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Town Council of Centreville
October 2, 2025
7:00 p.m.
M I N U T E S
The October 2, 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; Daniel B. Worth, and Sandra L.
Huffer, Members; Carolyn Brinkley, Town Manager; Sharon VanEmburgh, Town Attorney; Clifford Matthews,
Director of Public Works; Chief Robert Hobbs, Centreville Police Department; and Gaye Adams, Town Clerk
Ms. Kaiser asked if there were any changes to the agenda; there being none, Ms. Kaiser asked if there
were any changes or edits to the September 18, 2025, meeting minutes. There being none, Mr. Worth
made a motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented. Ms. Huffer seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
Closed Session Statement
(i) The Town Council met in closed session on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss legal advice in
accordance with the Maryland Open Meetings Act. (ii) Five members of the Town Council voted to close the session.
(iii) The authority to close the session is found in Section 3-305 of the General Provisions Article.
(iv) The Town Council discussed the following topic:
Consult with counsel – The Council discussed business expansion and contracts - no actions were taken.
The following members and staff were present: Ashley H. Kaiser, President; Jeffery D. Kiel, Vice President; Daniel
B. Worth, and Sandra L. Huffer, Members; Carolyn M. Brinkley, Town Manager; Sharon VanEmburgh, Town
Attorney; Gaye Adams, Town Clerk; and Clifford Matthews, Director of Public Works.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Citizens Forum
No citizens provided comments.
Appearances
a. Fishing Derby Winners
• Ms. Huffer presented the winners of the Annual Fishing Derby with trophies.
b. Board and Commissions Oath of Office
• Mr. Steven K. Kline was sworn into office and took his Oath of Office for the Centreville Board of
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Appeals according to the Constitution and laws of this State, the Town Charter, and Laws and
Ordinances of the Town of Centreville.
b. Blue Crab Car Wash
• Mr. Ryan D. Showalter (MDSW Law Firm) and Mr. Mike Hause (Blue Crab Car Wash) asked the
Town to reconsider its denial of water allocations for their proposed facility on Laser Drive in
Centreville.
• Mr. Showalter explained that following the previous Council meeting, his clients identified new
water-recycling equipment that would reduce usage to 14 EDUs. They are prepared to invest in this
technology and hope it will prompt the Town to reverse its decision.
• Ms. Kaiser stated she was not ready to decide on the approval of the 14 EDUs at this time.
• Ms. Huffer asked whether the proposed car wash system is the latest and most recommended. Mr.
Walsh confirmed that it is.
• Ms. Huffer also requested data from other municipalities using the same technology to support the
Council’s evaluation.
• Mr. Kiel made a motion to approve the 14 EDUs for Blue Crab Car Wash. Ms. Kaiser initiated a roll
call vote.
Council Member Yes No Abstain Absent
Council Member Beauchamp X
Council Member Huffer X
President Kaiser X
Vice President Kiel X
Council Member Worth X
• After the motion failed, Mr. Hause asked if they would be able to address this again at another
meeting. Ms. Kaiser stated she didn’t see the public benefit, but there will be two new Council
members soon.
• Mr. Showalter stated they would be back at a later meeting.
New Business
a. Resolution 10-2025 – Centreville Business Park Public Works Agreement- Council President
• Resolution 10-2025 was read into the record for the purpose of authorizing the execution of a fourth
amendment to Public Works Agreement with Coursevall, LLC, Corsica VII, LLC, and Comet Drive,
LLC.
• Ms. VanEmburgh stated this was the three-year extension for Laser Dr.
• Mr. Worth made a motion to approve Resolution 10-2025 as amended. Ms. Huffer seconded the
motion.
• Ms. Kaiser asked for some discussion.
• Mr. Worth clarified that although the original extension included 15 acres, approvals since then
(including a Taco Bell and a spec building) have reduced the remaining acreage to 10, pending
approval of lots N, O, and P. He requested that this be noted for the record.
• Ms. Kaiser called for a roll call vote.
Council Member Yes No Abstain Absent
Council Member Beauchamp X
Council Member Huffer X
President Kaiser X
Vice President Kiel X
Council Member Worth X
c. RFP for Belvedere and Tilghman Dr. Engineering Services- Clifford Matthews, Director of Public Works
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• Mr. Matthews informed the Council that a complete preliminary engineering report is still required and is not
included in the awarded cost.
• Ms. Kaiser raised concerns about the potential impact of a federal government shutdown on funding.
• Mr. Matthews clarified that the grant is reimbursable, and a short-term shutdown would have minimal effect.
• Ms. Huffer expressed concern that the previous bid is outdated, and the actual cost may exceed the estimated
$863,000.
• Mr. Matthews noted that the funding will come from the Highway User Revenue (HUR) Fund, which is
already available and separate from the Town’s budget.
• With no further discussion, Mr. Kiel moved to award engineering services to Davis, Moore, Shearon &
Associates LLC for $58,050. Mr. Worth seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
a. Council of Governments
• Mr. Kiel had nothing to report. The next meeting is on October 8, 2025, hosted by Queen Anne's
County.
b. Park Advisory Board
• The Wharf Project: the swing set was moved for the bandshell, parking, and lighting.
• A bench was moved on the Millstream Trail for a better view of Corsica Creek.
• Front Street Planter Box: Installation targeted for October.
• Bamboo taken down around the Captain's Walk.
c. Centreville Planning Commission
• Mr. Worth stated the Planning Commission had a work session regarding changes to the sign
Ordinance regarding shopping center signs.
• Next meeting October 15, 2026.
• Reports of Department Heads
a. Town Manager
• Ms. Brinkley reported the following:
• Conditional offer for zoning administrator to start October 21, 2025.
