Wicomico County, Maryland

Local Management Board

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Wicomico County Local Management Board. The board will approve previous minutes, receive updates on grants, and review final financial and performance reports for fiscal year 2026. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2026 meeting
• FY26 Final Financial Reports review
• FY26 Final Performance Report review
• Grant updates

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Wade Rentals, LLC to modify a nonconforming special exception to enlarge its property, an existing building, and alter the site plan at 32744 Old Ocean City Road in the A-1 Zoning District. The board will also consider approving minutes from April 23, 2026, and receive updates from the Planning Director.

• WA-8554-26A: Wade Rentals requests modification of nonconforming special exception to enlarge property and building at 32744 Old Ocean City Road (A-1 Zoning District, Clark Meadows area)

County Council

The council will vote on a resolution to amend the FY 2027 capital budget to accept a $531,480 Federal Aviation Administration grant for the Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment Project. It will also consider reappointments to the Board of Library Trustees, a settlement of an opioid lawsuit against Indivior, and a proposed amendment to county zoning rules for accessory dwelling units. Additional public hearings will address a proposed bill to decouple liquor sales from restaurant operations.

• Resolution to accept $531,480 FAA grant for Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment Project (Resolution No. 121-2026)
• Reappointments of Brian Bergen-Aurand and Farah Yahya to the Wicomico County Board of Library Trustees (Resolutions No. 122-2026, 123-2026)
• Resolution regarding settlement of opioid lawsuit against Indivior (Resolution No. 124-2026)
• Legislative Bill No. 2026-08 to amend zoning code for accessory dwelling units
• Proposed legislation to decouple the sale of liquor from restaurants

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning text amendment to establish and revise regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as required by Maryland Senate Bill 891. A work session will discuss the draft 2027 Comprehensive Plan update, but no public comment will be taken. Planning director updates and future meeting dates are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing – Zoning Text Amendment to amend Chapter 225 for ADU regulations (per SB 891)
• Work session on Wicomico County Comprehensive Plan Update (no public comment)
• Planning Director updates
• Future meeting dates: Aug 20 and Sep 17, 2026
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Wicomico County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and will review an airport zoning map change due to a runway expansion. The meeting also includes a work session on the Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Public hearing on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations
• Review of airport zoning map text amendment
• Work session on Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion on SWOT Analysis for county planning
• Review of Raegan's Run subdivision plat

Wicomico Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to review the FY 26 budget and 2026 polling place evaluations. The body will also discuss FY 2027, the RLA Audit, and the Board of Canvassers 2026 Election.

• FY 26 Budget
• 2026 Polling Place Evaluations
• FY 2027
• RLA Audit
• Board of Canvassers 2026 Election

Police Accountability Board

This is a regular meeting of the Wicomico County Police Accountability Board with standard agenda items including adoption of minutes, a chief's report, and case review updates. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
• Chief's Report
• Case Review Updates
• Public Comment period

Board of Electrical Examiners

The Board of Electrical Examiners will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss electrical permits. The agenda includes staffing updates and a discussion regarding the City of Salisbury.

• Approval of April 8, 2026 minutes
• Electrical permit staffing updates
• City of Salisbury update and discussion

Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee

The Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee will convene to review minutes, discuss the Wicomico County Comprehensive Plan with long-range planner Matthew Littlejohn, and receive updates on invasive species and Cove Beach.

• Review minutes from June 10 meeting
• Q&A with long-range planner Matthew Littlejohn regarding Comprehensive Plan
• Invasive species update
• Cove Beach update

County Council

The Wicomico County Council will hold a public hearing on an aircraft rescue job description and vote on the appointment of a planning deputy director. The body will also consider a multi-year agreement for hosting national sports championships and introduce bills regarding fire chiefs and surplus property.

• Resolution 120-2026: MOU with J & J Consulting for US Specialty Sports Association Eastern National Championships (2027-2031)
• Resolution 119-2026: Appointment of Kiya Safai as Deputy Director of Planning, Zoning and Community Development
• Bill No. 2026-05: Recognizing Wicomico County Fire Chiefs Association for service agreements and policies
• Bill No. 2026-06: Procedures for disposing of surplus county property other than by public auction
• Resolution 118-2026: Updated job description for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Lieutenant

Recreation Commission

The commission is discussing updates on ongoing capital projects including the Civic Center, Mason Dixon Complex, Pirate's Wharf, and Cove Road Expansion. They will also review the FY27 Draft Strategic Plans and park policies and procedures, with a focus on Cedar Hill and Nanticoke Harbor. The meeting includes division reports and an update on the LPPRP.

• Civic Center Projects Update
• Mason Dixon Complex Phase I Update
• Pirate's Wharf Phase II Update
• Cove Road Expansion Update
• FY27 Draft Strategic Plans review

Local Management Board

The Wicomico County Local Management Board holds a standard monthly meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on LMB reports and grants. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural and informational items.

• Approval of minutes from 05/28/26 meeting
• LMB report updates
• Grant updates

Wicomico Board of Elections

The Wicomico Board of Elections will meet to conduct a random selection of precincts for a comprehensive audit. The meeting will be held at 345 Snow Hill Road and includes an optional video conference option.

• Random selection of precincts for comprehensive audit
• Optional video conference call access
• Meeting at 345 Snow Hill Road

Administrative Charging Committee

The Wicomico County Administrative Charging Committee will meet to adopt minutes and hold a closed session to review case numbers 2025-0020, 2026-0014, 2026-0015, 2026-0018, and 2026-0019 under personnel or legal advice exceptions. New business includes a discussion with Baltimore City's Police Accountability Board (PAB) and Administrative Charging Committee (ACC).

• Closed session review of case 2025-0020
• Closed session review of case 2026-0014
• Closed session review of case 2026-0015
• Closed session review of case 2026-0018
• Discussion with Baltimore City PAB/ACC

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning text amendment for the A-2 Airport Overlay Zone. The body will also review a subdivision plan for Raegan's Run and hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan update.

• Public hearing: Zoning Text Amendment to the 8,000’ Airport Turning Radius of the A-2 Airport Overlay Zone
• Amended preliminary/final subdivision plan for Raegan’s Run on Riverside Road
• Work session: Wicomico County Comprehensive Plan Update SWOT Analysis and Draft Survey

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to modify the 8,000-foot airport turning radius in the A-2 Airport Overlay Zone. The commission will also review an amended preliminary/final subdivision plan for Raegan's Run on Riverside Road, and conduct a work session on the 2027 Comprehensive Plan update, including a SWOT analysis and draft survey. No public comment will be taken during the work session.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment to adjust the A-2 Airport Overlay Zone turning radius (Section §225-43)
• Amended preliminary/final subdivision plan for Raegan's Run, Bierman Family LLC, on Riverside Road (TT Town Transition zone)
• Work session on Wicomico County Comprehensive Plan update: SWOT analysis and draft survey

Water and Sewer Technical Committee

The Wicomico County Water and Sewer Technical Advisory Board meets to receive updates on several ongoing projects. Old business includes the Westside PER feedback and the Old Ocean City Road Corridor PER procurement process. New business covers the Naylor Mill Water Main Project construction and an introduction from the Executive Director of Environmental Health & Services. The board will also review minutes from March 2026.

• Update on USDA/MDE & Westside PER feedback
• Old Ocean City Road Corridor PER request for proposals
• Salisbury Septic Elimination Project 60% plan set
• Naylor Mill Water Main Project construction update
• Introduction of Executive Director of Environmental Health & Services

Wicomico Board of Elections

The Wicomico County Board of Elections will hold its monthly meeting, discussing the FY26 budget, 2026 polling place evaluations, and election judge parity. The board will also set canvass dates for June 25, July 1, and July 6, 2026, and conduct a risk-limiting audit (RLA). A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• FY26 Budget
• 2026 Polling Place Evaluations
• Election Judge Parity – June 2026
• RLA Audit
• 2026 Upcoming Canvass Dates: June 25, July 1, July 6

County Council

The County Council will hold public hearings on a water/sewer plan amendment for a Kia dealership, a $1.3M FAA grant for runway extension, and a $31,000 state aviation grant. They will also vote on resolutions including budget amendments, declaring surplus property, charter amendments, a banking contract with JP Morgan Chase, and appointments to the Police Accountability Board. In the afternoon, work sessions include a DPW update and a presentation from MACo.

