Allegany County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will consider a request for $700,000 in local funding to match lottery proceeds for the Borden Tunnel Lining Restoration Project. The meeting also includes approvals for a $20,000 business expansion loan to Downtown D'Atri Pasta and Subs, a cell tower right‑of‑entry agreement with the Maryland Department of Information Technology, and a lease‑with‑option‑to‑purchase agreement with Geocycle USA for property at 23302 Westernport Road. Additional items include a professional services agreement for park and trail design and several routine consent agenda actions.

• Approval of $20,000 Business Expansion Deferred Loan Funds to Downtown D'Atri Pasta and Subs
• Request for $700,000 Local Funding Match for the Borden Tunnel Lining Restoration Project using lottery proceeds
• Cell Tower Right of Entry Agreement with the Maryland Department of Information Technology
• Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement with Geocycle USA for County‑owned property at 23302 Westernport Road
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement Supplement with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic for park and trail design

The Board approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Dans Mountain Windforce LLC, securing $825,802 annually for 35 years. They also approved a $20,000 loan to Downtown D'Atri Pasta and Subs, a lease with Geocycle USA, and a $107,500 contract for park and trail design. The consent agenda, including a $700,000 match for the Borden Tunnel project, was approved. Public comments raised concerns about ambulance service in Georges Creek.

• Approved PILOT agreement with Dans Mountain Windforce LLC (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 Business Expansion Deferred Loan to Downtown D'Atri Pasta and Subs (3-0)
• Approved lease with option to purchase for Geocycle USA at 23302 Westernport Rd (3-0)
• Approved $107,500 contract with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic for park and trail design (3-0)
• Approved $833,186 budget reallocation to Allegany College of Maryland (3-0)
• Approved cell tower right of entry agreement with MD DoIT (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $700,000 for Borden Tunnel and $40,000 grant (3-0)
• Closed First Street in Westernport per petition (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will hold a public work session on Thursday, December 19 at 3 p.m. in Room 230 of 701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland. Commissioners will review and discuss the FY25 county budget. County Administrator Jason Bennett and Deputy Director of Finance Pamela Diaz are scheduled to attend. The meeting is open to the media and public.

• Review and discussion of the FY25 county budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will meet in a closed session on Dec. 19, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss personnel actions, a possible real‑property acquisition for public use, a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state, and to obtain legal counsel on these topics.

• Discuss appointment, employment, promotion, discipline, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of county personnel
• Consider acquisition of real property for a public purpose
• Consider proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State
• Consult counsel for legal advice on the above matters

General

The Administrative Charging Committee will convene to approve minutes and discuss new business. The meeting includes a closed session to address personnel matters and legal advice.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Closed session for personnel matters
• Closed session for legal advice
• Closed session for confidential proceedings
• Discussion of other business

Emergency Services Board

The Emergency Services Board meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025 was postponed until the January meeting due to weather. No substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed December 10, 2025 meeting to January due to weather

Solid Waste Management Board

The Allegany County Solid Waste Management Board will meet to approve minutes from November 6, 2024, and discuss updates on curbside recycling and the Mountainview Landfill. The agenda includes a proposed amendment to the Solid Waste Management Plan and a cancelation of the January 2025 meeting.

• Approval of November 6, 2024, minutes
• Cumberland Curbside Recycling monthly update
• Mountainview Landfill project updates
• SWMP Amendment proposed
• January 2025 meeting cancelation

The Solid Waste Management Board approved the previous meeting minutes and canceled the regular January meeting. Updates were provided on Cumberland's curbside recycling bid, Mountainview Landfill expansion, and the SWMP amendment for the Allegany County Resource Recovery Facility. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Lee Heavner, seconded by Carolyn Mathews)
• Canceled regular January meeting (motion by Lee Heavner, seconded by Carolyn Mathews)

Election Board

The Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

• Disclosure of campaign contributions

The Allegany County Board of Elections met on December 4, 2024, and unanimously approved the November minutes. The board reviewed post-election audit results, including the Clear Ballot audit, which confirmed the accuracy of the voting system. They also discussed voter removal procedures and set February 11, 2025, for the manual ballot tabulation audit. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily administrative.

• Approved November board minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled manual ballot tabulation audit for February 11, 2025, with inclement weather date February 18, 2025
• Reviewed Clear Ballot audit results confirming voting system accuracy
• Noted polling place evaluations due to SBE by January 3, 2025

General

The Salary Study Commission will review and approve the minutes from its November 25, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will discuss proposed compensation levels for judges of the Orphans Court, the Liquor Board, the Board of Education, the sheriff, the Board of Elections, and the Board of County Commissioners. The commission will consider final recommendations that Chairman Brian Grim will later present to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Review and approve minutes from the November 25, 2024 Salary Study Commission meeting
• Discuss compensation for Judges of the Orphans Court
• Discuss compensation for the Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
• Discuss compensation for the Board of Education
• Discuss compensation for the Sheriff of Allegany County, Board of Elections, and Board of County Commissioners

General

The Salary Study Commission is meeting to review background information and hear presentations from the Board of County Commissioners and the Sheriff. The body will discuss these duties and responsibilities to determine possible compensation recommendations.

• Review of compensation for the Board of Allegany County Commissioners
• Review of compensation for the Sheriff
• Presentations by incumbent Commissioners and the Sheriff regarding duties and responsibilities

Board of County Commissioners

The Salary Study Commission will meet to review background information and discuss compensation for the Board of Education and the Board of Elections. Incumbent members will present their duties and input on appropriate pay.

• Review and approval of October 28, 2024 minutes
• Presentation by Board of Education and Elections incumbents
• Discussion on compensation recommendations for Boards of Education and Elections

Election Board

The Allegany County Board of Elections will meet on November 15, 2024 to complete the second day of mail‑in ballot canvassing. The agenda includes verifying the scanning unit, counting ballots, releasing unofficial results, conducting a post‑election audit, and formally certifying the election results. The board will also announce officers and schedule the next meeting.

• Verification of scanning unit
• Canvassing of mail‑in ballots
• Release of unofficial results
• Post‑election audit
• Certification of results

The Board of Canvassers completed the final day of the mail-in ballot canvass and reviewed post-election audits. After verifying that vote counts matched and audit discrepancies were below the required threshold, the Board certified the election results.

• Accepted 1 provisional ballot in full (unanimous)
• Accepted 8 provisional ballots in part (unanimous)
• Rejected 13 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Approved the opening and tabulation of ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted post-election verification results (unanimous)
• Certified the results of the 2024 Presidential General Election (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will consider ratifying labor-management agreements with the local AFSCME Roads Division and the Lodge 144 Fraternal Order of Police. It will also adopt two resolutions amending the Solid Waste Management Plan for the Noble Environmental Expansion and the County Resource Recovery Facility. A public hearing will be held on a road opening petition for First St in Westernport, and several grant and contract items will be approved on the consent agenda.

• Ratify Labor Management Agreement with Local 1633 AFSCME Allegany County Roads Division
• Ratify Labor Management Agreement with Lodge 144 Fraternal Order of Police Allegany County Correctional Association
• Adopt Resolution 24-19 to amend Solid Waste Management Plan for the Noble Environmental Expansion
• Adopt Resolution 24-20 to amend Solid Waste Management Plan to include the Allegany County Resource Recovery Facility
• Accept FY24 Emergency Management Performance Grant of $72,199.13

The Board approved two three-year labor agreements with AFSCME Local 1633 (Roads Division) and FOP Lodge 144 (Detention Center), both effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. It also approved an application to study transferring corrections workers to the state correctional pension system, and amended the Solid Waste Management Plan to allow future expansion of the Mountainview Landfill and a proposed transfer station at the County Industrial Park. A road opening petition for First Street in Westernport was granted, and the consent agenda was approved, including several grants and contracts.

• Approved labor agreement with AFSCME Local 1633 (Roads Division) for 2024-2027 (2-0)
• Approved labor agreement with FOP Lodge 144 (Detention Center) for 2024-2027 (2-0)
• Authorized application for actuarial study on transferring corrections workers to state correctional pension system (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-19 amending Solid Waste Management Plan for Mountainview Landfill expansion (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-20 amending Solid Waste Management Plan for Allegany County Resource Recovery Facility (2-0)
• Opened First Street in Westernport for the purpose of closing (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including grants totaling $214,134.14 and other items
• Approved previous meeting minutes (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel matters and a proposal for a business or industrial organization. The session includes consultation with legal counsel.

• Discussion of personnel appointments, employment, or performance evaluations
• Consideration of a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State
• Legal consultation with Rifkin Weiner Livingston, LLC

Election Board

The Board of Canvassers will meet to verify scanning units and canvass provisional and mail-in ballots. The meeting will conclude with the release of unofficial results.

• Canvassing of provisional ballots
• Canvassing of mail-in ballots
• Release of unofficial results

The Allegany County Board of Canvassers reconvened on November 13, 2024, to canvass mail-in ballots. The board unanimously approved the opening and tabulation of ballots, accepted 47 ballots, and rejected 6. No challenges were made during the canvass. The meeting recessed until November 15, 2024.

