The Talbot County Council last night approved a letter by a vote of 3-2 to the Maryland Department of the Environment to clarify the Council’s position regarding the wastewater treatment plans for the Lakeside housing development in Trappe.
At the Council’s request, County Attorney Patrick Thomas drafted the letter to update the MDE on the Council’s deliberations on the proposed development water treatment plans. Council members Pete Lesher and Laura Price had recommended revisions to the draft prior to approval but were not able to gain the support of the majority of the Council members.
The letter noted that “the Project may proceed in accordance therewith, notwithstanding the County Council’s e Resolution No. 327, which is currently scheduled for a public hearing and vote on April 12, 2022. If Resolution No. 327 is adopted, it will still require final approval from MDE pursuant to Md. Code Ann., Environment § 9-507.”
Here is the full segment where the letter was discussed.
Final letter sent to Maryland Department of the Environment
Dan Watson says
Folks should understand the Council’s letter omitted any reference to the Planning Commission’s determination of November 3, 2021–that it is inconsistent with the County Comprehensive Plan to connect Lakeside to the existing Trappe sewerage plant until and unless it is first upgraded to current technology (“ENR standards”), and wastewater from Lakeside meets ENR standards. The Council ignores that finding, and failed to report it to MDE (though MDE is already on notice). The fact is, the Planning Commission has exclusive and conclusive decision-making authority to determine consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.
Stand by.
DW
Charles Barranco says
Malfeasance in Office, comes to mind.
What other reason could there to be the Council’s abhorrent actions.