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Town Council of Centreville
September 2, 2021
7:00 p.m.
M I N U T E S
The September 2, 2021 Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 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; Jeffrey D. Kiel, Member; Steve
Walls, Town Manager; Sharon VanEmburgh, Town Attorney; Chief Joe Saboury, Centreville Police Department;
Clifford “Kip” Matthews, Director of Public Works; and Carolyn Brinkley, Town Clerk.
 Following the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence, Mr. Kline made a motion to approve the
August 19, 2021 meeting minutes, as presented. Mr. Kiel seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Closed Session Statement
(i) The Town Council met in closed session on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Centreville Wharf
Building, 101 Water Way (Watson Road), 2nd floor meeting room to discuss personnel and consult with counsel in
accordance with the Maryland Open Meetings Act. (ii) Three 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 – Conducted a follow-up interview with a candidate for the Town Manager position and discussed
compensation of employees
Consult with counsel – Discussed a development agreement
Actions: The Town Council asked Town Manager to work with the Town Attorney to
prepare a draft contract for an offer of employment.
The following members and staff were present: Timothy E. McCluskey, President; Steven K. Kline, Vice President;
Jeffrey D. Kiel, Member; Steve Walls, Town Manager; and Sharon VanEmburgh, Town Attorney, via phone; a
candidate for the Town Manager position; and Chief Joe Saboury, Centreville Police Department were each present
for a portion of the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Citizens Comments
No citizens offered comments.
Appearances
a. Oath of Office – Sean Holden – Centreville Police Department
 Sean Holden was sworn in as an Officer of the Centreville Police Department.
b. Oath of Office – Board/Commission Members
 Mr. Robert Davis was sworn in as a member of the Personnel Review Board for a three-year term to
expire April, 2024.
Old Business
a. Ordinance 09-2021 – Accessory Structures – Second Reading
 Mr. McCluskey reported that a public hearing was held at the August 19th Town Council meeting as well
as, a second reading.
 Mr. Kline made a motion to approve Ordinance 09-2021for the purpose of amending the Town’s Zoning
Ordinance codified as Chapter 170 of the Town Code to relate the maximum allowable size of accessory
structures to the size of the required rear yard, to increase the required minimum rear and side yard
setbacks for accessory buildings that exceed 12 feet in height, to establish a vegetative buffer
requirement for buildings 12 feet and taller, and to add definitions of the several terms in order to
administer and enforce the Town’s Zoning Ordinance more effectively. Mr. Kiel seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
New Business
a. Purchase Request – Public Works Director Truck
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 Mr. Matthews presented the following memo:
 Mr. Kiel made a motion to approve the purchase of a 2022 Ford F250 from Hertrich Fleet at a cost not to
exceed $44,641 under the Howard County Contract #4400003197. Mr. McCluskey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
b. Bid Consideration – Wharf Warehouse Repairs
 Mr. Matthews presented the following memo:
 Mr. Kline asked which part of the building these repairs would be taking place. Mr. Matthews stated it
would be on the warehouse portion which houses Bigbie’s Shore Performance. Mr. Kline indicated this
was a revenue generating portion of the building? Mr. Matthews stated Mr. Kline was correct.
 Mr. McCluskey made a motion to approve Harper and Sons, Inc. to complete repairs to the Wharf
Warehouse according to the bid specifications at a cost not to exceed $33,250.
c. Ordinance 11-2021 – Acceptance of Cypress Street – First Reading
 Ms. VanEmburgh read Ordinance 11-2021 for the purpose of authorizing the acceptance of Cypress
Street located in the Preserve Subdivision and all matters related thereto.
 Ms. VanEmburgh stated that his Ordinance is to accept Cypress Street so that the Town can maintain this
street.
 Mr. McCluskey requested a plat be included at the next Town Council meeting for review.
d. Ordinance 12-2021 – Carter Farm Text Amendment Chapter 170 – First Reading
 Ms. VanEmburgh read Ordinance 12-2021 for the purpose of amending the Town’s Zoning Ordinance
codified as Chapter 170 of the Town Code to allow the Planned Unit Development District as an overlay
zoning district in the Traditional Neighborhood District, to amend the Traditional Neighborhood District
provisions, and all regulations that accompany in order to administer and enforce the Town’s Zoning
Ordinance more effectively.
 Mr. McCluskey stated this Ordinance will go to the Planning Commission for guidance to the Town
Council and a public hearing will be held.
e. Ordinance 13-2021 – Carter Farm Text Amendment Chapter 138 – First Reading
 Ms. VanEmburgh read Ordinance 13-2021 for the purpose of amending the Town’s Subdivision
regulations codified as Chapter 138 to include provisions regulating woonerfs, to revise the sidewalk
standards, to allow the Planning Commission to grant flexibility in the general street standards for
Planned Unit Development projects and all regulations that accompany in order to administer and
enforce the Town’s Subdivision regulations more effectively.
 Ms. VanEmburgh stated these ordinances, though related to the Carter Farm, are separate because two
separate chapters of the Code are being amended.
