Kent County, Maryland

Emergency Services Board

County Commissioners

Kent County Administrative Charging Committee (ACC)

Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

County Commissioners

Economic & Tourism Development Commission

County Commissioners

County Commissioners

County Commissioners

Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council

Planning Commission

Economic & Tourism Development Commission

Emergency Services Board

County Commissioners

County Commissioners

County Commissioners

Planning Commission

Emergency Services Board

County Commissioners

County Commissioners

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

Economic & Tourism Development Commission

County Commissioners

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County Commissioners

Planning Commission

County Commissioners

Economic & Tourism Development Commission

County Commissioners

County Commissioners

County Commissioners

Planning Commission

County Commissioners

Economic & Tourism Development Commission

County Commissioners

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

Administrative Hearings

The Kent County Department of Planning, Housing, and Zoning will consider three administrative applications. The items include a special exception for a large accessory structure at 10271 Rileys Mill Rd, a variance for a manure storage setback at 5643 Crosby Rd, and a variance for a front yard setback at 8668 Elm Rd. Commissioners will decide whether to approve each request.

• Special Exception – Large Accessory Structure, 10271 Rileys Mill Rd, Chestertown (Second Election District, Zoned RCD)
• Administrative Variance – Setback for Manure Storage Structure, 5643 Crosby Rd, Rock Hall (Fifth Election District, Zoned RCD)
• Administrative Variance – Front Yard Setback, 8668 Elm Rd, Chestertown (Sixth Election District, Zoned CR)

County Commissioners

The July 21 meeting includes consent items to approve minutes, renew a Microsoft volume licensing agreement, and approve a FY2027 vehicle order. A public hearing will be held on the Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission. Department updates cover open‑space program funding, an emergency‑management grant award, a recommendation to select a consultant for the Kent County Housing Study, and the award of a tipping‑fees contract for Rock Hall dredging. The Board will also receive reports on ARPA and contingency funds.

• Renew Microsoft Volume Licensing Agreement (Scott Boone, Information Technology)
• FY2027 Vehicle Order (Dan Mattson, Public Works)
• Rock Hall Dredging – Tipping Fees Contract Award (Public Works)
• Kent County Housing Study – recommendation for selection of consultant (Planning, Housing, and Zoning)
• Public hearing on Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission (County Attorney)

General

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two Special Exception requests for personal wireless facility towers. One request is from Towerco/Stephen and Mary Etta Stoltzfus for a tower on Morgnec Road in Kennedyville (Map 30, Parcel 5). The other request is from the Town of Galena for a tower at 13265 Augustine Herman Highway in Galena. The Board will decide whether to grant these exceptions.

• Special Exception – Personal Wireless Facility Tower, Morgnec Road, Kennedyville (Map 30, Parcel 5) – Application 26-04
• Special Exception – Personal Wireless Facility Tower, 13265 Augustine Herman Hwy, Galena – Application 26-27

Kent County Local Management Board

The Kent County Local Management Board will review and approve minutes from May and a scope revision for the CRRF Judy Center Grant. The director will provide updates on KNOCK! Action Planning, a training, a staff position, and a Student Housing Action Team RFP. The board will also discuss the status of small rolling grants, new state guidance for CRRF, and an updated eligibility map and proposal for the ENOUGH Partnership.

• Approve scope revision for CRRF Judy Center Grant
• Director's update on Student Housing Action Team RFP
• Status of small rolling grants under CRRF
• State's new guidance for CRRF
• ENOUGH Partnership development: updated eligibility map and proposal

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will review and decide on the acceptance of a FY2027 grant for the Recidivism Reduction Project presented by the Director of Grants & Contracts. They will also consider a change order request for the FY2026 Dixie Land Energy contract and a request for two Correctional Officer I vacancies. Additional items include a public hearing notice for the Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission and updates on ARPA and contingency fund reports.

• Recidivism Reduction Project FY2027 Grant Agreement Funding Acceptance
• Change Order Request FY2026 Dixie Land Energy Contract
• Hiring request for two Correctional Officer I positions at Kent County Detention Center
• Public Hearing Notice for Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission (Code Home Rule 3-2026)
• ARPA Fund Commissioner Report (6-23-2026) and Contingency Fund Commissioner Report (6-23-2026)

Economic & Tourism Development Commission

The Kent County Economic & Tourism Development Commission will hear a presentation from Chestertown Town Manager Dr. Chad P. Rooney on town initiatives. The commission will also consider approving minutes from June 10 and receive staff reports. A future agenda item includes a presentation from Washington College on major project updates.

• Guest speaker: Dr. Chad P. Rooney, Town Manager of Chestertown, on town initiatives
• Future agenda item: Victor Sensenig of Washington College on updates of major projects (August meeting)
• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will consider a resolution to authorize the purchase of property for a new county regional wastewater treatment facility. They will also hold a public hearing on a Class B alcoholic beverage license for Rock Hall Brewing Company LLC and approve several contracts and grant agreements, including landfill monitoring and body armor for law enforcement. Additional agenda items include routine minutes, financial reports, and updates from various county departments.

• Public hearing on Rock Hall Brewing Company LLC Class B alcoholic beverage license
• Resolution 2026-15 authorizing purchase of property for new county regional wastewater treatment facility (Millington Wastewater Treatment Plant Property Purchase Agreement)
• FY2027 Landfill Monitoring Contracts (Public Works, Environmental Operations Division)
• Acceptance of FY2027 Body Armor for Local Law Enforcement (BARM) Grant
• Portable Radio Replacement Agreement (Office of Emergency Services)

The County Commissioners approved several infrastructure and public safety items, including a $550,000 property purchase for the Millington Wastewater Treatment Plant. They also authorized funding for law enforcement radios, a donation to Kent Attainable Housing, and various service contracts for the Kent County Detention Center.

• Approved eight consent items (7-2)
• Approved $16,200.00 donation to Kent Attainable Housing (7-2)
• Approved Supporting Older Adults with Resources Annual Plan (7-2)
• Introduced Code Home Rule Bill 3-2026 for public hearing (7-2)
• Approved Resolution 2026-15 to purchase property at 373 Cypress Street for $550,000.00 (7-2)
• Designated general fund money for the Millington property purchase (7-2)
• Approved conditional employment offer for Child Development Specialist vacancy (7-2)
• Approved Motorola Solutions quote for fifty portable radios and equipment (7-2)

Emergency Services Board

Construction Trades Board

The Construction Trades Board will elect officers, approve minutes from April 2, 2026, and consider adopting the 2026 electrical code. They will also discuss licensing requirements for low voltage electricians. Staff reports and general discussion are scheduled.

• Election of officers
• Adoption of 2026 electrical code
• Discussion of licensing for low voltage electricians
• Approval of April 2, 2026 minutes

Planning Commission

The Kent County Planning Commission will review three personal wireless facility tower applications. It will make a decision on a tower on Cypress Road, Millington, and issue recommendations to the Board of Appeals for towers on Morgnec Road, Kennedyville, and Augustine Herman Highway, Galena.

• 26-03/26-04: Towerco/Stoltzfus – Major Site Plan (Concept) and Special Exception for tower on Morgnec Road, Kennedyville – PC recommendation to Board of Appeals
• 26-06: Network Towers II/Simpkins – Major Site Plan (Preliminary and Final) for tower on Cypress Road, Millington – PC decision
• 26-26/26-30: Town of Galena – Major Site Plan (Concept) and Special Exception for tower at 13265 Augustine Herman Hwy, Galena – PC recommendation to Board of Appeals

Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council

This regular meeting of the Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council features updates from multiple agencies, including overdose statistics from Emergency Services, reports from law enforcement, and prevention coordination. The council will also receive presentations from the Maryland Office of Overdose Response and Mid Shore Behavioral Health. No voting items or specific proposals are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational with a public comment period.

• Presentation by Maryland Office of Overdose Response (MOOR) Program Manager Marcus Webster
• Overdose stats report by Pete Landon, Director of Kent County Office of Emergency Services
• Update on Care Coordination and Overdose Fatality Review by Melanie Jones-Dalziel
• Law enforcement report from Sheriff Hickman and Chief Dixon
• Prevention update by Annette Duckery, Prevention Coordinator

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

The Kent County Police Accountability Board will hold a regular meeting with a case review and law enforcement discussion as the main new business item. The board will also approve minutes from June 3, 2026, and hear public comments. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026.

