Queen Anne's County, MD

Liquor Board

The Queen Anne's County Board of License Commissioners will hold a public hearing on two liquor license applications. One request is for a new Class B license for a business named The Ordinary, and the other is to expand an existing Class A license for Bull Pen to include a drive-thru window. The hearing is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Planning & Zoning Conference Room.

• New Class B Beer, Wine & Liquor license application for The Ordinary at 122 N. Commerce St., Centreville
• Expansion of Class A license for Bull Pen at 103 E. Main St., Sudlersville to add a drive-thru window

Liquor Board

2. Planning Commission

Economic Development Commission

The Queen Anne's County Economic Development Commission is holding its regular business meeting, where members will hear updates from the Economic and Tourism Development Department, review subcommittee reports, and discuss new business. Notable items include introductions of Centreville Economic Development and the QAC SBDC Consultant, as well as a presentation on Text Amendment 26-15 regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Text Amendment 26-15 ADU Amendment presented by Mary Ellen Gray of QAC P&Z
• Introduction of Centreville Economic Development by Gaye Adams
• Introduction of QAC SBDC Consultant Mark Green
• Treasurer's Report by Lara Wilson
• Economic and Tourism Development Department Update by Heather Tinelli

Kent Narrows Development Foundation

The Kent Narrows Development Foundation will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and financial updates, along with reports from county agencies. The board will discuss new business including an update on O'Dental, review a wayfinding program study, and plan fall/winter events such as the Concours and Basket Tree Project. Old business includes SHA requests, an ASG agreement, and the Black Watermen's Monument update.

• Review of Wayfinding Program Study
• Fall/Winter events: Concours and Basket Tree Project
• Black Watermen's Monument update
• SHA requests
• ASG Agreement

1. Board of County Commissioners

The Queen Anne's County Commissioners are holding a legislative day meeting with public hearings on Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation easement applications, a Comprehensive Water & Sewerage Plan amendment for Providence Farm, and a special benefit assessment for the Southern Kent Island Sanitary Project Phase 3. They will also consider introducing an ordinance to regulate cottage industries in the Agricultural District, and receive updates from the Maryland Association of Counties and Not My Child. The meeting includes approval of minutes, public comments, and various administrative items.

• Public hearing: Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation easement applications
• Public hearing: Comprehensive Water & Sewerage Plan Amendment No. 11-28 (Providence Farm)
• Public hearing: Southern Kent Island Sanitary Project Special Benefit Assessment Phase 3 (Kentmorr & Queen Anne Colony)
• County Ordinance No. 26-14: Cottage Industries in Queen Anne's County (introduction)
• Public Works agreements: Chesterhaven Beach Subdivision Amendment No. 3 and Queen Anne Colony Marina LLC

Plumbing / HVAC Board

The Queen Anne's County Plumbing/HVAC Board will meet in person to review the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes, receive a clerk's update, and discuss HVAC-related matters. The agenda includes only routine items; no major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review of July 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Clerk's update on permits and administrative items
• Discussion on HVAC topics
• July 2026 revenue report: $12,631.00 total
• 102 permits issued in July 2026, with 36 HVAC permits

Board of Appeals

The Queen Anne's County Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 19, 2026, to consider one application. Faith Bible Church of Sudlersville requests conditional use approval to build a 35,120-square-foot church sanctuary with classrooms and develop a new 1-acre cemetery on agricultural land. This is an evidentiary hearing, and the board will decide whether to grant the requested relief.

• Conditional use for nonprofit institutional use (church sanctuary, classrooms, cemetery)
• Property at 407 Dudley Corners Rd., Sudlersville, MD (Agricultural zoning)
• Case No. BOA-26-05-0243
• Public hearing at 5:00 PM on August 19, 2026

2. Planning Commission

The Queen Anne's County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Animal Control Commission

The Queen Anne’s County Animal Control Commission will hold a virtual hearing regarding the case QAC v. Angel’s Pet Resort. The agenda also includes a review of meeting minutes. No other substantive items, such as ordinances or budget changes, are listed.

