Federalsburg public meetings in 2025

Mayor and Council Special Meeting

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the municipal water and sewer rates. After the hearing, council members will discuss the proposed rate changes and hear additional public comments. The meeting will conclude with council action items on the ordinance.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending water and sewer rates
• Discussion of the water and sewer rate amendment ordinance
• Public comments from residents
• Council action items related to the rate amendment
• Closed session for personnel at the start of the meeting

Mayor and Council Meeting Workshop

The Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a mid-year budget modification. The body will also hold a discussion regarding a water meter audit.

• Water meter audit discussion
• Mid-year Budget modification discussion

Mayor and Council Meeting

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will consider a vote to postpone a public hearing until after the December 10 budget workshop. They will also consider an ordinance that amends the water and sewer rates for users of the municipal system. Additional agenda items include discussion of the wastewater treatment plant generator, updates on the water tower, and an appointment for clerk/treasurer.

• Vote to postpone public hearing to after the 12/10/25 budget workshop
• Ordinance amending water and sewer rates for municipal users
• Discussion of WWTP (wastewater treatment plant) generator
• Water tower update
• Clerk/Treasurer appointment

Mayor and Council Meeting

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend water and sewer rates for users of the municipal system. Additional agenda items include updates on the splash pad, water tower, finance report, permitting and code enforcement, and a comprehensive plan meeting. The meeting will also include public comments and council action items.

• Public hearing – ordinance amending water and sewer rates for municipal users
• Parks and Recreation – splash pad discussion
• Water Tower update
• Finance Report
• Permitting/Code Enforcement Report

Mayor and Council Workshop

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will meet to discuss budget modifications and water department revenue options. The agenda includes a review of a Parks and Rec grant MOU and personnel matters.

• Water Department Increase amount options and expected revenue
• Budget modifications
• Parks and Rec grant MOU
• Personnel matters
• Closed Session for personnel matters

Mayor and Council Workshop

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will consider engaging legal counsel to conduct employee investigations. They will also review the town’s finances, including a treasury report, loan payoff, monthly bills, and budget forecasts. A closed session will be held under General Provisions Article 3-305(b)(1) to discuss personnel matters.

• Engage counsel to conduct employee investigations
• Finance discussion: treasury report, loan payoff, monthly bills, budget forecasting
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters under General Provisions Article 3-305(b)(1)

Mayor and Council Meeting

The Mayor and Council will discuss an ordinance to amend municipal water and sewer rates. The meeting also includes discussions on budget modifications, town staffing, and a pump station project.

• Ordinance to amend municipal water and sewer rates
• Budget modification discussion
• Hills Industrial job estimate for WWTP
• Pump station project discussion
• Proposal to waive late fees for the current quarter

Mayor & Council Special Meeting

The Mayor and Council will hold a special virtual meeting on September 25, 2025. The agenda includes discussion of the Interim Town Management Plan and the upcoming Unity Day event. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational. The meeting will be recorded and follows public‑comment guidelines.

• Discussion of the Interim Town Management Plan
• Discussion of Unity Day

Mayor & Council Special Meeting

The Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting on September 22, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Caroline County Sheriff's Office to provide law‑enforcement services to Federalsburg. The meeting will also include a call to order and adjournment. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Discussion of MOU with Caroline County Sheriff's Office for law‑enforcement services

Mayor and Council Workshop

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will discuss water rates, late fees, and audit services. They will consider authorizing engineering consulting up to $5,000 and approve contracts for water tower protection ($1,700) and interim management up to $20,000. Additional items include a $366.25 engineering invoice, a lease proposal with the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center, and adoption of public‑works specifications.

• Discussion of water rates, fees, and late‑fee policy per Town Code
• Authorization to engage All4Him engineering for consulting services not to exceed $5,000
• Contract award of $1,700 to CorrPro for cathodic protection systems at South Industrial Park water tower and Caroline Drive water tower
• Contract with Ken Decker for interim management services not to exceed $20,000
• Approval of $366.25 invoice from GMB for engineering work on a property outside town limits

Mayor and Council Meeting

The Mayor and Council announced that they will enter a closed session under General Provisions Article 3‑305(b)(1) to discuss legal advice and personnel matters. After the closed session, the council will reconvene and then adjourn the meeting. No other agenda items were listed.