• Case review and law enforcement discussion
• Approval of June 3, 2026 minutes
• Public comments and announcements

Kent County Administrative Charging Committee (ACC)

The Kent County Administrative Charging Committee will meet to review its rules and procedures, approve minutes, and discuss law enforcement matters. The session includes a motion to enter closed session for deliberation.

• Review of rules and procedures
• Approval of June 3, 2026 minutes
• Case review and law enforcement discussion
• Motion to move to closed session for deliberation
• Next meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026

Emergency Services Board

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners are meeting for a legislative day session. They will consider consent items including contract renewals, a grant acceptance, and road repairs. Notable items include a public hearing on alcoholic beverage licenses, a request to reallocate funds for HVAC installation at the detention center, and adoption of a Responsible AI Policy. Appointments and departmental updates are also on the agenda.

• Request to reallocate funds for new HVAC installation at Kent County Detention Center
• Adoption of Responsible AI Policy (Resolution 2026-14)
• Kent Attainable Housing revised public works agreement
• Acceptance of FY2027 Sex Offender Compliance Enforcement (SOCM) Grant
• Special Class C liquor licenses for ShoreRivers, Chestertown Tea Party Festival, Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary

Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board

The Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board will meet to review the minutes from February 18, 2026. The primary focus of the meeting is a general discussion regarding the rankings of easement applications for fiscal year 2027/2028.

• FY 2027/2028 Easement Application Rankings

Economic & Tourism Development Commission

The Economic & Tourism Development Commission will hear from the Upper Shore Regional Council regarding CEDS and business mentoring. The body will also receive an update on the Chesapeake Country All-American Road and its signs.

• Presentation on CEDS and USRC Business Mentoring Program by Susan O'Neil and Jenn Cooper
• Department overview from Joanne McNamara, Director of Grants & Contracts
• Chesapeake Country All-American Road update and signs
• Rescheduling of the August meeting due to MACo Summer Conference

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2026, meeting. Members also agreed to move the August meeting from August 12 to August 19, 2026.

• Approved May 13, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled August meeting to August 19, 2026 (agreed)

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including resolutions to establish the tax levy, income tax rate, and water and sewer service rates. The agenda also includes renewals for IT, emergency services, and fuel delivery contracts, along with the approval of a water treatment plant project.

• Adoption of FY2027 Budget and tax levy
• Water and Sewer Service Rate resolutions
• Water treatment plant actuator valves contract
• FY2027 Fuel Delivery Services contract renewal
• 2026 Annual Housing Bond Allocation

The County Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Budget of $80,923,944.00 along with several tax and rate resolutions. They also approved a conditional funding letter for the Kent County Middle School project and a donation to Kent Attainable Housing.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-10 establishing the Kent County Levy Tax (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-11 County Income Tax of 3.30 percent (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-12 increasing water and sewer rates by 4% (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-13 adopting the $80,923,944.00 FY2027 General Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Approved nine consent items including IT hardware and public works contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $16,200.00 donation to Kent Attainable Housing from contingency funds (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 Letter of Agreement with Mid Shore Behavioral Health Inc. (unanimous)
• Signed Kent County Middle School Conditional Approval of Local Funding Letter (majority; 1 opposed)

General

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will make a decision on a Mixed-Use Development District Master Plan for lands near US Route 301 and MD Route 291. The body will also hold general discussions regarding solar review processes and transportation priorities.

• Decision on Application 26-13: Mixed-Use Development District Master Plan for Millington Growth Area (US Route 301 and MD Route 291)
• Discussion of 2026 Transportation Priority Letter
• Discussion of Utility-Scale Solar Review Process

Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council

The Kent County Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council will hear a presentation from the Maryland Department of Health on assisted outpatient treatment and receive updates from local health, law enforcement, and education partners. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; the meeting is largely informational.

• Presentation by Grace-Kelly Anoma on the Office of Assisted Outpatient Treatment
• Overdose statistics update from Kent County Office of Emergency Services
• Updates from Mid Shore Behavioral Health and Maryland Office of Overdose Response
• Care coordination and overdose fatality review update
• Law enforcement update from Sheriff Hickman and Chief Dixon

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

The Kent County Police Accountability Board will consider a vote to change its meeting schedule to a quarterly basis beginning July 1, 2026. The agenda also includes a reminder of the PAB In Service training scheduled for June 25, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm. Members will discuss the Attendance Officer and Administrative Specialist's participation in the PLECET conference in Dallas, Texas. Public comments and announcements will follow.

• Vote to move PAB meetings to quarterly starting July 1, 2026
• Reminder of PAB In Service training on June 25, 2026 (9 am–4 pm)
• Report of Attendance Officer and Administrative Specialist attending PLECET conference in Dallas, Texas

The Kent County Police Accountability Board approved a change to its meeting schedule. Future meetings will now occur quarterly in July, October, January, and April.

• Approved May 6, 2026 minutes
• Changed Police Accountability Meetings to quarterly (unanimous)

Kent County Administrative Charging Committee (ACC)

The committee will review minutes from May 6, 2026, and discuss an upcoming in-service event. The agenda includes a report on the Accountability Officer and Administrative Specialist's attendance at the PLECET conference in Dallas, Texas.

• ACC In Service scheduled for June 24, 2026
• Report on PLECET conference attendance in Dallas, Texas

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget. They will also consider two alcoholic beverage license applications and a wastewater treatment plant equivalent dwelling unit transfer agreement. Several appointments and grant awards are on the agenda for discussion.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed County Budget
• Alcoholic beverage license hearing for Shree Umiya LLC dba Sunny's Mart (Class A Beer, Wine, Liquor)
• Alcoholic beverage license hearing for The View Hospitality Group LLC dba The View at Worton Creek (Class B Beer, Wine, Liquor)
• Millington Wastewater Treatment Plant Equivalent Dwelling Unit Transfer Agreement
• Acceptance of Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems Grant Award for Emergency Medical Services Whole Blood Program

The Kent County Commissioners approved all eight consent items and reappointed two Emergency Services Board members. They also approved an EDU transfer, funding for a Millington fire‑well project, the hiring of a Kent Family Center director, a $7,403 reallocation to the Small Business Community Impact Reimbursement Grant, acceptance of a $57,226 Whole Blood Program grant, a $15,600 contract for the Hip Hop Time Capsule internship program, and a $33,570 wastewater pump‑station camera installation. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved all eight consent items (unanimous)
• Approved EDU transfer to homeowners (unanimous)
• Approved $24,500 funding for Millington Volunteer Fire Company well replacement (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Kent Family Center Director (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $7,403 to Small Business Community Impact Reimbursement Grant Program (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $57,226 Whole Blood Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved $15,600 contract with Washington College Starr Center for Hip Hop Time Capsule program (unanimous)
• Approved $33,570 wastewater pump‑station security camera installation (unanimous)

Public Landings and Facilities Board

The Public Landings and Facilities Board will elect officers, approve previous minutes, and discuss updates to Bayside Landing Park. The board will also consider enforcement of warnings and citations at landings, and hear reports on Betterton, Long Cove next steps, and repairs at Fairlee Landing.

• Election of Chairman Clay Larrimore and Vice Chairman Chuckie White
• Approval of December 8, 2025 minutes
• Bayside Landing Park Project Updates
• Landings Warnings and Citations Enforcement
• Repairs at Fairlee Landing

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are meeting for a work session to discuss the General Fund budget. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• General Fund Budget Discussion

Kent County Local Management Board

The board will review the final FY27 budget and the CCIF application. Members will also discuss requests for proposals regarding afterschool programs and a new initiative tied to the Communities are Safe and Thriving pillar.

• FY27 final budget
• CCIF Application
• ENOUGH Capacity Building
• Afterschool Request for Proposals for FY27
• New Initiative/Program proposal tied to Communities are Safe and Thriving pillar

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a request to create Agricultural Land Preservation Districts. They will also consider consent items including a CDBG grant waiver, equipment purchases, vehicle orders, and special event licenses. A presentation on unhoused data analysis and departmental updates are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on request for creation of Agricultural Land Preservation Districts
• Consent item: waiver of 180-day expenditure requirement for CDBG grant funds
• Consent item: approval of mini excavator purchase for Public Works
• Consent item: FY2026 vehicle orders for Water and Wastewater
• Presentation: Kent County Unhoused Data Analysis by Shelter Alliance

The Commissioners unanimously voted to proceed with a public hearing on three proposed Agricultural Land Preservation Districts. The hearing was held and three applications were presented, each recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board. Additional unanimous actions included ten consent items, board appointments, personnel hires, a salary adjustment, and letters of support for a library roof project and a rural health grant.

