Chesapeake Beach public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Town Council will consider an ordinance to allocate funds for holiday lighting and discuss potential participation in nationwide tort litigation regarding the water park. The meeting also includes approval of previous council minutes and reports from town departments.

• Introduce Ordinance O-25-19 for holiday lighting budget allocation
• Discuss potential participation in nationwide tort litigation
• Approve minutes from November 20, 2025, meetings
• Town Administrator, Treasurer, and Public Works reports
• Award contract to Old Line Construction for $37,205.27

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from several prior meetings. It also moved to close the regular meeting and enter a closed session to discuss potential litigation and the water park contract. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved the December 18, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 20, 2025 Public Hearings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 20, 2025 Town Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 20, 2025 Closed Session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 9, 2025 Informational Work Session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 9, 2025 Closed Session (unanimous)
• Moved to close the regular meeting and enter closed session to discuss potential litigation and the water park contract (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

At its December 17 meeting the Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two new proposals: changes to the land‑use table that would allow home occupations in certain residential districts, and new fence regulations for the town. The commission will also discuss ongoing items such as a coastal resiliency overlay and a land‑use amendment for recreational fitness studios. Public comment will be accepted on any agenda item.

• Review and recommendation of Home Occupation amendments to the zoning ordinance, creating Tier 1 and Tier 2 conditional‑use rules for various residential districts
• Consideration of proposed fence regulations for the town’s zoning code (as outlined in the attached memorandum)
• Discussion of a coastal resiliency overlay and related fee‑in‑lieu program presented by the Critical Area Commission
• Amendment of the Land Use Classification Table to allow recreational and fitness studios in the RV1 district as a Conditional Use
• Nomination and election of a new Commission Chair and Vice‑Chair

Town Council

The Town Council will hold an informational work session covering code enforcement, water and sewer rates, updates on Fishing Creek, a slow bike initiative, and Christmas lights repairs and budget needs. A closed‑session motion will be made to consult counsel for legal advice on finalizing the water park contract. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion and information sharing.

• Code Enforcement Discussion
• Water and Sewer Rate Discussion
• Fishing Creek Discussion and Updates
• Slow Bike Discussion
• Christmas Lights Repairs and budget needs

The council approved a motion to close the work session, with all members in favor. No formal actions were taken on water and sewer rates, code enforcement, the bike boardwalk ordinance, or the Christmas lights budget; those items were discussed for future consideration. The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

• Closed work session (motion passed, all in favor)

Water Park Committee

The Waterpark Committee will hold a meeting to discuss planned features for the Splashtacular attraction and a proposed movie/advertisement screen. The agenda includes a roll call, a discussion of these items, and an open floor for questions and general comments from attendees. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of Splashtacular features
• Discussion of movie/advertisement screen
• Open floor for questions and general comments

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances to shift funding for water park construction from the Water Park Fund to the General Fund. The council will also consider two infrastructure contracts and discuss land use timelines for planning and zoning.

• Ordinance O-25-17: Allocate General Fund budget for water park construction
• Ordinance O-25-18: Remove water park construction funding from the Water Park Fund
• Contract for Old Line Construction: $37,205.27 for a new fire hydrant at North Beach Volunteer Fire Department
• Contract for Minoan Industrial LLC: $66,900.00 for aeration piping cleaning, preparation, and painting at TOCB WRTP
• Recommendation for Land Use Timelines for Planning and Zoning

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review proposed changes to the Land Use Classification table, including allowing day-care centers and professional schools in residential zones, and discuss coastal resiliency with the Critical Area Commission.

• Review of Land Use Classification table changes
• Discussion on allowing day-care centers in residential zones
• Discussion on allowing professional schools in RV-2 district
• Presentation by Critical Area Commission on coastal resiliency
• Nomination of Chair and Vice-Chair for December meeting

Town Council

The Town Council will hold an informational work session to discuss various policy updates and community events. The session includes reviews of zoning ordinances, water and sewer billing, and the Southern Maryland Art Convention.

