Anne Arundel County public meetings in 2022

County Council

The County Council is introducing several bills, including a request to allocate $3.3 million in state grant funds for school security, roof replacements, and maintenance. The body is also considering a 2024 school utilization chart and zoning changes for nurseries in critical areas.

• Bill No. 89-22: Supplementary appropriation of $3,334,000 for Board of Education security, maintenance, and roof projects
• Bill No. 90-22: Approval of the 2024 School Utilization Chart
• Bill No. 91-22: Loan and Assignment Agreement for Sherwood Forest Special Community Benefit District
• Bill No. 92-22: Zoning amendment for nurseries with landscaping and plant sales in resource conservation areas
• Bill No. 93-22: Changes to required information in Board of Appeals hearing notices

The County Council adopted Resolution No. 50-22 to appoint members to the County Board of Appeals. The council also introduced five new bills regarding the capital budget, school utilization, and zoning.

• Adopted Resolution No. 50-22 appointing members of the County Board of Appeals (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 5, 2022 meeting
• Introduced Bill No. 89-22 regarding Board of Education capital project appropriations
• Introduced Bill No. 90-22 approving the 2024 School Utilization Chart
• Introduced Bill No. 91-22 regarding Sherwood Forest Special Community Benefit District loan
• Introduced Bill No. 92-22 regarding Critical Area Overlay zoning for nurseries
• Introduced Bill No. 93-22 regarding Board of Appeals notice requirements

County Council

The County Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony and a legislative session. The primary action is the introduction and vote on a resolution to elect the council's leadership.

• Resolution No. 49-22 to elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the County Council
• Interviews for Board of Appeals candidates

The Council swore in newly elected members and adopted Resolution No. 49-22 to elect a chairman and vice chairman. The Council also approved the October 17, 2022 meeting minutes and extended the Board of Appeals application period.

• Adopted Resolution No. 49-22 electing a chairman and vice chairman (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 17, 2022 meeting
• Agreed to keep Board of Appeals application period open through December 16, 2022
• Scheduled Board of Appeals appointments for the December 19, 2022 meeting

County Council

The County Council passed several bills and resolutions unanimously, including adjusting classified service positions in the Department of Aging and Disabilities and Police Department (Bill 85-22), accepting a 12.1-acre land gift on Laurel Ft. Meade Road (Bill 86-22), and amending BRAC Mixed Use Development grandfathering rules (Bill 88-22). A bill requiring technical analysis for small cell systems on scenic or historic roads south of MD 214 (Bill 87-22) was defeated 6-1. The council also adopted resolutions supporting a federal justice grant, declaring surplus property on Dorsey Run Road, approving an agricultural easement sale on 139.83 acres in Lothian, and backing the school board's FY2024 construction capital improvement program request.

• Passed Bill 85-22 adjusting classified service positions in Aging and Disabilities and Police Department (7-0)
• Passed Bill 86-22 accepting a 12.101-acre land gift on Laurel Ft. Meade Road (7-0)
• Defeated Bill 87-22 requiring technical analysis for small cell systems on scenic/historic roads south of MD 214 (1-6)
• Passed Bill 88-22 amending BRAC Mixed Use Development grandfathering provisions (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 39-22 supporting application for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 45-22 declaring Dorsey Run Road property surplus (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 46-22 approving agricultural easement sale on 139.83 acres in Lothian (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 47-22 supporting school board's FY2024 construction capital improvement program request (7-0)

County Council

The County Council passed seven bills and adopted four resolutions. Key actions included passing cluster development rules (Bill 73-22), a nuisance property enforcement ordinance (Bill 79-22), and a park civil offenses bill (Bill 80-22). A bill to ban private flags on county property (Bill 84-22) was defeated 3-4. The Council also adopted resolutions supporting school construction funding, a stormwater permit plan, a transit grant application, and a fire station land transfer.

• Passed cluster development ordinance (Bill 73-22) 7-0
• Passed nuisance property enforcement ordinance (Bill 79-22) 7-0
• Passed park civil offenses ordinance (Bill 80-22) 7-0
• Passed carwash zoning ordinance (Bill 81-22) 5-2
• Passed scenic/historic road designation for Furnace Ave and Ridge Road (Bill 83-22) 6-1
• Defeated bill banning private flags on county property (Bill 84-22) 3-4
• Adopted resolution supporting school construction capital improvement program (Res. 47-22)
• Adopted resolution for Woodland Beach VFD land transfer from school board (Res. 44-22)

County Council

The County Council is meeting to introduce several ordinances regarding personnel, real property gifts, and telecommunications on historic roads. The body will also hold final votes on zoning modifications for critical area growth allocations and cluster development requirements.

• Bill No. 86-22: Acceptance of a gift of 12.101 acres of land on Laurel Ft. Meade Road
• Bill No. 87-22: Technical analysis requirements for cell systems on scenic or historic roads south of MD Route 214
• Bill No. 71-22: Modifications to the critical area growth allocation process
• Bill No. 73-22: New definitions and landscaping requirements for cluster development
• Resolution No. 44-22: Use of Board of Education land in Edgewater for Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department

The County Council passed Bill 71-22, amending the critical area growth allocation process to limit requests to nonresidential uses and remove the application acceptance schedule. The council also adopted amendments to a cluster development bill (Bill 73-22) adding grandfathering and buffer requirements, and approved several appointments to boards and committees. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Passed Bill 71-22 amending critical area growth allocation process (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 2 to Bill 73-22 adding grandfathering for cluster development (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 3 to Bill 73-22 specifying buffer sizes for cluster development (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 34-22 confirming appointment to Pension Oversight Commission (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 35-22 reappointing members to Adult Public Guardianship Review Board (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 36-22 confirming Executive Director of Police Accountability Board (7-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 40-22 through 43-22 approving appointments to various boards and committees (7-0 each)
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 meeting

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss several proposed ordinances and resolutions. Items include property maintenance codes, park enforcement, and zoning changes. The body is also reviewing various appointments and grant applications.

