Oxford public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners
The commission approved the August 22 minutes and a charter amendment increasing election judges from three to six. They approved a $9,775 estimate for ADA‑compliant ramps at Town Park. A motion to transfer $2,000,000 to the Maryland Local Government Investment Pool for two weeks passed with a 2‑1 vote.
- Approved August 22, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2309 increasing election judges to six (unanimous)
- Approved $9,775 ADA ramp estimate for Town Park (unanimous)
- Approved proceeding with Shore Real Estate Investment proposal for $9,775 (unanimous)
- Moved $2,000,000 to MLGIP for two weeks (2‑1 vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Historic District
The commission approved several building permits for roofing, fencing, and HVAC installations. One request for vinyl fencing was denied, though the commission allowed a substitution of wood or composite materials.
- Approved metal roofing (color 'Gallery') and asphalt shingles (color 'Virginia Slate') at 410 S. Morris Street (unanimous)
- Approved 4’ black aluminum picket fencing at 206 Tilghman Street (unanimous)
- Denied vinyl fencing at 212 Tilghman Street; approved substitution of wood or composite picket fence (unanimous)
- Approved 120’ of picket fencing at 206 S. Morris Street (unanimous)
- Approved above-ground gas tank with screening and vent installation at 313 S. Morris Street (unanimous)
- Approved split HVAC outdoor system at 100 W. Division Street (unanimous)
- Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Commission denied a variance request for a utility shed at 212-214 Tilghman Street due to setback violations. However, the Commission voted to provide a favorable recommendation to the Board of Appeals based on hardship.
- Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes
- Denied variance for utility shed at 212-214 Tilghman Street due to setback failure (3-0)
- Approved favorable recommendation to the Board of Appeals for the 212-214 Tilghman Street shed variance (unanimous)