On the agenda: Calvertcounty Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners - Aug 18, 2026 — Data Center (Aug 18)

CALVERT COUNTY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
150 Main Street
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
410-535-1600 | 301-855-1243
www.calvertcountymd.gov

Mark C Cox Sr.
Catherine M Grasso
Earl F Hance
Mike Hart
Todd Ireland

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
AGENDA
If you wish to listen to the open
portion of the meeting via telephone,
please call: 929-229-2458
Meeting ID: 202-970-551
Passcode (if asked): #
I.

OPENING - 10:00 a.m.
Invocation - Associate Pastor Maurice Mason with New Creation Bible Church in St.
Leonard
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Agenda
Public Service Announcement (if any)
II.
APPOINTMENTS - 10:05 a.m.
1.
Calvert County Commission for Women
Appointment Form
III.
AWARD - 10:10 a.m.
1.
Department of Parks & Recreation: Therman Gray Memorial Scholarship
Educational Award Program
Memo from Robert Branham, Director
Emily Rowe Award Letter
Jayden Eversole Award Letter
IV.
CONSENT - 10:25 a.m.
1.
Office of the County Attorney: Southern Calvert Land Trust’s request for Tax
Credits for Conservation Lot
Memo from Pamela R. Lucas, Deputy County Attorney
Parcels
2.
Department of Public Safety: Federal Fiscal Year 2026 State Homeland Security
Grant Program Application
Memo from Dave McDowell, Director
Grant Application
Subrecipient Certification of Compliance with Foreign National Vetting
Requirements
3.
The Department of Public Works: County Road Dedication Policy
Memo from John A. Cosgrove Jr. P.E., Director
Policy

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VI.

VII.

Calvert County Sheriff's Office: Fiscal Year 2027 Police Recruitment and
Retention Grant Program
Memo from Ricky Cox, Sheriff
5.
Department of Community Resources: Budget Amendment for Calvert Library
State Aid Increase and Certification
Memo from Jennifer Moreland, Director
Certification for Cooperative Local-State Library Aid Programs
Grant Award
Public Library Formula Final Calculation
BA2027-000154
6.
Office of the County Administrator: Lease and Operating Agreement for
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center
Memo from Linda Turner, County Administrator
Lease and Operating Agreement
7.
Department of Parks & Recreation: Landowner Permission Letter for Maryland
State Arts Council Public Art Grant
Memo from Bob Branham, Director
Artwork Project
Grant Guidelines
Letter to Maryland State Arts Council
PUBLIC HEARING - 10:30 a.m.
1.
Department of Finance & Budget: 2026 General Obligation Bond Sale and
Resolution
Memo from Malena Brookshire, Chief Financial Officer
Bond Sale Project List
Resolution
2.
Department of Planning & Zoning: Six-Month Moratorium on Data Center
Projects
Memo from Jason Brinkley, Director
Draft Ordinance
Legal Notice
NEW BUSINESS - 11:10 a.m.
1.
Department of Planning & Zoning: Purchase and Retirement Fund and
Transferable Development Rights Reserve for Fiscal Year 2027
Memo from Jason Brinkley, Director
Letter from the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board Chairperson
2.
Department of Finance & Budget: Board of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Annual
Budget Certification Statement
Memo from Malena Brookshire, Chief Financial Officer
Annual Budget Certification Statement
Annual Budget Submission to Maryland State Department of Education
WORK SESSION - 11:35 a.m.
1.
Department of Planning & Zoning: Calvert County Zoning Ordinance Proposed
Text Amendments
Memo from Jason Brinkley, Director
Presentation
TA 26-25 Exhibits
TA 26-26 Exhibits
TA 26-27 Exhibits
TA 26-28 Exhibits
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VIII.

IX.
X.

XI.

TA 26-29 Exhibits
TA 26-30 Exhibits
2.
Department of Planning & Zoning: Calvert County Consolidated Transportation
Program Tour
Memo from Jason Brinkley, Director
Calvert County Consolidated Transportation Program Letter
PUBLIC COMMENT - 12:15 p.m.
The Board of County Commissioners will accommodate public comment in person or by
telephone. Individuals should call in advance if participating by telephone. Please call:
929-229-2458; Meeting ID: 202-970-551; Passcode: # Speakers, whether in person or
participating by telephone, will be limited to 2 minutes as individuals, or 5 minutes if the
designated representative of an organization.
COMMISSIONERS REPORTS - 12:55 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - 1:00 p.m.
Closed to the public pursuant to General Provisions Article Section 3-305 of the
Annotated Code of Maryland.
1.
Executive Session pursuant to §3-305(b)(1) to discuss the appointment,
employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation,
removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or
officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter
that affects one or more specific individuals.
2.
Executive Session pursuant to §3-305(b)(7) to consult with counsel to obtain
legal advice.
3.
Executive Session pursuant to §3-305(b)(8) to consult with staff, consultants, or
other individuals about pending or potential litigation.
ADJOURN - 2:00 p.m.
The meeting will adjourn directly from the Executive Session and the Board of County
Commissioners will not return to open session.

This agenda is subject to change and the times listed are approximate.
If any items are added for consideration, they will be included on a revised agenda that will be issued prior to the closed session.
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