• Announcement of closed session under General Provisions Article 3‑305(b)(1) to discuss legal advice
• Announcement of closed session to discuss personnel matters
• Re‑opening of the meeting after the closed session
• Adjournment of the meeting

Mayor and Council Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Council will meet to discuss town focus areas and hear from the ESMEC Energy Trust Manager. The body is scheduled to vote on a resolution adopting the 2025 Caroline County Hazard Mitigation Plan for the town.

• Resolution No. 2025-01: Adopting the 2025 Caroline County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Discussion on nuisance properties, truck routes, landlord/rental complaints, and MAS Odor
• Follow-up discussion on watertower relighting
• Presentation by Mark Miller, ESMEC Energy Trust Manager
• Discussion on Caroline County Safe Station

Mayor and Council of Federalsburg Workshop Meeting

The Mayor and Council of Federalsburg will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several town operations. The agenda includes reviews of budget modifications and water-related policies and presentations.

• Discussion on American Water presented by JW Walker
• Discussion on Budget Modification
• Discussion on County Ballot Box
• Discussion on Public Work and Water Treatment Plant Uniform Policy

The council voted 5‑0 to allow the election ballot dropbox to be placed in the Federalsburg Municipal parking lot. The same vote also approved entering a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Ballot dropbox placement at municipal parking lot approved (5‑0)
• Closed session to discuss personnel matter approved (5‑0)

Mayor and Council Meeting

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will approve the minutes from June 16 and June 18, 2025 and hear a financial report from Town Treasurer Jamie Washington. Council members will discuss EPA water technical assistance, a planning and zoning recruitment effort, water tower lighting, nuisance‑property concerns, and a truck‑routing letter. The agenda also includes a public comment period and standard procedural items.

• Approve minutes from June 16 and June 18, 2025
• Financial report presentation by Town Treasurer Jamie Washington
• EPA Water Technical Assistance presentation by Josh Milner (TAP) with SERCAP
• Planning & Zoning Recruitment discussion presented by Lywanda Johnson
• Water Tower Lights discussion presented by Robbie Hayes

The council unanimously approved the corrected minutes from June and July 2025. It also unanimously appointed Lywanda Johnson to fill the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Committee. The town agreed to meter the Volunteer Fire Department’s water at no charge, and the mayor will work with the water‑tower lighting contractor to reset the system.

• Approved minutes from June 2, June 18, July 7, and July 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Appointed Lywanda Johnson to the Planning and Zoning Committee vacancy (5-0)
• Agreed to meter Volunteer Fire Department water without charging the department
• Mayor Abner to coordinate reset of water‑tower lights system with Robbie Hayes

Mayor and Council Workshop

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will hold an open session to receive updates on town finances, the water and wastewater treatment plant, public works, and the police department. No specific actions or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for informational updates and public comment. The council may retire to an executive or closed session by majority vote if needed.

• Town Hall/Finances Update
• Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Update
• Public Works Update
• Police Department Update
• Public Comments and Questions

Mayor and Council Meeting

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings regarding the acquisition of land on Benjamin Haynes Ct and a code amendment for water meters. The body will also discuss a forensic audit RFP and a short-term lease for a town-owned building.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 2025-05 for acquisition of 24,446 sq ft of property on Benjamin Haynes Ct from Tuckahoe Habitat for Humanity
• Public Hearing: Ordinance 2025-04 to amend Section 235-32 of Town Code requiring water meters for all non-Town properties
• Discussion on Forensic Audit RFP bids
• Discussion on short-term lease for town-owned building
• Closed session to discuss a personnel matter

The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑05, authorizing the town to acquire a 24,446‑square‑foot parcel on Benjamin Haynes Court owned by Tuckahoe Habitat for Humanity, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved a motion to change water billing from quarterly to monthly, also 5‑0. An amendment to require water meters on all non‑town properties (Ordinance 2025‑04) was tabled for future discussion, and the approval of the June 16 and June 18 minutes was postponed to July 21. Discussions on a forensic‑audit RFP and a short‑term lease for a town‑owned building were deferred pending the town attorney’s input.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑05 acquiring 24,446 sq ft property (5-0)
• Changed water bill billing from quarterly to monthly (5-0)
• Amending water‑meter requirement ordinance (Ordinance 2025‑04) tabled
• Approval of June 16 and June 18 minutes postponed to July 21
• Forensic‑audit RFP discussion postponed (no vote)
• Short‑term lease for town‑owned building discussion postponed (no vote)