• Hearing: QAC v. Angel’s Pet Resort
• Meeting Minutes Review

1. Board of County Commissioners

The Queen Anne's County Commissioners will hold a legislative day meeting on August 11, 2026, starting with a closed session. They will consider and possibly vote on sewer rate schedules for Barclay and Sudlersville, approve road resurfacing programs, and decide on a building moratorium resolution. The agenda also includes presentations, new business items, and public comment periods.

• Barclay Sewer Subdistrict Rate Schedule (vote)
• Sudlersville Water & Sewer Subdistrict Rate Schedule (vote)
• FY2027 Slurry Seal and Tar and Chip Resurfacing Programs
• Building Moratorium Decisions – Resolution #25-12
• Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Grant Application

Liquor Board

The Queen Anne's County Board of License Commissioners will meet to consider special/temporary licenses for two events, approve the July 2026 minutes and liquor inspector report, and review an application for a new Class 'B' Beer, Wine & Liquor License for The Ordinary at 122 N. Commerce St. in Centreville. The agenda also includes a drug free coalition update, roundtable, and public comment.

• Special/temporary license for Kent Island Vol. Fire Dept. Cash Bash on September 12
• Special/temporary license for QA Chamber of Commerce summit meeting on September 24
• Approval of July 7, 2026 minutes and July 2026 Liquor Inspector Report
• New Class 'B' Beer, Wine & Liquor License for Brittany M. Gordon, for 122 North Commerce St., LLC, trading as The Ordinary, at 122 N. Commerce St., Centreville

Animal Control Commission

The Queen Anne's County Animal Control Commission is meeting virtually to conduct two hearings: one against an animal named Jake Rochester, and a reconsideration of a prior case involving an animal named Minnie. The agenda also includes review of meeting minutes and miscellaneous items.

• Hearing: QAC v. "Jake" Rochester
• Hearing: Reconsideration – QAC v. "Minnie" (Animal Services)
• Meeting minutes review
• Virtual meeting via Zoom

The Queen Anne's County Animal Control Commission held hearings on July 29, 2026, and issued decisions on two animal cases. It granted a request to remove the restriction that the dog Minnie not be placed in a household with men. It declined to designate the dog Jake as dangerous, instead imposing conditions including a veterinary evaluation and property inspection. The meeting also postponed review of the July 1, 2026 minutes.

• Removed restriction against placement with men for dog Minnie
• Declined to designate dog Jake as dangerous, with conditions
• Postponed review of July 1, 2026 minutes to future meeting

1. Board of County Commissioners

The Queen Anne's County Commissioners will hold a legislative day meeting with two ordinance amendments up for introduction: one would allow the Board of Appeals to grant a variance reducing the required distance between a gas station entrance/exit and an intersection to no less than 75 feet; the other would increase the maximum impervious surface ratio for commercial and industrial uses in the Subdivision Commercial (SC) District from 45% to 65%. Public hearings are scheduled for the Barclay Sewer Subdistrict and the Sudlersville Water & Sewer Subdistrict. The agenda also includes a grant agreement for the Maryland Energy Administration's Local Government Energy Modernization (L-GEM) program, several informational letters, and routine approval of minutes.

• Ordinance 26-05 Amendment 1: gas station setback variance to 75 feet
• Ordinance 26-06 Amendment 1: impervious surface ratio increase to 65% in SC District
• Public hearing: Barclay Sewer Subdistrict
• Public hearing: Sudlersville Water & Sewer Subdistrict
• L-GEM Program Grant Agreements from Maryland Energy Administration

The Board unanimously approved executing six Maryland Energy Administration grant agreements totaling up to $2,414,944 for energy efficiency and clean energy projects, and authorized Public Works to administer them. Two ordinance amendments were introduced and referred to the Planning Commission for review. Public hearings were held on proposed rate increases for the Barclay and Sudlersville sewer subdistricts, with records left open for two weeks.

