Board of County Commissioners Minutes — 2026-06-09
Minutes June 9, 2026 · 14 page(s)
These minutes record the June 9, 2026 Queen Anne’s County Commissioners meeting, including a closed session on personnel and boards/commissions vacancies; approval of the amended agenda and May 26, 2026 minutes; reappointment of Scott MacGlashan to the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board and the appointment/reappointments to the Local Management Board; adoption of the Marling Farms & Dominion Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan service area map amendment; and unanimous adoption of County Ordinances No. 26-04 (allowing boat sales/repair and marinas to exceed 65,000 sq ft in the APKIG district), No. 26-07 (increasing nonresidential FAR in the Waterfront Village Center from 30% to 40%), and No. 26-08 (allowing commercial apartments on any floor in the Waterfront Village Center). The agenda also included County Ordinance No. 26-09 concerning Transfer Development Rights (TDR) standards, and public commenters spoke about unidentified delivery vehicles in Harborview, Ordinances 26-09 and 26-10, and submitted an email supporting the sewer plan amendment.
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June 9, 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)(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 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 5:34 p.m. Those in attendance were Mr. Todd Mohn, P.E., County Administrator, Mr. Alan Quimby, Director, Public Works, Mr. Jeff Rank, Director, Budget and Finance, Ms. Beverly Churchill, Director, Human Resources, and Mrs. Stephanie Jarrell, Executive Assistant to the County Commissioners and Administrator. The Board discussed Boards and Commissions vacancies and Personnel. AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD: On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin, the Board unanimously agreed to reappoint Scott MacGlashan to fill the vacancy on the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board. This term will expire on June 30, 2031. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD: June 9, 2026 1 On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin, the Board unanimously agreed to appoint Devrine Jones and reappoint Joselle Gatrell, Michelle Johnson, and Gail Lundberg to the Local Management Board. These terms will expire June 30, 2029. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m. 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 and the Regular Minutes of May 26, 2026, and the Closed Session Minutes of May 26, 2026. PRESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT: The following persons spoke to the Commissioners on subjects of interest to them: Eric Levausar – Unidentified Delivery Vehicles in Harborview Jay Falstad – County Ordinance No. 26-09 and 26-10 Ann Goodman – County Ordinance No. 26-09 and 26-10 Jeffrey Thompson – County Ordinance No. 26-09 and 26-10 Email from Annie Richards – Sewer Plan Amendment Support LEGISLATIVE: COMPREHENSIVE WATER AND SEWER PLAN– MARLING FARMS & DOMINION SEWER SERVICE AREA MAP: Marling Farms & Dominion Sewer Service Area Map – The amendment seeks to adopt the service area map for the Marling Farms Subdivision and the community of Dominion. The areas in question have been noted as areas of Public Health Concern since at least the 1984 June 9, 2026 2 Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan, and every subsequent Plan since. Text briefly defining the problem remains in the 2011 Plan. The service area will carry a sewer service designation of S-3 (4 to 10 years), and the project will require a subsequent map amendment to S-2, should the project proceed. The Public Health Concern Maps were removed from the 2011 Plan to accommodate the adoption of the remainder of the Plan. The map needs to be amended back into the Plan in order to pursue a Public Health Exemption from the Smart Growth Coordinating Committee. This is a State committee consisting of the Secretaries of each State department who will judge the merit of the situation based upon a joint MDE and County presentation. As Marling Farms and Dominion are not within the County’s designated Priority Funding Areas, we cannot access State loan or grant funds which are essential to this project without this Exemption. When reaching out to the State in regard to setting the groundwork for the Exemption hearing (MDE has to sponsor the request on behalf of the County) the omission of the service area maps was raised as a fatal flaw, so this amendment is a pre-requisite to pursuing the Exemption. On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan for Marling Farms & Dominion Sewer Service Area Map. As part of the motion, Commissioner Moran 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. 26-04 – USES ALLOWED TO OCCUPY IN EXCESS OF 65,000 SQUARE FEET OF GROSS FLOOR AREA IN THE AIRPORT PROTECTION AND KENT ISLAND GATEWAY (APKIG) DISTRICT: A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING Uses Allowed to Occupy in Excess of 65,000 Square Feet of Gross Floor Area in the Airport Protection and Kent Island Gateway (APKIG) District in Queen Anne’s County FOR THE PURPOSE of allowing boat sales and repair and marinas to occupy more than 65,000 square feet of gross floor areas in the Airport Protection and Kent Island Gateway (APKIG) District in Queen Anne’s County; BY AMENDING Section 18:1-34(D)(3) of the Code of Local Laws in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. June 9, 2026 3 On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt County Ordinance No. 26-04. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-07 – NONRESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) IN THE WATERFRONT VILLAGE CENTER (WVC) ZONING DISTRICT: A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING Nonresidential Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in the Waterfront Village Center (WVC) Zoning District in Queen Anne’s County; FOR THE PURPOSE of increasing the by-right maximum nonresidential floor area ratio (FAR) from 30% to 40% in the Waterfront Village Center (WVC) Zoning District; removing the nonresidential floor area bonus in the WVC District; and generally modifying and addressing nonresidential floor area ratio (FAR) in the Waterfront Village Center (WVC) Zoning District in Queen Anne’s County BY AMENDING Sections 18:1-26F.(2) and N.(1)(a) of the Code of Public Local Laws of Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt County Ordinance No. 26-07. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-08 – COMMERCIAL APARTMENTS IN THE WATERFRONT VILLAGE CENTER (WVC) ZONING DISTRICT: A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING Commercial Apartments in the Waterfront Village Center (WVC) Zoning District in Queen Anne’s County; FOR THE PURPOSE OF allowing commercial apartments on any floor, including the first floor, in the Waterfront Village Center (WVC) Zoning District and providing that such commercial apartments shall be located on the same floor; BY AMENDING Section 18:1-26F.(4) of the Code of Public Local Laws of Queen Anne’s County June 9, 2026 4 On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt County Ordinance No. 26-08. As part of the motion, Commissioner Moran 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. 26-09 - AMENDMENTS TO THE TRANSFER DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDR) STANDARDS: A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERING Amendments to the Transfer Development Rights (TDR) Standards in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland; FOR THE PURPOSE OF amending the Transferable Development Rights (TDR) standards to permit a transferor parcel, which is designated as “Open Space” following the conveyance of development rights to be subdivided through the administrative subdivision process to accommodate lot line adjustments but not to create additional lots; and generally addressing subdivision of Open Space in Queen Anne’s County; BY AMENDING Sections 18:1-101.A. and 18:1-104.A. of the Code of Public Local Laws of Queen Anne’s County. On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to consider an amendment to County Ordinance No. 26-09. As part of the motion, Commissioner Wilson and Commissioner McLaughlin asked questions and/or made comments on this topic. COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-10 - AMENDMENTS TO THE NONCONTIGUOUS DEVELOPMENT (NCD) STANDARDS: A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING Amendments to the Noncontiguous Development (NCD) Standards in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland; FOR THE PURPOSE OF amending the Noncontiguous Development (NCD) standards to allow a noncontiguous and developed parcel, which is designated “Open Space” to be subdivided through the administrative subdivision process to accommodate lot line adjustments but not to be reconfigured or to create new lots; and generally amending and addressing subdivision of Open Space created on noncontiguous and developed June 9, 2026 5 parcels under the Queen Anne’s County Zoning Ordinance; BY AMENDING Section 18:1-98 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to consider an amendment to County Ordinance No. 26-10. COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-12 AMENDMENT NO. 1 – QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY FOREST CONSERVATION ACT, CHAPTER 18:2 OF THE CODE OF PUBLIC LOCAL LAWS: Commissioner Wilson introduced County Ordinance No. 26-12 Amendment No. 1 – Queen Anne’s County Forest Conservation Act, Chapter 18:2 of the Code of Public Local Laws. AN AMENDMENT TO A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING the Queen Anne’s County Forrest Conservation Act, Chapter 18:2 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Queen Anne’s County FOR THE PURPOSE of amending pending County Ordinance 26-12 to provide supplemental requirements for certain tracts of land; providing reforestation at a ratio of 1.5 acres for each acre removed for such tracts; prohibiting fee-in-lieu as respect such tracts; limiting the extent of forest clearing on such tracts. BY AMENDING Sections 18:2-8, 18:2-10, 18:2-13 and 18:2-14 of pending County Ordinance No. 26-12. On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt County Ordinance No. 26-12 Amendment No. 1. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-12 – QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY FOREST CONSERVATION ACT, CHAPTER 18:2 OF THE CODE OF PUBLIC LOCAL LAWS: A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING the Queen Anne’s County Forest Conservation Act, Chapter 18:2 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Queen Anne’s County; FOR THE PURPOSE OF repealing and replacing Chapter 18:2 of the Code of Local Laws of Queen Anne’s County, the Queen Anne’s County Forest Conservation Act; bringing the Forest Conservation Act into compliance with SB 526 and HB 1511 which articulate numerous changes to the Maryland June 9, 2026 6 Natural Resources Title 5 Forest and Parks Subtitle 16 Forest Conservation § 5-1601 through § 5-1612; providing for definitions, rules of interpretation and purpose; providing for application of the provisions, amendments thereto; providing for qualified professionals, general requirements and a declaration of intent; providing for forest stand delineation, forest conservation plans, riparian buffers and for retention, afforestation and reforestation requirements; providing for priorities and timing for afforestation and reforestation; providing for a Local Conservation Fund, fee-in-lieu and payments by credits into an approved forest mitigation bank; providing for native tree species, financial security, protective agreements and standards for protection of trees; providing for variances, inspections and commercial timber harvests;; providing for violations and penalties; and generally addressing, regulating and protecting forest resources in Queen Anne’s County; BY REPEALING AND REPLACING Chapter 18:2 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Queen Anne’s County. On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt County Ordinance No. 26-12 as amended. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY FOREST CONSERVATION TECHNICAL MANUAL: On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt the updated Queen Anne’s County Forest Conservation Technical Manual. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x FOREST CONSERVATION FEE-IN-LIEU RATE: June 9, 2026 7 On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt the updated Forest Conservation fee-in-lieu rate as $1.50/sf and the violation and penalty rate to $2.50/sf. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-13 PROHIBITION OF POLITICAL SIGNS ON COUNTY PROPERTY: Commissioner Dumenil introduced County Ordinance No. 26-13. A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING the Prohibition of Political Signs on County Property; FOR THE PURPOSE OF prohibiting political signs on Queen Anne’s County property; BY ADDING Section 18:1-81 A.(2)(l)[6] to the Code of Public Local Laws in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the Board unanimously agreed to send County Ordinance No. 26-13 to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. 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 x Corchiarino x PRESENTATIONS: June 9, 2026 8 UPPER SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD UPDATE: Ms. Ellen LaFrankie, Executive Director, Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board, and Ms. Beverly Churchill provided an update to the Board. Also presented to the Board was the Memorandum of Understanding with the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board for the Resource Sharing Agreement. On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin, the Board unanimously agreed to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board for the Resource Sharing Agreement. As part of the motion, Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Dumenil asked questions and/or made comments on this topic. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x VETERAN AND MILITARY SUPPORT ALLIANCE UPDATE: Ms. Kathy Deoudes, Board Chair, VAMSA, Mr. Walt Petrie, Founding Member, VAMSA, Ms. Beth Ann Dorman, President & CEO, For All Seasons presented to the Board an update for the Veteran and Military Support Alliance. WEEKLY CORRESPONDENCE AND PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR SIGNATURE: The Board reviewed various correspondence with Todd Mohn, County Administrator. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: MERGANSER DRIVE PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST: Mr. Shane Moore, Chief Roads Engineer, Public Works, submitted to the Board the Merganser Drive Public Hearing Request. An Informational meeting was held on May 20th at the Crumpton VFD Firehouse to present and review the proposed Merganser Drive Improvement Special Benefit Tax Assessment project June 9, 2026 9 with property owners and community members. The Merganser Drive project totals 2,090 ft extending from Double Creek Point Road to 304 Merganser Drive and includes 34 properties. The total estimated cost of the improvement project is $150,000 equating to a cost per owner of $4,412 with a twenty (20) year annual payment of $311. Of the 34 properties, a total of sixteen (16) provided their view of the project proposal. The majority voting in-favor of holding a public hearing with ten (10) for and six (6) opposing the project. The next step in the special assessment process is to schedule a public hearing. On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the Board unanimously agreed to schedule the Merganser Drive Improvement Project Public Hearing for October 27, 2026, at the Crumpton VFD Firehouse. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x CECIL ROAD PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST: Mr. Shane Moore, Chief Roads Engineer, Public Works, submitted to the Board the Cecil Road Public Hearing Request. An Informational Meeting was held on January 28th at the Kent Island Estates Community Hall to present and review the proposed Cecil Road Improvement Special Benefit Tax Assessment project with members of the Kent Island Estates Roads Association, property owners and community members. The Cecil Road project totals 965 ft, extending from Route 8 to 132 Cecil Road and includes 21 properties. The total estimated cost of the improvement project is $115,000 equating to a cost per owner of $5,476 with a twenty (20) year annual payment of $385. Of the 21 properties, a total of eleven (11) provided their view of the project proposal. The majority voting in-favor of holding a public hearing with nine (9) for and two (2) opposing the project and two (2) owners were undecided. The next step in the special assessment process is to schedule a public hearing. On a motion made by Commissioner McLaughlin, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to schedule the Cecil Road Improvement Project Public Hearing for September 21, 2026, at the Liberty Building. Commissioners Yes No Moran x June 9, 2026 10 J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x ACTION ITEMS: FY2027 COUNTY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 