Cecil County public meetings in 2024
42 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Administrative Charging Committee
The Administrative Charging Committee will review and approve the minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting. It will then hold a closed session to adjudicate investigatory files and announce the resulting adjudications. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting before adjourning.
- Review & approve minutes from 11/26/24
- Closed session to adjudicate investigatory files
- Announce adjudications from closed session
- Confirm date of next meeting
Liquor Board
The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners will review two applications to transfer alcoholic beverage licenses. One application seeks to transfer a Class “A-59” Beer, Wine & Liquor license for North Bay Liquors at 480 N. Mauldin Avenue, North East. The other seeks to transfer a Class “B-138” Beer, Wine & Liquor license for Casa Mezcal at 1005 A Elk Mills Road, Elkton. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and a public comment period.
- Transfer of Class “A-59” license for North Bay Liquors, 480 N. Mauldin Avenue, North East
- Transfer of Class “B-138” license for Casa Mezcal, 1005 A Elk Mills Road, Elkton
- Approve meeting minutes
- Public comment period
- General business items
County Council
The Cecil County Council work session will approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting, review the legislative agenda, and consider items submitted by council members. The meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2024, 4:30‑6:30 PM at the County Administration Building. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of December 10, 2024 work session minutes
- Review of legislative agenda
- Council member items
Parks And Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will review operations, projects, and the existing budget, and discuss the FY26 budget in closed session. The meeting will also include a project update on Brantwood Playground.
- Review of FY26 budget
- Review of existing budget
- Brantwood Playground update
- Operations review
- Project update
County Council
The Cecil County Council will consider 13 resolutions for supplemental appropriations to various departments and a public hearing for a rezoning request.
- Rezoning 7.07 acres from Suburban Transition to Heavy Industrial (Pulaski Highway)
- Supplemental appropriations for Economic Development, IT, and Sheriff's Office grants
- Public hearing for Cecil Transit ARPA funds
- Public hearing for Voice of Hope Recovery Housing grant
- Tabled School Budget Amendments #128 and #129
County Council
The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on December 10, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation on a Salesforce overview, a monthly review of county contracts under Section 516, and an update on the fund balance. Additional items are a Council Manager report and Council Member items. No formal actions are listed; the meeting is informational.
- Salesforce overview presentation by Sandra Edwards
- Monthly review of county contracts (Section 516)
- Fund balance update
- Council Manager report
- Council Member items
County Council
The County Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2026 departmental budget and review the legislative agenda. The body will also handle internal appointments for President, Vice President, and board liaisons.
- Discussion of Council Departmental Budget FY 2026
- Appointment of President
- Appointment of Vice President
- Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Other Liaisons
- Review of 2025 Council Calendar
County Council
The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application to change 7.07 acres from Suburban Transition to Heavy‑Industrial zoning on the south side of Pulaski Highway. The meeting will also consider four supplemental appropriation resolutions for grant funds and projects, and discuss two school budget amendments. New business includes appointments for several county director positions.
- Public hearing: Rezoning 7.07 acres from Suburban Transition (ST) to Heavy‑Industrial (M2) on SE side of Pulaski Highway, West of North East, MD 21901
- Resolution 56-2024: Supplemental appropriation for Sheriff Office grant funds – Warrant Apprehension
- Resolution 57-2024: Supplemental appropriation for IT Department – State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
- Resolution 58-2024: Supplemental appropriation for Economic Development Study
- Resolution 59-2024: Supplemental appropriation for development of a new County website
Police Accountability Board
The board will approve the agenda, then review and approve the minutes from the September 17 and October 22 meetings. New business includes a review of a complaint summary, a statement from the chairman about ACC, and setting the date for the next meeting.
- Approve minutes from 9/17/2024
- Approve minutes from 10/22/2024
- Review complaint summary
- Chairman's statement regarding ACC
- Confirm date of next meeting
Administrative Charging Committee
The Administrative Charging Committee will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and review and approve minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting. It will then conduct a closed session to adjudicate investigatory files and announce the outcomes. The committee will also confirm the date of its next meeting before adjourning.
- Review & approve minutes from 10/22/24
- Closed session to adjudicate investigatory files
- Announce adjudications from closed session
- Confirm date of next meeting
Liquor Board
The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners will review an application to transfer a Class “B” Beer, Wine & Liquor license (No. B-175) from Isabel Hernandez of Spork Café to C4 Hospitality, LLC. The board will also address a postponed transfer application (MD‑241904). Additional agenda items include approving the meeting minutes, public comment, and announcements of upcoming community events.
- Transfer of Class B Beer, Wine & Liquor license No. B-175 to C4 Hospitality, LLC (102 W. Main St., Elkton)
- Postponed transfer application MD‑241904
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Public comment and specials announcements (Church of the Good Shepherd events and VFW Post 8185 fundraiser)
- General business items (Old Business, New Business)
Police Accountability Board
The board will review and approve the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. It will hear a presentation by Chief Deputy Widdoes of the Cecil County Sheriff's Office. The board will also review a summary of complaints and set the date for its next meeting.
