Cecil County public meetings in 2021

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections held an emergency meeting solely to enter closed session for a personnel matter. After reconvening, the board announced that Director Ruie Lavoie accepted a promotion and will leave on December 28, 2021, with Karen Perry named Acting Director effective the same date. No other business was conducted.

• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matter (unanimous)
• Announced Director Ruie Lavoie's departure effective Dec 28, 2021
• Named Karen Perry Acting Director effective Dec 28, 2021

County Council

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The council is scheduled to review the legislative agenda and receive reports from the Council Manager and Council Members.

• Approval of December 14, 2021 Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report

The Cecil County Council held a work session to review items for the evening's legislative session, including a zoning amendment for backyard chickens, appointments to the Electrical Examiners Board, and several supplemental appropriations. No final votes were taken during the work session; all items were scheduled for introduction or approval later that day. The minutes of the December 14 work session were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Reviewed Bill 2021-16 (backyard chickens) for introduction; sponsor to consider amendments on egg sales and HOA clarification
• Reviewed Resolution 60-2021 (Electrical Examiners Board appointments) for introduction
• Reviewed Resolution 61-2021 (Upper Shore Regional Council agriculture microgrant) for introduction
• Reviewed Resolution 62-2021 (MARBIDCO agriculture microgrant) for introduction
• Reviewed Resolution 59-2021 (Winter Lights Cecil Nights tourism grant) for approval
• Reviewed Bill 2021-15 (Belvidere Road capital project appropriation) for final approval
• Reviewed Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #93 ($496,531) for approval

County Council

The Cecil County Council is meeting to consider supplemental appropriations for tourism and road projects. The body is also introducing new legislation regarding backyard chickens and economic development grants.

• Bill No. 2021-15: Supplemental appropriation for Belvidere Road capital projects
• Resolution No. 59-2021: Supplemental appropriation for Winter Lights Cecil Nights tourism
• Bill No. 2021-16: Proposed zoning ordinance amendment for backyard chickens
• Resolution No. 61-2021 and 62-2021: Agriculture Microgrant Program funds via Upper Shore Regional Council and MARBIDCO
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #93

The Cecil County Council unanimously approved Bill 2021-15, appropriating $750,000 from fund balance for the Belvidere Road capital project, and Budget Amendment #93 for $496,531 in school expenses. They also approved Resolution 59-2021, a $10,000 grant for the Winter Lights-Cecil Nights tourism campaign. Several bills and resolutions were introduced for future consideration, including backyard chicken zoning and appointments to the Electrical Examiners Board.

• Approved Bill 2021-15: $750,000 for Belvidere Road capital project (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #93: $496,531 for Cecil County Public Schools November expenses (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 59-2021: $10,000 grant for Winter Lights-Cecil Nights tourism campaign (5-0)
• Introduced Bill 2021-16: backyard chicken zoning amendment, public hearing set for Jan 18, 2022
• Introduced Resolution 60-2021: appointments to Electrical Examiners Board, consideration Jan 4, 2022
• Introduced Resolution 61-2021: $27,000 grant for Agriculture Microgrant Program, consideration Jan 4, 2022
• Introduced Resolution 62-2021: $24,000 MARBIDCO grant for Agriculture Microgrant Program, consideration Jan 4, 2022

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections met on December 14, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting. No new business was discussed. The board entered a closed session to discuss the Director's performance evaluation, then reconvened and adjourned.

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for Director's performance evaluation
• Adjourned at 4:04 pm

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY 2023 budget. The meeting includes updates on broadband, the opioid settlement, and library services.

• Discussion of Council Budget FY 2023
• Opioid settlement update
• Broadband update
• Library update presentation by Director Morgan Miller

The Cecil County Council unanimously approved its proposed FY2023 departmental budget of $460,086. The work session also included updates on the library, broadband expansion, and opioid settlement options, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved FY2023 Council budget of $460,086 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2021 work session (unanimous)

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners is meeting to review applications for new and transferred alcoholic beverage licenses. The board will also discuss updates and requests for extensions for existing license holders.

• New Class B license application for Willow & Oak Catering Co LLC at 1316 Singerly Road
• New Class B license application for Camargo, LLC at 989 E. Pulaski Highway
• Class A license transfer application for Plum Creek Market LLC at 79 Plum Creek Road
• Mode of operation change for Triangle Liquors at 1616 Conowingo Road
• Extension requests for Tiki Lee’s (31 River Road) and Madison House (2360 Pulaski Highway)

The Board of License Commissioners granted a license extension to Tiki Lee's through August 1, 2022, approved a change in mode of operation for Triangle Liquors, granted a new Class B license to Camargo LLC, and approved the transfer of Plum Creek Market's license pending settlement. The Board also agreed to revisit the Willow & Oak Catering application at a later date.

• Granted extension for Tiki Lee's license through August 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved change in mode of operation for Triangle Liquors (unanimous)
• Granted new Class B license to Camargo LLC (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Plum Creek Market license pending settlement (unanimous)
• Approved lease management agreement for Plum Creek Market (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed Madison House extension request
• Agreed to revisit Willow & Oak Catering application at later date (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will conduct a work session including the administration of an oath to Council Member Donna Culberson. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the 2022 Council calendar and a review of the legislative agenda.

• Administration of Oath for Council Member Donna Culberson
• Discussion of Council 2022 Calendar
• Review of Legislative Agenda

The Cecil County Council approved the 2022 legislative calendar, moving several sessions to Elkton Town Hall due to early voting. Donna Culberson was sworn in to fill the vacant 4th district seat. The council also reviewed upcoming public hearings on redistricting and a road funding bill, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved minutes of November 23, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to Donna Culberson for 4th district seat
• Approved 2022 Council legislative calendar (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is conducting a legislative session featuring public hearings on redistricting and road funding. The body is also introducing a resolution regarding tourism grant funds.

• Public hearing on 2021 Redistricting Plan for Councilmanic Districts
• Public hearing on Bill No. 2021-15 for Supplemental Appropriation for Belvidere Road
• Introduction of Resolution No. 59-2021 for Supplemental Appropriation of grant funds for Winter Lights Cecil Nights tourism

The Cecil County Council held a public hearing on the Redistricting Plan of 2021, with comments both for and against, but took no final action; the plan becomes law on February 10, 2022 unless another plan is adopted by then. The Council also held a public hearing on Bill No. 2021-15, a $750,000 supplemental appropriation for the Belvidere Road capital budget, with final consideration scheduled for December 21, 2021. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

• Approved legislative agenda for December 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 legislative session (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Redistricting Plan of 2021; no vote taken
• Held public hearing on Bill No. 2021-15 ($750,000 for Belvidere Road); final consideration set for December 21, 2021
• Introduced Resolution No. 59-2021 ($10,000 tourism grant for Winter Lights-Cecil Nights); approval set for December 21, 2021

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission met on December 1, 2021, and approved the minutes from the November 3, 2021 meeting. The meeting featured updates on the Cecil County Library system, a year-in-review presentation by Acting Director Sandra Edwards, and the presentation of awards to members and partners. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and celebratory.

• Approved the minutes from the November 3, 2021 meeting.
• Presented awards to Danny DeMarinis, Dr. Carl Roberts, CCPL, CCPS, Sandy Turner, and Mike Ratchford for their contributions.
• Noted the next EDC meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2022, at 8:00 am.

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2021 Redistricting Plan and the FY 2023 Council Budget. The meeting includes a presentation of the FY 2021 Annual Report and the administration of the oath for Council Member Donna Culberson.

• Discussion of 2021 Redistricting Plan
• FY 2023 Council Budget
• FY 2021 Annual Report presentation
• Administration of oath for Donna Culberson, 4th District Council Member

The Council reviewed the FY2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, noting actual revenues of $228.8M exceeded budget by $23.6M and expenditures came in under budget. The fund balance increased to $75.97M. The Council also heard updates on the redistricting plan public hearing, the FY2023 Council budget, and discussed concerns about Singerly Fire Company's ambulance service. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of the November 16, 2021 work session, as amended, by a 3-0 voice vote.
• Held a closed session on November 9, 2021 to interview nominees for the vacant District 4 council seat; approved unanimously 4-0.
• Received the FY2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; no formal action taken.
• Scheduled a public hearing on the 2021 redistricting plan for December 7, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
• Discussed the proposed FY2023 Council budget; no approval, further review requested.
• Noted the Residential Noise Committee will meet December 14, 2021.
• Adjourned the work session at 5:43 pm.

Board of Elections

The Board unanimously approved the Cecil Arena as a new early voting center and redesignated the Cecil County Administration Building's Elk Room, for a total of two early voting centers for the 2022 election cycle. It also unanimously approved ten ballot drop box locations for the 2022 cycle. The Board discussed the County Redistricting Commission's proposed map and agreed to send a letter of appreciation. The meeting included a closed session for a personnel issue.

• Approved Cecil Arena as new early voting center and redesignated Cecil County Administration Building Elk Room as second early voting center for 2022.
• Approved ten ballot drop box locations for the 2022 election cycle.
• Agreed to draft a letter to the Redistricting Commission appreciating its proposed map.
• Approved the minutes of the October 20, 2021 meeting.
• Administered oath of office to Karen Perry as Deputy Director.
• Held a closed session to discuss a personnel issue.

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss the Residential Noise Committee and the 2022 Council Calendar. The body will also review its legislative agenda and receive a report from the Council Manager.

• Discussion regarding Residential Noise Committee
• Discussion of 2022 Council Calendar
• Review of Legislative Agenda

The Cecil County Council held a work session with three members present, approving minutes from November 9, 2021, by a 3-0 vote. They discussed forming a Residential Noise Committee, with suggested members agreed upon, and reviewed the 2022 calendar and legislative agenda, including a redistricting plan presentation. No final decisions were made on ordinances or resolutions, as those were scheduled for the evening session.

• Approved November 9, 2021 work session minutes (3-0)
• Approved November 9, 2021 closed session minutes (3-0)
• Agreed on suggested members for Residential Noise Committee
• Directed Council Manager to contact suggested committee members
• Reviewed preliminary 2022 Council calendar
• Discussed redistricting plan proposal from Redistricting Commission

Parks And Recreation Board

The board will meet to approve minutes from October 26, 2021. The agenda includes informational updates from the Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation and a general update.

• Approval of October 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation update
• General update

The Cecil County Board of Parks and Recreation approved the October 26, 2021 meeting minutes. The board received informational updates on Friends of Cecil County Parks & Recreation activities, including the Betty Murray Memorial Scholarship fundraiser, Giving Tuesday, Cecil Springs 5K, Brantwood Blooms, and Arts in the Park. No public comments were made, and no substantive decisions were taken beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved October 26, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Bernie Brown, second by Jen Callaghan)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is meeting to consider several supplemental appropriations for the Sheriff's Office, Economic Development, and Volunteer Fire Service. The body will also review a multi-year agreement for MRI Software and a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Resolution No. 55-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Sheriff's Office Crime Control and Prevention
• Resolution No. 56-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Economic Development Online Sales and Teleworking
• Resolution No. 57-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Volunteer Fire Service Vehicle Replacement Program
• Resolution No. 58-2021: Multi-year agreement for MRI Software
• Bill No. 2021-16: Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding backyard chickens

The Cecil County Council appointed Donna Culberson to fill the vacant 4th councilmanic district seat, following the resignation of Councilman Patchell. The Council also approved four supplemental appropriations, a software agreement, and a school budget amendment. A redistricting plan was presented and a public hearing scheduled for December 7.

