Oxford public meetings in 2023

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will meet to review departmental updates and financial matters. The agenda includes a resolution regarding a Financial Advisory Committee or Investment Opportunity Task Force and a lease for BayVanguard Bank.

• BayVanguard Bank Lease
• Financial Advisory Committee or Investment Opportunity Task Force Resolution
• Report of Disbursements for November 2023
• Public Works, Police, and Fire Company updates

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will hold a public hearing and discuss Resolution 2310 regarding the deadline for filing certificates of nomination. The body will also review requests for park and facility improvements and a water system reimbursement declaration.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2310 Charter Amendment (Deadline for Filing a Certificate of Nomination)
• Resolution for Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse for Water System Improvement Project
• RFP for Dugout Memorial Park Improvements
• RFP for Basketball Court Improvements
• Discussion on Tilghman Street Safety

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will hold a regular meeting to discuss several charter amendments regarding election processes and nominations. The agenda also includes updates from public works, police, and the fire company, as well as a discussion on employee hiring policy.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2310: Deadline for Filing a Certificate of Nomination
• Public hearing on Resolution 2311: Establishing Provisions Applicable to All Town Elections
• Public hearing on Resolution 2312: Clarifying Provisions Related to Special Election for Vacancies
• Discussion of Employee Hiring Policy
• Review of September 2023 Report of Disbursements

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with updates from public works, police, and fire companies. They will discuss a financial investment policy and charter amendments, with public hearings on the amendments scheduled for October 24. The agenda also includes discussion of a budget and finance committee and announcements about leaf pickup and Halloween events.

• Discussion of Financial Investment Policy
• Public hearing scheduled for Oct 24 on charter amendments (Resolutions 2310-2312) regarding elections
• Discussion of Budget and Finance Committee
• Attorney to present non-substantive edits to Charter Amendment Resolution 2310
• Leaf pickup runs Oct 11 - Dec 12

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on September 26, 2023, at 101 Market Street. They will consider a draft charter amendment for commissioner vacancies, discuss the Easton Velocity franchise agreement, and review a financial investment policy. Updates will be provided on public works, police, fire company, and Strand Beach improvements.

• Easton Velocity Franchise Agreement (unfinished business)
• Financial Investment Policy (new business)
• Draft Charter Amendment for Commissioner Vacancies
• Strand Beach Improvements – project update
• Bank/Investment comparison

Commissioners

The Oxford, MD Commissioners will hold a workshop and regular meeting on September 12, 2023. They will discuss potential follow-up charter amendments to address timing concerns with the recently passed vacancy-filling amendment, and hold a public hearing on Resolution 2309, a charter amendment regarding the number of election supervisors. The agenda also includes updates from public works, police, and fire company, plus new business items like the Easton Velocity franchise agreement and banking/investment discussion.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2309 – Charter Amendment – number of Election Supervisors
• Workshop to discuss follow-up charter amendments on vacancy-filling timing
• Easton Velocity Franchise Agreement
• Morris Street Crosswalk update
• Strand Beach Improvements update

The commission approved the August 22 minutes and a charter amendment increasing election judges from three to six. They approved a $9,775 estimate for ADA‑compliant ramps at Town Park. A motion to transfer $2,000,000 to the Maryland Local Government Investment Pool for two weeks passed with a 2‑1 vote.

• Approved August 22, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2309 increasing election judges to six (unanimous)
• Approved $9,775 ADA ramp estimate for Town Park (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with Shore Real Estate Investment proposal for $9,775 (unanimous)
• Moved $2,000,000 to MLGIP for two weeks (2‑1 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic District

The commission approved several building permits for roofing, fencing, and HVAC installations. One request for vinyl fencing was denied, though the commission allowed a substitution of wood or composite materials.