• Approved MEA L-GEM grant agreements totaling $2,414,944 (unanimous)
• Introduced Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance 26-05 (gas station variance) and referred to Planning Commission
• Introduced Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance 26-06 (impervious surface ratio increase) and referred to Planning Commission
• Held public hearing on Barclay Sewer subdistrict rate increase; record open two weeks
• Held public hearing on Sudlersville Water & Sewer subdistrict rate increase; record open two weeks

Kent Narrows Development Foundation

The Kent Narrows Development Foundation is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes a discussion of a stormwater issue related to paving KN Way South, along with updates from county agencies and reports from the director and commissioner. The meeting will also cover old business items such as the Shantytown Mural and Black Watermen's Monument, and new business including an administrative agreement.

• Paving KN Way South stormwater issue
• Shantytown Mural update
• Black Watermen's Monument update
• New requests from SHA
• ASG Agreement (administrative)

The Kent Narrows Development Foundation met on July 28, 2026, at the Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, financial updates, public comment, and reports from commissioners and county agencies. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes; the document lists agenda topics only, with no outcomes or votes.

Bay Bridge Airport Advisory Board

The Bay Bridge Airport Commission is meeting to approve minutes, introduce a new board member, and receive updates from AECOM on current and upcoming Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) projects. They will also discuss repairs to the AWOS radio sensor and fuel pump. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Introduction of new board member Guy McGuire
• ACIP projects current and upcoming – presented by AECOM (Jennifer Lutz, Derek Hollinger)
• AWOS radio sensor replacement update
• Fuel pump repair update
• Approval of April 27, 2026 minutes

The Bay Bridge Airport Advisory Board met and received updates on upcoming airport projects, including the S. Ramp design, which is ongoing with FAA funding and expected to reach 45% design by October 2026. The board also heard about completed repairs to the AWOS and fuel pumps. Public comments raised concerns about tiedown orientation and requested 4-point tiedowns. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after discussion.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:33 am (motion by Lagno, seconded by Wilson, unanimous)

Animal Control Commission

The Queen Anne's County Animal Control Commission is holding a virtual hearing to reconsider a case, QAC v. "Milo" Weekes. The agenda lists only this hearing, with no other business items. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

• Hearing: Reconsideration – QAC v. "Milo" Weekes

The Queen Anne's County Animal Control Commission voted 3-2 to reaffirm its June 1, 2026 decision designating the dog Milo as dangerous and ordering humane euthanasia, after a reconsideration hearing. The commission found sufficient evidence to reconsider but insufficient evidence to overturn the original decision. Commissioner Kathy Trotter issued a dissenting opinion opposing euthanasia.

• Reaffirmed dangerous animal designation and euthanasia order for Milo (3-2)
• Denied request to overturn June 1, 2026 decision
• Granted reconsideration hearing under Section 9-8 H. (1) [2]

Economic Development Incentive Fund Commission

The Queen Anne's County Economic Development Incentive Fund Commission will meet to consider a training grant request from The Mill of Kingstown and receive updates on current projects. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a department update.

• The Mill of Kingstown Training Grant Request
• Updates on current EDIF projects
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Ethics Commission

The Queen Anne's County Ethics Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and address unfinished business, including the annual report and a continued advisory opinion (26-03). The agenda is procedural and contains no specific decisions or proposals.

• Approve minutes
• Annual report discussion
• Advisory opinion 26-03 continued
• Public comments

Staff Technical Advisory Committee

The Staff Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing a minor site plan to administratively combine three deeded parcels at 100 Olde Point Village in Chester, Maryland, to build a 1,507 sqft Dunkin Donuts with drive-thru and pick-up service. This is the second STAC review of the application, originally submitted January 5, 2026. The committee will discuss the proposal, which is in the Town Center zoning district.

