Elkton public meetings in 2025

Mayor and Commissioners

The Elkton Mayor and Commissioners will review the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting, a financial report, and an authorization for disbursement of funds. They will consider a recommendation to award the Lead Paint Abatement contract for the Elkton Armory Drill Hall. A petition and resolution to annex Parcel 1130 on Belle Hill Road (Tax Map 027B) for Red Cloud Investments, LLC will also be introduced.

• Approval of minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting
• Presentation of the financial report
• Authorization for disbursement of funds – accounts payable
• Recommendation to award the Lead Paint Abatement contract for the Elkton Armory Drill Hall
• Petition and resolution to annex Parcel 1130, Belle Hill Road (Tax Map 027B) for Red Cloud Investments, LLC

The Board approved the award of the Elkton Armory Drill Hall construction and lead‑paint abatement contract to BYLT LLC for $219,558. It also approved the annexation resolution for Red Cloud Investments’ parcel on Belle Hill Road. The Financial Report and related bills were approved, and the minutes of the Dec 3, 2025 meeting were adopted.

• Approved $219,558 contract to BYLT LLC for Armory Drill Hall (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Resolution A4-2025 for Belle Hill Road parcel (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report and bills for payment (unanimous)
• Approved Dec 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced petition for annexation of Red Cloud Investments parcel (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Mayor and Commissioners of Elkton will hold a workshop meeting on December 10, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. in the Elkton Municipal Building Meeting Room. The agenda includes presentations from the Cecil County Health Department and the Cecil County Public Library, as well as an announcement regarding board and commission vacancies. The meeting will be held in person and virtually.

• Presentation: Cecil County Health Department – West Cecil Health Center
• Presentation/Remodel Update: Cecil County Public Library
• Announcement: Members needed for Boards and Commissions
• Meeting location: Elkton Municipal Building Meeting Room, 100 Railroad Avenue
• Meeting format: In-person and virtual via Zoom

The Mayor announced several vacancies on town boards and invited applications. The Board then reappointed Shirley Hicks and Dawn Schwartz to the Board of Zoning Appeals; Sarah Guns, Melissa Hickman and William Bryan Jr. to the Board of Housing Appeals; and Paula Newton, Christine A. Brimm Hurschman, and Mickey Thompson to the Historic District Commission. All reappointments were approved unanimously by the members present.

• Reappointed Shirley Hicks to the Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dawn Schwartz to the Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sarah Guns to the Board of Housing Appeals (unanimous)
• Reappointed Melissa Hickman to the Board of Housing Appeals (unanimous)
• Reappointed William Bryan Jr. to the Board of Housing Appeals (unanimous)
• Reappointed Paula Newton to the Historic District Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Christine A. Brimm Hurschman to the Historic District Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mickey Thompson to the Historic District Commission (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a final site plan for the Red Hill Apartments and a concept site plan for the Elkton Road Industrial Park. The meeting includes a review of the November 10, 2025, minutes.

• Final Site Plan for Red Hill Apartments at 472 & 528 Red Hill Road
• Concept Site Plan for Elkton Road Industrial Park at Elkton Road, 100 Belle Hill Road, 65 Swallow Drive, & 17 Swallow Drive

The commission first approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Later, they approved the Final Site Plan for the Red Hill Apartments, contingent on recording the add‑on subdivision plan and addressing all outstanding comments. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Final Site Plan for Red Hill Apartments, contingent on add‑on subdivision recordation and comment resolution (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Elkton Mayor and Commissioners will consider adopting Ordinance 8-2025, which amends the zoning ordinance to permit counseling offices in RO and TC zones. They will discuss a waiver of prohibition for downtown events for the period January–December 2026. A proposal to upgrade Well #3 to include PFAS removal will be presented for discussion. Standard agenda items include approval of minutes, a financial report, and authorization for disbursement of funds.