• Approved metal roofing (color 'Gallery') and asphalt shingles (color 'Virginia Slate') at 410 S. Morris Street (unanimous)
• Approved 4’ black aluminum picket fencing at 206 Tilghman Street (unanimous)
• Denied vinyl fencing at 212 Tilghman Street; approved substitution of wood or composite picket fence (unanimous)
• Approved 120’ of picket fencing at 206 S. Morris Street (unanimous)
• Approved above-ground gas tank with screening and vent installation at 313 S. Morris Street (unanimous)
• Approved split HVAC outdoor system at 100 W. Division Street (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Commission denied a variance request for a utility shed at 212-214 Tilghman Street due to setback violations. However, the Commission voted to provide a favorable recommendation to the Board of Appeals based on hardship.

• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Denied variance for utility shed at 212-214 Tilghman Street due to setback failure (3-0)
• Approved favorable recommendation to the Board of Appeals for the 212-214 Tilghman Street shed variance (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners are holding a special meeting solely to enter a closed session. The closed session is authorized to discuss a business or industrial organization's proposal to locate, expand, or remain in town, the investment of public funds, and personnel matters regarding an appointee, employee, or official. No public action or decision is scheduled on the agenda.

• Closed session to consider a business or industrial organization locating, expanding, or remaining in Oxford
• Closed session to consider investment of public funds
• Closed session for personnel matters regarding an appointee, employee, or official

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on August 22, 2023, at 101 Market Street. The workshop on charter amendments for filling vacancies was postponed due to a time posting error, and a new date will be determined at this meeting. The agenda includes routine approvals, updates from public works, police, and fire companies, and continued discussions on several items.

• Postponed workshop on charter amendments for filling vacancies; new date to be set
• Resolution 2308: Oxford Sewer Tier Map available for adoption
• Resolution 2309: Charter amendment on number of Election Supervisors; public hearing set for September 12, 2023
• Morris Street/Sidewalk/Crosswalk Improvements continued discussion
• Easton Velocity Franchise Agreement and current noise regulations to be discussed

The Commission adopted Resolution 2307 to update the town's Growth Tier Map. Other actions included approving a bank depository resolution and authorizing a donation to a local awareness campaign.

• Adopted Resolution 2307 to amend the Growth Tier Map (unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating public depository and authorizing withdrawals for two Shore United Bank accounts (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 donation to Talbot Goes Purple (unanimous)
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 disbursements report (unanimous)
• Approved correction to July 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Easton Velocity Franchise Agreement until September 26, 2023 meeting

Board of Port Wardens

The Board approved two permit applications for timber bulkhead replacements and related waterfront structures. Members also discussed concerns regarding floating docks and agreed to further the conversation at the next meeting.

• Approved Permit #23-06 for 59 linear feet of timber bulkhead at 103 First Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Permit #23-05 for 61 linear feet of timber bulkhead, pier, platform, mooring piles, and boat lift at 214 S. Morris Street (Unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on August 8, 2023, at 101 Market Street. They will consider a resolution on the sewer tier map, discuss charter amendments on vacancy and election supervisors, and hear updates from public works, police, and fire companies.

• Resolution 2308 - Oxford Sewer Tier Map
• Charter Amendment - Vacancy (continued discussion)
• Charter Amendment – Election Supervisors (staffing consideration)
• Morris Street/Sidewalk/Crosswalk Improvements
• Easton Velocity Franchise Agreement

The Commissioners approved three nominations to the Board of Appeals and introduced a resolution to increase the number of Election Supervisors from three to six. The board also scheduled a workshop for August 22 to discuss further Charter Amendments.

• Approved nominations of David Poe (voting), Phil Dietz (voting), and Peter Clancy (alternate) to the Board of Appeals
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2023
• Introduced Resolution 2309 to increase Election Supervisors from 3 to 6
• Scheduled public hearing for Resolution 2309 on September 12, 2023
• Scheduled Charter Amendment workshop for August 22, 2023
• Confirmed prior appointments of Jim Wilcox, Margaret Morris, and Justin Werner to the Historic District Commission

Historic District

The Commission approved requests for exterior paint, fencing, and roofing updates. It also authorized the installation of air conditioning units and patio materials for several residential properties.

