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April 14, 2026
The County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County met this date pursuant to its last
adjournment and there were present:
James J. Moran
Jack N. Wilson, Jr.
Patrick McLaughlin
Philip L. Dumenil
Christopher M. Corchiarino (via zoom)
CLOSED SESSION:
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 Wilson, 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 5:13 p.m. Those in attendance were Mr. Todd Mohn, P.E.,
County Administrator, Mr. Patrick Thompson, County Attorney, Mr. Steve Cohoon, Public
Facilities Manager, Public Works, and Mrs. Stephanie Jarrell, Executive Assistant to the County
Commissioners and Administrator.
The Board consulted with counsel.
CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to State Government Law Section 3-305(b)(3): to consider the acquisition of real
property for a public purpose and matters directly related thereto; “The County Commissioners
held a Closed Session on a motion of Commissioner Dumenil seconded by Commissioner Wilson,
at 5:13 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 5:30 p.m. Those in
attendance were Mr. Todd Mohn, P.E., County Administrator, Mr. Patrick Thompson, County
Attorney, Mr. Scott Haas, Director, Emergency Services, and Mrs. Stephanie Jarrell, Executive
Assistant to the County Commissioners and Administrator.
The board discussed land acquisition.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m.
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MINUTES:
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board unanimously agreed to approve the amended agenda for the current meeting, the Regular
Minutes of March 24, 2026, the Closed Session Minutes of March 24, 2026, the Budget Work
Session #1 Minutes of March 26, 2026, and then Budget Work Session #2 Minutes of March 31,
2026.
LEGISLATIVE:
PUBLIC HEARING COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2026-
2035:
Mr. Patrick Thompson, County Attorney, conducted the hearing on behalf of the
Commissioners and noted all legal requirements had been met.
The purpose of the hearing is to review the draft Comprehensive Solid Waste Management
Plan. This 10-year plan is required pursuant to the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 26, Subtitle
03, Chapter 03 entitled “Development of County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management
Plans.”
The record will remain open for two weeks. Public comments were received via email,
and they are in the record.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
James Schroder – Not in Favor
Laura Schroder – Not in Favor
PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 25-12:
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 CONCERING Use of Growth Allocation in Resource
Conservation Areas in Queen Anne’s County; FOR THE PURPOSE of amending the existing
growth allocation standards within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area to allow for the award of
growth allocation within the Resource Conservation Area (RCA), non-adjacent to an existing
Limited Development Area (LDA) or Intensely Developed Area (IDA), for the expansion of
current non-profit institutional uses as of June 29, 1988 that provides secondary education or is
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used as a youth camp lawfully existing as of the date of enactment of this amendment; providing
a definition of Secondary Education; including specific conditions; limiting such award of growth
allocation to no more than 150 acres; and generally dealing with and revising the growth allocation
standards within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area in Queen Anne’s County;
The record will remain open for two weeks.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ryan Showalter – In Favor
Joe Stevens – in Favor
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-01:
Commissioner Wilson introduced Amendment No. 1 to County Ordinance No. 26-01.
AN AMENDMENT TO BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING Traffic Control
Signal Monitoring Systems (Red Light Cameras) in Queen Anne’s County; FOR THE PURPOSE
of providing a sunset provision for pending County Ordinance No 26-01 and providing for the
automatic expiration of same unless further action is taken to extend it;
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Corchiarino,
the Board unanimously agreed to adopt Amendment No. 1 to County Ordinance No. 26-01.
As part of the motion, Commissioner Wilson asked questions and/or made comments on
this topic.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-01:
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems
(Red Light Cameras) in Queen Anne’s County. FOR THE PURPOSE of authorizing Traffic
Control Signal Monitoring Systems (Red Light Cameras) in Queen Anne’s County; providing
definitions; providing for operation and administration of such systems; providing for trial
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requirements, civil penalties, and defenses and adjudication; providing for the use and
confidentiality of recorded images; and generally authorizing and regulating the use of Traffic
Control Signal Monitoring Systems (Red Light Cameras) in Queen Anne’s County.
