Cecil County public meetings in 2025

County Council

The Work Session scheduled for December 23, 2025, has been canceled. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review several special exception applications, including a postponed request to operate a saw mill on Irishtown Road and pending home‑occupation requests on Oldfield Acres Drive and Country Side Loop. It will also consider four variance applications, two of which were withdrawn, while the remaining requests seek setbacks and accessory‑apartment allowances. No final actions are recorded in the agenda.

• Special exception for Sylvestries, LLC to operate a saw mill at 1650 Irishtown Road – postponed to February meeting
• Special exception for Bryan & Angela Shrewsbury to operate a home occupation at 17 Oldfield Acres Drive
• Variance request by Alisa & Steven Webb for an accessory apartment exceeding 30% floor area at 395 Frist Road
• 7‑ft front‑yard setback variance for Patricia J. Wooten at 16 Thurway Drive
• 9‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for Stump’s Decks & Porches at 63 Buttercup Circle

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will conduct its regular meeting on December 17, 2025. Items include approving the November 19, 2025 minutes, receiving the President’s remarks, Director’s report, and Counsel’s report, and discussing old and new business. Part of the meeting may be closed under Maryland Open Meetings Act procedures.

• Approval of minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting
• President’s remarks
• Director’s report
• Counsel’s report
• Discussion of old and new business

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hear a briefing on the Conowingo Dam water quality certificate and an update from Animal Services. It will introduce Bill No. 2025-11 to amend stormwater management facility maintenance districts and two appointment resolutions. The council will consider and vote on Resolution No. 81-2025 to approve the Nuisance Flooding Plan for 2025‑2030.

• Briefing – Conowingo Dam Water Quality Certificate
• Animal Services update
• Bill No. 2025-11 – amendment to stormwater management facility maintenance districts
• Resolution No. 82-2025 – appointment to Administrative Charging Committee (Devon Perry)
• Resolution No. 81-2025 – approval of Nuisance Flooding Plan 2025‑2030

County Council

The Cecil County Council will consider and vote on Resolution No. 81‑2025, which approves the Nuisance Flooding Plan for 2025‑2030. The meeting also includes the introduction of a stormwater‑management tax district amendment (Bill No. 2025‑11) and two appointments to the Administrative Charging Committee and Board of Electricians. Additional agenda items are routine approvals of minutes and public comments.

• Resolution No. 81‑2025 – Approval of Nuisance Flooding Plan 2025‑2030
• Bill No. 2025‑11 – Amendment to Cecil County Code Chapter 110 (Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Districts)
• Resolution No. 82‑2025 – Appointment of Devon Perry to Administrative Charging Committee
• Resolution No. 83‑2025 – Appointment of Fredrick Craig to Board of Electricians
• Approval of agenda, minutes, and public comments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests for properties on W. Old Philadelphia Road and three special exception requests for business operations. The body will also review a preliminary plat for a subdivision on Bailiff Road.

• Preliminary plat for Bailiff Woods, Lots 1-7 on Bailiff Road
• Rezoning request for 0 W. Old Philadelphia Road (.12 acres) from LDR to EMU
• Rezoning request for 760 W. Old Philadelphia Road (19.745 acres) from LDR to EMU
• Special exception request for a saw mill at 1650 Irishtown Road
• Special exception requests for home occupations at 17 Oldfield Acres Drive and 60 Mendenhall Road

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from November 18, 2025. The body will enter a closed session to review adjudicatory files for EPD 177-2025 and announce the resulting adjudications.

• Review of adjudicatory files (EPD 177-2025)

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the 11/18/2025 meeting. It entered closed session to review ACC Case EPD/177-2025, then returned to open session and voted unanimously that it had jurisdiction over four policy violations and to administratively charge each. All four violations were classified as Category D, Level 2, and the committee recommended a discipline of 15 days loss of pay.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes from 11/18/2025 approved (motion by Michael Dawson, seconded by Robert McKnight, approved by Jamila Mettee; John Thompson abstained)
• Closed session entered to review ACC Case EPD/177-2025 (motion 4-0)
• Jurisdiction affirmed for Charge 1 (4-0)
• Administratively charged Charge 1 (4-0)
• Jurisdiction affirmed for Charge 2 (4-0)
• Administratively charged Charge 2 (4-0)
• All four charges classified Category D Level 2; recommended 15‑day loss of pay (4-0)

County Council

The County Council work session scheduled for December 9, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next work session will be announced at a later date.

Cecil County Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee announced that there will be no meeting in December 2025 because no agenda items were submitted. The cancellation was noted in the agenda distributed to the public.

County Council

The Cecil County Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting the Solid Waste Management Plan for 2026‑2035 and approving a supplemental appropriation for the Department of Community Services' Animal Services Division to buy body cameras and patrol vests. The meeting also includes a stipend resolution for the Police Accountability Board and appointments to the Ethics Commission, Police Accountability Board, Planning Commission, and Social Services Board. A bill to amend the county ethics code will be read for final approval.

• Resolution 69-2025 – Adoption of Solid Waste Management Plan 2026‑2035
• Resolution 75-2025 – Supplemental appropriation for Animal Services Division purchase of body cameras and patrol vests
• Resolution 76-2025 – Stipend for Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Commission
• Resolution 77-2025 – Appointment to Ethics Commission (Dr. Cecil Shannon Whitley)
• Bill No. 2025-10 – Amendments to Cecil County Code Chapter 39, Ethics

The council voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 work session. Council members deferred all council‑member items to the upcoming Legislative Session. The work session was adjourned at 5:24 p.m.

• Approved November 18 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred council member items to Legislative Session
• Adjourned work session at 5:24 p.m.

County Council

The Cecil County Council will consider resolutions to adopt a new solid waste management plan and approve a supplemental appropriation for the Animal Services Division to purchase body cameras and patrol vests. The body will also vote on appointments to the Ethics Commission, Police Accountability Board, and Planning Commission.

• Adoption of Solid Waste Management Plan 2026-2035
• Supplemental appropriation for Animal Services body cameras and patrol vests
• Appointments to Ethics Commission, Police Accountability Board, and Planning Commission
• Introduction of Resolution for Nuisance Flooding Plan 2025-2030
• Final reading of Bill 2025-10 regarding Ethics Code amendments

The Cecil County Council approved the 2026‑2035 Solid Waste Management Plan, a supplemental appropriation of $18,300 for animal services body cameras and vests, and confirmed stipends for the Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Commission. The Council also confirmed several appointments to the Ethics Commission, Police Accountability Board, Planning Commission, and Department of Social Services Board, and amended the County Code on ethics to meet state requirements. All actions were approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution No. 69-2025 adopting Solid Waste Management Plan 2026‑2035 (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 75-2025 supplemental appropriation $18,300 for animal services body cameras and vests (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 76-2025 confirming stipends for Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Commission (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 77-2025 appointing Dr. Cecil Shannon Whitley to Ethics Commission (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 78-2025 appointing Michael W. Dawson to Police Accountability Board (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 79-2025 reappointing Charles Hicks to Planning Commission (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 80-2025 reappointing Patricia L. Brown and Natalie Gentry to Department of Social Services Board (4‑0)
• Approved Bill No. 2025-10 amending County Code Chapter 39 Ethics to meet state legislation (4‑0)

County Council

The Work Session scheduled for November 25, 2025, has been cancelled. No other items are listed on the agenda.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will vote on the Chair and Vice Chair and review three variance requests for construction purposes. One variance request regarding a Critical Area Buffer has been postponed until December.

• 13-ft rear yard setback variance for 252 Tockwogh Drive
• 147-ft property line and 16-ft road ROW variance for 1447 W. Pulaski Hwy.
• 40-ft side yard setback variance for 0 Glebe Road
• Postponed variance for Critical Area Buffer at 65 Bluff Road

The Board of Appeals granted a 13‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for 252 Tockwogh Drive, a 148‑ft property‑line and 17‑ft road ROW variance for 1447 W. Pulaski Hwy., and a 40‑ft side‑yard setback variance for 0 Glebe Road. The variance request for 65 Bluff Road was postponed until the December meeting.

• Granted 13‑ft rear‑yard setback variance (252 Tockwogh Drive, Kevin M. Friedel)
• Granted 148‑ft property‑line and 17‑ft road ROW variance (1447 W. Pulaski Hwy, Camaro Corporation)
• Granted 40‑ft side‑yard setback variance (0 Glebe Road, Ernest & Donna Dimeo)
• Postponed variance for disturbance in Critical Area Buffer (65 Bluff Road, Joanne Rowley) until December

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will consider and vote to approve the 2026 polling place plan, which is unchanged from the 2024 plan. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the October 15, 2025 minutes and standard reports from the President, Director, and Counsel.

• Vote to approve 2026 polling place plan (unchanged from 2024)
• Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting

Police Accountability Board

The Police Accountability Board will review complaint summaries from the Elkton Police Department and Cecil County Sheriff's Office, approve minutes from September 30, 2025, and discuss plans for 2026 meetings.

• Review complaint summaries: EPD 188-2025, CCSO/CCDC 189-2025, EPD 190-2024
• Review draft of PAB Annual Report 2025
• Approval of minutes from September 30, 2025
• Notify of Resignation/Appointments/Reappointments
• Discuss plans for 2026 meetings

The Police Accountability Board approved its agenda unanimously. It voted 5‑0 that it has jurisdiction over complaints EPD / 188‑2025 and EPD / 190‑2024, and 5‑0 that it lacks jurisdiction over complaint CCSO/CCDC / 189‑2025. Members approved the draft annual report after revisions and appointed John Thompson as chair while reappointing Mike Dawson and Jamila Mettee.

• Agenda approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Jurisdiction affirmed for EPD / 188‑2025 (5‑0)
• Jurisdiction denied for CCSO/CCDC / 189‑2025 (5‑0)
• Jurisdiction affirmed for EPD / 190‑2024 (5‑0)
• Draft annual report approved after revisions (vote not specified)
• John Gainey resigned; John Thompson appointed chair
• Mike Dawson and Jamila Mettee reappointed
• Meeting adjourned on motion (5‑0)

Administrative Charging Committee

The committee will review and approve minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting. It will consider several new business items identified as EPD / 183-2025 and CCSO / 152-2024, 154-2024, and 156-2024. The session also includes announcements of adjudications, personnel changes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• EPD / 183-2025 (new business item)
• CCSO / 152-2024 (new business item)
• CCSO / 154-2024 (new business item)
• CCSO / 156-2024 (new business item)
• Review and approval of minutes from 09/30/25

The committee approved the agenda and the prior meeting minutes unanimously. John Gainey resigned and Michael Dawson was reappointed as a member. In closed session the ACC voted 4‑0 to assert jurisdiction and find the allegations unfounded for three complaints, and voted 4‑0 that it had no jurisdiction over one complaint. All votes and appointments were approved unanimously.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes from 09/30/2025 approved unanimously
• John Gainey resignation accepted (effective end of term)
• Michael Dawson reappointed as ACC member
• EPD/183-2025: jurisdiction affirmed, no administrative charge, allegation unfounded (4-0)
• CCSO/152-2024: no jurisdiction (4-0)
• CCSO/154-2024: jurisdiction affirmed, no administrative charge, allegation unfounded (4-0)
• CCSO/156-2024: jurisdiction affirmed, no administrative charge, allegation unfounded (4-0)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to review legislative items, including a public hearing on ethics code amendments and the adoption of a solid waste management plan. The body will also consider resolutions for animal services body cameras, police accountability board stipends, and various appointments.

• Public hearing on Bill No. 2025-10 (Ethics Code amendments)
• Adoption of Solid Waste Management Plan 2026-2035
• Supplemental appropriation for Animal Services body cameras
• Stipend for Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Commission
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #142

The council adopted Resolution No. 75-2025, providing a budget amendment to purchase five body‑worn cameras and four vests for Animal Services Enforcement staff. It also approved appointments to the Ethics Commission, Police Accountability Board, Planning Commission, and Department of Social Services Board, and clarified stipend timing for the Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Commission. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 75-2025 to fund 5 body‑worn cameras and 4 Animal Services vests
• Adopted Resolution No. 76-2025 clarifying stipend amounts and quarterly distribution for PAB and ACC
• Adopted Resolution No. 77-2025 appointing Dr. Cecil Shannon Whitley to the Ethics Commission
• Adopted Resolution No. 78-2025 appointing Michael W. Dawson to the Police Accountability Board
• Adopted Resolution No. 79-2025 reappointing Charles Hicks to the Planning Commission
• Adopted Resolution No. 80-2025 reappointing Patricia L. Brown and Natalie Gentry to the Department of Social Services Board
• Adopted Resolution No. 73-2025 appointing Dylan R. Griffith to the Commission on Veterans Affairs
• Adopted Resolution No. 74-2025 appointing Joshua A. Huegel to the Board of Electricians

County Council

The Cecil County Council unanimously approved three items: the appointment of Dylan R. Griffith to the Commission on Veterans Affairs (Resolution No. 73-2025), the reappointment of Joshua A. Huegel to the Board of Electricians (Resolution No. 74-2025), and Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #142. Each motion passed with a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Approved Resolution No. 73-2025 appointing Dylan R. Griffith to the Commission on Veterans Affairs (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 74-2025 reappointing Joshua A. Huegel to the Board of Electricians (4-0)
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #142 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Cecil County Planning Commission will review the 2025‑2030 Nuisance Flood Plan. No subdivision applications were submitted for commission review. No special exception applications were submitted for commission review. The meeting will conclude with general discussion.

