Cecil County public meetings in 2024

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee will review and approve the minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting. It will then hold a closed session to adjudicate investigatory files and announce the resulting adjudications. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting before adjourning.

• Review & approve minutes from 11/26/24
• Closed session to adjudicate investigatory files
• Announce adjudications from closed session
• Confirm date of next meeting

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections certified the November 2024 election after the canvass concluded on November 15, with 73,142 ballots cast (73.35% turnout). The board approved the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes. A meeting with chief judges was scheduled for January 19, 2025, and the board discussed two incidents at schools involving election judges. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Certified November 2024 election after canvass (Nov 15)
• Approved September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Scheduled chief judges meeting for January 19, 2025
• Noted two school incidents involving election judges to address before 2026

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners will review two applications to transfer alcoholic beverage licenses. One application seeks to transfer a Class “A-59” Beer, Wine & Liquor license for North Bay Liquors at 480 N. Mauldin Avenue, North East. The other seeks to transfer a Class “B-138” Beer, Wine & Liquor license for Casa Mezcal at 1005 A Elk Mills Road, Elkton. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and a public comment period.

• Transfer of Class “A-59” license for North Bay Liquors, 480 N. Mauldin Avenue, North East
• Transfer of Class “B-138” license for Casa Mezcal, 1005 A Elk Mills Road, Elkton
• Approve meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• General business items

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners approved three liquor license transfers (North Bay Liquors, Casa Mezcal, and a change of officer for Elk River Brewing Company), approved a trade name change from Spork Cafe to Legends on Main, and voted to amend local rules to allow individuals to hold more than one Class B or BLX license. The board also discussed but did not vote on drafting a letter opposing grocery store liquor sales.

• Approved transfer of Class A-59 license to North Bay Liquors LLC (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class B-138 license to Casa Mezcal LLC (unanimous)
• Approved change of officer for Elk River Brewing Company, removing Jessica Carrillo (unanimous)
• Approved trade name change from Spork Cafe to Legends on Main (unanimous)
• Approved rule change allowing interest in more than one Class B or BLX license (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 30, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council work session will approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting, review the legislative agenda, and consider items submitted by council members. The meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2024, 4:30‑6:30 PM at the County Administration Building. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of December 10, 2024 work session minutes
• Review of legislative agenda
• Council member items

The Cecil County Council held a work session reviewing three Cecil County Public Schools budget amendments, introduced a bill for a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) for public safety pensions, and introduced ten resolutions for supplemental appropriations and grant applications. No final votes were taken on these items during the work session; they were scheduled for the legislative session later that day.

• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 work session (unanimous)
• Reviewed CCPS Budget Amendment #128 ($512,543) - no vote
• Reviewed CCPS Budget Amendment #129 ($1,275,342) - no vote
• Reviewed CCPS Budget Amendment #130 ($308,466) - no vote
• Introduced Bill 2024-24 for DROP pension option - no vote
• Introduced Resolutions 60-2024 through 69-2024 - no vote
• Considered Resolutions 56-2024 through 59-2024 - no vote

Parks And Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review operations, projects, and the existing budget, and discuss the FY26 budget in closed session. The meeting will also include a project update on Brantwood Playground.

• Review of FY26 budget
• Review of existing budget
• Brantwood Playground update
• Operations review
• Project update

County Council

The Cecil County Council will consider 13 resolutions for supplemental appropriations to various departments and a public hearing for a rezoning request.

• Rezoning 7.07 acres from Suburban Transition to Heavy Industrial (Pulaski Highway)
• Supplemental appropriations for Economic Development, IT, and Sheriff's Office grants
• Public hearing for Cecil Transit ARPA funds
• Public hearing for Voice of Hope Recovery Housing grant
• Tabled School Budget Amendments #128 and #129

The Cecil County Council approved a rezoning request for 7.07 acres on Pulaski Highway from Suburban Transition (ST) to Heavy Industrial (M2), with a 3-2 vote. The council also approved several supplemental appropriations, including $100,000 for an economic development study and $50,000 for a new county website, and approved three Cecil County Public Schools budget amendments totaling over $2 million. All other resolutions and bills were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved Rezoning File 2024-01 (7.07 acres ST to M2) (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 56-2024: $25,000 grant for Sheriff's warrant apprehension (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 57-2024: $73,664 cybersecurity grant (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 58-2024: $100,000 for economic development study (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 59-2024: $50,000 for new county website (5-0)
• Approved CCPS Budget Amendment #128: $512,543 (unanimous)
• Approved CCPS Budget Amendment #129: $1,275,342 (unanimous)
• Approved CCPS Budget Amendment #130: $308,466 (unanimous)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Cecil County Ethics Commission approved sending third and final notices to 47 employees and 14 board members who failed to submit required 2022 ethics forms, with a 30-day warning that names will be forwarded to the County Executive for the no-hire list. The commission also approved sending the State Certification to the County Council and acknowledged an Open Meetings Act violation that has been corrected.

• Approved sending third and final notice to 2022 non-compliant employees and board members (unanimous)
• Approved including 30-day notification in the final letter about no-hire list referral (unanimous)
• Approved sending State Certification to Council (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and June 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on December 10, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation on a Salesforce overview, a monthly review of county contracts under Section 516, and an update on the fund balance. Additional items are a Council Manager report and Council Member items. No formal actions are listed; the meeting is informational.

