Walkersville, Maryland

Economic Development Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review new business located at 36 West Pennsylvania Avenue. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from June 23, 2026.

• New Business: 36 West Pennsylvania Avenue (Terrion)

Burgess & Commissioners

El Burgess y los Comisionados revisarán una actualización de la carta, considerarán las cuentas por pagar y escucharán actualizaciones del personal y de los comisionados. Se recibirán comentarios del público. La reunión es principalmente de carácter procesal sin que se enumeren decisiones importantes.

• Revisión de la actualización de la carta
• Aprobación de cuentas por pagar
• Actualización de la cuenca hidrográfica
• Comentarios y preocupaciones del público

Burgess & Commissioners

El Burgess & Commissioners de Walkersville discutirá el litigio de PFAS y una revisión de la actualización de la carta. También considerarán una vacante en la Planning and Parks Commission y reconocerán la Spirit of Walkersville Scholarship. La reunión incluye la aprobación de actas, cuentas por pagar y comentarios del público.

• Discusión sobre el litigio de PFAS
• Revisión de la actualización de la carta
• Vacante en la Planning and Parks Commission
• Reconocimiento de la Spirit of Walkersville Scholarship
• Cuentas por pagar

The Town hired Grossman & Kelly Associates for PFAS litigation with proceeds designated for the Water Fund. The board approved several public works expenditures, including a new Ford F150 and street sign replacements. Food trucks were approved for a GVAA event at Heritage Farm Park.

• Approved Grossman & Kelly Associates for PFAS litigation (4-0)
• Approved $18,000 for street sign replacement (4-0)
• Approved $8,526.40 for new Bobcat sweeper accessory (4-0)
• Approved $82,933.20 for 2026 Ford F150 and Truck 1 utility bed/plow (4-0)
• Approved GVAA food trucks at Heritage Farm Park (4-0)
• Approved June 10, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved accounts payable for the period (4-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación revisará un estudio de estacionamiento revisado y una exención relacionada con las unidades de vivienda accesorias. La reunión también incluye la revisión de una sección de borrador revisada para las unidades de vivienda accesorias.

• Estudio de Estacionamiento de Unidades de Vivienda Accesorias y Exención de Estacionamiento (Revisado)
• Sección de Borrador de Unidades de Vivienda Accesorias (Revisado)

The commission approved the June 9 meeting minutes (4‑0). It adopted the revised accessory dwelling unit parking study (4‑0). It then voted to recommend the revised ADU draft section to the Burgess and Commissioners after legal review (3‑0‑1). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Adopted accessory dwelling unit parking study with corrections (4-0)
• Recommended ADU draft section to Burgess and Commissioners after legal review (3-0-1)

Economic Development Commission

La Economic Development Commission llevará a cabo una discusión sobre la planificación para el evento Fall Pop-Up on Penn. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores, actualizaciones sobre nuevos negocios y cortes de cinta, y un informe de la Walkersville Business and Professional Association (WBPA). Otros puntos incluyen inquietudes de los comisionados y comentarios del público.

• Discusión de planificación para el evento Fall Pop-Up on Penn
• Informe de la WBPA sobre actividades comerciales
• Actualizaciones sobre nuevos negocios y cortes de cinta
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de mayo de 2026

Burgess & Commissioners

Los Burgess y Comisionados llevarán a cabo una reunión municipal ordinaria con temas de procedimiento que incluyen la aprobación de las actas de las reuniones abiertas y cerradas, cuentas por pagar y actualizaciones de rutina. Una discusión sobre un grupo de personas mayores y una actualización sobre la cuenca hidrográfica figuran como puntos del orden del día. No aparecen ordenanzas importantes, rezonificaciones o decisiones financieras en la agenda.

• Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones abiertas y cerradas del 27 de mayo de 2026
• Discusión sobre el Grupo de Personas Mayores
• Cuentas por Pagar
• Comentarios y Preocupaciones Públicas/Actualización de la Cuenca Hidrográfica
• Reunión cerrada programada después de la sesión abierta

The Burgess and Commissioners approved the payment of bills and the use of Community Park by the Walkersville Southern Railroad on June 30. The board voted to rescind permission for a group to use the soccer fields on Sunday mornings. Additionally, the board moved by unanimous consent to close sections of Glade Road and Frederick Street for a parade on July 3.

