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Fri Jul 31, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Open Session
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of August 3, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410 -386-
2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will
be held at the Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made
in person or by calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All
or part of a meeting may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ August 3, 2026
8:00 a.m. Chamber Breakfast at the Fair
Carroll County Agriculture Center, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon, Kiler and Vigliotti
Tuesday ~ August 4, 2026
5:00 p.m. Annual National Night Out Events
Various Locations
Commissioners Gordon, Krebs and Vigliotti
Wednesday ~ August 5, 2026
Thursday ~ August 6, 2026
9:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Open Session
County Office Building, Room 311
Item 1
Priority Carroll
Item 2
Public comment on this item
Renewal for Support & Maintenance of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
Department of Emergency Management Communications – Ms. Valerie …
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Thu Jul 30, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Open Session
Commissioners to vote on forest conservation rules and wastewater plant funding
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 150, Forest Conservation, and vote on a $189,009.77 change order for engineering services at the Hampstead Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additional items include discussions on age-restricted housing, cluster subdivisions, and accessory dwelling unit regulations.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 150, Forest Conservation
- $189,009.77 change order for Hampstead Wastewater Treatment Plant engineering services
- Discussion on age-restricted communities and homes regulations
- Discussion on cluster subdivisions amendments in residential and historic zoning districts
- Discussion on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations per state HB 1466
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of July 27, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410 -386-
2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will
be held at the Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made
in person or by calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All
or part of a meeting may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ July 27, 2026
6:00 p.m. Solar CPCN Public Comment Hearing: Cape Horn Road Solar, LLC Case 9815
Exploration Commons, Westminster
Commissioner Kiler
Tuesday ~ July 28, 2026
3:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting for Historic Durbin House
Fenby Farm Road, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon and Kiler
Wednesday ~ July 29, 2026
9:00 a.m. Deputy Secretary Jason Perkins-Cohen Visit to Workforce Development
Carroll County Workforce Development, Westminster
Commissioners Kiler and Krebs
3:00 p.m. Alta Valle Winery Ribbon Cutting
Hughes Shop Road, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon, Kiler and Krebs
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Wed Jul 29, 2026
Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission to review Taneytown Comprehensive Plan and Freedom area zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will decide on comments for the Taneytown Comprehensive Plan Update. The body will also discuss proposed code changes for self-service storage facilities and a possible amendment to the Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan.
- Taneytown Comprehensive Plan Update 60 Day Review (Decision)
- Introduction of Deferral Code Changes for Self-Service Storage Facilities
- Introduction of Freedom Small Area Plan Amendment regarding commercial core land use (MD 26 and MD 32)
- Discussion of a possible overlay zoning district for the Freedom area
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Board of County Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Planning & Zoning Commission
Michael Kane, Chair
Ralph Robertson, Vice Chair
Janice R. Kirkner
Matthew Hoff
Steven Smith
Peter Lester
Richard Soisson, Alternate
Thomas S. Gordon III, Ex-officio
Daphne Daly, AICP, Secretary
225 North Center Street Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2400; 1-888-302-8978
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MEETING AGENDA
Planning & Zoning Commission of Carroll County, MD
August 5, 2026
6:00 PM
Reagan Room (003)
PLEASE NOTE: THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
TO HAVE AN ORDERLY MEETING PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES:
• SPEAKERS MUST SIGN IN to make public comment.
• Speakers must state their name, address, and talk into microphone to facilitate audio and video
recording.
• Comments will be strictly limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
• Citizen testimony is NOT a question-and-answer session.
• Questions may be directed to staff after the meeting.
• If any individual fails to comply with these rules, the Planning and Zoning Commission Chair may
call the person out of order and may require him/her to leave the meeting.
1. Call to Order/Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Review and Approval of Agenda
5. Taneytown Comprehensive Plan Update – 60 Day Review (Decision) – Staff will review the Town’s
Comprehensive Plan for Pl …
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Wed Jul 29, 2026
Board of License Commissioners
Board to hear liquor license transfers and new applications
The Carroll County Board of License Commissioners will hold public hearings on August 12, 2026, to review liquor license transfers and new applications. The meeting will include hearings for first-time event holders and specific cases involving transfers and new licenses for businesses in Westminster and Taneytown.
- Transfer of Class A liquor license from Jason Cake to Gautam Singh Yadav and Samrat Behl for GoSam Liquors, 625 Baltimore Boulevard Suite E, Westminster
- New Class B liquor license application for Farang Noi Sushi, LLC t/a San Sushi, 172 East Main Street, Westminster
- New Class B liquor license application for The Corner Ledger, LLC t/a The Corner Ledger, 6 West Main Street, Westminster
- Transfer of Class A liquor license from Khalid Malik to Talha Wajid for Western Petro, Inc. t/a Taneytown Sunoco, 251 East Baltimore Street, Taneytown
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Board of License Commissioners
410-386-2094
Fax: 410-386-2444
1-888-302-8978
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Office of Administrative Hearings
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157-5194
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND
On August 12, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Board of
License Commissioners will meet to discuss in open session any pending or new business in the
Reagan Room (Rm. 003/004) of the Carroll County Office Building, 225 North Center Street,
Westminster, Maryland 21157.
10:00 a.m. Hearings for first time event holders for one day liquor licenses or other business
meeting matters.
10:30 a.m. Case #6633, An application for the transfer of a Class A – Beer, Wine and Liquor
license from Jason Cake, for the use of Cakes Liquors, LLC, t/a Crossroads
Liquors, 625 Baltimore Boulevard Suite E, Westminster to Gautam Singh Yadav
and Samrat Behl, for the use of GoSam Liquors, LLC t/a Right Liquors, 625
Baltimore Boulevard Suite E, Westminster, in Election District 7.
