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Travis Pastrana and the Circuit 199 team regret to inform all of their supporters and fans of their decision to halt efforts to develop Circuit 199, a state-of-the-art racing facility and motorsports park, in Sudlersville, Maryland.  Circuit 199 has been working on the project since mid-2019 and has invested over $700,000 to try to make the project a reality.  The goal of Circuit 199 was to build a world-class rally car course for international events, a driver training facility, a multi-purpose racing venue, and a pump track for the community as well as competitive local and national events for the enjoyment of families.

Despite obtaining a court dismissal of several of the lawsuits against Pastrana Racing, LLC and the Town of Sudlersville aimed at stopping Circuit 199 by The Queen Anne’s Conservation Association, Inc. (QACA) and a small number of local individuals, revised lawsuits have been filed that will clearly tie up the project in court for an unacceptable period of time.  Although the Circuit 199 team and the town are confident they would have ultimately prevailed in these legal challenges (as well as other lawsuits/appeals they fully anticipate opponents will file), a Circuit 199 track in Sudlersville would not have opened by October 2021 as the partners and sponsors required.  It is not feasible for Pastrana and his partners to be held up in litigation for the foreseeable future, and thus have decided to terminate the project.

“I’m crushed. It was my goal to bring a positive outlet to the whole community, our community, to create something exciting for people of all ages on the Eastern Shore, and to help stimulate the local economy.” said Travis Pastrana on the decision to cancel the development of Circuit 199. “We have been blown away by the public support from the town, the Eastern Shore, the entire state of Maryland, and from people all around the country. It’s unfortunate that the people from QACA, under the direction of Jay Falstad, do not want businesses in the community that would be a positive outlet and venue for children, families, and people of all ages. I’d like to thank all the amazing people from the town of Sudlersville and Queen Anne’s County and my incredible project team who enthusiastically embraced and supported this dream project from the very beginning. I am focusing my efforts toward the tracks we are currently building for our 2021 NRX season. Unfortunately, with all the set backs, Circuit 199 will not be one of them.”

For questions / inquiries please contact info@circuit199.com.

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Town of Sudlersville

HALLOWEEN INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

On October 7, 2020, the Commissioners announced that they would not prohibit nor promote trick-or-treating in the Town of Sudlersville. Town residents are welcome to decide whether or not they would like to participate in trick-or-treating on October 31^st. Those who choose to do so are encouraged to be respectful of their neighbors by adhering to the following safety guidelines:

Trick-or-Treaters & Residents Handing Out Candy

• Wear a facemask and make sure it is covering your mouth AND nose.

• Practice social distancing. Adhere to the direction of road traffic on

sidewalks, keeping all foot traffic going the same direction.

• Sick or quarantined individuals should remain home and not

participate.

• Sanitize your hands frequently.

• Candy should be individually wrapped or placed in goodie bags.

• Town residents are encouraged to sit on their porches, lawns, or

driveways to discourage crowding on porches.

Please be respectful of those who choose not to participate. If you wish to opt-out of this year’s Halloween festivities, you may leave your porch light off as a signal to trick-or-treaters.

Be safe and have a very happy Halloween!

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Tonight's commissioner workshop meeting for 10/21/2020 has been canceled.

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Town of Sudlersville
Planning Commission Meeting
October 15, 2020
Call the meeting to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Acknowledgement of guests
Reports:
- Code Enforcement Report- No new Violations reported from Zoning Administrator.
- Building Permit Report- No new building permits.

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Town of Sudlersville

Commission Meeting Agenda

October 7, 2020

Call to order at 6:30  

 Pledge of Allegiance

 Approval of previous minutes from meeting September 2, 2020

Reports

Fire Company-

Sheriff Department

Library Report-

MES Report

Engineer Report

Planning Commission-

Old Business:

MES contract update 

MDE requirements

Cars in the Library Parking

Library Door

 New Business:

Red speed 

Wickersham verdict

Barclay extension

MES contract 

Shore United Loan

Discussion on sewer/water billing

Blessing Box

Circuit Rider Program

Planning Commission member appointment 

Adjournment

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The Commissioners stated during the workshop meeting, Trick or treating will be allowed, parents are urged to make sure COVID precautions are utilized. Have fun!

