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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
May 7, 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 9, 2026 Budget Meeting Minutes
b. April 16, 2026 Town Council Meeting Minutes
VI. Citizens Forum (Citizens are requested to keep their comments to three minutes.)
VII. Appearances
a. Linda and Brent Carrol – Proclamation
b. Deborah Jones-Miller – US Colored Troops Memorial
VIII. Old Business
a. Ordinance 02-2026 – Chapter 150 Vacant Property – Second Reading – President Ashley H.
Kaiser
b. Ordinance 03-2026 – Solar Arrays – Second Reading – Vice President Jeffrey D. Kiel
c. Trash/Recycle Bids – Clifford Matthews, Director Public Works
IX. New Business
a. Ordinance 04-2026 – Budget – First Reading – Karen Luffman, Finance Officer
b. Ordinance 05-2026 – Amending Planning Commission Membership – First Reading –
Council President
c. Ordinance 06-2026 – Short Term Rentals Moratorium – First Reading – Council President
d. Summer Meeting Schedule – Carolyn Brinkley, Town Manager
X. Reports of Boards and Commissions
a. Maryland Municipal League
b. Council of Governments
c. Economic Development
d. Park Advisory Board
e. Planning Commission
XI. 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
XII. Citizens Forum (Citizens are requested to keep their comments to three minutes.)
XIII. Council Roundtable
a. Kiel
b. Beu
c. McNeil
d. Huffer
e. Kaiser
XIV. Motion to Adjourn – Council President
Upcoming Events/Meetings:
• 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.

TOWN OF CENTREVILLE PROCLAMATION
IN HONOR OF LINDA AND BRENT CARROLL
MAY 7, 2026
WHEREAS, Linda and Brent Carroll have demonstrated extraordinary
dedication and community spirit through their leadership and commitment to
the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Mill Stream Park;
WHEREAS, for an incredible thirty-five (35) years, Linda and Brent Carroll
have faithfully organized and sustained this cherished community tradition,
bringing joy and connection to generations of families;
WHEREAS, Linda and Brent Carroll have gone above and beyond by
coordinating with local agencies, organizations, and service providers to enhance
the event and foster a spirit of collaboration within the community;
WHEREAS, their selfless volunteerism, tireless coordination, and unwavering
enthusiasm have made a lasting and meaningful impact on the quality of life in
our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE,
recognize Linda and Brent Carroll for their 35 years of outstanding service,
dedication, and commitment to the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Mill Stream Park,
and extend our deepest gratitude for their contributions to our community.
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
Ashley Heffernan Kaiser, President
Jeffrey D. Kiel, Vice President
Sandra L. Huffer, Member
Frederick E. Beu, Member
Fred M. McNeil, Member

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
____________________________________
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
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THE TOWN OF CENTREVILLE 101 LAWYERS ROW CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
410-758-1180 FAX 410-758-4741 WWW.TOWNOFCENTREVILLE.ORG
MEMO
May 5, 2026
TO: Carolyn Brinkley, Town Manager
FR: Clifford Matthews Jr, Public Works Director
RE: Municipal Curbside Recycling Collection Bid Award
This memorandum requests Town Council consideration to award a contract for municipal
curbside recycling collection services.
The Town received a total of three (3) bids for recycling services. A summary of the bidders is
provided below:
 Bates Trucking
 Casella
 M.B.G. Refuse
(Detailed bid tabulation and pricing sheets are attached for review.)
All bids were thoroughly evaluated based on completeness of services, location of recycling
verification, contractor qualifications, and overall cost in accordance with the bid specifications.
Although the recycling services were bid independently, the proposed service schedule has been
reviewed and does not conflict with other collection services, ensuring efficient operations and
minimal disruption to residents.
Based on this evaluation, M.B.G. Refuse is not the cheapest bid received however, they did have
good references. Bates Trucking was the cheapest bid; however, the Town did use Bates in the
past and they damaged many residents’ cans/recycle bins. For this reason, we do not recommend
using Bates.
Additional in-town Recycling Drop-off Site for Council’s Consideration.
Staff met with Connie Toulson, QAC Recycling and Refuse Manager and Earl Wood, Recycling
Coordinator for Maryland Environmental Serve to discuss adding an additional Recycling drop-
off site in Town. This would be set up on Town property, at the Water Tower behind the
Firehouse on Powell St. and be similar to the one behind the QAC Health Department. This
current site is used at and sometime above capacity and there is no room to expand. If the council
chose not to continue Curbside Recycling this additional site would give residents who wish to
continue to recycle, a site that is easy to accessible 24-7. This would be at no cost to the Town

