Allegany County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session on December 18, 2025, to discuss public business meeting agenda items, departmental updates, and the Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness Park (WOW). The session is an informal meeting for internal discussion and planning without formal votes.

• Public Work Session
• Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness Park (WOW) discussion
• Departmental Updates
• Public Business Meeting Agenda Items

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an amendment to Code Home Rule Bill 2-25 regarding public ethics laws. The meeting also includes decisions on emergency procurements related to May 2025 flooding and the creation of an animal shelter support fund.

• Public hearing on Code Home Rule Bill 2-25 to update public ethics laws
• Ratification #15 of emergency procurements following May 13, 2025 flooding
• Agreement with Community Trust Foundation for Friends of the Allegany County Animal Shelter Fund
• MOU with Maryland Department of Information Technology for a tower site on Bishop Walsh Road
• Approval of 2026 licenses for salvage yard operations

Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)

The Board of License Commissioners will hold a hearing regarding a special class license for an event at Allegany College of Maryland. The board will also discuss New Year's Eve hours and review proposed rules and regulations.

• Hearing for Special Class “C” License (Beer and Wine) for Shawn O’Rourke at 37 Lane Avenue, LaVale
• Discussion of New Years Eve hours
• Review of Rules and Regulations
• Update on Southern Glazers distributor
• Clarification request from Cresaptown Eagles

General

The Administrative Charging Committee will approve the November meeting minutes and then enter a closed session. In the closed session members will evaluate a law‑enforcement investigation of a police misconduct complaint and seek legal advice. The meeting will reconvene in open session for any other business and set the date of the next meeting.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Closed session to discuss police misconduct investigation
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding the complaint
• Reopen meeting for other business and schedule next meeting

Emergency Services Board

The Emergency Services Board approved the meeting minutes and voted to adopt two new policies: the Response Index Policy and the Exposure Policy. A motion was passed to circulate a letter on County Officer Standards to all departments for comment. The board also scheduled a combined Fire/EMS Chiefs and ESB meeting for January 13, 2026 at 1800 hours.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Roger Bennett, seconded by Vince Pyle)
• Approved Response Index Policy (motion by Scott Whetsell, seconded by Mike Salvadge)
• Approved Exposure Policy (motion by Roger Bennett, seconded by Scott Whetsell)
• Approved sending the County Officer Standards letter to departments for review (motion by Scott Whetsell, seconded by Wayne Rounds)
• Scheduled combined Fire/EMS Chiefs and ESB meeting on 1/13/2026 at 1800 hrs (motion by Roger Bennett, seconded by Scott Whetsell)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will meet on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Room 230 at 701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland, MD. The public work session is intended for staff and commissioners to discuss public business agenda items and departmental updates. The session is informal, does not include a public comment period, and no formal votes or decisions are expected.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Code Home Rule Bill 2-25, which proposes amendments to the county’s public ethics laws. They will also consider a proposed amendment to the same bill that changes its effective date and adds confidentiality duties for former officials. Additional items include a road‑closing petition for an alley in Cresaptown, ratification of emergency procurement resolutions following the May 2025 flooding, and approval of a $250,000 grant to stabilize historic buildings on Frostburg’s Main Street.

• Public Hearing on Code Home Rule Bill 2-25 – amendment to public ethics laws
• Road Closing Petition for an unnamed alley between Hill Street and Hay Street in Cresaptown
• First Proposed Amendment to Code Home Rule Bill 2-25 – updates effective date and confidentiality duty
• Ratification #14 of Emergency Procurements pursuant to Res. 25-04, 25-08, & 25-10 after May 13, 2025 flooding
• Approve Frostburg Main Street Structural Stabilization Grants – $250,000 state funding

The Board approved the closure of an unnamed alley between Hill Street and Hay Street in Cresaptown. They also approved the first amendment to Code Home Rule Bill 2-25 and ratified $706,000 in emergency procurements. The consent agenda items—including employee grievance rule changes, appointing Wayne C. Heavener to the Ethics Commission, Frostburg Main Street grants, and a Mount Savage agreement—were all approved.

• Approved closing of the Hill‑Hay alleyway in Cresaptown (3‑0)
• Approved First Proposed Amendment to Code Home Rule Bill 2-25 (3‑0)
• Approved Ratification #14 of Emergency Procurements totaling $706,000 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-14 revising employee grievance rules (3‑0)
• Appointed Wayne C. Heavener, Esq. as Member and Chair of the Ethics Commission (3‑0)
• Approved Frostburg Main Street Structural Stabilization Grants ($250,000 state funding) (3‑0)
• Executed Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Mount Savage Special Taxing Area (3‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda and previous minutes (3‑0)

Election Board

The Allegany County Board of Elections will convene to declare a quorum, approve the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes, and hear reports from the attorney and administrator. The agenda also includes old and new business items, a disclosure of campaign contributions, and confirmation of the next meeting. Public participation is limited to pre‑scheduled speakers.

• Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2025 open meeting
• Attorney’s report
• Administrator’s report
• Disclosure of campaign contributions
• Confirmation of the next meeting

General

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on November 25, 2025. It will approve the October meeting minutes, consider any new business, and hold a closed session to evaluate a law‑enforcement complaint of police misconduct and to consult legal counsel. After reconvening in open session, the board will address any other business, set the date of the next meeting, and adjourn.

• Approve October meeting minutes
• Closed session to evaluate police misconduct complaint and consult legal counsel
• Discuss any new business items
• Set date for next meeting
• Adjourn the meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session on November 20, 2025. The session is for internal discussion only and does not include formal votes. Commissioners and staff will review public business items, receive departmental updates, and talk with lobbyists Rifkin, Weiner and Livingston LLC about the upcoming legislative session.

• Public Business Meeting Agenda Items
• Departmental Updates as needed
• Discussion with Rifkin, Weiner and Livingston LLC (County Lobbyists) on upcoming legislative session

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss updating local public ethics laws and approving the Board of Education's FY2027 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting includes votes on emergency procurements and several grant-funded infrastructure projects.

• Introduction of Code Home Rule Bill 2-25 to amend Public Ethics Laws
• Approval of Allegany County Board of Education FY2027 Capital Improvement Program
• USDA Grant funding up to $125,000 for Luke Mill Biofuel Development project
• Midpoint Technologies quote for $66,925.62 for George’s Creek Ambulance building security
• Agreement with Comcast for broadband expansion using a $231,313.65 state grant

The Commissioners approved the Allegany County Board of Education FY2027 Capital Improvement Program, allocating $7,433,230 for school projects. They also ratified $387,300.44 in emergency procurements and adopted several consent‑agenda items, including a $125,000 USDA grant, the appointment of Shawn Grove to the Ethics Commission, a $66,925.62 camera system contract, the disposal of two surplus vehicles, and a $231,313.65 broadband expansion agreement with Comcast. Letters supporting a state of emergency for water services and an ARC grant were signed and sent.

• Approved Allegany County Board of Education FY2027 Capital Improvement Program ($7,433,230) (3‑0)
• Ratified emergency procurements totaling $387,300.44 (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑13 to seek up to $125,000 USDA grant (3‑0)
• Approved appointment of Shawn Grove to the Allegany County Ethics Commission (3‑0)
• Authorized $66,925.62 contract with Midpoint Technologies for camera system (3‑0)
• Declared surplus and authorized disposal of a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro and 2012 Chevrolet Utility Van (3‑0)
• Executed agreement with Comcast for broadband expansion using $231,313.65 state grant (3‑0)
• Signed letters supporting a state of emergency for water services and an ARC grant application (unanimous)

Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)

The Allegany County Liquor Board will meet to review and accept meeting minutes and discuss the transfer of a Class 'D' beer and wine license from El Canelo to Main Street Pub/J2 Adventures. The board will also address the inactive status of a requested Queen City Cravings license.