• Bill No. 79-22: Defining and enforcing 'nuisance property' declarations and penalties
• Bill No. 81-22: Allowing carwashes as a conditional use in C1 and C2 commercial zoning districts
• Bill No. 83-22: Designating Furnace Avenue and Ridge Road as Scenic and Historic Roads
• Bill No. 78-22: Supplementary appropriations and scope changes for Woodland Beach Vol FS Reloc
• Resolution No. 38-22: Application for an Annual Transportation Plan grant for federal fiscal year 2023

County Council

The County Council is meeting to introduce ordinances regarding nuisance property enforcement, carwash zoning, and park conduct. The body will also hold final votes on massage therapy licensing, a Youth Advisory Council, and shore erosion control.

• Bill No. 79-22: Defining and enforcing 'nuisance property' declarations
• Bill No. 81-22: Allowing carwashes as conditional uses in C1 and C2 zoning districts
• Bill No. 76-22: Establishing licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments
• Bill No. 72-22: Authorizing a shore erosion control project in the Bay Ridge district
• Bill No. 78-22: Supplementary appropriations and scope changes for Woodland Beach Vol FS Reloc

The County Council passed five ordinances and adopted a resolution recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Approved bills include new licensing for massage therapy establishments, a Youth Advisory Council, emergency coin-operated amusement device licensing, Bay Ridge shore erosion control, and a flag display policy. Bills on critical area overlay and cluster development were amended and continued to a later hearing.

• Passed Bill 72-22 authorizing Bay Ridge Shore Erosion Control District (7-0)
• Passed Bill 75-22 emergency ordinance for coin-operated amusement device licensing (7-0)
• Passed Bill 76-22 establishing massage therapy establishment licensing (7-0)
• Passed Bill 77-22 creating a Youth Advisory Council (6-1, Volke opposed)
• Passed Bill 84-22 prohibiting private flags on county flagpoles (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Resolution 33-22 recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (7-0)
• Amended and continued Bill 71-22 on critical area overlay growth allocation to Sept. 19
• Amended and continued Bill 73-22 on cluster development to Sept. 19

County Council

The County Council is meeting to consider Resolution No. 32-22. This resolution confirms the County Executive's determination that a citizen petition to amend the County Charter regarding public campaign financing meets all legal requirements.

• Resolution No. 32-22: Determination that a petition for a Charter Amendment satisfies legal requirements
• Petition for public campaign financing signed by more than 12,000 registered voters

The County Council held a special meeting to determine that a petition initiating a charter amendment meets legal requirements. Resolution No. 32-22 was adopted unanimously (7-0), confirming the petition process was proper, though the Board of Elections will still verify signatures. The council did not vote on the substance of the amendment.

• Adopted Resolution No. 32-22 determining charter amendment petition meets legal requirements (7-0)
• Approved partial reading of bills/resolutions/minutes as full reading (motion passed)

County Council

The County Council is reviewing a proposal to authorize general obligation bonds up to $1,007,539,113 and bond anticipation notes up to $600 million. The meeting also includes votes on tax exemptions for five properties and zoning changes for nurseries and adult independent dwelling units.

• Bill No. 58-22: Authorization of bonds up to $1,007,539,113 and notes up to $600,000,000
• Bill No. 57-22: Zoning amendments for nurseries with landscaping and plant sales
• Bills No. 65-22 through 69-22: Real property tax exemptions for properties in Jessup, Odenton, Glen Burnie, Gambrills, and Annapolis
• Bill No. 76-22: Proposed license requirement for massage therapy establishments
• Resolution No. 27-22: Acquisition of real properties in Pasadena from Dynasplint Holdings, LLC

The County Council passed Bill 58-22, authorizing up to $1,002,711,111 in bonds and $600,000,000 in bond anticipation notes for FY2023 capital projects, along with several other ordinances and resolutions. The council also approved zoning changes for nurseries and adult independent dwelling units, and passed five payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreements for affordable housing developments, though the latter were split votes. All actions were taken during the July 18, 2022 legislative session.

• Approved Bill 58-22 authorizing $1,002,711,111 in bonds and $600M in notes (7-0)
• Approved Bill 57-22 amending nursery zoning rules (7-0)
• Approved Bill 63-22 establishing density for adult independent dwelling units (5-2)
• Approved Bill 64-22 correcting Heritage Harbour water/wastewater assessment (7-0)
• Approved Bill 65-22 PILOT for Eagle Park Vista/Village (4-3)
• Approved Bill 66-22 PILOT for Blue Oaks at North Odenton (4-3)
• Approved Bill 67-22 PILOT for Villages at Marley Station (4-3)
• Approved Bill 68-22 PILOT for Village at Little Patuxent (4-3)

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss several proposed ordinances and resolutions. Key items include real property tax exemptions for multiple apartment complexes and updates to zoning and public safety laws.

• Tax exemptions for Eagle Park Vista, Eagle Park Village, Blue Oaks at North Odenton, The Villages at Marley Station, The Village at Little Patuxent, and Willows at Forest Drive
• Bill No. 64-22 regarding water and wastewater assessment corrections for Heritage Harbour Condominium Phases 1-10
• Bill No. 70-22 regarding security measures for the sale of firearms
• Bill No. 71-22 modifying the critical area growth allocation process
• Resolution No. 27-22 regarding the acquisition of real properties in Pasadena from Dynasplint Holdings, LLC

County Council

The County Council is meeting to discuss several zoning ordinances, charter amendments, and a significant borrowing program. The body will consider authorizing over $1 billion in bonds and notes to finance capital projects for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.