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f. Town Manager Employment Agreement
 Mr. McCluskey stated the Town Council went through a rigorous process to solicit candidates for the
Town Manager position to prepare for the retirement of Mr. Walls.
 Mr. McCluskey made a motion to approve the Town Manager Employment Agreement for Charles
Koogle. Mr. McCluskey read a statement from Ms. Anania in her absence which stated, “I, Shelby
Anania, would like to express my full support in hiring Charles Koogle as the next Town Manager of
Centreville”. Mr. Kline seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
 Mr. McCluskey stated that Mr. Koogle will begin his position on September 28th to allow for an overlap
in transition prior to the retirement of Mr. Walls.
 Mr. McCluskey read a biography of Mr. Koogle:
Charles M. "Chip" Koogle
Last Position: Chief of Staff, National Cyber Security Operations Center
Retired 31 July 2021 after 34 Years with the National Security Agency. His career path
was in Organizational Leadership and Management where he served as the Chief of Staff
for the Agency’s largest field elements in the European and Asian Pacific Theaters. He led
an Agency element in the middle east supporting Iraq and Syria and served four tours as
the Chief of Operations of the Afghanistan Remote Operations Cryptologic Center. His
efforts were recognized with the Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal and the Army
Meritorious Civilian Service Medal.
Known for decisiveness, he takes a thoughtful and deliberate approach to decisions that
focuses on efficiencies and enduring outcomes. He believes that communication and
coordination are key to any success. Whether it was a program that was brought in under
budget or a successful kinetic operation in theater, he took a systemic approach so that
successes could be repeated and mistakes understood and learned from.
He is lifelong Marylander, with 14 years spent abroad. The Koogle's have called Easton
home since 1997. Chip and his wife Terry (originally from Boston) will celebrate their
31st wedding anniversary in two short weeks. They have three grown children and one left
in the nest who is in high school along with three grandchildren.
 Mr. Koogle provided a brief introduction for the benefit of the citizens, staff, and Town Council.
Reports of Boards and Commissions
a. Centreville Park Advisory Board
 Mr. McCluskey stated that the next Park Advisory Board meeting will be held on September 7th.
b. Council of Governments
 Mr. Kiel reported that COG will meet on Wednesday, September 8th.
c. Economic Development
 Mr. Kline stated there is a meeting on September 14th at the Kennard Heritage Cultural Center for
businesses to attend to hear from the branch managers of the local banks. The meeting will take place
from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
d. Centreville Planning Commission
 Mr. McCluskey stated that the Planning Commission has been very active on working on ordinances and
development projects.
Reports of Department Heads
a. Town Manager
 Mr. Walls reported that he has been working on the following:
 Working with Town Attorney and Human Resources Manager for the employment agreement
for the new Town Manager
 Following up on developer agreements
 Working on the standard zoning issues
 Trying to find someone to handle the part-time code enforcement responsibilities
b. Chief of Police Report
 Chief Saboury reported that the Centreville Police Department will hold a 125th anniversary celebration
on September 25th at the Police Department.
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c. Town Clerk
 Ms. Brinkley stated that the Christmas Parade Committee is working on a theme for this year’s parade
and applications will be available shortly.
Citizens Forum
 Eric Johnson, 216 Frederick Drive, offered comments.
Council Roundtable
 Mr. Kiel thanked Mr. Walls and Mr. Matthews for helping him with a parking issue on Tilghman Avenue
and Price Street. He also stated that he has heard that paving from the Mill Stream bridge to 301 is slated for
next year through the State Highway Administration.
 Mr. Kline reported that Corsica River Awareness Day is scheduled for September 12th at Conquest Beach.
He thanked Mr. Matthews for taking him and members of the Corsica River Conservancy on a tour.
 Mr. McCluskey reported that September 11th is the Fishing Derby and Movie Night. He stated the Fishing
Derby will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for children under the age of 16. Fishing poles and bait will
be provided for those who need it and the Derby is sponsored by the Corsica River Conservancy. Movie
night will begin at dusk and this year’s movie is E.T. The Extra Terrestrial.
Motion to Adjourn
There being no further business, Mr. Kline made a motion to adjourn the September 2, 2021 Town Council meeting.
Mr. Kiel seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn M. Brinkley
Town Clerk
Council Action Items:
1. Approved the August 19, 2021 meeting minutes, as presented.
2. Approved Ordinance 09-2021for the purpose of amending the Town’s Zoning Ordinance codified as Chapter
170 of the Town Code to relate the maximum allowable size of accessory structures to the size of the
required rear yard, to increase the required minimum rear and side yard setbacks for accessory buildings that
exceed 12 feet in height, to establish a vegetative buffer requirement for buildings 12 feet and taller, and to
add definitions of the several terms in order to administer and enforce the Town’s Zoning Ordinance more
effectively.
3. Approved the purchase of a 2022 Ford F250 from Hertrich Fleet at a cost not to exceed $44,641 under the
Howard County Contract #4400003197.
4. Approved Harper and Sons, Inc. to complete repairs to the Wharf Warehouse according to the bid
specifications at a cost not to exceed $33,250.
5. Approved the Town Manager Employment Agreement for Charles “Chip” Koogle.
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