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THE TOWN OF CENTREVILLE 101 LAWYERS ROW CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
410-758-1180 FAX 410-758-4741 WWW.TOWNOFCENTREVILLE.ORG
AGENDA
Town Council of Centreville Meeting
April 16, 2026
7:00 PM
Liberty Building
107 Liberty Street, 2nd Floor Meeting Room
I. Convene – Council President
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Moment of Silence – For Military & Public Safety Personnel (Past & Present)
IV. Agenda Review
V. Review of Minutes from Past Meetings
a. April 2, 2026 Budget Meeting Minutes
b. April 2, 2026 Town Council Meeting Minutes
VI. Citizens Forum (Citizens are requested to keep their comments to three minutes.)
VII. Appearances
a. Oaths of Office – Boards and Commissions
b. Farmers Market-Jennifer Moore
c. Blue Crab Carwash- Matt Riddleberger
d. Utility Rate Study – Stantec – Dave Hyder
VIII. New Business
a. Resolution 06- 2026 – Administrative Leave Policy - Krystel Ebaugh, Human Resource
Manager
b. Resolution 07-2026- Inclement Weather Policy- Krystel Ebaugh, Human Resource Manager
c. Ordinance 02-2026 – Chapter 150-Vacant-Property- President Ashley H. Kaiser
d. Ordinance 04-2026 – Solar Arrays – Vice President Jeffrey D. Kiel
e. Trash/Recycle Bids – Clifford Matthews, Director of Public Works
IX. Reports of Boards and Commissions
a. Maryland Municipal League
b. Council of Governments
c. Economic Development
d. Park Advisory Board
e. Planning Commission
X. Reports of Department Heads
a. Town Manager
b. Chief of Police
c. Town Attorney
d. Finance Officer
e. Director of Public Works
f. Human Resources Manager
g. Town Clerk

h. Zoning Administrator
XI. Citizens Forum (Citizens are requested to keep their comments to three minutes.)
XII. Council Roundtable
a. Kiel
b. Beu
c. McNeil
d. Huffer
e. Kaiser
XIII. Motion to Adjourn – Council President
Upcoming Events/Meetings:
• April 16, 2026 – Town Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Liberty Building, 2nd Floor Meeting
Room
• April 24, 2026 – Arbor Day – 10:00 am. Mill Stream Park-North Side
• April 25, 2026 – Celebrate Trails Day
• May 6, 2026 – Planning Commission Work Session- 7:00, 101 Water Way, First Floor
Meeting Room
• May 7, 2026- Town Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Liberty Building, 2nd Floor Meeting
Room
• May 20, 2026- Planning Commission Meeting- Liberty Building, 2nd Floor Meeting Room
• May 21, 2026 – Town Council Meeting- 7:00 p.m. Liberty Building, 2nd Floor Meeting
Room
**Please note: One or more Centreville Town Council members may be attending these
events/meetings.

THE TOWN OF CENTREVILLE 101 LAWYERS ROW CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
410-758-1180 FAX 410-758-4741 WWW.TOWNOFCENTREVILLE.ORG
MEMO
DATE: April 10, 2026
TO: Carolyn Brinkley, Town Manager
From: Clifford Matthews Jr, Public Works Director
Re: Blue Crab Car Wash, Laser Dr. Centreville Business Park Allocation
After meeting with representatives from Blue Crab Car Wash, I am recommending approval of 8 water
and sewer allocations to GRCC Properties, LLC. The new proposed system is a bio-membrane reactor
(BMO) followed by a reverse osmosis (RO) system. This BMO system is very similar to the MBR system
the Town is preparing for the new WWTP upgrade. The system is figured for 150 per day and takes the
water usage from 10,500 gallons per day down to 1,500 gallons per day with similar per day gallon
discharge. Staff approves of the system the propose to implement.
A public works agreement (PWA) will be required for this project prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
PROPOSED MOTION:
I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE 8 WATER & SEWER ALLOCATIONs TO GRCC PROPERTIES, LLC C/O MATT
RIDLEBERGER, ALSO KNOWN AS THE BLUE CRAB CAR WASH.