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board unanimously agreed to adopt County Ordinance No. 26-01 as amended.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-02:
AN AMENDMENT TO A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING Speed Monitoring
Systems in Queen Anne’s County; FOR THE PURPOSE of providing a sunset provision for
pending County Ordinance No. 26-02 and providing for the automatic expiration of same unless
further action is taken to extend it;
No action was taken.
COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-02:
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING Speed Monitoring Systems in Queen
Anne’s County. FOR THE PURPOSE of authorizing the use of Speed Monitoring Systems in
Queen Anne’s County; providing for the locations of such systems; providing procedures for
activating such systems; providing for the issuance of warnings for the first 30 days after activation
of such systems; providing for hours of operation of such systems; providing authorization to
acquire and use such systems and to enter into agreements for the furnishing of such systems;
providing for the imposition and payment of civil penalties for citations issued as a result of the
use of Speed Monitoring Systems; and generally authorizing and regulating Speed Monitoring
Systems in Queen Anne’s County;
No action was taken.
2011 COMPREHENSIVE WATER AND SEWERAGE PLAN – AMENDMENT 11-26 –
DECISION:
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The Town of Centreville is requesting a text amendment to revise or replace the current
requirement on the ownership of lands used to spray irrigate treated wastewater effluent. Currently
the Plan, in section 5.20.2.4.b, requires land used by a municipal government for effluent disposal
to be ‘owned in fee simple’. The Town requested this provision be modified or replaced to allow
for spray on “leased agricultural land and, where appropriate, public green space (e.g. parks and
athletic fields)”.
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the
Board unanimously agreed to approve the amendment allowing the use of long-term leases to
secure lands to allow for the disposal of treated wastewater spray effluent on the condition the
County review the terms of the lease.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the
Board unanimously agreed to approve the amendment to allow the use of passive parklands for
the disposal of treated wastewater spray effluent.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
TAX SET-OFF HEARING WITH INCORPORATED TOWNS:
Mr. Jeff Rank, Director, Budget & Finance, submitted to the board the Tax Set-Off hearing with
Incorporated Towns. Pursuant to County Ordinance 13-28, and further, Section 6-306 of the Tax-
Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Commissioners are required to provide
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for tax setoffs for the municipal corporations in the County. Two options are available for the
determination of the tax setoff: (1) a tax differential rate, or (2) a direct aid payment to the
municipality. After discussions with the municipalities, the attached plan was presented and agreed
upon at the regularly scheduled COG meeting on January 14.
The following towns attended the hearing:
 Barclay-Virginia Albers – Thanked the Board
 Centreville – Carolyn Brinkley – Thanked the Board
 Church Hill – John Griffin - Thanked the Board.
 Millington - No one from the Town attended
 Queen Anne - No one from the Town attended
 Queenstown - Ms. Pat Bowell - Thanked the Board for Wreathes Across America and
asked for Fireworks Funding.
On a motion made by Commissioner McLaughlin, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the
Board unanimously agreed to donate $15,000 for the Queenstown Fireworks.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
 Sudlersville – Faith Rossing – Thanked the Board
 Templeville - No one from the Town attended
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the
Board unanimously agreed to move to set the differential rates and aid payment amounts for and
to the municipalities for Fiscal Year 2027 as discussed.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
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PRESENTATIONS:
CHARACTER COUNTS UPDATE:
Ms. Melinda Ray, Character Counts! Coordinator presented to the board the Character
Counts Update. Highlights were:
 Click with Character Program
 100% classrooms matched with a volunteer
 End of Year Impact surveys will go out soon
 Looking for Volunteers
 Character Corner Crew Books
 112 Volunteers this year
TEMPORARY BUILDING MORATORIUM UPDATE:
The Moratorium Task Force presented to the board the Temporary Building Moratorium
Update. This presentation was an interim update from the established Moratorium Task Force on
their research, activities and preliminary recommendations concerning Resolution 25-12 which
expires on August 12, 2026. This evaluation was intended to target long-term strategies of the
implementing policies and plans to best manage the remaining sewer capacity and to evaluate
school capacities within the KNSG wastewater service area.