• Public Hearing: Resolution 106-2026 to amend water/sewer plan for Pohanka Kia dealership on North Salisbury Blvd.
• Public Hearing: Resolution 107-2026 to accept $1,300,000 FAA grant for runway extension.
• Resolution 109-2026 declaring 4980 Cooper Road, Eden, as surplus property.
• Resolution 113-2026 approving banking services contract with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
• Appointments to Police Accountability Board: Stephen Feliciano, Jennifer West, Kendall Timmons.

Tourism and Civic Center Commission

The Wicomico Tourism & Civic Center Commission will discuss the FY27 budget overview and draft strategic plans for the Civic Center and Tourism. They will also receive updates on ongoing capital projects including the exterior renovation, roof replacement, Mason Dixon renovation, and Pirate’s Wharf Phase II.

• FY27 Budget Overview presented by Katie Rouse
• FY27 Draft Strategic Plans for Civic Center and Tourism
• Exterior Renovation Project Update
• Civic Center Roof Replacement Update
• Pirate’s Wharf Phase II Update

Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss city updates and old business. Agenda items include updates on invasive species, the landfill, and the Cove Beach Critical Area review.

• Cove Beach Critical Area review update
• Landfill updates
• Invasive species update

Airport Commission

The commission will review updates on multiple airport projects, including the temporary runway length reduction, design proposals for a new UMES hangar, bids for ATCT equipment, and progress on parking and sewer improvements. Passenger activity data for April will be presented. The meeting also includes standard reports, public comments, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Runway shortened to 5,400‑5,800 ft on June 3, remaining that length until September 30
• Delta Airport Consultants to submit a design proposal for a new UMES hangar
• Bids for ATCT equipment due June 23, with an FAA Federal Contract Tower grant awarded
• GMB completed design work for rental car lot expansion; awaiting county permitting
• Passenger parking lot expansion proposal from Delta Airport Consultants due to capacity constraints

County Council

The County Council will consider the annual operating and capital budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and the corresponding real and personal property tax rate. The meeting includes public hearings on land preservation easements, fee increases, and grant funding.

• Legislative Bill No. 2026-04: Annual Budget and Appropriation Bill for FY27
• Resolution No. 105-2026: Real and Personal Property Tax Rate for FY27
• Resolution No. 93-2026: Increase to Public Works Solid Waste tipping fees and new brush permit fee
• Resolution No. 84-2026: $300,000 CDBG funding for Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.
• Resolution No. 103-2026: Adoption of the Capital Improvement Program for FY27 through FY31

The Wicomico County Council unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including the relocation of a forest conservation easement and the sale of multiple land‑preservation easements. It also authorized a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant application to support down‑payment assistance for first‑time homebuyers. Finally, the council adopted a new solid‑waste fee schedule that raises the tipping fee to $100 per ton starting January 1, 2027.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (Legislative, Special Session, and Open Work Session minutes) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 83-2026: relocate 0.29‑acre forest conservation easement at 7837 Pristine Place – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 84-2026: authorize $300,000 grant application for down‑payment assistance program – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 85-2026 through 92-2026: sale of land‑preservation easements totaling over 800 acres – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 90-2026: sale of a 93.72‑acre preservation easement from Day Farms, LLC & CCWDDD, LLC – approved (1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 93-2026: increase solid‑waste tipping fee to $100 per ton effective Jan 1 2027 – unanimous

County Council

The Wicomico County Council will convene in a closed work session to consult with staff and consultants regarding pending or potential litigation. The meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 301 of the Government Office Building.

• Closed work session to discuss potential litigation
• Consultation with staff and consultants authorized
• Meeting held in Room 301, Government Office Building

The open session was adjourned at 5:01 p.m. after a motion by Vice President Jeff Merritt, seconded by District 3 Councilmember David Ennis, and was approved unanimously. The council then entered a closed session to consult staff and counsel about pending or potential litigation; no formal actions or votes were recorded in the closed session.

• Adjourned open session and entered closed session (unanimous)
• No formal actions or recorded votes taken in closed session

Local Management Board

This meeting of the Wicomico County Local Management Board consists of procedural items: approval of minutes from previous meetings, routine updates on LMB programs, and grant updates. No significant policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2026, and May 13, 2026
• LMB report updates on ongoing programs
• Grant updates for current funding cycles

The board approved the minutes from the April 23, 2026 meeting and the May 13, 2026 meeting, with all members voting in favor of each. A motion to adjourn the May 28, 2026 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were voted on.

• Approved April 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Council

County Council

The County Council will consider Resolution No. 82-2026 to extend the deadline for adopting the annual budget from June 1 to June 15, 2026. The meeting also includes public comments and council remarks. Aside from the resolution, the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

• Resolution No. 82-2026 – extending the Annual Budget and Appropriation Bill adoption deadline from June 1 to June 15, 2026

During the special legislative session, the council adopted Resolution No. 82‑2026, extending the date for adopting the Annual Budget and Appropriation Bill from June 1 to June 15, 2026. The motion was made by Councilmember Shields, seconded by Ennis, and approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 a.m.

• Approved Resolution 82‑2026 extending the Annual Budget adoption deadline to June 15 (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will hear a presentation on the Emerson Holloway Master Plan from Rauch Engineering and receive updates on capital projects including Civic Center, Mason Dixon Complex, Pirate's Wharf, and Cove Road Expansion. Old business includes a POS Land Conversion Update, and new business covers division reports and the FY27 POS Sub-Committee Report.

• Emerson Holloway Master Plan presentation by Rauch Engineering
• POS Land Conversion Update
• Civic Center Projects Update
• Mason Dixon Complex Phase I Update
• Pirate's Wharf Phase II and Cove Road Expansion updates

The Recreation & Parks Commission approved three improvement projects: Mason‑Dixon Park Phase II ($500,000), City of Fruitland fence upgrades at Fruitland Little League ($60,000), and East Wicomico Little League upgrades ($250,000). The motion passed by consensus and will be sent to the County Executive for further review. No other formal actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved Mason‑Dixon Park Improvements Phase II – $500,000 (consensus)
• Approved City of Fruitland Fence Improvements at Fruitland Little League – $60,000 (consensus)
• Approved East Wicomico Little League Improvements – $250,000 (consensus)

Administrative Charging Committee

The Wicomico County Administrative Charging Committee will convene to adopt minutes and review closed session items related to personnel and legal advice.

• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Closed session review of personnel matters (2026-0012, 2026-0013, 2026-0015)
• Closed session review of legal advice matters

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a preliminary/final development plan for a Zaxby's restaurant on Maryland Route 13 (C‑2 General Commercial, M‑0048, G‑0013, P‑0153). The commission will also review a major subdivision sketch plat for the Steeplechase Section Nine project on Pemberton Drive and Crooked Oak Lane (R‑20 Residential, M‑0037, G‑0021, P‑0348). Additional agenda items include a comprehensive plan update, planning director updates, and a series of agricultural preservation easement applications that will be forwarded with favorable recommendations to the County Council.

• Zaxby's preliminary/final development plan – Maryland Route 13 – C‑2 General Commercial (M‑0048, G‑0013, P‑0153)
• Steeplechase Section Nine major subdivision sketch plat – Pemberton Drive & Crooked Oak Lane – R‑20 Residential (M‑0037, G‑0021, P‑0348)
• Burbage Farm LLC agricultural preservation easement – Powellville Road, Pittsville – 128.38 acres
• Day Farms LLC & CCWDDD LLC agricultural preservation easement – Rounds Road, Parsonsburg – 93.27 acres
• Comprehensive plan update presented by staff (Taylor & Montgomery)

The commission approved the preliminary and final development plan and master signage plan for the Zaxby’s restaurant on Maryland Route 13, subject to twelve conditions. The commission also approved the Steeplechase Section Nine sketch plat. The April 16, 2026 meeting minutes were approved after email confirmations. No public comments were received during the meeting.

• Approved Zaxby’s preliminary and final development plan and master signage plan (subject to 12 conditions)
• Approved Steeplechase Section Nine sketch plat
• Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Opened public comment period – no comments received

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Wicomico County Planning and Zoning Commission will review a development plan for Zaxby's and a subdivision sketch plat. The body will also discuss updates to the County Comprehensive Plan.

• Preliminary/Final Development Plan for Zaxby’s on Maryland Route 13
• Major Subdivision Sketch Plat for Steeplechase Section Nine at Pemberton Drive and Crooked Oak Lane
• Wicomico County Comprehensive Plan Update

Wicomico Board of Elections

The Wicomico County Board of Elections is holding its monthly meeting to discuss old and new business, including the FY26 budget, polling place evaluations, election judge parity, and upcoming key dates for the 2026 election cycle. The board will also consider press releases and a closed session for personnel matters.