• Combine three parcels (Map/Parcel 57/231) into one for the Dunkin Donuts
• Construct a 1,507 sqft Dunkin Donuts with drive-thru and pick-up service
• Minor Site Plan Approval requested (SP-26-01-0169)
• Property located at 100 Olde Point Village, Chester, MD 21619
• Second STAC review on July 16, 2026

Department of Emergency Services Advisory Council

The Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services Advisory Council is meeting to review and approve minutes, receive updates from the Medical Director, and discuss Special Operations, EMS, Communications, Fire Marshal, and Director reports. The agenda also includes old and new business items. This appears to be a routine business meeting with no specific action items listed.

• Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes
• Medical Director Update
• Special Operations update
• EMS update
• Communications update

Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors

The Queen Anne's County Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes, general correspondence, and reports from staff and agencies. Old business includes discussion of the employee handbook, and no new business items are listed.

• Approve minutes of last meeting
• FSA report by Kim King
• Treasurer's report by Mark Sultenfuss
• Shop/equipment report by Tommy Bramble
• Employee handbook discussion under old business

Board of Appeals

The Queen Anne's County Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two applications: a variance for a pool and patio replacement within the Critical Area Buffer, and a conditional use for a Verizon Wireless cell tower replacement. These are evidentiary hearings where applicants and interested parties may present testimony.

• Variance for 1,860 sq ft of disturbance in Critical Area Buffer at 214 Breezy Acres Lane, Queenstown
• Conditional use for replacing 48-ft light pole with 95-ft monopole at 300 Old Love Point Rd., Stevensville
• Verizon Wireless seeks relief from collocation and landscape standards
• Variance from recreational area setback requirement for the cell tower
• Hearings at Kramer Senior Center, 104 Powell St., Centreville, MD

Plumbing / HVAC Board

The Queen Anne's County Plumbing/HVAC Board is holding its regular monthly meeting in person. The agenda includes reviewing the minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting, a clerk's update, and open discussion under old business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Review of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Clerk's update

The Queen Anne's County Plumbing/HVAC Board approved the June minutes as sent. The board decided to compile a list of questions about HVAC permits and Manual J requirements to ask Vivian Swinson for clarification. It also noted that the reciprocal license between Maryland and D.C. is approved but awaiting final signature, and that the State HVAC Board is still working on a regulation limiting a Master to one company. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June minutes as sent (unanimous)
• Decided to write up questions on HVAC permits and Manual J for Vivian Swinson
• Noted reciprocal license with D.C. approved, awaiting final signature
• Discussed State HVAC Board regulation on Master registration for one company

1. Board of County Commissioners

The Queen Anne's County Commissioners will hold a legislative day meeting on July 14, 2026, starting with a closed session on personnel, land acquisition, and legal consultation. They will vote on two ordinances: one reducing the required distance between gas station entrances/exits and intersections from 100 to 75 feet, and another increasing the maximum impervious surface ratio for pre-2026 commercial/industrial uses in the SC district from 45% to 80%. They will also introduce amendments to pending ordinances on Transferable Development Rights and Noncontiguous Development to further restrict allowable uses in Open Space. The agenda includes presentations, new business items such as equipment purchases and fee increases, and public comment periods.

• Ordinance 26-05: reduce gas station entrance/exit distance to intersections from 100 to 75 feet
• Ordinance 26-06: increase impervious surface ratio for SC district commercial/industrial uses from 45% to 80%
• Amendments to TDR (26-09) and NCD (26-10) ordinances to restrict Open Space uses
• Emergency Services billing rate increase and new lift assist/treatment without transport charges
• Equipment purchases: 2026 Chevrolet 2500HD trucks and Ford F550 truck

The Board unanimously approved multiple contracts for park lighting and equipment, including $525,368 for White Marsh Park, $678,532 for Batts Neck turf and baseball lighting, and $294,035 for softball lighting. They also approved a 200% increase in ambulance transport rates and new charges for lift assist and treatment without transport, plus several equipment purchases and policy updates. Two zoning ordinances were continued for two weeks to consider amendments.