The Task Force includes representatives from DPW, Planning & Zoning, Community
Affairs, Economic Development & Tourism, and the Board of Education and County
Administration. The primary objectives of the Task force were to: 1) Consider revisions to the
County Water and Sewerage Allocation Policy and Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan along
with other applicable County Ordinances, and Policies including the APFO; 2) Review of the
current County formula for estimating the impact of residential development on school
populations; and 3) Consider future implications resulting from the Chesapeake Bay Crossing
Study.
Preliminary recommendations and points for discussion and feedback include: Establishing
sewer allocation reservations for public health needs, future Commercial, Institutional &
Government projects and residential infill, establishing annual allocation “caps” for residential
infill projects and procedural modifications to formula and calculations for APFO evaluations.
Sewer Allocation Reservation Recommendations
A. From remaining 3.0 MGD permit
a. 50,000 gpd Residential
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b. 22,500 gpd Commercial
c. 77,500 gpd Climate Resiliency buffer
B. From 300,000 GPD Rerating
a. 125,000 gpd Public Health Area for Marling Farms/Dominion
b. 25,000 gpd Unidentified Public Health Areas
c. 50,000 gpd Commercial/Institutional/Government
d. 100,000 gpd Residential Infill with 10,000 gpd annual limit (about 40 new
homes/year)
WEEKLY CORRESPONDENCE AND PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR
SIGNATURE:
The Board reviewed various correspondence with Todd Mohn, County Administrator.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
SOUTHERN KENT ISLAND SURPLUS LOT:
Mr. Alan Quimby, Director, Public Works, submitted to the Board for their approval the
Southern Kent Island Surplus Lot.
During the installation of public sewer in Southern Kent Island (Phase 1) the County
acquired eleven vacant lots through donation. These lots were donated to the County for zero
dollars consideration. Public Works has assessed these lots for potential drainage sites and/or other
County related functions and has deemed them as ‘not needed’ for County purposes. These lots
have been removed from sewer service area maps. At the 7/25/2023 County Commissioners
meeting, these lots were approved for surplus to adjacent property owners with a condition of sale
being that these lots must be combined with the owners’ home lot. It was also approved that any
proceeds from the sale of these surplus lots go towards community specific improvements.
Lot 66, Virginia Road, Kent Island Estates, was offered for sale to both adjacent property
owners at 555 Talbot Road and 561 Talbot Road. An offer was received from the owner at 561
Talbot Road in the amount of $10,000 and nothing was received from the owner at 555 Talbot
Road. We have an attached contract of sale for lot 66 from the property owner at 561 Talbot Road
in the amount of $10,000 for the Boards consideration.
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board unanimously agreed to find and determine that the property known as 557 Talbot Road,
Stevensville, Maryland is no longer needed for public purposes and approve the Contract of Sale
for this property in the amount of $10,000 and authorize the Chief Property Manager to execute
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this contract and to direct the proceeds of sale to the Kent Island Estates Community Association
for community specific improvements.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin Absent
Dumenil x
Corchiarino Absent
PROCLAMATION #26-10 FLOOD AWARENESS MONTH:
Commissioner Wilson read Proclamation #26-10 for Flood Awareness Month.
26-10
WHEREAS, Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr., former Governor of the State of Maryland,
proclaimed April 2021 the first Maryland Flood Awareness Month and commended this
observance to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, just one inch of water in a home can cause up to $25,000 in damage, according to
the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and floods are four times more likely to occur than
fires. Taking steps now to be prepared will make a difference when a disaster arrives; and
WHEREAS, since circa 1970 there has been an increase in Atlantic hurricane activity; the 2021
hurricane season was the third-most active season on record, having produced twenty-one named
storms and, the 2024 hurricane season was, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, the third-costliest season on record, producing eleven hurricanes, five of which
were of major classification; and
WHEREAS, with nearly 500 miles of shoreline and 3,000 structures within a regulated floodplain,
Queen Anne’s County is no stranger to the effects of flooding. Be it storm surge, tidal, riverine or
mere nuisance flooding, thousands of residents from Kent Island to North County are routinely
exposed to the risk and dangers associated with flood events, and may be unaware, uninsured or
underinsured against flood hazards; and
WHEREAS, spring and summer weather with increasing incidents of nuisance flooding requires
residents of the Eastern Shore and Queen Anne’s County to take extra precautions to ensure being
safe at home during severe weather or while traveling, which includes always being up-to-date on
weather forecasts and having an emergency kit at home and in their vehicles; and
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WHEREAS, the Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County join the Queen Anne’s County
Departments of Emergency Services, Planning and Zoning, and Public Works to encourage all
County residents to reach out and learn more about the different flood hazards faced by individuals
and communities across the State.
