Caroline County public meetings in 2025

Liquor Board (Board of License Commissioners)

The Board of License Commissioners will consider temporary liquor license applications for several organizations and businesses. The board also scheduled a closed session to discuss an appointment.

• Temporary license for Friends of the Caroline County Library (100 Market Street) for Library Mini Golf on February 21, 2026
• Temporary license for Caroline Dorchester Fair Board (8230 Detour Rd.) for Sportsman’s Bash on February 7, 2026
• 2026 Beer, Wine & Liquor Tasting/Sampling Event License for Red Light Liquors (601 N 6th Street Unit H)
• 2026 Multiple Event License (10 events) for Ridgely VFD (101 Sunset Boulevard)
• 2026 Multiple Event License (20 events) for Goldsboro VFC (700 Old Line Rd)

County Commissioners

The Caroline County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to discuss a legislative bill regarding their own compensation and review a consent agenda of contracts, including a warden's employment agreement and a grant for the detention center.

• Legislative Bill #2025-015: Amending the Compensation of the County Commissioners
• At-Will Employment Contract – Warden Detention Center (Scott)
• Opioid Abatement Grant Agreement Between Caroline County Commissioners & Detention Center
• Maryland Department of Natural Resources FY 2023—Local Parks & Playgrounds Infrastructure
• Program Open Space—North County Regional Park Phase 1 Improvements

Burial Sites Preservation Board

The Caroline County Burial Sites Preservation Board will discuss continued recommendations for the maintenance and repair of burial sites as outlined in § 89‑5. The board will also set the 2026 meeting calendar, scheduling September and December sessions. A Board Administrator report will be presented.

• Continued discussion of § 89‑5 powers and duties: recommendations for appropriate maintenance of burial sites (item F)
• Continued discussion of § 89‑5 powers and duties: recommendations for repair and reconstruction using suitable restoration techniques (item G)
• Schedule 2026 meetings for September and December
• Board Administrator report

Board of Elections

The Caroline County Board of Elections approved the October 10, 2025 meeting minutes and heard the Election Director’s report on voter registration, equipment testing, and candidate filings. The board discussed the end of automatic mail‑in ballot applications for the 2026 elections and considered assistance for elderly voters. Members voted unanimously to hold a closed session to evaluate personnel performance.

• Approval of minutes from the October 10, 2025 meeting
• Election Director’s report on voter lists, pollbook battery tests, and candidate filings
• Discussion that SBE will no longer automatically mail mail‑in ballot applications for 2026
• Old business consideration of transportation assistance for elderly voters
• Unanimous vote to convene a closed session for employee performance evaluation

The Caroline County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the November 14, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously voted to enter a closed session, to adjourn the open meeting, and agreed to hold the next meeting on February 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

• Approved November 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to close meeting entered closed session (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn open meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to schedule next meeting on February 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Planning Commission

The Caroline County Planning Commission will meet to review the final site plan for the Chaberton Solar Jabal project and discuss a draft chapter for the Comprehensive Plan's Priority Preservation Area. The agenda also includes updates from the Board of Zoning Appeals and a public comment period.

• Review of Chaberton Solar Jabal – Final Site Plan
• Discussion of Draft Priority Preservation Area Chapter
• BZA Update: T. Pepper Variance Request
• BZA Update: Old Town Materials, LLC Special Use Exception
• Public Comment period

County Commissioners

The Caroline County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to discuss a zoning text amendment for storage facilities, a new fee schedule, and a proposed tax credit for volunteer firefighters. The agenda also includes the approval of contracts for dispatch console upgrades and courthouse elevator modernization.

• Workshop: Zoning Text Amendment—Allow Storage Facilities in the VC—Village Center Zoning District
• Legislative Bill #2025-014: Enactment of a Tax Credit against the Caroline County Property Tax for Active Volunteer Firefighters
• Resolution #2025-037: Fiscal Year 2026 Caroline County Government Fee Schedule
• P.O #2026-0256: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Dispatch Consoles & Subscriber Upgrade ($1,479,235.00)
• P.O #2026-0262: Delaware Elevator Inc., Courthouse Elevator Modernization ($248,000.00)

County Commissioners

The Caroline County Commissioners will discuss pending litigation in closed session and review the Board of Education's Fiscal Year 2026 budget adjustments. The meeting includes a consent agenda with a tuition assistance agreement and a security contract.

