 1, 2026 Open Meeting
4. Attorney’s Report
5. Correspondence
6. Administrator’s Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. Election of Officers – Board of Canvassers
b. Voting System Verification Plan and Random Drawing
9. Board Members’ Report
10. Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
11. Confirmation of Next Meeting
12. Adjournment
Closed Meeting: Part of the meeting may be closed in accordance with Open Meetings Act
procedures.
Public Participation: Members of the public may address the Board. Pursuant to §3.2B of the
Board’s bylaws, public participation at a meeting must be pre-scheduled and pre-approved by the
Chairman. To request approval to speak at a board meeting, contact Wendy Maddux at 301-777-
5931 or by email at
[email protected] no later than 4 pm the day before the meeting.
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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00
Board of County Commissioners
701 Kelly Road, Cumberland
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 15:00
Planning Commission of Allegany County
Allegany County Planning Commission to review zoning code amendments and Comprehensive Plan update
The Planning & Zoning Commission of Allegany County meets September 30th, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in Conference Room 230 of the County Office Complex, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland. Staff recommend amendments to the County's Zoning Code, and the Commission will review the status of the County's Comprehensive Plan update. The agenda also includes reading and adoption of the August 26th, 2026 minutes and execution of minutes from July 29th and June 16th, 2026. No presentations or consent items are scheduled.
- Staff recommend amendments to the County's Zoning Code, presented by Director James Squires
- Review of the current status of the County's Comprehensive Plan update, staffed by Planner Roy Cool
- Reading and adoption of the August 26th, 2026 Regular Business Meeting minutes
- Execution of July 29th, 2026 Regular Business Meeting minutes into the P&Z Minute Book
- Execution of June 16th, 2026 Special Business Meeting minutes into the P&Z Minute Book
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701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
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ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
County Office Complex – Suite 111
701 Kelly Road
Cumberland, Maryland 21502-3401
Planning & Zoning Commission
Business Meeting Agenda
September 30th, 2026
Location: County Office Complex – Conference Room 230 (2nd Floor)
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Tammy DiNicola – Recorder, P&Z Commission
Adoption of Agenda
Minutes
•
Reading of the August 26th, 2026, Regular Business Meeting Minutes
•
Call for corrections or additions; adopt as read
•
Motion to Adopt
•
Vote
Director’s Report
Staffed by James Squires, Director, ACDP&Z
Action Agenda
ACDP&Z Staff recommend Amendments to the County’s Zoning Code
Staffed by Mr. James Squires, Director, ACDP&Z
Presentation(s)
No Presentations scheduled
Consent Agenda
No Consent Items scheduled
Old Business
1. Execute Minutes of the July 29th, 2026, Regular Business Meeting incorporated within P&Z Minute Book
2. Execute Minutes of the June 16th, 2026, Special Business Meeting incorporated within P&Z Minute Book
3. Review of the current status of the County’s Comprehensive Plan update
Staffed by: Mr. Roy Cool, Planner, ACDP&Z Office of Planning
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 11:00
Police Accountability Board
Police Accountability Board meets; agenda is mostly routine business
The Allegany County Police Accountability Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda consists of routine items: approving the minutes from the June meeting, discussing new business, and potentially entering a closed session for personnel or legal matters as allowed by state law. No specific policy decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of meeting minutes from June
- New Business discussion
- Possible closed session for personnel matters or legal advice (MD Code General Provisions 3-305)
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David J. Caporale, President
William R. Atkinson, Commissioner
Creade V. Brodie, Jr., Commissioner
Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Administrator
T. Lee Beeman, Esq, Attorney
701 Kelly Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
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[email protected]
T 301 777-5911
alleganygov.org
Board of County Commissioners
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD
MEETING AGENDA
County Administration Building, 2nd Floor Room 230
701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, Maryland 21502
September 24, 2026
11:00 A.M.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Meeting Minutes (June)
III.
New Business
IV.