• Approved $525,368 MUSCO lighting contract for White Marsh Park (5-0)
• Approved $678,532 MUSCO lighting contract for Batts Neck Park (5-0)
• Approved $294,035 MUSCO softball field lighting contract, contingent on grant (5-0)
• Approved $108,688 purchase of two 2026 Chevy 2500HD trucks (5-0)
• Approved $108,767 purchase of one 2027 Ford F550 truck (5-0)
• Approved 200% ambulance rate increase and new lift assist/treatment charges (5-0)
• Approved $394,259 ambulance purchase via cooperative purchasing (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 budget amendment for school mental health staff (5-0)

3. Housing Authority

The Queen Anne's County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for July 13, 2026, which was also its annual meeting. The next meeting will be held Monday, September 14, 2026, at 4 p.m., serving as the rescheduled annual meeting. The cancellation follows the Authority's bylaws and the Maryland Open Meetings Act.

• Meeting cancellation for July 13, 2026
• Rescheduled annual meeting set for September 14, 2026, at 4 p.m.

2. Planning Commission

The Queen Anne's County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a major site plan application from Reliable Development Company, LLC for a 40,040 square foot building on Ellendale Farm Lane in Stevensville. The project, proposed as a headquarters for TechOps Specialty Vehicles, would be used for design and fabrication of specialty vehicles. The commission will also hear public comments and receive updates on legislation and staff items.

• Major Site Plan SP #26-02-0172 for a 40,040 sq ft specialty vehicle building
• Applicant: Reliable Development Company, LLC (TechOps Specialty Vehicles HQ)
• Location: Ellendale Farm Lane, Stevensville, MD
• Public comments accepted in person, via Zoom, or on QACTV

Liquor Board

The Queen Anne's County Board of License Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed legislation creating a new beer and wine license for performing arts nonprofit organizations. The board will also consider two special/temporary license requests, approve June minutes and the liquor inspector report, receive a budget update, and follow up on the Kent Manor Inn/Kent Island Resort.

• Public hearing on proposed § 27-1002: performing arts nonprofit beer and wine license, annual fee $250
• Special/temporary license for FCS! Educational Foundation (event Aug 5)
• Special/temporary license for Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Dept. (July 31-Aug 1)
• Approval of June 2026 minutes and Liquor Inspector Report
• 2027 budget update and follow-up on Kent Manor Inn/Kent Island Resort

The Board approved three special/temporary liquor licenses and voted to forward proposed legislation for a performing arts non-profit beer and wine license to the County Commissioners. The board also discussed a budget update, a follow-up on Kent Manor Inn, and a drive-thru request for Bull Pen, which was not approved but scheduled for further discussion.

• Approved special/temporary licenses for FCSI Educational Foundation, Sudlersville Vol. Fire Dept., and Queenstown Vol. Fire Dept. (4-0)
• Approved July 7, 2026 minutes and Liquor Inspector's report (4-0)
• Approved forwarding proposed legislation for performing arts non-profit beer and wine license to County Commissioners (4-0)
• Scheduled Bull Pen drive-thru discussion for August 4, 2026 agenda

Animal Control Commission

The Queen Anne's County Animal Control Commission meets virtually to conduct five hearings, including an initial commercial establishment license for Cozy Cuts, two appeals (Melvin v. Killeen, Wolf v. Tubman), a county animal services case involving a dog named Rollo, and a reconsideration of a decision regarding Milo. The meeting also includes review of meeting minutes and miscellaneous business.

