Cecil County public meetings in 2023

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will hold a meeting to conduct routine business, including reports from the Director and Counsel. The agenda also includes the approval of November minutes and an announcement regarding a filled New Employee Supervisor position.

• Approval of November 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Announcement of filled New Employee Supervisor position

The Board swore in Gary Holmes as Director and Karen Benecewicz as Deputy Director. The Board also approved the minutes from the November 15, 2023, meeting.

• Sworn in Gary Holmes as Director
• Sworn in Karen Benecewicz as Deputy Director
• Approved November 15, 2023 meeting minutes

County Council

The meeting is a work session to review the legislative agenda and approve minutes from the December 5, 2023, work session. The agenda also includes the Council Manager's report and council member items.

• Approval of December 5, 2023, work session minutes
• Review of legislative agenda

The Council approved the minutes from the December 5, 2023, work session. No other substantive decisions were made during this session as remaining items were deferred to the Legislative Session.

• Approved December 5, 2023, work session minutes (5-0)

County Council

The County Council will conduct public hearings regarding the Wheatley Road Bridge replacement and amendments to cannabis zoning ordinances. The session also includes the introduction of several grant-related resolutions and consideration of funding for State's Attorney Office positions.

• Public hearing for Bill No. 2023-10 regarding Wheatley Road Bridge replacement
• Public hearing for Bill No. 2023-11 regarding cannabis zoning definitions and uses
• Introduction of Resolution No. 65-2023 for Cecil County Liquor Board grant funds
• Introduction of Resolution No. 66-2023 for opioid and substance use program grant funds
• Consideration of Resolution No. 64-2023 to fund vacant State's Attorney Office positions and COLA

The County Council approved $333,000 for the State's Attorney Office to fill vacant positions and provide cost-of-living adjustments. A $528,026 budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools was also approved. Three new resolutions regarding grant funding were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved $333,000 for State's Attorney Office vacant positions and COLA (5-0)
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #118 for $528,026 (3-2)
• Approved legislative agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 5, 2023 session (5-0)

Police Accountability Board

The Board will review the minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting and hear a presentation by Chief Yates. The session also includes a discussion regarding the status of complaints and identifying an officer in complaint 87.

• Presentation by Chief Yates
• Determination of officer identity in complaint 87

The Board approved the status of confidential complaints and requested a specific investigation into an officer's identity. Members also requested a deadline for the PAB Annual Report and heard testimony from the North East Police Department Chief.

• Approved October 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved the status of confidential complaints as amended
• Approved motion to direct North East Police Department to investigate officer in complaint 87 (3-1)
• Approved request for County Executive to set January 31st as PAB Annual Report submission date

Administrative Charging Committee

The Cecil County Administrative Charging Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a closed session. During the closed session, the committee will adjudicate four specific investigatory files related to EPD and CCSO.

• Review and approval of October 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Closed session adjudication of EPD / 065-2023
• Closed session adjudication of EPD / 082-2023
• Closed session adjudication of CCSO / 085-2022
• Closed session adjudication of CCSO / 039-2023

The committee reviewed four cases in closed session and announced the outcomes in open session. Three cases resulted in no administrative charges, and one case was returned for further investigation.

• Case 039-2023: Determined committee does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate
• Case 065-2023: File sent back to investigate potential conflict of interest
• Case 082-2023: Not Administratively Charged and Exonerated
• Case 085-2023 Charge 1: Not Administratively Charged and Unfounded
• Case 085-2023 Charge 2: Not Administratively Charged and Exonerated
• Approved open and closed session minutes from October 24, 2023

Economic Development Commission

The commission reviewed a report for Cecil College generated by a new AI data tool from Placer.ai. The meeting included a 2023 year-in-review video and announcements regarding the county's 350th anniversary and an upcoming Façade Grant.

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session meeting at the County Administration Building. The agenda includes a presentation regarding Community Development Block Grant updates and a review of the legislative agenda.

• Community Development Block Grant Updates presentation by David Trolio
• Review of Legislative Agenda

The Council approved the minutes from the November 28, 2023, work session. Members received updates on four CDBG grants and discussed resolutions regarding State's Attorney Office funding and a Police Accountability Board appointment.

• Approved minutes of the November 28, 2023 Work Session (5-0)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is meeting to introduce a resolution for supplemental appropriations to fund vacant positions and provide cost of living adjustments in the State's Attorney Office. The Council will also consider the appointment of Robert F. McKnight to the Police Accountability Board.

• Resolution No. 64-2023: Supplemental appropriation for State's Attorney Office positions and COLA
• Resolution No. 63-2023: Appointment of Robert F. McKnight to the Police Accountability Board

The County Council confirmed the reappointment of Robert F. McKnight to the Police Accountability Board for a three-year term. The Council also introduced a resolution to provide supplemental funding for the State's Attorney Office.

• Approved reappointment of Robert F. McKnight to the Police Accountability Board (5-0)
• Approved legislative agenda for December 5, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 21, 2023 legislative session (5-0)

Public Safety Pension Board

The Board of Trustees approved a motion to proceed with the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) process. The Board also voted to remove the sick leave portion of Amendment #9 to present it to the Council.

• Approved August 10, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approved motion to remove sick leave portion of Amendment #9 and take to Council (5-2)
• Approved motion to move forward with DROP process

County Council

The Council will conduct a work session featuring presentations from Christiana Care and the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway. The meeting also includes a monthly review of county contracts.

• Presentation by Christiana Care (Sarah Stowens)
• Presentation by Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway (Brigitte Carty)
• Monthly Review of County Contracts

The Council held a work session featuring presentations from Christiana Care and the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway. The meeting included a review of October county contracts exceeding $100,000. No substantive legislative actions were taken other than the approval of previous minutes.

• Approved minutes of the November 21, 2023 work session (5-0)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to review the previous legislative session and receive a report from the Council Manager. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 14, 2023, work session.

• Approval of November 14, 2023, work session minutes
• Review of Legislative Session
• Council Manager Report

The Council held a work session to review proposed legislation regarding cannabis zoning regulations and supplemental funding for the Wheatley Road Bridge. Several grant-funded resolutions for tourism, emergency services, and hazard mitigation were also considered.

• Approved minutes of November 14, 2023 (5-0)

Parks And Recreation Board

The board will review the minutes from the September 19, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes informational updates regarding programs, tournaments, operations, projects, and CCPS athletics coordination.

• Approval of September 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Updates on programs and tournament recaps
• Operations Division and project updates
• CCPS Athletics and Coordination update

County Council

The Cecil County Council is introducing new legislation regarding bridge replacement and cannabis zoning definitions. The session also includes consideration of several supplemental appropriation resolutions for tourism, economic development, and emergency services.

• Bill No. 2023-10: Amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Program for Wheatley Road Bridge replacement
• Bill No. 2023-11: Amendments to Zoning Ordinance regarding cannabis uses and signage
• Resolution No. 63-2023: Appointment of Robert F. McKnight to the Police Accountability Board
• Resolution No. 57-2023: Supplemental appropriation for Winter Lights Cecil Nights tourism grant
• Resolution No. 60-2023: Supplemental appropriation for MDOT Highway Safety grant

The Cecil County Council unanimously approved six resolutions allocating grant funds for tourism, highway safety, flood mitigation, and volunteer fire equipment testing. The Council also approved a $2.4 million budget amendment for public schools. Two bills were introduced for future consideration: one for a Wheatley Road Bridge replacement and another amending zoning ordinances to regulate cannabis.

• Approved Resolution 57-2023: $11,000 grant for Winter Lights tourism campaign (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 58-2023: $54,272 grant for economic development marketing (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 59-2023: Designated county as Green Light for Veterans participant (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 60-2023: $1,643 grant for highway safety equipment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 61-2023: $68,850 grant for residential flood mitigation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 62-2023: $50,000 from fund balance for volunteer fire testing (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #117: $2,433,245 for public schools (unanimous)
• Introduced Bill 2023-10: $63,000 supplemental appropriation for Wheatley Road Bridge

Board of Elections

The Board approved the minutes from the October 16, 2023, meeting. New hires Jasmine Barnette and Ashira Martin were sworn in, and the Board discussed concerns regarding the 2024 Election Canvassing location.

• Approved October 16, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session including presentations from Cecil County Libraries and an FY24 first quarter review. The Board of Health will also meet for a presentation by Health Officer Lauren Levy.

• Presentation by Health Officer Lauren Levy
• Cecil County Libraries presentation by Morgan Miller
• FY24 1st Quarter Review by Shon McCollum
• Approval of June 13, 2023 Board of Health minutes
• Approval of November 7, 2023 Work Session minutes

The Cecil County Council held a work session to review presentations on library services and the first quarter of the FY24 budget. The Council approved the minutes from the previous November 7 meeting by a 5-0 vote. No new ordinances, contracts, or budget changes were voted on during this session.

• Approved November 7, 2023 work session minutes (5-0)
• Reviewed FY24 First Quarter budget status (revenue and expenses on target)
• Reviewed Cecil County Public Libraries FY24-FY26 Strategic Plan
• Adjourned work session at 7:20 pm

Board of Elections

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural items and standard board business. There are no specific reports or new business items listed in the provided text.

• Approval of October 16, 2023 minutes

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to review the legislative agenda and receive the Council Manager Report. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 24, 2023, work session.

• Approval of October 24, 2023, Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report

The Cecil County Council approved the minutes from its October 24, 2023 work session by a 3-0 vote. The Council also reviewed multiple introduced resolutions concerning grant appropriations, appointments to the Economic Development Commission, and other legislative items before adjourning.

