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Town Council of Centreville
March 20, 2025
7:00 p.m.
M I N U T E S
The March 20, 2025, Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Ashley H.
Kaiser at the Liberty Building located at 107 North Liberty Street, 2nd floor meeting room. The following
members and staff were present: Ashley H. Kaiser, President; Jeffrey D. Kiel, Vice President; Jim A.
Beauchamp, Daniel B. Worth, and Sandra L. Huffer, Members; Carolyn Brinkley, Town Manager;
William C. Chapman, Town Attorney; Clifford “Kip” Matthews, Director of Public Works; Chief Robert
Hobbs, Centreville Police Department; Carol D’Agostino, Main Street Manager; and Gaye Adams, Town
Clerk.
• Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mr. Beauchamp made a motion to approve March 6,
2025, meeting minutes with amendments. Mr. Kiel seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
Citizens Comments
No citizen comments
Appearances
a. Ms. Mary Margaret Goodwin- Centreville Commission Updates and Events
• Ms. Goodwin updated the Town Council with the suggested timeline of events for the yearlong
250th birthday celebration of our country. Ms. Goodwin’s vision entails among other items
honoring Mr. Samuel Turbutt Wright of Centreville, the history of horse racing, the history of
business in the town, railroads and ending with the Centreville Holiday Town Parade.
• Ms. Huffer thanked Ms. Goodwin for her hard work and all the wonderful ideas to celebrate
Centreville’s role in our founding.
Old Business
a. Ordinance 01-2025- Amending Chapter 158, Discussion - Vehicles, Non-Self Propelled-
Council Member Beauchamp
• Mr. Beauchamp stated that the testimony of those opposed to this ordinance had two major
issues, one was the burden of the cost on the citizen for compliance whether it was to add a
fence or landscaping and the second was enforcement.
• Based on that opposition, Mr. Beauchamp recommended striking Section 158-3 (B) entirely
and under Section 158-3 (C) strike the words “in the home state of” and replace with “to” the
owner or occupant of the property.
• Mr. Beauchamp stated Symphony Village and North Brook both have homeowners’ association
agreements that prohibit parking trailers on the street.
• Ms. Kaiser clarified Providence Farm has restrictions on trailers in the covenants and those
restrictions run with the deed of the property.
• Mr. Kiel stated that only Phases II and III in North Brook have HOA restrictions and Phase I
does not.
• Mr. Beachamp is in favor of moving this forward with amendments.
• Ms. Brinkley mentioned that there are residents who showed opposition to the Ordinance that
do not have driveways or access to backyards.
• Mr. Worth stated that those residents that are in town with business trailers usually have them
hitched.
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• Ms. Kaiser asked Mr. Worth if he could come up with an amendment that would be able to take
care of his concerns with residents with no driveway or back yard.
• Mr. Kiel had concerns regarding boat trailers and the 48-hour language on loading and
unloading.
• Mr. Beauchamp stated the language could be amended for boats on trailers during the boating
season.
• Ms. Kaiser stated the Town Attorney would need to investigate the legality of all the proposed
amendments.
• Ms. Brinkley requested an addition to Section 158-3 (D), “on a public right of way or private
property.”
• Ms. Kaiser would like to see this Ordinance back on the agenda for the April 3, 2025 meeting
with discussion and consideration of the amended Ordinance.
New Business
a. Sewer Capacity Estimate- Director of Public Works- Clifford “Kip” Matthews
• Mr. Matthews reported that this estimate is completed every year and approximates existing and
future sewer treatment capacity. The projections are subject to variations on a monthly schedule
resulting from actual flow determination at the wastewater treatment plant and the status of
upcoming projects.
• He stated that based on a three-year average the capacity flow has decreased which is attributed to
new streets, replacing sewer lines, and recommended upgrades.
