Caroline County Board of Supervisors 06/29/26

The Caroline County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on June 29, 2026, primarily focused on adopting updated ordinances related to energy storage and solar facilities. The board discussed detailed amendments to definitions, monitoring, noise standards, decommissioning requirements, and notification procedures for energy projects, including battery storage and solar installations. Key procurement-related topics included the creation of a standardized decommissioning agreement form to be prepared by the county and used by applicants, financial assurance mechanisms such as bonds or letters of credit for decommissioning, and requirements for road repair tied to project impacts. The board unanimously adopted the ordinance updates. Additionally, the meeting covered the potential for a local referendum to approve a 1% sales tax increase to fund school construction projects, with discussion on timelines, project identification, and coordination with the school board. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but policy and procedural decisions were made that will affect future procurement and project implementation in the county.