Federalsburg public meetings in 2020
21 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council is reviewing a proposed amended budget for FY 2021 to incorporate revenue from a property sale and CARES Act reimbursements. The body is also considering a contract for Town Hall roof repairs and a new franchise agreement with Comcast of Delmarva, Inc.
- Proposed budget amendments including $98,673 from the sale of Frank Adams Industrial Park land
- Proposed $52,930 contract with Mid Shore Exteriors, LLC for Town Hall roof repairs
- Ordinance No. 2020-09 to authorize a franchise agreement with Comcast of Delmarva, Inc.
- Resolution 2020-03 to adopt a revised fee schedule for residential rental licenses and inspections
- Proposed appointment of Thomas Corsey and Eric Smith to the Parks & Recreation Committee
Town Council
The Federalsburg Town Council is holding a workshop and special meeting to discuss infrastructure updates and permit requests. The body will review a sewer extension for a mobile home park and a fee waiver for a solar project.
- Sewer extension for Reliance Avenue Mobile Home Park
- Waiver of building permit fee for a solar project
- Permit for public speaking request from Pastor Deshawn Ennals
- Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Proclamation
- Updates on solid waste collection and Old Denton Road
Workshop
The Mayor and Council are holding a workshop to discuss an energy supplier and construction management for Old Denton Road. The body will also receive an update on Aquacon and discuss the Parks & Recreation Committee.
- Energy supplier discussion
- Old Denton Road construction management and inspection discussion
- Aquacon update
- Parks & Recreation Committee appointment and meeting schedule
Town Council
The Town Council will meet via video-conference to discuss a franchise agreement and fees with Comcast of Delmarva. The body will also review a Constellation electric contract and a proposed amendment to the holiday schedule.
- Comcast of Delmarva franchise agreement and fee discussion
- Constellation electric contract discussion
- Solar project update from Scott Kane of Solar Lane
- Proposed holiday schedule amendment
- GMB representative introduction
Town Council
The Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting via video-conference. The agenda includes discussions regarding an Enterprise Lease Agreement and the extension of a Sale Agreement for Lot 2 at FMA Industrial Park.
- Discussion — Enterprise Lease Agreement
- Discussion — Extension of Sale Agreement for Lot 2 — FMA Industrial Park
Workshop
The Mayor and Council will hold a workshop to discuss utility rates, facility agreements, and project updates. The body will also consider a bid award for debris removal.
- Discussion of water and sewer rates
- Bid award for Marshyhope Debris Removal Project
- Update on Old Denton Road Project
- Discussion of Chambers Lake Dam MDE Grant conditions
- Discussion of returned check fee
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a Comcast franchise agreement and discuss the annexation of 117.69 acres west of Wright Road. The body will also consider zoning amendments to allow land-based aquaculture and fish curing in the ID-2 district.
- Ordinance No. 2020-05: Comcast of Delmarva, Inc cable system franchise agreement
- Resolution No. 2020-02: Annexation of 117.69 acres west of Wright Road
- Ordinance No. 2020-06: Applying General Industrial (ID-2) zoning to annexed lands west of Wright Road
- Ordinance No. 2020-7: Permitting land-based aquaculture, fish curing, and smoking in ID-2 district
- Lot 2 Right of Way Easement to Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Workshop
The Mayor and Council are discussing a $200,000 CDBG grant for the Tanyard Branch Apartments community building. The body is also reviewing proposed changes to town facility rental fees, durations, and staffing requirements.
- Discussion of $200,000 CDBG grant for Tanyard Branch Apartments community building
- Review of Tanyard Branch Apartments zoning (R-3) for 32 total units
- Proposed updates to the $50.00 flat fee for facility rentals
- Discussion of a potential part-time seasonal events coordinator position
- Proposed hold on facility rentals through September 30, 2020
Town Council
The Town Council is holding public hearings and voting on two ordinances regarding street parking and oversized vehicle regulations. The body will also discuss a Comcast cable franchise agreement and various municipal grants and contracts.
- Ordinance 2020-03: Prohibits parking trailers/oversized vehicles on streets for 24+ hours; $100 first offense penalty
- Ordinance 2020-04: Prohibits parking on 100 block of Maple Ave, 200 block of Maple Ave (south side), Holt St, and Park Ave
- Proposed $65,000 appropriation for Town Hall roof replacement and interior repairs
- Request to move money market account from PNC Bank to Provident State Bank
- Resolution to authorize USDA grant for two police vehicles
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting via video-conference to discuss new parking regulations and a cable franchise agreement. The body will also receive an update on a solar project.
- Ordinance No. 2020-03: Regulation on Parking of Trailers and Oversized Vehicles
- Ordinance No. 2020-04: Prohibit Parking on Certain Streets
- Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement
- CM/I RFP Solar Project update
Workshop
The Mayor and Council are holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed real property tax rate of $0.88 per $100 of assessment. The body is also considering the adoption of the general budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020.
