The Town of St. Michaels has made substantial investments into our antiquated water department infrastructure and billing system. We are pleased to announce as part of these upgrades, we have integrated an electronic bill payment option for all Town water customers. Water customers will now have multiple options for paying their bills; i.e. electronic, check, cash, or money order payments. 

If you are interested in utilizing the electronic payment option please use the link and instructions below. 
Link to the portal to pay your water bill:
https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=STMT

The utility account ID and utility account pin is located on the return stub of your water bill (it will be right above your address).

You can choose to register as a new user or simply put your information in the utility account information box and follow the steps.

You will receive an email confirmation once payment is received.

View the fee schedule applied by the vendor when utilizing a credit card, debit card, or echeck/ACH.

At this time autopay is not an option.

To receive your water bill electronically:
If you prefer to receive your water bills electronically, we ask you contact our office at the number below and provide us your email information. After registering, you should receive your next water bill electronically.

If you have any questions, please contact Vickie Sharp, in our Water Department, at 410-745-9535. 

To get up-to-date information on Town events and bulletins, join our Constant Contact email list. To join, click the attached link below and provide your contact information. We look forward to sharing this valuable information with you.

Click HERE

After completing the above process, please send an email to info@stmichaelsmd.gov identifying if you are a resident of St. Michaels, business owner or restaurant owner in town or outside of town and we will finalize the process to include you in the most appropriate emails. 

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INVITATION TO BIDDERS

The Town of St. Michaels, located in beautiful Talbot County, Maryland, is seeking proposals from qualified marketing companies/agencies to provide comprehensive marketing services to promote the Town across all channels of communication. St. Michaels is a historic waterfront community renowned for its charming streets, picturesque harbor, and vibrant arts and cultural scene. The selected company/agency will play a critical role in enhancing the Town’s visibility, attracting visitors, and supporting local businesses. 

Please read the attached Request for Proposals and additional documents for a more detailed description of our request.

Click here for RFP Packet
Click here for Instructions to Bidders
Click here for Consulting Agreement 

Submission Date:

Sealed proposals are due on or before May 13, 2024, by 2:00pm. The proposal may be hand delivered or mailed to the Town of St. Michaels, 300 Mill Street, PO Box 206, St. Michaels, Maryland 21663. Any proposals received after that time will not be accepted. Opening of proposals will commence on May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm in the St. Michaels Town Office, located at 300 Mill Street, St. Michaels, Maryland.

The submittal deadline, review and award of a contract is anticipated to be as follows:

• RFP Advertised                                                        – April 21 and 28, 2024
• Proposal Due Date at the Town Office            – May 13, 2024 by 2:00pm
• Opening (with Town Clerk)                                – May 13, 2024 2:00pm
• Interviews (if needed)                                           – TBD
• Town Commission Discussion                           – May 22, 2024
• Town Commission Bid Award                            – TBD
• Commencement of Contract                               – TBD

For questions related to this RFP, please direct correspondence to the Town Administrator, Rob Straebel, via email to rstraebel@stmichaelsmd.gov or by phone at 410-745-9535.

The Town of St. Michaels may reject any and all bids, waive any informality or irregularity in bids received, and accept or reject any items of any bid.

By
Authority of
The Commissioners of St. Michaels

Commissioners Prepare for FY24-25 Budget Workshops.

As the Commissioners of St. Michaels begin their budget workshop sessions for fiscal year 2025, the Town will share the proposed drafts with the public. Upon final approval of the FY24-25 budget, it will be uploaded onto the website.  

St. Michaels Draft Budget for FY2025 – 2/28/24
St. Michaels Draft Budget for FY2025 – 3/18/24
St. Michaels Draft Budget for FY2025 – 4/2/24
St. Michaels Draft Budget for FY2025 – 4/10/24

Budget Workshop Session Dates/Times:

• March 5, 2024            3-5pm                           1st Budget meeting
• March 18, 2024          5-7pm                           2nd Budget meeting
• April 2, 2024                2:30-4:30pm               3rd Budget meeting
• April 9, 2024                CANCELLED              4th Budget meeting

For more information regarding these workshops Click Here.