Town of Centreville
Water & Sewer Rate Study Results and
Recommendations
April 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026
Agenda
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Study Overview
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Current Industry Challenges
Reductions in Use / Revenue Impacts Aging Infrastructure Regulatory / Resilience
PFAS,
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Operational Cost Inflation
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National Commodity Index - Plastic Water Pipe National Water Treatment Chemical Index
➢ Up 78% from 2020 to 2026 ➢ Up 42% from 2020 to June 2026
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Construction Cost Inflation
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Rate Study Process
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Defines how much total Defines proportional Structure of how
revenue is needed each revenue recovery revenues are
year between systems recovered
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Water & Sewer Financial Plan
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Financial Plan
• Forecast of system operating
Revenue
expenditures
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• Sufficiency of revenue to meet revenue
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Evaluate Key
• Ability to fall within range of reserve
Metrics
Operating Costs
targets
• Meet debt service coverage requirements
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Financial Planning Assumptions - Expenditures
FY 2027 budget used as starting point for financial modeling
• Expenditures inflated on a line-item level by expenditure type
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• Series 2017 A-1 & A-2 paid off by FY 2028
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• Includes $39.0 million for WWTP Upgrade
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Assume use of cash and debt to fund future capital
• Financial model optimizes for cash / debt mix based on available resources
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Financial Planning Assumptions - Revenues
• Customer growth based on development projections
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• Assumption of increase in sewer Allocation Fees in FY 2027
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Financial Planning Key Metrics
• Sufficient Reserve Levels
✓Maintain a minimum of 6 months of operating expenses cash on hand
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Planned Capital Improvement Projects
Project Description FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031
Insert table – high level call out larger
WWTP Upgrade to 1.0 MGD(1) $ - $1,500,000 $7,800,000 $8,300,000 $4,220,000 $17,180,000
projects
Expanded WWTP Holding Pond at the Farm(2) - 2,000,000 - - - -
Belvedere(2) - 1,023,254 - - - -
Windsor Ave - - 867,240 - - -
Glendale - - 1,039,885 - - -
Tilghman Avenue(2) - 638,702 - - - -
New 600K Elevated Storage Tank on Vincit St - - - - 1,000,000 -
I & I improvements - - 900,000 - - -
Third Production Well & Related Infrastructure - - - - 1,000,000 -
All Other Projects 352,435 83,000 155,520 402,405 201,800 867,660
Total $352,435 $5,244,957 $10,762,645 $8,702,405 $6,421,800 $18,047,660
(1) Project partially funded with grants
(2) Projects fully funded with grants
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WWTP Upgrade
to 1.0 MGD
$39M
Project Cost FY 2027 through FY 2031
$14M
Funded with Grants
$7.7M
Funded through Allocation Fees
$17.3M - 30 year
State Borrowing - Maturity
2%
Interest Rate
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Funding of Capital Improvement Projects
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Operating/Cash Allocation Fees Grants Debt
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Total Operating Expenses and Debt
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Operating Expenses Existing Debt Service Assumed New Debt for WWTP Upgrade
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Results Dashboard – Status Quo
Coverage levels dip
Assumes no increases to rates
below minimum
FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031
Water Rate Plan 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Y Sewer Rate Plan 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
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Quarterly Bill at 6KGAL $219.13 $219.13 $219.13 $219.13 $219.13
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$6.0M $6.0M
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$4.0M $4.0M
depleted by FY30
$3.0M $3.0M
$2.0M $2.0M
$1.0M $1.0M
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CIP Spending CIP Funding
Debt Operating/Cash
Current Plan
Current Plan
Grants Allocation Fees
$20.0M
$20.0M

Results Dashboard – Proposed Rate Plan
Differential rates for water and sewer Maintains
based on analysis of system costs coverage levels
FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031
Water Rate Plan 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%
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Quarterly Bill at 6KGAL $241.31 $265.87 $293.08 $323.24 $356.69
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$4.0M $4.0M
$3.0M $3.0M
$2.0M $2.0M
$1.0M $1.0M
$0.0M $0.0M
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CIP Spending CIP Funding
Debt Operating/Cash
Current Plan
Current Plan
Grants Allocation Fees
$20.0M
$20.0M

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Current FY 2026 Rates
Water Rates FY 2026
Residential and Commercial
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Alternative Rate Plans
Alternative 1 (Current Structure)
• Maintains current rate structure and increases rates based on results of
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*Note that both alternatives generate the required level of revenue as set forth in the
financial plan
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Alternative 1 - Current Structure
Water Rates FY 2027
Residential and Commercial
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Alternative 2
Water Rates FY 2027
Residential and Commercial
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Customer Bill Distribution
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25% 47%
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Quarterly Consumption (KGAL)
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Alternative 1 - Sample Quarterly Bill Impacts
Quarterly Current FY 26
FY27 Water FY27 Sewer FY27 Total Difference $ Difference %
Usage KGAL Total
0 $ 219.13 $ 112.06 $ 129.25 $ 241.31 $ 22.18 10.1%
1 219.13 112.06 129.25 241.31 22.18 10.1%
Y 2 219.13 112.06 129.25 241.31 22.18 10.1%
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R 7 241.29 123.29 142.42 265.71 24.42 10.1%
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15 418.57 213.13 247.78 460.91 42.34 10.1%
16 440.73 224.36 260.95 485.31 44.58 10.1%
17 462.89 235.59 274.12 509.71 46.82 10.1%
18 485.05 246.82 287.29 534.11 49.06 10.1%
19 507.21 258.05 300.46 558.51 51.30 10.1%
20 529.37 269.28 313.63 582.91 53.54 10.1%
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Alternative 2 - Sample Quarterly Bill Impacts
Quarterly Current FY 26
FY27 Water FY27 Sewer FY27 Total Difference $ Difference %
Usage KGAL Total
0 $ 219.13 $ 64.90 $ 76.65 $ 141.55 $ (77.58) (35.4%)
1 219.13 74.94 88.51 163.45 (55.68) (25.4%)
Y 2 219.13 84.98 100.37 185.35 (33.78) (15.4%)