• Approved May 27, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved payment of bills as submitted (4-0)
• Approved use of Community Park by Walkersville Southern Railroad on June 30 (4-0)
• Rescinded permission for use of the soccer field (4-0)
• Approved closing sections of Glade Road and Frederick Street on July 3 for the parade (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación discutirá un estudio de estacionamiento y borradores de regulaciones para las Unidades de Vivienda Accesoria (ADUs). También votarán sobre las actas de la reunión del 26 de mayo. La agenda incluye anuncios de próximas reuniones municipales y cierres.

• Aprobación de las actas del 26 de mayo de 2026
• Discusión del Estudio de Estacionamiento de las Unidades de Vivienda Accesoria
• Discusión de la Sección de Borrador de las Unidades de Vivienda Accesoria
• Anuncio de la Reunión Municipal el 10 de junio de 2026
• Anuncio del cierre del Town Hall por Juneteenth el 19 de junio de 2026

The Planning Commission discussed a proposed parking study and waiver related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Members raised concerns regarding the formatting, cost estimates, and denial criteria within the study and waiver documents. No formal motions were made on these items.

• Approved May 26, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0-1)

Parks Commission

La Comisión de Parques de Walkersville llevará a cabo una reunión regular que incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores, la discusión de preocupaciones y solicitudes sobre el uso de los parques, informes de la GVAA y del DPW, y actualizaciones sobre Manor House. No se enumeran votaciones formales sobre proyectos o presupuestos específicos.

• Discusión de preocupaciones sobre el uso de los parques
• Solicitudes de uso de parques
• Informe de la GVAA
• Informe del DPW
• Actualizaciones de Manor House

Burgess & Commissioners

El Burgess y los Comisionados celebrarán audiencias públicas sobre dos ordenanzas: el Fondo General (2026-02) y el Fondo de Agua (2026-03). La junta también nombrará jueces electorales, recibirá actualizaciones del comité de la biblioteca y de los veteranos, y aprobará las cuentas por pagar.

• Audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza 2026-02 (Fondo General)
• Audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza 2026-03 (Fondo de Agua)
• Nombramiento de los jueces electorales Susan Hauver y Tim Hampton
• Actualización de la Biblioteca Walkersville por Levi Branson
• Aprobación de cuentas por pagar

The Burgess and Commissioners approved the General Fund and Water Fund budgets, appointed two election judges, and authorized payment of bills. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss public funds.

• Approved 2026 General Fund budget (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Water Fund budget (4-0)
• Appointed Susan Hauver and Tim Hampton as election judges (4-0)
• Authorized payment of bills as submitted (4-0)
• Held closed meeting to discuss public funds investment (4-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación considerará un plan de sitio detallado para el Walkersville High School Portable Replacement Project y discutirá un estudio de estacionamiento para Unidades de Vivienda Accesoria (Accessory Dwelling Units) y una posible exención de estacionamiento. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y anuncios de próximos eventos de la ciudad.

• Walkersville High School Portable Replacement Project – Plan de sitio detallado
• Discusión sobre el Accessory Dwelling Units Parking Study y un Parking Waiver
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 28 de abril de 2026

The commission voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting. A motion was made to approve the Walkersville High School portable replacement detailed site plan, subject to Town Engineer approval and the use of non‑erodible materials, but the minutes do not record a vote on that motion. The accessory‑dwelling‑units parking study and draft waiver were discussed, and the item closed without any motion.

• Approved April 28, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Motion to approve Walkersville High School portable replacement detailed site plan subject to Town Engineer approval and non‑erodible materials (motion made, no vote recorded)
• Accessory dwelling units parking study and draft waiver discussion concluded without a motion

Economic Development Commission

La Economic Development Commission discutirá la planificación para el evento Fall Pop-Up on Penn, la divulgación a los negocios de la ciudad y los cortes de cinta de nuevos negocios. También recibirán un informe de la Walkersville Business and Professional Association (WBPA). La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas de abril de 2026 y comentarios del público.

• Discusión de planificación para el evento Fall Pop-Up on Penn
• Divulgación a los negocios de la ciudad
• Nuevos negocios y cortes de cinta
• Informe de la WBPA
• Aprobación de las actas de abril de 2026

The commission approved the minutes from the April meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of discussion about the Fall and Spring Pop‑Up events, advertising options, outreach to local businesses, and plans for the Walkersville Southern Railroad holiday train, but no additional actions were formally adopted.

