Calvert County public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing on draft updates to Chapter 7 of the Calvert County Code concerning animals. It will consider a budget amendment for the Calvert County Youth Recreational Opportunity Fund at Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park. Consent items include an easement agreement with Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, grant applications for St. Leonard Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 7 ambulance and the Calvert Rescue Dive Team, and approval of a multi‑year incident response software contract. The meeting also includes community‑reinvestment fund recommendations and an audit results presentation.
- Public hearing on proposed updates to Chapter 7 (Animals) – draft ordinance
- Budget amendment for Calvert County Youth Recreational Opportunity Fund at Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park (Resolution BA2026-000512/BA2026-000513)
- Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative easement agreement (Deed of Easement & Agreement)
- Approval of a multi‑year contract for incident response software (Quote, Resolution)
- Grant applications for St. Leonard Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 7 Ambulance 77 and Calvert Rescue Dive Team apparatus (Grant Applications)
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the Draft Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 updates to the Prince Frederick Master Plan for Town Centers. They will consider a budget amendment for the Kings Landing Pool septic replacement. Several grant applications and awards will be reviewed, including the FY26 Local Government Energy Modernization grant and a spay/neuter program grant. Additional items include proposed updates to agricultural preservation rules and other routine appointments and reports.
- Public hearing on Draft Chapter 1 & 2 Prince Frederick Master Plan (Town Centers) – presentation, ordinance, public comment
- Budget amendment for Kings Landing Pool septic replacement (Department of Parks & Recreation)
- FY26 Local Government Energy Modernization (L‑GEM) grant application – Department of Public Works
- Grant award for Maryland Dept. of Agriculture FY26 Spay/Neuter Program – Department of Public Safety
- Proposed updates to Agricultural Preservation Rules & Regulations – Department of Planning & Zoning
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a budget adjustment and project approval for the Hall Aquatic Center. The meeting also includes several commission appointments and license agreements for public safety infrastructure.
- Public hearing for Hall Aquatic Center HVAC and Roof Replacement budget adjustment
- License agreements for Hydronet Stations at Breezy Point Beach and Lower Marlboro Pier
- First Amendment to Huntingtown Tower Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless, PCS (AT&T)
- Local funding support letter for the Interagency Commission on School Construction
- Annual update from the Housing Authority of Calvert County
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review recommendations from the Compensation Review Board and requests for 2026 state legislation. The meeting includes a session as the Board of Health and a work session regarding Rural Legacy Area expansion.
- 2025 Compensation Review Board Recommendations
- 2026 Requests for State Legislation from the Office of the County Attorney
- Guidance for Rural Legacy Area Expansion Potential
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters and real property acquisition
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a supplemental budget request for the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget. The meeting also includes discussions on park management and facility replacements.
- Public hearing for Department of Finance & Budget Supplemental Budget Request Fiscal Year 2026 Operating
- Memorandum of Agreement with Community Ministry of Calvert County and Three Oaks Center
- Simplified Buffer Management Plan for Flag Ponds Nature Park
- Presentation on Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center HVAC and Roof Replacement
- Executive session to consider acquisition of real property and potential litigation
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on budget amendments for the Difficult to Serve Properties Grant and a Department of Public Safety elevation project. The meeting also includes appointments to several county commissions and a presentation on a memorandum of agreement with Inova Health Care Services.
- Public hearing: Difficult to Serve Properties Grant Funds Budget Amendment
- Public hearing: Department of Public Safety Budget Amendment for Elevation Project
- Presentation: Inova Health Care Services Memorandum of Agreement
- Appointments to Commission for Women, Environmental Commission, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
- Executive session to discuss real property acquisition and legal advice
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a budget amendment for the fiscal year 2025 year‑end funding of Calvert County Public Schools. Other items include a lease agreement for Stryker LifePak cardiac monitors, an update to the Hallowing Point Park Master Plan, a presentation on the Comcast buildout, and updates to the town‑center master plan chapters.
- Approval request for FY 2025 year‑end budget amendment for Calvert County Public Schools
- Reoccurring lease agreement contract for Stryker LifePak cardiac monitors
- Hallowing Point Park Master Plan update (ordinance)
- Comcast buildout update presentation
- Updates to Master Plan chapters on Town Centers and Prince Frederick Town Center
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Calvert County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding grants for 9-1-1 maintenance and emergency management, as well as approving a multi-year contract for a mass notification system. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss personnel and real property acquisition.
