Town Council — 2026-03-19

This is the Town of Centreville FY2027 budget work session (March 19, 2026) where Council reviewed departmental budgets, donation requests, salary changes, and Main Street/event staffing needs. Key outcomes/discussions: the Council agreed to consider the Queen Anne’s County Historical Society’s revised donation request of $6,900 for Wrights Chance façade work, removed a $65,000 parking study from Planning, increased the legislative dinner line to $8,000, discussed implementing salary adjustments (40th percentile, step adjustments, and a 3% mid‑year COLA) beginning April 1, 2026, considered converting the part‑time Main Street/Economic Development role into a full‑time position (estimated $75,000–$85,000 salary; $120,000–$150,000 fully loaded), requested a detailed list of consultants/contract services (including lobbying firm Harris Jones & Malone, noted for securing $16 million), and debated staffing and goals for Main Street events (Centreville Day, Maryland Crafted, First Fridays).