An election will be held for three of the five offices of Commissioner of the Town of St. Michaels, Talbot County, Maryland. The term of office for the three top vote winners is four (4) years, expiring in June 2028. Said election will be held at Christ Church Etherton Hall, 103 Willow Street, St. Michaels, Maryland between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on:

MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024

CANDIDATES FOR THE UPCOMING ELECTION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

David BREIMHURST
Joyce HARROD
Jay HUDSON
Bonnie MORRIS
Alexis ROITER
David WOJCIECHOWSKI
Brian WROTEN

Public Notice for the above click HERE

Absentee Ballots
Absentee Voter Notice for the above click HERE

The Town of St. Michaels, population 1,040, is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. St. Michaels boasts a combination of popular marinas, inns, bed & breakfasts, shops, and restaurants that make it a favorite destination for visitors. Frequently featured in travel publications and a popular destination, St. Michaels is steeped in history and maritime culture.

The Town of St. Michaels is recruiting for a full-time Finance Clerk/Bookkeeper, under the general supervision of the Town Administrator. This individual manages the billing and accounts receivables, collections, payroll, benefits administration, budget administration, financial reconciliation, bookkeeping and oversees utility billing with assistance from the Town Clerk, General Services Clerk and Customer Service Representative. 

Essential Tasks:

• Maintains the financial records of the Town.
• Participates in the annual budget development.
• Maintains and produces financial reports as needed.
• Manages all payroll processes.
• Assists with walk-in customers, and general telephone calls and emails.
• Manages the Town’s benefit packages including retirement, worker’s compensation and disability, healthcare, and related benefits.
• Manages the Billing and Accounts Receivable Clerk and processes.
• Serves as primary contact to audit firm.
• Ensures that all financial transactions are properly coded.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The Finance Clerk/Bookkeeper must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The Finance Clerk/Bookkeeper must be able to utilize standard office equipment and applications including email, phone, copier, Microsoft office software, Quickbooks, and document management.
• The Finance Clerk/Bookkeeper must be proficient in QuickBooks.

Education and Experience:

• The Finance Clerk/Bookkeeper should have a minimum of 5 years of experience with QuickBooks, and administrative experience that would enable them to effectively perform the job.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. 
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is preferred.
  
  

The Town of St. Michaels offers a generous benefit package including health care, paid vacation, paid sick leave, a pension plan through Maryland State Retirement System, and encourages training and development. Competitive salary dependent upon qualifications. 

Please send an application for employment, resume, and cover letter to the address below by end of the business day May 10, 2024.  

Click here to obtain a copy of the Application for Employment.

St. Michaels Town Hall
Attn: Rob Straebel, Town Administrator
P.O. Box 206
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Phone: 410-745-9535
rstraebel@stmichaelsmd.gov

The Waterways Management Advisory Board acts as an advisory and consultive body to both the Town Commissioners and the Planning Commission on planning and policy issues affecting the waters of the Town. Duties, responsibilities and requirements for board members are set forth in Chapter 98-3 of the Town Code, which can be accessed on the Town’s website at www.stmichaelsmd.gov

The opening is to serve as a full-time member and would complete an existing term that ends 12/31/2026. A current resume and letter of interest will include qualifications for the position and an indication of why the applicant wishes to serve. This should be submitted via email, regular mail or hand delivered for receipt no later than noon on May 10, 2024.

A majority of the appointed members of the Waterways Management Board shall be full-time residents, property owners or business owners within the Town of St. Michaels at the time of appointment and during the term of the member. In making such appointments, preference will be given to up to two licensed watermen who berth their vessels in St. Michaels. (For the purposes of this subsection, “full-time resident” means declaring the Town of St. Michaels the person’s primary residence for tax purposes.)

Kristen Payne, Town Clerk
300 Mill Street; P.O. Box 206
St. Michaels, Maryland 21663
410-745-9535
kpayne@stmichaelsmd.gov

Join us for the St. Michaels Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10am. Unless notice is given of an alternative venue, all meetings will be held at the Boy Scout Cabin, located at 407 St. Mary’s Square.