Closed Session (If Needed) (To discuss (i) the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion,
discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees,
employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or (ii) Any other personnel matter that affects
one or more specific individuals. MD Annotated Code General Provisions Article 3-305(b)(1); To
consult with counsel to obtain legal advice 3-305(b)(7); To comply with a specific constitutional,
statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular
proceeding or matter 3-305(b)(13)).
V.
Reconvene in Open Session
VI.
Other Business, if any
A.
Date of Next Meeting
VII.
Adjournment
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 13:30
General
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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 17:00
Board of County Commissioners
County to sell 8.052 acres to AB Pittsburgh Plate Glass for $795,000
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider action on a bond authorization for the Depot Road waterline replacement, and vote on several resolutions including the sale of county-owned property and contract awards. The meeting includes recognition of 911 award recipients and public comment periods.
- Public hearing on Code Home Rule Bill 5-26 to authorize borrowing up to $328,162 for Depot Road waterline replacement
- Resolution 26-23 amending bond maturity date for Bedford Road Phase VII project from 2046 to 2056
- Resolution 26-24 authorizing sale of 8.052 acres on Pittsburgh Plate Glass Road to AB Pittsburgh Plate Glass, LLC for $795,000
- Bid award for Trimble Road Water Main Extension to Carl Belt, Inc. for $377,910
- Bid award for courthouse window painting to Glass Service, Inc. for $166,559
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✓ Decided: County approves $795,000 property sale to AB Pittsburgh Plate Glass, LLC
The Board of County Commissioners approved the sale of 8.052 acres in the North Branch Industrial Park and authorized several infrastructure bonds and construction contracts. The board also approved two DNR land acquisitions and two board appointments.
- Approved sale of 8.052 acres to AB Pittsburgh Plate Glass, LLC for $795,000 (3-0)
- Enacted CHRB 5-26 to borrow up to $328,162 for Depot Street waterline replacement (3-0)
- Approved $377,910 bid from Carl Belt, Inc. for Trimble Road Water Main Extension (3-0)
- Approved $166,559 bid from Glass Service, Inc. for Courthouse window rehabilitation (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-23 to extend maturity of Bedford Road Phase VII bonds to 2056 (3-0)
- Approved DNR acquisition of 185.88 acres at 10205 Christie Road (3-0)
- Approved DNR conservation easement for John (Jack) Krampf property on Ruby Road (3-0)
- Appointed Charlotte C. Graham to Commission for Women and Tracey Engle to Animal Control Advisory Board (3-0)
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David J. Caporale, President
William R. Atkinson, Commissioner
Creade V. Brodie, Jr., Commissioner
Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Administrator
T. Lee Beeman, Esq, Attorney
Board of County Commissioners
Public Business Meeting
Agenda
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Allegany Room 100
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS
WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY
FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND
ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order & Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Statement of Closed Meeting
A. Statement Regarding the Closed Session Held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - T. Lee
Beeman, Jr., County Attorney
5. Approval of Previous Meetings Minutes
A. Approve the Public Business Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2026
6. Presentations
A. Recognition of 911 Joint Communications Division's Award Recipients - Steve Shipley, Chief, 911 Joint
Communications Division of Emergency Services
7. Public Hearing
A. Code Home Rule Bill 5-26 "Depot Road Waterline Replacement - Bond …
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David J. Caporale, President
William R. Atkinson, Commissioner
Creade V. Brodie, Jr., Commissioner
Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Administrator
T. Lee Beeman, Esq, Attorney
Board of County Commissioners
Public Business Meeting
Minutes
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Allegany Room 100
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS
WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY
FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND
ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
2. Call to Order & Roll Call
The regular meeting of the County Commissioners of Allegany County was held in the Commissioners’ Meeting
Room, Allegany Room 100, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, at 05:00 PM on 9/17/2026. Present: County
Commissioner Creade V. Brodie, Jr., County Commissioner William R. Atkinson, County Commission President
David J. Caporale, County Administrator Jason Bennett, County Attorney Lee Beeman.
3. Approval of Agenda
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda. Upon Motion made by County Commissioner Creade V.