• Approved minutes of the October 24, 2023 Council Work Session (3-0)

County Council

The County Council is introducing six new resolutions regarding supplemental appropriations for tourism, economic development, and emergency services. The Council will also consider two previously introduced resolutions involving court grants and appointments to the Economic Development Commission.

• Resolution No. 57-2023: Supplemental appropriation for Winter Lights Cecil Nights tourism grant funds
• Resolution No. 58-2023: Supplemental appropriation for economic development marketing costs
• Resolution No. 60-2023: Supplemental appropriation for MDOT Highway Safety grant funds
• Resolution No. 61-2023: Supplemental appropriation for Hazard Mitigation Project Fund
• Resolution No. 56-2023: Appointment of Amy Martson and Kristina Brown to the Economic Development Commission

The Council approved a $170,161 federal grant to enhance drug court services and confirmed two appointments to the Economic Development Commission. Six other resolutions regarding grant funding and veteran recognition were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved $170,161 DOJ grant for drug court services (4-0)
• Confirmed Amy Marston and Kristina Brown to the Economic Development Commission (4-0)
• Approved legislative agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 17, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Liquor Board

The Board of License Commissioners will review requests for music hour extensions and hardship extensions for specific liquor licenses. The meeting also includes a progress report on the opening date for North Bay Liquors LLC.

• Music hour extension request for Unwind On The Water, 285 Plum Point Rd
• Hardship extension application for Full Moon Saloon, 565 Cecilton Warwick Road
• Progress report and opening date update for North Bay Liquors LLC
• Nomination for Chairman of the Board of License Commissioners
• Review of various community event specials

The Board approved a hardship extension for the Full Moon Saloon liquor license until April 30, 2024, allowing time to sell the property. For Unwined on the Water, the Board deferred a decision on removing music restrictions, requiring the owner to provide 10 community support letters by the next meeting. The Board also extended the pending North Bay Liquors license application until January 31, 2024, while investigating issues with the licensee's contact address.

• Approved 6-month hardship extension for Full Moon Saloon license until April 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Deferred removal of music restrictions for Unwined on the Water; owner must provide 10 community support letters by Dec 13 (2-1 vote)
• Extended North Bay Liquors license application until January 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 29, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Re-nominated Stephen Miller as Chairman (unanimous)
• Combined November and December meetings into one session on December 13, 2023

Police Accountability Board

The Board will review the status of complaints and consider the appointment of a Trial Board member. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review and approve September 12, 2023, minutes
• Status update on complaints
• Appointment of a Trial Board member

The Board decided it will no longer review cases that do not involve citizens, designating those as internal issues for Police Chiefs. The Board also appointed a new member to the Trial Board and adjusted its meeting schedule.

• Approved the status of confidential complaint summaries as amended
• Approved combining November and December meetings into one session on December 12, 2023
• Appointed Chad Johnston to the Trial Board
• Approved motion to not review cases that do not involve citizens (internal issues to be handled by Police Chiefs)
• Approved September 12, 2023, meeting minutes

Administrative Charging Committee

The Cecil County Administrative Charging Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a closed session. During this session, the committee will adjudicate several investigatory files involving CCSO, EPD, RSPD, and PVPD.

• Review and approval of September 12, 2023, meeting minutes
• Closed session adjudication of CCSO files 076-2023 A, B, C, and D
• Closed session adjudication of EPD file 069-2023
• Closed session adjudication of RSPD file 030-2022
• Closed session adjudication of PVPD file 032-2022

The Committee reviewed six investigatory files in closed session. Five cases resulted in no administrative charges or exonerations, and two cases were determined to be outside the committee's jurisdiction.

• Case 076-2023 A: Not Administratively Charged and Exonerated
• Case 076-2023 B: Not Administratively Charged and Exonerated
• Case 076-2023 C: Not Administratively Charged and Exonerated
• Case 076-2023 D: Not Administratively Charged and Exonerated
• Case 032-2022: Not Administratively Charged and Exonerated
• Case 069-2023: Determined PAB/ACC does not have jurisdiction
• Case 030-2022: Determined PAB/ACC does not have jurisdiction

County Council

The County Council will conduct a work session featuring presentations from Maryland Environmental Service and a monthly review of county contracts. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 17, 2023, work session.

• Presentation by Jeff Tosi of Maryland Environmental Service
• Monthly Review of County Contracts by Steve Overbay
• Approval of October 17, 2023, Work Session minutes

The Council held a work session featuring a presentation on the Conowingo Dam dredging pilot project and a review of September county contracts. No substantive legislative actions were taken other than the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of the October 17, 2023 work session (4-0)

County Council

The County Council will review the legislative agenda and hear from the council manager. The meeting is primarily procedural.

The Council held a work session to review several resolutions and bills, including grant funding for court screening and water and sewer plan amendments. No votes were taken on the legislative items presented during this session.

• Approved minutes of the October 10, 2023 Work Session (5-0)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is reviewing resolutions regarding the Master Water and Sewer Plan and a Parks and Recreation donation. The session also includes a final reading for Elkton West sanitary sewer funding and a discussion on the Cecil County Public Schools budget.

• Approval of Master Water and Sewer Plan 2018-Amendment
• Budget amendment for Parks and Recreation via Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation donation
• Final reading of Bill No. 2023-09 for Elkton West Sanitary Sewer Subdistrict capital projects
• Introduction of Resolution No. 55-2023 regarding Circuit Court grant funds
• Discussion of Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #116

The Council approved a supplemental appropriation for a sanitary sewer project and amended the Master Water and Sewer Plan. It also accepted a donation for parks and recreation and approved a school budget amendment.

• Approved Bill 2023-09 for $3,550,101 in grant funding for Elkton West Sanitary Sewer Subdistrict (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 53-2023 to amend the Master Water and Sewer Plan 2018 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 54-2023 to record an $8,000 donation for Parks and Recreation (5-0)
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #116 for $448,477 (unanimous)
• Introduced Resolution 55-2023 to provide $170,161 for drug court services; scheduled for Nov 7
• Introduced Resolution 56-2023 to appoint Amy Marston and Kristina Brown to the Economic Development Commission; scheduled for Nov 7

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will meet to discuss new business regarding election logistics. The agenda includes the approval of the 2024 Polling Place Plan and the Ballot Drop Box Plan.

• Approval of 2024 Polling Place Plan
• Review of Ballot Drop Box Plan

The Board of Elections approved the minutes from the September 20, 2023 meeting. Members voted to keep the existing 19 polling locations and maintain five ballot drop box locations.

• Approved September 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved keeping existing 19 polling locations (unanimous)
• Approved staying with 5 ballot drop box locations (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session meeting on October 10, 2023. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway and the approval of minutes from previous sessions.

• Presentation: Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway by Brigitte Carty
• Approval of October 3, 2023 Work Session minutes
• Approval of October 3, 2023 Closed Session minutes

During a closed session, the Council agreed to move forward with the purchase of real estate pending a budget amendment. The remainder of the work session consisted of procedural approvals and member reports.

• Approved minutes of October 3, 2023 work session (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2023 closed session (4-0)
• Agreed to proceed with real estate purchase pending budget amendment

Economic Development Commission

The Commission held its October meeting, which focused on manufacturing industry updates and workforce development initiatives. Members approved the minutes from the previous meeting and received reports from local employers and community organizations.

• Approved September meeting minutes

County Council

The Council will hold a work session to review the previous legislative session and receive a report from the Council Manager. A closed session is scheduled to consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose.

• Closed session regarding real property acquisition for a public purpose
• Approval of September 26, 2023, work session minutes

The Council held a work session to review several pending bills and resolutions, including a sewer project and a water plan amendment. No votes were taken on the legislative items presented. The Council also entered a closed session to discuss the acquisition of real property.

• Approved minutes of the September 26, 2023 Work Session (4-0)

County Council

The Council confirmed the reappointment of Carl Roberts to the Economic Development Commission. Public hearings were held for a sewer project grant and water plan amendments, both of which are scheduled for consideration on October 17.

• Confirmed reappointment of Carl Roberts to Economic Development Commission (4-0)
• Approved legislative agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

County Council

The Council will conduct a work session including a monthly review of county contracts and a cannabis update from the Health Department. The meeting also includes a retirement proclamation for Laurie Humphries.

• Monthly Review of County Contracts
• Cecil County Health Department Cannabis Update
• Proclamation for Laurie Humphries retirement

The Council held a work session featuring a health department update on cannabis and a review of August county contracts. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved minutes of the September 19, 2023 work session (3-0)

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will consider selecting an early voting site to replace the Cecil Arena. The Board will also review proposed bylaws regarding the delegation of duties for Board and staff.

• Selection of one early voting site from three proposed options
• Proposal to replace Cecil Arena as an early voting site
• Approval of Bylaws regarding Delegation of Duties of Board/Staff
• Drafting of the 2023 Mandatory Biennial Meeting Agenda

The Board of Elections selected the Church of Nazarene to replace the Cecil Arena as an early voting site for the 2024 Presidential Election. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from August 16, 2023, and accepted the presented duties of the Board and Election Director.

• Approved August 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Church of Nazarene as replacement early voting site for 2024 Presidential Election (unanimous)
• Approved Duties of Board and Election Director as presented (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will conduct a work session to review the legislative agenda and receive a presentation from the Economic Development Commission. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 12, 2023, work session.

• Presentation by William Sorenson of the Economic Development Commission
• Review of the legislative agenda
• Approval of September 12, 2023, work session minutes

The Council held a work session to review legislative agenda items, including supplemental appropriations for sewer projects and community services. Several appointments to county boards and commissions were introduced for consideration. No final votes were recorded in these minutes, as the items were introduced or considered for the upcoming legislative session.

