On the agenda: Oakland Minutes — data center (Sep 3)

BOARD OF GARRETT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC MEETING
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Held at Accident Town Hall
IN ATTENDANCE

Chairman Paul C. Edwards
Commissioner Ryan S. Savage
Commissioner S. Larry Tichnell
County Administrator Kevin G. Null

CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC SESSION at 6:00 PM
PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Invocation by Commissioner Tichnell
PUBLIC SESSION
1. The Board of County Commissioners, on a motion by Commissioner Savage, which was seconded by
Commissioner Tichnell, and made unanimous by Chairman Edwards, approved the Public Meeting Agenda
for September 3, 2026.
2. The Board of County Commissioners, on a motion by Commissioner Tichnell, which was seconded by
Commissioner Savage, and made unanimous by Chairman Edwards, approved the Public Meeting Minutes
of August 18, 2026.
3. Board Reappointment: Garrett County Police Accountability Board – Three (3) Year Term
The Board of County Commissioners, on a motion by Commissioner Savage, which was seconded by
Commissioner Tichnell, and made unanimous by Chairman Edwards reappointed David Baker to the Garrett
County Police Accountability Board representing the retired – sworn law officer position.
4. The Garrett County Department of Financial Services - Purchasing Division presented the following bid
recommendation:
Bid #26-0813 – Cofferdam G-145 – Broadford Road Over Broadford Lake
One (1) Bid response was received: BYCO Enterprises, Inc. ($153,000.00).
After reviewing the Bids for compliance with administrative requirements and based on the feedback from
the Department of Public Works – Engineering Division, the Purchasing Division recommended awarding
the Bid to BYCO Enterprises, Inc. for the bid price of $153,000.00.
The Board of County Commissioners, on a motion by Commissioner Tichnell, which was seconded by
Commissioner Savage, and made unanimous by Chairman Edwards, approved the Bid Awards as
recommended.
5. RESOLUTION 2026 - 13: Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement between Board of Commissioners of
Garrett County and CPV Wilson Solar LLC.
The Board of County Commissioners, on a motion by Commissioner Savage, which was seconded by
Commissioner Tichnell, and made unanimous by Chairman Edwards, approved and authorized the execution
of the PILOT Agreement and Resolution 2026 – 13 thereby formally approving the terms and provisions of
said Agreement.

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6. RESIDENT INPUT AND PUBLIC COMMENTARY:
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Chairman Edwards reported that this meeting is the last off-site meeting of the year.

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Mayor Carlson thanked the Board of County Commissioners for its help and support. The Town
appreciates the help and resources the county has provided the towns. Accident continues to work
on I & I issues.

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Question on the impact on infrastructure, power, and broadband, from development in business
parks. The business parks impose an impact on infrastructure. Development within the business
parks is planned and takes power and utilities requirements into account.

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Chairman Edwards stated that the Board of County Commissioners is actively considering and
developing its position regarding data centers, with a formal statement expected to be released in
the near future.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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The Board of Garrett County Commissioners announced that the next Public Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Garrett County Courthouse.

ADJOURNMENT: The Board of County Commissioners, on a motion by Commissioner Tichnell, which was seconded
by Commissioner Savage, and made unanimous by Chairman Edwards, adjourned the Public Meeting at 6:20 P.M.
Attest:

By Order of the Board,

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KEVIN G. NULL
County Administrator

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PAUL C. EDWARDS, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners

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