• Approved going into a public hearing on three agricultural preservation districts (unanimous)
• Approved ten consent items as presented (unanimous)
• Approved appointment to Kent County Local Management Board (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer for Finance Associate vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer for Contracts Specialist vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Control Room Operator position (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter of support for Chestertown Library roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter of support for HomePorts Rural Health Transformation Grant (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will hold a budget work session on May 19 to discuss the General Fund Budget with finance officials.

• General Fund Budget Discussion
• Budget Work Session
• Meeting at 400 High Street, Chestertown

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a single application for a front-yard setback variance at 21251 Kansas Avenue, Chestertown. The board is also scheduled to approve minutes from April 20, 2026, and receive staff reports.

• 26-09: Kevin and Jennie Leghart request a variance from front-yard setback requirements for property at 21251 Kansas Avenue (zoned CR).

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss site plans for Still Pond Park, review updates on various projects, and vote on funding for multi-purpose court lights, a Veterans Field dugout roof, and volunteer softball field lights. The board will also discuss youth sports league requirements and new staff hires.

• Vote required on POS funding for lights and dugout roof
• Still Pond Park site plan tour and discussion
• New full-time staff hires: Thomas, Harris, and Welch
• Emergency phones in parks update
• Kent County Parks Mini Grant for CPR training

Economic & Tourism Development Commission

The Commission will discuss the 2027 Strategic Plan as unfinished business, hear a guest speaker from the Upper Shore Regional Council on the CTE Liaison Project and STRT1UP initiative, and elect a vice chair. Subcommittee reports on tourism and housing are also scheduled. The meeting includes introduction of a new commission member and public comment.

• Discussion of 2027 Strategic Plan
• Guest speaker Nancy Lajoice on CTE Liaison Project and STRT1UP Recap
• Election of ETDC Vice Chair
• Introduction of new ETDC member
• Tourism and Housing Subcommittee reports

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting. David Bowman was nominated and then elected Vice Chair by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 8, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated David Bowman as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected David Bowman as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Administrative Hearings

The Kent County Department of Planning, Housing, and Zoning will hold an administrative hearing to review an application for a large accessory structure at 5754 Crosby Road. The hearing is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the County Commissioners Hearing Room.

• Review of 26-17: Enzo Hansen – Administrative Special Exception – Large Accessory Structure
• Location: 5754 Crosby Road, Rock Hall
• Hearing: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
• Location: 400 High Street, Chestertown
• Public participation via conference call available

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will discuss and decide on several financial and administrative items, including reallocation of funds for a Metasys server system and backflow preventer repairs, a capital project for Worton Elementary School roof, and property closing documents for the Millington wastewater treatment plant. They will also receive reports on ARPA funds, a quarterly update from alcohol enforcement, and consider appointments and a proclamation for National Public Works Week.

• Carrie Klein, Public Works, requests reallocation of funds for Metasys Server System and Backflow Preventer Repair (consent items 5-6).
• Bob Gast, Finance, requests for State Department of Assessments and Taxation contingency/fund balance and Worton Elementary School roof funding.
• G. Robert Mowell, County Attorney, presents Millington Wastewater Treatment Plant property purchase closing documents.
• Proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week (May 17-23, 2026).
• Quarterly report from Kent Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (KATE) for FY2026 3rd quarter.

The board unanimously approved a $1,894,458 allocation from the FY2026 General Fund for the Worton Elementary School roof. They also approved six consent items, the Upper Shore Workforce MOU, and reappointed C. Clay Larrimore to the Public Landings & Facilities Board. Additional unanimous actions included contingency fund approvals, hiring a clerk, selecting Colonial Life as a benefits provider, and issuing a raffle permit to Chestertown Christian Academy.

• Approved six consent items (unanimous)
• Approved Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board MOU (unanimous)
• Reappointed C. Clay Larrimore to Public Landings & Facilities Board (unanimous)
• Approved $56,120 contingency and $21,637 fund balance for State Dept. of Assessments invoice (unanimous)
• Allocated $1,894,458 for Worton Elementary School roof project (unanimous)
• Approved Colonial Life as voluntary benefits provider (unanimous)
• Approved employment offer for Clerk vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved raffle permit 19-2026 for Chestertown Christian Academy (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are holding a budget work session that includes a closed session for personnel matters and a discussion of the General Fund Budget. No specific dollar amounts or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Closed session under Maryland General Provisions §3-305(b)(1) for personnel discussion
• General Fund Budget Discussion (no details provided)

Planning Commission

The Kent County Planning Commission will consider two applications: a final site plan for a utility-scale solar project on Chinquapin Road (application 25-28) and a variance for front yard setback at 21251 Kansas Avenue (application 26-09). The commission will make a decision on the solar plan and issue a recommendation on the variance to the Board of Appeals. General discussion and staff reports are also on the agenda.

• Final site plan review for Chinquapin Solar (Halo Worton, LLC) on Chinquapin Road, Worton, zoned EC
• Variance request by Kevin and Jennie Leghart for front yard setback at 21251 Kansas Avenue, Chestertown, zoned CR
• Public hearing and comment opportunity for both applications

The Commission unanimously approved the final site plan for Halo Worton, LLC’s 1.99 MW utility‑scale solar installation on an 11.86‑acre parcel in the Employment Center Zoning District, contingent on receiving the Maryland Department of the Environment wetland permit before construction. The Commission also unanimously forwarded a favorable recommendation to the Board of Appeals for a 24‑foot front‑yard setback variance requested by Kevin and Jennie Leghart at 21251 Kansas Avenue. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved final site plan for Halo Worton solar project (unanimous)
• Approved forward of favorable variance recommendation for 21251 Kansas Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Kent County Administrative Charging Committee (ACC)

The Kent County Administrative Charging Committee will review its rules, approve April minutes, and vote on appointing a new chair. The group will also discuss the rescheduling of Police Accountability Board in-service trainings.

• Vote to appoint ACC Chair
• Approval of April 1, 2026 minutes
• Discussion on PAB & ACC training rescheduled to June 24-25 in Sykesville
• Review of committee rules and procedures
• Report on 2026 Baltimore PAB Summit attendance

The ACC appointed Shelly Schofield as Chair, approved the agenda and April 1 minutes, and noted the rescheduling of ACC and PAB training to June 24‑25. The meeting was adjourned unanimously and the next meeting was set for June 3, 2026.

• Appointed Shelly Schofield as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled ACC and PAB training to June 24‑25 (informational)
• Set next meeting for June 3, 2026 (informational)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council

The council will meet virtually to discuss overdose response and community addiction services. The agenda includes a presentation from the Maryland Office of Overdose Response and updates from various county health and law enforcement agencies.

• Presentation by Marcus D. Webster II of Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response
• Overdose statistics report from Pete Landon, Director of Kent County Office of Emergency Services
• Care Coordination and Overdose Fatality Review update from Melanie Jones-Dalziel
• Updates from Sheriff Hickman and Chief Dixon regarding law enforcement

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

The Kent County Police Accountability Board will meet to review minutes from April 1, discuss a member appointment under old business, and consider rescheduling in-service trainings to June 24-25 in Sykesville, MD. The board will also discuss the meeting schedule and share updates from the 2026 Baltimore PAB Summit. Public comments will be accepted.

