Remarks by Tom Gordon III
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“Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Gordon? Good morning, Carroll County. I have a couple things I'll try to be brief. First off, I want to congratulate Bridging Life on being recognized as the number one hospice in Maryland for quality for the second consecutive year. It's an absolutely incredible achievement that reflects the compassion and dedication of their nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who care for individuals and families during some of the most difficult moments. Truly these people at hospice are the true embodiment of living angels. They bring comfort,…”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“Well, a couple of them were media, so yeah, I think they left.”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“If we could get the media center to come up forward. Good morning. Good morning. I'll start by reading this and then I'll hand it over to you all. So we have a proclamation for National Community Media Day. Whereas the Community Media Center of Carroll County provides community members, non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies with the resources to produce and distribute digital media content of importance to their local communities, and the Community Media Center plays a vital role in civic participation by providing coverage of local meetings, local elections, and…”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“OK, well, obviously, this was what last week I believe we discussed this. Primarily, what we're looking to do is to be consistent in process. We have this requirement for a variety of other tax rates, but it left a few out. So what this would do would be to i guess codify and make them all the same for uh the citizens of carroll county which i think i think we all i want to speak for the rest of the board but i think it's something we all feel is very uh strongly required i know we're all very fiscally uh conservative in how we want to approach things but i think you know consistency even in…”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“I'll make a motion that the board approve and sign the new resolution updating the supermajority requirements for taxes in Carroll County.”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“I just have one question, I guess. You had mentioned, obviously, if this isn't enacted, it creates a variety of problems with flood insurance and so forth. What does this do to the individuals that own property if their property is adjusted into, you know, I understand we're talking small amounts of space, but still it's being moved into a floodplain. Are they going to see significant increases in their insurance, and how is that going to affect things?”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“Any comments, questions, or direction from the board? I'm a little concerned with some things, but other than that, I'm not. Move the Board of Commissioners adopt the resolution and agreement for deposit account. Second.”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“Move the Board of County Commissioners transfer the Delaney property to the Industrial Development Authority for the purpose of industrial commercial development. Second.”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“Any comments, questions, or direction from the board? I move the Board of Carroll County Commissioners approve the submission of the FY27 Hardest Civil War Heritage Area Grant Application and accept the award.”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“Commissioner Vigliotti, if I could real quick. Yes, sir. Item 9, I did happen to catch that the total for the project is actually incorrect on the briefing paper. I don't know if we need to change that for- Item number 9?”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“I make a motion to amend the motion for item nine and correct the incorrect total by $0.08. Second.”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“Move the Board of Commissioners to approve the purchase of two 2027 Chrysler Pacifica minivans from the Hertz Fleet Services Inc. in the amount of $82,426. Second. We have a motion.”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“Move the Board of Commissioners approve the additional cost for the upfitting of one 2026 Chevy Tahoe to priority install LLC in the amount of $7,305.40. Second. We have a motion to be the second. Is there any further discussion?”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“Move the Board of Commissioners approve the purchase of repair services for the Carroll Community College Bell Tower from Halkin Company, Inc. in the amount of $69,540.50. Second.”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“We have the Board of Commissioners approve the additional cost for the demolition and installation of partitions at Hashawa Environmental Center in the amount of $7,000. Second.”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“Any comments, question or direction from the board of the board of commissioners approve the purchase of bridge repair services for three bridges, CL dash two five one X CL dash three Oh six and CL dash six or excuse me, three to four from PDI sheets construction corporation and the amount of $175,629 and 88 cents.”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“Thank you. And that was the last item. You're safe now. Now we're good.”
Board of County Commissioners · Oct 15, 2026
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“Good morning, Carroll County. Got a few things I'm going to touch base on this morning. First and foremost, what an exceptional weekend it was. I know a number of us were in attendance at the inaugural Carroll Book Festival. Here is Zari and I at the kids breakfast with Bluey. That event was sold out. Numerous characters, tons of kids. We had Bluey, Bingo, Peter Rabbit, Bell, uh... had the green terror had uh... the links were there uh... just an exceptional opportunity for young kids to interact with uh... a variety of characters but also importantly get around uh... books and reading it…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“But just what an incredible, incredible day it was for Carroll County. I mean, 6,400 roughly is the count I heard from the library. Congratulations to everybody that came out, the authors, the library staff, all the volunteers. There's no way I would have even thought this was a first year event. I would have thought this was like a fifth year event. And I think it just, it showcases what we do so exceptionally in our community, which is we come together for wonderful opportunities, but also just to interact and support each other. And I think this event explains that quite well. Looking…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“I was going to maybe mention the wild spin that someone put on the ball a few times who will remain nameless.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Move the Board of Commissioners approve Operating Budget Transfer 27-01 for the Board of Education FY27 Operating Fund Budget. Second.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“i have a couple real quick um so mr smith i i think you would probably characterize this the same way i i have over the years this hundred thousand acre goal there's really no history that goes back to where that number comes from i've talked in that cumin ralph robertson and a variety of other people uh i think part of it was it was a nice easy round number it's about a third of the county i mean is that a fair assessment in your opinion we have 289 000 acres But, I mean, there's no real origin as to where this number really came from. Everybody I've spoken to that was involved in the early…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“No, absolutely, and I think one of the interesting things that we hear a lot about in our community countywide is people are saying, well, we don't want to turn into Columbia, or we don't want to become X or Y. Well, having this program in place has not only helped assist and strengthen the ag industry, but it's also caused us not to become those areas because it's not fundamentally possible given that we have utilized this acreage in this fashion. So we really have taken that off the table, even though I know a lot of people still like to comment about that possibility. I guess one of my…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“I was just curious, I mean, and not a criticism of anybody on our staff, but I was just looking at it questioning, is that an opportunity to get some federal money coming in so it's not just Carroll County taxpayer dollars putting these properties, which we all love and appreciate, in Ag Pres? Just a thought. Go ahead.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026