Chesapeake Beach public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct swearing-in ceremonies for the Mayor, Council, Town Treasurer, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney. The body will also elect a Council Vice-President and introduce the new Town Administrator, Dr. Samelia Okpodu-Pyuzza.
- Election of a Council Vice-President
- Introduction of new Town Administrator Dr. Samelia Okpodu-Pyuzza
- Board of Appeals continuation hearing for Case#2023-03 Rod-n-Reel Inc/Donovan Estates, LLC scheduled for January 15, 2025
- Report on the completed cleaning of the Chesapeake Village Water Tower
- Update on the arrival of a new storm water replacement pump for the C and 31st station
Town Council
At this special meeting, the Chesapeake Beach Town Council will introduce and vote on two emergency ordinances. One ordinance concerns the separation of Town Administrator Holly Wahl. The other ordinance amends the current fiscal year budget to fund an emergency stormwater pump purchase, the removal and replacement of Beach Elementary School tennis courts, and wage expenses related to the employee separation. The council will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comment.
- Vote on Emergency Ordinance EO-24-20 separating Town Administrator Holly Wahl
- Vote on Emergency Ordinance EO-24-21 amending FY2024-25 budget for stormwater pump, tennis court improvements, and separation wage expenses
- Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 Public Hearings, Council meeting, and Closed Session
- Public comment on any agenda item
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances to reconcile budgets for the General, Utility, and Water Reclamation Treatment Plant funds. The body will also consider funding for school infrastructure and a new pump purchase.
- Allocation of $300,000 for removal and replacement of Beach Elementary School tennis courts
- Expenditure of $50,322.00 for a new pump from Hills Electric
- Ordinance O-24-18 to amend the zoning code regarding decks
- Ordinance O-24-17 to adopt Critical Area Regulations
- Resolution R-24-5 to establish a grant for resident registration in the Beach Buccaneers Youth Program
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on updates to the Urban Forest code and veto override language in the Town Charter. The body will also consider several contracts for water reclamation plant upgrades and holiday lighting services.
- Vote on Ordinance O-24-13 regarding the Urban Forest code
- Vote on Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-24-2 regarding veto override language
- Contract for Light up the Town labor services with Windmill Farms, LLC for $239,926.89
- Contract for Light up the Town electrical services with Wires Inc. for $61,590.00
- HVAC unit replacement for Water Reclamation Treatment Plant from Alliance Trade Services, LLC for $92,385.32
Town Council
The Town Council is conducting an informational work session to discuss various administrative updates, infrastructure projects, and proposed zoning changes. The session includes reviews of critical area regulations and potential amendments to the Mayor's veto power.
- Proposal to name the baseball field at Kellam's Field 'Mahoney's Diamond'
- Proposed zoning text amendments regarding deck construction for townhomes
- Review of Critical Area Regulations and associated ordinances
- Discussion of Charter amendment Resolution CAR-24-2 regarding the Mayor's veto power
- RFPs for Water Reclamation Treatment Plant light fixtures, HVAC units, and PLC system upgrades
Town Council
The Council will hold public hearings and then vote on three ordinances amending the Election Code: O-24-10 to quantify petition validation, O-24-11 to clarify voter disability assistance, and O-24-12 to establish campaign financing regulations. The meeting also includes reports from town officers, committees, and emergency services.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance O-24-10 to quantify petition validation for referendums
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance O-24-11 to clarify voter assistance for people with disabilities
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance O-24-12 to establish campaign financing regulations
- Reports from Town Administrator, Treasurer, Engineer, Sheriff's Office, and Fire Department
Town Council
The Council will consider several new contracts, including software for code enforcement and financial audit services. Members will also introduce three ordinances regarding the local Election Code. Additionally, the council will review a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Education.
- $40,000 contract with Emerald FX for aquatic facility design work
- Evergreen Disposal recycling program at $1.15 per month per household
- Tyler Technologies software contract for $16,010 in annual fees and $15,330 upfront
- $28,750 annual financial audit services contract with Barbacane, Thornton & Company
- Introduction of three ordinances to amend the Town Election Code
Town Council
The Town Council will consider a three-year contract with Evergreen Disposal for trash and recycling services and a resolution adding two questions to the ballot regarding expanded gaming and Bayfront Park access limits. The meeting also includes a hearing on a water and sewer violation appeal by Rod & Reel Inc. and the approval of a playground installation contract for Miller-Loveless Park.
- Authorization of a $592,908 annual contract with Evergreen Disposal for trash and recycling services
- Resolution R-24-2 adding questions on expanded gaming and Bayfront Park attendance limits to the ballot
- Hearing on Rod & Reel Inc. appeal regarding unpaid water and sewer capital connections
- Authorization of a contract not to exceed $280,000 with Playground Specialists for Miller-Loveless Park
- Authorization of up to $25,000 for geotechnical studies at the Chesapeake Beach Water Park
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a special meeting and work session to discuss moving the April 18 meeting to May 7, and to review proposed ballot questions for the 2024 election, including expanded gaming and limiting Bayfront Park attendance to residents. They will also discuss several RFPs for refuse collection, park play equipment, and financial audit services, as well as adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan and next steps for the Aquatics Park improvements.