• Bill No. 58-22: Authorization of bonds up to $1,007,539,113 and notes up to $600,000,000
• Resolution No. 27-22: Acquisition of real properties in Pasadena from Dynasplint Holdings, LLC
• Bill No. 59-22: Adoption of the 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan
• Bill No. 60-22: Salary increase for Orphans’ Court Judges
• Resolution No. 18-22: Proposed charter amendment to allow Councilmembers to serve three consecutive terms

The County Council approved a major bond authorization (Bill 58-22) for capital projects, adopted a resolution supporting reproductive rights, and passed several other bills and charter amendments. The meeting included multiple public hearings and votes on zoning, pensions, and littering fines.

• Adopted Bill 58-22 authorizing up to $1,007,539,113 in bonds and $600M in bond anticipation notes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 31-22 supporting reproductive health care and opposing Dobbs decision (4-2, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution 17-22 adopting the Debt Management Policy (7-0)
• Passed Bill 59-22 adopting the 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (7-0)
• Passed Bill 60-22 increasing Orphans' Court Judges' salary (4-3)
• Passed Bill 61-22 modifying DROP eligibility for Fire Service Retirement Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Bill 62-22 modifying civil fines for littering (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 18-22 proposing charter amendment for three-term council limit (6-1)

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several proposed amendments to the County Charter and introducing ordinances for real property tax exemptions for five developments. The body is also deciding on personnel pay schedules and zoning definitions for nurseries.

• Bills 65-22 through 69-22: Tax exemptions for Eagle Park Vista/Village, Blue Oaks at North Odenton, The Villages at Marley Station, The Village at Little Patuxent, and Willows at Forest Drive
• Bill 51-22: New pay schedules and lump sum payments for classified and exempt employees, including $464,000 for FOP Lodge 70
• Bill 56-22: Extension of personal property tax credits for foreign trade zones through June 30, 2027
• Resolution 11-22: Determination of 0.058 acres on the north side of Overlea Drive in Severna Park as surplus property
• Resolution 18-22: Proposed Charter amendment to allow Councilmembers to serve up to three consecutive terms

The County Council unanimously passed two personnel ordinances (Bill 51-22 and Bill 52-22) that add new pay schedules, modify pay grades, and adjust positions in the classified and exempt service. It also passed a personal property tax credit extension for foreign trade zones (Bill 56-22) and adopted a resolution appointing a citizen to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Reconstruction Advisory Group (Resolution 16-22). A zoning bill on nurseries (Bill 57-22) was amended and deferred to July 5, 2022.

• Passed Bill 51-22, personnel pay schedule changes (7-0)
• Passed Bill 52-22, classified/exempt service position changes (7-0)
• Passed Bill 56-22, extending foreign trade zone tax credit (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 16-22, appointing citizen to Bay Bridge advisory group (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-22, declaring Overlea Drive property surplus (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 15-22, approving Police Accountability Board appointments (6-1, Lacey nay)
• Defeated Amendment 2 to Bill 57-22 on nursery accessory uses (2-5)
• Deferred Bill 57-22, nurseries zoning, to July 5, 2022

County Council

The County Council is holding final deliberations and a public hearing on the County Executive's proposed amendments to the FY2023 budget. The body will vote on the annual budget and appropriation ordinance, as well as several tax levy ordinances.

• Bill No. 37-22: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY2023
• Bill No. 47-22: Amendment to the County income tax rate
• Bill No. 48-22: Property tax levy and semiannual payment service charge
• Amendment No. 59: $2,000,000 increase for Anne Arundel Community College employee pay enhancements
• Amendment No. 64: $3,529,300 increase in Grants Special Revenue Fund for American Rescue Plan projects

The County Council adopted the FY2023 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (Bill 37-22) by a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Haire dissenting. The Council also approved all proposed amendments (Nos. 59-100) unanimously and passed a series of tax levy ordinances for special taxing districts, as well as ordinances setting the county income tax rate and property tax rate. The budget hearing had no public testimony, though 179 online submissions were received.

• Adopted FY2023 budget (Bill 37-22) 6-1, Haire opposed
• Adopted Amendment Nos. 59-98 as a block, 7-0
• Adopted Amendment No. 99, 7-0
• Adopted Amendment No. 100, 7-0
• Passed tax levies for special districts (Bills 38-46), 7-0
• Passed income tax rate ordinance (Bill 47-22), 7-0
• Passed property tax and semiannual payment service charge (Bill 48-22) 6-1, Haire opposed

County Council

The County Council is reviewing Bill No. 37-22 to adopt the FY2023 budget and a multi-year capital program. The meeting includes 41 proposed amendments to adjust funding for various county departments and infrastructure projects.

• Bill No. 37-22: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY2023
• Proposed reduction of $1,140,800 for the Board of Supervisors of Elections
• Proposed $2,600,000 increase for Athletic Stadium Improvements via state grants
• Proposed $1,000,000 reduction for Glen Burnie High Zone water bonds
• Proposed $1,000,000 reduction for the Agricultural Preservation Prgm

The County Council voted to adopt the FY2023 budget (Bill 37-22) after approving a block of 40 amendments and several individual amendments. The council also adopted amendments for Crownsville facility funding, school walkway safety, and other items, while defeating several other proposed amendments. The meeting ended with a decision to hold a public hearing on supplemental budget requests on June 14, 2022, before final votes on the budget bills.