• FY 26 Budget discussion under Old Business
• 2026 Polling Place Evaluations under Old Business
• Election Judge Parity – May 2026 under New Business
• 2026 Upcoming Dates – Supply Verification, Canvass Dates under New Business
• Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters

The Board approved the minutes of the April meeting unanimously. It then appointed Board President Katrina Purnell as Chair of the Board of Canvassers and Vice President Carsten Wendlandt as Secretary/Vice President, both votes unanimous (Wendlandt abstained on his own appointment). The Board also moved to adjourn the regular meeting, entered a closed session on personnel matters, and adjourned the meeting, all unanimously.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Katrina Purnell as Chair of Board of Canvassers (unanimous)
• Appointed Carsten Wendlandt as Secretary/Vice President of Board of Canvassers (unanimous, Wendlandt abstained)
• Moved to adjourn regular meeting and enter closed session (unanimous)
• Opened closed session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)
• Ended closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Wicomico County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 21, 2026, and receive updates on the County Hazard Mitigation Plan and Radiological Ingestion Exposure Plan. Members will finalize the topic for a September 23, 2026 tabletop exercise based on survey results and review hazmat incidents reported from January through April 2026. The committee will also solicit hazardous waste contingency plans from industrial partners and discuss a commodity study.

• Approve minutes from January 21, 2026 meeting
• Finalize topic for September 23, 2026 tabletop exercise using survey results
• Review hazmat incidents reported January 1 – April 30, 2026
• Solicit Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans from industrial partners
• Discuss commodity study

County Council

The Wicomico County Council will vote on several resolutions including accepting grants for Stop the Bleed training ($4,600) and SolarAPP+ permitting software ($10,000), adopting an amendment to the employee retirement plan, and implementing changes to sick leave and personal leave for Sheriff's Office employees per the 2026 collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. The council will also acknowledge audits on road division fuel and gift cards. Following the legislative session, the council will hold work sessions on land conversion, surplus property, residential permits, a proposed amendment to the Marathon/Everside contract, and a water/sewer plan amendment for a Kia dealership.

• Resolution 74-2026: Accept $4,600 grant from LGIT for Stop the Bleed training
• Resolution 75-2026: Accept $10,000 grant for SolarAPP+ permitting software
• Resolution 78-2026: Adopt amendment [2026-01] to county retirement plan
• Resolutions 79-81-2026: Amend personnel manual for sick leave and personal leave per FOP collective bargaining agreement
• Work session: Discuss land conversion from West Metro Core on Levin Dashiell Road to Connelly Mill property

The Wicomico County Council unanimously approved a $100,000 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration to implement SolarAPP permitting software, and a $4,600 grant from the Local Government Insurance Trust for “Stop the Bleed” training. The council also unanimously adopted three resolutions amending Chapter 15 of the County Personnel Manual to align sick‑leave and personal‑leave provisions with the 2026 collective bargaining agreement. One pension‑plan amendment (Resolution 78‑2026) was unanimously tabled for later consideration.

• Approved $100,000 SolarAPP software grant (unanimous)
• Approved $4,600 “Stop the Bleed” training grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 79‑2026 amending sick‑leave provisions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 80‑2026 amending personal‑leave provisions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 81‑2026 further amending sick‑leave provisions (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 78‑2026 pension‑plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes and proclamation (unanimous)

Human Rights Advisory Committee

The Human Rights Advisory Committee will meet to discuss organizational business and committee awareness. The agenda includes reviews of a town hall event, social media, and potential trainings.

• Discussion of Town Hall Event
• Review of National Human Rights Training (virtual)
• Marketing and social media for the Human Rights Committee
• Review of speaker list for meetings

Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee

The Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee will review updates on invasive species, landfill operations (including Cell 7, dredge material, gas recovery, recycling, and batteries), the Cove Beach Critical Area review, and the status of a biorefinery proposal. New business includes the Roots for Resilience program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information.

• Invasive species update
• Landfill updates: Cell 7, dredge material, gas recovery, recycling, batteries
• Cove Beach Critical Area review update
• Biorefinery proposal status
• Roots for Resilience program

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will receive updates on the runway extension project, which may incur additional expenses due to soil stabilization. The director will also report on plans to expand the passenger parking lot, which is nearing capacity amid record revenues. Passenger activity data shows increases in enplanements for both American Airlines and Breeze Airways.

• Runway extension may have additional costs for unsuitable soil stabilization
• Design grant received for new UMES hangar; Delta and GMB finalizing scope
• Parking lot expansion design proposal being prepared due to record revenues and limited spaces
• Passenger enplanements up 1.1% for American Airlines; Breeze adding two flights to Fort Lauderdale in July
• Initial discussions begun on terminal expansion for boarding lounge and ticketing areas

The commission voted to approve the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes. No other actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned. The next commission meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026.

• Approved March 9, 2026 meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (motion approved)

County Council

The Wicomico County Council will introduce the annual budget bill for fiscal year 2027 and hold public hearings on the proposed operating and capital budget, a zoning waiver, and a budget amendment for an HVAC project. The council will also consider resolutions to adjust the current fiscal year budget and confirm an appointment to the School Building Commission. Several proclamations recognize correctional officers, a spelling bee champion, and state champion wrestlers.

• Introduction of Legislative Bill No. 2026-04: FY27 Annual Budget and Appropriation Bill
• Public hearing on proposed FY27 Operating and Capital Budget
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 67-2026: Zoning waiver for City of Salisbury lands (Nicholas Fenzel-North Schumaker Drive annexation)
• Resolution No. 70-2026: Amend FY26 capital budget with $1.9 million for HVAC replacement at Fruitland Intermediate
• Resolution No. 72-2026: Recognize $155,840.03 in unanticipated revenue in Sheriff's Office budget

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the April 21 and April 7 legislative minutes, the capital improvement plan recap, the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board minutes, and a personnel matter for the nursing home administrator. All items were approved without a recorded vote count.

• Approved Legislative Minutes from April 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Open Work Session Minutes from April 7, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Recap of Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Open Work Session Minutes from April 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Closed Session Minutes from April 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Matter – Wicomico County Nursing Home Administrator (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board

The Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board will consider eight new easement applications for recommendation to the County Council. The board will also review child's lot requests and rank easements for FY2026 in a closed session.

• Child's lot requests for Stephen Davis (M-0032, P-00162 “Parcel B”) and Lee Richardson (M-0032, P-0019)
• Easement application for Brad Webster on Mill Branch Road in Mardela Springs
• Easement application for Burbage Farm LLC on Powellville Road in Pittsville
• Easement application for Robert J. Hearn LLC on Clara Road in Tyaskin
• Easement applications for James Kelly, Eric Kramer, Day Farms LLC, James Nelson III, and John Agnew

Ethics Commission

The Wicomico County Ethics Commission will hold a closed session to discuss confidential ethics matters, as authorized by Maryland law. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or votes on non-procedural items. The commission will also set a date for its next meeting.

• Closed session discussion of advisory opinions
• Closed session discussion of draft ethics opinions
• Closed session review of financial disclosures
• Discussion of next meeting date

Administrative Charging Committee

The Wicomico County Administrative Charging Committee will meet to adopt minutes and then enter closed session to review four administrative charging cases (2025-0012, 2025-0021, 2026-0002, 2026-0010) under personnel or legal advice exceptions. The agenda is mostly procedural with a closed session review.

• Closed session review of case 2025-0012
• Closed session review of case 2025-0021
• Closed session review of case 2026-0002
• Closed session review of case 2026-0010

The Administrative Charging Committee approved the April 28 minutes unanimously. The committee then approved a motion to enter closed session, a motion to return to open session, and a motion to adjourn, each with all members in favor.

• Approve April 28 minutes – unanimous adoption
• Enter closed session – approved, all members in favor
• Return to open session – approved, all members in favor
• Adjourn meeting – approved, all members in favor

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a 10-foot front setback reduction to allow a double-wide manufactured home at 6625 Bent Pine Road. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and a planning director update.

• WA-2610: Variance request for 10-foot front setback (code requires 50 ft, proposes 40 ft) for a new manufactured home at 6625 Bent Pine Road, A-1 Zoning District

Local Management Board

The Local Management Board will meet to approve minutes from March and receive updates on routine reports, including the Quarter 3 financial and performance reports, as well as updates on the FY27 CRRF and CPA. No votes on policy or funding allocations are scheduled; the agenda is procedural.