• Review of 2025‑2030 Nuisance Flood Plan
• No subdivision applications received
• No special exception applications received
• General discussion

The Cecil County Planning Commission adopted the 2025‑2030 Nuisance Flood Plan. The adoption included three revisions: adding more credible sources to Section 7, adding Meadow Park and Howard Street in Elkton to Section E, and recommending an annual review of implementation strategies. The motion was seconded and approved by all members. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted 2025‑2030 Nuisance Flood Plan with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Agriculture Preservation Advisory Board

The November 13, 2025, meeting of the Agriculture Preservation Advisory Board was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

County Council

The Work Session scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been canceled in observance of Veterans Day.

Cecil County Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will review subdivision proposals for four sites. The Bailiff Woods project (Lots 1‑7 on Bailiff Road) will be considered as a preliminary plat. Courtesy reviews will be conducted for Texas Roadhouse on Pulaski Highway and for Wawa on Coudon Blvd. and Pulaski Highway. The Smith Creek II project (Lot 9 on Welders Lane) will be reviewed as a preliminary/final plat.

• Bailiff Woods – Lots 1‑7, Bailiff Road, Preliminary Plat, McCrone, Inc.
• Texas Roadhouse – Courtesy Review, Pulaski Highway, Concept Site Plan, Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc.
• Wawa – Courtesy Review, Coudon Blvd. and Pulaski Highway, Concept Site Plan, Bohler
• Smith Creek II – Lot 9, Welders Lane, Preliminary/Final Plat, Rock Run Surveying

The Technical Advisory Committee reviewed the Bailiff Woods subdivision preliminary plat and heard comments from various county divisions. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded. The meeting was informational and procedural only.

Cecil County Plumbing Board

The Cecil County Plumbing Board will introduce six new members and vote to select a president and vice president. The meeting will also cover current adopted codes, county amendments, and the use of the OpenGov platform.

• Introduction of new board members: Mark Freese, Ron Dixon, Shane Foster, Wayne Johnson, Roy Wood, Bill Funk
• Election of President and Vice President
• Discussion of current adopted codes
• Review of Cecil County amendments
• Review of OpenGov usage

General

The Cecil County Consolidated Transportation Plan meeting will present the 2025 plan. MDOT officials will give a presentation followed by a virtual roundtable for unanswered items. State delegation, the County Executive, County Council, and municipal officials will each provide comments.

• Presentation from MDOT officials
• Virtual roundtable for items not addressed in presentations
• Comments from state delegation
• County Executive comments
• County Council comments

County Council

The County Council will conduct a work session to review county contracts from August through October 2025 and the first quarter financial update for Fiscal Year 2026. The body will also consider appointments to various boards and supplemental appropriations for recreation and zoning.

• Resolution No. 71-2025: Supplemental Appropriation for the design phase of an Indoor Recreation Center
• Resolution No. 72-2025: Supplemental Appropriation for Zoning Ordinance Enforcement
• Appointment of Dylan R. Griffith to the Commission on Veterans Affairs
• Appointment of Joshua A. Huegel to the Board of Electricians
• Appointment of Jamila Mettee to the Police Accountability Board

The council unanimously approved the October 21 work‑session minutes. It confirmed several appointments, including Dylan Griffith to the Veterans Affairs Commission and Joshua Huegel to the Board of Electricians. The council also approved supplemental appropriations for the design phase of an indoor recreation center and $200,000 to clean properties in violation of zoning ordinances. Council member items were deferred to the legislative session.

• Approved October 21 work‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Dylan R. Griffith to the Commission on Veterans Affairs (Resolution 73‑2025)
• Appointed Joshua A. Huegel to the Board of Electricians (Resolution 74‑2025)
• Reappointed Jamila Mettee to the Police Accountability Board (Resolution 67‑2025)
• Reappointed Michael Dawson and appointed William Cain to the Administrative Charging Committee (Resolution 68‑2025)
• Approved design‑phase funding for an indoor recreation center (Resolution 71‑2025)
• Approved $200,000 for zoning ordinance enforcement cleanup (Resolution 72‑2025)
• Deferred council member items to the legislative session

County Council

The Cecil County Council will vote on two supplemental appropriations, one for the design phase of an indoor recreation center and another for zoning ordinance enforcement. It will also approve several appointments to local commissions and boards, including the Veterans Affairs Commission and the Police Accountability Board. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as agenda approval and public comments.

• Resolution 71-2025: Supplemental appropriation for the General Fund to fund the design phase of an indoor recreation center (Department of Parks and Recreation)
• Resolution 72-2025: Supplemental appropriation for Special Projects to fund zoning ordinance enforcement (Department of Land Use and Development Services)
• Resolution 73-2025: Appointment of Dylan R. Griffith to the Commission on Veterans Affairs
• Resolution 74-2025: Appointment of Joshua A. Huegel to the Board of Electricians
• Resolution 67-2025: Appointment of Jamila Mettee to the Police Accountability Board

The council unanimously approved four resolutions. It confirmed appointments to the Police Accountability Board, the Administrative Charging Committee, the Board of Electricians, and the Commission on Veterans Affairs. It also approved a $387,500 supplemental appropriation for the design phase of an indoor recreation center and a $200,000 appropriation for a zoning enforcement program. All votes were 4‑0 in favor.

• Approved Resolution No. 67-2025 reappointing Jamila Mettee to Police Accountability Board (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 68-2025 reappointing Michael Dawson and appointing William Cain to Administrative Charging Committee (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 71-2025 allocating $387,500 for design of indoor recreation center (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 72-2025 allocating $200,000 for zoning ordinance enforcement program (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 73-2025 appointing Dylan R. Griffith to Commission on Veterans Affairs (scheduled for Nov 18)
• Approved Resolution No. 74-2025 reappointing Joshua A. Huegel to Board of Electricians (scheduled for Nov 18)

Liquor Board

The regular monthly meeting of the Liquor Board of Cecil County scheduled for October 29, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review a withdrawn special exception renewal for a festival venue at 1916 Theodore Road. It will consider a 20‑foot front‑yard setback variance request for 75 Pine Valley Road. Two appeals will be addressed: one withdrawn appeal of a zoning violation notice at 960 Frenchtown Road, and an appeal by the Planning & Zoning Division concerning Special Exception #4314 at 72 Patterson Avenue. The meeting will conclude with general discussion.

• Special exception renewal withdrawn for Cecil County Dragway, LLC (1916 Theodore Road)
• 20‑ft front‑yard setback variance request for Cheryl Hess (75 Pine Valley Road)
• Withdrawn appeal of zoning violation notice for Anthony M. Roberts (960 Frenchtown Road)
• Appeal by Planning & Zoning Division regarding Special Exception #4314 (72 Patterson Avenue)

The Board of Appeals revoked Special Exception #4314 because the conditions were not met. Three applications (files 4368, 4369, 4370) were withdrawn after the applicants failed to appear or withdrew voluntarily. The Board affirmed the Division of Planning & Zoning's appeal regarding Special Exception #4314. No other items were discussed.

• File 4368 (Cecil County Dragway) withdrawn due to failure to appear
• File 4369 (Cheryl Hess) withdrawn due to failure to appear
• File 4370 (Anthony M. Roberts) withdrawn at applicant's request
• File 4371 (Division of Planning & Zoning) appeal affirmed
• Special Exception #4314 revoked for non‑compliance

County Council

The County Council will consider several resolutions, including the adoption of the Solid Waste Management Plan 2026‑2035. It will also review supplemental appropriations for grant funds, the General Fund design phase of an indoor recreation center, and special projects for zoning ordinance enforcement. Additional items include a rezoning proposal for 64 Ephrata Avenue in Elkton and a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools. Appointments to various boards and committees will be considered.

• Resolution 69‑2025 – Adoption of Solid Waste Management Plan 2026‑2035
• Resolution 71‑2025 – Supplemental Appropriation for General Fund – Design Phase of Indoor Recreation Center (Parks and Recreation)
• Resolution 72‑2025 – Supplemental Appropriation for Special Projects – Zoning Ordinance Enforcement
• REZONING FILE 2025‑04 – 64 Ephrata Avenue, Elkton: change from Residential Mixed Use to Business General and Heavy‑Industrial District
• Resolution 67‑2025 – Appointment to Police Accountability Board – Jamila Mettee

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 7 work session. It then voted 4‑1 to amend the legislative agenda, moving the Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #141 to the beginning of the agenda. The meeting also included a presentation on the new county website and introductions of several bills and resolutions, but no votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved October 7 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Amended legislative agenda to place item 6 (CCPS Budget Amendment #141) first (4‑1)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will discuss a rezoning request for 64 Ephrata Avenue in Elkton, changing its designation from Residential Mixed Use to Business General and Heavy‑Industrial. Several appointments and supplemental appropriations will also be considered, including funding for community services and the parks department. A budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools is on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM on October 21, 2025.

• Rezoning file 2025-04 for 64 Ephrata Avenue, Elkton – proposed change to Business General (BG) & Heavy‑Industrial (M‑2)
• Resolution 58-2025 – supplemental appropriation of grant funds for Community Services (amended)
• Resolution 71-2025 – supplemental appropriation for design phase of an indoor recreation center
• Resolution 72-2025 – supplemental appropriation for zoning ordinance enforcement
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #141

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The council approved the amended minutes of the October 7, 2025 session after a correction, with all five members voting yes. The council approved expedited legislation to consider Resolution No. 58‑2025, correcting the total grant amount of $184,386.68 for the Community Services Grants Fund. The council also approved expedited legislation to consider Resolution No. 70‑2025, designating Cecil County as a participant in Operation Green Light for Veterans.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes of Oct 7, 2025 (vote: all Y)
• Approved expedited legislation to consider Resolution 58‑2025 (grant fund correction) (vote: all Y)
• Approved expedited legislation to consider Resolution 70‑2025 (Operation Green Light for Veterans) (vote: all Y)

Planning Commission

A Cecil County Council work session was scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM in the Elk Room of the County Administration Building. The agenda lists the sole item as "CANCELLED," indicating that no business will be conducted. No other agenda items are provided.

The Planning Commission recorded that the application for a special exception renewal to hold festivals and events at 1916 Theodore Road was withdrawn because the applicant did not appear at the meeting. No vote or decision was taken on the request. The next commission meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2025.

• Application withdrawn; no action taken

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to conduct regular business and review reports from the Director and Counsel. The primary new business item is the updated County logo on the mission statement.

• Updated County logo on mission statement

The Cecil County Board of Elections approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes without dissent. No agenda changes were made. After reports and updates, the Board motioned to adjourn, which was seconded and carried. The meeting ended at 3:25 pm.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The council work session scheduled for October 14, 2025 had a single agenda item listed, which was marked as cancelled. No other business items were included. Therefore, no decisions or discussions are planned for this meeting.

• Item 1 – cancelled (no action taken)

Agriculture Preservation Advisory Board

The Agriculture Preservation Advisory Board has cancelled its October 9, 2025 meeting because there are no agenda items to discuss.

• Cancellation of October 9, 2025 meeting
• No agenda items available for discussion

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property in Elkton. The body will also consider several supplemental grant fund appropriations and various board appointments.

• Public hearing for rezoning 64 Ephrata Avenue from Residential Mixed Use to Business General and Heavy-Industrial District
• Resolution No. 55-2025 regarding annexation of 253 Maloney Road into the Town of Elkton
• Supplemental grant fund appropriations for Community Services (Community Partnership, Community Wellness, and Cecil Transit divisions)
• Supplemental grant funds for Department of Land Use and Development Services via the Critical Area Commission
• Appointments to the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board, Adult Public Guardianship Review Board, Building Board of Appeals, and Economic Development Commission

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 work session. A motion to adjourn the October 7 work session was made, seconded, and carried. No other substantive actions were recorded as approved or denied.

• Approved September 16 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned October 7 work session (motion carried)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will conduct a public hearing on rezoning the property at 64 Ephrata Avenue from Residential Mixed Use to Business General and Heavy‑Industrial Districts. The council will also consider several resolutions, including an annexation of 253 Maloney Road in the Town of Elkton and supplemental appropriations for Community Services divisions. Additional items include appointments to various advisory boards and commissions.