• Discussion on Land Use Table updates including Accessory Dwelling Units, short-term rentals, and home base businesses
• Review of Planning and Zoning Ordinances regarding backyard chickens and fences
• Water and Sewer discussions including a Water Rate Study and proposed billing model
• Informational item on the Southern Maryland Art Convention (SMARTCON) scheduled for April 18, 2026
• Discussion on parking policy, procedures, regulations, and enforcement

The council approved an amendment to the agenda to discuss installing a plaque on the Railway Trail. Several topics—including tax exemptions for disabled police/EMS, a proposed art event, and land‑use issues—were presented for discussion only, with no formal actions taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Amended agenda to add Railway Trail plaque discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned the work session (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Chesapeake Beach Planning & Zoning Commission will review the Land Use Classification Table, including possible new uses for the RV-2 zone. Commissioners will also discuss coastal resiliency recommendations linked to the 2023 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and a public comment period.

• Review of the Land Use Classification Table (potential changes to RV-2 uses)
• Discussion of Coastal Resiliency Recommendations
• Approval of the November 5, 2025 agenda
• Approval of the August 27 and September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment on agenda items

The commission approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 27 and September 24 meetings. It voted to allow commercial day‑care centers in all residential districts, subject to requirements, and to permit professional schools and music or art studios in the RV‑2 district by special exception. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 27 minutes (ayes: Greisman, Greengold, Smith, Weaver; abstentions: Brown, Hauhn)
• Approved September 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved commercial day‑care centers in all residential districts (ayes: Brown, Hauhn, Smith, Weaver; opposed: Greisman, Greengold)
• Approved professional schools, music/art studios in RV‑2 district with Special Exception (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Walkable Community Advisory Group

The group will establish evaluation criteria (percentage per category) for the Railway Trail Request for Proposals and outline a timeline for related activities. Members will prepare a request or presentation on the Bike Slow initiative for the Council. The agenda also calls for reviewing community suggestions for the Railway Trail Network contractor and planning a mid‑year After Action Review meeting in January or February.

• Set evaluation criteria (% per evaluated category) for the Railway Trail RFP
• Provide a request or presentation for the Bike Slow initiative to the Council
• Review and consolidate community suggestions for the Railway Trail Network contractor
• Plan a mid‑year After Action Review meeting for WCAG activities (January or February)
• Brainstorm long‑term planning items such as a vision statement, event calendar, and possible new positions

Water Park Committee

The Chesapeake Beach Water Park Committee will report on progress since the last meeting, recap the recent vote, and present an updated project timeline. The committee will also invite public comments and hold a Q&A session for questions and feedback.

• Progress update since the last meeting
• Recap of the recent vote
• Updated timeline for the water park project
• Invitation for public comments
• Open Q&A session

The Waterpark Committee reviewed the $18,568,000 estimated cost and financing plan for the new waterpark. Members voted to move forward with the construction contract, contingent on review and approval by Town staff. Timelines were updated, targeting completion in November 2026 and an opening on Memorial Weekend 2027.

• Voted to move forward with waterpark construction contract pending Town staff review (no vote tally recorded)

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on four budget amendment ordinances (O‑25‑13 to O‑25‑16) to reconcile FY 2024‑2025 expenses. Council members will consider awarding a $438,438.78 paving contract to Calvert Ready Mix & Concrete Supplies. They will also authorize staff to negotiate a design/build contract not to exceed $18,568,560.00 for replacing the town water park. Public hearings on the budget ordinances are scheduled for this meeting.

