Leonardtown commissioners to weigh splash pad grant, $956K in payments
The Leonardtown Commissioners are scheduled to consider a $300,000 state grant for a new splash pad at Miedinski Park, along with a $956,145.86 check register that includes $439,417.75 for construction of New Well #6. All items are on the agenda for the Aug. 10 meeting; minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions have been recorded.
Splash pad grant and budget amendment
The town is applying for a $300,000 Community Parks and Playgrounds grant to build a splash pad and pump house at Miedinski Park, 23145 Leonard Hall Drive. The total project cost is $565,000, with local funds covering the remaining $265,000. The project includes seating, shade structures, sidewalks, and stormwater infrastructure, with construction planned from July 1 to September 1, 2027.
A related budget amendment, BA-2027101, would accept and pass through the $300,000 grant from St. Mary's County Government, increasing both grant revenue and pass-through expense by $300,000 with no net change to the budget. The amendment is effective July 1, 2026.
Financial review and July payments
The commissioners reviewed the July 2026 budget report. As of July 31, the General Fund had collected $124,542.11 of its $3,001,115.00 revised budget (4.15%). The Enterprise Fund collected $1,278.00 of $5,932,695.00 (0.02%). The Wastewater Treatment Facility had used 26.58% of its budget. Property and liability insurance exceeded budget in General Government (209.37%) and Water System (285.16%). The sludge management contract was encumbered at $229,190.00, or 99.64% of its budget.
The check and voucher register for July totals $956,145.86. The largest payment is $439,417.75 to A C Schultes of Maryland for New Well #6 construction. Other payments include $113,129.33 to Waste Management for June trash hauling, $98,024.00 to Local Government for property, general liability, official liability, and auto insurance, $19,719.85 to Kelly & Associates for August health insurance, and $17,952.50 to GHD for water tower task orders.
Other council actions
The Town Council agenda includes the annual renewal of the Synagro sludge hauling contract, a letter of support for a liquor license for Fenwick Inn at 41685 Fenwick Street, and a parking fee in lieu request for Park Avenue Apartments at 41665 Fenwick Street. The council will also review the July 20 and upcoming August 17 Planning and Zoning meetings.
Development and permits
The Planning and Zoning Commission's monthly status report covers more than 20 projects. Notable items include the St. Mary's Nursing Memory Care Center permit expired April 21, 2026; Courthouse Drive Apartments final approval scheduled for July 20, 2026; Meadows at Town Run Phase V (73 townhomes) grading permit issued June 29, 2026; Tractor Supply concept approved and proceeding to final design; and the Maryland Route 245 sidewalk project in final design review.
July building permits include a grading permit for Meadows at Town Run, Section 2, Phase 5, costing $1,670,240 for 19.95 acres; a commercial use and occupancy permit for MRI Renovations at 25500 Point Lookout Rd, costing $940,000; a residential deck/patio at 23593 Belmar Drive, $63,941; a residential solar installation at 41942 Kentucky Court, $57,810; and a commercial U&O for Davidus Cigars at 40955 Merchants Lane, Suite 14, with revision.
Main Street program updates
The Main Street report notes the FY26 & FY27 Façade Improvement Grant Program is open July 30 through August 30. The town received Main Street America 2026 Affiliate Program certification on July 13. New businesses include Hyatt Commercial and What the Fizz Beverage Boutique; opening soon are Cypress Wealth Management and Wood Construction. The FY25 program has three active projects (two by Wood Construction, one by Bella Bridal). Recent events included a Declaration of Independence reading July 8, an Early Learning Center ribbon cutting July 21, and a What the Fizz grand opening July 28.
Coming up
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to an empty agenda. The next meeting is set for Monday, September 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.