• Appointed Donna Culberson to fill vacant 4th district Council seat (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 55-2021: $95,000 grant for Sheriff's Office crime control (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 56-2021: $85,136 grant for economic development online sales/teleworking (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 57-2021: $575,000 for Volunteer Fire Service vehicle replacement (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 58-2021: 3-year MRI Software agreement for $57,858 (3-0)
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #92 for $14,884,457 (3-0)

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to receive a water quality report and discuss the creation of a committee for a residential noise ordinance. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• North East River Water Quality Report presentation by Elk and North East Rivers Watershed Association
• Discussion on proposal to establish a committee for a residential noise ordinance
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

The Cecil County Council unanimously approved the minutes of the November 2 work session. They heard a water quality report from the Elk and North East Rivers Watershed Association, which graded the North East River a 'C-' for 2020, down from 'C+' the prior year. The council also discussed forming an ad hoc committee on residential noise and received updates on the redistricting plan and the vacant 4th district council seat. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of Nov. 2, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Discussed formation of residential noise committee (no action taken)
• Heard North East River water quality report (no action taken)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Cecil County Ethics Commission is meeting to review the status of 2019 and 2020 financial disclosure and lobbyist forms. The body will also discuss updating instructions for 2022 forms and moving those forms online.

• Review of 2019 and 2020 Financial Disclosure Status
• Review of 2019 and 2020 Lobbyist Forms Status
• Discussion of new instructions for 2022 Financial Disclosure and Lobbyists Forms
• Discussion on moving Financial Disclosure and Lobbyists Forms online
• Discussion of Public Stock Ownership

The Cecil County Ethics Commission approved several measures to enforce financial disclosure compliance, including making disclosures a condition of employment and withholding final paychecks for non-compliant terminated employees. They also recommended that non-compliant board and commission members be deemed ineligible for service or county employment. The commission directed the county attorney to draft a revision to the stock ownership section of the disclosure form.

• Approved making financial disclosures a condition of employment and withholding final paycheck until form submitted (all in favor)
• Approved sending final letter to non-compliant terminated employees stating ineligibility for rehire (all in favor)
• Approved recommending non-compliant board/commission members be ineligible for service or county employment (all in favor)
• Approved directing county attorney to draft revision to Stock Ownership section of Financial Disclosure (all in favor)
• Approved agenda and August 3, 2021 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Public Safety Pension Board

The board approved the August 12, 2021 meeting minutes and accepted a new amendment, with all members agreeing. They agreed to move 6.4% out of the plan and decided to send language clarifying section 6.4 back to Cheryl Guth. The board also discussed removing section 3.3 on early retirement, recommending an analysis of its financial impact. No new business was conducted.

• Approved August 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Accepted new amendment (motion carried, all members agreed)
• Agreed to move 6.4% out of the plan
• Decided to send section 6.4 language to Cheryl Guth for clarification
• Recommended removal of section 3.3 on early retirement

Economic Development Commission

The Cecil County Economic Development Commission approved the October 6, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed administrative changes, including Steve Overbay as Acting Director of Administration. The commission received updates on the successful Maryland 5 Star event, a $85,136 state grant for online sales and telework, and various regional programs. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy decisions.

• Approved October 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Proposed certificate of service for Dan Schneckenburger (discussed, no vote recorded)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to review legislative items and receive updates. The meeting includes a presentation from the MACo Legislative Committee.

• MACo Legislative Committee Update presentation
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report

The Cecil County Council held a work session, approving prior minutes and reviewing upcoming legislation. They discussed the County Executive's veto of the residential noise ordinance, with no override vote planned, and agreed to form an ad hoc committee to reconsider the ordinance. No final decisions were made on the items reviewed.

• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• No override vote on vetoed noise ordinance; ad hoc committee to be formed
• Reviewed upcoming bills and resolutions for introduction at legislative session

County Council

The County Council is meeting to introduce new bills and resolutions regarding funding and software agreements. The body will also reconsider a vetoed bill concerning a residential noise ordinance.

• Bill No. 2021-15: Supplemental Appropriation for Belvidere Road
• Resolution No. 55-2021: Grant appropriation for Sheriff's Office Crime Control and Prevention
• Resolution No. 56-2021: Grant appropriation for Economic Development Online Sales and Teleworking
• Resolution No. 57-2021: Fund balance appropriation for Volunteer Fire Service Vehicle Replacement Program
• Resolution No. 58-2021: Multiple Year Agreement for MRI Software

The Cecil County Council approved Bill No. 2021-14, authorizing school bus monitoring cameras, with an amendment assigning any remaining revenue to the Sheriff's Office. The council also introduced several appropriations and resolutions, including funding for roads, sheriff's grants, and fire vehicle replacement. No action was taken on overriding the Executive's veto of the residential noise ordinance, with plans to form an ad hoc committee instead.

• Approved Bill No. 2021-14 school bus safety cameras as amended (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 01 to Bill 2021-14 assigning remaining revenue to Sheriff's Office (4-0)
• Introduced Bill 2021-15: $750,000 for Belvidere Road from fund balance
• Introduced Resolution 55-2021: $95,000 grant for Sheriff's Office
• Introduced Resolution 56-2021: $85,136 grant for online sales/teleworking
• Introduced Resolution 57-2021: $575,000 for fire vehicle replacement
• Introduced Resolution 58-2021: $57,858 MRI Software agreement
• Took no action on vetoed residential noise ordinance; will form ad hoc committee

Parks And Recreation Board

The board is meeting to approve minutes from September 27, 2021, and receive updates. The agenda consists of procedural and informational items.

• Approval of September 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation update
• General Board Member update

The Cecil County Board of Parks and Recreation approved the September 27, 2021 meeting minutes. The board received informational updates on Friends of Cecil County Parks & Recreation projects, upcoming programs, and a presentation from Chesapeake City Little League about a parcel adjacent to their complex, which the board will review. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved September 27, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Megan Coleman, second by Bernie Brown)

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections met on October 20, 2021, and approved the minutes from the September 8, 2021 meeting unanimously. The board also administered the oath of office to Lynn Meyers, a temporary state contractual employee, and discussed upcoming election preparations, including new pollbooks, mail-in ballots, and early voting site approval for the November meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to Lynn Meyers as temporary state contractual employee

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss a vacancy on the council. The body will also review its legislative agenda and receive a report from the Council Manager.

• Discussion regarding a Council vacancy
• Review of the legislative agenda
• Council Manager report

The Cecil County Council held a work session, approving the prior meeting's minutes and reviewing the process to fill the vacant 4th District council seat. Council members reviewed 12 proposed amendments to the solar zoning bill (2021-13), covering signage, noise, size limits, decommissioning, fencing, and soil protections, but took no final action. The council also discussed the upcoming public hearing on the school bus camera bill and a $840,156 school budget amendment for later that evening.

• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Reviewed vacancy process for 4th District seat; appointment deadline November 16
• Reviewed 12 proposed amendments to solar zoning bill 2021-13 (no vote taken)
• Agreed to revise Amendment No. 5 to include 'landowner'
• Noted school budget amendment #91 ($840,156) for later session

County Council

The Cecil County Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on school bus safety cameras and consider a final reading of a zoning ordinance amendment regarding solar facilities. The body will also review a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Public hearing for Bill No. 201-14 regarding Public Schools Bus Safety Cameras
• Final reading of Bill No. 2021-13 regarding Zoning Ordinance amendments for solar-related definitions and facilities
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #91

The Cecil County Council approved Bill 2021-13, amending the zoning ordinance for solar facilities, after adopting 12 amendments introduced by Councilman Miller. The amendments include signage limits, noise reduction, a 2 MW capacity cap, decommissioning responsibilities, fencing, soil testing, and restrictions on prime soils. The council also approved a $840,156 budget amendment for public schools and held a public hearing on a school bus camera bill, which will be considered on November 2.

• Approved Bill 2021-13 (solar zoning) as amended (4-0)
• Adopted 12 amendments to Bill 2021-13 (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #91 for $840,156 for schools (4-0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 5, 2021 (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is holding a work session to discuss amendments to Bill No. 2021-13. This bill concerns the Zoning Ordinance specifically regarding solar-related definitions, uses, and generating facilities.

• Discussion of Bill No. 2021-13 regarding Zoning Ordinance solar definitions, uses, and generating facilities

The County Council reviewed and revised amendments to Bill No. 2021-13, a zoning ordinance for solar facilities. They agreed to delete amendments on bufferyard specifications, distance from pavement, and grandfathering for Board of Appeals approvals, and made changes to others regarding agricultural conservation, parcel size, decommissioning, soil testing, and abandoned facilities. The Council also discussed additional issues raised by Vice President Gregory, such as prohibiting solar in critical areas and clustering. No final vote was taken; the bill remains in the amendment process.

• Approved minutes of the October 5, 2021 work session unanimously.
• Agreed to rephrase and move language in Amendment No. 1 on agricultural conservation.
• Agreed to move Amendment No. 2 (50-acre parcel limit) to NAR/SAR sections and add 'same owner' to combining properties.
• Agreed to delete Amendment No. 4 on bufferyard specifications.
• Agreed to add 'Applicant' to Amendment No. 6 on decommissioning responsibility.
• Agreed to add soil test submission and abandonment presumption to Amendment No. 7.
• Agreed to delete Amendment No. 8's reference to 'condition of special exception approval' and move soil conditions to NAR/SAR.
• Agreed to delete Amendment No. 11 (distance from pavement) and Amendment No. 12 (grandfathering).

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the September 1, 2021 meeting minutes and heard reports on the MD 5 Star event at Fair Hill, including a $20M infrastructure investment. The county executed a wastewater agreement with Triumph Industrial Park, with all tenants unanimously agreeing. The commission discussed adding ag and small business subcommittees and postponed the 2021 Commercial Brokers Event to spring.

• Approved September 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• County executed wastewater agreement with Triumph Industrial Park (unanimous tenant approval)
• Postponed 2021 Commercial Brokers Event to spring
• Discussed adding ag and small business subcommittees (no formal vote)

County Council

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The council is scheduled to review the legislative agenda and receive reports from the Council Manager and Council Members.

The Cecil County Council held a work session to review legislation for the evening's agenda, including a solar zoning amendment, a Fraternal Order of Police agreement, and a residential noise ordinance. No final decisions were made during this work session; all items were slated for action at the subsequent legislative session. The council also approved the minutes from the September 28, 2021 work session.

• Approved minutes of September 28, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Reviewed Bill 2021-13 solar zoning amendment for public hearing
• Reviewed Resolution 54-2021 police agreement for evening session
• Reviewed Bill 2021-12 residential noise ordinance for final approval

County Council

The Cecil County Council is conducting a public hearing regarding zoning ordinance amendments for solar-related facilities. The body is also considering a resolution for the Fraternal Order of Police and a final reading of a residential noise ordinance.

• Public hearing for Bill No. 2021-13: Zoning Ordinance amendments for solar definitions, use, and generating facilities
• Resolution No. 54-2021: Agreement with Cecil County Fraternal Order of Police
• Final reading of Bill No. 2021-12: Residential Noise Ordinance

The County Council approved the residential noise ordinance (Bill No. 2021-12) as amended, with fines set at $50, $100, and $300 for first, second, and subsequent violations, and nighttime restrictions starting at 10 p.m. instead of 11 p.m. The council also approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Cecil County Fraternal Order of Police (Resolution No. 54-2021) by a 5-0 vote. A public hearing was held on a solar zoning amendment (Bill No. 2021-13), but no vote was taken; it will be considered on October 19, 2021.

