North Beach public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a virtual meeting to receive reports and a presentation. Items include a Green Infrastructure Design presentation by Coastal Resources, Inc., a monthly report from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department, and departmental updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Coastal Resources, Inc on Green Infrastructure Design
• Calvert County Sheriff's Department monthly safety report
• Town Administrator report
• Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement report
• Public Works report

The council approved the agenda as presented with all members in favor. The minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 PM (all in favor)

Flood Committee

The Flood Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the status of current projects. The conversation will focus on infrastructure and water management efforts.

• Offshore Breakwaters
• 7th Street Pump Installation
• Green Infrastructure

The Flood Committee reported that the Town Council reviewed soil‑conservation design options for the offshore breakwater and chose the option that uses rip‑rap rock covering concrete slabs taken from the demolished Key Bridge. The council will now proceed with permitting for that design. No other formal actions were recorded at this meeting.

• Selected rip‑rap over other designs for offshore breakwater; permitting to proceed

Town Council

The North Beach Town Council will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and review minutes from previous meetings. Reports will be given by the Town Administrator, Marketing & Communication, Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement, Public Works, Finance, and Waterfront & Parks, as well as a presentation from Calvert Health and a monthly report from the Calvert County Sheriff's Department. The council will discuss a budget adjustment for saddle replacement and hold a closed session on personnel matters. Public comments will be accepted according to the established guidelines.

• Budget Adjustment – Saddle Replacement

The council unanimously approved the agenda, the October 9 and November 6 meeting minutes, and a $150,000 budget transfer from the road repaving project to the Saddle Replacement project. The meeting was then closed for a closed‑session to discuss personnel matters. All motions were carried with all members in favor.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved November 6, 2025 work session minutes (all in favor)
• Approved $150,000 transfer to Saddle Replacement project (all in favor)
• Closed meeting for closed session on personnel matters (all in favor)

Work Sessions

The Town Council held a work session to discuss several ongoing infrastructure projects. Items included the town’s breakwater project, replacement of the boardwalk railing, an update on FY26 capital improvement projects for the FY27 budget, town healthcare matters, and roof replacement for the Christmas storage building. No formal decisions were noted; the items are presented for information and further planning. Public comments were also taken.

• Breakwater Project – discussion of status and next steps
• Boardwalk railing replacement – discussion of replacement plans
• FY26 Capital Improvement Projects update – review for FY27 budget
• Town healthcare – discussion of related matters
• Roof replacement on the North Beach Christmas Storage Building – discussion of project

The Town Council adopted an 80/20 cost‑sharing model for employee health insurance, effective January 1, 2026. Council also approved $18,120 from the Contingency Fund to resurface the roof of the North Beach Christmas Storage Building. The boardwalk railing replacement will use wood slats. A motion to enter a closed session was carried.

• Adopt 80/20 health insurance cost‑sharing model (all in favor)
• Approve $18,120 roof repair from Contingency Fund (all in favor)
• Proceed with wood‑slat boardwalk railing replacement
• Enter closed session for legal consultation (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting, hear a report from the Zoning Director, review the 2024 Department of Planning Annual Report, and discuss operational matters of the commission.

• Approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Zoning Director Report
• 2024 Department of Planning Annual Report
• Planning Commission operational discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting after a motion by Jennifer Hummel and second by Becky Arden; the motion passed unanimously. Later, Jennifer Hummel moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 pm, seconded by Becky Arden, and the motion also passed unanimously. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 pm (all in favor)

Flood Committee

The North Beach Flood Committee meeting on October 14, 2025 will discuss three ongoing projects: offshore breakwaters, the 7th Street pump installation, and green infrastructure. No decisions are noted; the agenda lists these items for discussion.

• Offshore breakwaters
• 7th Street pump installation
• Green infrastructure

The committee examined preliminary designs from Coastal Resources of Annapolis for the Green Infrastructure project on Greenwood Avenue and the library parking lot. It reported ongoing work on the 7th Street Pump easement, firm selection for engineering updates, and permit acquisition. An update on the offshore breakwater design was presented for future Council review. Members also discussed the revised meeting time of 1 p.m. versus 3 p.m.

