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Ryan Showalter, speaking on behalf of Blue Crab Car Wash, told the council the company had spent “months and tens of thousands of dollars on design and engineering” and that owners had worked with equipment manufacturers to specify an underground water-reuse system. Showalter said the revised proposal reduced the request from 28 EDUs to 14 and that the manufacturer projected about an 85% reduction in wastewater volume from the system.

The council’s decision followed public and council questioning about whether the reuse technology meaningfully reduces EDU demand and whether the project produced public benefits commensurate with scarce allocations. Council members asked for time to review the new material — the council received some documentation the day of the meeting — but a motion was made and a roll-call vote followed. Council member Daniel B. Worth and Council Vice President Jeffrey D. Kiel were recorded as voting yes. A council member later characterized the vote as a decision taken this evening; no further roll-call details were provided in the record.

Council President Ashley H. Kaiser reminded applicants that sewer and water allocation decisions are the council’s discretion and noted that applicants should engage council members earlier in the permitting process. Showalter said the applicant had coordinated with town staff and submitted revised specifications to the public works director prior to the meeting.

The council did not attach additional conditions on the allocation during the meeting. The town attorney had provided the council with a late submittal from the applicant that evening. No second reading or additional public hearing date was scheduled during the Oct. 2 meeting.

The allocation will allow the applicant to proceed with site development under the town’s allocation framework, subject to any remaining permitting, inspection, or engineering approvals required by staff and by the town’s development review process.

Votes at a glance: Motion to approve 14 EDUs for Blue Crab Car Wash — approved (roll call recorded yes: Daniel B. Worth, Jeffrey D. Kiel; other recorded votes not specified).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Centreville Council Meeting | 10/02/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Centerville Town Council voted to approve an allocation of 14 equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) to Blue Crab Car Wash after the applicant offered water-reuse technology intended to halve its original request. Council members recorded at least two yes votes during a roll call.","taxTitle","Centreville, Queen Anne's County, Maryland","taxId",59355,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6450316,"Centerville warns residents of temporary recycling disruption as contractor seeks markets",0,3423000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5891632-ac1b469bc56c51771b2d9dcd3a923627&start=3423&end=3423","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5891632-ac1b469bc56c51771b2d9dcd3a923627/thumbnail_3423000.jpg","/articles/6450316/Centreville/Queen-Annes-County/Maryland/Centerville-warns-residents-of-temporary-recycling-disruption-as-contractor-seeks-markets","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6450316-47ff6fffca93e85af98cbff830b0f59f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776423433&Signature=Tz-P556nOyd0~sw21JLYlq66~phDyJuLaxjzHj2SWJDo2WAkEKY0b5Odcm78Id-YRTBo21AaMSCI2mqpF~X6hwaLqPQpsX2ERWgtIIAkdlKc6DvOj8qA6aVB0jJXoR6AqGUs4N0alr9pFHyQw5IOvce7HL0bQ7~qarNt0F~OLx4AtfV2BHV~Q-FqGXGQxEUEOHjpubHTU09nOhnEZ~wLF5YBUT6DoKLVKq4R8OJ3Xqp1mwkVjeyFSIJ6eH2ALgqGCwLdDeDX3AbVLTmIJyPKjp8L361wvQJ30u2vh1~D5A2j8Hl~8~UBSmbKBQDz71C8q~iGfgGCZH2ytnxkg9XcxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Centerville — Town staff told the council on Oct. 2 that the town’s trash-and-recycling contractor does not currently have a dependable market to accept the town’s recycling because of contamination in loads. The town will solicit bids for recycling service options and encouraged residents to reduce contamination.

Town Manager Carolyn Brinkley described the issue as evolving and asked residents to be mindful of what they place in the recycling bin, noting that contamination forces whole loads to be sent to landfill. She said the contractor has had difficulty finding a reliable facility to accept the town’s recycling and that the town will put recycling service out for bid to explore options.

Brinkley said residents who prioritize recycling might consider taking recyclables directly to the collection bins behind the health department while the town resolves the issue. She acknowledged the inconvenience and noted the town will continue to pursue a reliable solution; the town manager provided her direct cell phone number for residents who want to discuss the matter.

Council members and staff asked for patience while bids are solicited and possible interim arrangements are explored. No formal action or expenditure was taken at the Oct. 2 meeting; the town manager said staff will pursue procurement options and report back to the council.","Town officials told the council Oct. 2 that the town’s recycling contractor currently lacks a reliable place to take contaminated recycling loads, and the town will put the service out to bid; residents were urged to reduce contamination or self-haul recycling while the issue is resolved.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6450320,"Council extends Business Park public-works agreement for three years with brief discussion of remaining acreage",207,1329000,1536000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5891632-ac1b469bc56c51771b2d9dcd3a923627&start=1329&end=1536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5891632-ac1b469bc56c51771b2d9dcd3a923627/thumbnail_1329000.jpg","/articles/6450320/Centreville/Queen-Annes-County/Maryland/Council-extends-Business-Park-public-works-agreement-for-three-years-with-brief-discussion-of-remaining-acreage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6450320-4b65f15bdf20c9295edb93e48988cd00/orig.mp4?Expires=1776423433&Signature=n0iEMJ-K09a6Gvs56ffC6pn-j7TE6U8ApgENC31i9m63ISERU6nUXHVbJYmd6wtPVqgyGi-u-KR0rB7qPKP83OJ3b2PdFhJ3NyYevlpM-yGCGrJRHHH2DWMzONOyf69O56dI2ub7gRFz4T2Htk7hzpSd0Hpf1Rt-Wmz5maLHkACVk~YRDSo47NJTIXrpMIuLAwjAoq7oXlxMDLfdT7oAlNy7T5GsqfT2njCXGpDs80pk9GiRX-0hJ1jgwwQ4Fl5g3r3oQQhRizBVwa3gJPKFJNpJvKh-YzybFMwj2aE712E5Yjpm1uf-ft2fRseCBnGRzSYzIrZxnqDXC0k4cHGv9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Centerville — The Centerville Town Council adopted Resolution 10-2025 on Oct. 2, approving a three-year extension of the public-works agreement covering the town’s Business Park.