• Salesforce overview presentation by Sandra Edwards
• Monthly review of county contracts (Section 516)
• Fund balance update
• Council Manager report
• Council Member items

The Cecil County Council held a work session on December 10, 2024, approving the minutes from the December 3 session. They received presentations on Salesforce software and a monthly contract review, and discussed an upcoming fund balance update. No formal policy decisions were made; the session was informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of December 3, 2024 work session (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2026 departmental budget and review the legislative agenda. The body will also handle internal appointments for President, Vice President, and board liaisons.

• Discussion of Council Departmental Budget FY 2026
• Appointment of President
• Appointment of Vice President
• Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Other Liaisons
• Review of 2025 Council Calendar

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application to change 7.07 acres from Suburban Transition to Heavy‑Industrial zoning on the south side of Pulaski Highway. The meeting will also consider four supplemental appropriation resolutions for grant funds and projects, and discuss two school budget amendments. New business includes appointments for several county director positions.

• Public hearing: Rezoning 7.07 acres from Suburban Transition (ST) to Heavy‑Industrial (M2) on SE side of Pulaski Highway, West of North East, MD 21901
• Resolution 56-2024: Supplemental appropriation for Sheriff Office grant funds – Warrant Apprehension
• Resolution 57-2024: Supplemental appropriation for IT Department – State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
• Resolution 58-2024: Supplemental appropriation for Economic Development Study
• Resolution 59-2024: Supplemental appropriation for development of a new County website

Police Accountability Board

The board will approve the agenda, then review and approve the minutes from the September 17 and October 22 meetings. New business includes a review of a complaint summary, a statement from the chairman about ACC, and setting the date for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from 9/17/2024
• Approve minutes from 10/22/2024
• Review complaint summary
• Chairman's statement regarding ACC
• Confirm date of next meeting

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and review and approve minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting. It will then conduct a closed session to adjudicate investigatory files and announce the outcomes. The committee will also confirm the date of its next meeting before adjourning.

• Review & approve minutes from 10/22/24
• Closed session to adjudicate investigatory files
• Announce adjudications from closed session
• Confirm date of next meeting

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners will review an application to transfer a Class “B” Beer, Wine & Liquor license (No. B-175) from Isabel Hernandez of Spork Café to C4 Hospitality, LLC. The board will also address a postponed transfer application (MD‑241904). Additional agenda items include approving the meeting minutes, public comment, and announcements of upcoming community events.

• Transfer of Class B Beer, Wine & Liquor license No. B-175 to C4 Hospitality, LLC (102 W. Main St., Elkton)
• Postponed transfer application MD‑241904
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment and specials announcements (Church of the Good Shepherd events and VFW Post 8185 fundraiser)
• General business items (Old Business, New Business)

Police Accountability Board

The board will review and approve the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. It will hear a presentation by Chief Deputy Widdoes of the Cecil County Sheriff's Office. The board will also review a summary of complaints and set the date for its next meeting.

• Review and approve minutes from 9/17/2024
• Presentation by Chief Deputy Widdoes of the CCSO
• Review complaint summary
• Confirm date of next meeting

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee will meet in open session to address routine agenda items, including approval of previous minutes. The committee will then enter a closed session to adjudicate investigatory files. After the closed session, the committee will announce the adjudications and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from 8/8/24 and 9/17/24
• Closed session to adjudicate investigatory files
• Announce adjudications from closed session
• Confirm date of next meeting

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to approve the October 8, 2024 meeting minutes, review the legislative agenda, receive a report from the Council Manager, and discuss various council items. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October 8, 2024 work session minutes
• Review of the legislative agenda
• Council Manager report
• Discussion of council items

County Council

The Cecil County Council will consider resolutions supporting veterans and tourism, appoint new members to planning and appeals boards, and approve a multi-year state contract. The body will also take final readings on bills regarding water service expansion, pension amendments, and community reinvestment.

• Resolution No. 49-2024: Support for Maryland Two Fifty Commission
• Resolution No. 50-2024: Supplemental appropriation for Winter Lights Cecil Nights
• Resolution No. 55-2024: Approval of Maryland 5 Star Multi-Year Contract
• Bill No. 2024-16: Extend water service to Wilson Road (tabled)
• Bill No. 2024-21: Establish Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund

County Council

The County Council is conducting a work session that includes a Board of Health meeting. The session features health updates and a contract update for 5 Star.

• Board of Health presentation on communicable disease, rabies, behavioral health, and community health needs
• 5 Star multi-year contract update

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on October 1, 2024. The meeting will approve the minutes from the September 24, 2024 work session, review the legislative agenda, receive a report from the Council Manager, and consider items from council members. No final decisions on policy items are scheduled.

• Approval of September 24, 2024 Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing on several bills, including an amendment to the Public Safety Pension Plan (Bill No. 2024-20) and the creation of a Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (Bill No. 2024-21). The council will also consider resolutions for a loan to complete the North East Middle/High School Complex, appointments to various boards, and approval of a Maryland 5‑Star multi‑year contract. After the hearings, the council will move to final reading of two additional bills before adjourning.

