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Centreville Economic Development Authority
Centreville Wharf, 101 Water Way, First Floor Meeting Room
April 28, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
MINUTES
The April 28, 2026, Centreville Economic Development Authority meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by
Frederick E. Beu, Town Council Member.
The following members and staff were present: Members Katelyn Blackburn, virtually via Teams; Christine
Puglisi, Pat Fox; Chris Rosendale, Harry Kaiser and Scott Eggert; Frederick E. Beu, Town Council Liaison;
Carolyn Brinkley, Town Manager; Carol D’Agostino, Main Street Manager; Gaye Adams, Town Clerk.
Personal Introductions and Background
• Mr. Beu greeted the newly commissioned Centreville Economic Development Authority Board
members. Mr. Beu asked the members to introduce themselves and give a brief background on their
experience.
o Pat Fox – Ms. Fox holds a master’s degree in planning and economics and has extensive
experience as a city planner. She has served on the Town of Centreville’s Planning Commission
for eight years and is actively involved with Queen Anne’s County Economic Development
Authority.
o Scott Eggert- Has been a Centreville resident for 6 years. Computer Programmer but has created
many start-ups. He has lived and worked in Australia and the Netherlands.
o Harry Kaiser – Mr. Kaiser has extensive experience as a property manager, business owner and
realtor.
o Chritine Puglisi- A Centreville resident since 2000. Used to own a defense contracting
company, now owns several commercial properties in town. Looking to rehab and fill those
properties with businesses for the Town of Centreville.
o Chris Rosendale- Life long Centreville resident, fishing boat captain and realtor with CR
Realty. Served on the state legislature board, serves on the Ethics Committee for the National
Association of Realtors and is a mentor for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
o Frank Divilio- Mr. Beu stated Mr. Divilio is a business owner in town and a former County
Commissioner for Talbot County.
o Katelyn Blackburn-Serves on the QAC Arts Council and holds a degree in training and
development. Creates platforms for adult learning for corporations.
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Brief History and Objectives of CEDA
Economic Development Plan
• Mr. Beu recommended that the Board review the 47-page document independently, as its length does not
allow for a comprehensive discussion during the meeting. He noted that although the plan is 11 years
old, much of the information remains relevant and applicable. Mr. Beu also reported that the Centreville
Main Street Program is currently completing a market study and anticipates finalizing a transformational
plan in July.
Summary Report from RKG Associates
• Mr. Beu presented the final 2015 Economic Plan for Centreville through a PowerPoint from the RKG
Associates.
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Support Resources
• Mr. Beu introduced Carol D’Agostino, Main Street Manager.
• Ms. D’Agostino has served the Town for 13 years and is also a non-voting member of CEDA.
• Ms. D’Agostino will present the Boom Tracker materials at the next meeting.
• Representatives from Queen Anne’s County Economic Development Office expressed their willingness
to attend CEDA meetings. Ms. Fox also serves on that board.
• Mr. Beu informed the committee that, pending approval of the FY27 budget, the Town of Centreville
will establish a full-time Economic Development Manager position.
• Mr. Beu will serve as the Town Council Liaison to CEDA.
• Ms. Brinkley, Town Manager, and Gaye Adams, Town Clerk, are available to provide support and
assistance to CEDA as needed.
Open Discussion
• Mr. Beu invited members to share their thoughts and perspectives on the information presented
throughout the meeting, specifically regarding which priorities should be addressed first.
• The FBI Annex building near the Post Office was mentioned as a property we should try and get filled.
• The Town owns the Pennsylvania Ave lot, Ms. Brinkley mentioned there is an old plan for the Penn Ave.
property and she will get a copy to CEDA for the next meeting.
• Ms. Fox brough up the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Ms. Adams will email that to the CEDA members for
review.
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• Ms. Fox discussed incubator space, and current buildings for rent. Low hanging fruit- it would be good
to develop a plan for those.
• Mr. Rosendale mentioned his uncle owns a packing and shipping store, he will reach out to him to see if
he has an interest in opening one in Centreville.
• Mr. Kaiser and Ms. Fox mentioned getting connected with inventory of available commercial properties.
• Mr. Beu is interested in becoming an Arts and Entertainment District.
• More festivals and events on the Courthouse Green were mentioned by all.
Citizen Comments
• No citizen comments were offered.
Mr. Beu stated that at the next meeting, CEDA should appoint a Chair. There was discussion regarding a
regular meeting day and time and it was decided CEDA will meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00
p.m. with the next meeting scheduled for May 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the Centreville Wharf Building.. He then
requested a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Fox made the motion, and the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gaye Adams
Town Clerk
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