• Approved residential noise ordinance as amended (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to delete daytime noise restrictions (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 setting fines at $50/$100/$300 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 changing nighttime start to 10 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 54-2021, FOP collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved legislative agenda (unanimous)

Liquor Board

The Board of License Commissioners is meeting to review a new liquor license application and several operational updates. The body will also discuss a tobacco ordinance update.

• New Class “B” Beer, Wine & Liquor license application for Taco Master & Bar at 239 South Bridge Street, Unit 5, Elkton
• Update/change in mode of operation for Unwined on the Water at 285 Plum Point Road, Elkton
• Extension request for Tiki Lee’s at 31 River Road, Perryville
• Lease management agreement for Full Moon Saloon at 565 Cecilton Warwick Road, Warwick
• Tobacco Ordinance update

The Board of License Commissioners unanimously approved a new Class 'B' Beer, Wine & Liquor license for Taco Master & Bar LLC at 239 South Bridge Street, Elkton. They also approved a change of mode of operation for Unwined on the Water to add tiki bars, and a lease management agreement for Full Moon Saloon. A request for extension for Tiki Lee's was postponed. The Board discussed a tobacco ordinance update but took no action.

• Approved new Class 'B' liquor license for Taco Master & Bar (unanimous)
• Approved change of mode of operation for Unwined on the Water (unanimous)
• Approved lease management agreement for Full Moon Saloon (unanimous)
• Postponed extension request for Tiki Lee's

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to receive presentations from the Director of Social Services and the Finance Director. Members will also discuss solar legislation and receive an update from the Redistricting Commission.

• Presentation by Lisa Beeman, Director of Cecil County Social Services
• Bond Report presentation by Finance Director James Appel
• Discussion regarding solar legislation
• Redistricting Commission update

The Cecil County Council held a work session on September 28, 2021, where they approved the minutes from the previous session and received reports on the new Social Services director and the recent bond sales. The council discussed and agreed to propose 12 amendments to the solar legislation, covering soil types, parcel sizes, fencing, buffering, signage, and other requirements. No final votes were taken on the solar amendments, as they were only discussed for proposal.

• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Received bond report: $37.795M in 2021A bonds sold at 2.03% interest to Wells Fargo
• Received bond report: $77.745M in 2021B refunding bonds sold at 2.11% to Bank of America
• Agreed to propose 12 amendments to solar legislation (discussion only, no vote)

Parks And Recreation Board

The Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to review updates from the Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation and provide general updates. The meeting includes a closed session to elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary.

• Approval of June 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation update
• Annual elections for Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary

The Cecil County Board of Parks and Recreation approved the June 15, 2021 meeting minutes and moved into closed session. Informational updates were provided on Friends of Cecil County Parks & Recreation activities, including a grant award for tree plantings, and on park projects such as the completion of Phase 3 at Calvert Regional Park. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and closed session motion.

• Approved June 15, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Matthew Morris, second by Jen Callaghan)
• Moved to closed session (motion by Bernie Brown, second by Jen Callaghan)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to discuss solar generation facilities and the raising of chickens in residential zones. The meeting includes a library update from Director Morgan Miller and a review of the legislative agenda.

• Discussion on raising chickens in residential zones
• Discussion on solar generation facilities
• Library update presentation by Director Morgan Miller
• Review of legislative agenda

The Cecil County Council held a work session on September 21, 2021, to discuss agenda items but took no final votes on substantive legislation. The Council reviewed a library update, discussed a proposal to allow backyard chickens in residential zones, and considered amendments to solar generation facility legislation. They also reviewed upcoming agenda items including a residential noise ordinance, a school bus camera program, and several resolutions for the evening's legislative session.

• Approved minutes of the September 14, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Convened closed session to discuss personnel matters (5-0)
• Agreed on nominees for the Redistricting Commission in closed session
• Discussed but took no action on backyard chicken proposal
• Discussed but took no action on solar generation facility legislation
• Reviewed but took no action on residential noise ordinance amendments
• Reviewed but took no action on school bus camera program
• Adjourned work session at 6:45 pm

County Council

The Cecil County Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing on a residential noise ordinance and consider several resolutions. The body will also introduce a bill regarding school bus safety cameras and discuss a budget amendment for public schools.

• Public hearing for Bill No. 2021-12 Residential Noise Ordinance
• Introduction of Bill No. 2021-14 Public Schools- Bus Safety- Cameras
• Resolution No. 47-2021 regarding Town of Elkton annexation at Belle Hill Road
• Resolution No. 54-2021 agreement with Cecil County Fraternal Order of Police
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #90

The Council approved Resolution 47-2021, changing zoning for the annexed Belle Hill Road property to Highway Interchange Commercial (C-3), despite a request from the County Executive to delay pending a state highway response. The Council also approved the Redistricting Commission appointments and a $18.66 million school budget amendment. A public hearing was held on a residential noise ordinance, with final action scheduled for October 5.

• Approved Resolution 47-2021 (Elkton annexation zoning change to C-3) by a 4-1 vote, with Vice President Gregory opposed.
• Approved Resolution 52-2021 (Redistricting Commission appointments) by a 4-1 vote, with Vice President Gregory opposed.
• Approved Resolution 53-2021 (Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board appointment of Paul Drummond) unanimously.
• Approved Budget Amendment #90 for Cecil County Public Schools ($18,664,974) unanimously.
• Approved the legislative agenda and minutes of the September 7, 2021 session unanimously.
• Introduced Bill 2021-14 (school bus safety cameras) for a public hearing on October 19, 2021.
• Held a public hearing on Bill 2021-12 (residential noise ordinance); no vote taken, consideration set for October 5, 2021.
• Councilman Patchell announced his resignation, effective October 17, 2021.

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss local regulations. The agenda includes discussions on solar legislation and the raising of chickens in residential zones.

• Discussion on raising chickens in residential zones
• Discussion on solar legislation
• Rescheduled library update presentation by Director Morgan Miller

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections approved four motions to mark 12 voters (Voters A through L) as Confidential in MDVOTERS, all requests coming from law enforcement or their families. The board also unanimously approved the minutes of the July 14, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and updates.

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2021 meeting as written.
• Approved marking Voters A through D as Confidential in MDVOTERS.
• Approved marking Voters E and F as Confidential in MDVOTERS.
• Approved marking Voters G and H as Confidential in MDVOTERS.
• Approved marking Voters I through L as Confidential in MDVOTERS.

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss the legislative agenda and a specific proposal regarding chickens in residential areas. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Discussion on raising chickens in residential zones
• Review of the legislative agenda
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

County Council

The Cecil County Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing on a Town of Elkton annexation. The body is also considering a multi-year IT protection services contract and several board appointments.

• Public hearing for Resolution No. 47-2021 regarding annexation of Belle Hill Road et al for the Town of Elkton
• Introduction of Bill No. 2021-13 to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding solar-related definitions and power generating facilities
• Consideration of Resolution No. 50-2021 for a multi-year IT Protection Services contract
• Resolution No. 52-2021 regarding appointments to the 2021 Redistricting Commission
• Resolution No. 53-2021 regarding the appointment of Paul Drummond to the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board

The Cecil County Council approved a five-year, $1.25 million contract with AccessIT Group for IT protection services, and confirmed Francis Peterson Jr. to the Ethics Commission. A public hearing was held on a proposed annexation and zoning change for the Ayars property in Elkton, but no decision was made; it will be considered on September 21. A solar zoning amendment bill was introduced for a future public hearing.

• Approved $1.25M IT protection services contract with AccessIT Group (5-0)
• Confirmed Francis Peterson Jr. to Ethics Commission (5-0)
• Approved legislative agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2021 session (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission heard updates on the county's bond rating, the upcoming MD 5 Star at Fair Hill event, and various economic development projects. The county received AA+ and Aa2 bond ratings and plans to sell $37.8M in bonds. The meeting was informational, with no formal votes or decisions taken.

• Approved June 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• Received bond rating AA+ and Aa2
• Plans to sell $37.8M in bonds
• Restructured and refinanced existing debt

Liquor Board

The Board of License Commissioners will review several liquor license applications, including a lease management agreement for Full Moon Saloon. The meeting also includes an application to transfer a Class "B" license for Old South Smokehouse and requests for extensions regarding Tiki Lee’s and 5th Company Brewing.

• Lease Management Agreement: Howard Ronald Dubree, Sr., Full Moon Saloon, 565 Cecilton Warwick Road
• License Transfer: Class "B" BWL No. B-121 from James William Kuhn and Elizabeth Rose Kuhn to Old South Smokehouse, LLC
• Extension Request: Class "B" BWL No. B-179 for 31 River LLC, T/A Tiki Lee’s
• Extension Request: Class "B" BWL No. B-180 for 5th Company Brewing LLC
• Violation discussion regarding Class "B" BWL No. B-Eriksson Hill

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners approved the transfer of a Class B liquor license to Old South Smokehouse in Port Deposit, fined Hill Culinary Consulting $250 for a violation, and granted extensions to two other licensees. The board also postponed a lease management agreement for Full Moon Saloon because the owner did not appear.

• Approved transfer of Class B license B-121 to Old South Smokehouse, LLC (unanimous)
• Fined Hill Culinary Consulting $250 and granted 3 months to reorganize (unanimous)
• Granted extension to 5th Company Brewing through January 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Postponed lease management agreement for Full Moon Saloon to next month (unanimous)
• Approved June and July minutes with corrections (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council is meeting for a work session to receive a COVID-19 update from Health Officer Lauren Levy. The body will also review its legislative agenda and receive a Council Manager report.

• COVID-19 update presentation by Health Officer Lauren Levy
• Review of the legislative agenda
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters including appointment, compensation, or performance evaluation

The Cecil County Council held a work session on August 17, 2021, receiving a COVID-19 update from Health Officer Lauren Levy, who recommended masks in schools due to high transmission. The council reviewed upcoming legislation, including a residential noise ordinance and several resolutions, but took no final votes on these items. The only formal actions were approving the minutes of the August 10 work and closed sessions, and recessing into closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved minutes of August 10, 2021 work session (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of August 10, 2021 closed session (voice vote)
• Recessed into closed session to discuss personnel matters (4-0, Miller absent)

County Council

The County Council is introducing a new residential noise ordinance and several resolutions for consideration. The meeting includes discussions on commission appointments, mutual aid agreements, and a public school budget amendment.

• Bill No. 2021-12: Residential Noise Ordinance
• Resolution No. 50-2021: IT Protection Services multiple year contract
• Resolution No. 46-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Cecil College Small Capital Projects
• Resolution No. 48-2021: Mutual Aid Law Enforcement agreement with Eastern Shore Counties
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #89

The Cecil County Council approved several resolutions and a school budget amendment. Approved items include law enforcement mutual aid agreements with eight Eastern Shore counties, a collective bargaining agreement with the Cecil County Corrections Association, and a $1,022,707 budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools. The council also introduced a residential noise ordinance and a $1.25 million IT security contract for future consideration.

• Approved Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreements with 8 Eastern Shore counties (4-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Cecil County Corrections Association, effective 2021-2025 (4-0)
• Approved $1,022,707 budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools (4-0)
• Approved $52,335 supplemental appropriation for Cecil College small capital projects (4-0)
• Approved reappointments to Commission on Aging and Planning Commission (4-0 each)
• Introduced residential noise ordinance, public hearing set for Sept 21
• Introduced $1,250,000 IT security contract with AccessIT Group, consideration Sept 7

Public Safety Pension Board

The Cecil County Public Safety Pension Board voted to send the plan document to an attorney for review after concerns about CPI references and interest on non-vested accounts. The board also established a subcommittee to explore increasing retirement benefits for those working past 25 years. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting primarily consisted of investment performance presentations.