• Vote on Ordinances O‑25‑13 through O‑25‑16 to amend FY 2024‑2025 budgets for General, Utility, Water Reclamation Treatment Plant, and Water Park Funds
• Award contract to Calvert Ready Mix & Concrete Supplies for $438,438.78 for general paving projects on public roads
• Authorize design/build contract up to $18,568,560.00 with Scheibel Contracting and Paddock Pools to replace the water park
• Introduce Ordinance O‑25‑17 to amend FY 2025‑2026 General Fund budget for design, construction, and management of the Water Park Revitalization project (public hearing set)
• Introduce Ordinance O‑25‑18 to amend FY 2025‑2026 Water Park Fund budget, reallocating revenue and decreasing capital project cost by $1.1 million for the Water Park Revitalization project (public hearing set)

The Town Council voted to approve Ordinances O-25-13, O-25-14, O-25-15, and O-25-16, amending the 2024‑2025 budgets for the General Fund, Utility Fund, Water Reclamation Treatment Plant Fund, and Water Park Fund, with all members in favor. The council also approved Resolution R-25-1 supporting participation in the Sustainable Maryland Certified Municipal Certification Program (5‑1, one abstention). Additionally, Ordinances O-25-17 and O-25-18 were introduced to amend the 2025‑2026 budgets for the General Fund and Water Park Fund to fund the water‑park revitalization project, with public hearings scheduled for November 20, 2025.

• Approved Ordinance O-25-13 (unanimous) – General Fund budget amendment
• Approved Ordinance O-25-14 (unanimous) – Utility Fund budget amendment
• Approved Ordinance O-25-15 (unanimous) – Water Reclamation Treatment Plant Fund budget amendment
• Approved Ordinance O-25-16 (unanimous) – Water Park Fund budget amendment
• Approved Resolution R-25-1 (5‑1 abstain) – Support Sustainable Maryland Certification
• Introduced Ordinance O-25-17 – 2025‑2026 General Fund amendment for water‑park project (public hearing scheduled)
• Introduced Ordinance O-25-18 – 2025‑2026 Water Park Fund amendment reallocating revenue and reducing project cost by $1.1 million (public hearing scheduled)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the draft amendment to the sign ordinance (Section 290‑22). The meeting will also include discussion of proposed home‑occupation regulations and an overview of coastal resiliency recommendations. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for public input and commission deliberation.

• Public hearing on draft sign ordinance amendment (Section 290‑22)
• Discussion of home‑occupation regulations
• Overview of coastal resiliency recommendations

The commission approved its agenda unanimously. The August 27 minutes were not approved because only three members voted aye, falling short of the required four votes. The commission adopted amendments to the draft sign ordinance, including a scoreboard exemption, and will send the revised ordinance to the Town Council. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• August 27 minutes not approved (ayes: Greisman, Greengold, Weaver; abstentions: Brown, Hauhn)
• Approved sign‑ordinance amendments and forward to Town Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Chesapeake Beach Town Council will vote on budget amendment ordinances for the General Fund, Utility Fund, Water Reclamation Treatment Plant Fund, and Water Park Fund. It will also consider awarding contracts to Zero Draft and IMACS for work at the Water Reclamation Treatment Plant. Earlier agenda items include approving minutes from recent meetings and a special presentation.

• Ordinance O-25-13 amending the General Fund budget for FY July 1 2024–June 30 2025
• Ordinance O-25-14 amending the Utility Fund budget for FY July 1 2024–June 30 2025
• Ordinance O-25-15 amending the Water Reclamation Treatment Plant Fund budget for FY July 1 2024–June 30 2025
• Contract to Zero Draft – $20,736.45 for replacement of exterior light fixtures at the Water Reclamation Treatment Plant
• Contract to IMACS – $214,107.47 for instrumentation and control upgrade at the Water Reclamation Treatment Plant

The Town Council approved a $214,107.47 contract with IMACS for instrumentation and control upgrades at the Water Reclamation Treatment Plant. It also approved a $20,736.45 contract with Zero Draft to replace exterior light fixtures at the same plant. Additionally, the Council approved the potential expenditure for Veterans Park benches from Victor Stanley, to be reimbursed by insurance if needed.

