Federalsburg public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mayor & Council Special Workshop Meeting
The Mayor and Council will introduce three ordinances regarding business licenses, permits, and fee schedules. The body will also discuss the town seal and the Brooklyn sign review.
- Ordinance No. 2024-07 – Business License
- Ordinance No. 2024-08 – Electrical Permit and Plumbing Permit
- Ordinance No. 2024-09 – Updating Permitting Fee Schedule
- Discussion on Brooklyn Sign Review/Correction
- Discussion on Town Seal
The Mayor and Council tabled discussions on three proposed ordinances—Business License, Electrical and Plumbing Permits, and an updated Permitting Fee Schedule—until they can consult with Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan on fees, revisions, and accuracy. They approved the amended minutes from December 2, 2024, and gave the go-ahead for a revised Brooklyn sign with costs split between the town and the sign company. No final decisions were made on the ordinances or the town seal, which will require more proposed samples.
- Approved amended minutes from December 2, 2024 (4-0)
- Tabled Ordinance No. 2024-07 Business License pending attorney review
- Tabled Ordinance No. 2024-08 Electrical and Plumbing Permit pending attorney review
- Tabled Ordinance No. 2024-09 Updating Permitting Fee Schedule for further research
- Approved proceeding with revised Brooklyn sign, splitting cost with sign company
- Requested at least two more proposed Town Seal samples incorporating history, industries, and people
- Added permanent 'Next Steps' line item to future agendas (4-0)
- Entered closed session for personnel matters (4-0); no action taken
Mayor & Council Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Council of Federalsburg will hold their regular meeting on December 2, 2024 at 118 North Main Street. The agenda includes discussions of the 115/117 North Main Street property, the sale of land on University Avenue, and the FY24‑25 operating budget. The meeting also provides time for public comments, supervisor and departmental updates, and a request for a closed session on personnel matters.
- Discussion – 115/117 North Main Street Property
- Discussion – Sale of Land University Avenue
- Discussion – FY24-25 Operating Budget
- Request for Closed Session – Personnel Matters
- Public Comment(s)
Mayor and Council Workshop (Cancelled)
The meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024, was cancelled. The original agenda included a discussion regarding the FY24-25 Operating Budget.
- Discussion of FY24-25 Operating Budget
Mayor and Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss several items including a plaque unveiling in the Brooklyn area, appointments to committees (Planning & Zoning, Board of Appeals, Unity Day Committee), the Christmas break schedule, and Rifkin Village. The meeting includes public comment and action items from council members and the mayor.
- Discussion – Plaque Unveiling – Brooklyn Area
- Discussion – Members for Committees (Planning & Zoning, Board of Appeals, Unity Day Committee)
- Discussion – Christmas Break
- Discussion – Rifkin Village
The Mayor and Council approved waiving back taxes for vacant lots in the Rifkin Village subdivision to attract developers. The council also appointed members to town committees and approved a water treatment plant purchase using ARPA funds.
- Waived back taxes on vacant lots in Rifkin Village owned by Jamie Latham (5-0)
- Approved requirement for Rifkin Village buyers to start construction within 365 days or pay back taxes (5-0)
- Appointed Bryan Gadow to the Planning and Zoning Committee (5-0)
- Appointed Roberta Butler, Samantha Merritt, and Samantha Allen to the Unity Day Committee (5-0)
- Approved purchase of a water treatment plant sand filter using ARPA funds (5-0)
- Approved sale of land documents on S. University Avenue
- Approved adoption of a classroom at Federalsburg Elementary (5-0)
- Approved October 7, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
Mayor and Council Workshop (Postponed)
The Federalsburg Mayor and Council Workshop scheduled for October 21, 2024, has been postponed. The meeting agenda includes discussions on a plaque unveiling, committee members, and departmental updates.
- Postponed Workshop Meeting
- Discussion: Plaque Unveiling – Brooklyn Area
- Discussion: Members for Committees
- Discussion: Christmas Break
- Departmental Updates: Parks & Recreation
Mayor and Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council of Federalsburg will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes, issue a Unity Day proclamation, discuss appointing new members to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and consider rescheduling the budget review meeting. Public comment is also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural with no major ordinances or contracts listed.
- Proclamation – Unity Day
- Discussion - Appointment of New Members – Planning & Zoning Commission
- Discussion/Reschedule – Budget Review Meeting
- Public Comment (3-minute limit per speaker)
The Mayor and Council approved the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting. The council read a proclamation designating September 26 as Voting Rights Day. Several items, including Planning & Zoning appointments and a budget review, were tabled for future meetings.