• Approved May 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Motion to send plan document to attorney for review (passed)
• Agreed to vote on documentation return via email
• Established subcommittee to explore increasing retirement percentage after 25 years (members: Ashley Ewing, Stephen Brownhill, Wayne Tome)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is holding a work session to receive presentations from the Sheriff and the EPA. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Presentation on Noise Ordinance by Sheriff Scott Adams
• Update on Sand, Gravel, and Stone Superfund Site (Spectrum) in Elkton by Katherine Page, EPA Community Involvement Coordinator
• Closed session regarding appointment, employment, or performance evaluation of officials

The Cecil County Council held a work session on August 10, 2021, where Sheriff Scott Adams discussed a proposed noise ordinance and a school bus camera enforcement program, but no formal votes were taken on these items. The council also received an update on the Sand, Gravel, and Stone Superfund site cleanup from EPA officials. The only formal action was approving the previous meeting's minutes and recessing into closed session for a personnel matter.

• Approved minutes of August 3, 2021 work session (unanimous voice vote)
• Recessed into closed session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous roll call vote)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Cecil County Ethics Commission is meeting to review 2019 noncompliant responses from boards and commissions. The body will also conduct a review of 2020 financial disclosures and hold a closed session regarding state ethics law.

• Review of 2019 Boards/Commissions Noncompliant Responses
• Review of 2020 Financial Disclosure
• Closed session for legal discussion on State Ethics Law

The Cecil County Ethics Commission tasked staff to seek responses from 11 applicants who failed to submit 2019 financial disclosure forms, with a final deadline of August 30, 2021, after which the Chair will recommend termination of non-compliant board members. The Commission also directed the County Attorney to draft letters to former members requiring 2019 and 2020 disclosures by October 29, 2021, with a warning of fines, and to continue collaboration with the State Ethics Commission on new legislation. Additionally, staff were tasked to follow up on 2020 non-compliant employees and board members, as about 75% have complied. The meeting included a closed session to address complaints 19-03 and 19-04 and review a potential conflict of interest.

• Tasked Ashton Ross to seek responses from 11 non-compliant 2019 financial disclosure applicants by Aug 30, 2021 (approved)
• Chair to prepare list of non-compliant board members for County Executive recommending termination after Aug 30 deadline (approved)
• Tasked County Attorney to draft letter to former Ethics Commission members requiring 2019 and 2020 disclosures by Oct 29, 2021, with fine warning (approved)
• Tasked County Attorney to continue collaboration with State Ethics Commission to incorporate new state legislation into County Public Ethics Law (approved)
• Tasked DHR and Ashton Ross to follow up on 2020 non-compliant employees and board members (approved)
• Moved to closed session to address complaints 19-03 and 19-04 and review Form 3 (approved)
• Moved back to open session (approved)

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to review a presentation from Cecil County Public Schools regarding school bus cameras. The body will also review its legislative agenda and receive a report from the Council Manager.

• Presentation on school bus cameras by Superintendent Dr. Jeff Lawson and Associate Superintendent Dr. Robert Buckley
• Review of Legislative Agenda

The Cecil County Council held a work session to review legislation for the evening's legislative session, including a school bus camera enforcement program, several appointments, a Cecil College supplemental appropriation, and an annexation request from the Town of Elkton. No final votes were taken during the work session; all items were scheduled for introduction or consideration at the later legislative session. The Council also approved the minutes of the July 20, 2021 work session.

• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Reviewed school bus camera enforcement request from school superintendent
• Reviewed Resolution 44-2021: Appointments to Commission on Aging
• Reviewed Resolution 45-2021: Appointments to Planning Commission
• Reviewed Resolution 46-2021: Supplemental appropriation for Cecil College small capital projects
• Reviewed Resolution 47-2021: Elkton annexation of Belle Hill Road property with zoning change to C-3
• Reviewed Resolutions 48-2021 and 49-2021: Mutual aid law enforcement agreement and Corrections Association agreement
• Reviewed Resolutions 42-2021 and 43-2021: Appointments of council attorneys and Historic District Commission member

County Council

The County Council is meeting to introduce several resolutions regarding board appointments and inter-governmental agreements. The body is also considering the appointment of council attorneys and a member to the Historic District Commission.

• Resolution No. 47-2021: Annexation of Belle Hill Road et al to the Town of Elkton
• Resolution No. 46-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Cecil College Small Capital Projects
• Resolution No. 48-2021: Mutual Aid Law Enforcement agreements with Eastern Shore Counties
• Resolution No. 42-2021: Appointment of Charles McLeod and Victor Jackson as Council Attorneys
• Resolution No. 43-2021: Appointment of Nancy Simpers to the Historic District Commission

The Cecil County Council approved two resolutions: appointing MacLeod Law Group and Victor R. Jackson, LLC as council attorneys, and confirming Nancy Simpers to the Historic District Commission. Six other resolutions were introduced for future consideration, including appointments, a supplemental appropriation, an annexation zoning change, mutual aid agreements, and a corrections union contract. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 42-2021 appointing MacLeod Law Group and Victor R. Jackson, LLC as council attorneys (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 43-2021 confirming Nancy Simpers to Historic District Commission (5-0)
• Introduced Resolution 44-2021 for Commission on Aging reappointments (Carol King, Julianne Graham)
• Introduced Resolution 45-2021 for Planning Commission appointments (Patrick Ulrich, Christopher Bannon II, James Perry)
• Introduced Resolution 46-2021 for $52,335 supplemental appropriation for Cecil College small capital projects
• Introduced Resolution 47-2021 for Elkton annexation zoning change to C-3 (Belle Hill Road et al.)
• Introduced Resolution 48-2021 for mutual aid law enforcement agreements with Eastern Shore counties
• Introduced Resolution 49-2021 for corrections association collective bargaining agreement

Liquor Board

The Board of License Commissioners will consider an application to transfer a Class "D" Beer & Light Wine Alcoholic Beverage License. The application involves the transfer from You Bet Your Axe, LLC to Angry Jacks Elkton, LLC at 985 E. Pulaski Highway.

• Transfer of Class "D" Beer & Light Wine license for 985 E. Pulaski Highway

The Cecil County Liquor Board unanimously approved the transfer of a Class D Beer & Light Wine license from You Bet Your Axe, LLC to Angry Jacks Elkton, LLC at 985 E. Pulaski Highway, Elkton. The board also voted unanimously to return to open in-person meetings starting next month, ending the Zoom-only format. No other substantive decisions were made; the board discussed but did not act on a tobacco bill.

• Approved transfer of Class D BWL license to Angry Jacks Elkton, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved return to open in-person meetings beginning next month (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a sewer use connection fee amendment and a multi-year public safety radio system maintenance contract. The body will also discuss a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Resolution No. 41-2021: Amendment to Water and Sewer connection fees
• Resolution No. 40-2021: Multi-year contract for Public Safety Radio System Maintenance
• Resolution No. 39-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Public Library Debt Service Fund
• Resolution No. 35-2021: Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation FY 2022 application finalists
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #88

The County Council approved Resolution 41-2021, as amended, to set the wastewater connection charge at the time of building permit issuance, require payment before final inspection, and provide a $6,000 interim charge for permits submitted before July 6, 2021, if issued by October 1, 2021. The vote was 4-1, with Councilman Coutz opposed. The Council also approved a $190,000 supplemental appropriation for the public library, a 10-year Motorola radio maintenance contract for $4,531,955.43, and a $11,968,511 budget amendment for schools.

• Approved Resolution 41-2021 (as amended) to set wastewater connection fee at building permit issuance, with $6,000 interim charge for permits submitted before July 6, 2021, if issued by October 1, 2021 (4-1).
• Approved Resolution 39-2021, a $190,000 supplemental appropriation to the Cecil County Public Library allocation (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 40-2021, a 10-year Motorola Solutions contract for public safety radio system maintenance at $4,531,955.43 (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 35-2021, approving 12 applications as FY2022 finalists for the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 36-2021, confirming Toni Sprenkle as Executive Director of the Bainbridge Development Corporation (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 38-2021, confirming Karl H. Fockler to the Historic District Commission for a three-year term (unanimous).
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #88 for $11,968,511 for June 2021 (unanimous).
• Introduced Resolution 42-2021 (council attorney appointment) and Resolution 43-2021 (Historic District Commission reappointment of Nancy Simpers) for consideration on August 3, 2021.

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session meeting at the County Administration Building. The agenda includes a review of the legislative agenda and reports from the Council Manager and Council Members.

• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report

The Cecil County Council held a work session to review legislation for the evening's agenda, including a proposed amendment to Resolution 41-2021 that would set the residential wastewater connection charge at $12,000 as of August 1, 2021, with a $6,000 interim rate for permits submitted before July 6, 2021. The council also discussed a supplemental appropriation for the public library and a multi-year contract for the public safety radio system. No final votes were taken during the work session.

• Approved minutes of the July 13, 2021 work session unanimously
• Reviewed Resolution 42-2021 appointing council attorneys Charles MacLeod and Victor Jackson
• Reviewed Resolution 43-2021 appointing Nancy Simpers to the Historic District Commission
• Reviewed Resolution 35-2021 for Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation finalists
• Reviewed Resolution 36-2021 appointing Toni Sprenkle to the Bainbridge Development Corporation
• Reviewed Resolution 38-2021 appointing Karl Fockler to the Historic District Commission
• Reviewed Resolution 39-2021 supplemental appropriation for the public library debt service
• Reviewed Resolution 40-2021 for public safety radio system maintenance contract

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to discuss supplemental appropriations and fee amendments. The body will also review appointments and solar farms.

• Resolution No. 39-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Debt Service Fund- Public Library
• Resolution No. 41-2021: Amendment to Water and Sewer- Sewer Use- Connection Fee
• Discussion regarding Solar Farms
• Review of Council appointments

The Cecil County Council held a work session, discussing a proposed increase in the sewer connection fee to $12,000 and a supplemental appropriation for the public library funded by bond refinancing savings. No final votes were taken on these items; the Council directed staff to research the actual cost of hookups and to clarify legislation language. The Council also approved the minutes from its July 6, 2021, work and closed sessions.

• Approved the minutes of the July 6, 2021, work session as presented.
• Approved the minutes of the July 6, 2021, closed session as presented.
• Discussed Resolution No. 39-2021 (Supplemental Appropriation for Public Library) but took no action.
• Discussed Resolution No. 41-2021 (Water and Sewer Connection Fee) but took no action.
• Agreed to keep the agenda submission deadline at close of business on Thursdays.
• Directed staff to research the actual cost of sewer hookups.
• Directed the Council Attorney to provide a legal opinion on appointment approval procedures.

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation on development phases and the Tome School Property. The body will also discuss a council intern and review its legislative agenda.

• Bainbridge Development Corporation update on Phase 1, Phase 2, and Tome School Property
• Discussion regarding Council Intern
• Review of Legislative Agenda

The Cecil County Council held a work session on July 6, 2021, where they received an update on the Bainbridge Development Corporation, including progress on environmental cleanup and a planned industrial project expected to create 1,500 jobs. They also agreed to hire Jackson Leith as a summer intern and reviewed several resolutions for introduction or final approval at the upcoming legislative session. No final votes were taken during this work session.

• Approved the minutes of the June 15, 2021 work session as presented.
• Agreed to hire Jackson Leith as a summer council intern.
• Reviewed Resolution 35-2021 (agricultural land preservation) for introduction.
• Reviewed Resolution 36-2021 (Bainbridge appointment) for introduction.
• Noted withdrawal of Resolution 37-2021 (Commission on Aging appointments).
• Reviewed Resolution 38-2021 (Historic District Commission appointment) for introduction.
• Reviewed Resolution 39-2021 (debt service appropriation) for introduction.
• Reviewed Resolutions 40-2021, 41-2021, 31-2021, 33-2021, and 34-2021 for introduction or final approval.