- Approval of Maryland 9-1-1 Board Annual Maintenance grant
- Approval of Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant
- Approval of Federal Fiscal Year 2025 State Homeland Security Grant
- Approval of Multi-Year Contract for Mass Notification System
- Executive Session to discuss personnel and real property acquisition
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Calvert County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider an ethics code update, approve appointments to police accountability boards, and discuss adding school resource officers. The meeting includes a work session on animal ordinance revisions and a closed executive session.
- Ethics Code Update, House Bill 834 (Ordinance)
- Appointment to Police Accountability Board
- Appointment to Administrative Charging Committee
- Appointment to Police Accountability Trial Board
- Calvert County Animal Ordinance Revision (Work Session)
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hear a presentation of the 2025‑2031 Economic Development Strategic Plan. A public hearing will consider the Hallowing Point Park Master Plan ordinance, a Health Department CORE Funding Budget amendment, and a Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund ordinance. Consent items include the FY2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant and a Community Development Block Grant budget amendment. New business includes the Department of Technology Services’ approval of a multi‑year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement contract.
- Economic Development Strategic Plan presentation for 2025‑2031 (Dept. of Economic Development)
- Hallowing Point Park Master Plan ordinance (Dept. of Parks & Recreation)
- Health Department CORE Funding Budget amendment (Dept. of Community Resources)
- FY2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant (Dept. of Public Safety)
- Multi‑year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement contract approval (Dept. of Technology Services)
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to update the Ethics Code per House Bill 834. The board is also considering several agreements, including a 9-1-1 behavioral health crisis diversion initiative and tax credits for conservation lots.
- Public hearing on Ethics Code Update, House Bill 834
- 9-1-1 Behavior Health Crisis Diversion Initiative Memorandum of Agreement
- Southern Calvert Land Trust request for Tax Credits for Conservation Lots
- Waterman's Wharf Slip Agreements
- Budget Amendment BA2026-000002 for outside counsel
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Commissioners will vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 operating and capital budgets. They will also consider consent items including the Parks & Recreation open space program renewal, a grant application for the Sheriff’s Office sex offender compliance, the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program FY 2024 report, and an update to the Office on Aging area plan. A brief executive session is scheduled for legal counsel advice.
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget
- Department of Parks & Recreation: Open Space Annual Program renewal
- Sheriff's Office: State FY 2026 Sex Offender Compliance grant application
- Department of Planning & Zoning: Historic Preservation Tax Credit FY 2024 report
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving grant awards for public safety equipment, a playground at Cove Point Park, and amendments to county code term limits. The meeting will also include proclamations, employee recognitions, and a presentation on tidal creek water quality.
- Approve grant award for DATAMARK Geographic Information System Services
- Approve Stop the Bleed grant for Department of Public Safety
- Approve amendments to term limits in Calvert County Code of Ordinance
- Authorize funding for Cove Point Park Playground
- Approve Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Sheriff's Office
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review a rate study update from the Department of Public Works. The meeting includes a session as the Board of Health and several administrative appointments and license renewals.
- Department of Public Works: Rate Study Update presentation
- Department of Finance & Budget: Annual Health Insurance Renewal Plan (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- Department of Public Safety: Cellco Partnership Ground Lease Amendment
- Chesapeake Hills Golf Course: Liquor and Tobacconist license applications
- Appointments for Commission for Women, Marine Museum Board, Cove Point Light Station Commission, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
FY 2026 Commissioners Operating and Capital Budget Public Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets. The meeting includes a presentation from the Director of Finance & Budget and resolutions concerning tax levies, revenues, and appropriations.
- FY 2026 Commissioners Operating Budget (Tax Levy, Revenues and Appropriations)
- FY 2026 Commissioners Capital Budget Appropriations
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Overview and a rezoning map amendment. The meeting includes public hearings on term limit amendments and a 9-1-1 software grant award.
- Public hearing on amendments to term limits in Chapter 11 of the Calvert County Code of Ordinance
- Public hearing for Dynatrace Software Subscription grant award from the Maryland 9-1-1 Board
- Work session for Rezoning request Map Amendment #25-01
- Budget amendment for the replacement of a 2018 Ford F550
- Deed donation of Skipjack Road to the State of Maryland Highway Administration
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Calvert County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates to animal control rules, agricultural preservation regulations, and a public hearing on emergency medical services positions. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss real property acquisition and potential business proposals.