Town Council

The council will approve the agenda and review minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting and the October 2, 2025 work session. It will receive routine reports from the Town Administrator, Marketing & Communication, Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement, Public Works, Finance, and Waterfront & Parks, as well as a public safety report from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Osprey Festival by Sal Icaza.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025 Town Council meeting
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2025 Town Council work session
• Presentation on the Osprey Festival by Sal Icaza
• Calvert County Sheriff's Department monthly public safety report

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the September 11, 2025 minutes, and the October 2, 2025 work session minutes. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:50 PM. No other business items were considered.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved October 2, 2025 work session minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 PM (all in favor)

Work Sessions

The Town Council will hold a work session to swear in a new member and receive a presentation on a shoreline protection project. The meeting will also include updates on town committees.

• Swearing in of Michelle Crosby to the Town Council
• Presentation on North Beach Shoreline Protection Project
• Update on Town of North Beach Commission/Committees

The Town Council approved a motion to appoint Michelle Crosby to the unexpired term left by Councilman Paul Troncone, and she was sworn in by Mayor Benton. The council then adjourned the work session after a motion to close the meeting carried. Staff presented an update on the North Beach Shoreline Protection Project, and a proposal to create a new Conservation and Sustainability Committee was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Appointed Michelle Crosby to the council to fill an unexpired term – motion passed
• Adjourned the work session – motion passed

Town Council

The North Beach Town Council will consider approval of the Callis Park CIP Project. The meeting includes a presentation by Coastal Resources, Inc. on a green infrastructure design. Reports from the Sheriff's Department, Planning/Zoning, Public Works, Treasurer, and other departments will be given. A closed‑session will address personnel matters under Maryland law.

• Callis Park CIP Project Approval (Business Item A)
• Presentation from Coastal Resources, Inc. on Green Infrastructure Design (Scheduled Appointment A)
• Calvert County Sheriff's Department Monthly Report (Public Safety Report A)
• Reports from Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement, Public Works, Treasurer, Waterfront, etc. (Reports Section)
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters per Md. Code Art. 3‑305(b)(1) (Closed Session A)

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 17 and September 4, 2025 meetings. It also approved a $120,000 budget adjustment (BA0001) to fund a two‑stall restroom at Callis Park, moving money from Council Contingency account 011‑11521 to Capital Project Account 066‑90087. Finally, the council voted to close the meeting and enter a closed session.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 budget adjustment BA0001 for Callis Park restroom (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close meeting and enter closed session (unanimous)

Work Sessions

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss a fiber optic installation proposal and the construction of a bathroom facility at Callis Park. The body will also conduct interviews for a Town Council vacancy.

• Fiber optic installation proposal from 'Think Big' Network
• Callis Park CIP Project: construction of a new proposed bathroom facility
• Town Council vacancy interviews

The council held public interviews for a council vacancy but did not make a selection, deferring the decision to a closed session on September 9. Councilmember Wilcox moved to close the work session at 8:22 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Healey; the motion passed unanimously. No votes were taken on the Think Big fiber‑optic proposal or the Callis Park restroom project, which were presented for information and future consideration.

• Motion to close the meeting at 8:22 p.m. approved (unanimous)
• Council vacancy selection deferred to a closed session on September 9
• Think Big fiber‑optic proposal presented for information only (no decision)
• Callis Park restroom project recommendation placed on September 9 agenda (no decision)

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will open its August 28, 2025 meeting by approving minutes from the prior session, then hear the Zoning Director’s report. Commissioners will review two site-plan cases: a revised plan for The Shoppes at North Beach and a new application for a speakeasy at 9131 Bay Avenue.

• Case 25-15: Revised site plan for The Shoppes at North Beach
• Case 25-16: New speakeasy proposal at 9131 Bay Avenue

The commission approved the July 24 minutes. It approved the revised concept plan for The Shoppes at North Beach with conditions. It also approved the Whispers Speakeasy business use, contingent on a detailed site plan. All actions were voted on by the commissioners present.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved revised concept plan for The Shoppes at North Beach, subject to entrance and enclosure conditions (all in favor)
• Approved Whispers Speakeasy business use, subject to submission of a site plan (3 ayes: Steve Anadale, Elizabeth Lawton, Becky Arden; 2 nays: Jerome Hansen, Jennifer Hummel)

Board of Appeals

The North Beach Board of Appeals will hear two cases on vacation-rental applications at its Zoom meeting. The board will review and decide on Case 25-06 at 4001 7th Street and Case 25-04 at 3923 3rd Street.

• Case 25-06 — Application for vacation rental at 4001 7th Street
• Case 25-04 — Application for vacation rental at 3923 3rd Street

Flood Committee

The Flood Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the status of current projects. The meeting focuses on flood mitigation and infrastructure updates.