• Approved Oxford Library shutter colors ('Mystic Sea') and door color ('Kate’s Ring') (Unanimous)
• Approved fencing at 203 N. Morris Street using Oxford style picket (wood or Azek) and galvanized wire (Unanimous)
• Approved 'Cloudburst' paint color for front door at 203 N. Morris Street (Unanimous)
• Approved A/C units on shed roof at 503 E. Strand with vertical louvers (Unanimous)
• Approved replacement of oyster shells with gravel, porcelain stone, and Belgium brick at 219 S. Morris Street (Unanimous)
• Approved 'Fox Hollow Gray' asphalt shingles for Oxford Market front overhang (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 5, 2023, and July 10, 2023

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed a legal opinion regarding a request to re-subdivide a property at 106 Tred Avon Avenue. The town attorney stated the property cannot be subdivided if the resulting lot does not meet ordinance requirements for width and area.

• Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Reviewed attorney opinion denying subdivision of 106 Tred Avon Avenue based on ordinance §9.01.B

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners are holding their regular town meeting, where they will approve minutes and disbursements, administer the oath of office to a new police officer, and receive updates from public works, police, and fire companies. They will also discuss unfinished business including Morris Street improvements and a sewer tier map resolution, and review a charter amendment and water system project.

• Oath of office for Police Officer Brandon Bobbick
• Resolution 2307 - Oxford Sewer Tier Map
• Morris Street/Sidewalk/Crosswalk Improvements
• Charter Amendment as passed July 18, 2023
• Review of Water System Improvement Project PER

The Commissioners approved appointments to the Historic District Commission and approved the June 2023 disbursements. The board discussed a $4.7 million water system improvement project and potential fiber internet services from Easton Velocity.

• Approved minutes of July 25, 2023
• Approved June 2023 disbursements
• Nominated Jim Wilcox to the Historic District Commission
• Nominated Margaret Morris as an alternate on the Historic District Commission
• Nominated Justin Werner to a Historic District seat available in October

Board of Port Wardens

The Board approved a permit for the in-kind replacement of a pier at 105 First Street. The approved project replaces a 50’ x 4’ pier with a 50’ x 6’ pier and includes six mooring pilings.

• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Permit #22-05 for pier replacement at 105 First Street (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on July 11, 2023, at 101 Market Street. They will consider Resolution 2307, a sewer tier map proposed by the Planning Commission, and discuss unfinished business including Morris Street sidewalk and crosswalk improvements. The agenda also includes updates from public works, police, and fire company, plus several appointments and oaths of office.

• Resolution 2307 - Oxford Sewer Tier Map as proposed by Planning Commission
• Morris Street/Sidewalk/Crosswalk Improvements discussion
• Oath of office for Commissioner Elect Katrina Greer
• Street closure request for Oxford Library Book Sale on September 30, 2023
• Request for annual support for Paint Oxford/Plein Air on July 16, 2023

The Commissioners introduced Resolution 2307 to adopt an amended growth tier map following Planning Commission recommendations. The board also approved a street closing for the Fall Oxford Book Sale and annual support for Plein Air Paint Oxford. A proposed emergency procurement for Morris Street safety enhancements was paused pending consultation with SHA.

• Approved introduction of Resolution 2307 to adopt an amended growth tier map
• Approved annual support for Plein Air Paint Oxford
• Approved street closing for Fall Oxford Book Sale on September 30
• Approved letter of support for $239,993 African American Heritage Preservation Grant
• Approved movie night at Dugout Memorial Park for August 19
• Elected Tom Costigan as President of the Commissioners
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled emergency procurement for Morris Street safety enhancements

Historic District

The commission approved six residential permits for exterior modifications and one new home construction. One application for a two-story addition was deferred to a future meeting. The commission also discussed solar panel guidelines and the preservation of a 1930s-1940s bungalow.

