Chesapeake Beach public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct swearing-in ceremonies for the Mayor, Council, Town Treasurer, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney. The body will also elect a Council Vice-President and introduce the new Town Administrator, Dr. Samelia Okpodu-Pyuzza.
- Election of a Council Vice-President
- Introduction of new Town Administrator Dr. Samelia Okpodu-Pyuzza
- Board of Appeals continuation hearing for Case#2023-03 Rod-n-Reel Inc/Donovan Estates, LLC scheduled for January 15, 2025
- Report on the completed cleaning of the Chesapeake Village Water Tower
- Update on the arrival of a new storm water replacement pump for the C and 31st station
Town Council
At this special meeting, the Chesapeake Beach Town Council will introduce and vote on two emergency ordinances. One ordinance concerns the separation of Town Administrator Holly Wahl. The other ordinance amends the current fiscal year budget to fund an emergency stormwater pump purchase, the removal and replacement of Beach Elementary School tennis courts, and wage expenses related to the employee separation. The council will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comment.
- Vote on Emergency Ordinance EO-24-20 separating Town Administrator Holly Wahl
- Vote on Emergency Ordinance EO-24-21 amending FY2024-25 budget for stormwater pump, tennis court improvements, and separation wage expenses
- Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 Public Hearings, Council meeting, and Closed Session
- Public comment on any agenda item
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances to reconcile budgets for the General, Utility, and Water Reclamation Treatment Plant funds. The body will also consider funding for school infrastructure and a new pump purchase.
- Allocation of $300,000 for removal and replacement of Beach Elementary School tennis courts
- Expenditure of $50,322.00 for a new pump from Hills Electric
- Ordinance O-24-18 to amend the zoning code regarding decks
- Ordinance O-24-17 to adopt Critical Area Regulations
- Resolution R-24-5 to establish a grant for resident registration in the Beach Buccaneers Youth Program
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on updates to the Urban Forest code and veto override language in the Town Charter. The body will also consider several contracts for water reclamation plant upgrades and holiday lighting services.
- Vote on Ordinance O-24-13 regarding the Urban Forest code
- Vote on Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-24-2 regarding veto override language
- Contract for Light up the Town labor services with Windmill Farms, LLC for $239,926.89
- Contract for Light up the Town electrical services with Wires Inc. for $61,590.00
- HVAC unit replacement for Water Reclamation Treatment Plant from Alliance Trade Services, LLC for $92,385.32
Town Council
The Council will consider several new contracts, including software for code enforcement and financial audit services. Members will also introduce three ordinances regarding the local Election Code. Additionally, the council will review a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Education.
- $40,000 contract with Emerald FX for aquatic facility design work
- Evergreen Disposal recycling program at $1.15 per month per household
- Tyler Technologies software contract for $16,010 in annual fees and $15,330 upfront
- $28,750 annual financial audit services contract with Barbacane, Thornton & Company
- Introduction of three ordinances to amend the Town Election Code