Princess Anne swears in two park commissioners; police report lists November arrests, new online services

President administered the oath to two newly appointed park commissioners, Erica Horsey and Dale Parker, who were welcomed to the park commission. Commissioner Dale Parker thanked the board for the appointment and asked several follow-up questions about the town website and the timeline for the special election.

Police Chief presented the November report for the Princess Anne Police Department. He said officers conducted proactive traffic enforcement resulting in "36 citations, 309 warnings, 2 EROs, and a 185 total vehicle stops" and reported "1,012" total calls for service for the month. The chief summarized case outcomes: 94 reports created with 77 closures (about an 82% closure rate), 23 arrests and several cases with outstanding warrants where a warrant-apprehension task force is assisting. He highlighted community engagement events, including participation in the town tree-lighting and a guided tour for Greenwood Elementary students.

The chief also announced new online tools for residents: a residential property-check form for vacation periods, online report requests and an online payment option. The manager added that the planning and zoning board approved a "Popeye site" and that a part-time circuit rider/grant writer, Miss Fisher, will start on Dec. 8; the manager also said financial clerk Nai Milbourne left her position effective Dec. 1.

Resident speakers used the public-comment period to request park repairs, volunteer support for the youth center, and to raise a safety concern about a railroad crossing that the resident said lacks flashing caution lights.

The meeting concluded business and moved to a closed session for personnel matters.