Allegany County public meetings in 2024
45 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Election Board
The Board of Elections will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.
- Disclosure of campaign contributions
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
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