Board of County Commissioners Minutes — 2026-08-11

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August 11, 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
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 Corchiarino,
seconded by Commissioner Wilson, at 8:00 a.m. in The Office of the County Commissioners, The
Liberty Building, 107 N. Liberty Street, Centreville, Maryland.” The Board adjourned in Closed
Session at 8:09 a.m. Those in attendance were Mr. Todd Mohn, P.E., County Administrator, Mr.
Pat Thompson, County Attorney, and Ms. Stephanie Jarrell, Executive Assistant to the County
Commissioners and Administrator.
The Board discussed Personnel and Boards and Commissions Vacancies.
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE:
On a motion made by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board unanimously agreed to appoint Randy Bradley to fill the vacancy on the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Committee. This term will expire February 28, 2029.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS:
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On a motion made by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board unanimously agreed to appoint Adam Webb to fill the vacancy on the Board of Electrical
Examiners. This term will expire on June 30, 2031.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
HISTORIC STEVENSVILLE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ADVISORY BOARD:
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the
Board unanimously agreed to reappoint Paul Placek, Rebecca Jones and Nancy Cook to the
Historic Stevensville Arts and Entertainment Advisory Board. These terms will expire July 31,
2028; also, move to appoint Jeff Barba, Kashira Brooks and Liz Gilbert, these terms will expire
July 31, 2028; also, move to appoint Barbara Witten. This term will fill the remainder of the term
expiring July 31, 2027.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD:
On a motion made by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board unanimously agreed to appoint Lisa Davis to fill the vacancy on the Police Accountability
Board. This term will expire on June 30, 2030.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
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 Corchiarino, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, at 8:09 a.m. in the Office of the
County Commissioners, The Liberty Building, 107 N. Liberty Street, Centreville, Maryland.” The
Board adjourned in Closed Session at 8:35 a.m. Those in attendance were Mr. Todd Mohn, P.E.,
County Administrator, Mr. Pat Thompson, County Attorney, Ms. 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 8:37 a.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 28, 2026.
PRESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following persons spoke to the Commissioners on subjects of interest to them:
 Jay Falstad – Chesterhaven Beach PWA
 Joe Stevens – Chesterhaven Beach PWA
LEGISLATIVE:
COMPREHENSIVE WATER & SEWER PLAN INFORMATIONAL MEETING
PROVIDENCE FARM:
This Informational Meeting allows the Commissioners to ask any questions of the
applicant and/or staff in preparation for the scheduled public hearing on August 25, 2026.
PROVIDENCE FARM PROPERTY - This property was recently annexed into the Town
of Centreville. It is predominately agricultural land located between John Andrews Boulevard
and Rolling Bridge Road on Ruthsburg Road (Md Rt 304), across from the High School. The
property is shown on Tax Map 44F as Parcel 60, is approximately 279 acres in size and is currently
zoned Agricultural (County) and would be zoned Traditional Neighborhood Development (Town).
The proposal is to amend the property from S-6/W-6 (No Planned Service) to S-3/W-3 (future
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service) in recognition of its annexation. A future amendment to S-2/W-2 will be required which
would provide the ultimate development proposal particulars.
BARCLAY SEWER SUBDISTRICT RATE SCHEDULE:
A public hearing was held on July 28, 2026, to hear testimony on the proposed sewer rate
increase necessary to make that subdistrict financially solvent. Only a single testimony was given
during the hearing and as of this writing (August 7th), no other testimony has been received.
Given the lack of discussion on the rate proposal, it is recommended the rates be adopted as
advertised and summarized below.
1. To institute a Customer Charge of $6 per quarter per account.
2. To modify the Ready to Serve charge billing from a ‘per account’ basis to a ‘per edu’
basis.
3. To increase the current Operations and Maintenance charge by 25% per edu.
4. To institute an annual rate escalator to be applied to the Operations and Maintenance
charge and the Pump Maintenance charge effective July 1, 2027, and each subsequent
July 1 thereafter.
5. To institute a Ready to Serve exemption program to assist homeowners with limited
incomes, currently defined as a gross income of $39,484 or less.