and DPW staff would make frequent checks throughout the week to keep the site clean and
orderly. If the council still chooses to continue Curbside Recycling, Ms. Toulson, Mr. Wood and
town staff recommend moving forward with setting up this site to assist with the volume used at
the Health Department site. This area is also large enough to expand with more dumpster units, if
required.
Attachments:
 Bid Tabulation Sheet
 Pricing Sheets
Note:
Cost to residence on their quarterly utility bill.
Bates Trucking per quarter per residents $22.05
MBG Refuse per quarter per resident $35.22
Both MBG Refuse and Bates Trucking take the recycling to Waste Management’s Recycling
Facility.
Recommended Motion:
#1 If you choose to award the recycling bid to MBG Refuse.
I MAKE A MOTION TO AWARD THE MUNICIPAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING
COLLECTION CONTRACT TO M.B.G. REFUSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $275,420.40 FOR
THE FIRST YEAR.
#2 MES Recycling Dumpsters
I MAKE A MOTION TO ALLOW MES TO SET UP RECYCLING AT THE WATER TOWER
BEHIND THE FIREHOUSE ON POWELL ST. AT NO COST TO THE TOWN.

Curbside Collection of Municipal Recycling
Bid Due Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Bidder Price Rating Bidder Company Bidder Contact Bidder Phone Bidder Email Address Bid Total
(Lowest to Highest) Name Name Number
2 M.G.B. Refuse Daniel Gunther 410-999-8282 Dgunther.mbg@gmail.com $1,462,242.25
3 Casella Mid-Atlantic, LLC Patrick Neal 207-570-0346 Patrick.neal@casella.com $1,557,720.00
1 Bates Trucking Bruce A. Bates 301-773-2069 babates@batestrucking.com $1,013,472.00

THE TOWN OF CENTREVILLE 101 LAWYERS ROW CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
410-758-1180 FAX 410-758-4741 WWW.TOWNOFCENTREVILLE.ORG
MEMO
May 1, 2026
TO: Carolyn Brinkley, Town Manager
FR: Clifford Matthews Jr, Public Works Director
RE: Municipal Curbside Solid Waste Collection Bid Award
This memorandum requests Town Council consideration to award a contract for municipal
curbside solid waste collection services.
The Town received a total of six (6) bids for solid waste services. A summary of the bidders is
provided below:
• Bates Trucking
• Big Tyme Trash LLC
• Casella
• Chesapeake Waste
• Corey Sanitation
• M.B.G. Refuse
(Detailed bid tabulation and pricing sheets are attached for review.)
All bids were thoroughly evaluated based on completeness of services, contractor qualifications,
and overall cost in accordance with the bid specifications. Although the solid waste services
were bid independently, the proposed service schedule has been reviewed and does not conflict
with other collection services, ensuring efficient operations and minimal disruption to residents.
Based on this evaluation, Big Tyme Trash LLC is recommended for award as the most cost
effective and responsible bidder, offering the best overall value to the Town.
Attachments:
• Bid Tabulation Sheet
• Pricing Sheets
RECOMMENDED MOTION: #1 With additional contract for Curbside Recycling
I MAKE A MOTION TO AWARD THE MUNICIPAL CURBSIDE SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION CONTRACT TO BIGG TYME TRASH LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF
$345,454.20 PER YEAR FOR A THREE TERM.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: #2 Without additional contract for Curbside Recycling
I MAKE A MOTION TO AWARD THE MUNICIPAL CURBSIDE SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION CONTRACT WITH OUT CURDSIDE RECYCLING, TO BIGG TYME
TRASH LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $363,864.60 PER YEAR FOR A THREE TERM.