• Approved front storm door installation at 304 S. Morris Street (Unanimous)
• Approved roof and gutter replacement at 201 Tilghman Street (Carried, 1 nay)
• Approved window replacement at 207 S. Morris Street (Unanimous)
• Approved porch expansion and window lengthening at 206 S. Morris Street (Unanimous)
• Approved wrought iron handrails at 213 South Street (Unanimous)
• Approved new home construction at 101 South Street with condition to find alternative to black roof (Unanimous)
• Deferred consideration of two-story addition at 202 Market Street until August meeting or later (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed four property requests, denying three variance applications while providing varying recommendations to the Board of Appeals. One request regarding a lot line revision was deferred pending legal counsel.

• Denied variance for 100 Stewart Street; recommended approval for rear yard setback to Board of Appeals (Unanimous)
• Denied variance for lot next to 215 South Street to encroach on 50’ buffer (Unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Appeals deny 25’ variance for lot next to 215 South Street (Unanimous)
• Denied variance for 6’ privacy fence at 103 Richardson Street (Unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Appeals favorably view 103 Richardson Street fence if temporary conditions are added (Unanimous)
• Tabled lot line revision for 106 Tred Avon Avenue pending legal review from Town Attorney

Commissioners

The Commission appointed Susan Delean-Botkin to fill a vacancy following Commissioner Brian Wells' resignation. The board approved emergency funding for pedestrian safety improvements in the Historic Commercial/Town Park area and authorized the purchase of meeting streaming equipment.

• Appointed Susan Delean-Botkin as Commissioner
• Approved $55,735 for emergency shoulder expansion, ADA landings, and crosswalks in Town Park area
• Approved $5,000-$6,000 for Town Hall Streams audio/video equipment
• Named the old ballfield 'Dugout Memorial Park'
• Approved Resolution 2303 to amend the Employee Retirement Plan manual
• Approved June 13, 2023 minutes
• Approved May Disbursements for audit

Commissioners

The Commissioners approved the appointment of David Ober to the Ethics Commission and appointed Cecelia Corder and Jan Nelson to the Parks and Recreation committee. The board also approved the minutes from May 23 and June 8, 2023.

• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 8, 2023 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed David Ober to the Ethics Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Cecelia Corder and Jan Nelson to the Parks and Recreation committee (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on $5,000 funding request for Town Hall Streams live streaming service

Commissioners

The Commissioners approved a 15-year lease with the United States Postal Service for the property where the post office is located. The town will receive $19,000 annually and assume responsibility for building maintenance, while the USPS will pay for utilities, trash, mowing, and snow removal.

• Approved 15-year lease with USPS for $19,000 annually (unanimous)

Board of Port Wardens

The Board of Port Wardens approved a permit for a pier extension and sand dune enhancement at 806 S. Morris Street. The applicant agreed to provide a letter from the MDE confirming no state permits are necessary.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2023, and May 11, 2023
• Approved Permit #23-04 for IWS, LLC to construct a 26’ x 6’ pier extension and enhance 1,500 sq. ft. of sand dune (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a permit to relocate a house from 101 High Street to 200 Market Street and authorized the demolition of a home at 110 First Street. A request for a heat pump variance at 212 South Street was denied, though the commission recommended the Board of Appeals grant it. A restoration permit for 104 N. Morris Street was also approved.