11:15 a.m. Case #6632, An application for a new Class B – Beer, Wine and Liquor license
from Bruce Sesum, for the use of Farang Noi Sushi, LLC, t/a San Sushi, 172 East
Main Street, Westminster, in Election District 7.
11:45 a.m. Case #6631, An application for a new Class B – Beer, Wine and Liquor license
from Chad Ferrari and Andrew Schuster, for the us …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals to hear three zoning cases including a two-family dwelling request
The Carroll County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three zoning cases, including a request for a two-family dwelling, an appeal of a zoning decision, and a continuance for a commercial kennel. The board will also conduct site visits for two of the cases.
- Case #6626: Request for conditional use for a two-family dwelling at 3021 Walnut Street, Manchester
- Case #6620: Appeal of Zoning Administrator’s Decision at 1415 Stover Road, Taneytown
- Case #6609: Continuance for commercial kennel request at 6270 Davis Road, Woodbine
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Board of Zoning Appeals
410-386-2094
Fax: 410-386-2444
1-888-302-8978
MD Relay Service 7-1-1/1-800-735-2258
Office of Administrative Hearings
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157-5194
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND
AGENDA
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the times noted below, or as soon thereafter as possible, the Carroll
County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing in the Reagan Room (Rm. 003),
Carroll County Office Building, 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, for the
following case and any other official business as time allows:
9:00 a.m. Case # 6626, A request for a conditional use for a two -family dwelling not in a planned
unit development or retirement village, and one variance. The site is located at 3021
Walnut Street, Manchester, Maryland on property zoned “R 10,000” Residential District
in Election District 6. By: David B. Fisher. Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances,
Sections 158.074, 158.075.01, 158.075.03(A), 158.133. A site visit is planned for July
15, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. Case #6620, An appeal of the Zoning Administrator ’s Decision. The site is located at
1415 Stover Road, Taneytown, Maryland on property zoned “A” Agricultural District in
Election District 10. By: Ray Howes . Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances,
Sections 158.133 (B)(1)(a). A site visit is planned for Ju ly 1 …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Open Session
Commissioners consider $9.6 million waste disposal renewal and $590,000 land purchase
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts, property acquisitions, and security upgrades. The session includes discussions on the Water & Sewer Master Plan and the 2025 Planning Annual Report.
- Renewal of waste transfer and disposal services with Republic Services Modern Landfill for $9,581,000
- Purchase of property at 1590 Homeland Drive for $590,000 to support Ridenour Way
- Contract award to MJ Double K Farms, LLC for $102,440 for Gillis Falls Road pipe and headwall replacement
- Purchase of $64,669.01 in courthouse security upgrades from Marathon Technology Services, Inc.
- Change order of $253,788 to Dustin Construction for roofing at the State’s Attorney Office Building
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of July 20, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410-386-2043 to
confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the
Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made in person or by
calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All or part of a meeting
may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ July 20, 2026
Tuesday ~ July 21, 2026
8:00 a.m. Commissioner Vigliotti Chamber Breakfast
Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch
Commissioners Vigliotti and Kiler
9:00 a.m. Planning and Zoning Commission
County Office Building, Reagan Room 003, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon and Krebs
Wednesday ~ July 22, 2026
9:30 a.m. MACo Legislative Initiatives Subcommittee
Virtual
Commissioner Kiler
11:00 a.m. MACo Legislative Committee Meeting
Virtual
Commissioner Kiler
Thursday ~ July 23, 2026
9:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Open Session
County Office Building, Room 311
Thursday ~ Ju …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission to review solar farm and senior housing site plans
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review concept site plans for a solar facility and age-restricted villas. The body will also discuss code changes for cluster subdivisions, retirement homes, and accessory dwelling units.
- Concept Site Plan for 31 age-restricted senior villas at 950 Johnsville Road
- Concept Site Plan for 5 MW Doss Garland Solar Farm south of Doss Garland Road
- Review of Taneytown Comprehensive Plan Update (60 Day Review)
- Text amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) related to HB 1466
- Code changes for Cluster Subdivisions and Retirement Homes and Villages in the Freedom area
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Board of County Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Planning & Zoning Commission
Michael Kane, Chair
Ralph Robertson, Vice Chair
Janice R. Kirkner
Matthew Hoff
Steven Smith
Peter Lester
Richard Soisson, Alternate
Thomas S. Gordon III, Ex-officio
Daphne Daly, AICP, Secretary
225 North Center Street Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2400; 1-888-302-8978
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
REVISED MEETING AGENDA
Planning & Zoning Commission of Carroll County, MD
July 21, 2026
9:00 AM
Reagan Room (003)
PLEASE NOTE: THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
TO HAVE AN ORDERLY MEETING PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES:
• SPEAKERS MUST SIGN IN to make public comment.
• Speakers must state their name, address, and talk into microphone to facilitate audio and video recording.
• Comments will be strictly limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
• Citizen testimony is NOT a question-and-answer session.
• Questions may be directed to staff after the meeting.
• If any individual fails to comply with these rules, the Planning and Zoning Commission Chair may call the
person out of order and may require him/her to leave the meeting.
1. Call to Order/Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Review and Approval of Agenda
5. Review and Approval of Minutes (June 3, 2026 & June 16, 2026)
6. Commission Member Reports
A. Commission Chair …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Open Session
Board to vote on $116K audit contract, opioid funding, and town agreements
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Water Resources Element and vote on renewing a labor agreement, approving town-county funding, opioid-related contracts, and multiple purchases including auditing services and infrastructure repairs.
