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Town Council of Centreville
June 3, 2021
7:00 p.m.
M I N U T E S
The June 3, 2021 Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by President Timothy E. McCluskey at the
Liberty Building located at 107 N. Liberty Street, 2nd floor meeting room. The following members and staff were
present: Timothy E. McCluskey, President; Steven K. Kline, Vice President; Robert R. Hardy, Jr., Jeffrey D. Kiel,
and Shelby C. Anania, Members; Steve Walls, Town Manager; Chief Joe Saboury, Centreville Police Department;
Karen Luffman, Finance Officer; Krystel Ebaugh, Human Resources Manager; Clifford “Kip” Matthews, Director of
Public Works; Carol D’Agostino, Main Street Manager and Betty Jean Hall, Administrative Assistant.
The Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence were held.
Mr. McCluskey announced a small change in the order of the agenda to allow Mr. Hardy to leave the meeting early
due to illness.
Citizens Comments
Joseph Brown, Concerto Avenue, electronically submitted comments that were read aloud by Mr. McCluskey.
Old Business
a. Ordinance 06-2021 – FY2022 Budget – Consideration
 Mr. Kline made a motion to approve Ordinance 06-2021 for the purpose of adopting the Town of
Centreville Fiscal Year 2022 Budget. Mr. Hardy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Review of Minutes from Past Meetings
a. May 20, 2021 – Meeting Minutes
 Mr. Kline made a motion to adopt the minutes from the May 20, 2021 as presented. Ms. Anania
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Public Hearing: Ordinance 11-2020 – Text Amendment: Museums in the R-2 Zoning District
 The public hearing began at 7:11 p.m. for Ordinance 11-2020 for the purpose of amending the Town of
Centreville Zoning Ordinance codified as Chapter 170 of the Town Code to allow by right museums in the
residential R-2 Zoning District and to define museums and enforce the Town’s Zoning Ordinance more
effectively.
 Mr. McCluskey stated this was brought in as a request because there is a potential museum that is going to be
moving in and museums were not allowed in this particular part of the code for residential areas. The
Planning Commission recommendation was to add some buffer requirements. Town Council changed the
buffer yard requirements for all non-residential single-family dwellings in those particular zones.
 Ms. Hall verified that the notice of hearing was publicized in a newspaper circulated in Queen Anne’s
County.
 There being no legal matters relating to the jurisdiction of the Town Council of Centreville nor any
objections in regards to the Notice of Public Hearing, Mr. McCluskey asked for comments from anyone in
favor of proposed Ordinance 11-2020.
 Mary Margaret Revell Goodwin, North Commerce Street spoke in favor of Ordinance 11-2020; No written
comments in favor were received prior to the meeting.
 Mr. McCluskey asked for comments from anyone opposed to Ordinance 11-2020. No one spoke in
opposition of Ordinance 11-2020 and no written comments in opposition were received prior to the meeting.
 Mr. Kline made a motion to adjourn the public hearing. Ms. Kiel seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The public hearing for Ordinance 11-2020 adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Appearances
a. Corsica River Conservancy – Frank DiGialleonardo, President & Katherine Schinasi, Vice President
 Mr. DiGialleonardo and Ms. Schinasi made the following presentation:
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 Mr. Kline stated he has spoken with a consulting wetland ecologist about potentially selling wetland
mitigation credits at the Sandy Bottom property. This could be a potential revenue generator for the
Town.
 Mr. Kline asked for opinions on the Carter Farm development plans.
 Mr. DiGialleonardo stated it is a tremendously sensitive area and the potential residential development
there replacing the agricultural activity could have a benefit to the watershed if done the correct way. Ms.
Schinasi stated she feels the idea to maintain a portion of the open land in a farming sense would be great
because it gives it a little different character.
 Mr. Kline encouraged everyone to attend the Planning Commission meetings and pay attention to what is
happening as much as possible, otherwise these decisions seem to get made in a vacuum of very
traditional thinking.
