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THE TOWN OF CENTREVILLE 101 LAWYERS ROW CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
410-758-1180 FAX 410-758-4741 WWW.TOWNOFCENTREVILLE.ORG
AGENDA
Town Council of Centreville Meeting
May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Liberty Building
107 Liberty Street, 2nd Floor Meeting Room
I. Convene – Council President
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Moment of Silence – For Military & Public Safety Personnel (Past & Present)
IV. Agenda Review
V. Review of Minutes from Past Meetings
a. May 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes
VI. Citizens Forum (Citizens are requested to keep their comments to three minutes.)
7:05 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARING:
a. Ordinance 02-2026 – Chapter 150 Vacant Property – President Ashley H. Kaiser
b. Ordinance 04-2026 – FY 27’ Budget - Karen Luffman, Finance Officer
VII. Old Business
a. Ordinance 02-2026 - Chapter 150 Vacant Property-Consideration – President Ashley H.
Kaiser
b. Ordinance 04-2026 - FY 27’ Budget – Second Reading - Karen Luffman, Finance Officer
c. Ordinance 05-2026 – Amending Planning Commission Membership – Second Reading –
Council President
VIII. New Business
a. Purchase Request- Portable Sign Board for DPW- Clifford Matthews, Director of Public
Works
IX. Reports of Boards and Commissions
a. Maryland Municipal League
b. Council of Governments
c. Economic Development
d. Park Advisory Board
e. Planning Commission
X. Reports of Department Heads
a. Town Manager
b. Chief of Police
c. Town Attorney
d. Finance Officer
e. Director of Public Works
f. Human Resources Manager
g. Town Clerk

h. Zoning Administrator
XI. Citizens Forum (Citizens are requested to keep their comments to three minutes.)
XII. Council Roundtable
a. Kiel
b. Beu
c. McNeil
d. Huffer
e. Kaiser
XIII. Motion to Adjourn – Council President
Upcoming Events/Meetings:
• May 21, 2026 – Town Council Meeting- 7:00 p.m. Liberty Building, 2nd Floor Meeting
Room
• June 3, 2026 – Planning Commission Work Session – 7:00 p.m. 101 Water Way, 1st floor
meeting room
• June 4, 2026 – Town Council Meeting- 7:00 p.m. Liberty Building, 2nd Floor Meeting
Room
• June 13, 2026 – Maryland Crafted Event – Courthouse Green- 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• June 14th- June 18th – MML Summer Conference - Ocean City Maryland
• June 17, 2026 – Planning Commission Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Liberty Building, 2nd Floor
Meeting Room
• June 19, 2026 – Town Offices Closed- Juneteenth
**Please note: One or more Centreville Town Council members may be attending these
events/meetings.

PUBLIC HEARING
CENTREVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
Ordinance 02-2026 –– Chapter 150 Vacant Property
May 21, 2026
7:05 P.M.
TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 150
OF THE TOWN CODE TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR
VACANT PROPERTIES AND MATTERS GENERALLY RELATED THERETO
I WILL NOW PROVIDE BACKGROUND ON THIS ORDINANCE.
(Ashley Kaiser to give background)
TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT:
I WILL NOW CALL GAYE ADAMS, TOWN CLERK, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE OF THE PUBLISHED NOTICE OF
THIS HEARING.
(Read the notice)
*********************************************
TOWN COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT:
WE WILL FIRST HEAR FROM ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 02-2026, AND THEN
HEAR FROM THOSE OPPOSED. PLEASE KEEP ALL COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES. YOU ARE
WELCOME TO PROVIDE WRITTEN TESTIMONY TO THE TOWN COUNCIL AS WELL.
(Clerk reads the public comment guidelines.)
WE WILL NOW HEAR FROM ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 02-2026.
WE WILL NOW HEAR FROM ALL THOSE OPPOSING PROPOSED ORDINANCE 02-2026.
THE CENTREVILLE TOWN COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER ALL COMMENTS PRESENTED THIS EVENING
BEFORE MAKING A FINAL DECISION REGARDING PROPOSED ORDINANCE 02-2026.
DO I HEAR A MOTION TO ADJOURN THIS HEARING?