• Bill No. 2024-20 – Public Safety Pension Plan amendment (public hearing)
• Bill No. 2024-21 – Establishment of Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (public hearing)
• Bill No. 2024-22 – Supplemental appropriation for Child Advocacy Center (public hearing)
• Resolution No. 55-2024 – Approval of Maryland 5 Star Multi‑Year Contract
• Resolution No. 40-2024 – Authorization of loan to Cecil County Public Schools for North East Middle/High School Complex

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Liquor Board will consider a new Class 'B' alcohol beverage license for the Susquehanna Inn of MD and address a violation for The Golden Mule regarding license display and compliance.

• New Class 'B' alcohol license application for Susquehanna Inn of MD
• License extension request for Captain Ron's
• Violation for The Golden Mule regarding license display
• Approve minutes from a prior meeting
• Special event approvals for Cecil College Foundation and Fair Hill

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on September 24, 2024. The meeting will include a presentation of the fourth‑quarter financial report and a monthly review of county contracts under Section 516. Additional items include a report from the Council Manager and items raised by council members. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Presentation of the fourth‑quarter financial report
• Monthly review of county contracts (Section 516)
• Council Manager report
• Council member items

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will approve the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting, receive reports from the Director and the Board Counsel, and discuss election preparation including training, legal and administrative matters, and assign polling‑place evaluations. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of the August 21, 2024 minutes
• Director’s Report
• Counsel’s Report
• Election preparation – training and L&A
• Polling place evaluations assigned

The Cecil County Board of Elections met and approved the August 21, 2024 minutes. The Board of Canvassers was sworn in for the 2024 General Election, with Stephen Stiles as President and Holcombe Grier as Secretary. The board also convened to vote on an untimely Primary ballot received by mail. Election preparations were discussed, including judge training, ballot mailing, and equipment testing.

• Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Swore in Board of Canvassers for 2024 General Election
• Convened Board of Canvassers to vote on untimely Primary ballot
• Amended agenda to move Board of Canvassers oath later in meeting

County Council

The County Council will hold a public hearing on Bill No. 2024-19, an amendment to the FY2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program that would accelerate construction of the North East Middle/High School Complex. The agenda also includes a public hearing on Bill No. 2024-18 to amend ethics provisions in Chapter 39, and a hearing on Resolution No. 40-2024 authorizing a loan to the Cecil County Public Schools for the same school project. Additional items include several supplemental appropriations, appointments, and a budget amendment for the public schools.

• Bill No. 2024-19 – Accelerate North East Middle/High School Complex construction (Capital Improvement Program)
• Bill No. 2024-18 – Ethics amendment to Chapter 39, Sections 39-4 and 39-5
• Resolution No. 40-2024 – Loan to Cecil County Public Schools for North East Middle/High School Complex
• Resolution No. 48-2024 – Supplemental appropriation from Casino Local Impact Fund for Route 40 Revitalization Grant Program
• Bill No. 2024-14 – Construct Bainbridge Outfall (water treatment project)

The Council held public hearings on bills to accelerate construction of the North East Middle/High School complex using $21.6 million in PAYGO funds and to authorize an interest-free loan of up to $41 million to the school board, with final votes scheduled for October 1. The Council also approved several resolutions and bills, including a solid waste plan amendment, ethics commission appointments, and supplemental appropriations. One bill to extend water service to Wilson Road was tabled for four weeks.

• Approved Resolution 38-2024 amending Solid Waste Management Plan to add Choice MedWaste facility and landfill gas-to-energy project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 41-2024 confirming Council appointments to Ethics Commission (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 42-2024 confirming EMS Advisory Board appointments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 43-2024 for $672,000 Child Advocacy Center Expansion grant (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 44-2024 for $32,536.14 VLT grant carry-forward (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 45-2024 for $272,356 transit grant (4-0)
• Approved Bill 2024-14 for $1.9M Bainbridge Outfall project (4-0)
• Approved Bill 2024-15 for $8.75M Port Deposit WWTP expansion (4-0)

Parks And Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive a general update on programs, rentals, tournaments, projects, and staffing. It will also conduct its annual elections for the positions of chairman, vice chairman, and secretary. The meeting includes a public comment period and routine board comments.

• Annual election of board chairman
• Annual election of board vice chairman
• Annual election of board secretary
• General update on programs, rentals, and tournaments
• Update on projects and staffing

The Board of Parks and Recreation approved its August 20 meeting minutes and unanimously re-elected Megan Coleman as Chair and Bernie Brown as Vice Chair, with Ella Briones as Secretary. Informational updates covered program numbers, upcoming tournaments and car shows, pickleball court construction at Brantwood Regional Park, and a staffing shortage of 3 FTE positions in Park Operations. No public comments or other action items were recorded.

• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Brian Morgan, second by Bernie Brown)
• Re-elected Megan Coleman as Chair and Bernie Brown as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Ella Briones as Secretary (unanimous)

County Council

This meeting is a work session consisting of procedural items. The agenda includes the approval of previous minutes and reports from the Council Manager and Council Members.

• Approval of September 10, 2024 Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Minutes Agenda
• Council Manager Report
• Council Member Items

Administrative Charging Committee

The committee will meet to review and approve minutes from August 8, 2024. The session includes a closed meeting to adjudicate three specific investigatory files and a discussion on digital file progress.

• Adjudication of investigatory files CCSO 83-2023, CCSO 86-2023, and EPD 124-2024
• Review of progress made on digital files

Police Accountability Board

The Police Accountability Board will receive presentations from the chiefs of the North East and Elkton Police Departments. The board will also review a complaint summary and appoint a designee to the ACC.