• Adopted FY2023 budget Bill 37-22 with amendments (7-0)
• Approved Amendment Nos. 1-40 as a block (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 41 for Crownsville facility funding (4-3)
• Defeated Amendment No. 43 on employee salary cuts (2-5)
• Defeated Amendment No. 44 on water/wastewater fee increase (2-5)
• Adopted Amendment No. 45 for safe school walkways (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 46 (7-0)
• Defeated Amendment No. 50 on rainy day fund (2-5)

County Council

The County Council is meeting to introduce and vote on several ordinances, including a major borrowing program for capital projects. The body will also discuss updates to land preservation and water supply master plans.

• Bill No. 58-22: Authorization of bonds up to $1,007,539,113 and bond anticipation notes up to $600,000,000
• Bill No. 59-22: Adoption of the 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan
• Bill No. 53-22: Adoption of the 2022 Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems
• Bill No. 60-22: Proposed salary increase for Orphans’ Court Judges
• Bill No. 63-22: Maximum density for adult independent dwelling units in R1, R2, and R5 districts

The County Council approved several ordinances and resolutions. It passed Bill 49-22 (special community benefit district tax exemptions), Bill 50-22 (increasing the Revenue Reserve Fund limit), Bill 53-22 (adopting the 2022 Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems), Bill 54-22 (emergency fourth quarter fund transfers and supplementary appropriations), and Bill 55-22 (emergency supplementary appropriation for the Board of Education). It also introduced bills authorizing up to $1.007 billion in general obligation bonds and bond anticipation notes, a new Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan, and other measures. Votes were 6-0 with one absence.

• Passed Bill 49-22 applying real property tax exemptions to special community benefit district assessments (6-0)
• Passed Bill 50-22 increasing the Revenue Reserve Fund limit (6-0)
• Passed Bill 53-22 adopting the 2022 Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems (6-0)
• Passed Bill 54-22 emergency fourth quarter fund transfers and supplementary appropriations (6-0)
• Passed Bill 55-22 emergency supplementary appropriation for the Board of Education (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 13-22 appointing a member to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 14-22 approving names for the Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board (6-0)
• Held vote on Bill 51-22 (personnel pay schedules) until June 21, 2022 (6-1)

County Council

The County Council is conducting deliberations for the FY23 budget, featuring recommendations from the County Auditor and a rebuttal from the Budget Officer. The council is also introducing a resolution regarding school schedules.

• Resolution No. 12-22: Urging the Board of Education to delay new school start times until at least the 2023-2024 school year
• FY23 Budget Deliberations featuring County Auditor Michelle Bohlayer
• FY23 Budget Deliberations featuring Budget Officer Chris Trumbauer

The County Council adopted Resolution No. 12-22, urging the Board of Education to delay implementation of new school start times, by a 5-2 vote. The council also heard the County Auditor's comments and the Administration's rebuttal on the proposed FY2023 operating and capital budgets, but took no final action on the budget at this meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 12-22 urging delay of new school start times (5-2)
• Passed motion to hear and vote on Resolution No. 12-22 (7-0)
• Approved partial reading of bills/resolutions constitutes reading of the whole (voice vote)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which includes the annual budget and appropriation ordinance, as well as several tax levy ordinances for special taxing districts. The council will also consider bills to amend the county income tax rate and set the property tax rate and semiannual payment service charge. Presentations are scheduled from education and library officials.

• Bill 37-22: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY2023
• Bill 47-22: Amends county income tax rate on a bracket basis
• Bill 48-22: Sets property tax rate and semiannual payment service charge for FY2023
• Tax levies for special taxing districts including Arundel Mills, Dorchester, and Two Rivers
• Public hearing on the proposed FY23 budget

The County Council held a public hearing on the FY2023 budget, hearing presentations from the Budget Officer, library CEO, and education union leaders, followed by public testimony. No decisions or votes were taken on the budget or related bills during this hearing; the meeting was procedural only.

• Approved partial reading of bills/resolutions/minutes as full reading (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:36 P.M. (motion by Volke, seconded by Pickard)

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances regarding current expense budget transfers and supplementary appropriations. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning updates for nurseries and townhouses, as well as a public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate.

• Emergency Ordinance: Current Expense Budget transfers and supplementary appropriations
• Emergency Ordinance: Board of Education supplementary appropriations and fund transfers
• Ordinance: Extension of personal property tax credits for Foreign Trade Zones
• Ordinance: Zoning changes for nurseries with landscaping and plant sales
• Resolution: Designation of surplus County-owned property on North side of Overlea Drive, Severna Park

The Anne Arundel County Council passed four bills unanimously: Bill 33-22 allowing townhouses as a conditional use in R22 districts, Bill 34-22 transferring funds to Public Works, Bill 35-22 approving a Gibson Island loan agreement, and Bill 36-22 on linked bingo games was held open for further discussion. The council also introduced several new bills and held a public hearing on the constant yield property tax rate.

• Passed Bill 33-22 (townhouses in R22 districts) 7-0
• Passed Bill 34-22 (transfer to Public Works) 7-0
• Passed Bill 35-22 (Gibson Island loan agreement) 7-0
• Held open public hearing on Bill 36-22 (linked bingo games) 7-0
• Approved minutes for seven prior meetings unanimously
• Introduced Bills 54-22 through 57-22 and Resolution 11-22

County Council

The County Council is meeting to receive budget presentations for the 2023 fiscal year. The session covers operating and capital budget reviews for various county departments and agencies.