• Approved $214,107.47 IMACS contract for PLC system upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved $20,736.45 Zero Draft contract for exterior light fixtures replacement (mayor approval)
• Approved potential $ expense to Victor Stanley for Veterans Park benches, reimbursable by insurance (unanimous)
• Approved September 18 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 21 public hearings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 21 town council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 9 town council work session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 9 closed session (unanimous)

Walkable Community Advisory Group

The Walkable Community Advisory Group will review updates on ongoing projects, including the CV sidewalk vendor identification and upcoming SHA meeting. Members will discuss next steps for the Railway Trail and refine the Walktober social media campaign. The group will also coordinate support for the Paddle and Pathway pick‑up event on September 27.

• Scoping meeting held for the CV sidewalk; a potential vendor has been identified
• Second meeting with SHA scheduled for October 3 to discuss scheduling and next steps
• Review and suggest language for the Railway Trail RFP
• Review and refine the Walktober social media campaign plan, including possible Martha’s QR code
• Paddle and Pathway pick‑up support on September 27 at 9 a.m. at the Railway Trail center

The group agreed that the Railway Trail contract should encourage the trail designer to also handle construction. They decided to use only light social‑media promotion for Walktober and to draft a one‑page ideas sheet, with Kristen providing details. A set of action items from the Taste the Beaches event was approved, including contacting volunteers, submitting receipts, uploading photos, and creating a grant storyboard. WCAG confirmed it will support the Green Team and Parks & Recreation paddle‑and‑pathway clean‑up on September 27.

• Agreed Railway Trail contract to allow designer to also construct the trail
• Decided on light social‑media promotion for Walktober, not a larger organized effort
• Approved creation of a one‑page Walktober ideas sheet (Kristen to provide info)
• Approved Taste the Beaches action items: contact volunteers, submit receipts, upload photos, handle Polaroids, create grant storyboard, consolidate suggestions
• Confirmed WCAG will support Green Team/Parks & Rec paddle‑and‑pathway clean‑up on 9/27

Town Council

The Town Council will hold an informational work session to discuss several infrastructure and software projects. The body is reviewing recommendations for water treatment plant contracts and updates to utility billing and agenda systems.

• Proposed $214,107.47 contract to IMACS for Water Reclamation Treatment Plant PLC system upgrades
• Proposed $20,736.45 contract to Zero Draft for Water Reclamation Treatment Plant exterior light fixtures
• Discussion of Quadient Impress Distribute platform for utility billing and mail processing
• Updates to town software including AquaHawk customer portal and Civic Plus agendas
• Project updates on the Walkability Committee, SRTS, and Richfield Station Light

The council voted unanimously to enter a closed session under Maryland law to discuss the water park contract and related negotiations. Staff presented recommendations for two water reclamation contracts and updates on software, the rental program, and SHA projects, but no formal votes were taken on those items.

• Closed session motion approved (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved its August 27 agenda and the July 23 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It voted to recommend that the Town Council amend the town code to allow backyard chickens under specified conditions. The commission also set a public hearing on the draft sign ordinance for September 24, 2025.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved July 23 minutes (all in favor)
• Recommended town council amend code for backyard chickens (all in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing on draft sign ordinance for Sept 24, 2025

Water Park Committee

The Waterpark Committee examined a memo outlining financing options and the town's available non‑restricted reserves of $12,851,778 (or $17,636,186 including ARPA reserves) and a $1.1 million state grant. Members received updates from the town treasurer and from Jon Evans and Marilyn VanWagner on cost‑estimate work with Paddock Pools. The committee set a timeline for a Paddock Pools presentation on September 9 at the Town Council workshop and noted a possible council vote in October 2025, but no approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded.

Town Council

The council approved Ordinance O-25-12, amending the Town Code to align the Critical Area Program with state requirements. It also passed Ordinance O-25-11 addressing stagnant‑water conditions that foster mosquito breeding. The Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-25-3 was adopted, changing the fixed start time for council meetings to allow the mayor to set the time. No public comments were received on the ordinances or the charter amendment.