• Public hearing: rezoning 64 Ephrata Avenue, Elkton (RMU → Business General & Heavy‑Industrial)
• Resolution 55-2025: annexation of Town of Elkton property at 253 Maloney Road
• Resolution 58-2025: supplemental appropriation for Community Services – Community Partnership Division
• Resolution 59-2025: supplemental appropriation for Community Services – Community Partnerships and Community Wellness Division
• Resolution 60-2025: supplemental appropriation for Community Services – Cecil Transit Division

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the September 16 minutes. It decided to defer the Rezoning File 2025-04 decision to the October 21 Legislative Session. Three appointment resolutions were introduced and posted for later consideration.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Rezoning File 2025-04 to Oct 21 Legislative Session
• Introduced Resolution 63-2025 (Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board appointments) – scheduled for Oct 21
• Introduced Resolution 64-2025 (Adult Public Guardianship Review Board reappointment) – scheduled for Oct 21
• Introduced Resolution 65-2025 (Building Board of Appeals appointments) – scheduled for Oct 21

Police Accountability Board

The Police Accountability Board will meet to review complaint summaries for the Cecil County Sheriff's Office and Rising Sun Police Department. The board will also discuss a PAB Summit and hold an open discussion with law enforcement agencies.

• Review of complaint summaries: CCSO/184-2024, RSPD/185-2025, CCSO/186-2025, and CCSO/187-2025
• Discussion regarding Police Accountability Board Summit and Pre-Meeting
• Open discussion with law enforcement agencies

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee will first review and approve the minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a closed‑session to examine three adjudicatory files: NEPD case 176‑2025 and CCSO cases 146‑2024 and 184‑2024. After the closed session, the committee will announce the resulting adjudications and set the date for its next meeting.

• Review and approve minutes from 08/26/25 meeting
• Closed‑session review of adjudicatory file NEPD 176‑2025
• Closed‑session review of adjudicatory file CCSO 146‑2024
• Closed‑session review of adjudicatory file CCSO 184‑2024
• Announce adjudications from closed session

Liquor Board

The Board of License Commissioners will review a license reclassification application and discuss entry requirements for the Elkton Music Hall. The meeting also includes progress reports and special event permits.

• Reclassification of Class B-204 Beer-Wine-Liquor license for Milburn Orchards, Inc. at 1495 Appleton Road
• Discussion regarding allowing individuals under 21 into Elkton Music Hall (License D-111)
• Progress report for Elk River Brewing at the Ford House at 16-18 South Main Street
• Special event permit for Trauma Survivors Foundation Seafood Festival (9/13-9/14/25)
• Special event permit for Cecil County Chamber of Commerce Business by the Bonfire (10/9/25)

The Board unanimously approved a six‑month extension for the Class B license of Elk River Brewing (B‑199). It also unanimously approved the reclassification of Milburn Orchards, Inc. to a Class B‑204 beer‑wine‑liquor license with on/off‑premise catering. The August 27, 2025 minutes were approved and the next meeting was set for October 29, 2025.

• Approved 6‑month extension for Class B license B‑199 (Elk River Brewing) – unanimous
• Approved reclassification to Class B‑204 for Milburn Orchards, Inc. – unanimous
• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Set next meeting date for October 29, 2025 at 9:15 a.m.

County Council

The Work Session scheduled for September 23, 2025, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Cecil County Ethics Commission will review and discuss the 2025 lobbyist registration forms and consider an ethics policy update. It will also review the 2024 non‑compliant list and address confidential matters related to 2024 forms in a closed session. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and June 2, 2025 minutes.

• Review and discuss CY2025 Lobbyist Forms
• Review and approve Ethics Update
• Review and discuss CY2024 Non‑Compliant List Update
• Closed session: follow‑up on confidential CY2024 forms

The commission met with a quorum and unanimously approved the agenda, the June 2, 2025 minutes, and an update to the ethics code. A closed session was opened to discuss confidential ethics disclosure forms and later reopened. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ethics code update (unanimous)
• Opened closed session to discuss confidential ethics forms (unanimous)
• Closed session ended and commission reconvened (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will hold a public meeting on September 17, 2025 at 3 PM in the Rising Sun Room 2. The agenda includes approval of the August 20, 2025 minutes, reports from the President, Director, and Board Counsel, and discussion of old and new business items. Public participation is allowed with pre‑approval, and part of the meeting may be closed under Maryland Open Meetings Act procedures.

• Approval of August 20, 2025 minutes
• President’s remarks
• Director’s report
• Board Counsel’s report
• Discussion of old and new business

The Cecil County Board of Elections approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board set its next meeting for October 15, 2025 in the Rising Sun Room. A motion to adjourn was seconded and carried, ending the meeting at 3:39 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meeting for October 15, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 3:39 p.m. (motion carried)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to review a legislative agenda including a public hearing on a land annexation. The body will consider supplemental appropriations for community services and transit, as well as budget amendments for public schools.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 55-2025 regarding Town of Elkton Annexation at 253 Maloney Road
• Resolution No. 54-2025 budget amendment for Irishtown Road/MD272 Intersection improvements
• Resolution No. 53-2025 regarding Enterprise Zone Expansion
• Supplemental grant appropriations for Community Services and Land Use and Development Services
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendments #139 and #140

The council approved the September 9 work‑session minutes and amended the agenda to move two school‑budget items to the start of the legislative review, both by unanimous votes. Later, Councilwoman Hamilton moved to cancel the October 14 and October 28 work sessions, a motion seconded by Councilwoman Branch and approved unanimously. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved September 9 work‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to place school budget amendments first (unanimous)
• Cancelled October 14 work session (unanimous)
• Cancelled October 28 work session (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 includes a presentation from the Executive Director of the Fair Hill Nature Center.

• Fair Hill Nature Center overview presentation by Executive Director Laura Hannan
• Review of the legislative agenda

The council approved the September 9 work‑session minutes and amended the agenda to prioritize school‑budget items. It approved several resolutions, including the Enterprise Zone expansion and a capital‑improvement project at the Irishtown Road/MD272 intersection, as well as appointments to the Library Trustees and Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. Finally, the council voted unanimously to cancel the scheduled work sessions on October 14 and October 28.

• Approved September 9, 2025 work‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Amended Legislative Agenda to move school‑budget amendments to the front (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 53-2025 – Enterprise Zone Expansion (approved)
• Approved Resolution 54-2025 – Capital Improvement for Irishtown Road/MD272 (approved)
• Approved Resolution 56-2025 – Appointment to Board of Library Trustees (approved)
• Approved Resolution 57-2025 – Appointment to Adult Public Guardianship Review Board (approved)
• Cancelled Work Sessions of October 14 and October 28 (unanimous)

County Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a waiver for the Town of Elkton annexation at 253 Maloney Road. It will consider several resolutions, including expanding the Enterprise Zone, a budget amendment for the Irishtown Road/MD272 intersection, and supplemental grant appropriations for community services and the transit division. Additional items include appointments to the Veterans Affairs Commission and school budget amendments.

• Resolution 53-2025 – Approval of Enterprise Zone Expansion
• Resolution 54-2025 – Budget Amendment for Irishtown Road/MD272 Intersection
• Public Hearing – Resolution 55-2025 Waiver of 5‑yr rule for 253 Maloney Road annexation
• Resolution 58‑2025 – Supplemental Appropriation for Community Partnerships Division grant funds
• Resolution 61-2025 – Appointment to the Commission on Veterans Affairs (John E. Dixon, III)

The council approved the September 16 agenda on a motion by Councilwoman Culberson, seconded by Councilwoman Branch, with a unanimous vote. The council also approved the September 16 minutes and the amended September 2 minutes, each on motions that passed unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made during this session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended September 2 minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution 55-2025 to waive a five‑year rule for annexing 253 Maloney Road (Tax Map 033F, Parcel 1035) into the Town of Elkton. The meeting will also consider several supplemental appropriations for community services, a budget amendment for the Irishtown Road/MD272 intersection, and appointments to various boards and commissions. New business includes two budget amendments for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Resolution 55-2025 – public hearing on annexation of 253 Maloney Road, Town of Elkton
• Resolution 53-2025 – approval of Enterprise Zone expansion
• Resolution 54-2025 – budget amendment for Capital Improvement Program, Irishtown Road/MD272 intersection
• Resolutions 58‑2025 to 62‑2025 – supplemental appropriations for Community Services, Cecil Transit, and Natural Resources
• Resolution 61‑2025 – appointment of John E. Dixon, III to the Commission on Veterans Affairs

The council approved the September 16 agenda with a unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the September 2 legislative session and the amended minutes from the August 19 session, each unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken during this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 session minutes (amended) (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on September 9, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation by the county tourism manager, a request for proposals for health and dental insurance coverage contracts, and a monthly review of county contracts for July 2025. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Cecil County Tourism Manager Sandy Turner (Maryland 250 program)
• Request for proposals for health and dental insurance coverage contracts
• Monthly review of county contracts for July 2025 (County Charter Section 516)

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 work session. A motion to adjourn the September 9, 2025 work session was made by Councilwoman Branch, seconded by Councilwoman Hamilton, and carried. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 work session (unanimous)
• Adjourned September 9, 2025 work session (motion by Branch, seconded by Hamilton)

County Council

The Cecil County Council Work Session will approve the minutes from the September 2 meeting, hear a presentation on the Maryland 205 tourism program, and consider a request for proposals for new health and dental insurance coverage contracts. The session also includes a monthly review of county contracts for July 2025. No decisions are recorded in the agenda beyond discussion items.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 Work Session minutes
• Presentation by Maryland 205 tourism manager Sandy Turner
• Request for proposals for health and dental insurance coverage contracts
• Monthly review of county contracts for July 2025

The council approved the minutes from the September 2 work session by a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the September 9 work session was made, seconded, and passed, ending the meeting at 5:37 p.m.

• Approved September 2, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned September 9, 2025 work session (motion passed)

County Council

The council will consider transferring ownership of land on Belle Hill Road in Elkton to the town's mayor and commissioners. It will also hold a public hearing on Resolution 53-2025 to approve an enterprise zone expansion. Additional resolutions include annexation of 253 Maloney Road, appointments to library and guardianship boards, and a supplemental appropriation for an economic development grant.

• Transfer of property – Belle Hill Road, Elkton, MD to the Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Elkton
• Resolution No. 53-2025 – Public hearing to approve enterprise zone expansion
• Resolution No. 55-2025 – Annexation of 253 Maloney Road (Tax Map 033F, Parcel 1035)
• Resolution No. 56-2025 – Appointment of Bernard D. DeMarinis and James Sweigard to Board of Library Trustees
• Resolution No. 52-2025 – Supplemental appropriation for Upper Shore Regional Council rural economic development grant

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26 work session. Council members voted to defer all council‑member items to the upcoming Legislative Session. A motion to adjourn the work session was made, seconded, and adopted, ending the meeting at 4:53 p.m.

• Approved August 26 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred council member items to Legislative Session
• Adjourned work session (motion passed)

County Council

The Cecil County Council work session will consider a transfer of county-owned property on Belle Hill Road to the Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Elkton. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, a review of the legislative agenda, a report from the Council Manager, and any items raised by council members.

• Transfer of county property on Belle Hill Road, Elkton to the Town of Elkton
• Approval of August 26, 2025 work session minutes
• Review of the legislative agenda
• Council Manager report
• Council members' items

The council voted to approve the minutes from the August 26 work session with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the September 2 work session was made, seconded and carried, ending the meeting at 4:53 p.m. Council members also voted to defer any council‑member items to the upcoming Legislative Session.

• Approved August 26 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session at 4:53 pm (motion passed)
• Deferred council member items to Legislative Session

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing to approve Resolution No. 53-2025, expanding the Enterprise Zone. The council will also consider annexing 253 Maloney Road into the Town of Elkton (Resolution No. 55-2025) and several appointments to local boards and commissions. Additional items include a supplemental appropriation for grant funds and an amendment to the Purchase of Development Rights program.

• Resolution No. 53-2025 – Approval of Enterprise Zone Expansion (public hearing)
• Resolution No. 55-2025 – Annexation of 253 Maloney Road into the Town of Elkton
• Resolution No. 56-2025 – Appointment of Bernard D. DeMarinis and James Sweigard to the Board of Library Trustees
• Resolution No. 57-2025 – Appointment of Nicole Vlamis and Nathaniel C. Bowen to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board
• Resolution No. 52-2025 – Supplemental appropriation of grant funds for the Office of Economic Development

The council voted 4‑0 to deny the Town of Elkton’s request for a waiver of the five‑year hold on annexing 253 Maloney Road, postponing expedited legislation. It also approved a $100,000 grant to the Office of Economic Development, adopted Bill 2025‑09 amending the Purchase of Development Rights program, and confirmed appointments to the Veterans Affairs Commission and the Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board. All votes were unanimous among the four members present; Vice President Meffley was absent.