• Approved September 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced Bill 2023-09 for $3,550,101 sewer grant
• Introduced Resolution 52-2023 appointing Carl Roberts
• Introduced Resolution 53-2023 amending Master Water Plan
• Considered Resolution 43-2023 appointing 14 EDC members
• Considered Resolution 44-2023 appointing 2 Drug/Alcohol Council members
• Considered Resolution 45-2023 appointing 5 Mental Health Board members
• Considered Resolution 46-2023 appointing Paul Camponelli to Pension Board

Parks And Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review updates from Friends of Cecil County Parks and Recreation, discuss upcoming programs, operations, projects, and events.

County Council

The Council is introducing several bills and resolutions regarding grant funds, infrastructure projects, and various board appointments. Items include a supplemental appropriation for the Elkton West Sanitary Sewer Subdistrict and amendments to the Master Water and Sewer Plan.

• Bill No. 2023-09: Supplemental Appropriation for Elkton West Sanitary Sewer Subdistrict
• Resolution No. 53-2023: Amendment to Master Water and Sewer Plan 2018
• Resolution No. 47-2023: Grant funds for Holloway Beach Sewer Project and Habitat for Humanity Home Rehabilitation
• Resolution No. 49-2023: Supplemental Appropriation for Cecil Transit Division Great Wolf Lodge Transportation Contract
• Appointments to the Economic Development Commission, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council, and Mental Health Advisory Board

The Council unanimously approved several supplemental appropriations for community services, public safety, and school projects. It also confirmed multiple appointments to county boards and commissions.

• Approved $3.4M and $7.6M school budget amendments #114 and #115 (5-0)
• Approved $775,000 for Holloway Beach Sewer and Habitat for Humanity projects (5-0)
• Approved $311,903 in revenue for Great Wolf Lodge transportation contract (5-0)
• Approved $278,976 for domestic violence and rape crisis programs (5-0)
• Approved $114,699 for State Senior Care Waitlist Grant (5-0)
• Approved $410,595.75 for CCPS Small Capital Projects (5-0)
• Confirmed 14 appointments to the Economic Development Commission (5-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Mental Health boards (5-0)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Commission will review the non-compliant lists for 2021 and 2022 and discuss the status of ethics disclosure submissions. The meeting also includes a review of submitted forms from 2022 and approval of the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Review of CY2021 Non-Compliant List
• Review of CY2022 Ethics Disclosure Submission Status
• Review of CY2022 Non-Compliant List
• Approval of CY2023 Meeting Schedule
• Review of CY2022 Submitted Forms

The Commission approved sending warning letters to employees and board members on the CY2021 non-compliant list, requiring compliance by December 11, 2023. The board also authorized the County Attorney's office to use necessary means to reduce non-compliance numbers. Additionally, the board accepted HR Director communication regarding deceased employees in place of form submissions.

• Approved warning letters to CY2021 non-compliant list with December 11, 2023 deadline
• Authorized County Attorney's office to use necessary means to lower non-compliance numbers
• Approved 15-day grace period after due date to continue collecting ethics forms
• Approved shredding of unnecessary forms
• Approved acceptance of HR Director communication for deceased employees in lieu of submission
• Approved April 3, 2023 closed and open session minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for December 11, 2023

Police Accountability Board

The Board will review the status of complaints and approve minutes from the August 21, 2023, meeting. The session also includes determining the date for the October meeting.

• Review and approval of August 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Status update on complaints

The Board approved the amended minutes from the August 21, 2023, meeting. Members also reviewed and approved the status of confidential complaint summaries following a discussion on reporting and case tracking.

• Approved amended August 21, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved the status of complaints as amended

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and a letter to Chiefs regarding investigatory files. The committee will also enter a closed session to adjudicate two specific Elkton Police Department investigatory files.

• Review and approval of August 21, 2023, minutes
• Review and approval of letter to Chiefs for submitting investigatory files
• Closed session adjudication of Elkton PD file 046-2023
• Closed session adjudication of Elkton PD file 069-2023

The Administrative Charging Committee reviewed two investigatory files in closed session. Case 046-2023 was not administratively charged and the individual was exonerated. Case 069-2023 was referred back to the County Office of Law to determine if the committee had jurisdiction.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved open and closed minutes from previous session (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to review files 046-2023 and 069-2023 (unanimous)
• Case 046-2023: Not Administratively Charged and Exonerated
• Case 069-2023: Referred to County Office of Law for jurisdictional review
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to review the 4th Quarter Financial Review and a monthly review of County Contracts. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the September 5, 2023, work session.

• 4th Quarter Financial Review presentation by Shon McCollum
• Monthly Review of County Contracts by Steve Overbay
• Approval of September 5, 2023, Work Session minutes

The Council held a work session to review financial reports and county contracts. No substantive legislative actions were taken other than the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of the September 5, 2023 work session (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of reports regarding the Bainbridge Development Corporation, county bond reviews, and local infrastructure updates.

• Approved June meeting minutes

County Council

The County Council will conduct a work session to review the legislative agenda and receive a report from the Council Manager. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 1, 2023, work session.

• Approval of August 1, 2023, Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report

The Council held a work session to review several proposed resolutions regarding board appointments and supplemental grant appropriations. No votes were taken on the proposed resolutions or the executive appointment of the Director of Human Resources.

• Approved minutes of the August 1, 2023 work session (unanimous)

County Council

The Council will consider various resolutions regarding board appointments and supplemental appropriations for community services. The session also includes a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Introduction of Resolution No. 47-2023 for Holloway Beach Sewer Project and Habitat for Humanity Home Rehabilitation Project grant funds
• Introduction of Resolution No. 48-2023 for State Senior Care Waitlist Grant funds
• Introduction of Resolution No. 49-2023 for Cecil Transit Division Great Wolf Lodge Transportation Contract revenue
• Introduction of Resolution No. 50-2023 for Domestic Violence Rape Crisis Program/The Bridge grant funds
• Discussion of Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #113

The Council introduced several resolutions for board appointments and supplemental budget appropriations from grants. No final votes were taken on these resolutions, as they were scheduled for consideration on September 19, 2023.

• Approved legislative agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced Resolution 43-2023 to appoint 14 members to the Economic Development Commission
• Introduced Resolution 44-2023 to reappoint Aaron Wright and James W. Ziccardi to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council
• Introduced Resolution 45-2023 to appoint/reappoint 5 members to the Mental Health Core Service Agency Advisory Board
• Introduced Resolution 46-2023 to appoint Paul Camponelli to the Public Safety Pension Plan Board of Trustees
• Introduced Resolution 47-2023 for $775,000 in grant funds for Holloway Beach Sewer and Habitat for Humanity projects
• Introduced Resolution 48-2023 for $114,699 State Senior Care Waitlist Grant

Police Accountability Board

The board will meet to review the status of citizen and law enforcement agency initiated complaints. The session includes a discussion with Chief Widdoes of the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office.

• Discussion with Chief Widdoes, Cecil County Sheriff’s Office
• Review of status for citizen complaints
• Review of status for LEA initiated complaints
• Closed session discussion regarding Complaint 2023-55 and 2023-57

The Board approved the amended minutes from the July 31, 2023, meeting. Chief Robert Nitz of the Perryville Police Department provided a presentation on law enforcement trends, community outreach programs, and staffing challenges.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended July 31, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Administrative Charging Committee

The Cecil County Administrative Charging Committee will meet to review investigatory files regarding the Elkton Police Department and Perryville Police Department. The committee will also review holding letters from previous decisions.

• Review of Elkton PD investigatory file 2023-B
• Review of Perryville PD investigatory file #18
• Review of holdings letters from prior decisions

The Committee reviewed two investigatory files in closed session. Both cases resulted in no administrative charges. Rodney Heinze advised the committee of his resignation.

• Case 2022-18: Not Administratively Charged and Exonerated
• Case 2023-B: Not Administratively Charged – Unfounded
• Approved July 31, 2023 minutes as amended
• Approved meeting agenda

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review proposed revisions to its bylaws and discuss the selection of an early voting center, among other administrative items.

• Bylaws discussion (revised version)
• Early Voting Center Selection

The Board approved the July 19, 2023 meeting minutes and amended its bylaws regarding member attendance. The selection of a 2024 Primary Early Voting Center was tabled pending responses from potential sites. The Board also reviewed a demonstration of a ballot envelope processing machine.

• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Changed required attendance in Bylaws Section 4.1 from 80% to 75% (Unanimous)
• Tabled selection of Early Voting Center to September meeting

Public Safety Pension Board

The Board approved a recommendation to shift 2% of the portfolio from equity to fixed income and increase the international equity ratio from 12% to 14%. The board also approved the meeting minutes from May 11. A proposal to add private real estate was deferred for future consideration.

• Approved asset reallocation to Alternative 1 (All in favor)
• Approved May 11 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Deferred decision on private real estate allocation

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to review the previous legislative session and receive a report from the Council Manager. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 18, 2023, work session.

• Approval of July 18, 2023 Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Session
• Council Manager Report

The Council approved the minutes from the July 18, 2023, work session. Other legislative items, including school entrance projects and board appointments, were discussed but no final votes were recorded for those resolutions.

• Approved minutes of the July 18, 2023 work session (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will meet to consider several resolutions. These include supplemental appropriations for school entrance projects and a multi-year contract for Tasers.