• Approved April meeting minutes

Burgess & Commissioners

Los Burgess y Comisionados considerarán la Ordenanza 2026-01 para una actualización del mapa de zonificación, discutirán Maryland 194 e introducirán dos ordenanzas para el Fondo General y el Fondo de Agua. También recibirán una actualización del Comité de Veteranos y aprobarán las actas de reuniones anteriores. Los comentarios del público y una actualización de la cuenca hidrográfica están en la agenda.

• Ordenanza 2026-01 Actualización del Mapa de Zonificación
• Introducción de la Ordenanza 2026-02 Fondo General
• Introducción de la Ordenanza 2026-03 Fondo de Agua
• Actualización del Comité de Veteranos – Kathy Sixx
• Discusión de Maryland 194

The Walkersville Burgess & Commissioners approved the 2027 General Fund and Water Fund budgets, introduced the ordinances, and voted to send a letter to the state requesting the widening of MD 194 from Rt 26 to Devilbiss Bridge Rd. The meeting also approved the payment of bills and the MSP signage proof.

• Approved April 22 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Sent letter to state for MD 194 widening from Rt 26 to Devilbiss Bridge Rd (3-1)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-02 General Fund Budget FY 2027 (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-03 Water Fund Budget FY 2027 (4-0)
• Approved bills for payment (4-0)
• Approved MSP signage proof (4-0)

Parks Commission

La Comisión de Parques de Walkersville discutirá una posible cancha de herradura en Community Park y un proyecto de reemplazo o reparación de un puente, con Matthew Crum presentando sobre el puente. La comisión también revisará las solicitudes de uso de parques, recibirá informes de la GVAA y DPW, y escuchará actualizaciones sobre la Manor House. No hay votaciones ni decisiones programadas más allá de la aprobación de las actas de abril.

• Discusión de la cancha de herradura de Community Park
• Discusión del puente de Community Park con Matthew Crum
• Revisión de solicitudes de uso de parques
• Informes de GVAA y DPW
• Actualizaciones de la Manor House

The Commission approved a covered bridge renovation by Matthew Crum and multiple field usage requests for GVAA and Tour De Frederick. A request to extend Sunday soccer hours was denied, and discussions regarding the Community Park horseshoe pit were postponed until the next meeting.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Matthew Crum's covered bridge renovation project (unanimous)
• Denied extension of Sunday morning soccer field hours
• Approved Frederick Amateur Radio Club radio fox hunt on 05/30/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Tour De Frederick use of Heritage Park on 06/30/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved GVAA Hit-a-thon on 05/17/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved GVAA 16U tournament on 06/19-21/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved GVAA Harry O Tournament on 06/26-28/2026 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

La Junta de Apelaciones de Walkersville llevará a cabo una reunión el 5 de mayo de 2026, comenzando a las 7:00 pm. La agenda incluye la elección de un Presidente y un Vicepresidente como seguimiento, y una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de variación (caso W-B-26-1) para la propiedad en 200 Solar Drive.

• Solicitud de variación para 200 Solar Drive (caso W-B-26-1)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Walkersville abrirá la reunión, aprobará las actas del 14 de abril de 2026 y llevará a cabo una discusión sobre las unidades de vivienda accesorias. La sesión también incluirá anuncios de próximos eventos de la ciudad.

• Llamado al orden de la reunión
• Aprobar las actas del 14 de abril de 2026
• Discusión sobre Unidades de Vivienda Accesorias
• Anuncios de próximos eventos

The Planning Commission held a workshop to discuss defining and regulating accessory dwelling units, including parking, fire safety, and utility requirements. No final votes were taken on the ADU regulations; members were asked to submit further feedback by May 8, 2026.

