[PAGE 1] Please note: Documents to be discussed during the Commissioners meeting are hyperlinked on the agenda where possible. Click the blue underlined text to access documents or more information on the agenda item listed. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CAROLINE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 109 MARKET STREET ROOM 106 DENTON, MARYLAND 21629 February 17, 2026 Meeting Agenda 9:00AM Stream Meetings Live: https://www.carolinemd.org/667/Live-Meetings Call to Order: Invocation— Doug Morley, Greater Impact of Greensboro, Pledge of Allegiance; Agenda Review President’s Closed Session Report Out Kelsey Haft, Big Brother Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore Proclamation—National Mentoring Month Roy Geiser, UHY LLP Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request 2026 State Legislative Bill Discussion Action Agenda: • Renewal Contract for 2026-2027 County Wide Drainage Improvements—Rick Breeding Excavating Consent Agenda • Closed Session Minutes: February 10, 2026 • Letter of Support Arron’s Place Food Hub • Tuition Assistance Reimburse Agreement-Childers • Fiscal Year 2026 Rural Legacy Prioritization Letter • LOSAP Committee Appointments (Lofland, Zdobysz, McNeal, Morean, Toomey, Bradley) • P.O #2026-341, REX Landscaping, Mowing Services County Wide, $73,525.00 • Renewal Contract RL Ewing Contract for 2026-2027 Paving • Agreement to Extend Term of MOU of Compliance Maryland Department of Commerce Between Mid-Shore Regional Council and County Commissioners • MDOT & SHA Supplemental Agreement-CO-0041 Bloomery Road over Marshy Hope Creek • MDOT & SHA Supplemental Agreement CO-0037 Old Denton Road over Faulkner Branch • MDOT & SHA Supplemental Agreement CO-0014 Gregg Road over Garey Mill Pond Branch • MDOT & SHA Supplemental Agreement CO-0030 Frazier Neck Road over Little Creek • MDOT & SHA Supplemental Agreement CO-0049 Double Hills Road over Herring Run • MDOT & SHA Supplemental Agreement CO-0027 Double Hills Road over Watts Creek Meetings are conducted in Open Session unless otherwise indicated. All or part of County Commissioners’ meetings can be held in closed session under the authority of the state open meetings law by vote of the Commissioners. Breaks are at the call of the President. Please note that times listed on the agenda are only estimates, and that the order of agenda items may change as time dictates or allows. [PAGE 2] Please note: Documents to be discussed during the Commissioners meeting are hyperlinked on the agenda where possible. Click the blue underlined text to access documents or more information on the agenda item listed. County Administrators Report Commissioners Open Discussion Public Comment Closed Sesson General Provisions Art. § 3-305 (b): (7) & (8) To consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation”. We are closing the meeting to discuss this topic because public discussion of any theories of imposing liability or interposing defenses, and next steps, would adversely affect the County’s position in litigation. Further, the Commissioners do not want to waive the attorney-client privilege. Meeting Adjourns Meetings are conducted in Open Session unless otherwise indicated. All or part of County Commissioners’ meetings can be held in closed session under the authority of the state open meetings law by vote of the Commissioners. Breaks are at the call of the President. Please note that times listed on the agenda are only estimates, and that the order of agenda items may change as time dictates or allows.