Chesapeake Beach, MD

Green Team

The Chesapeake Beach Green Team is organizing upcoming community events, including a stormwater practices talk, an erosion control planting, and a paddle/pathway event. They are also awaiting approval and budget for a food forest at 26th Street Pocket Park, and discussing tree permit outreach and signage maintenance.

• Storm Water Talk on September 22 with speaker Caroline DeGiovanni and giveaways including rain barrels
• Erosion Control Planting on October 17 with Wild Ones association donating plants
• Paddle N Pathway event on September 26 with DNR providing a boat
• Food Forest proposal pending town hall approval and budget response
• Postcard mailing to residents about Tree Removal Permit being developed

Water Park Committee

The Water Park Committee is meeting to discuss the progress of the water park project, including demolition updates, color selections, and next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with an open floor for questions and comments.

• Demolition update
• Opportunity to take a piece of the old water park home
• Color selections discussion

Town Council

The Chesapeake Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance O-26-14 to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. The council will also introduce three new ordinances: one to implement state requirements for accessory dwelling units, one to ease tree management restrictions on private property, and one to permit certain incidental sales with home occupations. Additionally, the council will consider appointments, a $30,560 purchase of Veterans Park benches, and a lease agreement with BGE for water tower space.

• Vote on Ordinance O-26-14 to prohibit data centers in all zones
• Introduce Ordinance O-26-15 on accessory dwelling units (state requirements)
• Introduce Ordinance O-26-16 to limit restrictions on private tree management
• Introduce Ordinance O-26-17 to permit incidental sales with home occupations
• Approve $30,560 for replacement benches at Veterans Park

Town Council

The Chesapeake Beach Town Council is holding an informational work session to discuss several items, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs), a proposed amendment to the home occupation ordinance to allow state or federally regulated businesses, appointments to the Board of Appeals, the 15th Street stairs, and planning for the FY27 legislative agenda. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of ADU (accessory dwelling unit) ordinance
• Proposed amendment to §290-11 to strike 'regulated' from home occupation rules, allowing state/federally regulated home businesses
• Appointment of Larry Taub as Board of Appeals legal counsel
• Reappointment of Amy Everett to the Board of Appeals
• Discussion of 15th Street stairs and FY27 legislative agenda planning

Walkable Community Advisory Group

The group is monitoring the status of several town initiatives, including pedestrian crossing studies and the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail expansion. The meeting record also notes ongoing efforts to secure the 200+ acre FIDS property.

• SHA pedestrian crossing studies for MD 261 at Old Bayside Road, Mears Avenue/Harbor Road, Windward Key Drive, and Chesapeake Village Blvd
• $120,000.00 in Program Open Space funds available for an unspecified project
• Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail Expansion RFP vendor selection
• Status of the Chesapeake Village Sidewalk to Beach Elementary School project
• Evaluation of the 200+ acre FIDS property legal disposition

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will continue discussions regarding which officials should be subject to public disclosure requirements. The body is also preparing for a working meeting with the Town Administrator on this topic.

• Discussion of officials subject to public disclosure requirements
• Preparation for working meeting with Town Administrator
• Approval of June 15, 2026, meeting minutes

Green Team

The Chesapeake Beach Green Team is organizing upcoming environmental events, including a storm water practices talk, an erosion control planting, and a paddle/pathway event. They are also advancing a food forest project at 26th Street Pocket Park and discussing a postcard mailing about tree removal permits.

• Storm Water Practices talk on Sept 22 at the Library with speaker Caroline DeGiovanni, including giveaways of rain barrels and books
• Erosion Control Planting on Oct 17 (rain date Oct 24) with Wild Ones association donating plants
• Paddle N Pathway event on Sept 26, with organizing meeting Aug 7 at NECC
• Food Forest plans at 26th Street Pocket Park submitted to Town Hall for approval, including water installation and maintenance by Windmill Farm
• Postcard mailing to all town residents regarding Tree Removal Permit

The Green Team meeting was primarily planning-focused, with no formal votes or decisions recorded. They scheduled upcoming events including a stormwater practices talk on September 22, an erosion control planting on October 17, and a paddle/pathway event on September 26. A formal proposal for the 26th Street Pocket Park Food Forest has been submitted to town hall for approval, and the team discussed next steps for event planning and volunteer recruitment.