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Town of Sudlersville

Planning Commission Meeting
September 17, 2020
Call the meeting to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Acknowledgement of guests
Reports:
- Code Enforcement Report- No new Violations reported from Zoning Administrator.
- Building Permit Report- No new building permits.

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Workshop Agenda

September 16,2020

Old Business:

MES update

100 South Church Street

New Business:

Heather Tinelli QA economic development presentation

Trick or treating 

Red speed

Welcome to Sudlersville flags 

Electric Bills

Shore United Loan

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Town of Sudlersville
Commission Meeting Agenda
September 2, 2020

Call to order at 6:30
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of previous minutes from meeting August 5, 2020
Reports
Fire Company-
Sheriff Department
Library Report-
MES Report
Engineer Report
Planning Commission-
Old Business:
1) Election of Zoning Administrator- Commission decided to ask Dave Ruffner if he would like to retain this position.
2) Potential Chesapeake Bay Trust Grant opportunity update- Deb Pheil updated everyone
3) Discussion of past-due water bills- President Griffith let people know, he understands times are hard right now but pay what you can and try to be current.
4) WCS audit engagement and approval and signing of engagement letter- Letter signed and mailed to WCS
5) Discussion of salaries and office details over the next 30 days- Commission decided to investigate this and decide over the next 30 days
6) Bills- LGIT, MML, MES, Crime Ins- All bills but the Crime ins have been paid, President Griffith is calling Crime ins to find out about it.
7) Forgiveness for 101 North Church Street- The final amount of the water bill was forgiven as he has paid over half a sign of good faith and much more than his normal monthly bill
New Business:
MES contract update
MDE requirements
Planning committee selection

QACA vs Sudlersville Litigation 

Adjournment

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 MEETING

August 19, 2020

AGENDA

New Business:

Closed Session

Red Speed

MES Bill

WWTP permit

Contract Employees

 Library 

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Meeting
Wed, Aug 19, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

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Please remember to put your trash out tonight, Everyone stay safe and hunker down in this terrible weather!

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Commissioner Meeting
Wed, Aug 5, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)

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Town of Sudlersville

Commission Meeting Agenda

August 5, 2020

Call to order at 6:30  

 Pledge of Allegiance

 Approval of previous minutes from meeting July 1, 2020

Swearing in of new Commissioners, and Election of President

Reports

Fire Company-

Sheriff Department

Library Report-

MES Report

Engineer Report

Planning Commission-

Old Business:

• Approval of workshop meeting dates
• Potential Chesapeake Bay Trust Grant opportunity introduction – KCI/CEM
• MES Bill

New Business:

• Election of Zoning Administrator
• WCS audit engagement and approval and signing of engagement letter
• Discussion of past-due water bills
• Discussion of salaries and office details over the next 30 days
• Bills- LGIT, MML, MES, Crime Ins
• Forgiveness for 101 North Church Street

Adjournment

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Just a reminder for everyone, starting next week the trash will be collected on Wednesday morning, please have it out on Tuesday night. Have a wonderful day😀

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Workshop Meeting
Mon, Jul 27, 2020 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)

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Town of Sudlersville, Maryland 

Official Voting Tally and Certification 

July 20, 2020

Ron Ford-26 votes

Keith Griffith- 52 votes

Laren McMullen- 57 votes

Dave Ruffner- 28 votes

1 write in.

*** Remember people who voted were required to vote for 2 people on one ballot***

Congratulations Lauren and Keith!!!!!!

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Hope to see everyone come out to vote Monday!!!

There will be an election in the Town of Sudlersville to elect two people as Commissioner to serve a term of three (3) years.

 The following have filed and qualified for the office of Town Commissioner of Sudlersville:

                                      Ronald W. Ford, Dave Ruffner, Lauren McMullen, Keith Griffith

                     The election will be held on Monday, July 20,2020 in the Town Office, 200 South Church Street, Sudlersville, MD.