• Approved Ordinance O-25-12 (critical‑area zoning amendment) – all in favor
• Approved Ordinance O-25-11 (stagnant‑water/mosquito control) – ayes: Blackwelder, Evans, Greene, Shuls; opposed: Reinhardt
• Approved Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-25-3 (meeting‑time flexibility) – all in favor after two amendments
• Approved August 21 agenda as amended – all in favor
• Approved minutes of July 17 public hearings – all in favor
• Approved minutes of July 17 town council meeting – all in favor
• Approved minutes of August 12 town council work session – all in favor

Walkable Community Advisory Group

The group reviewed trail closures, bike‑lane additions, and a scoping meeting for the Chesapeake Village sidewalk. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded; members brainstormed outreach ideas and boardwalk connector requirements. Action items were set to complete a SHA PowerPoint deck and develop an RFP for boardwalk projects. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025.

Town Council

The council selected Daniel Duvall as the new council member after three rounds of voting. The council approved moving forward with obtaining a quote for a Chesapeake Beach logo on the water tower. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Appointed Daniel Duvall to the vacant council seat
• Approved obtaining a quote for the water tower logo
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Chesapeake Beach Planning & Zoning Commission approved a series of revisions to the town's sign ordinance, adding after‑the‑fact permit rules, updating prohibited‑sign language, and changing exemption provisions. A motion to delete highlighted text under prohibited signs failed. The revised draft will be prepared for review at the August 27 meeting.

• Approved strike‑through revisions to the sign ordinance (unanimous)
• Motion to delete yellow‑highlighted text under D. Prohibited Signs (2) failed (1 aye, 4 opposed)
• Approved deletion of letter “e” sentence and amendment of letter “f” in D. Prohibited Signs (2) (unanimous)
• Approved removal of “regardless of the district …” wording in D. Prohibited Signs (1)(a) (unanimous)
• Approved deletion of letters “m”, “p”, and “t” in D. Prohibited Signs (2) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to D.(2)(L) on commercial signs and added “signs” to balloons and new “vehicular signs” (unanimous)
• Approved exemption amendments: added “Portable” to letter e, deleted letter a, added “and traffic” to letter b, revised flag language (unanimous)
• Approved deletion of letter “e” in G. Residential districts on‑premises signs (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council voted 4-1 to adopt Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-25-2, allowing a two‑thirds vote to waive competitive procurement requirements for good cause. Two proposed amendments to the resolution – one to change the vote threshold to 5/6 and another to add emergency‑waiver language – failed. The council also unanimously approved several prior meeting minutes and tabled the re‑appointment of Chris Smith to the Planning & Zoning Commission until next month.

• Approved Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-25-2 to allow 2/3 vote waivers of competitive procurement (4-1)
• Motion to amend CAR-25-2 to change vote threshold to 5/6 failed (no second)
• Motion to amend CAR-25-2 to add emergency waiver language failed (1-4)
• Approved minutes of June 12, 2025 Public Hearings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 12, 2025 Town Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 Special Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 Town Council Work Session (unanimous)
• Tabled re‑appointment of Chris Smith to Planning & Zoning Commission until next month (unanimous)

Town Council

The council held an informational work session covering topics such as GIS, charter amendment, water park updates, and upcoming water‑treatment projects. No formal actions were taken on those items; the meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned work session (motion by Councilwoman Berault, seconded by Councilman Evans, all in favor)

Town Council

The July 8, 2025 work session was an informational meeting where council members discussed topics such as GIS, a charter amendment for meeting start time, water park budgeting, and proposed ordinances. No formal actions or votes were taken on those agenda items. The session was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned work session (motion by Councilwoman Berault, seconded by Councilman Evans, unanimous)