• Scheduled Storm Water Practices talk for Sept 22 at Library with speaker Caroline DeGiovanni
• Scheduled Erosion Control Planting for Oct 17 with rain date Oct 25, partnering with Wild Ones
• Scheduled Paddle N Pathway event for Sept 26; organizing meeting Aug 7 at NECC
• Submitted formal proposal for 26th Street Pocket Park Food Forest to town hall
• Planned to create 'Coming Soon' sign for Food Forest
• Scheduled Library Garden weeding for Aug 5 at 6:00 pm
• Recommended adding half-page ad on town calendar re: Tree Permits
• Scheduled next meeting for Aug 27 at 6:30 pm at Twin Beaches Library

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a new ADU Parking Study and its waiver process. It will also review draft revisions to zoning sections 290-9, 290-10, and 290-11. Additionally, the commission will consider Chapter 4 of the Coastal Resilience Plan, including overlay zone mapping and sea‑level‑rise updates.

• ADU Parking Study and waiver process
• Review of Draft 290-9 purpose and intent of districts
• Addition of “Certification of Use and Occupancy required” to 290-10
• Discussion of 290-11 Standards of Use
• Coastal Resilience Plan Chapter 4: overlay zone map, sea‑level‑rise updates, freeboard

Tree Board

The Tree Board will approve the minutes from its May 11, 2026 meeting. It will then review a tree removal application submitted by Reginald Lyons for a Magnolia tree at 4006 Arcade Court. The meeting includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the May 11, 2026 Tree Board hearing
• Review of tree removal application by Reginald Lyons, 4006 Arcade Court, Magnolia tree

Town Council

The Council will introduce Ordinance O-26-14 to amend the zoning code to prohibit data centers in all districts and set a public hearing. Also on the agenda is consideration of a $35,910 purchase of saddles from Exeter Supply Company. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, various reports, and a closed session to consult with legal counsel on annexation litigation.

• Introduce Ordinance O-26-14 to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts and set a public hearing
• Consider purchase of saddles from Exeter Supply Company for $35,910 (FY27 budgeted)
• Approve minutes of June 18 public hearings, June 18 council meeting, and July 7 work session
• Closed session to consult with counsel on potential litigation regarding annexation

Town Council

The Town Council will hold an informational work session regarding proposed zoning changes to prohibit data centers in all zones. Discussion will also include the adoption of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations to comply with state law, a parking study, and public works updates.

• Ordinance O-26-14: Prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts
• Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) adoption
• Parking Study discussion
• Public Works: Saddle Replacement and Tool Cat

The Town Council held an informational work session to discuss proposed amendments to data center and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations. No formal votes were taken on ordinances or expenditures during this session.

Green Team

The Chesapeake Beach Green Team is coordinating upcoming environmental events, including storm water practices and erosion control planting, and is advancing plans for a food forest at the 26th Street Pocket Park. The team is also allocating remaining FY26 funds for trail signage, rain barrels, educational books, and gift certificates, and will prioritize arborist recommendations at the next meeting.

• $800 for new signage along Rail Trail
• $600 for Rain Barrels for storm water event
• $1,000 for educational books
• $2,000 for gift certificates from Homestead Gardens
• 26th Street Pocket Park food forest plans with raised beds and water source

The Green Team committee met and discussed upcoming events and projects, including a storm water practices talk, a food forest at 26th Street Pocket Park, and trail improvements. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded; the meeting was primarily planning and coordination.