B …
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 16:00
Board of County Commissioners
County commissioners hold work session on roads and Bel Air water
The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session to discuss upcoming business meeting agenda items, department updates, the 50/50 OP Roads program, and an update on documents and data related to Bel Air Water. This is an informal discussion session; no formal votes or public comment period are scheduled.
- Discussion of 50/50 OP Roads program
- Bel Air Water: update on documents/data
- Public Business Meeting Agenda Items
- Department updates
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PUBLIC WORK SESSION NOTICE
The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM at 701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland, MD,
21502 in Room 230. This meeting is open to the media/public for observation and will be streamed on the
County website for live viewing and playback.
The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC WORK SESSION to discuss the
following:
• Public Business Meeting Agenda Items
• Department Updates, as needed
• 50/50 OP Roads
• Bel Air Water: Update on Documents/Data
A work session is a meeting where the Board of County Commissioners and staff gather to discuss issues, review information, and
deliberate on upcoming decisions in a more informal setting than a regular meeting. The purpose of a work session is to allow for in-
depth discussions, planning, and collaboration without the need for formal votes or public debate.
Unlike regular meetings, work sessions typically do not include a public comment period because they are meant for internal
discussion and information-gathering rather than decision-making. Since no formal actions are taken, public input is usually reserved
for official meetings where votes or policies are considered. However, members of the public are welcome to attend and observe the
session.
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 13:00
Administrative Charging Committee
Committee to review police misconduct complaints in closed session
The Administrative Charging Committee will meet to approve August minutes, discuss new business, and then enter a closed session to evaluate law enforcement investigations into police misconduct complaints and consult with legal counsel. Five cases (26-ACC-014 through 26-ACC-018) are anticipated for review. The meeting will reconvene in open session for other business and adjournment.
- Closed session to discuss police misconduct investigations and legal advice
- Anticipated case reviews: 26-ACC-014 through 26-ACC-018
- Approval of August meeting minutes
- Date of next meeting to be set
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David J. Caporale, President
William R. Atkinson, Commissioner
Creade V. Brodie, Jr., Commissioner
Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Administrator
T. Lee Beeman, Esq, Attorney
701 Kelly Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
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[email protected]
T 301 777-5911
alleganygov.org
Board of County Commissioners
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGING COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
County Administration Building, 2nd Floor Room 230
701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, Maryland 21502
September 16, 2026
1:00 P.M.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Meeting Minutes (August)
III.
New Business
IV.
Closed Session (To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline,
demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees,
employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or (ii) Any other personnel matter that affects
one or more specific individuals. MD Annotated Code General Provisions Article 3-305(b)(1); To
consult with counsel to obtain legal advice 3-305(b)(7); To comply with a specific constitutional,
statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular
proceeding or matter 3-305(b)(13)). Topic: to evaluate and discuss investigation(s) from law
enforcement agency related to a complaint of police misconduct and to consult with legal counsel to
obtain legal advice.
Anticipated Case Review:
A. 26-ACC-014
B. 26-ACC-015
C. 26-ACC-016
D. 26-ACC-017
E. 26-ACC-018
V.
Reconvene in Open S …
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:00
Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
Liquor Board to hear 5 special event licenses and a violation case
The Allegany County Board of License Commissioners will review meeting minutes, hold hearings on five Special Class "C" licenses for beer and/or wine at upcoming events, and conduct a violation hearing for Liquor Market in LaVale. The board will also discuss new business, including a Beach Club that opened on Sunday without a Sunday sales permit, and set the next meeting date.