- Review and approve minutes from 9/17/2024
- Presentation by Chief Deputy Widdoes of the CCSO
- Review complaint summary
- Confirm date of next meeting
Administrative Charging Committee
The Administrative Charging Committee will meet in open session to address routine agenda items, including approval of previous minutes. The committee will then enter a closed session to adjudicate investigatory files. After the closed session, the committee will announce the adjudications and set the date for the next meeting.
- Approve minutes from 8/8/24 and 9/17/24
- Closed session to adjudicate investigatory files
- Announce adjudications from closed session
- Confirm date of next meeting
County Council
The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to approve the October 8, 2024 meeting minutes, review the legislative agenda, receive a report from the Council Manager, and discuss various council items. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of October 8, 2024 work session minutes
- Review of the legislative agenda
- Council Manager report
- Discussion of council items
County Council
The Cecil County Council will consider resolutions supporting veterans and tourism, appoint new members to planning and appeals boards, and approve a multi-year state contract. The body will also take final readings on bills regarding water service expansion, pension amendments, and community reinvestment.
- Resolution No. 49-2024: Support for Maryland Two Fifty Commission
- Resolution No. 50-2024: Supplemental appropriation for Winter Lights Cecil Nights
- Resolution No. 55-2024: Approval of Maryland 5 Star Multi-Year Contract
- Bill No. 2024-16: Extend water service to Wilson Road (tabled)
- Bill No. 2024-21: Establish Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund
County Council
The County Council is conducting a work session that includes a Board of Health meeting. The session features health updates and a contract update for 5 Star.
- Board of Health presentation on communicable disease, rabies, behavioral health, and community health needs
- 5 Star multi-year contract update
County Council
The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on October 1, 2024. The meeting will approve the minutes from the September 24, 2024 work session, review the legislative agenda, receive a report from the Council Manager, and consider items from council members. No final decisions on policy items are scheduled.
- Approval of September 24, 2024 Work Session minutes
- Review of Legislative Agenda
County Council
The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing on several bills, including an amendment to the Public Safety Pension Plan (Bill No. 2024-20) and the creation of a Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (Bill No. 2024-21). The council will also consider resolutions for a loan to complete the North East Middle/High School Complex, appointments to various boards, and approval of a Maryland 5‑Star multi‑year contract. After the hearings, the council will move to final reading of two additional bills before adjourning.
- Bill No. 2024-20 – Public Safety Pension Plan amendment (public hearing)
- Bill No. 2024-21 – Establishment of Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (public hearing)
- Bill No. 2024-22 – Supplemental appropriation for Child Advocacy Center (public hearing)
- Resolution No. 55-2024 – Approval of Maryland 5 Star Multi‑Year Contract
- Resolution No. 40-2024 – Authorization of loan to Cecil County Public Schools for North East Middle/High School Complex
Liquor Board
The Cecil County Liquor Board will consider a new Class 'B' alcohol beverage license for the Susquehanna Inn of MD and address a violation for The Golden Mule regarding license display and compliance.
- New Class 'B' alcohol license application for Susquehanna Inn of MD
- License extension request for Captain Ron's
- Violation for The Golden Mule regarding license display
- Approve minutes from a prior meeting
- Special event approvals for Cecil College Foundation and Fair Hill
County Council
The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on September 24, 2024. The meeting will include a presentation of the fourth‑quarter financial report and a monthly review of county contracts under Section 516. Additional items include a report from the Council Manager and items raised by council members. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Presentation of the fourth‑quarter financial report
- Monthly review of county contracts (Section 516)
- Council Manager report
- Council member items
Board of Elections
The Cecil County Board of Elections will approve the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting, receive reports from the Director and the Board Counsel, and discuss election preparation including training, legal and administrative matters, and assign polling‑place evaluations. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Approval of the August 21, 2024 minutes
- Director’s Report
- Counsel’s Report
- Election preparation – training and L&A
- Polling place evaluations assigned
Police Accountability Board
The Police Accountability Board will receive presentations from the chiefs of the North East and Elkton Police Departments. The board will also review a complaint summary and appoint a designee to the ACC.
- Presentations by Chief Stephen Yates (North East Police Department) and Chief Carolyn Rogers (Elkton Police Department)
- Review of complaint summary
- Appointment of John Thompson to the ACC as PAB Chairman designee
Administrative Charging Committee
The committee will meet to review and approve minutes from August 8, 2024. The session includes a closed meeting to adjudicate three specific investigatory files and a discussion on digital file progress.