 Mr. McCluskey supports moving the pump out station at the wharf and is hopeful that the Council will
be on the annual SHA property tour.
b. Jennifer Moore – Queen Anne’s County Historical Society
 Ms. Moore appeared before Council to request a donation for the “Voices and Votes: Democracy in
America” a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition, opening at the Kennard African American
Cultural Heritage Center in Centreville. Funding would go towards transportation to the event.
 Ms. Moore also requested the use of Lawyers Row on July 17 from 6pm – 9pm for a vendor fair that will
be complementary to the exhibit.
 The Council members agreed to the use of Lawyers Row.
 Mr. McCluskey made a motion to provide a sponsorship at the Platinum level of $1,000.00. Mr. Kiel
seconded the motion.
 Mr. Kline stated he loved what the Historical Society is doing but is voting against the motion because
taxes were just raised by 33%. Ms. Anania agreed with Mr. Kline’s statement.
 The motion failed with Mr. McCluskey and Mr. Kiel voting yea and Mr. Kline and Ms. Anania voting
no.
c. Carol D’Agostino – Main Street Update
 Ms. D’Agostino presented the following Wayfinding Sign Concepts:
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 The Council members voted 3:1 to use Option 1.
 Ms. D’Agostino also reported the second round of the Micro-Grant program will close on June 14th and
plans are underway for the 4th Annual Maryland Makers DrinkMaryland: Festival.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 1: Resolution 06-2021 for the purpose of establishing the Town of Centreville Category I, Category II,
and Category III waste removal fee.
Item 2: Ordinance 11-2020 for the purpose of amending the Town’s Zoning Ordinance codified as Chapter
170 of the Town Code to allow by right museums in the Residential R-2 District and to define museums and
enforce the Town’s Zoning Ordinance more effectively.
Mr. Kline made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 1 and 2. Mr. Kiel seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
Old Business
d. Ordinance 07-2021 – Zoning Text Amendment – Agriculture Neighborhood District (Carter Farm)
 Mr. Kline read Ordinance 07-2021 for the purpose of amending the Town’s Zoning Ordinance codified
as Chapter 170 of the Town Code to establish regulations for the designation of an Agriculture
Neighborhood District as a floating zone in order to administer and enforce the Town’s Zoning
Ordinance more effectively.
 Mr. McCluskey stated the Planning Commission forwarded an unfavorable recommendation to the Town
Council concerning this ordinance as it is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
 Mr. McCluskey added that the Town Planner and Town Attorney feel that by changing some of the PUD
language an agreement can be made.
 Mr. McCluskey made a motion to table Ordinance 07-2021 until such time that the developer comes
back with acceptable changes. Mr. Kline seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
e. 2021 Fireworks
 Ms. Anania reported non-profit food vendors are still needed. The petting zoo, bouncy house and port-a-
potty’s have been reserved and the fireworks vendor is increasing their cost by 30%. Due to that
increase the display may not be as large as it was in the past.
 Mr. McCluskey made a motion to increase the budget by 30% for the 2021 Fireworks by taking it out of
the FY21 budget. Ms. Anania seconded the motion, which passed with Mr. McCluskey, Mr. Kiel, and
Ms. Anania voting yea and Mr. Kline voting no.
New Business
a. Water/Wastewater Operator Career Ladder Amendment
 Ms. Ebaugh prepared the following memorandum:
 Mr. Kline made a motion to adopt the Career Ladder Amendment. Ms. Anania seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
b. Capital Projects Request for Encumbrance
 Mr. Matthews prepared the following memorandum and stated due to short staffing these items were
unable to get completed, some of the projects are currently being worked on but the bills will not be in
until after the end of the fiscal year:
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 Mr. Kline made a motion to approve the encumbrance of $87,500 in the General Fund, Streets and Parks
and the encumbrance of $109,500 in the Enterprise fund for Capital Improvements. Ms. Anania
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Reports of Boards and Commissions
a. Centreville Park Advisory Board
 Ms. Anania had nothing to report.
b. Council of Governments
 Mr. Kiel had nothing to report.
c. Maryland Municipal League
 Mr. McCluskey stated there is a conference coming up at the end of June.
d. Centreville Planning Commission
 Mr. McCluskey stated that the Planning Commission met the previous evening in a work session. The
accessory building moratorium was discussed.
e. Economic Development
 Ms. Tilghman stated there was a meeting in April where they prepared a press release about the
presentation the YMCA did for the business community.