- Renewal of MOU with Maryland Classified Employees Association, Inc. Chapter 550
- Approval of FY27 Town-County Agreements with Hampstead ($397,400), Manchester ($390,698), New Windsor ($105,142), and Sykesville ($293,120)
- Approval of $337,660 in Not in Carroll funding for opioid issues, including $143,223 for Mobile Crisis Team call center and $194,437 for after-school programs
- Approval to purchase independent financial auditing services for $116,680
- Change orders for water service lateral replacements on White Cedar Court ($10,229.25) and Pitch Pine Court ($8,956.50)
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of July 13, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410 -386-
2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will
be held at the Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made
in person or by calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All
or part of a meeting may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ July 13, 2026
3:00 p.m. Transit Advisory Council
County Office Building, Room 105, Westminster
Commissioner Kiler
Tuesday ~ July 14, 2026
7:30 a.m. Employee Service Award Breakfast
Pleasant Valley Community Fire Hall, Westminster
Commissioners Vigliotti, Kiler, and Gordon
Wednesday ~ July 15, 2026
6:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission
County Office Building, Reagan Room 003
Commissioners Gordon and Krebs
7:00 p.m. Emergency Services Advisory Council Meeting
Carroll County Public Safety Training Center, Westminster
Commissioner Guerin
Thursday ~ July 16, 2026
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission to discuss Freedom Community Plan and retirement home code changes
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a proposed amendment to the Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan and a possible overlay zone. The body will also discuss text amendments regarding cluster subdivisions and the delivery of age-restricted retirement homes and villages.
- Introduction of Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan Small Area Plan Amendment
- Review of text amendments for Cluster Subdivisions
- Stakeholder discussion on proposed text amendments for Retirement Homes and Villages
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Board of County Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Planning & Zoning Commission
Michael Kane, Chair
Ralph Robertson, Vice Chair
Janice R. Kirkner
Matthew Hoff
Steven Smith
Peter Lester
Richard Soisson, Alternate
Thomas S. Gordon III, Ex-officio
Daphne Daly, AICP, Secretary
225 North Center Street Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2400; 1-888-302-8978
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
MEETING AGENDA
Planning & Zoning Commission of Carroll County, MD
July 15, 2026
6:00 PM
Reagan Room (003)
PLEASE NOTE: THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
TO HAVE AN ORDERLY MEETING PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES:
• SPEAKERS MUST SIGN IN to make public comment.
• Speakers must state their name, address, and talk into microphone to facilitate audio and video
recording.
• Comments will be strictly limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
• Citizen testimony is NOT a question-and-answer session.
• Questions may be directed to staff after the meeting.
• If any individual fails to comply with these rules, the Planning and Zoning Commission Chair may
call the person out of order and may require him/her to leave the meeting.
1. Call to Order/Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Review and Approval of Agenda
5. Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan – Small Area Plan Amendment (Introduction) – Staff
will provide an overview of the …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Open Session
Commissioners to vote on forest conservation updates and $1.7M radio maintenance contract
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to Chapter 150, Forest Conservation, and vote on several contracts, including a $1.69M maintenance agreement for public safety radio systems. The board will also discuss annexation comments for Mount Airy, homeless services funding, and transit system renewals.
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 150, Forest Conservation (public hearing requested)
- Approval of $1,694,813.58 annual maintenance for Public Safety Motorola Radio Systems
- Approval of $65,000 for Central Maryland Area Radio Communications Network (CMARC) maintenance
- Contract award of $324,187 for Re-Entry Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program to Potomac Healthcare Foundation
- Renewal of $3,114,800 term contract for Carroll Transit System operation
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of July 6, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410 -386-2043 to
confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the
Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made in person or by
calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All or part of a meeting
may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ July 6, 2026
Tuesday ~ July 7, 2026
Wednesday ~ July 8, 2026
9:30 a.m. Farm Museum Board Meeting
Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
Commissioner Vigliotti
6:00 p.m. Farm Museum Summer Picnic
Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
Commissioner Kiler
6:00 p.m. Commemorative Reading of Declaration of Independence 250
th Anniversary
Historic Courthouse, Westminster
Commissioner Gordon
6:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission – Michael Baker Retirement Villages/Homes
County Office Building, Reagan Room 003, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon and Krebs
Thursday ~ July 9, 2026
9:00 a.m. Board of Co …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
Board of License Commissioners
Board to hear liquor license violations and ownership transfers
The Carroll County Board of License Commissioners will meet to conduct public hearings on liquor license violations and review applications for new ownership transfers. The session includes hearings for businesses accused of selling alcohol to minors and decisions on transferring licenses between owners.
- Violation hearing for Sam Jung Yoo (Twin Arch Spirits, 1001 Twin Arch Road) for selling alcohol to a minor
- Violation hearing for John Christopher Beck (Twin Arch Tavern, 1001 Twin Arch Road) for selling alcohol to a minor
- Transfer of Class A liquor license from Mary Crushong to Chintan Patel for Village Store, LLC (6694 Middleburg Road, Keymar)
- Transfer of Class B liquor license from Augusto Illiano to Antonio Illiano for Illiano’s J & P Restaurant (480 Meadow Creek Road, Westminster)
- Violation hearing for Patrick Larsen (Cranberry Liquors, 405 North Center Street) for selling alcohol to a minor
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Board of License Commissioners
410-386-2094
Fax: 410-386-2444
1-888-302-8978
MD Relay Service 7-1-1/800-735-2258
Office of Administrative Hearings
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157-5194
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND
On July 8, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Board of License
Commissioners will meet to discuss in open session any pending or new business in the Reagan
Room (Rm. 003/004) of the Carroll County Office Building, 225 North Center Street,
Westminster, Maryland 21157.
10:00 a.m. Hearings for first time event holders for one day liquor licenses or other business
meeting matters.
