North Beach public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a virtual meeting to receive reports and a presentation. Items include a Green Infrastructure Design presentation by Coastal Resources, Inc., a monthly report from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department, and departmental updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Coastal Resources, Inc on Green Infrastructure Design
• Calvert County Sheriff's Department monthly safety report
• Town Administrator report
• Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement report
• Public Works report

The council approved the agenda as presented with all members in favor. The minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 PM (all in favor)

Flood Committee

The Flood Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the status of current projects. The conversation will focus on infrastructure and water management efforts.

• Offshore Breakwaters
• 7th Street Pump Installation
• Green Infrastructure

The Flood Committee reported that the Town Council reviewed soil‑conservation design options for the offshore breakwater and chose the option that uses rip‑rap rock covering concrete slabs taken from the demolished Key Bridge. The council will now proceed with permitting for that design. No other formal actions were recorded at this meeting.

• Selected rip‑rap over other designs for offshore breakwater; permitting to proceed

Town Council

The North Beach Town Council will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and review minutes from previous meetings. Reports will be given by the Town Administrator, Marketing & Communication, Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement, Public Works, Finance, and Waterfront & Parks, as well as a presentation from Calvert Health and a monthly report from the Calvert County Sheriff's Department. The council will discuss a budget adjustment for saddle replacement and hold a closed session on personnel matters. Public comments will be accepted according to the established guidelines.

• Budget Adjustment – Saddle Replacement

The council unanimously approved the agenda, the October 9 and November 6 meeting minutes, and a $150,000 budget transfer from the road repaving project to the Saddle Replacement project. The meeting was then closed for a closed‑session to discuss personnel matters. All motions were carried with all members in favor.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved November 6, 2025 work session minutes (all in favor)
• Approved $150,000 transfer to Saddle Replacement project (all in favor)
• Closed meeting for closed session on personnel matters (all in favor)

Work Sessions

The Town Council held a work session to discuss several ongoing infrastructure projects. Items included the town’s breakwater project, replacement of the boardwalk railing, an update on FY26 capital improvement projects for the FY27 budget, town healthcare matters, and roof replacement for the Christmas storage building. No formal decisions were noted; the items are presented for information and further planning. Public comments were also taken.

• Breakwater Project – discussion of status and next steps
• Boardwalk railing replacement – discussion of replacement plans
• FY26 Capital Improvement Projects update – review for FY27 budget
• Town healthcare – discussion of related matters
• Roof replacement on the North Beach Christmas Storage Building – discussion of project

The Town Council adopted an 80/20 cost‑sharing model for employee health insurance, effective January 1, 2026. Council also approved $18,120 from the Contingency Fund to resurface the roof of the North Beach Christmas Storage Building. The boardwalk railing replacement will use wood slats. A motion to enter a closed session was carried.

• Adopt 80/20 health insurance cost‑sharing model (all in favor)
• Approve $18,120 roof repair from Contingency Fund (all in favor)
• Proceed with wood‑slat boardwalk railing replacement
• Enter closed session for legal consultation (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting, hear a report from the Zoning Director, review the 2024 Department of Planning Annual Report, and discuss operational matters of the commission.

• Approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Zoning Director Report
• 2024 Department of Planning Annual Report
• Planning Commission operational discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting after a motion by Jennifer Hummel and second by Becky Arden; the motion passed unanimously. Later, Jennifer Hummel moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 pm, seconded by Becky Arden, and the motion also passed unanimously. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 pm (all in favor)

Flood Committee

The North Beach Flood Committee meeting on October 14, 2025 will discuss three ongoing projects: offshore breakwaters, the 7th Street pump installation, and green infrastructure. No decisions are noted; the agenda lists these items for discussion.

• Offshore breakwaters
• 7th Street pump installation
• Green infrastructure

The committee examined preliminary designs from Coastal Resources of Annapolis for the Green Infrastructure project on Greenwood Avenue and the library parking lot. It reported ongoing work on the 7th Street Pump easement, firm selection for engineering updates, and permit acquisition. An update on the offshore breakwater design was presented for future Council review. Members also discussed the revised meeting time of 1 p.m. versus 3 p.m.