Curbside Collection of Municipal Solid Waste
Bid Due Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Bidder Price Rating Bidder Company Bidder Contact Bidder Phone Bidder Email Address Bid Total
(Lowest to Highest) Name Name Number
2 Chesapeake Waste Dean Roe 410-742-0099 Chesapeakewaste@verizon.net $1,983,037.92
Industries
4 M.B.G. Refuse Daniel Gunther 410-999-8282 Dgunther.mbg@gmail.com $2,112,851.76
1 Bigg Tyme Trash LLC Craig Lynn 410-463-2081 biggtymetrash@gmail.com $1,748,019.00
3 Casella Mid-Atlantic, LLC Patrick Neal 302-772-6759 Patrick.neal@casella.com $2,073,300.00
5 Corey Sanitation Solutions Corey Bass 301-760-0543 C.Bass@Corey.Solutions $2,204,481.88
6 Bates Trucking Bruce A. Bates 301-773-2069 babates@batestrucking.com $2,878,479.00

Solid Waste Bids
CWI MBG Bigg Tyme Casella Corey Bates
7/1/26- 6/30/27 $48.18 $50.07 $44.18 $51.35 $52.20 $60.00 Per Quarter
Dumpsters* $528.00 $542.00 No charge $475.00 $609.00 $990.00 Per Month
7/1/27- 6/30/28 $49.02 $51.57 $44.18 $51.35 $53.77 $64.50
Dumpsters* $537.24 $558.26 No charge $475.00 $609.00 $1,059.00
7/1/28- 6/30/29 $49.86 $53.10 $44.18 $51.35 $55.37 $69.75
Dumpsters* $546.64 $575.00 No charge $475.00 $609.00 $1,145.00
7/1/29- 6/30/30 $50.73 $54.69 $45.50 $52.88 $57.04 $75.00
Dumpsters* $556.20 $592.25 No charge $490.00 $639.45 $1,235.00
7/1/30- 6/30/31 $51.60 $56.34 $45.50 $54.47 $58.17 $90.00
Dumpsters* $565.93 $610.02 No charge $505.00 $639.45 $1,333.00
*Dumpsters are not calculated in the quarterly bill fee and are paid directly by the Town.
Calculation of rate per resident $48.48 $50.07 $44.18 $51.35 $52.20 $60.00 Per Quarter
Currrent rate $34.64 $34.64 $34.64 $34.64 $34.64 $34.64 1955 units
% increase 40% 45% 28% 48% 51% 73%
46.53 with no recycling
34.64
34%
Recycling
Bates Casella MBG
7/1/26- 6/30/27 $22.05 $39.12 $35.22
7/1/27- 6/30/28 $23.85 $39.12 $36.27
7/1/28- 6/30/29 $25.80 $39.12 $37.35
7/1/29- 6/30/30 $27.90 $40.30 $38.49
7/1/30- 6/30/31 $30.00 $41.50 $39.63
Calculation of rate per resident $22.05 $39.12 $35.22 Per Quarter
Currrent rate $6.63 $6.63 $6.63
% increase 233% 490% 431%
Yard Waste $13.31 No change
Current Charges:
Solid Waste $34.64
Recycling $6.63
Yard Waste $13.31
$54.58
New Charges with Recycling:
Solid Waste $44.18
Recycling $35.22
Yard Waste $13.31
70% increase $92.71
New Charges without Recycling:
Solid Waste $46.53
Yard Waste $13.31
10% increase $59.84

THE TOWN OF CENTREVILLE 101 LAWYERS ROW CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
410-758-1180 FAX 410-758-4741 WWW.TOWNOFCENTREVILLE.ORG
Solid Waste, Recycling, and Yard Waste Cost Evaluation
April 2026
Current Cost to Customer on Quarterly Utility Bill.
• Solid Waste $34.64
• Recycling $6.63
• Yard Waste $13.31
Landfill Fee: inclusive of Solid Waste, Recycling, and Yard Waste $54.58
As of July 1, 2026
New Cost to Customer on Quarterly Utility Bill
• Solid Waste $44.18
• Recycling $35.22
• Yard Waste $13.31
Landfill Fee: inclusive of Solid Waste, Recycling, and Yard Waste $92.71
New Cost to Customer on Quarterly Utility Bill Less Recycling
• Solid Waste $46.53
• Yard Waste $13.31
Landfill Fee: inclusive of Solid Waste, and Yard Waste Only $59.84