• Resolution 35-2023: Supplemental appropriation for Rising Sun and Conowingo Elementary School entrance projects
• Resolution 40-2023: Approval of a multi-year contract for Tasers with accessories
• Resolution 41-2023: Appointments to the Board of License Commissioners
• Resolution 42-2023: Appointment to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board

The Council approved funding for security upgrades at two elementary schools and a five-year contract for sheriff's office equipment. Additionally, the Council confirmed several board appointments and reappointments.

• Approved Resolution 35-2023 as amended to provide $746,322 from General Fund Balance for safe and secure school entrances at Rising Sun and Conowingo Elementary Schools (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 40-2023 for a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for 65 Taser 10 units and accessories for correctional officers (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 41-2023 confirming reappointments of Kristen Ortt and Stephen Miller, and appointment of Russ Johnson to the Board of License Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 42-2023 confirming the reappointment of Dianne Fox to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board (5-0)

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will meet to review minutes from June 2023 and hold a discussion with Chief Widdoes of the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. The board will also receive updates on the status of both citizen and law enforcement agency initiated complaints.

• Discussion with Chief Widdoes, Cecil County Sheriff’s Office
• Status of Citizen Complaints
• Status of LEA initiated Complaints
• Closed session discussion regarding Complaint 2023-55 and 2023-57

The Board determined that Case #2023-57 will not be referred for investigation and Case #2023-55 will undergo further investigation to report to the ACC. Chief Widdoes of the Cecil County Sheriff’s office presented information on law enforcement trends, recruiting challenges, and juvenile crime.

• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Case #2023-57: decided not to refer for investigation
• Case #2023-55: decided to conduct further investigation to report to the ACC

Administrative Charging Committee

The Cecil County Administrative Charging Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a closed session. During this session, the committee will review specific investigatory files related to the Elkton and Perryville Police Departments.

• Review of Elkton PD investigatory files 2023-B, 2023-C, and 2023-55
• Review of Perryville PD investigatory file #18
• Review of holdings letters from prior decisions

The Committee reviewed five investigatory files during a closed session. One case resulted in exoneration, two were referred for further investigation, and two cases resulted in administrative charges including loss of pay and one termination.

• Case 2023-B: Referred for additional investigation
• Case 2022-18: Referred for additional investigation
• Case 2023-C2: Two charges deemed actionable (Neglect of Duty and Attention to Duty), resulting in 3 days loss of pay each
• Case 2023-C2: Three charges deemed actionable (Neglect of Duty, Attention to Duty, and Incompetence), resulting in 3 days loss of pay for the first two and termination for the third
• Case 2023-55: Not administratively charged and exonerated

Liquor Board

The Board of License Commissioners will consider two applications for the transfer of Class 'B' liquor licenses. The meeting also includes a follow-up on a new license application for North Bay Liquors LLC and a request for an extension of music hours for Unwind On The Water.

• Transfer of Class 'B' License B-44 to Chesapeake Bay Brothers, LLC
• Transfer of Class 'B' License B-71 to Jimmy’s Crab Shack, LLC
• Extension request for music hours for Unwind On The Water (License B-83)
• Residency and progress update for North Bay Liquors LLC license application
• Violation review regarding improper display of license at Union Hotel

The Board approved a liquor license transfer for Bennett's Thrifty Liquor Store and extended adjusted music hours for Unwined on the Water. The board also heard testimony regarding a license transfer for Jimmy's Crab Shack.

• Approved extension of adjusted music hours for Unwined on the Water through October (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class B license (B.44) to Chesapeake Bay Brothers, LLC T/A Bennett's Thrifty Liquor Store, pending bulk sales permit (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will conduct a regular meeting to review reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding bylaws, HB410 implementation, and the organization chart.

• Approval of June 21, 2023, minutes
• Discussion on Bylaws
• HB410 Implementation
• Review of Organization Chart
• Closed meeting regarding personnel matters

The Board approved the minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting. Members discussed several proposed revisions to the Board bylaws, which will be formally presented at the next meeting.

• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to review the legislative agenda and receive a report from the Council Manager. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 11, 2023, work session.

• Approval of July 11, 2023, work session minutes
• Review of legislative agenda
• Council Manager Report

The Council held a work session to review several proposed resolutions and budget amendments. No votes were taken on the legislative items discussed, which included a taser contract and education funding. The only formal action taken was the approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of the July 11, 2023 work session (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is reviewing several resolutions, including a proposal to move $10,000,000 from the Unassigned General Fund Balance to a Committed Education Fund. The session also includes discussions on park improvements and budget amendments for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Resolution 37-2023: Allocate $10,000,000 of Unassigned General Fund Balance to a Committed Education Fund
• Resolution 39-2023: Supplemental appropriation for Calvert Regional Park basketball court improvements
• Resolution 40-2023: Multi-year contract for Tasers with accessories
• Resolution 38-2023: Amendment to Maryland Economic Development Assistance and Authority Fund Loan for Lidl
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #112

The Council approved a $10 million transfer from the unassigned general fund balance to a committed education fund for future school mandates. Other approved actions included a grant agreement extension for a Lidl warehouse and funding for basketball court improvements. The Council also approved a school budget amendment for June expenses.

• Approved Resolution 37-2023 to allocate $10,000,000 to a committed education fund (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 38-2023 to amend the grant agreement end date for the Lidl warehouse (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 39-2023 to provide $297,500 for Calvert Regional Park basketball court improvements (5-0)
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #112 for $200,759 (5-0)
• Introduced Resolution 40-2023 for a 5-year Taser contract for the Sheriff's Office (scheduled for Aug 1)
• Introduced Resolution 41-2023 for Board of License Commissioners appointments (scheduled for Aug 1)
• Introduced Resolution 42-2023 for Adult Public Guardianship Review Board reappointment (scheduled for Aug 1)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to conduct a monthly review of contracts. The meeting also includes a review of the legislative agenda and a report from the Council Manager.

• Monthly Review of Contracts presentation
• Review of Legislative Agenda

The Council held a work session to review several proposed resolutions and contract updates. No votes were taken on the proposed resolutions, and one appropriation for school entrance projects was tabled.

• Approved minutes of the June 20, 2023 work session (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 35-2023 regarding Safe and Secure School Entrances Projects for Rising Sun and Conowingo Elementary Schools

County Council

The County Council will consider allocating $10 million to an education fund and discuss Cecil County Public Schools' budget amendment.

• Resolution No. 37-2023: Allocate $10,000,000 of Unassigned General Fund Balance to a Committed Education Fund
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #111

The Council confirmed one appointment and approved a budget amendment for school expenses. A resolution for school entrance projects was tabled, and three new resolutions were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved appointment of Abigail Bingham to the Commission for Women (4-0)
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #111 for $303,425 (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 35-2023 regarding safe and secure school entrances until August 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Introduced Resolution 37-2023 to allocate $10,000,000 to a committed education fund
• Introduced Resolution 38-2023 to amend the grant agreement end date for Lidl warehouse
• Introduced Resolution 39-2023 to provide $297,500 in grant funds for Calvert Regional Park basketball courts

Liquor Board

The Board of License Commissioners will review requests for license extensions and music hour extensions for three businesses. The meeting also includes a violation hearing regarding improper license display at Granite Run Taproom.

• License extension request for Captain Lee’s Restaurant, 31 River Road, Perryville
• License extension request for Hatchers on Main, 9 E. Main St., Rising Sun
• Music hours extension request for Unwined On The Water, 285 Plum Point Rd, Elkton
• Violation hearing for Granite Run Taproom regarding improper license display
• Review of special event permits for Plumpton Park Zoo and Cecil County Dragway

The Board approved a six-month extension for a Class B liquor license for Captain Lee's Restaurant in Perryville. The applicant provided updates on town approvals and pending county building permits.

• Approved six-month extension for Class B BWL number B-193 (Captain Lee's Restaurant)

Administrative Charging Committee

The Cecil County Administrative Charging Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss law enforcement internal investigations. The committee will also enter a closed session to review specific investigatory files for the Elkton and North East Police Departments.

• Approval of May 30, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Law Enforcement internal investigations
• Closed session review of Elkton PD file 2023-A
• Closed session review of North East PD files 49 and 37

The Administrative Charging Committee reviewed three investigatory files in a closed session. Two cases were found actionable and administratively charged, while one case resulted in exoneration.

• Approved amended agenda (4-0)
• Approved amended May 30, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Case 2023-A: Actionable, administratively charge
• Case 2022-37: Actionable, administratively charge
• Case 2023-49: Exonerated, not administratively charged

Police Accountability Board

The board will meet to review previous minutes and discuss an invitation to a law enforcement agency. The agenda also includes discussions regarding investigation referrals, standards, and administrative issues.

• Review and approve May 30, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of SOP Letter
• Discussion of investigation referrals and standards

The Board approved the minutes from the July 27, 2023, meeting. Members discussed the complaint forwarding timeline and requested summaries of complaints for future meetings. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved agenda
• Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will conduct a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and review reports from the Director and Counsel. The agenda also includes discussions regarding bylaws and the board meeting schedule.

• Approval of May 24, 2023, and June 7, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion on Bylaws
• Discussion on Board Meeting Schedule
• Closed meeting regarding personnel matters

The Board approved the minutes from May 24 and June 7, 2023. Members voted to maintain existing meeting dates and times, while further discussion on the Board's bylaws was tabled. The Board also reviewed a report on 2024 election preparations and budget updates.

• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 7, 2023 emergency meeting minutes (with corrections)
• Approved maintaining existing meeting date and time (Unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion on bylaws (Unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to review the legislative agenda and receive the Council Manager Report. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 13, 2023, work session.