• Scheduled Best Storm Water Practices talk for Sept 22 at Library with speaker Caroline DeGiovanni
• Planned Erosion Control Planting for Oct 17 with Wild Ones association donating plants
• Set Paddle N Pathway organizing meeting for Aug 7 at NECC
• Discussed food forest plans; GT to develop cost schedule for Town Hall approval
• Agreed to address Seed Library and bench next year
• Discussed installing a Coming Soon sign at food forest site for July meeting agenda
• Sue to work with Town Hall on postcard mailing re: Tree Removal Permit
• Team to conduct trail inventory of signs before Bernard installs new signs

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Map, Land Use Table, and Zoning Text, including a draft repeal/replacement of relevant sections. They will also consider the annual report to the Maryland Department of Planning and public comment submitted by a resident. The meeting includes old business items on zoning changes and coastal resiliency.

• Discussion of draft Zoning Map and Land Use Table revisions (Attachment 1, DRAFT 06-08-2026)
• Annual report to Maryland Department of Planning for CY2025: one new residential permit issued inside PFA
• Public comment submitted by Laura Blackwelder
• Discussion of coastal resiliency planning
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2026 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a recommendation letter to the Council to prohibit data centers in any town district. The Commission also approved the 2025 annual report for the Maryland Department of Planning. Discussions continued regarding zoning map and text amendments.

• Approved 2025 Annual Report for Maryland Department of Planning (all in favor)
• Approved letter of recommendation to Council to prohibit data centers in any district (all in favor)
• Decided to leave solar energy systems as permitted in the MC zone
• Modified Section 290-9 Purpose and intent of districts
• Tabled approval of May 20, 2026, minutes due to lack of four confirmative votes

Town Council

The council will vote on Ordinance O-26-12 to adopt the Utility Fund budget for FY 2026‑27, setting water and sewer rates, and on Ordinance O-26-13 to adopt the Water Park Fund budget for the same period. They will consider a motion authorizing the mayor to execute a $185,000 purchase order for the Studio Fitness Court project. The council will also approve $35,602.45 for additional costs of the Mosca Design holiday lighting project and discuss a Planning and Zoning Commission memorandum on data‑center development.

• Vote on Ordinance O-26-12 – adopts Utility Fund budget FY 2026‑27, sets water/sewer rates
• Vote on Ordinance O-26-13 – adopts Water Park Fund budget FY 2026‑27
• Authorize $185,000 purchase order for the Studio Fitness Court project
• Approve $35,602.45 allocation for Mosca Design holiday lighting project
• Review Planning & Zoning Commission memorandum on data‑center development

The Town Council voted to request that the Planning Commission officially prohibit data centers in all districts. The Council also approved the annual budgets for the Water Park and Utility funds and authorized spending for a fitness court and holiday lighting.

• Requested Planning Commission to prohibit data centers in all districts (unanimous)
• Approved amended Water Park Fund budget for FY27 (4-2)
• Approved amended Utility Fund budget for FY27 (4-2)
• Authorized $185,000 purchase order for Studio Fitness Court project (5-1)
• Approved $35,602.45 for Mosca Design holiday lighting project (unanimous)
• Denied request to prohibit bio-manufacturing in all districts (2-4)
• Approved minutes from May 21 and June 9 meetings (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Chesapeake Beach Ethics Commission will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, review and approve delinquent disclosures, and discuss a request by Council Vice President Shuls to provide formal acknowledgement of public disclosures. The Commission will also take action on identifying town officials who should be subject to public disclosure requirements and schedule the next meeting. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting
• Review and formal approval of delinquent disclosures
• Discussion of request by Council Vice President Shuls for formal acknowledgement of public disclosures
• Action to identify Town officials subject to public disclosure requirements
• Schedule next regular meeting

The Chesapeake Beach Ethics Commission approved the agenda and May minutes, then approved two of three delinquent 2025 public disclosure statements (Daniel Duvall and Janet Ruttkay), with no action on the third filer, Victor Guido, who resigned and did not submit. The Commission also approved a draft response to Council Vice President Shuls regarding formal acknowledgement of disclosures, and discussed changes to the list of officials required to file, directing the Chair to prepare draft ordinance amendments for Council and State approval.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 public disclosure statements for Daniel Duvall and Janet Ruttkay
• Took no further action on Victor Guido's delinquent disclosure
• Approved draft response letter to Council Vice President Shuls
• Agreed to remove filing requirement for town attorney and commission counsels
• Agreed to keep filing requirement for zoning administrator, town engineer, code enforcement official, and board/commission members
• Directed Chair to prepare draft ordinance changes for Council and State approval

Town Council

At this informational work session, the Town Council will discuss updates on the Fitness Court project, including a $185,000 purchase order to be signed at a future meeting, as well as Planning and Zoning recommendations on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), utility fund and waterpark budgets, and a municipal compensation study. No formal decisions are made at this session.