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5 219.13 115.10 135.94 251.04 31.91 14.6%
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R 7 241.29 135.18 159.66 294.84 53.55 22.2%
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10 307.77 165.30 195.24 360.54 52.77 17.1%
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E 11 329.93 175.34 207.10 382.44 52.51 15.9%
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13 374.25 195.43 230.81 426.24 51.99 13.9%
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15 418.57 215.51 254.53 470.04 51.47 12.3%
16 440.73 225.55 266.39 491.94 51.21 11.6%
17 462.89 235.59 278.25 513.84 50.95 11.0%
18 485.05 245.63 290.11 535.73 50.68 10.4%
19 507.21 255.67 301.97 557.63 50.42 9.9%
20 529.37 265.71 313.82 579.53 50.16 9.5%
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Water & Sewer Benchmarking
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Average Quarterly Bill @ 5 KGAL
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Average Quarterly Bill @ 9 KGAL
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Average Quarterly Bill @ 12 KGAL
Wastewater Water Average
$ 450
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$ 150
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$167
$148 $154
$112
$ 50 $96
$85 $78
$67 $63 $69
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Easton Anne City of Trappe Denton Charles Queen WSSC Centreville Kent County Centerville Centreville
Arundel Annapolis County Anne's Current FY27 FY27
County County FY26 Alternative 1Alternative 2
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Average Quarterly Bill @ 14 KGAL
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There are limitations to benchmarking
• Rate structure & customer classes
• Treatment processes & technology
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Allocation Fees Background
• Fees charged for new connections joining the water and sewer
system
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Current Allocation Fees $5,097 $8,677
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Allocation Fees Methodology
Methodology Description Appropriate For
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Allocation Fees Results
• Calculations reveal that current water allocation fee is set at
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Proposed Allocation Fee $5,097 $10,910
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Allocation Fees Benchmarking
Wastewater Water
$ 25,000
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$ 10,000
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$ 4,700
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$ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,097 $ 5,097
$ 4,400
$ 3,200
$ 2,296 $ 2,350
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City of WSSC Easton Trappe Denton Centreville Centreville Kent Anne
Annapolis Current Proposed County Arundel
FY26 FY27 County
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Findings and Recommendations
• The Town’s current rates are insufficient to satisfy future operating, capital and
debt service coverage requirements
• Recommend the Town implement the plan of rate increases
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FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031
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Increase
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Water 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%
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TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
RESOLUTION 06-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE TO AMEND THE
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE POLICY
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 01-2011, enacted on March 17, 2011, and effective on April 6, 2011,
the Town Council of Centreville adopted the Personnel Manual: Rules and Regulations Governing the
Operation of a Merit System (“Personnel Manual”), as a personnel manual for employees of the Town
of Centreville; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 02-2013 enacted February 21, 2013, and effective March 14, 2013,
the Town Council ordained in Section 3 that future amendments to the Personnel Manual may be adopted
by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to amend this Administrative Leave Policy.
NOW THEREFORE, the Town Council of Centreville hereby resolves as follows:
1. The Town of Centreville’s Administrative Leave Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is
approved.
2. This Resolution shall be effective immediately.
READ AND PASSED THIS day of , 2026.
BY ORDER: We hereby certify that Resolution Number XX-2026 is true and correct and duly adopted
by the Town Council of Centreville, Maryland.
ATTEST: THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
____________________________________
R. Gaye Adams Ashley Heffernan Kaiser, Esq., President
Town Clerk
_____________________________________
Jeffrey D. Kiel, Vice President
_____________________________________
Sandra Lee Huffer, Member
_____________________________________
Frederick E. Beu, Member
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______________________________________
Fred M. McNeil, Member
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Exhibit A
D. Administrative Leave Policy
1. Anytime non-essential Town employees are dismissed prior to the end of the normal work day or
allowed to report later than the normal start of the work day (e.g., inclement weather, etc.), then
those essential employees that are required to work during the same time frame shall earn
administrative leave at a rate of one quarter (0.25) hour per one quarter (0.25) hour worked.
2. Essential employees scheduled to work any part of their normal workday after the dismissal
referenced in Subsection (D)(1) above been declared shall also earn administrative leave at the same
rate.
3. Accrued administrative leave may be used at the discretion of the employee when approved by the
employee’s supervisor.
4. A maximum of twenty (20) hours of earned administrative leave may be carried forward from year
to year.
5. Administrative leave is non-compensable.
1. Purpose
Administrative leave is provided in limited circumstances when the Town modifies normal work
schedules due to events such as inclement weather, emergencies, or other operational decisions
made by the Town Manager or designee. This policy establishes how administrative leave is
granted and earned for both essential and non-essential employees. The essential designation is
reflected in the respective job descriptions.
2. Non-essential employees
When the Town determines that non-essential employees are dismissed prior to the end of the
normal workday or are authorized to report later than their normal start time, those employees
will be placed on paid administrative leave for the affected period.
Administrative leave will apply only to the portion of the employee’s regularly scheduled work
hours that are impacted by the delayed opening or early dismissal.
Non-essential employees who are authorized or directed to work remotely during the closure
period will be considered working and therefore will not receive administrative leave for that time.
3. Essential Employees
Employees designated as essential personnel who are required to work during a delayed opening
or early dismissal period will earn administrative leave for the time worked during the affected
period.
