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Votes at a glance: Wicomico County Council actions Feb. 4 — consent decree, kennel rules and routine approvals
Summary
At its Feb. 4 session the council approved Legislative Bill 2025‑01 (kennel standards, as amended) and Resolution 23‑2025 (consent decree resolving NAACP voting‑rights litigation), approved two smaller resolutions and introduced Legislative Bill 2025‑03 (personnel code amendment).
WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. — The Wicomico County Council took several voting actions during its Feb. 4 legislative session:
- Legislative Bill 2025‑01 (kennel standards): Approved as amended to increase the setback to 1,000 feet measured from the property line and to add a three‑year sunset for nonconforming uses (vote recorded: unanimous). The bill followed a public hearing and changes requested by neighbors.
- Resolution 23‑2025 (final consent judgment and decree in NAACP litigation): Approved as amended, including the addition of a county executive signature line; the county will transfer $125,000 from the general fund toward the agreed settlement pending judicial review (vote recorded: unanimous). The settlement requires court approval to become final.
- Resolution 24‑2025 (amend FY2025 position control document — grant‑funded program coordinator): Approved. The new position is funded by a state capacity‑building grant that runs through Sept. 30, 2025; if the grant is not renewed the position will not become a county job.
- Resolution 25‑2025 (authorize acquisition of easement within the Quantico Creek rural legacy area from private trustees): Approved.
- Introduction of Legislative Bill 2025‑03 (personnel rules amendment clarifying salary payment/unauthorized pay for certain elected/state positions): Introduced and passed its introduction unanimously; the bill would amend Chapter 59 of the Wicomico County Code and was discussed with representatives from the sheriff’s office, the circuit court and the state’s attorney.
Ending: Council members said they will finalize administrative steps (fund transfers, MOUs and ordinance text) in coming weeks and that staff will report back as required.