• Fitness Court purchase order discussion — $185,000 total including $35,000 grant funding
• ADU recommendations from Planning and Zoning
• Utility Fund Budget Discussion
• Waterpark Budget Discussion
• Staff Outline — Municipal Compensation Study

The Town Council held an informational work session to discuss upcoming items, including a fitness court grant, accessory dwelling unit regulations, and water park budget adjustments. No formal votes were taken.

• Discussed fitness court grant funds of $35,000
• Discussed ADU regulations to comply with state law by Oct 1, 2026
• Discussed Water Park Fund budget increase of $38,696
• Discussed Utility Fund budget and submeter fees
• Discussed municipal compensation study framework

Green Team

The Chesapeake Beach Green Team is meeting to review its budget, plan upcoming community events, and discuss several environmental projects. Key items include a proposed $75,000 budget for the next fiscal year, tree maintenance, a potential food forest at 26th Street Pocket Park, and coordination on erosion control and stormwater education.

• Budget for next year is $75,000; review proposal and prioritize actions
• Erosion Control Grant: planting on October 16, community talk on September 22
• Order placed with TNT to replace 48 trail signs
• Possible Food Forest at 26th Street Pocket Park; water to be installed
• National Night Out on August 4 with Walkability Committee on bicycle safety

The Green Team met and discussed upcoming events, including a library garden weeding and erosion control planting. They allocated remaining FY26 funds for signage, rain barrels, educational books, and gift certificates. The team also reported a productive meeting with a design firm for the Kellams Field refresh, which will include native plants and Food Forest elements.

• Allocated $800 for new Rail Trail signage
• Allocated $600 for rain barrels for storm water event
• Allocated $1,000 for educational books
• Allocated $2,000 for Homestead Gardens gift certificates
• Scheduled library garden weeding for June 7 at 10:00 am
• Scheduled erosion control planting for October 16, 2026
• Recommended fencing for 26th Street Pocket Park to prevent car damage
• Agreed to prioritize arborist recommendations at next meeting

Town Council

The council will vote on adopting the General Fund, Mitigation Fund, and Water Reclamation Treatment Plant Fund budgets for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, which include setting municipal tax rates. It will also consider a resolution to fund an outdoor fitness court and a contract award for an aeration basin handrail modification. Additional items include votes on zoning fence requirements, a building code fence repeal, and a tax‑credit ordinance for disabled public safety spouses.

• Vote on Ordinance O-26-9 to adopt the General Fund budget and set tax rates
• Vote on Ordinance O-26-10 to adopt the Mitigation Fund budget
• Vote on Ordinance O-26-11 to adopt the Water Reclamation Treatment Plant Fund budget
• Resolution R-26-2 to allocate funds for an outdoor fitness court
• Consider award of $49,700 contract to County Welding LLC for Aeration Basin Handrail Modification

The Town Council approved Ordinance O-26-8 to amend zoning rules regarding fences and front yard locations. They also approved Ordinance O-26-4 to add a tax credit for disabled public safety workers and Ordinance O-26-3 to reserve fencing regulations for future legislation. The agenda was amended to move the General Fund budget discussion to a special meeting.

• Approved Ordinance O-26-8 amending fence regulations (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance O-26-4 adding disabled public safety tax credit (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance O-26-3 reserving fencing regulations for future legislation (5-1)
• Amended agenda to move General Fund budget discussion to June 11 special meeting
• Approved minutes from April 16, 2026, public hearing and meeting
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2026, Informational Work Session
• Received $101,130.99 surplus check from Local Government Insurance Trust
• Received report on water park grading permit issuance

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to Chapter 290, Article III, including the official zoning map and land use table, to correct and modernize the code and align with state legislation. The commission will also consider public comments from a prior meeting and begin a discussion on coastal resiliency.