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Administrative leave will accrue at the following rate:
a. One quarter (0.25) hour of administrative leave for each quarter (0.25) hour worked
during the designated period.
Essential employees who are scheduled to work any portion of their normal shift after an early
dismissal has been declared will also earn administrative leave for those hours worked, at the
same rate.
4. Use of Accrued Administrative Leave
Administrative leave earned under this policy:
a. May be used at the discretion of the employee, subject to supervisor approval.
b. Must be used in accordance with normal leave request procedures.
c. May not be used in advance of being earned.
5. Carryover Limit
Employees may carry forward up to a maximum of twenty (20) hours of earned administrative
leave from one calendar year to the next.
Any administrative leave balance exceeding twenty (20) hours at the end of the calendar year will
be forfeited.
6. Non-Compensable Leave
Administrative leave has no cash value and:
a. Will not be paid out upon separation from employment.
b. May not be converted to wages under any circumstances.
7. No Double Benefits
Administrative leave provided under this policy is intended to compensate employees for
disruptions to normal work schedules and shall not result in double compensation for the same
hours.
Employees may not receive more than one of the following for the same hours worked:
a. Administrative leave accrual
b. Overtime compensation
c. Compensatory time
d. Other paid leave benefits
If an employee earns overtime or compensatory time for hours worked during the affected period,
the Town may adjust or withhold administrative leave for those same hours to ensure compliance
with federal wage and hour regulations.
Nothing in this section is intended to violate the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or other
applicable wage laws.
8. Policy Administration
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The Town Manager or designee is responsible for declaring delayed openings or early dismissals
and determining which employees are considered essential for operational purposes.
The Human Resources Department will administer and track administrative leave balances in
coordination with Payroll.
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TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
RESOLUTION 07-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE TO ESTABLISH
POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER AND EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 01-2011, enacted on March 17, 2011, and effective on April 6, 2011,
the Town Council of Centreville adopted the Personnel Manual: Rules and Regulations Governing the
Operation of a Merit System (“Personnel Manual”), as a personnel manual for employees of the Town
of Centreville; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 02-2013 enacted February 21, 2013, and effective March 14, 2013,
the Town Council ordained in Section 3 that future amendments to the Personnel Manual may be adopted
by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to establish an Inclement Weather and Emergency
Operations Policy and include the policy and procedures in the Personnel Manual; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Town Council of Centreville hereby resolves as follows:
1. The Town of Centreville’s Inclement Weather Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is
approved.
2. This Resolution shall be effective immediately.
READ AND PASSED THIS day of , 2026.
BY ORDER: We hereby certify that Resolution Number XX-2026 is true and correct and duly adopted
by the Town Council of Centreville, Maryland.
ATTEST: THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
____________________________________
R. Gaye Adams Ashley Heffernan Kaiser, Esq., President
Town Clerk
_____________________________________
Jeffrey D. Kiel, Vice President
_____________________________________
Sandra Lee Huffer, Member
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_____________________________________
Frederick E. Beu, Member
______________________________________
Fred M. McNeil, Member
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Exhibit A
Section 14. Inclement Weather and Emergency Operations Policy
A. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for Town operations during inclement weather,
hazardous travel conditions, or other emergencies that may affect employee safety or the Town’s ability to
provide services to the public.
This policy ensures continuity of essential municipal services while providing clear guidance to employees
regarding reporting requirements, delayed openings, and office closures.
This policy works in conjunction with the Town’s Administrative Leave Policy, which governs how
administrative leave is applied during delayed openings, early dismissals, or closures.
B. Alignment with County Government
The Town follows the inclement weather and operational status decisions issued by Queen Anne’s County
Government.
If the County Government announces any of the following, the Town Government will follow the same
operational status unless otherwise announced by the Town Manager.
a) Delayed opening
b) Early dismissal
c) Full closure of government offices
Employees should assume the Town’s operational status mirrors the County Government unless a different
announcement is issued.
C. Authority to Modify Operations
a) The Town Manager or designee retains the authority to modify Town operations when necessary due
to:
i) Severe weather conditions
ii) Hazardous road conditions
iii) Public safety emergencies
iv) Infrastructure failures
v) State or local emergency declarations
b) Operational changes may include:
i) Delayed openings
ii) Early dismissals
iii) Full closures
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iv) Limited operations or emergency staffing
D. Employee Classifications
For the purpose of this policy, employees are classified as Essential Employees or Non-Essential
Employees. The essential designation is reflected in the respective job descriptions.
a) Essential Employees
Essential employees are those whose duties are necessary to maintain critical Town services during
emergencies or hazardous conditions.
Examples may include:
i) Public safety personnel
ii) Public works employees
iii) Employees designated by the Town Manager or Department Head
Essential employees are expected to report to work as scheduled unless otherwise directed by their
supervisor.
b) Non-Essential Employees
Non-essential employees are those whose duties may be temporarily suspended during severe
weather or emergency conditions.
Non-essential employees must follow the reporting instructions issued by the Town during delayed
openings, early dismissals, or closures.