• Presentations by Chief Stephen Yates (North East Police Department) and Chief Carolyn Rogers (Elkton Police Department)
• Review of complaint summary
• Appointment of John Thompson to the ACC as PAB Chairman designee

County Council

The Cecil County Council will approve the September 3, 2024 meeting minutes. Council members will hear presentations on the Artesian Water Meadowview Tank, the Cecil County Farm Museum, the Paris Foundation, and AquaCon. No formal decisions beyond the minutes approval are listed.

• Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Artesian Water Meadowview Tank by Joseph DiNunzio
• Presentation on Cecil County Farm Museum by Mel Bacon
• Presentation on Paris Foundation by Michael Brandon
• Presentation on AquaCon

The Cecil County Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered Artesian Water's Meadowview tank upgrade, the Cecil County Farm Museum's Phase I project, The Paris Foundation's new training center, and AquaCon's proposed land-based salmon facility at Bainbridge. The council approved the minutes of the September 3, 2024 work session.

• Approved minutes of September 3, 2024 work session (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council held a work session to approve the previous meeting minutes, hear a presentation from Carl Anderton, Director of Rural Economic Strategy, and review the legislative agenda. The council also received a report from the Council Manager and addressed items raised by council members. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in this session.

• Presentation by Carl Anderton, Director of Rural Economic Strategy
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report
• Council Member Items

The Cecil County Council held a work session on September 3, 2024, where they directed the Council Manager to prepare a resolution appointing Robert McKnight and Nicholas Cusmano to the Ethics Commission. They also reviewed several capital improvement projects and introduced new bills and resolutions, but no final votes were taken on these items during the work session.

• Directed preparation of resolution to appoint Robert McKnight (4-year term) and Nicholas Cusmano (2-year term) to Ethics Commission
• Approved minutes of August 27, 2024 work session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 27, 2024 closed session (5-0)
• Held closed session to discuss personnel matters (5-0)

County Council

The Cecil County Council convened a legislative session to conduct a public hearing on several supplemental appropriation bills related to the FY 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program. Items include construction of the Bainbridge Outfall, expansion of the Port Deposit wastewater treatment plant, extension of water service to Wilson Road, and development of a Public Safety Training Center and Paramedic Station #2. The council also considered a resolution to amend the Solid Waste Management Plan 2016‑2025.

• Bill No. 2024-14 – Construct Bainbridge Outfall (supplemental appropriation)
• Bill No. 2024-15 – Expand Port Deposit WWTP, Project Number 55079
• Bill No. 2024-16 – Extend Water Service to Wilson Road
• Bill No. 2024-17 – Public Safety Training Center, Project Number 51030 and Paramedic Station #2, Project Number 50051
• Resolution No. 38-2024 – Amend Solid Waste Management Plan 2016‑2025

The Cecil County Council approved lifting Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #126 for $3,799,392 from the table, with a 4-0 vote and one abstention. The council also held public hearings on several capital projects, including the Bainbridge outfall, Port Deposit WWTP expansion, Wilson Road water service, and a solid waste plan amendment, but took no final action on these items. Several new bills and resolutions were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved lifting CCPS Budget Amendment #126 for $3,799,392 (4-0, Gregory abstained)
• Approved Resolution 39-2024 appointing John Kapral to Commission on Aging (5-0)
• Approved agenda for September 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 20, 2024 legislative session (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council held a work session to approve the minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting. The agenda included a report from the Council Manager and items raised by council members. A closed session was scheduled to discuss personnel matters as authorized by Maryland Annotated Code §3-305(b)(1). No specific decisions or contracts were listed.

• Approval of August 20, 2024 Work Session minutes
• Council Manager Report
• Council Member Items
• Closed Session to discuss personnel matters per Maryland Annotated Code §3-305(b)(1)

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will hold its regular meeting, approve the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting, receive reports from the Director and Board Counsel, and discuss ballot questions. Part of the meeting may be closed under the Maryland Open Meetings Act. Public comments must be pre‑approved by the President.

• Approval of July 17, 2024 minutes
• Director’s Report
• Counsel’s Report
• Discussion of ballots/ballot questions
• Potential closed session per Maryland Open Meetings Act

Parks And Recreation Board

The Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to approve June 18, 2024, minutes and receive general updates. The agenda includes informational reports on programs, rentals, tournaments, projects, and staffing.

• Approval of June 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Informational updates on programs, rentals, and tournaments
• Project updates
• Staffing updates

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to approve minutes from the August 6 meeting, review the legislative agenda, and receive a monthly report on county contracts. The session will also include a manager report and a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approval of August 6, 2024 Work Session minutes
• Review of the Legislative Agenda
• Monthly Review of County Contracts
• Council Manager Report
• Closed Session for personnel matters

Administrative Charging Committee

The committee will meet to review minutes from July 30, 2024. The session includes a closed meeting to adjudicate two investigatory files.