• Public hearing on zoning map and land use table for Chesapeake Beach
• Consideration of public comments received on zoning changes
• Introduction to coastal resiliency discussion
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2026 meeting

Ethics Commission

The Chesapeake Beach Ethics Commission will approve the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes, review the 2025 Public Disclosure Statements, identify any subjects needing immediate attention, and schedule its next regular meeting. Commissioners and members of the public may also provide comments.

• Approve minutes of the March 25, 2026 Ethics Commission meeting
• Review 2025 Public Disclosure Statements
• Identify subjects requiring immediate Commission attention
• Schedule the next regular Ethics Commission meeting
• Comments by Commissioners and members of the public

The Ethics Commission unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from March 25, 2026. The Commission reviewed the 2025 public disclosure statements; most were approved, but three filers are delinquent and the Town Clerk will follow up. Chair Feuerle expressed dissatisfaction with the disclosure form format and will continue efforts to simplify it. The Commission also discussed a complaint from Dan Duvall but took no action, and plans to revisit ethics ordinance language at the next meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 disclosure statements for listed filers; three delinquent filers to be contacted by Town Clerk
• Chair Feuerle to continue revising the disclosure questionnaire format
• Commission will revisit ethics ordinance language at the next meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for June 15, 2026

Town Council

The Town Council holds an informational work session to discuss the FY27 budgets for the Utility Fund and Water Park Fund. The Utility Fund budget includes a $600,000 state grant for the Harbor Road Well House project and a proposed new water/sewer rate schedule effective July 1, 2026. The Water Park Fund shows a need for $176,380 from the General Fund for its first operational season since closure. The council also discusses ordinances on fences and taxation, a right-of-way/easement issue, Kellam's Field concept plan, and rental subcommittee recommendations.

• $600,000 state grant for Harbor Road Well House project in Utility Fund budget
• New water/sewer rate schedule effective July 1, 2026 (Appendix A)
• Water Park Fund requires $176,380 General Fund transfer for FY27 operations
• Discussion of Ordinances O-26-3 and O-26-8 (fences) and O-26-4 (taxation)
• Kellam's Field concept plan with Ordinance O-24-19 and Resolution R-26-2 Fitness Court

The Chesapeake Beach Town Council held an informational work session covering tree board amendments, FY27 utility and water park budgets, fence and tax ordinance proposals, and other topics. No formal approvals or votes were recorded; the council requested a closed session to review salaries and wages and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Requested closed session to review salaries and wages (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned work session (motion by Councilman Greene, seconded by Vice President Shuls, unanimous)

Water Park Committee

The Water Park Committee will review progress since its last meeting and consider changes to admission rates. It will also open the floor for public questions and comments. No formal decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Discussion of water park admission rates
• Progress update since last meeting

The Chesapeake Beach Water Park Committee met on April 23, 2026, to receive updates on permitting progress, including meetings with Calvert County and the Maryland Department of Health. The committee discussed a draft fee schedule and recommended a significant discount for town residents, but no formal votes or approvals were taken. A draft budget is being developed for a planned Memorial Day 2027 opening, and future meetings will move to a quarterly schedule.

• No formal decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded at this meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a final review of the Zoning Map, Land Use Table, and Conditional Uses. They will also discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). A public hearing is proposed to be set for May 27, 2026 at 6 PM for comments on the Zoning Map and Land Use Table.

• Final review of the Zoning Map, Land Use Table, and Conditional Uses
• Review and discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
• Set a public hearing for May 27, 2026 at 6 PM on the Zoning Map and Land Use Table

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes. They agreed to revise the zoning map in the northwest corner of Rt 260 and Rt 261, reverting that area from proposed RV-1 back to RV-2. The commission also discussed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations to comply with state law and set a public hearing for May 20, 2026, on zoning district amendments. Commissioner Jan Ruttkay's retirement was noted.