- Proposed ballot question on expanded gaming (Q1) and Bayfront Park resident-only attendance (Q2)
- Refuse collection RFP (#BPM043156) for 2,442 residential properties, due April 29
- Miller-Loveless Park play equipment RFP (#BPM043241) due May 1
- Financial audit RFP (#BPM043261) for FY2024-2026, due May 13
- Consider adopting Calvert County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Town Council
The Town Council will introduce five ordinances adopting the FY2025 budgets for the General, Water Reclamation, Mitigation, Utility, and Water Park funds, and set public hearings. They will also consider authorizing up to $25,000 for a geotechnical study for the CBWRTP headworks project and $250,000 for proactive saddle replacements using savings from the Fishing Creek wet well project. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, a possible meeting date change, a tree board appointment, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Introduce Ordinance O-24-5 (General Fund budget, tax rates, Water Park loan)
- Introduce Ordinance O-24-6 (Water Reclamation Treatment Plant Fund budget)
- Introduce Ordinance O-24-7 (Mitigation Fund budget)
- Introduce Ordinance O-24-8 (Utility Fund budget, water/sewer rates)
- Authorize up to $25,000 for geotechnical study at CBWRTP headworks; authorize $250,000 for saddle replacements
Town Council
The Chesapeake Beach Tree Board will hold a public hearing on Case #2024-01, reviewing the removal of an estimated 62 trees at 3090 Cox Road without required permits under the Urban Forest ordinance. The board will also consider adopting formal hearing procedures for future violation cases. Staff recommend mitigation plantings bonded for at least three years and potential fines estimated at $6,800 minimum for a misdemeanor charge.
- Public hearing on Tree Board Case #2024-01: removal of ~62 trees at 3090 Cox Road without permits
- Proposed hearing procedures for Urban Forest ordinance violations (Chapter 263)
- Estimated minimum fine of $6,800 for misdemeanor tree removal; $4,200 for municipal infraction
- Staff recommend mitigation plantings bonded at 125% of planting costs for 3 years
- Property contains steep slopes; removal may increase erosion and stormwater runoff
Town Council
The Chesapeake Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a charter amendment clarifying referendum rules, four ordinances ratifying prior-year budget over-expenditures, and a resolution naming three parks and a street. The council will also consider awarding a $379,229.40 contract for Kellam's Miller-Loveless improvements and canceling the August meeting.
- Vote on Ordinance O-23-25 naming parks 'Bucs Corner', 'Shisler Park', 'Old Campgrounds Park' and establishing 'Favret Way'
- Public hearing and vote on Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-24-1 (referendum clarification)
- Votes on Ordinances O-24-1 through O-24-4 amending FY2022-23 budgets for General Fund, Water Reclamation Treatment Plant, Utility Fund, and Water Park Fund
- Consider awarding $379,229.40 contract to Cedar Lane for Kellam's Miller-Loveless improvements
- Consider canceling the August Town Council meeting for summer break
Town Council
The Chesapeake Beach Town Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a request for proposals for improvements to Kellams Field and Miller/Loveless Park, a memorandum of understanding for tennis courts, and four budget amendment ordinances for fiscal year 2022-2023. The council will also receive presentations on the FY25 budgets for the General Fund, Water Reclamation Treatment Plant, and Mitigation Fund. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel matters.
- RFP for Kellams Field – Miller/Loveless Park Improvements (eMMA # BPM041602) includes storm drain and playground construction
- Ordinance O-24-1: Amends General Fund budget for FY 2022-2023 to reconcile expenses and ratify over expenditures
- Ordinance O-24-2: Amends Water Reclamation Treatment Plant budget for FY 2022-2023 to reconcile expenses and ratify over expenditures
- Ordinance O-24-3: Amends Utility Fund budget for FY 2022-2023 to reconcile expenses and ratify over expenditures
- Ordinance O-24-4: Amends Water Park Fund budget for FY 2022-2023 to reconcile expenses and ratify over expenditures
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a work session to discuss Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-24-1, which would change the requirement for initiating a referendum from 50% of voters in the last election to 20% of registered voters based on the Maryland Universal Registration System. This is an informational discussion only; no final vote is scheduled.
- Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-24-1: amends Section C-311 to require 20% of registered voters (per Maryland Universal Registration System) to petition for a referendum, replacing the current 50% of last election's voters.
- Discussion includes voter data from the November 3, 2020 election provided by Board of Elections Chair Randy Getman.
- If adopted, the amendment would require posting at Town Hall for 40 days and publication in a newspaper four times.
- The amendment would take effect 50 days after passage unless a referendum petition is filed within 40 days.