• Transfer of Class 'D' beer and wine license from El Canelo to Main Street Pub/J2 Adventures at 167 E Main Street
• Queen City Cravings license inactive for 323 days
• Review of security updates for Beach Club
• Review of financial reports for One day events
• Discussion of security issues at Merchant's Alley

The Board approved the transfer of a Class “D” beer and light wine license from Teresa Cisneros (El Canelo LLC) to Jennifer Slider (J2 Adventures LLC, trading as Main Street Pub), pending payment of a $200 transfer fee, $500 special pouring permit fee, and $250 Sunday sales fee. The Board also approved the motion to hold only one meeting in December, scheduled for December 17, 2025, and unanimously adopted the adjournment. The Board tabled discussion on clarifying husband‑and‑wife ownership legislation and decided to send a notice to two licensees requiring attendance at the December 17 meeting or face possible fines.

• Approved transfer of Class D license to Main Street Pub (pending fees)
• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved motion to meet only on Dec 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)
• Tabled consideration of husband‑and‑wife ownership clarification
• Decided to send letters to Niner’s Canal Pub and Uncle Jack’s Pizzeria requiring attendance at Dec 17 meeting or fines

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a public work session to discuss items on the November 6, 2025 Public Business Meeting agenda and receive department updates. This is an informal session for discussion and planning; no formal votes will be taken.

• Review of Published Agenda Items for the November 6, 2025 Public Business Meeting
• Department updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the ratification of 12 emergency procurements related to May 2025 flooding. The body is also deciding on several contracts for equipment maintenance, facility signage, and environmental testing.

• Closed Landfill Testing Proposal from Mountain Research, LLC for $59,096.60
• Stryker Preventative Maintenance Agreements for EMS medical equipment for $113,822.31
• Purchase of a double-sided LED sign for the Detention Center for $17,471.29
• HSI Contract Renewal for Thinkzoom Online Employee Training Portal for $22,313.50
• Appointments to the Allegany County Animal Control Board and Ethics Commission

The Commissioners amended the agenda to appoint Brett Lysinger as chair of the Animal Control Board and then approved the full agenda. They ratified $225,800.44 of emergency procurements and accepted a $59,096.60 landfill‑testing proposal. The consent agenda items—including 9‑1‑1 funding, an employee‑training contract, a new LED sign, and Stryker equipment maintenance—were all approved.

• Amended agenda to add Brett Lysinger as Animal Control Board chair (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: None)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: None)
• Ratified emergency procurements totaling $225,800.44 (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: None)
• Accepted Mountain Research, LLC landfill‑testing proposal for $59,096.60 (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: None)
• Approved 9‑1‑1 Board funding for Project #26‑130, $3,837.35 (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: None)
• Approved HSI contract renewal for Thinkzoom training, $22,313.50 (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: None)
• Approved purchase of a double‑sided LED sign for the Detention Center, $17,471.29 (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: None)
• Authorized Stryker preventative maintenance agreements, $113,822.31 (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: None)

Solid Waste Management Board

The Solid Waste Management Board will approve the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes and review updates on the Cumberland curbside recycling program and the Mountainview Landfill project. New business includes a discussion on economic development and board appointments. The meeting will also set the date for the next session on February 4, 2026.

• Approve minutes from August 6, 2025
• Cumberland curbside recycling – monthly update
• Mountainview Landfill – project updates
• Economic development discussion
• Board appointments

Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)

The Board unanimously approved five one‑day special Class C liquor licenses for events hosted by volunteer fire departments, a college foundation, and UPMC Western Maryland. It also approved the pending transfer of a Class D beer, wine and liquor license from Main Street Pub to Pour Pony LLC, conditional on receipt of a federal ID number and statement. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved one‑day special Class C beer & wine license for Bowman’s Addition Volunteer Fire Dept (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day special Class C beer license for Cresaptown Volunteer Fire Dept (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day special Class C beer & wine license for Allegany College of Maryland Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day special Class C beer & wine license for UPMC Western Maryland (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class D license from Main Street Pub to Pour Pony LLC pending federal ID and statement (unanimous)

Election Board

The Allegany County Board of Elections will meet on November 4, 2025 to confirm a quorum, approve minutes from the October 7 meeting, and hear reports from the attorney and administrator. The primary substantive item is the discussion of the 2026 Election Plan. The board will also handle the oath of office and disclose campaign contributions before adjourning.

• Declaration of quorum
• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Attorney’s report
• Discussion of the 2026 Election Plan
• Oath of office for board members

The board approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved the 2026 Election Plan, recommending the same polling places, early voting center, and ballot drop‑box locations as in 2025. An oath of office was administered to the new employee, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Election Plan – same polling places, early voting center, and ballot drop boxes (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to new employee (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session to discuss specific county issues. This is an informal meeting for information-gathering and deliberation; no formal votes will be taken.

• Allegany County Animal Shelter
• Animal Control Board
• County Mulch Site

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will ratify emergency procurements and award a contract for the Parkersburg Road waterline replacement project. The board also plans to authorize a lease agreement with the Allegany County Animal Shelter Management Foundation.

• Award contract for Parkersburg Road waterline replacement project ($105,105.00)
• Authorize lease agreement with Allegany County Animal Shelter Management Foundation
• Approve purchase of two new dump trucks from Stephenson Equipment ($464,037.19)
• Accept Allegany County SRO Adequate Coverage Grant ($84,384)
• Authorize lease of three Ford F-350 trucks from Enterprise ($1,138.08/month)

The Commissioners unanimously approved the eleventh round of emergency procurements covering 15 projects totaling $713,000. They also approved a $105,105 contract to replace a waterline on Old Parkersburg Road and authorized lease and license agreements with the Allegany County Animal Shelter Management Foundation. Additional approvals included an $84,384 grant for school resource officers and purchases of dump trucks and utility trucks.

• Ratified emergency procurements (15 projects, $713,000) – Approved (Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Awarded Parkersburg Road waterline replacement contract ($105,105) – Approved (Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Authorized lease and license agreements with Allegany County Animal Shelter Management Foundation – Approved (Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Accepted SRO Adequate Coverage Grant ($84,384) – Approved (Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Purchased two single‑axle dump trucks for DPW ($464,037.19) – Approved (Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Leased three Ford F‑350 trucks for Utilities Division ($1,138.08 per month per truck) – Approved (Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)

Planning Commission of Allegany County

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider the county’s Comprehensive Plan revision consultation presented by Smith Planning & Design. No action or consent items are scheduled, and the meeting will include routine business such as adopting the September 24, 2025 minutes and a public comments period.

• Adopt September 24, 2025 Business Meeting minutes (vote required)
• Discuss County Comprehensive Plan revision consultation – Smith Planning & Design
• Public comments period

General

The Administrative Charging Committee will meet to approve August meeting minutes and conduct a closed session. The closed session is scheduled to evaluate law enforcement investigations regarding a complaint of police misconduct and to consult with legal counsel.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Closed session to discuss law enforcement investigation into police misconduct

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a public work session to discuss the Allegany County Animal Shelter. This is an informal session for discussion and information-gathering; no formal votes are scheduled, though an emergency public meeting may follow for official action.

• Discussion regarding the Allegany County Animal Shelter

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session on October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Multipurpose Building at the Allegany County Fairgrounds. The session is for internal discussion only and will cover the published agenda items for the upcoming public business meeting, the county animal shelter and animal control, traffic concerns with Sheriff Robertson, and volunteer boards and commissions. No formal votes or decisions will be made during this work session.

• Review of published agenda items for the October 16, 2025 public business meeting
• Discussion of Allegany County Animal Shelter/Animal Control
• Talk on traffic concerns with Sheriff Robertson
• Consideration of volunteer boards and commissions

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a public hearing on a road opening petition in Cresaptown and then vote on two action items: ratifying emergency procurement resolutions related to May 2025 flooding, and approving the Aerie Road Water Project contract awarded to Winner D. Contracting, LLC. Several consent agenda items will also be approved, including a $35 9‑1‑1 training expense, a state grant extension, the FY26 Open Space Plan, purchase of a Ford Transit van for $83,380, and a memorandum with the Potomac Highlands Airport Authority.