Mayor and Council Workshop

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on three items: a resolution to amend the town charter and change the 2025 election date to November 2026 with biennial elections thereafter; a budget ordinance to adopt the General Fund and Enterprise Budget for FY 2025‑2026; and an ordinance to adopt a new fee schedule. After public comments, the council will vote on these items and then enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Resolution 2025-01: amend Article II of the charter to move the 2025 election to November 2026 and set elections every two years
• Budget Ordinance 2025-02: adopt the General Fund and Enterprise Budget for FY 2025‑2026
• Ordinance 2025-03: adopt a new fee schedule
• Closed session under General Provisions Article 3‑305(b)(1) to discuss a personnel matter
• Public hearing and council action on the above three ordinances

The council unanimously approved an amendment to the town charter moving the 2025 election to November 2026 and establishing biennial elections. They adopted the FY 2025‑2026 General Fund and Enterprise Fund budgets and approved a new municipal fee schedule. A public hearing was scheduled for July 7, 2025 on acquiring a 24,446‑square‑foot parcel on Benjamin Haynes Court. The council also approved an RFP for emergency services and adjourned.

• Approved Resolution 2025-01 (election date amendment) 5-0
• Adopted Budget Ordinance 2025-02 (FY 2025‑2026 budgets) 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03 (new municipal fee schedule) 5-0
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 2025-05 (property acquisition) 5-0
• Approved motion for RFP for emergency services 5-0
• Approved minutes from June 2, 2025 meeting 5-0
• Adjourned meeting 5-0

Mayor and Council Meeting

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will review the Critical Area Ordinance and introduce several new ordinances, including a budget ordinance (2025‑02), a fee‑schedule ordinance (2025‑03), and an ordinance (2025‑04) that would require every property to have a water meter. They will also adopt Resolution No. 2025‑01 to approve the 2025 Caroline County Hazard Mitigation Plan for the town. Additional discussions will cover town bank account signers and a short‑term lease for an old town‑owned building.

• Critical Area Ordinance Review
• Introduction of Budget Ordinance 2025‑02
• Introduction of Fee Schedule Ordinance 2025‑03
• Ordinance 2025‑04 amending Chapter 235 to require water meters on all properties
• Resolution No. 2025‑01 adopting the 2025 Caroline County Hazard Mitigation Plan

The council adopted the 2025 Caroline County Hazard Mitigation Plan, enabling the town to seek federal mitigation funding. It also introduced the 2025‑02 Budget Ordinance (no real‑property tax increase) and the 2025‑03 Fee Schedule Ordinance, both passed unanimously. Ordinance 2025‑04 requiring water meters for all non‑town properties was approved, and the council set a July 7 public hearing for the critical‑area ordinance amendments. Additionally, the council added four council members as signers on the town bank account.

• Adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution (3‑0)
• Introduced Budget Ordinance 2025‑02, no tax increase (3‑0)
• Introduced Fee Schedule Ordinance 2025‑03 (3‑0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025‑04 requiring water meters (3‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for critical‑area ordinance amendments on July 7
• Added council members Brandy James, Ian Ferguson, Darlene Hammond, Debra Sewell as bank account signers

Mayor and Council Workshop

The Mayor and Council will meet for a workshop to discuss the budget. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 15, 2025.

• Budget discussion

The council voted 5‑0 to amend the agenda and move approval of the May 15 minutes to the next meeting. They also voted 5‑0 to enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. Council members agreed to publish a public‑hearing notice for the budget approval meeting scheduled for June 16 or 17 to meet the 20‑day notice requirement. The fee schedule is to be completed by July 1, 2025.

• Amended agenda to move May 15 minutes approval to next meeting – approved 5‑0
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matter – approved 5‑0
• Agreed to publish public‑hearing notice for budget approval meeting on June 16/17
• Set deadline for fee schedule completion by July 1 2025
• Scheduled Enterprise Car Leasing Program meeting for May 22

Mayor and Council Workshop

The Mayor and Council will approve the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes, appoint a new Town Clerk, and hold a budget discussion. They will also hear public comments and consider action items listed for each councilmember and the mayor.

