St. Mary’s County Government

St. Mary’sCountyGovernmentCitizens AcademySeptember 7, 20216-9 PM

It is the responsibility of St. Mary’sCounty Government to preserve andenhance the quality of life by recognizingand protecting the unique character ofSt. Mary’s County as a rural ChesapeakeBay peninsula; foster economic growthVisionand create an atmosphere of excellenceby focusing and managing growth tocreate vibrant, attractive communities;protecting the rural character andeconomy of the countryside, nurturingthe shoreline and adjacent waters andpreserve and capitalize on the othernatural resources and historical qualitiesin the county.2

MissionSt. Mary’s County Government will: Be responsible and accountableto the County’s citizens Provide high quality, costeffective and efficient services Preserve the County’senvironment, heritage, and ruralcharacter Foster opportunities for presentand future generations3

Strategic Plan4

AdministrativeOverviewOverview of Administrative Services: County Administrator, Rebecca Bridgett, Ed.D. County Attorney, David Weiskopf Chief Financial Officer, Jeannett Cudmore Director of Human Resources, CatherinePratson Chief Information Officer, Bob Kelly Communications Director, ALisa Casas Volunteer Opportunities 2020 St. Mary’s County Government’s“State of the County” Video Navigate Website5

Aging & Human ServicesCounty AttorneyEconomic DevelopmentEmergency ServicesFinanceCitizens ofSt. Mary’sCountyCommissioners ofSt. Mary’s CountyCountyAdministratorHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyLand Use & GrowthManagementPublic Information OfficePublic Works &TransportationRecreation & ParksCounty Organizational Chart6

Commissioners of St. Mary’s CountyJames R. Guy (President)Eric ColvinMichael L. HewittJohn E. O’ConnorTodd B. MorganDr. Rebecca BridgettCounty AdministratorCheri NoffsingerAdministrativeAssistantGabrielle GleissnerAdministrativeCoordinatorSharon FerrisAdministrativeAssistantJulie BurchSr. AdministrativeCoordinatorALisa CasasCommunicationsDirectorAlex HusemanCommunicationsCoordinatorAmy CarterVideo MediaProducerCounty Administrator’s Office7

CountyAdministrationOverview Appointed by theCommissioners Implement Budget and PolicyDecisions of theCommissioners of St. Mary’sCounty Supervision of 11 CountyDepartments Oversight of Daily CountyGovernment Operations Liaison to State and FederalPartners Customer ServiceCOUNTYhttp://www.stmarysmd.com8

Performance MeasuresCitizen Engagement Citizens Academy Board Docs Boards, Committees and Commissions Public Forums, Public Hearings, Focus Groups, Surveys News Releases, Social Media, Channel 95 Website (311, E-notices, CodeRed, GIS)Customer Satisfaction St. Mary’s County Switchboard Resolution-Focused9

Public Information OfficeALisa CasasCommunications DirectorAlex HusemanCommunicationsCoordinatorAmy CarterVideo Media Producer10

PIO Overview Keeps citizens informed about Countygovernment activities and events Acts as liaison between governmentand media outlets/journalists Administers County’s social mediavenues and websites Manages and produces content forCounty cable access channel (SMCGTV 95) Provides updates during weatherevents and other declaredemergencies11

PIO Overviewhttp://www.stmarysmd.com/pio/12

Volunteer OpportunitiesBoards, Committees andCommissions(40 Boards/3 Categories)Legal Authority BoardsBoard of AppealsBuilding Code Board of AppealsEconomic Development CommissionEthics CommissionMetropolitan CommissionPlanning Commission13

Appointed Boards Adult Public Guardianship Review Board Electrical Examiners BoardVolunteerOpportunities Historic Preservation Commission Housing Authority Human Relations Commission Library Board of Trustees Local Management Board Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board Social Services Board Tri-County Animal Shelter Board14