• Closed session to discuss pending litigation
• Board of Education Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Adjustments presentation
• Police Accountability Board Annual 2025 Report
• Tuition Assistance Agreement with Department of Emergency Services
• Annual Network Test contract with Black Hills Security ($64,320.00)

County Commissioners

The board will hold a second reading and public hearing on Legislative Bill #2025-014, which creates a tax credit for active volunteer firefighters. A consent agenda will approve closed‑session minutes, a $45,122.84 software purchase from SHI International, and a resolution on the disposition of Dayspring Townhomes I and II. The meeting will also include updates on Mobile Integrated Health and a closed‑session discussion of a personnel matter.

• Legislative Bill #2025-014 – tax credit for active volunteer firefighters (second reading & public hearing)
• Purchase of SentinelOne software from SHI International Inc. for $45,122.84
• Resolution #2025-032 – disposition of Dayspring Townhomes I and II after advertising & bids
• Fiscal Year 2027 budget calendars (internal and external) approved in consent agenda
• Closed‑session personnel discussion under Maryland Open Meetings Act

Police Accountability Board

The board will review complaints and a year‑end report, then hear reports from the sheriff, Denton Police and Greensboro Police on community policing activities, policy updates, and arrest statistics. An open discussion period for board members follows, concluding with a public comment session.

• Review of complaints and year‑end report
• Sheriff’s report on community policing and arrest data
• Denton Police report on policy changes and statistics
• Greensboro Police report on community policing and statistics
• Open discussion period and public comment

Liquor Board (Board of License Commissioners)

The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners will review several licensing matters. Items include a request to change the licensed premises for Star Deli & Liquor at 105 Whiteleysburg Rd., a request to postpone the suspension of Red Light Liquors at 601 N 6th Street Unit H, and administrative items such as a temporary alcoholic beverage questionnaire, final review of a temporary license for recurring events, and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Request of Changes to Licensed Premises – Star Deli & Liquor, 105 Whiteleysburg Rd.
• Request for Postponement of Suspension – Red Light Liquors, 601 N 6th Street Unit H
• One-Day Temporary Alcoholic Beverage Supplemental Questionnaire
• One-Day Temporary Alcohol Beverage License Approval for Recurring Events – Final Review
• 2026 Liquor Board Meeting Schedule

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for two requests. These include a residential addition in a critical area buffer and the expansion of an existing mine.

• Variance No.24-0046: 400 sq. ft. bedroom addition at 7450 Todds Wharf RD
• Special Use Exception No. 25-0018: 9.35 acre expansion of mine at 26047 Bridgetown RD

County Commissioners

The Caroline County Board will hold a first reading of Legislative Bill #2025-014, which creates a tax credit for active volunteer freighters. Commissioners will also discuss proposed changes to dog licensing requirements and review recommendations on commissioner compensation. Additional items include forming a Detention Center Design Committee and approving several contract purchases listed on the consent agenda. A closed‑session personnel matter will be addressed under state open‑meeting law.

• Legislative Bill #2025-014: Enactment of new tax credit for active volunteer freighters (first reading)
• Compensation Review Committee recommendation on County Commissioner compensation
• Discussion of creation of Detention Center Design Committee
• P.O. #2026-0036, Nock’s Woodwork, Inc. Courthouse Door Replacement, $45,600.00
• P.O. #2026-0223, Cato, Inc. Renewal of Fuel Contract, $57,905,70

Board of Elections

The Caroline County Board of Elections will convene to approve minutes from the October 10, 2025 meeting and receive reports from the Election Director and Board Attorney. The session will include a closed session to evaluate an employee under the Open Meetings Act.

• Approval of October 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Election Director’s Report
• Board Attorney’s Report
• Closed session for employee evaluation
• Public Comments period

The Board unanimously approved the October 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It also voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss personnel performance evaluation. The open meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No new business was presented.