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Moran, the
Board unanimously agreed to adopt Resolution No. 26-11 and the Barclay Wastewater Subdistrict
Service Area Rate Schedule which includes the following rate increases and/or adjustments to be
implemented October 1, 2026:
 To institute a Customer Charge of $6 per quarter per account.
 To modify the Ready to Serve charge billing from a ‘per account’ basis to a ‘per
edu’ basis.
 To increase the current Operations and Maintenance charge by 25% per edu.
 To institute an annual rate escalator to be applied to the Operations and
Maintenance charge and the Pump Maintenance charge effective July 1, 2027, and
each subsequent July 1 thereafter.
 To institute a Ready to Serve exemption program to assist homeowners with limited
incomes, currently defined as a gross income of $39,484 or less.
 The above rate proposals will take effect automatically, unless modified by the
Queen Anne’s County Sanitary Commission via Resolution prior to the above
shown effective dates.
As part of the motion, Commissioner Dumenil, Commissioner Corchiarino and
Commissioner Wilson 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 x
SUDLERSVILLE WATER & SEWER SUBDISTRICT:
A public hearing was held on July 28, 2026, to hear testimony on the proposed water and sewer
rates increases necessary to make that subdistrict financially solvent. No public testimony was
given during the hearing and there was a single written testimony provided in writing that was
distributed previously. It is recommended the rates be adopted as advertised and summarized
below.
1. To institute a Customer Charge of $12 per quarter per account.
2. To institute a minimum quarterly flow of 4,550 gallons to all improved properties.
3. To increase the current water and sewer Ready to Serve charge, and the associated
Usage Charge, both by 35%, effective October 1, 2026.
4. To increase the rates established on October 1, 2026, by 15% for sewer and 5%
for water, for both Ready to Serve and the associated Usage Charge, effective
July 1, 2027.
5. To increase the rates established July 1, 2027, by 15% for sewer and 5% for
water, for both Ready to Serve and the associated Usage Charge, effective July 1,
2028.
6. To institute an annual rate escalator to be applied to the water and sewer Ready to
Service charge, and its associated Usage Charge, of 5% to be applied July 1,
2029, and each subsequent July 1 thereafter.
7. To institute an annual allocation fee escalator for new development to be applied
to the water and sewer Allocation charges of 2.5% to be applied July 1, 2027, and
each subsequent July 1 thereafter.
8. To institute a Ready to Serve exemption program to assist homeowners with
limited incomes, currently defined as a gross income of $39,484 or less.
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board unanimously agreed to adopt Resolution No. 26-12 and the Sudlersville Water and
Wastewater Subdistrict Service Area Rate Schedule which includes the following rate increases
and/or adjustments to be implemented October 1, 2026:
 To institute a Customer Charge of $12 per quarter per account.
 To institute a minimum quarterly flow of 4,550 gallons to all improved properties.
 To increase the current water and sewer Ready to Serve charge, and the associated Usage
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Charge, both by 35%, effective October 1, 2026.
 To increase the rates established on October 1, 2026, by 15% for sewer and 5% for water,
for both Ready to Serve and the associated Usage Charge, effective July 1, 2027.
 To increase the rates established July 1, 2027, by 15% for sewer and 5% for water, for
both Ready to Serve and the associated Usage Charge, effective July 1, 2028.
 To institute an annual rate escalator to be applied to the water and sewer Ready to Service
charge, and its associated Usage Charge, of 5% to be applied July 1, 2029, and each
subsequent July 1 thereafter.
 To institute an annual allocation fee escalator for new development to be applied to the
water and sewer Allocation charges of 2.5% to be applied July 1, 2027, and each
subsequent July 1 thereafter.
 To institute a Ready to Serve exemption program to assist homeowners with limited
incomes, currently defined as a gross income of $39,484 or less.
 The above rate proposals will take effect automatically, unless modified by the Queen
Anne’s County Sanitary Commission via Resolution prior to the above shown effective
dates.
As part of the motion, Commissioner Dumenil and 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:
PEER SUPPORT UPDATE:
Ms. Beverly Churchill, Director, Human Resources and members of the Peer Support Team
presented to the board the Peer Support Program Update. They have partnered with CareFirst and
they are donating 24 backpacks called “Go Packs” to the peer support team to help the peer support
members when they respond to critical incidents.