- Adjudication of investigatory files CCSO 83-2023, CCSO 86-2023, and EPD 124-2024
- Review of progress made on digital files
County Council
This meeting is a work session consisting of procedural items. The agenda includes the approval of previous minutes and reports from the Council Manager and Council Members.
- Approval of September 10, 2024 Work Session minutes
- Review of Legislative Minutes Agenda
- Council Manager Report
- Council Member Items
Parks And Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will receive a general update on programs, rentals, tournaments, projects, and staffing. It will also conduct its annual elections for the positions of chairman, vice chairman, and secretary. The meeting includes a public comment period and routine board comments.
- Annual election of board chairman
- Annual election of board vice chairman
- Annual election of board secretary
- General update on programs, rentals, and tournaments
- Update on projects and staffing
County Council
The County Council will hold a public hearing on Bill No. 2024-19, an amendment to the FY2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program that would accelerate construction of the North East Middle/High School Complex. The agenda also includes a public hearing on Bill No. 2024-18 to amend ethics provisions in Chapter 39, and a hearing on Resolution No. 40-2024 authorizing a loan to the Cecil County Public Schools for the same school project. Additional items include several supplemental appropriations, appointments, and a budget amendment for the public schools.
- Bill No. 2024-19 – Accelerate North East Middle/High School Complex construction (Capital Improvement Program)
- Bill No. 2024-18 – Ethics amendment to Chapter 39, Sections 39-4 and 39-5
- Resolution No. 40-2024 – Loan to Cecil County Public Schools for North East Middle/High School Complex
- Resolution No. 48-2024 – Supplemental appropriation from Casino Local Impact Fund for Route 40 Revitalization Grant Program
- Bill No. 2024-14 – Construct Bainbridge Outfall (water treatment project)
County Council
The Cecil County Council will approve the September 3, 2024 meeting minutes. Council members will hear presentations on the Artesian Water Meadowview Tank, the Cecil County Farm Museum, the Paris Foundation, and AquaCon. No formal decisions beyond the minutes approval are listed.
- Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
- Presentation on Artesian Water Meadowview Tank by Joseph DiNunzio
- Presentation on Cecil County Farm Museum by Mel Bacon
- Presentation on Paris Foundation by Michael Brandon
- Presentation on AquaCon
County Council
The Cecil County Council held a work session to approve the previous meeting minutes, hear a presentation from Carl Anderton, Director of Rural Economic Strategy, and review the legislative agenda. The council also received a report from the Council Manager and addressed items raised by council members. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in this session.
- Presentation by Carl Anderton, Director of Rural Economic Strategy
- Review of Legislative Agenda
- Council Manager Report
- Council Member Items
County Council
The Cecil County Council convened a legislative session to conduct a public hearing on several supplemental appropriation bills related to the FY 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program. Items include construction of the Bainbridge Outfall, expansion of the Port Deposit wastewater treatment plant, extension of water service to Wilson Road, and development of a Public Safety Training Center and Paramedic Station #2. The council also considered a resolution to amend the Solid Waste Management Plan 2016‑2025.
- Bill No. 2024-14 – Construct Bainbridge Outfall (supplemental appropriation)
- Bill No. 2024-15 – Expand Port Deposit WWTP, Project Number 55079
- Bill No. 2024-16 – Extend Water Service to Wilson Road
- Bill No. 2024-17 – Public Safety Training Center, Project Number 51030 and Paramedic Station #2, Project Number 50051
- Resolution No. 38-2024 – Amend Solid Waste Management Plan 2016‑2025
County Council
The Cecil County Council held a work session to approve the minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting. The agenda included a report from the Council Manager and items raised by council members. A closed session was scheduled to discuss personnel matters as authorized by Maryland Annotated Code §3-305(b)(1). No specific decisions or contracts were listed.
- Approval of August 20, 2024 Work Session minutes
- Council Manager Report
- Council Member Items
- Closed Session to discuss personnel matters per Maryland Annotated Code §3-305(b)(1)
Board of Elections
The Cecil County Board of Elections will hold its regular meeting, approve the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting, receive reports from the Director and Board Counsel, and discuss ballot questions. Part of the meeting may be closed under the Maryland Open Meetings Act. Public comments must be pre‑approved by the President.
- Approval of July 17, 2024 minutes
- Director’s Report
- Counsel’s Report
- Discussion of ballots/ballot questions
- Potential closed session per Maryland Open Meetings Act
County Council
The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to approve minutes from the August 6 meeting, review the legislative agenda, and receive a monthly report on county contracts. The session will also include a manager report and a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approval of August 6, 2024 Work Session minutes
- Review of the Legislative Agenda
- Monthly Review of County Contracts
- Council Manager Report
- Closed Session for personnel matters
Parks And Recreation Board
The Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to approve June 18, 2024, minutes and receive general updates. The agenda includes informational reports on programs, rentals, tournaments, projects, and staffing.
