Charles County, MD

Police Accountability Review Board

The Charles County Police Accountability Review Board met on January 30, 2025. The agenda listed only the approval of that meeting's minutes. No other items were proposed or discussed.

• Approval of January 30, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board swore in new members Esperita Garrison and Quantral Fletcher. Members also approved the minutes from the October 23, 2024, and November 18, 2024, meetings.

• Swore in new members Esperita Garrison and Quantral Fletcher
• Approved October 23, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approved November 18, 2024, meeting minutes

Board of Fire & Rescue

The Charles County Board of Fire and Rescue will review letters of information and intent, including quarterly updates on ambulance and apparatus replacements, a request for roof repairs, and a proposal for architectural and engineering services for a fire station renovation. The board will also consider approval of June meeting minutes and a LOSAP report.

• La Plata VFD - Letter of Request for A&E services for renovation and addition to Station 1
• Waldorf VFD - Letter of Intent/Request for replacement of roof
• Tenth District VFD - Letter of Intent to replace Vehicle 8
• Cobb Island VFD & EMS - Quarterly Update on Ambulance 68 replacement
• Cobb Island VFD & EMS - Quarterly Update on Fire/Rescue Boat 6

Police Accountability Review Board

The agenda for this meeting contains only a link to a previous agenda PDF and approved minutes from 2024. No substantive items for discussion or decision are listed, indicating a procedural or cancelled meeting.

The board approved the meeting minutes from January 30, 2025. Members discussed upcoming trial boards for the La Plata Police Department and Maryland State Police, as well as unsuccessful legislative proposals regarding the ACC's role.

• Approved January 30, 2025, meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Added review of new legislative proposals to July 2025 agenda

Administrative Charging Committee

The committee approved the open and closed minutes from May 13, 2026. The board entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters before returning to open session.

• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (all in favor)

Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)

The Board of License Commissioners will decide on four temporary one-day liquor licenses for events including the St. Charles Running Festival and Juneteenth Celebration, a transfer of a restaurant/bar license for The Creek Sports Bar in Waldorf, and a show cause hearing against Portside Liquors for alleged ABC violations. Several businesses also request premises expansions, hours changes, or additional time to pick up approved licenses.

• Show cause hearing against Portside Liquors (6967 Indian Head Hwy, Bryans Road) for alleged ABC violations
• Transfer of Class B/RB license to The Creek Sports Bar (10440 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf) from Boston’s Gourmet Pizza
• Temporary one-day license for the 2026 St. Charles Running Festival 10K & 5K (Celtic Star, Inc., ~1,000 attendees)
• Temporary one-day license for the 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration (Charles County Juneteenth Foundation, ~300 attendees)
• Requests from Invictus II Cigars (2068 Crain Highway, Waldorf) for temporary premises expansion, hours change, and floor space increase

The Board of License Commissioners approved multiple temporary alcoholic beverage licenses and requests for expanded licensed premises. The Board also issued fines totaling $5,750 to Portside Liquors following a Show Cause Order regarding multiple violations.

• Approved one-day temporary license for Butler's Enhancement (unanimous)
• Approved one-day temporary license for Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved one-day temporary license for Charles County Juneteenth Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved premises expansion for Invictus II Cigars (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor tasting expansion for Cobb Island Public Market (unanimous)
• Approved outside area expansion for The RAD House (unanimous)
• Approved license pickup extension for Eggspectation Waldorf to Sept 9, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved patio area expansion for Eggspectation Waldorf (unanimous)

*PUBLIB HEARING* Charles County Board of County Commissioners

The Charles County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid public hearing to consider a County Land Use Plan Map Amendment to reflect Aviation Business Park and General Industrial Base Zones, and a proposed bill on collective bargaining for county employees. The hearing allows in-person and virtual testimony, with written comments accepted through July 21, 2026.

• Public hearing on County Land Use Plan Map Amendment for Aviation Business Park and General Industrial Base Zones
• Public hearing on Proposed Bill 2026-04 regarding Charles County Employees Collective Bargaining
• In-person speaker sign-up begins 30 minutes prior and ends at hearing start; virtual registration by phone by 4 p.m. on July 21
• Each speaker allotted three minutes; written or voicemail comments accepted July 3–21, 2026

Board of Appeals

The Charles County Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two items: a special exception request to operate a boardinghouse at 11890 Acton Park Place in Waldorf, and an appeal of a Planning Commission decision denying a six-month extension for the Falcon Ridge preliminary subdivision plan on Mason Springs Road in Indian Head. The board will also consider approval of minutes from June 9 and sign decisions on four previously heard dockets.

