Harford County, MD

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal to re-subdivide Lot 2 of the St. Clair E. Hess estate to create a new Lot 6, approximately 4.456 acres, zoned AG (agricultural). The property is located on the east side of Fallston Road (MD 152) between Engle Road and Parlor Court in Bel Air. The applicant is James T. Hess / STH Land Services, LLC.

• Re-subdivision of Lot 2 to create Lot 6 (4.456 ± acres, AG zoning)
• Property on east side of Fallston Road (MD 152), between Engle Road and Parlor Court
• Tax Map 38, Parcel 144, Fourth Election District, Council District B
• Plan No. P349-2026, received 08/04/2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Board of Ethics

The Harford County Board of Ethics will meet virtually to approve minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting and then move into a closed session to discuss Ethics Complaint 26-06. The closed session is authorized under Maryland law for certain confidential matters. The meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

• Approve minutes from June 24, 2026 meeting
• Motion to close session under MD GEN PROVIS §§ 3-305(b)(7) & (b)(13)
• Discussion of Ethics Complaint 26-06

Commission on Veteran's Affairs

Economic Development Advisory Board

Economic Development Advisory Board

Economic Development Agricultural Advisory Board

The Harford County Economic Development Agricultural Advisory Board will hold a procedural meeting to approve previous minutes and receive status updates. The agenda includes a report on the 2026 Agricultural Census, a recap of past events, and the launch of the Harford Certified Farm program. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed for decision.

• Report on the 2026 Agricultural Census
• Launch of the Harford Certified Farm program
• Recap of past agricultural events

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Harford County Development Advisory Committee (DAC) is meeting to review a proposed plan for a 4,000 square foot general contractor office and storage building on 0.895 acres at 1335 Post Road. The applicant is Susky Holdings, LLC, with Carpenter Engineering, LLC as the engineer. The committee will discuss the plan, which is designated as Plan No. S375-2026.

• Proposed 4,000 sq ft general contractor office and storage building
• Located at 1335 Post Road, north side of Old Post Road (MD 7) and south side of Keewee Road
• 0.895 acres, CI zoning
• Applicant: Susky Holdings, LLC; Engineer: Carpenter Engineering, LLC

Police Accountability Board

This meeting of the Harford County Police Accountability Board consists of procedural items: approval of minutes, reports from the Administrative Charging Committee and the Chair, and comments from agencies, board members, and the public. No specific decisions or substantive discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Administrative Charging Committee report
• Police Accountability Board Chair report
• Public comment period

Community Input Meetings (CIM)

This is a community input meeting for a proposed 2 MW solar photovoltaic generating facility near 4025 Norrisville Road in Jarrettsville, Maryland. The applicant, Norrisville Solar, LLC, will present the proposal and gather public input. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Proposed 2 MW solar photovoltaic generating facility
• Applicant: Norrisville Solar, LLC
• Meeting at Norrisville Library & Recreation Center, 5310 Norrisville Road, White Hall
• Proposed development near 4025 Norrisville Road, Jarrettsville

People's Counsel Citizens Advisory Board

The People's Counsel Citizens Advisory Board is meeting to discuss case presentations, old business, and new business. The main item is a hearing on application No. 6057 by Donna Cicone and Charles Phoebus. The board will also review minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting and receive updates from the People's Counsel.

• Hearing on application No. 6057 (Donna Cicone & Charles Phoebus)
• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2026 meeting
• People's Counsel update
• Cases on layover

Community Input Meetings (CIM)

This is a community input meeting for a proposed 2 MW solar photovoltaic generating facility near 3012 Ward Road in Forest Hill, MD. The applicant, Forest Hill Solar, LLC, will present the proposal and gather public input. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the McFaul Activity Center in Bel Air.

• Proposed 2 MW solar photovoltaic generating facility
• Location: near 3012 Ward Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050
• Applicant: Forest Hill Solar, LLC
• Meeting at McFaul Activity Center, 525 W. MacPhail Road, Bel Air

Agriculture Land Preservation Advisory Board

The Harford County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board will review and potentially act on several land preservation requests, including a child lot, a boundary line adjustment, an access easement, and an agricultural subdivision. The board will also receive updates on the MALPF program, county programs, and the Deer Creek Rural Legacy. Public comments will be heard.

• Review request from Sarah Cassilly for a child lot (MALPF)
• Review request from Carters Addition for boundary line adjustment/land addition to easement (Rural Legacy)
• Review request from Glock family for access easement (County)
• Review request from 4302 St. Clair Bridge Road LLC for agricultural subdivision (County)
• MALPF program update and Deer Creek Rural Legacy updates

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing two subdivision proposals. Both items involve creating new lots on agricultural land.