Town staff said the resolution extends the public-works agreement for three years; the council took the motion, seconded it and approved the resolution by roll-call vote. At least three members voted in favor during the recorded roll call.

During discussion, a council member observed the developer continues to carry 15 acres under the agreement and that plats and approvals indicate some lots (including a spec building lot and a Taco Bell parcel) have already been developed, consuming roughly five of those acres. The member asked staff to compile the full history and acreage accounting so the council has a complete record of what remains under the agreement when future extensions are considered.

The motion passed on a roll-call vote. Council members asked staff to provide clear documentation of which lots have been developed and how many acres remain under the three-year holding provision before any subsequent extension is considered.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 10-2025 (amended public-works agreement for Business Park) — approved (roll call recorded yes: Daniel B. Worth, Jeffrey D. Kiel, Council member Huppert; other votes not specified).","Centerville’s Town Council approved Resolution 10-2025, a three-year extension to the Business Park public-works agreement. A council member noted the park has developed some parcels and asked staff to track remaining acreage carried under the agreement.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6450323,"Centerville awards $58,050 engineering contract for Belvedere and Tillman reconstruction; grant funding discussed",410,1596000,2006000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5891632-ac1b469bc56c51771b2d9dcd3a923627&start=1596&end=2006","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5891632-ac1b469bc56c51771b2d9dcd3a923627/thumbnail_1596000.jpg","/articles/6450323/Centreville/Queen-Annes-County/Maryland/Centerville-awards-58050-engineering-contract-for-Belvedere-and-Tillman-reconstruction-grant-funding-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6450323-8e238f61fb9823c27688d297e7cc37cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1776423433&Signature=InlQrFjGMAuqFhAHoRIBwZqyIHAW~1GDjndS6DT7CiHrcuQKnj4a4n4Zhi7iWqDDjAG90Um~Dw2a31s9fL6XtCu1MFRYu3DsX55OhOlKqYep7mGdcxUE8lEBFmeKwEL3ACEhmWUk77ezV4lt6I8dhQJ6WTGXvM~pOj9~uUD3n7eTwcFs1fJWNBAOcONdUsX5RSyJdMbhmW91P3AxC~EI6zwhkQi6cTiJ6bU8ZGuvECxcQ6fhyLsy7A9~~d0aLFQtC8DDoJnwgSQPDWSRizjC6Hd0TlTO6De7Q~2xZ0NUrTQOotURU1y0k41CS2TKULFWVjutRx02Rtk2-I-x1nwfeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Centerville — The Centerville Town Council on Oct. 2 voted to award a $58,050 contract for engineering services to carry the Belvedere and Tillman Avenues reconstruction project to the bid winner. The contract covers design work that will allow the town to go to construction bid for water and sewer lines, road, sidewalks, curb and gutter.

Public works staff told the council the town is eligible for a 100% grant to cover much of the project’s cost but that federal reimbursement may be delayed if the federal government remains closed. The design contract will be paid up front by the town and reimbursed later if the grant is executed.

Kip (Director of Public Works) briefed council members that the original budgetary figures dated to an earlier estimate: Tilman Avenue had been budgeted at about $839,000 and Belvedere Avenue at about $1.2 million. Staff and council noted that these figures are dated and that total project costs could be higher; one council member suggested a planning-level figure of roughly $2.5 million as a working estimate if the town covers additional components beyond grant-eligible work.

The chosen firm — stated in the motion as Davis Moore And Sheeran And Associates LLC — submitted a lower bid among respondents; the town manager said both finalist firms have local offices and prior relevant experience. The contract award was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote; the transcript records the motion and the affirmative voice vote without a detailed roll-call breakdown.

Council members discussed that part of the project’s roadway and curb work will be paid from other local funds (highway user revenue and APOR funds) and that the town received a letter of intent for grant funds two weeks earlier. Public works staff noted that the design phase will include a preliminary engineering report required by the funding program, which increases the design scope and cost above initial estimates.

The contract award authorizes town staff to proceed with design and to prepare the project for solicitation of construction bids. Council members requested ongoing transparency about updated cost estimates and emphasized the risk that construction prices may rise if the project is delayed.

Votes at a glance: Motion to award engineering services for Belvedere and Tillman reconstruction — approved (voice vote).","The council voted to award a $58,050 contract to a local engineering firm to design water, sewer and roadway reconstruction for Belvedere and Tillman Avenues; councilors discussed grant funding, total project cost estimates and federal reimbursement timing.","actionData","errors"]

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Centerville council approves 14 EDU allocation for Blue Crab Car Wash after discussion of water-reuse plan

Centerville warns residents of temporary recycling disruption as contractor seeks markets

Council extends Business Park public-works agreement for three years with brief discussion of remaining acreage

Centerville awards $58,050 engineering contract for Belvedere and Tillman reconstruction; grant funding discussed