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Commissioner Morgan moved the stipend proposal, which commissioners seconded and approved 4–1. The board specified the stipend be for regular county employees on the payroll as of June 30, 2011; elected officials were excluded because their pay is regulated by law. County staff were instructed to determine payroll mechanics (spread over pay periods to reduce tax impacts) and clarify eligibility rules for contract employees and other categories cited during discussion.

Commissioners also reviewed the capital improvement plan (CIP). County financial staff told the board that updated timing for large projects — notably the county detention center and the Leonardtown library construction phases — allowed the county to defer some borrowing. CFO Elaine Kramer explained that, based on project timing and expected state funding for the detention center, the county did not need to sell general obligation bonds in fiscal year 2012 and could defer large bond issuances until 2013 and later.

Staff proposed applying two pay‑as‑you‑go sources to reduce borrowing: (1) approximately $982,000 identified in the current reconciliation for PAYGO and (2) a reversion of about $955,000 that had been moved earlier from capital to operating (a 9‑1‑1 reversion). Commissioners signaled support for staff returning with budget amendment language to move the 9‑1‑1 funds back to capital and apply PAYGO toward FY12 projects.

A related motion — to require FDR Boulevard construction funding be financed through a tax‑increment or tax incentive district rather than county bond financing — failed on the floor after debate. Commissioners also reviewed impact‑fee eligibility and discussed realigning impact‑fee applications among schools, parks and roads to match eligible projects.

Ending: Staff will prepare the payroll implementation plan for the $500 stipend, update operating and capital schedules to reflect PAYGO, and return with a budget amendment to revert the 9‑1‑1 funds to capital and finalize borrowing plans for 2013 and later.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5/23/2011 CSMC Budget Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","Board approved a one‑time $500 FY12 stipend for county employees, directed leftover balancing funds to PAYGO, and staff recommended deferring major bond sales until 2013 while applying PAYGO and reverting 9‑1‑1 reversion funds to capital.","taxTitle","St. Mary's County, Maryland","taxId",51086,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6371007,"Commissioners restore fiscal‑year funding for several social‑service nonprofits, direct accountability review",974,3520000,4494000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150551-b5f590f477d775d07ea9d1dc8dd82615&start=3520&end=4494","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150551-b5f590f477d775d07ea9d1dc8dd82615/thumbnail_3520000.jpg","/articles/6371007/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Commissioners-restore-fiscalyear-funding-for-several-socialservice-nonprofits-direct-accountability-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6371007-d4aae6275246c31d877c94f8cd09b1aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171213&Signature=YcQSD24PrcqnqqYNPqBspXohx1vIreGKkMSK2CbriGmHvOhSM-P~fMsFcZiefyq7w~H9HHLA-RB2BW3D-Qz02eGHa53EFkRAUPRQdaM-vopMV9mlzmh0XlqOuv~qgWmPmryy1TPxXjpKuKBfnZOdSNrsQlO9NX7-ct8jNlkcIlKaSHhk0A5OjiEt1wRPWEfKzMBfQrJqpusx4qkSyFYOGlUnnlf1MOkJKK5P7W-hwi-AYYJHl0TNkb6Apa5jPrvJWFjN9zANX2tMEY4KxWuba-8ncP3IR4ovuvs9t36hhJRYJ~a7zCeRWa8kn4GigClbdFP~RKNhUp-ynHRZcOrKjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Mary's County commissioners voted 4–1 on May 23 to restore funding to fiscal‑year 2011 levels for a set of community social‑service providers and tasked county staff with developing stronger performance and accountability reporting for non‑county grantees.

The restoration covered a targeted list of agencies that commissioners identified as providing direct social services, including Catholic Charities, Hospice, the Literacy Council, the Center for Independent Living, Child Care Resource Center (listed in the record as “The Promise”), St. Mary's Caring, ARC (formerly identified on materials as ARC or similar), Center for Life Enrichment, Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy, 3 Oaks, Tri‑County Community Action, Tri‑County Youth Services, Unified Commission on African Americans, and Walden Sierra. Commissioners described the total restoration as roughly $75,000 added back to the current draft budget.

Commissioner Morgan argued for restoring grants to “boots on the ground” providers to avoid immediate service disruptions. Several commissioners cited concerns that prior across‑the‑board cuts could force layoffs or service reductions among organizations that support vulnerable residents.

Commissioners asked staff and the Department of Human Services to develop a formal accountability process for allocations to non‑county entities, including reporting requirements and clearer performance metrics, to be ready before the next budget cycle. Acting County Administrator Sue Sabo indicated she would coordinate with Human Services to produce the proposed approach.

Ending: The board directed staff to reflect the restored amounts in the operating schedule and to return with a recommended accountability framework for non‑county funded social services before the FY13 budget cycle.","Board restored funding to FY11 levels for a targeted list of nonprofit social‑service providers and asked staff to design stronger accountability measures ahead of next year’s budget.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6371012,"Commissioners keep county public information officer in FY12 budget after debate",274,1303000,1577000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150551-b5f590f477d775d07ea9d1dc8dd82615&start=1303&end=1577","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150551-b5f590f477d775d07ea9d1dc8dd82615/thumbnail_1303000.jpg","/articles/6371012/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Commissioners-keep-county-public-information-officer-in-FY12-budget-after-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6371012-2e2721af32285e4b38d9227aaa562e92/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171213&Signature=hoVfMjBJCQdpkeiB2~ZHS2mvrBSmgkMXvd~aQj2VVkkQ9pCgzbZvHBGwpIHmYK1VVPMPXUlWEzKQsV0Le3ZyBbqx1QUtG8qELIQ0nvfTqUv3RsCbzi1BFKm5ZEIiaSuc117XiMCMf1cL4QJJvTek267GORmomMWGzCOYjxjcIFx8eUql8x2jP~kAHYlO-N6ioz~lNnmDMdcGPQNi9ODhElyQnAajXR6uf4Ng6rMkwgbl7kuPzkz1Cb3z2AMfYbHl3NV9udT8i1xzjtafM1am2xcNDM8JwjgqwptDAEW-2~pCBedyahyxsA-WRPYWzD9SoiHoDJqRjX7xmQm6JxidGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Mary's County commissioners agreed by general consensus during the May 23 budget work session to retain a county public information officer position in the proposed fiscal year 2012 budget rather than remove the contracted position.

