Cecil County, MD
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Cecil CountyMD averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$311,800 👤 Members & officials (38)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Administrative Charging Committee
- Jamila Mettee
- Robert McKnight
- Stephen Miller
Who’s on the County Council
- Jackie Gregory — Councilmember
- Dawn Branch — Councilmember
- Al Miller — Councilmember
- Donna Culberson — Councilmember
- Robert Meffley — Councilmember
- Rebecca Hamilton — Councilmember
- Bob Meffley — Councilmember
- David
- Terry Hale
- Christine Palmer
- Sally
Who’s on the Ethics Commission Meeting
- Janet Pope
- Andrew Goins
- Chip Peterson
- Charlies Kelso
Who’s on the Liquor Board
- Russ Johnson — Commissioner
- Bernard Chiominto — Commissioner
- Keith Baynes — Commissioner
- Lawrence Scott — Commissioner
- Kevin Jenson — Commissioner
- Stephen Miller
- Kristen Ortt
- Stephen Miiler
- Steve Miller
Who’s on the Police Accountability Board
- Stephen Miller
- Jamila Mettee
- Robert McKnight
- John Stricklett
- John Thompson
Who’s on the Public Safety Pension Board
- Stephen Brownhill
- Wayne Tome
- Angela Blodgett
- Steve Overbay
- Mary McLennan
- Shon McCollum
Municipal budget
Total revenue$494.2M (FY2023)
Total spending$566.3M (FY2023)
Taxes$230.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$261.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$5,450 (FY2023)
Upcoming
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Legislative Session Day - 2026-17
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Elk Room
7:00 PM
Livestream:
https://zoom.us/j/95308769382?pwd=jgac9fRi663bdmN6MRQeXbumOtq2M7.1
ID: 953 0876 9382
Passcode: 287459
Legislative Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
4.
Moment of Silence or Opening Prayer
5.
Approval of Agenda
6.
Presentation of Proclamations/Certificates
A.
MD 250 Moment - Reading of "The Ingenious Inventor" by Council Vice President Bob
Meffley
7.
Public Hearing
A.
Resolution No. 45-2026 Approval — Application — Enterprise Zone Expansion
8.
Approval of Minutes
August 18, 2026 - Legislative Day 16-2026
9.
Public Comment
10. President and Council Comments
11. Introduction of Resolutions
A.
Resolution No. 47-2026 Supplemental Appropriation — Grant Funds — Department
of Community Services — Community Partnerships Division
B.
Resolution No. 48-2026 Appointment — Commission for Women — Jean-Marie Kelly
C.
Resolution No. 49-2026 Council Appointment — Ethics Commission — Robert
Boonstoppel
12. Consideration of Resolutions
A.
Resolution No. 44-2026 Approval — Axon Equipment Enhancement Package for
Cameras, Tasers, Virtual Reality (VR) Training, License Plate Readers (LPR), Drone
Support, Etc. — Multiple Year Contract
B.
Resolution No. 46-2026 Appointment — Planning Commission — John Mettee
13. Old Business
A.
FILE 2026 …
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Work Session
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Elk Room
4:30 PM
Livestreamed:
https://zoom.us/j/96747332619?pwd=zudvAiL6B4Oa3672xxcFIbbhYqlGxN.1
ID: 967 4733 2619
Passcode: 698898
Work Session
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of Minutes
A.
August 18, 2026 - Work Session
B.
August 18, 2026 - Closed Session
3.
Presentation
A.
Department of Community Services Update on Department of Housing and
Community Development Activities
4.
Review of Legislative Agenda
A.
Public Hearing
i.
Resolution No. 45-2026 Approval — Application — Enterprise Zone Expansion
B.
Introduction of Resolutions
i.
Resolution No. 47-2026 Supplemental Appropriation — Grant Funds —
Department of Community Services - Community Partnerships Division
ii.
Resolution No. 48-2026 Appointment — Commission for Women — Jean-Marie
Kelly
iii. Resolution No. 49-2026 Council Appointment — Ethics Commission — Robert
Boonstoppel
C.
Consideration of Resolutions
i.
Resolution No. 44-2026 Approval — Axon Equipment Enhancement Package for
Cameras, Tasers, Virtual Reality (VR) Training, License Plate Readers (LPR), Drone
Support, Etc. — Multiple Year Contract
ii.
Resolution No. 46-2026 Appointment — Planning Commission — John Mettee
D.
Old Business
i.
FILE 2026-01 APPLICANT: Timothy & Lori Patterson PROPERTY LOCATION: 560
Blue Ball Road, Elkton, Maryland 21921 Electio …
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 08:00
Economic Development Commission
North East Library, North East
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 09:00
Cecil County Technical Advisory Committee
September Technical Advisory Committee meeting cancelled
The Cecil County Technical Advisory Committee will not hold its September 2, 2026 meeting due to a lack of agenda items. No public comment is taken at these meetings, but written comments can be submitted by email, fax, or mail.
- Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items
- No public comment at meetings; written comments accepted
meeting-cancellationtechnical-advisory-committee
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
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Technical Advisory Committee of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
9:00 AM
*No public comment is taken at the Technical Advisory Committee meetings*
*Written public comment can be emailed to DLUDS@cecilcountymd.gov, faxed to 800-430-
3829 or mailed to the address listed above*
Due to a lack of agenda items, there shall not be a September meeting of the Technical
Advisory Committee.
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Electricians
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 15:00
Board of Elections
200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
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Planning Commission of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD
Monday, September 21, 2026
Alternate Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Elk Room
6:00 PM
*Written public comment can be emailed to DLUDS@cecilcountymd.gov, or mailed to the
address listed above*
Live Stream
https://zoom.us/j/91365104110?pwd=L6HH1t9wGcbSqczXjRaVMzJPYmbU49.1
Meeting ID: 913 6510 4110 / Passcode: 400302
1.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
2.
Vote - Chair / Vice Chair
3.
Subdivision
A.
No subdivision submittals were received for review by the Planning Commission.
4.
Special Exception
A.
FILE: 4410 - APPLICANT: Clyde S. Van Dyke, II – Postponed from the August meeting.
FOR: A special exception renewal to operate a home occupation.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 2807 Blue Ball Road, Elkton, MD 21921,
Election District: 9; Tax Map: 12, Parcel: 400, Lot 1.
PROPERTY OWNER: Clyde & Erin Van Dyke.
PRESENTLY ZONED: Rural Residential, (RR).
B.
FILE: 4411 - APPLICANT: Randall & Lisa Hutchins and Josh Hutchins.
FOR: A special exception to operate a home occupation.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 299 Connelly Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911,
Election District: 8; Tax Map: 9, Parcel: 625, Lot 36.
PROPERTY OWNER: Randall & Lisa Hutchins.
PRESENTLY ZONED: Rural Residential, (RR).
C.
FILE: 4415 - APPLICANT: Melinda Tartaglione.
FOR: A special exception to operate a photography business as
agritourism.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 960 Corrin Farm Lane, Earleville, MD
21919, Election Dis …
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 10:00
Administrative Charging Committee
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
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Board of Appeals of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD
Monday, September 28, 2026
Alternate Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Elk Room
6:00 PM
*Written public comment can be emailed to DLUDS@cecilcountymd.gov or mailed to the
address listed above*
Live Stream
https://zoom.us/j/93762019444?pwd=KDGWETdA23R6Ugab4TKBgi5Pw7gP8g.1
Meeting ID: 937 6201 9444 / Passcode: 211139
1.
VOTE: CHAIR / VICE CHAIR
2.
Special Exception
A.
FILE: 4410 - APPLICANT: Clyde S. Van Dyke, II – Postponed from the August meeting.
