Town attorney says county did not respond to 30-day letter; town continues tax-sale and Stevens Preserve planning work
March 14, 2023 | Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
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Town Attorney Jay updated the mayor and commissioners on March 14 about several legal items, including the town's efforts to move forward with a local tax sale and discussions over access for the Stevens Preserve development.
Jay said the town issued a 30‑day letter to the county regarding the town conducting its own tax sale, but the county did not respond within that period. "We issued our 30 day letter to the county and the county did not respond in that 30 days," he said, noting that county cooperation is required for scheduling and that the town's tax sale would likely occur in May if pursued. He added the county's tax sale is scheduled for June and that the town is trying to finalize an agreement; he referenced an outstanding amount close to $1 million in fees and related charges.
On development issues, Jay outlined ongoing work on traffic access for the Stevens Preserve project. He described a proposal for the developer to use town-owned property to create a new entrance on the highway across from Martin's, which would include a potential memorandum of understanding to grant an easement, but emphasized the plan is preliminary and would go to the planning commission for formal review.
Jay also said staff are finalizing an agreement with Southern States. He emphasized these topics remain in progress and that the planning commission is the forum for public hearings and technical review on access and rezoning matters.
No formal motions were made on these items at the meeting; Jay asked the board to expect further planning‑commission materials and potential future actions.
Jay said the town issued a 30‑day letter to the county regarding the town conducting its own tax sale, but the county did not respond within that period. "We issued our 30 day letter to the county and the county did not respond in that 30 days," he said, noting that county cooperation is required for scheduling and that the town's tax sale would likely occur in May if pursued. He added the county's tax sale is scheduled for June and that the town is trying to finalize an agreement; he referenced an outstanding amount close to $1 million in fees and related charges.
On development issues, Jay outlined ongoing work on traffic access for the Stevens Preserve project. He described a proposal for the developer to use town-owned property to create a new entrance on the highway across from Martin's, which would include a potential memorandum of understanding to grant an easement, but emphasized the plan is preliminary and would go to the planning commission for formal review.
Jay also said staff are finalizing an agreement with Southern States. He emphasized these topics remain in progress and that the planning commission is the forum for public hearings and technical review on access and rezoning matters.
No formal motions were made on these items at the meeting; Jay asked the board to expect further planning‑commission materials and potential future actions.
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