• Plan P324-2026: Re-subdivide Lot 1 to create Lot 9 (10.401 ± acres) on Mill Green Road
• Plan P334-2026: Subdivide remaining lands to create Lot 6 (33.091 ± acres) on Durham Road

Board of Estimates

The Harford County Board of Estimates will consider 14 procurement items totaling over $11.8 million, including a $5.9 million canopy, elevator, and wall cladding project at HCDC, a $2.58 million Microsoft Office 365 license renewal, and a $1.4 million janitorial services contract. The board will also approve the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes. A closed session is scheduled.

• HCDC Canopy, Elevator, and Wall Cladding - $5,897,507.00
• Microsoft Select Plus Office 365 - $2,580,830.16
• Janitorial Services - $1,400,000.00 NTE
• Manhole Lining and Rehabilitation - $300,000.00 NTE
• HCSO FY27 Ammunition Purchase - $265,000.00 NTE

The Harford County Board of Estimates approved 18 items, including a $12,375,300 contract for the replacement of the Abingdon Road bridge over CSX Transportation, funded 80% federally and 20% by the county. All motions passed unanimously with two members absent. The board also approved a $4.77M change order for the Sod Run WWTP UV disinfection upgrade and a $913,927 purchase of ambulance boxes.

• Approved $12,375,300 Abingdon Road bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $4,769,223 change order for Sod Run WWTP UV disinfection (unanimous)
• Approved $913,927 for two ambulance boxes and one remount (unanimous)
• Approved $717,322 sewer extension on Magnolia Road (unanimous)
• Approved $358,985 Lake Serene trail resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $208,777 design for Joppa yard trim facility (unanimous)
• Approved $77,588 for new Ford F-350 utility truck (unanimous)
• Approved property acquisition with 4-0-1 vote (1 abstention)

Administrative Charging Committee

The Harford County Administrative Charging Committee is meeting to approve its agenda, discuss case reflections and lessons learned, review and deliberate on cases, and handle other committee business. The meeting is procedural, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve Agenda (Vote)
• Case Reflection/Lessons Learned/Discussion
• Case Review and Deliberation
• Confirm next meeting on 9/1/2026 at 6:30pm

The Administrative Charging Committee reviewed three cases from the Harford County Sheriff's Office and voted unanimously (3-0) on each allegation. All allegations were found unfounded, except one in Case #26-024 which was exonerated. The committee also discussed future meeting logistics, including using cameras and possibly returning to in-person meetings, but tabled that decision.

• Case #26-022: Excessive Force allegation found unfounded (3-0)
• Case #26-022: Conduct Unbecoming allegation found unfounded (3-0)
• Case #26-023: Discrimination/Harassment/Racial Profiling allegation found unfounded (3-0)
• Case #26-024: Excessive Force allegation found unfounded (3-0)
• Case #26-024: Illegal Detention allegation exonerated (3-0)
• Case #26-024: Illegal Search allegation found unfounded (3-0)
• Case #26-024: Integrity allegation found unfounded (3-0)
• Tabled decision on returning to in-person meetings

Environmental Advisory Board

The Harford County Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to review the July 2026 meeting summary, receive county updates, and discuss new business. The main item is a tour of the Anita C. Leight Stream Restoration Project, led by Danielle Hankins, Harford County MS4 Program Administrator.

• Tour of Anita C. Leight Stream Restoration Project
• Review and approval of July 2026 meeting summary
• County updates

Board of Ethics

The Harford County Board of Ethics is meeting in closed session to discuss Ethics Complaint 26-02. The session is closed under Maryland law provisions for confidential investigations. No public action or decision is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under MD GEN PROVIS §§ 3-305(b)(7) and (13)
• Discussion of Ethics Complaint 26-02

Community Input Meetings (CIM)

The body is holding a community input meeting to discuss a proposed solar development. The project is located at 3619 Clayton Road in Joppa.

• Proposed 2MW Community Solar project at 3619 Clayton Road
• Project intended to provide energy to over 300 residents and businesses

Administrative Charging Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Harford County Administrative Charging Committee. The agenda includes approving the agenda, discussing and reviewing cases, reflecting on lessons learned, and confirming the next meeting date. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approve agenda (vote)
• Case review and deliberation
• Case reflection/lessons learned discussion
• Confirm next meeting on 8/18/2026 at 6:30pm

Board of Electrical Examiners

The Board is reviewing rules and regulations concerning the 2023 National Electrical Code. The document specifies that Exception No. 2 to subsection 210.8(f) will remain in effect until the 2026 National Electrical Code is adopted.