• Approved restoration of street façade and historic porch at 104 N. Morris Street (Unanimous)
• Approved demolition of house at 110 First Street (Unanimous)
• Denied variance for heat pump location at 212 South Street (Unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Appeals grant variance for heat pump at 212 South Street (Unanimous)
• Approved relocation of house from 101 High Street to 200 Market Street (Unanimous)

Historic District

The commission approved several residential projects, including the relocation of a house to 200 Market Street and various exterior renovations. All approved permits passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved installation of 3-foot white wooden Oxford style fence at 104 E. Strand (unanimous)
• Approved street façade restoration and window/door repairs at 104 N. Morris Street (unanimous)
• Approved painting exterior 'Cobblestone' and trim white Azek at 203 N. Morris Street (unanimous)
• Approved painting shutters and front door 'Dress Blues' at 102 Norton Street (unanimous)
• Approved relocating house from 101 High Street to 200 Market Street (unanimous)
• Approved structural foundation for 200 Market Street including space for future additions (unanimous)
• Approved relocating heat pump to a location behind the brick chimney at 212 South Street (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commission approved a referendum election for a citizen-submitted Charter Amendment regarding Commissioner vacancies. The board also approved the FY 2023 amended budget and the FY 2024 budget, tax rates, and water/sewer rates.

• Adopted Resolution 2306 to hold Charter Amendment referendum election on July 18, 2023
• Approved Ordinance 2302 (FY 2023 General and Enterprise Budget Amended)
• Approved Ordinance 2304 (FY 2024 General and Enterprise Budget and Tax rate)
• Approved Ordinance 2305 (FY 2024 Water and Sewer Rates and Tax rate)
• Approved Eva Smorzaniuk as Election Judge
• Approved application for MD Bike Ways Program feasibility and design funding for a shared path/trail
• Approved $600 annual beach water quality monitoring via Shore Rivers
• Approved rolling over emergency savings CDs to a six-month CD at 5% interest

Board of Port Wardens

The Board approved a permit for a living shoreline project and an application for dock piling repairs. The Board also discussed a request to replace an existing anchor with a Helix mooring system.

• Approved Permit #23-03 for living shoreline stabilization and osprey pole at 102 and 104 Jefferson Street (Unanimous)
• Approved maintenance application to repair dock pilings at 104 Myrtle Avenue (Unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners approved a temporary moratorium on applications and permits for cannabis businesses to allow for the adoption of a revised Comprehensive Plan. The board also appointed three temporary election clerks and promoted Officer Chris Phillips to Lieutenant.

• Approved Resolution 2301 establishing a 9-month moratorium on cannabis business applications
• Appointed Eva Smorzaniuk, Jane Seldon, and Leanne Meisinger as temporary election clerks
• Promoted Officer Chris Phillips to Lieutenant and Deputy Chief of Police
• Approved minutes of April 25, 2023
• Requested draft resolution to place Citizen Charter Referendum language on a ballot

Planning Commission

The commission approved a permit to demolish a house for replacement at 105 First Street. Members also approved a 2022 annual report stating one new house was built on undeveloped property. Consultations were held regarding a house relocation and a new build near a water buffer, but no formal decisions were recorded for those items.

• Approved demolition of existing house at 105 First Street (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 annual report on new residences built on undeveloped properties

Commissioners

The Commission awarded the Water Treatment System Improvement Project to GMB and the Oxford 2100 Visioning Project to Preservation Green/GMB. Officials introduced the FY 2024 budget, a tax rate of $0.32, and a proposed 3% water and sewer rate increase. The board also approved moving town funds into short-term CDs at BayVanguard.

• Awarded Water Treatment System Improvement Project to GMB (unanimous)
• Awarded Oxford 2100 Visioning Project to Preservation Green/GMB, conditioned on RFP review (2-1, Jaramillo abstained)
• Introduced Ordinance 2302 to amend FY 2023 General and Enterprise Budget (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2304 establishing FY 2024 Budget and $0.32 tax rate (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2305 to set new water and sewer rates (unanimous)
• Approved moving $2M into four $500k short-term CDs and $1M into a 24-month CD at BayVanguard (unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March disbursements report (unanimous)

Board of Port Wardens

The Board approved a permit for a floating platform at 215 South Street contingent on a setback adjustment. An emergency maintenance request for sheet piling walings at Doc’s Sunset Grille was also approved. Members agreed to move future meeting start times to 5:00 p.m.