County Council

The County Council is meeting to consider supplemental appropriations for broadband expansion, animal services training, and overdose response. The body is also introducing resolutions regarding sewer connection fees and public safety radio maintenance.

• Resolution No. 34-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Broadband Expansion
• Resolution No. 31-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Animal Services Officer Certification Training
• Resolution No. 33-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Prevention and Overdose Response and Trauma Support
• Resolution No. 41-2021: Amendment to Water and Sewer Connection Fee
• Resolution No. 40-2021: Public Safety Radio System Maintenance multi-year contract

The Cecil County Council unanimously approved three supplemental appropriations: $2,369 for animal control officer certification training, up to $38,871 for the Prevention and Overdose Response and Trauma Supports (PORTS) initiative, and $605,915 for broadband expansion in underserved areas. The council also introduced seven resolutions for future consideration, including a $4.5 million Motorola radio maintenance contract and a $190,000 library funding increase. No resolutions were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution 31-2021: $2,369 supplemental appropriation for animal control officer certification training.
• Approved Resolution 33-2021: up to $38,871 supplemental appropriation for the PORTS overdose response initiative.
• Approved Resolution 34-2021: $605,915 supplemental appropriation for broadband expansion in underserved areas.
• Introduced Resolution 35-2021: approval of 12 agricultural land preservation applications for FY2022.
• Introduced Resolution 36-2021: confirmation of Toni Sprenkle as Executive Director of Bainbridge Development Corporation.
• Introduced Resolution 38-2021: appointment of Karl H. Fockler to the Historic District Commission.
• Introduced Resolution 39-2021: $190,000 supplemental appropriation for the Public Library.
• Introduced Resolution 40-2021: 10-year, $4,531,955.43 contract with Motorola Solutions for radio system maintenance.

Liquor Board

The Board of License Commissioners is meeting to address a violation and two license transfer applications. The board will also discuss legislation regarding restaurant delivery of alcoholic beverages and license renewal extensions.

• Violation review: Cooper's Market & Deli, 199 Old Chestnut Road
• License transfer: Class A license for 199 Old Chestnut Road from Cooper's Market & Deli to Browne Properties, LLC
• License transfer: Class D license for 985 E. Pulaski Highway from You Bet Your Axe, LLC to Angry Jacks Elkton, LLC
• Discussion on HB12 regarding restaurant delivery of alcoholic beverages
• Review of Governor's license renewal extensions through August

The Board of License Commissioners approved the transfer of a Class A beer and light wine license to Browne Properties, LLC, conditioned on resolving a tax issue and paying a $250 fine for selling alcohol before the transfer. The board also unanimously voted to opt out of HB12/SB205, prohibiting restaurants, bars, and taverns from selling or delivering alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, effective July 1, 2021. Additionally, the board approved extending license renewals through August 17, 2021, per the Governor's orders.

• Approved transfer of Class A license A-25 to Browne Properties, LLC, conditioned on tax resolution and fine payment (unanimous)
• Imposed $250 fine on Cooper's Market & Deli for selling alcohol before license transfer (unanimous)
• Voted to opt out of HB12/SB205, ending alcohol delivery with food (unanimous)
• Approved Governor's extension of license renewals through August 17, 2021 (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will meet to discuss several administrative and legislative items. Discussion topics include the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, a noise ordinance, and Ethics Commission appointments.

• Presentation of Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual by Human Resources Director Angie Lawson
• Discussion regarding Noise Ordinance
• Discussion regarding Ethics Commission Appointment and Removal
• Review of Legislative Agenda

The Cecil County Council held a work session where they discussed a draft noise ordinance limiting residential noise between 11pm and 6am, with fines escalating from $250 to $1,000. They also debated the Ethics Commission appointment process, with the Council Attorney stating the Charter is vague and suggesting legislation for a more specific procedure. The Council approved the minutes from the June 1, 2021 work session. No formal votes were taken on the noise ordinance or Ethics Commission issues, as these were discussion items.

• Approved the minutes of the June 1, 2021 work session as presented.
• Discussed a draft noise ordinance for residential zones, with fines of $250, $500, and $1,000 for repeated violations.
• Discussed the Ethics Commission appointment process, with the Council Attorney suggesting new legislation to clarify the procedure.
• Noted that Resolution No. 30-2021 (Personnel Policies) was withdrawn by the administration.
• Reviewed several resolutions and bills scheduled for introduction or final approval at the upcoming legislative session.

Parks And Recreation Board

The board will meet to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2021, meeting. The agenda includes updates regarding the Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation and a general update.

• Approval of May 18, 2021, meeting minutes
• Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation update
• General update

The Cecil County Board of Parks and Recreation approved the minutes from its May 18, 2021 meeting. Informational updates were provided on the Friends of CCPR's grant application for habitat restoration at Brantwood Regional Park, an upcoming Arts in the Park project, and a partnership with Drug Free Cecil for a tree-planting event. No public comments were made, and the board adjourned at 6:21 pm.

• Approved the May 18, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Bernie Brown, second by Brian Morgan).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:21 pm (motion by Megan Coleman, second by Bernie Brown).

County Council

The County Council is meeting to consider bond refunding and general obligation bonds. The body is also reviewing appropriation transfers for the Board of Education capital budget and introducing several grant-funded resolutions.

• Bill No. 2021-07: General Obligation Bonds authorization
• Bill No. 2021-08: General Obligation Refunding Bonds authorization
• Bill No. 2021-10: Board of Education Capital Budget transfer for North East Middle School
• Bill No. 2021-11: Board of Education Capital Budget transfer for Chesapeake City Elementary School
• Resolution No. 34-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Broadband Expansion grant funds

The Cecil County Council approved several bond authorizations, including a $39 million general obligation bond for public facilities and a $21 million refunding bond, both with amendments requiring the administration to report bond sale details. The Council also approved a $2,159,160 supplemental appropriation to meet the Board of Education's maintenance of effort requirement, expediting its approval to avoid potential loss of state funding. Additionally, the Council approved multiple budget transfers for school capital projects, including $4.2 million for the new Chesapeake City Elementary School.

• Approved Bill No. 2021-07 authorizing up to $39,000,000 in general obligation bonds for public facilities
• Approved Resolution No. 25-2021 authorizing up to $21,000,000 in refunding bonds, with amendments requiring a post-sale report and a sunset clause change
• Approved Resolution No. 32-2021, a $2,159,160 supplemental appropriation for Board of Education maintenance of effort, expedited to meet a June 30 deadline
• Approved Bill No. 2021-09 transferring $4,200,000 in bond authority to the Chesapeake City Elementary School project
• Approved Bill No. 2021-10, as amended, transferring $308,706.71 to the Chesapeake City Elementary School project instead of North East Middle School
• Approved Bill No. 2021-11 transferring $100,888.46 from completed school projects to the Chesapeake City Elementary School project
• Approved Resolution No. 29-2021 appointing Dale K. DeWeese to the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board for a 5-year term
• Approved Budget Amendment #87 for Cecil County Public Schools in the amount of $538,958

Public Safety Pension Board

The board reviewed the pension plan document page by page and agreed to several changes, including removing certain language and updating retirement benefit wording. They decided to have Cheryl Guth draft the revised language and to send approved amendments to the county council. The board also discussed posting meeting minutes online and addressed concerns about Prudential moving pension data offshore.

• Agreed to remove the phrase 'within one year' from page 6, paragraph (I).
• Agreed to have Cheryl Guth draft updated language for sections 3.2(A) and 3.3 regarding retirement benefits.
• Agreed to remove the last sentence in page 7, section (J).
• Agreed to make no language changes regarding the medical advisory board on page 8.
• Agreed to send page 24, section 10.3 for verbiage review.
• Agreed to resubmit page 6, section 3.1(H) for review and later vote on changes.
• Agreed to work on posting meeting minutes online.
• Agreed to consult Dave Warnick about Prudential's offshore data move and possibly vote via email if needed.

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections held a routine meeting, electing Nancy Simpers as Vice President and Diane Letts as Secretary to complete terms, and approving the May 18, 2021 minutes. The board also administered the oath of office to new member Jennifer Castellanos-Graham, adopted bylaws, and received reports on the FY2022 budget and early voting site plans. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative actions.

• Elected Nancy Simpers as Vice President (unanimous)
• Elected Diane Letts as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to Jennifer Castellanos-Graham
• Adopted and signed bylaws after new member appointment

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Commission will review findings regarding noncompliant boards and commissions from 2019. The meeting includes a status review of 2020 financial disclosures and a closed session to discuss complaints.

• Review of 2019 Boards/Commissions Noncompliant List findings
• Discussion of Boards and Commissions Financial Disclosures requirements
• Review of 2020 Financial Disclosures status
• Closed session complaint review for 19-03 and 19-04

The Cecil County Ethics Commission approved a draft final notice letter to be mailed to individuals who failed to file 2019 Financial Disclosure forms, with edits including a fine up to $250 and a due date of July 31, 2021. The commission also discussed findings that the Bainbridge Development Corporation is not required to file with the county, and that the Ethics Commission itself has no exemption from filing. No new business was discussed, and the meeting moved to closed session to address complaints 19-03 and 19-04.

• Approved draft final notice letter for non-compliant 2019 filers with fine up to $250 and due date July 31, 2021 (all in favor)
• Approved agenda for June 3, 2021 (all in favor)
• Approved open meeting minutes for April 20, 2021 (all in favor)
• Approved closed meeting minutes for April 20, 2021 (all in favor)
• Moved to closed session to address complaints 19-03 and 19-04 (all in favor)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission met on June 2, 2021, approving the May 5 meeting minutes. Councilman Bill Coutz reported that the county budget was passed the previous night with a 5-0 vote, including the first tax cut under charter government. The meeting also included updates on tourism, state parks, and a ribbon cutting for the new Tourism Office, but no formal decisions were made by the commission.

• Approved May 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• County budget passed 5-0 with first tax cut under charter government (reported by Councilman Coutz)

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY 2022 Budget and consider amendments. The body will also review its legislative agenda.

• FY 2022 Budget deliberation and consideration of amendments
• Review of Legislative Agenda

The Cecil County Council held a virtual work session to deliberate on the FY 2022 budget, discussing two amendments but adding no new ones. They reviewed upcoming legislation including bond authorizations, school construction fund transfers, and appointments. No final votes were taken during this work session; decisions are scheduled for the evening session.

• Approved minutes of May 25, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 25, 2021 closed session (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to allow in-person council meetings with livestream (unanimous)
• Discussed Amendment No. 1 to Bill 2021-06 (consultant position) — no action
• Discussed Amendment No. 1 to Bill 2021-05 (I-95 toll booth relocation) — no action
• Reviewed bond authorization bills and resolutions — no action
• Reviewed school construction fund transfer bills — no action
• Reviewed appointments and supplemental appropriation — no action

County Council

The County Council is meeting to adopt the FY 2022 annual budget, appropriation ordinance, and real property and personal property tax rates. The session includes public hearings on bond authorizations and Board of Education capital budget transfers.

• Resolution No. 23-2021: Adoption of Real Property and Personal Property Tax FY 2022
• Bill No. 2021-06: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance- FY 2022
• Bill No. 2021-05: Capital Improvement Program- FY 2022-2026
• Public hearings on Bill No. 2021-07 and 2021-08 regarding General Obligation and Refunding Bonds
• Board of Education Capital Budget transfers for North East Middle School and Chesapeake City Elementary School

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to discuss potential amendments to the FY 2022 budget. The meeting also includes presentations on the Cecil Land Trust and a pandemic update.

