Caroline County votes: MOU approved, transportation priorities OK’d, DRRA hearing authorized, Dayspring sale approved

The Caroline County commissioners recorded a series of administrative and action votes on April 14.

Workforce MOU: The board approved a two‑year memorandum of understanding and resource‑sharing agreement with the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board; staff said no county funding was requested and an executed copy will be obtained for county records.

Transportation priorities: Commissioners approved the county’s 2026 transportation priority letter to the Maryland State Highway Administration. Priorities included resurfacing of specified state highways, shoulder repairs, signage improvements and targeted intersection work; commissioners noted concerns that state highway user funds may be constrained as vehicle fleets shift away from gasoline.

DRRA public hearing: The commission introduced Resolution 2026‑004, a draft development rights and responsibilities agreement between Heartland Holding LLC and the county, and voted to authorize advertising a public hearing on the proposed DRRA.

Dayspring sale: The board approved Resolution 2026‑005 authorizing execution of closing documents for the previously negotiated sale of Dayspring Townhomes. Staff said the buyer (SH Azure Partners LLC) had requested a $75,000 credit against the purchase price following building damage from frozen pipes; commissioners approved the amendment and authorized the president to execute closing documents.

Several items were approved by voice vote; the transcript records the outcomes as 'the ayes have it' rather than a roll‑call tally for each motion, except where noted in later closed‑session roll call for security (which recorded ayes).