• Approval of June 13, 2023, Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report

The Council approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023, work session. Other items, including school safety funding, a commission appointment, and bond authorizations, were introduced or discussed but not voted upon during this session.

• Approved minutes of the June 13, 2023 work session (4-0)

Parks And Recreation Board

The board will meet to approve minutes from the May 23, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes informational updates regarding Friends, programs, tournaments, operations, and projects.

• Approval of May 23, 2023, meeting minutes
• Updates on programs and tournaments
• Operations Division update
• Project status updates

County Council

The Cecil County Council is reviewing resolutions for supplemental appropriations. These include funding for safe school entrances at Rising Sun and Conowingo Elementary Schools, as well as a purchase for law enforcement vehicles.

• Resolution 35-2023: Supplemental appropriation for Rising Sun and Conowingo Elementary School entrance projects
• Resolution 34-2023: Supplemental appropriation for law enforcement armored rescue and crossover utility vehicles
• Resolution 36-2023: Appointment of Abigail Bingham to the Commission for Women
• Bill 2023-08: Final reading for bond authorization for General Obligation Project Bonds

The County Council approved a bill to borrow up to $57 million for Capital Improvement Program projects and bond refinancing. The Council also approved funding for law enforcement vehicles. A resolution for school entrance projects was denied due to a lack of a unanimous vote.

• Approved Bill 2023-08 to borrow up to $57,000,000 for public facilities and bond refinancing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 34-2023 for $417,000 to purchase an Armored Rescue/Tactical vehicle and a Crossover Utility Vehicle (unanimous)
• Denied immediate approval of Resolution 35-2023 for $845,170 for school entrance projects at Rising Sun and Conowingo Elementary Schools (4-1 vote; failed to meet unanimity requirement)

County Council

The Council holds a work session focusing on the Board of Health, including approval of past minutes and presentations from the Health Officer and Fair Hill Nature Center.

• Approval of Board of Health Minutes October 11, 2022
• Presentation by Lauren Levy, Health Officer

The Council approved the minutes from the June 6, 2023, work session. The remainder of the meeting consisted of a presentation by the Fair Hill Nature Center and member reports.

• Approved minutes of the June 6, 2023 work session (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The commission approved the meeting minutes from March and May. The session primarily consisted of reports regarding the upcoming Maryland 5 Star event, local business updates, and a bond hearing for the Elkton Sportsplex.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Approved March meeting minutes

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections met on June 7, 2023, to conduct administrative transitions. The agenda included the administration of oaths and the election of a new Board President, Vice President, and Secretary.

• Administration of oath for Board Members and Election Deputy Director
• Election of Board President
• Election of Vice President and Secretary
• Appointment of Acting Election Director

The Board of Elections held an emergency meeting to administer oaths to members and elect leadership for the new term. The Board appointed a President, Vice President, Secretary, and an Acting Executive Director.

• Elected Jennifer Graham as Board President (unanimous)
• Appointed Stephen Stiles as Vice President
• Appointed Krista Moretz as Secretary
• Appointed Hassan Aslam as Acting Executive Director of the Elections office

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to conduct a monthly review of contracts and a third quarter financial review. The meeting also includes a review of the legislative agenda and a report from the Council Manager.

• Monthly Review of Contracts
• 3rd Quarter Financial Review
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report

The Council held a work session to review financial reports, bond authorizations, and pending resolutions. No substantive votes were taken on legislative bills or resolutions during this session, other than the approval of previous minutes.

• Approved minutes of the May 23, 2023 work session (5-0)

County Council

The County Council is scheduled to hold final readings on the FY 2024 annual budget and the five-year capital improvement program. The session also includes public hearings for bond authorizations and grant applications.

• Final reading of Bill No. 2023-05, the FY 2024 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
• Final reading of Bill No. 2023-04, the FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing for Resolution No. 32-2023 regarding a Community Development Block Grant for the Holloway Beach Sewer Project
• Consideration of Resolution No. 23-2023 to adopt real property and personal property tax rates for FY 2024
• Introduction of Resolution No. 34-2023 for law enforcement vehicle appropriations

The Council unanimously approved the tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year and authorized a grant application for sewer and housing projects. They also confirmed appointments to the Electrical Examiners Board and approved a supplemental appropriation for addiction response services.

• Approved Resolution 23-2023 setting property and income tax rates for FY2024 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 31-2023 confirming appointments of Joshua Huegel, Frederick Craig, Jr., and Paul Palmer to the Electrical Examiners Board (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 32-2023 authorizing a grant application for the Holloway Beach Sewer and Habitat for Humanity Home Rehabilitation projects (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 33-2023 for a $28,146 supplemental appropriation for the PORT team addiction response services (5-0)
• Approved the legislative agenda for June 6, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of the May 16, 2023 legislative session (unanimous)

Liquor Board

The Board of License Commissioners is reviewing applications for a Class B license transfer in Elkton and two new alcohol license applications. The meeting also includes requests for special event permits.

• Transfer of Class B license for Brantwood Liquors at 1076 Augustine Herman Highway
• New Class B license application for Cracker Barrel at 300 Belle Hill Road
• New Class A license application for North Bay Liquors at 480 N. Mauldin Avenue
• Special event permits for Scottish Games, West View Shores, Ducks Unlimited, and Tome School

The Board approved a new Class B liquor license for Cracker Barrel and a license transfer for Brantwood Liquors. A new license application for North Bay Liquors was introduced but not decided in the provided text.

• Approved license transfer to Dharmesh Patel, Surjit Singh, and Brentwood Business LLC T/A Brantwood Liquors (Unanimous)
• Approved new Class B Beer, Wine, and Liquor license for Joshua Shane Mayo, Jean Holcomb Shuttleworth, Ivelisse Contreas, and CBOCS MD 1, LLC T/A Cracker Barrel (Unanimous)

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will meet for an open session on May 30, 2023. The agenda includes a discussion with Chief Rogers of the Elkton Police Department.

• Discussion with Chief Rogers, Elkton PD
• Review and approval of April 25, 2023, meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the April 25, 2023, meeting and voted to invite Chief Nitz of the Perryville Police Department to a future meeting. Chief Rogers of the Elkton Police Department provided a report on crime trends, staffing, and gang activity.

• Approved April 25, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved invitation for Chief Nitz from Perryville Police Department to address the Board (unanimous)

Administrative Charging Committee

The Committee elected a new Chairman and entered a closed session to review investigatory files. The meeting concluded with the assignment of two action items regarding police agency communications.

• Approved Robert McKnight as Chairman (4-0)
• Approved motion to convene closed session to review investigatory files (5-0)
• Approved modified agenda

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review the April 19, 2023, minutes and receive reports from the Director and Counsel. The agenda includes a discussion regarding takeaways from the MAEO Conference.

• Approval of April 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• MAEO Conference takeaways discussion
• Closed meeting regarding personnel matters

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting. The Director reported that the Cecil Arena will not be available for the May 2024 Presidential Primary early voting, and staff are exploring Cecil College as an alternative site.

• Approved April 19, 2023 Board meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to conduct deliberations regarding the FY24 budget. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 28, 2023, work session and a report from the Council Manager.

• FY24 Budget Deliberation

The Council approved the minutes from the March 28, 2023, work session. The remainder of the meeting consisted of deliberations regarding the FY24 budget, including discussions on tax refunds, education funding, and legal costs.

• Approved minutes of the March 28, 2023 work session (5-0)

Parks And Recreation Board

The board will review several informational updates including staffing, operations, and budget presentations. The agenda also includes updates on spring and summer programs, tournament schedules, and storm repairs.

• Approval of April 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Budget presentation
• Update on storm repairs
• Spring and summer programs update

County Council

The County Council is meeting to introduce several bills and resolutions, including a general obligation bond authorization. The session also includes consideration of various supplemental appropriations for community services, economic development, and land use.

• Bill No. 2023-08: General Obligation Bonds
• Resolution No. 31-2023: Electrical Examiners Board reappointments and appointment
• Resolution No. 32-2023: Holloway Beach Sewer Project and Habitat for Humanity Home Rehabilitation Project grant application
• Resolution No. 26-2023: Enterprise Zone Re-designate
• Resolution No. 29-2023: Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of Tourism grant

The Council introduced a bill to authorize borrowing up to $57 million for public facilities and debt refinancing. The session also included the introduction of resolutions for board appointments, grant applications, and a budget appropriation.

• Approved legislative agenda of May 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2023 legislative session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2023 closed session (5-0)
• Introduced Bill 2023-08 to authorize up to $57M in general obligation bonds
• Introduced Resolution 31-2023 for Electrical Examiners Board appointments
• Introduced Resolution 32-2023 to apply for CDBG funding for Holloway Beach Sewer and Habitat for Humanity projects
• Introduced Resolution 33-2023 for $28,146 supplemental appropriation for PORT team supplies

County Council

The County Council will conduct public hearings regarding amended Critical Area Maps and Enterprise Zone re-designation. The session also includes the introduction and consideration of several resolutions related to appointments and grant fund appropriations.

• Public hearing for Bill No. 2023-07 regarding Amended-Critical Area Maps Program
• Public hearing for Resolution No. 26-2023 regarding Enterprise Zone re-designation
• Resolution No. 29-2023 to accept grant funds from Maryland Department of Commerce for the Office of Tourism
• Resolution No. 25-2023 regarding Bay Restoration Fund Operation & Maintenance Grants for Wastewater Division
• Final reading of Bill No. 2023-03 regarding Agricultural Land Preservation District

The County Council approved the designation of an Agricultural Land Preservation District for a property in Elkton. The Council also confirmed several board appointments and approved two grant-funded budget amendments.