- Public hearing on Emergency Medical Technician positions
- Discussion on Calvert County Animal Ordinance Revision
- Presentation on Agricultural Preservation Rules & Regulations Update
- Executive session to consider real property acquisition
- Executive session to discuss business/industrial organization proposals
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on budget appropriation corrections and emergency communications staffing. The meeting includes a work session to review the FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and proposed updates to the county ethics ordinance.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025 Correction to the Appropriation
- Public hearing on Emergency Communications request for additional staffing positions
- Work session on Capital Improvement Plan FY 2026 – FY 2031
- Proposed updates to the Calvert County Ethics Ordinance
- Grant agreement for Resource Hub at 87 Main Street, Prince Frederick
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Calvert County Board of Commissioners will discuss new tax differential rates for the towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach. It will also review applications for the Youth Opportunities Recreation Fund and a FY 2026 transportation grant. A vaping awareness month presentation and a debrief of the FY 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan are scheduled. Several advisory committee appointments will be confirmed.
- Tax Differential Rates for Chesapeake Beach and North Beach (Finance & Budget)
- Calvert County Youth Opportunities Recreation Fund 2025 application
- FY 2026 Transportation Grant application (Community Resources)
- Vaping Awareness Month presentation (Community Resources)
- Capital Improvement Plan FY 2026‑FY 2031 debrief discussion
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2026 recommended budgets and a budget amendment for the Armory Site Development. The meeting includes a work session on personnel pay plan amendments and various grant applications.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget (Tax Levy, Revenues and Appropriations) and Capital Budget Appropriations
- Public hearing on Budget Amendment for Armory Site Development Rural Maryland Economic Development Grant
- Work session on Personnel Chapter 86 Code Amendments regarding Pay Plan and Adjustments
- Grant application for local flood-risk reduction at 6851 12th St., North Beach
- Memorandum of Agreement for cost recovery for Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Board of Education's Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026 through FY 2031. The meeting also includes a performance audit of Calvert County Public Schools and various departmental consent items.
- Performance Audit of Calvert County Public Schools
- First Amendment to Lusby Tower Lease Agreement with Cingular Wireless (AT&T)
- Property surrender request for 6033 Daybreak Drive, Prince Frederick
- Amended Commission on Aging Bylaws
- Capital Improvement Plan FY 2026 – FY 2031 for the Board of Education
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will approve administrative agreements for a 457(b) retirement plan and a grant for overdose response. The meeting includes a work session on the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026-2031 and a closed executive session regarding employment and business proposals.
- Approval of 457(b) Plan Amendment and Administrative Service Agreement
- Consideration of Maryland Overdose Response Competitive Grant Program
- Presentation on Capital Improvement Plan FY 2026–FY 2031
- Appointment to Board of Library Trustees
- Executive Session to discuss employment and business proposals
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Calvert County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve budget amendments for the Resource Hub, Solid Waste operations, and a prescribed burn plan. The meeting includes a work session on the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026 through 2031.
- Approve Resource Hub budget amendment
- Approve Solid Waste tractor and trailer budget amendment
- Approve prescribed burn plan for Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm
- Work session on Capital Improvement Plan FY 2026–2031
- Executive session to discuss business organization proposals
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board will review a presentation on the County's Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026‑2031. A public hearing will consider a budget amendment to fund the Workday Adaptive Planning software implementation. The Board will also consider a grant request for Dynatrace software from the Maryland 9‑1‑1 Board and discuss health department CORE funding and a public‑private partnership report for Calvert County schools.
- Presentation: Capital Improvement Plan FY 2026‑2031 (Office of the County Administrator)
- Public hearing: Budget amendment for Workday Adaptive Planning implementation (Department of Technology Services)
- Consent item: Maryland 9‑1‑1 Board funding request for Dynatrace software (Department of Public Safety)
- New business: Health Department CORE funding agreement (Department of Community Resources)
- New business: Calvert County Public Schools P3 final report (Office of the County Administrator)
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to appoint the Director of Planning & Zoning and review a zoning ordinance update. The agenda includes a work session on the formation of an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee and a new AI use policy.
- Appointment of Jason Brinkley as Director of Department of Planning & Zoning
- Calvert County Zoning Ordinance Update
- Formation of Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee and AI Use Policy
- Budget Amendment BA2025-000267 for Economic Development Authority Loan Applications
- Calvert County Flood Mitigation Plan 2023 Annual Progress Report