• Adjudication of investigatory file EPD / 134-2024
• Adjudication of investigatory file EPD / 135-2024

County Council

The Cecil County Council will consider several supplemental appropriation bills that amend the FY2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program. The bills cover construction of the Bainbridge Outfall, expansion of the Port Deposit wastewater treatment plant, extension of water service to Wilson Road, and a public safety training center with a new paramedic station. The council will also consider resolutions appointing electrical inspection agencies, funding a Rising Sun High School water line replacement, amending the solid‑waste management plan, and supplemental appropriations for fire‑service vehicles, aging‑and‑disabilities grants, and economic‑development grants. New business includes a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Bill No. 2024‑14 – Supplemental appropriation for construction of the Bainbridge Outfall (FY2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program)
• Bill No. 2024‑15 – Supplemental appropriation to expand the Port Deposit Wastewater Treatment Plant (Project 55079)
• Bill No. 2024‑16 – Supplemental appropriation to extend water service to Wilson Road
• Bill No. 2024‑17 – Supplemental appropriation for a Public Safety Training Center (Project 51030) and Paramedic Station #2 (Project 50051)
• Resolution No. 37‑2024 – Supplemental appropriation for Cecil County Public Schools Rising Sun High School water line replacement

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on August 6, 2024 at the County Administration Building in Elkton. The meeting will approve the July 23, 2024 work session minutes, review the legislative agenda, receive the council manager report, and consider council member items. The session runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will be audio and video recorded.

• Approval of July 23, 2024 work session minutes
• Review of legislative agenda
• Council manager report
• Council member items
• Adjournment

County Council

The Cecil County Council will discuss several bills and resolutions, including an ethics amendment (Bill No. 2024-18) and a capital‑improvement program amendment for the North East Middle/High School Complex (Bill No. 2024-19). It will also consider a loan authorization to the Cecil County Public Schools to complete construction of that complex (Resolution No. 40-2024) and other items such as agency appointments and a supplemental appropriation for a water‑line replacement at Rising Sun High School.

• Bill No. 2024-18 – Ethics amendment to Chapter 39, Sections 39-4 and 39-5
• Bill No. 2024-19 – Amendment to FY2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program to accelerate North East Middle/High School Complex construction
• Resolution No. 40-2024 – Authorization of a loan to Cecil County Public Schools for the North East Middle/High School Complex
• Resolution No. 37-2024 – Supplemental appropriation for Rising Sun High School water line replacement
• Resolution No. 36-2024 – Appointment of Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency as electrical inspection agencies

Administrative Charging Committee

The committee will meet to review and adjudicate several investigatory files in a closed session. These files pertain to the CCSO and EPD. The results of these adjudications will be announced during the open session.

• Adjudication of CCSO files 80-2023 and 71, 72, 73, 74-2023 and 75-2023
• Adjudication of EPD files 118, 119-2023 and 134-2024 and 135-2024
• Approval of minutes from 6/25/2024

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will review and approve the minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting. The board will hear a presentation by Chief Robert Nitz of the Perryville Police Department. Members will review a summary of complaints and set the date for the next meeting.

• Review & approve minutes from 6/25/2024
• Presentation by Chief Robert Nitz of Perryville Police Department
• Review complaint summary
• Confirm date of next meeting

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will hold a closed meeting on July 25, 2024 at 5 pm via Zoom. The meeting is closed under General Provisions Art. § 3‑305(b)(1) to discuss personnel matters such as appointments, employment, promotions, discipline, compensation, removals, resignations, or performance evaluations of board staff or officials. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of personnel matters (appointments, promotions, discipline, compensation, etc.)

County Council

The County Council is conducting a work session to receive a presentation from David Trolio regarding the Local Management Board. The meeting also includes a report from the Council Manager.

• Presentation by David Trolio on the Local Management Board

Police Accountability Board

The Police Accountability Board will convene to approve minutes from January 30, 2024, and discuss procedures. The agenda includes a review of new complaints and the resignation of member John Stricklett.

• Review & Approve Minutes (1/30/2024)
• Resignation of John Stricklett
• Review of New Complaints
• Discuss Procedures
• PERF Conference / Approved

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to review monthly statistics and provide updates on the PEM and MAEO. The body will discuss election judge training and warehouse matters.

• Election judge training
• Warehouse update
• Monthly statistics regarding social media, VRV training, and election judges
• PEM and MAEO updates

County Council

The Cecil County Council will consider resolutions to amend the county charter regarding council terms, compensation, and executive powers. The body will also vote on appointments to the Police Accountability Board, Planning Commission, and Board of License Commissioners.

• Charter amendments for council term limits, compensation, and executive powers
• Appointment of John Gainey to the Police Accountability Board
• Appointment of Chad Johnston and Bryan Dugger to the Planning Commission
• Appointment of Kristin Ortt to the Board of License Commissioners
• Consideration of Schneider Electric multi-year contract

County Council

The Cecil County Council holds a work session to review the East Elkton Traffic Circulation and Safety Plan presented by WILMAPCO. The meeting also includes approval of previous work session minutes and a council manager's report.

• Review of East Elkton Traffic Circulation and Safety Plan by WILMAPCO
• Approval of July 2, 2024 Work Session minutes

County Council

This meeting consists of procedural items for the Cecil County Council. The agenda includes reviewing the legislative agenda and receiving a report from the Council Manager.

• Approval of June 25, 2024, work session minutes
• Review of the legislative agenda
• Council Manager Report

County Council

The Cecil County Council is conducting public hearings on several charter amendments regarding office terms, compensation, and vacancies. The council will also introduce resolutions for a multi-year Schneider Electric contract and various board appointments. One resolution for library trustee appointments is scheduled for consideration.