• Approved minutes of the April 14, 2026, meeting (6-0-1)

Economic Development Commission

La Walkersville Economic Development Commission se reunirá para aprobar las actas de marzo de 2026 y recibir actualizaciones sobre el evento Spring Pop-Up on Penn. También discutirán sobre nuevos negocios y cortes de cinta, y escucharán un informe de la Walkersville Business and Professional Association (WBPA). La agenda incluye preocupaciones de los comisionados y comentarios del público, pero no hay votaciones vinculantes sobre proyectos o gastos específicos.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de marzo de 2026
• Actualización sobre el evento Spring Pop-Up on Penn
• Discusión de nuevos negocios y próximos cortes de cinta
• Informe de la WBPA
• Periodo de comentarios del público

The Commission approved the March meeting minutes and coordinated operational details for the Spring Pop Up on Penn event. Members decided on food truck parking requirements, vendor arrival times, and a ribbon cutting for Bonus Bites.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Required food trucks to detach from trailers and park vehicles separately
• Approved food truck arrival time of 8:00 am
• Approved vendor setup start time of 8:45 am
• Scheduled Bonus Bites ribbon cutting for Pop Up on Penn

Burgess & Commissioners

El Walkersville Burgess & Commissioners llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza 2026-01, una enmienda al mapa de zonificación. También discutirán las licitaciones para el Frederick Street Engineering Project, considerarán nombramientos para la Parks Commission y abordarán la liberación de cartas de crédito para la Bell Property. Otros asuntos de rutina incluyen la aprobación de actas, cuentas por pagar y actualizaciones del personal.

• Audiencia Pública – Ordenanza 2026-01 Mapa de Zonificación
• Nombramiento en la Parks Commission – Amy Peterson
• Reincorporación a la Parks Commission – Mark Pecor
• Discusión de licitación del Frederick Street Engineering Project
• Bell Property – Liberación de cartas de crédito

The Burgess and Commissioners approved Ordinance 2026-01 to update the zoning map and awarded a $122,755.08 engineering study for Frederick Street to AMT. The board also appointed two members to the Parks Commission and authorized the sale of a crack sealing machine.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-01 Zoning Map (3-2)
• Appointed Amy Peterson to the Parks Commission (5-0)
• Reappointed Mark Pecor to the Parks Commission (5-0)
• Awarded Frederick Street Engineering Study to AMT for $122,755.08 (4-0-1)
• Released letter of credit for Bell Property in the amount of $29,273.29 (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable for the period (5-0)
• Approved sale of crack sealing machine via Municibid with $15,000 minimum bid (5-0)
• Approved motion to hold a closed meeting to consider investment of public funds (5-0)

Planning Commission

La comisión aprobará las actas de la reunión del 24 de marzo de 2026, luego revisará la Ordenanza Modelo del Estado para Unidades de Vivienda Accesorias (ADU) y su Herramienta de Evaluación de Cumplimiento. No se enumeran otras decisiones. La agenda también incluye anuncios de próximas reuniones municipales.

• Aprobación de las actas del 24 de marzo de 2026
• Discusión de Unidades de Vivienda Accesorias – Ordenanza Modelo del Estado
• Discusión de Unidades de Vivienda Accesorias – Herramienta de Evaluación de Cumplimiento
• Anuncios de la próxima Town Meeting del 22 de abril de 2026
• Anuncios de las próximas reuniones de la Economic Development Commission, Planning Commission, Spring Pop‑up y Board of Appeals

The Planning Commission approved the minutes of the March 24, 2026 meeting with a vote of 5-0-1, with Commissioner Nathan Shatto abstaining. A workshop on the State model ordinance for accessory dwelling units was held, but no motion was made and no action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes (5-0-1)

Burgess & Commissioners

Esta es una reunión de asuntos de rutina sin legislación o gastos específicos en la agenda. La junta considerará una proclamación del Mes de Concientización sobre el Abuso Infantil de Frederick County, aprobará las cuentas por pagar y las actas de la reunión anterior, recibirá actualizaciones del personal y llevará a cabo una sesión a puerta cerrada.

• Proclamación del Mes de Concientización sobre el Abuso Infantil de Frederick County
• Reunión a puerta cerrada (sesión ejecutiva) programada
• Cuentas por pagar (no se especifica monto)
• Comentarios públicos y actualización de la cuenca hidrográfica

The meeting was largely procedural. Commissioners approved the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0) and paid bills as submitted (3-0). A proclamation declaring April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month was read. No substantive policy or expenditure decisions were made; future discussions included charter changes, the upcoming budget, and a planning workshop on accessory dwelling units.