• Approved opening and tabulation of mail-in ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted 47 mail-in ballots
• Rejected 6 mail-in ballots
• No challenges made during canvass

Election Board

The Allegany County Board of Canvassers will meet to process mail-in ballots for Day 3. The agenda includes confirming quorum, oath, and officers, verifying scanning equipment, and reporting daily canvassing statistics. The meeting is procedural and does not involve new policy decisions.

• Declaration of Quorum
• Confirmation of Oath
• Verification of Scanning Units
• Canvassing of Ballots (Day 3)
• Daily Canvassing Statistics

The Allegany County Board of Canvassers reconvened on November 7, 2024, to canvass mail-in ballots. They accepted 2,355 ballots, rejected 3, and sent 2 for curing. The board unanimously approved the opening and tabulation of ballots, and no challenges were made. The canvass recessed until November 13, 2024.

• Approved opening and tabulation of mail-in ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted 2,355 mail-in ballots
• Rejected 3 mail-in ballots
• Sent 2 ballots for curing (no oath in web delivery envelope)

Solid Waste Management Board

The Solid Waste Management Board discussed the Mountainview Landfill expansion and tire remediation efforts in McCoole. The board also reviewed potential future changes to tire recycling fees.

• Public hearing for Mountainview Landfill expansion scheduled for September 18 at 5:00 pm
• Recommendation to appoint Sarah Llewellyn to the Environmental Group seat
• Removal of 750 tons of tires from the McCoole site since June
• Discussion of potential tire recycling fee increase in the spring
• Report of 200 tons of tires remediated by Economic Development and Geocycle

The Solid Waste Management Board approved the previous meeting minutes and heard a presentation from Burgmeier Hauling on a proposed resource recovery facility at Mexico Farms Industrial Park. The board discussed the Mountainview Landfill lateral expansion, noting a resolution and recommendation letter will go to the County Commissioners on November 14. No formal votes were taken on new business items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Lee Heavner, seconded by John Kirby)
• Heard Burgmeier Hauling presentation on proposed transfer station at PPG Road, Mexico Farms Industrial Park
• Discussed SWMP amendment for Mountainview Landfill expansion; resolution to be presented to BOCC on November 14
• Noted new anti-dumping signs at LaVale Recycling Site; discussed adding bin signs to reduce plastic contamination

Election Board

The Allegany County Board of Canvassers will meet to declare a quorum, tabulate early voting results, and tabulate the first pre‑election mail‑in ballot canvass. The board will decide which precincts—10% of the 30 precincts—will undergo a comprehensive audit. They will also set the next post‑election mail‑in ballot canvass for November 7, 2024. The agenda includes scheduled recess periods.

• Declaration of quorum
• Vote tabulation – early voting
• Vote tabulation – pre‑election mail‑in ballot 1 canvass
• Selection of precincts for comprehensive audit (10% of 30 precincts)
• Scheduling of next post‑election mail‑in ballot canvass (Nov 7, 2024)

The Board of Canvassers met on Election Day to tabulate early voting and mail-in ballots, securing results in the election office safe. They randomly selected three precincts for a comprehensive audit and recessed until after 8 PM, then reconvened to finalize the day's work. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Tabulated early voting results and secured memory sticks and totals reports in safe
• Tabulated mail-in ballot 1 results and secured memory sticks and totals reports in safe
• Randomly selected precincts 013-000, 020-000, and 029-002 for comprehensive audit

Election Board

The Board of Canvassers will declare quorum and tabulate early voting results. It will also tabulate the first pre‑election mail‑in ballot canvass. The board will select 10% of the 30 precincts for a comprehensive audit and set the next mail‑in ballot canvass meeting for November 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

• Declaration of quorum (twice)
• Vote tabulation – early voting
• Vote tabulation – pre‑election mail‑in ballot 1 canvass
• Selection of 10% of 30 precincts for comprehensive audit
• Next mail‑in ballot canvass meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM

The Allegany County Board of Canvassers met on November 5, 2024, to tabulate early voting and mail-in ballots, and later reconvened to randomly select precincts for a comprehensive audit. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Tabulated early voting results and secured memory sticks and totals reports in safe
• Tabulated mail-in ballot 1 and secured memory sticks and totals reports in safe
• Randomly selected precincts 013-000, 020-000, and 029-002 for comprehensive audit

Planning Commission of Allegany County

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider adopting a proposed revision to the Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan. The body will also review the County's Comprehensive Plan and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Hearing: Proposed revision to Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan
• Review: County’s Comprehensive Plan
• Action: Approve September 25th, 2024, meeting minutes
• Action: Approve June 26th, 2024, meeting minutes

General

The Salary Study Commission will meet to review the minutes from its October 9, 2024 meeting. Members will examine background information and hear presentations from incumbent Orphans Court judges and License Commissioners about their duties and compensation. The commission will discuss this information and consider possible recommendations on appropriate compensation.

• Review and approve minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting
• Review background information on compensation for Orphans Court judges and License Commissioners
• Presentation by incumbent judges on duties and compensation input
• Discussion of possible compensation recommendations

Election Board

The Allegany County Election Board will meet to verify scanning units and canvass mail-in ballots for a second day, following a public notice of the process.

• Mail-In Ballot Canvass- Day 2
• Verification of Scanning Units
• Canvassing of Ballots
• Daily Canvassing Statistics

The Allegany County Board of Canvassers reconvened on October 18, 2024, to canvass mail-in ballots. The board unanimously approved the opening and tabulation of ballots, and no challenges were made. Of 2,000 ballots presented, 1,999 were accepted and 1 was rejected; 1 ballot was sent for curing, and the board voted to count both ballots found in one envelope. The canvass recessed at 3:00pm and will reconvene on November 7, 2024.

• Approved opening and tabulation of mail-in ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted 1,999 of 2,000 mail-in ballots
• Rejected 1 mail-in ballot
• Sent 1 ballot for curing (no oath in web delivery envelope)
• Voted to count both ballots found in one envelope

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will vote on hiring two new sheriff deputies and increasing funding for the State Attorney's body‑camera unit. It will also approve several grant awards, including a $72,226.91 crime‑victim assistance grant and a $112,450.83 homeland security grant. Additional items include a $66,000 contract for lobbying services and a presentation on the Solid Waste Management Plan revision for Mountainview Landfill.

• Allegany County Sheriff's Office request for two deputy positions (Action Agenda A)
• State's Attorney's Office request for increased funding for body‑camera unit (Action Agenda B)
• Accept Regional Navigator Crime Victim Assistance FY25 Grant – $72,226.91 (Consent Agenda A)
• Accept FFY24 State Homeland Security Grant – $112,450.83 (Consent Agenda B)
• Proposal from Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC for government relations and lobbying services – $66,000 (Consent Agenda C)

The Board approved using additional state funding to hire two new sheriff deputies, and increased funding for the State's Attorney's body camera unit. A road opening petition for Percy Avenue was tabled. The consent agenda, including grants and contracts, was approved unanimously.

• Approved hiring two additional sheriff deputies using $180,000 in extra state funding (2-0)
• Approved $278,176 for State's Attorney body camera unit salaries and $53,040 for software maintenance (2-0)
• Tabled road opening petition for Percy Avenue and unnamed alley
• Approved consent agenda including $72,226.91 grant for Jane's Place, $112,450.83 homeland security grant, $66,000 lobbying contract, $55,771.36 digital sign award, and others (2-0)

Election Board

The Board of Canvassers is meeting to conduct the first day of the mail-in ballot canvass. The session includes the verification of scanning units and the processing of ballots.

• Mail-in ballot canvass - Day 1
• Verification of scanning units
• Daily canvassing statistics

The Allegany County Board of Canvassers met on October 15, 2024, to begin the pre-election mail-in ballot canvass. The board unanimously approved the opening and tabulation of ballots, and no challenges were made. Of 1,000 ballots presented, 998 were accepted and 2 were rejected. The canvass recessed and will reconvene on October 18, 2024.

• Approved opening and tabulation of mail-in ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted 998 mail-in ballots
• Rejected 2 mail-in ballots
• Recessed canvass until October 18, 2024

General

The 2024 Salary Study Commission is meeting to introduce members and review the commission's duties. The body will elect a chair and schedule meetings with elected official groups.

• Election of Chair for the 2024 Salary Study Commission
• Assignment of a Clerical Assistant to the Commission
• Scheduling of meetings with elected official groups

Emergency Services Board

The board approved the release of appropriations and authorized funds for Flintstone to repair a pump on an engine. It also discussed staffing policy enforcement, EMS response policy updates, and the resignation of Director Pyles, with Roger Bennett serving as interim. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Released appropriations (motion by Dayton, second by Bennett)
• Released funds for Flintstone pump repair (motion by Dayton, second by Bennett)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will meet in a closed session on October 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. to discuss personnel actions such as appointments, promotions, discipline, and compensation. The session will also cover acquisition of real property for public use, proposals for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state, and will include consultation with legal counsel on these matters.

• Discussion of appointment, employment, promotion, discipline, compensation, or performance evaluation of county personnel
• Consideration of acquiring real property for a public purpose
• Review of a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in Maryland
• Consultation with county counsel for legal advice on the above matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners meeting will include a public hearing, presentations, and a vote on several consent agenda items. Commissioners will decide on a FY25 SRO Adequate Coverage Grant of $84,332 and two American Rescue Plan funding requests: $650,069 for a vac truck and up to $670,000 for water meter upgrades for the county utilities division. Additional items include small community‑event promotion grants and a FY25 Community Partnership Agreement. The meeting also features an introduction of the Maryland Director of Rural Economic Strategy and a citation honoring a Bronze Telly Award.