• Public hearing on road opening petition for an unnamed alley between Hill St and Hay St in Cresaptown
• Ratification #10 of emergency procurements under Res. 25‑04, 25‑08, & 25‑10 (flood response)
• Approve Aerie Road Water Project contract to Winner D. Contracting, LLC
• Approve purchase of Ford Transit cargo van for Detention Center for $83,380
• Execute sub‑grant memorandum with Potomac Highlands Airport Authority

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners approved the opening of an alleyway between Hill Street and Hay Street in Cresaptown and ratified the tenth round of emergency procurements. They also approved the Aerie Road water project, a $35 9‑1‑1 specialist course funding, a FY26 Open Space plan worth $289,000, a purchase of an $83,380 Ford Transit van, and a memorandum of agreement with the Potomac Highlands Airport Authority. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved opening of alleyway between Hill St and Hay St in Cresaptown (unanimous)
• Approved ratification of Emergency Procurements #10 (unanimous)
• Approved Aerie Road Water Project (unanimous)
• Approved 9‑1‑1 Board Funding for Project #26‑121 ($35) (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 State Homeland Security Grant Extension (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Open Space Annual Plan ($289,000) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ford Transit cargo van for Detention Center ($83,380) (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Potomac Highlands Airport Authority (unanimous)

Emergency Services Board

The Emergency Services Board approved the prior meeting minutes. A motion to move the next combined meeting to 12/9/2025 was made and seconded, and the motion was approved. The board then adjourned the meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved prior meeting minutes
• Moved next combined meeting to 12/9/2025 (motion made and seconded)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion made and seconded)

Election Board

The Board of Elections will meet to conduct regular business and review the 2026 Election Plan. The agenda also includes the disclosure of campaign contributions.

• Discussion of 2026 Election Plan
• Disclosure of campaign contributions
• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The Allegany County Board of Elections approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the October 7, 2025 meeting unanimously. No actions were taken on the Old Business items regarding polling places, early voting centers, or ballot drop boxes.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will meet on October 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Room 230, 701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland, MD. This work session is for staff and commissioners to discuss and review the items that will appear on the October 2 public business meeting agenda. No formal votes or decisions are expected; the session is for internal discussion only.

• Review of published agenda items for the October 2 public business meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a siting agreement for the Spring Haven Road Solar 1, LLC project. The meeting also includes the ratification of emergency procurements following a May 2025 flooding event and several funding approvals for the 911 Center.

• Siting Agreement with Spring Haven Road Solar 1, LLC for a solar project on Spring Haven Road
• Ratification of 9 emergency procurements related to May 13, 2025 flooding
• Four 9-1-1 Board funding approvals for phone system enhancements totaling $23,122.50
• Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note with PTV 1097, LLC
• MOU with Board of Elections for 2026 early voting in Room 100 of the County Office Complex

The Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. They ratified the ninth set of emergency procurements related to the May‑August flood response. A consent agenda was approved that funded four 9‑1‑1 system projects, authorized a promissory note with PTV 1097, LLC, declared 27 sheriff's office vehicles surplus for auction, and executed agreements for early voting in 2026 and a solar project on Spring Haven Road.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Ratified emergency procurements #9 (unanimous approval by Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Approved 9‑1‑1 funding Project #26‑042 ($4,718.38)
• Approved 9‑1‑1 funding Project #26‑045 ($16,704.12)
• Approved 9‑1‑1 funding Projects #26‑071 and #26‑072 ($850 each)
• Approved Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note with PTV 1097, LLC
• Declared 27 vehicles surplus for sheriff's office auction

General

The Allegany County Police Accountability Board will meet on September 24, 2025 at the County Administration Building. The agenda includes routine items such as a call to order, approval of June meeting minutes, and new business. The board may enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including appointments, promotions, discipline, compensation, or other individual employee issues, as permitted by Maryland law. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next meeting and adjournment.

• Closed Session – discussion of personnel matters (appointments, promotions, discipline, compensation, etc.)

Planning Commission of Allegany County

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review minutes from July and August 2025. The primary item of business is a consultation with Smith Planning & Design regarding the revision of the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

• Comprehensive Plan revision consultation with Smith Planning & Design

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session to review information and deliberate on upcoming decisions. This session is for internal discussion and planning and does not include formal votes.

• The River Park Project located in Cumberland
• Mulch Site
• Published Agenda Items for the September 18, 2025 Public Business Meeting Agenda

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will ratify emergency procurements for flood repairs, approve a two-year lease for building storage, and accept state grants for emergency services and police body cameras. The meeting also includes a public hearing and consent agenda items.

• Accept $117,323.69 State Homeland Security Program Grant
• Accept $110,716 Police Accountability Act Grant
• Approve $850,010.45 S-95 Bedford Road sewer rehab contract
• Approve $32,000 purchase of used dump truck
• Authorize $205,000 cell tower access easement with InSite Towers

The Commissioners approved the eighth round of emergency procurements and a two‑year lease of Building 19 to Sierra Hygiene. They also accepted grant funds, purchased a used dump truck, and approved a $850,010.45 contract for the final phase of the S‑95 Bedford Road sanitary sewer rehabilitation. Additional authorizations were made for fiber installation, billboard and cell‑tower easements, a property purchase for flood mitigation, and a waste‑transfer‑station agreement. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved eighth round of emergency procurements (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year lease of Building 19 to Sierra Hygiene ($67,762.50 per year) (unanimous)
• Approved $850,010.45 contract for Phase VII of S‑95 Bedford Road sanitary sewer rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Accepted $117,323.69 State Homeland Security grant for emergency services (unanimous)
• Accepted $110,716 Police Accountability Act grant for body‑worn cameras (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of used 2011 International dump truck for $32,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized fiber‑installation access agreement with Breezeline at Village Crossing (unanimous)
• Authorized $205,000 lump‑sum easement with InSite Towers for LaVale cell tower (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session to review published agenda items and program open space projects and priorities. The board will then move to a closed session to consider a proposal for a business or industrial organization under the Senator George Edwards Fund, discuss investment of public funds for that fund and related economic development initiatives, and consult on potential flood‑relief litigation reimbursement and legal advice. No formal votes are expected during this work session.

• Review of published agenda items for the September 4 public business meeting
• Review of Program Open Space Projects and priorities
• Consideration of a business/industrial location proposal under the Senator George Edwards Fund (General Provisions Article Section 3-305(b)(5))
• Consideration of public‑fund investment and economic development initiatives related to the Senator George Edwards Fund (General Provisions Article Section 3-305(b)(5))
• Consultation on potential flood‑relief litigation reimbursement and legal advice (General Provisions Article Sections 3-305(b)(7) and (b)(8))

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to ratify emergency procurements related to May 2025 flooding. The body is also considering the acceptance of a $66,719 grant for State's Attorney's Office technology and revisions to the County's Vehicle Policy.