 Plans for a meet and greet are underway for the third week in July for the business community,
inviting two new bank branch managers to discuss the business climate in Centreville.
 The Heritage Trail brochure draft is complete and should be printed soon. Money for a half page ad
in the Queen Anne’s County Visitor’s Guide which has a shelf life of eighteen months has been
budgeted.
 Ms. Tilghman announced she has been asked to serve as President of the Centreville Rotary Club.
Reports of Department Heads
a. Town Manager
 Mr. Walls thanked Ms. Ebaugh for serving as Acting Town Manager in his absence and thanked
town staff as well.
b. Chief of Police Report
 Chief Saboury reported the website safewise.com has ranked the Town of Centreville the 4th safest city
in Maryland for 2021.
 Chief Saboury reported there are currently two vacant positions at the police department and they are
actively recruiting to fill those positions.
 The police department is hosting a meet and greet on June 10 and 11 from 5 – 7 pm on the courthouse
lawn. Thanks to the following sponsors: Optical Galleria, Commerce Street Creamery, Edward’s
Pharmacy, Ink or Dye Studio, Cottage Cuts, Colosseum Pizza and Callahan’s Gas, there will be free
pizza and ice cream for the kids that come and visit.
c. Human Resources Manager
 Ms. Ebaugh reported the following:
 Three candidates are in the background process, two for Utility Worker positions and one for
Water/Wastewater Operator.
Citizens Forum
 No citizens offered any comments.
Council Roundtable
 Ms. Anania had nothing to report.
 Mr. Kiel received a complaint about tall grass/weeds on Banjo Lane and requested the Town staff
investigate.
 Mr. Kline asked to prioritize the patch on Oak Street. Mr. Matthews reported patches on Oak Street, Banjo
Lane, Price Street and Belvedere Avenue need to be addressed and will be in the near future. Mr. Kline
thanked Mr. Matthews for his work at Mr. Goodheart’s property at the corner of Banjo Lane and East Water
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Street and stated he received nothing but rave reviews from Mr. Goodheart in terms of Mr. Matthews
professionalism and the way he represented the Town.
 Mr. McCluskey stated the Annual Fishing Derby and Movie Night is scheduled for August 28th and he will
be out of town and requested it be moved to September 11. Council members agreed to change the date.
Motion to Adjourn
There being no further business, Mr. Kline made a motion to adjourn the June 3, 2021 Town Council meeting. Ms.
Anania seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Jean Hall
Betty Jean Hall
Administrative Assistant
Council Action Items:
1. Approved Ordinance 06-2021 for the purpose of adopting the Town of Centreville Fiscal Year 2022
Budget.
2. Approved the May 20, 2021 meeting minutes, as presented.
3. Approved Option 1 of the Wayfinding Sign Concept options.
4. Approved Consent Agenda items 1 and 2.
5. Tabled Ordinance 07-2021 until such time that the developer comes back with acceptable changes.
6. Increased the budget by 30% for the 2021 Fireworks by taking it out of the FY21 budget.
7. Adopted the Career Ladder Amendment for the Department of Public Works Water/Wastewater Division
career ladder.
8. Approved the encumbrance of $87,500 in the General Fund, Streets and Parks and the encumbrance of
$109,500 in the Enterprise fund for Capital Improvements.
9. Moved the annual fishing derby from August 28th to September 11th.
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