5-2-2024 PC Draft Agenda – FORTHCOMING 

5-2-2024 PC Meeting Packet – FORTHCOMING 

Please note: All agendas are DRAFT DOCUMENTS until the day of the meeting.

ZOOM MEETINGS
The Planning Commission will have in-person attendance and will continue to use Zoom for meetings. If you have not used Zoom, please take a few minutes to download the free app to your computer or smartphone prior to joining the meeting HERE.

Join Zoom meeting by computer or smartphone:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3264261778

Meeting ID: 326 426 1778

To join with audio only by phone:

1 301 715 8592

Meeting ID: 326 426 1778

The Historic District Commission usually meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. Unless notice is given of an alternative venue, all meetings will be held at the Boy Scout Cabin, located at 407 St. Mary’s Square. Applications must be submitted 10 days prior to the meeting date by noon.

5-2-24 Historic District Commission Public Draft Agenda – FORTHCOMING 

5-2-24 HDC Packet and Applications:

FORTHCOMING

ZOOM MEETINGS
The Historic District Commission will have in-person attendance and will continue to use Zoom for meetings. If you have not used Zoom, please take a few minutes to download the free app to your computer or smart phone prior to joining the meeting HERE.

Join meeting on computer or smart phone with video and audio on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3264261778
Meeting ID: 326 426 1778

Join meeting by phone with audio only on Zoom:
1-301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 326 426 1778

For more information, please contact the Town Office at 410-745-9535 during regular business hours.

Meeting dates (Submit dates by noon Monday)

January 4, 2024 (Submit by December 22, 2023)
February 1, 2024 (Submit by January 29, 2024)
March 7, 2024 (Submit by February 26, 2024)
April 4, 2024 (Submit by March 25, 2024)
May 2, 2024 (Submit by April 22, 2024)
June 6, 2024 (Submit by May 27, 2024)
July TBD
August 1, 2024 (Submit by July 22, 2024)
September 5, 2024 (Submit by August 26, 2024)
October 3, 2024 (Submit by September 23, 2024)
November 7, 2024 (Submit by October 28, 2024)
December 5, 2024 (Submit by November 25, 2024)

THE MEETING DATE WILL BE DETERMINED UPON RECEIPT AND REVIEW FOR COMPLETENESS OF AN APPLICATION.

Rules and Procedures
Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure

Please note: All agendas are DRAFT DOCUMENTS until the day of the meeting.

The Commissioners of St. Michaels (COSM) usually meet the second Wednesday of the month for a public working session and on the fourth Wednesday of the month for a public legislative session beginning at 5 p.m. which can be joined in-person in Etherton Hall at Christ Church Parish House, on 103 Willow Street, enter via the side entrance to Etherton Hall, or on Zoom.

PUBLIC COMMENT: In accordance with the COSM meeting rules and procedures, public comments will be received one person at a time at the beginning and end of each meeting. There will be limited in-person attendance with social distancing of approximately 10 members of the public and masks are appreciated, but not required. The “Comments from the Public” portion of the Commission agenda shall have a limited time period as determined by the Commissioners. To be recognized, a member of the public should raise his or her hand (with the “raise your hand” feature or in chat in Zoom) and wait to be recognized by the President. Comments and questions should be kept brief and to the point, and be directed to the President. Citizens are encouraged to contact the Commissioners or Town Administrator in advance with meeting questions and comments.

Join us for the COSM Working Session on May 8, 2024 at 5pm.
5-8-2024 COSM Public Draft Agenda – FORTHCOMING
5-8-2024 COSM Working Session Public Draft Meeting Packet – FORTHCOMING

Please note: All agendas are DRAFT DOCUMENTS until the day of the meeting.

ZOOM MEETINGS
This session will have in-person attendance and will continue to use Zoom for meetings. If you have not used Zoom, please take a few minutes to download the free app to your computer or smart phone prior to joining the meeting HERE.

Join Zoom meeting by computer or smart phone:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3264261778

Meeting ID: 326 426 1778

To join with audio only by phone:

1 301 715 8592

Meeting ID: 326 426 1778