• Operating budget presentation for Finance
• Operating and Capital budget presentations for Office of Emergency Management, Fire, and Chief Admin Office
• Operating budget presentations for Personnel, Office of Law, and Budget
• Operating budget presentations for CE Office and Arundel Community Development Services
• Operating budget presentations for Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, and Partnership for Children, Youth & Families

The County Council held a virtual budget meeting to review the FY2023 operating and capital budgets. Departments and offices presented their budget requests, including Finance, Fire, and the Chief Admin Office, followed by operating budget reviews from Personnel, Law, and other agencies. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned without voting on any budget items.

• Reviewed FY2023 capital budget presentations from Finance, Emergency Management, Fire, and Chief Admin Office
• Reviewed FY2023 operating budget presentations from Personnel, Law, Budget, CE Office, and other agencies
• Adjourned meeting at 11:21 A.M. without substantive decisions

County Council

The County Council is conducting a virtual meeting focused on Fiscal Year 2023 budget presentations. The session includes reviews of operating and capital budgets for various county departments.

• Operating budget presentations for Inspection & Permits, Planning & Zoning, Solid Waste, Utilities, and Public Works
• Capital budget presentations for General County, Roads, Bridges & Traffic, SWM & WPRF, Waste Management, and Dredging

The County Council met virtually to review the FY2023 operating and capital budgets, hearing presentations from departments including Inspection and Permits, Planning and Zoning, Solid Waste, Utilities, Public Works, and others. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural, consisting solely of budget presentations and adjournment.

• Heard FY2023 operating budget presentations from Inspection and Permits, Planning and Zoning, Solid Waste, Utilities, and Public Works
• Heard FY2023 capital budget presentations from General County, Roads/Bridges/Traffic, SWM/WPRF, Waste Management, Water/Wastewater, and Dredging
• Adjourned at 11:52 A.M. on motion by Pickard, seconded by Haire

County Council

The County Council is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget and related tax ordinances. The session includes discussions on the annual budget, capital program, and various special taxing districts.

• Bill No. 37-22: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY2023
• Bill No. 38-22: Tax rates for Special Community Benefit, Shore Erosion Control, and Waterways Improvement Districts
• Tax rate ordinances for Arundel Gateway, Arundel Mills, Dorchester, Farmington Village, National Business Park, National Business Park-North, Two Rivers, and Village South at Waugh Chapel districts
• Bill No. 47-22: Ordinance to amend the County income tax rate on a bracket basis
• Bill No. 48-22: Property tax and semiannual payment service charge ordinance

The Anne Arundel County Council convened a public hearing on the County Executive's proposed FY2023 budget, hearing testimony from the Budget Officer, Association of Educational Leaders, and Library COO, along with 22 public speakers and 29 written submissions. No decisions or votes were taken on the budget or related bills during this hearing; the meeting was procedural, with bills introduced for future consideration.

• Approved motion that partial reading of bills/resolutions/minutes constitutes reading of the whole (unanimous)
• Introduced Bill 37-22: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY2023 (no vote)
• Introduced Bills 38-46: Tax levies for special taxing districts (no vote)
• Introduced Bill 47-22: Income tax rate amendment (no vote)
• Introduced Bill 48-22: Property tax and semiannual payment service charge (no vote)

County Council

The County Council is holding a virtual meeting to receive departmental presentations regarding the FY23 Operating and Capital Budget. These presentations cover a range of county services and agencies.

• Budget presentation: Recreation & Parks
• Budget presentation: Transportation
• Budget presentation: Health and Aging
• Budget presentation: Anne Arundel Community College
• Budget presentation: Board of Education

The County Council met virtually to review the FY 2023 operating and capital budgets, hearing presentations from several departments and agencies. No substantive decisions or votes were taken during the meeting; it was purely informational and procedural.

• Heard budget presentations from Recreation and Parks, Central Services, Transportation, Aging, Health, and OIT
• Heard budget presentations from Anne Arundel Community College, Public Libraries, and Board of Education
• Recessed at 11:27 A.M. and reconvened at 11:45 A.M.
• Adjourned at 1:44 P.M. with no further business

County Council

The County Council is holding a virtual meeting for departmental budget presentations regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Presentations include operating and capital budgets for several county agencies.

• Circuit Court operating budget presentation
• Police, Sheriff, and Detention operating and capital budget presentations
• Social Services operating budget presentation
• State’s Attorney operating budget presentation
• Orphans Court, Board of Elections, and Liquor Board operating budget presentations

The Anne Arundel County Council met virtually to review the FY2023 operating and capital budgets, hearing presentations from departments including Circuit Court, Police, Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, Social Services, State's Attorney, Orphans Court, Board of Elections, and Liquor Board. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting; it was purely a review session. The meeting adjourned at 11:17 A.M.

• No decisions or votes recorded; budget review only

County Council

The County Council is considering several ordinances regarding employee pay schedules, revenue reserve funds, and a new water supply and sewerage master plan. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning for BRAC mixed-use developments and residential townhouses.

• BILL NO. 49-22: Special Community Benefit Districts tax exemptions
• BILL NO. 50-22: Increasing the Revenue Reserve Fund limit
• BILL NO. 51-22: New pay schedules and increases for classified employees
• BILL NO. 52-22: Pay grade modifications for Police Communications Operators III and IV
• BILL NO. 53-22: Adoption of the 2022 Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems

The County Council adopted Bill 31-22, amending BRAC Mixed Use Development zoning, and Bill 33-22, allowing townhouses as a conditional use in R22 districts with a five-acre minimum, both unanimously. Resolution 10-22 condemning racism was also adopted unanimously. Several bills were introduced, including personnel pay schedule changes and a new water/sewer master plan.