• Mr. Matthews, Ms. Brinkley, and Jenial Turner (Program Manager) attended the Corsica
Implementers meeting last week and reported on our Wastewater Treatment Plant and the State
Highway Administration’s (SHA) property across from Citgo.
• There are no more changes needed to the SHA Deed, so it is moving on to the next step.
• October 14, 2025, is the new Council Orientation.
• Monday October 13th and 21st Town offices will be closed.
• A building on Water Street has received Community Legacy funds to cover the cost of engineering
for that building. There is money available for a façade grant, and façade grant money is also
available for his other property on Lawyers Row.
b. Chief of Police
• Chief Hobbs reported the following:
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• Speed trailer units are presently inoperable due to vendor issues. The manufacturing company of
speed trailers indicated that both trailers are missing SIM cards that were not installed by the factory.
Those are coming, but in the meantime, the immediate fix is with a wired remote.
• One panel on the trailers’ display board was damaged during shipping. The manufacturing company
is sending the new panel ASAP.
• Purchased two new vehicles after July 1, 2025, which will be in service the first week in December.
• Two officers are scheduled to attend instructor training. The Centreville Police Department
currently has 80% of its officers certified with the ability to train, which reduces costs in the
continued education budget.
• During October, there are 8 events officers will be attending: Rocking the Porch – October 5, 2-6:00
p.m.; The Queen Annes County High School Homecoming Parade – October 11, 2025 at 10 a.m.-
12:00 p.m.; Trunk or Treat at White Marsh Park – October 22, 2025, and that same evening will be in
Symphony Village at 6:00 p.m. for a training on scams. The Fall Fling at Centreville Middle School –
October 23, 2025, from 4:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. Lastly, on October 25, 2025, for Centreville Day.
• Two (2) other events in October are Coffee with a Cop in Symphony Village, and the other is with
our Veterans group in Town. Those dates are to be determined.
c. Town Clerk
• Ms. Adams presented the following:
• The Town’s Instagram account is connected to Facebook
• Carol D’Agostino, Main Street Manager, and Ms. Adams will attend the Main Street conference on
October 7-8 in Easton.
• Attending the Fall Maryland Municipal League Conference, October 12- 14th in Garrett County at the
WISP Resort.
• Centreville Day is October 25, 2025, featuring Lego Rockin' Robotics, which is a great STEM feature
this year.
• Attending a Maryland Economic Development Conference on Resilient Communities on October 30,
2025..
• Ms. D’Agostino is currently summarizing the accomplishments thus far from the 2015 Main Street
Marketing Analysis, as well as the timeline for new marketing analyses for 2026.
• Many events in town this weekend for free:
• First Saturday Tours, Wrights Chance will share a remarkable exhibit, Astonishing Portraits,
Untold Stories. The World of Thomas L. McKenney features portraits of early 19th-century
indigenous leaders and their families. Tucker House and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and
Kennard African American Cultural Center also have Free events
• Economic Development week is October 20-23, and the Town will do Business Walks with Queen
Anne’s County; all of Council is welcome on those walks.
• The Town will be collaborating again with Queen Anne’s County Economic Development and
Tourism this Spring to create a strong pro-business event. In October, during Economic Development
Week next year, the Centreville Economic Development Authority (CEDA) will host a new event
that combines elements from our last two events.
• Save the dates: December 3, 2025, 6 p.m. Christmas Tree Lighting, December 5, 2025, is the Holiday
Parade at 6:30 p.m. The parade theme this year is Bright Nights and Holiday Lights.
Citizen Comments:
No citizens provided comments
Council Roundtable
• Ms. Huffer asked how things are going with the Mill. Ms. Brinkley stated that the demolition cleanup is still
underway. Ms. Brinkley also stated that the owner wanted to add on to the one remaining concrete building,
so he has been referred to engineers within the town, as he is in a critical area.
• Ms. Huffer also mentioned she is disappointed that she will not be able to attend Queen Anne's County High
School Homecoming.
• Lastly, Ms. Huffer inquired where we are on our EDU policy. Ms. VanEmburgh stated it will probably be
introduced at the first meeting in November.
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• Ms. Kaiser stated the Rockin the Porch is this weekend. New this year is a beer garden in partnership with
Uno Mas, as well as a raffle for donated baskets.
• Ms. Kaiser was asked by a resident of Symphony Village to see if crosswalks could be installed at the
entrance. Ms. Kaiser has requested that the Department of Public Works create a list of possible places for
crosswalks, not just in Symphony Village, throughout the town.
• Ms. Kaiser also asked the Centreville Police Department to discuss safety and crosswalks at the fraud seminar
in October.
• Lastly, Ms. Kaiser discussed a very important issue facing the Town. The contractor currently handling
Centreville’s trash and recycling has been experiencing ongoing difficulties. These challenges stem from both
the types of items being placed in recycling bins and the difficulty of finding a reliable facility to accept
materials.
• The Town will soon issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a new recycling contractor.
• In the meantime, please note that some recyclable materials may be disposed of as trash until a new
contractor is secured.
• If you’d like to ensure your recyclables are properly processed, you can take them directly to any of the
recycling locations listed here:
https://menv.com/service/recycling-locations-and-hours/
• Ms. Kaiser appreciates your patience and understanding as the Town works toward a more reliable recycling
solution for our community.
There being no further business, Mr. Kiel made a motion to adjourn the October 2, 2025, Town Council meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
R. Gaye Adams
Town Clerk
Council Action Items:
1. Approved Minutes September 18, 2025.
2. Approved Resolution 10-2025- Centreville Business Park Public Works Agreement
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