• Ratification of 7 emergency procurements for repairs following May 13, 2025 flooding
• Acceptance of $66,719 PACT Grant for body camera storage and case management systems
• Resolution 25-12: Review and revision of the County's Vehicle Policy
• Appointments to the Commission for Women, Library System Board of Trustees, and Police Accountability Board
• Re-appointment of David White to the Potomac Highlands Airport Authority Board of Directors

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It ratified the seventh round of emergency procurements under Resolutions 25-04, 25-08, and 25-10. The consent agenda was approved, including a $66,719 PACT Grant and several board appointments. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved meeting agenda – unanimous (Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Approved previous meeting minutes – unanimous (William R. Atkinson, Creade V. Brodie Jr., David J. Caporale)
• Ratified emergency procurements (Resolution #7) – approved (Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Approved consent agenda – unanimous (William R. Atkinson, Creade V. Brodie Jr., David J. Caporale)
• Accepted PACT Grant of $66,719 – approved (William R. Atkinson, Creade V. Brodie Jr., David J. Caporale)
• Appointed members to County Commission for Women – approved (William R. Atkinson, Creade V. Brodie Jr., David J. Caporale)
• Appointed Library System Board of Trustees members – approved (William R. Atkinson, Creade V. Brodie Jr., David J. Caporale)
• Appointed Police Accountability Board member – approved (William R. Atkinson, Creade V. Brodie Jr., David J. Caporale)

Election Board

The Allegany County Board of Elections will meet on September 2, 2025. After routine items such as confirming a quorum, approving minutes, and hearing reports, the board will consider the 2026 Election Plan. The meeting also includes a disclosure of campaign contributions and a closed‑session portion as allowed by the Open Meetings Act.

• Declaration of quorum
• Approval of August 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Attorney’s report
• Old business: 2026 Election Plan
• Disclosure of campaign contributions

The Allegany County Board of Elections approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. The board took no action on the 2026 polling place, alternate early voting center, or ballot drop box recommendations. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on 2026 polling place recommendation
• No action taken on 2026 alternate early voting center recommendation
• No action taken on 2026 ballot drop box recommendation
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a closed session to evaluate a law‑enforcement investigation of a police misconduct complaint and to consult legal counsel. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the July minutes and scheduling the next meeting. No other specific business items are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Closed session to discuss police misconduct investigation and obtain legal advice
• New Business (no details provided)
• Other Business, if any
• Set date for the next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. They ratified the sixth round of emergency procurements and approved a $821,472.25 bridge inspection contract with Wallace Montgomery. The consent agenda was approved, including a $5,000 grant for the Sheriff's Office and Resolution 25‑11 updating an employee job description.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Creade V. Brodie Jr., seconded by William R. Atkinson)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by William R. Atkinson, seconded by Creade V. Brodie Jr.)
• Ratified #6 emergency procurements (approved, votes: Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Approved FY2026‑2027 bridge inspection contract with Wallace Montgomery ($821,472.25) (approved, votes: Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Approved Sheriff's Office GOCPP GVRG grant of $5,000 (approved, votes: Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Approved Resolution 25‑11 updating employee job description (approved, votes: Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Approved overall consent agenda (approved, votes: Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:19 PM

Local Development Council

The Local Development Council reviewed over 50 grant requests and allocated about $230,000, leaving roughly $175,000 uncommitted. It approved several partial awards, denied or postponed larger projects, and set conditions for some funding. The council will reconvene in about two weeks after gathering additional information.

• Approved $20,000 partial funding for Cumberland decorative fencing
• Denied Frostburg drinking water project
• Approved half‑cost funding for Frostburg fire alarm system
• Postponed Embassy Theater building purchase request
• Deferred Friends Aware LED and HVAC requests pending quotes
• Approved 50% funding for Rawlings Volunteer hydraulic rescue equipment
• Conditionally approved Salvation Army $80,000 HVAC request pending $120,000 matching funds
• Allocated $25,000 each to Barton and Midland

Emergency Services Board

The board approved the revised EMS officer standard, changing "hazmat operations" to "hazmat awareness". It also approved the updated pumps testing policy that requires third‑party testing for hoses and ladders, and accepted the allocation requirements for internal audit, fire and EMS reports. The meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved EMS officer standard language changes (motion by Scott Whetsell, seconded by Roger Bennett, passed)
• Approved pumps testing policy update for third‑party hose and ladder testing (motion by Tim Dayton, seconded by Roger Bennett, passed)
• Accepted allocation requirements for internal audit and fire/EMS reporting (motion by Scott Whetsell, seconded by Tim Dayton, passed)
• Approved the meeting minutes (motion by Scott Whetsell, seconded by Vince Pyle, passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Scott Whetsell, seconded by Tim Dayton, passed)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session to review agenda items for the August 7 meeting. Afterward, the commissioners plan a closed session to discuss personnel matters, pending or potential litigation, and proposals for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state. No formal votes are expected; the session is for internal discussion and information gathering.

• Discussion of appointment, employment, promotion, discipline, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of county personnel
• Consultation with staff or consultants about pending or potential litigation
• Consideration of a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state
• Consultation with counsel for legal advice on the above matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions, including ratifying emergency procurements, approving a lease of part of Building 19 with Geocycle, LLC, and authorizing a $17,000 vehicle purchase for detention‑center administration. Additional items on the consent agenda involve accepting state and local grant funding and approving community‑event promotion requests. The meeting also includes a public hearing and standard reports from the County Administrator and Attorney.

• Ratification #5 of Emergency Procurements pursuant to Res. 25-04 & 25-08
• Lease Agreement for a portion of Building 19 with Geocycle, LLC
• Approve purchase of vehicle for Detention Center Administration – $17,000
• Community Events Promotion Request from Savage Mountain Punk Arts – $1,000
• Accept FY23 State and Local Cyber Security Grant Funding

The Board unanimously approved the fifth ratification of emergency procurements, extended the emergency procurement suspension through September 20, 2025, and approved a lease of 27,105 square feet in Building 19 for Geocycle, LLC. The consent agenda items were also approved, including new job descriptions, several grant acceptances, a vehicle purchase, and community‑event promotion funds.

• Approved Ratification #5 of Emergency Procurements (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑10 to extend emergency procurement suspension (3‑0)
• Approved Lease Agreement for 27,105 sq ft in Building 19 to Geocycle, LLC (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑09 adding new job descriptions (3‑0)
• Approved FY23 State and Local Cyber Security Grant of $67,000 (3‑0)
• Approved SFY 2026/FFY 2025 Homelessness Solutions Program Grant of $427,985 (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of a 2017 Ford Explorer for $17,000 for Detention Center Administration (3‑0)
• Approved $1,000 community‑events promotion request from Savage Mountain Punk Arts (3‑0)

Election Board

The Board of Elections will meet to review the 2026 Election Plan and state ethics training. The agenda includes reports from the attorney and administrator, as well as the disclosure of campaign contributions.

• 2026 Election Plan
• State Ethics Training
• Disclosure of Campaign Contributions

The board unanimously approved the Early Voting location at the Allegany County Office Complex, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland for the 2026 elections. It also unanimously approved the ballot drop box locations at the same office complex and at Mountain Ridge High School, 100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick Lane, Frostburg. The July 1, 2025 meeting minutes were approved without dissent.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Early Voting location at Allegany County Office Complex, 701 Kelly Road, Room 100, Cumberland (unanimous)
• Approved ballot drop box locations at Allegany County Office Complex and Mountain Ridge High School (unanimous)
• No action taken on alternate early voting center at Allegany County Department of Emergency Services, 1140 PPG Road, SE, Cumberland

Planning Commission of Allegany County

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a business meeting on July 30, 2025. The commission will discuss updates to the county’s Comprehensive Plan and review the county’s zoning code. Additional agenda items include a presentation on the Developable Land Project (GIS) and a discussion of the commission’s role. No action or consent items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of County’s Comprehensive Plan update
• Review of County’s Zoning Code
• Presentation on Developable Land Project (GIS)
• Discussion of the Role of the Planning Commission
• Execution of minutes from January 29, 2025 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session on July 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Room 100, 701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland. The session is for staff and commissioners to discuss the items that will appear on the July 24 public business meeting agenda. No formal votes will be taken, but the public may observe.

• Review of published agenda items for the July 24, 2025 public business meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board will consider ratifying emergency procurements under Resolutions 25-04 and 25-08. It will also reapprove the property tax credit for FY2026 and accept multiple FY26 grant allocations for the Sheriff’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, and community programs. Additional items include awarding a contract to update the 2014 Comprehensive Plan and approving joint‑use agreements with local organizations.