• Member appointment under old business
• In-service trainings rescheduled to June 24–25 in Sykesville, MD
• Discussion of PAB meeting schedule
• Chair, Accountability Officer, and Administrative Specialist attended the 2026 Baltimore PAB Summit
• Public comments and announcements

The board approved the meeting agenda and the April 1, 2026 minutes, and then adjourned the meeting. No policy, budget, or operational matters were decided.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Kent County Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan to add water and sewer service for the Everton Warehouse Project. They will consider a resolution to adopt the amendment. Other items include discussion of the utility-scale solar site plan review process, a request for release of Community Development Block Grant funds, and multiple consent items such as a grant agreement and a special event liquor license. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for land acquisition and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to water/sewer plan for Everton Warehouse Project
• Resolution 2026-09 to adopt the water/sewer plan amendment
• Discussion of utility-scale solar site plan review process
• Request for release of Community Development Block Grant funds
• Consent items: MEA Local Government Energy Modernization grant agreement and Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company special class C liquor license

The board approved Resolution 2026‑09, amending the Kent County Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan to provide service for the Everton Warehouse project. They also authorized up to $15,000 of contingency funds for electricity at Worton Creek Public Landing and approved seven consent items, including a $1,076,242 MEA grant. The public hearing on the amendment was held and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopted Resolution 2026‑09, water‑sewer plan amendment for Everton Warehouse (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $15,000 contingency funds for electricity at Worton Creek Public Landing (unanimous)
• Approved seven consent items, including MEA grant of $1,076,242 (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing on the water‑sewer amendment (unanimous)
• Approved use of staff direction on Millington Wastewater Treatment Plant land acquisition (unanimous)
• No action taken on personnel matter discussed in closed session
• Adjoined meeting to closed session to discuss property acquisition and personnel issue (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners are holding a budget work session on May 5, 2026. They will hear a presentation from Public Works Director Dan Mattson and Andrew Jones of The Garland Company/Garland DBS, followed by a general budget overview from Chief Finance Officers Pat Merritt and Bob Gast. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Presentation by Public Works Director Dan Mattson
• Presentation by Andrew Jones of The Garland Company/Garland DBS
• General budget overview by CFOs Pat Merritt and Bob Gast

Emergency Services Board

The Kent County Emergency Services Board will convene on May 4, 2026, to approve the March 9, 2026 minutes, hear reports from the Office of Emergency Services, Chief's Association, and EMS Council, and discuss old and new business. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of March 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Report from Office of Emergency Services
• Report from Chief's Association
• Report from EMS Council
• Open forum for public comment

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will hold a budget work session to review requests from outside agencies, including the Town of Rock Hall and Delmarva Community Transit, and the Kent County Board of Education. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss personnel and public security matters.

• Review of outside agency budget requests (Rock Hall, Delmarva Community Transit)
• Presentation by Kent County Board of Education
• General Fund Budget Discussion
• Closed session for personnel and public security matters

County Commissioners

The Board will consider consent items including a contract for Tolchester UV equipment and a grant from the Maryland Energy Administration. They will discuss letters of concern regarding a state renewable energy siting bill that could impact Kent County, consider creating agricultural preservation districts, and authorize a grant application for an ADA-compliant trail at Turner's Creek Park. Also up for action are special event liquor licenses, proclamations, and adoption of two Code Home Rule bills.

• Letters of concern about SB0931/HB1036 Renewable Energy Certainty Act and its impacts on Kent County
• Grant application to MDOT FY2027 Recreational Trails Program for ADA-compliant trail at Turner's Creek Park
• Request to create Agricultural Land Preservation Districts
• Tolchester UV Equipment Installation Contract Award Approval
• Adoption of Code Home Rule Bill No 1-2026 (Boats and Boating) and No 2-2026 (Administration of Government)

The Commissioners unanimously approved the submittal of a grant application to the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Recreational Trails Program for funding to create an ADA‑compliant nature trail at Turner's Creek Park. They also unanimously approved eight consent items, scheduled a public hearing for three agricultural preservation districts, and authorized the preparation of a letter to state officials about recent solar‑energy legislation.

• Approved submittal of MDOT Recreational Trails Program grant application for ADA trail (unanimous)
• Approved eight consent items including minutes, 4‑H raffle, aerial spray approval, appointments, and two contracts (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling a public hearing to establish three agricultural preservation districts (unanimous)
• Authorized preparation of letter to Governor and legislators on solar‑energy bill impacts (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of half‑page ad in Kent County News and Tidewater Trader to share the letter (unanimous)
• Approved use of contingency funds for the above communications (unanimous)
• Adopted Code Home Rule Bills No. 1‑2026 (Boats and Boating) and No. 2‑2026 (Administration) (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss detention‑center contracts and personnel matters (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will hear FY2027 municipal budget requests from the Town of Betterton and the Town of Millington. A presentation from the Kent Cultural Alliance will follow. The Superintendent of Kent County Public Schools will address the Board of Education. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of the county's General Fund budget led by the Chief Finance Officer.

• Outside Agency Budget Request – FY2027 municipal budget (Town of Betterton, Mayor Donald Sutton)
• Outside Agency Budget Request – FY2027 municipal budget (Town of Millington, Mayor Kevin Hemstock and Council Member Zita Seals)
• Kent Cultural Alliance presentation (Director John Schratwieser)
• Board of Education update (Superintendent Dr. Mary McComas)
• General Fund Budget Discussion (Chief Finance Officer Pat Merritt)

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners will consider consent items including a courthouse security X-ray machine upgrade, roadway line striping contract, and CDBG environmental certification. They will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the water and sewer plan for the Everton Warehouse Project and discuss a resolution to allocate Community Reinvestment and Repair Special Revenue Funds. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Courthouse Security Equipment Upgrade — X-Ray Machine (consent item)
• FY2026 Roadway Line Striping Contract (consent item)
• Public Hearing: Proposed Amendment to Water/Sewer Plan for Everton Warehouse Project
• Resolution 2026-08 to Allocate Community Reinvestment and Repair Special Revenue Funds
• Community Development Block Grant Environmental Assessment Certification (consent item)

The board unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-08 to allocate Community Reinvestment and Repair Special Revenue Funds as recommended. They also approved the FY2027 Children’s Cabinet Interagency Fund project narrative, and a $10,000 contribution to the Town of Chestertown for quarterly test‑well monitoring. Seven consent items were approved, including a $32,850 security equipment purchase, a road‑striping contract up to $50,000, and an $18,850 gate‑operator award.

• Approved Resolution 2026-08 allocating Community Reinvestment and Repair Special Revenue Funds (unanimous)
• Approved submission of FY2027 Children’s Cabinet Interagency Fund project narrative (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 FY2027 budget contribution for Chestertown test‑well monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of security equipment from Point Security Inc. for $32,850 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 roadway line striping contract with Alpha Space Control, Inc., not to exceed $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source award to O’Brien Doors, LLC for gate operator system, allocating $18,850 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved other consent items: prior session minutes and CDBG documentation (unanimous)
• Approved six small‑grant agreements and five large‑grant agreements for Community Reinvestment and Repair Funds (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Kent County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on application 26-07 from Network Towers II, LLC/Olan H. Simpkins for a special exception to construct a personal wireless facility tower on Cypress Road in Millington. The board will also consider minutes from December 15, 2025, and receive staff reports. The meeting is open to in-person and remote participation.

• Application 26-07: Special Exception for Personal Wireless Facility Tower by Network Towers II, LLC/Olan H. Simpkins on Cypress Road, Millington (Map 33, Parcel 3)
• Review of minutes from December 15, 2025
• Staff reports to be presented
• Public participation available via phone (conference ID 250 135 942#) or in-person at 400 High Street, Chestertown

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the special exception request from Network Towers II, LLC for a 195‑foot monopole on the Simpkins farm east of Millington. The motion to accept the Planning Commission’s findings and grant the exception passed unanimously. The meeting also approved the prior meeting minutes and was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from Dec. 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for Network Towers II cellular tower (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the acquisition of land for a new regional wastewater treatment facility in Millington. The meeting also includes reviews of grant applications, liquor license renewals, and department restructuring.

• Resolution 2026-05 and 2026-06 to purchase property for the new County Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility in Millington
• Resolution 2026-07 regarding the custody and transportation of incarcerated individuals
• FY2027 grant applications for Sex Offender and Compliance Enforcement and Body Armor for Local Law Enforcement
• Planning, Housing & Zoning Department restructure and vacancy filings
• Water & Wastewater FY2026 Capital Budget Funding Reallocation Request

The board unanimously approved a restructuring of the Planning, Housing, and Zoning department, including several grade changes. They also approved the reallocation of FY2026 water and wastewater capital funds and authorized two work assignments for the Millington wastewater project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Planning, Housing, and Zoning department restructure and grade changes (unanimous)
• Approved conditional hire for Permits Specialist vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved conditional hire for Planning Specialist vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of FY2026 Water & Wastewater capital funds for two projects totaling $113,140 (unanimous)
• Approved Work Assignment No. 1 with KCI for USDA loan support, $30,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Work Assignment No. 2 with KCI for Wetland Delineation Study, $33,700 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners held a budget work session on April 14, 2026. Commissioners and staff presented an allocation summary, a five‑year capital plan, and updates on the middle school debt and Chesapeake College technical building. Representatives from the Town of Galena, the public library, and the University of Maryland Extension provided outside agency budget requests. The meeting focused on reviewing the general fund and operating budget overviews.