• Maintenance of Exception No. 2 to subsection 210.8(f) of the 2023 National Electrical Code

Commission on Veteran's Affairs

The Commission will review reports from past veteran events and discuss upcoming activities for August and September. Members will also discuss the feasibility and scope of a funeral home and cemetery support project.

• Discussion on funeral home and cemetery support, including throughput research and eligibility
• Review of past events including Women’s Veterans Day Brunch and Veterans Resource Fair
• Planning for Operation Inspire Adaptive Sports Day on August 15 at Schucks Road Park
• Planning for County 9/11 Day of Remembrance on September 11 at the Equestrian Center
• Identification of needed representation for VFW Posts 10028, 8126, 10146 and VVA Chapter 588

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing two preliminary site and concept plans. The meeting covers a proposed community solar facility and a new townhouse development.

• Quirauk Peak Solar: 2.0 MW AC Community Solar Energy Generating System on 53.85± acres at Federal Hill Road (MD 165)
• Red Pump Crescent: 46 townhouse lots on 10.278± acres at Red Pump Road

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for 46 townhouse lots at Red Pump Crescent. A separate item regarding the Quirauk Peak Solar project has been postponed.

• Red Pump Crescent: Proposed 46 townhouse lots on 10.278 ± acres
• Quirauk Peak Solar: 2.0 MW AC Community Solar Energy Generating System (POSTPONED)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review updates on the Oakington Peninsula site visit and federal Section 106 compliance for the Susquehanna Rail Bridge. The group will also hear a progress report on the Mt. Zion Church bell tower reconstruction and receive updates on the Harford Forward Master Plan and America 250 Harford Committee efforts.

• Oakington Peninsula Site Visit Discussion
• Section 106 Correspondence: Susquehanna Rail Bridge Archeology
• COA-2025-03: Mt. Zion Church (HA-308) Bell Tower Reconstruction Update
• Harford Forward Master Plan Update with Community Survey
• Design Guidelines Workshop Planning

Police Accountability Board

The Harford County Police Accountability Board will hold a routine meeting on July 28, 2026. The agenda includes welcome, approval of minutes, committee reports, and public comment periods. No decisions on specific policies, cases, or contracts are scheduled.

• Agenda contains only routine procedural items: approvals, reports, and comments.

People's Counsel Citizens Advisory Board

The People's Counsel Citizens Advisory Board will convene to approve minutes from June 25, 2026, and review applications. The meeting will also include updates on old business and cases on layover.

• Approval of June 25, 2026 minutes
• Review of applications
• People's Counsel update
• Cases on layover
• Next meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026

Community Input Meetings (CIM)

This community input meeting (CIM) is for a proposed Royal Farms Store #280: a 5,154 sf convenience store, carry-out restaurant, and gas station on 1.94 acres zoned B2 at 2201 E. Churchville Road. The applicant, Warfield Engineering, will present the plan and gather public feedback. No decisions are made at this meeting.

• Proposed Royal Farms convenience store, carry-out restaurant, and gas station (5,154 sf) on 1.94 acres at 2201 E. Churchville Road
• Site is at the southeast corner of E. Churchville Road and Schuck's Road, zoned B2
• Applicant: Tanya Bensinger, Warfield Engineering

Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Board

The Citizens Nursing Home Board of Harford County is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive reports from the Director of Nursing and Administrator, and discuss the monthly financial report. The board will also cover capital projects (elevators), Medical Assistance revalidation, and tuition reimbursement. The next meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Nursing report by Candace Grzybowski, RN, BSN
• Monthly financial report
• Capital projects update on elevators
• Medical Assistance revalidation update

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will review the May 2026 meeting summary, hear a presentation on the Anita C. Leight Stream Restoration Project from the MS4 Program Administrator, receive county updates, and discuss new business. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approval of May 2026 meeting summary
• Presentation: Anita C. Leight Stream Restoration Project by Danielle Hankins (Harford County MS4 Program Administrator)
• County updates
• New business

The Environmental Advisory Board approved the May 2026 meeting summary and heard a presentation on the completed stream restoration project at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, which involved approximately 700 linear feet of restoration. The board discussed project details, including the use of logs and monitoring techniques, and received departmental updates on cleanup events and ongoing projects. Public comments raised concerns about illegal dumping and opposition to the Red Pump Crescent development.

• Approved May 2026 meeting summary
• Reviewed stream restoration project at Anita C. Leight Estuary Center (700 linear feet, completed Jan-Mar 2026)

Agriculture Land Preservation Advisory Board

The board will review several land use requests including a veterinary clinic continued use and a boundary line adjustment. The agenda also includes updates on the MALPF program, county programs, and Deer Creek Rural Legacy.

