Votes at a glance: Bel Air approves minutes, liaison assignments, financial policy and board appointments

The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners recorded several routine but consequential votes during its Jan. 20 town hall session.

Minutes: The board approved minutes for meetings on Dec. 10, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22, 2025. Commissioner Foss stated an abstention on the Dec. 15 minutes; the remainder of the vote carried and the minutes were approved.

Liaison assignments: The board adopted an amended administrative policy assigning commissioner liaison responsibilities to town boards, commissions and departments. Assignments include Commissioner Chismar to the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals, Commissioner Foss to downtown and cultural bodies, Commissioner Hanley to recreation and historic preservation matters, and Commissioner Taylor to appearance and economic development liaisons. The policy passed by unanimous vote.

Financial policy (IE6): The board approved an amendment to financial policy IE6 to clarify authorized officials for withdrawing town funds and to update bank signature cards; Commissioner Kristin Foss’s name was added to the list of authorized signers. The measure passed unanimously.

Appointments: The board confirmed three appointments by unanimous vote: John A. Krajewski to the Bel Air Board of Appeals (three‑year term), David E. Starlepper to the Bel Air Board of Appeals (three‑year term), and Liliana Norquitas to the Historic Preservation Commission (three‑year term). Commissioners spoke in favor of each nominee’s local experience and qualifications before voting.

Adjournment: The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that was seconded and approved by voice vote.