• Approved October 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Adjourned open meeting (unanimous)

Construction Trades Board

The Construction Trades Board will discuss new legislation and regulations regarding HVACR equipment and electrical candidate bulletins. The board will also review building code exemptions for agricultural buildings and approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• HB 1162 regarding HVACR Equipment Sales
• 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) HVAC regulations
• PSI Electrician Candidate Bulletin
• Agricultural buildings exemption from building code
• Approval of 2026 Meeting Calendar

Commissioner Compensation Advisory Committee

The Commissioners Compensation Review Commission will discuss and vote on Resolution #2025-036, which recommends an adjustment to the compensation of Caroline County Commissioners. The meeting will also include approval of the minutes from the October 23, 2025 session and a period for public comment.

• Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting
• Discussion and approval of Resolution #2025-036 recommending an adjustment to county commissioners' compensation
• Public comment period

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review and comment on several development proposals, including the final site plan for Caroline Country Club. It will also consider site plans for Coastal Trailer Sales and Leasing and a mini‑storage facility in the VC District. The commission will discuss a draft land‑use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan and provide updates on the BZA and departmental calendar. Public comment will be accepted in writing before the meeting or verbally at the meeting.

• Caroline Country Club – Final Site Plan Approval
• Coastal Trailer Sales and Leasing – Site Plan Review
• VC District – Mini Storage – Site Plan Review
• Comprehensive Plan – Draft Land Use Chapter
• BZA Update

Police Accountability Board

The Caroline County Police Accountability Board will meet on November 10, 2025 at the Health & Public Services Building in Denton. The board will review and approve the closed‑meeting minutes from September 29, 2025. In a closed session, members will discuss investigated complaints, including Denton Police Department cases #2025‑04 and #2025‑05, consider recommendations for discipline, and seek legal advice from the ACC attorney. The meeting will adjourn at 5:30 PM.

• Approve closed‑meeting minutes from 9/29/25
• Discuss investigated complaints against police officers in closed session
• Review Denton Police Department Case #2025‑04
• Review Denton Police Department Case #2025‑05
• Obtain legal advice from the ACC attorney and consider discipline recommendations

Ethics Commission

The Caroline County Ethics Commission will hold an open discussion at 6:35 PM, followed by a closed session at 6:45 PM. In the closed session the commission will discuss the names and financial information of a county commissioner applicant, seek legal advice on reviewing financial disclosure forms, and address compliance with statutory requirements to keep that information confidential. The meeting will adjourn at 7:15 PM.

• Closed session to discuss county commissioner applicant names and financial information
• Request for legal advice on reviewing financial disclosure forms
• Compliance with statutory requirement to shield financial information from public disclosure
• Open discussion period for commission members

Recreation and Parks

The board will review a presentation from Shore Strategies regarding the LPPRP and discuss survey incentives. Members will also address water safety initiatives, including car seats and learn-to-swim programs. The meeting includes updates on a summer camp grant and a non-profit presentation for commissioners.

• LPPRP Presentation by Shore Strategies
• Local Initiatives Fatality: water safety and car seats
• Learn to swim/water safety programs
• Summer Camp Grant and potential school partnership
• Non-Profit presentation to commissioners

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board heard a presentation on the LPPRP survey plan and discussed incentives for participation. Members provided updates on several park projects, including Marin, Jonestown, Harmony, Sharp Road, and North County Park, and noted that the summer camp grant was not awarded. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

County Commissioners

The Caroline County Commissioners will discuss repairs for the Greensboro Library branch and review the first quarter fiscal year 2026 update. The board is also set to approve a construction contract and grant applications for economic development.

• Discussion of Greensboro Library Branch Repairs
• 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Update
• Contract Pay Dirt LLC for Pealiquor Rd Construction Stormwater Practices ($340,798.46)
• Destination Marketing Organization Grant Applications
• Deed of Forest Conservation Easement

County Commissioners

The Caroline County Commissioners will hold health updates from UM Shore Regional Health and the Board of Health, and discuss an Animal Welfare and Control Ordinance. A public hearing will address a CDBG grant for St. Martin’s House & Barn and the allocation of opioid settlement funds. The meeting includes third‑reading votes on Legislative Bill #2025-012 for Renewable Energy Act compliance and Legislative Bill #2025-013 to amend a wastewater facility. Several consent‑agenda items such as easements for solar projects and grant applications will also be approved.