E. Delayed Opening
When the County Government announces a delayed opening, the Town will follow the same schedule
unless otherwise communicated.
a) Non-Essential employees
Non-essential employees shall report to work at the announced delayed start time.
Employees will receive paid administrative leave for the portion of the workday prior to the delayed
opening in accordance with the Town’s Administrative Leave Policy.
b) Essential Employees
Essential employees are expected to report at their normal scheduled time, unless otherwise directed
by their supervisor.
Essential employees who work during the delayed opening period may earn administrative leave in
accordance with the Town’s Administrative Leave Policy.
F. Early Dismissal
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If the County Government announces an early dismissal, the Town will follow the same schedule unless
otherwise directed by the Town Manager.
a) Non-Essential Employees
Non-essential employees will be dismissed at the announced time and placed on administrative leave
for the remainder of their scheduled workday.
b) Essential Employees
Essential employees may be required to continue working to maintain essential services.
Employees who work during the early dismissal period may earn administrative leave in accordance
with the Town’s Administrative Leave Policy.
G. Full Closure of Town Offices
When the County Government announces a full closure, the Town Government will also close unless
otherwise directed.
a) Non-Essential Employees
Non-essential employees will be placed on administrative leave for their scheduled work hours.
b) Essential Employees
Essential employees must report for duty as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor.
Failure to report without authorization may result in the employee being required to use accrued leave
or may result in disciplinary action unless extenuating circumstances exist.
H. Liberal Leave
The Town Manager may authorize liberal leave when the Town remains open but weather or road
conditions may make travel difficult or hazardous.
Under Liberal Leave:
a) Employees are encouraged to use their own judgment regarding travel safety.
b) Non-essential employees may request to use:
i) Annual Leave
ii) Personal Leave
iii) Compensatory Leave
iv) Leave without pay (with supervisor approval)
Employees who elect to take liberal leave will not receive administrative leave for the time missed.
Essential employees are still expected to report work as scheduled, unless specifically excused by their
supervisor.
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I. Telework During Inclement Weather
a) Employees authorized to telework during an inclement weather event will be considered actively
working.
b) Employees working remotely will not receive administrative leave for the time worked.
c) Telework must be approved by the employee’s supervisor and must be consistent with operational
needs.
J. Employees Unable to Report to Work
If the Town remains open but an employee believes travel conditions are unsafe, the employee must
notify their supervisor as soon as possible.
Employees may request to use:
a) Annual Leave
b) Personal Leave
c) Compensatory Leave
d) Leave without pay (if approved)
The decision to travel during hazardous conditions ultimately rests with the employee; however,
employees are expected to make reasonable efforts to report to work when the Town remains open.
K. Employee Notification
Employees will be notified of delayed openings, closures, early dismissals, or liberal leave through one or
more of the following methods:
a) County Government announcements
b) Town website or official communication channels
c) Employee email notifications
d) Supervisor communications
e) Local media outlets
Employees are responsible for monitoring these communication channels during inclement weather
events.
L. Inclement Weather Decision Chart
County Government Town Government Non-Essential Essential Employees
Status Status Employees
Delayed Opening Town follows same Report at delayed start Report at normal time
delay time; administrative unless directed
leave applied otherwise; may earn
administrative leave
Early Dismissal Town follows same Leave at dismissal time; Continue working as
dismissal administrative leave directed; may earn
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applied administrative leave
Full Closure Town offices closed Administrative leave for Report to work as
scheduled hours scheduled or as
directed; may earn
administrative leave
Liberal Leave Town remains open May use accrued leave Report as scheduled
or LWOP
M. Policy Administration
The Human Resources Department is responsible for administering this policy and ensuring consistent
application across departments.
Department Heads and Supervisors are responsible for ensuring employees understand their reporting
expectations during inclement weather or emergency conditions.
Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Human Resources Department.
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TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
ORDINANCE 02-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 150 OF THE TOWN CODE TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR VACANT PROPERTIES AND MATTERS GENERALLY
RELATED THERETO
WHEREAS, the Town Council of Centreville believes it is in their best interest to add a
new Chapter 5 to the Town Code to govern the procedures and requirements for vacant
properties; and
WHEREAS, all future amendments to Chapter 150 of the Town Code will be completed
by Ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, the Town Council of Centreville hereby ordains:
1. The Centreville Town Code is hereby amended to add a new Chapter 150 entitled
Vacant Property, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. This Ordinance shall become effective on the twenty-first day after its enactment.
ATTEST: THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
____________________________________
R. Gaye Adams Ashley Heffernan Kaiser, Esq., President
Town Clerk
___________________________________
First Reading: Jeffrey D. Kiel, Vice President
Second Reading:
Enacted:
Effective: ___________________________________
Sandra Lee Huffer, Member
___________________________________
Frederick E. Beu, Member
____________________________________
Fred M. McNeil, Member

Chapter 150 Vacant Property
Article I. General Provisions
§ 150-1. Title.
This chapter shall be known as the “Centreville Vacant Property Code.”
§ 150-2. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect residential and nonresidential areas of the Town from
blighting influences and other harmful conditions associated with vacant and abandoned properties
by establishing requirements for registration, local contact information, monitoring, and enforcement.
