Board of County Commissioners Minutes — 2026-07-28
Minutes July 28, 2026 · 4 page(s)
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The Board of County Commissioners met July 28, 2026, approved the meeting agenda and July 14 minutes, heard three public commenters on pending ordinances, and reviewed correspondence with the County Administrator. The Board unanimously authorized execution of six Maryland Energy Administration Local Government Energy Modernization (L‑GEM) grant agreements totaling up to $2,414,944, including a $1,076,242 AOI‑1 award (90% reimbursement through June 30, 2029) and $1,338,701 in AOI‑4 awards (50% reimbursement through June 30, 2028) for projects such as a 30‑ton heat pump RTU and heat pump boiler at Public Works, air source heat pumps and heat pump water heaters at Grasonville Senior Center, heat pump boilers and water heater at the Health Department, replacement of two gas boilers at the Liberty Building, and rooftop unit replacements at Foxxtown Senior Center. Commissioner Wilson introduced Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance 26‑05 (allowing the Board of Appeals to grant a variance setting the minimum distance from a gas station entrance/exit to an intersection at 75 feet) and Commissioner Dumenil introduced Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance 26‑06 (proposing an increase in the maximum impervious surface ratio in the Subdivision Commercial district from 0.45 to 0.65); both amendments were sent to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation within 60 days. Public hearings were held on proposed rate increases for the Barclay Sewer subdistrict (record open two weeks; one public comment in opposition) and the Sudlersville Water & Sewer subdistrict (record open two weeks; no comment). The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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July 28, 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 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. MINUTES: On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to approve the agenda for the current meeting and the Regular Minutes of July 14, 2026, and the Closed Session Minutes of July 14, 2026. PRESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT: The following persons spoke to the Commissioners on subjects of interest to them: Lora Davis – County Ordinance No. 26-05 Jay Falstad – County Ordinance Text Amendments Chris Blant - County Ordinance No. 26-05 & 26-06 WEEKLY CORRESPONDENCE AND PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR SIGNATURE: The Board reviewed various correspondence with Todd Mohn, County Administrator. ACTION ITEMS: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: MARYLAND ENERGY ADMINISTRATION LOCAL GOVERNMENT MODERNIZATION PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENTS: July 28, 2026 1 Mr. Lee Edgar, Chief of Engineering, Public Works, submitted to the board for their approval the Maryland Energy Administration Local Government Modernization Program Grant Agreements. The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has selected Queen Anne’s County to receive up to $2,414,944 in grant funding through the FY2026 Local Government Energy Modernization (L-GEM) Program. The mission of L-GEM is to support local governments as they engage in sustainable, long-term clean energy and energy efficient projects that lead to reduced energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, increased cost savings, and robust clean energy and economic development. Funding has been allocated to the County through six awards across two Areas of Interest – each disbursed via a separate Grant Agreement wherein MEA will reimburse the County ninety percent and fifty-percent respectively for eligible project costs and expenditures. Area of Interest 1 (AOI-1) is a formula block grant for energy efficiency and clean energy projects. through which $1,076,242 has been assigned at 90% reimbursement (10% match) within an approximately three year implementation term (June 30, 2029) as follows: Agreement 1: $171,507 energy efficiency projects + $904,735 renewable energy projects Area of Interest 4 (AOI-4) is a competitive implementation project grant for electrification of building systems through which $1,338,701 has been assigned at 50% reimbursement (50% match) within an approximately two (2) year implementation term (June 30, 2028) as follows: Agreement 2: $146,250 Department of Public Works 30-ton heat pump RTU + heat pump boiler retrofit Agreement 3: $152,000 Grasonville Senior Center air source heat pumps + heat pump water heater Agreement 4: $310,893 Health Department heat pump boilers + heat pump water heater Agreement 5: $437,746 Liberty Building replace 2 gas-fired boilers with heat pump boilers Agreement 6: $291,813 Foxxtown Senior Center replace gas-fired rooftop units with heat pumps On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the Board unanimously agreed to execute the Local Government Energy Modernization Program grant agreements with the Maryland Energy Administration and authorize the Department of Public Works to administer the projects. July 28, 2026 2 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 LEGISLATIVE: AMENDMENT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-05 - SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR GAS STATIONS: AN AMENDMENT TO A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING Supplemental Standards for Gas Stations to Include Fuel Pumps, Underground Fuel Storage Tanks and Islands, and Canopies in Queen Anne’s County; FOR THE PURPOSE OF amending pending County Ordinance No. 26-05 to allow the Board of Appeals to grant a variance permitting the distance between an exit/entrance to a gas station to any intersection to be no less than 75 feet. Commissioner Wilson introduced Amendment No. 1 to County Ordinance No. 26-05 and conveyed it to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation within 60 days. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 26-06 – MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE RATIO IN THE SUBURBAN DISTRICT: AN AMENDMENT TO A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING An Increase to the Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio for Commercial and Industrial Uses in the Subdivision Commercial (SC) District Which Were in Operation Prior to December 31, 2025, in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland; FOR THE PURPOSE of amending County Ordinance No. 26-06 to increase the maximum impervious surface ration for all uses in the Subdivision Commercial (SC) Zoning District, from 0.45 (45%) to 0.65 (65%); BY AMENDING pending County Ordinance No. 26-06; Commissioner Dumenil introduced Amendment No. 1 to County Ordinance No. 26-06 and conveyed it to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation within 60 days. PUBLIC HEARING – BARCLAY SEWER SUBDISTRICT: Mr. Patrick Thompson, County Attorney, conducted the hearing on behalf of the Commissioners and noted all legal requirements had been met. July 28, 2026 3 This hearing is to hear public testimony on the proposed rate increases for the Barclay Sewer subdistrict. The record will remain open for two weeks. PUBLIC COMMENT: Robin McKinney - Opposed PUBLIC HEARING – SUDLERSVILLE WATER & SEWER SUBDISTRICT: Mr. Patrick Thompson, County Attorney, conducted the hearing on behalf of the Commissioners and noted all legal requirements had been met. This hearing is to hear public testimony on the proposed rate increases for the Sudlersville Water & Sewer subdistrict. The record will remain open for two weeks. No public comment was given. COMMISSIONER’S ROUNDTABLE: Commissioner Corchiarino discussed the following: Commissioner Dumenil discussed the following: Thanked QACTV & Staff Commissioner Moran discussed the following: Thanked REEB Thanked Towns for Attending Commissioner Wilson discussed the following: Thanked REEB Thanked Towns for Attending Commissioner McLaughlin discussed the following: There being no further business, they adjourned at 7:04 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. _________________________ ____________________________ EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT PRESIDENT July 28, 2026 4