TOWN OF CENTREVILLE, MARYLAND
BUDGET WORK SESSION SUMMARY
Date: April 09, 2026
Overview
This report summarizes the budget adjustments discussed during the April 09, 2026, Budget
Work Session. The changes reflect updates to operating and capital expenditures to better align
with current needs and priorities.
During the recent budget work session, the following adjustments were discussed for
consideration in the upcoming fiscal year budget:
General Fund Capital requests funded in FY27 in priority order during final work session:
• 24 ft. V-nose Enclosed Trailor - $17,000
• Roof repairs Well 6 - $8,060
• Roof repairs Well 5 - $13,060
• Compact Tractor - $40,000
o Total of above 4 - $78,120
General Fund Operating line changed after reviewing current year budget:
• 1-A10-6220-QATV – Changed expense from $3,600 to $4,500 annually to allow for
additional costs of zoom for QAC TV services during council meetings.
Fund Balance Summary
• General Fund: Surplus of $51,516
• Enterprise Fund: Surplus of $6,685
Both funds remain in a positive financial position following the proposed adjustments.

TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
ORDINANCE NUMBER 04-2026
AN ORDINANCE for the purpose of adopting a budget for the Town of Centreville for Fiscal Year
2027.
WHEREAS, by virtue of the power and authority contained in Section 506 of the Charter of the Town
of Centreville,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Town Council of Centreville as
below and attached:
SECTION I:
The summary of revenues and expenditures are attached hereto as Exhibit A, pursuant to Section 506
of the Town Charter, shall be the budget for Fiscal Year 2027, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
SECTION II:
The tax rate levied for Fiscal Year 2027 shall be $0.535 per $100 of assessed value and the public
utility tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027 shall be $13.00 per $100 of assessed value and is incorporated in
the attached document which constitutes the budget.
WHEN EFFECTIVE:
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force, effective July 1, 2026.
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
Ord-04-2026 FY2027 Budget

FY2027 Budget
TOWN OF CENTREVILLE
FISCAL YEAR 2027
DRAFT
GENERAL FUND
OPERATING BUDGET/ $13 PUT
REVENUES
Property Taxes $ 4,171,183
Local Income Taxes 2,334,619
Intergovernmental Revenue 491,927
Licenses and Permits 122,000
Charges for Services 439,001
Miscellaneous Revenue
Other 366,408
Investment Earnings 75,050
Subtotal Revenues $ 8,000,188
TOTAL REVENUES $ 8,000,188
EXPENSES
A10 Legislative $ 65,177
A70 Planning & Zoning 59,450
A81 Municipal Buildings 47,040
A92 General Government 2,053,905
B10 Public Safety 2,427,228
B22 Emergency Services 75,000
C11 Roads 2,106,886
C22 Solid Waste 452,000
D10 Parks & Recreation 135,375
H40 Main Street 65,000
H60 Cemetery 55,453
H90 Watershed 18,250
Cost Transfer to Enterprise Funds -
Net of Redspeed Revenues/Expenses 15,000
Compensatory hours payout 8,000
Capital Projects 113,120
$ 7,696,884
Debt Service
A81 Municipal Buildings -
C11 Roads 224,091
D10 Park/Marina 27,697
2 51,788
Transfer to Fund Balance $ 5 1,516
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 8,251,976
FY27 Proposed Budget - DRAFT
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FY2027 Budget
TOWN OF CENTREVILLE
FISCAL YEAR 2027
DRAFT
ENTERPRISE FUND
OPERATING BUDGET/ $13 PUT
REVENUES
Usage Charges
Sewer $ 1 ,772,123
Water 1,570,234
Allocation Fees
Sewer -
Water -
Farm Revenue
Farm Rent 40,000
Service Charges
Equipment & Installation 6 ,200
Late Penalties & Fines 70,400
Other Miscellaneous 75,000
3,533,957
TOTAL REVENUES $ 3,533,957
Project Management (ARPA) 50,000
Sewer $ 1 ,340,583
Water 1,315,780
Farm 83,910
General Insurance -
Cost Transfer from General Fund -
2,790,272
Compensatory hours payout
Capital Projects -
Debt Service
Sewer $ 368,500
Water 368,500
737,000
Transfer to Fund Balance 6,685
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 3,533,957
FY27 Proposed Budget - DRAFT
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Town of Centreville
FY2027 Operating/Capital Budget
General Fund
FY 2027
Account Description Total Budget
B10 - Police Department
Portable Radios (4) 1-B10-9860-0000 $35,000
Total $35,000
C11 - Streets Department
24 ft. V-nose enclosed trailor 1-C11-9860-0000 $17,000
Well 6 roof repairs 1-C11-9860-0000 $8,060
Well 5 roof repairs 1-C11-9860-0000 $13,060
Compact Tractor 1-C11-9880-0000 $40,000
Total $78,120
Capital Total $113,120
Town of Centreville FY2027 Capital Budget Requests
General Fund Cap Ex Budget 4/28/2026