This chapter is intended to supplement, and not replace, other applicable provisions of the Town
Code, including but not limited to Chapter 28, Building Construction; Chapter 31, Buildings,
Dangerous; and other applicable fire, zoning, nuisance, and public safety regulations.
§ 150-3. More restrictive provisions to apply.
Where the provisions of this chapter conflict with another applicable provision of the Town Code or
other law, the more restrictive provision or higher standard shall govern.
§ 150-4. Effect on other laws.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supersede or limit the Town’s authority under any other
applicable provision of the Town Code or under state or federal law.
§ 150-5. Severability.
If any provision of this chapter is held invalid, such holding shall not affect the remaining provisions of
this chapter.
Article II. Definitions
§ 150-6. Definitions.
DAYS
Consecutive calendar days.
EVIDENCE OF VACANCY
Any condition that, alone or in combination with other conditions, would lead a reasonable person
to believe that a property is not lawfully occupied or actively used. Such conditions may include,
without limitation, overgrown or dead vegetation, accumulation of mail or circulars, utility
disconnection, accumulation of trash, junk, or debris, boarded openings, absence of furnishings
or personal effects consistent with occupancy, or similar observable conditions.
LOCAL AGENT
A natural person or business entity designated by the owner to accept notices and to arrange for
inspection, security, and maintenance of property subject to this chapter, and whose mailing
address is within Queen Anne’s County or a county contiguous to Queen Anne’s County on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland.
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OWNER
Any person or legal entity holding legal or equitable title to property, as shown in the land records,
tax records, or other official records. The term may also include any receiver or other person or
entity lawfully exercising control over the property.
PROPERTY
Any unimproved or improved real property, or portion thereof, including any building, structure, or
improvement located thereon.
VACANT
A building, structure, or property that is not lawfully occupied or actively used.
Article III. Administration
§ 150-7. Administration and enforcement.
The Department of Planning and Zoning shall administer and enforce this chapter and maintain
records under this chapter.
§ 150-8. Official responsible for enforcement.
The Zoning Administrator, or designee, shall be the official responsible for administration and
enforcement of this chapter.
§ 150-9. Notice of determination.
If the Zoning Administrator determines that a property is subject to this chapter, the owner shall be
notified in writing of that determination, the basis for the determination, the requirement to register
the property, and the right to appeal pursuant to Article VIII.
§ 150-10. Public records.
Registration records maintained under this chapter shall be public records to the extent required by
applicable law.
§ 150-11. Forms and procedures.
The Department of Planning and Zoning may prescribe forms and procedures for registration, renewal,
waivers, exemptions, and related submissions under this chapter.
§ 150-12. Record retention.
Records maintained pursuant to this chapter shall be retained in accordance with the Town’s records
retention policies and applicable law.
Article IV. Applicability; Determination; Waivers
§ 150-13. Property subject to this chapter.
A property shall be subject to this chapter when the property is vacant and one or more of the
following conditions exists:
A. The property is unsecured, boarded, or otherwise open to unauthorized entry;
B. Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or similar work was commenced under a permit
that has expired or been revoked, and work has been discontinued for at least six (6) months,
resulting in an incomplete structure or one unsuitable for lawful occupancy or use;
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C. A building or structure on the property has been substantially damaged by fire, flood, or other
casualty, and the condition has remained uncorrected for at least 180 days without substantial
progress toward repair, demolition, or lawful occupancy or use;
D. The property shows evidence of chronic neglect, including but not limited to accumulation of
trash or debris, overgrown vegetation, repeated trespass or nuisance activity, or similar
observable conditions indicating abandonment; or
E. The property otherwise exhibits evidence of vacancy and abandonment sufficient to support a
determination by the Zoning Administrator that the property is subject to this chapter.
§ 150-14. Relationship to other codes.
A determination that a property is subject to this chapter shall not preclude enforcement under any
other applicable provision of the Town Code.
Property subject to this chapter shall comply with all other applicable provisions of the Town Code,
including Chapter 28, Building Construction, which adopts and amends the International Property
Maintenance Code.
Where a building or structure also constitutes a dangerous building under Chapter 31, Buildings,
Dangerous, enforcement relating to repair, vacating, demolition, abatement, and related proceedings
shall be governed by Chapter 31.
§ 150-15. Factors relevant to determination.
In determining whether a vacant property is subject to this chapter, the Zoning Administrator may
consider any relevant facts, including evidence of vacancy, the condition of structures and exterior
areas, whether openings are secured, whether utilities have been discontinued, and whether there is
evidence of chronic neglect or failure to maintain the property.
§ 150-16. Waivers and temporary exemptions.
The Zoning Administrator may grant a temporary waiver from, or exemption to, registration under this
chapter, in whole or in part, upon written application by the owner and upon a finding that the property
is adequately secured and maintained and that one or more of the following applies:
A. The property is actively marketed for sale or lease through a bona fide listing agreement;
B. A foreclosure, receivership, probate, bankruptcy, or similar proceeding affecting the property is
pending;
C. The owner has submitted a written plan and schedule, acceptable to the Zoning Administrator,
for lawful rehabilitation and lawful occupancy or use of the property and the owner diligently
implements the plan;
D. The owner has submitted a written demolition plan and schedule, acceptable to the Zoning
Administrator, including removal of debris and site stabilization;
E. Multifamily residential properties where some of the units are occupied;
F. The property is a vacant lot which is contiguous to a lot with an occupied building and both lots
are under common ownership; or
G. Other circumstances exist demonstrating good cause for a temporary waiver or exemption
consistent with the purpose of this chapter.