FOR: A special exception renewal to operate a home occupation.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 2807 Blue Ball Road, Elkton, MD 21921,
Election District: 9; Tax Map: 12, Parcel: 400, Lot 1.
PROPERTY OWNER: Clyde & Erin Van Dyke.
PRESENTLY ZONED: Rural Residential, (RR).
B.
FILE: 4411 - APPLICANT: Randall & Lisa Hutchins and Josh Hutchins.
FOR: A special exception to operate a home occupation.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 299 Connelly Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911,
Election District: 8; Tax Map: 9, Parcel: 625, Lot 36.
PROPERTY OWNER: Randall & Lisa Hutchins.
PRESENTLY ZONED: Rural Residential, (RR).
C.
FILE: 4415 - APPLICANT: Melinda Tartaglione.
FOR: A special exception to operate a photography business as
agritourism.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 960 Corrin Farm Lane, Earleville, MD 21919,
Election District: 1; Tax Map: 52, Parcel: 504, Lot 6.
PROPERTY OWNER: Gregory & Melinda Tartaglione.
PRESENTLY ZONED: Rural Residential, (RR). …
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 09:15
Liquor Board
200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 09:00
Cecil County Technical Advisory Committee
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 08:00
Economic Development Commission
North East Library, North East
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Electricians
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 10:00
Police Accountability Board
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 11:00
Administrative Charging Committee
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 15:00
Board of Elections
200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 09:00
Cecil County Technical Advisory Committee
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 08:00
Economic Development Commission
North East Library, North East
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Electricians
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 15:00
Board of Elections
200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 08:00
Economic Development Commission
North East Library, North East
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Electricians
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Dec 29, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 08:00
Economic Development Commission
North East Library, North East
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Electricians
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 08:00
Economic Development Commission
North East Library, North East
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Electricians
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 08:00
Economic Development Commission
North East Library, North East
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Electricians
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Mar 22, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Mar 22, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Mar 22, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Mar 30, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Apr 7, 2027 · 08:00
Economic Development Commission
North East Library, North East
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Electricians
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Apr 26, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Apr 26, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Apr 26, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue May 4, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed May 5, 2027 · 08:00
Economic Development Commission
North East Library, North East
Wed May 12, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Electricians
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
Mon May 17, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue May 18, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon May 24, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon May 24, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 19:00
County Council
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 09:15
Liquor Board
Liquor board to hear violation case against Captain Ron's bar
The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners will hold a violation hearing for Captain Ron's, a Class B-19 license holder, over an alleged prohibited activity on January 9-10, 2026. The board will also discuss proposed changes to Class B restaurant licenses, review special event permits, and hear a Stay Alert update. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.
- Violation hearing: Joseph Magee, H Ronald Dubree, Warwick Hospitality, Inc. T/A Captain Ron's, 565 Cecilton Warwick Road, Warwick, MD — alleged prohibited activity Jan 9-10, 2026
- Special: Cecil Post 15 – Car, Truck, Bike Show – Aug 22, 2026
- Special: Milburn Stone Theatre – Multiple Functions – Sept 2026 – June 2027
- Continuation discussion: Proposed changes to Class 'B' Restaurant License
- Stay Alert Update
liquor-boardviolationslicensingspecial-eventsrestaurant-license
200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton
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MEETING AGENDA
CECIL COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Administrative Building
200 Chesapeake Boulevard, Elk Room, Elkton, MD 21921
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
VIOLATIONS – Prohibited Activities
Class “B-19, Joseph Magee, H Ronald Dubree, Warwick Hospitality, Inc.
T/A Captain Ron’s, 565 Cecilton Warwick Road, Warwick, MD 21912,
Date-January 9, 2026, into January 10, 2026, at 8:00 pm to close.
Questions/Public Comment
General Business
Approve Minutes
Specials: Cecil Post 15 – Car, Truck, Bike Show – August 22, 2026
Milburn Stone Theatre – Multiple Functions – Sept, 2026 – June
2027
Old Business:
Continuation discussion: Proposed changes to Class “B” Restaurant License
New Business/Discussion:
Stay Alert Update
Adjourn
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Council work session canceled
The Cecil County Council has canceled its scheduled work session for August 25, 2026. No specific agenda items were listed for this meeting. The next work session is scheduled for September 1, 2026.
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Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Work Session
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Elk Room
4:30 PM
Work Session
1.
CANCELED
Next County Council Work Session:
September 1, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Elk Room, County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, Maryland.
Disclosure: The Legislative Session of the County Council will be recorded and made available
on the Cecil County Agendas and Minutes website. Persons needing accommodation may
contact the Council Office at 410.996.5201 (MD Relay 711), or
email: council@cecilcountymd.gov. This document is available in alternate format.
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 10:00
Administrative Charging Committee
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Board of Appeals to review home occupation renewal at 2807 Blue Ball Road
The Board of Appeals will meet to consider a special exception renewal for a home occupation. The meeting also includes a period for general discussion.
- Special exception renewal for home occupation at 2807 Blue Ball Road, Elkton, MD
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Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
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Board of Appeals of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD
Monday, August 24, 2026
Alternate Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Elk Room
6:00 PM
*Written public comment can be emailed to DLUDS@cecilcountymd.gov or mailed to the
address listed above*
Live Stream
https://zoom.us/j/95259385425?pwd=s5xfvh5sHmLf9ycbanJUgkQUzjI1I7.1
Meeting ID: 952 5938 5425 / Passcode: 079720
1. Special Exception
A. FILE: 4410 - APPLICANT: Clyde S. Van Dyke, II.
FOR: A special exception renewal to operate a home occupation.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 2807 Blue Ball Road, Elkton, MD 21921,
Election District: 9; Tax Map: 12, Parcel: 400, Lot 1.
PROPERTY OWNER: Clyde & Erin Van Dyke.
PRESENTLY ZONED: Rural Residential, (RR).
2. General Discussion
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 08:30
General
Cecil County Plumbing Board to review code updates and venting standards
The Cecil County Plumbing Board will meet to discuss updates to plumbing codes, including the use of 2021 IPC and IFGC standards, and review recommendations for amendments. The board will also hold an open discussion on common venting practices from a previous meeting.
- Open discussion on common venting per 2021 IPC
- Recommendations for amendments to be presented to Chief of Permits & Inspections
- Review of current Cecil County code: IPC 2021, IFGC 2021, and county amendments
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200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
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Plumbing Board of Cecil County
Division of Permits & Inspections
200 Chesapeake Boulevard, Elkton, MD 21921
Plumbing Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Rising Sun Room
8:30 AM
Plumbing Board Meeting Agenda
A. Roll Call
1. Board Chair, Jesse Foster
B. Attendance
C. Old Business Discussion
1. Open discussion on common venting per 2021 IPC from previous board meeting
2. Recommendations for amendments to be presented to William Funk, Chief of Permits
& Inspections
D. New Business Concerns & Discussions
1. Discussion of current Cecil County code: use of IPC 2021, IFGC 2021, Cecil County
amendments
E. Comments from Inspectors
F. Confirm Date of Next Meeting
G. Closing Comments from Board Chair, Jesse Foster
H. Meeting Adjournment
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 15:00
Board of Elections
Board to vote on Cecil Manor as polling location
The Cecil County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and vote on using Cecil Manor as a polling location. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom, with a possible closed session.
- Vote on use of Cecil Manor as polling location
- Approval of minutes from July 15, 2026
- Director's and Council's reports
- Public participation requires pre-approval by the president
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200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton
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Board of Elections of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Rising Sun Room (2nd Floor) for public in-person
attendance
Virtual:
https://zoom.us/j/95158055752?pwd=zGrYnGb0tuWrVrm5t5biLo9scqSQBq.1
ID: 951 5805 5752 Passcode: 914835
3:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1.