10:30 a.m. Case #6622, A violation hearing for a Class A – Beer, Wine and Liquor license
issued to Sam Jung Yoo for the use of Twin Arch Spirits, 1001 Twin Arch Road,
Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771 (Violation of Rule AB 6-304 – Selling or providing
alcoholic beverage to an individual under the age of 21).
11:00 a.m. Case #6623, A violation hearing for a Class A – Beer, Wine and Liquor license
issued to John Christopher Beck for the use of Twin Arch Tavern, 1001 Twin
Arch Road, Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771 (Violation of Rule AB 6-304 – Selling or
providing alcoholic beverage to an individual under the age of 21).
11:30 a.m. Case #6621, An application for a transfer to new ownership and licensee for a
Class A – Beer, Wine and Liquor license fr …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission
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Board of County Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Planning & Zoning Commission
Michael Kane, Chair
Ralph Robertson, Vice Chair
Janice R. Kirkner
Matthew Hoff
Steven Smith
Peter Lester
Richard Soisson, Alternate
Thomas S. Gordon III, Ex-officio
Daphne Daly, AICP, Secretary
225 North Center Street Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2400; 1-888-302-8978
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
MEETING AGENDA
Planning & Zoning Commission of Carroll County, MD
July 8, 2026
6:00 PM
Reagan Room (003)
PLEASE NOTE: THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
TO HAVE AN ORDERLY MEETING PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES:
• SPEAKERS MUST SIGN IN to make public comment.
• Speakers must state their name, address, and talk into microphone to facilitate audio and video
recording.
• Comments will be strictly limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
• Citizen testimony is NOT a question-and-answer session.
• Questions may be directed to staff after the meeting.
• If any individual fails to comply with these rules, the Planning and Zoning Commission Chair may
call the person out of order and may require him/her to leave the meeting.
1. Call to Order/Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Review and Approval of Agenda
5. Special Report: Reservoir Run Retirement Village – S-25-0007 – Age-restricted community for 72
units; Owner: Long Meadow …
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Fri Jun 26, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Hearing on conditional use and variances for commercial kennel at 6270 Davis Road
The Carroll County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing for Case #6609. The board is considering a request for a conditional use and multiple variances for a commercial kennel of more than 10 dogs.
- Case #6609: Request for conditional use and variances for a commercial kennel at 6270 Davis Road, Woodbine
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Board of Zoning Appeals
410-386-2094
Fax: 410-386-2444
1-888-302-8978
MD Relay Service 7-1-1/1-800-735-2258
Office of Administrative Hearings
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157-5194
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND
AGENDA
On Friday, June 26, 2026, at the times noted below, or as soon thereafter as possible, the Carroll
County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing in the Reagan Room (Rm. 003),
Carroll County Office Building, 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, for the
following case and any other official business as time allows:
9:00 a.m. Case #6609 CONTINUANCE, A request for a conditional use and multiple variances
for a commercial kennel of more than 10 dogs. The site is located at 6270 Davis Road,
Woodbine, Maryland on property zoned “C” Conservation District in Election District
13. By: Rachann Mayer. Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances, Sections
158.071.01, 158.002, 158.040, 158.174, 155.051, and 158.133.
Thu Jun 25, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Open Session
Commissioners to consider public hearing on Old Baltimore Road closure
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the Market Street Extended project and potential road closures. They will also review several grant applications for heritage preservation, overdose response, and elder care, alongside budget adjustments for Carroll County Public Schools.
- Possible decision to hold a public hearing on closing a portion of Old Baltimore Road
- Grant application for up to $250,000 for the Shriver Homestead at Union Mills
- Buprenorphine and ACCESS grants totaling $135,771 and the addition of one EMS position
- LTCOP grant of $125,000 for the Division of Aging & Disabilities and one staff position
- Resolution C-26.02 to transfer $825,000 for school stadium light replacements
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of June 22, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410 -386-
2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will
be held at the Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made
in person or by calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All
or part of a meeting may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ June 22, 2026
Tuesday ~ June 23, 2026
Wednesday ~ June 24, 2026
5:00 p.m. Public Meeting – Retirement Villages/Homes
South Carroll Senior Center, Sykesville
Commissioners Kiler and Krebs
Thursday ~ June 25, 2026
9:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Open Session
County Office Building, Room 311
Item 1
Priority Carroll
Item 2
Public comment on this item
Briefing and Possible Decision on Market Street Extended Project/Request for
Public Hearing
County Commissioners
Item 3
Public comment on this item
Grant – Approval to Submit Application and Acceptance of Award – African
American Heritage Preserv …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Open Session
Commissioners to decide on $340,820 in park grants and forest conservation updates
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a public session to decide on allocations for municipal park projects, hazardous-materials training grants, forest-conservation code updates, and a family-shelter renovation. Several items require formal votes; others will be briefed for information.
- Approve $340,820 in FY2027 Program Open Space grants to Hampstead, Manchester, Mt. Airy, and Sykesville for park improvements
- Vote on $9,815 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant with $2,454 county match
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 150 Forest Conservation
- Adopt State of Maryland Forest Conservation Technical Manual
- FY25 CDBG-funded Family Shelter renovation and relocation public hearing
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of June 15, 2026
Revision 2 June 17, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410-386-2043 to
confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the
Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made in person or by
calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All or part of a meeting
may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ June 15, 2026
Tuesday ~ June 16, 2026
9:00 a.m. Planning and Zoning Commission
County Office Building, Reagan Room 003
Commissioner Gordon
2:00 p.m. Veterans Advisory Meeting
American Legion Post 31, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon and Kiler
Wednesday ~ June 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. Alcohol Retailer Seminar Opening Remarks
Public Safety Training Center, Westminster
Commissioner Kiler
5:00 p.m. Carroll Community College (CCC) Board of Trustees’ Meeting
CCC, Great Hall, Westminster
Commissioner Kiler
5:30 p.m. MDOT Public Meeting – MD 26 Bridges Over Liberty Reservoir
Liberty High …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission reviews retirement village and church site plans
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final site plan for a religious establishment and determine density and layout for a 72-unit retirement community. The body will also discuss updates to accessory dwelling unit rules and a comprehensive plan amendment.