• Discussion of Animal Welfare and Control Ordinance
• Public Hearing: CDBG Grant for St. Martin’s House & Barn
• Public Hearing: Opioid Settlement Funds
• Legislative Bill #2025-012 – Compliance with Renewable Energy Act (third reading)
• Legislative Bill #2025-013 – Amend Wastewater Facility (third reading)

Commissioner Compensation Advisory Committee

The Commission is meeting to review Legislative Bill #2025-009 regarding the creation of the body. Members will discuss current commissioner duties, existing salaries, and pay scales in neighboring counties.

• Review of Legislative Bill #2025-009
• Comparison of commissioner salaries with neighboring counties

The committee adopted a recommendation that commissioner salaries begin at $24,000 with $2,000 annual increases for three years, reaching $30,000 in the fourth year. The Board President will continue to receive an additional $1,000 per year. Members agreed to keep reviewing health‑care participation and costs before finalizing the report. Ms. Reibly was tasked with drafting the written recommendation.

• Adopted salary recommendation: start $24,000, $2,000 annual raises (consensus)
• Maintained President's $1,000 annual salary differential (consensus)
• Agreed to continue reviewing health‑care participation and costs (consensus)
• Assigned Ms. Reibly to draft written recommendation for final report (consensus)

Liquor Board (Board of License Commissioners)

The Caroline County Liquor Board will review requests for temporary one-day licenses for recurring annual events and hold show cause hearings for two existing licensees. The meeting will also include a report from the Board Administrator and the Inspector.

• Temporary licenses for Compass Hospice, Chamber of Commerce, Preston VFC, Sheriff Baker fundraiser, and Federalsburg VFC
• Show cause hearings for Tri-M Warehouse and Red Light Liquors
• Extension request for 501 Maryland Avenue, LLC (Nasr's)
• Discussion on requirements to appear for recurring event licenses
• Board Administrator and Inspector reports

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance application submitted by Mark and Lisa Marianelli. The request seeks permission to add a 103‑square‑foot sunroom over an existing concrete patio and a 20‑by‑30‑foot pole building at 23260 Holly Park Drive in Preston, which would exceed the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area lot‑coverage limit. The Board will consider whether to grant the variance.

• Variance No. 25‑0025: 103 sq ft sunroom and 20 × 30 ft pole building at 23260 Holly Park Drive, exceeding Chesapeake Bay Critical Area lot‑coverage limit

County Commissioners

The meeting will discuss a statue on the Courthouse Green and authorize dredging disposal at Choptank Marina. Commissioners will consider Legislative Bill #2025-011 to enact a new Agricultural Land Preservation Fund, Bill #2025-012 for compliance with the Renewable Energy Act, and Bill #2025-013 to amend the wastewater facility. A resolution for the Park Advisory Board (Resolution #2025-033) will also be reviewed, and closed‑session time is set for litigation strategy, public‑security emergency plans, and possible real‑property acquisition.

• Discussion of statue on Courthouse Green
• Authorization of dredging disposal at Choptank Marina
• Legislative Bill #2025-011 – enact new Article VI Agricultural Land Preservation Fund
• Legislative Bill #2025-012 – compliance with Renewable Energy Act
• Legislative Bill #2025-013 – amendment to wastewater facility

County Commissioners

The Board will discuss property issues for Meeting House Road and a radio replacement plan, as well as volunteer fire company property tax credits. Three legislative bills will receive a third reading, including changes to the Agricultural Reconciliation Committee and the creation of an Agricultural Land Preservation Fund. Two bills will have their first reading on renewable energy compliance and wastewater facility amendments. A consent agenda includes approval of the CAD software contract and several conservation and grant agreements.

• CAD Management Software Maintenance contract – $108,952.57 for 9‑1‑1 Center and Sheriff’s Office (P.O #2025-0155)
• Legislative Bill #2025-010 – modify composition of Agricultural Reconciliation Committee
• Legislative Bill #2025-011 – enact new Agricultural Land Preservation Fund
• Discussion of Meeting House Road property
• Discussion of Radio Replacement Plan

Board of Elections

The Caroline County Board of Elections will meet to review the 2026 election calendar and plan, discuss election judge staffing, and address public comments. The meeting will be held in-person and live streamed.