Advisory Boards Agriculture Seafood and Forestry Board Airport Advisory Commission Animal Control Advisory Board Commission on Aging Commission on the Environment Commission on People With DisabilitiesVolunteerOpportunities Commission for Women Elms Advisory Committee Family Violence Coordinating Council Hazardous Mitigation Planning Board Plumbing Fuel and Gas Board Museum Division, Board of Trustees Recreation and Parks Board Transportation Advisory Committee Wicomico Shores Golf Course Advisory Board Youth Advisory Commission15

VolunteerOpportunitiesVolunteersNeeded Volunteer Application and Resume Current Vacancies Meeting Schedule Appointment Cycles Questions – call Diane Gleissner at301-475-4200 ext. 1707https://www.stmarysmd.com/boards/16

2020 State of theCounty VideoALisa CasasCommunications Director2020 State of the County Video Report17

David WeiskopfCounty AttorneyNeil MurphyDeputy CountyAttorneyJohn HouserAssistant CountyAttorneyAngela H. BlondinoParalegalDiane L. GleissnerCoordinator IIBrandy McKelveyParalegalAnnette DixonSenior Office SpecialistRachel PulliamRisk ManagerCounty Attorney’s Office18

CountyAttorney’sOffice Overview General Legal CounselCivil LitigationLegislationReal Estate TransactionsPublic Information ActCivil InfractionsPlanning CommissionBoard of AppealsEthics index.asp19

Jeannett CudmoreChief Financial OfficerJody QuasneyDeputy DirectorJoy SappAccounting OfficerLucy St. ClairSenior AccountantBecky TrossbachAccountantAmy DoroughFiscal Specialist IIIMichelle RanceSr. Admin CoordinatorBrandon HaydenProcurement ManagerShelly BeanSonyia StaatsAngela StirlingBudget AnalystJackie ElderTerry KernsFiscal Specialist IV - APKimberly CaswellAdmin CoordinatorTory DiGregorioSenior BuyerJacqueline AdrianiBuyerPam AllenVicki GossFiscal Specialist IVPayrollDepartment of Finance20

Finance OverviewBudget / Administration (6 Employees)Budget development and monitoring 11 Departments/5 Elected/18 StateAgencies/Boards Monitor over 120 Capital ImprovementProjects Monitor 11 Fire and Rescue LoansGrants Administration (96 Awards – FY2021)Review CSMC financial agenda items (193 – FY2021)Debt service – GOB/Exempt Financing Closed GOB 30 million May 2021 – CIPProjects Planned Exempt Financing Vehicles 1,300,000 – FY2021 Planned Sale FY2023 Bonds - 40,000,000 CIP ProjectsFinancial system application security and trainingPlan administration for OPEB and LOSAP trust21

Accounting (8 Employees)FinanceOverview County-wide financial accounting and reporting Payroll – 32,400 “checks and direct depositadvices” Vendor – 14,200 “checks and electronic” Billing and cash receipts – except Property Taxes(Treasurer) Compliance and reporting – State, IRS, GASB Annual audit (component units – BOE, METCOM, &Library) – presented in December to CSMCProcurement (4 Employees) All purchasing – operating and capital E-MD Marketplace – all formal solicitations 50,000 14 formal solicitations – FY2021 4,000 purchase orders/change orders (requisitionsapproved by Budget) User requirements/budgetary constraints/fair andopen competition Grant compliance22

July – September 2021January – March 2022 Start the new FY2022 FY2023 Budget Training Pay & Process Final FY2021 Invoices Distribute FY2021 Audit Process FY2022 Purchase Orders Complete CY2021 W2s & 1099s Work on Audit FY2021 Review FY2023 Budget Submissions Develop & Distribute FY2022Approved Budget Book FY2023 BWS & Recommended Budget Start FY2023 Budget - Calendar Collect TY2020 Income TaxOctober – December 2021 Energy Tax Refunds FY2021 Instructions for FY2023 Budget Complete Audit FY2020 & Presentto CSMC Set Parameters for FY2023 Budget Mosquito Billing for Summer 2021What Year Is It?April – June 2022 Develop & Distribute FY2023Recommended Book FY2023 Public Hearing & BudgetApproval Approval FY2023 METCOM CIB & BOEBudget Develop FY2022/FY2023 TransitionMemos & Training Work on FY2023 Procurement Plan Start on FY2022 Audit23