• Accept FY25 SRO Adequate Coverage Grant of $84,332
• Approve ARPA funding request for a vac truck for ACDPW Utilities Division, $650,069
• Approve ARPA funding request for water meter upgrades for ACDPW Utilities Division, up to $670,000
• Approve community events promotion request for Town of Westernport, $500
• Approve community events promotion request for the 27th Annual Turkey Day Race, $100

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including a $84,332 grant for school resource officers, $650,069 for a new vacuum truck, and up to $670,000 for smart water meters. They also heard a presentation on a Telly Award-winning outdoor recreation marketing campaign and public comment on the Heritage Days Festival. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY25 SRO Adequate Coverage Grant of $84,332 (3-0)
• Approved $650,069 for vacuum truck from Atlantic Machinery Inc (3-0)
• Approved up to $670,000 for smart water meters in Bowling Green (3-0)
• Approved $500 for Westernport Christmas events (3-0)
• Approved $100 for Turkey Day Race (3-0)
• Approved FY25 Community Partnership Agreement with Local Management Board (3-0)

Solid Waste Management Board

The Solid Waste Management Board will approve minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting and review updates on curbside recycling and the Mountainview Landfill. New business includes an appointment, economic development discussion, 2024 priorities, a proposed amendment to the Solid Waste Management Plan (Noble), and holiday recycling plans. The board will also set the date for the next meeting on November 6, 2024.

• Approve minutes from September 4, 2024
• Cumberland curbside recycling – monthly update
• Mountainview Landfill – project updates
• SWMP Amendment (Noble)
• Holiday recycling program

The Solid Waste Management Board voted unanimously to recommend the Solid Waste Management Plan amendment for the Mountainview Landfill expansion, with Dusty Hilbert abstaining. The recommendation will go to the County Commissioners. The board also discussed updates on recycling, tire removal, and a proposed transfer station.

• Recommended SWMP amendment for Mountainview Landfill expansion (unanimous, Dusty Hilbert abstaining)
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Noted appointment of Sarah Llewellyn to Environmental Group seat for two-year term
• Discussed plans for Nexus test bores, requiring mulch cleared by March
• Reported 86,000 tires hauled from McCoole to White Hall
• Noted Burgmeier expected to finalize PPG Road property purchase by end of month
• Agreed to place signs at LaVale recycling site to deter illegal dumping

Election Board

The Allegany County Board of Elections will convene to consider routine reports, approve prior meeting minutes, and address old and new business. A key item is the swearing‑in of the Board of Canvassers. The board will also disclose campaign contributions and confirm the date of the next meeting.

• Swearing In of Board of Canvassers
• Attorney’s Report
• Administrator’s Report
• Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
• Approval of Minutes

The Allegany County Board of Elections met and approved the September minutes. The board swore in the Board of Canvassers for the 2024 Presidential General Election and elected Lisa Lyons as Chairman and Cecilia Pittman as Secretary. The board also reviewed election preparations, including mail-in ballot statistics, training schedules, and contingency plans.

• Approved September board minutes (unanimous)
• Swore in Board of Canvassers for 2024 Presidential General Election
• Elected Lisa Lyons as Chairman of Board of Canvassers (unanimous)
• Elected Cecilia Pittman as Secretary of Board of Canvassers (unanimous)
• Held closed session for personnel and legal consultation (unanimous)

Planning Commission of Allegany County

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a guidance request to clarify the definition of institutional uses. A presentation will be given on a proposed revision to the Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan dated August 2022. No action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Guidance Request: Clarification of definition, Institutional (uses) – staff: James Squires, Director, ACDP&Z
• Presentation of proposed revision to Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan (August 2022) – presenter: Mr. Andrew Cowen, ACDPW
• Old Business: Review of County’s Comprehensive Plan – staff: Roy Cool, Planner, ACDP&Z
• Old Business: Execute minutes of March 27 and April 24, 2024 regular business meetings
• No Action Items or Consent Items scheduled

General

The Police Accountability Board will call the meeting to order, approve the previous meeting minutes, and consider any new business items. If needed, the board may enter a closed session to discuss personnel actions such as appointments, discipline, compensation, or other confidential matters. The meeting will then reconvene in open session for any other business, set the date of the next meeting, and adjourn.

• Call to order
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Consideration of new business items
• Potential closed session on personnel matters (appointments, discipline, compensation, etc.)
• Setting date for next meeting and adjournment

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will convene a closed session on September 19, 2024, to discuss personnel matters and a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate in the state.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matters
• Closed session to consider business or industrial organization proposal
• Consultation with counsel regarding session matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, and consider several grant acceptances on the consent agenda, including a $411,500 GIS support grant from the Maryland 9‑1‑1 Board. The action agenda includes appointing members to the Salary Study Commission and other board appointments. Additional items include a request to sign an MOA for the Borden Tunnel Restoration Project and renewal of an MOU with First Peoples for the National Fitness Court at Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness Center.

• Accept Sheriff's Office Detention Center & Pretrial FY25 PIGF Grant – $155,520
• Accept Maryland 9‑1‑1 Board Funding for GIS Support – $411,500
• Accept Maryland 9‑1‑1 Board Funding for Console Furniture – $70,412.55
• Appointment of members to the Salary Study Commission
• Request to approve signature on MOA for Borden Tunnel Restoration Project

The Board of County Commissioners approved the appointment of seven members to the Salary Study Commission, which will recommend salaries for county officials starting in 2027. The board also approved the consent agenda, including acceptance of grants and agreements. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:06 PM.

• Approved appointment of 7 members to Salary Study Commission (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Sheriff's Office Detention Center & Pretrial FY25 PIGF Grant of $155,520
• Accepted Maryland 9-1-1 Board funding for console furniture ($70,412.55), generator testing ($11,671), GIS support ($411,500), stress management training ($8,800), and UPS battery testing ($77,004)
• Approved signature on MOA for Borden Tunnel Restoration Project historic preservation
• Renewed MOU with First Peoples for National Fitness Court at Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness Center
• Appointed Scott Whetsell to Emergency Services Board Region I EMS Council (term to Jan 2027)
• Appointed Sarah Llewellyn to Solid Waste Management Board (Environmental Group)

Solid Waste Management Board

The Solid Waste Management Board is holding a public hearing to review revisions to the 2021-2031 Solid Waste Management Plan. This revision is required to include the increased footprint of the Mountainview Landfill facility to allow the permitting process to proceed.

• Proposed lateral expansion of Mountainview Landfill at 13300 New Georges Creek Road, Frostburg
• Revision of the 2021-2031 Solid Waste Management Plan
• Public hearing on September 18, 2024, at 5:00 PM

General

The Administrative Charging Committee is meeting to approve July minutes and conduct a closed session. The closed session will focus on evaluating law enforcement investigations regarding a complaint of police misconduct and consulting with legal counsel.

• Closed session to evaluate law enforcement investigations into a police misconduct complaint

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider several action items, including the sale of the Western Maryland Works Training Center and Makerspace real property to Allegany College of Maryland, the termination of a ground lease with Frostburg State University, an application for a Manufacturer's Tax Exemption Credit for AES Warrior Run, approval of applicants for the Business Expansion Deferred Loan (BEDL) program, and a Police Accountability Board independent contractor agreement. The meeting also includes a consent agenda that accepts multiple grant awards and other routine items. Standard procedural matters such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and reports will also be addressed.

• Sale of Western Maryland Works Training Center and Makerspace real property to Allegany College of Maryland
• Agreement of termination of ground lease with Frostburg State University
• Application for Manufacturer's Tax Exemption Credit for AES Warrior Run
• Approval of applicants for the Business Expansion Deferred Loan (BEDL) program
• Police Accountability Board independent contractor agreement

The Board of County Commissioners approved the sale of the Western Maryland Works Training Center and Makerspace at 37 Lane Ave in LaVale to Allegany College of Maryland for $850,000. They also approved a $500,000 payment to terminate a ground lease with Frostburg State University, and approved tax exemptions and loans for local businesses. All votes were unanimous with two commissioners present (Brodie and Caporale); Commissioner Atkinson was excused.

• Approved sale of Western Maryland Works to Allegany College of Maryland for $850,000 (2-0)
• Approved $500,000 payment to terminate ground lease with Frostburg State University (2-0)
• Approved manufacturer's tax exemption for AES Warrior Run (2-0)
• Approved $50,000 in Business Expansion Deferred Loans to three businesses (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-16 designating Allegany Arts Council as county arts agency (2-0)
• Approved independent contractor agreement for Judge Victor Butanis as Trial Board Chair (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including grants, re-appointments, and tax abatement (2-0)

Solid Waste Management Board

The Allegany County Solid Waste Management Board will meet to discuss updates on curbside recycling and the Mountainview Landfill, consider a nomination, review economic development topics, set 2024 priorities, and evaluate a proposed tire recycling fee increase. The meeting will also address any additional agenda items and schedule the next meeting.