• Offshore Breakwaters project discussion
• 7th Street Pump Installation discussion
• Green Infrastructure discussion

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will meet to review a revised site plan for The Shoppes at North Beach. The commission will also discuss an update to the Comprehensive Plan.

• Case 25-15: Revised site plans for The Shoppes at North Beach
• Comprehensive Plan Update

The commission approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It granted preliminary approval for the revised site plan of The Shoppes at North Beach, requiring the applicant to submit a full Category II site plan. The meeting was then formally closed.

• Approved minutes from May 22, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Granted preliminary approval for revised The Shoppes at North Beach site plan (all in favor)
• Closed the July 24, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (all in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to review the Calvert Health Hospital lease. The meeting also includes a presentation on the town's FY24 financials.

• Calvert Health Hospital Lease
• Presentation of FY24 Financials by Carl Hogan

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 5 meeting. It voted to sign a lease with Calvert Health for a 3,150‑sq‑ft outpatient medical facility, receiving $7,142 annually with a 5% yearly increase. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion by Wilcox, seconded by Troncone, all in favor)
• Approved June 5 minutes (motion by Wilcox, seconded by Healey, all in favor)
• Approved Calvert Health lease agreement (motion by Troncone, seconded by Dotson, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 PM (motion by Dotson, seconded by Wilcox, all in favor)

Flood Committee

The Flood Committee will meet to review the bid results for the Green Infrastructure Project. Members will also discuss project opportunities and committee structure updates.

• Green Infrastructure Project bid outcome

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on the FY26 Budget and an emergency ordinance regarding cannabis on public property. The body will also review the North Beach Green Infrastructure Design Project.

• Vote on Ordinance 25-01: Town of North Beach FY26 Budget
• Emergency Ordinance 25-02: Prohibiting smoking, ingestion, or public possession of cannabis on Town-owned and public property
• Business item 2025-005: North Beach Green Infrastructure Design Project

The council unanimously approved the FY2026 town budget (Ordinance 25-01). It also adopted an emergency ordinance prohibiting cannabis use, vaping, and sales on town‑owned property (Emergency Ordinance 25-02). Additionally, the council awarded a $61,714.81 contract to Coastal Resources, Inc. for green‑infrastructure design. All actions were approved with all members in favor.

• Approved FY2026 budget (Ordinance 25-01) – all in favor
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 25-02 banning cannabis on town property – all in favor
• Approved contract award to Coastal Resources, Inc. for $61,714.81 green‑infrastructure design – all in favor
• Approved meeting agenda – all in favor
• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting – all in favor
• Approved motion to close meeting and enter closed session – all in favor

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will review three specific site plan cases. The body will consider applications for a new home and two business-related uses.

• Case 25-11: Single family home construction at 8836 Greenwood Avenue
• Case 25-13: Business approval for Flynn's Arcade & Bar at 8900 Chesapeake Avenue
• Case 25-14: Food truck use at 4107 7th Street

The commission unanimously approved the construction of a single‑family home at 8836 Greenwood Avenue. It also approved the business use for Flynn’s Arcade & Bar at 8900 Chesapeake Avenue, with health, parking, fire‑marshal and other conditions. The commission approved a food‑truck accessory use at 4107 7th Street and will review a draft environmental component of the Comprehensive Plan at the next meeting.

• Approved residential single‑family home at 8836 Greenwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved business use for Flynn’s Arcade & Bar at 8900 Chesapeake Avenue with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved food‑truck accessory use at 4107 7th Street (unanimous)
• Closed meeting at 9:03 PM (unanimous)

Flood Committee

The North Beach Flood Committee is discussing bids for a coastal project, an upcoming RFP for green infrastructure areas, and the status of the 7th Street pump project. The meeting also includes new business and guest questions. No votes or decisions are recorded on this agenda.

• Discussion on bids for coastal project
• Upcoming RFP on green infrastructure areas
• Status update on 7th Street pump project
• New business and guests' questions

The Flood Committee awarded the design contract for an offshore system to mitigate tidal and storm flooding to the Calvert County Soil Conservation group. The design will include an enhanced breakwater, an oyster reef, and a sheathing system, with a first draft expected in six months. The committee noted that nearly a dozen bids for the Greenwood Avenue green‑infrastructure project are under review and that the 7th Street pump project remains on the 2025 capital list. Additional items included an easement granted for the pump’s control panel, upcoming boardwalk pier redecking, and pending permits for kayak launch decks.