Town Council

The council will approve the agenda and review minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting and the October 2, 2025 work session. It will receive routine reports from the Town Administrator, Marketing & Communication, Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement, Public Works, Finance, and Waterfront & Parks, as well as a public safety report from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Osprey Festival by Sal Icaza.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025 Town Council meeting
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2025 Town Council work session
• Presentation on the Osprey Festival by Sal Icaza
• Calvert County Sheriff's Department monthly public safety report

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the September 11, 2025 minutes, and the October 2, 2025 work session minutes. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:50 PM. No other business items were considered.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved October 2, 2025 work session minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 PM (all in favor)

Work Sessions

The Town Council will hold a work session to swear in a new member and receive a presentation on a shoreline protection project. The meeting will also include updates on town committees.

• Swearing in of Michelle Crosby to the Town Council
• Presentation on North Beach Shoreline Protection Project
• Update on Town of North Beach Commission/Committees

The Town Council approved a motion to appoint Michelle Crosby to the unexpired term left by Councilman Paul Troncone, and she was sworn in by Mayor Benton. The council then adjourned the work session after a motion to close the meeting carried. Staff presented an update on the North Beach Shoreline Protection Project, and a proposal to create a new Conservation and Sustainability Committee was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Appointed Michelle Crosby to the council to fill an unexpired term – motion passed
• Adjourned the work session – motion passed

Town Council

The North Beach Town Council will consider approval of the Callis Park CIP Project. The meeting includes a presentation by Coastal Resources, Inc. on a green infrastructure design. Reports from the Sheriff's Department, Planning/Zoning, Public Works, Treasurer, and other departments will be given. A closed‑session will address personnel matters under Maryland law.

• Callis Park CIP Project Approval (Business Item A)
• Presentation from Coastal Resources, Inc. on Green Infrastructure Design (Scheduled Appointment A)
• Calvert County Sheriff's Department Monthly Report (Public Safety Report A)
• Reports from Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement, Public Works, Treasurer, Waterfront, etc. (Reports Section)
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters per Md. Code Art. 3‑305(b)(1) (Closed Session A)

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 17 and September 4, 2025 meetings. It also approved a $120,000 budget adjustment (BA0001) to fund a two‑stall restroom at Callis Park, moving money from Council Contingency account 011‑11521 to Capital Project Account 066‑90087. Finally, the council voted to close the meeting and enter a closed session.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 budget adjustment BA0001 for Callis Park restroom (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close meeting and enter closed session (unanimous)

Work Sessions

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss a fiber optic installation proposal and the construction of a bathroom facility at Callis Park. The body will also conduct interviews for a Town Council vacancy.

• Fiber optic installation proposal from 'Think Big' Network
• Callis Park CIP Project: construction of a new proposed bathroom facility
• Town Council vacancy interviews

The council held public interviews for a council vacancy but did not make a selection, deferring the decision to a closed session on September 9. Councilmember Wilcox moved to close the work session at 8:22 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Healey; the motion passed unanimously. No votes were taken on the Think Big fiber‑optic proposal or the Callis Park restroom project, which were presented for information and future consideration.

• Motion to close the meeting at 8:22 p.m. approved (unanimous)
• Council vacancy selection deferred to a closed session on September 9
• Think Big fiber‑optic proposal presented for information only (no decision)
• Callis Park restroom project recommendation placed on September 9 agenda (no decision)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the July 24 minutes. It approved the revised concept plan for The Shoppes at North Beach with conditions. It also approved the Whispers Speakeasy business use, contingent on a detailed site plan. All actions were voted on by the commissioners present.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved revised concept plan for The Shoppes at North Beach, subject to entrance and enclosure conditions (all in favor)
• Approved Whispers Speakeasy business use, subject to submission of a site plan (3 ayes: Steve Anadale, Elizabeth Lawton, Becky Arden; 2 nays: Jerome Hansen, Jennifer Hummel)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It granted preliminary approval for the revised site plan of The Shoppes at North Beach, requiring the applicant to submit a full Category II site plan. The meeting was then formally closed.

• Approved minutes from May 22, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Granted preliminary approval for revised The Shoppes at North Beach site plan (all in favor)
• Closed the July 24, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (all in favor)

Town Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 5 meeting. It voted to sign a lease with Calvert Health for a 3,150‑sq‑ft outpatient medical facility, receiving $7,142 annually with a 5% yearly increase. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion by Wilcox, seconded by Troncone, all in favor)
• Approved June 5 minutes (motion by Wilcox, seconded by Healey, all in favor)
• Approved Calvert Health lease agreement (motion by Troncone, seconded by Dotson, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 PM (motion by Dotson, seconded by Wilcox, all in favor)

Town Council

The council unanimously approved the FY2026 town budget (Ordinance 25-01). It also adopted an emergency ordinance prohibiting cannabis use, vaping, and sales on town‑owned property (Emergency Ordinance 25-02). Additionally, the council awarded a $61,714.81 contract to Coastal Resources, Inc. for green‑infrastructure design. All actions were approved with all members in favor.

