II. Agenda

III. Minutes – August 27, 2019

IV. Disbursements - October 1, 2019 and October 8, 2019

V. Proclamation: Read Across Maryland Month – October 2019

VI. Update on Choptank Electric Cooperative Initiatives – Matthew Teffeau, Manager, Government Affairs, Choptank Electric Cooperative

VII.  Update by Talbot County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association on Recruitment and Retention Efforts - Earl Chance, President, Talbot County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association and Josh Hentz, Talbot County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association

VIII.  Request by Talbot County Board of Education for Categorical Budget Transfer - Charles Connolly, Director of Finance, Talbot County Public Schools

IX. Update on Proposed Restructuring of Talbot County Department of Planning and Zoning - Mary Kay Verdery, Planning Officer; Miguel Salinas, Assistant Planning Officer

X. County Manager's Report:

XII. Council Comments

XIII. Closed Session - Legal, Personnel and Real Estate Matters