• Denied expedited annexation waiver for 253 Maloney Road (4‑0)
• Approved $100,000 grant to Office of Economic Development (4‑0)
• Approved Bill 2025‑09 amendment to Purchase of Development Rights program (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Shawn Branch to Commission on Veterans Affairs (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Dale DeWeese and Steven Pearson to Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board (4‑0)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing regarding the expansion of an Enterprise Zone. The body will also consider appointments to various boards and a supplemental appropriation for economic development grant funds.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 53-2025: Enterprise Zone Expansion
• Resolution No. 55-2025: Annexation of 253 Maloney Road, Town of Elkton
• Resolution No. 52-2025: Supplemental Appropriation for Rural Maryland Economic Development Grant Fund
• Bill No. 2025-09: Amendment to Purchase of Development Rights Program and Fund
• Appointments to Board of Library Trustees, Adult Guardianship Review Board, and Commission on Veterans Affairs

The Council voted 4‑0 to deny the Town of Elkton's request for expedited legislation to annex 253 Maloney Road (Resolution 55‑2025). It also approved several appointments and a $100,000 supplemental appropriation, and adopted an amendment to the Purchase of Development Rights program. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Denied expedited annexation legislation for 253 Maloney Road (Resolution 55‑2025) – vote 4‑0
• Approved appointment of Shawn Branch to Commission on Veterans Affairs (Resolution 50‑2025) – vote 4‑0
• Approved appointments of Dale DeWeese and Steven Pearson to Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board (Resolution 51‑2025) – vote 4‑0
• Approved $100,000 supplemental appropriation for Economic Development grant (Resolution 52‑2025) – vote 4‑0
• Approved amendment to Purchase of Development Rights Program (Bill 2025‑09) – vote 4‑0
• Approved agenda for September 2, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 session – unanimous
• Approved public hearing schedule for Enterprise Zone Expansion (Resolution 53‑2025) – no vote recorded

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners will review applications for new Class B alcohol licenses at three establishments: Elk River Brewing, Casa Mezcal Perryville, and Milburn Orchards. They will also consider a transfer of an existing Class B‑101 license to North East Store. The meeting includes an update on an existing license and routine agenda items such as minutes approval and public comment.

• Review of new Class B license for Elk River Brewing at 16‑18 South Main Street, North East
• Review of new Class B license for Casa Mezcal Perryville, 648 Broad Street, Perryville
• Review of new Class B license for Milburn Orchards, 1495 Appleton Road, Elkton (catering, on‑premise only)
• Transfer application for Class B‑101 license to North East Store, 1223 Turkey Point Road, North East
• Proposed amendment to regulation on individuals holding multiple alcoholic beverage licenses

The board voted unanimously to adopt an amendment limiting any person to a maximum of three alcoholic beverage licenses across Classes B, BLX, D, and GC. It also unanimously approved a new Class B license for White Oak Manor, LLC at 1500 Chesapeake Club Drive, North East, MD, and a new Class B license for Mezcal on Broad, Inc. (Casa Mezcal) at 648 Broad Street, Perryville, MD, pending a CR number. Additionally, the board gave Elk River Brewing (Class B BWL No. B‑199) another opportunity to appear at the next meeting to update its license status.

• Approved amendment limiting a person to no more than 3 licenses (unanimous)
• Approved new Class B license for White Oak Manor, LLC, 1500 Chesapeake Club Drive, North East, MD (unanimous)
• Approved new Class B license for Mezcal on Broad, Inc. (Casa Mezcal), 648 Broad Street, Perryville, MD, pending CR number (unanimous)
• Postponed action on Elk River Brewing (Class B BWL No. B‑199) and gave them chance to appear at next meeting

Police Accountability Board

The Police Accountability Board will review complaint summaries and recent administrative disciplinary outcomes for several county police departments. The board will also confirm the date for the next open discussion meeting.

• Review of complaint summaries for CCSO, NEPD, EPD, and CCDC
• Review of Perryville PD administrative charges for search and policy violations
• Review of EPD disciplinary outcomes for use of force and report accuracy
• Confirm date of next meeting
• Discuss September open discussion meeting agenda

The agenda was approved unanimously. The board voted 4‑0 to retain jurisdiction over complaints 174‑2025, 176‑2025, 177‑2025, 180‑2025 and 183‑2025, and to decline jurisdiction over complaints 178‑2025, 179‑2025, 181‑2025 and 182‑2025. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion. The next meeting is set for September 30, 2025.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion by Robert McKnight, seconded by Jamila Mettee)
• Jurisdiction affirmed for complaints 174‑2025, 176‑2025, 177‑2025, 180‑2025, 183‑2025 (4‑0 each)
• Jurisdiction denied for complaints 178‑2025, 179‑2025, 181‑2025, 182‑2025 (4‑0 each)
• Meeting adjourned at 10:34 AM (motion by John Thompson, seconded by Jamila Mettee, approved unanimously)

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee will vote to select its chairperson. It will then hold a closed session to review several adjudicatory files identified by case numbers. After the closed session, adjudications will be announced and the next meeting date will be set.

• Vote on chairperson
• Closed session review of adjudicatory files (CCSO cases 125-2024 through 133-2024)
• Announcement of adjudications from closed session

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to approve previous meeting minutes and hear a manager's report. The session includes the presentation of proclamations to four deputies from the Cecil County Sheriff’s Department.

• Proclamations for Medal of Honor Recipients: Senior Deputy Robert Freyer, Deputy Sean Rickey, Senior Deputy Dale Smith, and Deputy Brandon McMillen

The council approved the minutes of the Closed Session held on August 12, 2025, and the minutes of the Work Session held on August 19, 2025, each passing unanimously. County Executive Adam Streight presented Medal of Honor proclamations for five sheriff’s department deputies. The work session was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Closed Session Aug 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Work Session Aug 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to approve previous meeting minutes and present proclamations to four members of the Cecil County Sheriff's Department. The meeting also includes reports from the Council Manager and Council members.

• Proclamations for Medal of Honor Recipients: Senior Deputy Robert Fryer, Deputy Sean Rickey, Senior Deputy Dale Smith, and Deputy Brandon McMillen

The council approved the minutes of the closed session held on August 12, 2025, with a unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes of the work session held on August 19, 2025, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 closed session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 work session (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to conduct regular business and review an updated mission statement. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Discussion of updated mission statement

The Board approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. A revised mission statement will be prepared by Sheri Woodruff and shared with the Board. The meeting was adjourned at 4:03 pm. The next Board meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Sheri Woodruff to finalize mission statement and post to social media
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

County Council

The Cecil County Council work session will discuss several resolutions and a public hearing on a bill to authorize general obligation project bonds. Items include appointments to the Veterans Affairs Commission and the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board, a supplemental appropriation for the Upper Shore Regional Council grant, and a budget amendment for the Irishtown Road/MD272 intersection. The session also features a public hearing on the Purchase of Development Rights Program and two school budget amendments.

• Bill No. 2025-08 – Bond Authorization – General Obligation Project Bonds (public hearing)
• Resolution No. 54-2025 – Budget Amendment – Capital Improvement Program for Irishtown Road/MD272 Intersection
• Resolution No. 52-2025 – Supplemental Appropriation – Grant Funds for Upper Shore Regional Council
• Resolution No. 50-2025 – Appointment to Commission on Veterans Affairs (Shawn Branch)
• Resolution No. 51-2025 – Appointment to Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board (Dale DeWeese, Steven Pearson)

The council approved the minutes from the August 12 work session and unanimously amended the agenda to prioritize school budget amendments. It adopted Resolution No. 52‑2025, accepting a $100,000 Upper Shore Regional Council grant to fund the Business Development Specialist position. The council introduced several appointment resolutions and postponed consideration of the Irishtown Road/MD 272 intersection improvement to September 16.

• Approved August 12 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Amended Legislative Agenda to move school budget amendments to the beginning (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 52‑2025 – acceptance of $100,000 Upper Shore Regional Council grant
• Introduced Resolution No. 53‑2025 – Enterprise Zone expansion on Belle Hill Rd and Maloney Rd
• Postponed consideration of Resolution No. 54‑2025 – Irishtown Road/MD 272 intersection improvement to Sept 16
• Introduced Resolution No. 49‑2025 – appointments to Board of Appeals
• Introduced Resolution No. 50‑2025 – appointment of Shawn Branch to Commission on Veterans Affairs
• Introduced Resolution No. 51‑2025 – appointments to Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board

County Council

The Cecil County Council work session will approve minutes from the August 12 meeting and hear a presentation from Cecil County Public Schools on small capital projects requests authorized by Resolution No. 09-2025. The council will also review its legislative agenda, receive a report from the council manager, and consider items brought forward by council members.

• Approval of minutes from the August 12, 2025 work session
• Presentation: Cecil County Public Schools – update on small capital projects requests (Resolution No. 09-2025)
• Review of the council’s legislative agenda
• Council manager report
• Council member items

The council unanimously approved the work‑session minutes from August 12, 2025. It also unanimously amended the Review of Legislative Agenda to move the school‑budget amendments to the beginning of the agenda. No substantive policy or funding decisions were finalized during this work session.

• Approved August 12 work‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Amended Legislative Agenda to place school‑budget items first (unanimous)
• Adjourned the work session (motion passed)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Purchase of Development Rights Program (Bill No. 2025-09). The council will consider several resolutions, including appointments, a supplemental appropriation for the Upper Shore Regional Council grant, an enterprise zone expansion, and a budget amendment for the Irishtown Road/MD272 intersection. A final reading will be taken on the bond authorization bill (Bill No. 2025-08). New business includes two CCPS budget amendments.

• Bill No. 2025-09 – Amendment to Cecil County Code Chapter A385, Purchase of Development Rights Program and Fund (public hearing)
• Bill No. 2025-08 – Bond Authorization for General Obligation Project Bonds (final reading)
• Resolution No. 52-2025 – Supplemental appropriation of grant funds for the Office of Economic Development via the Upper Shore Regional Council Rural Maryland Economic Development Grant Fund
• Resolution No. 53-2025 – Approval of application for Enterprise Zone expansion
• Resolution No. 54-2025 – Budget amendment to the Capital Improvement Program for improvements at the Irishtown Road/MD272 intersection

The council unanimously approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 5 session. Councilwoman Culberson moved, and Councilwoman Branch seconded, a resolution to appoint Mark Saunders, Donald Harmer Jr., Norman Anderson and Jennifer Callaghan to the Board of Appeals; the motion passed 4‑0. No other resolutions were voted on during this meeting.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes of August 5, 2025 approved unanimously
• Resolution 49-2025 appointing four members to the Board of Appeals approved 4-0

County Council

The Cecil County Council will consider a bond authorization (Bill No. 2025-08) for a general obligation project bond. A public hearing will address an amendment to the Purchase of Development Rights Program (Bill No. 2025-09). Several resolutions will be adopted, including appointments to the Veterans Affairs Commission and the Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board, and a budget amendment to improve the Irishtown Road/MD272 intersection. The meeting also includes two budget amendments for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Bill No. 2025-08 – Bond Authorization – General Obligation Project Bond
• Bill No. 2025-09 – Amendment – Purchase of Development Rights Program and Fund
• Resolution No. 54-2025 – Budget Amendment – Capital Improvement Program – Improve Irishtown Road/MD272 Intersection
• Resolution No. 50-2025 – Appointment – Commission on Veterans Affairs – Shawn Branch
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #137 and #138

The council voted 4-0 to approve Resolution No. 49-2025, confirming the reappointment of Mark Saunders and Norman Anderson, appointing Donald Harmer, Jr., and naming Jennifer Callaghan as alternate to the Cecil County Board of Appeals. The motion was made by Councilwoman Culberson and seconded by Councilwoman Branch. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. Other resolutions were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 49-2025 appointing Board of Appeals members (4-0)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to review an update on Animal Services. The meeting also includes a report from the Council Manager and a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• Animal Services update presentation by Director of Community Services David Trolio
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 5 work session. A motion to adjourn and move into a closed session was approved 4‑0, with Councilwoman Hamilton opposing. Council members also deferred their individual items to the August 19 work session.

• Approved minutes of August 5 work session (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn and enter closed session approved (4-0)
• Deferred council member items to August 19 work session

County Council

The County Council will approve the August 5, 2025 work session minutes, hear an Animal Services update from Director David Trolio, receive a report from the Council Manager, consider items submitted by council members, and hold a closed session on personnel matters as authorized by Maryland law.

• Approval of August 5, 2025 work session minutes
• Presentation: Animal Services update by Director David Trolio
• Council Manager Report
• Council Member Items
• Closed session on personnel matters per Md. Annotated Code §3-305(b)(1)

The council approved the minutes of the August 5 work session unanimously. Council members deferred pending items to the August 19 work session. A motion to adjourn the open work session and move to a closed session passed 4‑0. The session was then adjourned at 4:32 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Aug 5 work session (unanimous)
• Deferred Council Member Items to Aug 19 work session
• Adjourned work session to Closed Session (4-0)

County Council

The Cecil County Council work session will review a public hearing on Bill 2025-08, which proposes a general obligation bond authorization. The council will also introduce Bill 2025-09 to amend the Purchase of Development Rights Program, appoint members to the Board of Zoning Appeals, consider a supplemental appropriation for the Sheriff’s Office warrant apprehension, and discuss a school budget amendment.