The topic emerged during committee review of personnel and contracted services. Commissioner Todd B. Morgan said he favored keeping a PIO: “I think we need a PIO position. I think it's very important to County Government,” he told the panel. Other commissioners agreed a PIO role helped ensure consistency and a single point of contact for the public and press.

Some commissioners urged consolidation with other local public information offices, such as the school system and sheriff’s office, arguing that a single consolidated PIO might save costs and reduce duplication. Commissioner Jones said she would support consolidation if the school and sheriff’s departments agreed to funnel releases through one county point of contact.

Acting County Administrator Sue Sabo and staff did not bring a formal motion; instead the chair noted a consensus to proceed with the PIO position “as we have it now.” County staff will proceed with the FY12 personnel schedules reflecting that position.

Ending: Commissioners asked staff to track positions, FTE changes and confirm whether other agencies’ PIOs could be consolidated in future budget cycles; no formal vote was taken.","After discussion about consolidation and consistency of messaging, the board decided by consensus to retain a PIO position in next year’s budget as proposed.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6371016,"St. Mary's County allocates $750,000 to preserve up to 22 non‑tenured teaching positions",961,1685000,2646000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150551-b5f590f477d775d07ea9d1dc8dd82615&start=1685&end=2646","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150551-b5f590f477d775d07ea9d1dc8dd82615/thumbnail_1685000.jpg","/articles/6371016/St-Marys-County/Maryland/St-Marys-County-allocates-750000-to-preserve-up-to-22-nontenured-teaching-positions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6371016-4eee1aa7c8f2bab41d3367165a08e4e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171213&Signature=Wh9N1f-Z4p1RdPtZx6gTGL4YqY2Mh62ilXeIullKJi62tdOtsPQRU3uBq~vZhOrJ41hBGbATELbDWVRTb9WBiec9SpiCMfYkl3dThu-8xqFs5BlvRE51IiYzjmxyjCsCy1R4yP1xDZU1Wm6NLCEhqQvr6JexP5GP9AwLZC8LeibJJYzQzDSbgQ9ClK8V2Ef7FOdgmZHYlYcHsNr7J47tHCLpM6nZhJQSC09cC917GhMI5I62cOyLx6vBGpXBEqCTapIP412IUEPF9BzwAKj1PpgTkfnaO4NE-2jQeZCrzZrhVvMBc7uzBojYcHBDUHjvG-zycfnfvBbU-xkOZbrTDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Mary's County commissioners voted 4–1 on May 23 to allocate $750,000 to preserve up to 22 non‑tenured teaching positions while the Board of Education finalizes its budget process.

The funding decision followed an earlier, larger proposal to forward $1.3 million to the school system that failed on the floor. The later measure — moved by Commissioner Todd B. Morgan and seconded by Commissioner Jones — passed after several commissioners said a smaller, targeted allocation could shore up classrooms without excessive micromanagement of the school budget.

The vote comes as the county finalizes its operating budget ahead of statutory adoption dates. County Chief Financial Officer Elaine Kramer told commissioners the operating reconciliation showed an excess of revenues over expenses of about $1,573,003.52 but that several issues remained to be resolved before final adoption.

Board of Education representatives had urged commissioners to preserve the positions. A school official, Dr. Martirano, told commissioners he would communicate with affected employees only after the board of education completed its internal process: “I am preparing to send a preliminary letter to the employees who are affected in this category, notifying them that their position will be reserved and maintained in the operating budget, but all of it is predicated on the final process,” he said, adding that the BOE’s final approval of its budget was scheduled for June 8.

Commission debate focused on tradeoffs between restoring teacher positions and preserving other budget controls. Commissioner Morgan argued commissioners could find savings elsewhere and expressed confidence the county had sufficient resources to fund the $750,000 allocation. Some members cautioned against micromanaging the school system’s internal staffing decisions and emphasized the BOE’s role in final approval.

The board directed staff to reflect the $750,000 allocation in the county’s operating schedules; the BOE and county staff will reconcile the county’s contribution through the upcoming budget amendment and BOE approvals.

Ending: The BOE official said the district would review where to adjust to absorb the added funding and reiterated that formal notices to employees awaited BOE action. The county's final adopted budget and BOE budget approvals in June will confirm whether the positions remain funded beyond the coming fiscal year.","After debate and a failed larger proposal, commissioners approved $750,000 to hold teaching positions while the Board of Education completes its budget process.","actionData","errors"]

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Commissioners approve one‑time $500 county employee stipend and defer major borrowing; CIP adjusted

Commissioners restore fiscal‑year funding for several social‑service nonprofits, direct accountability review

Commissioners keep county public information officer in FY12 budget after debate

St. Mary's County allocates $750,000 to preserve up to 22 non‑tenured teaching positions