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§ 150-17. Conditions; expiration; revocation.
Any waiver or exemption granted under § 150-16 may be conditioned, time-limited, and revoked upon
failure to maintain the property or comply with the approved plan or conditions of approval.
Article V. Registration
§ 150-18. Registration required.
Except as otherwise provided by an approved waiver or exemption under this chapter, the owner of
any property subject to this chapter shall register the property with the Department of Planning and
Zoning.
§ 150-19. Time for registration.
Registration shall be filed within 30 days after written notice from the Town that the property has been
determined to be subject to this chapter. In the event of any transfer of ownership of a registered
property, the new owner shall file a registration or updated registration within 30 days after the
transfer.
§ 150-20. Registration contents.
The registration shall be made on a form provided by the Town and shall include, at a minimum:
A. The street address and tax account identification of the property;
B. The name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of all owners of the property;
C. If the owner’s mailing address is outside Queen Anne’s County or a county contiguous to
Queen Anne’s County on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, the name, mailing address, email
address, and telephone number of a local agent responsible for the security and maintenance of
the property;
D. The approximate date on which the property became vacant, if known, and an explanation of
the reason for the vacancy; and
E. Such other information as the Town may reasonably require to administer this chapter.
§ 150-21. Annual renewal.
Registration shall be renewed annually for so long as the property remains subject to this chapter.
§ 150-22. Changes in information.
Any change in the information contained in the registration shall be reported in writing within 30 days
after the change.
§ 150-23. Termination of registration.
The obligation to renew registration shall cease upon written confirmation by the Town that the
property may lawfully be occupied or actively used, or has been lawfully demolished, and the site
stabilized.
§ 150-24. Registration fees.
Each initial registration and annual renewal shall be accompanied by the fee established by the
Town’s adopted fee schedule, as amended from time to time.
A registration shall not be deemed complete until the required fee has been paid.
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Fees paid pursuant to this chapter shall not be refundable by reason of later compliance, transfer,
demolition, or approval of a waiver or exemption, unless expressly authorized by the Town Council.
Article VI. Owner Responsibilities
§ 150-25. General responsibilities.
The owner of property subject to this chapter shall:
A. Maintain current registration information;
B. Respond in a timely manner to reasonable Town requests regarding the property;
C. Comply with any conditions of an approved waiver, exemption, or other approved submission
under this chapter;
D. Maintain and secure the property in compliance with Chapter 28, Building Construction,
including the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted and amended by the Town,
Chapter 24 Brush, Grass, and Weeds, and other applicable Town Code provisions; and
E. Where applicable, comply with Chapter 31, Buildings, Dangerous.
§ 150-26. Access for inspection.
Where entry onto private property or into a structure is reasonably necessary to enforce this chapter,
such entry shall be in accordance with applicable law.
§ 150-27. Posted contact information.
The Zoning Administrator may require a weather-resistant placard, in a form approved by the Town, to
be posted on the property identifying the owner or local agent responsible for the property.
Article VII. Enforcement
§ 150-28. Violations.
It shall be unlawful for any owner or other responsible person to:
A. Fail to register a property required to be registered under this chapter;
B. Fail to renew a registration required by this chapter;
C. Provide false or misleading information in a registration or related submission;
D. Fail to update registration information as required by this chapter;
E. Fail to comply with any condition of an approved waiver, exemption, or other approved
submission under this chapter; or
F. Fail to comply with any other requirement of this chapter.
§ 150-29. Municipal infraction.
A violation of this chapter shall constitute a Class B municipal infraction and shall be subject to the
penalties provided in § 1-14 of the Town Code and the Town’s adopted schedule of municipal
infraction fines, as amended from time to time.
§ 150-30. Other remedies.
The remedies provided in this chapter are cumulative and not exclusive. The Town may also pursue
any other remedy authorized by law or by other provisions of the Town Code, including enforcement
under Chapter 24 Brush, Grass, and Weeds, Chapter 28, Building Construction, Chapter 31, Buildings,
Dangerous, nuisance abatement procedures, and any action in a court of competent jurisdiction.
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Article VIII. Appeals
§ 150-31. Appeals.
Any person aggrieved by a determination of the Zoning Administrator under this chapter, including a
determination that a property is subject to this chapter or a decision regarding a waiver or exemption,
may appeal such determination to the Board of Zoning Appeals by filing a written notice of appeal with
the Board of Zoning Appeals within 15 days after receipt of the written notice of determination.
§ 150-32. Effect of appeal.
The filing of an appeal shall not automatically stay any requirement necessary to protect public health
or safety. Following a hearing, the Board of Zoning Appeals may affirm, modify, or reverse the
determination appealed from.
§ 150-33. Effect on Chapter 31 and other appeal procedures.