• Bill 2025-08 – Bond Authorization – General Obligation Project Bonds (public hearing)
• Bill No. 2025-09 – Amendment to Cecil County Code Chapter A385 – Purchase of Development Rights Program and Fund
• Resolution No. 49-2025 – Appointment of four members to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Resolution No. 48-2025 – Supplemental Appropriation for Grant Funds to the Sheriff’s Office – Warrant Apprehension
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #137

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 15 work session. It also approved an amendment to the August 5 agenda to remove and reschedule Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #137. Council members deferred their individual items to the Legislative Session and then adjourned the work session.

• Approved July 15 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agenda to remove and reschedule CCPS Budget Amendment #137 (motion passed)
• Deferred Council Member Items to the Legislative Session (motion passed)
• Adjourned the work session (motion passed)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on August 5, 2025. Council members will approve the July 22, 2025 work session minutes, review the legislative agenda, hear a report from the Council Manager, and consider items submitted by council members. No specific ordinances, contracts, or funding decisions are listed on the agenda.

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 15 work session. It also approved an agenda amendment to remove and reschedule Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #137 to the August 19 work session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 15 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to remove and reschedule CCPS Budget Amendment #137 (motion passed)
• Adjourned work session (motion passed)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing regarding bond authorization for project bonds. The body will also consider a supplemental appropriation for the Sheriff's Office and a budget amendment for public schools.

• Public hearing on Bill No. 2025-08: Bond Authorization – General Obligation Project Bonds
• Introduction of Bill No. 2025-09: Amendment to Purchase of Development Rights Program and Fund
• Resolution No. 48-2025: Supplemental Appropriation for Sheriff’s Office Warrant Apprehension
• Resolution No. 49-2025: Appointments to the Board of Appeals
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #137

The Council unanimously approved the agenda and moved the school budget amendment to the August 19 session. Minutes from the July 15 session were approved unanimously. The Council voted 5‑0 to adopt Resolution No. 48‑2025, providing a $12,500 supplemental appropriation to the Sheriff’s Office grant fund. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #137 moved to Aug 19 agenda
• July 15 minutes approved unanimously
• Resolution No. 48‑2025 approved 5‑0, adding $12,500 to Sheriff’s Office grant fund
• Adjournment approved by all present

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing regarding a bond authorization for a general obligation project. The body will also consider a supplemental appropriation for the Sheriff's Office and a budget amendment for public schools.

• Public hearing on Bill No. 2025-08: Bond Authorization - General Obligation Project Bond
• Introduction of Bill No. 2025-09: Amendment to Purchase of Development Rights Program and Fund
• Resolution No. 49-2025: Appointments to the Board of Appeals
• Resolution No. 48-2025: Supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's Office Warrant Apprehension
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment # 137

The council unanimously approved the agenda and moved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #137 to the August 19 agenda. They approved Resolution No. 48‑2025, allocating $12,500 from a grant to the Sheriff’s Office, with a 5‑0 vote. The minutes of the July 15, 2025 session were approved unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved August 5 agenda (unanimous)
• Moved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #137 to August 19 agenda (approved)
• Approved Resolution No. 48‑2025 granting $12,500 to Sheriff’s Office (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025 Legislative Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Liquor Board

The Board will consider an application to transfer a Class A‑6 beer, wine and liquor license from Elizabeth J. Weaver to Plum Creek Market at 79 Plum Creek Road. It will also review a new application for a Class B beer‑wine‑liquor license for Tokyo Sushi at 111 North East Plaza. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and discussion of Maryland alcohol law and other items.

• Transfer of Class A‑6 license to Plum Creek Market, 79 Plum Creek Road
• New Class B license application for Tokyo Sushi, 111 North East Plaza
• Special events: Plumpton Park Zoo Spring Brew (6/21/25) and Fall Brew (9/27/25)
• Milburn Stone Theatre multiple functions (8/8/25 – 6/21/26)
• Discussion of MD alcohol law, multiple‑license holder update, and mobile bars

The Board approved the transfer of a Class A‑6 beer, wine and liquor license for Plum Creek Market. It also approved a new Class B beer‑wine‑liquor license for Tokyo Sushi. A beverage management agreement for The North East Store was approved, and the minutes from the previous meeting were accepted. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved transfer of Class A‑6 license for Plum Creek Market, 79 Plum Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of new Class B license for Tokyo Sushi, 111 North East Plaza (unanimous)
• Approved Beverage Management Agreement for The North East Store, 1223 Turkey Point Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the prior meeting (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council of Cecil County has cancelled its scheduled work session for July 22, 2025. The next work session is set for August 5, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the Elk Room of the County Administration Building.

• Work session cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025
• Meeting location: Elk Room, County Administration Building

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting and canvass reports. The agenda includes a report on Voter Registration Distributor Training scheduled for September 17th. Public participation is limited to pre-scheduled speakers.

• Approval of June 18, 2025 minutes
• Canvass Minutes
• Voter Registration Distributor Training (Sept 17)
• Next meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025

The board approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved a motion to begin posting Canvass Minutes to the website beginning in 2026, with a unanimous vote. No new business was presented, and the meeting adjourned at 3:36 pm.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved posting of Canvass Minutes beginning 2026 (unanimous)
• No new business presented
• Adjourned meeting at 3:36 pm (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council work session will review several resolutions, including a supplemental appropriation for the Sheriff’s Office and a salary resolution for the Sheriff. It will also consider appointments for electrical inspection agencies and the Susquehanna Workforce Network Board. Old business includes two rezoning files that propose changing Business General zones to Heavy‑Industrial districts at 0 Old Philadelphia Road and 0 Pulaski Highway.

• Resolution No. 48-2025 – Supplemental Appropriation – Grant Funds – Sheriff’s Office – Warrant Apprehension
• Resolution No. 45-2025 – Sheriff of Cecil County – Salary
• Resolution No. 46-2025 – Appointment – Electrical Inspection Agencies – Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency, Inc.
• Rezoning File 2025-02 – 0 Old Philadelphia Road – change from Business General (BG) to Heavy‑Industrial (M-2)
• Rezoning File 2025-03 – 0 Pulaski Highway – change from Business General (BG) to Heavy‑Industrial (M-2)

The council unanimously approved the July 1 work session minutes. The agenda was amended by consensus to add a monthly review of contracts for June 2025. Bill No. 2025-08 – the bond authorization for general obligation project bonds – was rescheduled for a public hearing on August 19 due to publication timing issues. The work session was then adjourned.

• Approved July 1 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add Monthly Review of Contracts for June 2025 (consensus)
• Rescheduled Bill No. 2025-08 bond authorization hearing to August 19
• Adjourned work session (motion passed)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on July 15, 2025 at the County Administration Building. The meeting will address standard items such as approval of the July 8, 2025 minutes, a review of the legislative agenda, a council manager report, and council member items. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Approval of July 8, 2025 Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report
• Council Member Items

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 1 work session. Council members voted to defer all council‑member items to the Legislative Session later that evening. The work session was then adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

• Approved July 1 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred council member items to the Legislative Session
• Adjourned work session (motion passed at 4:45 p.m.)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will meet on July 15, 2025 to discuss several items. It will consider four resolutions, including a salary resolution for the Sheriff, appointments to electrical inspection agencies and the Susquehanna Workforce Network Board, and a supplemental appropriation for the Sheriff’s Office warrant apprehension program. The council will also review two rezoning files that propose changing the zoning of properties at 0 Old Philadelphia Road and 0 Pulaski Highway from Business General to Heavy‑Industrial (M‑2). Public comments and routine procedural matters will also be addressed.

• Resolution No. 45-2025 – Salary for Sheriff of Cecil County
• Resolution No. 46-2025 – Appointment of Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency, Inc. for electrical inspections
• Resolution No. 47-2025 – Appointment of members to Susquehanna Workforce Network Board
• Resolution No. 48-2025 – Supplemental appropriation grant funds for Sheriff’s Office warrant apprehension
• Rezonings: 0 Old Philadelphia Road (BG to M‑2) and 0 Pulaski Highway (BG to M‑2)

The council voted 3-1 to adjust the Sheriff of Cecil County’s salary for fiscal year 2026. It also approved the reappointment of two electrical inspection agencies and the appointment of members to the Susquehanna Workforce Network Board. Additionally, the council approved rezoning of two properties to Heavy‑Industrial (M‑2) districts.

• Approved adjustment of Sheriff’s salary (3-1)
• Approved reappointment of Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency (4-0)
• Approved appointment of eight members to Susquehanna Workforce Network Board (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Old Philadelphia Road, Elkton to Heavy‑Industrial (M‑2) (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Pulaski Highway, Elkton to Heavy‑Industrial (M‑2) (4-0)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will review several resolutions, including a supplemental appropriation grant for the Sheriff's Office warrant apprehension and a salary resolution for the Sheriff. It will also consider appointments of two electrical inspection agencies and members to the Susquehanna Workforce Network Board. In old business, the Council will discuss rezoning two properties in North East from Business General to Heavy‑Industrial (M‑2).

• Resolution No. 45-2025 – Sheriff of Cecil County salary
• Resolution No. 46-2025 – Appointment of Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency, Inc. as electrical inspection agencies
• Resolution No. 47-2025 – Appointment of members to the Susquehanna Workforce Network Board
• Rezoning File 2025-02 – 0 Old Philadelphia Road, North East, currently Business General (BG), proposed Heavy‑Industrial (M‑2)
• Rezoning File 2025-03 – 0 Pulaski Highway, North East, currently Business General (BG), proposed Heavy‑Industrial (M‑2)

The County Council voted to adjust the Sheriff’s salary for FY 2026, passing the resolution 3‑1. It also re‑appointed the Bay Area and American Inspection Agencies as the county’s electrical inspectors (4‑0). The council confirmed new members to the Susquehanna Workforce Network Board (4‑0). Two rezoning applications were approved, changing both properties to Heavy‑Industrial zoning (each 4‑0).

• Approved Sheriff salary adjustment (Resolution 45-2025) – vote 3-1
• Approved reappointment of Bay Area Inspection Agency & American Inspection Agency (Resolution 46-2025) – vote 4-0
• Approved appointments to Susquehanna Workforce Network Board (Resolution 47-2025) – vote 4-0
• Approved rezoning of 0 Old Philadelphia Road to Heavy‑Industrial (Rezoning File 2025-02) – vote 4-0
• Approved rezoning of 0 Pulaski Highway to Heavy‑Industrial (Rezoning File 2025-03) – vote 4-0

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to review the May 2025 county contracts and present the third‑quarter FY25 financial update. The meeting also includes routine items such as the manager’s report and council member items. No specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Monthly Review of County Contracts – May 2025
• Financial Update – 3rd Quarter FY25
• Council Manager Report
• Council Member Items

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 1 work session. They amended the agenda to include the Monthly Review of Contracts for June 2025, completing the fiscal‑year contract review. A motion to adjourn the work session was passed.

• Approved July 1 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add Monthly Review of Contracts for June 2025 (consensus)
• Adjourned work session (motion passed)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to review county contracts from May and June 2025. The body will also receive a financial update for the 3rd Quarter of FY25.

• Monthly review of County Contracts for May 2025
• Monthly review of County Contracts for June 2025
• Financial Update for 3rd Quarter FY25

The council approved the minutes of the July 1 work session by unanimous vote. Members also agreed to amend the agenda to add a monthly review of contracts for June 2025. The work session was then adjourned. Bill No. 2025‑08 for bond authorization was rescheduled for a public hearing on August 19.

• Approved July 1 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add Monthly Review of Contracts for June 2025 (consensus)
• Adjourned the work session (motion passed)
• Rescheduled Bill No. 2025‑08 bond authorization hearing to August 19 (no vote recorded)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will conduct public hearings for two rezoning applications in North East. The body will also introduce a general obligation project bond and several appointment resolutions.

• Public hearing: Rezoning 0 Old Philadelphia Road from Business General to Heavy-Industrial District (M-2)
• Public hearing: Rezoning 0 Pulaski Highway from Business General to Heavy-Industrial District (M-2)
• Bill No. 2025-08: General Obligation Project Bond authorization
• Resolution No. 45-2025: Sheriff of Cecil County salary
• Resolution No. 46-2025: Appointment of Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency Inc.

The council approved the Work Session minutes and the Closed Session minutes from June 24, 2025 by unanimous vote. Council members also voted to defer all Council Member Items to the upcoming Legislative Session. The work session was then adjourned by motion.

• Approved Work Session minutes of June 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Closed Session minutes of June 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Deferred Council Member Items to Legislative Session
• Adjourned work session (motion passed)

County Council

The County Council of Cecil County will hold a work session on July 1, 2025 at the County Administration Building. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the June 24, 2025 work session minutes, a review of the legislative agenda, a report from the council manager, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed for this meeting.