• Ratification #4 of emergency procurements per Res. 25-04 & 25-08
• Annual reapproval of property tax credit for FY 2026
• Accept FY26 grants for Sheriff’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, Regional Navigator, WAAG, CACS, CGPF, PRAR
• Award contract to Smith Planning & Design for updating 2014 Comprehensive Plan
• Approve joint‑use agreements with Allegany College of Maryland and Cresaptown Civic Improvement Association

The Board ratified the fourth round of emergency procurements and reapproved FY 2026 property tax credits for listed entities. It also accepted several state grant allocations and awarded a planning contract, all by unanimous vote. No items were denied or tabled.

• Ratified #4 emergency procurements (approved, votes: Atkinson, Caporale)
• Reapproved FY 2026 property tax credits for listed entities (approved, votes: Atkinson, Caporale)
• Accepted PIGF FY26 Grant for the Sheriff’s Office – $269,000 (approved)
• Accepted PIGF FY26 Diversion Grant for the State’s Attorney’s Office – $118,000 (approved)
• Accepted RGNV FY26 Grant for Regional Navigator at Jane’s Place – $73,000 (approved)
• Accepted WAAG FY26 Grant for the Sheriff’s Office – $27,440 and $2,500 (approved)
• Awarded contract to Smith Planning & Design to update the 2014 Comprehensive Plan – $110,180 (approved)
• Approved joint-use agreements with Allegany College of Maryland and Cresaptown Civic Improvement Association (approved)

General

The Board will hold a closed session to evaluate investigations by a law‑enforcement agency concerning a complaint of police misconduct. The session will also address personnel issues such as appointments, promotions, discipline, compensation, and legal counsel advice. The meeting will then reconvene in open session for any other business and set the date of the next meeting.

• Closed session to discuss police misconduct investigation
• Review of personnel matters (appointments, promotions, discipline, compensation)
• Consultation with legal counsel for advice on the investigation

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session on July 10, 2025 at 701 Kelly Rd, Room 100. A closed session will be convened for commissioners, the county administrator, the county attorney, and staff to discuss collective bargaining negotiations, a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state, and to obtain legal advice on those matters. No formal votes are expected during this work session.

• Closed‑session discussion of collective bargaining negotiations (General Provisions Article §3‑305(b)(9))
• Closed‑session discussion of a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state (General Provisions Article §3‑305(b)(4))
• Closed‑session consultation with county attorney for legal advice on the above matters (General Provisions Article §3‑305(b)(7))

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on the appointment of Roger Bennett as Director of Emergency Services. The body will also review agreements for the Frostburg Stabilization Grant Program and several FY26 bids for materials and fuel.

• Appointment of Roger Bennett as Director of Emergency Services
• Demolition grants for 806 North Mechanic Street (Cumberland) and 1 Main Street (Frostburg)
• Lease option with Off the Grid Energy Works, Inc. for 16.48 acres in Beryl, West Virginia
• FY26 bids for crushed stone, emulsified asphalt, and unleaded gasoline/diesel fuel
• $500 promotion request for the 2025 Ellerslie Day's Annual Festival

The Board appointed Roger Bennett as Director of Emergency Services and ratified the third round of emergency procurements. It also approved an amendment extending Resolution 25-04 by 30 days, a 30‑year Memorandum of Agreement with Port River West involving a $2 million investment, and a $250,000 Frostburg Stabilization Grant program. The consent agenda approved the County Fair contracts, a $206,823 stone bid, and an $838,000 fuel contract, among other items.

• Approved appointment of Roger Bennett as Director of Emergency Services (2-0)
• Approved ratification #3 of emergency procurements (2-0)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 25-04 extending the suspension period (2-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Port River West (30‑year, $2 M investment) (2-0)
• Approved Frostburg Stabilization Grant MOU ($250,000) (2-0)
• Approved 2025 County Fair contracts (2-0)
• Approved FY26 bid for cleaned‑washed crushed stone to Allegany Aggregates ($206,823) (2-0)
• Approved FY26 contract for unleaded gasoline & ultra low sulfur diesel fuel to Oakland Oil and Propane ($838,000) (2-0)

Election Board

The Allegany County Board of Elections will review and consider the 2026 election calendar and election plan. The board will also address state ethics training for members. Standard agenda items include approval of minutes and reports from the attorney, administrator, and board members.

• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2025 open meeting and March 4, 2025 closed meeting
• 2026 election calendar
• 2026 election plan
• State ethics training

The board unanimously approved the April 1, 2025 Open Meeting minutes and the March 4, 2025 Closed Meeting minutes. The FY26 budget was approved without the previously requested 5% cuts. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved April 1, 2025 Open Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2025 Closed Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 budget without 5% cuts (approval recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will meet on June 26, 2025 to approve agenda items and consider several resolutions. Key actions include allocating FY26 Rocky Gap slot machine revenue, approving an MDE loan for the LaVale Sanitary Commission, and ratifying emergency procurements. The board will also hear a public petition to close a section of an alley near Gramlich Road and evaluate land acquisition requests from the Maryland DNR. Additional items include a $67,000 contract for subdivision planning at the Village Crossing at Campobello.

• Public hearing on road closing petition for an unnamed alley adjacent to Gramlich Road in LaVale
• Resolution 25-06 – FY26 Rocky Gap slots allocation
• Resolution 25-07 – MDE loan resolution for LaVale Sanitary Commission
• Ratification #2 of emergency procurements pursuant to Resolution 25-04
• Contract with The EADS Group, Inc. for $67,000 to provide subdivision plan and administrative services for Village Crossing at Campobello

The Commissioners approved a $3.7 million Maryland Department of the Environment loan to fund the Winchester Road water main project for the LaVale Sanitary Commission. They also approved the closure of a portion of an alley between Gramlich and Henry Drive, adopted the Rocky Gap Slots allocation plan, ratified a second round of emergency procurements, and accepted $459,375 in state disaster recovery funding.

• Approved closure of alley between Gramlich Rd and Henry Dr (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-06 Rocky Gap Slots allocation (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-07 $3.7 M MDE loan for LaVale Sanitary Commission (3-0)
• Approved Ratification #2 of emergency procurements (3-0)
• Approved acceptance of $459,375 State Disaster Recovery Fund (3-0)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will approve the April meeting minutes, consider any new business, and hold a closed session to evaluate a law‑enforcement investigation of a police misconduct complaint and related personnel issues. The meeting will then reconvene in open session, address any other business, set the date for the next meeting, and adjourn.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Consideration of new business (unspecified)
• Closed session on police misconduct investigation and personnel matters
• Discussion of other business, if any
• Setting date for the next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session on June 12, 2025 to review several topics. The session is for internal discussion only and does not include formal votes. Items include the published agenda for the upcoming public business meeting, a review of DNR land acquisitions, appointments to the Library Board of Trustees, and a discussion of the America 250 program.

• Review of published agenda items for the June 12 public business meeting
• Discussion of DNR land acquisitions
• Consideration of Library Board of Trustee appointments
• America 250 program discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several procurement items, including equipment for the Roads Division and a surety bond for the Resource Recovery Facility. The meeting includes the ratification of a labor-management agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1715. Commissioners will also review five budget amendments for FY25.