• Tire Recycling Fee Increase
• Cumberland Curbside Recycling – Monthly Update
• Mountainview Landfill – Projects Updates
• Nomination
• Economic Development discussion

The Solid Waste Management Board unanimously recommended Sarah Llewellyn's appointment to fill the Environmental Group seat, following a nomination letter from Dr. Jennifer Bentlejewski. The board also approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed updates on recycling, landfill expansion, and tire cleanup. No other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended Sarah Llewellyn for Environmental Group seat (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes

Election Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. The Board of Canvassers may meet prior to the start of the regular session.

• Disclosure of campaign contributions

The Allegany County Board of Elections met and approved two actions: authorizing Diane Loibel to conduct Logic and Accuracy Testing for the upcoming general election, and adopting the State Board of Elections' specimen ballot template (Voter Guide & Practice Ballot). The board also received updates on mail-in ballot applications, ballot proofing deadlines, and election judge training.

• Authorized Diane Loibel to conduct Logic and Accuracy Testing (unanimous)
• Adopted State Board of Elections specimen ballot template (unanimous)
• Approved August board minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a closed session on Thursday, August 22, 2024, to consult with legal counsel. The session is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. in Room 424.

• Closed session for legal consultation
• Consultation with counsel to obtain legal advice

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Code Home Rule Bill 4-24 to amend animal control laws. The board will also consider a property tax credit reapproval and a service agreement with George's Creek Ambulance Service, Inc.

• Public hearing on Code Home Rule Bill 4-24 regarding animal control laws
• Annual reapproval of Property Tax Credit for Fiscal Year 24
• Homelessness Solutions Program Grant Agreement for $427,468
• Gun Reduction Interception Program FY25 Grant for $69,181
• Warrant Round Up FY25 Grant for $30,000 and Rural Impact of Community Involvement FY25 Grant for $25,000

The Board of County Commissioners approved Code Home Rule Bill 4-24 amending animal control laws, reapproved annual property tax credits for various organizations, and approved a memorandum of understanding with George's Creek Ambulance Service for DES to take over operations. Several grants were accepted via consent agenda. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the animal control bill.

• Approved Code Home Rule Bill 4-24 amending animal control laws (3-0)
• Reapproved property tax credits for FY24 for 10 entities under §9-302(b), 2 under §9-302(c), and 1 under §9-302(f) (3-0)
• Approved MOU with George's Creek Ambulance Service for DES takeover (3-0)
• Accepted $30,000 Warrant Round Up FY25 grant for Sheriff's Office overtime
• Accepted $69,181 Gun Reduction Interception Program FY25 grant
• Accepted $25,000 Rural Impact of Community Involvement FY25 grant
• Accepted $427,468 Homelessness Solutions Program grant (pass-through)
• Approved $1,000 community promotion request from Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions, including a Code Home Rule Bill to amend the county's animal control laws and a resolution accepting the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The board will also vote on multiple funding acceptances, most notably a $3,078,118.79 allocation for a VESTA system refresh from the Maryland 9‑1‑1 Board. These items are on the action agenda for the August 8, 2024 meeting.

• Code Home Rule Bill 4-24 – amendment to animal control laws (introduced by County Attorney T. Lee Beeman, Jr.)
• Resolution 24-14 – acceptance of the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (presented by Emergency Management Chief Carrie Hughes)
• Acceptance of FY25 CACS Grant for Jane's Place – $26,000
• Acceptance of Maryland 9‑1‑1 Board Funding for VESTA Refresh – $3,078,118.79
• Acceptance of Maryland 9‑1‑1 Board Funding for Next Gen Core Services – $123,321

The Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 24-14, accepting the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, which aims to reduce long-term risks from hazards and is required for FEMA final approval. The board also introduced Code Home Rule Bill 4-24 to amend animal control laws, allowing forfeiture proceedings for dogs habitually running at large, with a public hearing set for August 22, 2024. All consent agenda items were approved, including several grants and funding acceptances.

• Approved Resolution 24-14, 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (3-0)
• Introduced Code Home Rule Bill 4-24 to amend animal control laws (public hearing Aug 22)
• Approved consent agenda: FY25 CACS Grant for Jane's Place ($26,000)
• Approved Maryland 9-1-1 Board funding for Next Gen Core Services ($123,321)
• Approved Maryland 9-1-1 Board funding for Security Access and Video Server Upgrades ($40,614.60)
• Approved Maryland 9-1-1 Board funding for VESTA Call Handling Position ($49,670.89)
• Approved Maryland 9-1-1 Board funding for VESTA Cybersecurity ($77,232.80)
• Approved Maryland 9-1-1 Board funding for VESTA Refresh ($3,078,118.79)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will meet in a closed session on August 8, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. to discuss several matters that are exempt from public disclosure. Topics include personnel actions such as appointments, promotions, discipline, compensation, and performance evaluations; the possible acquisition of real property for public use; a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state; collective bargaining negotiations; and obtaining legal advice on these issues.

• Personnel actions (appointment, promotion, discipline, compensation, etc.)
• Potential acquisition of real property for a public purpose
• Proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state
• Collective bargaining negotiations
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding the above matters

Solid Waste Management Board

The Allegany County Solid Waste Management Board will review updates on curbside recycling and the Mountainview Landfill. New business includes appointments, economic development discussion, 2024 priorities, and a proposed tire recycling fee increase. The meeting will also set the date for the next board session.

• Cumberland curbside recycling – monthly update
• Mountainview Landfill – project updates
• Appointments to board positions
• Economic development discussion
• Proposed tire recycling fee increase

The Solid Waste Management Board approved the June 5 meeting minutes with a correction. Members received updates on the Cumberland curbside recycling contract, Mountainview Landfill expansion (including a planned September public hearing), and Burgmeier's purchase of county land for a transfer station. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved June 5 meeting minutes as corrected (motion by Lee Heavner, seconded by Bethany Fife)
• No additions or corrections to the agenda

Election Board

The Board of Elections will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

• Disclosure of campaign contributions

The Allegany County Board of Elections met and approved the June minutes unanimously. The administrator reported on preparations for the November general election, including training schedules, ballot drop box plans, and post-election maintenance. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved June board minutes (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to new employee Nicole Gordon
• Scheduled attorney meetings for Sept 10, Oct 15, Oct 29, 2024
• Set MAEO Conference participation for Aug 20, 2024
• Noted petition filing deadline Aug 5, 2024
• Noted NVRA confirmation mailing deadline Aug 7, 2024
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will meet in a closed session on July 25, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss several topics. These include personnel actions such as appointments, promotions, discipline, and compensation; the possible acquisition of real property for public use; proposals for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state; collective bargaining negotiations; and obtaining legal advice on these matters.

• Discussion of personnel actions (appointments, promotions, discipline, compensation)
• Consideration of acquiring real property for a public purpose
• Review of a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state
• Collective bargaining negotiations
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding the above matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve agenda items, hear a presentation on the new County Health Officer, and take action on grant funding and a punk arts event request.

• Introduction of new County Health Officer
• Acceptance of 2023 EOCGP Grant Funding
• Bid Award for Laurel Hill Site Preparation Project
• MHT Grant Acceptance for Circuit Court House
• Community Event Promotion Request for Savage Mountain Punk Arts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included accepting $54,530 in EOCGP grant funding, awarding a $254,180 bid for the Laurel Hill site preparation project, accepting an $85,000 MHT grant for courthouse window restoration, and other items. They also introduced Gena Spear as the new County Health Officer. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Accepted $54,530 EOCGP grant for Emergency Operations Center security
• Awarded $254,180 bid to Carl Belt for Laurel Hill site preparation
• Accepted $85,000 MHT grant for courthouse window restoration
• Approved joint-use agreement with Allegany College of Maryland
• Approved creation of CRRF Task Force (initial pass)
• Appointed Chris Logsdon and Regina Hamm to Potomac Highlands Airport Authority
• Approved $1,000 community event promotion for Savage Mountain Punk Arts

General

The Administrative Charging Committee is meeting to review and discuss investigations from a law enforcement agency regarding a complaint of police misconduct. The committee will also consult with legal counsel during a closed session.

• Closed session to evaluate law enforcement investigations into police misconduct complaints

Opioid Restitution Fund Task Force

The Allegany County Opioid Restitution Fund Task Force will meet to discuss future allocations from the fund, the finance process for approved projects, and new project submission timelines. The group will also hear updates from the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Opioid Operational Response (MOOR) team.