- Special Class "C" license for Allegany College of Maryland's Culinaire Cafe, 110 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, on Sept 24
- Special Class "C" license for Cresaptown VFD Sportsman Bash at Allegany County Fairgrounds, 11490 Moss Avenue, on Sept 26
- Special Class "C" license for Bedford Road Volunteer Fire Company Cash/Gun Bash, 13200 Bedford Road NE, on Sept 19
- Special Class "C" license for Sons of American Legion Monster Bash at Allegany County Fairgrounds on Oct 3
- Violation hearing for VHJ Beverage dba Liquor Market, 1262 Vocke Road Space 804, LaVale
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✓ Decided: Liquor Board fines two licensees $500 each over alcohol violations
The Allegany County Board of License Commissioners approved four one-day special liquor licenses for local events and fined two establishments $500 each. VHJ Beverage (Liquor Market) was fined $500 with seized alcohol forfeited and a year of probation for unaccounted distributor invoices. The Beach Club was fined $500, with $250 suspended, plus a year of probation for opening on a Sunday without a Sunday Sales permit. The Board also discussed proposed legislation and signed a letter requesting a meeting with the County Commissioners.
- Approved September 2, 2026 minutes as written (unanimous)
- Approved one-day special class C beer and wine license for Allegany College of Maryland event Sept 24 (unanimous)
- Approved one-day special class C beer license for Cresaptown Volunteer Fire Department Sportsman Bash Sept 26 (unanimous)
- Approved one-day special class C beer and wine license for Bedford Road Volunteer Fire Company cash and gun bash Oct 3 (unanimous)
- Approved one-day special class C beer and wine license for Shaft Volunteer Fire Company gun and cash bash Oct 3 (unanimous)
- Fined VHJ Beverage dba Liquor Market $500, forfeited seized alcohol to the State, plus one year probation (unanimous)
- Fined The Beach Club $500 with $250 suspended plus one year probation for Sunday sales without a permit (unanimous)
- Signed a letter to County Commissioners requesting a meeting on proposed legislation (subpoena powers, distributor rules)
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Thomas E. Farrell, Chairman
Charles R. Miller, Commissioner
James Stafford Jr., Commissioner
Keith Bageant, Chief Inspector
Vacant, Inspector
Brandy Snyder, Office Administrator
701 Kelly Road, Suite 112
Cumberland, MD 21502
T 301 724 6485
[email protected]
www.alleganygov.org
Liquor Board
AGENDA – Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Board of License Commissioners will meet on this date in room 100 of the Allegany County Office
Complex.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Review and Acceptance of the meeting minutes
III.
Hearings
A. Special Class “C” License – Beer and Wine
To:
Jenna Burkett, Mary Yost-Rushton, David Sanford
For:
Allegany College of Maryland – Culinaire Cafe
Continuing Education
Location:
Culinaire Cafe
110 Baltimore Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Date(s):
Thursday, September 24, 2026
B. Special Class “C” License – Beer
To:
William McElvie Jr, William Dicken Sr, John Pratt
For:
Cresaptown VFD
Sportsman Bash
Location:
Allegany County Fairgrounds
11490 Moss Avenue
Cumberland, MD 21502
Date(s):
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Thomas E. Farrell, Chairman
Charles R. Miller, Commissioner
James Stafford Jr., Commissioner
Keith Bageant, Chief Inspector
Vacant, Inspector
Brandy Snyder, Office Administrator
701 Kelly Road, Suite 112
Cumberland, MD 21502
T 301 724 6485
[email protected]
www.alleganygov.org
Liquor Board
C. Special Class “C” License – Beer and Wi …
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Thomas E. Farrell, Chairman
Charles R. Miller, Commissioner
James Stafford Jr., Commissioner
Keith Bageant, Chief Inspector
Vacant, Inspector
Liquor Board
Brandy Snyder, Office Administrator
701 Kelly Road, Suite 112
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
T-301-724-6485
[email protected]
www.alleganygov.org
MINUTES – September 16, 2026
The Allegany County Board of License Commissioners held a meeting on Wednesday,
September 16, 2026. The meeting was conducted at 9:00 A.M. in Room 100 of the Allegany
County Office Complex. Present for the meeting were Chairman – Tom Farrell, Commissioner -
Jim Stafford, Commissioner – Ron Miller, Office Administrator – Brandy Snyder, Chief
Inspector – Keith Bageant, and Board Attorney - Ramani Pillai. Also present for the meeting
were Jennifer Crippen, Bill McElvie, Harry Chovatia, Jenna Burkett, Glenn Hall, and Roger
Bennett.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Farrell. The Board was emailed a copy of the
minutes from the last meeting. Commissioner Stafford made a motion to approve the September
2, 2026 minutes as written, Commissioner Miller seconded the motion, and unanimously
approved by Chairman Farrell.