SECOND?
ALL IN FAVOR.
I NOW DECLARE THIS HEARING ADJOURNED.

PUBLIC HEARING
CENTREVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
Ordinance 04-2026 –– FY 27’ Budget
May 21, 2026
7:05 P.M.
TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT
An Ordinance for the purpose of adopting a budget for the Town of Centreville for Fiscal Year 2027.
I WILL ASK KAREN LUFFMAN TO PROVIDE SOME BACKGROUND ON THIS ORDINANCE.
(Karen Luffman to give background)
TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT:
I WILL NOW CALL GAYE ADAMS, TOWN CLERK, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE OF THE PUBLISHED NOTICE OF
THIS HEARING.
(Read the notice)
*********************************************
TOWN COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT:
WE WILL FIRST HEAR FROM ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 04-2026, AND THEN
HEAR FROM THOSE OPPOSED. PLEASE KEEP ALL COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES. YOU ARE
WELCOME TO PROVIDE WRITTEN TESTIMONY TO THE TOWN COUNCIL AS WELL.
(Clerk reads the public comment guidelines.)
WE WILL NOW HEAR FROM ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 04-2026.
WE WILL NOW HEAR FROM ALL THOSE OPPOSING PROPOSED ORDINANCE 04-2026.
THE CENTREVILLE TOWN COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER ALL COMMENTS PRESENTED THIS EVENING
BEFORE MAKING A FINAL DECISION REGARDING PROPOSED ORDINANCE 04-2026.
DO I HEAR A MOTION TO ADJOURN THIS HEARING?
SECOND?
ALL IN FAVOR.
I NOW DECLARE THIS HEARING ADJOURNED.

TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
ORDINANCE 02-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 150 OF THE TOWN CODE TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR VACANT PROPERTIES AND MATTERS GENERALLY
RELATED THERETO
WHEREAS, the Town Council of Centreville believes it is in their best interest to add a
new Chapter 5 to the Town Code to govern the procedures and requirements for vacant
properties; and
WHEREAS, all future amendments to Chapter 150 of the Town Code will be completed
by Ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, the Town Council of Centreville hereby ordains:
1. The Centreville Town Code is hereby amended to add a new Chapter 150 entitled
Vacant Property, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. This Ordinance shall become effective on the twenty-first day after its enactment.
ATTEST: THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
____________________________________
R. Gaye Adams Ashley Heffernan Kaiser, Esq., President
Town Clerk
___________________________________
First Reading: Jeffrey D. Kiel, Vice President
Second Reading:
Enacted:
Effective: ___________________________________
Sandra Lee Huffer, Member
___________________________________
Frederick E. Beu, Member
____________________________________
Fred M. McNeil, Member

Chapter 150 Vacant Property
Article I. General Provisions
§ 150-1. Title.
This chapter shall be known as the “Centreville Vacant Property Code.”
§ 150-2. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect residential and nonresidential areas of the Town from
blighting influences and other harmful conditions associated with vacant and abandoned properties
by establishing requirements for registration, local contact information, monitoring, and enforcement.
This chapter is intended to supplement, and not replace, other applicable provisions of the Town
Code, including but not limited to Chapter 28, Building Construction; Chapter 31, Buildings,
Dangerous; and other applicable fire, zoning, nuisance, and public safety regulations.
§ 150-3. More restrictive provisions to apply.
Where the provisions of this chapter conflict with another applicable provision of the Town Code or
other law, the more restrictive provision or higher standard shall govern.
§ 150-4. Effect on other laws.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supersede or limit the Town’s authority under any other
applicable provision of the Town Code or under state or federal law.
§ 150-5. Severability.
If any provision of this chapter is held invalid, such holding shall not affect the remaining provisions of
this chapter.
Article II. Definitions
§ 150-6. Definitions.
DAYS
Consecutive calendar days.
EVIDENCE OF VACANCY
Any condition that, alone or in combination with other conditions, would lead a reasonable person
to believe that a property is not lawfully occupied or actively used. Such conditions may include,
without limitation, overgrown or dead vegetation, accumulation of mail or circulars, utility
disconnection, accumulation of trash, junk, or debris, boarded openings, absence of furnishings
or personal effects consistent with occupancy, or similar observable conditions.