- Final site plan for Tserha Tsion Menfes Kidus Church and monastery at 2239 Bachman Valley Road
- Density and layout determinations for Reservoir Run Retirement Village (72 units)
- Mount Airy Annexation No. 47 on Watersville Road for Elite Baseball, LLC
- Discussion of text amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) related to HB 1466
- Introduction of a Small Area Plan Amendment for the Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan
zoningland-usehousingannexationsite-plans
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Board of County Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Planning & Zoning Commission
Michael Kane, Chair
Ralph Robertson, Vice Chair
Janice R. Kirkner
Matthew Hoff
Steven Smith
Peter Lester
Richard Soisson, Alternate
Thomas S. Gordon III, Ex-officio
Daphne Daly, AICP, Secretary
225 North Center Street Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2400; 1-888-302-8978
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
REVISED MEETING AGENDA
Planning & Zoning Commission of Carroll County, MD
June 16, 2026
9:00 AM
Reagan Room (003)
PLEASE NOTE: THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
TO HAVE AN ORDERLY MEETING PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES:
• SPEAKERS MUST SIGN IN to make public comment.
• Speakers must state their name, address, and talk into microphone to facilitate audio and video
recording.
• Comments will be strictly limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
• Citizen testimony is NOT a question-and-answer session.
• Questions may be directed to staff after the meeting.
• If any individual fails to comply with these rules, the Planning and Zoning Commission Chair may
call the person out of order and may require him/her to leave the meeting.
1. Call to Order/Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Review and Approval of Agenda
5. Review and Approval of Minutes (May 6, 2026 & May 19, 2026)
6. Commission Member Reports
A. Commission Chair …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Open Session
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of June 8, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410 -386-
2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will
be held at the Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made
in person or by calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All
or part of a meeting may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ June 8, 2026
7:30 p.m. Taneytown City Council Meeting/Awards Presentation
Taneytown City Hall, Taneytown
Commissioner Vigliotti
Tuesday ~ June 9, 2026
11:00 a.m. Law Enforcement Torch Run Presentations/Lunch
McDaniel College, Westminster
Commissioners Kiler and Krebs
Wednesday ~ June 10, 2026
9:30 a.m. Farm Museum Board Meeting
Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
Commissioner Vigliotti
Thursday ~ June 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Open Session
County Office Building, Room 311
Item 1
Priority Carroll
Thursday ~ June 11, 2026 (continued)
Item 2
No public comment
Con …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
Board of License Commissioners
Board of License Commissioners to hold liquor license violation and transfer hearings
The Board of License Commissioners will conduct hearings regarding liquor license violations and applications for ownership transfers. The meeting includes reviews of sales to minors and alcohol sales percentages.
- Case #6616: Violation hearing for Oakland Mills Liquors, 2816 Liberty Road (selling to under 21)
- Case #6615: Violation hearing for New York Pizzeria, 1720 Liberty Road (selling to under 21)
- Case #6618: Transfer of Class A license from New Carriage House to Rite Price Liquors, 7 Westminster Shopping Center
- Case #6617: Transfer of Class B license from Spargos to Fresh Element Kitchen & Bar, 3165 main Street
- Case #6614: Continuation of violation hearing for Ernie’s Place, 90 West Main Street (alcohol sales percentage)
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Board of License Commissioners
410-386-2094
Fax: 410-386-2444
1-888-302-8978
MD Relay Service 7-1-1/800-735-2258
Office of Administrative Hearings
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157-5194
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND
On June 10, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Board of
License Commissioners will meet to discuss in open session any pending or new business in the
Reagan Room (Rm. 003/004) of the Carroll County Office Building, 225 North Center Street,
Westminster, Maryland 21157.
10:00 a.m. Hearings for first time event holders for one day liquor licenses or other business
meeting matters.
10:30
a.m. Case #6616, A violation hearing for a Class A – Beer, Wine and Liquor license issued
to Bhavesh Patel for the use of Oakland Mills Liquors, 2816 Liberty Road, Eldersburg,
Maryland 21784 (Violation of Rule AB 6-304 – Selling or providing alcoholic beverage
to an individual under the age of 21).
11:00 a.m. Case #6615, A violation hearing for a Class B – Beer, Wine and Liquor license issued to
Ana Perla Flores for the use of New York Pizzeria, 1720 Liberty Road, Eldersburg,
Maryland 21784 (Violation of Rule AB 6-304 – Selling or providing alcoholic beverage
to an individual under the age of 21).
1:00 p.m. Case #6618, An application for a transfer to new ownership and location for a
Class A – Beer, Wine and Liquor license …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Open Session
Board to vote on $2.8M in purchases and contracts including PFAS cleanup and IT system
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold an open session to decide on seven items, including purchases for PFAS groundwater investigation ($244,550), an IT service management system ($95,504.64), pipe lining ($99,320), and waste transfer spending authority ($2.5M). The board will also approve a medical director contract ($213,000) and a volunteer background check service contract ($88,000).