• Outside agency budget requests from Town of Galena, Public Library, and UM Extension
• Allocation summary presented by CFO Pat Merritt
• Five‑year capital plan overview
• Middle school cost and debt discussion
• Chesapeake College Queen Anne’s Technical Building funding review

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are meeting for a special work session. The agenda includes appointments and a discussion item regarding Meghan E. Efland, Mayor of the Town of Chestertown.

• Appointment discussion regarding Meghan E. Efland, Mayor of the Town of Chestertown

Economic & Tourism Development Commission

The Economic & Tourism Development Commission will review subcommittee reports on housing, tourism, and nominations, hear a guest speaker from the Upper Shore Regional Council, and discuss the draft 2027 Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes updates on upcoming projects and future agenda items.

• Housing Subcommittee report by Bob Jacob
• Tourism Subcommittee report by Judy Crow
• Guest speaker Janice Palmer, Upper Shore Regional Council
• Discussion of the 2027 Strategic Plan
• Future agenda items: CTE Liaison Project and STRT1UP Recap (May 13) and CEDS/USRC Business Mentoring Program (June 10)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously approved the nominating subcommittee’s recommendation to reappoint Mr. Bowman and Mr. Jacob and forwarded that recommendation to the County Commissioners. The commission noted that a public hearing on the Chestertown Enterprise Zone redesignation was held and that Commissioners signed the related resolution. The next commission meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026.

• Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded recommendation to reappoint Mr. Bowman and Mr. Jacob (unanimous)
• Noted Commissioners signed resolution to redesignate Chestertown Enterprise Zone

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will hold a budget work session to discuss the General Fund overview and its allocations. They will also review the Board of Education budget, the five‑year capital plan, and operating budget items. No formal votes are indicated in the agenda.

• General Fund Overview
• Budget Allocations
• Board of Education budget discussion
• Five‑Year Capital Plan review
• Operating budget items

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider final votes on two home rule bills regarding boating and government administration. The meeting includes a joint public hearing on the Chestertown–Kent County Enterprise Zone Redesignation Application.

• Joint Public Hearing: Chestertown–Kent County Enterprise Zone Redesignation Application
• Code Home Rule Bill No. 1-2026 (Boats and Boating) - Third Read/Vote
• Code Home Rule Bill No. 2-2026 (Administration of Government) - Third Read/Vote
• Butlertown Water Tower Rehabilitation Contract Award Approval
• Acceptance of CDBG and L-GEM grant awards

The board approved nine consent items, including grant awards and a contract, by unanimous vote. They adopted Resolution 2026-04 redesignating the Chestertown Enterprise Zone and passed two Home Rule bills—Boats and Boating unanimously and Administration of Government by a majority with one opposition. They also approved the donation of three retired chase vehicles to volunteer fire companies and directed the Public Works Director to proceed with the Millington Wastewater Treatment Plant acquisition.

• Approved nine consent items (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-04 redesignating Chestertown Enterprise Zone (unanimous)
• Adopted Code Home Rule Bill 1-2026 Boats and Boating (unanimous)
• Adopted Code Home Rule Bill 2-2026 Administration of Government (majority; Commissioner Nickerson opposed)
• Approved donation of three retired chase units to volunteer fire companies (unanimous)
• Directed Public Works Director to proceed with Millington Wastewater Treatment Plant acquisition (unanimous)

Emergency Services Board

General

Planning Commission

The Kent County Planning Commission will review four applications for site plan decisions and one recommendation to the Board of Appeals. Items include an extension of approval for a convenience store at 10816 Worton Road, a final decision on a utility‑scale solar system at 9425 Fairlee Road, a concept review for a solar system at 10236 Worton Road, and a recommendation for a personal wireless tower on Cypress Road in Millington. The commission will also discuss general matters before adjourning.

• 23-68: Extension of approval for a convenience store/deli at 10816 Worton Road (PC Decision)
• 24-17: Final decision on a utility‑scale solar energy system in the Agriculture Zoning District at 9425 Fairlee Road (PC Decision)
• 26-05: Concept review of a utility‑scale solar energy system in the Employment Center at 10236 Worton Road (PC Review)
• 26-06 & 26-07: Recommendation to Board of Appeals for a personal wireless facility tower on Cypress Road, Millington (PC Recommendation)
• General discussion and staff reports

The commission granted a conditional extension of the site‑plan approval for the convenience store at 10816 Worton Rd (5‑1 vote). It unanimously approved the decommissioning plan and final major site‑plan for the 1‑MW Mason Solar project at 9425 Fairlee Rd, with conditions for vegetation and surety submissions. Concept applications for a 2‑MW solar project at 10236 Worton Rd and a 199‑ft wireless tower on Cypress Rd received comments but no motions were made.

• Extension of site‑plan approval for 10816 Worton Rd granted, conditioned on ice chest relocation, sign and lighting details, and required sureties (5‑1)
• Approved decommissioning plan and final major site‑plan for MDL 153 Mason Solar at 9425 Fairlee Rd (unanimous)
• Concept review for 2‑MW solar at 10236 Worton Rd received comments; no motion made
• Concept review for 199‑ft wireless tower at Cypress Rd received comments; no motion made

Construction Trades Board

The Construction Trades Board will meet to discuss potential registrations for HVACR Masters. The board will also discuss the licensing of Low Voltage Electricians.

• Discussion of potential registrations of HVACR Masters
• Discussion of licensing of Low Voltage Electricians

The Construction Trades Board expressed support for creating an HVAC contractor registration program and for standardizing registration fees at $100 for in‑state and $150 for out‑of‑state contractors. No formal motions or vote tallies were recorded; the board assigned follow‑up research on low‑voltage electrician licensing, legal guidance, and health‑department communication.

• Supported development of an HVAC contractor registration requirement (no vote recorded)
• Supported $100 in‑state and $150 out‑of‑state registration fee structure across trades (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to research state authority on low‑voltage electrician licensing
• Agreed to consult the county attorney on licensing and registration matters
• Agreed to explore improved communication with the Health Department

Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council

The council will hear updates from the Kent County Health Department and the A.F. Whitsitt Center. Presentations will cover overdose statistics, coordination efforts, and law‑enforcement involvement. The meeting includes a public comment period before adjourning.

• Presentation of overdose statistics by Pete Landon, Kent County Office of Emergency Services
• Updates from Maryland Office of Overdose Response (MOOR) by Marcus Webster
• Law‑enforcement briefing by Sheriff Hickman and Chief Dixon
• Discussion of care coordination and overdose fatality review by Melanie Jones‑Dalziel
• Public comment session

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

The Police Accountability Board will meet to review minutes from January 7, 2026. The agenda includes a case review and law enforcement discussion.

• Review of January 7, 2026 minutes
• Case review/Law Enforcement Discussion

The Kent County Police Accountability Board approved the meeting agenda and the January 7, 2026 minutes. Both motions were made, seconded, and passed unanimously. The board then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 3:08 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Kent County Administrative Charging Committee (ACC)

The Kent County Administrative Charging Committee will meet to review rules, procedures, and the minutes from January 7, 2026. The agenda includes a motion to shift part of the meeting to closed session for case review and personnel issues. Public comments and announcements are also scheduled.

• Review of rules and procedures
• Review of January 7, 2026 minutes
• Case review / law enforcement discussion
• Motion to move to closed session for case review and personnel issues
• Public comments & announcements

The ACC approved the meeting agenda and the January 7, 2026 minutes. A motion moved the meeting to closed session to discuss PAB# KCSO 25-010, then a motion returned it to open session. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved January 7, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Moved to closed session to discuss PAB# KCSO 25-010 (motion carried)
• Moved back to open session (motion carried)
• Adjourned unanimously (all members present)

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are holding a work session to receive budget presentations from various department directors. These presentations cover a wide range of county services including finance, public works, and public safety.

• Office of Finance overview
• State's Attorney's Office presentation
• Sheriff's Office and Detention Center presentations
• Public Works presentations on roads, water, wastewater, and building maintenance
• Planning, Housing, and Zoning presentation

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will consider a range of consent items, including fund reallocations, contract renewals, and equipment purchases. They will hold a public hearing on the Chestertown–Kent County Enterprise Zone redesignation application. Additional agenda items include discussion of two Code Home Rule Bills and several award recognitions.