• Ordinance 8-2025 – amend Elkton Zoning Ordinance, Article XII, Section 34 to allow counseling offices in RO and TC zones (presented for adoption)
• Discussion – Elkton Alliance Waiver of Prohibition for Downtown Events, Jan–Dec 2026
• Proposal – upgrade Well #3 to include PFAS removal (presented for discussion)
• Authorization for Disbursement of Funds – Accounts Payable
• Approval of Minutes of November 19, 2025 Meeting

The Town Board approved Ordinance 8-2025, which adds counseling offices as a permitted use in specific zones. All alcohol‑beverage restriction waivers were approved except the request for the Little League parade, which was denied. An 8‑hour personal leave policy was also approved. All actions were adopted unanimously by those present.

• Approved minutes of the November 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the Financial Report and bills for payment (unanimous)
• Approved all Alcohol Beverage Restriction waivers except Little League parade (unanimous approval, unanimous denial for parade)
• Approved Ordinance 8-2025 – Elkton Zoning Ordinance, adding counseling offices (unanimous)
• Approved 8‑hour personal leave proposal for employees (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider requests for special exceptions to operate mental health clinics and variances for fencing, setbacks, and signage. These decisions determine if specific properties can deviate from standard zoning codes.

• Case# 1665: Special Exception for a Mental Health Clinic at 14 Commercial Plaza
• Case# 1670: Variance for a 6-foot-high privacy fence at 707 Elkton Blvd
• Case# 1671: Variance for a 24-foot, 3-inch rear yard setback at 118 Milhollan Drive
• Case# 1672: Special Exception for a Mental Health Clinic at 133 North bridge Street
• Case# 1673: Variance for a 24”x18” ground sign at 131 E. Main Street

The Board approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It granted a variance for a ground sign on Main Street, a special exception for a mental health clinic, a variance for a 6‑foot privacy fence, and a variance for a rear‑yard setback. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for a 24"x18" ground sign at 131 E. Main St (unanimous)
• Approved special exception to operate a mental health clinic at 14 Commercial Plaza (unanimous)
• Approved variance for a 6‑foot privacy fence at 707 Elkton Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for a 24‑ft 3‑in rear‑yard setback at 118 Milhollan Dr (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Town of Elkton Mayor and Commissioners will consider the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting, review the financial report, and authorize a disbursement of funds. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance 8-2025, which proposes amendments to the Elkton Zoning Ordinance, Article XII Supplementary Use Regulations, Section 34 Counseling in RO and TC Zones. The board will also discuss the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays. Additional reports from the Town Administrator, Mayor Alt, and the Commissioners will be presented before public comments and adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the November 5, 2025 meeting
• Financial Report presentation
• Authorization for Disbursement of Funds – Accounts Payable
• Public hearing on Ordinance 8-2025 amending Elkton Zoning Ordinance, Article XII Supplementary Use Regulations, Section 34 Counseling in RO and TC Zones
• Discussion on Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays

The Board approved the November 5 meeting minutes and the financial report. Ordinance 8‑2025 amending the Elkton Zoning Ordinance was introduced and unanimously approved. Commissioner Jean Broomell was appointed to the Historic Elk Landing Commission, and the Board agreed to a catered Christmas luncheon for town employees.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report and bills for payment (unanimous)
• Introduced and unanimously approved Ordinance 8‑2025 zoning amendment
• Appointed Commissioner Jean Broomell to Historic Elk Landing Commission (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold a catered Christmas luncheon for town employees (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Elkton will hold a workshop meeting to receive two presentations. The session focuses on infrastructure and emergency preparedness.

• Presentation on Flood Prediction and Preparedness by Steve Rager of SAS State, Local and Education Division
• Presentation on Water and Sewer Capacity by Lijie Li of KCI Technologies, Inc.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several development proposals, including a mental health clinic and warehouse projects, and hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Approval of October 6, 2025 minutes
• Special Exception for Mental Health Clinic at 133 North Bridge Street
• Site Plans for McConnell Warehouse 3.0 and Wash X, LLC at Commerce Center Drive
• Public Hearing on Ordinance 8-2025 regarding counseling in RO and TC zones
• Discussion on Southfields Parcel C