Town Council

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. Councilman Reinhardt moved to approve Dan Baden's appointment as Town Treasurer, which passed with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Dan Baden as Town Treasurer (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the amended June 25 agenda and the May 28 meeting minutes. It voted to start the annual election of officers in January 2026. The commission decided to retain most of the current signage ordinance, add rules for digital signs, and schedule a public hearing on signage for September. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved amended June 25 agenda (all in favor)
• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved request to commence annual officer elections in January 2026 (all in favor)
• Determined to retain most of current signage ordinance and add provisions for electronic messaging centers; public hearing to be set for September (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 pm (all in favor)

Ethics Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. It approved all delinquent public disclosures, leaving one filer, Margaret Hartman, without further action. Chair Peter Feuerle was assigned to review the draft revised ethics ordinance, and Commissioner Farhad Safaie was tasked with developing criteria for required disclosure statements. The next meeting was scheduled for July 28, 2025 at 1 p.m.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Approved all delinquent disclosures; Margaret Hartman case not pursued
• Chair Feuerle assigned to review revised ethics ordinance draft
• Commissioner Safaie assigned to develop disclosure‑statement criteria
• Scheduled next Ethics Commission meeting for July 28, 2025 at 1 p.m.

Water Park Committee

The committee reviewed progress to date and discussed the prior water‑park committee's activities. Members set attendance targets, examined design options, and explained a proposed charter amendment. They also analyzed the 2023 survey on pricing and desired features. The next meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM in Town Hall.

Town Council

The council approved the annual budgets for the General Fund, Mitigation Fund, Water Park Fund, Utility Fund, and Water Reclamation Treatment Plant Fund for FY July 1 2025 – June 30 2026. A proposed amendment to change “Grant” to “Loan” in the General Fund budget failed. Ordinance O‑25‑11 was removed from the agenda, and a charter amendment resolution was introduced with a public hearing set for July 17 2025.

• Approved General Fund budget (Ordinance O-25-6) as amended, all in favor
• Failed amendment to replace "Grant" with "Loan" in General Fund line items (2‑4 votes), motion fails
• Approved Mitigation Fund budget (Ordinance O-25-7), all in favor
• Approved Water Park Fund budget (Ordinance O-25-8), all in favor
• Approved Utility Fund budget (Ordinance O-25-9), all in favor
• Approved Water Reclamation Treatment Plant Fund budget (Ordinance O-25-10), all in favor
• Removed Ordinance O-25-11 from agenda, all in favor
• Introduced Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-25-2; public hearing scheduled July 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved its May 28 agenda and the April 23 meeting minutes. It adopted the Critical Area Commission’s proposed amendments and will transmit a resolution recommending those text changes to the Town Council. The commission also approved the amended 2024 annual report for filing with the Maryland Department of Planning. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 28, 2025 Planning Commission agenda (all in favor)
• Approved April 23, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Critical Area Commission proposed amendments and to transmit a resolution to Town Council (all in favor)
• Approved amended 2024 annual report for transmittal to appropriate entities (all in favor)

Ethics Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 24, 2025 minutes. The clerk was directed to follow up with officials who have delinquent or unclear public disclosures. The chair will finish a final review of the revised ethics ordinance and circulate it for comment at the next meeting. The next commission meeting was scheduled for June 16, 2025 at 1 p.m.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Clerk to follow up with delinquent filers and those needing clarification
• Chair to complete final review of ethics ordinance and distribute for comment at next meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for June 16, 2025 at 1 p.m.

Town Council

The council voted 4‑2 to adopt Ordinance O‑25‑4, moving a variance restriction from subsection (f)(5) to (f)(4) of the Town Code. It also approved Ordinance O‑25‑5, which creates exceptions to setbacks and lot‑coverage requirements for certain single‑family homes, with all members voting in favor after an amendment was withdrawn. Earlier agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance O‑25‑4 moving variance restriction text (4‑2 vote)
• Approved Ordinance O‑25‑5 providing setback and lot‑coverage exceptions (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 10, 2025 Town Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 30, 2025 Budget Work Session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 30, 2025 Closed Session (5‑1 vote)

Town Council

The May 13, 2025 work session was informational only. Council members heard presentations on water and sewer revenue scenarios, the FY26 water reclamation treatment plant budget, the FY26 utility fund budget, and revisions to the FY26 general fund fee schedule. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Town Council

The council voted to keep the FY26 Water Park Fund budget unchanged, pending future adjustments when project costs and funding sources are known. Council members also approved revisions to the FY26 General Fund budget line items, which will be incorporated by the Town Administrator. A motion to enter closed session to discuss employee compensation was approved unanimously.