NOW, THEREFORE WE, THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF QUEEN ANNE’S
COUNTY do hereby proclaim April 2026 Flood Awareness Month in Queen Anne’s County.
TOWN OF SUDLERSVILLE – FOXX FARM SEWER & WATER ALLOCATION
REQUEST:
Mr. Alan Quimby, Director, Public Works, submitted to the Board for their approval the
Town of Sudlersville Foxx Farm Sewer & Water Allocation Request.
Foxx Farms is a 247-dwelling subdivision proposed in the Town limits of Sudlersville
located to the west and south of the Sudlersville Middle School. The project consists of 171 single
family homes and 76 town homes. The site holds no allocation and requires 61,750-gpd of
allocation for the overall development. The cost of the allocation at current rates would be
$3,834,675. Sudlersville’s WWTP is permitted to flow at 200,000-gpd. The average daily flow in
2025 was 72,500-gpd (which includes Barclay) so sewer capacity exists, as does water capacity.
Sudlersville has no Allocation Policy. However, a Public Works Agreement negotiation with the
Town was underway prior to the County take-over of the system. We suggest we honor the intent
of that negotiation and will apply it going forward with any other major projects.
The particulars of the PWA are as follows:
a) Within 3 days of being granted the allocation, the developer must make an initial
deposit of $100,000. This deposit becomes non-refundable in three years or with
the recordation of the first plat. Subsequent deposits are necessary every five
years in order to hold the commitment.
b) Prior to the recordation of any phasing plat, an additional fee of $2,000 per lot
would be paid.
c) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the balance of the allocation fees must
be paid.
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board unanimously agreed to grant 61,750-gpd of sewer and water allocation to Foxx Farm LLC
for their proposed 274-unit residential development at a cost of $3,834,675 for which a $100,000
deposit will be required within 3 calendar days.
As part of the motion, Commissioner McLaughlin asked questions and/or made
comments on this topic.
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Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino Absent
FY27 SEWERAGE AND WATER RATE INCREASE:
Mr. Alan Quimby, Director, Public Works, submitted to the Board for their approval the
FY27 Sewerage and Water Rate Increase.
In 2011, the Sanitary Commission adopted resolutions that capped the annual rate escalator
at 6.5% for sewer fees and 5.5% for water fees for “all subdistricts”. The resolutions had language
indicating that these increases will take effect automatically on July 1 “unless the County
Commissioners determine by resolution prior to July 1 of each year that the rates will increase by
a lesser percentage”. Note this Resolution preceded the creation of the Southern Kent Island (SKI)
subdistrict, and the intent was to not raise SKI rates until all four phases were constructed. Also
note this provision precedes the recent acquisition of the Sudlersville and Barclay sewer service
areas so they too are unaffected by this action. To keep the rate increase at 2.5% for both water
and sewer fees for the FY 27 budget (as it was submitted excepting the SKI, Sudlersville, and
Barclay subdistrict), the Board must pass a motion to increase rates by this lessor percentage.
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Moran, the
Board unanimously agreed to set the annual sewer and water operations & maintenance rate
escalator for all Sanitary District rate schedules for the FY 27 budget year at 2.5%, with the
exception of the subdistricts of Southern Kent Island, Sudlersville, and Barclay which shall see no
increase in rates as a result of this action.