The commission approved the October 6 minutes, an add‑on subdivision plan with a reduced parking waiver for McConnell Warehouse 3.0, the concept site plan with road frontage and access variances for the same site, and the revised final site plan for Wash X. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Add‑on Subdivision Plan and reduced parking waiver for McConnell Warehouse 3.0 (unanimous)
• Approved Concept Site Plan with road frontage and Konica Drive access variances for McConnell Warehouse 3.0 (unanimous)
• Approved Revised Final Site Plan for Wash X (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Elkton Mayor and Commissioners will meet to adopt an amendment to the Elkton Zoning Ordinance regarding Planned Unit Developments and approve the disposal of surplus property. The meeting will be held in person and virtually.

• Ordinance 7-2025: Amend Elkton Zoning Ordinance Article XI on Planned Unit Developments
• Resolution R11-2025: Disposal of Surplus Property
• Minutes of October 15, 2025 Meeting
• Financial Report
• Authorization for Disbursement of Funds – Accounts Payable

The Board approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting and the Financial Report with related bills. It also adopted Ordinance 7‑2025 amending the town’s Planned Development zoning provisions and Resolution R11‑2025 for disposal of surplus property. Finally, the Commissioners voted to hold a closed session for collective bargaining matters.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (approved by all present)
• Approved Financial Report and bills for payment (approved by all present)
• Approved Ordinance 7‑2025 to amend Planned Development zoning (approved by all present)
• Approved Resolution R11‑2025 for disposal of surplus property (approved by all present)
• Approved motion for a closed meeting on collective bargaining (approved by all present)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will first approve the minutes from its September 18, 2025 meeting. It will then hear four special‑exception requests to operate mental‑health clinics at 14 Commercial Plaza, 218 East Pulaski Highway, and 207 North Street, as well as a variance request for a second wall sign at 213 West Pulaski Highway. A variance to increase lot coverage for a playground improvement at 300 Patriots Way will also be considered. The agenda also includes old and new business items before adjourning.

• Special Exception – mental health clinic at 14 Commercial Plaza, Tax Map 033A, Parcel 2214, C‑2 zone
• Special Exception – mental health clinic at 218 East Pulaski Highway, Tax Map 033B, Parcel 2375, C‑2 zone
• Special Exception – mental health clinic at 207 North Street, Tax Map 027G, Parcel 0827, TC zone
• Variance – second wall sign at 213 West Pulaski Highway, Tax Map 033A, Parcel 310, C‑2 zone
• Variance – increase lot coverage by 1.27% at 300 Patriots Way, Patriots Glen Homeowners Association, Tax Map 027E, Parcel 2451, R‑2 zone

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the September 18, 2025 minutes and unanimously approved four requests: a special exception to operate a mental health clinic at 218 East Pulaski Highway (C‑2 zone), a variance to install a second wall sign at 213 West Pulaski Highway (C‑2), a special exception for a mental health clinic at 207 North Street (TC zone) contingent on Ordinance 8‑2025, and a variance to increase lot coverage at 300 Patriots Way (R‑2). All motions passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved special exception for mental health clinic at 218 East Pulaski Highway, C‑2 zone (unanimously)
• Approved variance to install second wall sign at 213 West Pulaski Highway, C‑2 zone (unanimously)
• Approved special exception for mental health clinic at 207 North Street, TC zone, contingent on Ordinance 8‑2025 (unanimously)
• Approved variance to increase allowable lot coverage by 1.27% at 300 Patriots Way, R‑2 zone (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Mayor and Commissioners will review the minutes from the October 1 meeting, receive a financial report, and authorize fund disbursements. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance 7-2025, amending the Planned Unit Development section of the zoning code, and a resolution will be considered to set new building and permitting fees. The Maryland Department of Planning land‑use annual report will also be presented for approval.

• Review and approval of minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting
• Financial report and authorization for disbursement of funds
• Public hearing on Ordinance 7-2025 – Elkton Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Section XI, Section 1.14b Planned Unit Development
• Resolution R6-2025 – Schedule of fees for Building/Permitting
• Approval of Maryland Dept. of Planning Land Use Annual Report (2024 Reporting Year)

The Board approved the minutes from the October 1 meeting and the financial report with all bills. It adopted Resolution R6-2025, updating the town's building and permitting fee schedule. Ordinance 7-2025 was approved for introduction only, and the Maryland Department of Planning Land Use Annual Report (2024) was also approved. All motions passed with unanimous support from those present.