The Polls will be open from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Only registered voters will be eligible to vote in the election.

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Planning Commission
Thu, Jul 16, 2020 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT)

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Town of Sudlersville

Planning Commission Meeting

July 16, 2020

Call the meeting to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Acknowledgement of guests

Reports:

- Code Enforcement Report- No new Violations reported from Zoning Administrator.

- Building Permit Report- Permit for Atlantic BB, and a sign for Jay’s Auto

Old Business:

New Business:

-Review of Permit for Atlantic Broadband

-Review of sign plan for Mini Storage at 211 East Main Street

Public Comment:

Adjournment

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There will be an emergency meeting of the commissioners held tonight on the MES issue.

Emergency Meeting on MES
Fri, Jul 10, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)

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The commissioner's have awarded the trash contract to Easternshore Environmental LLC. Beginning the first week of August trash and recycling will be picked up on Wednesdays.

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TOWN OF SUDLERSVILLE - POTENTIAL GRANT PARTNERSHIP PROJECT CONSULTANT TEAM: Debbie Pfeil Andy Wishart,

PE Sr. Project Manager Sr. Vice President SITE DESCRIPTION: Sudlersville Elementary School, Town of Sudlersville, Queen Anne’s County PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Develop a school campus master plan, to be utilized to create outdoor education spaces, improve campus facilities, promote environmental education and improve water quality. GRANT SOURCE:
Chesapeake Bay Trust “Watershed Assistance Grant.”

Applicants may request funding to create construction-ready designs for specific watershed restoration projects identified in the WIP Milestone commitments submitted or anticipated to be submitted to MDE by local jurisdictions. The strongest design proposal will request funds to develop 100% design(s) and specifications for the top priority project(s) listed in an existing detailed watershed action plan. JUSTIFICATION:
Queen Anne’s County Watershed Implementation Plan Programmatic Two-Year Milestones goals:
 Seek to implement projects in high visibility locations that can provide educational benefits.
 Construct projects in County Parks or on school sites providing the benefit of high pedestrian traffic of school age citizens. BUDGET:  Under $75,000 (exact to be determined with scope)  No Cash Match / Provide in kind match (donated hours, resources and materials) 

Full Funding advanced for project draw downs GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS:  Initial discussions with the Town & Elementary School - 6/30 & 7/1  Present grant opportunity to the Town Commissioners & Community - 7/1  Onsite initial input meeting with the School and County Representatives – Mid July  Identify additional project partners and obtain support letters  Define the scope and budget  Prepare draft application  Present draft application to the Town, Partners & Community – 8/5  Grant application submitted – 8/13  Award – Estimated Fall 2020

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2nd Commissioner meeting
Wed, Jul 1, 2020 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT)

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Town of Sudlersville

                                                                           Commission Meeting Agenda

                                                                                         July 1, 2020

Call to order at 6:30  

 Pledge of Allegiance

 Approval of previous minutes from meeting June 3, 2020

Reports

Fire Company-

Sheriff Department

Library Report-

MES Report

Engineer Report

Planning Commission-

Old Business:

• Barclay Project
• Circuit 199
• Set up for New trash contract

New Business:

• Rfp New Trash contract / Awarding contract
• Approval of meeting dates
• Potential Chesapeake Bay Trust Grant opportunity introduction – KCI/CEM
• MES Bill

Adjournment

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There will be a special session held during the workshop meeting on June 29,2020  to adopt and approve the budget for the FY 20-21 a go to meeting will be available for public attendance.

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Mon, Jun 29, 2020 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

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The Planning Commission meeting for Thursday

 June 18,2020 has been cancelled no new business to

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Agenda for tonight's meeting

                                                                           Commission Meeting Agenda

                                                                                         June 3, 2020

Call to order at 6:30  

 Pledge of Allegiance

 Approval of previous minutes from meeting May 6, 2020

Reports

                                             Fire Company-  

                                            Sheriff Department              

                                             Library Report- 

              MES Report

              Engineer Report

                             Planning Commission-     

                            Town Clerk Report-

Old Business:

• Public Hearing for Noise Ordinance 2020-03
• Public Hearing for Ordinance 2019-05
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2019-05 to be voted on.