- Approval to purchase PFAS Phase 2 Groundwater Remedial Investigation from Tetra Tech, Inc. for $244,550
- Approval to purchase TeamDynamix ITSM System from Software House International for $95,504.64
- Spending authority for $2,500,000 in additional waste transfer costs to Modern Landfill
- Contract approval for Medical Director for Fire/EMS with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine for $213,000
- Contract award for volunteer background checks to Versant Media, LLC for $88,000
budgetcontractsenvironmentfire-and-emsinfrastructureitwaste-management
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of June 1, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410 -386-
2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will
be held at the Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made
in person or by calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All
or part of a meeting may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ June 1, 2026
9:00 a.m. Winters Mill High School Graduation
McDaniel College, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon and Kiler
3:00 p.m. Manchester Valley High School Graduation
McDaniel College, Westminster
Commissioner Kiler
Tuesday ~ June 2, 2026
8:00 a.m. Commissioner Gordon Chamber Breakfast
Exploration Commons, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon and Kiler
9:00 a.m. Century High School Graduation
McDaniel College, Westminster
Commissioner Krebs
3:00 p.m. Francis Scott Key High School Graduation
McDaniel College, Westminster
Commissioner Vigliotti
Wednesday ~ June 3, 2026
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Wed Jun 3, 2026
Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission discusses zoning changes for retirement homes and ADUs
The Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on June 3, 2026, to review deferred code changes for retirement homes and villages in the Freedom area and discuss text amendments for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) required by state law HB 1466. Staff will also present the 2025 Planning Annual Report.
- Deferral Code Changes – Retirement Homes and Villages (Freedom area)
- Text Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) per HB 1466
- 2025 Planning Annual Report presentation
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Board of County Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Planning & Zoning Commission
Michael Kane, Chair
Ralph Robertson, Vice Chair
Janice R. Kirkner
Matthew Hoff
Steven Smith
Peter Lester
Richard Soisson, Alternate
Thomas S. Gordon III, Ex-officio
Daphne Daly, AICP, Secretary
225 North Center Street Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2400; 1-888-302-8978
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
MEETING AGENDA
Planning & Zoning Commission of Carroll County, MD
June 3, 2026
6:00 PM
Reagan Room (003)
PLEASE NOTE: THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
1. Call to Order/Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Review and Approval of Agenda
5. Deferral Code Changes – Retirement Homes and Villages (Introduction) – Michael Baker,
Consultants, will present findings and recommendations related to Retirement Homes and Villages,
which have been the subject of a deferral in the Freedom area. Contact: Daphne Daly at
[email protected] or 410-386-5145. (45 minutes)
Public Comment for Item #5
6. 2025 Planning Annual Report (Introduction and Presentation) – Staff will provide an overview of
the Annual Report to the Commission. Contact: Tiffany Fossett at [email protected] or
410-3896-2137. (15 minutes)
Public Comment for Item #6
7. Text Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) (Discussion) - Staff will describ …
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Thu May 28, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Open Session
Carroll County holds public hearing on prohibiting residential uses in commercial centers
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on zoning amendments to prohibit residential uses in planned commercial centers. The board is also considering a five-year Transportation Development Plan and various contract awards for public works and social services.
- Public hearing on amending Chapters 158 (Zoning) and 155 (Development and Subdivision)
- Contract award of $99,789 to Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. for Liberty Water Storage Tank project
- Authorization of $8,368,353 in bond allocation for the Maryland Mortgage Program
- Collective award of $1,150,000 for Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund services
- Purchase of $104,327.08 for Sheriff's Office replacement vests and accessories
zoningpublic-workshousinggrantspublic-safetytransportation
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of May 25, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410 -386-
2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will
be held at the Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made
in person or by calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All
or part of a meeting may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ May 25, 2026
County Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
9:00 a.m. Hampstead Memorial Day Event
Hampstead, Maryland
Commissioner Kiler
10:00 a.m. 159
th Annual Westminster Memorial Day Parade
Historic Downtown Westminster, Westminster, Maryland
Commissioner Gordon
10:00 a.m. Taneytown Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade
War Memorial Park, Taneytown, Maryland
Commissioner Vigliotti
6:00 p.m. Union Bridge VFW Memorial Day Ceremony
Union Bridge, Maryland
Commissioner Vigliotti
Tuesday ~ May 26, 2026
6:00 p.m. Manchester Valley FFA Banquet
Manchester Valley High School, Manchester
Commissioner Kil …
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Tue May 26, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board to hear three zoning cases including two commercial kennels and a retirement village
The Carroll County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three conditional-use and variance requests. Two cases involve commercial kennels with more than 10 dogs, and one proposes a 72-unit retirement village. Site visits are scheduled for May 20, 2026.
- Case #6611: Conditional use and variances for commercial kennel at 5430 Mineral Hill Road, Sykesville
- Case #6612: Conditional use for 72-unit retirement village on Rolling View Drive, Sykesville
- Case #6609: Conditional use and variances for commercial kennel at 6270 Davis Road, Woodbine
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Board of Zoning Appeals
410-386-2094
Fax: 410-386-2444
1-888-302-8978
MD Relay Service 7-1-1/1-800-735-2258
Office of Administrative Hearings
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157-5194
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND
AGENDA
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the times noted below, or as soon thereafter as possible, the Carroll
County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing in the Reagan Room (Rm. 003),
Carroll County Office Building, 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, for the
following case and any other official business as time allows:
9:00 a.m. Case #6611, A request for a conditional use and multiple variances for a commercial
kennel of more than 10 dogs. The site is located at 5430 Mineral Hill Road, Sykesville ,
Maryland on property zoned “ C” Conservation District in Election District 5. By:
Tammy Frothingham. Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances, Sections 158.071.01,
158.002, 158.040, 158.174, 155.051, and 158.133. A site visit is planned for May 20,
2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m.
10:00 a.m. Case #6612, A request for a conditional use for a retirement village, consisting of
seventy-two (72) townhome style villa units. The site is located on Rolling View Drive,
Sykesville, Maryland on property zoned “ R-20,000” Residential District in Election
District 5. By: Long Meadow Park, LLC and St. John Properties, Inc . Code of Pu …
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Thu May 21, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Carroll County Commissioners to adopt FY27 budget and discuss storage ordinances
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to adopt the FY27 budget and consider modifications to a self-service storage deferral ordinance. The session includes decisions on several service contracts and a briefing on rural health transformation initiatives.