• Approved October 01, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report and bills for payment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R6-2025 – Schedule of Fees for Building/Permitting (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 7-2025 for introduction purposes only (unanimous)
• Approved Maryland Department of Planning Land Use Annual Report (2024) (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Town of Elkton Mayor and Commissioners will hold a workshop meeting on October 8, 2025 at the Municipal Building. The agenda includes an update and presentation by the Historic Elk Landing Foundation, delivered by Treasurer Christine A. Brimm Hurschman. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Historic Elk Landing Foundation update/presentation – Treasurer Christine A. Brimm Hurschman

The Board decided to place a lien on a recently demolished property and update it for ongoing maintenance costs. Attorney David Beste will look into options for restricting new construction in Hollingsworth Manor. Mayor Alt will meet with Delegate Grist's office to clarify the $500,000 grant for the waterfront RV park concept. No formal votes were recorded.

• Place lien on demolished property and update for maintenance costs
• Attorney David Beste to explore construction restriction options
• Mayor Alt to meet with Delegate Grist's office about $500,000 grant
• Discussed RV park concept; no decision made pending more information

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests for special exceptions to operate mental health clinics in commercial zones and hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Planned Unit Development section of the zoning ordinance.

• Case# 1665: Elizabeth Berezne seeks Special Exception for Mental Health Clinic at 14 Commercial Plaza (C-2 Zone)
• Case# 1666: Camilla Briggman & Olawale Tijani seek Special Exception for Mental Health Clinic at 218 East Pulaski Highway (C-2 Zone)
• Case# 1668: Deaira Ray seeks Special Exception for Mental Health Clinic at 207 North Street (TC Zone)
• Public Hearing: Ordinance 7-2025 amendment to Planned Unit Development (PUD) section of Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of 2024 Annual Report

The Planning Commission approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It gave favorable recommendations to the Board of Zoning Appeals for three mental‑health clinic special‑exception requests, one of which is contingent on a zoning ordinance amendment. The commission also approved an amendment to the town's Planned Unit Development regulations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for mental health clinic at 14 Commercial Plaza, C‑2 zone (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for mental health clinic at 218 East Pulaski Highway, C‑2 zone (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for mental health clinic at 207 North Street, TC zone, contingent on Ordinance 8‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 7‑2025 amendment to Planned Unit Development Section 1.14B (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Elkton Mayor and Commissioners will consider several approvals, including a $5,350 contribution from ENERWA, a reduced water and sewer rate request from Bear 3‑Minute Express Car Wash, and updates to town policies and agreements. They will adopt Ordinance 6‑2025, which amends the Elkton Zoning Ordinance to allow medical use in the TC zone. Additional items include resolutions on vacation accrual, CDBG projects, and an enterprise zone re‑designation.

• ENERWA contribution of $5,350 – approval
• Bear 3‑Minute Express Car Wash application for reduced water/sewer rates – approval
• Ordinance 6‑2025: amendment to Elkton Zoning Ordinance, adding medical use in TC zone – adoption
• Resolution 9‑2025: CDBG application for CASA Project – approval
• Resolution 10‑2025: Enterprise Zone re‑designation – approval

The Board approved several items, including a $5,350 contribution to ENERWA, reduced water and sewer rates for Bear 3‑Minute Express Car Wash, and an amendment to the zoning ordinance allowing medical use in the TC zone. It also approved the Community Development Block Grant application for the CASA Elkton Interim Housing Project, the Town’s re‑employment vacation accrual policy, and the Enterprise Zone re‑designation. Additionally, the Board renewed towing contracts, approved a water interconnection certificate with Artesian Water, and adopted related proclamations and plans.