• FY 2022 Budget Deliberation and consideration of amendments
• Presentation by Alisa Webb, Cecil Land Trust Executive Coordinator
• Pandemic update presentation by Health Officer Lauren Levy

The Cecil County Council held a virtual work session, hearing from the Cecil Land Trust about a proposed annexation by Rising Sun and receiving a COVID-19 update. The Council discussed potential FY2022 budget amendments, including eliminating a $50,000 consultant position, and reviewed bond legislation, agreeing to require the Executive to return for final Council approval after bond sales. No final votes were taken on these items; the only formal actions were procedural approvals of minutes and meeting rules.

• Approved suspension of rules for virtual meeting format (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021 work session (4-0)
• Discussed eliminating $50,000 consultant position from FY2022 budget (no vote)
• Discussed adding $190,000 for Cecil County Public Library from bond refinancing savings (no vote)
• Discussed $500,000 for NEPA study on I-95 toll plaza relocation (no vote)
• Agreed to require County Executive to return to Council for final approval after bond sales (no vote)
• Amended bond legislation sunset date to June 30, 2022 (discussed, no vote)
• Recessed to closed session for legal advice (4-0)

County Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a Council Work Session. The meeting includes a review of the legislative agenda and a Council Manager report.

The Cecil County Council held a virtual work session due to the health crisis and approved a motion to suspend rules allowing members to meet in the Elk Room while the public watches via livestream. The council also approved the minutes from the May 4 work session and reviewed several upcoming legislative items, including appointments and a rezoning case, but took no final action on them during the work session.

• Approved suspension of rules for virtual meetings (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 4, 2021 work session (unanimous)

Parks And Recreation Board

The board will review the April 20, 2021, meeting minutes and receive updates from the Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation. The agenda includes a general update and provisions for public comment.

• Approval of April 20, 2021, meeting minutes
• Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation update

The Cecil County Board of Parks and Recreation approved the April 20, 2021 meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates, including a successful disc golf tournament and playdate at Brantwood Park, and progress on Phase 3 of Calvert Regional Park.

• Approved April 20, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Bernie Brown, second by Jen Callaghan)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is meeting to consider a rezoning request for a property on Craigtown Road. The body will also introduce resolutions regarding board appointments and rental assistance grant funds.

• Rezoning Case File 2021-05: 60.102 acres at 730 Craigtown Road from LDR to LDR and Mineral Extraction Overlay
• Resolution No. 28-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Rental Assistance grant funds
• Resolution No. 24-2021: Appointment of Robert Alt to Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council
• Resolution No. 26-2021: Appointment to Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #86

Public Safety Pension Board

The Cecil County Public Safety Pension Board met on May 13, 2021, and received investment performance presentations from Prudential, Segal Marco Advisors, and Bolton Actuary. No formal decisions or votes were made; the board discussed concerns about plan language clarity, including top-36-month salary calculations, early retirement, and sick leave, and agreed to seek clarification from Prudential. The meeting was adjourned with a motion and second, and the next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2021.

• Adjourned meeting at 10:15 AM (motion by Brownhill, second by Lawson, approved)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 12, 2021, at 8:30 AM
• Agreed to have Prudential clarify pension plan language on salary calculations and early retirement
• Requested board members to review the Public Safety Pension Plan document for needed clarifications

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections met on May 12, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the April 21, 2021 open and closed meetings. The board discussed the FY2021 budget, confirming the agency will not exceed its budget, and noted that the FY2022 budget proposal, to be presented to the County Council on May 18, excludes funds for new legislation requirements. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved April 21, 2021 open meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2021 closed meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Requested formal letter to Election Judge Helen Posey regarding compensation (case closed)
• Noted FY2021 budget will not be exceeded
• Scheduled FY2022 budget presentation to County Council for May 18, 2021

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the April 7, 2021 meeting minutes and received reports on grant administration, the Southfields development, and the Cecil County School of Technology. No formal votes or policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved April 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Noted $170K+ in hotel grants and $375K in restaurant grants being administered
• Heard update on Trammel Crow's Southfields project (3 buildings, 3M sq ft, 1,000 construction jobs, 3,000 permanent jobs)
• Heard update on Bainbridge Development Phase I with MRP and CBRE, groundbreaking late summer/early fall
• Heard update on Cecil County School of Technology programs, including new CNC program starting September 2021 with $500K county support

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session meeting at the County Administration Building. The agenda includes a review of the legislative agenda and a report from the Council Manager.

• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report
• Approval of April 20, 2021 Work Session minutes

The Cecil County Council held a virtual work session on May 4, 2021, with four members present (Al Miller absent). They approved the April 20, 2021 minutes and suspended rules for virtual meetings. The council reviewed upcoming legislation, including rezoning case #2021-05, bond authorizations, and budget transfers, and interviewed nominees for Director of Human Resources and Director of Land Use and Development Services. No final decisions were made on these items during the work session.

• Approved suspension of rules for virtual meetings (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 work session (4-0)
• Adjourned at 6:21 pm

County Council

The Cecil County Council is holding a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property on Craigtown Road. The session also includes the introduction of multiple bills related to bond authorizations and Board of Education capital budget transfers.

• Public hearing for rezoning 60.102 acres at 730 Craigtown Road to include Mineral Extraction Overlay
• Introduction of Bill No. 2021-07 regarding General Obligation Project Bonds
• Introduction of Bill No. 2021-08 regarding General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• Introduction of Board of Education capital budget transfers for FY 2022, North East Middle School, and Chesapeake City Elementary School
• Confirmation of appointments for Director of Human Resources and Director of Land Use and Development Services

The Cecil County Council approved Bill 2021-03, establishing the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, by a 4-0 vote. The council also introduced several bond authorization bills and budget transfers, and held a public hearing on a rezoning request for 60.102 acres at 730 Craigtown Road, Port Deposit, which will be considered on May 18, 2021.

• Approved Bill 2021-03 establishing the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board (4-0)
• Introduced Bill 2021-07 authorizing up to $39M in general obligation project bonds
• Introduced Bill 2021-08 authorizing general obligation refunding bonds
• Introduced Bill 2021-09 transferring $4.2M for New Chesapeake City Elementary School
• Introduced Bill 2021-10 transferring $308,706.71 for North East Middle School design
• Introduced Bill 2021-11 transferring $100,888.46 for Chesapeake City Elementary School
• Introduced Resolution 24-2021 appointing Robert Alt to Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council
• Introduced Resolution 25-2021 authorizing up to $21M in refunding bonds

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners is meeting to review a new liquor license application. The board will also address general and new business.

• Application for a new Class “C” For Profit Club Alcoholic Beverage License for Bohemia Beach Bar, LLC (T/.A Hacks Point Yacht Club at BBB) at 1444 Glebe Road, Earleville, MD

The Board of License Commissioners approved a new Class 'C' For Profit Club Alcoholic Beverage License for Bohemia Beach Bar, LLC, trading as Hacks Point Yacht Club at BBB, located at 1444 Glebe Road, Earleville, MD. The application was received from David J. Norcini, owner, and Lawson E. Vanormer, Sr. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved new Class 'C' For Profit Club Alcoholic Beverage License for Hacks Point Yacht Club at 1444 Glebe Road, Earleville, MD

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections held a routine meeting, administering the oath of office to new board member Stephen Stiles and unanimously approving the March 17, 2021 minutes. The board also entered a closed session to discuss personnel, and received updates on early voting site selection, the FY 2022 budget, and election judge recruitment. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Administered oath of office to new board member Stephen Stiles
• Approved March 17, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel (unanimous)

Parks And Recreation Board

The Cecil County Board of Parks and Recreation approved the minutes from its March 16, 2021 meeting. The board also took a walking tour of Phase III of Calvert Regional Park and received updates on upcoming events, including a disc golf tournament and a proclamation for a volunteer. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes from March 16, 2021 (motion by Brian Morgan, second by Bernie Brown)

County Council

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The council is scheduled to review the legislative agenda and receive a Council Manager report.

The Cecil County Council held a virtual work session on April 20, 2021, due to the health crisis. They unanimously approved the minutes from the April 6 work session and suspended rules to allow in-person council meetings with livestreamed public access. No substantive decisions were made; items like rezoning cases and a school budget amendment were only discussed for the upcoming legislative session.

• Approved suspension of rules for in-person meetings with livestream (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 work session (5-0)

County Council

The County Council is conducting rezoning hearings for two separate requests to move land from Suburban Transition to Heavy Industrial. The body is also holding a public hearing on the establishment of an Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board and discussing a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Public hearing: Bill No. 2021-03 regarding the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
• Rezoning File 2021-03: 47 acres at 1875 and 1825 W. Old Philadelphia Road to Heavy Industrial (M2)
• Rezoning File 2021-04: 36.4 acres at multiple W. Old Philadelphia Road and Mountain Hill Road locations to Heavy Industrial (M2)
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #85

The Cecil County Council unanimously approved two rezoning requests by York Building Products, converting a total of 83.4 acres from Suburban Transition (ST) to Heavy Industrial (M2) in the North East/Perryville area, citing a mistake in the previous comprehensive rezoning. The council also approved a $426,600 budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools and held a public hearing on a bill to establish an Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, with no public comments. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved rezoning of 47 acres at 1875 and 1825 W. Old Philadelphia Road from ST to M2 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 36.4 acres at multiple properties on W. Old Philadelphia Road and Mountain Hill Road from ST to M2 (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #85 for Cecil County Public Schools in the amount of $426,600 (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of April 6, 2021 legislative session (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to allow virtual participation and voting (unanimous)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Cecil County Ethics Commission is meeting to elect a 2021 chair and approve the 2019 noncompliant list for boards and commissions. The body will also discuss and approve financial disclosure requirements for boards and commissions.

• 2021 Chair Election
• Approval of 2019 Boards/Commissions Noncompliant List
• Discussion and approval of Boards and Commissions Financial Disclosures Requirements
• Review of 2020 Financial Disclosures status
• Approval of 2021 Meeting Schedule

The Cecil County Ethics Commission elected Andrew Goins as 2021 Chair and approved sending letters to non-compliant boards/commissions, setting a May 25, 2021 deadline to comply before further action. They also deferred the financial disclosure requirements list pending an investigation into exemptions and missing listings, and approved the 2021 meeting schedule with date changes.

• Elected Andrew Goins as 2021 Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2019 Boards/Commissions Non-Compliant List (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to non-compliant entities with May 25, 2021 deadline (unanimous)
• Deferred Boards and Commissions Financial Disclosure requirement listing (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 meeting schedule with changes (unanimous)
• Approved 4/20/2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 11/9/2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the March 3, 2021 meeting minutes. The meeting featured a real estate panel discussion on national, state, and local trends, and included reports from the chairman, director, and subcommittees. No formal votes on policy or funding were taken.

• Approved the March 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Heard a real estate panel discussion on national, state, and Cecil County trends
• Heard reports on completed grant programs and new grant agreements
• Heard updates on tourism, economic development projects, and upcoming events

County Council

The Cecil County Council is holding a work session to discuss a property annexation and review legislative updates. The meeting includes a presentation on the Belle Hill Road property and a review of the legislative agenda.

• Presentation on the annexation of Belle Hill Road property by C. Evan Rollins
• State Legislative Review Update from Vice President Jackie Gregory
• Review of Legislative Agenda

The Cecil County Council held a virtual work session, approving the minutes from March 23, 2021. They reviewed state legislation, heard reports from the Council Manager, and discussed upcoming legislative items including rezoning cases, vehicle leases, capital improvement plan, annual budget, property tax rate, and board appointments. No final decisions were made on these items during the work session.