• Approved Permit #23-02 for floating platform and two piles at 215 South Street, provided it is moved 8’ north to meet setback (Unanimous)
• Approved emergency maintenance repair for sheet piling walings at Doc’s Sunset Grille (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 9, 2023
• Agreed to change meeting start time to 5:00 p.m. beginning in May

Commissioners

The Commission approved funding for elevation certificates to support a FEMA grant for 14 private homes. The board also swore in a new police chief and election board member. A public hearing for a cannabis moratorium was rescheduled.

• Approved $4,500 for elevation certificates for 10 homes (unanimous)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Issued Oath of Office to Police Chief Eric Kellner
• Issued Oath of Office to Election Board Member Phyliss Rambo
• Tabled Water System Improvement project recommendation
• Rescheduled cannabis moratorium public hearing from April 28 to May 9, 2023

Planning Commission

The commission approved a request to combine two parcels at 106 Myrtle Avenue and a sign permit for 100 W. Division Street. A sign permit for 103 S. Morris Street was tabled, and members discussed three options for the town's comprehensive plan regarding water and sewer service areas.

• Approved lot line abandonment to combine parcels at 106 Myrtle Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Permit #23-27 for 18” x 18” sign at 100 W. Division Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled Permit #23-19 for two signs at 103 S. Morris Street (Unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Historic District

The Commission approved several permits for fencing, signage, and home improvements. It also granted a request to move a house from 101 High Street to a vacant lot at 200 Market Street.

• Approved amended solar shingle installation at 200 West Street (unanimous)
• Approved Oxford style picket fencing and driveway gate at 318 Tilghman Street (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of fencing and gates with Oxford style at 503 E. Strand (unanimous)
• Approved bluestone patio, walkway, and gravel parking pad at 224 S. Morris Street (unanimous)
• Approved two 2-sided signs with lighting for Scottish Highland Creamery (unanimous)
• Approved sign installation and front door refinishing at 100 W. Division Street (unanimous)
• Approved rooftop HVAC unit installation at 203 N. Morris Street (unanimous)
• Approved pool house, decking, and fencing at 203 N. Morris Street (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commission accepted a $62,240 proposal for the Design Build Flood Remediation Project and introduced a nine-month moratorium on cannabis manufacturing and sales. They also approved a letter of interest for a MDOT Bikeways Grant for a multiuse path.

• Approved $62,240 proposal from George, Miles & Buhr and Barkers Landing for flood remediation design (unanimous)
• Introduced Resolution 2301 for a 9-month moratorium on cannabis manufacturing and sales (unanimous)
• Approved request to send letter of interest to MDOT for Bikeways Grant multiuse path (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Ad Hoc Committee for Best Hiring Practices (unanimous)
• Approved closing of Market Street on April 23rd for Oxford Library Book Sale rain date (unanimous)
• Reappointed Pam Baker and Pat Jessup to the Elections Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Phyllis Rambo to the Elections Board (unanimous)
• Approved Ethics Commission request for legal counsel (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners announced the hiring of Eric Kellner as Chief of Police and established an ad hoc committee to recommend best hiring practices. The board also approved a request for the Oxford Auxiliary to hold a carnival in Central Park.

• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved January 2023 Report of Disbursements
• Approved requesting cost proposals from engineering firms GMB and DBF for water system projects
• Approved creation of ad hoc committee for town hiring practices
• Approved Oxford Auxiliary request to hold Carnival in Central Park on July 15, 2023
• Acknowledged Police Department budget amendment request for tasers, laptops, and body cameras

Historic District

The commission approved several residential modifications, including window and door replacements, HVAC installations, and a house elevation. One application for a swimming pool on a vacant lot was approved with specific shielding requirements for equipment.