• Approved Bill 2023-03 to create Agricultural Land Preservation District at 20 Blair Shore Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-2023 appointing Randall Schwandt, Matthew Lowder, and Christine Gehris to Commission on Aging (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-2023 for $105,829 Bay Restoration Fund grant for Wastewater Division (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 27-2023 appointing Alexandra Gilbert to Board of Library Trustees (5-0)
• Approved legislative agenda for May 9, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2023 (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission received a legislative session wrap-up from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and an update on BGE's clean energy initiatives. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will meet to review previous minutes and hold a discussion with Chief Peterson of the Rising Sun Police Department.

• Discussion with Chief Peterson, Rising Sun, PD

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 28, 2023. Chief Peterson of the Town of Rising Sun Police Department presented information on department policies, recruitment, and concerns regarding the upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana on July 1, 2023.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved March 28, 2023, minutes

Board of Elections

The Board will review previous minutes and receive reports from the Director and Counsel. Discussion includes a legislative update and the status of the Deputy Director position.

• Legislative Update/Session Recap
• Deputy Director Position Status
• Closed meeting regarding Deputy Director interviews and current contracts

The Board of Elections approved an increase in the fee for voter file data. The board also approved the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting.

• Approved increase of voter file fee to $75 effective January 24, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Minutes of the February 15, 2023 Board meeting (unanimous)

Parks And Recreation Board

The board will review updates regarding Friends of the Parks and various current and upcoming recreational programs. The meeting includes informational items covering a wide range of seasonal sports, camps, and activities.

• Adult Soccer League (Fall and Summer sessions)
• Various youth basketball, lacrosse, football, and soccer camps
• Elementary Movers programs in Bayview, Calvert, Cecilton, Charlestown, Chesapeake City, Gilpin Manor, Leeds, and Rising Sun
• Safetyville programs at Elk Neck and Rising Sun High School
• Tennis camps and lessons

County Council

The County Council is meeting to introduce several bills and resolutions, including updates to Critical Area maps and enterprise zone re-designation. The session also includes a public hearing on agricultural land preservation and discussion of the Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #109.

• Public hearing for Bill No. 2023-03 regarding Agricultural Land Preservation District
• Introduction of Bill No. 2023-07 to amend Critical Area Maps Program
• Resolution No. 25-2023 for supplemental appropriation of Bay Restoration Fund grants
• Resolution No. 26-2023 regarding Enterprise Zone re-designation
• Discussion of Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #109

The County Council approved a $171,538 budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools and confirmed several appointments to the Weed Control Advisory Board. Multiple bills and resolutions regarding land preservation, critical area maps, and enterprise zones were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #109 for $171,538 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-2023 confirming appointments and reappointments to the Weed Control Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved legislative agenda of April 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the April 4, 2023 legislative session (unanimous)

Public Safety Pension Board

The Board tabled Amendment 9 pending further legal review. Trustees also voted to request updated actuarial information from Bolton to account for recent salary raises.

• Tabled Amendment 9 pending review by legal counsel
• Approved motion to request updated actuarial information from Bolton

County Council

The County Council is introducing several bills related to the FY 2024 annual budget and a five-year capital improvement plan. The session also includes the consideration of resolutions for supplemental appropriations and sheriff salary adjustments.

• Bill No. 2023-04: Capital Improvement Plan- FY 2024-2028
• Bill No. 2023-05: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance- FY2024
• Bill No. 2023-06: Authorization of Lease Purchase Equipment Financing
• Resolution No. 16-2023: Cecil County Sheriff salary
• Resolution No. 18-2023: MARBIDCO Matching Grant supplemental appropriation

The Council unanimously approved a salary adjustment for the Sheriff and five supplemental appropriations for electricity, vehicle maintenance, and grant funding. Several bills regarding the FY2024 budget and capital improvement program were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved salary adjustment for the Sheriff of Cecil County (5-0)
• Approved $79,000 from General Fund Balance to Facility Management for electricity costs (5-0)
• Approved $32,000 MARBIDCO matching grant for Micro Ag-Grant program (5-0)
• Approved $33,000 Upper Shore Regional Council grant for Agriculture Microgrant Program (5-0)
• Approved $40,304 grant for human trafficking response efforts (5-0)
• Approved $530,000 from General Fund Balance to Motor Vehicle Internal Service Fund (5-0)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Commission will review the status of 2022 ethics disclosure submissions and discuss the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes a review of the 2021 non-compliant list.

• Review of CY2022 Ethics Disclosure Submission Status
• Approval of CY2023 Meeting Schedule
• Review of CY2021 Non-Compliant List
• Discussion of findings for Advance Opinion 23-01

The Commission approved sending warning letters to 43 current employees, one former employee, and three state employees who failed to comply with 2021 ethics disclosures. The board also closed four ethics opinion cases during a closed session. The next meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2023.

• Approved sending warning letters to CY2021 Non-Compliant list (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2023 closed session minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2023 open session minutes (unanimous)
• Closed ethics opinion 21-001
• Closed ethics opinion 22-02
• Closed ethics opinion 23-02
• Determined ethics opinion 21-002 was already closed

Liquor Board

The Board of License Commissioners will review an update regarding outdoor seating for Broad Street Tavern and a fire-related update for Elk Lanes. The meeting also includes the processing of withdrawn license applications and updates on upcoming special events.

• Request for outdoor table seating and outdoor consumption at Broad Street Tavern
• Fire-related update for Elk Lanes
• Withdrawal of new Class 'A' license application for North Bay Liquors LLC
• Withdrawal of new Class 'EF' license application for GWR Perryville Beverage, LLC
• MALA Conference date change from 11/2/23 to 11/5/23

The Board of License Commissioners approved a new Class EF liquor license for Great Wolf Lodge and granted a request for outdoor seating at Broad Street Tavern. Both approvals are subject to specific conditions regarding local government and state notifications.

• Approved Class EF Beer, Wine & Liquor license for GWR Perryville Beverage, LLC T/A Great Wolf Lodge (Unanimous), pending notification from the Comptroller's Office
• Approved outdoor table seating and consumption for Broad Street Tavern (Unanimous), pending confirmation that the Town of Perryville has no objections
• Approved February meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board is meeting in open session to handle routine business: approving prior meeting minutes, discussing confidentiality agreements, and reviewing the complaint submission process and a state training session. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approve minutes from 2/28/2023 meeting
• Discuss confidentiality agreements
• Review complaint submission process
• Review state training session

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the February 28, 2023, meeting minutes. Members decided to log a recent email submission without taking further action because it did not meet Act requirements. Training for the Board is scheduled for April 17 through April 21, 2023.

• Approved March 28, 2023 agenda
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Decided to take no action on a portal email submission other than logging it

County Council

The County Council is conducting a work session to review various departmental updates and reports. The agenda includes presentations on the SAGE report and floodplain program updates.

• SAGE Report presentation
• Floodplain Program update for Flood Awareness Month
• Monthly Review of County Contracts (§516)

The Council approved the minutes from the March 21, 2023, work session. The meeting primarily consisted of presentations regarding public safety compensation, flood program updates, and legislative reviews.

• Approved minutes of the March 21, 2023 work session (5-0)

County Council

The County Council will conduct a work session including a presentation by Sheriff Scott Adams. The meeting also includes reviews of the legislative agenda and reports from the Council Manager.

• Presentation by Sheriff Scott Adams

The Council approved the open and closed session minutes from March 14, 2023. Members reached a consensus to authorize President Gregory to sign a transportation infrastructure grant agreement between the State of Maryland and the Bainbridge Development Corporation. The session primarily consisted of reviews and introductions of various bills and resolutions for future consideration.

• Approved open session minutes of March 14, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved closed session minutes of March 14, 2023 (5-0)
• Authorized President Gregory to sign transportation grant for Bainbridge Development Corporation
• Convened closed session to discuss personnel and bidding strategy (5-0)

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several supplemental appropriations for departments including Economic Development, Human Services, and Public Works. The agenda also includes the introduction of a bill regarding agricultural land preservation and a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Bill No. 2023-03: Agricultural Land Preservation District-Estate of Joan McKeown, John McKeown, Jr.
• Resolution No. 16-2023: Sheriff of Cecil County-Salary
• Resolution No. 17-2023: Supplemental Appropriation for Facilities Management utility funding
• Resolution No. 18-2023: MARBIDCO Matching Grant via Office of Economic Development
• Resolution No. 12-2023: DPW Roads Division Lighting Improvement Southern Yard

The Council approved several budget amendments and grants, including a significant award for waterway improvements. They also authorized funding for the State's Attorney's office renovations and confirmed a board reappointment.

• Approved $2,196,750 grant for Stoney Run, Route 7 DMP site construction (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 for State's Attorney's office HVAC and electrical renovations (5-0)
• Approved $10,681 Delmarva Power grant for Southern Yard lighting (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 increase in Parks and Recreation program revenue and expenses (5-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Mark Saunders to the Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #108 for $97,939 (5-0)
• Introduced Bill 2023-03 to establish an agricultural preservation district at 20 Blair Shore Road
• Introduced Resolution 21-2023 to move $530,000 to the Motor Vehicle Internal Service Fund

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review previous minutes and receive reports from the Director and Counsel. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the Election Deputy Director position.

• Approval of February 15, 2023 minutes
• Election Deputy Director position (Closed Session)

The Board approved inviting incoming board members to attend the April 19 and May 24 meetings, as well as the MAEO Annual Meeting. The Board also approved the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the February 15, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved invitation for incoming Board members to attend April 19 and May 24 meetings and the MAEO Annual Meeting (Unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will hold a public work session including a presentation by Aaron Wright of Voices of Hope. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and competitive bidding strategies.

