Talbot County public meetings in 2025

Public Works Advisory Board Meeting - December 18, 2025

The Public Works Advisory Board will review capital projects and wastewater flows for St. Michaels and Tilghman. The board will also make recommendations to the County Council regarding five resolutions to reclassify and remap specific properties in the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan.

• Resolution 387: Remapping 801 Port Street, Easton
• Resolution 388: Remapping 7508 Cooper Point Road, Bozman
• Resolution 389: Remapping 7510 Cooper Point Road, Bozman
• Resolution 390: Remapping 24114 Mount Pleasant Road, St. Michaels
• Resolution 391: Remapping 7440 Cooper Point Road, Bozman

Short Term Rental Review Board December 2025 *Postponed*

The Short-Term Rental Review Board meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, is postponed. The next meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026.

• Postponed license request for 6508 Partridge Lane (William Fort)
• Postponed license request for 6589 Cedar Cove Road (Nikhil Nayak)
• Postponed license request for 4897 Black Walnut Point Rd (Patrick and Veronica Hall)

Talbot County Council Meeting December 16, 2025

The Talbot County Council will consider Bill No. 1623, which amends Chapter 11 of the County Code to allow on‑premises consumption of beer, wine, and liquor at alcohol‑dispenser bistros, expand seating capacity, and modify licensing exemptions. The Council will also discuss a proposed zoning text amendment to be referred to the Planning Commission, hear an update from the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health project, and review several department requests including a joint‑use agreement for Home Run Baker Park and award recommendations for public‑safety and public‑works contracts.

• Bill No. 1623 – amendment to Chapter 11 (Alcoholic Beverages) for on‑premises consumption and licensing changes
• Council discussion and referral of a proposed zoning text amendment to the Planning Commission
• Joint Use Agreement request for Home Run Baker Park involving the Town of Trappe and MD Department of Natural Resources
• Recommendation to award Bid No. 25-07 for a real‑property public safety storage facility
• DPW request to use FY26 capital outlay funding for equipment purchase for the Klondike Road Biosolids/Septage Facility

Senior Citizens Task Force Monthly Meeting - December 11, 2025

The Senior Citizens Task Force is meeting to address senior citizen homelessness and housing insecurity. The session will focus on data needs and the establishment of short-term and long-term goals.

• Discussion of data needs regarding senior housing insecurity
• Establishment of short-term and long-term goals
• Membership update
• Planning of meeting schedule from January to June 2026

Talbot County Council Meeting November 25, 2025

The Talbot County Council will hear public hearings on two proposed amendments to the county zoning code: one addressing funeral homes and crematoria, and another creating and regulating short‑term rental licenses. The meeting also includes a resolution to use reserve funds for debt service on general obligation bonds, a request to purchase property at 9002 Goldsborough Neck Road, and a recommendation to award a farmland lease to Easton Airport.

• Bill 1621 – amendment to zoning code sections on funeral homes and crematoria
• Bill 1622 – amendment to create short‑term rental license classes and review board
• Administrative resolution to use general fund reserve for county bond debt service (MWIFA project)
• Contract request to buy approximately 1,333 sq ft. at 9002 Goldsborough Neck Road, Easton
• Recommendation to award Bid No. 25‑13 for farmland rental to Easton Airport

Short Term Rental Review Board November 2025

The Short-Term Rental Review Board will meet to review applications for short-term rental licenses for primary dwellings. The board will also consider the approval of the June 26, 2025, decision summary.

• Short-term rental license request for 6508 Partridge Lane, Royal Oak (William Fort)
• Short-term rental license request for 6589 Cedar Cove Road, Royal Oak (Nikhil Nayak)
• Short-term rental license request for 8670 Sewell Point Road, Wittman (Fire Cove LLC)

Talbot County Council Meeting November 4, 2025

The Talbot County Council will review proposed changes to alcohol beverage laws and cannabis zoning. The body will also act on the FY26 Senior Care Plan and several requests regarding Easton Airport infrastructure and easements.

• Proposed bill to amend Chapter 11 of the County Code regarding alcohol dispensary bistros and off-sale licenses at Oxford Conservation Park
• Proposed cannabis zoning text amendment for referral to the Planning Commission
• FY26 Senior Care Plan presentation for Council action
• Request for sole source replacement of fuel metering systems at Easton Airport
• Deed of easement and covenants for stormwater management at 28712 Glebe Road and 29137 Newnam Road

Talbot County Council Meeting October 28, 2025

The Talbot County Council will discuss the issuance of general obligation bonds for wastewater and sanitary district facilities. The meeting includes a public hearing on CDBG Covid funding for homeless shelters and food programs, as well as proposed zoning changes for short-term rentals and funeral homes.