• Review of future allocations from the opioid restitution fund
• Discussion of finance process for approved projects
• Presentation of new project submission timelines

The Opioid Restitution Fund Task Force met July 17, 2024 and reviewed administrative updates rather than voting on new items. Members heard that state approval issues with Cumberland K-9 and EMS equipment were resolved by using Direct Funding instead of TAG funding under the 15% rule, and that a memorandum for the County Administrator and both City Administrators to sign on collaboration is being prepared. The task force also reviewed the list of funded projects and the process for submitting reimbursement requests, with annual financial reporting due to the state September 1 and plan updates due May 15. No motions, votes, or new funding decisions were recorded in these minutes.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; meeting was informational and procedural
• Reported resolution of MDH concerns over Cumberland K-9 and EMS equipment by using Direct Funding under the 15% rule
• Reviewed approved Local Abatement Plan projects and Plan Goals and Objectives (Appendix I)
• Heard that a memorandum for the County Administrator and both City Administrators on LAP collaboration is being prepared for signature
• Reaffirmed reimbursement process: outside agencies submit monthly to Tanya Gomer with backup documentation; county entities must route expenditures through her
• Noted annual financial report due to the State September 1 and LAP updates due May 15
• Heard LMB will fund a Motivational Speaker for ACHD/ACPS in FY25 and purchase 3 additional sets of Impairment Goggles; Pedal Cart status still pending
• Next new-project submission cycle: task force to meet in January, with a scheduling poll in October

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the LaVale Sanitary District water main bond authorization. The agenda also includes resolutions for rental assistance grants and Rocky Gap slots allocation. Commissioners will also consider various contract ratifications and security upgrades.

• Public hearing on LaVale Sanitary District utility improvement and water main bond authorization
• Resolution 24-12 regarding Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) grants
• Resolution 24-13 for FY25 Rocky Gap Slots Allocation
• Ratification of the 911 Emergency Communications bargaining unit contract
• Bowling Green/Potomac Park pavement rehabilitation contract award

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $2,398,939 pavement rehabilitation contract with Belt Paving for Bowling Green/Potomac Park, along with several other items on the consent agenda. The Board also approved Code Home Rule Bill 3-24 authorizing utility improvement and water main bonds for the LaVale Sanitary District, a $85,904 Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant, the FY25 Rocky Gap slots allocation of approximately $2.7 million, and a three-year 911 communications union contract. Commissioner Brodie was excused; all votes recorded were 2-0 in favor with no opposition.

• Approved Code Home Rule Bill 3-24, LaVale Sanitary District utility improvement and water main bond authorization (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-12 and ERAP 2 grant agreement, $85,904 allocation (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-13, FY25 Rocky Gap slots allocation of approximately $2.7 million (2-0)
• Ratified three-year 911 Emergency Communications Bargaining Unit Local #1521 C contract (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including courthouse X-ray machine upgrade ($31,919, grant-funded) and Bowling Green/Potomac Park pavement contract with Belt Paving ($2,398,939) (2-0)
• Approved VOCA/VOCG grant acceptance for Jane's Place ($201,370) (2-0)
• Approved FY25 Senior Care System Annual Plan and Old Allegany High School field use agreement with Braddock Warriors (2-0)
• Approved community event promotion request for 2024 Ellerslie Day's Annual Festival ($500) (2-0)

Solid Waste Management Board

A public hearing will be held to review and receive comments on the 2021-2031 Solid Waste Management Plan revision. This revision is required following a permit application by Mountainview Landfill, Inc. for a lateral expansion of its facility at 13300 New Georges Creek Road in Frostburg.

• Public hearing regarding the 2021-2031 Solid Waste Management Plan revision
• Proposed lateral expansion of Mountainview Landfill, Inc.
• Permit application submitted to the Maryland Department of the Environment

General

The Administrative Charging Committee will meet on June 13, 2024. The agenda includes approving March minutes and a closed session to discuss law enforcement investigations related to a complaint of police misconduct.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Closed session to evaluate law enforcement investigations and consult with legal counsel

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a closed session on June 13, 2024. The meeting is to discuss a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State.

• Discussion regarding a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items, including a budget amendment for the Board of Education and development agreements with Evergreen Associates, LLC. The agenda also includes a public solicitation for bids regarding site preparation at Frostburg Business Park.

• Introduction of LaVale Sanitary District utility improvement and water main bond authorization
• Approval of development agreements with Evergreen Associates, LLC
• Agreement with Geocycle, LLC for scrap tire remediation at 23302 Westernport Rd
• Public solicitation for bids for Laurel Hill site preparation at Frostburg Business Park
• Board of Education FY24 budget amendment

The Board of County Commissioners approved budget amendments for the Board of Education and the county's FY24 budget. They also authorized several FY25 contracts for road materials and fuel, and approved a tire remediation agreement in Westernport.

• Approved Board of Education FY24 budget amendments (3-0)
• Approved Real Estate Tax Set-Aside agreements for Prichard Farms (3-0)
• Approved agreement with Geocycle, LLC for tire remediation in Westernport (3-0)
• Approved public solicitation for bids for Laurel Hill site preparation (3-0)
• Approved FY24 Budget Amendments of $4,756,178.01 (3-0)
• Awarded $342,040 FY25 bid for crushed stone to Allegany Aggregates (3-0)
• Awarded $863,803.27 FY25 fuel contract to Bedford Valley Petroleum & Propane (3-0)
• Awarded $10,002 surplus property bid for 11806 Amherst Ave to Scott Bussard (3-0)

Solid Waste Management Board

The Solid Waste Management Board will review monthly updates for Cumberland curbside recycling and Mountainview Landfill projects. The meeting includes a presentation on Plastic Mat and discussions regarding 2024 priorities. A public hearing for the Mountainview Landfill is scheduled for July 8, 2024.

• Cumberland Curbside Recycling monthly update
• Mountainview Landfill project updates
• Plastic Mat presentation
• Discussion of 2024 priorities and project coordination
• July 8, 2024, Mountainview Landfill public hearing

The board approved the May 1st meeting minutes and cancelled the scheduled July meeting. Members discussed updates regarding the Mountainview Landfill expansion and the disposal of 300,000 illegally dumped tires in McCoole.

• Approved May 1st meeting minutes
• Cancelled July meeting

Election Board

The June 4, 2024, meeting of the Allegany County Board of Elections consists of procedural agenda items. The board will review minutes, attorney and administrator reports, and correspondence. No specific new business or substantive topics are listed in the provided text.

The Board approved the minutes from the May meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of administrative reports regarding the general election schedule, budget cuts, and staffing vacancies.

• Approved May board minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider the FY25 Operating and Capital Budget, including the tax levy and differential. The agenda also includes votes on water and sewer rates and the FY25-29 Capital Improvement Program.

• Resolution 24-11, FY25 Operating and Capital Budget
• Approval of FY25 Water & Sewer Rates
• Approval of FY25-29 Allegany County Capital Improvement Program
• Office of Statewide Broadband - Difficult to Serve Properties Program Grant ($1,656,000)
• Trash sticker increase

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 24-11, the FY25 operating and capital budget totaling $138,562,000, down from $152,000,000 the prior year. The general fund is $106,821,000, down 5.6%, with the Board of Education held at maintenance of effort ($33,800,000) and Allegany College, the Health Department, the Library System, and other outside agencies receiving a 10% deduction. The budget includes a 2% COLA for County employees and no property tax rate changes; Administrator Bennett noted a $2 million EMS cut still requires work. The Board also adopted the tax levy and differentials, the supplemental levy for special taxing areas, approved the CareFirst medical and prescription renewal with plan design changes, and authorized a $2,942,931 transfer for the Maryland Mortgage Program housing bond allocation.

• Adopted Resolution 24-11, FY25 operating and capital budget of $138,562,000 (3-0)
• Adopted the tax levy and differentials with no property tax increase (3-0)
• Adopted the supplemental levy for special taxing areas; only Bedford Road Volunteer Fire Company increased (3-0)
• Authorized publishing the FY25 budget on the County website and in the newspaper (3-0)
• Approved CareFirst renewal for FY25 medical and prescription plans with plan design changes and no increased employee payroll deductions (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-10, transferring $2,942,931 to the Maryland Mortgage Program for tax-exempt housing bonds (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including FY25 water & sewer rates (7.4% average increase), FY25-29 CIP, courthouse security upgrade ($108,809 grant), FSU shuttle contract ($148,844), trash sticker increase to $2.00, $1,656,000 broadband grant, and $500 community event promotion (3-0)
• Approved minutes from the previous public business meeting (3-0)

Election Board

The Board of Canvassers is conducting the fifth and final day of the mail-in ballot canvass. This meeting includes the verification of vote counts, post-election audit, and official certification of results.

• Final day of mail-in ballot canvass
• Verification of scanning unit
• Release of unofficial results
• Certification of election results

The Board of Canvassers completed the final day of the mail-in ballot canvass and verified vote counts. After reviewing post-election audits and verification results, the Board unanimously certified the election results.

• Approved opening and tabulation of ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted vote count verification results (unanimous)
• Certified the results of the 2024 Presidential Primary Election (unanimous)

Election Board

The Board of Canvassers will meet to conduct the canvassing of provisional and mail-in ballots. The meeting will conclude with the release of unofficial results.

• Canvassing of Provisional Ballots
• Canvassing of Mail-In Ballots
• Release of Unofficial Results

The Board of Canvassers reviewed 126 provisional ballots and 290 mail-in ballots. The Board unanimously voted to accept 387 total ballots and reject 29 provisional ballots based on staff recommendations.

• Accepted 92 provisional ballots in full (unanimous)
• Accepted 5 provisional ballots in part (unanimous)
• Rejected 29 provisional ballots due to unconfirmed registration (unanimous)
• Rejected 2 provisional ballots due to prior voting (unanimous)
• Rejected 3 provisional ballots for wrong primary ballot (unanimous)
• Rejected 1 provisional ballot for missing signature (unanimous)
• Rejected 8 provisional ballots for ineligibility (unanimous)
• Rejected 15 provisional ballots for incomplete information (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is convening a closed session to discuss personnel matters and business location proposals. The meeting includes consultation with legal counsel regarding these topics.