• Approved $5,350 contribution to ENERWA (unanimous)
• Approved reduced water/sewer rates for Bear 3‑Minute Express Car Wash (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6‑2025 amending zoning to permit medical use in TC zone (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 9‑2025 CDBG application for CASA Elkton Interim Housing Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8‑2025 Town Re‑employment Vacation Accrual Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 10‑2025 Enterprise Zone Re‑designation (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Crouse Auto Body and Purnell Auto Body towing contracts (2025‑2030) (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Commencement with Artesian Water Maryland for Route 40 interconnection (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will approve the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. It will consider a special exception request by Dr. Olalekan Ajayi to operate a mental health clinic at 14 Commercial Plaza in the C-2 zone. It will also review a variance request by Brian Williams for setback and fence changes at 503 N. Bridge Street, also in the C-2 zone.

• Approve minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting
• Special exception to operate a mental health clinic at 14 Commercial Plaza, Tax Map 033A, Parcel 2214, C-2 zone
• Variance for front yard setback, ground sign, and privacy fence at 503 N. Bridge Street, Tax Map 027G, Parcel 1500, C-2 zone
• Old business discussion
• New business discussion

The Elkton Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a special exception for Dr. Olalekan Ajayi to operate an outpatient mental health clinic in the C‑2 zone. The board also unanimously approved three variances for Brian Williams' Crave Eatery at 503 N. Bridge Street: a front‑yard setback reduction, a ground‑sign setback reduction, and a privacy‑fence extension. The May 22, 2025 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from May 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved special exception to operate outpatient mental health clinic in C‑2 zone (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 11 ft 6 in front‑yard setback for accessory structure at 503 N. Bridge St. (unanimous)
• Approved variance reducing front‑yard setback by 22 ft 4 in for ground sign at 503 N. Bridge St. (unanimous)
• Approved variance allowing 6‑ft privacy fence to extend 22 ft beyond rear of building on north side at 503 N. Bridge St. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Mayor and Commissioners will consider an ordinance to amend medical use regulations in the TC Zone. The body will also discuss funding requests and grant applications for housing and watershed projects.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 6-2025 to amend Zoning Ordinance Article XII, Section 33 regarding Medical Use in the TC Zone
• Discussion of CDBG Grant Application for CASA interim housing Project
• Discussion of funding request for Elk & North East Rivers Watershed Association (ENRWA) for FY2026
• Discussion of Town of Elkton Re-employment Vacation Policy
• Authorization for Disbursement of Funds – Accounts Payable

The Board approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. They approved the Financial Report and the bills submitted for payment. They also approved Ordinance 6‑2025, which amends the zoning ordinance to expand medical use in the Town Center Zone, and adopted it for introduction.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report and bills (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6‑2025 expanding medical use in Town Center Zone (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Town of Elkton Mayor and Commissioners will hold a workshop meeting on September 10, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion/update by Senior External Affairs Specialist Kristina Brown and a discussion on Main Street landscaping presented by Bill Bathon. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is for informational discussion.

• Discussion/Update by Sr. External Affairs Specialist Kristina Brown
• Discussion on Main Street landscaping by Bill Bathon

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting and gave a favorable recommendation for Dr. Ajayi's mental health clinic special exception. It also approved the final minor subdivision plan and final major site plan for Upper Chesapeake Corporate Center Lot 14, and granted a 12‑month extension for the Commerce Center Lot 3 Phase 4 site plan. Finally, it recommended Ordinance 6‑2025 to expand medical‑use allowances in the TC zone.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended mental health clinic special exception to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved Final Minor Subdivision Plan for Upper Chesapeake Corporate Center Lot 14, contingent on comments (unanimous)
• Approved Final Major Site Plan for Upper Chesapeake Corporate Center Lot 14, contingent on comments (unanimous)
• Approved 12‑month extension for Final Major Site Plan at Commerce Center Lot 3 Phase 4, contingent on comments (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 6‑2025 amendment to expand medical use in TC zone to Mayor and Commissioners (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. They also approved the Financial Report and associated bills for payment. Additionally, Ordinance 5‑2025 establishing special water and sewer rates for eligible commercial carwash businesses was approved, with Commissioner Broomell abstaining.