- Approved September 3, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Declared September 26 as Voting Rights Day
- Tabled Planning & Zoning Commission appointments until October 21, 2024
- Tabled budget review meeting until November 18, 2024
- Tabled $5,000 request from Federalsburg Activity Center pending attorney review of MOU
Mayor and Council Workshop (Postponed)
The Mayor and Council will hold a workshop to discuss the FY 24-25 Operating Budget. The body will also review a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a property at 115/117 North Main Street.
- MOU for 115/117 North Main Street property involving Kat Stork, Matt Peters, and Beth Brewster
- Discussion and review of FY 24-25 Operating Budget
Mayor and Council Meeting
The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will consider approving an 8% annual Veterans Day Parade scheduled for November 9th. They will discuss a presentation by Kathleen Dormody of Partners in Care Maryland and consider appointing new members to the Planning & Zoning Commission. A request for a closed‑session meeting under 3‑305(b)(1) will also be considered.
- Request approval for the 8% Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 9th
- Discussion of appointment of new members to the Planning & Zoning Commission
- Discussion with Kathleen Dormody, Partners in Care Maryland
- Request for closed session under 3‑305(b)(1) to discuss employee matters
- Mayor & Council action items for councilmembers Williamson, James, Sewell, Hammond
Mayor and Council Workshop
The Mayor and Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Unity Marker sign location and selection of an engineering firm. They will also proclaim September as Federalsburg Goes Purple. The meeting includes department reports and public comment.
- Discussion on Unity Marker Sign Location
- Discussion on Engineering Firm selection
- Proclamation: Federalsburg Goes Purple for September
- Department reports from Police, Utilities, Maintenance, Code Enforcement, and Grants
- Public comment period
The Mayor and Council approved a request for a property to connect to town utilities. The body also discussed the placement of a Unity Day Marker sign and expressed concerns regarding the timeliness of their current engineering firm, GMB.
- Approved minutes from August 5, 2024 meeting (5-0)
- Approved water and sewer connection for 308 Old Denton Road pending full payment of fees (5-0)
- Directed Town Manager to communicate project timeliness concerns to engineering firm GMB
Mayor & Council Regular Monthly Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on updating the town charter and street codes. The body will discuss establishing a permit fee for work in town rights-of-way and appointing new Planning & Zoning Commission members.
- Ordinance No. 2024-06: New standards for construction, excavation, and maintenance of roads and sidewalks
- Resolution No. 2024-04: Amending Town Charter to allow Town Manager to sign checks if the Clerk is absent
- Resolution No. 2024-05: Establishing a permit and fee for work in town roads, sidewalks, or rights-of-way
- Letter of support for SHA Administration regarding Wawa Convenience Store
- Appointment of new Planning & Zoning Commission members
Mayor and Council Workshop
The Mayor and Council are holding a special workshop to review proposals for road paving and a contract for speed camera online payments. The body will also consider an award for the Lead Line Inventory Project and an MOU for the Federalsburg Judy Center.
- Road Paving RPF Proposals discussion
- Contract for Speed Camera Online Payment discussion
- Lead Line Inventory Project award
- MOU for Federalsburg Judy Center
- Liability Insurance presentation by Matt Peter, LGIT
Mayor & Council Regular Monthly Meeting
The Mayor and Council will conduct interviews with firms regarding lead line inventory bids. The agenda also includes discussions on amending the Town Charter and various property requests.
- Interviews with firms for Lead Line Inventory Bids
- Resolution No. 2024-04: Amending Town Charter check-signing authority
- Temporary driveway installation request from C & W Transport
- Sewer connection request for 308 Old Denton Road
- Request for Proposals to sell town property
Mayor & Council Special Workshop Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the General Fund and Enterprise Budget for fiscal year 2024–2025. The meeting also includes discussions regarding lead line inventory proposals, public comment policy, and the Unity Day Committee.
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2024-03 (FY 2024–2025 budget)
- Discussion on lead line inventory proposals
- Discussion on public comment policy
- Discussion regarding Unity Day Committee
Mayor and Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY 2024–2025 General Fund and Enterprise Budget. The council will also consider ordinances for water and sewer rate increases and changes to residential rental inspection frequency.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-03 (FY 2024–2025 budget)
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-04 (Water and sewer rate increases)
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-05 (Residential rental inspection frequency changes)
- Introduction of Resolution No. 20024-03 (Town Unity Committee creation)
- MOU for Federalsburg Activity Center
Mayor & Council Special Workshop Meeting
The Mayor and Council will introduce and schedule public hearings for the FY 2024-2025 General Fund and Enterprise budgets, as well as water and sewer rate increases. The body will also discuss residential rental inspection frequency and license fee amendments.