• Approval of May 7, 2025 minutes
• Appointment of Town Clerk
• Budget discussion
• Public comment period
• Mayor & Council action items for councilmembers James, Ferguson, Sewell, Hammond and Mayor Abner

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting (4‑0). A motion was passed to appoint Amy Cyrus as Town Clerk, with her start date set for May 19, 2025. The council also approved Town Hall Streams as the town’s new vendor for meeting streaming services (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Appointed Amy Cyrus as Town Clerk (motion passed)
• Approved Town Hall Streams as meeting‑streaming vendor (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Mayor and Council Workshop

The Mayor and Council will meet to discuss the budget and review minutes from May 5, 2025. The meeting includes a period for public comment and action items for council members and the mayor.

• Budget discussion

The council voted to move all speed camera revenue into the general fund and close the dedicated account. It also approved higher bulk‑trash fees for large items, added Comcast franchise fees to the budget, and increased the police accident‑report fee. Additional budget decisions set conservative revenue estimates and separate certain code‑enforcement fees.

• Transfer all speed camera revenue to the general fund and close the speed camera account (unanimous)
• Increase bulk trash pickup fees for furniture, appliances, and mattresses to $30, effective July 1 (unanimous)
• Add Comcast franchise fees ($5,500) as a new revenue line item in the budget
• Raise the police accident‑report fee from $10 to $20 (unanimous)
• Adopt conservative revenue estimates: $500,000 for personal property taxes, $10,000 for penalties and interest, $200,000 for income tax
• Separate building permit fees from inspection fees in code‑enforcement revenue reporting
• Approve corrected minutes from April 29 2025 (5‑0 vote)
• Adjourn the meeting (5‑0 vote)

Mayor and Council Meeting

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. In the open session they will hear a presentation by Kat Stork on the ENOUGH Initiative, appoint members to the Ethics Committee, discuss the selection of a lawn‑care service provider, and review budget items. The meeting will also include public comment and routine action items.

• Closed session under General Provisions Article 3-305(b)(1) to discuss a personnel matter
• Presentation by Kat Stork – Federalsburg Better Together (ENOUGH Initiative)
• Ethics Committee appointment
• RFP lawncare discussion – selection of service provider
• Budget discussion

The council approved the minutes from April 28 with a 5‑0 vote. It dissolved the existing Ethics Committee and appointed three new members and a reserve member, with all members in favor. The council awarded a $38,620 lawn‑care contract to Marshall Property Management, also unanimously approved a forensic audit RFP, and discontinued the police canine program.

• Approved April 28 minutes (5-0)
• Dissolved existing Ethics Committee (all in favor)
• Appointed Roberta Butler, Amber Korrell, Carla Thorne, and reserve Adam Dukes to Ethics Committee (all in favor)
• Awarded lawn‑care contract to Marshall Property Management for $38,620 (all in favor)
• Approved forensic audit RFP covering the last five years (no vote recorded)
• Adopted renegotiated cleaning services cost in draft budget (no vote recorded)
• Discontinued police canine program (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Mayor and Council Workshop

The Mayor and Council will discuss an ordinance to change the 2025 election date and establish a biennial election cycle. The body will also open bids for lawncare and hear requests regarding road closures and outreach box relocation.

• Ordinance 2025-01: Proposal to change 2025 election date to November 2026
• Lawncare RFP bid opening
• Request from Roberta Butler to block road in Brooklyn Area
• Request from Grace Street Recovery RCO to relocate outreach box
• Discussion with Chris Derbyshire regarding GMB A/E

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 7, 2024 meeting. They approved GMB’s architectural/engineering services for the pump station project, contingent on funding agency approval. They adopted Ordinance 2025‑01 to move the 2025 municipal election to November 2026, with a public hearing set for June 2. Additional actions included providing barrels for a June 14 street‑closure event, approving Parks and Recreation reimbursements, and directing the Town Attorney to draft standardized forms; the lawn‑care bid review and FY25 fund allocation were deferred.

• Approved April 7, 2024 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved GMB A/E Services Pump Services project, contingent on funding (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑01 moving election to November 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved provision of barrels for Brooklyn Avenue street‑closure event
• Approved Parks and Recreation Department reimbursement requests
• Approved motion for Town Attorney to create standardized forms (5‑0)
• Deferred review of late lawn‑care bid to next meeting
• Deferred decision on FY25 remaining funds allocation

Mayor and Council Meeting

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss the GMB Pump Station Projects, review a Request for Proposals for grass cutting, and discuss the budget. The meeting will include public comment and action items for council members.