LOCAL AGENT
A natural person or business entity designated by the owner to accept notices and to arrange for
inspection, security, and maintenance of property subject to this chapter, and whose mailing
address is within Queen Anne’s County or a county contiguous to Queen Anne’s County on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland.
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OWNER
Any person or legal entity holding legal or equitable title to property, as shown in the land records,
tax records, or other official records. The term may also include any receiver or other person or
entity lawfully exercising control over the property.
PROPERTY
Any unimproved or improved real property, or portion thereof, including any building, structure, or
improvement located thereon.
VACANT
A building, structure, or property that is not lawfully occupied or actively used.
Article III. Administration
§ 150-7. Administration and enforcement.
The Department of Planning and Zoning shall administer and enforce this chapter and maintain
records under this chapter.
§ 150-8. Official responsible for enforcement.
The Zoning Administrator, or designee, shall be the official responsible for administration and
enforcement of this chapter.
§ 150-9. Notice of determination.
If the Zoning Administrator determines that a property is subject to this chapter, the owner shall be
notified in writing of that determination, the basis for the determination, the requirement to register
the property, and the right to appeal pursuant to Article VIII.
§ 150-10. Public records.
Registration records maintained under this chapter shall be public records to the extent required by
applicable law.
§ 150-11. Forms and procedures.
The Department of Planning and Zoning may prescribe forms and procedures for registration, renewal,
waivers, exemptions, and related submissions under this chapter.
§ 150-12. Record retention.
Records maintained pursuant to this chapter shall be retained in accordance with the Town’s records
retention policies and applicable law.
Article IV. Applicability; Determination; Waivers
§ 150-13. Property subject to this chapter.
A property shall be subject to this chapter when the property is vacant and one or more of the
following conditions exists:
A. The property is unsecured, boarded, or otherwise open to unauthorized entry;
B. Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or similar work was commenced under a permit
that has expired or been revoked, and work has been discontinued for at least six (6) months,
resulting in an incomplete structure or one unsuitable for lawful occupancy or use;
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C. A building or structure on the property has been substantially damaged by fire, flood, or other
casualty, and the condition has remained uncorrected for at least 180 days without substantial
progress toward repair, demolition, or lawful occupancy or use;
D. The property shows evidence of chronic neglect, including but not limited to accumulation of
trash or debris, overgrown vegetation, repeated trespass or nuisance activity, or similar
observable conditions indicating abandonment; or
E. The property otherwise exhibits evidence of vacancy and abandonment sufficient to support a
determination by the Zoning Administrator that the property is subject to this chapter.
§ 150-14. Relationship to other codes.
A determination that a property is subject to this chapter shall not preclude enforcement under any
other applicable provision of the Town Code.
Property subject to this chapter shall comply with all other applicable provisions of the Town Code,
including Chapter 28, Building Construction, which adopts and amends the International Property
Maintenance Code.
Where a building or structure also constitutes a dangerous building under Chapter 31, Buildings,
Dangerous, enforcement relating to repair, vacating, demolition, abatement, and related proceedings
shall be governed by Chapter 31.
§ 150-15. Factors relevant to determination.
In determining whether a vacant property is subject to this chapter, the Zoning Administrator may
consider any relevant facts, including evidence of vacancy, the condition of structures and exterior
areas, whether openings are secured, whether utilities have been discontinued, and whether there is
evidence of chronic neglect or failure to maintain the property.
§ 150-16. Waivers and temporary exemptions.
The Zoning Administrator may grant a temporary waiver from, or exemption to, registration under this
chapter, in whole or in part, upon written application by the owner and upon a finding that the property
is adequately secured and maintained and that one or more of the following applies:
A. The property is actively marketed for sale or lease through a bona fide listing agreement;
B. A foreclosure, receivership, probate, bankruptcy, or similar proceeding affecting the property is
pending;
C. The owner has submitted a written plan and schedule, acceptable to the Zoning Administrator,
for lawful rehabilitation and lawful occupancy or use of the property and the owner diligently
implements the plan;
D. The owner has submitted a written demolition plan and schedule, acceptable to the Zoning
Administrator, including removal of debris and site stabilization;
E. Multifamily residential properties where some of the units are occupied;
F. The property is a vacant lot which is contiguous to a lot with an occupied building and both lots
are under common ownership; or
G. Other circumstances exist demonstrating good cause for a temporary waiver or exemption
consistent with the purpose of this chapter.