- Approval of June 18, 2024, meeting minutes
- Informational updates on programs, rentals, and tournaments
- Project updates
- Staffing updates
County Council
The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on August 6, 2024 at the County Administration Building in Elkton. The meeting will approve the July 23, 2024 work session minutes, review the legislative agenda, receive the council manager report, and consider council member items. The session runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will be audio and video recorded.
- Approval of July 23, 2024 work session minutes
- Review of legislative agenda
- Council manager report
- Council member items
- Adjournment
County Council
The Cecil County Council will consider several supplemental appropriation bills that amend the FY2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program. The bills cover construction of the Bainbridge Outfall, expansion of the Port Deposit wastewater treatment plant, extension of water service to Wilson Road, and a public safety training center with a new paramedic station. The council will also consider resolutions appointing electrical inspection agencies, funding a Rising Sun High School water line replacement, amending the solid‑waste management plan, and supplemental appropriations for fire‑service vehicles, aging‑and‑disabilities grants, and economic‑development grants. New business includes a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools.
- Bill No. 2024‑14 – Supplemental appropriation for construction of the Bainbridge Outfall (FY2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program)
- Bill No. 2024‑15 – Supplemental appropriation to expand the Port Deposit Wastewater Treatment Plant (Project 55079)
- Bill No. 2024‑16 – Supplemental appropriation to extend water service to Wilson Road
- Bill No. 2024‑17 – Supplemental appropriation for a Public Safety Training Center (Project 51030) and Paramedic Station #2 (Project 50051)
- Resolution No. 37‑2024 – Supplemental appropriation for Cecil County Public Schools Rising Sun High School water line replacement
County Council
The Cecil County Council will discuss several bills and resolutions, including an ethics amendment (Bill No. 2024-18) and a capital‑improvement program amendment for the North East Middle/High School Complex (Bill No. 2024-19). It will also consider a loan authorization to the Cecil County Public Schools to complete construction of that complex (Resolution No. 40-2024) and other items such as agency appointments and a supplemental appropriation for a water‑line replacement at Rising Sun High School.
- Bill No. 2024-18 – Ethics amendment to Chapter 39, Sections 39-4 and 39-5
- Bill No. 2024-19 – Amendment to FY2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program to accelerate North East Middle/High School Complex construction
- Resolution No. 40-2024 – Authorization of a loan to Cecil County Public Schools for the North East Middle/High School Complex
- Resolution No. 37-2024 – Supplemental appropriation for Rising Sun High School water line replacement
- Resolution No. 36-2024 – Appointment of Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency as electrical inspection agencies
Police Accountability Board
The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will review and approve the minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting. The board will hear a presentation by Chief Robert Nitz of the Perryville Police Department. Members will review a summary of complaints and set the date for the next meeting.
- Review & approve minutes from 6/25/2024
- Presentation by Chief Robert Nitz of Perryville Police Department
- Review complaint summary
- Confirm date of next meeting
Administrative Charging Committee
The committee will meet to review and adjudicate several investigatory files in a closed session. These files pertain to the CCSO and EPD. The results of these adjudications will be announced during the open session.
- Adjudication of CCSO files 80-2023 and 71, 72, 73, 74-2023 and 75-2023
- Adjudication of EPD files 118, 119-2023 and 134-2024 and 135-2024
- Approval of minutes from 6/25/2024
Board of Elections
The Cecil County Board of Elections will hold a closed meeting on July 25, 2024 at 5 pm via Zoom. The meeting is closed under General Provisions Art. § 3‑305(b)(1) to discuss personnel matters such as appointments, employment, promotions, discipline, compensation, removals, resignations, or performance evaluations of board staff or officials. No other agenda items are listed.
- Discussion of personnel matters (appointments, promotions, discipline, compensation, etc.)
County Council
The County Council is conducting a work session to receive a presentation from David Trolio regarding the Local Management Board. The meeting also includes a report from the Council Manager.
- Presentation by David Trolio on the Local Management Board
Police Accountability Board
The Police Accountability Board will convene to approve minutes from January 30, 2024, and discuss procedures. The agenda includes a review of new complaints and the resignation of member John Stricklett.
- Review & Approve Minutes (1/30/2024)
- Resignation of John Stricklett
- Review of New Complaints
- Discuss Procedures
- PERF Conference / Approved
County Council
The Cecil County Council will consider resolutions to amend the county charter regarding council terms, compensation, and executive powers. The body will also vote on appointments to the Police Accountability Board, Planning Commission, and Board of License Commissioners.
- Charter amendments for council term limits, compensation, and executive powers
- Appointment of John Gainey to the Police Accountability Board
- Appointment of Chad Johnston and Bryan Dugger to the Planning Commission
- Appointment of Kristin Ortt to the Board of License Commissioners
- Consideration of Schneider Electric multi-year contract