• Public hearing on Chestertown–Kent County Enterprise Zone redesignation
• Approval of FY2026 Surface Treatment Contract (Public Works)
• Renewal of SIEM Solution subscription, licenses and support (IT)
• Reallocation of capital funds for Parks and Recreation projects
• Pre‑order of FY2027 Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles (Enterprise Fleet Management)

The board approved a proposal to replace the Tolchester Heights Pump Station with a new Smith and Loveless unit, using $202,846 and saving $322,154 from the FY2026 budget. They also authorized pre‑procurement of five Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles, allocated contingency funds for Worton Park projects, and denied a property‑tax penalty‑waiver request. Additional actions included approving the TRACK program grant application and supporting a historical‑society grant letter.

• Approved Tolchester Heights pump‑station replacement proposal ($202,846) – unanimous
• Authorized pre‑procurement of five Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles – unanimous
• Allocated $10,840.75 contingency funds for Worton Park Open Space projects – unanimous
• Allocated $3,798.16 contingency funds for generator radiator replacement – unanimous
• Approved submission of FY2027 grant application for the TRACK recidivism program – unanimous
• Denied waiver of property‑tax penalty/interest fees for Philosophers Terrace – unanimous
• Approved support letter for Historical Society grant application – unanimous
• Approved 13 consent items, including $151,800 energy grant and $30,534 IT purchase – unanimous

County Commissioners

The board will discuss a request for additional sewer allocation and approve a related public works agreement. They will also consider purchases of a front‑mount mower and a fingerprint machine, and review the 2026 mosquito control budget. Several appointments, recognitions, and public hearing notices are on the agenda.

• Approval of additional sewer allocation request and public works agreement
• Purchase approval for a front‑mount mower for Public Works
• Purchase approval for a fingerprint machine for the Sheriff’s Office
• Proposed budget for Kent County Mosquito Control 2026 season
• Public hearing notices for CHR 1‑2026 (Boats and Boating) and CHR 2‑2026 (Administration of Government)

The Commissioners unanimously accepted the FY2025 audited financial statements and single audit report for the Board of Education. They also unanimously awarded the $1,894,458 roof replacement contract for Worton Elementary School to Apex Construction. Eleven routine consent items and several hiring offers were approved without dissent. The meeting closed with a unanimous adjournment.

• Approved FY2025 Audited Financial Statements for Board of Education (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 Single Audit Report for Board of Education (unanimous)
• Awarded Worton Elementary School roof contract to Apex Construction ($1,894,458) (unanimous)
• Approved eleven consent items as presented (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer for Civilian Control Room Operator at KCDC (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer for full‑time Correctional Officer at KCDC (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer for Motor Equipment Operator in Public Works (unanimous)
• Adjoined meeting and set next meeting for March 24, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

Economic & Tourism Development Commission

The Economic & Tourism Development Commission will review a letter of support for Main Street Rock Hall's application for a 2027 Technical Assistance Grant. The meeting also includes subcommittee reports on housing, tourism, and nominations, as well as a guest speaker presentation on the 2025 Real Estate Review. No other decisions or contracts are listed.

• Letter of Support for Main Street Rock Hall's 2027 Technical Assistance Grant Application
• Housing Subcommittee report by Bob Jacob
• Tourism Subcommittee report by Judy Crow
• Nominating Subcommittee report by David Bowman
• Guest speaker Cindy Genther presents 2025 Real Estate Review

The commission approved the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes and passed two letters of support: one for the $30,000 consultant request for the 2027 Economic Development Strategic Plan update, and another for Main Street Rock Hall’s Technical Assistance Grant application. Both motions were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously and the next session is set for April 8, 2026.

• Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for $30,000 consultant funding for 2027 ETD Strategic Plan Update (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Main Street Rock Hall Technical Assistance Grant application (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Kent County Board will review a sewer allocation request and a public works agreement presented by Dan Mattson for DCG Homes, LLC. They will also consider a contingency funds request for the Bayside Landing Marina project and a revised fence quote for Worton Dog Park. Additional agenda items include routine consent items, a special Class C liquor license, and updates from various county departments.

• Sewer allocation request and public works agreement with DCG Homes, LLC
• Contingency funds request for Bayside Landing Marina
• Revised fence quote approval for Worton Dog Park
• Special Class C liquor license for Minary's Dream Alliance
• Chestertown Enterprise Zone redesignation review

The board unanimously voted to reallocate existing Board of Elections funds to cover the $127,325 cost of 55 pollbooks for the statewide modernization project. They also unanimously approved six consent items, a letter of support for Washington College’s Innovation Plant, and a Special Class C liquor license for Minary’s Dream Alliance.

• Approved six consent items (including $5,219 contingency, $11,800 water allocation, $28,200 fence) – unanimous
• Reallocated Board of Elections funds to pay $127,325 for 55 pollbooks – unanimous
• Approved Washington College Innovation Plant letter of support – unanimous
• Approved Special Class C (Per Diem) liquor license for Minary’s Dream Alliance – unanimous

Emergency Services Board

The board will meet to review reports from the Office of Emergency Services, the Chief’s Association, and the EMS Council. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and report outs.

• Report on OES Vacancy
• Chief’s Association report
• EMS Council report

The Kent County Emergency Services Board met on March 9, 2026. The board approved the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting by motion and vote. The EMS ATV apparatus standards were also passed by motion and vote. Other items such as EMS personnel deployment, provider burnout, and split billing were discussed but no actions were taken.

• Approved January 12, 2026 meeting minutes (motion and vote)
• Passed EMS ATV apparatus standards (motion and vote)

Planning Commission

The Kent County Planning Commission will review preliminary and final site plans for utility-scale solar facilities and an assisted living facility. The body will also consider applications for agricultural preservation districts.

• Brickwood Assisted Living, LLC – Assisted Living Facility with 16 beds at 5307 Elburn Lane, Rock Hall
• Halo Worton, LLC – Utility Scale Solar at Chinquapin Road, Worton
• Edmonds Creek Solar – Final Site Plan at 12206 Galena Road, Massey
• TPE MD KE51 – Utility Scale Solar Facility at 10066 Peacock Corner Road, Millington
• Three applications for Ag Preservation Districts

The Kent County Planning Commission approved three agricultural preservation districts for farms in Massey, Chestertown, and Kennedyville. It also granted preliminary or final site‑plan approvals for four utility‑scale solar projects and approved the final site plan for a 16‑bed assisted‑living facility, each with specified conditions. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agricultural preservation district for Duck Puddle Farming Enterprises (88.098 acre) – unanimous
• Approved agricultural preservation district for Jennifer Wright & Charles Kealey (199.72 acre) – unanimous
• Approved agricultural preservation district for Robert and Amy Crow (83.502 acre) – unanimous
• Granted preliminary site‑plan approval for Halo Worton, LLC solar project (1 MW, 11 acre) – unanimous
• Granted final site‑plan approval for Halo Warwick, LLC solar project (5 MW, 12206 Galena Rd) with conditions – unanimous
• Granted preliminary and final site‑plan approval for TPE MD KE51 solar facility (5 MW, 40.90 acre) with conditions – unanimous
• Approved final site‑plan for Brickwood Assisted Living (16 beds, 5307 Elburn Ln) conditioned on agreement and fees – unanimous

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

The Police Accountability Board was scheduled to meet on March 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the County Commissioners Hearing Room. The meeting was canceled because a quorum was not present, so no items were decided or discussed.

Kent County Administrative Charging Committee (ACC)

Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council

The Kent County Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council will receive updates from health officials, law enforcement, and community partners on overdose trends, prevention programs, and care coordination. The meeting includes a presentation by Kristy Conklin of Grasonville Health Services and reports from the County Health Department, the Maryland Office of Overdose Response, and the Sheriff’s Office. The council will also approve the previous meeting minutes and accept public comments.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Presentation by Kristy Conklin, Grasonville Health Services
• Overdose statistics report by Pete Landon, Kent County Emergency Services
• Updates from Maryland Office of Overdose Response and Mid Shore Behavioral Health
• Law enforcement briefing by Sheriff Hickman and Chief Dixon

The council approved the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes. Carla Thorpe was officially named the new Kent County Health Officer. The meeting also provided updates on grants, training events and upcoming community activities.