New Business:

• Barclay Project
• Circuit 199
• Set up for New trash contract

Action Items:

Date for Rfp for Trash contract

Adjournment

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Wed, Jun 3, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EDT)

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Thu, May 21, 2020 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (EDT)

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Town of Sudlersville

Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

May 21, 2020

Call the meeting to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Acknowledgement of guests

Approval of minutes from February 20, 2020 meeting

Reports:

              - Code Enforcement Report- No new Violations reported from Zoning Administrator.

              - Building Permit Report- Permit issued to Jays Auto, and Verizon

Old Business:

New Business:

                   -Review of Pastrana Racing, LLC Preliminary Site Plan Review                  

Public Comment:

Adjournment

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Anyone can email any questions about the Pastrana project to the town hall and we will try to get answers for their questions before the Planning Commission meeting.

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THE COMMISSIONERS OF SUDLERSVILLE

ORDINANCE No. 2020-02

AN ORDINANCE concerning Amendments to the Town’s Noise Ordinance

Title of Ordinance – AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SUDLERSVILLE TO AMEND THE SUDLERSVILLE NOISE ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1-04 TO ADD ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS.

FOR the purpose of repealing and re-enacting with amendments portions of Section 1-04 of the Noise Ordinance of the Town of Sudlersville, Maryland (the “Town) to add additional exemptions. 

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Town Commissioners may from time to time amend, supplement,

change, modify, or repeal the Noise Ordinance; and 

WHEREAS, that such amendment, supplement, or change may be initiated by motion of the Town Commissioners; and 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Commissioners of

Sudlersville that:

SECTION 1. That item Section 1-04 of the Sudlersville Noise Ordinance be Repealed, and Re-Enacted as Amended to add a subsection H to read as follows:

1. AUTO (AND MOTORIZED VEHICLE) RACING FACILITIES AND EVENTS OCCURRING BETWEEN 7:00 A.M. AND MIDNIGHT.

All capital letters indicates proposed language to be added to the Zoning Ordinance.  [Strike through in brackets] indicates proposed language to be deleted, if any.

 SECTION 2. The Recitals to this Ordinance are incorporated herein and deemed a substantive part of this Ordinance.  

 SECTION 3. In this Ordinance, unless a section of the code is expressly repealed in its entirety and reenacted, new or added language is in Capital letters, and deleted text is crossed out and enclosed in brackets.  Substantive language added after the date of introduction is in bold, italicized font and substantive language deleted after the date of introduction is crossed out with a double strikethrough.  

 SECTION 4. In the event of conflict between the provisions of this Ordinance and any other Town laws or ordinances, the provisions of this Ordinance shall prevail.

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 SECTION 5. The title of this Ordinance, or a condensed version thereof, shall be deemed to be, and is, a fair summary of this Ordinance for publication and all other purposes.

 SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately with passage according to law, but in no event shall this Ordinance take effect until 10 days after the date of the public hearing as identified below.

 Thomas Yeager, Town Attorney

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Town of Sudlersville

Commission Meeting Agenda

May 6, 2020

Call to order at 6:30  

 Pledge of Allegiance

 Approval of previous minutes from meeting February 5, 2020

Reports

                                             Fire Company-  

                                            Sheriff Department              

                                             Library Report- 

              MES Report

              Engineer Report

                             Planning Commission-     

                            Town Clerk Report-

Old Business:

• Introduction of Noise Ordinance
• Discussion of offer on surplus property
• Postponement of the town election

New Business:

• Public Hearing for Noise Ordinance 2020-02
• Public Comment
• Public Hearing for Ordinance 2019-05
• Public Comment

Action Items:

• Public Hearing for Noise Ordinance 2020-02
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2019-05 to be voted on.

Public Comments

Adjournment