• Approved April 22, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Unanimously agreed to revise zoning map: area at Rt 260 & Rt 261 from RV-1 back to RV-2, including streets 27th to 30th
• Set public hearing for May 20, 2026, at 6 pm to receive comment on Chapter 290, Article III, Zoning Districts, and related sections
• Discussed ADU regulations; staff to add language with commission recommendations
• Reviewed Land Use Classification Table and made typo correction

Town Council

The Town Council holds a public hearing on three ordinances: creating a tax credit for disabled public safety officers and surviving spouses (O-26-4), allowing certain home occupations as conditional uses (O-26-7), and altering fence requirements and front-yard corner-lot rules (O-26-8). Later, the council will vote on these ordinances, on a repeal of existing fence regulations (O-26-3), and on a resolution supporting a state task force on municipal revenue sources. The council will also introduce the FY2026-27 budgets for the General Fund, Mitigation Fund, and Water Reclamation Treatment Plant Fund, setting tax rates and scheduling public hearings. A new appointment to the Board of Elections is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-26-4: Tax Credit for Disabled Public Safety and Surviving Spouses and Cohabitants
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-26-7: Permitting home occupations as conditional use in certain zones
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-26-8: Changing fence requirements and clarifying front yard location on corner lots
• Vote on Ordinance O-26-3: Repealing fence article from Building Code
• Introduction of FY2026-27 budgets (General, Mitigation, Water Reclamation) with tax rates and public hearing dates

The town council held public hearings on three ordinances but postponed a vote on a tax credit for disabled public safety officers and surviving spouses. After debate, the council removed the tax credit ordinance (O-26-4) from the agenda to revisit at the May work session. The council also amended and debated a home occupation ordinance (O-26-7) but the final vote on its approval is not recorded in the minutes. Two other ordinances—on fences (O-26-3) and dimensional requirements (O-26-8)—were also removed from the agenda.

• Removed Ordinance O-26-4 (tax credit for disabled public safety) from agenda; to be revisited at May work session (unanimous)
• Failed to remove Ordinance O-26-7 (home occupations) from agenda (2-4)
• Removed Ordinance O-26-3 (fences) and O-26-8 (dimensional requirements) from agenda (4-2)
• Approved minutes of March 19 public hearing and council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 7 work session (5-0-1 abstention)
• Amended O-26-7 to strike 'has minimal negative impact' (5-1)
• Amended O-26-7 to strike 'zoning' in one section (5-1)
• Amended O-26-7 to remove no on-site retail sales restriction (5-1)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee subcommittee will present its final recommendations to the Town Council. The body is set to decide on changes to the rental inspection scope, financial reporting, water and sewer licensing rules, renewal notice procedures, and short‑term rental and ADU policies. All items listed have been approved by the subcommittee and will be forwarded for Council action.

• Narrow inspection standards to life‑safety and habitability only (approved)
• Place rental program revenues and costs in a separate budget line and benchmark the $300 license fee (approved)
• Decouple water/sewer billing disputes from automatic rental license denial (approved)
• Implement a three‑step renewal notice: 90‑day bill notice, 60‑day mailed letter, 30‑day letter/email (approved)
• Adopt a home‑based short‑term rental licensing framework pending parking study (approved)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss three options for running future municipal elections: contracting with a private vendor, signing a state agreement, or placing the election on the county ballot. The committee also recommends adding multiple election days.

• Election Board Appointment – A. Flores
• Budget Discussions: General Fund, Mitigation Fund, Water Reclamation and Treatment Plant Fund
• Rail Trail Expansion – Concept Plans
• Right of Way / Easement Discussion
• Home Occupations Discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss cannabis and solar energy systems. The body will also continue discussions regarding the Land Use Table, Zoning Map, and Conditional Uses.

• Discussion of Cannabis and Solar Energy Systems
• Discussion of the Land Use Table, Zoning Map, and Conditional Uses

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 25 agenda and the minutes from the February 4 and February 25 meetings. All approvals passed unanimously except the February 25 minutes, which passed with five ayes and one abstention. The commission then adjourned the meeting. No other substantive actions were decided at this session.