• Quarter 3 Financial Report
• Quarter 3 Performance Report
• FY27 CRRF Update
• CPA Update

The board approved the March 26, 2026 meeting minutes, with a motion by Patrick Gilbert, seconded by Roy Brewington, and unanimous support. The board set a special meeting for May 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to consider Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund proposals. The next regular meeting was scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.; both meetings will be held at the LMB office with a Zoom option.

• Approved March 26, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for May 13, 2026 at 11:00 am
• Scheduled regular meeting for May 28, 2026 at 11:00 am

Agricultural Reconciliation Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Agricultural Reconciliation Committee with no concrete decisions or public hearings. Items include a briefing on ethics law and the Open Meetings Act, review of current rules of procedure, and discussion of a vice-chair nomination. The committee will also set the next meeting date.

• Discussion of ethics law and Open Meetings Act
• Review of current rules of procedure
• Discussion of vice-chair nomination
• Next meeting scheduled for May 28, 2026

County Council

The Wicomico County Council will receive the FY27 operating and capital budget from the County Executive, hold public hearings on a sports complex license renewal and a $116,700 roof replacement, and consider resolutions including a $308,614.28 contract for a 9-1-1 system and a temporary ban on outdoor burning. The session also includes multiple proclamations and a collective bargaining agreement implementation for the Sheriff's Office.

• Resolution 60-2026: Renewal of license agreement with Delmar and Delmar Little League for use of the Mason Dixon Sports Complex for five years
• Resolution 61-2026: $116,700 for Westside Community Center roof replacement
• Resolution 66-2026: Five-year $308,614.28 contract with NWN Corporation for Motorola VESTA 9-1-1 Managed Detection and Response Plus System
• Resolution 67-2026: Zoning waiver for annexation of lands of Nicholas Fenzel on North Schumaker Drive in Salisbury
• Resolution 69-2026: Temporary ban on outdoor burning in Wicomico County

The council approved three resolutions: a five‑year lease of the Mason Dixon Sports Complex to Delmar and Delmar Little League for $1 per year; $116,700 funding for the Westside Community Center roof replacement; and four utility easement agreements with Delmarva Power & Light at the sports complex. All were adopted without dissent.

• Approved consent agenda items (legislative minutes, work session minutes, women’s commission update, collective bargaining agreement) unanimously
• Approved Resolution No. 60‑2026 lease of Mason Dixon Sports Complex to Delmar and Delmar Little League (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 61‑2026 $116,700 funding for Westside Community Center roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 62‑2026 four utility easement agreements with Delmarva Power & Light (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a series of easement applications for road improvements in Pittsville, Mardela Springs, Tyaskin, Eden, Parsonsburg, and Salisbury. A preliminary/final minor subdivision plat for the Lands of John and Nancy Flaig will also be discussed. The commission will receive the 2025 annual report for the Planning Commission and updates from the Planning Director. Meeting dates for May 21 and June 18, 2026 will be set.

• Easement application – Powellville Road, Pittsville (Burbage Farm LLC)
• Easement applications – Cross Road and Mill Branch Road, Mardela Springs (James Kelly; Steven Brad Webster)
• Easement application – Clara Road, Tyaskin (Robert J. Hearn)
• Easement application – S. Upper Ferry Road, Eden (Eric Kramer)
• Preliminary/final minor subdivision plat – Athol Rd, TT Town Transition (Wilkins-Noble, LLC)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Wicomico County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider applications for agricultural easements and land use changes, including a preliminary subdivision plan for the Raegan's Run development.

• Burbage Farm LLC agricultural easement application on Powellville Road
• James Kelly easement application on Cross Road
• Raegan's Run preliminary/final subdivision plat on Riverside Road
• Wicomico County annual report for CY 2025
• Planning Director updates on Comprehensive Plan and housing study

Police Accountability Board

The Wicomico County Police Accountability Board will consider adopting minutes, receive the Chief's Report and case review updates, and discuss proposed revisions to Chapter 46 of the County Code. A public comment period is scheduled. No votes on the revisions are anticipated at this meeting.

• Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
• Chief's Report on police accountability matters
• Case Review Updates
• Discussion of revisions to Chapter 46 of the County Code
• Public comment session

The board tabled adoption of the minutes from the 01/21/2026 meeting. Members discussed agency reports, a single case under review, and possible reduction of board size from nine to seven or five members, but no vote or resolution was recorded. No other actions or approvals were decided during the meeting.

• Adoption of minutes from 01/21/2026 tabled

Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee

The Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee will review updates on invasive species and the Cove Beach Critical Area. It will receive a Planning Commission update on the Comprehensive Plan work session. New business includes a discussion of Phase II of the Pirates’ Wharf project. The meeting will conclude with public comments.

• Invasive species update
• Cove Beach Critical Area review update
• Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan work session update
• Phase II Pirates’ Wharf discussion
• Public comments

Wicomico Board of Elections

The Wicomico County Board of Elections will consider the fiscal year 2026 budget and the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. It will also discuss election judge parity, the 2026 election cycle board of canvassers, and a 2026 polling place evaluation. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• FY 26 Budget
• FY 27 Proposed Budget
• Election Judge Parity
• 2026 Election Cycle Board of Canvassers
• 2026 Polling Place Evaluation

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting. A motion to close the meeting under the Open Meetings Act for personnel matters was passed unanimously, and a closed session was held with discussion only and no vote. The regular meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to close meeting for personnel matters under GP §3-305(b)(1) (unanimous)
• Closed session held; discussion only, no vote taken
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

Human Rights Advisory Committee

The committee will review old business items such as a letter to organizations, a town‑hall event, and virtual national human‑rights training. It will then discuss new business including upcoming events, marketing of the committee, social‑media and website plans, and potential focus areas. Public comment and announcements will follow.

• Letter to organizations
• Town Hall Event
• National Human Rights Training – virtual
• Upcoming Events
• Marketing of Human Rights Committee

Board of Electrical Examiners

The Board of Electrical Examiners met to discuss electrical permits being issued by the City of Salisbury. No formal actions were taken during the public comment or board member comment periods.

• Discussion of electrical permits issued by the City of Salisbury

The Board of Electrical Examiners approved the meeting agenda and the December 3, 2025 minutes with an amendment, unanimously. The Board entered a closed session and later returned to the open session, both motions passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM by unanimous vote. No substantive decision was made on the City of Salisbury’s new electrical permitting legislation; the Board will revisit the issue at a future meeting.

• Approved agenda and minutes (amended) (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 PM (unanimous)

County Council

The Wicomico County Council will hold public hearings on several resolutions and a legislative bill. Items include amending subdivision regulations, creating a permanent easement for an electric generator on 404 Waverly Drive, reclassifying a vacant position, accepting a $1,076,242 grant for landfill‑gas infrastructure, designating a retirement‑plan administrator, adopting a new invocation policy, and settling an opioid lawsuit. The council will also approve routine consent‑agenda minutes and discuss a collective‑bargaining agreement with the Sheriff’s Office and the Fraternal Order of Police.

• Public Hearing: Legislative Bill 2026-03 to remove set‑aside requirement for minor subdivisions in the Agriculture/Rural zoning district
• Resolution 54-2026 – Permanent easement on 404 Waverly Drive for installation of an electric generator
• Resolution 56-2026 – Acceptance of $1,076,242 grant from Maryland Energy Administration for Newland Park landfill‑gas collection system
• Resolution 59-2026 – Settlement of an opioid lawsuit against the remnant defendants
• Open Work Session: Collective bargaining agreement between the County, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #111

The council unanimously approved a permanent easement on 404 Waverly Drive for a backup generator (Resolution 54‑2026). It also approved reclassifying a vacant facilities position, reducing its salary from $51,773 to $44,268 (Resolution 55‑2026). The council accepted a $1,076,242 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration for the Newland Park Landfill gas‑collection project and amended the FY2026 capital budget accordingly (Resolution 56‑2026). A public hearing on a subdivision regulation amendment was held but no vote was taken, and the matter was postponed.

• Approved permanent easement on 404 Waverly Drive (Resolution 54‑2026, unanimous)
• Reclassified vacant position #100766, reducing salary to $44,268 (Resolution 55‑2026, unanimous)
• Accepted $1,076,242 energy grant for landfill gas project and amended FY2026 budget (Resolution 56‑2026, unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Wicomico County Board of Appeals will consider three requests for zoning variances and a site plan modification. The items involve property in the A-1 district near Mardela Springs, Salisbury, and Fruitland.