• Review of 2026 Election Plan
• Review of 2026 Election Calendar
• Election Judge recruitment and assignment report
• Public comments on voter registration
• Closed session for employee evaluation

The Board approved the September 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction. The 2026 Election Plan was presented and accepted as written. The meeting was adjourned after all items were addressed. No public comments were received and the scheduled closed session did not occur.

• Approved September 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 Election Plan as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
• Closed session not held due to scheduling error

Planning Commission

The Caroline County Planning Commission will discuss a preliminary site plan for Oldtown Materials LLC, including a major site plan application. It will also consider a zoning text amendment request for mini‑storage use in the Village Commercial District. The meeting includes a final draft of the Economic Development chapter of the Comprehensive Plan and several zoning text amendments covering agricultural land preservation, solar regulations, and wastewater treatment facilities.

• Preliminary Site Plan Review – Oldtown Materials LLC (major site plan application)
• Village Commercial District Zoning Review – Mini Storage Use (zoning text amendment request)
• Comprehensive Plan Update – Economic Development Chapter Final Draft
• Zoning Text Amendment – Agricultural Land Compensatory Preservation Fund
• Zoning Text Amendment – Solar Regulations (Compliance with Renewable Energy Certainty Act)

County Commissioners

The Caroline County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on two legislative bills regarding agricultural reconciliation and land preservation. The meeting includes a consent agenda with several purchase orders and grant acceptances, and an action item to approve an agreement for law enforcement services with the Town of Federalsburg.

• Public hearing on Legislative Bill #2025-010 (Agricultural Reconciliation Committee)
• Public hearing on Legislative Bill #2025-011 (Agricultural Land Preservation Fund)
• Action item: Agreement for Law Enforcement Services (Town of Federalsburg)
• Consent agenda includes purchase orders totaling $279,495.68
• Closed session to consult with counsel regarding a potential sales agreement

Police Accountability Board

The Administrative Charging Committee will first review and approve the minutes from its September 18, 2025 closed meeting. In a closed session, the committee will discuss two investigated complaints—one from the Federalsburg Police Department (case #2025-005) and one from the Greensboro Police Department (case #2025-000840)—and determine whether to recommend discipline. The committee will also consult its attorney for legal advice and ensure compliance with confidentiality requirements under Maryland law. The meeting will reconvene in open session before adjourning.

• Approve September 18, 2025 closed‑meeting minutes
• Review complaint #2025-005 from Federalsburg Police Department
• Review complaint #2025-000840 from Greensboro Police Department
• Consult ACC attorney for legal advice on the complaints
• Maintain confidentiality per Md. Code Ann. § 3‑104(h)

Liquor Board (Board of License Commissioners)

The Board of License Commissioners will review applications for temporary event licenses and permanent liquor licenses. The meeting includes a public hearing for a new brewery and a retail license transfer.

• New Class D Beer license for Eden Town Brewery at 108 N. Eight Street, Denton
• Class A Beer, Wine & Liquor license transfer for Bargain Beverage at 100 Franklin Street, Denton
• Temporary license for Preston Volunteer Fire Company at 3680 Choptank Rd for October 18 and November 15 events
• Temporary license for St. Benedicts/St. Elizabeth Church at 408 Central Ave, Ridgely for November 8 fundraiser

County Commissioners

The Caroline County Commissioners will consider the FY2027 Board of Education Capital Improvement Plan and hold a workshop on the Caroline County Solar Energy Bill. The body will also review legislative bills regarding agricultural reconciliation and land preservation.

• Approval of FY2027 Board of Education Capital Improvement Plan
• P.O #2026-0132 for Baily and Ship electric plumbing at Marina: $1,689,600.00
• P.O #2026-0123 for Stryker ProCare Maintenance: $46,160.68
• Legislative Bill #2025-011 to enact New Article VI (Agricultural Land Preservation Fund)
• Legislative Bill #2025-009 to create the Caroline County Compensation Review Commission

Commissioners met with MACo leaders and discussed state budget constraints, Blueprint funding pressures, anticipated housing legislation, energy grid challenges, Federalsburg charter and police funding concerns, cannabis tax‑fund eligibility, legal advertising costs, and revisions to the county solar ordinance. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Police Accountability Board

The Caroline County Police Accountability Board will meet in a closed session to discuss investigated complaints against police officers. The session includes reviewing complaint files, considering termination recommendations, consulting with the ACC attorney, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and confidentiality.