• Approved August 06, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report and bills for payment
• Approved Ordinance 5‑2025 special water and sewer rates for commercial carwashes (abstention by Commissioner Broomell)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the annexation of the 10.895‑acre parcel at 253 Maloney Road. It also approved an alcohol‑restriction waiver for Combat Fest 2025, a special water and sewer rate ordinance for commercial car washes, and the acceptance of the Belle Hill Road transfer. The minutes of the August 6, 2025 meeting and the financial report were likewise approved.

• Approved minutes of August 6, 2025 meeting (motion by Commissioner Givens, seconded by Massimiano, unanimous)
• Approved financial report and bills for payment (motion by Commissioner Givens, seconded by Commissioner Piner, unanimous)
• Approved annexation A2‑2025 – 253 Maloney Road (motion by Commissioner Piner, seconded by Commissioner Givens, unanimous)
• Approved waiver of alcohol prohibition for Combat Fest 2025 (motion by Commissioner Givens, seconded by Commissioner Massimiano, unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 5‑2025 special water and sewer rates for commercial car washes (motion by Commissioner Massimiano, seconded by Commissioner Givens, unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of road transfer Belle Hill Road – MD 279 to Appleton Road (motion by Commissioner Piner, seconded by Commissioner Massimiano, unanimous)
• Approved closed‑meeting request to consider real‑property acquisition (unanimous)
• Public hearing on annexation received no comments

Mayor and Commissioners

The Workshop meeting of the Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Elkton scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2025.

Planning Commission

The commission approved the July 7, 2025 Planning Commission minutes unanimously. They adopted a unanimous recommendation to annex the 10‑acre property at 253 Maloney Road (Tax Map 033F, Parcel 1035) and rezone it from RM to BI. The recommendation is contingent on a deed‑restriction agreement with the owner and on Cecil County’s approval of the zoning change.

• Approved July 7, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended annexation of 253 Maloney Road and rezoning to BI, contingent on deed restriction and county approval (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the July 16 meeting. The Financial Report and related bills were approved. Ordinance 3-2025, updating the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Program, was adopted. Resolution R7-2025 to dispose of surplus police and public works equipment was approved.

• Approved July 16 minutes (unanimous, no corrections)
• Approved Financial Report and bills (motion by Commissioner Piner, seconded by Givens)
• Approved Ordinance 3-2025 Critical Area Update (motion by Commissioner Massimiano, seconded by Givens)
• Approved Resolution R7-2025 Disposal of Surplus Property (motion by Commissioner Givens, seconded by Commissioner Massimiano)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It granted a 9‑foot‑6‑inch height variance for two warehouses at 0 Singerly Road. It also approved a special exception for NutriHealth LLC to operate a medical weight‑loss clinic at 349 East Pulaski Highway, Unit C. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from May 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 9‑ft‑6‑in height variance for two warehouses at 0 Singerly Road (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for NutriHealth LLC to operate a medical weight‑loss office at 349 East Pulaski Highway, Unit C (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting and the financial report with no corrections. Commissioners voted to approve Ordinance 3‑2025, the Critical Area Update, for introduction. All three actions were approved unanimously by those present.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report and bills for payment (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 3‑2025 Critical Area Update for introduction (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend NutriHealth LLC’s special‑exception request to operate a medical weight‑loss office in the C‑2 zone to the Board of Appeals. It also voted unanimously to recommend Ordinance 3‑2025 amendments that update the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Program to the Mayor and Commissioners.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended NutriHealth LLC special‑exception for medical weight‑loss office in C‑2 zone to Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 3‑2025 amendments to update Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Program to Mayor and Commissioners (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from June 18, 2025 and the Financial Report with all bills. It authorized a Public Works Agreement to install a sanitary sewer force main on Whitehall Road, extended a contract for the Artesian‑Elkton Route 40 Interconnection Project, and approved moving forward with the acquisition process for a portion of Belle Hill Road. The Board also appointed Jawad Nisar to the Ethics Board and scheduled a follow‑up meeting for July 3, 2025.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (motion by Givens, seconded by Broomell)
• Approved Financial Report and bills (motion by Givens, seconded by Broomell)
• Approved Public Works Agreement for sanitary sewer force main on Whitehall Road (motion by Massimiano, seconded by Broomell)
• Approved contract extension for Artesian‑Elkton Route 40 Interconnection Project (Change order 2) (motion by Givens, seconded by Massimiano)
• Approved proceeding with acquisition process for portion of Belle Hill Road – MD 279 to Appleton Road (motion by Givens, seconded by Broomell)
• Appointed Jawad Nisar as additional member of the Town Ethics Board
• Scheduled meeting on July 3, 2025 at 08:00‑08:15 AM to discuss review fees