• Public hearing for Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict (Bill No. 2024-13)
• Introduction of Schneider Electric multi-year contract (Resolution No. 29-2024)
• Charter amendments regarding Council and Executive terms, compensation, and vacancies
• Appointments to the Police Accountability Board, Planning Commission, and Board of License Commissioners
• Consideration of appointments to the Board of Library Trustees

Board of Elections

The board will review monthly statistics and discuss telework policy. Members will also receive updates regarding the primary and general elections. Additionally, a local board of canvassers will meet to reject mail-in ballots received after election certification.

• Primary election updates
• General election updates
• Monthly statistics report
• Telework policy discussion
• Rejection of late mail-in ballots

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on June 25, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation of the Cecil County Sheriff's Office 2023 Annual Report and a report from the Council Manager.

• Presentation of the Cecil County Sheriff's Office 2023 Annual Report
• Approval of June 18, 2024 Work Session minutes

Administrative Charging Committee

The committee will review and approve minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting. A closed session is scheduled to adjudicate investigatory files, specifically CCSO / 79-2023.

• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2024
• Closed session to adjudicate CCSO / 79-2023

Police Accountability Board

The board will review administratively rejected complaints and a summary of complaints. Members will also approve the minutes from the May 28, 2024, meeting.

• Review of administratively rejected complaints
• Review of complaint summary
• Approval of May 28, 2024, meeting minutes

County Council

The Council will consider a supplemental appropriation for the Motor Vehicle Internal Service Fund. They will also discuss Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #124 and introduce resolutions for Board of Library Trustees appointments.

• Resolution No. 19-2024: Supplemental Appropriation for Motor Vehicle Internal Service Fund
• Introduction of Resolution No. 28-2024 regarding Board of Library Trustees appointments
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #124

Parks And Recreation Board

The meeting consists of informational items regarding budget, staff, and projects. The agenda does not list specific decisions or public hearings.

• Budget
• Staff
• Tournaments
• Program Open Space
• Project Update

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to conduct reviews of the FY24 third quarter and monthly county contracts. The agenda also includes a review of the legislative agenda and approval of minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting.

• FY24 3rd Quarter Review presentation
• Monthly Review of County Contracts (Section 516)
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Approval of June 11, 2024 Work Session minutes

County Council

The Cecil County Council work session includes updates from the Board of Health regarding H5N1 and behavioral health. The meeting also features a presentation by Chris Locke for the Unlock the Light Foundation/Sean's House.

• Board of Health H5N1 update
• Board of Health behavioral health update
• Presentation by Chris Locke (Unlock the Light Foundation/ Sean's House)

County Council

The Council is conducting final readings for the FY 2025 annual budget, capital improvement program, and equipment financing. Members are also considering real property and personal property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Several charter amendments and a new sanitary subdistrict bill were introduced.

• Final reading of the FY 2025 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
• Consideration of FY 2025 real property and personal property tax rates
• Final reading of the FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
• Introduction of Bill No. 2024-13 for Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict
• Introduction of several charter amendments regarding council and executive terms

County Council

This meeting consists of procedural items and reports. The agenda includes reviewing the legislative agenda and receiving a report from the Council Manager.

• Approval of May 28, 2024 work session minutes
• Review of legislative agenda
• Council Manager Report

Liquor Board

The Board of License Commissioners is reviewing applications for new Class “B” and “BLX” liquor licenses in Perryville and Chesapeake City. The agenda also includes a request to transfer a license for Backfin Blues Bar & Grill in Port Deposit.

• New Class “B” beer, wine, and liquor license application for Suya Republic, inc. in Perryville
• New Class “BLX” restaurant license application for Bohemia Manor Farm in Chesapeake City
• Transfer of Class “B” license for Backfin Blues Bar & Grill in Port Deposit
• Progress request regarding the Captain Lee’s Restaurant license in Perryville
• Identity document-fraud training reminder for June 20, 2024

County Council

The Cecil County Council is holding a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and potential charter amendments. The meeting also includes a monthly review of county contracts under Section 516.

• FY25 Budget Discussion
• Charter Amendments
• Monthly Review of County Contracts (Section 516)

Administrative Charging Committee

The committee will review and approve minutes from the April 30, 2024 meeting. A closed session is scheduled to adjudicate two specific investigatory files. Any resulting adjudications will be announced in open session.

• Approval of April 30, 2024 minutes
• Closed session adjudication for PPD / 109-2024
• Closed session adjudication for CCSO / 066-2023

Police Accountability Board

The board will review summaries of complaints and administratively rejected complaints. Additionally, Chief Peterson from RSPD is scheduled to give a presentation. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from April 30, 2024.

• Presentation by Chief Peterson from RSPD
• Review of administratively rejected complaints
• Review of complaint summary
• Approval of minutes from April 30, 2024

County Council

The Council will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution No. 18-2024 regarding a Community Development Block Grant for the Child Advocacy Center expansion. The agenda also includes discussion of Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #123.

• Public hearing for Child Advocacy Center expansion grant (Resolution No. 18-2024)
• Consideration of Resolution No. 18-2024 regarding a Community Development Block Grant
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #123

Administrative Charging Committee

The Cecil County Administrative Charging Committee will review minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting. The committee will also hold a closed session to adjudicate two specific investigatory files. Adjudications from the closed session will be announced afterward.

• Review and approval of minutes from 2/27/2024
• Closed session adjudication for PPD / 094-2024
• Closed session adjudication for CCSO / 066-2023

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will meet to review administratively rejected complaints and a complaint summary. The board also plans to approve minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting and introduce Ms. Cindy Emmerich.