A One-day special class “C” license for beer and wine was approved for Jenna Burkett, Mary
Yost-Rushton, and David Sanford with Allegany College of Maryland. They will be holding a
Continuing Education Culinaire Course on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The course will take
place between 5 to 7 PM …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 08:00
Department of Social Services Advisory Board
1 Frederick Street, Cumberland
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 15:00
Board of County Commissioners
Allegany County Commissioners to hold work session on Sept 3, 2026
The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland, MD. The board will discuss public business meeting agenda items, department updates, the DR Horton Agreement status, a sewer line in Franklin, and Rural Legacy land acquisition. The commissioners also anticipate convening a closed session regarding Animal Control Board appointments.
- DR Horton Agreement Status discussion
- Sewer Line in Franklin Discussion
- Rural Legacy/Land Acquisition Discussion
- Closed session to discuss Animal Control Board appointments
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PUBLIC WORK SESSION NOTICE
The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM at 701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland, MD,
21502 in Room 230. This meeting is open to the media/public for observation and will be streamed on the
County website for live viewing and playback.
The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC WORK SESSION to discuss the
following:
• Public Business Meeting Agenda Items
• Department Updates, as needed
• DR Horton Agreement Status
• Sewer Line in Franklin Discussion
• Rural Legacy/Land Acquisition Discussion
It is anticipated that the Board of County Commissioners will move to convene a closed session to discuss the
following:
● To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion,
compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of an appointee, employee, or
official over whom it has jurisdiction, specifically related to the appointment of potential members
to the Animal Control Board (General Provisions Article Section 3-305(b)(2)(i)).
Persons expected to be present during all or part of the closed session are all three County Commissioners;
Jason M. Bennett, County Administrator; T. Lee Beeman, Jr., County Attorney; Kati Kenney, Public Relations &
Communications Manager; as well as Recording Secretary, Madison Taylor.
A work session is a meeting where the Board of County Commissioners and staff gather to discuss issues, review information, and
deliberate o …
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 17:00
Board of County Commissioners
Allegany County Commissioners to vote on site work contract and waterline loan
The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items during their public business meeting on September 3, 2026. Key business includes a $682,554 site work contract for land near Kingspan Roofing + Waterproofing, a bond authorization to borrow up to $328,162 for the Depot Road Waterline Replacement, and the acceptance of various grants and settlements.
- Authorize Code Home Rule Bill 5-26 to borrow up to $328,162 for the Depot Road Waterline Replacement
- Adopt Resolution 26-22 developing a new job description for the Assistant County Investigator
- Approve a three-year Handtevy Mobile Training contract for pediatric emergency medical reference
- Accept and award a $682,554 bid to Carl Belt, Inc. for site work on County-owned land near Kingspan Roofing + Waterproofing
- Accept the FY27 Court Security Officer Support Grant in the amount of $306,400.57
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✓ Decided: Allegany County approves $682,554 site work bid for rail access near Kingspan
The Board of County Commissioners approved several spending items, including a $682,554 bid to Carl Belt, Inc. for site work on county-owned land near Kingspan Roofing + Waterproofing as phase one of a rail access project. The Board also introduced Code Home Rule Bill 5-26, which would authorize borrowing up to $328,162 through MDE for the Depot Road Waterline Replacement, with a public hearing set for September 17. Other approvals included a three-year Handtevy Mobile Training contract for $31,208.82, a new VFIS Group retirement benefit contract for volunteer emergency services, and participation in a national settlement with Indivior. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved $682,554 bid to Carl Belt, Inc. for site work near Kingspan (3-0)
- Introduced Code Home Rule Bill 5-26 for up to $328,162 bond for Depot Road Waterline Replacement; public hearing set for Sept 17 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-22 creating job description for Assistant County Investigator (3-0)
- Approved VFIS Group Benefit Trust contract for volunteer emergency services retirement benefit (3-0)
- Approved three-year Handtevy Mobile Training contract for $31,208.82 (3-0)
- Authorized participation in Indivior settlement and State-Subdivision Agreement; county to receive $5,369.34 direct funds and $9,664.82 in abatement grants (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda: FY27 Court Security Officer grant $306,400.57, 9-1-1 Board funding $54,825.72 and $22,972.00 (3-0)
- Approved minutes from August 20, 2026 meeting (3-0)
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David J. Caporale, President
William R. Atkinson, Commissioner
Creade V. Brodie, Jr., Commissioner
Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Administrator
T. Lee Beeman, Esq, Attorney
Board of County Commissioners
Public Business Meeting
Agenda
Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Allegany County Office Building
701 Kelly Road, Allegany Room 100
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS
WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY
FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND
ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order & Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Statement of Closed Meeting