• Special exception request (Docket #1488) by John Pedro for a boardinghouse on a 0.33-acre property at 11890 Acton Park Place, Waldorf, in the High Density Suburban Residential (RH) Zone.
• Administrative appeal (Docket #1489) by White Oak, LLC of the Planning Commission's denial of a six-month extension for the Falcon Ridge preliminary plan (XPN #98-0004) on 117.30 acres off Mason Springs Road (MD-425), Indian Head, zoned Watershed Conservation District (WCD).
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 9, 2026.
• Signed decision and orders for Dockets #1459 (Rivers Edge), #1474 (Duke 925LLC), #1483 (Riverside Shores), and #1484 (Riverside Shores).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment #26-191, which would permit mixed-use residential communities in Medium- and High-Density Residential zones to expand housing options. The Commission will also consider a Critical Area intrafamily transfer for Nikki Subdivision Lot 3 and continue a work session on the South Park West preliminary subdivision plan. Briefings are scheduled on the Forest Conservation Ordinance and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head capital improvement program.

• ZTA #26-191: Create Mixed Residential Community Use in RM and RH zones
• South Park West preliminary subdivision plan (183 acres, 216 townhome lots, commercial lots) off Billingsley Road and US 301 in Waldorf
• Critical Area Intrafamily Transfer for Nikki Subdivision Lot 3
• Briefing on Charles County Forest Conservation Ordinance
• Briefing on NSWC Indian Head capital improvement program

*Charles County Board of County Commissioners

The Charles County Board of County Commissioners will vote on the FY2027 Board of Education budget and a collective bargaining MOU with the Fraternal Order of Police. They will also discuss a land use plan map amendment for an aviation business park, proposed federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 locations, and hold a joint meeting with school officials on the 2026 school allocation cycle. Public comment is scheduled for 5 p.m.

• Request for Approval: FY2027 Board of Education Budget
• Approval of Collective Bargaining Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
• Approval: Proposed Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 Locations
• Briefing and request to schedule public hearing: County Land Use Plan Map Amendment for Aviation Business Park and General Industrial Base Zones
• Joint Meeting with Charles County Public Schools on the 2026 School Allocation Cycle

The Board approved several budget amendments, including a $555.5 million budget for the Charles County Board of Education. Commissioners also approved a collective bargaining agreement for the Fraternal Order of Police and a landmark designation for Hopewell Burial Ground. A public hearing was scheduled regarding land use plan map amendments.

• Approved FY2027 Budget Amendment Increase #6 ($200,000.00) (4-0)
• Approved FY2027 Budget Transfer Request #10 ($1,122,200.00) (4-0)
• Approved FY2026 Budget Transfer Request #864 ($67,000.00) (4-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for White Plains Park Enhancements (4-0)
• Approved FY2026 Board of Education Inter-Category Budget Transfer ($3.8 million) (4-0)
• Approved FY2027 Board of Education Budget ($555,532,999.00) (4-0)
• Approved Fraternal Order of Police MOU agreement (4-0)
• Approved Hopewell Burial Ground Landmark Designation Application (4-0)

*Charles County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Proposed Bill 2026-04, which would establish collective bargaining for Charles County employees. They also consider budget amendments including a $5 million increase for school safety initiatives and allocation of leftover FY2026 funds for a beginner farmer equipment rental program. Briefings include updates on the proposed Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program, open meeting compliance, and annual reports from several boards and commissions.

• Public hearing on Proposed Bill 2026-04 Charles County Employees Collective Bargaining
• FY2027 Budget Amendment Increase #5: $5M for school safety security initiatives
• Request to allocate remaining FY2026 funds for Beginner Farmer Equipment Rental Program
• Proposed Resolution 2026-09 for Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Plumbing Poverty Program
• La Plata Library Lease Amendment and Dunstan Rd Interjurisdictional Road Transfer Deed

The Board approved FY2027 Budget Amendment Increase #5, allocating $430,000 to the Board of Education for school safety security initiatives. They also approved allocating remaining FY2026 funds for the Beginner Farmer Equipment Rental Program, a letter of support for the Greenwell Foundation's suicide prevention grant application, and Resolution 2026-09 authorizing an application for the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Plumbing Poverty Program. The Board approved the Amended and Restated La Plata Library Lease and the Dunstan Rd Interjurisdictional Road Transfer Deed. A public hearing was held on proposed Bill 2026-04 for collective bargaining, with the record kept open for 14 days.

