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Talbot County Council approves water-and-sewer map reclassification for six Bushy Heath Road parcels
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 392, reclassifying six Bushy Heath Road parcels from 'unprogrammed' to S1 (Immediate priority) in the county's Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan after staff-prepared amendment and Council introduction.
The Talbot County Council voted to amend and adopt Resolution 392, changing the classification of six parcels on Bushy Heath Road to S1 (Immediate priority) in the county's Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan.
County Engineer Ray Clark was present to answer technical questions about the map revision; the council introduced amendment one, seconded by a colleague, and then voted by unanimous roll call to introduce and later adopt the resolution as amended.
Why it matters: Reclassification to S1 signals the county's intent to prioritize these parcels for public water and sewer consideration. S1 status affects permitting and future utility planning for the parcels listed on Tax Map 40 (parcels 98, 86, 2, 82, 4 and 110) and the addresses named in the resolution text.
What the meeting recorded: The resolution text named applicants (Daniel D. Haley and Dawn A. Haley; Jacqueline H. Smith; Federal Q-Tip Residuary Trust of Jerry B. Hook; Katherine A. Hikas; Kenneth R. Adami and Beth Adami; Harry G. Broadman Family Trust) and listed parcel addresses (25516, 25520, 25524, 25533, 25575 and 25608 Bushy Heath Road) for remapping from unprogrammed to S1.
Vote and next steps: Council voted to introduce amendment one and then voted to adopt Resolution 392 as amended. Staff said the item followed the recommendation from the Public Works Advisory Board and would be processed in the county's water-and-sewer plan update.
Representative excerpt from the meeting: County Engineer Ray Clark answered council questions and staff verified the revised map. "We had... a change in the map. So, we're looking at an introduction of an amendment that includes a revised map," he said.
Implementation: Staff will update the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan maps and notify relevant permitting agencies of the reclassification. Any future capital work, hookups or developer proposals will proceed under the S1 priority categorization.
Ending: The reclassification does not itself authorize immediate construction of utilities; it moves the parcels into the county's immediate-priority category for planning and funding consideration.