• Presentation: Voices of Hope - Aaron Wright
• Closed Session: Personnel matters and contract/bid negotiations

The Council approved the minutes from the March 7, 2023, work session. The meeting included a presentation on the Voices of Hope program and updates on state legislation. No other substantive policy decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the March 7, 2023 work session (5-0)
• Approved motion to convene closed session for personnel and contract matters (5-0)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is holding a work session to review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discuss the legislative agenda. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes, a legislative update, and reports from the council manager and members. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Discussion of legislative agenda
• Approval of February 28, 2023 work session minutes

The Council approved the minutes from the February 28, 2023, work session. Members reviewed the FY22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discussed several upcoming bills and resolutions regarding budget appropriations and appointments.

• Approved minutes of the February 28, 2023 work session (5-0)

County Council

The County Council will hold a public hearing on Bill 2023-01, a supplemental appropriation from fund balance to capital projects for renovating the State's Attorney's Offices, and consider an expedited supplemental appropriation for real estate activities. Also on the agenda is a rezoning request for 9.113 acres on Old Bayview Road from Suburban Transition to High Density Residential.

• Public hearing on Bill 2023-01: Supplemental appropriation from fund balance to capital projects for renovating State's Attorney's Offices
• Expedited supplemental appropriation (Bill 2023-02) for real estate activities account
• Rezoning request for 9.113 acres at 131 Old Bayview Road from Suburban Transition to High Density Residential
• Introduction of resolutions for grant-funded projects: lighting improvement at Southern Yard and Waterway Improvement Funding for Parks and Recreation
• Appointment of Mark Saunders to the Board of Appeals

The Council approved a supplemental appropriation to establish a Real Estate Activities Account. A rezoning request for a property in North East was denied. Several other budget resolutions and a board reappointment were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved Bill 2023-02 to transfer $1,000,000 from General Fund Balance to Capital Improvement Budget for Real Estate Activities Account (5-0)
• Denied rezoning request 2023-01 for 131 Old Bayview Road from Suburban Transition to High Density Residential (5-0)
• Approved legislative agenda for March 7, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 21, 2023 session (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the February 1, 2023, meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports regarding the upcoming opening of the Great Wolf Lodge and local workforce and community events.

• Approved February 1, 2023, meeting minutes

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board is meeting to review and approve minutes from January 12, 2023, discuss training with the Administrative Charging Committee, and address confidentiality agreements. New business includes a discussion on complaint submissions. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Review and approve minutes from January 12, 2023
• Discussion on PAB/ACC training
• Confidentiality agreements
• Complaint submissions

The Board established a new policy requiring police agencies to forward complaints to the PAB within 72 hours. The Board also nominated Chairman Steve Miller to represent the county on the State PAB and dismissed a portal submission as spam.

• Approved February 28, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to take no action on a portal email deemed as spam (unanimous)
• Approved policy requiring police agencies to forward complaints to PAB within 72 hours (unanimous)
• Nominated Steve Miller to serve on the State PAB (3-0, 1 abstention)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation on fire/rescue legislation and a monthly review of county contracts. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a legislative update, and council manager and member reports.

• Fire/Rescue Legislation Update by Robert Mueller
• Monthly Review of County Contracts (section 516) by Steven Overbay
• Approval of February 21, 2023 Work Session minutes

The Council held a work session to receive updates on fire rescue billing and county contracts. No new legislation was enacted, and no substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved minutes of the February 21, 2023 work session (4-0)

Parks And Recreation Board

The Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to approve minutes from January 2022 and receive informational updates on Friends group activities, current and upcoming programs, and operations. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or policy changes are listed. The agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 17, 2022
• Friends Update on volunteer support
• List of 70+ current and upcoming programs including basketball, lacrosse, archery, pickleball, and track camps
• Operations Division report (no details provided)

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners will consider two new liquor license applications: a Class A license for North Bay Liquors in North East and a Class B license for Bucks Restaurant and Tavern in Rising Sun. The board will also hear an update on Elkton Music Hall's extension request and vote on special event permits for Mount Aviat Academy, The Tome School, and Cecil College.

• New Class A license for North Bay Liquors, 480 N. Mauldin Avenue, North East
• New Class B license for Bucks Restaurant and Tavern, 314 East Main Street, Rising Sun
• Update/extension request for Elkton Music Hall
• Special event permit for Mount Aviat Academy on March 4, 2023
• Special event permits for The Tome School (March 11) and Cecil College (through June 18)

The Board approved a new Class B alcoholic beverages license for a restaurant in Rising Sun. One other new license application was postponed at the applicant's request.

• Approved new Class B Beer, Wine & Liquor license for Patrick Dixon T/A Bucks Restaurant & Tavern (Unanimous)
• Postponed new Class A license application for North Bay Liquors LLC to March 29, 2023
• Approved previous month's minutes (Unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is meeting for a work session to review the legislative agenda, receive a legislative update, and hear the Council Manager report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2023 work session and closed session
• Review of legislative agenda
• Legislative update
• Council manager report
• Council member items

The Council reached a general consensus to request that the County Executive increase compensation for the Office of Sheriff in the FY24 budget. Several resolutions regarding appointments and budget amendments were reviewed for a vote at a subsequent legislative session. The Council also determined its support or opposition for various state legislative bills.

• Approved minutes of Feb 14 work session (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 14 closed session (5-0)
• Consensus to request FY24 budget increase for Office of Sheriff compensation
• Consented to send letter of support for HB0835 (Golf Carts - Town of Charlestown)
• Consented to send letter of support with amendment for HB0842 (Agricultural Land)
• Consented to send letter of opposition for HB0549/SB0555 (Fair Wage Act of 2023)
• Consented to send letter of support with amendment for HB0521 (Volunteer Fire, Rescue and EMS tax subtraction)
• Agreed to send letters of support for Mediation Center grant applications

County Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 9.113 acres at 131 Old Bayview Road, North East, from Suburban Transition to High Density Residential. It will also consider seven appointments to various boards and commissions and two supplemental appropriations for road asphalt overlay and solid waste management.

• Rezoning File 2023-01: 9.113 acres at 131 Old Bayview Road from ST to RM
• Resolution 04-2023: appointments to Charter Review Commission
• Resolution 10-2023: supplemental appropriation for Roads Division asphalt overlay
• Resolution 11-2023: supplemental appropriation for Landfill Enterprise Fund
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #107

The Council approved several supplemental appropriations for road work, fuel costs, and school expenses. They also confirmed multiple appointments to county commissions and boards. A public hearing was held regarding a rezoning request for 131 Old Bayview Road, but no decision was recorded.

• Approved $2.75M for Roads Division asphalt overlay (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 from Landfill Enterprise Fund for fuel expenses (5-0)
• Approved $294,011 for Cecil County Public School January expenses (5-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Charter Review Commission (5-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Commission on Aging (5-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Randall Schwandt to Adult Public Guardianship Review Board (5-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of John W. Donohue to Local Management Board (5-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Planning Commission and Board of Parks and Recreation (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections is meeting to review the results of the GG22 manual audit, discuss the election deputy director position in closed session, and reschedule the May 2023 board meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving previous minutes and receiving reports from the director and counsel.

• Presentation of GG22 Manual Audit Results
• Discussion of Election Deputy Director position (Personnel - Closed Session)
• Rescheduling of May 2023 Board Meeting

The Board of Elections approved the minutes from the January 18, 2023 meeting. The Board also rescheduled its May meeting to avoid a conflict with the MAEO Conference. Personnel matters were discussed in a closed session.

• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled May monthly Board meeting to May 24, 2023

County Council

The council will receive a presentation on the PORT (Prevention and Overdose Response Team) from Lt. Bill Adams and a quarterly financial update. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters. The meeting is a work session, so no final votes are expected.

• Presentation on PORT (Prevention and Overdose Response Team) by Lt. Bill Adams
• Quarterly financial update
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters (appointment, employment, performance, etc.)

The Council reviewed various local, agricultural, and general bills, deciding which would receive letters of support, opposition, or no position. The session also included a presentation on the Prevention and Overdose Response Team and a quarterly financial update.

• Approved February 7, 2023 work session minutes (5-0)
• Decided to send letters of support for SB 0396, HB 0359, SB 0261, HB 0740/SB 0522, and HB 1100
• Decided to send letters of opposition for HB 0430 and HB 0849
• Decided to take no position on HB 0678, HB 0253/SB 0262, HB 0712, HB 0842, HB 0737, and HB 1099
• Agreed with MACo positions on HB 0592/SB 0418, HB 0788/SB 0414, HB 0723/SB 0526, HB 0556/SB 0516, and HB 0447
• Approved convening a closed session for personnel matters (5-0)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is meeting for a work session to review the legislative agenda and receive a legislative update. The council will also consider approval of minutes from prior sessions and hear the Council Manager Report and Council Member Items.

• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2023 Work Session and Closed Session
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Legislative Update
• Council Manager Report
• Council Member Items

The Council approved the minutes from January 24 and agreed to maintain the same terms and costs for FY24 budget and auditing services. During a closed session, the Council reached a consensus to proceed with a real estate purchase pending a budget amendment and selected nominees for the Charter Review Commission. Several supplemental appropriation bills and appointment resolutions were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved minutes of Jan 24 work session (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 24 closed session (5-0)
• Approved contract for FY24 budget and auditing services at previous year's terms and costs
• Agreed to move forward with real estate purchase pending budget amendment
• Selected 7 nominees and one alternate for the Charter Review Commission

County Council

The Cecil County Council will introduce two supplemental appropriation bills and consider several appointments to boards and commissions. The council will also consider resolutions for a Sheriff's Office grant and road overlay funding.