Call to Order
2.
Determine Quorum, Report Board or Staff Absences
3.
Approval of Minutes & Sign Minutes
A.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
4.
Approval of Agenda
5.
Additions/Changes to the Agenda
6.
President’s Remarks
7.
Director’s Report
8.
Council’s Report
9.
Old Business
A.
Vote on use of Cecil Manor as polling location
10. New Business
11. Announcements and Disclosures
12. Questions and Concerns
13. Next Board Meeting
A.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
14. Adjournment
15. Closed Meeting
Closed Meeting: Part of the meeting may be closed in accordance with Maryland Open
Meetings Act procedures.
Public Participation: Members of the public may address the Board. Pursuant to §3.2C of the
Board’s Bylaws, public participation at a meeting must be pre-scheduled and pre-approved by
the president. To request approval to speak at a board meeting, email Karen Benecewicz,
Deputy Director or call at 410-996-5310 no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 19:00
County Council
Council to consider rezoning Blue Ball Road property to Business General
The Cecil County Council holds a legislative session with a public hearing on a rezoning request for 560 Blue Ball Road in Elkton, proposing a change from Urbanized Residential to Business General. The council will also introduce resolutions for an Axon equipment contract, an Enterprise Zone expansion application, and a Planning Commission appointment, and consider several other appointments. A final reading is scheduled for a bill establishing a sanitary sewer benefit assessment for the Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict.
- Public hearing on File 2026-01: rezoning 560 Blue Ball Road, Elkton from Urbanized Residential (UR) to Business General (BG)
- Resolution 44-2026: Approval of Axon equipment package (cameras, Tasers, VR training, license plate readers, drone support) — multiple year contract
- Resolution 45-2026: Application for Enterprise Zone Expansion
- Resolution 46-2026: Appointment of John Mettee to Planning Commission
- Bill 2026-06: Final reading for Sanitary Sewer Benefit Assessment for Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Legislative Session Day - 2026-16
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Elk Room
7:00 PM
Livestreamed:
https://zoom.us/j/97832347759?pwd=X1LbZ4wQHFJuelyNdzqMDIEXar1Mkv.1
ID: 978 3234 7759
Passcode: 399754
Legislative Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
4.
Moment of Silence or Opening Prayer
5.
Approval of Agenda
6.
Presentation of Proclamations/Certificates
A.
MD 250th Moment — "Relics Meets Progress" by Council Vice President Meffley
B.
Cecil County Historic Society Passport - Paula Newton, Director
7.
Public Hearing
A.
FILE 2026-01 APPLICANT: Timothy & Lori Patterson PROPERTY LOCATION: 560 Blue
Ball Road, Elkton, Maryland 21921 Election District: 3, Tax Map: 26F, Parcels 39 & 40
PROPERTY OWNER: Timothy & Lori Patterson PRESENTLY ZONED: Urbanized
Residential (UR) PROPOSED ZONING: Business General (BG)
8.
Approval of Minutes
August 4, 2026 - Legislative Day 15-2026
9.
Public Comment
10. President and Council Comments
11. Introduction of Resolutions
A.
Resolution No. 44-2026 Approval — Axon Equipment Enhancement Package for
Cameras, Tasers, Virtual Reality (VR) Training, License Plate Readers (LPR), Drone
Support, Etc. — Multiple Year Contract
B.
Resolution No. 45-2026 Approval — Application — Enterprise Zone Expansion
C.
Resolution No. 46-2026 Appointment — Planning Commission — John Mettee
12. Consideration of Resolutions …
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Council to review rezoning, Axon equipment contract, sewer assessment
The Cecil County Council is holding a work session to review its legislative agenda, including a public hearing for a property rezoning, introduction of resolutions for an Axon equipment contract and enterprise zone expansion, and consideration of appointments. They will also call for a final reading of a bill establishing a sanitary sewer benefit assessment for the Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval and reports.
- Public hearing for File 2026-01: rezoning 560 Blue Ball Road, Elkton from Urbanized Residential (UR) to Business General (BG)
- Resolution 44-2026: Approval of Axon equipment package (cameras, Tasers, VR training, license plate readers, drone support) — multi-year contract
- Resolution 45-2026: Application for Enterprise Zone Expansion
- Bill 2026-06: Establishment of Sanitary Sewer Benefit Assessment for Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict
- Appointments to Planning Commission, Agriculture Preservation Advisory Board, Susquehanna Workforce Network Board, Commission for Women, Building Board of Appeals
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Work Session
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Elk Room
4:30 PM
Livestreamed:
https://zoom.us/j/97348374964?pwd=vuneS90ByJBWSH1telu4Rc41amOT8V.1
ID: 973 4837 4964
Passcode: 340916
Work Session
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of Minutes
August 11, 2026 Work Session
3.
Review of Legislative Agenda
A.
Public Hearing
i.
FILE 2026-01 APPLICANT: Timothy & Lori Patterson PROPERTY LOCATION: 560
Blue Ball Road, Elkton, Maryland 21921 Election District: 3, Tax Map: 26F, Parcels
39 & 40 PROPERTY OWNER: Timothy & Lori Patterson PRESENTLY ZONED:
Urbanized Residential (UR) PROPOSED ZONING: Business General (BG)
B.
Introduction of Resolutions
i.
Resolution No. 44-2026 Approval — Axon Equipment Enhancement Package for
Cameras, Tasers, Virtual Reality (VR) Training, License Plate Readers (LPR), Drone
Support, Etc. — Multiple Year Contract
ii.
Resolution No. 45-2026 Approval — Application — Enterprise Zone Expansion
iii. Resolution No. 46-2026 Appointment — Planning Commission — John Mettee
C.
Consideration of Resolutions
i.
Resolution No. 40-2026 Appointment — Agriculture Preservation Advisory Board
— Paul Drummond
ii.
Resolution No. 41-2026 Appointment — Susquehanna Workforce Network Board
— Lisa Beeman
iii. Resolution No. 42-2026 Appointment — Commission for Women — Sally Kilby
Dulin
iv. Resolution No. 43-2026 Appointment — Building Board of …
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review home occupation renewal at 2807 Blue Ball Road
The Planning Commission will meet to consider a special exception renewal for a home occupation. No subdivision submittals were received for this meeting.
- Special exception renewal for a home occupation at 2807 Blue Ball Road, Elkton, MD
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Planning Commission of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD
Monday, August 17, 2026
Alternate Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Elk Room
6:00 PM
*Written public comment can be emailed to DLUDS@cecilcountymd.gov, or mailed to the
address listed above*
Live Stream
https://zoom.us/j/96785085315?pwd=8uwoQwYCbPTqkyQ4dPm58eikvUN0Wn.1
Meeting ID: 967 8508 5315 / Passcode: 310814
1. Subdivision
No subdivision submittals were received for review by the Planning Commission.
2. Special Exception
A. FILE: 4410 - APPLICANT: Clyde S. Van Dyke, II.
FOR: A special exception renewal to operate a home occupation.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 2807 Blue Ball Road, Elkton, MD 21921,
Election District: 9; Tax Map: 12, Parcel: 400, Lot 1.
PROPERTY OWNER: Clyde & Erin Van Dyke.
PRESENTLY ZONED: Rural Residential, (RR).
3. General Discussion
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Electricians
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Council to hear presentation on proposed Cecil Classical Charter School
The Cecil County Council is holding a work session with a presentation on the proposed Cecil Classical Charter School by Board President Tabitha Bathgate. The council will also approve minutes from the August 4, 2026 work session and address council member items. No legislative votes are scheduled.