• Continued use request for Redwood Knoll LLC and Cambria Veterinary Clinic
• Boundary line adjustment request from Clear Meadow Properties LLC
• Agricultural subdivision request from 4302 St. Clair Bridge Road LLC
• MALPF program update
• Deer Creek Rural Legacy updates

The Harford County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board unanimously approved a request from Redwood Knoll LLC and Cambria Veterinary Clinic to continue the vet clinic use under a new tenant, as Dr. Amy Hartman plans to retire. The board also unanimously approved a boundary line adjustment for Clear Meadow Properties LLC to correct a barn encroachment. Other items were informational, including updates on easements and the Master Plan Update.

• Approved continued use of vet clinic under new tenant (unanimous)
• Approved boundary line adjustment for Clear Meadow Properties LLC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May meeting (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Harford County Board of Ethics is meeting in closed session to discuss Ethics Complaint 26-02, authorized under Maryland General Provisions § 3-305(b)(13). No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session per MD GEN PROVIS § 3-305(b)(13)
• Discussion of Ethics Complaint 26-02

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee is holding a routine meeting via Microsoft Teams. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: approving the agenda, discussing and reviewing cases, reflecting on lessons learned, and confirming the next meeting date. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approve agenda (vote)
• Case review and deliberation
• Case reflection/lessons learned discussion
• Confirm next meeting on 8/4/2026 at 6:30pm

The Administrative Charging Committee met and reviewed two cases from the Aberdeen Police Department. The committee voted on allegations in Case #26-018A&018B and Case #26-019, with all allegations found to be exonerated or unfounded. The meeting included a closed session for case deliberation, and the next meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026.

• Case #26-018A Allegation #1 (Temporary Detention) - Exonerated (4-0)
• Case #26-018A Allegation #2 (Illegal Search/Inappropriate Touching) - Unfounded (4-0)
• Case #26-018A Allegation #3 (Notification) - Unfounded (4-0)
• Case #26-018B Allegation #1 (Temporary Detention) - Exonerated (4-0)
• Case #26-018B Allegation #2 (Illegal Search/Inappropriate Touching) - Unfounded (4-0)
• Case #26-018B Allegation #3 (Notification) - Unfounded (4-0)
• Case #26-019 Allegation #1 (Discourteous) - Unfounded (3-0)
• Approved minutes from May 26th meeting

Board of Estimates

The Harford County Board of Estimates will consider and approve a series of contracts and purchases listed on the agenda. The most significant item is a $12,375,300 contract to replace Bridge H-0169 over CSX Transportation in Abingdon. Other items include a $4,769,223 upgrade to the Sod Run wastewater treatment plant and various utility, equipment, and service contracts. All items have met the county’s procurement procedures, and the meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a closed session.

• Replacement of Bridge H-0169 over CSX Transportation – $12,375,300
• Sod Run WWTP Upgrade Project – $4,769,223
• Lake Serene Trail Resurfacing – $358,985
• Utility Billing Electronic Payment Processing – $111,000
• Southern County Residential Yard Trim – $208,777

The Board approved several high-value contracts including solid waste management, sewer infrastructure work, and various vehicle purchases for the Water and Sewer Division. Multiple independent contractor agreements and change orders for senior center fitness instructors were also approved.

• Approved $601,649.16 for I-95 sewer tunnel extension to Maryland Transportation Authority (unanimous)
• Approved up to $300,000 annually for court and track renovations to ATC Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved up to $7,956,191.00 for solid waste management services to Maryland Environmental Service (unanimous)
• Approved $77,790.00 for two Ford Rangers to Hertrich Fleet Services (unanimous)
• Approved $38,895.00 for one Ford Ranger to Hertrich Fleet Services (unanimous)
• Approved $92,838.00 for two Ford Transit cargo vans to Hertrich Fleet Services (unanimous)
• Approved $128,430.00 for a Caterpillar 309 excavator to Carter Machinery Company (unanimous)
• Approved up to $60,000 annually for fire extinguisher maintenance to Hoopes Fire Prevention and Summit Fire & Security (unanimous)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee will discuss Plan No. S215-2026, a proposed 10‑bed group home on approximately 0.459 acres at 1803 Harford Road (Tax Map 55, Parcel 569). The application was received on 05/06/2026 from Harford Property Certificates LLC and Frederick Ward Associates. The committee will consider the site plan and related zoning (B3) details.