• Approved March 25, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved accounts payable for the period (3-0)
• Proclaimed April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Parks Commission

The Walkersville Parks Commission meeting on April 1, 2026 will consider several agenda items. Items include a discussion of POS funding, a request for an Eagle Scout project, and various park usage requests. Additional reports from the GVAA, DPW, and updates on the Manor House will also be presented. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• POS Funding Discussion
• Eagle Scout Project Request
• Park usage requests
• Manor House Updates
• GVAA report

The commission approved an Eagle Scout project to install pollinator gardens with native plant beds and bee/butterfly boxes in Community Park. It also approved several park usage requests, including Heritage Park for a triathlon club, a biking event parking area, Heritage soccer fields for informal play, and a living‑history event at Community Park. The commission discussed possible $25,000 funding for landscaping, a fitness trail, and new picnic tables, but no final funding decision was made.

• Approved March 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Scout pollinator garden project (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Park use by Boogie Ocean Triathlon Club (conditional on insurance)
• Approved Heritage Park parking use for Yellowfin biking event (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage soccer fields use for informal play (unanimous)
• Approved Community Park living‑history event by 43rd Mosby Rangers (unanimous)
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous)

Burgess & Commissioners

The Walkersville Burgess and Commissioners will review the introduction of Ordinance 2026-01 regarding the Zoning Map and discuss the replacement of a tractor. The meeting will also cover standard business items and public comments.

• Approval of March 11, 2026 Town Meeting Minutes
• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-01 Zoning Map
• Tractor Replacement Discussion
• Public Comments and Concerns/Watershed Update
• Closed Meeting

The council approved the regular and closed meeting minutes from March 11, 2026 by a 4‑0 vote. They adopted Ordinance 2026‑01 to introduce the new zoning map, also by 4‑0. A motion to pay the submitted bills, including a payment to Shannon Baum for a historical marker, passed unanimously.

• Approved regular and closed meeting minutes from March 11, 2026 (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-01 Zoning Map (4-0)
• Approved payment of submitted bills, including Shannon Baum payment (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss items related to Abloom, McDonald's, and Walkersville High School. The body will also review materials for an upcoming workshop on April 14, 2026.

• Discussion regarding Abloom
• Discussion regarding McDonald's
• Discussion regarding Walkersville High School
• Review of materials for April 14, 2026, Planning Commission Workshop

The commission approved the minutes of the February 24, 2026 meeting by a 6‑0‑0 vote. It approved adding a massage therapist use to the Abloom site by a 6‑0‑0 vote. It approved the Walkersville High School modular classroom site plan, subject to Town engineer comments and County sewer‑line approval, by a 6‑0‑0 vote. No motion was taken on the McDonalds project status update.

• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved addition of massage therapist use to Abloom site (6-0-0)
• Approved Walkersville High School modular classroom site plan, subject to engineer comments and County sewer line approval (6-0-0)
• Item on McDonalds project concluded without a motion

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will approve the February 2025 meeting minutes and review a follow‑up request concerning the Walkersville Southern Railroad. It will also receive updates on the Spring Pop‑Up on Penn and on new businesses and ribbon‑cutting events, and hear a report from the Western Baltimore Planning Agency. The meeting includes a new business segment, commissioner concerns, public comment, and announcements of upcoming commission and WBPA meetings.

• Approval of February 2025 minutes
• Follow‑up Walkersville Southern Railroad request
• Spring Pop‑Up on Penn updates
• New businesses and ribbon cuttings
• Report from WBPA

The commission approved the February meeting minutes. It decided to draft a physical letter for the Walkersville Southern Railroad request, to be reviewed by the Burgess and Legal Department. The members also planned the Spring Pop‑Up on Penn, including tote bags, signage, and live music, with specific volunteers assigned to each task.

• Approved February meeting minutes
• Agreed to draft a physical letter for Walkersville Southern Railroad request (to be reviewed by Burgess and Legal)
• Decided to procure reusable tote bags for the Spring Pop‑Up; Kelly to handle purchase
• Assigned Kelly to supply table and tent for the Spring Pop‑Up
• Planned signage: physical signs to be displayed a week before the Pop‑Up and an electronic traffic sign
• Planned live music by WHS band; Linda to provide backup speaker
• Linda and Aaron offered to help with Friday‑night setup of the Pop‑Up

Burgess & Commissioners

The Walkersville Town Council will review and vote on several items, including two resolutions honoring community members, recommendations from the Charter Review Committee, and the acceptance of a bid for a bucket truck. The agenda also includes discussion of the town’s 250th anniversary celebration and routine updates on accounts payable and staff matters. Public comments and a watershed update will be heard before the meeting adjourns.