• Adopted Bill 31-22, BRAC Mixed Use Development zoning amendment (7-0)
• Adopted Bill 33-22, allowing townhouses as conditional use in R22 districts, with Amendment No. 1 requiring 5-acre site (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10-22 condemning racism and discrimination (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Introduced Bills 49-22 through 53-22 (first reading)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will receive the County Executive's FY2023 budget presentation and introduce the annual budget ordinance (Bill 37-22) along with multiple tax levy bills for special taxing districts and a property tax rate ordinance. The meeting includes presentations from advisory boards and the budget officer, with public hearings scheduled for May 9 and May 18.

• Bill 37-22: Adopts FY2023 budget, appropriating $834.7M for Board of Education, $181.8M for Police, $162.5M for Fire, and $56.9M for Detention Facilities.
• Bill 47-22: Amends county income tax rate on a bracket basis.
• Bill 48-22: Sets property tax rate and semiannual payment service charge for FY2023.
• Bills 38-46: Levy tax rates for special taxing districts (e.g., Arundel Gateway, Arundel Mills, Dorchester, National Business Park).
• Public hearings on budget set for May 9 and May 18, 2022.

The County Council held a budget meeting where County Executive Steuart Pittman presented his proposed FY2023 budget. The Council introduced 12 bills, including the annual budget and appropriation ordinance, tax levies for special taxing districts, and changes to income and property tax rates. No final decisions were made; the bills were only introduced for future consideration.

• Introduced Bill 37-22, Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY2023
• Introduced Bills 38-46, tax levies for special taxing districts (Arundel Gateway, Arundel Mills, Dorchester, Farmington Village, National Business Park, National Business Park-North, Two Rivers, Village South at Waugh Chapel)
• Introduced Bill 47-22, amending income tax rate to 2.70% for income under $50,000
• Introduced Bill 48-22, property tax levy and semiannual payment service charge
• Agreed to hold public hearing on May 18, 2022 at North County High School

County Council

The County Council will review several legislative items including a new Police Accountability Board and updates to BRAC mixed-use development zoning. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2021 financial audit results.

• Establishment of a Police Accountability Board
• Creation of an Executive Director position for the Police Accountability Board
• Zoning amendments for BRAC Mixed Use Development
• Transfer of funds from the Chief Administrative Office to Department of Public Works
• Loan and assessment agreement for Gibson Island Special Community Benefit District

The County Council passed Bill 16-22, as amended, establishing a Police Accountability Board, and Bill 24-22 creating exempt service positions, including an Executive Director for the board. Several amendments to relax criminal history restrictions for board members were defeated. The Council also passed the Open Data Act, adopted resolutions, and defeated a bill to repeal the amusement tax.

• Passed Bill 16-22, Police Accountability Board (6-1)
• Passed Bill 24-22, Exempt Service positions (4-3)
• Defeated Amendment 67 to allow some appointees with criminal history (3-4)
• Defeated Amendment 70 to remove criminal history prohibition for voting members (3-4)
• Defeated Amendment 71 to remove criminal history prohibition for Administrative Charging Committee (2-5)
• Defeated Amendment 72 to remove criminal history prohibition for Hearing Board (2-5)
• Adopted Amendment 73, technical fix (7-0)
• Passed Bill 30-22, Open Data Act (7-0)

County Council

The County Council is considering several legislative items including a new Green Infrastructure Master Plan and the establishment of a Police Accountability Board. Other items include updates to residential zoning for townhouses and adjustments to personnel and pension regulations.

• Bill 33-22: Zoning requirements for townhouses in R22 districts
• Bill 8-22: Adoption of the 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan
• Bill 16-22: Establishment of a Police Accountability Board
• Bill 24-22: Adding Executive Director position to the Police Accountability Board
• Bill 27-22: Pension modifications for fire and police service retirees

The County Council passed Bill 16-22, the Police Accountability Board ordinance, after adopting several amendments and defeating others. The council also passed the 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan bill, a pension bill allowing same-sex spouse contingent annuitant changes, and several personnel and budget bills. A resolution recognizing National Therapy Animal Day was adopted unanimously.

• Passed Bill 16-22, Police Accountability Board ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 45 correcting 'trial boards' to 'hearing boards' (4-3)
• Adopted Amendment 46 requiring public hearing before PAB appointment vote (7-0)
• Defeated Amendment 47 requiring drug test for PAB members (2-5)
• Adopted Amendment 49 disqualifying PAB applicants with certain convictions (4-3)
• Adopted Amendment 52 requiring complaints forwarded to PAB within 3 days (5-2)
• Adopted Amendment 53 requiring PAB ride-along in emergency vehicle (7-0)
• Passed Bill 8-22, 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan (7-0)

County Council

The County Council is meeting to discuss several new ordinances, including the creation of a Police Accountability Board and an Open Data Act. The body will also hold public hearings on the 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan and council member compensation.

• Bill No. 16-22: Establishing a Police Accountability Board
• Bill No. 8-22: Adopting the 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan
• Bill No. 30-22: Anne Arundel County Open Data Act
• Resolution No. 6-22: Acquisition of real properties in Severn from Ribera Development, LLC
• Bill No. 20-22: Increasing salaries and amending benefits for County Council members

The County Council passed eight bills, including the Quiet Waters Retreat lease, the 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan (as amended), the water/sewerage master plan update, the Opioid Abatement Special Revenue Fund, a solar energy credit purchase agreement, council salary increases, the Hollywood on the Severn Special Community Benefit District, a language access ordinance, and a weeds/vegetation ordinance. The Police Accountability Board bill (16-22) was amended and continued to April 4, 2022, as was the Green Infrastructure Master Plan bill (8-22). One bill (21-22) on cluster development was withdrawn.