This article shall not alter the procedures applicable to dangerous building proceedings under
Chapter 31 or to any separate appeal procedures applicable under other adopted codes.
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TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
ORDINANCE NO 03-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE AMENDING THE TOWN
OF CENTREVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE, WHICH IS CHAPTER 170 OF THE CODE OF
THE TOWN OF CENTREVILLE, TO ALLOW SOLAR ARRAYS AS A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION USE IN THE RESIDENTIAL R-1 ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Town Council of Centreville has the authority under Section 5-213 of the Local
Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, to adopt regulations;
WHEREAS, Section 4-102(6) of the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland authorizes
the Town Council of Centreville to regulate the location and use of buildings, signs and structures on
the land;
WHEREAS, the Town desires to amend Chapter 170 of the Code of the Town of Centreville to allow
solar arrays as a special exception use in the Residential R-1 Zoning District
WHEREAS, the Town Council received a _____________ recommendation on the zoning
amendment from the Centreville Planning and Zoning Commission; and
WHERAS, the Town Council held a public hearing on the zoning amendment on ___________.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Centreville:
Section 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this
Ordinance.
Section 2. Section 170-19 Residential District R-1 of the Centreville Town Code is hereby amended to
add a new paragraph C.9 to add solar arrays as a special exception use.
9. Solar arrays, providing that:
a. In addition to other special exception requirements set forth in this chapter,
applications for solar arrays shall provide the following:
(1) A property proposing to have a solar array shall be at least two acres in size.
(2) The solar array shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from properties with
residential uses.
(3) Solar arrays shall not exceed 12 feet in height as measured from the ground.
(4) Site plans shall demonstrate the following:
(A) Show all equipment and/or storage buildings, shelters, landscaping,
access and environmental features on the site.
(B) Demonstrate that stormwater is managed in accordance with all county
and state requirements and that there is no discharge that causes
degradation of Town, county or state waters.
(C) Show that all wiring not on the solar arrays shall be underground
except where necessary to connect to the public utility.
(D) Show that the gross usable area will exclude any wetland areas that are
regulated by the Maryland Department of the Environment or the U.S.
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Department of the Interior (administered by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers). All forested areas removed during construction or
operation shall be mitigated in accordance with the Forest
Conservation Act.
(E) Demonstrate that any required utility right-of-way is allocated.
(F) Provide a detailed landscape plan demonstrating that noninvasive
native plant species are used to surround the solar arrays site,
providing a vegetated buffer around the perimeter of the site area of
the solar arrays. Additional buffer area may be required by the Board
of Appeals to provide screening from adjacent residential uses and/or
public or private roads and/or rights-of-way. It shall be demonstrated
in the landscape plan as part of the site plan that plantings will be of a
type that will adequately screen the solar arrays from view of adjoining
properties and private and public roadways, and a landscape berm
appropriate to accept plantings, up to four feet high, may be used to
assist in screening solar arrays.
(G) Provide documentation that noise generated by the facility shall be
limited to 60 dBA as measured at the property line except when a
backup generator is needed for maintenance. Construction on the site
is exempt from this standard.
(H) Provide that lighting shall be in accordance with design standards and
this chapter.
(I) Demonstrate that the solar arrays, including the electrical and
mechanical components, shall conform to relevant and applicable
local, state and national codes.
b. Maintenance of solar arrays shall be demonstrated according to following guidelines:
(1) If solvents are required for cleaning of solar modules, they must be
biodegradable.
(2) All broken or waste solar modules shall be removed from the site within 60
days of being taken out of service.
(3) A maintenance agreement for the landscape plan is provided with assurance
of replacement for plantings and viability of the landscaped buffer.
c. Removal of abandoned solar generating equipment.
(1) A bond, or other acceptable security, whose amount shall be determined by the
Board of Appeals, may be required to assure removal of any unused or
unmaintained solar arrays.
(2) Any solar energy power generating system that has not operated for a
continuous period of 12 months shall be considered unused and abandoned
unless the Board of Appeals grants an extension. The owner of an unused
system shall remove the entire system within six months of receipt of notice
from Town of Centreville notifying the owner of the equipment removal
requirement. Removal includes removing any underground structures or
supports and electrical transmission wire. All materials must be legally
removed from the site. The site shall be restored to its original condition after
removal is complete.
d. Building permit fees shall be determined by resolution of the Town Council.
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(Language to be deleted from the existing Ordinance is indicated in bold strikethrough format and
language to added is indicated by bold italics text and/or highlighted)
Section 3. If any section, clause, paragraph, sentence or phrase of the Ordinance or the application
thereof to any person, or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the invalidity or unconstitutionality shall in no way effect other provisions or any other
application of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid or unconstitutional
provision or application, and for this purpose the provisions of this Ordinance are declared severable.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective twenty days after its enactment.
ATTEST: THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
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R. Gaye Adams Ashley Heffernan Kaiser, Esq., President
Town Clerk
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First Reading: Jeffrey D. Kiel, Vice President
Second Reading:
Enacted:
Effective: _____________________________________
Sandra Lee Huffer, Member
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Frederick E. Beu, Member
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Fred M. McNeil, Member
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