- Presentation on proposed Cecil Classical Charter School by Tabitha Bathgate, Board President
- Approval of August 4, 2026 work session minutes
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Work Session
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Elk Room
4:30 PM
Livestreamed:
https://zoom.us/j/94499884732?pwd=MyJNoykYPazr7pI14uU2hF6VtQFBkX.1
ID: 944 9988 4732
Password: 846432
Work Session
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
August 4, 2026 Work Session
3. Presentations
A. Proposed Cecil Classical Charter School — Tabitha Bathgate, Board President
4. Council Member Items
5. Adjournment
Next County Council Work Session:
August 18, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Elk Room, County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, Maryland.
Disclosure: The Legislative Session of the County Council will be recorded and made available
on the Cecil County Agendas and Minutes website. Persons needing accommodation may
contact the Council Office at 410.996.5201 (MD Relay 711), or
email: council@cecilcountymd.gov. This document is available in alternate format.
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 09:00
Cecil County Technical Advisory Committee
Committee reviews subdivision plat for Lands of Carden Farms, LLC
The Cecil County Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to review a subdivision proposal. The committee will consider a preliminary and final plat for a two-lot project.
- Review of Lands of Carden Farms, LLC (2 Lots) on Cherry Grove Road, First Election District
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Technical Advisory Committee of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
9:00 AM
*No public comment is taken at the Technical Advisory Committee meetings*
*Written public comment can be emailed to DLUDS@cecilcountymd.gov, or mailed to the
address listed above*
Zoom Link
https://zoom.us/j/97111598449?pwd=R9jr27STv0PJnygbLAxkKb1pmvxVnK.1
Meeting ID: 971 1159 8449 / Passcode: 789482
1. SUBDIVISIONS
A. Lands of Carden Farms, LLC, Preston Stephen Carden, Jr. & Deborah Ann
Carden, 2 Lots, Preliminary / Final Plat, Cherry Grove Road, First Election
District.
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 19:00
County Council
Council holds public hearing on Little Elk Creek sewer assessment
The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of a sanitary sewer benefit assessment for the Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict. The body will also consider several board appointments and supplemental grant appropriations for community services.
- Public hearing on Bill No. 2026-06: Sanitary Sewer Benefit Assessment for Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict
- Resolution No. 35-2026: Supplemental Appropriation for Housing Navigator Funding
- Resolution No. 36-2026: Supplemental Appropriation for National Community Care Corps Funding
- Resolution No. 38-2026: Appointment of Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency as Electrical Inspection Agencies
- Appointments to Agriculture Preservation Advisory Board, Susquehanna Workforce Network Board, Commission for Women, and Building Board of Appeals
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✓ Decided: Council holds hearing on $35,265 sewer assessment for Little Elk Creek subdistrict
The Cecil County Council held a public hearing on Bill 2026-06, which would establish a $35,265 per Equivalent Living Unit (ELU) sanitary sewer benefit assessment for the Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict, effective July 21, 2027 through June 30, 2057. No vote was taken; the bill is scheduled for consideration on August 18, 2026. The Council also approved four resolutions, including grant funding for a housing navigator and volunteer support for seniors, and reappointments to several boards.
- Approved Resolution 35-2026: $71,017 grant for part-time Housing Navigator (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 36-2026: $37,745 grant for volunteer support for seniors (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 37-2026: Reappointed Devon Perry and Michael Linkous to Board of Appeals (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 38-2026: Reappointed Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency as electrical inspection agencies (5-0)
- Approved agenda and minutes of July 21, 2026 (unanimous)
- Introduced Resolutions 40-2026 through 43-2026 for board appointments (scheduled for Aug 18)
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Legislative Session Day - 2026-15
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Elk Room
7:00 PM
Livestreamed:
https://zoom.us/j/92382452126?pwd=f7sjyiGhhOM3UCJoXvZP9rbTneCSe0.1
ID: 923 8245 2126
Passcode: 900702
Legislative Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Moment of Silence or Opening Prayer
Pastor Ben Dixon, Porters Grove Baptist Church, Rising Sun
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Presentation of Proclamations/Certificates
A. Cecil County Quilters
B. MD 250th Moment - Reading of "Autos Arrive" by Council President Al Miller
7. Public Hearing
A. Bill No. 2026-06 Establishment of the Sanitary Sewer Benefit Assessment for the Little
Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict
8. Approval of Minutes
July 21, 2026 - Legislative Day 14-2026
9. Public Comment
10. President and Council Comments
11. Introduction of Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 40-2026 Appointment — Agriculture Preservation Advisory Board —
Paul Drummond
B. Resolution No. 41-2026 Appointment — Susquehanna Workforce Network Board —
Lisa Beeman
C. Resolution No. 42-2026 Appointment — Commission for Women — Sally Kilby Dulin
D. Resolution No. 43-2026 Appointment — Building Board of Appeals — Christopher
Bradley
12. Consideration of Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 35-2026 Supplemental Appropriation — Grant Funds — Community
Services — Human Services Division — Housing Navigator Funding
B. Resolution No. 36-20 …
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COUNTY COUNCIL OF CECIL COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE SESSION MINUTES
LSD 2026-15
August 4, 2026
The County Council of Cecil County met in Legislative Session at the County Administration
Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elk Room, Elkton, MD. The following members of the Council
were present:
Al Miller, Council President
Bob Meffley, Council Vice President
Rebecca Hamilton, Council Member
Donna Culberson, Council Member
Dawn Branch, Council Member
NOTE: The recording of this meeting is available on the County website at cecilcountymd.gov
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the County Council of Cecil County of August 4, 2026, was called to order by
Council President Miller at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Miller led all those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council Manager Henson called the roll and noted that five Council members were present.
OPENING PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCE
Pastor Ben Dixon, Porters Grove Baptist Church of Rising Sun, offered the opening prayer.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion made by Councilwoman Branch, seconded by Councilwoman Culberson, the
Council moved to approve the agenda of August 4, 2026. The motion was approved
unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
MD 250% Moment — Reading of “Autos Arrive!” — President Al Miller
President Miller read “Autos Arrive!”, highlighting the impact of automobiles in Cecil County.
PROCLAMATION
Cecil Quilters
County Executive Adam Streight and Council presented a Proclamation to the Cecil Quilters in
reco …
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Cecil County Council to discuss sewer fees and board appointments
The Cecil County Council will hold a work session reviewing a proposed sewer fee for the Little Elk Creek area, introducing resolutions to appoint members to several boards, and considering supplemental appropriations for grant-funded programs. The meeting includes a public hearing on the sewer fee and presentations on sheriff equipment enhancements.
- Public hearing on Bill No. 2026-06: Sanitary Sewer Benefit Assessment for Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict
- Resolution No. 40-2026: Appointment of Paul Drummond to Agriculture Preservation Advisory Board
- Resolution No. 41-2026: Appointment of Lisa Beeman to Susquehanna Workforce Network Board
- Resolution No. 35-2026: Supplemental appropriation of grant funds for Housing Navigator program
- Resolution No. 37-2026: Appointment of Devon Perry and Michael Linkous to Board of Appeals
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✓ Decided: Council reviews proposed 10-year Axon equipment contract for Sheriff's Office
The Council heard a presentation on a proposed 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise for cameras, tasers, VR training, drones, and related equipment for multiple county agencies, with an estimated annual cost of $1.4 million. No vote was taken; the item was presented for review. The Council also reviewed several resolutions for upcoming introduction or consideration, including appointments to county boards and supplemental appropriations for grant-funded programs.
- Approved the minutes of the July 21, 2026 Work Session unanimously.
- Heard a presentation on the proposed Axon Enterprise equipment contract; no action taken.