• Purchase of used 2021 Caterpillar Roller for Roads Division for $125,000
• Ratification of labor-management agreement extension with IAFF Local 1715
• Five FY25 budget amendments
• 5-year extension of audit services engagement with Turnbull Hoover & Kahl P.A. (FY25-FY29)
• Declaration of two 2017 Ford E-350 Phoenix Cutaway Buses as surplus

The Board ratified emergency procurements and extended the fire‑fighters labor‑management agreement. It approved a consent agenda that included a $125,000 purchase of a used Caterpillar roller, a surety bond for the Resource Recovery Facility, a five‑year audit services extension, disposal of two surplus buses, five FY25 budget amendments totaling $3.322 million, and a makerspace MOU with Allegany College. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Ratified emergency procurements per Resolution 25‑04 (3‑0)
• Approved one‑year extension of fire‑fighters labor‑management agreement (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of used 2021 Caterpillar roller for $125,000 (3‑0)
• Approved surety bond for Allegany County Resource Recovery Facility Transfer Station (3‑0)
• Approved five‑year audit services extension with Turnbull Hoover & Kahl for $111,900 (3‑0)
• Declared surplus two 2017 Ford E‑350 buses for disposal (3‑0)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments totaling $3.322 million (3‑0)
• Approved MOU with Allegany College of Maryland for makerspace use at $35 per month (3‑0)

Emergency Services Board

The Emergency Services Board meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025 was cancelled because there were no agenda items. As a result, the board did not consider or vote on any matters.

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Room 100 at 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD. The session is intended for internal discussion and review of items that will appear on the May 29 public business meeting agenda. No formal votes or public comment periods are scheduled, though members of the public may observe.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider and adopt the FY26 operating and capital budget, including tax levies, water and sewer rates, and a capital improvement program. It will also review and approve the CareFirst administrative renewal and stop‑loss contracts for FY26. A public bid for the Village Crossing at Campobello project will be awarded to First Fruits Excavating Inc. for $4,029,329.75. Additional consent‑agenda items include a senior‑care system plan, a transit service change, a property sale on Shortest Day Rd., and a lease for flood‑relief donation storage.

• Resolution 25-05: FY26 Operating and Capital Budget
• Adopt the Tax Levy & Differential for FY26 Budget
• Adopt the Supplemental Levy for Special Taxing Areas for FY26 Budget
• Award public bid for Village Crossing at Campobello to First Fruits Excavating Inc. for $4,029,329.75
• Lease Agreement with Beitzel Resources, LLC to store flood‑relief donations

The Board approved the FY26 operating and capital budget totaling $147,717,558, adopted the property tax levy and supplemental levy, and approved water, sewer and capital‑improvement rates. It also approved the CareFirst administrative renewal and stop‑loss contracts, awarded the Village Crossing public bid to First Fruits Excavating for $4,023,329.75, and adopted several consent‑agenda items including the senior‑care plan, transit service change, surplus‑property sale, and flood‑relief lease.

• Approved FY26 Operating and Capital Budget $147,717,558 (yes: Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Adopted FY26 property tax levy (.9750) and personal property tax rate $2.4375 per $100 (yes: William R. Atkinson, Creade V. Brodie Jr., David J. Caporale)
• Adopted FY26 Supplemental Levy for Special Taxing Areas (yes: Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Approved FY26 water & sewer rates (yes: William R. Atkinson, Creade V. Brodie Jr., David J. Caporale)
• Approved FY26‑30 Capital Improvement Program (yes: Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Approved CareFirst administrative renewal contract with $15,778 savings (yes: Creade V. Brodie Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale)
• Approved CareFirst stop‑loss proposal increasing cost to $1,075,864 (yes: William R. Atkinson, Creade V. Brodie Jr., David J. Caporale)
• Awarded Village Crossing public bid to First Fruits Excavating Inc. for $4,023,329.75 (yes: William R. Atkinson, Creade V. Brodie Jr., David J. Caporale)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public work session to receive updates and discuss several ongoing items. Topics include commercial utility rates and the county mulch site, the ARC project list, and flood recovery efforts. No formal actions or votes are scheduled; the session is for internal discussion and information gathering.

• Update on commercial utility rates (Director of Public Works)
• Update on the mulch site (Director of Public Works)
• Discussion of the ARC project list
• Flood recovery update (Interim Director of Emergency Services and Director of Public Works)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and funding actions, including a resolution to temporarily suspend Code Section 38-8 bids and contracts. A public hearing will be held on the proposed FY26 budget, and presentations will cover utility rate updates and the FY26‑FY30 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as a $20,900 site‑work contract and a lease for a business incubator.

• Resolution 25-4 – temporary suspension of Allegany County Code Section 38-8 bids and contracts
• Acceptance of priorities for ARC Funding of FY26 projects (previously tabled)
• Agreement with Maryland DHCD for the Frostburg Stabilization Grant Program
• Georges Creek Ambulance Service Agreement
• AEON Technologies Emergency Collections Contract

The Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 25-4 to temporarily suspend Code Section 38-8 for 60 days, enabling faster emergency procurement. They also un‑tabled and approved the revised FY26 ARC funding priority list, approved a $250,000 Frostburg Stabilization Grant agreement, and approved the Georges Creek Ambulance Service takeover. Additional actions included approving a road‑opening petition, a low‑bid site‑work contract, 9‑1‑1 console‑furniture funding, and tabling an AEON Technologies emergency collections contract.

• Approved Resolution 25-4 to suspend Code Section 38-8 for 60 days (unanimous)
• Untabled and approved revised FY26 ARC priority list (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 Frostburg Stabilization Grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Georges Creek Ambulance Service takeover agreement (unanimous)
• Approved road opening petition for unnamed alley near Gramlich Rd (unanimous)
• Approved low‑bid $20,900 site‑work contract at Frostburg Business Park (unanimous)
• Approved $72,829 Maryland 9‑1‑1 Board funding for console furniture upgrades (unanimous)
• Tabled AEON Technologies emergency collections contract (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session on May 15, 2025. The session will receive updates on commercial/industrial utility accounts, the mulch site, Appalachian Regional Commission funding priorities, and the George’s Creek Ambulance Service. It will also discuss potential land acquisitions by the State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for internal discussion and information gathering.

• Update on commercial/industrial utility accounts (Director of Public Works)
• Update on the mulch site (Director of Public Works)
• Appalachian Regional Commission funding priorities list (Director of Economic and Community Development)
• Update on George’s Creek Ambulance Service (County Administrator)
• Potential land acquisitions by State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will discuss several contracts and agreements, including an emergency collections contract with AEON Technologies and a grant program with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. They will also review a road opening petition for an alley near Gramlich Road in LaVale and an ambulance service agreement for Georges Creek. The meeting includes a public hearing on the proposed FY26 budget and a consent agenda with low‑bid site work at Frostburg Business Park.

• AEON Technologies Emergency Collections Contract
• Agreement with Maryland DHCD for the Frostburg Stabilization Grant Program
• Approval of a Road Opening Petition for an Unnamed Alley Adjacent to Gramlich Rd in LaVale
• Georges Creek Ambulance Service Agreement
• Accept low‑bid proposal for site work at Lot 1 Spoil Site at Frostburg Business Park from EZ‑Out, Inc. for $20,900

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public work session to review items for the May 1 business meeting. The session is for discussion and information-gathering; no formal votes will be taken.

• Update on the Bald Knob road situation from Director of Public Works Adam Patterson
• Update on the mulch site from Director of Public Works Adam Patterson
• Review of published agenda items for the May 1, 2025 Public Business Meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear presentations on the FY 2026 preliminary budget and utility rates. A public hearing will address a road‑opening petition for an alley near Gramlich Road in LaVale and a proposed real‑property tax rate increase for FY 2026. The Board will also consider acceptance of ARC funding priorities and several community event promotion requests each for $1,500.

• FY 2026 Preliminary Budget presentation by County Administrator Jason M. Bennett, CPA
• FY 2026 Allegany County Utility Rate presentation by Adam Patterson, P.E., Director of Public Works
• Road opening petition for an unnamed alley adjacent to Gramlich Road in LaVale
• Proposed real property tax rate increase for FY 2026
• Community event promotion requests: Western Maryland Jaycees Wing Off and Music Festival ($1,500) and Frostburg Elks Annual Derby Day Coaster Race ($1,500)

The Board amended the proposed FY 2026 property tax increase from $0.02 to zero, and the motion passed unanimously. The agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a consent agenda of community event promotions and a commission reappointment were approved. The ARC funding priority item was tabled for later discussion. No action was taken on the road opening petition.

