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County OKs temporary closure of two public landings for Fire Chiefs drill; public works gives updates on docks and roof costs
Summary
The commissioners approved temporary closures of Buckingham and Morneck landings for a water‑supply drill by the Kent County Fire Chiefs Association, heard project updates for Bayside Landing slip openings and detention‑center roof repair options, and approved drafting a letter to Chestertown asking for fee reductions for the EMS building.
The Kent County commissioners voted April 8 to temporarily close Buckingham and Morneck public landings to support a water‑supply drill organized by the Kent County Fire Chiefs Association.
Public works director Dan Mattson told commissioners the drill requires access and logistics at those two sites; the association obtained insurance to cover potential damage. “They will be performing a water supply drill,” Mattson said. The board approved the temporary closures and asked the county to issue public notices about the closure dates.
Mattson also updated the board on several county infrastructure projects. He said the Bayside Landing replacement was progressing: crews were installing lower whalers, sheeting and tiebacks, with pile work for finger piers underway. He said a majority of slips should be available to boaters by the end of next week, with “a full opening of all slips on, Friday the 20 fifth of this month,” his prepared schedule noted.
On the EAD Detention Center roof, Mattson presented two cost options after soliciting quotes: a full replacement of the main roof area at an estimated $350,000, or a limited repair involving roof patching and relining a leaking drain pipe from the inside at an estimated $20,000–$25,000. Mattson said he would return to the board with infrared scans and firm quotes to help commissioners choose whether to pursue a full replacement or a spot repair.
Commissioners also instructed Mattson to draft a letter asking the Town of Chestertown to consider a reduction or waiver of permitting and utility connection fees (approximately $22,287.60) for the county’s EMS building relocation project; the board voted unanimously to send the request and directed staff to provide a fee breakdown for follow up.
The board approved the Fire Chiefs Association request and the motion to send the Chestertown fee request. Mattson said he will return with detailed cost estimates and the final change‑order document for the EMS building at a future meeting.