- Reviewed Bill No. 2026-06 (Sanitary Sewer Benefit Assessment for Little Elk Creek) for a future public hearing.
- Introduced Resolution No. 40-2026 (reappointment of Paul Drummond to Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board).
- Introduced Resolution No. 41-2026 (appointment of Lisa Beeman to Susquehanna Workforce Network Board).
- Introduced Resolution No. 42-2026 (appointment of Sally Kilby Dulin to Commission for Women).
- Introduced Resolution No. 43-2026 (appointment of Christopher Bradley to Building Board of Appeals).
- Considered Resolutions No. 35-2026 through 38-2026 (supplemental appropriations and appointments); no final votes taken.
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Work Session
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Elk Room
4:30 PM
Livestreamed:
https://zoom.us/j/95283417019?pwd=n2fgLiv5SPEUuBNIhdgPgDyMU8boMy.1
ID: 954 8341 7019
Password: 511644
Work Session
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
July 21, 2026 Work Session
3. Presentations
A. Sheriff, Scott Adams — Proposed Equipment Enhancement Package Agreement
4. Review of Legislative Agenda
A. Public Hearing
i. Bill No. 2026-06 Establishment of the Sanitary Sewer Benefit Assessment for the
Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict
B. Introduction of Resolutions
i. Resolution No. 40-2026 Appointment — Agriculture Preservation Advisory Board
— Paul Drummond
ii. Resolution No. 41-2026 Appointment — Susquehanna Workforce Network Board
— Lisa Beeman
iii. Resolution No. 42-2026 Appointment — Commission for Women — Sally Kilby
Dulin
iv. Resolution No. 43-2026 Appointment — Building Board of Appeals —
Christopher Bradley
C. Consideration of Resolutions
i. Resolution No. 35-2026 Supplemental Appropriation — Grant Funds —
Community Services — Human Services Division — Housing Navigator Funding
ii. Resolution No. 36-2026 Supplemental Appropriation — Grant Funds —
Community Services — National Community Care Corps Funding
iii. Resolution No. 37-2026 Appointment — Board of Appeals — Devon Perry and
Michael Linkous
iv. Resolution No. 38-2026 Appointment — Electrical Inspection Agencies …
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COUNTY COUNCIL OF CECIL COUNTY
WORK SESSION MINUTES
August 4, 2026
OPEN SESSION — Elk Room
4:30 P.M.
NOTE: The recording of this meeting is available on the County website at cecilcountymd.gov
PRESENT: Council Members: Al Miller, Bob Meffley, Donna Culberson and Dawn Branch; Council
Manager L. Michelle Henson; Council Executive Assistant Christine Palmer; members of the
Administration and members of the public.
Call to Order
President Miller called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m. and announced that there were four
Council Members present which constitute a quorum.
Approval of Minutes
On a motion made by Vice President Meffley, seconded by Councilwoman Culberson, the Council
moved to approve the minutes of the Council Work Session of July 21, 2026. The motion passed
unanimously.
Presentations
Sheriff Department Equipment Enhancement Package Agreement
Cecil County Sheriff Scott Adams and Axon Enterprise, Inc. representative Robert Marangelo
provided an overview of a proposed 10-year contract to provide cameras, tasers, virtual reality
(VR) training, drones and associated equipment and training for the Cecil County Sheriff Office,
Detention Center, State’s Attorney, Circuit Court and Animal Services. A copy of the presentation
was placed in the record of the minutes.
Mr. Marangelo stated the proposed contract provided updated equipment and offered improved
data storage and recovery.
Sheriff Adams stated that the proposed contract provided drones that are manufactu …
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 09:15
Liquor Board
Liquor board to consider new license, transfer, and rooftop bar change
The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners will hold a public hearing on July 29, 2026, to decide on several license actions. Items include a change of mode of operation for Unwined on the Water to add a rooftop bar, a new Class B license for Vietri's Italian Market, and a transfer/reclassification of State Line Liquors from Class B to Class A. Special event permits for the Scottish Games, horse racing, and Plumpton Park Zoo brews are also on the agenda.
- Change of mode for B-83 Unwined on the Water (285 Plum Point Rd) to add a rooftop bar and renovations
- New Class B beer-wine-liquor license application for Vietri's Italian Market (222 Bohemia Avenue) with Sunday sales
- Transfer/reclassification of State Line Liquors (1610 Elkton Road) from Class B-69 to Class A license
- Special event permits: Scottish Games (5/16/26), Maryland Jockey Club horse racing (5/24-25), Plumpton Park Zoo Spring/Fall Brew
- Old business: proposed changes to Class B Restaurant License
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MEETING AGENDA
CECIL COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Administrative Building
200 Chesapeake Boulevard, Elk Room, Elkton, MD 21921
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
CHANGE OF MODE OF OPERATIONIUPDATE:
B-83 Unwined on the Water request change of mode of operation- change in renovation and
rooftop bar. Class “B” BWL No B-83 — William Gravlee, Triton Marina Services, LLC, Owner;
John Bragg, Bampen, LLC, Lease Manager, T/A Unwined On The Water, 285 Plum Point Rd,
Elkton, MD 21921
APPLICATION- NEW LICENSE
Application received from Nina Vietri, Vietri’s Italian Market, LLC, t/a Vietri’s Cucina, 222
Bohemia Avenue, Chesapeake City, MD 21915, for issuance of a new Class “B”, Beer,
Wine & Liquor Alcoholic Beverage License. On premise only with Sunday Sales.
APPLICATION- TRANFER
Application received from Mahendra Borad, Vipul Kaswala, Prateek Kabaria, Robert Murray,
State Line Liquors, LLC, t/a State Line Liquors, 1610 Elkton Road, Elkton, MD 21921, for
transfer/reclassification of Class “B-69” Beer, Wine & Liquor Alcoholic Beverages License to
Class “A” , from Robert E. Murray, Frederick Ostrand, John MacKenzie, S.L.L., Inc. t/a State
Line Liquors,1610 Elkton Road, Elkton, MD 21921.
Questions/Public Comment
General Business
Approve Minutes
Specials: Scottish Games Assoc of DE-Fair Hill Grounds— 5/16/26- Festival
Maryland Jockey Club — Fair Hill Grounds — 5/24 — 5/25-Horse racing
Event
Plumpton Park Zoo — Spring Brew — 6/13, Fall Brew 9/12
Old Business
Proposed changes to Class …
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
July 28 work session canceled, next meeting August 4
The Cecil County Council work session scheduled for July 28, 2026, has been canceled. The next work session is set for August 4, 2026.
- Meeting canceled: no business conducted.
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Work Session
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Elk Room
4:30 PM
Call Council Office at 410.996.5201 for instructions to connect to livestream audio by
telephone.
Work Session
1. CANCELED
Next County Council Work Session:
August 4, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Elk Room, County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, Maryland.
Disclosure: The Legislative Session of the County Council will be recorded and made available
on the Cecil County Agendas and Minutes website. Persons needing accommodation may
contact the Council Office at 410.996.5201 (MD Relay 711), or
email: council@cecilcountymd.gov. This document is available in alternate format.
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Appeals
Board to decide on three setback variance requests
The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance applications for front, buffer, and rear setback reductions to allow construction. The board will also conduct general discussion.