• Resolution 2026-01 – Honoring the Service of Susan Hauver
• Resolution 2026-02 – Honoring the Service of Joe Birch
• Charter Review Committee Recommendations
• Accept Bid for Bucket Truck
• 250th Celebration Information

The Walkersville Burgess & Commissioners approved several items, including a $212,000 contract for a mill and overlay on Devilbiss Bridge Road, a $5,300 purchase of bollards for Good Hair Days, and $1,500 for a 250th anniversary parade. They also accepted an $8,121 bucket‑truck bid, authorized up to two food trucks on specified dates, and adopted a draft resolution to request a state revenue‑modernization survey. Additional actions included approving regular meeting minutes, paying outstanding bills, and scheduling a closed meeting under state law.

• Approved regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 to Volunteer Fire Co. for 250th parade (5-0)
• Accepted $8,121 bucket‑truck bid (5-0)
• Approved $5,300 for bollards at Good Hair Days (3-2)
• Approved $212,000 mill and overlay of Devilbiss Bridge Rd (5-0)
• Approved draft resolution 2026-03 for state revenue survey (5-0)
• Approved up to two food trucks on listed dates (5-0)
• Approved closed meeting under Md. Code §3-305(8) (5-0)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to discuss project focus and park usage requests. The agenda includes reports from the GVAA and DPW, as well as updates regarding the Manor House.

• Project Focus Discussion
• Park usage requests
• GVAA report
• DPW Report
• Manor House Updates

The Parks Commission approved the February meeting minutes and then voted by paper to rank upcoming projects, ordering the water mister, dog park, landscaping, and fitness trail. All members unanimously approved usage requests for the Potomac Valley Burmese Mountain Dog Club and for Home School Soccer at the Heritage Soccer Fields. The meeting was adjourned after a motion was approved.

• Approved February minutes (motion by Artie, seconded by Mark)
• Ranked park projects: water mister first, then dog park, landscaping, fitness trail (paper vote)
• Approved Potomac Valley Burmese Mountain Dog Club use of Community Park Sep 19‑20 (unanimous)
• Approved Home School Soccer use of Heritage Soccer Fields May‑Sep 2026, 1430‑1630 hrs (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Arite, seconded by Kevin)

Burgess & Commissioners

The Walkersville Town Council will hold a discussion on Devilbiss Bridge Road with Wilson T. Ballard, review matters from the Public Safety Committee, consider a citizen request concerning Main Street, examine accounts payable, and hear public comments including a watershed update. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Devilbiss Bridge Road discussion with Wilson T. Ballard
• Public Safety Committee discussion
• Citizen request – Main Street
• Accounts payable review
• Public comments and watershed update

The Commissioners voted to install stop signs, blinking crosswalk signs, and other crosswalk improvements on Devilbiss Bridge Road (4-1). A motion to place a dog waste station on Main Street failed (0-5). The town also approved summer park hours starting March 8 and park closures at 6 PM beginning March 1 (each 4-1), and authorized payment of outstanding bills (5-0). Regular meeting minutes were adopted with one abstention.

• Approved Devilbiss Bridge Road stop signs, blinking crosswalk signs, and crosswalk improvements (4-1)
• Failed to install a dog waste station on Main Street (0-5)
• Approved payment of accounts payable bills (5-0)
• Approved start of summer park hours on March 8 (4-1)
• Approved closing parks at 6:00 PM starting March 1 (4-1)
• Approved regular meeting minutes with changes (4-0-1, one abstention)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the zoning map and project priorities. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from January 27, 2026.

• Zoning Map Discussion
• Project Priority Discussion

The Planning Commission approved the minutes of the January 27, 2026 meeting with suggested changes, voting 5-0-1 with one member abstaining. The commission also voted to send the 2025 Zoning Map back to the Burgess and Commissioners without any changes, voting 5-0-1 with one member abstaining. No other business was taken.

• Approved Jan. 27, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-1, Kuster abstained)
• Sent back 2025 Zoning Map unchanged (5-0-1, Winch abstained)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to receive a presentation on the Walkersville Southern Railroad. The body will also review updates regarding the Spring Pop-Up on Penn and reports from the WBPA.