• Approved FY2027 Budget Amendment Increase #5 for $430,000 for school safety security initiatives.
• Approved allocating remaining FY2026 funds from the Beginner Farmer Equipment Rental Program to purchase additional equipment.
• Approved a letter of support for the Greenwell Foundation's application for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program.
• Approved Resolution 2026-09 authorizing application for the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Plumbing Poverty Program.
• Approved the Amended and Restated La Plata Library Lease.
• Approved the Dunstan Rd Interjurisdictional Road Transfer Deed.
• Held a public hearing on Bill 2026-04 (collective bargaining) and voted to keep the record open for 14 days.
• Voted to adjourn the meeting.

Resilience Authority of Charles County

The Board of Directors is meeting to review quarterly financial and executive reports. The session includes a report from the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Officer and a reminder regarding annual conflict of interest forms.

• Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Treasurer's Report for Quarter 1 FY26
• Executive Director report from Stacy Schaefer
• Update from Climate Resilience and Sustainability Officer Beth Groth
• Annual completion of Conflict of Interest Forms

The Board of Directors approved the amended minutes from the December 11, 2025, meeting. Financial reports indicated a projected year-end fund balance of approximately $500,000 and active grants totaling approximately $1.7 million.

• Approved December 11, 2025, meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)

The Liquor Board will decide whether to grant BP Waldorf LLC permission to operate under its current license for up to thirty days and to remain closed for more than ten consecutive days. It will review several one‑day temporary alcoholic beverage license applications for events in June, August, and September 2026. The board will consider a new transfer application for a Class 1 D beer, wine and liquor license to Grinders Spirits, LLC. Additional items include a show‑cause hearing and approval of April 2026 meeting minutes and inspection reports.

• BP Waldorf LLC request to operate up to 30 days under current license and to be closed >10 days
• One‑day temporary license for Harry White (June 26 2026) at White Plains Golf Course, ~144 attendees
• One‑day temporary license for Celtic Star, Inc. (Sept 19 2026) at Regency Stadium, ~1,000 attendees
• Transfer of Class 1 D liquor license to Grinders Spirits, LLC, 4450 Chicamuxen Road, Marbury
• Show cause hearing (details not specified in agenda)

The Board approved several one-day temporary alcoholic beverage licenses for local events. It also approved a Class D license transfer for Grinders Spirits, LLC, contingent upon specific documentation. Additionally, the Board approved renovation closure and license extension requests for Boston’s Gourmet Pizza but denied a request for The Creek’s Sports Bar, LLC to operate under that license.

• Approved Boston’s Gourmet Pizza closure for renovations (all in favor)
• Approved extension of Boston’s Gourmet Pizza alcohol beverage license until June 11, 2026 (all in favor)
• Denied request for The Creek’s Sports Bar, LLC to operate under Boston’s Gourmet Pizza license (all in favor)
• Approved one-day temporary license for Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82 (unanimously carried)
• Approved one-day temporary license for Island Roots Foundation LTD (unanimously carried)
• Approved one-day temporary license for Maryland Senators Baseball & Softball (unanimously carried)
• Approved one-day temporary license for Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad (unanimously carried)
• Approved transfer of Class D license to Grinders Spirits, LLC, contingent upon documentation (all in favor)

Administrative Charging Committee

The committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters. The board returned to open session before adjourning.

• Approved April 8, 2026 minutes
• Entered closed session for personnel matters
• Adjourned meeting

Ethics Commission

The Commission entered a closed session to discuss investigation results of previously reviewed complaints. The members discussed reviewing the Rules and Procedures at the next meeting.

• Entered closed session to discuss complaint investigations (unanimous)
• Clerk directed to email current Rules and Procedures to members

Ethics Commission

The Charles County Ethics Commission will approve minutes from prior meetings, both open and closed sessions. Commissioners will follow up on Ethics Complaint 2024-07 and receive a new complaint filed in February 2025. The commission will discuss possible updates to its rules and procedures. The next in‑person meeting date will also be set.

