Betterton public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mayor and Council
The Council approved the corrected November 13, 2025 meeting minutes and the November 2025 financial report, both unanimously. Members agreed to sign a letter expressing community opposition to the Halo Solar project, to be mailed early next week. The Council also moved to enter a closed session on personnel matters, then adjourned the closed session and the regular meeting, each by unanimous vote.
- Approved corrected November 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved November 2025 financial report (unanimous)
- Agreed to sign letter opposing Halo Solar project (unanimous)
- Moved to enter closed session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
- Moved to adjourn closed session (unanimous)
- Moved to adjourn the regular meeting (unanimous)
Mayor and Council
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and the October 28, 2025 workshop. They also unanimously approved the October 2025 financial report. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:10 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved October 28, 2025 workshop minutes (unanimous)
- Approved October 2025 financial report (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Workshop
Councilmember Marcy moved to adopt all required MD CDBG policies, the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Plan, the MD Community Development Block Grant Program Citizen Participation Plan, the Residential Anti‑Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, and the Minority Business Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Werner and approved unanimously. Councilmember Lamphere then moved to close the workshop meeting, which was seconded and also approved unanimously.
- Adopt all listed grant and housing plans (unanimous)
- Close workshop meeting (unanimous)
Mayor and Council
The council approved the September 2025 meeting minutes and the September financial report, both unanimously. Proclamations recognizing World Homeless Day and Municipal Government Works Month were read and signed. Councilmembers approved a private‑funded pavement extension on Idlewhile Avenue, authorizing a $12,600 town contribution, and postponed Resolution 2025‑02 to a September 23 public hearing. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Approved September 2025 financial report (all in favor)
- Adopted World Homeless Day proclamation (signed by council)
- Adopted Municipal Government Works Month proclamation (signed by council)
- Approved Mr. Julian's pavement proposal, town to pay $12,600 (all in favor)
- Postponed Resolution 2025‑02 public hearing to September 23, 2025
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
Workshop
The council voted to approve Resolution 2025-02 authorizing the Betterton CDBG grant application; the motion was unanimous. Councilmember Marcy then moved to close the workshop meeting, which was also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
- Approved Resolution 2025-02 authorizing CDBG grant application (all in favor)
- Approved motion to close the workshop meeting (all in favor)
Mayor and Council
The council voted unanimously to move forward with the proposed water treatment plant upgrades. It also approved the public hearing minutes and the August 2025 financial report. Resolution 2025-02 was postponed until September 23, 2025 for a required public hearing notice. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved water treatment plant upgrade project (unanimous)
- Approved August 14, 2025 public hearing minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 2025 financial report (unanimous)
- Postponed Resolution 2025-02 public‑hearing notice to September 23, 2025
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Public Meeting
The town held a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-02 to establish regulations for solar energy systems. Councilmember Werner moved to close the hearing, Lamphere seconded, and the motion carried with all members in favor.
- Closed public hearing on Ordinance 2025-02 (unanimous)
Mayor and Council
The council approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting and the July 2025 financial report, both unanimously. Councilmember Werner moved, and the council unanimously passed Ordinance 2025-02 establishing solar energy system regulations within the town’s zoning ordinance. The body also voted to enter a closed session to discuss town‑attorney candidates, and then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Approved July 2025 financial report (all in favor)
- Passed Ordinance 2025-02 establishing solar energy regulations (all in favor)
- Moved to close meeting for closed session on attorney matters (all in favor)
- Adjourned the August 14, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
Mayor and Council/Workshop
The council agreed to have Public Works remove the white “No Parking” signs on Bayside Blvd and to change alley signage to a one‑way direction. They will investigate grant opportunities for walkway lighting and for “no‑match” funds to remove sidewalks, regrade, and address storm‑water. Dr. Rapelyea will follow up with DNR on bluff‑stabilization funding. The motion to close the workshop was carried unanimously.
- Public Works to remove white “No Parking” signs from Bayside Blvd (agreed)
- Public Works to change alley signage to one‑way for the entire alley (agreed)
- Investigate grant funds for walkway lighting that meet Dark Sky principles (agreed)
- Investigate “no‑match” grant sources for sidewalk removal, regrading, and storm‑water work (agreed)
- Dr. Rapelyea to follow up with DNR on availability of funding for bluff stabilization (agreed)
- Motion to close the workshop meeting carried (unanimous)
Mayor and Council
The council approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting and the June 2025 financial report, both unanimously. Councilmember Lamphere moved to forward Ordinance 2025-02, establishing solar energy regulations, to the Planning Commission for review, and the motion passed unanimously. The council also adjourned the June 10, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote.
- Approved June 10, 2025 council meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Approved June 2025 financial report (all in favor)
- Forwarded Ordinance 2025-02 Solar Energy Regulations to Planning Commission (all in favor)
- Adjourned the June 10, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
Mayor and Council
The council approved the May 2025 public hearing and council workshop minutes, and approved the May 2025 financial report, each with all members in favor. Mayor Sutton administered the oath of office to Arthur Pleasanton for the Board of Appeals. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Approved May 13, May 27, and Council Workshop meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Approved May 2025 financial report (all in favor)
- Appointed Arthur Pleasanton to the Board of Appeals (oath administered)
- Adjourned the June 10, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
Workshop
The council voted to adopt Ordinance 2025-01, which sets the town's budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The motion was made by Councilmember Lamphere, seconded by Councilmember Marcy, and passed with all members in favor. The council also voted to close the workshop meeting, a motion carried unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.
- Adopt Ordinance 2025-01 budget (all in favor)
- Close workshop meeting (all in favor)
Public Meeting
Mayor Donny Sutton opened the public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑01, the town budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. Councilmember Werner moved to close the hearing after discussion of minor budget changes; Councilmember Lamphere seconded. All members present voted in favor and the motion carried.
- Closed public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑01 (budget) – motion carried (all in favor)
Mayor and Council
The Betterton Town Council approved the minutes from the April 8 and April 22 meetings and adopted the April 2025 financial report. It voted to adopt Resolution 2025-01, designating zoning for the annexed American Legion. The council also proclaimed May 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and authorized a closed‑session meeting for personnel matters.
- Approved April 8, 2025 council meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Approved April 22, 2025 council workshop minutes (all in favor)
- Approved April 2025 financial report (all in favor)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-01 to designate zoning for annexed American Legion (all in favor)
- Proclaimed May 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (all in favor)
- Authorized closed‑session meeting to discuss personnel matters (all in favor)
Workshop
Councilmembers moved to go into a closed session at 7:20 p.m.; the motion was carried with all members in favor. In the closed session they agreed to compose a response letter to Halo Solar. The council then moved to close the workshop meeting; that motion also carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
- Closed session entered (motion carried, all in favor)
- Agreed to compose response letter to Halo Solar
- Workshop meeting adjourned (motion carried, all in favor)
Mayor and Council
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting and the March 2025 financial report. Mayor Sutton read a proclamation declaring April Fair Housing Month. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. after a unanimous motion.
- Approved March 11, 2025 council minutes (all in favor)
- Approved March 2025 financial report (all in favor)
- Read proclamation for April Fair Housing Month (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m. (all in favor)
- Sustainable Communities committee voted to hold quarterly meetings, next in June