- 14-ft variance to 30-ft front setback at 4 Yorktown Court, North East (RM zone)
- 8-ft variance to 25-ft Bufferyard A accessory setback at 18 Steamboat Landing Lane, Warwick (SAR zone)
- 15-ft variance to 25-ft rear setback on North Drive, Earleville (RR zone)
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Board of Appeals of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD
Monday, July 27, 2026
Alternate Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Elk Room
6:00 PM
*Written public comment can be emailed to DLUDS@cecilcountymd.gov or mailed to the
address listed above*
Live Stream
https://zoom.us/j/96144264011?pwd=D4X4ZUgdqaHdvUWdeT4DC0aCyMLkaD.1
Meeting ID: 961 4426 4011 / Passcode: 437503
1. Variance
A. FILE: 4407 - APPLICANT: Khai Doquang.
FOR: A 14-ft variance to the 30-ft front setback for construction
purposes.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 4 Yorktown Court, North East, MD 21901,
Election District: 5: Tax Map: 31E, Parcel: 1002, Lot 26.
PROPERTY OWNER: Khai Doquang.
PRESENTLY ZONED: High Density Residential, (RM).
B. FILE: 4408 - APPLICANT: Jonathan & Diane Smith.
FOR: An 8-ft variance to the 25-ft Bufferyard A accessory structure
setback for construction purposes.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 18 Steamboat Landing Lane, Warwick, MD
21912, Election District: 2: Tax Map: 54, Parcel: 45, Lot: 10.
PROPERTY OWNER: Jonathan & Diane Smith.
PRESENTLY ZONED: Southern Agricultural Residential, (SAR).
C. FILE: 4409 - APPLICANT: Bauer Construction - Megan Bauer.
FOR: A 15-ft variance to the 25-ft rear setback for construction
purposes.
PROPERTY LOCATION: North Drive, Earleville, MD 21919,
Election District: 1: Tax Map: 55, Parcel: 128, Lot: 156.
PROPERTY OWNER: JM Properties 55, LLC.
PRESENTLY ZONED: Rural Residential, (RR).
2. General Discussion
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 19:00
County Council
County Council to consider sewer assessments and budget amendments
The Cecil County Council will introduce a bill for a sanitary sewer benefit assessment for the Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict and consider budget amendments for public schools and grant-funded community services.
- Bill 2026-06: Sanitary Sewer Benefit Assessment for Little Elk Creek
- Resolution 31-2026: Appointment to Planning Commission
- Resolution 33-2026: Appointment to Economic Development Commission
- Resolution 39-2026: Charter Amendment for Budget Preparation
- School Budget Amendment #150
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✓ Decided: Council amends budget preparation timeline via Charter Amendment
The Council approved a charter amendment requiring the County Executive to submit the proposed annual budget by the second Tuesday of April. Several board appointments were confirmed, and a school budget amendment was approved.
- Approved Resolution No. 39-2026 to set budget submission deadline to the second Tuesday of April (4-0)
- Approved reappointments of Rob Carey and Gary Rasnake to the Planning Commission (4-0)
- Approved reappointments of Ronald Dixon, Jesse Foster, and Mark Freese to the Plumbing Board (4-0)
- Approved appointment of John “Jack” Schammel to the Economic Development Commission (4-0)
- Approved reappointments of Sandra Edwards and Andrew Meyer, and appointment of Jeff Sellers to the Susquehanna Workforce Network Board (4-0)
- Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #150
- Introduced Resolution No. 35-2026 for $71,017 in Housing Navigator grant funds
- Introduced Resolution No. 36-2026 for $37,745 in National Community Care Corps grant funds
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Legislative Session Day - 2026-14
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Elk Room
7:00 PM
Livestreamed:
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Legislative Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Moment of Silence or Opening Prayer
Pastor Shaun Taylor, Porters Grover Baptist Church in Rising Sun
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Presentation of Proclamations/Certificates
A. Proclamation - Honoring Donald "Doc" Poist, Jr. - 2026 Josiah A. Hunt EMS Person of
the Year
B. Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month
C. MD 250th Moment - "Communication - Leaps, bounds and Laws" by Councilwoman
Culberson
D. MD 250th Moment - Mr Ray Jefferson reading "Letter to the Past"
E. Cecil County Historic Society Passport - Paula Newton, Director
7. Approval of Minutes
July 7, 2026 - Legislative Day 13-2026
8. Public Comment
9. President and Council Comments
10. Introduction of Bills
A. Bill No. 2026-06 Establishment of the Sanitary Sewer Benefit Assessment for the Little
Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict
11. Introduction of Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 35-2026 Supplemental Appropriation — Grant Funds — Community
Services — Human Services Division — Housing Navigator Funding
B. Resolution No. 36-2026 Supplemental Appropriation — Grant Funds — Community
Services — National Community Care Corps Funding
C. Resolution …
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COUNTY COUNCIL OF CECIL COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE SESSION MINUTES
LSD 2026-14
July 21, 2026
The County Council of Cecil County met in Legislative Session at the County Administration
Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elk Room, Elkton, MD. The following members of the Council
were present:
Al Miller, Council President
Bob Meffley, Council Vice President
Donna Culberson, Council Member
Dawn Branch, Council Member
NOTE: The recording of this meeting is available on the County website at cecilcountymd.gov
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the County Council of Cecil County of July 21, 2026, was called to order by Council
President Miller at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Miller led all those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council Manager Henson called the roll and noted that four Council members were present.
OPENING PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCE
Pastor Shaun Taylor, Porters Grove Baptist Church of Rising Sun, offered the opening prayer.
President Miller requested a moment of silence to recognize the passing of former County
Executive Tari Moore.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
President Miller requested Council’s approval to amend the agenda to provide for consideration
of Resolution No. 39-2026 Charter Amendment — Budget and Finance — Preparation of the
County Budget. On a motion made by Councilwoman Culberson, seconded by Councilwoman
Branch, the Council moved to amend the agenda of July 21, 2026. The motion was approved
unanimously.
PRESENTATION
PROCLAMATION …
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Council reviews school budget amendment and new sewer assessment
The County Council will hold a work session to discuss a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools. The body will also introduce legislation regarding a sanitary sewer benefit assessment and several supplemental appropriations for grant funds.
- Bill No. 2026-06: Sanitary Sewer Benefit Assessment for the Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict
- Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #150
- Resolution No. 35-2026: Supplemental Appropriation for Housing Navigator Funding
- Resolution No. 36-2026: Supplemental Appropriation for National Community Care Corps Funding
- Resolution No. 39-2026: Charter Amendment regarding preparation of the County Budget
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✓ Decided: Council approves July 14 work session minutes
The Council approved the minutes from the July 14, 2026, work session. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations regarding school budgets and the introduction of several bills and resolutions for future consideration.
- Approved minutes of the July 14, 2026 Work Session (unanimous)
Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Work Session
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Elk Room
4:30 PM
Livestreamed:
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Work Session
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
July 14, 2026 Work Session
3. Presentations
A. Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #150 - Denise Sopa, Chief Financial
Officer
B. CCPS Update - Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Lawson
4. Review of Legislative Agenda
A. Introduction of Bills
i. Bill No. 2026-06 Establishment of the Sanitary Sewer Benefit Assessment for the
Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict
B. Introduction of Resolutions
i. Resolution No. 35-2026 Supplemental Appropriation — Grant Funds —
Community Services — Human Services Division — Housing Navigator Funding
ii. Resolution No. 36-2026 Supplemental Appropriation — Grant Funds —
Community Services — National Community Care Corps Funding
iii. Resolution No. 37-2026 Appointment — Board of Appeals — Devon Perry and
Michael Linkous
iv. Resolution No. 38-2026 Appointment — Electrical Inspection Agencies — Bay
Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency
v. Resolution No. 39-2026 Charter Amendment — Budget and Finance —
Preparation of the County Budget
C. Consideration of Resolutions
i. Resolution No. 31-2026 Appointment — Planning Commission — Rob Carey and
Gary Rasnake
ii. Resolution No. 32-2026 Appointment …
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COUNTY COUNCIL OF CECIL COUNTY
WORK SESSION MINUTES
July 21, 2026
OPEN SESSION — Elk Room
4:30 P.M.