- FY27 Budget Adoption
- Possible modification or repeal of the Self-Service Storage Deferral Ordinance
- Contract for fire department equipment testing with IIA Fire Department Testing for $80,576.35
- Purchase of counseling services from Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for $75,000
- Contract for Liberty Water Storage Tank Booster Pump Station administrative services for $71,862
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of May 18, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410 -386-
2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will
be held at the Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made
in person or by calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All
or part of a meeting may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ May 18, 2026
Tuesday ~ May 19, 2026
7:30 a.m. Chamber of Commerce Annual Public Safety Awards
Pleasant Valley Community Fire Hall, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon, Guerin, Kiler, Krebs and Vigliotti
9:00 a.m. Planning and Zoning Commission
County Office Building, Reagan Room 003
Commissioner Gordon
10:00 a.m. Let’s Spring into Wellness
On Our Own of Carroll County, Westminster
Commissioner Krebs
2:00 p.m. Veterans Advisory Meeting
American Legion Post 31, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon and Kiler
Wednesday ~ May 20, 2026
10:00 a.m. Springfield Hospital Center’s 130th Anniversary Celebration
Clark Circle Complex, Sykesville
Commissioner …
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Thu May 21, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Open Session
Commissioners to adopt FY27 budget and hear updates on water, health, and storage rules
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold an open session to adopt the FY27 budget and discuss several key items. These include a public hearing on a self-service storage deferral ordinance, a briefing on the new Water Resources Element of the county’s comprehensive plan, and updates on rural healthcare transformation and fire department equipment testing. The meeting also includes discussions on counseling services for small businesses and construction administrative services for a water storage project.
- FY27 Budget Adoption
- Public hearing on Self-Service Storage Deferral Ordinance ($168M rural healthcare grant discussed)
- Briefing on Water Resources Element (WRE) for county comprehensive plan
- Spending authority for Fire Department Equipment Testing ($80,576.35)
- Approval to purchase Counseling Services from Small Business Development Center ($75,000)
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of May 18, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410 -386-
2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will
be held at the Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made
in person or by calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All
or part of a meeting may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ May 18, 2026
Tuesday ~ May 19, 2026
7:30 a.m. Chamber of Commerce Annual Public Safety Awards
Pleasant Valley Community Fire Hall, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon, Guerin, Kiler, Krebs and Vigliotti
9:00 a.m. Planning and Zoning Commission
County Office Building, Reagan Room 003
Commissioner Gordon
10:00 a.m. Let’s Spring into Wellness
On Our Own of Carroll County, Westminster
Commissioner Krebs
2:00 p.m. Veterans Advisory Meeting
American Legion Post 31, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon and Kiler
Wednesday ~ May 20, 2026
10:00 a.m. Springfield Hospital Center’s 130th Anniversary Celebration
Clark Circle Complex, Sykesville
Commissioner …
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Tue May 19, 2026
Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning commission to review residential lot transfer and two new retail buildings
The Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review and decide on a residential lot yield transfer for Zepp Estates Section 2 and a concept site plan for two new retail buildings in an industrial park. Staff will also present the Education Facilities Master Plan, discuss transit transportation updates, and hold a discussion on accessory dwelling unit text amendments.
- Transfer of residential lot yield for Zepp Estates Section 2 at 2680 Halter Road, Westminster
- Concept Site Plan S-23-0019 for Liberty Exchange retail buildings at 5954 & 5955 Exchange Dr., Eldersburg
- Introduction of the Education Facilities Master Plan by Board of Education staff
- Informational presentation on Carroll County Transit by Department of Public Works
- Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Unit text amendments related to HB 1466
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Board of County Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Planning & Zoning Commission
Michael Kane, Chair
Ralph Robertson, Vice Chair
Janice R. Kirkner
Matthew Hoff
Steven Smith
Peter Lester
Richard Soisson, Alternate
Thomas S. Gordon III, Ex-officio
Daphne Daly, AICP, Secretary
225 North Center Street Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2400; 1-888-302-8978
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
MEETING AGENDA
Planning & Zoning Commission of Carroll County, MD
May 19, 2026
9:00 AM
Reagan Room (003)
PLEASE NOTE: THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
TO HAVE AN ORDERLY MEETING PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES:
• SPEAKERS MUST SIGN IN to make public comment.
• Speakers must state their name, address, and talk into microphone to facilitate audio and video
recording.
• Comments will be strictly limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
• Citizen testimony is NOT a question-and-answer session.
• Questions may be directed to staff after the meeting.
• If any individual fails to comply with these rules, the Planning and Zoning Commission Chair may
call the person out of order and may require him/her to leave the meeting.
1. Call to Order/Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Review and Approval of Agenda
5. Review and Approval of Minutes (April 21, 2026)
6. Commission Member Reports
A. Commission Chair
B. Ex-Officio Member …
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Mon May 18, 2026
Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning commission reviews annexation, solar project, and commercial zoning changes
The Carroll County Planning & Zoning Commission will hear informational presentations on a Westminster annexation request, a 4 MW solar facility concept plan, and proposed text amendments for planned commercial centers. No formal votes are scheduled; the body will also discuss preliminary recommendations for the county master plan.