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY TELEVISION UPDATE:
Mr. Bruce Grove, Producer, Queen Anne’s County Television, provided to the Board their
departmental update. Highlights were average over 5,000 views for every video they make.
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Montgomery County barely reaches 1,000. The Commissioner Meetings average just below 2,000
views per meeting. The Podcast has been seeing steady growth. Totaling 17,000 subscribers.
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the
Board unanimously agreed to allow Queen Anne’s County Television to provide their services to
the Board of Education and the Town of Centreville at no cost.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
WEEKLY CORRESPONDENCE AND PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR
SIGNATURE:
The Board reviewed various correspondence with Todd Mohn, County Administrator.
ACTION ITEMS:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
FY2027 SLURRY SEAL RESURFACING PROGRAM:
Mr. Shane Moore, Chief Roads Engineer, Department of Public Works, submitted to the
Board for their approval the FY2027 Slurry Seal Resurfacing Program.
The Roads Division recommended the award of the FY2027 Slurry Seal Resurfacing
Program to Slurry Pavers, Inc., of Richmond, VA, using the existing Cecil County pre-established
government contract. A total of 12.39 miles of roadways has been programmed to be resurfaced
with slurry seal as part of the FY2027 Resurfacing Program. Total estimated cost to complete the
slurry seal resurfacing is $580,050, however, final totals may vary with adjustments in the field.
There is adequate funding available in the FY2027 Asphalt Overlay Project Capital Budget. Once
scheduled, resurfacing information including roads to be resurfaced and timeline will be
disseminated via press release and social media.
On a motion made by Commissioner Corchiarino, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil,
the Board unanimously agreed to award the FY2027 Slurry Seal Resurfacing Program to Slurry
Pavers, Inc., of Richmond, VA, using the existing Cecil County Contract.
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Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
FY2027 TAR AND CHIP RESURFACING PROGRAM:
Mr. Shane Moore, Chief Roads Engineer, Department of Public Works, submitted to the
Board for their approval the FY2027 Tar and Chip Resurfacing Program.
The Roads Division is recommended the award of the FY2027 Tar and Chip Resurfacing
Program to American Paving Fabrics, Inc., of Hanover, MD, using the existing Caroline County
pre-established government contract. A total of 58.33 miles of roadways has been programmed to
be resurfaced with tar and chip as part of the FY2027 Resurfacing Program. Total estimated cost
to complete the tar and chip resurfacing is $1,619,763, however final totals may vary with
adjustments in the field. There is adequate funding available in the FY2027 Asphalt Overlay
Project Capital Budget.
On a motion made by Commissioner Corchiarino, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the
Board unanimously agreed to award the FY2027 Tar and Chip Resurfacing Program to American
Paving Fabrics, Inc., of Hanover, MD, using the existing Caroline County Contract.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
CHESTERHAVEN BEACH REQUEST TO AMEND PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
(PWA):
Mr. Alan Quimby, Director, Department of Public Works, submitted to the Board for their
approval the Chesterhaven Beach Request to Amend Public Works Agreement (PWA).
Mr. Joseph Stevens, attorney for Chesterhaven Beach, is requesting an amendment to the
current PWA and suggested an amendment extending the ‘begin construction’ deadline by 48
months, i.e. to September 10, 2030. Mr. Stevens suggests this magnitude of extension is necessary
due to the potential that any final approval granted to the subdivision is likely to be adjudicated.
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As history, sewer allocation (only) was granted on September 13, 2011, for 178 lots (the
project was for 180 lots, however the property holds two dwelling allocations that were bought
out right in 2010. A 10% deposit of $124,600 was submitted. In 2019, the Sanitary Commission
underwent an allocation ‘recapture’ exercise and as a result Chesterhaven Beach was required to
submit another deposit of $31,150. In addition, this action required both the original deposit and
this second deposit to be non-refundable.
In 2020, PWA Amendment No. 1 was executed, which extended the ‘under construction’
deadline by 36 months and required another 10% non-refundable deposit of $159,310. This yielded
a total deposit for allocation to date of $315,060.