• Call to Order
• Approval of June 24, 2025 work session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report
• Adjournment

The council unanimously approved the June 24 work and closed session minutes. Council members voted to defer all member‑submitted items to the upcoming Legislative Session on July 15. The work session was then adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved June 24 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 24 closed session minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred council member items to the July 15 Legislative Session
• Adjourned the work session at 5:00 p.m. (motion passed)

County Council

The Cecil County Council meeting includes a public hearing on two rezoning applications that would change Business General zones to Heavy‑Industrial (M‑2). A bill to authorize general obligation project bonds will be introduced. Several resolutions will be introduced, covering the sheriff's salary and appointments to inspection and workforce boards.

• Public hearing on Rezoning File 2025-02 for 0 Old Philadelphia Road, currently Business General, proposed Heavy‑Industrial (M‑2).
• Public hearing on Rezoning File 2025-03 for 0 Pulaski Highway, currently Business General, proposed Heavy‑Industrial (M‑2).
• Introduction of Bill No. 2025-08 – Bond Authorization – General Obligation Project Bonds.
• Introduction of Resolution No. 45-2025 – Salary for the Sheriff of Cecil County.
• Introduction of Resolution No. 46-2025 – Appointment of Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency, Inc. as electrical inspection agencies.

The council approved the July 1 agenda and the June 17 minutes with unanimous votes. The rezoning request for two Elkton properties was postponed for decision at the July 15 session. Bill No. 2025-08 authorizing up to $56 million in bonds was introduced and scheduled for a public hearing on July 15 and further consideration on August 5. Two resolutions—one on the sheriff’s salary and one reappointing electrical inspection agencies—were introduced and set for consideration on July 15.

• Agenda approval – unanimous (5-0)
• June 17 minutes approval – unanimous (5-0)
• Rezoning request deferred to July 15 legislative session
• Bill 2025-08 bond authorization introduced; public hearing scheduled July 15
• Resolution 45-2025 (Sheriff salary adjustment) introduced; consideration scheduled July 15
• Resolution 46-2025 (Electrical inspection agencies reappointment) introduced; consideration scheduled July 15

County Council

The Cecil County Council is conducting public hearings for two rezoning applications in North East. The body is also introducing a bond authorization bill and several resolutions regarding appointments and salaries.

• Public hearing: Rezoning 0 Old Philadelphia Road from Business General to Heavy-Industrial District (M-2)
• Public hearing: Rezoning 0 Pulaski Highway from Business General to Heavy-Industrial District (M-2)
• Introduction of Bill No. 2025-08 for General Obligation Project Bonds
• Resolution No. 45-2025 regarding Sheriff of Cecil County salary
• Resolution No. 46-2025 appointing Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency, Inc. as electrical inspection agencies

The council unanimously approved the agenda for the July 1, 2025 session and the minutes from the June 17, 2025 session. The rezoning request for 0 Old Philadelphia Road and 0 Pulaski Highway was deferred for consideration at the July 15, 2025 session. Bill No. 2025-08 authorizing up to $56 million in bonds was introduced and scheduled for a public hearing on July 15 and further consideration on August 5. Two resolutions—one on the sheriff’s salary and one reappointing electrical inspection agencies—were introduced and set for consideration on July 15.

• Approved July 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred rezoning request to July 15 session
• Introduced Bill 2025-08 bond authorization; hearing July 15, consideration Aug 5
• Introduced Resolution 45-2025 (Sheriff salary); scheduled for July 15
• Introduced Resolution 46-2025 (Electrical inspection agencies); scheduled for July 15

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on June 24, 2025. The agenda includes approving minutes from the June 10, 2025 closed session and the June 17, 2025 work session, hearing a report from the Council Manager, and addressing council member items. A closed‑session portion will discuss personnel matters such as appointments, evaluations, and other staff actions. The meeting will adjourn at 6:30 p.m.

• Approve minutes from June 10, 2025 closed session
• Approve minutes from June 17, 2025 work session
• Council Manager report
• Council member items
• Closed session on personnel matters (appointments, evaluations, etc.)

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the June 10 closed session and the June 17 work session. A motion to recess the work session and go into closed session was approved 4‑0. The work session was then recessed and will not reconvene.

• Approved minutes of the Closed Session of June 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Work Session of June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to recess and enter Closed Session (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will approve the minutes from its May 21, 2025 meeting and discuss new business, including a sticker contest. The meeting will be livestreamed and held at 200 Chesapeake Blvd.

• Approval of May 21, 2025 minutes
• Sticker Contest (New Business)
• Public participation requires pre-scheduled approval
• Next meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025
• Meeting location: 200 Chesapeake Blvd.

Board of Elections

The Board approved the May 21, 2025 minutes without dissent. A motion to post 2026 canvass minutes on the website was tabled for later research. The Board scheduled voter‑registration‑distributor training for September 17, 2025. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was made and seconded.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Canvass minutes posting motion tabled
• Scheduled board training as Voter Registration Distributors on Sep 17, 2025
• Motion to adjourn passed; meeting adjourned at 3:44 pm

Administrative Charging Committee

The committee will approve the agenda and the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It will conduct a closed session to review adjudicatory files and then announce the resulting adjudications. The meeting will also confirm the date of the next session before adjourning.

• Approve agenda
• Review and approve minutes from 05/27/25
• Closed session to review adjudicatory files
• Announce adjudications from closed session
• Confirm date of next meeting

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on June 17, 2025. The meeting will approve the minutes from the June 10 work session, hear a presentation titled "Voces of Hop Update" by Mr. Aaron Wright, review the legislative agenda, receive a report from the Council Manager, and consider items submitted by council members. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 Work Session minutes
• Presentation: Voces of Hop Update – Mr. Aaron Wright
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report
• Council Member Items

The council approved the June 10 work‑session minutes with a unanimous vote. It then amended the Review of Legislative Agenda, moving the school‑budget items forward and adding Mark Freese to a plumbing‑board appointment, also unanimously. The work session was adjourned by unanimous motion. No other items were formally decided during this meeting.

• Approved June 10 work‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Amended Review of Legislative Agenda to reorder items and add Mark Freese (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the work session passed (unanimous)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution No. 41-2025 to annex three parcels at 812 and 814 East Pulaski Highway and 344 Maloney Road. The council will also consider appointments to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board and other boards, and will discuss two budget amendments for the county public schools. Additional items include presentations of proclamations and public comments.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 41-2025 – annexation of 812 & 814 East Pulaski Highway (Tax Map 033C, Parcels 0607 & 0608) and 344 Maloney Road (Tax Map 033C, Parcel 0077)
• Consideration of Resolution No. 41-2025 – annexation of the same parcels
• Consideration of Resolution No. 42-2025 – appointment to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board (Wayne Tome, Sr.)
• Introduction of Resolution No. 43-2025 – appointment to the Cecil County Plumbing Board (Ronald Dixon, Jesse Foster, Mark Freese)
• New business: Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #135 and #136

The council unanimously approved an agenda amendment and the minutes from the June 3, 2025 session. It voted 4‑1 to allow expedited legislation and then approved, 5‑0, the Town of Elkton’s request to waive the five‑year hold for annexing three parcels, permitting rezoning to Business and Industrial. The council also confirmed an appointment to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board (5‑0) and adopted two Cecil County Public Schools budget amendment items (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Mark Freese (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2025 session (5‑0)
• Approved expedited legislation for Resolution 41‑2025 (4‑1)
• Approved Resolution 41‑2025 annexation waiver for Town of Elkton (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 42‑2025 appointment to EMS Advisory Board (5‑0)
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendments #135 and #136 (5‑0)

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to receive presentations on IT broadband and the Elk & North East Rivers Watershed Association. The meeting includes a Board of Health presentation and a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• IT Broadband Update from Director Dave Warnick
• Elk & North East Rivers Watershed Association Update from Mark Dobbins
• Board of Health presentation by Health Officer Lauren Levy
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 3 work session. Council members identified four legislative priorities and directed the Council Manager to forward them to the Maryland Association of Counties. A motion to enter closed session was approved 5‑0, followed by a 5‑0 vote to adjourn the closed session. The work session was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved June 3 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Directed Council Manager to forward legislative priorities to MACo
• Entered closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission met on June 4, 2025 and approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting. The commission discussed a proposed regional revolving loan fund and the expansion of the Enterprise Zone, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The next commission meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes

County Council

The council held a work session to consider several quit‑claim deed transfers to the Town of Chesapeake City and the Town of Rising Sun, including two small parcels, a railroad bed, and easement rights on Pierce Road. The meeting also featured a monthly review of contracts under County Charter Section 516, approval of the March 25, 2025 work‑session minutes, and a council manager report.

• Quitclaim deed to Town of Chesapeake City – two small parcels
• Quitclaim deed to Town of Rising Sun – railroad bed
• Quitclaim deed and deed of easements to Town of Rising Sun – Pierce Road and road‑widening easements
• Monthly review of contracts (County Charter Section 516)
• Approval of March 25, 2025 work‑session minutes

The council voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 25, 2025 work session. No resolutions or bills were adopted during this meeting; they were merely introduced or read. The session was formally adjourned after a motion to adjourn was approved.

• Approved March 25, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (motion passed)

County Council

The County Council is meeting to consider the adoption of real and personal property tax rates for Fiscal Year 2026. The session includes final readings for the annual budget, the five-year Capital Improvement Program, and various tax credits.

• Resolution No. 30-2025: Real Property and Personal Property Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2026
• Bill No. 2025-02: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance - FY 2026
• Bill No. 2025-01: Capital Improvement Program - FY 2026-2030
• Resolution No. 41-2025: Annexation of 812 and 814 East Pulaski Highway and Maloney Road into the Town of Elkton
• Bill No. 2025-07: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding definitions, districts, and industrial uses

The council approved the annual budget and appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2026. It also adopted the capital improvement program for FY 2026‑2030 and amended the property tax rate. Several appointments to county boards were confirmed, and new tax‑credit programs for seniors, veterans, and sworn officers were authorized.

• Approved Bill No. 2025-02 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved Bill No. 2025-01 Capital Improvement Program FY 2026‑2030 (5‑0)
• Approved Bill No. 2025-03 Lease Purchase Equipment Financing up to $4,000,000 (5‑0)
• Approved Bill No. 2025-04 Senior Citizens and Veterans Tax Credit amendment (5‑0)
• Approved Bill No. 2025-05 Sworn Officers Tax Credit amendment (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 30-2025 Amendment No. 1 to lower property tax rate to $325.88 per parcel (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 30-2025 as amended adopting FY 2026 property tax rates (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 40-2025 reappointing Electrical Examiners Board members (5‑0)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Ethics Commission approved its agenda and the February 27, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then moved into a closed session to discuss ethics‑form conflicts, secondary employment issues, and an ethics complaint, and later reconvened in open session. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment to include ethics complaint review (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss ethics forms conflicts (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Liquor Board will discuss unruly activity at a local tavern and consider applications to transfer a liquor license and approve a beverage management agreement. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and a training session on identity document fraud.

• Discussion regarding unruly activity at Walts Tavern (307 Augustine Herman Highway)
• Application to transfer Class BLX-7 license for Bohemia Manor Farm (237 Bohemia Manor Farm Lane)
• Application for Beverage Management Agreement with Plum Creek Market (79 Plum Creek Road)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Training on identity document fraud for June 12, 2025

The Cecil County Board of Licensed Commissioners held a hearing about unruly activity at Walts Tavern (Class B, BWL License # B-139). Testimony was provided by Chief Alcoholic Beverage Inspector Earl Bradford and Elkton Police Lieutenant Ron Odem, who described several fights, a stabbing, and shootings that occurred since January, many after midnight. The board noted the frequency of police calls and the involvement of out‑of‑state patrons, but no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will hold an open session on May 27, 2025. The meeting will approve the agenda, review and approve minutes from the May 6 meeting, and address new business items including introducing a new board member, reviewing a complaint summary, discussing a law‑enforcement agency meeting, and confirming the date of the next meeting.

• Introduce new board member
• Review complaint summary
• Discuss LEA meeting
• Confirm date of next PAB meeting

The Police Accountability Board approved its agenda unanimously. It voted 4‑0 to affirm jurisdiction and continue investigations for Elkton PD complaints 168‑2025 and 169‑2025, and for CCSO complaints 170‑2025 and 172‑2025. It voted 4‑0 to deny jurisdiction for CCSO complaints 171‑2025 and 173‑2025, ending those investigations. The board also approved a motion to hold a law‑enforcement agency meeting in September.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Affirmed jurisdiction for Elkton PD complaint 168-2025, continued (4-0)
• Affirmed jurisdiction for Elkton PD complaint 169-2025, continued (4-0)
• Affirmed jurisdiction for CCSO complaint 170-2025, continued (4-0)
• Denied jurisdiction for CCSO complaint 171-2025, not continued (4-0)
• Affirmed jurisdiction for CCSO complaint 172-2025, continued (4-0)
• Denied jurisdiction for CCSO complaint 173-2025, not continued (4-0)
• Approved motion to hold LEA meeting in September (unanimous)

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee will review and approve the minutes from its May 6, 2025 meeting. It will hold a closed session to examine adjudicatory files and then announce any adjudications. The committee will also confirm the date of its next meeting before adjourning.