FinanceActivityReceived the 5th GFOA Distinguished BudgetPresentation Award on FY2021 Budget BookReduced Income Tax Rate to 3.1% 1/1/2022Debt Limit Percentage 3.15% - FY2023 withMETCOM – 40% and County 60% Submitting the FY2022 Budget Book to GFOA Linked Mission Icons to Narratives Goals & Objectives Development Impact Fee is set at 2,077 forFY2022 to be phased in over five years: Fourth year of phase-in by dwelling is:0 to 1,199 sq. ft. 3,325;1,200 to 2,399 sq. ft. 3,604;and 2,400 sq. ft. 3,881.Approved Excise Tax for FY202324

Finance Online ResourcesCountyStateBudgetFinance Reports (Audits)General Obligation BondsRating Agency ReportsOther related links – Non-Profit Funding UtilityCheck Open Bidshttp://www.stmarysmd.com/financeOverview of MD Local Governmentshttp://dls.maryland.gov/publications/25

Catherine PratsonDirectorJune RobrechtDeputy DirectorKelly BellFire & EMSRecruitmentShelia SmithBenefitsCoordinatorVacantADA & FMLACoordinatorTracie McPhersonSr. AdministrativeCoordinatorCindy TomlinsonWellness & SafetyCoordinatorJennifer EarhartSr. HR SpecialistBenefitsKerri JohnsonSr. HR SpecialistRiskHuman Resources Department26

Human ResourcesMission To administer the policies andprocedures adopted by theCommissioners of St. Mary'sCounty To provide Employees withquality services and support inthe areas of: Recruitment & Retention Health & Wellness Benefits Safety & Risk Management ADA ComplianceTo serve 850 full and parttime employees and Countyretirees in a timely, accurateand trustworthy manner27

Human Resources FocusRecruitment Job openings posted weekly in local printand online s.asp Online, in person, fax, or mailedapplications accepted Applications are reviewed and rated basedon education, experience, knowledge andskills required for the position Upon candidate selection, applicants arenotified of the status of their n/HRApplication.asp28

Human ResourcesRetentionJob training: in person and online skills developmentTuition reimbursement and Student loan repaymentassistanceTelework, flexible and compressed work schedulesOpen and transparent communication Satisfaction surveys; newsletters; department &division meetings Exit interviews Anonymous online reportingRecognition Length of Service AwardsPeople’s Choice AwardsSafety Matters Awards29

Human ResourcesVolunteer Fire & EMSRecruitment and Retention Public relations and community outreach Coordinate Fire and EMS Cadet Program Coordinate Volunteer Benefits Free Training: tuition, fees and books Non-competitive scholarship fundsawardedLength of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) Retirement benefit for 20 years ofvolunteer service Additional benefit for continued volunteerservice Surviving spouse benefit30

Human ResourcesHealth Initiatives Vaccination incentivesEducational programmingNursing support and Occupational safety focusEmployee focused COVID-19 responseWellness Programs Wellness Incentives, Educational Programming and HealthCoaching Fitness Challenges and Discounts Subsidized fitness classes and gym memberships Recreation & Parks program discounts Health Risk Assessments Employee Assistance Program31

Human ResourcesBenefits Comprehensive Health Benefits Medical & prescription, dental, vision, life & disabilityinsurance, and retiree health Retirement Plans MD State Pension Sheriff’s Office Retirement Plan457(b) Deferred Compensation PlanPaid leave Sick and safe leave, annual leave, holiday leave,personal leave and compensatory time or overtimeas applicable; paid emergency pandemic sick &administrative leave32

Safety, Risk Management & ADA Compliance Workers’ Compensation HumanResources Medical & prescription, dental, vision, life& disability insurance, and retiree healthRisk Management Safety and driver training Claims managementADA Compliance Accessible programming and facilities Citizen and employee feedback andrecognition Technical expertise33