• Awarded design contract for offshore flood‑mitigation system to Calvert County Soil Conservation group
• Green Infrastructure Project proposals are under review (no decision made)
• 7th Street Pump Project remains on the Town’s 2025 capital project list
• Easement for 7th Street pump control panel granted by Elise’s Market owner
• Boardwalk pier redecking slated to begin shortly
• Kayak launch decks awaiting permit approval

Town Council

The North Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing on the FY26 budget and introduce Ordinance 25-01 to adopt it. The council also plans to award contracts for the coastal resilience project, townwide landscaping, and boardwalk deck replacement, and will consider a nomination to fill a councilmember vacancy. A closed session is scheduled to consult with legal counsel.

• Public hearing and introduction of Ordinance 25-01 for the FY26 Town Budget
• Contract award for RFP 2025-002 North Beach Coastal Resilience Project
• Contract award for ITB 2025-006 Townwide Landscaping Maintenance Services
• Contract award for ITB 2025-007 North Beach Community Boardwalk Deck Replacement
• Town Councilmember Vacancy Nomination

The Town Council approved three contracts: $19,000 for the North Beach Coastal Resilience Project, $47,730 for townwide landscaping maintenance, and $173,800 for the Community Boardwalk Deck Replacement. Councilmembers also nominated and appointed Allen Creamer to fill a council vacancy until the November 2026 election. All motions passed unanimously.

• Awarded $19,000 contract to Calvert Soil Conservation District for Coastal Resilience Project (All in favor)
• Awarded $47,730 contract to Kelley’s Tree & Lawn for Townwide Landscaping Maintenance Services (All in favor)
• Awarded $173,800 contract to RRH Associates, LLC for Community Boardwalk Deck Replacement (All in favor)
• Nominated and appointed Allen Creamer to fill Town Council vacancy until Nov 2026 (All in favor)
• Closed FY2026 budget public hearing at 7:11 pm (All in favor)
• Approved meeting agenda (All in favor)
• Approved minutes from April 10 and May 1 meetings (All in favor)
• Moved to adjourn and enter closed session for legal consultation (All in favor)

Work Sessions

The Town Council will hold a work session to review the FY 26 budget presentation. The body will also conduct interviews to fill a Town Council vacancy. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• FY 26 Budget Presentation
• Town Council Vacancy Interviews
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

The council moved to a closed session at 8:44 p.m. to discuss personnel matters, and the motion carried unanimously. A second motion to close the closed session at 9:00 p.m. also carried unanimously. Councilmember Hummel recused himself from the council vacancy process.

• Closed work session and entered closed session (motion carried, all in favor)
• Closed closed session (motion carried, all in favor)
• Councilmember Hummel recused from the Town Council vacancy process

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will consider four site plan cases, including a subdivision at 4105 9th Street, a food truck proposal at 4042 2nd Street, a new single-family home at 8836 Greenwood Avenue, and a foyer addition at 8924 Erie Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a Zoning Director report.

• Case 25-09: Subdivision/Replat at 4105 9th Street
• Case 25-10: Food Truck Proposal at 4042 2nd Street
• Case 25-11: Construction of Single Family Home at 8836 Greenwood Avenue
• Case 25-12: Construction of Foyer at 8924 Erie Avenue

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to review reports from town departments and public safety. The primary business item is a budget adjustment for Town of North Beach Security Enhancements.

• Budget Adjustment: Town of North Beach Security Enhancements
• Earth Day Proclamation
• Calvert County Sheriff's Department Monthly Report

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 13 and April 3, 2025. A budget amendment of $261,600.39 for security cameras was added to the Capital Improvement Plan from the prior‑year fund balance. The mayor read an Earth Day proclamation, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda approved (all in favor)
• March 13, 2025 minutes approved (all in favor)
• April 3, 2025 work‑session minutes approved (all in favor)
• Budget amendment $261,600.39 for security cameras approved (all in favor)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM (all in favor)

Work Sessions

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2026 Staff Budget and FY 2026 Capital Improvement Budget. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item ahead of a future decision.

• Discussion of FY 2026 Staff Budget and FY 2026 Capital Improvement Budget

Councilmember Wilcox moved to close the meeting at 8:12 PM. Councilmember Dotson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor and the motion carried. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 PM (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The meeting will open with a Zoning Director report. The main business is reviewing two site plan applications: Case 25-07 for a single-family home at 4006 4th Street and Case 25-08 for a single-family home at 4008 4th Street. No other significant actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Case 25-07: Site plan review for a single-family home at 4006 4th Street
• Case 25-08: Site plan review for a single-family home at 4008 4th Street

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application (MD-24-CD-29) for rebuilding the Calvert County Ladies of Charity Food Pantry. They will also vote on Resolution 25-01 adopting the related Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Plan. Other items include a proclamation designating the Osprey as the official town bird, a presentation from the Calvert County Rotary Club, and a closed session for legal and cybersecurity matters.