NOTE: The recording of this meeting are available on the County website at cecilcountymd.gov
PRESENT: Council Members: Al Miller, Bob Meffley, Donna Culberson and Dawn Branch; Council
Manager L. Michelle Henson; Council Executive Assistant Christine Palmer; members of the
Administration and members of the public.
Call to Order
President Miller called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and announced that there were four
Council Members present which constitute a quorum.
Approval of Minutes
On a motion made by Vice President Meffley, seconded by Councilwoman Culberson, the Council
moved to approve the minutes of the Council Work Session of July 14, 2026. The motion passed
unanimously.
Presentations
Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #150 — Denise Sopa, Chief Financial Officer
Cecil County Public Schools (CCPS) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Denise Sopa presented CCPS
Budget Amendment #150, which reflects activity for the month of June 2026.
CFO Sopa reviewed restricted revenues which included donations and grants from local
businesses and community groups.
CFO Sopa reviewed unrestricted revenues which included transfer of County funding to Blueprint
for Maryland Career Ladder program for National Board-Certified Teacher stipends.
CFO Sopa reviewed 3-year comparisons, budget reconciliations and open encumbrances.
Discussion ensued regarding Concentration of …
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 10:00
Police Accountability Board
Police Accountability Board to review complaints, adjudications, and Q2 data
The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will meet to review complaints received since their last meeting, discuss adjudications from the Administrative Charging Committee, and receive a quarterly data update. They will also hear an update from the Rising Sun Police Department (RSPD) and approve minutes from April 21, 2026.
- Review and approve minutes from 4/21/26
- 2026 Q2 PAB Data
- LEA updates (RSPD)
- Review complaints received since last meeting
- Review ACC adjudications since last meeting
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www.cecilcountymd.gov
CECIL COUNTY POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB)
Cecil County Administration Building
200 Chesapeake Boulevard, Suite 2100, Elkton, Maryland 21921
(410) 996-5200
AGENDA – OPEN SESSION
July 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Elk Room
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call / Quorum
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Old Business
a. Review and Approve Minutes (from 4/21/26)
6. New Business
a. 2026 Q2 PAB Data
b. LEA updates (RSPD)
c. Review Complaints received since last meeting
d. Review ACC adjudications since last meeting
7. Confirm Date of Next Meeting
8. Adjournment
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 11:00
Administrative Charging Committee
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 10:00
Police Accountability Board
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 11:00
Administrative Charging Committee
Administrative Charging Committee to vote on new Chairperson
The committee will meet to review adjudicatory files in a closed session and vote on a new Chairperson. The session includes the review of minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting.
- Vote on a new Chairperson
- Closed session review of adjudicatory files EPD 220/221-2026, CCSO 193-2025, and CCSO 181-2025
- Approval of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes
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CECIL COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGING COMMITTEE (ACC)
Cecil County Administration Building
200 Chesapeake Boulevard, Suite 2100, Elkton, Maryland 21921
(410) 996-5200
AGENDA – OPEN SESSION
July 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Elk Room
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call / Quorum
4. Approve Agenda
5. Old Business
a. Review & Approve Minutes (from 6/23/26)
6. New Business
a. Closed Session to Review Adjudicatory Files
i. EPD 220/221-2026
ii. CCSO 193-2025
iii. CCSO 181-2025
7. Announce Adjudications from Closed Session
8. Confirm Date of Next Meeting
9. Vote on a new Chairperson
10. Adjournment
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Rezoning request for 560 Blueball Road from residential to business general
The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 8+ acres at 560 Blueball Road from Urbanized Residential to Business General. The meeting also includes a postponed concept plat for Valley Road Estates and a preliminary plat for Chesapeake Club. General discussion will follow.
- Rezoning request (FILE 2026-01) for 560 Blueball Road, Elkton: 8+ acres from UR to BG
- Valley Road Estates, Lots 1-31, concept plat on Valley Road – postponed from June meeting
- Chesapeake Club, Lots 348-360, 619-645, 740-748, preliminary plat at Bay Club Parkway & Irishtown Road
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Cecil County Administrative Building, Elkton
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Planning Commission of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD
Monday, July 20, 2026
Alternate Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Elk Room
6:00 PM
*Written public comment can be emailed to DLUDS@cecilcountymd.gov, or mailed to the
address listed above*
Live Stream
https://zoom.us/j/99711238561?pwd=pL0jqytWPhZURsFlqsX6zdJNu6P2Nz.1
Meeting ID: 997 1123 8561 / Passcode: 248989
1. Subdivision
A. Valley Road Estates, Lots 1-31, Concept Plat, Valley Road, McCrone, Inc.,
Fourth Election District. – Postponed from the June Planning Commission
meeting.
B. Chesapeake Club, Lots 348-360 and 619-645 & 740-748, Preliminary Plat, Bay
Club Parkway & Irishtown Road, Kimley Horn, Fifth Election District.
2. Rezoning
A. FILE: 2026-01 APPLICANT: Timothy & Lori Patterson.
REQUEST: Request to rezone 8+ acres from Urbanized Residential,
(UR), to Business General, (BG).
PROPERTY LOCATION: 560 Blueball Road, Elkton, MD
21921, Election District: 3, Tax Map: 26F, Parcels: 39 & 40.
PROPERTY OWNER: Timothy & Lori Patterson.
PRESENTLY ZONED: Urbanized Residential, (UR).
3. General Discussion
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 15:00
Board of Elections
Elections board to discuss untimely ballots and audit update
The Cecil County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to discuss election administration matters. Items include handling of untimely ballots, an update on the risk-limiting audit (RLA), and a discussion of Cecil Tech / Cecil Manor. The meeting includes public participation by pre-scheduled approval only.
- Untimely Ballots discussion
- RLA (risk-limiting audit) update
- Cecil Tech / Cecil Manor item
- Approval of May 20, 2026, minutes
- Director's and Counsel's reports
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200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton
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Board of Elections of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Rising Sun Room (2nd Floor) for public in-person
attendance
3:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Determine Quorum, Report Board or Staff Absences
3. Additions/Changes to the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
A. Sign Minutes - Wednesday, May 20, 2026
B. Canvass Minutes Approved & Signed
5. President’s Remarks
6. Director’s Report
A. Director's Report
7. Counsel’s Report
8. Old Business
9. New Business
A. Untimely Ballots
B. RLA update
C. Cecil Tech / Cecil Manor
10. Announcements and Disclosures
11. Questions and Concerns
12. Next Board Meeting
A. Wednesday, August 19, 2026
13. Adjournment
Closed Meeting: Part of the meeting may be closed in accordance with Maryland Open
Meetings Act procedures.
Public Participation: Members of the public may address the Board. Pursuant to §3.2C of the
Board’s Bylaws, public participation at a meeting must be pre-scheduled and pre-approved by
the president. To request approval to speak at a board meeting, email Karen Benecewicz,
Deputy Director or call at 410-996-5310 no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 16:30
County Council
Affordable housing discussion with Maryland Dept. of Housing and Community Development
The council will hear presentations on affordable housing, a review of recent county contracts, a financial update for the third quarter of FY 2026, and a proposed date for the fiscal‑year budget presentation. No formal actions are listed; the agenda items are for discussion and information.
- Discussion – Affordable Housing with Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (Mira Morgan, Senior Policy Analyst; Jordan Gilmore, Director, Office of Policy Development)
- Monthly Review of County Contracts for March, April, May, and June 2026 (County Charter Section 516)
- Financial Update – 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2026
- Discussion – Proposed Fiscal Year Budget Presentation Date (second Tuesday in April)
- Council Manager Report
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✓ Decided: Council discusses affordable housing, reviews contracts and finances
The Cecil County Council held a work session with presentations on affordable housing by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, and received monthly contract reviews and a financial update. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was unanimous approval of the July 7, 2026 work session minutes. The Council discussed a potential charter amendment to move the budget presentation date to the second Tuesday in April but took no action.