• Approved the minutes of the March 23, 2021 work session as presented.
• Approved suspension of rules to allow virtual meeting with livestream for public access.

County Council

The Cecil County Council is holding public hearings for two industrial rezoning requests. The council is also introducing bills related to vehicle leases, a five-year capital improvement plan, and the FY 2022 annual budget.

• Rezoning hearing for 47 acres at 1875 and 1825 W. Old Philadelphia Road
• Rezoning hearing for 36.4 acres including 2040 W. Old Philadelphia Road
• Introduction of Bill No. 2021-04: Lease and Purchase- Vehicles and Equipment
• Introduction of Bill No. 2021-05: Capital Improvement Plan- FY 2022-2026
• Introduction of Bill No. 2021-06: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance- FY 2022

The Cecil County Council held a public hearing on two rezoning requests by York Building Products to change about 83 acres from Suburban Transition to Heavy Industrial. Many residents and Charlestown officials spoke in opposition, and a petition with 325 signatures was submitted. The Council took no action and will consider the cases at the next session on April 20, 2021.

• Approved the legislative agenda for April 6, 2021.
• Approved the minutes of the March 16, 2021 legislative session.
• Approved Resolution 21-2021, confirming Ravi Gupta to the Board of Library Trustees for a five-year term.
• Approved Resolution 22-2021, confirming Don Harmer's reappointment to the Board of Parks and Recreation for a three-year term.
• Introduced Bill 2021-04 (vehicle/equipment lease purchase, up to $2,000,000) for a public hearing on May 20, 2021.
• Introduced Bill 2021-05 (FY2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program) for a public hearing on May 20, 2021.
• Introduced Bill 2021-06 (FY2022 budget) for a public hearing on May 20, 2021.
• Introduced Resolution 23-2021 (FY2022 property tax rates) for a public hearing on May 20, 2021.

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners is meeting to consider a new alcohol license application. The board will also address general, old, and new business.

• Application from Eriksson Hill, Hill Culinary Consulting, LLC T/A Hill Culinary (1 Commercial Plaza, Elkton, MD 21921) for a new Class “B” Beer, Wine & Liquor Alcoholic Beverage License with catered events option

The Board of License Commissioners unanimously approved a new Class 'B' Beer, Wine & Liquor license with catered events option for Eriksson Hill, Hill Culinary Consulting, LLC T/A Hill Culinary at 1 Commercial Plaza, Elkton, MD. The board also approved the minutes from the February meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after public comment.

• Approved new Class B Beer, Wine & Liquor license for Hill Culinary (3-0)
• Approved minutes from February meeting (3-0)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session featuring presentations on Maryland 5 Star Fair Hill and a permanent homeless shelter. The meeting also includes a state legislative update and a report from the Council Manager.

• Presentation by Jeff Newman regarding Maryland 5 Star Fair Hill
• Presentation regarding a Permanent Homeless Shelter by Carol Dale
• State Legislative Update discussion

The Cecil County Council held a virtual work session with no formal votes on policy items. They unanimously approved the prior meeting's minutes and a motion to suspend rules for remote participation. Presentations covered the upcoming Maryland 5 Star event at Fair Hill and a request from volunteers to support a permanent homeless shelter, which was discussed but not acted upon.

• Approved March 16, 2021 work session minutes (5-0)
• Approved suspension of rules for remote voting (5-0)
• Adjourned work session at 6:07 pm (5-0)

Board of Elections

The board appointed Nancy Simpers as interim Vice President and Diane Letts as interim Secretary after James Crouse retired, leaving two vacancies. The board also approved the February 10, 2021 minutes and agreed to present Crouse with an award. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Appointed Nancy Simpers as interim Vice President (motion carried unanimously).
• Appointed Diane Letts as interim Board Secretary (motion carried unanimously).
• Approved the February 10, 2021 meeting minutes as written.
• Agreed to present James Crouse with an award for his service.

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to review a report on broadband and discuss legislative updates. The meeting includes a review of the legislative agenda and a report from the Council Manager.

• Presentation of the 2020 Broadband Committee Report by Danny DeMarinis and David Black
• State Legislative Update from Vice President Gregory
• Review of Legislative Agenda

The Cecil County Council held a virtual work session, hearing a report from the Broadband Committee with seven recommendations to expand service to unserved areas. The Council also reviewed state legislation, including bills it opposed that are likely to pass, and discussed items for the upcoming legislative session, including a rezoning case and a school budget amendment. The meeting was procedural, with no final votes on these items.

• Approved the minutes of the March 9, 2021 work session unanimously.
• Approved a motion to suspend rules for virtual participation and voting unanimously.
• Heard the 2020 Broadband Committee report with seven recommendations, including dedicating franchise fees to broadband expansion.
• Reviewed state legislation, including SB 35 and HB 679, which the Council opposed but are likely to pass.
• Discussed upcoming agenda items, including Bill 2021-03 (EMS Advisory Board) and Resolution 20-2021 (Redistricting Commission).
• Adjourned the work session at 5:36 pm.

Parks And Recreation Board

The Board of Parks and Recreation is meeting via Zoom to conduct routine business. The agenda consists of procedural items and informational updates.

• Approval of February 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation update
• General Board Member update

The Cecil County Board of Parks and Recreation approved the minutes from its February 16, 2021 meeting. The board received updates on spring program registrations exceeding capacity, the expected completion of Calvert Regional Park Phase 3 by May 1, and upcoming events including a disc golf tournament and a 5k race. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:24 pm.

• Approved the February 16, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:24 pm.

County Council

The Cecil County Council is meeting to consider the establishment of a 2021 Redistricting Commission. The body will also discuss a rezoning request for property in North East and a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Resolution No. 20-2021: Establishment of Redistricting Commission- 2021
• File 2021-02: Request to rezone 34.1 acres from Business General (BG) to Heavy Industrial (M2) at 875 West Old Philadelphia Road, North East
• Bill No. 2021-03: Establishment of Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #84
• Resolution No. 21-2021 and 22-2021: Appointments to Board of Library Trustees and Board of Parks and Recreation

The Cecil County Council unanimously denied a rezoning request by EJP, LLC to change 34.1 acres at 875 West Old Philadelphia Road from Business General to Heavy Industrial, citing no evidence of a zoning mistake or neighborhood change. The council also approved a redistricting commission resolution and a school budget amendment.

• Denied rezoning of 34.1 acres at 875 West Old Philadelphia Road from BG to M2 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 20-2021 establishing Redistricting Commission (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #84 for $54,355 for Cecil County Public Schools (5-0)
• Introduced Resolution 21-2021 appointing Ravi Gupta to Board of Library Trustees
• Introduced Resolution 22-2021 reappointing Don Harmer to Board of Parks and Recreation

County Council

The County Council is conducting a work session to receive a presentation from the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command. The meeting also includes a state legislative update and a report from the Council Manager.

• Presentation by Major General Mitchell L. Kilgo of Aberdeen Proving Ground
• State Legislative Update by Vice President Jackie Gregory

The Cecil County Council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 2 work session and agreed to send a letter opposing HB 175, a state bill on ammunition sales and transfers. The Council also agreed to start three April/May budget work sessions at 7 p.m. instead of the usual time. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates and reports.

• Approved the minutes of the March 2, 2021 work session as presented.
• Agreed to send a letter of opposition to HB 175 (Public Safety — Ammunition — Sales and Transfers).
• Agreed to change the start time of the April 13, April 27, and May 11 work sessions to 7 p.m.

Public Safety Pension Board

The board elected Angie Blodgett as chair and Mary Allen as secretary, and approved the Investment Policy Statement Amendment. The meeting also included investment performance presentations and approval of previous minutes.

• Approved Investment Policy Statement Amendment (unanimous)
• Elected Angie Blodgett as Chair
• Elected Mary Allen as Secretary
• Approved minutes from November 12, 2020 (with two abstentions)

Economic Development Commission

The Commission received updates on the Bainbridge redevelopment and broadband expansion. The Bainbridge Development Corporation reported that Phase I environmental cleanup is on track for completion by summer 2021, with a developer (MRP Industrial) expected to begin construction in September 2021. The Broadband Committee presented recommendations, including dedicating cable franchise fees to broadband expansion. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved the February 3, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Received an update on Bainbridge: Phase I environmental cleanup to be complete by summer 2021; MRP Industrial to purchase and develop Phase I after MDE clearance, with construction projected for September 2021.
• Received an update on Bainbridge: Phase II Memorandum of Agreement signed March 2020; groundbreaking delayed due to COVID-19.
• Received a Broadband Committee report with 7 recommendations, including dedicating cable franchise fees to broadband expansion and treating broadband as critical infrastructure.
• Noted that the Broadband Committee will remain in existence and serve at the pleasure of the County Executive.
• Noted that the Education/Workforce Subcommittee received additional GEARS funding for medical assisting, cyber, and accounting programs.
• Noted that the next EDC meeting will be virtual on April 7, 2021 at 8:00 am.

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to discuss budget hearing dates and review the legislative agenda. The meeting includes a presentation on Conowingo Dam licensing and a state legislative update.

• Presentation on Conowingo Dam Licensing Update by Charles MacLeod
• Discussion regarding Budget Hearing Dates
• State Legislative Update from Vice President Jackie Gregory
• Review of Legislative Agenda

The Cecil County Council held a virtual work session and unanimously approved the minutes from February 16, 2021. They agreed by consensus to a proposed schedule for budget hearings and deliberations in April, May, and June. The Council received an update on the Conowingo Dam, including FERC relicensing, state legislation, and a dredging pilot project. They also reviewed several items for the upcoming legislative session, including a rezoning case where the applicant withdrew part of the request.

• Approved minutes of the February 16, 2021 work session
• Agreed by consensus to the proposed budget hearing schedule
• Reviewed state legislation and will prepare letters of support for HB 427/SB 540 and HB 1262/SB 762
• Noted the applicant withdrew parcel 165 from Rezoning Case #2021-02
• Indicated opposition to a separate bicycle/pedestrian lane on the Hatem Bridge

County Council

The Cecil County Council is conducting a public hearing regarding two rezoning requests for properties on West Old Philadelphia Road. The body is also considering resolutions on the Comprehensive Plan and appointments, as well as final readings of bills concerning council qualifications and ethics.

• Public hearing: Request by EJP, LLC to rezone 34.1 acres from Business General to Heavy Industrial at 875 West Old Philadelphia Road
• Public hearing: Request by EJP, LLC to rezone 9.4 acres from Suburban Transition to Heavy Industrial at 875 West Old Philadelphia Road
• Resolution No. 04-2021: Amendment to Comprehensive Plan- Mineral Extraction District
• Bill No. 2021-01: County Council- Qualifications
• Bill No. 2021-02: Ethics- Employment and Financial Interest Restrictions

The Cecil County Council held a virtual legislative session on March 2, 2021. They held a public hearing on a rezoning request (Case #2021-02) for property at 875 West Old Philadelphia Road, but took no action, deferring it to the next session. The Council unanimously approved Resolution 04-2021 to amend the Comprehensive Plan for a mineral extraction district, Resolution 19-2021 to confirm an Economic Development Commission appointment, and Bills 2021-01 and 2021-02 regarding council qualifications and ethics restrictions. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 04-2021, amending the Comprehensive Plan to change 60.102 acres at 730 Craigtown Road to Mineral Extraction District (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 19-2021, confirming Sharon Kurfuerst to the Economic Development Commission (unanimous).
• Approved Bill 2021-01, amending County Council qualifications per Local Question A (unanimous).
• Approved Bill 2021-02, amending ethics employment/financial interest restrictions per Local Question A (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes of the February 16, 2021 legislative session (unanimous).
• Introduced Resolution 20-2021 to establish a Redistricting Commission, scheduled for March 16, 2021.
• Held public hearing on rezoning Case #2021-02 but deferred decision to March 16, 2021.
• Approved the legislative agenda for March 2, 2021 (unanimous).