• Public hearing for CDBG grant MD-24-CD-29 for Calvert County Ladies of Charity Food Pantry Rebuild
• Resolution 25-01 adopting CDBG Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Plan
• Proclamation designating Osprey as official Town of North Beach Bird
• Presentation by Calvert County Rotary Club on event proposal
• Closed session for contract negotiations regarding Southern Maryland Recycling Inc. v. Town of North Beach

The Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 25-01, adopting the Community Development Block Grant Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Plan. A public hearing was held on the CDBG-funded Ladies of Charity Food Pantry rebuild, which is 80% complete. The council also heard a Rotary Club proposal for a waterfront event and entered closed session for legal and other matters.

• Approved Resolution 25-01 adopting CDBG Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Plan (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for cybersecurity, public safety, legal advice, contract negotiations, and ethics training (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will hold its February 27, 2025 meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the January 23 meeting. The commission will also receive a zoning director report and review Chapter 5 of the North Beach Zoning Ordinance.

• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2025 meeting
• Review of Chapter 5 of the North Beach Zoning Ordinance

The Planning Commission reviewed proposed changes to Chapter 5 of the North Beach Zoning Ordinance, focusing on side setback variances and parking for new businesses. No formal decisions were made; the review was a discussion item. The minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting were postponed for adoption to April 2025.

• Postponed adoption of January 23, 2025 minutes to April 2025 meeting
• Reviewed proposed changes to Chapter 5 of the Zoning Ordinance (no vote taken)

Board of Appeals

The North Beach Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom to consider two applications for variances from the zoning ordinance at 4006 and 4008 4th Street. The agenda includes a Zoning Administrator report and two case files.

• Case 25-01: Variance application for 4008 4th Street
• Case 25-02: Variance application for 4006 4th Street

Town Council

The North Beach Town Council will vote on awarding a contract for Wetlands Overlook Park Improvements and discuss options for parking improvements. The meeting also includes a presentation to the Calvert County Ladies of Charity, reports from departments, and a closed session to consult with legal counsel on potential litigation regarding a vendor dispute.

• Contract award for Wetlands Overlook Park Improvements
• Discussion of Town of North Beach Parking Improvement options
• Election of Vice President
• Presentation to Calvert County Ladies of Charity
• Closed session for legal advice on vendor dispute and potential litigation

The Town Council approved a $52,278 contract with Garner Exteriors, LLC for replacing two gazebos and one pergola at Wetlands Overlook Park, funded by a state grant. They also approved a 2025 parking improvement plan involving signage and striping on several streets, and elected Councilmember Healey as Vice President. The meeting adjourned to a closed session for legal advice on pending litigation.

• Approved agenda as submitted (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from Jan 23 and Feb 6 meetings (all in favor)
• Elected Councilmember Healey as Vice President of Council (all in favor)
• Awarded $52,278 contract to Garner Exteriors, LLC for park improvements (all in favor)
• Approved parking improvement plan for signage and striping on Annapolis, Atlantic, Bay, and Chesapeake Avenues (all in favor)
• Adjourned to closed session for legal consultation on pending litigation

Flood Committee

The North Beach Flood Committee will discuss updates on the 9th and 7th Street Pump Station upgrades and the status of the Revetment Enhancement Project. Changes to the pier for new kayak ramps and a grant update for green infrastructure at Greenwood Avenue parking lot are also on the agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Updates on 9th and 7th Street Pump Station upgrades
• Status of Revetment Enhancement Project
• Changes to pier for new kayak ramps
• Grants for green infrastructure at Greenwood Avenue parking lot

The committee discussed the completed 9th Street pump station upgrade and the upcoming 7th Street pump station project, with an RFP expected in March. A consolidated RFP for the revetment enhancement project is under review, also slated for March release. Green infrastructure grant proposals are being prepared, with the RFP process planned for April. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Completed 9th Street pump station upgrade (January 2025)
• Planned RFP release for 7th Street pump station (March)
• Consolidated RFP for revetment enhancement under review (March release expected)
• Green infrastructure grant proposals under preparation (RFP process slated for April)

Work Sessions

The North Beach Town Council will hold a work session to discuss capital improvement projects and parking issues. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Capital Improvement Project Discussion
• North Beach Parking Discussion

The Town Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed the Capital Improvement Plan, including a possible beach area expansion to be explored with an engineering firm and considered for the FY26 budget. Parking challenges were reviewed with potential short-term and long-term solutions, and staff was directed to prepare estimates for 3rd, 8th, and 9th streets for the February meeting.