• Walkersville Southern Railroad presentation
• Spring Pop-Up on Penn updates
• Report from WBPA
• Review of new businesses and ribbon cuttings

The commission approved the December 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed to draft a letter of support for the Walkersville Southern Railroad’s capital needs project. Plans for the Spring and Fall Pop‑Up on Penn events were confirmed, including advertising, porta‑potties, vendor capacity, and a flower‑basket raffle. The commission also expressed support for honoring local businesses with ceremonies during the Pop‑Up.

• Approved December meeting minutes (motion by Lamar, seconded by Stephanie)
• Agreed to draft a letter of support for Walkersville Southern Railroad
• Confirmed advertising in the Woodsboro‑Walkersville News Journal for March and April editions
• Reserved porta‑potties for the Spring Pop‑Up on Penn
• Lamar to contact Bulletproof Exteriors about adjacent lot use for the event
• Bob Sussman confirmed A'Bloom will donate flower baskets for a raffle
• Set Fall Pop‑Up on Penn date for October 17, 2026, 10 am‑4 pm
• Commission supports offering ceremony honors for The Savagery and/or The Ville during the Pop‑Up

Burgess & Commissioners

The Town of Walkersville will hold a public hearing regarding public safety and discuss traffic on MD 194. The body will also consider awarding a trash and yard waste contract and reappointing members to the Planning Commission and EDC.

• Public hearing on public safety
• Award of trash and yard waste contract
• MD 194 traffic discussion
• Planning Commission reappointment of Jeremy Petterson
• EDC reappointment of Lamar Estridge and Kelly Renehan

The Walkersville Burgess & Commissioners approved several routine actions, including reappointing members to the Planning and Economic Development Commissions, supporting a state‑level traffic study, and awarding the trash and yard‑waste contract to J&J Trash. They also approved $7,500 for a summer lunch program partnership with Helping Hands and Caring Hearts. All motions passed with recorded votes.

• Approved regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Reappointed Jeremy Peterson to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Reappointed Lamar Estridge and Kelly Renehan to Economic Development Commission (4-0)
• Supported Council Member Mason Carter’s letter to the State on MD 194 intersection (4-0)
• Awarded trash and yard‑waste contract to J&J Trash (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable bills as submitted (4-0)
• Approved funding to Helping Hands and Caring Hearts for Summer Lunch Program (3-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Glade Towne HOA request for three food trucks on Chapel Court Aug 8 (approved, no vote recorded)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to elect its officers and discuss project focus and park usage requests. The agenda includes reports from the GVAA and DPW, as well as updates regarding the Manor House.

• Election of Officers
• Project Focus Discussion
• Park usage requests
• Manor House Updates

The commission unanimously approved the January meeting minutes. It voted to support the Lime Kiln Bypass trail at the current 5‑foot standard, based on a $10,925 estimate. Shannon Kelley was elected chair and Mark Pecor vice‑chair, both unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved support for Lime Kiln Bypass trail at 5‑foot standard (unanimous)
• Elected Shannon Kelley as Commission Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mark Pecor as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Burgess & Commissioners

The Walkersville Town Council will conduct public hearings on several zoning matters, including a new zoning map, text amendments, and height‑limit exceptions. The council will also consider the Frederick County Capacity Fee and a Discovery water main replacement project. Additional agenda items cover a senior group discussion, accounts payable, staff updates, and public comments on watershed issues.

• Public Hearing on Ordinance 2025-04: Zoning Map
• Public Hearing on Ordinance 2025-05: Zoning Text Amendments
• Public Hearing on Ordinance 2025-06: Zoning Exceptions to Height Limitations
• Discussion of Frederick County Capacity Fee
• Discussion of Discovery Water Main Replacement

The council approved the meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote. It sent the 2025‑04 zoning map back to the Planning Commission (3‑2) and adopted Ordinances 2025‑05 and 2025‑06 (both 5‑0). The council also approved payment of the Frederick County capacity fee and other accounts payable (each 5‑0) and awarded RFP, Inc. the $218,358 Discovery repaving contract (5‑0). A motion to hold a closed meeting passed 5‑0.

