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March 10, 2026
The County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County met this date pursuant to its last
adjournment and there were present:
James J. Moran (Absent)
Jack N. Wilson, Jr.
Patrick McLaughlin
Philip L. Dumenil
Christopher M. Corchiarino
CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to State Government Law Section 3-305(b)(1) to discuss the appointment,
employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation,
or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has
jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals; “The
County Commissioners held a Closed Session on a motion of Commissioner Dumenil, seconded
by Commissioner Corchiarino, at 5:00 p.m. in The Office of the County Commissioners, The
Liberty Building, 107 N. Liberty Street, Centreville, Maryland.” The Board adjourned in Closed
Session at 5:05 p.m. Those in attendance were Mr. Todd Mohn, P.E., County Administrator, and
Mrs. Stephanie Jarrell, Executive Assistant to the County Commissioners and Administrator.
The Board discussed Boards and Commissions.
BROADBAND ADVISORY COUNCIL:
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Corchiarino,
the Board unanimously agreed to recommend James Benson, Alison Davis, Ed Cummins and
Jerrod Rickard to fill the vacancies on the Broadband Advisory Council. This term will expire on
March 31, 2029.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran Absent
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
CLOSED SESSION:
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Pursuant to State Government Law Section 3-305(b), (7) to consult with counsel to obtain
legal advice on a legal matter; “The County Commissioners held a Closed Session on a motion of
Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Corchiarino, at 5:05 p.m. in the Office of the
County Commissioners, The Liberty Building, 107 N. Liberty Street, Centreville, Maryland.” The
Board adjourned in Closed Session at 5:40 p.m. Those in attendance were Mr. Todd Mohn, P.E.,
County Administrator, Ms. Stephanie Jones, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning, Mr. Steve
Cohoon, Public Facilities Planner, Public Works, Mr. Patrick Thompson, County Attorney and
Mrs. Stephanie Jarrell, Executive Assistant to the County Commissioners and Administrator.
The Board consulted with counsel.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:42 p.m.
MINUTES:
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin,
the Board unanimously agreed to approve the amended agenda for the current meeting, the Regular
Minutes of February 24, 2026, the Closed Session Minutes of February 24, 2026, the Sanitary
Minutes of February 24, 2026, and the Roads Minutes of February 24, 2026.
PRESS & PUBLIC COMMENT:
 Jay Falstad – Bay Bridge
LEGISLATIVE:
PUBLIC HEARING ON COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-01:
Mr. Patrick Thompson, County Attorney, conducted the hearing on behalf of the
Commissioners and noted all legal requirements had been met.
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING Traffic Control Signal Monitoring
Systems (Red Light Cameras) in Queen Anne’s County.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
 Eric Levasseur - Concerns
The record for written testimony will remain open for two weeks.
PUBLIC HEARING ON COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-02:
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Mr. Patrick Thompson, County Attorney, conducted the hearing on behalf of the
Commissioners and noted all legal requirements had been met.
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING Speed Monitoring Systems in Queen
Anne’s County.
The record for written testimony will remain open for two weeks.
PRESENTATIONS:
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY HEALTH UPDATE:
Mr. Brice Strang, Health Officer, Health Department, and Ms. Danya Benton, Deputy
Director, Health Department, presented to the Board the Health Department Update. Some
highlights shown were:
 AHEAD Model
 State/Local Health Improvement Plans
 Rural Health Transformation Program
FEC SWEARING IN AND YEAR IN REVIEW:
Mr. Raymond Aaron was sworn in as the Chairman of the Fire and EMS Commission by
Commissioner Wilson. He also provided the Board with the Fire and EMS Commission’s “Year
in Review”.
WEEKLY CORRESPONDENCE AND PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR
SIGNATURE:
The Board reviewed various correspondence with Todd Mohn, County Administrator.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM AGREEMENT 2026:
Mr. Dave MacGlashan, Chief Property Manager, Public Works, submitted to the Board
the Mosquito Control Program 2026 Agreement.
This item is a budgetary agreement between the State and the County for the 2026
Mosquito Control Cost Share Grant. The total 2026 Mosquito Program Budget is $172,000. This
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agreement stipulates that the State and County will cooperatively fund the Mosquito Control
Program as follows:
User Fees County State Total Budget
Integrated Mosquito Management None $30,000 $20,000 $50,000
County-wide Surveillance/larvicide
Adult Mosquito Surveillance and
Control in Participating Communities $112,000 $10,000 None $122,000
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$112,000 $40,000 $20,000 $172,000
By the terms of the agreement the County is responsible for all costs exceeding the state
grant and collection of user fees. For example, disease suppression events are not included in
this budget. If such an event occurred and was documented by the County Health Officer,
additional local funds may need to be allocated.