• Discussed beach area expansion; agreed to explore with engineering firm and consider FY26 budget
• Reviewed parking challenges and potential solutions for peak and off-peak seasons
• Directed staff to provide rough estimates for 3rd, 8th, and 9th street improvements
• No formal motions or votes taken during the work session

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will meet to review two specific zoning cases. The body will discuss proposals for new homes and a home addition.

• Case 25-05: Two new single-family homes at 4006 & 4008 4th Street
• Case 25-06: Addition to a single-family home at 3943 5th Street

The Planning Commission recommended two side setback variance requests for single-family dwellings at 4006/4008 4th Street to the Board of Appeals. It also approved a 322-square-foot addition at 3943 5th Street. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Recommended variance requests for 4006/4008 4th Street to Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved 322 sq ft addition at 3943 5th Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Work Sessions

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss beachfront improvements. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of beachfront improvements

Work Sessions

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss beachfront improvements. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Discussion of beachfront improvements

The Town Council discussed the Beach, Pier and Swim Area Improvements project, building on a prior November 2024 work session. Staff will seek permits and issue an RFP based on the approved design, with cost estimates and potential phasing to be reviewed after bids. No formal vote was taken on the project itself; the only motion was to adjourn.

• Discussed updated beach, pier and swim area improvements plan (no vote)
• Selected items: remove northern slips and walkway, add 30' x 30' paddle craft launch deck, ramp existing walkway for ADA access, keep south-side boat slips
• Staff to obtain MDE, DNR, US Army Corps of Engineers, and county permits
• Town to draft and issue RFP for design/build consultant
• Motion to adjourn at 6:21 PM carried (all in favor)

Town Council

This is a routine Town Council meeting with no specific ordinances or business items on the agenda. The council will approve minutes from December 12, 2024, and receive reports from the town administrator, sheriff's department, and various town departments. Public comments will be heard. No decisions on new policies or expenditures are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024 Town Council meeting
• Calvert County Sheriff's Department monthly report
• Reports from Marketing, Planning/Zoning/Code Enforcement, Public Works, and Waterfront departments
• Public comment period

Town Council

This is a regular Town Council meeting in North Beach, Maryland, consisting primarily of administrative items and reports. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, reports from the Town Administrator, Calvert County Sheriff's Department, and various town departments, followed by public comments. No specific ordinances, resolutions, or new business items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Approval of minutes from the December 12, 2024 Town Council meeting.
• Calvert County Sheriff's Department monthly report presented under public safety.
• Reports from Marketing/PR, Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement, Public Works, and Waterfront Department.

The Town Council voted unanimously to move forward with obtaining work and cost estimates for a series of beach, pier, and swim area improvements, including removing old pilings, installing new ones, demolishing a pier portion and jetty, building a paddle craft launch deck, rebuilding an ADA ramp, purchasing boat lifts, building an ADA/truck ramp, purchasing sea nettle nets, and enhancing the paddle craft launch area. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the agenda and prior minutes, and public comment on snow removal.

• Approved motion to obtain work/estimated costs for beach, pier, and swim area improvements (all in favor)
• Approved agenda as submitted (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from December 12, 2024 meeting (all in favor)

Work Sessions

The Town Council will hold a work session to review information regarding beachfront improvements. The meeting also includes time for public comment.

• Discussion of beachfront improvements

The Town Council discussed the Beach, Pier and Swim Area Improvements project, building on a prior November 2024 work session. They agreed on specific design elements, including removing northern slips and walkway, adding a paddle craft launch deck, and improving ADA access. Staff will seek permits and issue an RFP, with cost estimates and potential phasing to be discussed later. No formal vote was taken on the project itself; the only motion was to adjourn.

• Discussed and refined Beach, Pier and Swim Area Improvements design (no vote)
• Agreed to remove northern slips and walkway
• Agreed to add a 30' x 30' paddle craft launch deck
• Agreed to ramp existing walkway to fishing pier for ADA access
• Agreed to keep boat slips on south side of pier
• Staff to obtain permits (MDE, DNR, USACE, county) and issue RFP
• Motion to adjourn at 6:21 PM carried (all in favor)