A. The Board of County Commissioners did not meet in Closed Session on August 20, 2026.
5. Approval of Previous Meetings Minutes
A. Approve the Public Business Meeting Minutes from August 20, 2026
6. Presentations
A. Proclamation Designating September as Suicide Awareness Month and September 8th as 988 Day -
Justin Davis, Director, Local Behavioral Health Authority
7. Public Hearing
8. Action Agenda & Public Comment
A. Introduction - Code Home Rule Bill 5-26 "Depot Road Waterline …
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David J. Caporale, President
William R. Atkinson, Commissioner
Creade V. Brodie, Jr., Commissioner
Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Administrator
T. Lee Beeman, Esq, Attorney
Board of County Commissioners
Public Business Meeting
Minutes
Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Allegany County Office Building
701 Kelly Road, Allegany Room 100
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
WE ASK THOSE CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD TO REGISTER ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET AND CONDENSE THEIR COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES OR LESS. THIS
WILL ALLOW AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO COME FORWARD TO HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. WE WILL CONDUCT OUR MEETING IN AN ORDERLY
FASHION AND ASK THAT EVERYONE WISHING TO SPEAK FIRST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT, COME TO THE MICROPHONE, AND GIVE HIS OR HER NAME AND
ADDRESS PRIOR TO THEIR COMMENTS.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
2. Call to Order & Roll Call
The regular meeting of the County Commissioners of Allegany County was held in the Commissioners’ Meeting
Room, Allegany Room 100, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, at 05:00 PM on 9/3/2026. Present: County
Commissioner Creade V. Brodie, Jr., County Commissioner William R. Atkinson, County Commission President
David J. Caporale, County Administrator Jason Bennett, County Attorney Lee Beeman.
3. Approval of Agenda
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda. While moving in sequential order through the agenda
i …
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 09:00
Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
Liquor Board to consider two special beer/wine licenses for Chamber events
The Allegany County Board of License Commissioners will meet to review minutes, consider two special Class 'C' beer and wine license applications from the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce for upcoming events, and discuss compliance checks. The agenda includes routine items such as old business, new business, and general discussion.
- Special Class 'C' license for Chamber After Hours at Western Maryland Food Bank, 816 Frederick Street, Cumberland, on Sept 16, 2026
- Special Class 'C' license for Chamber 120th Anniversary at 24 Frederick Street including courtyard, Cumberland, on Sept 23 and Sept 30 (rain date), 2026
- Review and acceptance of meeting minutes
- Compliance checks under Old Business
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✓ Decided: Liquor Board approves two one-day Chamber event licenses and $8,422.36 in sheriff overtime
The Allegany County Board of License Commissioners approved two one-day special class "C" beer and wine licenses for Allegany County Chamber of Commerce events on September 16 and September 23, 2026. The Board also approved $8,422.36 in overtime for the Sheriff's Department related to compliance checks, and approved the August 19, 2026 minutes as written. The Board discussed a distributor survey (51 of about 250 responses, with 37 reporting multiple issues) and said it will request a meeting with the County Commissioners; no action was recorded on that request.