• Based on the estimated remaining capacity, the Town currently has 468 EDU’s (Equivalent
Dwelling Units) or allocations available. To clarify, Mr. Matthews stated that the permit for
542,000 gallons per day (GPD) is not a permit of limitation but a permit of design and rating for
the current Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
• Mr. Matthews stated that the allocation number factors in residential commitments, including
vacant lots that already hold an allocation or have placed a deposit, commercial commitments, and
future pending projects being reviewed by the Planning Commission.
• He reported that design capacity is 80%, thus requiring a capacity management plan completed
yearly.
• Mr. Matthews stated that staff are currently working on an update to the allocation policy and the
capacity management plan policy.
b. Ordinance 03-2025- Amending Chapter 20- CEDA Structure – First Reading- Sponsored by
Council President Kaiser
• The public hearing for Ordinance is 03-2025 is scheduled for April 17, 2025.
• Ms. Kaiser stated that one update has been added since the last discussion is under Section 20-23
(A)(4) there will be three residents with experience instead of two as the Main Street
representative is a nonvoting member of the board.
• It was suggested to update Section 20-23 (A)(5) to state Two “town-based” brick and mortar
business owners.
• The first year the Town Council will appoint the first Chair of the CEDA board.
Reports of Board and Commissions
a. Maryland Municipal League
• Mr. Beachamp stated he has the same two topics as last meeting, the MML Conference and the
General Assembly.
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b. Council of Governments
• Mr. Kiel stated he will report at the next meeting and does not want to report on the March
11th meeting without his notes.
c. Park Advisory Board
• Nothing at this time
d. Planning Commission
• Mr. Worth reported the following:
o Held a public hearing on Comprehensive Map amendments which was approved by
Resolution.
o Hillside Liquors received final site plan approval with new signage, as well as many
other issues addressed by the Planning Commission including their liquor license,
buffer mitigation, and County storm water.
o The Planning Commission will hold a work session on April 2, 2025.
e. Economic Development
• Ms. Kaiser previously discussed CEDA under New Business. The second reading of
Ordinance 03-2025 will be held on April 3, 2025 and a public hearing on April 17, 2025.
Reports of Department Heads
a. Town Manager
• Ms. Brinkley stated she will forward the email the lobbyist sent prior to our meeting about
the tax provisions that the State adopted.
• She attended an ESAM luncheon with local municipalities to discuss concerns and issues
with Senator Alsobrooks.
b. Chief of Police
• Chief Hobbs reported the following:
o Attended the Fallen Hero Memorial Event for Michael Nickerson and Jason Schwenz.
o Met with the School Bus Administration to discuss school bus speeding, disobeying traffic
lanes and parents during the drop off and pick up line. He stated there are no easy solutions
and a meeting will be held again in a few months.
o Lt. Larrimore taught defense tactics at the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy.
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c. Department of Public Works
o Mr. Matthews requested a Town-sponsored Touch a Truck event.
o The dates being considered are May 17, 2025 and a rain date of May 31, 2025.
o Looking at 30+ trucks and a possible helicopter.
o Looking at Queen Anne’s County High School and White Marsh Park as possible locations to
hold the event.
o Consensus by the Town Council was given to hold this Town event
d. Main Street Manager
o Ms. D’Agostino met with the owners of Bull and Goat to discuss the 45-minute VIP tour for
the Maryland Makers event.
o Discussed food pairings involving the local restaurants.
o Looking at ways to improve business at the town restaurants when the dock bars open in the
spring and summer. Some of the current ideas are dinner and a show – fd pick up a family
dinner and get a streaming card, or family game night – pick up a family dinner and get a gift
certificate to Central Gaming.
o Ms. D’Agostino had discussions with QACTV to explore how to work more closely together.
She is collaborating with them to schedule out events.
Citizens Forum
• No citizens comment.
Council Roundtable
• Mr. Beachamp discussed his attempt to abstain from a vote and after some research you may
abstain from a vote if you feel you do not have sufficient information.
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Motion to Adjourn
There being no further business, Mr. Beauchamp made a motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned
at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
R. Gaye Adams
Town Clerk
Council Action Items:
• Approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes, as amended.
• Approved the Touch a Truck event as a Town event.
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