• Approved February 4, 2026 minutes (motion passed)
• Carla Thorpe appointed as Kent County Health Officer

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will meet to approve consent items, hear public comments, and discuss the FY2027 Federal Appropriations Request for the Millington Wastewater Treatment Plant, the FY2027 Paving Program, and the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund 2026 Grant Program.

• Millington Wastewater Treatment Plant FY2027 Federal Appropriations Request
• FY2027 Paving Program Discussion
• Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund 2026 Grant Program Award Recommendations
• Opioid Restitution Fund Small Grant Funding Recommendations
• Contract with Friends Research Institute, Inc.

The board unanimously approved four consent items, entered a legislative session and introduced two Home Rule bills. They also approved an $8,700 amendment to a public works project, increased the erosion‑control review fee, and adopted several grant‑related actions including a $25,000‑per‑year opioid research contract and the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund awards.

• Approved four consent items (unanimous)
• Entered legislative session and approved introduction of Code Home Rule Bill 1‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved introduction of Code Home Rule Bill 2‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $8,700 amendment to Project Task Agreement #KE-005-OED (unanimous)
• Approved increase of erosion‑control review fee from $200 to $400 per acre (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000‑per‑year Friends Research Institute contract for opioid study (unanimous)
• Approved submission of $227,758 opioid use disorder treatment grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund awards totaling $120,440 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will meet to approve consent items, hear a public hearing for a liquor license, and discuss a heating oil spill at Chester River Hospital. The agenda includes a request to reallocate water and wastewater capital budget funding and a legal consultation regarding the Tolchester Road.

• Approval of consent items including minutes and a raffle for the Clay Target Team
• Public hearing for Trackside Bar & Grill's Class B liquor license
• Discussion of a heating oil spill at Chester River Hospital Center
• Request to reallocate Water and Wastewater FY2026 Capital Budget Funding
• Legal consultation regarding Tolchester Road

The Commissioners unanimously approved six consent items, hired two staff members, approved a $7,000 contract surcharge, and ratified a sewer agreement with the Town of Millington. They also reallocated $2,971,500 of FY2026 water and wastewater capital funds and appointed Lamonte Cooke as Chair and Lisa Doyle to the Police Accountability Board. Additionally, they amended the agenda to discuss HB1063, agreed to send a letter opposing its Sunday waterfowl hunting provisions, and approved a support letter for SB0755.

• Approved consent items 1‑6 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring offer for Parks & Recreation program/facilities manager (unanimous)
• Approved conditional hiring offer for Police Accountability Board consultant (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 contract surcharge for Beltway International Trucks (unanimous)
• Approved Millington sewer allocation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $2,971,500 water/wastewater capital funds (unanimous)
• Appointed Lamonte Cooke as Chair and Lisa Doyle to fill term on Police Accountability Board (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to discuss HB1063 and agreed to send opposition letter (unanimous)

Kent County Local Management Board

The Kent County Local Management Board will meet to review CRRF awards and discuss programs for fiscal year 2027. The board will also approve minutes from the January meeting.

• CRRF Awards
• FY2027 Programs

The Kent County Local Management Board approved the recommended award levels for the large CRRF grants. It also approved funding for all five small CRRF grant applications. Finally, the board adopted Scenario 3, with its recommended changes, as the FY27 funding plan for CCIF‑funded programs.

• Approved recommended award levels for large CRRF grants (unanimous)
• Approved funding for all five small CRRF grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 Scenario 3 with Board recommended changes for CCIF‑funded programs (unanimous)

Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board

The Kent County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board will review minutes for two farm preservation projects and hold general discussion. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

• Review minutes for Wright Kealey Farm
• Review minutes for Kalmanowicz Crow Cedar Lane Farm
• General discussion
• Meeting held in the County Commissioners Hearing Room

Economic & Tourism Development Commission

The commission will meet to receive reports from housing, tourism, and nominating subcommittees. The body will also review page 3 of the 2022 Strategic Plan and hear from the Director of Planning, Housing, and Zoning.

• Review of 2022 Strategic Plan (Page 3)
• Guest presentation by Carla Gerber, Director of Planning, Housing, and Zoning
• Reports from Housing, Tourism, and Nominating subcommittees
• Future agenda item: 2025 Real Estate Review with Cindy Genther

The Economic & Tourism Development Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the December 10, 2025 and January 14, 2026 meetings. No formal actions on zoning or housing were voted on, but members agreed to invite the Upper Shore Regional Council to the April meeting and to have Cindy Genther present a 2025 Real Estate Review at the March meeting. The commission then adjourned unanimously and scheduled its next meeting for March 11, 2026.

• Approved December 10, 2025 and January 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to invite Upper Shore Regional Council to April meeting
• Agreed to have Cindy Genther present 2025 Real Estate Review at March meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for March 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 5:26 p.m. (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will consider several consent items, including the approval of a landowner project agreement for Turner’s Creek and Toal Park. They will also vote on a cooperative weed‑control agreement with the Maryland Department of Agriculture, a purchase of water pumps from DEMCO, Inc., and FY2026 vehicle orders for the county school fleet. Additional items include special Class C liquor licenses for local events and a request for a support letter for a historic preservation grant.

• Approval of the Landowner Project Agreement – Turner’s Creek and Toal Park
• Cooperative Agreement with Maryland Department of Agriculture for Noxious Weed Control
• Purchasing approval for DEMCO, Inc. of Salisbury for water pumps
• FY2026 vehicle orders for Kent County Public School fleet
• Special Class C liquor licenses for Kent Cultural Alliance, Betterton‑Still Pond Lions Club, and Dogwood Festival

The Kent County Commissioners unanimously approved nine consent items, including the purchase of two wastewater pumps for $28,608.84. They also adopted new tax‑sale withholding criteria limiting residential holdings to $1,000 and non‑residential to $250. Additional unanimous actions included a support letter for a historic‑preservation grant, reclassification of a county employee position, and three Special Class C liquor licenses for local events.

• Approved nine consent items, including $28,608.84 purchase of wastewater pumps (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑sale withholding limits: residential $1,000, non‑owner $250, non‑residential $250 (unanimous)
• Approved support letter for Freedom Serenity Trail Park historic grant (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of county employee position (unanimous)
• Approved Special Class C liquor license for Kent Cultural Alliance concert (unanimous)
• Approved Special Class C liquor license for Betterton‑Still Pond Lions Club fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved Special Class C liquor license for Dogwood Festival of Galena (unanimous)
• Adjoined meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Kent County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review updates on several park projects, including the Program Open Space grant, dog park improvements, and the Turners Creek/Toal Park partnership with Washington College. Recreation updates include a $2,500 mini grant for CPR training and new pool signage. The board will also vote on applications for youth sports equipment grants. Additional items cover a community survey for the Land Preservation Parks Recreation Plan and upcoming staff goals and program guides.

• Vote on youth sports equipment grant applications
• Program Open Space (POS) & LPPI grant projects update
• Dog park/dugouts update
• Turners Creek/Toal Park project with Washington College
• Kent County Parks and Recreation $2,500 mini grant for CPR training classes

The board decided to postpone the Still Pond Station site‑plan discussion until the May 18 meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed with all members in favor. The November 17, 2025 minutes could not be approved because a quorum was not present, and an electronic vote will be sent to members. No other actions were formally approved at this session.

• Table Still Pond Station site‑plan discussion until May meeting (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed with all members in favor (unanimous)
• November 17, 2025 minutes not approved due to lack of quorum; electronic vote to follow

General

The Kent County Ethics Commission will meet to review its Rules of Procedure and discuss a personnel matter in closed session. The body will also address an opinion request.

• Review and discuss Ethics Commission Rules of Procedure
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters
• Opinion Request 2026-01

Planning Commission

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

The Kent County Police Accountability Board meeting scheduled for February 4, 2026, was canceled because the board did not have a quorum.

Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council

The council will meet virtually to receive updates on overdose statistics and care coordination. Representatives from law enforcement, education, and health services will provide reports.

• Overdose statistics report from Pete Landon
• Care Coordination/Overdose Fatality Review update from Melanie Jones-Dalziel
• Reports from Sheriff Hickman and Chief Dixon
• Mental health and school safety update from Vandrick Hamlin

The council approved the minutes from the January 7 2025 meeting. Members received updates on the A.F. Whitsitt Center census and staffing, overdose statistics, upcoming Narcan training events, and the library’s provision of free sanitary products. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved January 7 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Kent County Administrative Charging Committee (ACC)

The Kent County Administrative Charging Committee scheduled a meeting for February 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM. The meeting was canceled because a quorum was not present. No items were discussed or decided.

