Caroline County public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a $1.5M investment from the general fund into the LOSAP Trust and adopted the FY24 Budget Calendar. They also increased the monthly prescription reimbursement for retirees from $60 to $100. Several departmental updates and a consent agenda were processed.
- Approved $1.5M initial investment from general fund to LOSAP Trust (3-0)
- Approved FY24 Budget Calendar
- Increased retiree prescription reimbursement from $60 to $100 per month (3-0)
- Approved LOSAP Committee Member re-appointments for Harvey, Zdobysz, and Lofland
- Approved $144,820 purchase of two 2022 Ram 5500 chassis from Fred Frederick Chrysler Easton, Inc.
- Approved $85,000 EMS transport billing contract with Carter Professional Services, Inc
- Approved 2022 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
- Approved Atom Maintenance Management Program contract for Office of Information Technology
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved an environmental assessment for the rehabilitation of a multi-family residential development in Federalsburg. The board also discussed a draft ordinance for Battery Energy Storage Systems, which will be revised based on member suggestions.
- Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Found Laurel Grove Acres Phase I environmental assessment consistent with County plans (4-0)
- Tabled Battery Energy Storage System Ordinance pending revisions to include board suggestions
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of board officers, the Ex-Officio Board membership, and the 2023 meeting schedule. They also approved several grant applications and a fund transfer of over $1.1 million to the Board of Education. The Board decided to return to the Courthouse for meetings once renovations are complete.
- Appointed J. Travis Breeding as President and Larry C. Porter as Vice President (3-0)
- Appointed Ex-Officio Board Membership (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Commissioner's Meeting Schedule (3-0)
- Approved $1,102,294.73 transfer from Capital Improvement Fund to BOE (3-0)
- Approved $2,800 MIEMSS Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant Agreement (3-0)
- Approved State Aide Police Protection (SAPP) Grant Application (3-0)
- Approved $70,106.00 Speed Sign/License Plate Reader Trailer Grant and Purchase Order (3-0)
- Approved employment contracts for part-time EMT-Bs M. Whetsell, J. Spies, and M. Spies (3-0)
County Commissioners
The County Commissioners formally adopted the 2022 Caroline County Land Preservation, Parks & Recreation Plan (LPPRP). The meeting also included a review of previous meeting minutes and a report from the County Administrator.
- Formally adopted the 2022 Caroline County Land Preservation, Parks & Recreation Plan (LPPRP)
County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed a consent agenda including two real property contracts and a memorandum of understanding for the Rural Maryland Economic Development Funds. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved Minutes from November 15, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property – Holt & Co., Inc. (3-0)
- Approved Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property – Haines B. Holt (3-0)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Mid-Shore Regional Council and Caroline County for Rural Maryland Economic Development Funds (3-0)
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a budget adjustment for the Caroline County Board of Education. The board also passed a consent agenda including a fund transfer and a memorandum of understanding for afterschool programs.
- Approved Board of Education budget adjustment (3-0)
- Approved October 18, 2022 and October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Caroline County Public Schools and Recreation & Parks for afterschool programs (3-0)
- Approved transfer of $1,023,754.53 in FY2022 transfer tax collections from General Fund Cash to Capital Reserve Cash (3-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a preliminary site plan for a 92-megawatt solar energy system, provided the battery storage component is removed from the application. The commission also decided to maintain current TDR Receiving Area boundaries without changes.
- Approved Waypost Solar preliminary site plan with condition to remove battery energy storage system (4-0)
- Recommended Waypost Solar project be forwarded to Board of Zoning Appeals for Special Use Exception review (4-0)
- Decided no changes will be made to current TDR Receiving Area boundaries (4-0)
- Approved July 20, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0)
County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners tabled a decision on the initial investment amount for the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP). The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a medical and mental health services contract for the Department of Corrections.
- Tabled LOSAP initial investment discussion (2-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved October 4, 2022 minutes (3-0)
- Approved Second Amended Agreement for medical and mental health services between Department of Corrections and Wellpath (3-0)
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections randomly selected three specific precincts for post-election verification and auditing. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Selected precincts 002-001, 001-001, and 005-001 for post-election verification and auditing
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a Joint Use Agreement for the MLK Day celebration and a LOSAP amendment. The board also presented local legislative requests to state legislators regarding healthcare certificates, electric vehicle taxation, and battery storage safety.
- Approved Joint Use Agreement for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Event (unanimous)
- Approved MOU between Caroline County Public Schools and Caroline County Recreation & Parks (unanimous)
- Approved transfer from Capital Improvement Fund Bond Proceeds to General Fund (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-021 amending LOSAP Section 7 (unanimous)
County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed the consent agenda as amended. A reappointment support letter for Ms. Michele Wayman to the Board of Education was removed from the agenda to be decided by the new board of Commissioners.
- Approved consent agenda as amended (3-0)
- Removed reappointment support letter for Ms. Michele Wayman from consent agenda
North County Water and Sewer Authority
The Authority will meet to approve minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes an update on the Regional Wastewater PER for North County Towns.
- Approval of April 7, 2022 minutes
- Update on Regional Wastewater PER for North County Towns
North County Water and Sewer Authority
The Authority will conduct its annual meeting to elect officers and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes an update on the Regional Wastewater PER for North County Towns.
- Election of NCWSA Officers
- Update on Regional Wastewater PER for North County Towns
North County Water and Sewer Authority
The Authority will meet to approve minutes from the September 30, 2021, meeting. The agenda includes an update on the Regional Wastewater PER for North County Towns and comments from member towns.
- Update on Regional Wastewater PER for North County Towns
- Member comments from Henderson, Marydel, Templeville, and Caroline County