• Proposed issuance of general obligation bonds not exceeding $7,018,942 for wastewater and sanitary district facilities
• Public hearing on Amendment No. 2 to 2020 Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Covid funding for homeless shelters and food programs
• Proposed zoning amendments regarding funeral homes and crematoria
• Proposed amendments to short-term rental license classes and the Short-Term Rental Review Board
• Request to award Bid No. 25-17 for asphalt paving of front 9 cart paths at Hog Neck Golf Course

Public Works Advisory Board Meeting - October 16, 2025

The Talbot County Public Works Advisory Board will review the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss ongoing capital projects, examine wastewater flow and sewer collection system improvements for Region II (St. Michaels) and Region V (Tilghman), and receive an update on the Knapps Narrows dredging project.

• Review of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of capital projects
• Review of Region II (St. Michaels) and Region V (Tilghman) wastewater flows and sewer collection system improvements
• Update on Knapps Narrows dredging

Talbot County Council Meeting October 14, 2025

The Talbot County Council will hold public hearings on four water and sewer plan amendments and a bill to establish a cannabis community reinvestment and repair fund. The body will also receive updates on the Talbot CARES emergency program and review several department procurement requests.

• Bill No. 1620: Establishing a Community Reinvestment and Repair Special Revenue Fund for cannabis-related monies
• Resolutions 383-386: Water and sewer plan amendments for properties at 8356 Lennep Lane, 24823 Rays Point Road, 27050 St. Michaels Road, and 26401 Royal Oak Road
• Request for video surveillance and a PA sound system for the Talbot County Community Center
• Request to apply for loan/grant funding for County sewer projects via Maryland State Revolving Loan Fund and USDA Rural Development
• Award of Bid No. 25-16 for resodding championship greens at Hog Neck Golf Course

Talbot County Council Work Session - Talbot Welcome Center

The Talbot County Council will hold a work session to discuss the feasibility study for a new Welcome Center. The session will feature presentations from the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Salisbury University, and Becker Morgan Group.

• Work Session: Feasibility Study for Talbot County Welcome Center
• Presenters: Cassandra Vanhooser (Dept. of Economic Development and Tourism)
• Presenters: Representatives from Salisbury University
• Presenters: Representatives from Becker Morgan Group
• Location: Bradley Meeting Room

Public Works Advisory Board Meeting - September 25, 2025-Video 1

The Talbot County Public Works Advisory Board will review capital projects and wastewater flows before recommending four resolutions to the County Council. These resolutions would amend the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan to reclassify specific properties in St. Michaels and Easton to 'S-1' immediate priority status.

• Review of Capital Projects
• Review of Region II (St. Michaels) and Region V (Tilghman) Wastewater Flows
• Recommendation to reclassify 8356 Lennep Lane, St. Michaels to S-1
• Recommendation to reclassify 24823 Rays Point Road, St. Michaels to S-1
• Recommendation to reclassify 27050 St. Michaels Road, Easton to S-1

Talbot County Council Meeting with Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Representatives

The Talbot County Council will hold a half‑hour meeting with representatives from the Maryland Association of Counties. The meeting includes MACo President Jack Wilson and Executive Director Michael Sanderson in the Bradley Meeting Room. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Meeting with MACo President Jack Wilson and Executive Director Michael Sanderson

Talbot County Council Meeting September 23, 2025

The Talbot County Council will receive a presentation on the FY27 Capital Improvement Plan for public schools. The body will also consider requests for property tax abatements and the use of contingency funds for the Claiborne Water System.

• Presentation of FY27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) by Talbot County Public Schools
• Request for abatement of FY26 County Real Property Taxes
• Request to use contingency funds for a Preliminary Engineering Report for the Claiborne Water System
• Proposed Change Order No. 2 for culvert replacement at Goldsborough Neck Road and Glebe Road
• Request for letter opposing modifications to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass

Talbot County Council Work Session - Claiborne Water System

The Talbot County Council will hold a work session on the Claiborne Water System. Representatives from the Claiborne community, the Talbot County Health Department, and the County Engineer will attend. The agenda lists only a discussion; no specific actions or decisions are noted.