On a motion made by Commissioner Corchiarino, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil,
the Board unanimously agreed to execute the 2026 Mosquito Control Agreement with the
Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran Absent
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
MIDSHORE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DAY IS APRIL 11, 2026:
The next Midshore Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day Event is scheduled for
Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8 AM – 2 PM at the Department of Public Works Building at 312
Safety Drive in Centreville. This is the bi-annual event provided by Maryland Environmental
Service as part of the Midshore Regional Recycling Program. The event is open to residents of
Queen Anne’s, Kent, Caroline and Talbot Counties for their household items.
ACTION ITEMS:
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AND REPAIR FUNDS ALLOCATIONS FY2027:
Mr. Mike Clark, Executive Director, Housing and Family Services, submitted to the
Board the Community Reinvestment and Repair Funds Allocations for FY2027.
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The Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF), established under the Maryland
Cannabis Reform Act of 2023, is an initiative designed to reinvest cannabis tax revenue into
communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition. The fund focuses on promoting
social equity, economic development, and addressing key community needs. The Local
Management Board serves as the CRRC to administer the programs. Duties include overseeing
the public grant application process, recommending fund allocations, and ensuring transparency
and community input. Beginning in FY2027, CRRF allocations are being aligned to the County’s
fiscal year to improve coordination with other County funding decisions and reporting timelines.
Funding levels fluctuate based on the prior-year balance and revenues received from the State.
FY2027 Fund Allocations:
The CRRC seeks approval for the following FY2027 allocations, totaling $160,173:
1. Minority Entrepreneur Training Accelerator (META) Program: $35,000
o Operating as Catalyst Q, providing leadership development and business training
for minority entrepreneurs.
2. After-School Programming (Partnering for Youth): $100,000
o Providing educational and recreational opportunities for youth.
3. Homelessness Prevention Efforts: $0
o Homelessness services are expected to be supported through other County
funding sources.
4. Ad-Hoc Community Needs Funding: $0
o Due to the available funding level, ad-hoc funding will be reconsidered in
FY2028.
5. Account Balance for Growth: $25,173
o This balance will remain in the CRRF account to allow the fund to grow and support
future allocations. If needed, these funds may also be considered to supplement
homelessness prevention efforts, subject to future CRRC review.
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Corchiarino,
the Board unanimously agreed to approve the allocations listed for the FY2027 Community
Reinvestment and Repair Funds in the amount of $160,173 effective July 1, 2026.
As part of the motion, Commissioner McLaughlin asked questions and/or made
comments on this topic.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran Absent
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
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Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
RURAL LEGACY DEEDS OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT – CHINO FARMS:
As part of the Conditional Use Approval process for the development of a bird banding
station, counsel for Washington College drafted an Amendment and amended plat to reflect the
relocation of the bird banding station on the property.
Part of the requirement to amend the easement is to have all lot owners execute the
document. The County is the lot owner of a portion of this property (Lot N-5, Tax ID 07-019165
a 35-acre parcel off Roundtop Road along Pear Tree Point Road, Chestertown, MD).
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the
Board unanimously agreed to table this item.
As part of the motion, Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Wilson and Commissioner
McLaughlin asked questions and/or made comments on this topic.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran Absent
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
RESOLUTION NO. 26-03 – AVIATION OBSTRUCTION REGULATIONS:
This resolution establishes the process for considering variances under title 5, subtitle 7 of
the transportation article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (Aviation Obstruction Regulations)
for structure locations and size in the vicinity of the Bay Bridge Airport provided that any such
variance does not endanger the health, safety and welfare of local aviation activities.
On a motion made by Commissioner Corchiarino, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil,
the Board unanimously agreed to adopt Resolution No. 26-03 Aviation Obstruction Regulations.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran Absent
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
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Corchiarino x
COMMISSIONER’S ROUNDTABLE:
Commissioner Corchiarino discussed the following:
Commissioner Dumenil discussed the following:
 Midshore Household Hazardous Waste Drop off Day Scheduled for April 11, 2026.
Commissioner Moran discussed the following:
Commissioner Wilson discussed the following:
Commissioner McLaughlin discussed the following:
 Went to the Hearing for the “Rockfish Bill” today
 Billy Faust, Maryland State Firefighters Association President
o On a motion made by Commissioner McLaughlin, seconded by Commissioner
Corchiarino, the Board unanimously agreed to donate $2500 to Billy Faust for the
Maryland State Firefighters Association Presidential Campaign.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran Absent
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
There being no further business, they adjourned at 6:46 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday,
March 24, 2026.
_________________________ ____________________________
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT PRESIDENT
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