In 2023, PWA Amendment No. 2 acknowledged the reduction of the development from
180 lots to 90 lots, thereby allowing the County to recapture 22,500-gpd of sewer allocation (which
has been earmarked for future commercial uses). The current non-refundable deposit of $315,060
represents almost 39% of the total sewer allocation fees needed for the project proposal.
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Corchiarino,
the Board agreed to approve the request by Chesterhaven Beach to extend the ‘under construction’
milestone by 48 months and direct the Public Works Department to negotiate Amendment No. 3
of the Public Works Agreement and present it to the Sanitary Commission for execution.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
GRASONVILLE WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION BIDS:
Mr. Alan Quimby, Director, Department of Public Works, submitted to the Board for
their approval the Grasonville Water Main Construction Bids.
On August 4, 2026, sealed bids for the construction of a 12-inch water main within Route
18 Main Street to connect the Kent Narrows water service area (and by extension the
Chester/Stevensville areas as they are already interconnected) to the Grasonville area, were
opened. This approximately 8,000-ft length of water main is the final ‘critical interconnection’
needed for the County’s public water system.
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The following bids were received:
Company ___ ______ Bid
Teal Construction – Dover, DE $ 3,162,162
David A. Bramble – Chestertown, MD $ 3,260,117
Schummer – Mayo, MD $ 3,874,955
ECM Corporation – Annapolis Junction, MD $ 5,156,111
Approximately $6,000,000 in funds have been budgeted over the past two years to fund
the project. Staff recommended the low bidder, Teal Construction Inc., for the project in the
amount of $3,162,162.
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the
Board unanimously agreed to award the bid for the construction of the Grasonville Water Main
to Teal Construction Inc. in the amount of $3,162,162.
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
SYSTEMATIC REPLACEMENT OF FLEET EQUIPMENT – TELEHANDLER:
Mr. Shane Moore, Chief Roads Engineer, Department of Public Works, submitted to the
Board for their approval the Systematic Replacement of Fleet Equipment – Telehandler.
The Solid Waste Division is recommended to purchase one Caterpillar TH0842
Telehandler with 1.7 and 1.2 cubic yard grapple buckets and 48-inch forks from Carter Machinery
Company of Felton, DE, in the amount of $213,500.00, via the existing Sourcewell pre-established
government contract. This purchase will replace a 2005 Caterpillar TH220B Telehandler at the
Glanding Transfer Station, which will continue to be utilized by the Roads Department for debris
management. The purchase of a new telehandler was programmed in FY2027 and adequate
funding is available in the FY2027 Capital Equipment Budget.
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the
Board unanimously agreed to purchase one Caterpillar TH0842 Telehandler with 1.7 and 1.2 cubic
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yard buckets and 48” forks, from Carter Machinery Company, of Felton, DE, in the amount of
$213,500.00, via the existing Sourcewell contract.
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
REVISED POLICIES - TRAINING AND BUSINESS TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT &
VEHICLE USAGE POLICY:
Ms. Beverly Churchill, Director, Human Resources, submitted to the Board for their
approval the Revised Policies - Training and Business Travel Reimbursement & Vehicle Usage
Policy.
Human Resources is recommending revisions to the Training & Business Travel
Reimbursement Policy and the Vehicle Usage Policy. At the request of managers, these policies
have been extended to provide for travel to Delaware without County Administrator approval.
The Training & Business Travel Reimbursement Policy has been totally revised to meet the best
practices in financial and accounting reimbursement standards. This policy applies to all
employees, elected officials, state departments, and other individuals whose travel expense is
funded by the county.
The Vehicle Usage Policy has minor changes to clarify our practice with respect to driving
a county vehicle with five or more points, and in reporting a revoked or suspended license, or an
accumulation of points on their license.
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Moran, the
Board unanimously agreed to approve the Training & Business Travel Reimbursement Policy and
the Vehicle Usage Policy to go into effect in seven business days.
As part of the motion, Commissioner Wilson and Commissioner Dumenil 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 x
TREE PLANTING AT CENTREVILLE YMCA CONTRACT AWARD:
Mr. Steve Chandlee, Director, Parks and Recreation, submitted to the Board the Tree
Planting at Centreville YMCA Contract Award.
