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The key discussions included the approval of several Special/Temporary Licenses for future events. A public hearing was held for a new Class "B-D" Beer, Wine & Liquor License application for The Kentmorr Restaurant, LLC, which was conditionally approved pending receipt of necessary state licenses and an appropriate lease agreement. The Board reviewed an application for advertising a new Class "B" Beer, Wine & Liquor License for Town Square Grill, which was continued pending attorney appearance and receipt of signed documents, though advertising at the applicant's risk was permitted with a Friday deadline for documents. In roundtable discussions, the Board scheduled a show-cause hearing for Kent Manor Inn/Kent Island Resort regarding alleged sales tax overcharging and decided to hold its 2026 renewal application. The Board also discussed the sale of the Kent Narrows Marine Boatel license and passed a motion to oppose Senate Bill 0075, which proposes beer and wine sales in stores. The Drug Free Coalition presented updates on poster printing and gift card distribution.

The meeting included discussions during closed sessions concerning personnel matters and land acquisition. Key legislative actions involved a public hearing regarding the 2011 Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan Amendment concerning effluent disposal land ownership, with the record remaining open until April 7, 2026. The Commissioners agreed to recommend three individuals for vacancies on the Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board. Several county ordinances concerning Noncontiguous Development, Airport Protection, Suburban Commercial District, and Waterfront Village Center District were conveyed to the Planning Commission for investigation. Presentations included an update on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the February 2026 Character Counts! Spotlight on RESPECT, featuring Diane Moorman-White. Public Works matters included executing an easement agreement for Grange Hall Road and adopting a resolution to incur debt for the Southern Kent Island Sanitary Project Phase 4. Action items involved adopting a resolution setting the tax sale redemption interest rate at 10%, executing letters of support for the Bay Bridge Run 2026 and the Millington Freedom Serenity Trail Park Grant Application, approving an agreement for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program for the Whaley property, supporting the Maryland 250 Once in a Generation Grant application, approving Budget Amendment #CC-7 for Moderately Priced Housing, executing the Assignment of Rural Legacy Deeds of Conservation Easement for Chino Farms, and executing a letter of support for the FY27 MOOR Grant Application. During the roundtable, a letter of support was agreed upon for Senate Bill 755.