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§ 150-17. Conditions; expiration; revocation.
Any waiver or exemption granted under § 150-16 may be conditioned, time-limited, and revoked upon
failure to maintain the property or comply with the approved plan or conditions of approval.
Article V. Registration
§ 150-18. Registration required.
Except as otherwise provided by an approved waiver or exemption under this chapter, the owner of
any property subject to this chapter shall register the property with the Department of Planning and
Zoning.
§ 150-19. Time for registration.
Registration shall be filed within 30 days after written notice from the Town that the property has been
determined to be subject to this chapter. In the event of any transfer of ownership of a registered
property, the new owner shall file a registration or updated registration within 30 days after the
transfer.
§ 150-20. Registration contents.
The registration shall be made on a form provided by the Town and shall include, at a minimum:
A. The street address and tax account identification of the property;
B. The name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of all owners of the property;
C. If the owner’s mailing address is outside Queen Anne’s County or a county contiguous to
Queen Anne’s County on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, the name, mailing address, email
address, and telephone number of a local agent responsible for the security and maintenance of
the property;
D. The approximate date on which the property became vacant, if known, and an explanation of
the reason for the vacancy; and
E. Such other information as the Town may reasonably require to administer this chapter.
§ 150-21. Annual renewal.
Registration shall be renewed annually for so long as the property remains subject to this chapter.
§ 150-22. Changes in information.
Any change in the information contained in the registration shall be reported in writing within 30 days
after the change.
§ 150-23. Termination of registration.
The obligation to renew registration shall cease upon written confirmation by the Town that the
property may lawfully be occupied or actively used, or has been lawfully demolished, and the site
stabilized.
§ 150-24. Registration fees.
Each initial registration and annual renewal shall be accompanied by the fee established by the
Town’s adopted fee schedule, as amended from time to time.
A registration shall not be deemed complete until the required fee has been paid.
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Fees paid pursuant to this chapter shall not be refundable by reason of later compliance, transfer,
demolition, or approval of a waiver or exemption, unless expressly authorized by the Town Council.
Article VI. Owner Responsibilities
§ 150-25. General responsibilities.
The owner of property subject to this chapter shall:
A. Maintain current registration information;
B. Respond in a timely manner to reasonable Town requests regarding the property;
C. Comply with any conditions of an approved waiver, exemption, or other approved submission
under this chapter;
D. Maintain and secure the property in compliance with Chapter 28, Building Construction,
including the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted and amended by the Town,
Chapter 24 Brush, Grass, and Weeds, and other applicable Town Code provisions; and
E. Where applicable, comply with Chapter 31, Buildings, Dangerous.
§ 150-26. Access for inspection.
Where entry onto private property or into a structure is reasonably necessary to enforce this chapter,
such entry shall be in accordance with applicable law.
§ 150-27. Posted contact information.
The Zoning Administrator may require a weather-resistant placard, in a form approved by the Town, to
be posted on the property identifying the owner or local agent responsible for the property.
Article VII. Enforcement
§ 150-28. Violations.
It shall be unlawful for any owner or other responsible person to:
A. Fail to register a property required to be registered under this chapter;
B. Fail to renew a registration required by this chapter;
C. Provide false or misleading information in a registration or related submission;
D. Fail to update registration information as required by this chapter;
E. Fail to comply with any condition of an approved waiver, exemption, or other approved
submission under this chapter; or
F. Fail to comply with any other requirement of this chapter.
§ 150-29. Municipal infraction.
A violation of this chapter shall constitute a Class B municipal infraction and shall be subject to the
penalties provided in § 1-14 of the Town Code and the Town’s adopted schedule of municipal
infraction fines, as amended from time to time.
§ 150-30. Other remedies.