Talbot County Council Meeting September 9, 2025

The Talbot County Council will discuss routine items such as minutes, disbursements, and several proclamations. It will introduce a bill to establish a Community Reinvestment and Repair Special Revenue Fund funded by state cannabis revenues. The council will vote on a water‑sewer plan amendment (Resolution 378) and consider multiple manager‑requested contracts and engineering proposals.

• Bill to enact Chapter 35, creating a Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund from state cannabis revenues
• Resolution 378 to reclassify parcel on Kemp Road in the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan
• Recommendation to award engineering proposals (Bid No. 22-08) for Bellevue Ferry Landing Bridge structural and mechanical repairs
• Request to piggyback on Caroline County’s contract with Shore Strategies for the 2027 Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan
• Recommendation to award Bid No. 25-12 for state lobbying legislative representation services

Talbot County Council Meeting August 26, 2025

The Talbot County Council will review requests for airport modernization and emergency services equipment. The body is also considering a support letter for the Oyster Recovery Agreement and board appointments.

• Bid No. 25-11 for RSA improvement and Runway 4-22 extension at Easton/Newnam Field Airport
• Request to accept FAA Airport Improvement Program funding for airfield modernization
• Purchase of a 2026 Horton Ambulance on a Ford F-550 chassis using FY26 Capital Outlay Funding
• Purchase of a 2024 Ford F-350 emergency chase vehicle using FY26 Capital Outlay Funding
• Lease agreement with Flex Financial/Stryker Medical Sales for heart monitors, stair chairs, and power stretchers

Talbot County Council Meeting August 12, 2025

The Talbot County Council will consider a resolution to reclassify a property for water and sewer priority and a bill to amend zoning codes for cannabis growing and processing. The body will also vote to authorize borrowing up to $7,018,942 for wastewater facility improvements.

• Resolution 368: Amend Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan for 4502 Old Trappe Road
• Bill 1618: Amend zoning code for cannabis growing and processing in rural districts
• Bill 1619: Authorize borrowing up to $7,018,942 for wastewater facility improvements
• Administrative Resolution: Establish a Senior Citizens Task Force
• Disbursements: July 29, August 5, and August 12, 2025

Talbot County Council Meeting July 22, 2025

The Talbot County Council will consider minutes from June and July, cash statements, and a presentation of the FY26 Open Space Annual Plan. It will introduce legislation to borrow up to $7,018,942 for wastewater and sanitary district facility projects via general obligation bonds. An administrative resolution will acknowledge a $28,000,000 revenue bond issuance for the Mid‑Shore II Regional Landfill in Caroline County. The council will also vote on a zoning code amendment (Bill No. 1617) and review capital outlay requests from Hog Neck Golf Course.

• Bill to authorize borrowing up to $7,018,942 for wastewater and sanitary district improvements via general obligation bonds
• Administrative resolution acknowledging up to $28,000,000 revenue bonds for Mid‑Shore II Regional Landfill
• Bill No. 1617 to amend Chapter 190 zoning code regarding storage of DAF, food‑processing, and liquid organic soil amendments in AC, CP, WRC, and RC districts
• Presentation of the Program Open Space (POS) Annual Plan for FY26
• County Manager’s report requests for Hog Neck Golf Course to use FY26 capital outlay for a Toro Workman Greens Sprayer and a Reel Grinder

Public Works Advisory Board Meeting - July 17, 2025

The Public Works Advisory Board will review capital projects and wastewater flows in St. Michaels and Tilghman. The board will also provide a recommendation to the County Council regarding a water and sewer plan amendment for a property on Kemp Road.

• Recommendation on Resolution 378 to reclassify Kemp Road property (Tax Map 24, Parcel 41) from "unprogrammed" to "S-1" immediate priority status for Back Nine, LLC
• Review of Region II (St. Michaels) and Region V (Tilghman) wastewater flows and sewer collection system improvements
• Review of Capital Projects
• Presentation by the County Planner on the Comp Plan

Short Term Rental Review Board June 2025

The Short-Term Rental Review Board will meet to review applications for short-term rental licenses for primary dwellings. The board will also approve the decision summary from the April 17, 2025, meeting.

• Short-term rental license request for 8547 Sewell Point Rd, Wittman MD
• Short-term rental license request for 24917 W Ferry Neck Rd, Royal Oak MD
• Short-term rental license request for 7931 Quaker Neck Rd, Bozman MD

Talbot County Council Meeting July 8, 2025

The Council will conduct public hearings for a wide range of capital appropriation bills and water and sewer plan amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning text amendments regarding funeral homes and cannabis processing.

