Fort George J. Meade Expansion Task Force...

“Our success in meeting the challenges of the increased operational capacity BRAC and other operations will bring to Fort Meade will affect the quality of life for all citizens of Howard County for generations to come. This task force is paramount in guiding a coordinated effort on behalf of our community.”

KEN ULMAN
Howard County Executive

LATEST GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE

• 22,000 jobs will arrive on the Fort Meade Installation during the next 5-7 years. This is a forecast by the Howard County Task Force.

KEY MEETING DATES

• Task Force Meetings:The public is invited to attend and observe the Task Force meetings. They are held in the Howard County Gateway Office Building, usually once a month from 3:30 to 5:00 PM.
  Seating is limited.
  • 13 February, 2008
  
  
• Fort Meade Growth Updates: This meeting is held the 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on the 1st floor of the Gateway Building in Columbia.
  • Wednesday, February 27, 2008
  • Wednesday, March 26, 2008
  
  
• These meetings will start with a 15 minute update, given by Executive Director Kent Menser, on BRAC actions related to discussion of ideas, concerns and recommendations raised by the attendees. For questions on meetings, call Kent Menser at 410-313-6521.

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  TASK FORCE Documents:

  Power Point Presentations:

  Task Force Update to the County Executive (4 Dec.)

  Fort Meade Growth Update (9 April)

  Information Papers:

  Howard County BRAC Fact Sheet - Jan. 2007
  Ft. Meade Growth Management Information Paper - Feb. 28, 2007
  Howard County BRAC Presentation (Ft. Meade Growth Update) - Feb. 2007

  Memorandums: (click date for a PDF file of the minutes):

  June 5, 2006
  June 16, 2006
  July 10, 2006
  July 22, 2006
  October 1, 2006
  October 3, 2006
  November 25, 2006
  December 21, 2006
  April 2, 2007
  April 10, 2007
  May 9, 2007
  June 5, 2007
  June 18, 2007
  June 6, 2007
  September 3, 2007
  September 30, 2007
  October 1, 2007
  October 12, 2007
  November 12, 2007
  January 16, 2008
  February 25, 2008
  March 19, 2008
  
  

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  About the Task Force...

  The Expansion of Fort G. Meade Expansion Task Force was established by Executive Order on April 20, 2006. The Howard County Executive appointed 26 individuals to serve as voting members and 11 Ex-officio members. The purpose of the task force is to help Howard County identify the impacts and opportunities associated with the growth at Fort Meade.

  Included in the scope of responsibilities the Executive has ordered the group’s members to undertake the following:

  • Identify the opportunities and challenges that may result from the increased activities at Fort Meade;
  • Identify the infrastructure needs required to support the increased activities;
  • Evaluate the ability of the County to meet the challenges of BRAC;
  • Make recommendations to the County Executive for appropriate ways to meet the challenges of BRAC, while continuing the high quality of life enjoyed by Howard County citizens.

  The Fort Meade Expansion Management Task Force membership is composed of a diverse and far-reaching representation of community and business interests and organizations. In addition, and as a cooperative coordination measure, two members of Anne Arundel County Government are also included in the membership, just as Howard County Government is afforded representation on a parallel group established in Anne Arundel County.

  In response to increased county and regional efforts, the Task Force has grown to nearly 150 members on 11 committees. The current organizational structure includes 7 functional committees (Housing, Education, Transportation, Infrastructure, Health & Human Services, and Workforce Development, Public Safety), a Lessons Learned Committee, Executive Committee, Plans & Analysis Committee, and Resource Partners Committee. Please click here to see a current roster of Task Force members.

  The Ft. Meade Expansion Management Task Force is chaired by Executive Director Kent Menser. Retained as a consultant to report directly to the County Executive, Mr. Menser is a resident of Columbia who brings an extensive level of both private business and military experience to his position. Mr. Menser is also Deputy Director of the Fort Meade BRAC Region.

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