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Town Council of Centreville
September 3, 2020
7:00 p.m.
M I N U T E S
The September 3, 2020 Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Jeffrey C. Morgan at the
Liberty Building located at 107 N. Liberty Street, 2nd floor meeting room. The following members and staff were
present: Jeffrey C. Morgan, President; Timothy E. McCluskey, Vice President; Steve Walls, Town Manager; Acting
Chief Lt. Conrad Meil, Centreville Police Department; Clifford Matthews, Director of Public Works; Carol
D’Agostino, Main Street Manager; and Carolyn Brinkley, Town Clerk.
 Following the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence, Mr. McCluskey made a motion to approve the
August 13, 2020 minutes, as presented. Mr. Morgan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Closed Session
(i) The Town Council met in closed session on Thursday, August 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 101 Lawyer’s
Row to discuss personnel in accordance with the Maryland Open Meetings Act. (ii) Two 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 topics:
Personnel – discussed an employment agreement
Actions: On a motion by Mr. McCluskey and seconded by Mr. Morgan, the draft employment agreement for the
Chief of Police position was approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
The following members and staff were present: Jeffrey C. Morgan, President; Timothy E. McCluskey, Vice
President; and Steve Walls, Town Manager
The meeting adjourned 6:41 p.m.
Citizens Comments
 No citizens comments were received.
Old Business
a. Centreville Day
 Ms. D’Agostino reported that at this time, the Centreville Day Volunteer Committee is discussing
possibly holding a partial live, partial virtual event for Centreville Day. She indicated that she still does
need to speak with Dr. Ciotola, Health Officer of Queen Anne’s County Department of Health, on his
thoughts on the event.
 The Town Council indicated they are looking at this event the same as the Drink Maryland event; do not
want to see a “watered down” version of the event which could be detrimental to it in the future.
 Ms. D’Agostino thanked the Town Council for their comments and will let them know what will be
considered after she speaks with Dr. Ciotola.
b. In-Person Farmers’ Market
 Ms. D’Agostino reported that the Friends of the Farmers’ Market volunteer group is planning a one-time,
live event on Sunday, September 27th from noon to 3:00 p.m.
 Currently, there are seven (7) farmers/producers signed up to participate.
 A brunch would also be a part of the event with a small dining area created with 4 to 5 tables. The food
portion of this event is only open to Centreville restaurants. There are currently two (2) food trucks
signed up and a few restaurants. Ms. D’Agostino is in the process of contacting other restaurants to find
out their interest in the event.
 She stated this would take place on Lawyer’s Row and is requesting the shut-down of the street from the
Town Council.
 By consensus, the Town Council was in agreement to shut down Lawyer’s Row on Sunday, September
27th for this event.
 Mr. McCluskey stated he thought this was a fantastic idea.
 Mr. Morgan stated the he was good with the event as long as there was enough space between the tables.
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 Ms. D’Agostino stated the regulations are 6-feet between tables (from chair to chair) and she is planning
on 10-feet between tables (from chair to chair).
c. Additional Voting Options
 Ms. Brinkley reported that the Board of Supervisors of Elections met and decided that they would hold
two weekend days to allow citizens the opportunity to complete an absentee ballot if they were not
comfortable coming on Election Day.
 She stated that Saturday, September 19th from noon to 3:00 p.m. in front of Town Hall, absentee ballots
will be available for citizens to come and complete. Also, as part of the live Farmers’ Market event, a
table will be set up on Sunday, September 27th from noon to 3:00 p.m. in front of Town Hall.
 Ms. Brinkley also stated that anyone who has already received an absentee ballot and has not returned it
yet, will have the opportunity to drop their ballot off on one of these two days, as well.
New Business
a. Resolution 10-2020 – Revision to Right-of-Way Permit Fee
 Mr. Walls read Resolution 10-2020 for the purpose of amending the fee schedule to add fees for permits
in the right of way, permits for small cell facilities in the right of way, permits for new poles, and annual
right of way fees.
 Mr. Walls reported that the Town has been contacted by several companies with regards to work within
the right of way; small cell and non-small cell companies. He stated that staff felt the descriptions and
fees needed to be amended to offer a better explanation of the intent and purpose of the fees.
 Mr. McCluskey made a motion to approve Resolution 10-2020 for the purpose of amending the fee
schedule to add fees for permits in the right of way, permits for small cell facilities in the right of way,
permits for new poles, and annual right of way fees. Mr. Morgan seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
Correspondence
Mr. McCluskey read the following press release regarding the appointment of the new Chief of Police:
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Reports of Department Heads
a. Town Manager
 Mr. Walls reported the following:
 Working on developer agreements.
 Working on building permits and zoning matters.
b. Chief of Police Report
 Acting Chief Lt. Meil presented the August 2020 status report for the Council, staff, and public. He
also thanked the Council for the acknowledgement as acting chief but stated that the credit should be
given to the officers as they have been outstanding during this transition.
c. Town Clerk
 Ms. Brinkley made the following presentation:
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Citizens Forum
 No citizens written comments submitted.
Council Roundtable
 Mr. McCluskey congratulated Joe Saboury as the new Chief of Police and thanked the Acting Chief, Lt. Meil
and the officers of the Centreville Police Department for all their hard work.
 Mr. McCluskey reported that the Maryland Women’s Museum has moved to the Turpins Farm from
Bloomfield Farm and the new council will need to consider introducing a text amendment to allow for
museums in Centreville. He stated, not only for the Maryland Women’s Museum, but any future museum
that would like to come to Centreville, would not be permitted under the current zoning.
 Mr. Morgan also congratulated Joe Saboury as the new Chief of Police and thanked Acting Chief Lt. Meil
and passed his appreciation to the officers.
Motion to Adjourn
There being no further business, Mr. McCluskey made a motion to adjourn the September 3, 2020 meeting. Mr.
Morgan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn M. Brinkley
Town Clerk
Council Action Items:
1. Approved the August 13, 2020 minutes, as presented.
2. Approved Resolution 10-2020 for the purpose of amending the fee schedule to add fees for permits in the
right of way, permits for small cell facilities in the right of way, permits for new poles, and annual right of
way fees.
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