• Approval of March 3 and March 17, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of GMB Pump Station Projects
• Discussion of Request for Proposals for grass cutting
• Discussion of the budget
• Public comment period

Mayor and Council Workshop

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will hold a workshop meeting to consider several agenda items. Topics include a discussion of the town budget, a franchise agreement with Chesapeake Utilities, and the Chaberton Solar Project. The meeting also covers a private‑property sewer line issue, a Haitian Flag Day festival plan, and other old and new business items. Public comment will be taken before the council moves to a closed session for a personnel matter.

• Budget – discussion of the town budget
• Chesapeake Utilities – discussion of franchise agreement
• Chaberton Solar Project – discussion
• Jeff Towers – private property sewer line discussion
• Alouse Jean – discussion of Haitian Flag Day festival (May 17, 2025)

Mayor and Council Meeting

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-01. The meeting also includes an audit presentation by Roy Geiser of TGM Group, LLC, and discussion of the town manager job description and the town budget. Additional items include the swearing‑in of Ian Ferguson to the Council and updates from the interim town manager.

• Swear in Ian Ferguson to the Council of Federalsburg
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-01
• Audit presentation by Roy Geiser, TGM Group, LLC
• Discussion of the Town Manager job description
• Budget discussion in New Business

Mayor and Council Workshop

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will discuss and potentially appoint a member to the vacant District 2 council seat. They will also review access to town bank accounts, evaluate the town property lawn‑care RFP, and consider a community garden proposal. Additional items include supervisor reports, a proclamation for Endometriosis Awareness Month, and public comments.

• Discussion/Appointment – Vacant District 2 Council Seat
• Discussion – Access to Bank Accounts
• Discussion – Review Town Property Lawn Care RFP
• Discussion – Community Garden (Heather Harding)
• Mayor & Council Action Items for Councilmembers James, Sewell, Hammond, and Mayor Abner

Mayor and Council Meeting

The Council approved the memorandum of understanding releasing $5,000 to the Federalsburg Activity Center. A public hearing was scheduled for March 3, 2025 to introduce Ordinance 2025-01 concerning the conveyance of property near University Avenue, with a sealed bid of $24,500 from Ernest Adkins. The purchase agreement for retired K‑9 Mosley was signed for $1.00, with a veterinary reimbursement limit of $2,500 per year. The Council discussed a donation of three open‑space lots on Benjamin Haynes Court, requiring fence repair and maintenance before town ownership.

• Sign MOU releasing $5,000 to the Federalsburg Activity Center for occupancy permit and painting bids
• Schedule public hearing March 3, 2025 and introduce Ordinance 2025-01 for property near University Avenue; sealed bid $24,500 by Ernest Adkins
• Approve purchase agreement for retired K‑9 Mosley for $1.00, with veterinary reimbursement up to $2,500 per year
• Discuss donation of three open‑space lots on Benjamin Haynes Court; town requires fence replacement and weed control before acceptance
• Interim Town Manager Mercedes Moyer introduced after resignation of Town Manager Kristy Marshall

Mayor and Council Strategic Planning Meeting

The Mayor and Council of Federalsburg will hold a special budget and strategic planning workshop on January 18, 2025. Attendees will discuss the FY 2024-25 operating budget, strategic planning matters, ARPA funding, boards and committees, community engagement, and service performance. A request for a closed session on personnel matters will also be considered. The meeting is public, in‑person at Town Hall, and will not be available by Zoom.

• Discussion of FY 2024-25 operating budget
• Strategic planning matters
• ARPA funding discussion
• Boards and committees review
• Community engagement and service performance

Mayor & Council Regular Monthly Meeting

The Federalsburg Mayor and Council will discuss the Activity Center and personnel matters. They will review public comments and take action on three ordinances covering business licenses, electric and plumbing permits, and the fee schedule. The FY23 audit will be presented for review. A request for a closed session on personnel issues will also be considered.

• Ordinance 2024-07 – Business Licenses
• Ordinance 2024-08 – Electric & Plumbing Permits
• Ordinance 2024-09 – Fee Schedule Update
• FY23 Audit
• Federalsburg Activity Center Discussion