• Public hearings for Resolutions 378-382 to remap properties to 'S-1' immediate priority status on Kemp Road, Bozman Neavitt Road, Church Neck Road, and Long Point Road
• Bills 1586-1616 covering capital projects including roof and HVAC replacements, ADA improvements, and new recycling stations
• Bill 1617 regarding regulations for dissolved air flotation and food processing residuals in agricultural zoning districts
• Bill 1618 regarding permitted uses for cannabis growing, processing, and dispensaries in various zoning districts
• Request to award Bid No. 25-09 for the Tilghman on Chesapeake Resilient Green Infrastructure Project

Talbot County Council Meeting July 1, 2025

The Talbot County Council will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) special project requesting $121,090 to add elevator lifts at the Talbot Interfaith Shelters located at 107 and 109 Goldsborough Street. The meeting also includes the introduction of an administrative resolution to create a Senior Citizens Task Force and several procurement and budget items for county departments. All items will be discussed for council action before the session adjourns to closed session.

• Administrative resolution establishing a Senior Citizens Task Force
• Recommendation to award Bid No. 25-10 for child & adult welfare and child support legal services
• Purchase request for 20 E‑One Extreme Grinder Pumps and conversion kits for sanitary districts
• Purchase request for in‑car video cameras for the Sheriff’s Office
• CDBG special project request for $121,090 to install elevator lifts at 107 and 109 Goldsborough Street

Public Works Advisory Board Meeting - June 20, 2025

The Talbot County Public Works Advisory Board will review a capital project and wastewater flow improvements for Regions II and V. It will consider and recommend to the County Council five resolutions (378‑382) to amend the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan by reclassifying specific parcels on Kemp Road, Bozman Neavitt Road, Church Neck Road, and Long Point Road to “S‑1” immediate priority status. The board will also schedule a presentation by the County Planner on the Comprehensive Plan.

• Review of Capital Project
• Review of Region II (St. Michaels) and Region V (Tilghman) wastewater flows and sewer collection system improvements
• Recommendation on Resolution 378 to reclassify parcel 41 on Kemp Road, Easton to S‑1 status
• Recommendation on Resolution 379 to reclassify parcel 333, Lot 1 at 8294 Bozman Neavitt Road, St. Michaels to S‑1 status
• Recommendation on Resolution 380 to reclassify parcel 21 at 7874 Bozman Neavitt Road, Bozman to S‑1 status

Talbot County Council Meeting June 10, 2025

The Talbot County Council will meet to discuss a work session on short-term rental regulations, approve budget transfers for the school system, and consider numerous capital projects including water/sewer line extensions and road improvements. The body will also introduce legislation to amend zoning codes regarding cannabis and industrial residuals.

• Work session on Short-Term Rental regulations
• FY25 budget transfer request for Talbot County Public Schools
• Water and sewer line extensions to University of Maryland hospital site
• Zoning code amendments for cannabis and industrial residuals
• Construction of EMS stations and 911 system improvements

Talbot County Council Meeting May 27, 2025

The Talbot County Council will vote on Bill 1585, which establishes the 2025‑2026 annual budget and appropriation ordinance. The meeting also includes several contract and grant requests, such as a road‑paving contract amendment, a website redesign award, and airport improvement grant applications. Additional items cover a temporary road closure, an EMS station change order, and technology equipment purchases.

• Bill 1585 – FY26 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
• Amend contract with David A. Bramble, Inc. for paving the county portion of Glebe Road
• Recommend awarding Bid No. 25‑06 for the redesign of the TOURtalbot.org website
• Easton Airport request for FAA AIP and IIJA grant funding for Phase 3 Airfield Modernization
• Temporary closure of Goldsborough Neck Road near its intersection with Villa Road

Public Works Advisory Board Meeting - May 15, 2025

The Talbot County Public Works Advisory Board will meet to review capital projects, updated Bay Street concept plans, and wastewater flows for Region II and Region V. The meeting includes a review of April 2025 minutes and an executive session.

• Review of Capital Projects
• Review of Region II and Region V Wastewater Flows
• Review of updated Bay Street Concept Plans and Project Schedule
• Review of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Executive Session

Talbot County Council Meeting May 13, 2025

The Council will hold a work session for FY26 Final Budget Deliberations regarding Bill 1585. The meeting includes public hearings on airport leasing and water sewer plan amendments, as well as updates on the 2016 Comprehensive Plan.