• Approved Quiet Waters Retreat lease to Chesapeake Conservation Center LLC (7-0)
• Adopted 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan with amendments, continued to April 4 (7-0 on Amendment 8)
• Approved Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems amendment (7-0)
• Established Opioid Abatement Special Revenue Fund (7-0)
• Approved Aggregate Net Energy Metering Credit Purchase Agreement with Glenn Burnie Landfill Solar LLC (7-0)
• Increased County Council salaries as recommended by Salary Standard Commission (4-3)
• Established Hollywood on the Severn Special Community Benefit District (7-0)
• Passed Language Access ordinance (6-1)

County Council

The County Council is considering several legislative items including a deadline extension for the Charter Revision Commission. Discussion topics include a new community benefit district, property leases, personnel changes, and language access requirements.

• Resolution 5-22: Amending the Charter Revision Commission reporting deadline to June 1, 2022
• CE Bill 22-22: Establishing the Hollywood on the Severn Special Community Benefit District
• CE Bill 23-22: Lease agreement for Quiet Waters Retreat to Chesapeake Conservation Center LLC
• CE Bill 24-22: Adding Executive Director position to the Police Accountability Board and increasing Chief Administrative Office positions
• CE Bill 25-22: Language access requirements for County agencies

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several ordinances, including the creation of a Police Accountability Board and the adoption of the 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan. The body is also discussing budget appropriations, zoning changes for cluster development, and a solar energy purchase agreement.

• Bill 16-22: Establish Police Accountability Board with new positions for an Executive Director ($122,000–$248,000) and Administrative Secretary ($55,000–$111,000)
• Bill 8-22: Adopt 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan to guide conservation of natural lands
• Bill 19-22: Approve energy purchase agreement with Glenn Burnie Landfill Solar LLC
• Bill 18-22: Establish Opioid Abatement Special Revenue Fund for national settlement proceeds
• Resolution 4-22: Select SB & Company, LLC to perform the fiscal year 2022 financial audit

County Council

The County Council is considering several ordinances including zoning changes for green infrastructure and property tax credits for data centers. The agenda also includes discussions on personnel updates, public works regulations regarding vegetation, and supplementary budget appropriations for the Board of Education.

• Establishment of Hollywood on the Severn Special Community Benefit District
• Lease agreement for Quiet Waters Retreat to Chesapeake Conservation Center LLC
• 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan zoning adoption
• Recognition of Juneteenth as a County holiday
• Sale of County-owned properties in Old Admiral Court to 711 Bestgate Partners, LLC

The County Council approved several ordinances, including making Juneteenth a paid holiday for county employees (6-1), establishing a personal property tax reduction for qualified data centers, and supplementary appropriations for the Board of Education. It also passed a bill to license coin-operated amusement devices and approved the private sale of county-owned property at Old Admiral Court. A bill to make distributing literature to gun buyers a civil offense was defeated (3-4). The 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan was amended and deferred to a later meeting.

• Approved Bill 9-22 making Juneteenth a county holiday (6-1)
• Approved Bill 13-22 establishing data center personal property tax reduction (7-0)
• Approved Bill 11-22 supplementary appropriation to Local Education Fund (7-0)
• Approved Bill 12-22 supplementary appropriation for school security and maintenance (7-0)
• Approved Bill 10-22 private sale of Old Admiral Court properties to 711 Bestgate Partners (7-0)
• Approved Bill 5-22 licensing coin-operated amusement devices (7-0)
• Defeated Bill 14-22 making gun literature distribution a civil offense (3-4)
• Adopted amendments to Green Infrastructure Master Plan; final vote deferred to March 7

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several legislative items during this work session. Discussions include updates to the Green Infrastructure Master Plan, employee holiday benefits, and various budgetary appropriations for the Board of Education.

• Adoption of the 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan
• Adding Juneteenth as a recognized holiday for eligible County employees
• Sale of County-owned properties in Old Admiral Court to 711 Bestgate Partners, LLC
• Supplementary appropriations for Board of Education current expense and capital budgets
• Establishment of an Opioid Abatement Special Revenue Fund

County Council

The County Council is considering several legislative items including the establishment of a Police Accountability Board and updates to water and sewerage master plans. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning for cluster developments, school bus facilities, and various budget appropriations.

• Establishment of a Police Accountability Board (Bill 16-22)
• Amendment to the Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems (Bill 17-22)
• Creation of an Opioid Abatement Special Revenue Fund (Bill 18-22)
• Energy purchase agreement with Glenn Burnie Landfill Solar LLC (Bill 19-22)
• Transfer of funds from Franklin Manor Dredging to Cox Creek Dredging 2 (Bill 2-22)

The County Council defeated Resolution 1-22, which would have proposed a charter amendment to establish public campaign financing for County Executive and Council candidates. The Council also passed several ordinances, including zoning changes for gunsmiths and school bus facilities, and approved supplementary budget appropriations. Six new bills were introduced, including one to establish a Police Accountability Board.