• Review Plan No. S215-2026 for a 10‑bed group home
• Location: 1803 Harford Road, between Connolly Road and Mountain Road
• Site size: about 0.459 acres, Tax Map 55, Parcel 569
• Applicant: Harford Property Certificates LLC with Frederick Ward Associates
• Zoning classification: B3

The Development Advisory Committee reviewed a change-of-use proposal for a 10-bed group home. No final approval was granted; multiple agencies required new plan versions to address setbacks, utility labeling, and zoning errors.

• Required new site plan to address southern property line setback encroachment
• Required new site plan to correct use description to 'Group Home for Sheltered Care'
• Required new plan version to show all existing and proposed public water and sewer
• Required new Landscape and Lighting Plan with signed Protective Measures Statement
• Mandated a variance from the Board of Appeals if the 10-foot side yard setback cannot be met

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA-2026-02) for interpretive signs at Edgeley Grove Farm (HA-1081). They will also receive an update on the Mt. Zion Bell Tower (HA-308) reconstruction and ongoing reports from the America 250 Harford Committee, Harford County Comprehensive Plan Update, and committee discussions on COA procedures.

• COA-2026-02: Edgeley Grove Farm (HA-1081) Interpretive Signs
• COA-2025-03: Mt. Zion Bell Tower (HA-308) Reconstruction Update
• America 250 Harford Committee update including Independence Day Celebrations and Liberty Tree Planting
• Harford County Comprehensive Plan Update
• COA Procedures Discussion from Historic Site Documentation and Zoning Code/Incentives Review Committees

The Harford County Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a certificate of appropriateness for two interpretive signs at Edgeley Grove Farm, with conditions including staff involvement in siting and submission of completion photos. The commission also tabled approval of June minutes due to a member's absence and discussed delays in the Mt. Zion Bell Tower reconstruction project.

• Approved COA-2026-02 for Edgeley Grove Farm interpretive signs (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of June minutes due to member absence

People's Counsel Citizens Advisory Board

The board will review two pending case applications, No. 6055 and No. 6065, and set hearing dates for August 5 and September 2, 2026. It will also receive a People’s Counsel update and discuss any layover cases under old business. Routine items include approval of May 26 minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review of Application No. 6055 (Rita Cairnes & Laura Mason) – hearing set for August 5, 2026
• Review of Application No. 6065 (Paca Associates Ltd Partnership) – hearing set for September 2, 2026
• People’s Counsel update (old business)
• Cases on layover (old business)
• Approval of minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting

Community Input Meetings (CIM)

This community input meeting will discuss a proposed development of 46 single-family attached homes on multiple parcels in Bel Air. The project includes roads, utilities, stormwater management and open space. The applicant is Morris & Ritchie Associates. The meeting is on June 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Bel Air Library.

• Public hearing for Red Pump Crescent development (46 single-family attached homes)
• Location: Tax Map 40 Parcels 42, 43A, 44, 173, 201, 298, 346 Lot 230 and 365
• Applicant: Katelynn Hong-Clancey, Morris & Ritchie Associates
• Design standards: conventional with open space, R3 lot standards with natural resource district adjustment

Representatives from Morris & Ritchie Associates and D.R. Horton presented a draft plan for a 46-unit townhome community at 414 Red Pump Road. No formal decisions were made as the meeting served as a required public comment session before the project is submitted to the County.

Community Input Meetings (CIM)

The Harford County Board will hold a Community Input Meeting to discuss a proposed modification of a planned residential development at 1200 Brass Mill Road and 4460 Perkins Place Circle in Belcamp. The proposal seeks to build a single building with 63 multi‑family units and related infrastructure such as parking, open space, stormwater management, and utilities. The applicant is Katelynn Hong‑Clancy of Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. Residents can provide comments at the meeting on June 25, 2026 at the Abingdon Branch library.

• Proposed construction of 63 multi‑family units in one building at 1200 Brass Mill Rd and 4460 Perkins Place Circle
• Modification of existing residential plan in the R4 (Urban Residential District) zone
• Associated infrastructure includes parking, open space, stormwater management, and utilities
• Applicant: Katelynn Hong‑Clancy, Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc.
• Community Input Meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026, 6:00 pm at Harford County Public Library, Abingdon Branch

The meeting was a required Community Input Meeting for the proposed Perkins Place II, a 63-unit apartment redevelopment of 2.567 acres at 2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon. No decisions were made; the applicant presented the concept site plan and heard resident concerns about traffic, school capacity, parking, and property values. The next step is submission of a preliminary site plan to the county's Development Advisory Committee in about 30 days.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational only
• Concept site plan for 63-unit apartment building presented
• Traffic study intersections identified for analysis
• School impact fee noted as required before occupancy