• Approval of February 27, 2024, meeting minutes
• Introduction of Ms. Cindy Emmerich
• Review of administratively rejected complaints
• Review of complaint summary

Board of Elections

The Board will review monthly statistics and receive reports from the Director and Counsel. The agenda also includes discussions regarding legislation updates, drop box collection, and upcoming election procedures.

• Approval of March 20, 2024 minutes
• Director's report on monthly statistics and important dates
• Update on legislation and outreach
• Discussion regarding early voting and Election Day

County Council

The Cecil County Council will discuss a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools. The council will also introduce Resolution No. 18-2024 regarding a grant application for the Child Advocacy Center expansion.

• Resolution No. 18-2024: Community Development Block Grant for Child Advocacy Center Expansion
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #121

County Council

The Council is introducing bills for the FY 2025 annual budget and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. The session also includes consideration of resolutions regarding grant funds, opioid settlement trust funds, and a police accountability board appointment. Final readings are scheduled for several building, plumbing, and electrical code amendments.

• Introduction of FY 2025 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
• Introduction of FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
• Introduction of FY 2025 Real Property and Personal Tax Rates
• Consideration of Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust Fund amendments
• Final readings for building, plumbing, and electrical code amendments

Liquor Board

The Board of License Commissioners will consider a new Class “B” liquor license application for B & B Seafood, Inc. in Elkton. The agenda also includes a license transfer to Warwick Hospitality, Inc. and a review of violations for Walts Tavern, LLC.

• New Class “B” Beer, Wine & Liquor License application for 1540 Elkton Road
• Transfer of Class “B” BWL No B-19 to Warwick Hospitality, Inc. (Captain Ron’s)
• Review of violations for Walts Tavern, LLC
• Approval of meeting minutes

County Council

The Cecil County Council is holding an informational work session to review presentations on county contracts, floodplain data, and a charter commission report. No formal votes or binding decisions are scheduled for this meeting. The updates track how taxpayer funds are spent and note regulatory changes that may affect property development rules.

• Presentation on the Charter Review Commission report
• Update on local floodplain mapping and regulations
• Monthly review of county contracts under Section 516
• FY2025 County Budget public hearing scheduled for May 23, 2024

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will meet to approve minutes from January 30, 2024, and receive a Local Law Enforcement Agency report. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Review and approve January 30, 2024 minutes
• Local LEA Report

Board of Elections

This agenda outlines procedural and administrative business for the Cecil County Board of Elections. The board will approve February minutes, review director and counsel reports, discuss equipment status and community outreach, and may hold a closed session under state open meetings law. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for action.

• Approval of February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Director’s report on election statistics and ballot proofing
• Updates on board email addresses, equipment, and emergency planning
• Discussion of community outreach events and letters of support
• Potential closed session under Maryland Open Meetings Act procedures

County Council

The Cecil County Council is conducting public hearings on several building, plumbing, and electrical code amendments. The Council will also consider a resolution for Washington Street wastewater repairs and introduce resolutions regarding community services funding and the Opioid Settlement Trust Fund. Additionally, the agenda includes discussion of a Cecil County Public Schools budget amendment.

• Public hearings on building, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical code amendments
• Resolution for Washington Street Force Main repair
• Supplemental appropriation for Community Services and Cecil Transit
• Amendments to the Opioid Settlement Trust Fund agreement
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #121

Parks And Recreation Board

The meeting consists of informational updates and a discussion regarding Chesland Park. The Board will also review the minutes from the January 30, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of January 30, 2024, meeting minutes
• Chesland Park discussion
• Updates on programs, rentals, operations, and projects

County Council

This meeting consists of routine reports and procedural reviews. The Council will review the legislative agenda and receive a state legislative update and a report from the Council Manager.

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to review the Police Accountability Board Annual Report. The meeting also includes a state legislative update and a report from the Council Manager.

• Presentation of Police Accountability Board Annual Report
• State Legislative Update
• Council Manager Report
• Approval of March 5, 2024 Work Session minutes

County Council

The Cecil County Council is meeting to consider resolutions for snow removal funding and a pension board appointment. The council will also introduce a resolution regarding Washington Street force main repairs.

• Resolution No. 11-2024: Supplemental appropriation for Roads Division snow removal
• Resolution No. 12-2024: Appointment of Matthew Carr to the Public Safety Pension Plan Board of Trustees
• Resolution No. 13-2024: Introduction of a supplemental appropriation for Washington Street force main repairs

County Council

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items and administrative reports. The council will review the legislative agenda, receive a state legislative update, and hear a council manager report.

Liquor Board

The Board will receive a progress report and opening date for North Bay Liquors LLC in North East. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding state legislation for Class A Food Retailers.

• Progress report on North Bay Liquors license at 480 N. Mauldin Avenue
• Trade name change from Mick’s Crab House to Mick’s Pub & Crab House
• Discussion of Senate Bill 1139 and House Bill 0847 (Class A Food Retailers)
• Mount Aviat Academy Dinner on March 9, 2024
• Cecil County Library Fundraising Party on May 4, 2024

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session featuring a presentation from Sarah Stowens regarding Christiana Care. The agenda also includes a state legislative update and the Council Manager Report.

