Oxford public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners
The Commission authorized the signing of grant agreements for the Strand Shoreline Improvements project. They also approved a letter of support for the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health's relocation to a new center on Rt 50. A letter to Talbot County regarding water and sewer designations was also approved.
- Approved signing of grant agreements for Strand Shoreline Improvements funding from NWF and MD DNR
- Approved letter of support for University of Maryland Shore Regional Health relocation to Rt 50
- Approved letter to Talbot County regarding Water and Sewer designations
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved filing of November Disbursements Report for audit
- Moved public hearing for Ordinance 2216 to January 10, 2023
Planning Commission
The commission recommended that the Board of Appeals favorably consider a variance for setbacks at 214 N. Morris Street. Members also discussed setback clarifications for a vacant lot at 101 South Street and planned workshops to update the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use chapter.
- Approved minutes of November 1, 2022
- Recommended favorable consideration of variance for setbacks at 214 N. Morris Street (Unanimous)
- Decided to correct appeal document for 214 N. Morris Street to include two outdoor units instead of three (Unanimous)
Historic District
The commission approved two building permits for residential modifications and tabled one permit due to a lack of representation. Members also discussed potential guideline updates for electric vehicle charging stations and historic tree protection.
- Approved replacement of garage door with double French doors and side lights at 205 Tilghman Street (unanimous)
- Approved pool and pool house plans at 103 Tred Avon Avenue (unanimous)
- Tabled permit #22-100 for deck and fencing at 514 E. Strand pending representation
- Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting
Commissioners
The Commissioners introduced Ordinance 2215, which would require the Appeals Board to review the record of proceedings from the Planning Commission or Historic District Commission. A public hearing for this ordinance is scheduled for December 13, 2022. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and the October Disbursements Report.
- Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved filing of October Disbursements Report for audit (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinance 2215 to amend the Oxford Zoning Ordinance appeal process (unanimous)
Board of Port Wardens
The Board of Port Wardens approved a permit for Robert Fay to remove an existing pier and floating dock and construct a new pier. The approved plan includes three finger piers, four boat slips, and seven mooring piles, with a layout shift of 7 feet per a revision drawing dated 10/26/22.
- Approved minutes from August 18, 2022 and October 13, 2022
- Approved Permit #22-03 for Robert Fay at 305 Market Street (unanimous)
Historic District
The commission approved building permits for a church ramp and deck project and two residential equipment installations. The church project includes a new deck, ramp, and sidewalks, while the residential approvals require specific screening for HVAC and propane tanks.
- Approved heat pump and boiler replacement at 214 S. Morris Street with a white picket fence for screening (Unanimous)
- Approved propane tank placement at 107 Norton Street subject to shrubbery or white wooden picket screening (Unanimous)
- Approved demolition of existing ramp and construction of new deck, ramp, sidewalks, and stoop at Waters United Methodist Church (Unanimous)
- Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The commission approved the September 6, 2022, meeting minutes. Town Manager Cheryl Lewis introduced the process for updating the town's Comprehensive Plan, which is required by the state every 10 years. The commission will review land use planning and plan chapters over the coming months.
- Approved September 6, 2022, meeting minutes
Commissioners
The Commissioners approved Ordinance 2213 to increase fines for town code and parking violations. They also approved Ordinance 2214 to amend the FY 2022 General/Enterprise Budget and re-appropriate funds. Additionally, the board approved annual health reimbursement plan renewals for employees and retirees.
- Approved Ordinance 2213 to increase fines for town code and parking violations (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2214 to amend FY 2022 General/Enterprise Budget and re-appropriate funds (unanimous)
- Approved annual renewal of Oxford Employee Health Reimbursement Plan (unanimous)
- Approved annual renewal of Oxford Retiree Health Reimbursement Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2215 honoring Stacy Dulin (unanimous)
- Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved filing September Disbursements Report for audit (unanimous)