• Approve December 9, 2024 minutes (open session)
• Approve December 9, 2024 minutes (closed session)
• Approve March 24, 2025 minutes (open session)
• Approve March 24, 2025 minutes (closed session)
• Follow‑up on Ethics Complaint 2024-07

The Commission approved the open and closed meeting minutes from December 9, 2024, and March 24, 2025. A discussion regarding updating Rules and Procedures was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved December 9, 2024 Open Meeting Minutes
• Approved December 9, 2024 Closed Meeting Minutes
• Approved March 24, 2025 Open Meeting Minutes
• Approved March 24, 2025 Closed Meeting Minutes with three corrections
• Tabled discussion regarding updating Rules and Procedures

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will swear in Andrea McCoy as an alternate member, then consider follow-up on three ethics complaints (EC 2024-07, EC 2025-03, EC 2025-04). They will also discuss scheduling a regular monthly meeting date and review financial disclosures. The meeting may include closed sessions as permitted by Maryland law.

• Oath of office for Andrea McCoy as alternate member
• Follow-up on Ethics Complaint EC 2024-07
• New responses received on complaints EC 2025-03 and EC 2025-04
• Discussion on setting a regular monthly meeting date
• Review of financial disclosures

The Commission approved the June 2, 2025, open and closed meeting minutes. Members established a regular meeting schedule for the fourth Monday of each month and voted to recommend removing individuals who failed to file required financial disclosures from their boards or commissions.

• Approved June 2, 2025 Open Meeting Minutes (all in favor)
• Approved June 2, 2025 Closed Meeting Minutes with one change (all in favor)
• Established regular monthly meeting schedule for the fourth Monday of each month
• Cancelled proposed July 21, 2025 virtual meeting
• Recommended removal of individuals who failed to file financial disclosures from their boards or commissions (all in favor)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will consider approval of the June 30, 2025 open‑meeting minutes. Commissioners will discuss recent correspondence, the role of an alternate member, and a proposed piece of legislation. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of June 30, 2025 open meeting minutes
• Approval of June 30, 2025 closed meeting minutes
• Discussion of correspondence from the Ethics Commission
• Discussion of the role of an alternate member
• Discussion of a legislation proposal

The Commission approved the June 30, 2025, meeting minutes for both open and closed sessions. Members agreed to modify the Rules of Procedure regarding how an Alternate takes a full voting seat if a member leaves. The Commission also declined to support a pending legislation proposal.

• Approved Open Meeting Minutes from June 30, 2025
• Approved Closed Meeting Minutes from June 30, 2025
• Agreed to include language for Alternates to become full voting members upon a vacancy
• Decided not to support the discussed legislation proposal

Police Accountability Review Board

This meeting consists of a closed session to conduct a trial board interview as a personnel matter, followed by open-session appointments to the trial board. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Closed session under GP §3-305(1) for personnel matters (trial board interview)
• Open session appointments to the trial board

The Board appointed Kevin Copeland to the Trial Board following a closed session interview. Additionally, four current board members were appointed to serve on the Trial Board.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel considerations (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Copeland to the Trial Board
• Appointed Derrick Terry, Ivan Hill, David Bird, and Quantral Fletcher to the Trial Board (unanimous)

Police Accountability Review Board

This is a routine quarterly meeting of the Charles County Police Accountability Review Board, consisting of a joint session with law enforcement followed by the board's own business. The agenda lists only procedural items: call to order, law enforcement communication, unfinished and new business, and approval of minutes from prior meetings. No specific cases, complaints, or policy changes are identified.

• No specific items (e.g., complaints, policy decisions, or dollar amounts) are listed on the agenda; only procedural actions.

The Board approved the October 23, 2025, and November 19, 2025, meeting minutes with corrections. Discussions included pending legislative proposals regarding officer record expungement and a new process for sharing disciplinary reports with the Board.

• Approved January 22, 2026, meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 23, 2025, and November 19, 2025, meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

*Charles County Board of County Commissioners

The Charles County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on proposed bills to establish an Inspector General office and to create a volunteer fire tax credit, along with a hearing on Community Development Block Grant closeouts. The board will also consider a request for one-time funding for school safety and security, multiple budget transfers, and a lease agreement for a charitable trust. Discussions include a process for ceremonial use of a county building and adding a public comment session.

