Leonardtown public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 2024
The Leonardtown Town Council approved routine items including budget amendments for outstanding purchase orders, a one-year snow removal contract extension with a 12% increase, and the appointment of a councilmember to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The meeting also included reports on planning, police, and community events.
- Approved Budget Amendments BD2025-003 and BD2025-004 for outstanding FY24 purchase orders
- Extended snow removal contract with Bay Country Contractors until November 2025 with 12% increase
- Appointed Councilmember Heather Earhart as P&Z Board alternate
- Approved concept for Sheriff's Evidence Storage Building (Case No. 03-24)
- Proclamation honoring Mary Ann Murray's 21 years as town auditor
December 2024
The Leonardtown Town Council is meeting to approve the FY26 budget calendar, consider two budget amendments (BD2025-003 and BD2025-004), receive the treasurer's and police reports, and discuss planning updates. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Murray's retirement, a Main Street update, and appointing a councilmember as PZ Board alternate. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings listed.
- Approve Budget Calendar for FY26
- Budget Amendment BD2025-003
- Budget Amendment BD2025-004
- Proclamation for Murray Retirement
- Appoint Councilmember as PZ Board alternate
November 2024
The Leonardtown Town Council will hold two public hearings: one on Ordinance No. 225 to increase the water impact fee, and another on Ordinance No. 226 to repeal Article III on admissions and amusement tax collection. The council will also consider budget amendments for office construction and financial software, and receive reports from the treasurer, police, planning, and town administrator.
- Public hearing: Ordinance No. 225 - Water Impact Fee Increase
- Public hearing: Ordinance No. 226 - Repeal Article III - Admissions and Amusement Tax Collection
- Budget Amendment BD2025-001 - Office Construction Expenses
- Budget Amendment BD2025-002 - Financial Software Update
- Leonardtown Wharf Food Hall Redesign Proposal
November 2024
The Leonardtown Town Council approved a water impact fee increase from $3,000 to $6,000 for new connections, and repealed the admissions and amusement tax. They also approved budget amendments for office construction and software updates, and authorized $15,000 for revised food hall drawings.
- Approved Ordinance No. 225 increasing water impact fee from $3,000 to $6,000
- Approved Ordinance No. 226 repealing the admissions and amusement tax
- Approved Budget Amendment BD2025-001 for $56,443.99 for office build-out
- Approved Budget Amendment BD2025-002 for $35,336.72 for financial software update
- Authorized up to $15,000 for revised Ice House Food Hall architectural drawings
October 2024
The Leonardtown Town Council will hold a workshop on October 9 and a regular meeting on October 15, 2024. The agenda includes introducing two ordinances: one for development impact fees and another for an admissions and amusement tax. The council will also consider liquor license support letters, contract extensions, and a project memorandum of understanding.
- Introduce Ordinance No. 225: Development Impact Fees
- Introduce Ordinance No. 226: Admissions and Amusement Tax
- Liquor license letter of support for Botanic Cafe
- Liquor license letter of support for T&Js Cove at 41565 Park Ave
- Extend water and sewer maintenance contract with Holcomb Landscaping
October 2024
The Leonardtown Town Council held its regular meeting on October 15, 2024, approving several routine items including liquor license support letters for two restaurants, a one-year extension of the water and sewer maintenance contract, and a 60-month elevator service contract. The council also introduced two ordinances: one to increase water impact fees from $3,000 to $6,000 and another to repeal the admissions and amusement tax. The meeting included reports from town staff and council members on various community events and projects.
- Approved liquor license support letters for Botanic Cafe (22725 Duke Street) and T&J's Cove (41565 Park Ave)
- Approved one-year extension of water and sewer maintenance contract with Holcomb Landscaping through November 30, 2025
- Approved 60-month extension of TK Elevator contract at $260/month (up from $225/month)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 225 to increase water impact fee from $3,000 to $6,000
- Introduced Ordinance No. 226 to repeal the admissions and amusement tax
SCD Approval MTR SEC 2 PH 3
The St. Mary's Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors approved an erosion and sediment control plan for the Meadows at Town Run, Section II, Phase 3 project in Leonardtown. The approval does not waive other federal, state, county, or municipal permits needed before any earth disturbance. Approved plans will be released after the county confirms the project meets Forest Conservation Act requirements.