Historic District Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 25 meeting. It also approved a chain‑link fence at 233 W. Main St, storefront signs at 123 N. Bridge St and 109 S. Bridge St, and extensive exterior renovations for 105 N. St, with window decals pending zoning approval. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of May 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 4’ tall, 32’ long chain‑link fence at 233 W. Main St (unanimous)
• Approved storefront sign for 123 N. Bridge St (unanimous)
• Approved storefront sign for 109 S. Bridge St (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of windows, brick repointing, exterior doors and roof at 105 N. St (unanimous)
• Approved window decals for 105 N. St pending Zoning Administrator approval (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 4 meeting and the financial report with bills. They approved Annexation Resolution A2‑2025 for introduction, granted a waiver for the National Food Truck Day event, and reappointed Daniel DeMarinis to the Ethics Commission. All actions were approved by all present with no recorded dissent.

• Approved June 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report and bills (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Resolution A2‑2025 for introduction (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for National Food Truck Day event (unanimous)
• Reappointed Daniel DeMarinis to Ethics Commission (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved the preliminary major site plan and related street‑tree and bufferyard waivers for Upper Chesapeake Corporate Center Lot 14, contingent on addressing outstanding comments. Finally, it approved the concept site plan, Dogwood Road bufferyard waiver, and a parking‑waiver reduction for Singerly Road Industrial, also contingent on addressing outstanding comments.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Upper Chesapeake Corporate Center Lot 14 preliminary major site plan with street‑tree and bufferyard E waivers (unanimous)
• Approved Singerly Road Industrial concept site plan with Dogwood Road bufferyard waiver and parking‑waiver reduction (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (Ordinance 4‑2025) with cost‑of‑living adjustments for police and other employees, a reduction of sworn officers from 50 to 45, and ARPA funding for water projects. A petition to annex 253 Maloney Road into the town was also approved. Proclamation 34‑2025 recognizing Juneteenth was adopted, and the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting were unanimously approved.

• Approved FY 2026 Budget (Ordinance 4‑2025)
• Approved annexation of 253 Maloney Road
• Approved Proclamation 34‑2025 (Juneteenth)
• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report and bills for payment

Historic District Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved the request to paint the door black, touch up the pillars, install a classic 27‑inch barber pole, and add a window sign to the door at 105 North Street, with the motion passing unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also passed unanimously.

• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved paint door black, touch up pillars, install 27" barber pole, add window sign at 105 N. St. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It granted a 9‑ft‑6‑in height variance for three warehouses on Belle Hill Road. It also approved a special exception to operate an 80‑bed nursing home at 1 Colonial Manor Court, with construction to begin within three years. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved warehouse height variance of 9 ft 6 in for three warehouses (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for 80‑bed nursing home at 1 Colonial Manor Court, contingent on construction within three years (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting and the financial report with no corrections. The annexation petition for three parcels totaling about 10 acres was accepted for adoption, but only if the county approves a zoning change from residential‑manufactured to business industrial. The FY2026 budget was introduced to the Board for later adoption. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report and bills (unanimous)
• Accepted Annexation Petition A1‑2025, contingent on county zoning change (unanimous)
• Introduced FY2026 Budget (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously recommended a three‑year special exception for an 80‑bed nursing home in the C‑2 zone. It also approved a contingent annexation of three parcels on Maloney Road and East Pulaski Highway, a variance to remove priority forest and specimen trees at Red Hill Apartments, and a preliminary add‑on subdivision for the Red Hill site.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended 80‑bed nursing home special exception for three years to Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Recommended annexation of parcels 0077, 0607, 0608 at 344 Maloney Rd, 812 & 814 East Pulaski Hwy, contingent on county zoning change (unanimous)
• Approved variance to remove priority forest and specimen trees at Red Hill Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary add‑on subdivision for Red Hill Apartments (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting and the financial report with no corrections. Ordinance 2‑2025, which amends the zoning code to let historic homes be reconstructed to their original non‑conforming use, was adopted. The Board also agreed on the proposed plan for the Little Free Library to be placed in a cement‑filled pot.