- Proposed real property tax rate of $0.88 per $100 of assessment, which is 2.1% higher than the constant yield tax rate
- Proposed general budget for FY2021 with total expenditures of $2,419,677.00
- Quarterly waste collection fee of $39.55 and a $6.00 per item extra waste charge
- Proposed tax rate of $1.65 per $100 on commercial, business personal, railroad, and utility property
- Postponed contract for the sale of 4.91 acres in the Frank Adams Industrial Park
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to discuss ordinances regarding street parking and the regulation of oversized vehicles. A public hearing for the sale of 4.91 acres in the Frank Adams Industrial Park was postponed.
- Ordinance No. 2020-03: Regulating parking of trailers and oversized vehicles on town streets
- Ordinance No. 2020-04: Prohibiting parking at all times on certain town streets
- Postponed public hearing for Ordinance No. 2020-01 regarding the sale of 4.91 acres in Frank Adams Industrial Park
Workshop
The Mayor and Council will discuss the proposed FY 2020-2021 budget and tax rates. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a contract to sell 4.91 acres in Frank Adams Industrial Park.
- Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 2020-01 for the sale of 4.91 acres in Frank Adams Industrial Park
- Ordinance No. 2020-02: Proposed FY 2020-2021 budget with a real property tax rate of $.88 per $100
- Proposed quarterly waste collection fee of $39.55 for commercial and residential properties
- Proposed $6.00 charge per extra waste collection item
- Discussion on garbage collection services, trailer ordinance, and no parking ordinance
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to sell 4.91 acres in the Frank Adams Industrial Park. The agenda also includes discussions on solar array construction contracts and the Old Denton Road project.
- Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2020-01 regarding the sale of 4.91 acres in Frank Adams Industrial Park
- Solar Project construction contracts and notices to proceed
- Old Denton Road Project PER review and CMI RFP
- FY 2021 Proposed Budget Review
- Resolution 2020-01 to revise Section 4.1 of the Federalsburg Employee Manual
Workshop
The Mayor and Council are holding a workshop meeting via video-conference. The body will review the FY 2020-2021 budget and address action items from the Mayor and Councilmembers.
- Postponed public hearing for Ordinance No. 2020-01 regarding the sale of 4.91 acres in the Frank Adams Industrial Park
- FY 2020-2021 Budget Review
Town Council
The Mayor and Council are meeting via video-conference to discuss the proposed FY 2021 budget. The body will also receive updates on the Solar Project and the Old Denton Road Project.
- FY 2021 Proposed Budget discussion
- Update on Solar Project
- Update on Old Denton Road Project
Workshop
The Mayor and Council are conducting a workshop to hear budget presentations for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Department supervisors will present budget details for various town services.
- Budget presentation for Code Enforcement by John Garlick
- Budget presentation for Public Works and Water & Sewer by Steve Dyott
- Budget presentation for Police by Mike McDermott
- Budget presentation for Finance/Human Resources by Kristy Marshall
- Budget presentation for Town Administration by Mike McDermott
Town Council
The Mayor and Council of Federalsburg will meet to discuss the sale of land and revisions to a memorandum of understanding. The body will also receive updates on a solar project line of credit and hear reports from local committees.
- Ordinance No. 2020-01: Contract for the sale of 4.91 acres in Frank Adams Industrial Park
- Gerardi Blvd. MOU revisions
- Solar Project line of credit update
- Closed session to discuss a personnel matter affecting a specific employee
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a closed session regarding legal advice on contract negotiations. The regular meeting includes a report on the 2019 annual audit and requests to use town property.
- Closed session for legal advice on contract negotiations
- 2019 Annual Audit report by Roy Gelser of TGM Group
- Request by Steve Bollinger to use town property
- Approval of the 2020 Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Department officers list
Workshop
The Mayor and Council will hold a workshop to discuss economic development data and strategic planning. The meeting includes discussions on wastewater operations, solar and road projects, and a potential business location.
- Economic development data and strategic planning process with Caroline County EDC
- WWTP Operations and Spray Irrigation
- Solar Panel Project
- Old Denton Road Project
- Closed session regarding the possible location of a business
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to discuss several resolutions to amend the Federalsburg Town Charter regarding election timing, official appointments, and salary payments. The body will also review a proposal for a bus shelter on Gerardi Avenue and an update on the Old Denton Road RFP.
- Installation of bus shelter on Gerardi Avenue
- Old Denton Road RFP update
- Resolutions 2019-05 through 2019-10 to amend the Town Charter
- Resolution 2019-04 to repeal and reenact the Town of Federalsburg Purchasing Manual
- Announcement of Interim Town Manager