• Approved FY2026 budget (Ordinance 25-01) – all in favor
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 25-02 banning cannabis on town property – all in favor
• Approved contract award to Coastal Resources, Inc. for $61,714.81 green‑infrastructure design – all in favor
• Approved meeting agenda – all in favor
• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting – all in favor
• Approved motion to close meeting and enter closed session – all in favor

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the construction of a single‑family home at 8836 Greenwood Avenue. It also approved the business use for Flynn’s Arcade & Bar at 8900 Chesapeake Avenue, with health, parking, fire‑marshal and other conditions. The commission approved a food‑truck accessory use at 4107 7th Street and will review a draft environmental component of the Comprehensive Plan at the next meeting.

• Approved residential single‑family home at 8836 Greenwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved business use for Flynn’s Arcade & Bar at 8900 Chesapeake Avenue with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved food‑truck accessory use at 4107 7th Street (unanimous)
• Closed meeting at 9:03 PM (unanimous)

Flood Committee

The Flood Committee awarded the design contract for an offshore system to mitigate tidal and storm flooding to the Calvert County Soil Conservation group. The design will include an enhanced breakwater, an oyster reef, and a sheathing system, with a first draft expected in six months. The committee noted that nearly a dozen bids for the Greenwood Avenue green‑infrastructure project are under review and that the 7th Street pump project remains on the 2025 capital list. Additional items included an easement granted for the pump’s control panel, upcoming boardwalk pier redecking, and pending permits for kayak launch decks.

• Awarded design contract for offshore flood‑mitigation system to Calvert County Soil Conservation group
• Green Infrastructure Project proposals are under review (no decision made)
• 7th Street Pump Project remains on the Town’s 2025 capital project list
• Easement for 7th Street pump control panel granted by Elise’s Market owner
• Boardwalk pier redecking slated to begin shortly
• Kayak launch decks awaiting permit approval

Town Council

The Town Council approved three contracts: $19,000 for the North Beach Coastal Resilience Project, $47,730 for townwide landscaping maintenance, and $173,800 for the Community Boardwalk Deck Replacement. Councilmembers also nominated and appointed Allen Creamer to fill a council vacancy until the November 2026 election. All motions passed unanimously.

• Awarded $19,000 contract to Calvert Soil Conservation District for Coastal Resilience Project (All in favor)
• Awarded $47,730 contract to Kelley’s Tree & Lawn for Townwide Landscaping Maintenance Services (All in favor)
• Awarded $173,800 contract to RRH Associates, LLC for Community Boardwalk Deck Replacement (All in favor)
• Nominated and appointed Allen Creamer to fill Town Council vacancy until Nov 2026 (All in favor)
• Closed FY2026 budget public hearing at 7:11 pm (All in favor)
• Approved meeting agenda (All in favor)
• Approved minutes from April 10 and May 1 meetings (All in favor)
• Moved to adjourn and enter closed session for legal consultation (All in favor)

Work Sessions

The council moved to a closed session at 8:44 p.m. to discuss personnel matters, and the motion carried unanimously. A second motion to close the closed session at 9:00 p.m. also carried unanimously. Councilmember Hummel recused himself from the council vacancy process.

• Closed work session and entered closed session (motion carried, all in favor)
• Closed closed session (motion carried, all in favor)
• Councilmember Hummel recused from the Town Council vacancy process

Town Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 13 and April 3, 2025. A budget amendment of $261,600.39 for security cameras was added to the Capital Improvement Plan from the prior‑year fund balance. The mayor read an Earth Day proclamation, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda approved (all in favor)
• March 13, 2025 minutes approved (all in favor)
• April 3, 2025 work‑session minutes approved (all in favor)
• Budget amendment $261,600.39 for security cameras approved (all in favor)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM (all in favor)

Work Sessions

Councilmember Wilcox moved to close the meeting at 8:12 PM. Councilmember Dotson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor and the motion carried. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 PM (all in favor)