• Approved egress window installation at 203 N. Morris Street (Unanimous)
• Approved HVAC systems with 4’ white picket fencing and two fiberglass doors at 203 N. Morris Street (Unanimous)
• Approved 17’ x 35’ in-ground pool and 135 sq. ft. patio at 106 Stewart Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved lifting house 16” with new conditioned crawl space and brick veneer at 101 High Street (Unanimous)
• Approved window replacements and HVAC unit with picket fence at 318 Tilghman Street (Unanimous)
• Approved removal of prefabricated garden shed at 103 Tred Avon Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved replacement of vinyl roof shingles with EcoStar Seneca Shake shingles at 225 S. Morris Street (Unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners approved the January 24, 2023, meeting minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments regarding the retirement of Police Chief Maxwell and town transparency; however, the Commissioners declined to discuss the circumstances of the retirement, citing confidentiality.

• Approved minutes of January 24, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Port Wardens

The Board of Port Wardens approved a permit for Cutts and Case, Inc. to modify a pier and install bulkheading and travel lift runways. The board also approved the minutes from the January 12, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Permit #23-01 for Cutts and Case, Inc. to relocate/widen a pier, replace 47' of timber bulkhead with vinyl, and install travel lift runways and a concrete pad (Unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the January 3, 2023, meeting. A consultation was held regarding setbacks and vertical expansion for a property at 512 E. Strand, but no formal action was taken. The commission decided not to review the Comprehensive Plan during this session.

• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Declined to review Comprehensive Plan during evening session

Commissioners

The Commissioners approved the town's updated Water System Emergency Plan and a letter of support for speed camera legislation. They also approved the closure of Market Street for the Library's annual book sale on April 21, 2023.

• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 Disbursements for audit (unanimous)
• Approved Water System Emergency Plan (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Speed Monitoring System legislation (unanimous)
• Approved closing of Market Street for Oxford Day book sale on April 21, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Port Wardens

The Board of Port Wardens approved two permit applications for shoreline work. Both projects involve replacing existing bulkheads and piers.

• Approved Permit #22-08 for Sailaway Marine, LLC to replace finger piers and 202 linear feet of bulkhead (Unanimous)
• Approved Permit #22-07 for Van Lott at 100 Jefferson Street to replace 110 linear feet of timber bulkhead (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2022 meeting

Commissioners

The Commissioners approved a contract for shoreline improvements with Underwood & Associates and updated the process for appealing Planning and Historic District Commission decisions. They also authorized the use of town roads and parks for Oxford Day on April 22, 2023.

• Approved Ordinance 2216 to amend the appeals process with a new 60-day response requirement
• Approved negotiation of a shoreline improvement contract with Underwood & Associates
• Authorized the President and Town Manager to sign shoreline project contracting documents
• Approved the use of roads and parks for Oxford Day on April 22, 2023
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes

Historic District

The Commission approved several residential and commercial permits for fencing, windows, and structural modifications. A notable decision included approving bronze fiberglass windows for a 1960s-era home despite some member opposition.

• Approved white picket fence and gate at 105 High Street (Unanimous)
• Approved 4’ white picket fence at 213 South Street (Unanimous)
• Approved French casement windows and white railing at 318 Tilghman Street (Unanimous)
• Approved sliding French doors at 502 S. Morris Street (Unanimous)
• Approved enclosing a rear storage area at 312 N. Morris Street (Unanimous)
• Approved bronze fiberglass windows, 'burnished slate' metal roofing, and 'weathered wood' shingles at 203 N. Morris Street (Approved; 1 recusal)
• Approved deck extension and cable railing at 514 E. Strand (Unanimous)
• Approved HVAC equipment installation and screening at 201 Tred Avon Avenue (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Commissioners favorably consider Ordinance 2216. This ordinance proposes amending the process for appealing decisions made by the Planning Commission or Historic District Commission. The commission also continued its review of the Oxford Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved minutes of the December 6, 2022 meeting
• Recommended that Commissioners favorably consider Ordinance 2216 (Unanimous)