The remedies provided in this chapter are cumulative and not exclusive. The Town may also pursue
any other remedy authorized by law or by other provisions of the Town Code, including enforcement
under Chapter 24 Brush, Grass, and Weeds, Chapter 28, Building Construction, Chapter 31, Buildings,
Dangerous, nuisance abatement procedures, and any action in a court of competent jurisdiction.
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Article VIII. Appeals
§ 150-31. Appeals.
Any person aggrieved by a determination of the Zoning Administrator under this chapter, including a
determination that a property is subject to this chapter or a decision regarding a waiver or exemption,
may appeal such determination to the Board of Zoning Appeals by filing a written notice of appeal with
the Board of Zoning Appeals within 15 days after receipt of the written notice of determination.
§ 150-32. Effect of appeal.
The filing of an appeal shall not automatically stay any requirement necessary to protect public health
or safety. Following a hearing, the Board of Zoning Appeals may affirm, modify, or reverse the
determination appealed from.
§ 150-33. Effect on Chapter 31 and other appeal procedures.
This article shall not alter the procedures applicable to dangerous building proceedings under
Chapter 31 or to any separate appeal procedures applicable under other adopted codes.
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TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
ORDINANCE NUMBER 04-2026
AN ORDINANCE for the purpose of adopting a budget for the Town of Centreville for Fiscal Year
2027.
WHEREAS, by virtue of the power and authority contained in Section 506 of the Charter of the Town
of Centreville,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Town Council of Centreville as
below and attached:
SECTION I:
The summary of revenues and expenditures are attached hereto as Exhibit A, pursuant to Section 506
of the Town Charter, shall be the budget for Fiscal Year 2027, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
SECTION II:
The tax rate levied for Fiscal Year 2027 shall be $0.535 per $100 of assessed value and the public
utility tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027 shall be $13.00 per $100 of assessed value and is incorporated in
the attached document which constitutes the budget.
WHEN EFFECTIVE:
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force, effective July 1, 2026.
ATTEST: THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
R. Gaye Adams Ashley Heffernan Kaiser, Esq., President
Town Clerk
First Reading: Jeffrey D. Kiel, Vice President
Second Reading:
Enacted:
Effective:
Sandra Lee Huffer, Member
_
Frederick E. Beu, Member
Fred M. McNeil, Member
Ord-04-2026 FY2027 Budget

TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
ORDINANCE NUMBER 05-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE TO AMEND THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE V OF THE TOWN CODE RELATED TO
THE TOWN OF CENTREVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Section 5-202 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of
Maryland enables the Town Council of Centreville to enact such legislation as it deems
necessary to protect the health, comfort and convenience of the citizens of Centreville; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-102 of the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
authorizes a planning commission to have three, five, or seven members; and
WHEREAS, Article III, Section 301.B.8 of the Charter of the Town of Centreville authorizes
the Town to appoint such boards, commissions and committees as may be necessary to the
health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Centreville, and to prescribe the authority and
responsibility of such boards, commissions and committees in the legislation creating them; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of Centreville believes it is in the best interests of the citizens of
Centreville to reduce the number of Planning Commission members from seven to five.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Town Council of Centreville that:
Section 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of
this ordinance.
Section 2. Section 20-2.A.1 of the Code of the Town of Centreville is hereby amended as
follows:
A. Membership; terms; expiration of terms; alternate members; removal from office.
1. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have eight five members, plus one ex-
officio member, which of whom shall be a member of the Town Council of
Centreville, who shall serve in an ex-officio capacity concurrent with his/her official
term. The member of the Town Council of Centreville shall be a nonvoting member
of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The other seven five members shall
continue to serve based on their current staggered appointment terms and their
successors shall be appointed for terms of five years, and shall serve until their
successor takes office, and the member shall be appointed by resolutions of the Town
Council of Centreville. The Town Council of Centreville may appoint one or more
alternate members to sit on the Planning Commission in the absence of any member
of the Commission. Alternate members shall serve until the Thursday following the
third Wednesday in April in each year, or until his/her successor takes office. The
Town Council of Centreville may appoint a temporary alternate in the absence of an
alternate member. Temporary alternate members shall serve for 30 days.