• Closed session pursuant to Md Code Ann. §3-305(b)(1) to discuss investigated complaints
• Review of complaints filed against specific police officers
• Consideration of termination recommendation for an officer
• Consultation with ACC attorney for legal advice on complaints
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and maintaining confidentiality

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a single variance request. The board will determine if a property owner may build a bedroom within the front yard setback.

• Variance No. 25-0024: Request by Barry G. Church to add a 20x16 bedroom to the front of the house at 13644 Greensboro RD, Greensboro

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners will hold a second reading and public hearing for a bill to create the Caroline County Compensation Review Commission. The meeting also includes presentations on the Consolidated Transportation Program and a session with District 36 and 37 state legislators.

• Public hearing: Legislative Bill #2025-009 to create the Caroline County Compensation Review Commission
• Contract: Priority Dispatch Corp. for 911 Contracted Services, $68,450.00
• Waterway Improvement Grant Agreement for Choptank Marina
• Forest Conservation Easement
• Annual Presentation of Consolidated Transportation Program

Burial Sites Preservation Board

The Caroline County Burial Sites Preservation Board will meet on September 15, 2025 to discuss several items. Members will consider recommending guidelines for the maintenance of burial sites and for the repair and reconstruction of burial sites using appropriate restoration techniques. The board will also discuss a possible recommendation for more deed research before commercial solar construction and clarify what cemetery weeding or cleanup is permitted by law.

• Recommend guidelines for appropriate maintenance of burial sites
• Recommend guidelines for repair and reconstruction of burial sites
• Discuss possible recommendation for increased deed research prior to commercial solar construction
• Discuss legal allowances for weeding/cleanup of cemeteries

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections approved the July 11, 2025 meeting minutes and set the next meeting for September 12, 2025. It received reports on voter registration, election judge staffing, website transition, and upcoming staff interviews. The Board reiterated the February 24, 2026 deadline for filing candidacy and noted the need for additional election judges.

• Approved July 11, 2025 meeting minutes.
• Confirmed February 24, 2026 as the candidacy filing deadline.
• Election judges: 90 expressed interest, 78 assigned; minimum needed is 103.
• Website transitioned to the County's website environment.
• Three candidates scheduled for Election Program Specialist interviews on Aug 11, 2025.

The Board unanimously approved the August 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction. New staff member Larry Thomas was introduced to the Board. No old or new business was discussed, and the next meeting was scheduled for October 10, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced staff member Larry Thomas (no vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 10, 2025 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police Accountability Board

The Police Accountability Board will receive an administrator report covering meeting minutes, complaint counts, pending trial board cases, the Office of Administrative Hearing contract, newly appointed ACC members, and a draft year‑end report schedule. The board will also hear reports from the sheriff, Denton Police, and Greensboro Police on community policing activities, policy updates, and arrest statistics. An open discussion period for board members and a public comment period will follow before adjournment.

• Administrator report includes Office of Administrative Hearing contract
• Discussion of draft year‑end report schedule (review late October, approval November)
• Introduction of newly appointed ACC members

Planning Commission

The Caroline County Planning Commission will review the final site plan for R&R Farms, including a staff report and the plan itself. Commissioners will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan, covering the housing chapter draft, the economic development chapter, and the land use chapter. The meeting includes departmental updates, open discussion among commissioners, and a public comment period.

• Final Site Plan Review – R&R Farms (staff report and final site plan)
• Housing Chapter final draft of the Comprehensive Plan
• Economic Development Chapter review of the Comprehensive Plan
• Land Use Chapter discussion of the Comprehensive Plan
• Public comment (written in advance or verbal at the meeting)

County Commissioners

The board will hold a first‑reading legislative session introducing two bills: Bill #2025‑009 to create the Caroline County Compensation Review Commission and Bill #2025‑010 proposing a Solar Energy Ordinance. They will discuss the Environmental Health Services fee schedule. The consent agenda includes several agreements and resolutions, such as an administrative service agreement with CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, a grant acceptance for the Police Accountability Board, and resolutions to amend retiree healthcare rules and to dispose of county‑owned property without competitive bidding.