- Approved minutes of July 7, 2026 work session (unanimous)
- Discussed affordable housing presentation by DHCD; no action taken
- Received monthly contract reviews for March–June 2026; no action taken
- Discussed charter amendment to move budget presentation date; no action taken
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Work Session
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Elk Room
4:30 PM
Livestreamed:
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ID: 996 4662 9259
Password: 347191
Work Session
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
July 7, 2026 Work Session
3. Presentations
A. Discussion — Affordable Housing - Maryland Department of Housing and Community
Development - Mira Morgan, Senior Policy Analyst and Jordan Gilmore, Director,
Office of Policy Development
B. Andrew Ondish, Deputy Finance Director
i. Monthly Review of County Contracts — March 2026 (County Charter Section
516)
ii. Monthly Review of County Contracts — April 2026 (County Charter Section 516)
iii. Monthly Review of County Contracts — May 2026 (County Charter Section 516)
iv. Monthly Review of County Contracts — June 2026 (County Charter Section 516)
v. Financial Update — 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2026
C. Discussion - Fiscal Year Budget Presentation Date - Second Tuesday in April
4. Council Manager Report
5. Council Member Items
6. Adjournment
Next County Council Work Session:
July 21, 2026 @ 4:30pm
Elk Room, County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, Maryland.
Disclosure: The Legislative Session of the County Council will be recorded and made available
on the Cecil County Agendas and Minutes website. Persons needing accommodation may
contact the Council Office at 410.996.5201 (M …
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COUNTY COUNCIL OF CECIL COUNTY
WORK SESSION MINUTES
July 14, 2026
OPEN SESSION — Elk Room
4:30 P.M.
NOTE: The recording and transcription of this meeting are available on the County website at
www.cecilcountymd.gov
PRESENT: Council Members: Robert Meffley, Al Miller, Donna Culberson, Rebecca Hamilton and
Dawn Branch; Council Manager L. Michelle Henson; Council Executive Assistant Christine Palmer;
members of the Administration and members of the public.
Call to Order
President Miller called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and announced that there were five
Council Members present which constitute a quorum.
Approval of Minutes
On a motion made by Councilwoman Culberson, seconded by Councilwoman Branch, the Council
moved to approve the minutes of the Council Work Session of July 7, 2026. The motion passed
unanimously.
Presentations
Discussion — Affordable Housing
Maryland Department of Community Development — Mira Morgan, Senior Policy Analyst and
Jordan Gilmore, Director, Office of Policy Development
Senior Policy Analyst Morgan and Director Gilmore, representing the Department of Housing and
Community Development (DHCD) presented an overview of affordable housing in Cecil County
via Power Point Presentation, a copy of which was reviewed and placed in the record of the
minutes.
Director Gilmore stated that there is a shortage of affordable housing in Maryland as well as
across the country. He stated the reason for the shortage is that annual residential build …
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 16:00
Ethics Commission Meeting
Ethics Commission to review 2025 financial disclosure and lobbyist forms
The Cecil County Ethics Commission will review and discuss various 2025 compliance forms, including Form 1, Form 2 for employees and boards, and lobbyist forms. The commission will also update the 2025 non-compliant list and review 2024 Form 1 filings.
- Review of CY2025 Form 1
- Review of CY2025 Form 2 (Employees and Boards)
- Review of CY2025 Lobbyist Form
- Update to CY2025 Non-Compliant List
- Review of CY2024 Form 1
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200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
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CECIL COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION
Cecil County Administration Building
c/o Office of Law
200 Chesapeake Boulevard, Suite 2100
Elkton, Maryland 21921
(410) 996-8300 (phone)
AGENDA – OPEN SESSION
July 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Elk Room
https://zoom.us/j/93091105533?pwd=KKkE7GiL67ITtprMiIFeZkpK49j93C.1
Meeting ID: 930 9110 5533
Passcode: 198598
CALL TO ORDER
• Roll Call
• Approve Agenda Review and Approve
• Approve Minutes (March 9, 2026) Review and Approve
NEW BUSINESS
• CY2025 Form 1 Review and Discuss
• CY2025 Form 2 (Employees and Boards) Review and Discuss
• CY2025 Lobbyist Form Review and Discuss
• CY2025 Non-Compliant List Update Review and Discuss
OLD BUSINESS
• CY2024 Form 1 Review and Discuss
• CY2025 Form 1 Review and Discuss
DISCUSS NEXT MEETING DATE
CLOSED SESSION
• Discuss Tabled Financial Disclosure
• To discuss any CY2025 Forms that require legal counsel or require confidentiality
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Electricians
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 19:00
County Council
Council to discuss 2027 legislative priorities, vote on appointments
This legislative session is largely procedural, featuring the introduction and consideration of multiple board and commission appointments. The only substantive discussion item is the Maryland Association of Counties legislative priorities for 2027. No public hearings, ordinances, or financial matters are on the agenda.
- Discussion of Maryland Association of Counties 2027 legislative priorities
- Introduction of appointments: Planning Commission (Rob Carey, Gary Rasnake), Plumbing Board (Ronald Dixon, Jesse Foster, Mark Freese), Economic Development Commission (John 'Jack' Schammel), Susquehanna Workforce Network Board (Sandra Edwards, Andrew Meyer, Jeff Sellers)
- Consideration of appointments: Social Services Board (David Rudolph, Dianne Fox, Georgia Galicki), Commission for Women (Vivian Mena), Board of Parks and Recreation (Jessica Bush), Building Board of Appeals (Paul Keeley)
- Proclamation — Parks and Recreation Month
- Reading of 'County Seats - On the Move' by Councilwoman Dawn Branch as part of MD 250th Moment
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County Council of Cecil County
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD
Legislative Session Day - 2026-13
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Elk Room
7:00 PM
Livestreamed:
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Legislative Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Moment of Silence or Opening Prayer
Pastor Sam Brindley, First Baptist Church of Perryville
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Presentation of Proclamations/Certificates
A. Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month
B. MD 250th Moment - Reading of "County Seats - On the Move" by Councilwoman
Dawn Branch
7. Approval of Minutes
June 16, 2026 - Legislative Day 12-2026
8. Public Comment
9. President and Council Comments
A. Discussion - Maryland Association of Counties Legislative Priorities - 2027
10. Introduction of Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 31-2026 Appointment — Planning Commission — Rob Carey and Gary
Rasnake
B. Resolution No. 32-2026 Appointment — Plumbing Board — Ronald Dixon, Jesse
Foster, and Mark Freese
C. Resolution No. 33-2026 Appointment — Economic Development Commission — John
"Jack" Schammel
D. Resolution No. 34-2026 Appointment — Susquehanna Workforce Network Board —
Sandra Edwards, Andrew Meyer, and Jeff Sellers
11. Consideration of Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 27-2026 Appointment — Department of Social Services Board —
David Rudolph, Dianne Fox, and Georgia Galicki
B. Resolution No. 28 …
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🌐 County-level context (Cecil County)
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Net migration+401 people (-$11.9M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Hurricane": 7, "Snowstorm": 6, "Flood": 4, "Biological": 2 · last Sat Jan 24, 2026)
Traffic fatalities24 (5 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments1,776 (29,700 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,802/mo (1,012 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy17.7% (low numeracy 27% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$494.2M
Spending$566.3M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$261.8M
Debt-to-revenue0.53×
Debt-load index74 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
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