- Approved erosion and sediment control plan for Meadows at Town Run, Sec. II, Phase 3
- Approval dated August 30, 2024
- Plans to be sent to St. Mary's County Dept. of Land Use and Growth Management and Maryland Dept. of Environment
- Release of plans contingent on Forest Conservation Act compliance notification
September 2024
The Leonardtown Ethics Commission is meeting to approve minutes from April 2024, discuss old and new business, and hold an executive session for the final review of 2023 Ethics Disclosure Statements before submitting the annual certification to the State of Maryland. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes from April 24, 2024
- Executive session: final review of 2023 Ethics Disclosure Statements for annual certification to State of MD
September 2024
The Leonardtown Town Council will hold a workshop on September 4 and a regular meeting on September 9, 2024. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, treasurer's report, and police report, but also substantive discussions on the Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project, a bid for the Meadows Water Tower, and updates on projects, grants, and the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is open to the public and will be followed by a 'Meet the Mayor' session.
- Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project discussion
- Award Meadows Water Tower Bid
- Project and Grant Update
- Comprehensive Plan Update
- Police Report by Cpl. Rachael Roszell
September 2024
The Leonardtown Town Council approved a $6,899,000 contract for the Meadows at Town Run water tower, exceeding budget by $909,720, and discussed raising water impact fees from $3,000 to $6,000 per EDU to cover costs. They also discussed a proposed marker at Leonardtown Wharf honoring victims of the Middle Passage, and reviewed various grant applications and project updates.
- Awarded water tower construction to Landmark Structures for $6,899,000
- Proposed raising water impact fee from $3,000 to $6,000 per EDU
- Discussed MOU for Middle Passage marker at Leonardtown Wharf
- Submitted $250,000 Community Legacy grant for wharf parking lot
- Comcast restoration issues in Clark's Rest neighborhood discussed
DPW Approval MTR 2 3
The St. Mary's County Department of Public Works & Transportation has approved the site development plan for the Meadows at Town Run Section 2, Phase 3, which includes a community center and apartments in Leonardtown. The approval was based on a review of the plan submitted July 18, 2024, and follows county ordinances and guidelines in coordination with the Town of Leonardtown Code. The plan may be subject to changes if other agency reviews require revisions.
- Approval of site development plan for Meadows at Town Run Section 2, Phase 3
- Project includes community center and apartments
- Agent: Soltesz Inc., c/o Greg Hosendorf
- Owner/Contract Purchaser: Quality Built Homes, Inc.
- Plan submitted July 18, 2024
August 2024
The Leonardtown Town Council is meeting to review reports from the treasurer, planning department, police, and town administrator. Key actions include a public hearing on Ordinance No. 224 to amend the zoning map for recently annexed properties, a request to award construction for Town Hall second floor offices, and acceptance of streets in the Meadows at Town Run development. The meeting also covers routine reports and updates.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 224 – zoning map amendment for annexed properties
- Splash In Car Wash – additional EDU confirmation (Case No. 05-05A)
- Meadows at Town Run – acceptance of streets in Phase 1 and 2
- Request to award construction for Town Hall second floor offices
- FY24 audit engagement letter with Withum (formerly BBD, LLP)
August 2024
The Leonardtown Town Council held a regular meeting and public hearing, approving several items including a zoning map amendment for recently annexed properties, accepting streets in Meadows at Town Run I, and awarding a $26,708 contract for Town Hall office space. They also approved an audit engagement letter and discussed updates on a traffic light, car wash EDUs, and a Main Street grant.
- Approved Ordinance No. 224 amending the zoning map for Cedar Lane and Alfred Mattingly properties
- Accepted streets in Meadows at Town Run I, Phases 1 and 2 into town system
- Awarded $26,708 to WM Davis, Inc. for Town Hall second floor office buildout
- Approved FY24 audit engagement with Withum at $22,050 (5% increase)
- Discussed additional EDUs for Splash-In Car Wash at 40874 Merchants Lane
July 2024
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May 2024
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April 2024
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April 2024
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Grading Permit 43 21
This agenda is for a grading permit (No. 43 21) in Leonardtown, Maryland, dated February 26, 2024. The document contains only website navigation and boilerplate text; no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
DEMO Permit 43 21
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February 2024
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- Meeting date: February 22, 2024
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February 2024
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2024 CCR
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January 2024
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January 2024
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