• Modification of Nonconforming Special Exception for All Roads Real Estate, LLC at 24360 Ocean Gateway
• 35-foot setback variance for Ian Powell at 3951 Trace Hollow Run
• 16-foot setback variance for Edward Carmine at 3675 Devonshire Drive

The Board approved the minutes from the January 22 and February 26, 2026 meetings. It approved a modification of a nonconforming special exception for All Roads Real Estate at 24360 Ocean Gateway, subject to six conditions. It approved a 35‑foot setback variance for lan Powell at 3951 Trace Hollow Run, subject to three conditions. It approved a 16‑foot setback variance for Edward Carmine at 3675 Devonshire Drive, subject to three conditions.

• Approved January 22, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved February 26, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved All Roads Real Estate special exception modification, subject to six conditions (all members and Chairman voted AYE)
• Approved lan Powell setback variance, subject to three conditions (AYE: Michael Hoy, Chairman Wright; NAY: Tammy Adkins)
• Approved Edward Carmine setback variance, subject to three conditions (all members and Chairman voted AYE)

Local Management Board

The Local Management Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates on the Wicomico Partnership. The body will review financial and performance reports for the third quarter and discuss the FY27 CRRF and CPA updates.

• Quarter 3 Financial Report
• Quarter 3 Performance Report
• FY27 CRRF Update
• CPA Update

The board unanimously approved the February 26 minutes. It voted 10‑0‑2 to allocate the remaining $21,048.95 grant toward a $15,000 expungement clinic and use the balance for community‑support program supplies. The board also unanimously approved removing the Financial Literacy Program and replacing it with a Youth Violence Diversion Program, and it unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved February 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Allocated $21,048.95 for expungement clinic ($15,000) and community supplies (10‑0‑2)
• Removed Financial Literacy Program and added Youth Violence Diversion Program (unanimous)
• Reduced CRRF cap from $450,000 to $100,000 (statement, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water and Sewer Technical Committee

The Water and Sewer Technical Advisory Board will receive briefings on county water and sewer updates. Topics include the Salisbury Septic Elimination Project, the Pittsville‑Parsonsburg effort, and the Old Ocean City Road Corridor. The board will also review by‑laws and discuss meeting schedule and additional rules. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Salisbury Septic Elimination Project briefing
• Pittsville‑Parsonsburg project briefing
• Old Ocean City Road Corridor briefing
• Review of By‑Laws – discuss meeting schedule and additional rules
• Ethics Law & Open Meetings Act discussion (County Legal)

Administrative Charging Committee

The committee will meet to adopt previous minutes and conduct a closed session review of four specific items. The closed session may involve personnel matters or legal advice.

• Closed session review of 2026-0001
• Closed session review of 2026-0003
• Closed session review of 2026-0005
• Closed session review of 2026-0006

The Administrative Charging Committee met on March 24, 2026. No minutes were available, so approval of minutes was bypassed. The committee unanimously approved moving into a closed session, then returning to an open session, and finally adjourned the meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approval of minutes bypassed (no minutes to approve)
• Moved into closed session (unanimous vote)
• Returned to open session (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Recreation Commission

The Wicomico Recreation & Parks Commission will discuss updates on several capital projects and the Emerson Holloway Park Master Plan. The body will also hold discussions regarding a visitor center, a dog park, and land conversion.

• Emerson Holloway Park Master Plan
• Pirate’s Wharf Phase II Update
• Indian Village Renovation
• Visitor Center / Dog Park discussion
• Land Conversion Discussion

The commission unanimously approved the February 10 meeting minutes. It also gave unanimous consent to work with a family on a memorial tree planting at Pemberton Park. Finally, the commission unanimously agreed to forward the Program Open Space land‑conversion proposal to County Administration and the County Council for further consideration.

• Approved February 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved memorial tree planting at Pemberton Park (unanimous)
• Advanced POS land‑conversion proposal to Administration and Council (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the preliminary and final subdivision plan for Raegan’s Run submitted by Bierman Family LLC, represented by Parker and Associates. The Planning Director will provide updates on departmental matters. The commission will also receive the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes and set future meeting dates for April 16 and May 21, 2026.

• Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan – Raegan’s Run – Bierman Family LLC, Parker and Associates – Riverside Road – TT Town Transition – M0047, G0016, P0065
• Review of County Minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting
• Planning Director updates (presented by T. Taylor)
• Adoption of future meeting dates: April 16 and May 21, 2026
• Motion for adjournment

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Wicomico County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the County Council to repeal and replace the Official Critical Area District Map (Chapter 125-4). The meeting also included a public hearing on the map change, a presentation on the Maryland Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act (SB236) Septic Tier Law, and updates from the Planning Director. Additionally, staff presented a preliminary/final plat review for the Raegan’s Run subdivision on Riverside Road.

• Approved recommendation to repeal and replace the Official Critical Area District Map (Chapter 125-4)
• Public hearing and staff report on the Critical Area map change
• Presentation on Maryland Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act (SB236) Septic Tier Law
• Preliminary/Final plat review for Raegan’s Run subdivision: 10 lots, 52.94 acres on Riverside Road
• Release of RFP for Comprehensive Plan update and announcement of upcoming meeting dates

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting. It then approved the preliminary/final subdivision plan for Raegan's Run, requiring eight specific conditions before the final plat can be recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Raegan's Run subdivision plan with eight conditions (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Wicomico Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to review the FY 26 and proposed FY 27 budgets. The body will also discuss election judge training, parity, and the 2026 election calendar. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters and legal consultation.

• FY 26 Budget
• FY 27 Proposed Budget
• Election Judge Training and Parity
• 2026 Election Calendar Dates

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting with corrections. A motion to close the regular meeting and enter a closed session was passed unanimously, and the meeting was later adjourned unanimously. The Board scheduled Election Judge training to begin on April 7, 2026.

• Approved Feb 17, 2026 Board of Elections minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session under Open Meetings Act §§3‑305(b)(1) and (b)(7) (unanimous)
• Scheduled Election Judge training to begin April 7, 2026
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

County Council

The Wicomico County Council will hold public hearings on a bill to repeal and replace Chapter 125 of the county code with 22 new articles and 99 sections. It will also consider a resolution authorizing a multi‑year corporate hangar lease with Azure Flight Support at the Salisbury‑Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport. Additional items include a sole‑source vendor approval for a mosquito‑control sprayer and several appointments to county commissions. Routine consent agenda items and proclamations will also be approved.

• Public Hearing on Legislative Bill No. 2026-02 to amend Chapter 125 “Critical Area Resource Protection” (repeal and adopt 22 new articles, 99 sections)
• Public Hearing on Resolution No. 50-2026 to authorize a multi‑year corporate hangar lease with Azure Flight Support SBY, LLC at the Salisbury‑Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport
• Resolution No. 51-2026 authorizing Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc. as sole‑source vendor for the Clarke Cougar ULV Sprayer for Public Works
• Resolution No. 52-2026 confirming appointment of Bernadette C. Cannady to the Commission for Women
• Resolution No. 53-2026 confirming appointment of Jared A. Shelton to the School Building Commission

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the March 3 legislative minutes, several February 17 open‑work‑session minutes, a capital‑improvement program item, emergency services, a Maryland DOT priority letter, general services, and a police accountability board report, all by unanimous vote. A public hearing was held on Legislative Bill No. 2026‑02 to amend Chapter 125, but no vote outcome was recorded. The council also presented proclamations for National Professional Social Work Month, National Women’s History Month, and Endometriosis Awareness Month, and gave a certificate of appreciation to Butch Waller.

• Approved Legislative Minutes from March 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Open Work Session Minutes from February 17, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Improvement Program item (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Services item (unanimous)
• Approved Maryland DOT FY2027‑2032 priority letter (unanimous)
• Approved General Services item (unanimous)
• Approved Presentation of Police Accountability Board’s 2025 report (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Legislative Bill No. 2026‑02 (no vote recorded)

Human Rights Advisory Committee

The Wicomico County Human Rights Advisory Committee will approve minutes from the February 12, 2026 meeting, adopt its rules of procedure, elect its officers, and establish its meeting schedule. The agenda also includes public comment and announcements.