• Hearing: Cozy Cuts – Initial Commercial Establishment License
• Hearing: Melvin v. Killeen
• Hearing: Wolf v. Tubman
• Hearing: QAC v. 'Rollo' (Animal Services)
• Hearing: Milo Reconsideration of Decision

The Animal Control Commission approved the initial commercial establishment license for Cozy Cuts LLC, decided not to deem Jack a public nuisance but found him in violation of the ordinance, and declined to designate Rollo as a dangerous animal. The commission also approved the May 19 and May 27, 2026 minutes with corrections.

• Approved Cozy Cuts LLC commercial establishment license
• Found Jack violated Animal Control Ordinance Section 9-17, not a public nuisance
• Declined to designate Rollo as a dangerous animal
• Approved May 19 and May 27, 2026 minutes with corrections

1. Board of County Commissioners

The Queen Anne's County Board of Commissioners is holding a legislative day meeting with two public hearings on proposed zoning ordinance amendments. One would reduce the required distance between gas station entrances/exits and intersections from 100 to 75 feet, and the other would increase the maximum impervious surface ratio for certain commercial and industrial uses in the Subdivision Commercial (SC) district from 45% to 80%. The board will also receive presentations, consider contract awards and rate changes, and review various administrative items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-05: reduces gas station entrance/exit distance to intersections from 100 to 75 feet
• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-06: increases impervious surface ratio for pre-2026 SC district commercial/industrial uses from 45% to 80%
• Contract award for Department of Emergency Services Station 400 renovations
• Consideration of Barclay Sewer and Sudlersville Water/Sewer Subdistrict rates
• Building Moratorium Review – findings, recommendations, and policy direction

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $338,108 contract for renovations to Department of Emergency Services Station 400, awarded to Bayside Roofing & Exteriors. They also approved funding for water quality testing, set public hearings for sewer rate adjustments, and withdrew a proposed gas station ordinance. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Dumenil absent.

• Approved $338,108 contract for DES Station 400 renovations (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 for weekly bacteria testing at seven public access sites (unanimous)
• Withdrew County Ordinance No. 26-13 and directed development of a policy prohibiting signs on county property (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 28, 2026 on Barclay Sewer rate adjustments (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 28, 2026 on Sudlersville Water and Sewer rate adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved $15,113 in FY2027 MACo dues (unanimous)
• Approved $96,000 contract with Am-Van LLC for non-emergency ambulance services (unanimous)
• Approved $800,000 contract with Am-Van LLC for medical assistance transportation (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Queen Anne's County Economic Development Commission is holding its regular business meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the agenda and May minutes, a treasurer's report, and updates from county staff and liaisons. The main substantive items are a workforce development/CTE update and a proposed commissioner-sponsored text amendment #26-13.

• Workforce Development/CTE update with QACPS and QACETD
• Proposed Commissioner Sponsored Text Amendment #26-13
• Treasurer's report by Lara Wilson
• Economic and Tourism Development Department update by Heather Tinelli
• Planning & Zoning update by Steve Johnson

Kent Narrows Development Foundation

The Kent Narrows Development Foundation is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes updates from county agencies on economic development, planning and zoning (including a text amendment), parks and recreation, and logistics for July 1. There will also be updates on the MD 250 project, the Shantytown Mural, and the Black Watermen's Monument, plus discussion of an ASG agreement under new business.

• MD 250 update
• Planning and Zoning text amendment update
• Shantytown Mural update
• Black Watermen's Monument update
• ASG Agreement (administrative)

The Kent Narrows Development Foundation board approved a $40,687 landscaping maintenance contract with Chester River Landscaping for designated WVC areas from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The board also unanimously approved the February 26, 2026 meeting minutes. No other formal votes were taken; other items were informational or discussion-only.

• Approved $40,687 landscaping contract with Chester River Landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved February 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Incentive Fund Commission

The Queen Anne's County Economic Development Incentive Fund Commission is meeting via Zoom to review a training grant request from The Mill of Kingstown and receive updates on current EDIF projects. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• The Mill of Kingstown Training Grant Request
• Updates on current EDIF projects