• Amended property tax increase to $0.00 (unanimous approval)
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Tabled ARC funding priority rankings (unanimous approval)
• Approved consent agenda items: $1,500 Jaycees promotion, $1,500 Frostburg Elks promotion, $3,500 Fairgrounds use, reappointment of Jay George
• Recommended holding off on road opening petition (no action taken)

Opioid Restitution Fund Task Force

The task force reviewed FY25 expenditures and noted remaining funds. They discussed a range of FY26 project ideas, including school speaker programs, Narcan boxes, trauma training, billboards, and street‑medicine services. Hayden Lindsay was assigned to contact Jeff Graham of FSU for potential collaboration. Project proposals will be evaluated at the May 29 meeting and recommendations will be presented to County Commissioners on June 12.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss items listed on the April 17, 2025 Public Business Meeting Agenda. The session is for internal discussion and information-gathering; no formal votes will be taken. A closed session is anticipated to discuss a business or industrial organization proposal and related legal advice.

• Discussion of April 17, 2025 Public Business Meeting Agenda items
• Closed session regarding a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes declaring four trucks surplus and approving the purchase of two used dump trucks for the Roads Division. It will also approve three 9‑1‑1 Board funding items totaling $50,271.83 and a $300 community event promotion. A public hearing will be held on Transit Purple Line adjustments. Additional items include MOUs with the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Department and several civic associations.

• Declare four trucks as surplus & approve purchase of two used dump trucks for Roads Division
• Approve MD 9‑1‑1 Board Funding 25‑249: $2,540
• Approve MD 9‑1‑1 Board Funding 25‑250: $15,889.83
• Approve MD 9‑1‑1 Board Funding 25‑283: $31,842
• Public hearing on Transit Purple Line Adjustments

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting. It adopted a transportation priority letter to MDOT, a transit service agreement with Frostburg State University, and several 9‑1‑1 board funding items. The Board also approved the purchase of two used dump trucks and declared four trucks surplus, and it approved a fire department MOU and a community event promotion.

• Approved agenda (motion by Creade V. Brodie, Jr., seconded by William R. Atkinson) – carried
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by William R. Atkinson, seconded by Creade V. Brodie, Jr.) – carried
• Approved Allegany County 2025 Transportation Priority Letter to MDOT – unanimous (3‑0)
• Approved Allegany County Transit 2025‑2026 Bus Service MOU with Frostburg State University ($171,808) – unanimous (3‑0)
• Approved MD 9‑1‑1 Board Funding 25‑249 ($2,540) – unanimous (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of two used dump trucks ($82,500 and $84,200) and declared four trucks surplus – unanimous (3‑0)
• Approved MOU with Corriganville Volunteer Fire Department – unanimous (3‑0)
• Approved Community Event Promotion for the 2025 Western MD Kidney Walk ($300) – unanimous (3‑0)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will approve the March meeting minutes and consider any new business. In a closed session, the commissioners will evaluate an investigation by a law‑enforcement agency into a police misconduct complaint and seek legal counsel. The meeting will then reconvene in open session before adjourning.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Closed session to discuss police misconduct investigation and obtain legal advice
• Consideration of new business items

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session on April 10, 2025. The session is for internal discussion of the FY26 budget status and recent state legislative updates. No formal votes or decisions are expected, and the public may observe the meeting. The purpose is to review information and plan upcoming actions.

• FY26 Budget Status discussion
• State Legislative Updates discussion

Emergency Services Board

The Emergency Services Board approved the prior meeting minutes and adopted the Local Alarm Response Index Cards. A motion to keep funding separate from officer‑training requirements was passed. The 2025 appropriations monies were approved and signed on April 1, 2025. Board members elected Shannon Adams as Chairman, Mike Salvadge as Vice Chairman, and Vince Pyle as Secretary.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Scott Whetsell, seconded by Tim Dayton)
• Approved Local Alarm Response Index Cards (Standards Committee)
• Motion to have Fire Chiefs recommend monies not be tied to Officer Training – passed
• Approved 2025 Appropriations monies (signed 4/1/25)
• Elected Chairman Shannon Adams
• Elected Vice Chairman Mike Salvadge
• Elected Secretary Vince Pyle

Board of County Commissioners

The provided agenda consists of a list of departments and agencies. There are no specific motions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public work session to discuss the FY26 budget status, recent state legislative updates, and a letter from residents of Bel Air, Pinto, Glen Oaks, and Highland Estates. The session will also review items scheduled for the April 3 public business meeting. No formal votes are expected, as work sessions are for internal discussion and information gathering.

• FY26 Budget Status
• State Legislative Updates
• Receipt of Letter from Concerned Citizens of Bel Air, Pinto, Glen Oaks, and Highland Estates
• Review of published agenda items for the April 3, 2025 Public Business Meeting
• Closed‑session discussion of collective bargaining negotiations and legal counsel consultation

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board will consider a development agreement with D.R. Horton to build 65 market‑rate affordable homes on county‑owned land in Cumberland. It will also vote on a solicitation for site‑work bids on a new residential neighborhood on Sedgwick Street, and on a housing bond allocation for the Maryland Mortgage Program. Additional consent‑agenda items include a medical services contract renewal for the detention center and a property sale at One Science Drive in Frostburg.

• Approval of Development Agreement with D.R. Horton to build 65 market‑rate affordable homes on county‑owned property in Cumberland, MD
• Approval of solicitation for public bids for site work for a new residential neighborhood on Sedgwick Street, Cumberland, MD
• Resolution 25‑3: approval of FY25 housing bond allocation for the Maryland Mortgage Program
• Renewal of medical services contract with Wellpath, LLC for the Allegany County Detention Center ($1,571,931.60)
• Contract of sale for property at One Science Drive, Frostburg, MD between the Board and BTA of Frostburg, LLC

The Commissioners approved a $3,101,189 FY25 housing bond allocation for the Maryland Mortgage Program, a development agreement with D.R. Horton for 65 affordable homes, and a $1,571,931.60 renewal of medical services with Wellpath. They also approved the sale of the former Hamilton Relay property for $1.2 M and appointed Mayor Todd Logsdon to the Tri‑County Council. All actions were approved without opposition.

• Approved Development Agreement with D.R. Horton for 65 affordable homes (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: none)
• Approved solicitation for public bids for site work on Sedgwick Street (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: none)
• Approved FY25 housing bond allocation of $3,101,189 for Maryland Mortgage Program (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: none)
• Approved appointment of Mayor Todd Logsdon to the Tri‑County Council (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: none)
• Approved annual renewal of medical services with Wellpath, LLC for $1,571,931.60 (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: none)
• Approved sale of property at One Science Drive, Frostburg for $1.2 M (Yes: William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; Abstain: Creade V. Brodie, Jr.; No: none)
• Approved two‑year employee benefits contract renewal for VBA Vision Benefits (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: none)
• Approved GOCCP SACM case automation system grant acceptance for $55,539 (Yes: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Atkinson, David J. Caporale; No: none)

Solid Waste Management Board

The Solid Waste Management Board will receive a monthly update on Cumberland curbside recycling and project updates on the Mountainview Landfill. New business includes discussion of economic development initiatives and a potential plastic bag ban. The agenda also notes the upcoming Buy Nothing community event on May 17‑18.

• Cumberland curbside recycling – monthly update
• Mountainview Landfill – project updates
• Economic development discussion
• Plastic bag ban discussion
• Buy Nothing event – May 17‑18

Election Board

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

• Disclosure of campaign contributions

The board approved the March 2025 board minutes unanimously. The board president administered the oath of office to new registrar Lacey Robison. The meeting was adjourned at 11:24 A.M. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved March 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• President administered oath of office to Registrar Lacey Robison
• Adjourned meeting at 11:24 A.M. (unanimous)

General

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

• Approval of December meeting minutes
• Potential closed session for personnel matters or legal advice

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in a closed session to discuss business location proposals and collective bargaining. The session includes consultations with legal counsel regarding these matters.

• Proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State
• Collective bargaining negotiations
• Consultation with counsel for legal advice

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will hold a public work session on March 20, 2025. Commissioners will review the FY26 county budget and discuss survey results for the Old Allegany High School neighborhood project. The session is for internal discussion only and does not include formal votes or public comment. Staff members including the County Administrator and Economic Development officials will be present.

• Review FY26 County Budget
• Discuss public survey results for the Old Allegany High School neighborhood project
• Public Work Session (informal discussion, no formal votes)
• Attendance by County Administrator Jason Bennett and Economic Development staff

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes a $49,809 purchase of a 2024 Ford F150 police pursuit‑rated truck for the Sheriff's Office. A required public hearing will address additional Maryland Recovery Housing Program funding for the Archway Station Recovery Housing Project. Additional consent items cover a dental insurance agreement, a community event promotion grant, and several inter‑agency agreements and resolutions.

• Approve purchase of a 2024 Ford F150 Police Pursuit Rated Truck for $49,809 from Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc.
• Approve CareFirst Dental Insurance Agreement, including Dual Option, for FY 25‑26.
• Approve $500 Community Event Promotion Request for the 5th Annual Allegany County Social Services Board's Crabs for a Cause fundraiser.
• Approve Fairgrounds Use Agreement with Western Maryland Jaycees for Wing‑Off.
• Approve Resolution 25‑1 Certifications and Assurances for the Transit Division.

The Board approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. A consent agenda was adopted unanimously, approving eight items including a $49,809 police pursuit truck, a new dental insurance plan, a $500 community event promotion, a $2,500 fairgrounds use agreement, an Aramark correctional services amendment, a $125,000 Prichard Farms joint‑use agreement, and two resolutions for transit and employee regulations.

• Approved $49,809 police pursuit truck purchase (3-0)
• Approved CareFirst Dental Insurance Agreement (3-0)
• Approved $500 community event promotion request (3-0)
• Approved $2,500 fairgrounds use agreement (3-0)
• Approved Aramark Correctional Services operating agreement amendment (3-0)
• Approved $125,000 Prichard Farms joint‑use agreement (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-1 certifications and assurances for Transit Division (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-2 employee rules and regulations (3-0)

General

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will open at 1:00 p.m. to approve the December meeting minutes and consider any new business. A closed‑session portion is scheduled to evaluate and discuss law‑enforcement investigations of a police‑misconduct complaint and related personnel matters, with legal counsel present. After reconvening in open session, the board will address any other business, set the date of the next meeting, and adjourn.

• Approve December meeting minutes
• Closed session to evaluate police misconduct investigation and related personnel matters
• Consider new business (unspecified items)
• Set date for next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will discuss the Old Allegany High School Neighborhood design and a 10‑day virtual public comment period. It will hold a public hearing and vote on several grant agreements, including a $350,000 grant to 69 Baltimore, LLC for The Wills Hotel and an $800,000 grant for Kingspan rail spur design and construction. The consent agenda contains multiple Maryland 9‑1‑1 Board funding items and other grant acceptances. The meeting also includes reports from the County Administrator and County Attorney and a public comment period.

• Approval of $350,000 grant agreement with 69 Baltimore, LLC (The Wills Hotel)
• Approval of $800,000 grant agreement for Kingspan rail spur design and construction
• Acceptance of $422,000 grant for site work on Sedgwick Street
• Acceptance of $100,000 DGS grant for Greater Cumberland Regional Airport
• Presentation on Old Allegany High School Neighborhood design and 10‑day virtual public comment period

Election Board

The Board of Elections will convene to confirm a quorum, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and receive reports from the attorney, administrator, and board members. It will address old and new business, disclose campaign contributions, and hold a closed session as required by the Open Meetings Act. The meeting will conclude with confirmation of the next meeting date and adjournment.

• Declaration of Quorum Present
• Approval of Minutes
• Attorney’s Report
• Administrator’s Report
• Disclosure of Campaign Contributions

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will hold a public work session on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3 PM in Room 230 at 701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland, MD. Commissioners, County Administrator Jason Bennett, and Deputy Director of Finance Pamela Diaz will review and discuss the FY26 budget. The meeting is open to the media and public.

• Review of FY26 County budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on budget items, including the FY 25 budget amendments and the Community Reinvestment & Repair Fund Task Force FY 26 budget recommendations. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as transit grant agreements and the WOW Phase II project funding. Public hearings and comments are scheduled before the action agenda.

• Community Reinvestment & Repair Fund Task Force FY26 Budget Recommendations
• FY 25 Budget Amendments
• FY25 Capital Grant Agreement for Transit
• FY25 Operating Grant Agreement for Transit
• WOW Phase II Project – Execution of LWCF Funding Agreement

Election Board

The Allegany County Board of Elections meeting will handle standard items such as confirming a quorum, approving prior minutes, and receiving reports from the attorney and administrator. It will also consider old and new business, disclose campaign contributions, and set the date for the next meeting. A portion of the meeting may be closed under Open Meetings Act procedures.

• Declaration of Quorum Present
• Approval of Minutes
• Attorney’s Report
• Administrator’s Report
• Disclosure of Campaign Contributions

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals, including a $28,000 business expansion loan for the Tunnel Hotel & Trail Inn Cafe. A public hearing will address the Code Home Rule Bill 1-25 on compensation for public officials. The meeting also includes a presentation by Sheriff Craig Robertson on the county's participation in the Presidential Inauguration.

• Approve $28,000 Business Expansion Deferred Loan Funds to Tunnel Hotel & Trail Inn Cafe
• Approve Board of Education FY26 CIP request of $913,000 for Early Childhood Education Center at Washington Middle School
• Award Old Willowbrook Road Sewer Project contract to Mountain Top Excavation for $68,436
• Re‑appoint Jason A. Pannone to the Allegany County Building Code Appeals Board
• Issue RFP to update Allegany County's state‑required Comprehensive Plan

Opioid Restitution Fund Task Force

The Opioid Restitution Fund Task Force will review expenditures from fiscal year 2025 and discuss proposed projects for fiscal year 2026. The meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2024, at 2:00 pm.

• Review FY25 expenditures
• Review FY26 projects
• Next meeting scheduled for April 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel matters and the acquisition of real property for public use. The session includes consultations with legal counsel regarding these topics.

• Discussion of appointment, employment, and performance of officials
• Consideration of real property acquisition for public purpose
• Legal consultations with County Attorney T. Lee Beeman, Jr.

Board of County Commissioners

The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners meeting on January 23, 2025 includes a public hearing and an action agenda. The board will introduce Code Home Rule Bill 1-25 titled “Compensation for Public Officials.” The board will also consider appointing Linda Widmyer to the Allegany County Board of Education. Additional items include a travel request for a symposium and a grant agreement for the Western Maryland Economic Futures Investment Fund.

• Code Home Rule Bill 1-25 – “Compensation for Public Officials” (introduction)
• Appointment of Linda Widmyer to the Allegany County Board of Education
• Request for travel to the 41st International Symposium on Child Abuse for Jane’s Place staff
• Grant agreement between Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, Inc. and the Board of County Commissioners for the Western Maryland Economic Futures Investment Fund
• Public Hearing (item 6)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to take action on several development and infrastructure agreements. Key items include a racetrack promoter agreement and rail design proposals.

• Fairgrounds Racetrack Promoter Agreement
• Kingspan Rail Design Proposals
• Line Use Memorandum of Understanding and Lease Agreement with Tracks and Yaks, LLC
• Line Extension Agreement with Columbia Gas of PA, MD on County Owned Land
• Travel Request for Fair Personnel