• Review & approve minutes from 05/06/25
• Closed session to review adjudicatory files
• Announce adjudications from closed session
• Confirm date of next meeting

Public Safety Pension Board

The trustees approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes. At 10:10 a.m., Sally Dulin motioned to adjourn, Captain Brownhill seconded, and the motion carried, ending the session.

• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 10:10 a.m. (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting, swear in new staff, and receive reports from the Director and Counsel. The agenda also includes old and new business items and a possible closed portion under the Maryland Open Meetings Act. Public comments must be pre‑scheduled with the Director.

• Approval of the minutes – April 16, 2025
• Swearing in of new staff

The board unanimously approved the April 16, 2025 Board minutes. It was noted that the primary election date has been changed to June 23, 2026, with early voting set for June 11‑18, 2026. The board scheduled a closed session on June 5, 2025 to discuss the Director’s PEP evaluation. A motion to adjourn the meeting passed without opposition.

• Approved April 16, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Primary election date changed to June 23, 2026; early voting June 11‑18, 2026 (noted as official change)
• Closed session scheduled for June 5, 2025 to discuss Director’s PEP evaluation
• Motion to adjourn passed without opposition

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing on two bills: one to adopt the National Electric Code and another to amend the Zoning Ordinance’s definitions, districts, permissible uses, utilities, and industrial uses. A resolution to annex part of the Town of Port Deposit will also be considered. The meeting includes discussion of an old‑business rezoning request for 1.0269 acres at 827 W. Pulaski Highway in Elkton.

• Bill No. 2025-06 – amendment to adopt the National Electric Code (introduced 5/6/25, consideration 6/3/25)
• Bill No. 2025-07 – amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (definitions, districts, permissible uses, utilities, industrial uses; introduced 5/6/25, consideration 6/3/25)
• Resolution No. 36-2025 – annexation of land in the Town of Port Deposit (introduced 5/6/25, consideration 5/20/25)
• Old Business – rezoning request by STEB LLC to change 1.0269 acres at 827 W. Pulaski Highway from Residential Mixed Use to Business – General
• Resolution No. 37-2025 – supplemental appropriation for a Liquor Board tobacco‑sales enforcement grant (SAPTFBG) (introduced 5/6/25)

The council voted to annex about 45 acres of land into the Town of Port Deposit, waiving the five‑year rezoning hold. It also approved a $19,000 grant to the Liquor Board for tobacco compliance checks and confirmed several board appointments. A zoning correction for a STEB LLC property was adopted, and the meeting agenda and prior minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 36-2025 annexation of ~45 acres into Town of Port Deposit (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 37-2025 $19,000 grant to Liquor Board for tobacco compliance checks (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 38-2025 appointment of Raymond Hamm to Public Safety Pension Plan Board (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 39-2025 reappointment of Kristina Brown to Economic Development Commission (4-0)
• Approved zoning correction for STEB LLC property at 827 W. Pulaski Highway (4-0)
• Approved agenda of May 20, 2025 session unanimously
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 session unanimously

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission formally approved the minutes from the April 2025 meeting. No other policy actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the May 7 session.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will meet to conduct routine business. The primary agenda item is the review of a complaint summary.

• Review of complaint summary
• Approval of March 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the agenda with a 2‑1 vote, pending a correction to CCSO / 159‑2025. Members voted on jurisdiction for eight complaints, finding no jurisdiction for six and confirming statutory elements for two Perryville PD complaints, which will continue under the PAB Act. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 10:26 AM.

• Approved agenda (2-1) pending correction to CCSO / 159-2025
• Found no jurisdiction for Elkton PD complaint 160-2025 (3-0)
• Found no jurisdiction for Perryville PD complaint 161-2025 (3-0)
• Found no jurisdiction for Elkton PD complaint 162-2025 (3-0)
• Found no jurisdiction for Elkton PD complaint 163-2025 (3-0)
• Found no jurisdiction for CCSO complaint 164-2025 (2-1)
• Found statutory elements met for Perryville PD complaint 165-2025 (3-0)
• Found statutory elements met for Perryville PD complaint 167-2025 (3-0)

Administrative Charging Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and enter a closed session to review adjudicatory files. The results of these adjudications will be announced during the open session.

• Review and approval of March 25, 2025, minutes
• Closed session for review of adjudicatory files

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning File 2025-01 for the property at 827 W. Pulaski Highway in Elkton, proposing a change from Residential Mixed Use to a Business‑General district. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a supplemental appropriation for Community Development Block Grant funds and a franchise agreement with Talkie Communications. Two bills will be introduced: adoption of the National Electric Code and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Routine items such as agenda approval, minutes, and public comments are also on the agenda.

• Rezoning File 2025-01: 827 W. Pulaski Highway, Elkton – change from Residential Mixed Use to Business‑General district
• Resolution No. 31-2025 – Supplemental appropriation for Community Development Block Grant (Federal CARES Act) funds
• Bill No. 2025-06 – Adoption of the National Electric Code (public hearing 05/20/25, consideration 06/03/25)
• Bill No. 2025-07 – Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (public hearing 05/06/25, consideration 06/03/25)
• Resolution No. 24-2025 – Approval of franchise agreement with Talkie Communications (IPTV cable franchise)

Liquor Board

The Board will review an application from Fred S. Russell of Crab Shack Inc. to transfer a Class B-119 Beer, Wine & Liquor license from William J. Swyka. A violation notice for Sunday sales will be addressed for North Bay Liquors (Class A-59) dated March 30, 2025. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a public comment period, and discussion of upcoming special events. Old and new business items are listed for further consideration.

• Transfer of Class B-119 liquor license to Crab Shack Inc., 1919 Augustine Herman Hwy, Chesapeake City
• Violation notice for Sunday sales (Class A-59) for North Bay Liquors, 480 North Mauldin Ave, North East, dated March 30, 2025
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Special events: Church of the Good Shepherd quarter auction (May 10, 2025) and Fair Hill International fundraiser (May 3, 2025)

The board voted to transfer the Class B‑119 liquor license for Crab Shack, Inc. to Fred Russell, with a condition that the Maryland tax lien be satisfied before the license becomes active. The board entered closed session, approved a $500 fine (including court fees) for North Bay Liquors for a prohibited Sunday sale, and then approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It also granted a three‑month tax‑hold extension to a licensee and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved transfer of Crab Shack liquor license to Fred Russell, conditional on tax lien payment (unanimous)
• Approved $500 fine for North Bay Liquors violation (unanimous)
• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted 3‑month tax‑hold extension to licensee (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to deliberate violation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will hold its regular meeting, including a new facility presentation, reports from the director and counsel, and a vote to approve the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. The agenda also lists old business legislative updates and new business items. Part of the meeting may be closed under the Maryland Open Meetings Act. Public comments must be pre‑scheduled with the director.

• Approval of the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• New Facility Presentation
• Director’s Report
• Counsel’s Report
• Legislative Updates (old business)

The Board of Elections unanimously agreed to prioritize developing a new office and warehouse facility during the next fiscal year, without delaying 2026 election preparations. The March 19, 2025 meeting minutes were approved without opposition. The meeting was then formally adjourned at 5:09 PM.

• Prioritize new Board of Elections facility development in next fiscal year (unanimous agreement)
• Approve March 19, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 5:09 PM (motion passed)

County Council

The Cecil County Council will conduct a public hearing on Resolution No. 24-2025 to approve a franchise agreement with Talkie Communications for IPTV cable service. The meeting also includes introductions of two tax credit bills for senior citizens, veterans, and sworn officers, and consideration of several appointments and resolutions. Additional items are a rezoning request for STEB LLC at 827 W. Pulaski Highway and a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 24-2025 – Franchise Agreement with Talkie Communications (IPTV Cable)
• Bill No. 2025-04 – Tax Credit for Senior Citizens and Veterans (public hearing 5/22/25)
• Bill No. 2025-05 – Tax Credit for Sworn Officers (public hearing 5/22/25)
• Rezoning file 2025-01 – STEB LLC, 827 W. Pulaski Highway (public hearing 5/6/25)
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #134

The council voted 5‑0 to adopt Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #134 for $438,097. It also unanimously approved an agenda amendment adding a National Telecommunicator Week proclamation and the minutes of the March 18 and April 1 sessions. Three appointment resolutions were adopted with vote counts of 4‑0 (1 absent), 3‑0 (1 Nay, 1 absent) and 4‑0 (1 absent).

• Approved agenda amendment adding National Telecommunicator Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment #134 for $438,097 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of the March 18, 2025 legislative session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the April 1, 2025 legislative session (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑2025 Planning Commission appointments (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 26‑2025 Board of Appeals appointment (3‑0, 1 Nay, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 27‑2025 Veterans Affairs appointment (4‑0, 1 absent)

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will hold a special meeting to pre‑plan a future new location. Topics include the need for a new facility, potential funding sources, desired building features, and next steps with a timeline.

• Discuss why a new facility is needed: outgrown office and warehouse, future growth, and new state warehouse regulations
• Explore funding options such as county/state involvement and grants
• Identify desired features: office space for 8‑10 staff, expanded warehouse with loading dock, combined roof, classroom/training space, early voting center, restrooms, kitchen, and security enhancements
• Set timeline and assign responsibilities for contacting state/county agencies and real‑estate actions

The Cecil County Board of Elections met, established quorum, and held a discussion to gather ideas for a new office location. The director outlined problems with the current warehouse and office space, and a realtor presented cost and timing considerations for leasing or purchasing a new facility. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. No other actions were voted on; the remainder of the session consisted of reports on staffing, the county budget, Principio Business Park plans, and various community updates.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes

County Council

The Cecil County Council will introduce three bills for FY 2026, including the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, a Capital Improvement Program, and a lease‑purchase equipment financing authorization. Several resolutions will be considered, covering appointments, supplemental appropriations, a lease amendment with Amedisys, and the FY 2026 real and personal property tax rates. Public hearings on the bills are scheduled for May 22, 2025, with council consideration on June 3, 2025.

• Bill No. 2025-01 – Capital Improvement Program – FY2026‑2023 (public hearing 5/22/25)
• Bill No. 2025-02 – Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance – FY 2026 (public hearing 5/22/25)
• Bill No. 2025-03 – Authorization of Lease Purchase Equipment Financing (public hearing 5/22/25)
• Resolution No. 30-2025 – Real Property and Personal Property Tax Rates – Fiscal Year 2026
• Resolution No. 20-2025 – Supplemental Appropriation – Community Development Block Grant – Recovery Housing Program

The council unanimously approved a revised agenda. It approved Resolution No. 20‑2025, allocating $514,180 to the Emergency Shelter Grants Fund for Voices of Hope, Inc., with a 5‑to‑0 vote. The council also voted 5‑to‑0 to table Resolution No. 21‑2025 concerning a lease amendment. No other items were decided at this meeting.

• Approved revised agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $514,180 Emergency Shelter Grants Fund grant (5-0)
• Tabled Sixth Amendment lease resolution (5-0)

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners will review an application to transfer a Class “B-176” beer, wine and liquor license from Woody’s Taco and Tequila (owner Warren Beverung III) to Mezcal on Main, Inc. at 26 South Main Street, North East. They will also consider a new application for a Class “A” beer and alcoholic beverage license for Carroll Mart at 259 Belle Hill Road, Elkton. The agenda includes routine business such as approving minutes, a public comment period, and a special event notice for the Mount Aviat Academy dinner/auction on March 1, 2025.

• Transfer of Class “B-176” Beer, Wine & Liquor License to Mezcal on Main, Inc., 26 South Main St, North East
• New issuance of Class “A” Beer, Alcohol Beverage License to Carroll Mart, 259 Belle Hill Rd, Elkton
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Special: Mount Aviat Academy dinner/auction scheduled 3/1/25

The Cecil County Board of Licensed Commissioners voted to grant a 90‑day extension for the Class B license B‑19 held by Captain Ron’s at 565 Cecilton‑Warwick Road. The board also approved the transfer of a Class B‑176 beer, wine & liquor license to Mezcal on Main, Inc. for the North East location. Both motions passed with all members in favor.

• Approved 90‑day extension for Class B‑19 (Captain Ron’s) – all in favor
• Approved transfer of Class B‑176 license to Mezcal on Main, Inc. – all in favor

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will hold an open session on March 25, 2025. The board will approve the agenda and minutes, review the complaint summary identified as CCSO / 159-2025, and confirm the date of its next meeting.