In collaboration with the YMCA of the Chesapeake, Inc. and Queen Anne’s County
Department of Planning and Zoning, the Department of Parks and Recreation is assisting with an
afforestation project to take place on the campus of the Centreville YMCA this fall. This project
will be funded through the County's established Local Conservation Fund, which is supported by
forest conservation mitigation payments and at no additional cost to the County. In July, the
Department solicited bids to plant, maintain and monitor 444 deciduous and evergreen trees on
the Centreville YMCA property. The lowest-dollar bid was received from Lorenz, Inc.
However, the second lowest bid was submitted by Chester River Landscaping, a local
vendor, as defined in the County’s procurement policy. Once the Local Vendor Preference is
applied and bids ranked again, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder is Chester River
Landscaping. Chester River Landscaping is a company whose work is both well known to the
Department as a reputable contractor and highly rated by the firm’s references. Therefore, it was
recommended to award the contract for services for this solicitation to Chester River Landscaping,
Inc. in the amount of $159,895. Final bid tally is below:
Lump Sum Base Bid Ranking with
Bid Amount QAC Local Vendor
Company ($) Preference Adjustment
Lorenz 159,740.00 #2
Chester River
Landscaping 159,895.00 Local Vendor: #1
ERM 170,729.08 #3
Unity Landscape 174,387.70 #4
Empire Landscape 208,360.00 #5
Marshalls Property
Management 212,248.00 #6
Jullz + Bellz 230,300.00 #7
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On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board unanimously agreed to award the bid to contract services to plant, monitor and maintain
trees at the YMCA Active Aging Center of Centreville in the amount of $159,895.00 to Chester
River Landscaping, Inc.
As part of the motion, Commissioner Moran and 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
WHITE MARSH PARK SEWER ALLOCATION & CONNECTION – PUBLIC WORKS
AGREEMENT:
Mr. Steve Chandlee, Director, Parks and Recreation, submitted to the Board the White
Marsh Park Sewer Allocation & Connection – Public Works Agreement.
This is a Public Works Agreement between the County and the Town of Centreville for
municipal wastewater service at White Marsh Park serving the new comfort station. Sewer
infrastructure to connect to the Town’s wastewater treatment system was installed in 2025 and is
now ready to be activated. The agreement provides allocation for two equivalent dwelling units
(EDU’s) for the comfort station at a total cost to the County of $17,354.00. Metering and
connection fees will be in addition to this amount and have not yet been determined. The PWA
was reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. Funding for the cost of the allocation will
come from the Capital Improvements Program. The new Comfort station is expected to open in
September.
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, the
Board unanimously agreed to execute the Public Works Agreement with the Town of Centreville
to establish wastewater service at White Marsh Park and, pursuant to the agreement, to approve
the expenditure of $17,354.00 for sewer allocation costs.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
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Corchiarino x
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE – VENTRAC TRACTOR:
Mr. Steve Chandlee, Director, Parks and Recreation, submitted to the Board the Equipment
Purchase – Ventrac Tractor.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is recommending the purchase of one Ventrac
tractor with attachments from J & R Sheds and Equipment, Inc. in Churchville, MD for $61,340,
utilizing the Sourcewell pre-established government contract. This purchase will allow a Ventrac
tractor to be in every district. This Ventrac tractor will be used year-round as a back-up mower,
sidewalk plow, and assist with stormwater management. Funding is available in the Capital
Project Budget.
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board unanimously agreed to authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to purchase one
Ventrac with attachments from J & R Sheds and Equipment, Inc in Churchville, MD in the amount
of $61,340.
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 x
MARYLAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST GRANT APPLICATION:
Mr. Mike Clark, Executive Director, Housing & Family Services, submitted to the Board
for their approval the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Grant Application.
The Department of Housing and Family Services is recommending submitting a Letter of
Support to accompany the application for the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust grant to be
submitted by September 10, 2026. In addition, the application requires a formal resolution signed
by the Commissioners, approving the application. To maximize the services that DHFS can
provide, they are requesting $150,000 from MAHT’s fifty-third funding round, a funding
opportunity the department has applied for and received for the past several years. If awarded,
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these funds will leverage the Department’s ongoing efforts and directly benefit low-income
homeowners in Queen Anne’s County whose homes are in need of emergency repairs.