• Presentation: Christiana Care update by Sarah Stowens
• Approval of February 20, 2023, work session minutes
• State legislative update
• Council Manager Report

Administrative Charging Committee

The Cecil County Administrative Charging Committee will review previous minutes and address new business. This includes the appointment of John Stricklett and the PERF Conference. The committee will also hold a closed session to adjudicate three specific investigatory files.

• Appointment of John Stricklett
• PERF Conference
• Closed session for investigatory files EPD / 099-2024 A, B, and C

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will review the January 17, 2024, meeting minutes and hear reports on training and the 2025 budget. The board will also address items regarding the Perryville municipal election and confidential voter status.

• Approval of January 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Director's report on 2025 budget meetings
• Update on candidate filing close
• Discussion regarding Perryville municipal election
• Discussion regarding confidential voter status

County Council

The County Council is introducing six new bills regarding building, electrical, plumbing, and energy standards. The council will also consider resolutions for road division funding and committee appointments.

• Introduction of Bill No. 2024-04 regarding Building Code amendments
• Introduction of Bill No. 2024-05 regarding Swimming Pools and Spas adoption
• Introduction of Bills for HVAC, Energy Conservation, Plumbing, and Electrical standards
• Resolution No. 11-2024 for snow removal funding in the Department of Public Works
• Final reading of Bill No. 2024-02 regarding Critical Area zoning definitions

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to review the legislative agenda and receive a state legislative update. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and reports from the Council Manager.

• Approval of February 13, 2024 Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• State Legislative Update

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session featuring presentations from the Board of Elections and the Department of Land Use and Development Services. The meeting includes updates on septic reviews and an introduction for the new Director of Elections.

• Introduction of new Board of Elections Director Gary Holmes
• Update on Septic Reviews and Process by Stephen O'Connor

County Council

The County Council will hold a legislative session to consider several bills and resolutions. Items include public hearings on veterans affairs and zoning ordinance amendments, as well as budget considerations for road work and emergency services.

• Public Hearing: Bill No. 2024-01 Establishment-Commission on Veterans Affairs
• Public Hearing: Bill No. 2024-02 Amendment-Zoning Ordinance-Critical Area
• Public Hearing: Bill No. 2024-03 Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation
• Resolution No. 09-2024: Supplemental Appropriation for Department of Public Works Asphalt Overlay
• Resolution No. 06-2024: Budget Amendment for Department of Emergency Services used ambulance purchase

County Council

The County Council will review the legislative agenda and receive a state legislative update. Presentations include an update on tourism activity and advertising from the Office of Tourism and a second quarter financial review for FY24.

• Office of Tourism update on activity, advertising, and grants
• FY24 2nd Quarter Financial Review

Parks And Recreation Board

The board will meet to approve minutes from the November 21, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes informational updates regarding Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation, programs, rentals, operations, and projects.

• Approval of November 21, 2023, meeting minutes

County Council

The Council will hold a work session to review the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and conduct a monthly review of county contracts. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Review of 2023 ACFR
• Monthly Review of County Contracts
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee will meet to review and adjudicate three specific investigatory files. The meeting includes a closed session for these deliberations and an announcement of the outcomes.

• Closed session adjudication of CCSO / 044-2023
• Closed session adjudication of EPD / 065-2023
• Closed session adjudication of NEPD / 087-2023

Police Accountability Board

The Board will review the minutes from the December 12, 2023, meeting and discuss new business. Items for discussion include the annual report, pending legislation, and a summary of confidential complaints.

• Review and approval of December 12, 2023, minutes
• Discussion of Annual Report
• Review of Pending Legislation
• Confidential Complaint Summary

County Council

The County Council is introducing several bills regarding veterans affairs, zoning definitions, and agricultural land preservation. The session also includes the introduction of resolutions for emergency services funding, tax credits, and appointments.

• Bill No. 2024-01: Establishment of a Commission on Veterans Affairs
• Bill No. 2024-02: Amendment to Critical Area zoning definitions and maps
• Resolution No. 06-2024: Funding for the purchase of a used ambulance for Emergency Services
• Resolution No. 08-2024: Tax credit for the historic Town Point Schoolhouse
• Budget Amendment #119 for Cecil County Public Schools

County Council

The County Council will conduct a work session to review the legislative agenda and hear reports. The meeting includes the State of the Council from President Jackie Gregory and the State of the County from County Executive Danielle Hornberger.

• Approval of January 2, 2024 Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report
• State of the Council address by President Jackie Gregory
• State of the County address by County Executive Danielle Hornberger

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to review candidate filing deadlines and voter registration training. The board will also discuss the status of a press release and future early voting and canvassing locations.

• Candidate filing deadline of 2/9/24
• Discussion of 2nd early voting location for 2026
• Canvassing location update
• Voter Registration Training and Drives

County Council

The Council will introduce five new resolutions regarding budget amendments, agricultural microgrants, and board reappointments. The session also includes the consideration of three previously introduced grant resolutions and final readings for two bills.

• Introduction of Resolution 01-2024 for Department of Emergency Services budget amendment
• Introduction of agricultural microgrant resolutions for MARBIDCO and Upper Shore Regional Council
• Consideration of grant funds for Cecil County Liquor Board inspection activities
• Consideration of grant funds for the Domestic Violence Rape Crisis Program/The Bridge
• Final reading of Bill 2023-10 regarding Wheatley Road Bridge replacement

County Council

The meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of previous minutes and a review of the legislative agenda. The Council Manager will also provide a report.

• Approval of December 19, 2023 Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report