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Votes at a glance: April 28 Queen Anne’s County Commissioners meeting
Summary
At their April 28 meeting the commissioners recorded several unanimous votes: adoption of the county comprehensive solid waste plan, approval of ordinance 25‑12 (Gunston School growth allocation), passage of ordinance 26‑02 as amended (speed monitoring), execution of the MDOT priority letter, and an administrative schedule change for meetings starting in July.
The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners recorded the following actions at their April 28 meeting:
• Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (Resolution 26‑05 / adoption): Motion to adopt the county’s comprehensive solid waste management plan for 2026–2035 was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote (recorded as 5–0). Commissioners discussed regional landfill timing and permitting lead times and noted Queen Anne’s County would not be the host for Midshore 3 until 2042 under current rotation.
• County Ordinance 25‑12 (growth allocation, Gunston School project): Commissioners voted to adopt county ordinance 25‑12 (final decision after earlier hearings and critical area review). Vote recorded as 5–0.
• County Ordinance 26‑02 (speed monitoring systems) as amended: Amendment 1 (a sunset provision) was reintroduced and the ordinance passed as amended after law‑enforcement staff presented short‑term camera data. Clerk recorded the voice vote as 5–0. The ordinance includes an initial publicized warning period (30 days) prior to citations, and staff identified implementation details including signage and outreach.
• MDOT priority letter (FY2027–2032 consolidated transportation plan): Motion to execute the county’s 2026 priority letter to MDOT — emphasizing safety at the US 301/US 50/MD 404 intersection, Bay Bridge capacity, ramp management and other regional projects — passed 5–0. Staff will follow up to confirm specific corridor segment language and grant alignments discussed during the meeting.
• Change to meeting schedule: Commissioners approved moving the first monthly meeting in July to an earlier start (executive session 08:00, meeting 08:30) to reduce staff overtime; motion carried 5–0.
All motions were made and seconded during the meeting; where an individual mover was not named in the transcript the clerk recorded the motions and voice votes as described above.