• Approved April 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report and bills (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2‑2025 amending zoning for historic homes (unanimous)
• Approved Little Free Library plan to use cement‑filled pot (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission unanimously approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved Habitat for Humanity's application to build a one‑story, three‑bedroom, 1½‑bath duplex with an exterior shed and one‑car driveways at 118 and 120 Clinton Street. A motion was made to approve a mural and painting work at 122‑128 E. Main Street, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity duplex at 118‑120 Clinton Street (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously granted a special exception for Justine Patterson to operate a daycare center in the C‑2 zone at 116 Pulaski Highway. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes from Jan 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for daycare at 116 Pulaski Hwy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the April 2 meeting and the financial report. Both Annexation Resolution A4-2024 (505 Blue Ball Road) and Annexation Resolution A6-2024 (405‑407 W. Pulaski Highway) were approved. Ordinance 2‑2025 amending the zoning ordinance for nonconforming situations was also approved. All approvals were by all present with no corrections.

• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial report and bills for payment (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Resolution A4-2024 – 505 Blue Ball Road (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Resolution A6-2024 – 405‑407 W. Pulaski Highway (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2-2025 amending the zoning ordinance (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It gave a favorable recommendation to the mayor for annexing the 505 Blue Ball Road property and the 405‑407 West Pulaski Hwy property. It also approved the preliminary site plan and parking waiver for Freightliner at 189 Belle Hill Road. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Favorable recommendation for annexation of 505 Blue Ball Road parcels (A4) – unanimous
• Favorable recommendation for annexation of 405‑407 West Pulaski Hwy parcels (A6) – unanimous
• Approved preliminary site plan and parking waiver for Freightliner at 189 Belle Hill Road – unanimous

Mayor and Commissioners

The Board approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes and the Financial Report with bills for payment, each with unanimous support. The Board reached consensus in favor of the proposed national food‑truck event scheduled for June 27, 2025. An erroneous $45,000 Moody's bill was identified and dismissed. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report and bills for payment (unanimous)
• Board expressed consensus in favor of national food‑truck event on June 27, 2025
• Disregarded erroneous $45,000 Moody's bill

Historic District Commission

The commission approved the minutes of the January 29, 2025 meeting unanimously. Motions were made to approve renovation requests for 170 W. Main Street and 223 E. Main Street, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Jan 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the Jan. 23, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Ignition633 Ministries' special exception to store three shipping containers for three years in the rear parking lot of 307 North Bridge Street. The Board accepted a recusal request from two members due to a conflict of interest. No decision was made on the group‑home special exception request.

• Approved Jan. 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for three storage containers at 307 North Bridge St for three years (unanimous)
• Accepted recusal request from two members (unanimous)

Mayor and Commissioners

The Board approved Resolution R2‑2025, deleting the charter provision that forces a commissioner to resign when filing to run for mayor. The Board also accepted a petition to annex three parcels on Pulaski Highway and Maloney Road and approved Annexation Resolution A1‑2025 for introduction. All actions were approved unanimously by the commissioners present.

• Approved minutes of the March 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills submitted for payment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2‑2025 to delete resignation requirement for mayoral candidates (unanimous)
• Accepted petition for annexation of three parcels on Pulaski Hwy and Maloney Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Resolution A1‑2025 for introduction (unanimous)