David Pride

The Town of Sharpsburg envisions a future that is strategic, progressive, and affordable, valuing its rich history and empowering citizens through their involvement in growth. Its mission is to be a safe, progressive community that champions transparency and diversity, focusing on the needs of its Tri-County citizenship.

The Sharpsburg Board of Commissioners meeting included presentations such as the Sewer Asset Management Plan. Public hearings were held to gather public comments on the 25-26 budget and a text amendment applied for by Roy Hykal, Hykal Properties, regarding residential use in the B1 district. The Board discussed a request from the Buck Leonard Baseball League for partnership and use of Davis Ballfield. They adopted the 2025-2026 Budget, denied the Hykal Properties text amendment, scheduled a public hearing to consider increasing the height for a front yard fence, accepted the results of the Asset Management Plan for the Town of Sharpsburg Sewer System, and approved contracts for Planning and Zoning Services and Code Enforcement.

The Sharpsburg Board of Commissioners meeting included a public hearing on proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically regarding residential fence heights and updates to definitions, permitted uses, and administration articles. The board adopted an ordinance to increase front yard fence height and tabled other text amendments. They discussed a non-profit use policy for town facilities, approved the purchase of copiers, and approved a speed hump application for Armstrong Drive, waiving the minimum street length requirement. Additionally, they adopted a resolution amending the Sharpsburg Personnel Policy and awarded a bid for the Creekside Drainage Ditch project.

The Sharpsburg Board of Commissioners convened and addressed several key items. These included approving an electric consultant contract and an electric substation inspection agreement with H. Michael Taylor, P.E., as well as approving the 25-26 Audit Contract with S. Preston Douglas & Associates, LLP. The board also approved the purchase of a vehicle lift for town vehicle maintenance and a 2025 Dodge Durango for the Police Department. Additionally, the board discussed and decided on the details for an Easter event, including providing bikes, hotdogs, and a DJ, and setting the age range for the egg hunt.

The Sharpsburg Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting where they approved the consent and regular agenda. A new Lineman, Joseph Webb, was introduced. Becky Humphrey thanked the Town for work completed on the Creekside ditch, noting some sides had fallen in and should be checked. The meeting then adjourned.