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will take a third reading and consider a vote on Code Home Rule Bill No. 9-2025, which authorizes a cannabis processor in the Commercial District (C). The meeting also includes a series of consent items such as grant agreements, capital fund reallocations for parks, security upgrades at the circuit courthouse, and water‑and‑wastewater service contracts. Additional updates cover planning reports, transportation plans, and public comment procedures.

• Code Home Rule Bill No. 9-2025 – Cannabis Processor in the Commercial District (C) – third read, vote
• Security Upgrades in the Circuit Courthouse – bid result summary and authorization to proceed
• Galena Water and Wastewater Facilities Operation and Maintenance Supervisory Agreement Renewal
• Reallocation of Capital Funds for Emergency Phone (Parks and Recreation)
• Release of Letter of Credit No. 175 for Brickyard Land Holding, LLC

The board approved a support letter for a health department nominee and authorized advertising for Kent County Detention Center staffing. They also approved the county’s participation in a cemetery easement, adopted a cannabis‑processor amendment to the zoning code, approved a security MOU for the circuit court, adopted a resolution honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary, and confirmed a new Economic and Tourism Development Commission member. Nineteen other consent items were approved as presented.

• Approved support letter to State for health department nominee (majority vote)
• Approved HR advertising for contractual part‑time and full‑time correctional officer positions (majority vote)
• Approved county to be party to cemetery easement deed (majority vote)
• Adopted Code Home Rule Bill No. 9-2025 permitting cannabis processor in Commercial District (majority vote)
• Approved MOU for circuit court security goods and services (majority vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-02 honoring the 250th anniversary of American independence (majority vote)
• Approved appointment of Benjamin Tilghman to Economic and Tourism Development Commission (majority vote)
• Approved nineteen consent items as presented (majority vote)

Emergency Services Board

County Commissioners

Kent County Local Management Board

The board will review evaluations for five specific programs. The meeting also includes a review of board candidates and approval of December minutes.

• Program evaluations for Minary’s Dream Academy
• Program evaluations for Beyond Your Mental
• Program evaluations for Healthy Families Home Visiting
• Program evaluations for Hip Hop Time Capsule
• Program evaluations for Big Brothers Big Sisters

The board approved the December meeting minutes. The board voted to recommend one of three applicants for the remaining vacant board seat to the county commissioners. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December Board Minutes (all approved)
• Recommended a candidate for the vacant board seat (all approved)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Zita Seals, seconded by Julie Gill)

Administrative Hearings

The Kent County Department of Planning, Housing, and Zoning will hold an administrative hearing to consider four applications. The items include a front‑yard setback variance for Frank and Rebecca Davis, a special exception for a large accessory structure for Greg and Sue Bratton, a side‑yard setback variance for Martha Mann, and a variance for Donald Paul. Applicants or their representatives must be present for the review.

• 25-54: Frank and Rebecca Davis – Administrative Variance – Front Yard Setback – 10352 Augustine Herman Highway, Chestertown (AZD)
• 25-62: Greg and Sue Bratton – Administrative Special Exception – Large Accessory Structure – 5639 Langford Bay Road, Chestertown (CAR, RCD)
• 25-63: Martha Mann – Administrative Variance – Side Yard Setback – 5598 Langford Bay Road, Chestertown (CAR)
• 25-64: Donald Paul – Administrative Variance – 21908 Yerkey Road, Rock Hall (CR)

Economic & Tourism Development Commission

The Economic & Tourism Development Commission will review reports from housing, tourism, and nominating subcommittees. The body will discuss a bill regarding a cannabis processor in the Commercial District and forest conservation provisions in the Enterprise Zone.

• CHR Bill No. 9-2025 regarding a Cannabis Processor in the Commercial District
• Forest Conservation Non-Conforming Provisions within the Enterprise Zone
• 2022 Strategic Plan Review
• Kent 250 Committee update
• Nominating Subcommittee recommendation to County Commissioners

Because a quorum was not present, the commission postponed approval of the December 10 minutes and the Strategic Plan Review. The members reached consensus to send a letter of support for the proposed zoning amendment allowing cannabis processing. They also agreed to recommend the top nominee to the County Commissioners to fill the unexpired term of Tiffany Scott. A request was made to invite Cindy Genther to the March meeting for the 2025 Real Estate Review.

• Approval of December 10, 2025 minutes tabled (no quorum)
• Strategic Plan Review tabled (no quorum)
• Consensus to send a letter of support for the cannabis processing zoning amendment
• Recommendation to County Commissioners to appoint the top nominee for Tiffany Scott's unexpired term
• Discussion of Forest Conservation Non-Conforming Provisions tabled pending department input
• Request to invite Cindy Genther to present the 2025 Real Estate Review at the March meeting

County Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing on Code Home Rule Bill No. 9-2025, which would allow a cannabis processor in the Commercial District (C). Commissioners will also consider several public‑works related requests, including a fund reallocation, a water‑treatment chemical service contract, and the award of a replacement contract for Fairlee Well #2. A request to terminate the lease for the hotDesks office will be reviewed. Additional items include a quarterly report from Kent Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement and a recommendation from the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board.

• Dan Mattson request for reallocation of funds (Public Works)
• Water Treatment Chemical Supply and Delivery Services request (Public Works)
• Termination of lease for the hotDesks office (Economic Development)
• Public hearing on Code Home Rule Bill No. 9-2025 for a cannabis processor in Commercial District (C)
• Fairlee Well #2 Replacement Contract Award (Public Works)

Emergency Services Board

The Kent County Emergency Services Board will approve the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting, receive reports from the Office of Emergency Services, the Chief’s Association, and the EMS Council, and consider the vacancy on the EMS Council. An open forum will allow discussion of the next meeting date and time before adjournment.

• Approval of December 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report outs from OES, Chief’s Association, and EMS Council
• New Business – discussion of EMS Council vacancy
• Open Forum to set next meeting date and time

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review site plans for three utility-scale solar projects and one propane facility expansion. The body will also hold a general discussion regarding the Draft Chestertown Comprehensive Plan.

• Edmonds Creek Solar preliminary site plan at 12206 Galena Road
• Massey Propane Facility expansion site plan review at 12211 Galena Road
• Utility scale solar concept site plan at 23548 Chestertown Road
• Utility scale solar concept site plan at Edesville Road (Map 51, Parcel 358)
• Discussion of the Draft Chestertown Comprehensive Plan

Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB)

The Kent County Police Accountability Board will meet to review meeting rules, approve December 2025 minutes, and hold open discussion. The meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Chestertown.

• Review of rules and procedures
• Approval of December 3, 2025 minutes
• Open discussion and public comments
• Next meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025

Kent County Administrative Charging Committee (ACC)

The Kent County Administrative Charging Committee will review its rules and procedures, approve the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting, and hold an open discussion for public comments. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in the County Commissioners Hearing Room at 400 High Street, Chestertown.

• Approval of December 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of rules and procedures
• Open discussion and public comments

Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council

The Kent County Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council will hear presentations from the County Health Department, the Kent County Local Management Board, and several partner agencies. Topics include overdose statistics, care coordination, law‑enforcement involvement, school safety, and prevention efforts. The agenda consists of informational updates and a public comment period, with no formal decisions noted.

• Presentation by Kent County Health Department/Whitsitt Center
• Update from Mid Shore Behavioral Health (MSBH)
• Overdose statistics report by Kent County Office of Emergency Services
• Law‑enforcement briefing by Sheriff Hickman & Chief Dixon
• Public comment period

County Commissioners

The Kent County Commissioners will hold a special work session to discuss the recertification of the Conowingo Dam. Representatives from the Maryland Department of the Environment, including the Deputy Secretary and program directors, will be present. The discussion will focus on regulatory and safety aspects of the dam's certification.

• Conowingo Dam recertification discussion with Maryland Department of the Environment officials

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Bill No 9-2025 concerning a cannabis processor in the Commercial District. The meeting also includes a review of FY2025 audits and FY2026 first quarter financial statements.

• Public hearing on CHR Bill No 9-2025 regarding a Cannabis Processor in the Commercial District (C)
• Proposed amendments to the Kent County Employee Handbook via Resolution 2026-01
• FY2025 Audit presentation by SB and Company, LLC
• FY2026 1st Quarter Financial Statements report
• Request for County Attorney to prosecute civil infractions