• Approval of minutes from 2/12/2026 meeting
• Review and adoption of rules of procedure
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Orientation and establishment of meeting schedule
• Public comment period

Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee

The Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Cell 7 landfill groundbreaking, the Morgan State University syngas pilot project, and dredge spoil. It will discuss items in the County Comprehensive Plan, including the Rural Legacy area and a Cove Beach proposal, as well as a black pine vegetation proposal. New business includes battery recycling and the Sharptown Clearing. The meeting will conclude with public comments.

• Cell 7 landfill groundbreaking
• Morgan State University syngas pilot project
• Cove Beach proposal
• Battery recycling discussion
• Sharptown Clearing discussion

The committee unanimously approved the January meeting minutes after a motion by Mr. Stevens and a second by Ms. Ransom. A motion to adjourn the March 11 meeting was also approved. No other formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• January minutes approved unanimously (motion by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Ms. Ransom)
• Meeting adjourned (motion approved)

Airport Commission

The commission will approve the meeting minutes and hear the Airport Director’s report covering new airline service, construction projects, grant applications, and operational updates. Topics include a new Breeze Airways flight to Fort Lauderdale, a paused runway‑extension project, a contract to replace a 1,000‑gallon diesel fuel tank, and the recent activation of two solar‑farm facilities. The meeting also provides time for public comments and sets the next meeting for May 11, 2026.

• Breeze Airways will begin service to Fort Lauderdale on July 1, adding Wednesday and Saturday flights.
• Runway extension construction was temporarily halted and is scheduled to resume in spring.
• A contract was awarded to replace the airport’s 1,000‑gallon diesel fuel tank.
• Grant applications for ATCT equipment construction have been submitted to the FAA.
• Two solar‑farm facilities became operational on February 20 and 27, providing electricity cost savings.

The Wicomico County Airport Commission approved the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting. A motion to adjourn the March 9, 2026 meeting was also approved. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved February 9, 2026 meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Adjourned the March 9, 2026 meeting (motion approved)

County Council

The Wicomico County Council will hold public hearings on zoning requirements for manufactured and modular housing and a transportation priority letter. The body will also consider a cable franchise agreement and the establishment of a West Side Advisory Committee.

• Public Hearing: Legislative Bill No. 2026-01 to amend zoning requirements for manufactured and modular housing
• Introduction: Legislative Bill No. 2026-03 to remove set-aside requirements for minor subdivisions in Agriculture/Rural Zoning Districts
• Public Hearing: Resolution No. 46-2026 regarding the MDOT FY 2027-FY 2032 Consolidated Transportation Program
• Public Hearing: Resolution No. 47-2026 for an IPTV Cable Franchise Agreement with Talkie Communications, Inc.
• Resolution No. 48-2026 to establish a West Side Advisory Committee

Legislative Bill No. 2026-01, which amends Chapter 225 of the county code to update definitions and regulations for manufactured and modular housing, was unanimously approved by roll‑call vote. The council also approved the consent agenda items, including prior legislative and work session minutes, without dissent. Resolution No. 46-2026 was amended to remove school‑bus time language and correct the date from 2015 to 2016, and the amendment passed unanimously. Legislative Bill No. 2026-03 to modify subdivision set‑aside requirements was unanimously introduced.

• Approved Legislative Bill No. 2026-01 (zoning amendment for manufactured/modular housing) – unanimous roll‑call (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda items (legislative minutes Feb 17, open work session minutes Jan 20, etc.) – unanimous
• Amended Resolution No. 46-2026 to delete school‑bus time language and change 2015 to 2016 – unanimous
• Unanimously introduced Legislative Bill No. 2026-03 (subdivision land amendment) – unanimous introduction

Local Management Board

The Wicomico Partnership LMB Board of Directors will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports. The agenda includes updates on LMB reports and Early Childhood Ace’s.

• Approval of 1/22/2026 minutes
• LMB Report updates
• Early Childhood Ace’s update

The board approved the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting unanimously. A motion to terminate NightWatch Childcare’s Early Childhood ACE grant contract was adopted, with all members in favor and one abstention. The board also voted to postpone further action on NightWatch’s performance until the February meeting. Adjournment was approved unanimously.

• Approved January 22, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to postpone decision on NightWatch Childcare performance until February meeting
• Adopted motion to terminate NightWatch Childcare contract for Early Childhood ACE grant (all in favor, one abstention)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Wicomico County Board of Appeals will consider four zoning requests: a 26‑foot setback variance for a residence at 32125 Melson Road; a special exception for a canine boarding and daycare business at 6359 White Cove Drive; a special exception for a group home for more than eight persons near Asherwood Branch Road south of Willards; and a special exception for a school athletic campus at Outten Road and Beaglin Park Drive. The meeting also includes a planning director update and a notice that part of the meeting may be closed.

• WA-2604: 26‑foot setback variance for an addition and detached garage at 32125 Melson Road (A‑1 zone)
• WA-2605: Special Exception – Type II Home‑Based Business (canine boarding/day‑care) at 6359 White Cove Drive (R‑20 zone)
• WA-2606: Special Exception – Group Home (more than 8 persons) on the north side of Asherwood Branch Road (A‑1 zone)
• WA-2607: Special Exception – School of General Instruction (Athletic Campus) at Outten Road and Beaglin Park Drive (R‑15 zone)

The Board denied a 26‑foot setback variance for a residential addition and a canine boarding home‑based business. It approved a special exception for a group home assisted‑living facility, subject to eight conditions, and approved a school athletic campus special exception with ten conditions after adding two new conditions. The January minutes were not prepared and will be reviewed in March.

• Denied 26‑ft setback variance for 32125 Melson Road (vote: AYE Hoy, Turner, Wright)
• Denied canine boarding home‑based business special exception at 6359 White Cove Drive (vote: AYE Hoy, Morris, Wright)
• Approved group home special exception for S.W. Bloyd Properties, LLC, subject to 8 conditions (unanimous AYE)
• Added two additional conditions, bringing total to 10, for Salisbury Christian School athletic campus (unanimous AYE)
• Approved school athletic campus special exception, subject to 10 conditions (unanimous AYE)

Administrative Charging Committee

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to repeal and replace the Official Critical Area District Map. The body will also receive a presentation on the Maryland Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012, known as the Septic Tier Law.

• Public hearing to repeal and replace the Official Critical Area District Map (Chapter 125-4 of the Wicomico County Code)
• Presentation on the 'Septic Tier Law' (SB 236)

The commission approved the minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting. A motion to forward a favorable recommendation to the County Council to repeal and replace the Official Critical Area District Map was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Jan. 15, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved recommendation to repeal and replace the Official Critical Area District Map (motion approved)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider repealing and replacing the Official Critical Area District Map as defined in Chapter 125-4 of the county code. A presentation on the Maryland Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act’s Septic Tier Law will follow. The Planning Director will provide updates, and the commission will set future meeting dates before adjourning.

• Public hearing to repeal and replace the Official Critical Area District Map (Chapter 125-4)
• Overview and presentation of the Septic Tier Law under the 2012 Sustainable Growth Act
• Planning Director updates
• Set March 19 and April 16, 2026 meeting dates
• Motion for adjournment

Wicomico Board of Elections

The Wicomico County Board of Elections will meet to review the FY 26 Budget and discuss election judge parity. The board will also address Open Meetings Act complaints and death notice information. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters and legal consultation.

• FY 26 Budget
• Open Meetings Act Complaints
• Election Judge Parity
• Wicomico Board of Elections Death Notice Information
• Public participation from Vincent Gisriel and Dennis Evans

The board approved the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting unanimously. It then moved to enter a closed session under Open Meetings Act provisions, which also passed unanimously. In the closed session members discussed a confidential personnel matter and sought legal advice on Open Meetings Act complaints, with no vote taken. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Jan 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to close meeting for closed session (unanimous)
• Discussed confidential personnel matter (no vote)
• Discussed legal advice on Open Meetings Act complaints (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Council

The Wicomico County Council will discuss a legislative bill to repeal and replace the Critical Area Resource Protection code. The body is also deciding on several grant acceptances, sole-source vendor contracts, and committee appointments.