As part of the motion, Commissioner McLaughlin asked questions and/or made
comments on this topic.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil Abstain
Corchiarino Absent
ACTION ITEMS:
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SEMIANNUAL PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT SERVICE FEE:
Mr. Jeff Rank, Director, Budget & Finance, submitted to the Board for their approval the
Semiannual Property Tax Payment Service Fee.
Annually, the County Tax Collector is authorized to bill a service fee for the lost interest
and administrative costs associated with the semiannual property tax billing if the amount of the
service charge is approved by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation. Queen Anne’s
County did not charge a service fee for the 2025-2026 tax year, and it was recommended that a
service fee not be charged in the 2026-2027 year as well.
On a motion made by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board unanimously agreed to submit the Department of Assessments and Taxation an Approval
Form for The Establishment of County and Municipal Service Fees for Semiannual Property Tax
Payments a service charge in the amount of 0%.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino Absent
CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP) – AGREEMENT
OF SALE AND PROJECT AGREEMENT -MADISON MITCHELL GRAY QUILLEN:
Mr. Joe Pippin, Soil Conservation Aide, Land Preservation, submitted to the Board for
their approval the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) – Agreement of Sale
and Project Agreement -Madison Mitchell Gray Quillen.
There are 107.574 acres of the 348.185-acre property owned by Madison Mitchell Gray
Quillen ready to be submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for review and
final approval. Submission of the complete CREP package includes the Agreement of Sale and
Project Agreement to be signed by the County Commissioners. Total funding is being provided by
the CREP Easement program through Program Open Space, no County funds are being utilized.
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The Madison Mitchell Gray Quillen property is located within the County Priority Preservation
Area and will add to the 616.373 acres of CREP Easements that are already preserved.
On a motion made by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the
Board unanimously agreed to execute the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
easement agreement of sale and project agreement for the property owned by Madison Mitchell
Gray Quillen.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino Absent
EMERGENCY SERVICES - MANAGEMENT & CONSULTANTS, INC. BILLING
AGREEMENT:
Mr. Scott Haas, Director, Department of Emergency Services, submitted to the Board for
their approval the Emergency Services - Management & Consultants, Inc. Billing Agreement.
The Department of Emergency Services (DES) is requesting authorization to enter a
service contract for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billing and collection with EMS
Management & Consultants. The County’s current vendor was recently acquired by a parent
company, and since that acquisition the County has experienced a concerning decline in service
quality and high service fees. As a result, DES staff conducted a review of available bids and
alternative vendors for EMS billing services. Following this review, DES recommends that Queen
Anne’s County piggyback on Harford County RFP No. 25-024 and award billing services to EMS
Management & Consultants for the period of June 1, 2026, through October 3, 2026, with three
(3) additional one-year renewal options available upon mutual agreement of both parties. This
change will reduce monthly fees from 9% to 5.4% for collection services, and from 12% to 5.4%
for the Emergency Service Transporter Supplemental Payment Program (ESPP). The revised fee
structure is projected to result in annual savings of approximately $173,013.
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin,
the Board unanimously agreed to authorize the Director of the Department of Emergency Services
to execute a contract for EMS billing and collection services between the Commissioners of Queen
Anne’s County and EMS Management & Consultants, Inc.
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Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino Absent
HOUSING BOND ALLOCATION TRANSFER 2026:
Mr. Mike Clark, Executive Director, Housing & Family Services submitted to the Board
for their approval the Housing Bond Allocation Transfer 2026.
In order for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
to utilize Queen Anne’s County’s Housing Bond Allocation, the participating local government
must transfer its allocation to DHCD in writing. This is an annual practice in which Queen Anne’s
County has always complied. No County General Funds are required.
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin,
the Board unanimously agreed to execute the Transfer of Allocation Letter to the Maryland
Department of Housing and Community Development. This transfer will allow the Department to
utilize local government housing bond allocations for housing programs.