• Discussion of Environmental Health Services Fee Schedule (Health Officer Robin Cahall, Environmental Health)
• Legislative Bill #2025‑009: Create the Caroline County Compensation Review Commission (first reading)
• Legislative Bill #2025‑010: Solar Energy Ordinance (first reading)
• Consent Agenda: Administrative Service Agreement with CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Resolution #2025‑029: Approval to dispose of county‑owned property without competitive bidding

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to review the Election Director's report on staffing, equipment maintenance, and candidate filings. The body is discussing recruitment for election judges and the status of local candidacy filings for 2026.

• Six candidates have filed for local contests: Donnie Baker (Sheriff), Margie S. Hannawald, Stephanie B. Ramsey, and Peggy A. Gallagher (Clerk of Circuit Court), Linda Dunn and Frank Bartz (Register of Wills)
• Recruitment of election judges: 90 individuals have expressed interest, with a minimum of 103 needed for full staffing
• Staffing update: Debbie's last day of work was 7/31/2025; interviews for Election Program Specialist are being scheduled
• Maintenance: Batteries were changed in scanning units and ballot marking devices on 7/25
• 2026 Planning: Letters are being sent to polling places to request use for 2026 elections

The Board approved the July 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The Board set the filing deadline for candidacy as February 24, 2026. It noted a shortfall of Republican election judges and scheduled the next meeting for September 12, 2025.

• Approved July 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the June 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It also set the next regular meeting for August 8, 2025. A closed session was convened for mandatory State Ethics Training, and both the regular and closed sessions were adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for Aug 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Constituted closed session for ethics training (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned closed session (unanimous)

Police Accountability Board

The Administrative Charging Committee voted to reappoint Nancy Nagel as Chair for the next fiscal year. The Committee also voted to reappoint Jeff Martin as Vice‑Chair. Both motions passed with all members in favor and no opposition.

• Reappointed Nancy Nagel as Chair (unanimous approval)
• Reappointed Jeff Martin as Vice‑Chair (unanimous approval)

Board of Elections

The board approved the April 11, 2025 minutes unanimously and signed the State Open Meetings Act compliance opinion. It scheduled in‑person state ethics training for July 11, 2025, and will correct missing offices in the 2026 primary election newsletter. The board then entered a closed session to evaluate the election director, which was adjourned later.

• Approved April 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed and acknowledged Open Meetings Act compliance opinion (unanimous)
• Scheduled in‑person State Ethics training for July 11, 2025 meeting
• Provided 2026 Election Calendar to board members
• Agreed to correct missing offices in 2026 Primary Election Newsletter (Murphy to correct)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)
• Convene closed session to evaluate election director (unanimous)
• Adjourned closed session (unanimous)

Police Accountability Board

The committee approved the December 30, 2024 meeting minutes. It then voted to enter a closed session, later voted to reopen it, and finally voted to adjourn the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Dec 30, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting for a closed session (unanimous)
• Reopened the meeting at 8:09 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The commissioners voted to approve the operating budget for Chesapeake College. They also approved the design‑phase capital budget for the new Queen Anne’s Technical Building, setting Dorchester County’s share at 0% and having Queen Anne’s County cover 18.9% of the design cost. A fund‑balance motion was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Operating budget approved (motion by Jack N. Wilson, Jr., passed)
• Design‑phase capital budget approved; Dorchester’s share set to 0% and Queen Anne’s to cover 18.9% (motion by Jack N. Wilson, Jr., passed)
• Fund balance approved (motion by Larry Porter, passed)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Board of Elections

The board unanimously ratified the March 14, 2025 meeting minutes. The board unanimously approved a motion affirming staff and counsel’s actions to comply with the Open Meetings Act complaint. The board also unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Ratified March 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion affirming Open Meetings Act response (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)