• Bill 1585: FY26 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
• Resolution No. 370: 10-year lease of 9,424 sq ft at Easton Airport to Tri Gas & Oil Co., Inc. for $1,119.49 per month
• Resolution No. 374: Reclassifying 8288 Bozman Neavitt Road to 'S-1' priority status in the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan
• Request for Easton Airport to apply for AIP and IIJA grant funding for Airport Modernization Project
• Amendment to land lease agreement between Talbot County and Verizon Wireless at Easton Airport

Talbot County Council - FY26 Final Budget Deliberations - May 13, 2025

The Talbot County Council will hold a meeting on May 13, 2025, to deliberate on the FY26 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance.

• FY26 Final Budget Deliberations
• Bill 1585 (FY26 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance)

Talbot County Council Meeting May 6, 2025

The Talbot County Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (Bill No. 1585). The meeting also includes proclamations for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and Correctional Officers’ Week, and several support‑letter requests and equipment purchase recommendations from county departments. A closed session will follow the public portion of the meeting.

• Public hearing on Bill No. 1585 – FY 2026 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
• Proclamation for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month – May 2025
• Proclamation for Correctional Officers and Employees Week – May 4‑10 2025
• Letter of support request for Habitat for Humanity Choptank’s MAHT Plumbing Poverty Program funding
• Purchase request for two emergency power generators for the Public Safety Complex

Short Term Rental Review board April 2025 Part 1

The Short-Term Rental Review Board will meet to consider license requests for primary and accessory dwellings. The board will review applications for properties in Claiborne, Royal Oak, Easton, and St Michaels.

• Short-term rental license request for primary dwelling at 10397 Claiborne Rd
• Short-term rental license request for accessory dwelling at 26041 Goose Neck Rd
• Short-term rental license request for primary dwelling at 26337 Arcadia Shores Circle
• Short-term rental license request for primary dwelling at 311 Manor Street
• Short-term rental license request for primary dwelling at 27459 Rest Circle and accessory dwelling at 26584 Willows Lane

Public Works Advisory Board Meeting - April 17,2025

The Public Works Advisory Board will review capital projects and budget updates for Public Works, Recycling, and the Talbot County Sanitary District. The board will also discuss wastewater flows and sewer improvements in St. Michaels and Tilghman.

• Review of Capital Projects
• Region II (St. Michaels) and Region V (Tilghman) Wastewater Flows and Sewer Collection System Improvements
• Bay Street Concept Plans
• Budget updates for Public Works, Recycling, and Talbot County Sanitary District

Talbot County Council Meeting April 15, 2025

The Talbot County Council will introduce the 2025-2026 annual budget and appropriation ordinance and hold a public hearing on federal CARES Act funding for homeless shelters and food programs.

• Introduction of 2025-2026 annual budget and appropriation ordinance
• Public hearing on CDBG 2020 COVID funding for homeless shelters and food programs
• Proclamation for 'Two Lights for Tomorrow' on April 18, 2025

Talbot County Council Meeting April 8, 2025

The Talbot County Council will consider amending the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan to reclassify seven properties to immediate priority status. The body will also discuss a proposed text amendment for short-term rental regulations and receive an update on the Police Accountability Board.

• Resolution 371-377: Amendments to the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan for properties in Royal Oak, Bozman, St. Michaels, Easton, and Trappe
• Bill 1584: Repeal and reenactment of Official Zoning Map 32 to change zoning classifications from Town Residential to General Commercial
• Police Accountability Board: Update on the 2024 Annual Report
• Motorola Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement: Authorization for the 911 Division to purchase equipment
• County Manager's Report: Recommendations to award contracts for grass cutting services and a culvert replacement change order

Short Term Rental Review Board March 2025

The Talbot County Short‑Term Rental Review Board will meet on March 20, 2025 to consider several renewal license applications for short‑term rentals. Applications include properties at 6650 Edge Rd (Royal Oak), 9400 Tilghman Island Rd (Wittman) and 21408 Broad Cove Lane (Tilghman). The board will also conduct a limited public hearing to assess the safety impact of a short‑term rental at 27213 Baileys Neck Rd, Easton. Additional agenda items cover routine administrative matters and a decision summary approval for February 20, 2025.