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners is meeting to review a liquor license transfer application. The board will also address general business, including the approval of minutes.

• Transfer of Class “A” Beer, Wine & Liquor Alcoholic Beverage License A-17 for Station Spirits, 2540 A. West Pulaski Highway, North East, MD

County Council

The Cecil County Council is holding a work session to receive presentations on public health and land annexation. Members will also discuss state legislative bills and the current legislative agenda.

• Presentation on proposed Elkton Annexation - Belle Hill Road et al
• COVID-19 update from Health Officer Lauren Levy
• State Legislative Bill Review by Vice President Gregory
• Review of Legislative Agenda

The Cecil County Council held a virtual work session due to the health crisis, receiving a COVID-19 update from the Health Officer and discussing a proposed Elkton annexation. The annexation request was not approved; it was tabled, with the Town of Elkton needing to resubmit with changes. No formal decisions were made during the work session, as it was informational and preparatory for the legislative session.

• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Approved suspension of rules for virtual participation (unanimous)
• Tabled Elkton annexation request for Bell Hill Road property; Town must resubmit with changes
• Scheduled public hearings for Bills 2021-01 and 2021-02 and Resolution 04-2021 for legislative session

Parks And Recreation Board

The Board will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom to conduct business. The agenda includes an update from the Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation and general board member updates.

• Approval of January 19, 2020 meeting minutes
• Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation Update
• General Board Member Update

The Cecil County Board of Parks and Recreation met virtually and approved the minutes from the January 19th meeting. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates, including a disc golf grand opening at Brantwood Park, a planned lacrosse wall at Calvert Regional Park, and progress on the Calvert Regional Park Phase 3 construction.

• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 meeting

County Council

The County Council is conducting public hearings on bills regarding council qualifications and ethics restrictions. The body is also considering several appointments to the Cecil County Ethics Commission.

• Public hearing: Bill No. 2021-01 County Council- Qualifications
• Public hearing: Bill No. 2021-02 Ethics- Employment and Financial Interest Restrictions
• Public hearing: Resolution No. 04-2021 Amendment- Comprehensive Plan- Mineral Extraction District
• Consideration of appointments to the Cecil County Ethics Commission: Janet Pope, Andrew Goins, Joseph Graf, Charles Kelso, and Heather O'Rourke
• New Business: Cecil County Public Schools - Budget Amendment #83

The Cecil County Council unanimously confirmed four of five Ethics Commission appointments made by the County Executive (Janet Pope, Andrew Goins, Joseph Graf, Charles Kelso) after previously tabling them for vetting. The appointment of Heather O'Rourke failed for lack of a second. The Council also approved a $1,160,980 budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools and held public hearings on two bills and a resolution, with final consideration scheduled for March 2, 2021.

• Approved Resolution 08-2021 confirming Janet Pope to Ethics Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 09-2021 confirming Andrew Goins to Ethics Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 10-2021 confirming Joseph Graf to Ethics Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 11-2021 confirming Charles Kelso to Ethics Commission (5-0)
• Resolution 12-2021 confirming Heather O'Rourke failed for lack of a second
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #83 for $1,160,980 (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections met on February 10, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the January 13 and January 26, 2021 meetings and closed sessions. The board received the Director's Report covering election administration, grants, budgets, and personnel changes, and discussed a complaint from an election judge about pay. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved minutes of January 13 and January 26, 2021 meetings and closed sessions (unanimous)
• Agreed Board Counsel should respond to election judge pay complaint (unanimous)
• Agreed staff and board members may request confidential status in MDVOTERS (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY22 budgets for Cecil County Public Schools and various county departments. The body will also review appointments for the Ethics Commission and discuss redistricting.

• Ethics Commission appointees: Janet Pope, Andrew Goins, Joseph David Graf, Charles Kelso, and Heather O'Rourke
• Presentation of Cecil County Public Schools FY22 Budget by Dr. Jeff Lawson
• Discussion of Council FY 22 Departmental Budget
• Discussion of Redistricting Commission
• State Legislative Update from Vice President Gregory

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission met on February 3, 2021, and approved the January 6, 2021 meeting minutes. The meeting consisted of reports and updates from the Director, subcommittees, and guest speakers, including ChristianaCare Union Hospital, Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, APG, and the Chamber of Commerce. No formal decisions or votes were taken on policy or funding matters.

• Approved January 6, 2021 meeting minutes

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to receive presentations on library operations and second quarter financial projections. Members will also discuss an Ethics Commission appointment and review state legislative bills.

• Presentation on FY 2021 Second Quarter Financial Projections by Finance Director James Appel
• Update on Cecil County Public Library from Director Morgan Miller
• Discussion regarding reconsideration of Ethics Commission Appointment
• Review of State Legislative Bills and Legislative Agenda

The Council agreed to reintroduce five Ethics Commission appointments that were previously rejected, to avoid a legal battle with the administration over the interpretation of the charter. The Council also approved minutes from prior sessions, received updates on library services and financial projections, and reviewed state legislation positions. No final votes were taken on the appointments during this work session.

• Approved minutes of Jan 26 work session and closed session (unanimous)
• Agreed to reintroduce Ethics Commission appointments for Janet Pope, Andrew Goins, Joseph Graf, Charles Kelso, and Heather O'Rourke
• Scheduled consideration of reintroduced Ethics Commission resolutions for Feb 16, 2021
• Approved compensation adjustments for Council Manager, Council Assistant, and Council Attorneys in FY 2022 (closed session)

County Council

The County Council is meeting to consider resolutions regarding supplemental appropriations for COVID grant funds and the Volunteer Fire Services Vehicle Replacement Program. The body is also introducing several appointments for the Cecil County Ethics Commission.

• Resolution No. 07-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for COVID grant funds
• Resolution No. 13-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Volunteer Fire Services Vehicle Replacement Program
• Resolutions No. 14-2021 through 18-2021: Appointments to the Cecil County Ethics Commission
• Resolution No. 05-2021: Appointment to the Weed Control Advisory Board
• Resolution No. 06-2021: Appointment of David Trolio to the Human Services Agency

The Council voted 4-1 (with one abstention) to rescind its earlier rejection of five Ethics Commission appointment resolutions and table them until February 16, 2021, to allow time for interviews and vetting. The Council also unanimously approved four other resolutions, including reappointments to advisory boards and supplemental appropriations for COVID grant funds and volunteer fire vehicle replacement. The meeting was held virtually due to the health crisis.

• Tabled Ethics Commission appointments (Res. 08-2021 through 12-2021) until Feb. 16 (4-1, Gregory abstained)
• Rescinded motion to reject Ethics Commission appointments at introduction (4-1, Gregory abstained)
• Approved Weed Control Advisory Board reappointments (Res. 05-2021) unanimously
• Approved David Trolio reappointment to Human Services Agency (Res. 06-2021) unanimously
• Approved $448,139 COVID grant supplemental appropriation (Res. 07-2021) unanimously
• Approved $250,000 for Volunteer Fire Services Vehicle Replacement Program (Res. 13-2021) unanimously

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to review the FY 2022 departmental budget and state legislation. The meeting includes a presentation on hemp legislation and a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• Presentation on hemp legislation by Ernie Beck
• Review of state legislation by Vice President Gregory
• Discussion of Council Departmental Budget FY 2022
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

County Council

The County Council is conducting a work session to receive presentations from the school superintendent and the health officer. The body will also review its legislative agenda and receive a report from the Council Manager.

• Presentation by Dr. Jeffrey Lawson, Superintendent of Cecil County Public Schools
• Presentation by Lauren Levy, Health Officer
• Review of Legislative Agenda

Parks And Recreation Board

The Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to approve minutes from November 17, 2020. The agenda consists of informational updates and public comment.

• Approval of November 17, 2020 meeting minutes
• Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation update
• General Board Member update

The Cecil County Board of Parks and Recreation met on January 19, 2021, and approved the minutes from the November 17, 2020 meeting. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates on park projects, including the disc golf course at Brantwood Park, Phase 3 of Calvert Regional Park, and rental activity at the Cecil Arena. The board also discussed the 2022 Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan and a proposed state clean parks bill.

• Approved meeting minutes from November 17, 2020 (motion by Bernie Brown, second by Megan Coleman)

County Council

The County Council is introducing new bills regarding council qualifications and employment restrictions. The body is also considering supplemental appropriations for tourism and agricultural grants, and introducing resolutions for various board appointments.

• Bill No. 2021-01: County Council Qualifications
• Bill No. 2021-02: Employment and Financial Interest Restrictions
• Resolution No. 04-2021: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Mineral Extraction District
• Resolution No. 01-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Winter Lights Cecil Nights
• Resolution No. 02-2021 and 03-2021: Supplemental Appropriations for Micro Ag Grant Program

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections met on January 13, 2021, and approved the minutes from its October 14 and November 3, 2020 meetings. The board also moved into closed session to discuss the director's performance evaluation and another personnel matter. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on routine approvals, reports, and administrative updates.

• Approved October 14, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)

County Council

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The Council is scheduled to review the legislative agenda and receive a Council Manager report.

• Approval of December 15, 2020 Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report

The Cecil County Council held a virtual work session on January 5, 2021, due to the health crisis. The council reviewed several resolutions for introduction or approval at the evening session, including supplemental appropriations for tourism and micro-agriculture grants, and an appointment to the Social Services Board. No final votes were taken during the work session; the only actions were procedural, such as approving the previous meeting's minutes and adjourning.

• Approved suspension of rules to allow virtual participation and voting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 15, 2020 work session (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session at 4:48 p.m. (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is meeting to consider a zoning designation and annexation for Belle Hill Road into the Town of Elkton. The body is also introducing three supplemental appropriations for grant funds related to tourism and agriculture.

• Resolution No. 67-2020: Annexation of Belle Hill Road et al into the Town of Elkton
• Resolution No. 01-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Winter Lights Cecil Nights tourism grant funds
• Resolution No. 02-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for MARBIDCO Micro Ag Grant Program
• Resolution No. 03-2021: Supplemental Appropriation for Upper Shore Regional Council Micro Ag Grant Program
• Resolution No. 66-2020: Appointment of Dianne Fox to the Department of Social Services Board

The Cecil County Council unanimously approved Resolution 66-2020, confirming Dianne Fox to the Department of Social Services Board for a three-year term. The Council also unanimously voted to table Resolution 67-2020, which would have approved a zoning change for property being annexed into the Town of Elkton. Three new resolutions were introduced and scheduled for consideration on January 19, 2021, including supplemental appropriations for tourism and agricultural grant programs. The meeting was held virtually due to the COVID-19 health crisis.

• Approved Resolution 66-2020 confirming Dianne Fox to the Social Services Board (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 67-2020 on Elkton annexation zoning change (5-0)
• Introduced Resolution 01-2021: $5,000 tourism grant for Winter Lights Cecil Nights
• Introduced Resolution 02-2021: $14,000 MARBIDCO Micro Ag Grant matching funds
• Introduced Resolution 03-2021: $16,000 Upper Shore Regional Council Micro Ag Grant
• Approved minutes of Dec 15 and Dec 22, 2020 sessions
• Approved agenda for Jan 5, 2021 session
• Suspended rules to allow virtual participation and voting