Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from James Rick Harding’s organization
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission Regular Meeting
The Commission addressed personnel matters, including recognition of service awards and professional technical awards for staff, as well as the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer. Financial topics included billing adjustments for water use, amendments to billing policies, approval of budget amendments for capital projects like the AMI Project, reallocation of capital equipment funds, and the approval of various contract awards for services such as liquid glycerin and grinder pump replacements. Legislative proposals for the St. Mary's County Code were also discussed and approved.
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St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission Public Hearing
The public hearing was held to discuss and amend the definition of projects by updating the list of capital improvement projects associated with the DHCD 2024 and 2026 series A infrastructure bonds. The session included a review of various proposed water and sewer infrastructure projects, such as system replacements and well upgrades, aimed at enhancing service capacity and reliability. The Commission also sought to gather public testimony regarding resolution number 2026-4, which facilitates the reallocation of unused loan proceeds to other eligible capital projects, thereby providing increased funding flexibility without incurring additional authorized debt.
Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission Regular Meeting
The Commission meeting included the presentation of length of service awards and the recognition of National Wellness Month through a formal proclamation. Significant agenda items involved the review of consent items such as financial and engineering reports, and the discussion of water use billing adjustment requests. The Commission also received updates on various utility programs, including cross-connection control, fire hydrant inspections, PFAS sampling, and a cyber security assessment. Administrative actions included the appointment of an interim corporate treasurer and the establishment of a panel for the Chief Human Resources Officer selection process. An executive session was held to address personnel matters and property acquisition.
Jun 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission Regular Meeting
The Commission discussed and approved a consent agenda. Key discussion topics included several water use billing adjustments for property owners, including instances of leaks and a unique foreclosure case where penalties and fees were waived. The Commission also awarded a customer billing services contract to Data Integrators of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and discussed strategies to transition customers to paperless billing and online payment options. Additionally, a budget amendment was approved for the realignment of capital equipment priorities, focusing on the continued implementation of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project, which has improved data capture and revenue generation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