Town of Centreville
FY2027 Operating/Capital Budget
Enterprise Fund
FY 2027
Account Description Total Budget
C21 - Wastewater (DPW)
Total $0
C24 - Water (DPW)
Total $0
C25 - Farm, Irrigation, Buildings (DPW)
Total $0
Capital Total $0
Town of Centreville FY2027 Capital Budget Requests
Enterprise Fund Cap Ex Budget 4/28/2026

Town of Centreville
FY2027 Operating/Capital Budget
Grant Funded
General Fund
FY 2027
Account Description Total Budget
D10 - Parks Department
Wharf Park - Final phase $200,000
Total $200,000
C11 (Streets) C21/C24 (Water/Sewer)
Tilghman Avenue (Federal Earmark) $967,731
Belvedere (Federal Earmark) $1,550,385
Total $2,518,116
C21/C24 - Water/Sewer
WWTP upgrade to 1.0 MGD $1,500,000
Total $1,500,000
C25- Farm
Expanded WWTP Holding Pond at the Farm (Lagoon) $2,000,000
Total $2,000,000
Grant Total $6,218,116

TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
ORDINANCE NUMBER 05-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE TO AMEND THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE V OF THE TOWN CODE RELATED TO
THE TOWN OF CENTREVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Section 5-202 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of
Maryland enables the Town Council of Centreville to enact such legislation as it deems
necessary to protect the health, comfort and convenience of the citizens of Centreville; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-102 of the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
authorizes a planning commission to have three, five, or seven members; and
WHEREAS, Article III, Section 301.B.8 of the Charter of the Town of Centreville authorizes
the Town to appoint such boards, commissions and committees as may be necessary to the
health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Centreville, and to prescribe the authority and
responsibility of such boards, commissions and committees in the legislation creating them; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of Centreville believes it is in the best interests of the citizens of
Centreville to reduce the number of Planning Commission members from seven to five.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Town Council of Centreville that:
Section 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of
this ordinance.
Section 2. Section 20-2.A.1 of the Code of the Town of Centreville is hereby amended as
follows:
A. Membership; terms; expiration of terms; alternate members; removal from office.
1. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have eight five members, plus one ex-
officio member, which of whom shall be a member of the Town Council of
Centreville, who shall serve in an ex-officio capacity concurrent with his/her official
term. The member of the Town Council of Centreville shall be a nonvoting member
of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The other seven five members shall
continue to serve based on their current staggered appointment terms and their
successors shall be appointed for terms of five years, and shall serve until their
successor takes office, and the member shall be appointed by resolutions of the Town
Council of Centreville. The Town Council of Centreville may appoint one or more
alternate members to sit on the Planning Commission in the absence of any member
of the Commission. Alternate members shall serve until the Thursday following the
third Wednesday in April in each year, or until his/her successor takes office. The
Town Council of Centreville may appoint a temporary alternate in the absence of an
alternate member. Temporary alternate members shall serve for 30 days.
Section 3. Language to be added from the existing Ordinance is indicated in bold strikethrough
format and language to be added is indicated in bold italics text and/or highlighted)
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Section 4. 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 on the twenty-first (21) 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
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TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE
ORDINANCE 06-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CENTREVILLE ADOPTING
A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE APPLICATION FOR, APPROVAL
OF, CONSTRUCTION OF, EXPANSION OF, PROCESSING OF, OR ISSUANCE
OF ANY BOARD OF APPEALS, BUILDING PERMIT, AND ZONING
CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS FOR ANY BOADINGHOUSES, BED-AND-
BREAKFASTS, AND SHORT-TERM RENTALS AND PENDING
CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE
PROVISIONS AS THE TOWN COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER ADVISABLE
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 enact and administer a zoning
ordinance, which is Chapter 170 of the Centreville Town Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 4-102(6) of the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
authorizes the Town Council of Centreville to develop and adopt zoning restrictions to promote
the health, safety, morals or general welfare of the community, including the location and use of
buildings, signs and structures on the land; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of Centreville enacted the current provisions for