• Renewal license for short‑term rental at 6650 Edge Rd, Royal Oak (Zone RR)
• License for short‑term rental at 9400 Tilghman Island Rd, Wittman (Zone RC & WRC)
• Renewal license for short‑term rental at 21408 Broad Cove Lane, Tilghman (Zone VR)
• Limited public hearing on short‑term rental at 27213 Baileys Neck Rd, Easton (Zone RR)
• Decision Summary Approval for February 20, 2025

Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission and the Public Works Advisory Board are holding a work session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 2024 Report of the Review.

• Discussion of the 2024 Report of the Review

Talbot County Council - FY26 Budget Deliberations - April 1, 2025

The County Council will meet to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding personnel.

• FY26 Proposed Budget Deliberations
• Closed Session - Personnel

Talbot County Council - FY26 Budget Deliberations - March 27, 2025

The County Council will meet to discuss the proposed FY26 budget. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding personnel.

• FY26 Proposed Budget Deliberations
• Closed Session - Personnel

Talbot County Council Meeting March 25, 2025

The Talbot County Council will review and discuss the FY26 budget during the meeting. They will consider several administrative resolutions that transfer pension coverage for emergency medical technicians and detention center officers. The council will also hear discussion of state renewable energy legislation and a series of county manager reports on lease assignments, contract extensions, and funding requests.

• FY26 Budget Deliberations (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Administrative Resolution to transfer EMTs to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System
• Administrative Resolution to transfer Local Detention Center officers to the Correctional Officers’ Pension System
• Extension of contract with Pierson Comfort Group for BID NO. 23-03 – Portable Sanitary Chemical Toilet Service
• Recommendation to award Bid No. 24-21 for Bellevue Harbor Pier re‑decking at 5536 Bellevue Road

Talbot County Council - FY26 Budget Deliberations - March 25, 2025

The County Council is meeting to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026. No other specific agenda items were listed.

• FY26 Proposed Budget Deliberations

Public Works Advisory Board Meeting - March 20, 2025

The Talbot County Public Works Advisory Board will review capital projects and wastewater system improvements, then consider six resolutions to reclassify specific parcels from "unprogrammed" to "S-1" status in the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan. The board will provide recommendations on these resolutions to the County Council. The meeting concludes with a review of the 2024 report and an executive session.

• Review of capital projects (9:10‑9:50 a.m.)
• Review of Region II (St. Michaels) and Region V (Tilghman) wastewater flows (9:50‑10:00 a.m.)
• Resolution 371 – reclassify 5536 Public Landing Road, Royal Oak to S‑1 status
• Resolution 372 – reclassify parcels on 23452 Pine Point Road, Bozman to S‑1 status
• Resolution 373‑377 – reclassify five additional parcels to S‑1 status

Talbot County Council - FY26 Budget Deliberations - March 18, 2025

The Talbot County Council is meeting to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026. No other specific agenda items are listed for this session.

• FY26 Proposed Budget Deliberations

Public Works Advisory Board, Special Meeting - March 13, 2025

The Talbot County Public Works Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to review the draft 2024 report of the Talbot County Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan. The meeting includes a scheduled joint session with the Planning Commission on April 2, 2025.

• Review of the draft 2024 Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan
• Discussion on scheduling a joint meeting with the Planning Commission for April 2, 2025
• Public comments to be submitted in writing to Ray Clarke, County Engineer

Talbot County Council Meeting March 11, 2025

The Council will hold budget deliberations and review the Delmarva Community Transit FY2026 Annual Transportation Plan. The meeting includes several proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan and a zoning change for two parcels.

• Proposed 10-year lease of 9,424 sq ft at Easton Airport to Tri Gas & Oil Co., Inc. for $1,119.49 per year
• Eight proposed reclassifications to 'S-1' immediate priority status in the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan
• Proposed zoning change from Town Residential (TR) to General Commercial (GC) for two parcels on Tax Map 32
• Request for contingency funds for emergency repairs at community pools
• Recommendation to award Bid No. 24-07 for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) replacement

Talbot County Council - FY26 Budget Deliberations - March 11, 2025

The County Council is meeting to conduct a budget work session. The body will deliberate on the proposed FY26 budget.

• FY26 Proposed Budget Deliberations

Talbot County Council - FY26 Budget Deliberations

The Talbot County Council will present and deliberate the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at the Courthouse, 11 North Washington Street, Easton, MD.