• Discussion of personnel appointments, compensation, or performance evaluations
• Consideration of a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State
• Consultation with counsel for legal advice

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the FY2025 preliminary budget and a proposed increase to the monthly 911 fee. The meeting also includes presentations on utility rates and the FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program.

• Resolution 24-09: Proposed increase of 911 fee from $0.75 to $2.00 per month
• FY2025 Second Preliminary Budget Public Hearing
• Request for $200,000.00 to the City of Cumberland for home acquisition along Central Ave
• Lease of real property at 851 Kelly Rd, Cumberland, MD to Talkie Communications, Inc
• Community Promotions request for Miss Mountain City in the amount of $200

The Board of County Commissioners approved an increase to the monthly 911 fee and passed several consent agenda items including a property lease and funding for home acquisitions. The board also held a public hearing on the second preliminary FY2025 budget.

• Approved Resolution 24-09 increasing 911 fee from $0.75 to $2.00 per month (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-8 increasing FY24 transit operating budget by $525,647 (3-0)
• Approved lease of 851 Kelly Rd to Talkie Communications, Inc for $126,750 over five years (3-0)
• Approved $200,000 to City of Cumberland for Central Ave home acquisitions (3-0)
• Approved CareFirst Stop Loss insurance renewal (3-0)
• Approved $200 request for Miss Mountain City advertisement (3-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)

Election Board

The Board of Canvassers is meeting to perform the third day of the mail-in ballot canvass. The session includes the verification of scanning units and the canvassing of ballots.

• Mail-in ballot canvass (Day 3)
• Verification of scanning units

The Board of Canvassers reconvened to continue the mail-in ballot canvass. The board verified the integrity of the scanning units and approved the opening and tabulation of all presented ballots.

• Approved the opening and tabulation of ballots (unanimous)

Election Board

The Board of Canvassers will meet to tabulate early voting and pre-election mail-in ballots. The board will also select 10% of the 30 precincts for a comprehensive audit.

• Vote tabulation for early voting
• Vote tabulation for pre-election mail-in ballot 1 canvasses
• Selection of 10% of 30 precincts for comprehensive audit

The Board of Canvassers tabulated early voting and mail-in ballot results. Members signed confidentiality agreements and totals reports, and selected three precincts for a comprehensive audit.

• Tabulated early voting results
• Tabulated mail-in ballot 1 results
• Selected precincts 007-002, 011-000, and 031-000 for comprehensive audit

General

The Local Development Council is meeting to review updates regarding the Rocky Gap Casino and Local Impact Grant. The body will also discuss new project ideas and requests and make recommendations for FY 2025 spending.

• Rocky Gap Local Impact Grant update
• Rocky Gap Casino report update
• Recommendations for FY 2025 spending allocation

Election Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. The board will cover standard reports, old and new business, and the disclosure of campaign contributions.

• Disclosure of campaign contributions

The Board approved the minutes from the April meeting. The Administrator reported that the county Finance Department reduced the FY25 overtime budget by 50% and requested an additional 10% cut across all budgets.

• Approved April board minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is convening a closed session to discuss personnel matters and a proposal regarding a business or industrial organization. The session also includes consultations with legal counsel.

• Discussion of personnel appointments, employment, and performance evaluations
• Consideration of a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State
• Consultation with counsel for legal advice

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY25 preliminary budget and a hearing regarding road closing petitions for two alleys in Bowman's Addition. The meeting includes a presentation on FY 2025 utility rates and several equipment purchases for the Roads and Utilities divisions.

• FY25 Preliminary Budget Hearing
• Road closing petition for two alleys in Bowman's Addition
• Purchase of three used dump trucks and one bucket truck for Roads Division totaling $340,800
• Purchase of Bobcat L85 Compact Wheel Loader for $85,879.36
• Purchase of Mechanic's Truck for Utilities Division for $194,750.31

The Board of County Commissioners approved several vehicle and equipment purchases for the Roads and Utilities divisions. They also accepted project priorities for FY 2025 Appalachian Regional Commission funding and closed two alleys in Bowman's Addition.

• Approved closing two 15-foot alleys in Bowman's Addition
• Approved 16 prioritized projects for FY 2025 ARC funding (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2019 Ford F550 Bucket Truck for $88,200
• Approved purchase of two 2019 Freightliner M2106 Dump Trucks for $162,400
• Approved purchase of 2017 International Dump Truck for $90,200
• Approved purchase of Bobcat L85 Compact Wheel Loader for $85,879.36
• Approved purchase of Utilities Division Mechanic's Truck for $194,750.31
• Approved $1,000 for Oldtown Summerfest and $1,500 for Frostburg Derby Day

Solid Waste Management Board

The Board will meet to receive updates on Cumberland curbside recycling and Mountainview Landfill projects. Members will discuss economic development and coordinate priorities for 2024.

• Cumberland Curbside Recycling monthly update
• Mountainview Landfill project updates
• 2024 Priorities and Project Coordination
• Buy Nothing Event on May 18 and 19, 2024
• Bikes for the World event on May 18, 2024

The board approved the April 3rd meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposed increase in trash sticker prices and received updates on the Mountainview Landfill and Cumberland curbside recycling.

• Approved April 3rd meeting minutes

Election Board

The Board of Canvassers is meeting to conduct the first day of the mail-in ballot canvass. The session includes the verification of scanning units and the canvassing of ballots.

• Verification of scanning units
• Canvassing of mail-in ballots

The Board of Canvassers reconvened to process mail-in ballots. The board verified the integrity of ballot scanners and unanimously approved the opening and tabulation of the ballots. All 1,000 presented ballots were accepted.

• Approved the opening and tabulation of mail-in ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted 1,000 presented mail-in ballots
• Rejected 0 mail-in ballots

Planning Commission of Allegany County

The commission will discuss the County’s Comprehensive Plan and potential zoning code amendments. No action items or presentations are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of County’s Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of County Zoning Code amendments

Election Board

The Board of Canvassers will meet to conduct the first day of the mail-in ballot canvass. The process includes verifying scanning units and the official canvassing of ballots.

• Verification of scanning units
• Canvassing of mail-in ballots

The Board of Canvassers verified the ballot scanner's integrity and confirmed a zero count before beginning the pre-mail-in ballot canvass. The Board unanimously approved the opening and tabulation of the ballots. All 500 presented ballots were accepted, with none rejected or challenged.

• Approved opening and tabulation of ballots (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a budget workshop session regarding Fiscal Year 2025. No other specific agenda items or decisions are listed.

• FY25 Budget Workshop Session

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in a closed session to discuss a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state. The session includes consultation with legal counsel regarding this proposal and other matters.

• Discussion of business or industrial organization location/expansion proposal
• Legal consultation regarding business proposal and other matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a consent agenda including infrastructure bids and personnel appointments. The meeting includes a proclamation for Child Abuse Awareness Month.

• Bid award for Frostburg Depot Brick Sidewalk Rehabilitation
• Bid award for Transit Roll-Up Door Replacements
• Declaration of abandoned, seized, or surplus vehicles from the Sheriff's Department
• Employee benefits contract renewal for CareFirst Dental Insurance
• Appointments and re-appointments for the Allegany County Commission for Women

The Board approved five items on the consent agenda, including two construction contracts totaling $144,215 and the auction of 19 seized vehicles. They also renewed a dental insurance contract for $246,000 and appointed or re-appointed members to the Commission for Women. The meeting included a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month and a single public comment regarding road right-of-way fences.

• Approved bid award for Frostburg Depot Brick Sidewalk Rehabilitation to Harbel, Inc. for $61,555
• Approved bid award for Transit Roll-Up Door Replacements to Palmer Construction Co., Inc. for $82,660 (pending MTA concurrence)
• Approved declaration of 19 abandoned/seized/surplus vehicles from Sheriff's Department for auction
• Approved employee benefits contract renewal for CareFirst Dental Insurance for $246,000
• Approved appointments and re-appointments to Allegany County Commission for Women
• Proclaimed April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Board of County Commissioners

The Administrative Charging Committee is meeting to review and discuss investigations from a law enforcement agency regarding a complaint of police misconduct. The meeting includes a closed session to consult with legal counsel.

• Closed session to evaluate investigation(s) related to a complaint of police misconduct

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting the second public hearing for the FY25 budget. Representatives from various county organizations, including the Board of Education and Sheriff’s Office, are attending.

• FY25 Budget Meeting #2 Public Hearing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will convene a closed session to discuss personnel matters and potential business or industrial developments. The session also includes consultation with legal counsel regarding these topics.

• Discussion of employee appointments, compensation, or performance evaluations
• Consideration of a proposal for a business or industrial organization
• Legal consultation regarding personnel and economic development matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding COVID CDBG Round 1 funding updates. The meeting includes several action items involving grant awards, land easements, and equipment purchases.