• Legislative Bill No. 2026-02: Repealing and replacing Chapter 125 (Critical Area Resource Protection) with 99 new sections
• Resolution No. 38-2026: Accepting $70,159.66 from the Administrative Office of the Courts for court facilities
• Resolution No. 40-2026(SM): Sole source contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for 401 Naylor Mill Road
• Resolution No. 37-2026: Accepting $3,300 and $3,321 from the Maryland Sports Commission for tourism events
• Urban Services Commission: $5,442.30 reimbursement for a repair invoice related to Village Downriver Condominium Association

The council approved a supplemental agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration to allow FAA navigation and weather‑aid facilities at the county airport. It also accepted several grant funds—$3,300 and $3,321 from the Maryland Sports Commission and $70,159.66 from the Administrative Office of the Courts—and authorized sole‑source contracts for security services, fire‑panel installation, and a multi‑year banking agreement with Wilmington Trust. Additionally, the council confirmed appointments to the Water and Sewer Technical Advisory Committee and the Audit Committee. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved FAA supplemental agreement (Resolution 36-2026) unanimously
• Authorized acceptance of $3,300 and $3,321 grants from Maryland Sports Commission (Resolution 37-2026) unanimously
• Authorized acceptance of $70,159.66 grant from Administrative Office of the Courts (Resolution 38-2026) unanimously
• Approved sole‑source contract with Absolute Security Group for Circuit Court security systems (Resolution 39-2026) unanimously
• Approved sole‑source contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection for fire panel at 401 Naylor Mill Road (Resolution 40-2026) unanimously
• Approved multi‑year banking, P‑card, and investment services contract with Wilmington Trust (Resolution 45-2026) unanimously
• Confirmed appointment of Austin Whitehead to Water and Sewer Technical Advisory Committee (Resolution 10-2026) unanimously
• Confirmed appointment of Steve Roser to Audit Committee (Resolution 41-2026) unanimously

Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee

The Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee will discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and housing data. The body is reviewing a proposal for the Cove Beach project and considering amendments to its operational guidelines regarding public comment.

• Cove Beach proposal comments for the Critical Area Commission
• Proposed amendment to Operational Guidelines for Public Comment
• Update on the Weed Coordinator position
• Sustainable Growth Implementation Dashboard - MDP
• City updates on housing data and the Comprehensive Plan

The committee unanimously approved the January meeting minutes after a motion by Ms. Ransom and a second by Mr. Stevens. It also approved a new public‑comment policy, with a motion by Mr. Stevens and a second by Mr. Dyer. No other formal votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved January minutes (unanimous)
• Approved public comment policy (motion by Mr. Stevens, second by Mr. Dyer)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will receive updates on the runway extension, including a revised schedule and a later publication date for the new instrument approach procedures. Reports will cover recent rental‑car agreements with Avis/Budget and Enterprise/National, completed ATCT equipment design and FAA grant applications, and a pending contract to replace a 1,000‑gallon diesel fuel tank. Passenger activity statistics for December and year‑to‑date will also be presented.

• Runway extension: construction halted for electrical work; dirt work to resume in spring; instrument approach for Runway 32 now slated for Oct 29 instead of Oct 1
• Rental car agreements executed with Avis/Budget and Enterprise/National, expanding operating hours
• ATCT equipment design completed; grant applications submitted to FAA for construction funding
• Diesel fuel tank replacement contract pending for a 1,000‑gallon tank serving airport equipment
• Solar farm construction completed by Community Power Group; county electric accounts being updated

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. A motion to adjourn the February 9 meeting was also approved. No other actions were taken.

• Approved January 12, 2026 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned the February 9, 2026 meeting (motion passed)

County Council

The Wicomico County Council will meet at 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2026. Members will move to convene a closed work session to discuss consulting staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Closed work session to discuss consulting on pending or potential litigation

At the open session, Council members moved, seconded, and unanimously approved a motion to go into a closed session. The open session was adjourned at 5:01 p.m. The subsequent closed session recorded no formal actions or votes.

• Motion to go into closed session approved unanimously (Ennis motion, Winn seconded)

County Council

The Wicomico County Council will discuss amendments to zoning requirements for manufactured and modular housing. The body is also reviewing budget adjustments for Planning and Zoning and a grant for park improvements.

• Public Hearing: Resolution No. 29-2026 to accept $90,000 grant for East Wicomico Park Fence Replacement and Landscaping
• Legislative Bill No. 2026-01 to amend zoning requirements for manufactured and modular housing
• Resolution No. 35-2026 to temporarily change Newland Park Landfill and Onsite Convenience Center hours
• Resolution No. 30-2026 and No. 31-2026 to increase Planning and Zoning staff and GIS services funding
• Resolution No. 34-2026 confirming Adam N. Corry as Acting Director of Public Works

The council approved a $90,000 state grant to replace fencing at East Wicomico Little League park. It also amended the temporary closure plan for the Newland Park Landfill, increased staff and GIS funding, adopted an invocation policy, extended the Capital Improvement Program adoption deadline to June 15, 2026, and confirmed Adam N. Corry as Acting Director of Public Works.

• Approved $90,000 grant for East Wicomico Park fence replacement (Resolution 29‑2026; Ennis abstained)
• Unanimously approved amendment to temporary closure of Newland Park Landfill (Resolution 35‑2026)
• Unanimously approved creation of a Department Assistant position (Resolution 30‑2026)
• Unanimously approved increase in Planning and Zoning GIS services funding (Resolution 31‑2026)
• Unanimously approved amended invocation policy for council meetings (Resolution 32‑2026)
• Unanimously approved extension of CIP adoption date to June 15, 2026 (Resolution 33‑2026)
• Unanimously approved confirmation of Adam N. Corry as Acting Director of Public Works (Resolution 34‑2026)

Administrative Charging Committee

The Wicomico County Administrative Charging Committee will conduct routine business—calling the meeting to order, adopting minutes, and addressing new business. It will then enter a closed session to review four specific case files: 202 5 -00 02, 202 5-00 16, 2025-0018, and 2025-0022. The meeting may also include member questions before adjourning.

• Closed session review of case 202 5 -00 02
• Closed session review of case 202 5-00 16
• Closed session review of case 2025-0018
• Closed session review of case 2025-0022

The committee unanimously approved the December 3, 2024 minutes with an amendment to the start time. Members voted to enter a closed session, then to return to open session, and finally to adjourn the meeting. No substantive policy actions were taken.

• Approved Dec 3, 2024 minutes (amended time) – unanimous
• Moved into closed session – unanimous
• Returned to open session – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Recreation Commission

The Wicomico Recreation & Parks Commission will discuss updates on several ongoing capital projects, including the Civic Center, Mason Dixon Complex, Pirate’s Wharf Phase II, and Indian Village Renovation. The commission will also review the FY27 Open Space program proposal. Division and key indicator reports for recreation and parks will be presented before public comments.

• LPPRP Plan and Survey Update
• Civic Center Projects Update
• Mason Dixon Complex Update
• Pirate’s Wharf Phase II Update
• FY27 Program Open Space proposal

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting after a motion by Erin Smith and a second by Shawn Johnson. The motion carried unanimously, and no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Local Management Board

The Wicomico County Local Management Board will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and review updates on the organization's operations, as well as its financial and performance status for the second quarter of 2026.

• Approval of 12/11/2025 minutes
• LMB report updates
• Q2 financial report
• Q2 performance report

The board approved the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. A motion to give the Early Childhood ACEs program until February was approved, with four members voting in favor and two abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned with unanimous support.

• Approved December 11, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved extension for Early Childhood ACEs program until February (favor: George Whitehead, John Cannon, Tony Glenn, Patrick Gilbert; abstain: Jennifer Loring, James Hesen)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Appeals

The Wicomico County Board of Appeals will meet to consider variance requests and a special exception. The board will review land use applications for properties in the Salisbury area.

• Case #WA-2602: Special Exception request for Salisbury Christian School at 807 Parker Road
• Case #WA-2601: Flood Protection Setback Variance request for Vilwell Development, Inc. at Sandpiper Drive
• Item #WA-2603: Request for one-year extension to replace a manufactured home at 1026 Hinman Lane
• Item #WA-2508: Withdrawal of prior CBCA Buffer Variance approval

The Board unanimously approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It withdrew a previously approved buffer variance for 3039 White Haven Road and granted a one‑year extension to replace a fire‑damaged manufactured home at 1026 Hinman Lane. The Board also approved a flood‑protection setback variance for Vilwell Development, Inc. on Sandpiper Drive and a special exception for Salisbury Christian School at 807 Parker Road, each with conditions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of buffer variance for 3039 White Haven Road (Case WA-2508, unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension to replace nonconforming manufactured home at 1026 Hinman Lane (Case WA-2603, unanimous)
• Approved flood‑protection setback variance for Vilwell Development, Inc. at Sandpiper Drive, subject to five conditions (Case WA-2601, unanimous)
• Approved special exception for Salisbury Christian School at 807 Parker Road, subject to six conditions (Case WA-2602, unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Police Accountability Board

The Wicomico County Police Accountability Board will meet to adopt minutes, review case updates, and discuss an annual report. The meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026, at 3 p.m. in the Government Office Building, Room 301.

• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Agency and member updates
• Case review updates
• Review of the annual report
• Public comment period

The Police Accountability Board approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. No agency reports or case actions were taken. The board then adjourned the meeting at 3:16 PM by unanimous vote. No substantive policy or personnel decisions were made.

• Adopted 11/19/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:16 PM (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Wicomico County Local Emergency Planning Committee will accept minutes from prior meetings, review HazMat incident reports for May‑December 2025, and discuss a timeline for planning, training, and exercises. Members will identify gaps in training, develop calendars for training and seminars, and aim toward a full‑scale exercise in 2028. A presentation on Whole Community Integration will also be given.

• Accept minutes from May 21, 2025 and November 5, 2025 special meetings
• Review HazMat incident reports for May 1 2025‑December 31 2025
• Develop timeline for planning, training, and exercise model
• Identify gaps in training and create training calendar
• Presentation on Whole Community Integration by MD emergency officials

The Local Emergency Planning Committee voted to amend its bylaws, changing the membership recommendation process to the State Emergency Response Commission; the amendment passed unanimously. The committee also accepted the minutes from the May 21, 2025 and November 5, 2025 special meetings and scheduled a tabletop exercise for September 16, 2026.

• Bylaws amendment approved unanimously
• Accepted minutes from May 21, 2025 and November 5, 2025 special meetings
• Tabletop exercise scheduled for September 16, 2026

County Council

The council will consider several public‑hearing resolutions, including two five‑year rental‑car concession agreements with Enterprise RAC Company and Avis Budget Car Rental. A budget amendment will raise the Sheriff’s Office line item to purchase hardwire rifle plates and recognize unanticipated revenue. Additional items include appointing the Human Rights Advisory Committee, setting salaries for the sheriff and the Board of Education, and confirming multiple appointments to the Agriculture and Commercial Seafood Operation Reconciliation Committee.

• Resolution 13-2026 – Authorize a five‑year rental‑car concession with Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC
• Resolution 14-2026 – Authorize a five‑year rental‑car concession with Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
• Resolution 15-2026 – Amend FY2026 budget to increase the Sheriff’s Office equipment line for hardwire rifle plates and recognize unanticipated revenue
• Resolution 16-2026 – Appoint members of the Human Rights Advisory Committee
• Open Work Session – Text amendments to Chapter 225 of the Wicomico County Code (zoning) under the Housing Expansion and Affordability Act (HB538)

The council unanimously approved Resolution 13‑2026, authorizing a five‑year rental‑car concession for Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC at the Salisbury Airport. It also unanimously approved Resolution 14‑2026, authorizing a similar five‑year concession for Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC at the same airport. Both agreements include office and parking space leases with renewal options. The consent agenda items (legislative minutes and work‑session minutes) were also approved.

• Approved Resolution 13‑2026: five‑year Enterprise RAC rental‑car concession at Salisbury Airport (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 14‑2026: five‑year Avis Budget rental‑car concession at Salisbury Airport (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items – Legislative Minutes Jan 6 2026, Special Open Work Session Minutes Jan 6 2026, Open Work Session Minutes Dec 16 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a text amendment to Chapter 200 of the Wicomico County Code. The proposal seeks to remove the set-aside requirement for minor subdivisions in the Agriculture/Rural Zoning District.

• Public hearing on text amendment to Chapter 200 to remove set-aside requirements for minor subdivisions in Agriculture/Rural Zoning District
• Discussion on Critical Area Boundary Map
• Planning Director updates

The Commission approved the minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting. It voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the County Council to amend the subdivision regulations and eliminate the set‑aside requirement for minor subdivisions in the Agriculture/Rural Zoning District. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved forward of Planning Director's recommendation to County Council on subdivision set‑aside amendment (motion carried; Copeland abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to Chapter 200, Subdivision of Land, to remove the set‑aside requirement for minor subdivisions in the Agriculture/Rural Zoning District. The commission will also discuss a Critical Area Boundary map, receive updates from the Planning Director, and set future meeting dates for February 19 and March 19, 2026.

• Public hearing – text amendment to remove set‑aside requirement for minor subdivisions in the Agriculture/Rural Zoning District (Chapter 200, Subdivision of Land)
• Critical Area Boundary Map discussion
• Planning Director updates
• Adoption of meeting dates: February 19, 2026 and March 19, 2026
• Review of County Minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting

Wicomico Board of Elections

The Wicomico County Board of Elections will approve the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss the FY 2026 budget. It will address the Open Meetings Act, USPS election information, and the 2026 election judge training schedule. A closed session will be held to evaluate the performance of an appointee, employee, or official.

• FY 2026 budget discussion
• Open Meetings Act item
• USPS election information
• 2026 election judge training schedule
• Closed meeting to evaluate performance of an appointee, employee, or official

The Board approved the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting unanimously. A motion to move the meeting to a closed session was made, seconded, and passed unanimously to discuss an employee performance evaluation. The closed session was held, where only discussion took place and no vote was taken. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved December 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss employee performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Closed session held; discussion only, no vote taken
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee

The Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee will review updates on dredging feasibility and landfill expansion development data. The body will also discuss the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance and Critical Area zoning code revisions.

• Dredging and spoil sites feasibility study update
• Landfill expansion development data for A-1 and Priority Funding Area
• Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance discussion
• Critical Area zoning code revision update

The Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee approved the December 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting was devoted to updates on city planning, dredge‑spoil management, landfill expansion, development trends, critical‑area zoning revisions, the weed‑coordinator position, and Barren Creek permitting.

• Approved December 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Wicomico County Airport Commission will discuss updates on several projects, including the runway extension where electrical work has begun and dirt work will resume in spring. The commission will also review recent rental‑car agreements, a grant application for ATCT equipment, and the status of the solar farm net‑metering agreements. Additional items include a new diesel fuel tank bid and a request for proposals for food vending services.

• Runway extension: electrical work started last week; dirt work to resume in spring
• Rental‑car contracts: new agreements with Avis/Budget and Enterprise/National have been executed
• ATCT equipment: design work continues and a construction grant application will be submitted this week
• Solar farm: net‑metering agreements from Delmarva Power are under legal review
• Diesel fuel tank: advertisement for bids issued to replace the decommissioned tank

The commission approved the December 8, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second. No other formal actions were taken; the director’s reports and public comments were noted. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion and second.

• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

County Council

The County Council will meet to discuss compensation affecting specific individuals within the Department of Corrections. This portion of the meeting is scheduled as a closed work session.

• Closed work session regarding Department of Corrections compensation

County Council

The County Council will hold public hearings on the long-term capital improvement program and several facility use agreements. The body will also consider budget amendments and the designation of a building as surplus.

• Public Hearing: Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2031
• Resolution No. 03-2026: Accept $2,165,281 from Friends Foundation of Wicomico Public Library for Flagship Library on Schumaker Pond Project
• Resolution No. 06-2026: MOU with Health Management Associates, Inc. for behavioral health treatment and a stipend of up to $35,000
• Resolution No. 07-2026: Declare 108 East Main Street (Hurdle Building) as surplus
• Resolution No. 02-2026: Renew 5-year license agreement for Eastside Youth Sports Complex in Willards

On January 6 2026 the Wicomico County Council approved the consent agenda without dissent. The agenda included the Legislative Minutes from December 16 2025, Open Work Session Minutes from November 18 2025 and December 2 2025, a Quarterly Work Session with the Board of Education, an update on the SWOT analysis, and three closed‑work‑session minutes covering collective‑bargaining negotiations, a personnel matter for the Deputy Director of Planning, Zoning, and Community Development, and a personnel matter for employee evaluation. No other motions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Legislative Minutes from December 16 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Open Work Session Minutes from November 18 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Quarterly Work Session with the Board of Education (unanimous)
• Approved Open Work Session Minutes from December 2 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Update on SWOT Analysis (unanimous)
• Approved Closed Work Session Minutes from October 21 2025 – collective bargaining negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved Closed Work Session Minutes from October 21 2025 – Personnel Matter – Deputy Director of Planning, Zoning, and Community Development (unanimous)
• Approved Closed Work Session Minutes from December 2 2025 – Personnel Matter – Employee Evaluation (unanimous)