• FY26 Proposed Budget Presentation
• FY26 Budget Deliberations

Talbot County Council Meeting February 25, 2025

The Council will hold public hearings on several school improvement projects and water and sewer plan amendments. The body will also discuss a general fund reserve policy and the repeal of previous resolutions regarding diversity training.

• Bill 1583: Authorization to borrow up to $26,900,000 for Chapel District Elementary School
• Resolutions 366, 367, and 368: Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan
• Bill 1580, 1581, and 1582: Improvements to school athletic fields and lighting at Easton and St. Michaels High Schools
• Resolution 369: Proposal to decline acceptance of Rude Avenue paper street and convey a portion to private owners
• Administrative Resolution to adopt a General Fund Reserve Policy

Short Term Rental Review Board February 2025

The Short-Term Rental Review Board will meet to review applications for short-term rental licenses for primary dwellings. The board will also address a request for more detailed findings of fact regarding a previous decision.

• Short-term rental renewal license request for 7709 Quaker Neck Rd, Bozman
• Short-term rental license request for 25181 Irish Creek Court, Royal Oak
• Short-term rental license request for 10369 Todds Corner, Easton
• Review of remanded findings of fact for 27213 Baileys Neck Rd, Easton
• Election of officers

Public Works Advisory Board Meeting - February 20, 2025

The Public Works Advisory Board will review capital projects and wastewater flows and sewer collection system improvements for Region II (St. Michaels) and Region V (Tilghman). The board will also schedule meetings to review the Draft 2024 Report of the Review.

• Review of Capital Projects
• Review of Region II (St. Michaels) and Region V (Tilghman) Wastewater Flows and Sewer Collection System Improvements
• Scheduling of future meetings for the Draft 2024 Report of the Review

Talbot County Council Meeting January 28, 2025

The Talbot County Council will discuss financing for school improvements and a property conveyance on Tilghman Island. The meeting includes an update on the Leeds Creek Bridge project and requests for water quality grant and loan applications.

• Proposed bill to borrow up to $26,900,000 for Chapel District Elementary School improvements
• Resolution to convey a 6,000 square foot portion of Rude Avenue to Jorge A. Ramirez and Christina E. Rilke
• Update on Leeds Creek (Tunis Mills) Bridge Project
• Request to apply for Maryland Water Quality Infrastructure Finance Program and USDA Rural Development funding
• Recommendation to award Bid No. 24-22 for Sanitary District Septic Tank Effluent Pump (STEP) system installation

Short Term Rental Review Board January 2025

The Short-Term Rental Review Board will meet to review applications for short-term rental licenses. The board will consider one license renewal and one new license request for primary dwellings.

• Short-Term Rental Renewal License request for 25776 Royal Oak Rd (WHB Partners LLC)
• Short-Term Rental License request for 25708 St Micheals Rd (John and Lisa Sanders)

Public Works Advisory Board Meeting - January 16, 2025

The Public Works Advisory Board will review the December 19, 2024 meeting minutes and provide a summary of capital projects. It will discuss wastewater flow improvements in St. Michaels and Tilghman, a draft sanitary sewer extension policy, and will recommend two resolutions to reclassify specific parcels in the county’s Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan. The board will also make a recommendation on road priorities to be forwarded to MDOT before adjourning.

• Recommendation to County Council on Resolution 367 to reclassify parcel at 7510 Quaker Neck Road, Bozman, MD to "S-1" status
• Recommendation to County Council on Resolution 368 to reclassify parcel at 4502 Old Trappe Road, Trappe, MD to "W-1/S-1" status
• Review of draft Talbot County Sanitary Sewer Extension Policy
• Review and recommendation on road priorities to be forwarded to MDOT
• Summary review of capital projects

Talbot County Council Meeting January 14, 2025

The Talbot County Council will consider closing two county roads and amending the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan to reclassify properties for development. The meeting also includes administrative resolutions for school athletic field improvements and a new Talbot 250 Commission.

• Resolution 364: Close Wallys Way and Bethany Lane to Chamberlain, LLC
• Resolution 365: Amend CWSP for 9802/9818 Ocean Gateway (McNeal Family Trust)
• Resolution 366: Amend CWSP for Easton properties (Corrigan & Trippe Ventures)
• Resolution 367: Amend CWSP for 7510 Quaker Neck Road (Kevin Mills)
• Resolution 368: Amend CWSP for 4502 Old Trappe Road (Brian Hause)