• Defeated Resolution 1-22 on public campaign financing charter amendment (4-3)
• Passed Bill 103-21 allowing gunsmiths and ammunition sales in C3 districts except town centers (6-1)
• Passed Bill 104-21 allowing school bus facilities in certain commercial/industrial zones (5-2)
• Passed Bill 114-21 allowing waiver of late penalties on water/wastewater bills (7-0)
• Passed Bill 115-21 allowing waiver of interest/penalties on overdue property taxes (7-0)
• Passed Bill 116-21 allowing repair of nonconforming structures under certain circumstances (7-0)
• Passed Bill 1-22 supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues (7-0)
• Passed Bill 15-22 revising councilmanic districts (7-0)

County Council

The County Council is introducing bills to adopt a new green infrastructure plan, revise councilmanic districts, and establish tax credits for qualified data centers. The body is also voting on zoning changes for school bus facilities, gunsmiths, and adult independent dwelling units.

• Bill 8-22: Adopting the 2022 Green Infrastructure Master Plan
• Bill 10-22: Sale of County-owned properties at Old Admiral Court to 711 Bestgate Partners, LLC
• Bill 13-22: Personal property tax credits and exemptions for qualified data centers
• Bill 15-22: Revising councilmanic districts
• Bill 113-21: Approval of the 2023 School Utilization Chart

The County Council passed six ordinances and adopted one charter resolution, and introduced eight new bills. It also advanced six bills to a final vote on February 7, 2022, after adopting amendments. The meeting included public hearings and testimony on several items.

• Passed Bill 99-21: site development exemptions for nonresidential structures (7-0)
• Passed Bill 102-21: adult independent dwelling unit setbacks (7-0)
• Passed Bill 113-21: 2023 School Utilization Chart (4-3)
• Passed Bill 117-21: extended Commercial Revitalization Area Program (7-0)
• Passed Bill 118-21: modified Sherwood Forest Special Community Benefit District (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 64-21: charter amendment for Veterans Affairs Commission (7-0)
• Introduced 8 bills, including Juneteenth holiday and data center tax credit
• Advanced 6 bills to Feb. 7 vote, including gunsmiths and school bus facilities

County Council

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss several ordinances and charter amendments. Key topics include budget transfers, personnel changes, and the potential waiver of late penalties for utilities and property taxes.

• Bill No. 114-21 and 115-21: Proposed waivers for overdue water, wastewater, and property tax penalties due to County error
• Bill No. 1-22: Supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues to the general fund and special funds
• Bill No. 2-22: Fund transfer from Franklin Manor Dredging to Cox Creek Dredging 2
• Bill No. 3-22: Addition of Resilience Authority Director position and new Office of the Sheriff positions
• Resolution No. 1-22: Proposed charter amendment for a public campaign financing system

County Council

The County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several bills and resolutions. Key items include new requirements for telecommunication facilities on scenic roads and the acceptance of a 12.101-acre land gift.

• Bill No. 87-22: Technical analysis requirement for small cell systems on scenic or historic roads south of MD Route 214
• Bill No. 86-22: Acceptance of a gift of 12.101 acres of land on Laurel Ft. Meade Road
• Resolution No. 46-22: Sale of a 139.830-acre agricultural land preservation easement in Lothian
• Resolution No. 47-22: Support for Board of Education's FY 2024 Public School Construction Capital Improvement Program
• Bill No. 85-22: Adjustments to classified service positions in the Police Department and Department of Aging and Disabilities

The Anne Arundel County Council held an emergency session and voted on two COVID-19-related bills. Bill 6-22, which would have required face coverings, was defeated by a 4-3 vote. Bill 7-22, which would have extended the county's civil emergency proclamation, was also defeated by a 4-3 vote after an amendment was adopted to apply it retroactively.

• Defeated Bill 6-22, COVID-19 face covering mandate (4-3)
• Defeated Bill 7-22, extension of civil emergency proclamation (4-3)
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill 7-22, applying it retroactively to Executive Orders 55 and 56 (4-3)
• Consolidated public hearings for Bills 6-22 and 7-22 (4-3)
• Defeated motion to end public hearing on Bill 7-22 (3-4)
• Defeated motion to call the question and close debate (4-3)

County Council

The County Council is introducing emergency ordinances regarding COVID-19 face coverings and the extension of a Proclamation of Civil Emergency. The body is also reviewing several zoning changes, budget appropriations, and public safety measures related to firearm sales.

• Bill No. 6-22 and 7-22: Emergency ordinances for COVID-19 face coverings and extending the Proclamation of Civil Emergency through January 31, 2022
• Resolution No. 1-22: Proposed charter amendment for a public campaign financing system for County Executive and Council candidates
• Bill No. 103-21: Proposed zoning to allow gunsmiths and ammunition sales in C3 districts except town centers
• Bill No. 108-21 and 109-21: Proposed requirements for firearm seller security measures and health department literature distribution
• Bill No. 2-22: Proposed fund transfer from Franklin Manor Dredging to Cox Creek Dredging 2

The Anne Arundel County Council held its first legislative session of 2022, passing ten bills and adopting two resolutions. Key actions included approving amendments to zoning and development bills, passing public safety measures related to firearms, and adopting resolutions for committee appointments. The council also introduced several new bills, including emergency ordinances on COVID-19 face coverings and civil emergency extension.

• Passed Bill 105-21 limiting collective bargaining units (7-0)
• Passed Bill 106-21 allowing farm alcohol production in critical area RCA (7-0)
• Passed Bill 107-21 amending solar panel capital project appropriations (7-0)
• Passed Bill 108-21 requiring gun safety literature distribution (7-0)
• Passed Bill 109-21 requiring security measures for firearm sales (4-3)
• Passed Bill 110-21 exempting certain marina developments from buffer reconfiguration (7-0)
• Passed Bill 111-21 requiring council approval for COVID relief fund appropriations (7-0)
• Passed Bill 112-21 requiring council approval for COVID relief fund appropriations (4-3)