- Approved August 19, 2026 minutes as written (unanimous)
- Approved one-day special class "C" beer and wine license for Chamber After-Hours event at Western Maryland Food Bank, 816 Frederick Street, Cumberland, Sept 16, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved one-day special class "C" beer and wine license for Chamber 120th Anniversary Celebration at 24 Frederick Street, Cumberland, Sept 23, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved $8,422.36 in Sheriff's Department overtime for compliance checks
- Adjourned (unanimous)
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Thomas E. Farrell, Chairman
Charles R. Miller, Commissioner
James Stafford Jr., Commissioner
Keith Bageant, Chief Inspector
Vacant, Inspector
Brandy Snyder, Office Administrator
701 Kelly Road, Suite 112
Cumberland, MD 21502
T 301 724 6485
[email protected]
www.alleganygov.org
Liquor Board
AGENDA – Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Board of License Commissioners will meet on this date in room 100 of the Allegany County Office
Complex.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Review and Acceptance of the meeting minutes
III.
Hearings
A. Special Class “C” License – Beer and Wine
To:
Juli McCoy, Jeremy Irons
For:
Allegany County Chamber of Commerce
After Hours
Location:
Western Maryland Food Bank
816 Frederick Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Date(s):
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
B. Special Class “C” License – Beer and Wine
To:
Juli McCoy, Jeremy Irons
For:
Allegany County Chamber of Commerce
120th Anniversary
Location:
The Chamber of Commerce
24 Frederick Street including courtyard
Cumberland, MD 21502
Date(s):
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (Rain date)
Thomas E. Farrell, Chairman
Charles R. Miller, Commissioner
James Stafford Jr., Commissioner
Keith Bageant, Chief Inspector
Vacant, Inspector
Brandy Snyder, Office Administrator
701 Kelly Road, Suite 112
Cumberland, MD 21502
T 301 724 6485
[email protected]
www.alleganygov.org
Liquor Board
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| E GA Thomas E. Farrell, Chairman
Charles R. Miller, Commissioner
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James Stafford Jr., Commissioner
7 C Oo U N T Y . Keith Bageant, Chief Inspector
Vacant, Inspector
Liquor Board Brandy Snyder, Office Administrator
MINUTES — September 2, 2026
The Allegany County Board of License Commissioners held a meeting on Wednesday,
September 2, 2026. The meeting was conducted at 9:00 A.M. in Room 100 of the Allegany
County Office Complex. Present for the meeting were Chairman — Tom Farrell, Commissioner -
Jim Stafford, Commissioner — Ron Miller, Office Administrator — Brandy Snyder, and Chief
Inspector — Keith Bageant. Board Attorney - Ramani Pillai was not present for the meeting. Also
present for the meeting was Andrea Kraft.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Farrell. The Board was emailed a copy of the
minutes from the last meeting. Commissioner Miller made a motion to approve the August 19,
2026 minutes as written, Commissioner Stafford seconded the motion, and unanimously
approved by Chairman Farrell.
A One-day special class “C” license for beer and wine was approved for Juli McCoy and Jeremy
Irons with the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce. They will be holding their monthly
After-Hours networking event at the Western Maryland Food Bank, 816 Frederick Street,
Cumberland, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. There is a $5.00 ticket
fee for members and $15.00 fee for non-members to attend the event. Ticket fee includes the cost
of alcohol. Ther …
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 09:00
Election Board
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 10:30
Election Board
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 09:00
Election Board
701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland
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🌐 County-level context (Allegany County)
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Net migration+363 people (+$2.5M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Hurricane": 6, "Snowstorm": 4, "Flood": 3, "Biological": 2 · last Sat Jan 24, 2026)
Traffic fatalities10 (2024)
Business establishments1,430 (21,366 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (1,405 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.6% (low numeracy 32% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$317.3M
Spending$319.6M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$75.0M
Debt-to-revenue0.24×
Debt-load index57 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
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