• Bill 2023-01: Supplemental appropriation for renovating State's Attorney's Offices (public hearing 3/7/23)
• Bill 2023-02: Supplemental appropriation for Real Estate Activities Account (public hearing 3/7/23)
• Resolution 10-2023: Supplemental appropriation for Roads Division asphalt overlay
• Resolution 11-2023: Supplemental appropriation from Landfill Enterprise Fund for Solid Waste Management
• Resolution 03-2023: Supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's Office License Plate Reader Grant

The County Council unanimously approved appointments to the Department of Social Services Board and a budget amendment to record a $590,000 grant for license plate readers. The Council also voted to expedite a bill to establish a $1 million Real Estate Activities Account.

• Approved Resolution 02-2023 confirming five appointments to the Department of Social Services Board (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-2023 to record a $590,000 License Plate Reader Grant for the Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved motion to expedite Bill No. 2023-02 regarding a $1 million Real Estate Activities Account (4-1)
• Approved legislative agenda for February 7, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 17, 2023 (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the January 4, 2023, meeting. The session consisted primarily of staff reports regarding workforce trends, tourism activities, and upcoming educational programs.

• Approved January 4, 2023, meeting minutes

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners will consider a request to transfer a Class A liquor license from Happy 40 Liquors in Elkton to Elkton Liquor Emporium, and a new license application for North Bay Liquors in North East. The board will also hear an update on Elkton Music Hall's extension request.

• Transfer of Class A license A-54 from Happy 40 Liquors (600 E. Pulaski Highway, Elkton) to Elkton Liquor Emporium (157 Big Elk Mall, Elkton)
• New Class A license application from North Bay Liquors LLC (480 N. Mauldin Avenue, North East)
• Update/request for extension from Elkton Music Hall

The Board unanimously denied an application to transfer a liquor license location to the Big Elk Mall, citing a lack of public need and concerns over local crime. The Board also granted a six-month extension for the Elkton Music Hall to open.

• Approved 6-month extension for Elkton Music Hall (107 North Street) from May 1 to September 30 (Unanimous)
• Denied transfer of location for Happy 40 Liquors to Big Elk Mall (Unanimous)
• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session including a presentation from Public Works Director Scott Flanigan on school water testing. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a council manager report, and council member items. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, contract negotiations, and real property acquisition.

• Presentation on school water testing by Public Works Director Scott Flanigan
• Approval of January 17, 2023 Work Session and Closed Session minutes
• Closed session for personnel, contract strategy, and real property acquisition

The Council agreed to move forward with a real estate purchase following a closed session. Members also determined their positions on several state legislative bills and received a report on school water testing.

• Approved minutes of Jan 17 work session (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 17 closed session (5-0)
• Agreed to move forward with real estate purchase pending budget amendment
• Decided to support SB94 (Income Tax subtraction for volunteers) with amendment to make it a credit
• Decided to support SB134 (Property tax credit for disabled veterans) with amendment to make it a local opt-in credit
• Decided to oppose SB1, SB86, SB113/HB259, and SB118 regarding firearms
• Decided to oppose SB199/HB119 (Comprehensive Health Education Framework)
• Decided to support HB35 (In-Person Voting Proof of Identity)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Cecil County Ethics Commission will review and approve 2021 financial disclosure forms, a non-compliance list, and annual certifications. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss specific ethics cases and submittals, as well as routine business such as electing a chairperson and setting the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Review and approve CY2021 Form 1/Form 2/AOU
• Review and approve CY2021 non-compliance list
• Closed session to discuss cases 21-001 and 21-002
• Review and approve annual certification
• CY2022 chairperson election and CY2023 meeting schedule

The Ethics Commission approved the 2022 ethics disclosure templates and referred 76 individuals who failed to submit 2021 forms to the County Executive and Department of Human Resources. The commission also approved five lobbyist form submissions and nominated Andrew Goins as the 2023 Ethics Chair.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2022 closed session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding 76 non-compliant 2021 form filers to County Executive and Department of Human Resources (unanimous)
• Approved CY2022 Ethics Disclosure Form 1/Form 2/AOU templates (unanimous)
• Nominated Andrew Goins as 2023 Ethics Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 5 lobbyist form submissions (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine administrative business including approving prior minutes and receiving reports from the Director and Counsel. The board will discuss filling the Election Deputy Director position, which will be addressed in closed session as a personnel matter.

• Discussion of Election Deputy Director position (closed session — personnel)
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2022 meeting
• Director's and Counsel's reports on election operations
• Next regular board meeting scheduled for February 15, 2023

The Board of Elections approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Reconvening as the Board of Canvassers, the board voted to reject several primary and general election ballots that were not timely or arrived during the wrong election cycle.

• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected seven Primary Election ballots that arrived during the General Election (unanimous)
• Rejected five not timely General Election ballots (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to review the legislative agenda, receive the Council Manager's report, and discuss council member items. A closed session is scheduled at 5:00 PM to consider acquiring real property for a public purpose. The meeting is a discussion session with no voting items listed on the agenda.

• Closed session scheduled to discuss acquisition of real property for a public purpose
• Review of legislative agenda
• Council Manager report and council member items
• Meeting is a work session, not a voting session

The Council approved the minutes from the January 10, 2023 work session. Other resolutions regarding board appointments and a Sheriff's Office grant were introduced or considered, but no final votes on those items were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the January 10, 2023 work session (5-0)

County Council

The County Council will hear State of the County addresses from the Council President and County Executive, and consider resolutions including appointments to the Department of Social Services Board and a supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's Office license plate readers. A budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools is also on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 02-2023: Appointments to Department of Social Services Board (Natalie Gentry, Karen Latimer, Patricia L. Brown, Bernard M. Chiominto, Randy Bailey)
• Resolution No. 03-2023: Supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's Office License Plate Reader
• Resolution No. 01-2023: Appointments to Public Safety Pension Plan Board of Trustees
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #106

The Council approved a $97,815 budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools and confirmed appointments to the Public Safety Pension Plan Board of Trustees. The session also included State of the Council and State of the County addresses reporting a $44 million budget surplus.

• Approved Resolution 01-2023 confirming appointments to the Public Safety Pension Plan Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #106 for $97,815 (5-0)
• Approved legislative agenda for January 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the January 3, 2023 legislative session (unanimous)

Police Accountability Board

The Police Accountability Board held its first meeting to establish operational procedures and fill committee vacancies. The Board appointed two civilian members to the Administrative Charging Committee and scheduled mandatory state training.

• Approved sending confidentiality agreements to members via email (unanimous)
• Scheduled mandatory state training for the week of April 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved holding both group and individual meetings with law enforcement agencies (unanimous)
• Appointed Jamila Mettee to the Administrative Charging Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Robert McKnight to the Administrative Charging Committee (4-0)
• Approved continuing the process of filtering electronic complaints through the legal department (unanimous)
• Approved making reasonable efforts to identify officers and correct jurisdictions for complaints (unanimous)
• Set monthly meetings for the last Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to receive presentations on the Board of Education's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the WILMAPCO Regional Transportation Plan. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a council manager report, and council member items.

• Presentation: Board of Education CAFR
• Presentation: WILMAPCO Regional Transportation Plan by David Gula, Senior Planner
• Approval of January 3, 2023 work session minutes

The Council approved the minutes from the January 3, 2023, work session. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations regarding school finances and regional transportation planning, as well as reports on the MACo Conference.

• Approved minutes of the January 3, 2023 work session (4-0)

Economic Development Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the December 7, 2022, meeting. Members received updates on Maryland Chamber of Commerce legislative priorities, local economic development, and workforce training. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved December 7, 2022, meeting minutes

County Council

This is a routine work session with no votes or public hearings scheduled. The council will review the legislative agenda, hear a manager's report, and discuss council member items.

• Approval of December 20, 2022 work session minutes
• Review of legislative agenda
• Council manager report
• Council member items

The Council held a work session to review several resolutions and budget amendments for consideration at a subsequent legislative session. The only formal action taken was the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of the December 20, 2022 work session (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council is holding a legislative session to consider several resolutions, including a supplemental appropriation for the Domestic Violence Program, approval of the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan, budget transfers for the Liquor Board and Emergency Services, and appointments to the Police Accountability Board. A new budget amendment from Cecil County Public Schools will also be introduced.

• Resolution 66-2022: Supplemental appropriation of grant funds for the Domestic Violence Program via The Bridge
• Resolution 67-2022: Approval of the 2022 Cecil County Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Resolution 68-2022: Budget transfer from fund balance for the Liquor Board
• Resolution 69-2022: Budget amendment from fund balance for the Department of Emergency Services
• Resolution 70-2022: Appointments to the Police Accountability Board (7 members named)

The County Council approved several budget amendments, including funds for a new ambulance and rental assistance for domestic violence victims. The Council also adopted the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan update and confirmed appointments to the Police Accountability Board.

• Approved $43,947 for domestic violence rental assistance (5-0)
• Adopted the 2022 Cecil County Hazard Mitigation Plan update (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 budget transfer for Liquor Board salaries, training, and supplies (5-0)
• Approved $522,277.84 for one ambulance and equipment (5-0)
• Confirmed Police Accountability Board appointments with amended quarterly stipends (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #105 for $139,970 (5-0)
• Introduced Resolution 01-2023 for Public Safety Pension Plan Board appointments; scheduled for Jan 17