Brunswick, Maryland
Recent meetings
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will discuss and consider approval of the site and improvement plans for Section 1 of Vista Pointe, a 264-unit age-restricted housing development. The meeting will also review the Maryland Department of Planning Local Jurisdiction Annual Reports for CY2025. The item includes detailed plans for lot types, a clubhouse, trails, and open space.
- Vista Pointe Section I – site and improvement plans for 264 age-restricted residential units (114 single-family, 80 villas 28', 70 villas 24')
- Maryland Department of Planning Local Jurisdiction Annual Reports for CY2025 (discussion/approval)
- Proposed clubhouse campus, pedestrian trails, and active/passive park areas within Section 1
- Prepayment of water and sewer capacity fees: $2,039,550 for 150 units and $1,019,775 for an additional 75 units
- Two access points: Jefferson Pike (MD180) and Shewbridge Court connection to Brunswick Crossing
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with votes anticipated on the FY27 police salary scale amendment, personnel manual updates, and several new business items including an Equity and Inclusion Task Force work plan, a Maple Avenue sidewalk bid award, and two event applications. First readings will be introduced for ordinances on accessory dwelling units and dumpster solid waste containers. A consent agenda includes a sewer line replacement, a sidewalk change order, and public works agreements. The meeting will adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- First read of Ordinance 632 to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
- First read of Ordinance 623 regulating dumpster solid waste containers
- Resolution 2026-22 – FY27 police salary scale amendment (vote anticipated)
- Maple Avenue Sidewalk Phase 2 bid award (vote anticipated)
- Event applications for Brunswick Eagles Bike Night and ARBOCO LLC Downtown Drinks
Mayor & Council Workshop
The Mayor and Council are discussing a presentation on Brunswick Police Department staffing and a proposed 10% salary scale increase. The plan would keep authorized positions at 18 but leave two vacant, using the salary savings to fund raises. The council is also considering transitioning to the Maryland LEOPS retirement system beginning in FY28. Current sworn staffing is 14 officers, down from an authorized 18.
- Proposed 10% salary scale increase for police officers, funded by leaving two positions unfilled
- Transition to Maryland LEOPS enhanced retirement system slated for FY28
- Current sworn staffing: 14 officers out of 18 authorized; 2 on extended medical leave
- Salary comparison shows Brunswick officer starting pay at $64,626 (proposed) vs. nearby agencies like Frederick ($71,351) and Mount Airy ($62,088)
- FY27 police salary budget is $1,690,200; proposed option totals $1,633,485, generating savings of about $50,662
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2027 budget, then vote on two budget ordinances totaling $16.9 million across general, capital, and enterprise funds. They will also consider resolutions on a municipal property tax exemption and police accountability, and handle consent agenda items including budget amendments and Brunswick Crossing letter of credit releases.
- Adoption of Special Ordinance 630 – FY2027 General & CIP Budget ($11.7M general fund, $5.3M capital fund)
- Adoption of Special Ordinance 631 – FY2027 Enterprise Budget ($5.2M water, $4.2M wastewater)
- Resolution 2026-20 – Legislative Action Request on Municipal Property Tax Exemption
- Resolution 2026-21 – Legislative Action Request on Police Accountability
- Consent agenda: FY26 Budget Amendments and Brunswick Crossing Letter of Credit Releases
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a discussion and make a recommendation on a proposed zoning text amendment to establish regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The only other new business item, a site plan for 500 age-restricted units at Vista Pointe, has been postponed to the June 22 meeting at the applicant's request. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- BR-ZO-TA-26-02 – Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to establish Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) – discussion and recommendation
- BR-SP-IP-26-03 – Vista Pointe Section I (500 age-restricted units) – postponed to June 22, 2026
Mayor & Council Meeting
The council holds a public hearing on the FY2027 budget, then meets to consider second reading and a vote on Ordinance 626 to allow bed & breakfasts in B-2 zones. They will also have first readings of the FY2027 general and enterprise budgets (Special Ordinances 630 and 631), adoption of the FY2027 salary scale and police salary scale, approval of a records retention policy, adoption of a multi-modal study, and a vote on a sports complex change order.
- Ordinance 626 – Zoning Text Amendment to allow bed & breakfasts in B-2 – 2nd read & vote anticipated
- Special Ordinance 630 – FY2027 General & CIP Budget – 1st read
- Special Ordinance 631 – FY2027 Enterprise Budget – 1st read
- Resolution 2026-15 – FY2027 Organizational Chart, Salary Scale, and Police Salary Scale – vote anticipated
- Sports Complex Change Order – vote anticipated