As part of the motion, Commissioner Dumenil asked questions and/or made comments
on this topic.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino Absent
RESOLUTION #26-04 – VARIANCE TO THE AVIATION OBSTRUCTION
REGULATIONS – HINK BB HOLDINGS, LLC:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY,
MARYLAND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO THE AVIATION OBSTRUCTION
REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE MARYLAND AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
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(“MAA”) PURSUANT TO TITLE 5, SUBTITLE 7 OF THE TRANSPORTATION ARTICLE
OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND AS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH CODE OF
MARYLAND REGULATIONS (“COMAR”) TITLE 11.03.05
WHEREAS, Hink BB Holdings, LLC (“Applicant”) has proposed to expand an existing
building on Tax Map 56, Parcel 273, Lot 8, Pier One Road, Stevensville, Maryland 21666
(“Property”);
AND WHEREAS, the proposed structure will penetrate the Transitional Surface of Bay
Bridge Airport and will constitute an obstruction and hazard to air navigation under COMAR
11.03.05. The MAA determination of this is shown in red on Exhibit A attached hereto;
AND WHEREAS, the County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County, under
Transportation Article, Section 5-704 is authorized to grant a variance from a rule or regulation
adopted under Title 5, Subtitle 7 and by Resolution No. 26-03, the County Commissioners
established procedures governing the submission and consideration of such variance
applications;
AND WHERAS, the Applicant submitted an application dated March 23, 2026, which
application described in detail the exact variance required, the reasons said variance is necessary
and demonstrating that the granting of such variance will not endanger the public health, safety,
and welfare;
AND WHEREAS, the Applicant has suggested and agreed to proposed mitigation
consisting of lighting which will render the proposed structure conspicuous to pilots operating in
the Bay Bridge Airport Traffic area under all operating conditions;
AND WHEREAS, the Applicant’s request for variance was referred to the Bay Bridge
Airport Advisory Board who, by letter dated April 1, 2026, expressed their support for the
variance request;
NOW THEREFORD, BE IT RESOLVED this 14 day of April, 2026, BY THE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND, as follows:
1. The Application of Hink BB Holdings, LLC for a variance be and is hereby
GRANTED provided Applicant shall install, maintain, and fund all required lighting
measures for the life of the structures and shall comply with all MAA and FAA
requirements with respect to the structures, including, without limitation, the
proposed mitigation measures contained in Section IV of the Application.
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2. Should Applicant transfer the Property, any subsequent owner and any and all
successors or assigns of the Applicant shall be bound by the conditions set forth
herein.
3. The granting of this variance is found and determined not to endanger the public
health, safety, and welfare and the findings set forth in Section III of the Application
are adopted and incorporated herein by reference.
4. The variance hereby granted is specifically granted with respect to Aeronautical
Study Numbers 2025-AEA-3967-OE through 2025-AEA-3978-OE as shown on
Exhibit A attached hereto.
On a motion made by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board unanimously agreed to adopt Resolution #26-04 Variance to the Aviation Obstruction
Regulations – Hink BB Holdings, LLC (Hinckley Yachts).
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino Absent
BUDGET AMENDMENT #CC-9 – HOUSING AUTHORITY – RIVERSIDE ESTATES:
This amendment increases budget authority by $102,000 for the Riverside Estates capital
project which is being funded with Prior Year Fund Balance. The project is over budget as a
result of expanded and necessary renovation work.
On a motion made by Commissioner McLaughlin, seconded by Commissioner Moran, the
Board unanimously agreed to approve Budget Amendment #CC-9 – Housing Authority –
Riverside Estates.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino Absent
COMMISSIONER’S ROUNDTABLE:
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Commissioner Corchiarino discussed the following:
Commissioner Dumenil discussed the following:
 Boat Shrink Wrap Program
 Telecommunicators Week, 911 Specialists
 Spring and Summer Events, follow Parks and Rec for more events
Commissioner Moran discussed the following:
Commissioner Wilson discussed the following:
 Host at the Start1Up at Washington College Business Resources Panel
 Go back to 1st Tuesday Meeting being a 9am meeting for the staff.
Commissioner McLaughlin discussed the following:
 Attended the Start1Up at Washington College Business Resources Panel
There being no further business, they adjourned at 7:41 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday,
April 28, 2026.
_________________________ ____________________________
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT PRESIDENT
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