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin,
the Board unanimously agreed to adopt Resolution No. 26-10 and execute the Letter of Support
for the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust grant in the amount of $150,000 for the Department
of Housing and Family Services.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY – STEVENSVILLE ‘SSCA”:
Ms. Stephanie Jones, Principal Planner, Planning and Zoning, submitted to the Board for
their approval the Sustainable Community – Stevensville ‘SSCA”.
The Sustainable Communities Program was established by the Sustainable Communities
Act of 2010 to target revitalization into the areas designated as ‘Sustainable Community Areas’.
Sustainable Communities are defined as a place where public and private investment and
partnerships achieve development of a healthy local government, protections and appreciation of
historical and cultural resources, mix of land uses, affordable and sustainable housing, and
employment. The detailed application is to open opportunities for what is the proposed
Stevensville Sustainable Community Area. The designation of a Sustainable Community provides
access to a multiagency toolbox of financing programs and tax incentives which then provides
incentives and furthers economic development, businesses growth, and revitalization projects
within the Sustainable Community. The ‘SSCA’ is proposed to include approximately 213 acres
of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties located to the east of MD Route 8 and to the
north of U.S Route 50/301 on Kent Island. The ‘SSCA’ is located within the PFA and growth
area, but specifically includes the Arts and Entertainment District and Stevensville Historic
District. In order to move forward through the approval process a resolution must be signed by
the County Commissioners as an indication of the approved application, Action Plan, and map.
Following County Commissioner approval, by resolution, the entire package will be provided to
the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). A State inter-agency team
will review applications and make recommendations to DHCD Secretary. Approval of the
application will be made by the Governor’s Sustainable Growth Subcabinet on the
recommendation of the Secretary of Housing and Community Development.
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On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Corchiarino, the
Board unanimously agreed to adopt Resolution #26-13 to designate and establish the Stevensville
Sustainable Community Area ‘SSCA’ and provide the completed application to DHCD to continue
through the application process.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
FEASIBILITY STUDY AND MARKET ANALYSIS FOR MULTI-SPORT TOURISM
FACILITY:
Ms. Heather Tinelli, Director, Economic & Tourism Development, submitted to the Board
for their approval the Feasibility Study and Market Analysis for Multi-Sport Tourism Facility.
The Department of Economic and Tourism Development is requesting permission to award
Kemper Sports the contract for a Feasibility Study and Market Analysis for a QAC Multi-Sport
Tourism Facility, for the amount of $45,000. Four proposals were received on February 27, 2026.
The review committee reviewed the proposals and interviewed each of the firms in July and is
recommending Kemper Sports as the preferred firm based upon their interview and experience.
Kemper Sports also submitted the lowest price proposal of the group. The final bid tab and
rankings are summarized below:
Proposal Cost
Proposals Ranking Low to High
Kemper Sports 1 $ 45,000
Victus Advisors 3 $ 74,050
CSL International 4 $ 74,500
JLL Global 2 $ 114,500
On a motion made by Commissioner Corchiarino, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil,
the Board unanimously agreed to authorize the Department of Economic and Tourism
Development to award Kemper Sports the contract for the Multi-Sport Tourism Facility Feasibility
Study in the amount of $45,000.
As part of the motion, Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Dumenil, Commissioner
Wilson, and 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 x
BUILDING MORATORIUM DECISIONS - RESOLUTION #25-12 ADEQUATE PUBLIC
FACILITY ORDINANCE (APFO) REVISION 2026 COMPREHENSIVE WATER AND
SEWERAGE PLAN (CWSP) ADOPTION WATER & SEWER ALLOCATION POLICY:
Mr. Alan Quimby, Director, Department of Public Works, submitted to the Board for their
approval the Building Moratorium Decisions - Resolution #25-12 Adequate Public Facility
Ordinance (APFO) Revision 2026 Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan (CWSP) Adoption
Water & Sewer Allocation Policy.