• Approved regular meeting minutes with changes (4-0-1)
• Sent 2025-04 zoning map back to Planning Commission, disallowed Staley Property rezoning (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-05 zoning text amendments (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06 removing "offices" from 88-58 A (5-0)
• Approved payment of Frederick County capacity fee bill (5-0)
• Approved payment of accounts payable bills (5-0)
• Awarded RFP, Inc. Discovery repaving contract for $218,358 (5-0)
• Approved holding a closed meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Zoning Text Amendment. The discussion focuses on exceptions to height limitations.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Text Amendment regarding exceptions to height limitations

The Planning Commission approved the minutes of the Jan. 13 meeting. Commissioners elected David Ennis as Chairman, Mike Kuster as Vice Chairman, and Nick Thompson as Secretary. The commission voted to remove “office” from Section 88‑58 of the zoning code, expanding height allowances to commercial, office and industrial buildings up to 100 feet, and sent the amended text to the Burgess and Commissioners for final approval.

• Approved Jan. 13 meeting minutes (5-0-1 abstention)
• Elected David Ennis as Chairman (5-0-1 abstention)
• Elected Mike Kuster as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Nick Thompson as Secretary (5-0-1 abstention)
• Removed “office” from Section 88‑58 zoning text (6-0)
• Sent amended zoning text to Burgess and Commissioners for final approval (6-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hear a presentation on the Walkersville Southern Railroad, receive updates on the Spring Pop‑Up on Penn, and review new business openings and ribbon cuttings. The meeting also includes a report from the WBPA, discussion of commissioner concerns, and a period for public comment. No formal actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Walkersville Southern Railroad Presentation
• Spring Pop‑Up on Penn Updates
• New Businesses and Ribbon Cuttings
• Report from WBPA
• Commissioner Concerns and Public Comment

Burgess & Commissioners

The Town of Walkersville will meet to discuss food trucks and bike safety. The body will also review accounts payable and receive a watershed update during public comments.

• Food truck discussion
• Bike safety discussion
• Review of accounts payable
• Watershed update

Commissioners approved the December 10, 2026 meeting minutes by a 3‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). They also approved payment of outstanding bills with a 4‑0 vote. A motion to hold a closed meeting under Maryland Code §3‑305 passed unanimously (5‑0). No formal actions were taken on the food‑truck, bike‑safety, or repaving project discussions.

• Approved Dec 10, 2026 minutes (3-0-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved payment of bills for the period (4-0)
• Approved closed meeting to consider public fund investments and contracts (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the December 9, 2026 meeting minutes. It will hear a Frederick County presentation on the 30 % plan for the Frederick and Pennsylvania Line Railroad Trail Phase 2 and 3. The agenda also includes routine announcements of upcoming town events.

• Approval of December 9, 2026 minutes
• Frederick County presentation: 30 % plan for Frederick and Pennsylvania Line Railroad Trail Phase 2 & 3
• Announcements of upcoming town meetings and community events

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting, incorporating corrections. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-1, with Chairman Ennis abstaining. No other actions were taken.

• Approved December 9, 2025 minutes with corrections (5-0-1)

Parks Commission

The commission will consider the 2026 Summer Solstice 8K race, review the town’s tree lighting program, and evaluate park usage requests. It will also receive reports from the GVAA, the Department of Public Works, and updates on the Manor House, followed by a commissioner concerns segment.

• 2026 Summer Solstice 8K
• Tree Lighting Review
• Park usage requests
• GVAA report
• Manor House Updates

The Walkersville Parks Commission approved the November meeting minutes and the 2026 Summer Solstice celebration. It also approved several park‑usage requests, including a youth star‑gazing fundraiser, the Mid MD Baseball Camp softball and baseball schedules, and the FC Frederick Scrimmage Fest. The commission approved a GVAA request to extend Heritage Park hours, to be presented to the Town Commission, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved November meeting minutes (All approved)
• Approved 2026 Summer Solstice event on June 13 (All approved)
• Approved City Youth Matrix star‑gazing fundraiser at Heritage Jan 16 (All approved)
• Approved Mid MD Baseball Camp softball schedule (All approved)
• Approved Mid MD Baseball Camp baseball schedule (All approved)
• Approved FC Frederick Scrimmage Fest March 14‑15 (All approved)
• Approved GVAA request to extend Heritage Park hours for Town Commission review (All approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 pm (All approved)