• Approved March 25 agenda (motion by Brown, seconded by Ruttkay, all in favor)
• Approved February 4 minutes (motion by Greisman, seconded by Brown, all in favor)
• Approved February 4 closed‑session minutes (motion by Brown, seconded by Greisman, all in favor)
• Approved February 25 minutes (motion by Smith, seconded by Ruttkay; ayes: Brown, Greengold, Greisman, Ruttkay, Smith; abstain: Weaver; motion passes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Weaver, seconded by Smith, all in favor)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will discuss the approval of disclosure questionnaires and the procedures for reviewing them. The body will also consider counsel's comments regarding proposed changes to the Ethics Ordinance and disclosure forms.

• Review and approval of disclosure questionnaires and review procedures
• Counsel's comments on proposed Ethics Ordinance changes
• Discussion of Commission vacancy
• Discussion of Change of Chair

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 23, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously approved the updated public disclosure questionnaires and procedures. Commissioner Farhad Safaie submitted a resignation, which the commission acknowledged, and Chair Peter Feuerle announced he will step down, with Greg Kernan set to become the new chair. The next meeting was scheduled for May 18, 2026.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• January 23 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Disclosure questionnaires and procedures approved (unanimous)
• Commissioner Safaie resignation accepted
• Chair Feuerle steps down; Kernan becomes chair
• Next meeting scheduled for May 18, 2026

Town Council

The Chesapeake Beach Town Council will vote on Ordinance O-26-2, authorizing up to $6,100,000 in bonds to fund renovation, construction, and related improvements to the town’s water park. Council members will also vote on Ordinance O-26-3, which repeals the “Fences” article of the Town Code and renumbers the remaining sections. Several new ordinances—O-26-4 (tax credit for disabled public safety personnel), O-26-7 (home‑occupation conditional uses), and O-26-8 (fence and front‑yard requirements)—are being introduced and set for public hearing. Routine business includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a resolution supporting a state task force on municipal revenue.

• Vote on Ordinance O-26-2 to issue up to $6,100,000 bonds for water‑park projects
• Vote on Ordinance O-26-3 to repeal Article I “Fences” in Town Code Chapter 110 and renumber articles
• Introduce Ordinance O-26-4 to add a tax credit for disabled public safety personnel and surviving spouses, set for public hearing
• Introduce Ordinance O-26-7 to permit certain home occupations as conditional uses in zoning districts, set for public hearing
• Introduce Ordinance O-26-8 to alter fence requirements and clarify front‑yard location on corner lots, set for public hearing

The Town Council voted to adopt Ordinance O‑26‑2, authorizing up to $6,100,000 in bonds to fund the water‑park project. Councilwoman Blackwelder moved to table Ordinance O‑26‑3, which repeals the fence provisions in the Building Code, and the motion passed unanimously. The council also introduced Ordinance O‑26‑4 to add a tax credit for disabled public‑safety personnel and surviving spouses, and introduced Ordinance O‑26‑7 for future consideration.

• Approved Ordinance O‑26‑2 bond issuance for water park (5 ayes, 1 no)
• Tabled Ordinance O‑26‑3 fence repeal (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O‑26‑4 tax credit for disabled public‑safety spouses (introduced)
• Introduced Ordinance O‑26‑7 (introduced)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 19, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2026 work session (unanimous)
• Approved tax differential rate of 36.2¢ set by County (reported)

Water Park Committee

The Water Park Committee will meet to review progress made since the previous meeting. The body will discuss an updated project timeline and hold a session for public questions and comments.

• Review of progress since last meeting
• Discussion of updated project timeline
• Public Q&A and comment session

The committee announced a public meeting at 6:15 pm to discuss a $6.1 million municipal bond for waterpark renovations. It reported demolition has not begun and discussed capacity limits, lifeguard staffing, bathroom needs, and deck space. Preliminary talk covered entry‑fee structures and a budget aimed at a Memorial Weekend 2027 opening. No formal actions or votes were recorded.