26-06: This Resolution is to adopt the FY2027 County Budget. Note the following change was included in the Commissioners’ proposed budget which was released on April 29th: Addition of a $700,000 match required to receive state grant funding for the Queen Anne’s County Detention Center project. The total proposed General Fund operating budget totals $230,950,880 and the total proposed capital budget for FY2027 totals $66,793,607. The operating budget is balanced without the use of fund balance. The tax rates for Fiscal 2027 are established as follows: Real property tax rate (County-wide) - $0.8000 Real property tax rate (Centreville) - $0.6700 Real property tax rate (Millington) - $0.7150 Public utility personal property tax rate - $2.0000 Kent Narrows Commercial Management and Waterfront Improvement District special taxing area rate - $0.0600 Income tax rate of 3.2% On a motion made by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt Resolution 26-06, a “Resolution to Establish the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget and Appropriations”, with real property tax rate of $0.80 per $100 of assessed value, and tax-differential rates of $0.67 per $100 of assessed value for the Town of Centreville and $0.715 per $100 of assessed value for the Town of Millington, a public utility personal property tax rate of $2.00 per $100 of assessed value, and a Kent Narrows Commercial Management and Waterfront Improvement District special taxing area rate of $0.06 per $100 of assessed value. Commissioners Yes No Moran x June 9, 2026 11 J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x On a motion made by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to allow the Finance Office to draft a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget to be presented for vote at our July 14th Commission Meeting, which will grant an additional $500,000 to the Board of Education to be used to fund 2 district-wide rotating behaviorists and 4 middle school mental health support staff. As part of the motion, Commissioner Moran and Commissioner Dumenil asked questions and/or made comments on this topic. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS: Chief Scott Haas, Department of Emergency Services, submitted to the Board for their approval the Rural Health Transformation Program Agreement with Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems. The Department of Emergency Services requests approval to enter into a Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Agreement with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) to support the Queen Anne's County Whole Blood Program. Through this agreement, MIEMSS will provide reimbursement funding of up to $155,500 through federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) RHTP funding administered by the Maryland Department of Health. The funding will support approved Whole Blood Program expenses, including equipment, supplies, training, and the salary and benefits for a Program Coordinator responsible for managing and sustaining the program. This grant requires no County matching funds and does not create a long-term financial obligation for the County. On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin, the Board unanimously agreed to authorize the Director of the Department of Emergency Services to enter into the Rural Health Transformation Program Agreement with the Maryland Institute for June 9, 2026 12 Emergency Medical Services Systems to support the Queen Anne's County Whole Blood Program totaling $155,500.00. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY LIBRARY FY2027 CAPITAL GRANT CERTIFICATION LETTER: The Queen Anne’s County Library is requesting execution of a letter that certifies that they will provide matching funds in the amount of $65,000 for the procurement of architectural and engineering services for the North County branch project for state fiscal year 2027. The grant funds awarded by the state have been instrumental in moving this project forward. This $65,000 match is included in the FY27 budget. On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the Board unanimously agreed to execute the Queen Anne’s County FY2027 Capital Grant Certification Letter for the procurement of architectural and engineering services for the North County branch project in the amount of $65,000. Commissioners Yes No Moran x J Wilson x McLaughlin x Dumenil x Corchiarino x IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE FY2027: Ms. Amy Moredock, Director, Planning and Zoning, submitted to the board for their review the Impact Fee Schedule FY2027. On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to keep the Impact Fees flat at 0% increase in accordance with §18:3- 6.C of the County Code. June 9, 2026 13 As part of the motion, Commissioner Moran and 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 COMMISSIONER’S ROUNDTABLE: Commissioner Corchiarino discussed the following: Thanked those who advocated for student mental health Commissioner Dumenil discussed the following: Participated at Sudlersville Skeet Club Joined the Church Hill Celebration of the 150th Birthday of the town Commissioner Moran discussed the following: Wye River Oyster Seeding Attended Church Hill Celebration Passing of Past Commissioner Paul Gunther Commissioner Wilson discussed the following: Attended the Skeet Club Shoot with High Schools Commissioner McLaughlin discussed the following: Wonderful having VAMSA Here Wonderful time at Church Hill Parade There being no further business, they adjourned at 6:59 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. _________________________ ____________________________ EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT PRESIDENT June 9, 2026 14