• Approved FY26 Water Park Fund budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to FY26 General Fund budget line items (no vote recorded)
• Moved to closed session to discuss employee compensation (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the April 23 agenda and the March 26 meeting minutes. It directed the town planner to rewrite the signage sections for a more user‑friendly format to be reviewed at the May meeting. Commissioners Weaver and Smith were assigned to further study backyard chicken regulations and report back in May.

• Approved April 23, 2025 agenda (all in favor)
• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Directed town planner to rewrite signage sections for review
• Assigned Commissioners Weaver and Smith to study backyard chicken issue for May meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 pm (all in favor)

Town Council

The council authorized the mayor to negotiate Phase I exploratory work for the water park up to $60,000. It also approved three‑year re‑appointments for Jody Hoon‑Starr (Board of Appeals) and Peter Feuerle (Ethics Commission). Additional approvals included payment for a pressure‑reduction valve, purchase of a $10,710 HVAC system for the Water Reclamation Treatment Plant, and a $50,000 donation to the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department.

• Authorized mayor to negotiate water‑park Phase I exploratory work up to $60,000 (unanimous)
• Approved re‑appointment of Jody Hoon‑Starr to Board of Appeals for three years (unanimous)
• Approved re‑appointment of Peter Feuerle to Ethics Commission for three years (unanimous)
• Approved payment for a received Pressure Reduction Valve (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of HVAC system from Alliance Trade Services for $10,710 for Water Reclamation Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Mayor presented a $50,000 check to North Beach Volunteer Fire Department (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes of March 20, 2025 Emergency Town Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 20, 2025 Town Council Public Hearing (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the March 26 agenda after amending it to include a discussion on backyard chickens, with all members in favor. The February 26 minutes were approved unanimously. The commission accepted wording changes to replace “neon” with “illuminate” and “broker” with “agent” in the signage code. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm by unanimous vote.

• Amended agenda to add backyard chickens discussion – approved (all in favor)
• Approved amended agenda – approved (all in favor)
• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes – approved (all in favor)
• Approved change of “neon” to “illuminate” in signage section – no objections
• Approved change of “broker” to “agent” in signage section – no objections
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 pm – approved (all in favor)

Water Park Committee

The committee reviewed pilings issues, compared a $2.5‑3 million repair plan to an $8‑10 million replacement plan, and listed possible upgrades such as permanent cabanas and a splash‑pad conversion. Members emphasized the need for a detailed budget and engineering plan before any work begins. No actions were approved, denied, or formally tabled during this meeting.

Town Council

The Town Council held a public hearing on March 20, 2025, during which Charter Amendment Resolution CAR‑25‑01 was read into the record. The resolution would increase the Mayor’s spending authority from $10,000 to $25,000 and raise the notification threshold from $5,000 to $10,000. No vote or formal action on the resolution was recorded, and the hearing was closed at 8:47 p.m.

Town Council

The Town Council voted unanimously to adopt Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-25-01, increasing the mayor's authority to expend up to $25,000 without council approval. The council also unanimously moved the April 17, 2025 meeting to April 10, 2025, and the June 19, 2025 meeting to June 12, 2025. Standard agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved without opposition.

• Approved Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-25-01 (all in favor)
• Amended CAR-25-01 to strike language about notification thresholds (all in favor)
• Rescheduled April 17, 2025 meeting to April 10, 2025 (all in favor)
• Rescheduled June 19, 2025 meeting to June 12, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved agenda for March 20, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of February 20, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 work session (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 closed session after tie broken by mayor (all in favor after tie)