Wicomico County public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Airport Commission
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from July 10, 2023. Members held a general discussion regarding future airport development and requirements for shovel-ready sites. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
County Council
The Council unanimously approved amendments to the county code regarding nuisances and fees, and adjusted the Old Courthouse renovation budget. The Council also reconsidered a vetoed bill concerning the removal of salaries for three administrative positions, though no final vote on the override was recorded in the text.
- Approved Legislative Bill No. 2023-12 amending nuisance and graffiti penalties (unanimous)
- Approved Legislative Bill No. 2023-13 amending planning and zoning fees (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 113-2023 to adjust Old Courthouse renovation funding by $150,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including August meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Reconsidered Legislative Bill No. 2023-11 regarding removal of specific administrative salaries following an executive veto
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals approved a special exception for the Mardela Springs Cooper Mill Solar 1, LLC project. The approval includes seven conditions, including a requirement to maintain a 50-foot wooded perimeter.
- Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Special Exception WA-2313 for Solar Utility (Minor) at Cooper Mill Road/MD Rt. 313 intersection (unanimous)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission reached a consensus to support staff recommendations regarding the regulation of cannabis businesses. The discussion focused on state-defined terms for growers, processors, dispensaries, and on-site consumption establishments. A public hearing on the legislation is scheduled for September 21, 2023.
- Approved staff recommendations for proposed Cannabis Legislation (Consensus)