Section 3. Language to be added from the existing Ordinance is indicated in bold strikethrough
format and language to be added is indicated in bold italics text and/or highlighted)
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Section 4. If any section, clause, paragraph, sentence or phrase of the Ordinance or the
application thereof to any person, or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court
of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity or unconstitutionality shall in no way effect other
provisions or any other application of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the
invalid or unconstitutional provision or application, and for this purpose the provisions of this
Ordinance are declared severable.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective on the twenty-first (21) day after its
enactment.
ATTEST: THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
____________________________________
R. Gaye Adams Ashley Heffernan Kaiser, Esq., President
Town Clerk
_____________________________________
First Reading: Jeffrey D. Kiel, Vice President
Second Reading:
Enacted:
Effective: _____________________________________
Sandra Lee Huffer, Member
_____________________________________
Frederick E. Beu, Member
______________________________________
Fred M. McNeil, Member
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THE TOWN OF CENTREVILLE 101 LAWYERS ROW CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
410-758-1180 FAX 410-758-4741 WWW.TOWNOFCENTREVILLE.ORG
MEMO
May 15, 2026
TO: Carolyn Brinkley, Town Manager
FR: Clifford Matthews Jr, Public Works Director
RE: Request for Approval – Purchase of Portable Sign Board for Public Works Department
The Public Works Department respectfully requests approval to purchase a portable electronic
sign board for departmental and community use. The sign board will be utilized to improve public
awareness and communication regarding ongoing projects, road closures, maintenance activities,
emergency notifications, special events, and other important town-related information.
The use of a portable sign board has proven to be an effective communication tool when previously
utilized throughout the community. Residents have provided positive feedback regarding the
increased visibility and awareness of projects and traffic impacts within town limits. The ability to
provide timely and clear messaging enhances transparency and helps minimize confusion and
inconvenience to the public.
The proposed purchase would support the Department’s ongoing efforts to improve
communication with residents while promoting safety and operational efficiency during projects
and events.
The attached quote was from Sourcewell, who has a Request for Proposal process and
competitively solicits contracts for governmental and educational entities. The Town is a member
of Sourcewell and has used vendors from them in the past.
Quote Summary
The Public Works Department obtained a quote through Sourcewell.
Vendor Sign Board Model Total Cost
Safeware, Inc. Wanco WVTMM-L $19,773.00
MOTION:
I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE A PORTABLE
ELECTRIC SIGN BOARD FROM SAFEWARE, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,773.00,
USING FY26 OPERATING BUDGET.

9TO: Centreville Town Council
FROM: Robert Hobbs, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: April 2026 Department Overview
MARCH APRIL
Enforcement
2026 2026
CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY Criminal Arrests 8 9
(Adult)
During April, 2026 Officers made a TOTAL of 11 ARRESTS:
Criminal Arrests 2
2
(Juvenile)
• 3 On View Arrests 38
Traffic Citations 19
• 6 Criminal Summons/Warrant Service
• 2 Juvenile Arrests MV Warnings 173 280
Safety Repairs 17 12
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
During the month of April, 2026 Officers issued the following: Parking Citations 0 0
- 280 Motor Vehicle Warnings Incidents 950 929
- 19 Non-Arrestable Citations
- 12 Safety Equipment Repair Orders
- 2 Commercial Vehicle Inspections
The Redspeed Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras are currently located on Railroad Avenue at Queen
Anne’s County High School, Watson Rd, and Chesterfield and have issued a combined 37 speed limit violation
citations.
COMPLAINTS/INCIDENTS
During the month of April 2026 Officers responded to 929 calls for service. A sample of these incidents are
highlighted below.
• 6 Assault/Domestics
• 3 MDOP
• 3 Fraud
• 2 K9 Scans
• 11 Assist Other Agency
• 2 911 Hangups
• 8 Check The Welfare
• 1 Burglary
• 586 Business/Residential Patrol Checks
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
- Touch A Truck Event
- Centreville Middle School Spring Thing
- Meters Certification
- Firearms Recertification
- Mandatory Psychological Screening
- Queen Anne’s County Drug Task Force Meeting
- Defensive Tactic Instructor Training
Goodwill Fire Department Cash Bash