Two actions remain to conclude the Temporary Building Moratorium which expires on August
12, 2026 (unless extended by the Board): 1) revisions to the APFO as it regards high school
capacity, and 2) the adoption of the CWSP which, as a prerequisite, requires agreement on the
draft Water & Sewer Allocation Policy.
1. APFO Issue
As was previously presented, staff recommended raising the capacity of high schools from the
current value 100% to 110% has merit given the mobility nature of high school students. Given
the opportunities for work-study, dual enrollment, off campus CTE studies, etc., a high school’s
actual capacity is less dictated by the actual number of students enrolled. Addressing this issue
would require a revision to County Code 28-7 ‘Adequacy Standards by Public Facility’, Article
C.1.b. ‘School System – Level of Service Standard’. We are prepared to have the County Attorney
draft a revision to County Code 28-7.C.1.b to consider raising high schools capacity’s Level of
Service standard to 110% for introduction at the September 8, 2026 meeting and with a public
hearing to be held on September 21, 2026.
2. CWSP - Allocation Policy Issue
The final issue that needs to be decided before we can initiate the adoption of the 2026 CWSP is
the Water & Sewer Allocation Policy. The latest draft dictates two allotments of the remaining
wastewater treatment plant capacity; one allotment from the remaining capacity of the 2007
expansion to 3,000,000 gallons per day (gpd) as well as the recent rerating allotment of 300,000
gpd secured in June 2026.
Regarding the 3,000,000 gpd allotment, the estimated remaining capacity of 150,000 gpd is to be
allocated amongst the following three categories:
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50,000 gpd for residential
22,500 gpd for commercial (not commercial apartments which are ‘residential’)
77,500 gpd set aside for climate resiliency buffer
Regarding the 300,000 gpd rerating allotment, that capacity will be allocated amongst the
following four categories:
125,000 gpd for public health concerns in Marling Farms and Dominion
25,000 gpd unidentified concentrations of other public health concerns
50,000 gpd for commercial and institutional uses (not commercial apartments which are
considered as ‘residential’)
100,000 gpd for residential infill uses
Any capacity from the residential or commercial capacity remaining from the 150,000 gpd would
be added into the above allotments. The 77,500 gpd ‘climate resiliency’ would remain as a
separate allotment. Note these allotments can be changed via an amendment of the Allocation
Policy as an amendment of the CWSP at any time in the future.
There are two unresolved matters that require Commissioner guidance in order to finalize the
Water & Sewer Allocation Policy and commence with the CWSP adoption process:
1. Do we wish to implement a maximum gallon per year cap on residential (only), and if so,
what should the cap be? The current draft indicates an annual cap of 15,000 gallons.
2. If we do institute a residential cap, when would the cap take effect? The current draft
indicates the cap takes effect January 1, 2027. As such, any residential allocation being
granted prior to January 1, 2027, would not be subject to the cap.
As previously decided, allocation requests can be made at any regularly scheduled Sanitary
Commission meeting, as is now the case.
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board agreed to set the annual allocation cap for residential uses at 15,000 gallons per year.
As part of the motion, Commissioner Corchiarino asked questions and/or made
comments on this topic.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
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McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
On a motion made by Commissioner Dumenil, seconded by Commissioner Moran, the
Board unanimously agreed to direct the County Attorney to draft a revision to County Code 28-
7.C.1.b to consider raising high school capacity’s Level of Service standard to 110% for
introduction at the September 8, 2026 meeting and with a public hearing to be held on September
21, 2026.
As part of the motion, Commissioner Corchiarino, Commissioner Wilson 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
On a motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dumenil, the
Board agreed to make the annual allocation cap for residential uses effective January 1, 2027.
Commissioners Yes No
Moran x
J Wilson x
McLaughlin x
Dumenil x
Corchiarino x
COMMISSIONER’S ROUNDTABLE:
Commissioner Corchiarino discussed the following:
 4H Fair is this week
Commissioner Dumenil discussed the following:
 Attended the Sudlersville Peach Festival
Commissioner Moran discussed the following:
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Commissioner Wilson discussed the following:
 4H Fair
Commissioner McLaughlin discussed the following:
There being no further business, they adjourned at 10:10 a.m. to meet again on Tuesday,
August 25, 2026.
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT PRESIDENT
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