• Review complaint summary (CCSO / 159-2025)
• Confirm date of next meeting
• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes

The Police Accountability Board approved the agenda unanimously. It voted that the CCSO/159-2025 complaint did not fall within the board's realm of authority, with all members approving the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:19 AM.

• Agenda approved unanimously (all)
• CCSO/159-2025 complaint determined not within board authority (all)
• Meeting adjourned at 10:19 AM (all)

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee will review and approve the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. It will conduct a closed session to adjudicate an investigatory file and later announce the adjudications. The committee will also confirm the date of its next meeting.

• Review & approve minutes from 02/25/25
• Closed session to adjudicate investigatory file
• Announce adjudications from closed session
• Confirm date of next meeting

County Council

The Cecil County Council held a work session on March 25, 2025. The meeting included approval of the March 18, 2025 work session minutes, a presentation on the Paris Foundation by Mike Brandon, and a second‑quarter fiscal report for FY25. Additional items were a report from the Council Manager, a state legislation update, and council member items. The session concluded with adjournment.

• Approval of March 18, 2025 work session minutes
• Paris Foundation update presented by Mike Brandon
• Second‑quarter fiscal report for FY25
• Council Manager report
• State legislation update

The council voted to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2025 work session. The motion was made by Councilwoman Culberson, seconded by Councilwoman Hamilton, and passed unanimously. The session was then adjourned after a motion to adjourn was made and seconded. No other formal actions were taken during this work session.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 work session (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (motion passed)

Board of Elections

The Cecil County Board of Elections will review and approve the February 19, 2025 minutes. It will receive a Director's Report, a Counsel's Report, and updates on the MAEO biennial conference and legislative matters. The board will also conduct interviews and discuss scheduling for the next meeting on April 16, 2025.

• Approval of February 19, 2025 minutes
• Director's Report
• Counsel's Report
• MAEO biennial conference updates
• Interviews

County Council

The Cecil County Council held a routine work session to approve the March 11 minutes, review the legislative agenda, hear a report from the Council Manager, get a state legislative update, and address member items. No specific ordinances, contracts, or policy decisions were scheduled.

• Call to Order
• Approval of March 11, 2025 Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report
• State Legislative Update

County Council

The County Council is meeting to consider several resolutions regarding board appointments and supplemental appropriations. The session includes the introduction of new resolutions for lease agreements and franchise approvals, as well as a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment # 133
• Resolution No. 24-2025: Franchise Agreement for Talkie Communications (IPTV Cable Franchise)
• Resolution No. 21-2025: Sixth Amendment of Lease Agreement with Amedisys
• Resolution No. 20-2025: Supplemental Appropriation for Voices of Hope, Inc. Recovery Housing Program
• Appointments to the Local Management Board, Adult Public Guardianship Review Board, and Department of Social Services Board

County Council

The Cecil County Council held a work session on March 11, 2025 to review the March 4 minutes, receive presentations, and examine ongoing matters. Presentations included a Youth Empowerment Source by Anthony Travisano and a discussion with Bainbridge Development Corporation and the Town of Port Deposit about SB477/HB1184 concerning the Port Deposit Historic Park. The session also featured a monthly review of county contracts under section 516, a report from the Council Manager, and a state legislative update.

• Presentation: Youth Empowerment Source by Anthony Travisano
• Presentation: Bainbridge Development Corp & Town of Port Deposit – SB477/HB1184 for Port Deposit Historic Park
• Monthly Review of County Contracts (section 516)
• Council Manager Report
• State Legislative Update

County Council

The County Council held a work session to approve the February 25, 2025 minutes, receive a presentation on Enterprise Zones from the Economic Development Director, and review legislative and manager reports. No formal decisions were listed; the items were informational and preparatory.

• Approval of February 25, 2025 Work Session minutes
• Presentation on Enterprise Zones by Sandra Edwards, Director of Economic Development
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report
• State Legislative Update

County Council

The Cecil County Council will discuss several supplemental appropriations, including funding for an asphalt overlay project in the Roads Division. It will also consider grant funding for community services, open‑space matching funds for the Parks Department, and appointments to the Department of Social Services Board. A new appointment for Director of Finance will be addressed as new business.

• Resolution No. 13-2025 – Supplemental appropriation for Community Services ENOUGH Act grant
• Resolution No. 14-2025 – Supplemental appropriation for Roads Division asphalt overlay
• Resolution No. 15-2025 – Supplemental appropriation for Parks and Recreation open‑space program matching funds
• Resolution No. 16-2025 – Appointment to the Department of Social Services Board
• Appointment of Director of Finance (new business)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Cecil County Ethics Commission will meet to review changes to ethics forms and administrative support. The body will also discuss secondary employment reviews and non-compliant lists from 2022 and 2023.

• Review of Form 1 and Form 2 revisions
• Discussion of CY2023 Acknowledgement of Understanding
• Review of secondary employment
• Update to CY2022 Non-Compliant List
• Review of CY2023 Form 2

Liquor Board

The Cecil County Board of License Commissioners is meeting to consider several alcoholic beverage license requests. The board will review applications for new licenses, a license transfer, and a lease management agreement.

• License transfer for Union Hotel at 1282 Susquehanna River Road
• New Class B license application for Susquehanna Inn of MD at 177 Conowingo Road
• New Class B license application for Elk River Brewing at the Ford House at 16-18 South Main Street
• New Class B license application for Donaldson Brown Event Center at 200 Mount Ararat Farm Road
• Lease Management Agreement for Mezcal on Main, Inc. at 26 South Main Street

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will consider its annual report, review a summary of complaints, and confirm the date for its next meeting. The session also includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes
• Annual report presentation
• Review complaint summary
• Confirm date of next meeting

Administrative Charging Committee

The Administrative Charging Committee will review and approve the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a closed session to adjudicate an investigatory file, after which the outcomes will be announced publicly. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting before adjourning.

• Review and approve minutes from 01/28/25
• Closed session to adjudicate investigatory file
• Announce adjudications from closed session

County Council

The County Council is conducting a work session to review reports and updates. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and presentations.

• Presentation by Carl Roberts regarding Chambers GRC Update
• State Legislation Update
• Council Manager Report

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review the Director's report, which includes updates on post-election maintenance and a completed manual audit of the senate race. The body is also discussing the need for a new facility and potential locations for an Early Voting Center.

• Completion of the manual audit for the senate race
• Discussion of potential new office locations and a new Early Voting Center location
• Review of legislative bills including HB1280 (unaffiliated voter affiliation changes) and SB313 (Risk Limiting Audits)
• Update on the FY26 Budget and the Election Homeland Security Grant
• Status of the inventory audit with a June 2025 deadline

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on February 18, 2025. Council members will approve the minutes from the February 11 work session, review the legislative agenda, receive reports from the Council Manager and the state legislature, and consider items raised by individual council members. The meeting is procedural and no specific actions or contracts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2025 work session
• Review of legislative agenda
• Council Manager report
• State legislative update
• Council member items

County Council

The County Council is meeting to consider resolutions regarding grant funding for rape crisis services and appointments to the EMS Advisory Board and Public Safety Pension Plan Board of Trustees. The body will also review a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools.

• Resolution No. 10-2025: Supplemental Appropriation for Human Services Division Rape Crisis Funding
• Resolution No. 11-2025: Appointment of Tyler Adams to Public Safety Pension Plan Board of Trustees
• Resolution No. 12-2025: Appointment of Patrick Campbell to Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment # 132
• Introduction of resolutions for asphalt overlay, Open Space matching, and ENOUGH Act grant funds

County Council

The County Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation on the first quarter fiscal report for FY25. The meeting also includes a state legislative update and a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• 1st Quarter Fiscal Report for FY25 presentation by Andrew Ondish
• State Legislative Update
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

County Council

The County Council held a work session to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation by Dr. Mary Bolt from the community college, and review upcoming legislative items. The council also received reports from the Council Manager and a state legislative update, and addressed individual council member items. No formal actions or votes were listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of January 28, 2025 work session minutes
• Presentation by Dr. Mary Bolt – Community College
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report
• State Legislative Update

County Council

The Cecil County Council will consider resolutions for appointing members to various boards and allocating grant funds for community services and emergency medical services. The meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

• Resolution No. 10-2025: Supplemental Appropriation for Rape Crisis Funding
• Resolution No. 03-2025: Supplemental Appropriation for Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program
• Resolution No. 04-2025: Appointments to Board of Parks and Recreation
• Resolution No. 06-2025: Appointments to Board of Library Trustees
• Resolution No. 09-2025: Supplemental Appropriation for Cecil County Public Schools

Police Accountability Board

The Cecil County Police Accountability Board will meet to approve the agenda and review the annual report and complaint summary. The board will also confirm the date of the next meeting.

• Review annual report
• Review complaint summary
• Confirm date of next meeting

Administrative Charging Committee

The committee will meet to review minutes from December 20, 2024, and enter a closed session to adjudicate an investigatory file. The results of that adjudication will be announced during the open session.

• Review and approval of December 20, 2024 minutes
• Closed session to adjudicate investigatory file

County Council

The Cecil County Council work session will approve the January 21, 2025 minutes, hear presentations on state legislation and small‑cap projects, and conduct its monthly review of county contracts. The council manager will give a report and members will receive a state legislative update. No formal decisions beyond routine approvals and informational updates are listed.

• Approval of January 21, 2025 work session minutes
• Presentation by Dr. Jeff Lawson on state legislation/Blueprint
• Presentation on small cap projects
• Monthly review of county contracts (Section 516)
• Council manager report and state legislative update

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session to approve the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting, review the legislative agenda, receive a report from the Council Manager, and consider items submitted by council members. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of January 14, 2025 Work Session minutes
• Review of Legislative Agenda
• Council Manager Report
• Council Member Items

County Council

The County Council is conducting a public hearing and final reading for a bill regarding the Public Safety Pension Plan's Deferred Retirement Option Plan. The body is also introducing several resolutions for board appointments and supplemental appropriations.

• Public hearing and final reading of Bill No. 2024-24 (Public Safety Pension Plan - Amendment 10)
• Resolution No. 03-2025: Supplemental Appropriation for Emergency Services Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program
• Resolution No. 09-2025: Supplemental Appropriation for Cecil County Public Schools Small Capital Investment Project
• Resolution No. 02-2025: Appointments to Bainbridge Development Corporation Board of Directors
• Cecil County Public Schools Budget Amendment # 131

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is reviewing the Director's report on post-election processing and equipment maintenance. The body is also discussing the removal of the 'No Labels' and Libertarian parties from recognized political party status.

• Notification of nearly 700 voters regarding the loss of recognized status for the 'No Labels' and Libertarian parties
• Processing of 58 electronic batches (1,450 records) and 52 scanned batches (1,300 records) in January
• Post Election Maintenance (PEM) on warehouse equipment
• Discussion of a drive-thru voting proposal
• Review of a Chief Judge roundtable focusing on polling location logistics and training

County Council

The Cecil County Council will hold a work session on Jan. 14, 2025. The meeting will include presentations of the FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, a fund‑balance overview, and a monthly review of county contracts. The Council Manager will give a report, and council members may raise items. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• FY24 ACFR Presentation
• Fund Balance Presentation
• Monthly Review of County Contracts (Section 516)
• Council Manager Report
• Council Member Items

County Council

The January 7 work session will approve the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. Council members will consider the transfer of the property at 214 Third Street from Cecil County to the Town of Chesapeake City. The agenda also includes a review of the upcoming legislative session agenda, a report from the council manager, and items raised by council members.

• Transfer of property at 214 Third Street, Chesapeake City, MD 21915 from Cecil County to the Town of Chesapeake City
• Approval of minutes from the December 17, 2024 work session
• Review of the legislative session agenda
• Council manager report
• Council member items

County Council

The council will conduct a public hearing on a grant application for a recovery‑housing program submitted by Voice of Hope, Inc. It will also consider several supplemental‑appropriation resolutions that allocate grant funds to departments such as Economic Development, Information Technology, Community Services, and the Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, the council will introduce a supplemental appropriation for the General Fund balance for the Department of Information Technology and appoint new members to the Bainbridge Development Corporation board. All items are scheduled for the January 7, 2025 legislative session.

• Resolution No. 67‑2024 – Grant Application for Community Development Block Grant Recovery Housing Program (Voice of Hope, Inc.) – public hearing
• Resolution No. 01‑2025 – Supplemental Appropriation to the General Fund balance for the Department of Information Technology (budget amendment)
• Resolution No. 02‑2025 – Appointment of eight individuals to the Board of Directors of the Bainbridge Development Corporation
• Resolution No. 60‑2024 – Supplemental Appropriation of grant funds to the Office of Economic Development for the MARBIDCO Agriculture Microgrant Program
• Resolution No. 68‑2024 – Supplemental Appropriation of grant funds to the Sheriff’s Office for the Medication Supported Recovery Project