Chesapeake City Government

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Town Council Minutes & Agendas

2025 - Minutes & Agendas

January 12, Meeting Agenda

2024 - Minutes & Agendas

January 8 Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
January 22 Workshop – Agenda | Minutes
February 12 Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
February 26 Workshop – Agenda | Minutes
March 11 Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
March 25 Workshop Special Session – Agenda | Minutes
April 8 Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
April 22 Workshop – Agenda | Minutes
May 13 Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
May 27 Workshop – Canceled
June 10 Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
June 24 Workshop – Agenda | Minutes
July 8 Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
July 22 Workshop/Special Session – Agenda | Minutes
August 12 Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
August 26 Workshop/Special Session – Agenda | Minutes
September 9 Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
September 23 Workshop – Canceled
October 15 Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
October 28 Workshop – Agenda | Minutes
November 12 Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
November 25 Workshop/Special Session – Agenda | Minutes
December 9 Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
December 23 Workshop – Canceled

2023 - Minutes & Agendas

January 9 Meeting Agenda | Minutes
January 23 Workshop – Agenda | Minutes
February 13 Meeting Agenda | Minutes
March 6 Workshop (rescheduled from Feb. 27) – Agenda | Minutes
March 13 Meeting Agenda | Minutes
March 27 Workshop – Agenda | Minutes
April 10 Meeting Agenda | Minutes
April 24 Workshop – Canceled
May 8 Meeting Agenda | Minutes
May 22 Workshop/Special Session – Agenda | Minutes
June 12 Meeting Agenda_Updated | Minutes
June 26 Workshop – Canceled
July 10 Meeting Agenda | Minutes
July 24 Workshop/Special Session – Agenda | Minutes
August 14 Meeting Agenda_Updated | Minutes
August 28 Workshop – Agenda | Minutes
September 11 Meeting – Canceled – 9/11 Memorial Service
September 25 Workshop/Special Session – Agenda | Minutes
October 9 Meeting – Canceled – Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
October 23 Workshop / Special Session – Agenda | Minutes
November 13 Meeting – Agenda_Updated | Minutes
November 27 Workshop – Canceled
December 11, 2023 Meeting – Agenda_Updated | Minutes
December 25, 2023 Workshop – Canceled

2022 - Minutes & Agendas

January 10 – Agenda | Minutes
January 25 – Workshop Agenda | Minutes
February 14 – Agenda | Minutes
February 28 – Workshop Agenda | Minutes
March 14 – Agenda | Minutes
March 28 – Workshop Agenda | Minutes
April 11 – Agenda | Minutes
April 25 – No Workshop Held
May 9 – Agenda | Minutes
May 23 – Workshop/Special Session/Public Hearing Agenda | Minutes
June 13 – Agenda | Minutes
June 27 – Workshop/Special Session Agenda | Minutes
July 11 – Agenda | Minutes
July 25 – Workshop/Special Session Agenda | Minutes
August 8 – Agenda | Minutes
August 22 – No Workshop Held
September 12 – Agenda | Minutes
September 26 – No Workshop Held
October 12 – Agenda | Minutes
October 24 – Workshop/Special Session/Closed Session Agenda | Minutes
November 14 – Agenda | Minutes
November 28 – Workshop/Special Session/Public Hearing Agenda | Minutes
December 12 – No Meeting Held
December 26 – No Workshop Held

2021 - Minutes & Agendas

January 11 – Agenda | Minutes
February 8 – Agenda
February 22 – Agenda | Minutes
March 8 – Minutes
March 22 – Agenda
April 12 – Agenda | Minutes
April 22 – Agenda | Minutes
May 10 – Agenda
May 24 – Agenda | Minutes
June 14 – Agenda | Minutes
June 28 – Agenda | Minutes
July 12 – Agenda | Minutes
August 9 – Agenda | Minutes
August 23 – Minutes
September 13 – Minutes
September 27 – Minutes
October 25 – Minutes
November 8 – Agenda
November 22 – Agenda
December 13 – Agenda | Minutes

2020 - Minutes & Agendas

January 13 – Agenda | Minutes
January 27 – Agenda | Minutes
February 24 – Agenda
April 13 – Agenda | Minutes
April 27 – Agenda | Minutes
May 11 – Minutes
May 28 – Agenda | Minutes
June 8 – Agenda | Minutes
June 22 – Agenda | Minutes
July 13 – Agenda | Minutes
July 27 – Agenda | Minutes
August 10 – Agenda | Minutes
August 24 – Agenda | Minutes
September 14 – Agenda
September 28 Workshop – Agenda
October 26 – Minutes
October 30 Special Session – Agenda | Minutes
November 23 Special Session – Agenda | Minutes
December 14 Zoom Meeting – Agenda | Minutes

Chesapeake City Comprehensive Plan

The following are PDF documents, some rather large in size so they may take a few moments to download.

Area Wide Location Map (11.66 mb)
Map – Comprehensive Plan – no DRAFT (7.16 mb)
Map Environmental Features (11.73 mb)
Map – Municipal Growth (6.92 mb)
Map – Proposed Trails (367.43 kb)
2024 Comprehensive Plan (2.03 mb)

Other Government Resources

Local & State Government Websites

Federal Government Websites

Army Corps of Engineers

PDF DOWNLOADS

Listing of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises

Boards, Commissions & Committees

Go to the Boards, Commissions and Committees page now.

Forms

The Town of Chesapeake City will be gradually adding more online forms to this page, for the convenience of all our residents. If you require a form that is not listed here, please contact our office at 410-885-5298.

Plans, Ordinances & Maps

View the Town Codes

Town Charter & Government Overview

The Chesapeake City Town Charter is available as a PDF download. It’s a rather large file (3.03 mb) so it may take a minute or two to download.

DOWNLOAD: Chesapeake City Town Charter

Town Government Overview

Chesapeake City was incorporated in 1849. Chesapeake City is one of 157 municipalities in Maryland. Municipalities, independent of size or wealth, are recognized along with each of the counties as co-equal local government entities under Maryland state law.

Our municipal charter defines the structure of our town government. There are four structures of municipal government, Weak Mayor and Council; Strong Mayor and Council; Commissioner; and Council Manager. Chesapeake City follows the Strong Mayor and Council model, which is defined by five council members. Mayor and Council are elected at large; Mayor is separate from Council; Mayor is chief executive of administration; Council serves as legislative branch; Mayor has veto power with Council override requiring a super-majority. The Mayor and each of the five members of the Town Council serve two year staggered terms.

The Mayor and Council meet typically two evenings a month. The second Monday of the month is the Town meeting where legislation and town business is conducted. On the fourth Monday the Mayor and Council meet at a workshop to discuss items to be voted on at the regular meeting.

Participation is essential and encouraged. Besides running for an elected position there are Commissions, Boards and Committees that keep our town running. Attending meetings and getting involved is the best way to ensure a successful local government.