• Request for one-time funding for Charles County Public Schools enhanced safety and security efforts
• Public hearing on Proposed Bill 2026-05 Charles County Volunteer Fire Tax Credit
• Public hearing on Proposed Bill 2026-03 establishing an Inspector General office
• Public hearing on status update of CDBG grants for Gayle House shelter, Fuller House, Martha's House, and Meals on Wheels repairs
• Discussion on approving a process for ceremonial use of a county building for memorial services for former/sitting commissioners

The Board approved multiple budget transfers for capital projects, water repairs, and park paving. They also authorized one-time funding for Charles County Public Schools' safety efforts and approved a public comment session for June 24.

• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes
• Approved $2,000,000.00 budget transfer for Project 3220 (4-0)
• Approved $202,710.00 budget transfer to cancel Radio Tower Coating Restoration (4-0)
• Approved $130,890.00 budget transfer for water repairs and maintenance (4-0)
• Approved $130,000.00 budget transfer for infrastructure management invoices (4-0)
• Approved $166,850.00 budget transfer for Bensville Park paving (4-0)
• Authorized one-time funding for Charles County Public Schools safety efforts (4-0)
• Approved Charitable Trust Lease Agreement and named building 'The Vivian Mills Nonprofit Center' (4-0)

Board of Fire & Rescue

The Charles County Board of Fire and Rescue will approve the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes and review the March 2026 LOSAP report. It will receive multiple letters of information, including a request for funds to purchase and install MDT rescue boats. The board will also hear updates on equipment replacements such as a UTV for the Tenth District VFD and an ambulance for the County VRS, plus a volunteer coordinator report and a capital projects quarterly report.

• Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• LOSAP report for March 2026
• Funding request for MDT equipment purchase and fire boat installation
• Replacement of UTV 8 for Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department
• Replacement of Ambulance 518 for Charles County Volunteer Rescue Service

The commission approved the minutes from the March 19, 2026 meeting. It also approved the request for equipment purchase and installation of fire boats, and approved funding for mandated video‑laryngoscopy training via a cadaver lab. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved MDT fire boats equipment purchase/installation request (all in favor)
• Approved video laryngoscopy training funding request (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)

The Charles County Liquor Board will meet to swear in new members, consider applications for new and transferred liquor licenses, and approve 2026 license renewals. The board will also hear a show cause case regarding a license display violation.

• Swearing in of new board members LaVon Proctor and Kerry-Ann Williams
• Transfer of Class D license for Newburg Market (15486 Rock Point Road)
• New Class B license for Crabs On Deck (11765 St. Linus Drive)
• New Class B-RB license for The Cove at Cobb Island (12133 Neale Sound Drive)
• Approval of 2026 Liquor License Renewals for various establishments

The Board unanimously approved 148 complete 2026 liquor license renewals and also approved renewals that are on hold pending release by April 30, 2026. It approved several new temporary and permanent licenses, a transfer of a Class D license pending permits, and denied a request for live‑music expansion at a marina. The Board also fined Society Hookah Bar & Lounge $100 for a display violation.

• Approved 148 complete 2026 liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved renewals with comptroller and treasurer hold, contingent on release by April 30 (unanimous)
• Approved renewals with treasurer hold, contingent on release by April 30 (unanimous)
• Approved extension of 2025 licenses to May 20, 2026 for Bar 919, Julito's LLC, Kaow Thai (unanimous)
• Approved new Class B Stadium license to Crabs on Deck LLC (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class D license to Newburg Market pending health and U&O permits (unanimous)
• Denied expansion request for live music at Port Tobacco Marina Ship's Store (unanimous)
• Imposed $100 fine on Society Hookah Bar & Lounge for Rule 6.117 violation (3 in favor, 1 opposed)

Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)

The Charles County Liquor Board will consider a request from T.G.I. Friday's to extend its 2025 liquor license for 20 days, until May 20, 2026. The agenda also includes routine items such as temporary license applications, new/transfer applications, a show cause hearing, and other business, but no additional details are provided.

• T.G.I. Friday's requests 20-day extension of 2025 liquor license at 2990 Waldorf Market Place

The Board voted to extend T.G.I. Friday’s liquor license for 20 days, until May 20, 2026. It also approved the renewal of the license, conditional on all outstanding debts and holds being cleared before that date and payment of required fees. Both motions passed with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 20‑day license extension to May 20, 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved renewal contingent on debt clearance and fee payment (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee approved the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. The board voted to go into closed session, then later returned to open session, and finally adjourned, all with unanimous support.

• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

*Charles County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a budget work session and vote to adopt the FY2027 General Fund and all budgets, including setting property tax rates. Other major items include discussions on crosswalk realignment on Washington Avenue in La Plata and hosting DMV Soldiers Semi-Pro Basketball home games at St. Charles High School. Commissioners will also consider letters of support for a state library capital grant, a cardiovascular health program, and a local youth organization's chapter status.

• Adoption of FY2027 General Fund and all budgets with tax rate setting
• Discussion: Crosswalk realignment at Washington Avenue, La Plata
• Discussion: Cost of DMV Soldiers Semi-Pro Basketball home games at St. Charles High School
• Letter of support for Maryland State Library Agency FY28 Capital Grant for new La Plata Library
• Groundbreaking for Pinefield Fire and EMS Station at 2160 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf

The Board designated May 12, 2026 a Legislative Day and approved letters of support for the new La Plata Library, a cardiovascular health program, and a 100 Black Men chapter. It also approved $1,360.65 from Community Support Funds for the 2026 Clergy Prayer Breakfast. Finally, the Commissioners adopted the FY2027 General Fund Operating Budget of $644,157,500 and related capital, enterprise fund, and tax rate budgets.

• Designated May 12, 2026 a Legislative Day (passed)
• Approved Letter of Support for FY2028 Capital Grant for the New La Plata Library (passed)
• Approved Letter of Support for new grant‑funded Cardiovascular Health Program for Seniors (passed)
• Approved Resolution 2026-04 Pursuit of Chapter Status for 100 Black Men of America (passed)
• Approved use of Community Support Funds up to $1,360.65 for the 2026 Clergy Prayer Breakfast (passed)
• Adopted FY2027 General Fund Operating Budget ($644,157,500) (passed)
• Adopted FY2027 Capital Budget ($171,029) and FY2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Program ($1,139,498,000) (passed)
• Adopted FY2027 Water and Sewer Operating Budget ($67,264,100) and increased water and sewer user fee rates (passed)

*Charles County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budgets, the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program, and proposed fees, rates, and charges. The meeting also includes discussions on tax differentials and volunteer fire tax credits.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budgets
• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing on proposed fees, rates, and charges
• Proposed Bill 2026-05 regarding Charles County Volunteer Fire Tax Credit
• Meeting with Town of La Plata and Town of Indian Head regarding FY2027 Tax Differential

Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to reintroduce Bill 2026-05, the Property Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Responders, as emergency legislation. They also set the tax‑rate setting meeting for May 12, 2026, and voted to keep the public‑hearing record open until May 8, 2026 before ending the hearing. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Reintroduce Bill 2026-05 Property Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Responders as emergency legislation – passed unanimously
• Set tax‑rate setting meeting for May 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at BOCC hybrid meeting – passed unanimously
• Keep public hearing record open until May 8, 2026 – passed unanimously
• End public hearing – passed unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – passed unanimously

*Charles County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a legislative day session including a briefing and request to introduce a zoning text amendment for accessory dwelling units (ADU). They will also conduct a work session on the FY2027 budget, covering general fund, enterprise funds, special revenue funds, and fees. An update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds is scheduled, and several public hearing dates have been rescheduled.

• Proposed Bill 2026-06: Zoning Text Amendment 25-189 for Accessory Dwelling Units flexibility – briefing and request to introduce and schedule public hearing
• FY2027 Budget Work Session – review of General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, and Fees & Charges
• Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Public hearing for Proposed Bill 2026-03 (Inspector General Office) rescheduled from May 5 to May 19, 2026
• Public hearing for Proposed Bill 2026-04 (Collective Bargaining) rescheduled from May 12 to June 9, 2026

The board introduced Zoning Text Amendment 25-189 to allow flexible accessory dwelling units and scheduled its public hearing for July 7, 2026. They also approved a $1.5 million reallocation of ARPA funding to five existing projects. Closed‑session actions on a lease, potential land transfer, litigation settlement and agency building location were discussed, with the lease agreement set for future open‑session approval.