- City of Westminster Annexation #72 (Patamy, LLC) — informational only
- Concept Site Plan: Bear Branch Solar 4 MW facility (Donald E. Miller Family, LLC) at terminus of Lamb Drive, MD Route 97
- Text Amendment: Planning Commercial Centers — discussion of zoning rules for commercial centers
- Concept Subdivision Plan: Lionsgate Major Subdivision (6 lots, Roll the Dice, LLC) on west side of Hodges Road near Bartholow Road
zoningannexationsolarsubdivisioncommercial-centersplanning-commission
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Board of County Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Planning & Zoning Commission
Michael Kane, Chair
Ralph Robertson, Vice Chair
Janice R. Kirkner
Matthew Hoff
Steven Smith
Peter Lester
Richard Soisson, Alternate
Thomas S. Gordon III, Ex-officio
Daphne Daly, AICP, Secretary
225 North Center Street Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2400; 1-888-302-8978
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
MEETING AGENDA
Planning & Zoning Commission of Carroll County, MD
March 17, 2026
9:00 AM
Reagan Room (003)
PLEASE NOTE: THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
TO HAVE AN ORDERLY MEETING PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES:
• SPEAKERS MUST SIGN IN to make public comment.
• Speakers must state their name, address, and talk into microphone to facilitate audio and video recording.
• Comments will be strictly limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
• Citizen testimony is NOT a question-and-answer session.
• Questions may be directed to staff after the meeting.
• If any individual fails to comply with these rules, the Planning and Zoning Commission Chair may call the
person out of order and may require him/her to leave the meeting.
1. Call to Order/Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Review and Approval of Agenda
5. Review and Approval of Minutes (February 4, 2026 & February 17, 2026)
6. Commission Member Reports
A. Commission Chai …
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Thu May 14, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Open Session
Commissioners to vote on school support contracts and IT infrastructure
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contract awards for public schools and county facilities. The meeting includes decisions on zoning amendments, forest conservation, and multiple public works infrastructure purchases.
- Contracts for school support services to Sheppard Pratt ($1,135,729), Advanced Behavioral Health ($447,430), and Carroll County Youth Service Bureau ($663,123)
- Purchase of Cisco Hyperflex Replacement from ePlus Technology Inc. for $1,049,736.36
- Janitorial services contract for 11 county buildings with Summit Building Services, Inc. for $295,930.02
- Proposed amendments to Zoning Regulations regarding Use-Off-the-Premises Signs and General Regulations
- Grant application for the Faithful Friends Farm LLC Expansion Project via MARBIDCO
contractszoningit-infrastructurepublic-worksgrantseducation
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Board of County
Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Notice of Commissioner Meetings & Agenda for the Week of May 11, 2026
• Please Note: This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410 -386-
2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will
be held at the Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. Public Comment may be made
in person or by calling in using the number provided with the agenda each week. All
or part of a meeting may be conducted in closed session.
Indicates Outside Activities
Monday ~ May 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. Homeless Services Summit
Carroll Community College (CCC), Westminster
Commissioner Kiler
Tuesday ~ May 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Open Session
County Office Building, Room 311
Item 1
No public comment
FY27 Adopted Budget Work Session
Department of Management and Budget – Mr. Ted Zaleski
3:00 p.m. Transit Advisory Committee
County Office Building, Room 105
Commissioners Kiler and Krebs
7:00 p.m. 11
th Annual Drug Overdose and Prevention Vigil
The Portico at St. John Catholic Church, Westminster
Commissioners Gordon and Kiler
Wednesday ~ May 13, 2026
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Wed May 13, 2026
Board of License Commissioners
Board to hold liquor license violation hearings for two Westminster businesses
The Carroll County Board of License Commissioners will hold two public hearings for alleged liquor license violations during its May 13, 2026 meeting. The board will also address first-time event holder applications for one-day liquor licenses.
- Case #6610: Violation hearing for David Johansson’s Champs, Inc. t/a Johansson’s Dining House (4 West Main Street) for alleged sale to a person under 21
- Case #6614: Violation hearing for Ricky Lee Jones’s Ernie’s Place (90 West Main Street) for alleged violation of alcohol-to-food sales ratio (Rule 20)
- First-time event holder applications for one-day liquor licenses
alcohol-licensingpublic-hearingswestminsterlicense-violationscarroll-county
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Board of License Commissioners
410-386-2094
Fax: 410-386-2444
1-888-302-8978
MD Relay Service 7-1-1/800-735-2258
Office of Administrative Hearings
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157-5194
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND
On May 13, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Board of
License Commissioners will meet to discuss in open session any pending or new business in the
Reagan Room (Rm. 003/004) of the Carroll County Office Building, 225 North Center Street,
Westminster, Maryland 21157.
10:00 a.m. Hearings for first time event holders for one day liquor licenses or other business
meeting matters.
10:30 a.m. Case #6610,
A violation hearing for a Class B – Beer, Wine and Liquor license issued to
David Johansson for the use of Champs, Inc., t/a Johansson’s Dining House, 4 West Main
Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157– (Violation – Sale to a person under 21.)
11:00 a.m. Case #6614, A violation hearing for a Class B- Beer, Wine and Liquor license
issued to Ricky Lee Jones for the use of Ernie’s Place, t/a Ernie’s Place, 90 West
Main Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157- (Violation – Rule 20, percentage of
alcohol vs food sales allowed.)
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💰 Federal awards (top 4 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $100,000 | DELTA H TECHNOLOGIES LLC Department of Defense · DELTA H HEAT TREAT OVEN PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES - BASE + 4 O |
| $67,478 | COMPANY WRENCH, LTD. Department of the Interior · NC-ALLIGATOR RIV NWR-GEOTRACK REPAIRS |
| $22,114 | COMPANY WRENCH, LTD. Department of Veterans Affairs · BANDIT INDUSTRIES INC. SG-40 STUMP GRINDER |
| $7,500 | DELTA H TECHNOLOGIES LLC Department of Defense · METALS TECH FURNACE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
Meeting archives
- 2025 (46 meetings)