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At a glance: Commissioners adopt Southern Kent Island Phase 4 assessment, approve public works agreements and send letters of support
Summary
The county commissioners approved a suite of routine infrastructure, land‑use and administrative items at their March 25 meeting, including a special‑benefit assessment for Southern Kent Island Phase 4 sewer extension and several public‑works agreements and support letters.
The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners took multiple routine votes Tuesday evening. Key outcomes are listed below.
Resolution 25‑04 — Southern Kent Island Phase 4 benefit assessment Commissioners voted to adopt Resolution 25‑04, fixing and levying a special benefit assessment related to the Southern Kent Island Phase 4 sewer extension project. The resolution levies $27,920 on each Phase 4 Class B vacant property without a valid state‑approved percolation test and $2,320 on each Phase 4 Class C vacant property with a valid state‑approved percolation test. The effective billing date for the assessment is April 1, 2025. The board recorded the vote as 5‑0 in favor. (Transcript evidence: motion and roll call.)
Lease agreement — Church Street crossing (one‑year) The board approved a one‑year agreement permitting Mr. Jarnell Foster to cross county‑owned land off Church Street in Stevensville. County staff said a sale of the property to Mr. Foster is possible in the future; the current action grants permission to cross county property. The vote was unanimous.
Memorandum of Understanding — Highbridge Road bridge Commissioners authorized the county administrator to execute an MOU with the Maryland Transit Administration allowing the county to assume ownership and maintenance of the Highbridge Road bridge once the Maryland Transit Administration replaces the bridge. The board described options as the state replacing the structure and conveying it to the county for future maintenance; the motion carried unanimously.
Graysonville critical water interconnector — design contract award The board awarded a design contract for the Graysonville water main interconnection (an approximately 8,600‑foot, 12‑inch main) to the lowest responsive bidder for $41,125 (design fees), after receiving a broad range of bids. The motion to award the bid passed unanimously.
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) — letter of intent Commissioners approved a letter of intent to participate in the MALPF matching funds program for the upcoming funding cycle. County staff said the general allotment per county for 2025–26 was expected to be approximately $675,000 based on state guidance; the board approved submitting the letter of intent and can later confirm matching funds as necessary.
Public‑information policy and support letters The board approved an updated Information and Communication Technology public information policy (policy #700‑007), separating public-information procedures from personnel social‑media policy, and also approved letters of support for (1) a Heritage Fund grant application to renovate the Tucker House and (2) a Maryland Department of Transportation request to support Eastern Shore freight‑rail growth and reliability in the FY26 federal appropriations process. Each item passed by unanimous vote.
Ending: Commissioners handled the items as routine business; staff will carry out the agreements, issue the assessment billing effective April 1, and pursue the planning and procurement follow-ups.