boardinghouses, bed-and-breakfasts, and short-term rentals in 2014 and 2015; and
WHEREAS, the short-term rental industry has changed significantly since 2014 and 2015, and
the Town Council does not believe that the current provisions adequately address the current
structure of short-term rentals and the potential issues that they create; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Centreville has had several short-term rental applications in a short
period of time, and there is a need to ensure that short-term rentals are properly regulated to
reduce potential neighborhood impacts; and
WHEREAS, the acceptance and processing of any applications, site plan and/or issuance of
other zoning approvals, building permits, or zoning certificates before appropriate study of the
matter, obtaining desired public input, and consideration and approval of meaningful and
effective Town ordinances and regulations governing the matter, would frustrate the Town’s
ability to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents to the Town and be adverse to the
orderly development of the Town; and
WHEREAS, a temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals will allow the Town staff,
Planning and Zoning Commission, and Town Council to consider potential amendments to the
zoning ordinance to strengthen Town law and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the Town
of Centreville citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that a temporary moratorium, for a term of six (6)
months, is a reasonable length of time to study, receive input and adopt any revisions to the Zoning
Ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, the Centreville Planning and Zoning Commission considered the matter at its
_________________, 2026 meeting and has recommended that the Town Council approve this
Ordinance.
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. A moratorium on the application for, consideration of, approval of, construction of,
expansion of, processing of, or issuance of permits for any Board of Appeals, building permit, and
zoning certificate applications for any boardinghouses, bed-and-breakfasts, and short-term rentals.
Section 3. During the moratorium, the Town (including the Town Planning & Zoning
Administrator’s office, the Building Department, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board
of Appeals, the Town staff, and the Town Council) shall not process, consider, review, or approve
any application, permit, or other approval under the Town Zoning Ordinance for any
boardinghouses, bed-and-breakfasts, and short-term rentals.
Section 4. The moratorium shall apply to applications currently pending before the Town, as well
as, applications filed after the effective date of this Ordinance. However, it does not apply to any
application as of the effective date of this Ordinance that has received site plan approval, zoning
certificate approval and/or a building permit and which has already been approved by the Board
of Zoning Appeals.
Section 5. This moratorium is adopted to allow sufficient time for the Town to accomplish the
following:
a. Study the impacts of short-term rentals on residential neighborhoods,
housing availability and affordability, and community character;
b. Receive public input, specifically to have the Planning Commission review
this issue and provide recommendations;
c. Review and analyze short-term rental regulations adopted by other
jurisdictions;
d. Consider any revisions to the Zoning Ordinance;
e. Consider all such other matters as the Town Council, Planning and Zoning
Commission, and Town staff deem appropriate.
Section 6. The Town Council shall have and reserves the right to extend or modify this
moratorium for such additional period or periods and on such terms and conditions as it deems
necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Centreville.
Section 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or of the codes
hereby adopted are, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or those codes.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall become effective twenty (20) days after its enactment.
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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
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THE TOWN OF CENTREVILLE 101 LAWYERS ROW CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
410-758-1180 FAX 410-758-4741 WWW.TOWNOFCENTREVILLE.ORG
MEMORANDUM
April 28, 2026
TO: Town Council of Centreville
FR: Carolyn Brinkley, Town Manager
RE: 2026 Town Council Summer Meeting Schedule
Each year the Town Council moves to a summer schedule in which meetings are held once a
month in July and August. The Council also determines if there will be a second meeting in
June.
Staff are requesting the Council determine the following:
1. Will there be a second meeting in June?
 Scheduled date is June 18th (day after MML ends)
 The following Thursday would be June 25th (potential conflict with room)
2. What is the date of the July meeting?
 July 2nd (Town fireworks) and July 16th are the normal meeting dates
o Other Thursdays – July 9th and July 23rd (currently open)
3. What is the date of the August meeting?
 August 6th and August 20th are the normal meeting dates
o Other Thursdays – August 13th and August 27th (currently open)
Thank you.