• Introduced Zoning Text Amendment 25-189 for ADUs (passed, 4‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing on ADU amendment for July 7, 2026 (passed, 4‑0)
• Reallocated $1,500,000 of ARPA funds to five projects (passed, 4‑0)
• Moved into closed session to discuss lease, land transfer, litigation and building location (passed, 4‑0)
• Consented to proceed with lease agreement, to be approved in open session (consensus)
• Rescheduled potential land transfer discussion (item to be rescheduled)
• Ended closed session (passed, all commissioners present)
• Public comment session held with five in‑person speakers

Board of Fire & Rescue

The Board of Fire and Rescue is meeting to consider approval of minutes and a LOSAP report, review multiple letters of information/intent/request for equipment purchases and projects (including UTV, MDT replacement, ambulances, engine, truck, solar panels, station remodel, and inflatable boat), and receive the volunteer coordinator's report and capital projects notification. The board will also enter a closed session for a personnel matter.

• Final report on Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department UTV 2
• Final report on Charles County Volunteer Fireman's Association MDT Replacement Project
• Final report on Charles County MICU Ambulance 608
• Letter of intent to replace Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department inflatable boat 6A
• Closed session for personnel matter

The Board of Fire & Rescue approved the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting. It then voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters. After the closed session, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session under Art. § 3-305(b)(1) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

*Charles County Board of County Commissioners

The Commissioners will consider a FY2026 budget transfer request to cover the expense of renting a generator while transformer repairs are performed at Building 18 of the MWWTP. They will also review a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maryland Stadium Authority for the Sports & Wellness Project, discuss a partial road closure on Brentland Road, and receive briefings on the FY2025 financial reports and FY2027 budget work. Two public hearings will be held later in the day on the Affordable Housing Pilot projects and on local legislative proposals.

• Budget Transfer Request #158: generator rental expense for Building 18 MWWTP repairs
• Memorandum of Understanding with Maryland Stadium Authority – Sports & Wellness Project
• Discussion of Brentland Road partial closure to prevent illegal dumping
• Briefing on FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit
• Public Hearing: Affordable Housing Pilot workgroup project funding considerations

The Commissioners approved a $10,000,000 FY2026 inter‑category budget increase for the Charles County Board of Education and a $4.5 million FY2026 inter‑category budget transfer. They also approved a $158,160 FY2026 budget transfer for generator rental at the Mattawoman Wastewater Treatment Plant, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maryland Stadium Authority, and a partial closure of Brentland Road to prevent illegal dumping. The board scheduled a public hearing for the volunteer fire tax credit bill on May 19, 2026.

• Approved FY2026 Budget Transfer Request #158 for $158,160 (Bowling, Coates, Collins present)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Maryland Stadium Authority (Bowling, Coates, Collins present)
• Approved partial closure of Brentland Road (Bowling, Coates, Collins present)
• Introduced Bill 2026‑05 Volunteer Fire Tax Credit and scheduled public hearing for May 19, 2026 (Bowling, Coates, Stewart, Collins present)
• Approved FY2026 Inter‑Category Budget Increase of $10,000,000 for Board of Education (all Commissioners present)
• Approved FY2026 Inter‑Category Budget Transfer of $4,500,000 (all Commissioners present)

*NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGES**Charles County Board of County Commissioners

The Charles County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hold a hybrid meeting to discuss the FY2027 budget and review several items, including a proposed bill on animal board member compensation. The agenda contains multiple items marked 'TO BE RESCHEDULED' and a public hearing on the proposed bill.

• FY2027 Budget Work Sessions (Revenue, Agencies, CIP)
• Public Hearing: Proposed Bill 2026-(02) Animal Matters Board Member Compensation
• Budget Amendment(s) and Transfer(s) for FY2026
• Discussion: Crosswalk Realignment at Washington Avenue
• Letter of Commitment: Western Parkway Phase Three

The board approved three FY2026 budget transfers totaling $6,117,740, including $6,017,710 for a satellite regional facility for Public Works. A pension‑plan amendment for non‑public‑safety participants passed 3‑1. The Animal Matters Board compensation bill was adopted, changing board member language to allow compensation. The meeting adjourned after these actions.

• Approved FY2026 Budget Transfer #582 for $6,017,710 to retrofit a building for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Budget Transfer #110 for $54,930 to install a water tap on Livingston Road (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Budget Amendment Increase #122 for $143,100 for conceptual design of a new county circuit courthouse (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Commitment for Western Parkway Phase Three with USACE (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the Charles County Pension Plan for non‑public‑safety participants (3‑1)
• Adopted Bill 2026‑02 Animal Matters Board (Member Compensation) changing language to allow compensation (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of the March 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)