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HomeMy WebLinkAbout240515 - Open MinutesI l a Wasllington County - '1ARYLANO Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland Open Session Minutes May 15, 2024 FY25 Public Budget and Tax Rate Hearing Location: Public Safety Training Center 18350 Public Safety Place Hagerstown, Mmylm1d 21740 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. CALL TO ORDER The Board of County Commissioners convened at the Public Safety Training Center, 18350 Public Safety Place, Hagerstown, Ma1yland at 6:00 p.m. FY25 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, and Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer, presented an overview of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 25) Budget. A public hearing of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County was held in the Public Safety Training Center to consider the proposed FY25 budget for Washington County. In attendance were President John F. Barr, Vice-President Jeffrey A. Cline, Commissioner Derek Harvey, Commissioner Randall E. Wagner and Commissioner Wayne K. Keefer. The public hearing was being held pursuant to and to satisfy the specific requirements of the laws of the State of Ma1yland and to consider and obtain public comment on the proposed FY25 budget for Washington County. Michelle Gordon, County Administrator, referred to the Citizen's Guide to the Budget for FY25 which was available at the public hearing, posted on the County's website, and shall be added into the recorded minutes. President John F. Barr opened the hearing for public testimony at 6:24 p.m. Fourteen (14) individuals spoke on issues concerning the budget such as education, public safety, senior citizen services and tax increases. Commissioner Barr adjourned the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Barr adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m. Dawn LMarcus~oumy Clerk ,.