• Public Hearing for the Progression/Update of COVID CDBG Round 1 Funding
• Award of Cleantech Research & Development Grant to Aquatic Circle, LLC
• Rural Legacy Easement Purchase of 53.99 Acres east of Old MacDonald Road
• Archaeological Services award to Oxbow Cultural Research for $3,200.00
• Purchase of six Motorola Portable Radios for $78,588.57

The Board approved a $50,000 Cleantech grant to Aquatic Circle, LLC and a Rural Legacy easement purchase for 53.99 acres. They also accepted the Local Abatement Plan for opioid settlement funds and authorized a MOU for police trial boards. A public hearing on COVID CDBG funding was held with no public comment.

• Approved $50,000 Cleantech grant to Aquatic Circle, LLC (3-0)
• Approved Rural Legacy easement purchase of 53.99 acres (3-0)
• Approved Local Abatement Plan for Opioid Restitution Fund (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including $78,588.57 radio purchase (3-0)
• Approved $3,200 archaeological services contract (3-0)
• Approved $129,979 used excavator purchase (3-0)
• Approved travel for Detention Center staff up to $2,500 (3-0)

Solid Waste Management Board

The Board will receive updates on Cumberland curbside recycling and Mountainview Landfill projects. Members will discuss economic development, 2024 project coordination, and a landfill tour. The meeting also notes the April 7 deadline for the MDE SWMP 2-year progress report.

• Cumberland Curbside Recycling monthly update
• Mountainview Landfill projects updates
• 2024 Priorities and Project Coordination
• MDE SWMP 2-year progress report submission deadline of April 7, 2024

The board approved the minutes from the March 6th meeting. Members discussed upcoming community events and a planned tour of the Mountainview Landfill. No other substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made.

• Approved March 6th meeting minutes

Election Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. The board will review reports from the attorney and administrator and discuss campaign contribution disclosures.

• Disclosure of campaign contributions

The Board appointed a Chairman and Secretary for the Board of Canvassers and approved a voter confidentiality request. Members also adopted the State Board of Elections' voting supplies verification method and the Polling Place Evaluation Program.

• Nominated Lisa Lyons as Chairman of the Board of Canvassers (unanimous)
• Nominated Cecilia Pittman as Secretary for the Board of Canvassers (unanimous)
• Approved one voter confidentiality request (unanimous)
• Adopted SBE voting supplies verification policy (unanimous)
• Approved Polling Place Evaluation Program (unanimous)
• Approved March board minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting the first public hearing for the FY25 budget. Representatives from various county organizations, including the Health Department and fire departments, are attending.

• FY25 Budget Meeting #1 – Public Hearing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is convening a closed session to discuss personnel actions, business location proposals, and public security. The meeting includes consultations with legal counsel regarding these topics.

• Personnel appointments, compensation, and performance evaluations
• Proposals for business or industrial organizations to locate, expand, or remain in the State
• Deployment of fire and police services and staff
• Development and implementation of emergency plans
• Legal consultations with County Attorney T. Lee Beeman, Jr.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed real property tax rate increase. The body will also consider funding for development incentives and various infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing on proposed real property tax rate increase
• Request for $345,000 for Allegany County/City of Cumberland Infill Development Incentive Program
• Bid award for Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness Center Project (Contract No. ACM-24-01)
• Rural Legacy Program agreement for 230.631 acres and 116.5 acres in Election District 29
• LETS Grant acceptance for FY24 C3I Investigator Training for $7,787

The Board approved several infrastructure and economic development projects, including a housing incentive program and construction grants for downtown Cumberland businesses. A public hearing was held regarding proposed real property tax rate increases for seven municipalities. The Board also approved various budget amendments and equipment purchases via the consent agenda.

• Approved $764,727 contract for Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness Center (3-0)
• Approved $345,000 for Cumberland Infill Development Incentive Program (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 in construction impact grants for downtown Cumberland businesses (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Rural Legacy Program easements (2-1)
• Approved opening of two alleys in Bowman's Addition (3-0)
• Approved $3,467,840 in FY24 general fund budget amendments (3-0)
• Approved $1,266,004.12 Motorola Solutions maintenance agreement (3-0)
• Approved $52,000 purchase of used Ford F550 dump truck (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Administrative Charging Committee will meet to approve February meeting minutes and conduct new business. The committee will also enter a closed session regarding law enforcement investigations and legal counsel.

• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Closed session to discuss police misconduct investigation and consult with legal counsel

Board of County Commissioners

The Police Accountability Board will meet to approve previous minutes and address new business. The agenda includes a potential closed session to discuss personnel matters or legal advice.

Opioid Restitution Fund Task Force

The Opioid Restitution Fund Task Force identified several projects for unanimous support and tabled others for further review. These recommendations will form the Local Abatement Plan for presentation to the County Commissioners on April 4, 2024.

• Unanimously supported EMS Life Saving tools
• Unanimously supported shared Peer/Community Health Worker for AHEC and SAO
• Unanimously supported DSS Safe Sleep
• Unanimously supported DSS Reunification and Peer Staff
• Unanimously supported DSS Mobile Crisis Kinship Program
• Unanimously supported SAO/DSS Drug Court Testing Partnership
• Unanimously supported SAO Diversion
• Unanimously supported ACSO SORT Training

Solid Waste Management Board

The Board will review updates on Cumberland curbside recycling and Mountainview Landfill projects. Members will discuss 2024 priorities, project coordination, and board re-appointments.

• Cumberland Curbside Recycling monthly update
• Mountainview Landfill project updates
• Board re-appointments
• 2024 priorities and project coordination
• MDE SWMP 2-year progress report due April 4, 2024

The Board voted unanimously to recommend the re-appointment of Lee Heavner, Woody Getz, and Richard Soderman, and the appointment of Carolyn Mathews. The board also approved the February 7 meeting minutes and rescheduled the Mountainview Landfill tour to May 1.

• Approved February 7 meeting minutes
• Recommended re-appointment of Lee Heavner and appointment of Carolyn Mathews (unanimous)
• Recommended re-appointment of Woody Getz and Richard Soderman (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Mountainview Landfill tour to May 1

Election Board

The Board of Elections will conduct its scheduled meeting on March 5, 2024. The agenda includes reports from the Attorney and Administrator, as well as reviews of old and new business.

• Attorney’s Report
• Administrator’s Report
• Disclosure of Campaign Contributions

The Board of Elections approved the updated Disaster Recovery and Security Plan and authorized the Election Administrator to conduct Logic and Accuracy Testing for the 2024 Presidential Primary. Members were also sworn in as the Board of Canvassers.

• Approved February board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Disaster Recovery and Security Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized Election Administrator to conduct Logic and Accuracy Testing (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting in a closed session to discuss a business or industrial organization proposal. The board will also discuss public security, including emergency plans and the deployment of police and fire services.

• Proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State
• Deployment of fire and police services and staff
• Development and implementation of emergency plans
• Legal consultation with County Attorney T. Lee Beeman, Jr.

Planning Commission of Allegany County

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider adopting the 2023 Department of Planning & Zoning Annual Report and its MDP short form addendum. The commission will also review the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

• Vote on 2023 Department of Planning & Zoning Annual Report
• Vote on MDP 2023 Annual Report-Short Form (Addendum)
• Review of County’s Comprehensive Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on two Home Rule Bills regarding county code violations and the County Investigator position. The body is also deciding on several contracts, including new permitting software and a property lease for Allegany Biochar, LLC.

• EADS Architects $174,900.00 proposal for Old Allegany High School redevelopment infrastructure
• Code Home Rule Bill 1-24 regarding violations and penalties in Chapter 225
• Code Home Rule Bill 2-24 regarding the County Investigator position
• Three-year contract for Cloudpermit permitting software
• Lease option agreement for County Property on PPG Rd to Allegany Biochar, LLC

The Board approved a $174,900 engineering proposal for the Old Allegany High School redevelopment and a lease agreement with Allegany Biochar, LLC. They also adopted two Home Rule Bills regarding county code penalties and the hiring of additional county investigators.

• Approved $174,900 EADS Architects proposal for Old Allegany High School infrastructure design (3-0)
• Approved lease of PPG Rd property to Allegany Biochar, LLC (3-0)
• Approved $58,908.27 in additional ARP funding to cover DPW project over-expenditures (3-0)
• Approved three-year contract with Cloudpermit for planning and zoning software (3-0)
• Adopted Code Home Rule Bill 1-24 regarding violations and penalties (3-0)
• Adopted Code Home Rule Bill 2-24 to allow hiring of Narcotics and Cyber Crimes Investigators (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-5 adding Allegany Biochar to the Solid Waste Management Plan (3-0)
• Approved $190,848.00 grant for AY2024 Courthouse Security (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Administrative Charging Committee is meeting to review and discuss law enforcement investigations regarding a complaint of police misconduct. The session includes a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel.

• Closed session to evaluate investigations from law enforcement agency regarding police misconduct

Opioid Restitution Fund Task Force

The Opioid Restitution Fund Task Force is meeting to determine annual priorities for the county's Local Abatement Plan. The group is discussing funding focus for FY23 and FY24 and a five-year plan to reduce opioid-related deaths.