- Ordinance No. 2024-03: FY 2024-2025 General Fund and Enterprise Budget
- Ordinance No. 2024-04: Water and sewer rate increases
- Ordinance No. 2024-05: Residential rental inspection frequency
- Resolution No. 2024-02: Residential rental license fee schedule amendments
- Town restaurant space rental for Kat Stork
Mayor and Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will discuss the FY 2024-25 operating budget and a road paving project involving ARPA funding. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a facility use permit and a lead line inventory project.
- Road Paving Project & ARPA Funding
- FY 2024-25 Operating Budget
- Lead Line Inventory Project
- Facility Use Permit
Mayor and Council Workshop
The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will hold a workshop to discuss several town matters. Topics include road paving projects, the pump station project involving ARPA funds, and rental property agreements.
- David Morean bike tour discussion
- Town Rental Property Agreement discussion
- Road Paving Projects discussion
- ARPA Spending and Pump Station Project discussion
Mayor & Council Regular Monthly Meeting
The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will hold discussions regarding a town rental property agreement, town business licenses, and an ACLU settlement agreement. A closed session has been requested to address personnel matters.
- Discussion of Town Rental Property Agreement
- Discussion of Town Business License
- Discussion of ACLU Settlement Agreement
- Request for closed session regarding personnel matters
Mayor and Council Workshop
The Mayor and Council will discuss a town property rental agreement and a potential donation to South Caroline Little League. The council will also issue a proclamation for Endometriosis Awareness Month.
- Town Property Rental Agreement discussion
- Endometriosis Awareness Month proclamation
- South Caroline Little League donation discussion
Mayor and Council Meeting
The meeting includes introductions of new staff members and updates regarding the Federalsburg Judy Center and the Federalsburg Activity Center. The agenda also contains procedural items such as the approval of previous minutes.
- Introduction of new staff members
- Federalsburg Judy Center update from Heather Harding
- Federalsburg Activity Center update from Pastor Pam Bockhart
- Request for closed session regarding legal matters
Mayor and Council Workshop
The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and then discuss or approve three related land-use items: annexing 9.76 acres on Reliance Road, amending the zoning map for certain parcels there, and rezoning the proposed Wawa property. The agenda also includes a presentation from Caroline County Economic Development, approval of prior minutes, public comment, and a possible executive session on a personnel matter.
- Public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 2024-01: annexation of 9.76 acres on Reliance Road
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 2024-01: zoning map amendment for Reliance Road parcels
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 2024-02: rezoning for proposed Wawa property
- Presentation by Robert Zimberoff, Caroline County Economic Development & Tourism
- Possible executive session for personnel matter
The Mayor and Council approved the annexation of 9.76 acres on Reliance Road and an associated zoning map amendment. The council also approved a rezoning request for a proposed Wawa property at the corner of Bloomingdale Avenue.
- Approved Resolution No. 2024-01 for annexation of 9.76 acres on Reliance Road (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2024-01 to amend the Zoning Map for parcels on Reliance Road (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2024-02 for rezoning request for proposed WAWA property (4-0)
- Approved minutes from February 5, 2024 meeting (4-0)
Mayor and Council
The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will meet to discuss several community updates and a rezoning request. The agenda includes presentations regarding CASA of Caroline and upcoming softball league seasons.
- Ordinance No. 2024-02: Rezoning request for proposed Wawa property
- CASA of Caroline – Pinwheels for Prevention Program presentation
- Updates on Fall Softball League and Senior League ballfields
Special Mayor and Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council of Federalsburg scheduled a special meeting via video-conference on January 22, 2024. The agenda is limited to a closed session to obtain legal advice and discuss a personnel matter.
- Closed session for legal advice
- Closed session for personnel matter
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss a resolution for the annexation of 9.76 acres on Reliance Road and a corresponding zoning map amendment. Other discussion items include a Wawa rezoning request, the Federalsburg Activity Center water bill, and engineering proposals for Marina Park.
- Annexation of 9.76 acres on Reliance Road (Resolution No. 2024-01)
- Ordinance No. 2024–01 to apply C-2 zoning to parcels on Reliance Road
- Wawa rezoning request discussion
- Marina Park & East Central Pump Station design/engineering proposal by GMB
- Discussion regarding recreational cannabis
The Council approved the annexation of land on Reliance Avenue and introduced a zoning amendment to designate it as General Commercial (C-2). A request to waive water/sewer bills for the Federalsburg Activity Center was declined, though a potential donation was discussed. A public hearing for the annexation and a Wawa rezoning request is scheduled for February 20, 2024.
- Approved December 4, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-01 to annex 9.786 acres on Reliance Avenue (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 2024-01 to apply General Commercial (C-2) zoning to annexed land (5-0)
- Declined request to waive water/sewer bills for Federalsburg Activity Center
- Tabled further discussion on potential donation to Federalsburg Activity Center
- Scheduled public hearing for annexation and Wawa rezoning for February 20, 2024