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Town Council of Centreville
July 16, 2020
7:00 p.m.
M I N U T E S
The July 16, 2020 Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Jeffrey C. Morgan at the
Liberty Building located at 107 N. Liberty Street, 2nd floor meeting room. The following members and staff were
present: Jeffrey C. Morgan, President; Timothy E. McCluskey, Vice President; Steve Walls, Town Manager; Acting
Chief Lt. Conrad Meil, Centreville Police Department; Clifford Matthews, Director of Public Works; Krystel
Ebaugh, Human Resources Manager; Sharon VanEmburgh, Town Attorney; Carol D’Agostino, Main Street
Manager; Paige Tilghman, Economic Development Manager; and Carolyn Brinkley, Town Clerk.
 Following the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence, Mr. McCluskey made a motion to approve the
June 11, 2020 minutes, as presented. Mr. Morgan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Appearances
 Board and Commission Appointment
 Mr. McCluskey made a motion to appoint Nancy Weibell as a member of the Board of Supervisors of
Elections and to complete the remaining three-year term of Mr. Norris, who resigned. Mr. Morgan
seconded the motion.
 Mr. Morgan administered the oath of office for Nancy Weibell, expiring February, 2021.
Citizens Comments
 No citizens comments were received.
Old Business
a. Ordinance 07-2020 – Land Sale – Parcel I – Second Reading
 Ms. VanEmburgh stated that the Town’s Ethics Ordinance does allow for Mr. Morgan to participate in
negotiations related to the sale of Parcel I to Queen Anne’s County. She stated that Mr. Morgan did not
participate and Mr. McCluskey and Mr. Shonts did participate. She stated that nothing precludes Mr.
Morgan from voting on this Ordinance.
 Mr. McCluskey read Ordinance 07-2020 for the purpose of authorizing the conveyance by way of special
warranty deed of a parcel identified on Queen Anne’s County Tax Map 044C, Grid 0016, Parcel 0501 I,
consisting of 6.413 acres, and located in the Third Election District and all matters related thereto.
 Mr. McCluskey made a motion to approve Ordinance 07-2020. Mr. Morgan seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
b. Ordinance 08-2020 – Elections Provisions – Second Reading
 Ms. VanEmburgh stated that when Mr. Shonts resigned, this Ordinance provides for how this fourth seat
will be filled.
 Mr. McCluskey read Ordinance 08-2020 for the purpose of providing for election terms not otherwise
provided for in the Charter for the Town of Centreville and all matters related thereto.
 Mr. McCluskey made a motion to approve Ordinance 08-2020. Mr. Morgan seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
New Business
a. Drug & Alcohol Policy
 Ms. Ebaugh presented the following memo:
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 Mr. Morgan asked that the record be kept open for any public comments and the Council will vote at the
August 13th meeting.
 A resolution will be developed with the policy.
b. Main Street Encumbrance
 Ms. D’Agostino presented the following memo:
 Mr. McCluskey made a motion to approve the encumbrance of $2,514.45 from the FY20 Main Street
budget to the FY21 Main Street budget. Mr. Morgan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
 Ms. D’Agostino discussed the Centreville Day event scheduled for October. She stated that four weeks
before the event, she and her committee will check the matrix through CDC and the QAC Health
Department on the feasibility of holding the event. She stated that if the event is held, would the Council
be amenable to shutting down Broadway to allow for more space to social distance. She also reported
that one hour would be taken off of the event.
c. Drink Maryland: Centreville Event
 Ms. D’Agostino presented the following memo:
 Mr. McCluskey made a motion to approve the 2021 Drink Maryland: Centreville event for Saturday,
June 19, 2021. Mr. Morgan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
 Ms. D’Agostino asked the Council if they would be willing to be a little lenient on temporary signs due
to COVID-19? She stated mostly temporary signs that announce they are open, or direct customers to a
spot for pick-up, etc. Both Council Members were in agreement.
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 Mr. McCluskey stated that Movie Night and the Kid’s Fishing Derby is currently scheduled for August
29th. He stated that the fishing derby is cancelled however, movie night is still on. If it does rain, movie
night will not be moved indoors and will be cancelled.
 The Town Council asked that Centreville Day be added to the September 3rd Town Council meeting
agenda.
d. Centreville Police Department Generator Encumbrance
 Mr. Matthews presented the following memo:
 Mr. McCluskey made a motion to approve the remaining $20,055.80 in FY20 for the Centreville Police
Department generator to be encumbered in FY21. Mr. Morgan seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
Correspondence
 Mr. McCluskey stated that the Town received a letter from the Maryland Department of the Environment
regarding the publication of the renewal application for the Town’s State Discharge Permit.
Reports of Department Heads
a. Town Manager
 Mr. Walls reported the following:
 The State Highway Administration paving project is complete.
 David A. Bramble, Inc. will be completing the final paving in North Brook Phase III.
b. Human Resources Manager
 Ms. Ebaugh reported the following:
 Interviewing for the Water/Wastewater Operator position
 Reviewing applications for the Utility Worker position
 Reviewing applications for the Chief of Police position
c. Town Clerk
 Ms. Brinkley reported the following:
 Continue to work with businesses on the façade improvement program. Currently 18 businesses
have taken advantage of the program with $185,000 in funding.
 Currently have five (5) candidates that filed for the October election.
d. Chief of Police
 Lt. Meil presented the June 2020 status report for the Council, staff, and public. He stated that they
are working on two cases: armed robbery at Everest Mart and a domestic.
Citizens Forum
 No citizens written comments submitted.
Council Roundtable
 Mr. Morgan stated that August 3rd is the last day to file for candidacy for Town Council.
Motion to Adjourn
There being no further business, Mr. McCluskey made a motion to adjourn the July 16, 2020 meeting. Mr. Morgan
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn M. Brinkley
Town Clerk
Council Action Items:
1. Approved the June 11, 2020 minutes, as presented.
2. Approved Ordinance 07-2020 for the purpose of authorizing the conveyance by way of special warranty deed
of a parcel identified on Queen Anne’s County Tax Map 044C, Grid 0016, Parcel 0501 I, consisting of 6.413
acres, and located in the Third Election District and all matters related thereto.
3. Approved Ordinance 08-2020 for the purpose of providing for election terms not otherwise provided for in
the Charter for the Town of Centreville and all matters related thereto.
4. Approved the encumbrance of $2,514.45 from the FY20 Main Street budget to the FY21 Main Street budget.
5. Approved the 2021 Drink Maryland: Centreville event for Saturday, June 19, 2021.
6. Approve the remaining $20,055.80 in FY20 for the Centreville Police Department generator to be
encumbered in FY21.
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