• Review of Resolution 24-4
• Discussion of FY23 and FY24 funding focus
• Review of 5-year plan
• Development of proposals and initiatives for Opioid Abatement Funds

The Allegany County Opioid Restitution Fund Task Force met virtually on February 14, 2024, to review its mission of developing a spending plan for Direct and TAG funds for FY23 and FY24 and a five-year Local Abatement Plan. Members were instructed to email project proposals to Tanya Gomer by March 1, 2024, using the provided Opioid Restitution Fund Project Plan template. The five-year plan will be built from projects approved by the committee and then sent to the Commissioners for consideration and adoption. The next meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2024, 1–3 PM at the Allegany County Sheriff's Office Training Room, where submitted projects will be reviewed and a tentative spending plan developed.

• Set March 1, 2024 deadline for project proposals to be emailed to Tanya Gomer
• Directed use of the Opioid Restitution Fund Project Plan template for submissions
• Stated five-year Local Abatement Plan will be based on committee-approved projects and sent to Commissioners for consideration and adoption
• Scheduled next meeting for March 7, 2024, 1–3 PM at Allegany County Sheriff's Office Training Room

Board of County Commissioners

The Administrative Charging Committee is meeting to review and discuss law enforcement investigations regarding a complaint of police misconduct. The committee will also consult with legal counsel during a closed session.

• Closed session to evaluate investigations from a law enforcement agency regarding police misconduct

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in a closed session to discuss the acquisition of real property for a public purpose. The session includes consultations with staff, consultants, and legal counsel.

• Discussion of real property acquisition for a public purpose
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding property acquisition

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss potential alley closures in Bowman's Addition and introduce two home rule bills regarding county code violations and the County Investigator position. The body is also deciding on various grant acceptances and a promoter agreement for the Fairgrounds Racetrack.

• Code Home Rule Bill 1-24 regarding violations and penalties in Chapter 225
• Code Home Rule Bill 2-24 regarding the County Investigator position
• Grant application for Archway Station Recovery Housing Project at 125 Fayette Street
• Consultant services contract for EADS Group, Inc. for Grahamtown Control Valve Study ($18,000)
• Energy Services Deferred Household Pilot Program Grant Agreement (up to $500,000)

The Allegany County Commissioners approved a Baltimore Street Grant Program of up to $50,000, matched by the City of Cumberland, and authorized a promoter agreement with Mountain Maryland Ventures for the 2024 Fairgrounds racing season. They also approved Resolution 24-2 to submit a state recovery housing grant application for 125 Fayette Street and passed a consent agenda covering pay rules, an opioid task force, several grants, and land acquisition. Two code bills on animal control and county investigator positions were introduced, and a proposal to close two alleys in Bowman's Addition was presented for a future public hearing.

• Approved Baltimore Street Grant Program up to $50,000, matched by City of Cumberland (2-0)
• Approved Fairgrounds racetrack promoter agreement with Mountain Maryland Ventures for 2024 season (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-2 to submit Maryland Recovery Housing Grant application for 125 Fayette Street (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 24-3 employee pay rules and Resolution 24-4 opioid restitution task force (2-0)
• Approved $18,000 consultant award to EADS Group for Grahamtown Control Valve Study (consent agenda)
• Accepted $73,845 Regional Navigator Grant and $134,976 Victims of Crime Act Grant for Jane's Place (consent agenda)
• Approved energy services pilot grant agreement up to $500,000 and DNR acquisition of 348 acres on Wills Mountain Road (consent agenda)
• Introduced Code Home Rule Bills 1-24 (animal control references) and 2-24 (up to three County Investigators)

Solid Waste Management Board

The board will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and discuss 2024 priorities. The meeting includes updates on Cumberland Curbside Recycling and Mountainview Landfill projects.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of 2024 priorities including promotional videos, Fall Pumpkin Collection, Bikes for the World, Classroom Materials, and Buy Nothing
• Update on Cumberland Curbside Recycling
• Update on Mountainview Landfill projects
• Discussion of Buy Nothing- Frostburg Green Team

Election Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. The board will review reports from the attorney and administrator and discuss campaign contribution disclosures.

• Disclosure of campaign contributions

The Allegany County Board of Elections approved the list of election judges for the 2024 Presidential Primary and voted to continue using the Department of Emergency Services at 11400 PPG Road SE as the Alternate Early Voting Center. The board also approved one voter's request to continue confidential voter status and approved the December board minutes. No new business or old business was taken up.

• Approved December board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Appointment of Election Judges for 2024 Presidential Primary as presented (unanimous)
• Approved request for one voter to continue confidential status (unanimous)
• Approved continuing current Alternate Early Voting Center at 11400 PPG Road SE, Cumberland (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:16 A.M. (unanimous)

Planning Commission of Allegany County

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a request for a variance to Subdivision Regulations regarding a building envelope for a lot near Corriganville. The body will also review the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

• Variance request for building envelope near Corriganville submitted by Coughenour Surveying for Corriganville VFD
• Review of County’s Comprehensive Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session to discuss the Opioid Restitution Fund and a landfill agreement.

• Opioid Restitution Fund discussion
• Landfill Agreement discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the Board of Education's FY2025 Capital Improvement Program and the Business Expansion Deferred Loan (BEDL) Program. The meeting includes presentations on the 2023 Police Accountability Board Annual Report and the Fort Hill High School football team.

• Approval of Allegany County Board of Education FY2025 Capital Improvement Program
• Business Expansion Deferred Loan (BEDL) Program
• Request to purchase sewage grinders
• Resolution 24-1 regarding employee job descriptions
• State of Maryland Capital Project Grant Agreement for the WMSRR

The Board of County Commissioners approved a new $100,000 loan program for small business expansion and authorized $1,047,000 in local funding for school facility improvements. Several administrative appointments and equipment purchases were also approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Business Expansion Deferred Loan (BEDL) program with $100,000 total funding (3-0)
• Approved FY2025 Board of Education Capital Improvement Program requiring $1,047,000 in local funding (3-0)
• Approved $70,293.48 purchase of sewage grinders for Wrights Crossing Pump Station (3-0)
• Approved grant agreement for Western Maryland Scenic Railroad not to exceed $200,000 (3-0)
• Re-appointed Steve MacGray to Planning and Zoning Commission (3-0)
• Re-appointed Terry Robb to Building Code Appeals Board (3-0)
• Re-appointed Jeff Hobbs, Dr. Janelle Martin, Scott Whetsell, and Jennifer Ritchie to Region I EMS Advisory Council and appointed Michael Salvadge (3-0)
• Approved transitioning Recycling Coordinator position to classified service (3-0)

General

The Administrative Charging Committee is meeting to approve December minutes and conduct a closed session. The closed session will focus on evaluating law enforcement investigations regarding a complaint of police misconduct and consulting legal counsel.

• Closed session to evaluate investigation(s) from law enforcement agency related to a complaint of police misconduct

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding funding for a recovery housing project. The body will also consider a land lease for the Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness Center and a budget amendment for a fitness center.

• Public hearing for Maryland Recovery Housing Program funding for Archway Station at 125 Fayette Street
• Request to approve land lease agreement with Allegany College of Maryland for Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness (WOW) Center
• FY 24 Budget Amendment of $200,000 from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund for ACM fitness center
• Acceptance of $31,539.00 grant for Jane's Place Child Advocacy Center Support and Services
• Community Promotion Request of $1,000 for Cumberland Scottish Rite Foundation, Inc.'s 2024 Robert Burns Supper

The Board approved a land lease agreement with Allegany College of Maryland for the Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness Center. The Board also approved several consent items, including a budget amendment for a college fitness center and a grant for Jane's Place.

• Approved land lease agreement with Allegany College of Maryland for Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness Center (3-0)
• Accepted $31,539.00 Child Advocacy Center Support and Services Grant for Jane's Place (3-0)
• Approved FY 24 Budget Amendment of $200,000 from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund for ACM fitness center (3-0)
• Approved travel request for Fair Personnel to attend Pennsylvania Fair Convention up to $2,000 (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 community promotion request for Cumberland Scottish Rite Foundation's 2024 Robert Burns Supper (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of David C. Gehauf to LaVale Sanitary Commission (3-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)

Election Board

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. The board will review reports from the attorney and administrator and discuss campaign contribution disclosures.

• Disclosure of Campaign Contributions

Solid Waste Management Board

The board will review updates on Cumberland curbside recycling and Mountainview Landfill projects. Members will discuss 2024 priorities, including educational videos and specific collection programs. The meeting also includes a review of nominations and economic development.

• Mountainview Landfill project updates
• Cumberland Curbside Recycling monthly update
• 2024 priorities: Promotional/Education Videos, Fall Pumpkin Collection, Bikes for the World, Classroom Materials, and Buy Nothing
• Upcoming public hearing for Allegany Biochar LLC on January 30, 2024
• MDE SWMP 2-year progress report due April 4, 2024

The Solid Waste Management Board approved its previous meeting minutes and unanimously elected Juli McCoy as Chair and Woody Getz as Vice Chair. Members heard updates on curbside recycling, landfill operations, and several private waste-handling projects, including a January 30 public meeting for Nexus (Allegany Biochar, LLC). No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 3:46 p.m.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion by Lee, seconded by Raquel)
• Elected Juli McCoy as Chair (unanimous of members present)
• Elected Woody Getz as Vice Chair (unanimous of members present)
• Added suggestions and glass topics to the agenda under New Business (requested by Woody)