Seat Pleasant, MD

Regular Work Session Agenda

The City Council will discuss budget amendments for public safety and economic development grants and a change to voting laws for early voting. The body is also considering authorizations for an urban tree program and career center funding.

• Ordinance O-27-04: Amendment of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for Public Safety and Economic Development Grants
• Ordinance O-27-05: Amendment of Chapter 43 regarding Early Voting
• Resolution R-27-04: Authorization of Prince George’s County Department of Environment Urban Tree Program
• Approval of street lighting on Central Avenue
• Approval of Career Center funding to Patriots Technology

Economic Planning, Development, and Housing Committee Meeting

The Economic Planning, Development, and Housing Committee will meet virtually to discuss one primary topic. The agenda lists no new business for this session.

• Discussion of MLK Letter of Intent

Finance & Budget Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to discuss employee bonus allocations and the proposed FY28 budget. The meeting includes reviews of budget expense transaction reports and bonus structure memos.

• Employee bonus allocation structure
• Proposed FY28 Budget
• City Council FY27 Budget Expense Transaction Report

Human Services, Health, and Education Committee Meeting

The Human Services, Health, and Education Committee will meet to discuss local health and education initiatives. The agenda includes discussions on rodent issues, a school field trip, and a library project.

• Discussion regarding rodent problem
• Discussion and information on elementary school field trip to Annapolis
• Discussion and information on e3 Project (Little Free Library)

Finance & Budget Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to discuss employee bonus allocations and the proposed FY28 budget. The meeting includes a review of the City Manager's written response and budget expense reports.

• Discussion of employee bonus allocation structure
• Discussion of the Council Proposed FY28 Budget

Environmental Justice & Transportation Committee Meeting

The Environmental Justice & Transportation Committee will meet to discuss speed hump reviews. The agenda includes a review of a Speed Bump Analysis document.

• Speed Hump Review

Public Session Agenda

The City Council will vote on an amendment to voting laws and discuss a budget amendment for public safety and economic development grants. The body will also consider approving a credit card pilot program and review a presentation on the Patriots Technology Training Center.

• Ordinance O-27-03: Amendment of Chapter 43-Voting (2nd Reading)
• Ordinance O-27-04: Amendment of FY 2027 Budget for Public Safety and Economic Development Grants (1st Reading)
• Approval of Seat Pleasant Credit Card Pilot Program
• Presentation on Patriots Technology Training Center by Thurman Jones
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2027-2028 Budget Calendar

The Seat Pleasant City Council approved a three-month credit card pilot program with a $60,000 balance limit. The council failed to pass Ordinance O-27-03, which would have amended Chapter 43 regarding voting. Council members also reviewed presentations on the Patriots Technology Training Center and the upcoming fiscal year budget calendar.

• Approved Agenda (4-0-1)
• Approved September 14 Work Session Minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved September 14 Public Session Minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved September 28 Special Session Minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved September 28 Closed Session Minutes (4-0-1)
• Ordinance O-27-03 Voting Amendment failed (1-2-2)
• Approved Credit Card Pilot Program (3-1-1)

Regular Work Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council holds a regular work session on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., held virtually via Zoom. The council is set to act on Ordinance O-27-01, amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget for public safety, economic development grants, and the sale of Foote Street property, and Ordinance O-27-02, amending Chapter 84 on firearms and fireworks, both on second reading. It will also hear a first reading of Ordinance O-27-03 amending Chapter 43 on voting, and consider new business including an artificial intelligence governance policy, a financial disclosure statement, and a $16,182.50 contract for the Diligent Community agenda platform. Presentations include a Maryland Route 214 pedestrian safety action plan from the State Highway Administration.

• Ordinance O-27-01: FY2026-2027 budget amendment for public safety, economic development grants, and sale of Foote Street property (2nd reading, vote)
• Ordinance O-27-02: amendment to Chapter 84 - Firearms and Fireworks (2nd reading, vote)
• Ordinance O-27-03: amendment to Chapter 43 - Voting (1st reading)
• Diligent Community Agenda Platform contract, $16,182.50, budgeted under City Clerk Subscription Services
• MD 214 Pedestrian Safety Action Plan presentation by Sean Boyle, State Highway Administration

The Seat Pleasant City Council approved several ordinances and contracts during its October 5, 2026 work session, including a fiscal year budget amendment for public safety and economic development grants, an amendment regarding firearms and fireworks, and an Artificial Intelligence Governance Policy. The council also approved the annual financial disclosure statement and a contract for the Diligent Community Agenda Platform. Additionally, the council heard presentations on a pedestrian safety action plan and AI-detection lighting.

• Approved Regular Work Session Meeting Agenda (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-27-01 Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Amendment for Public Safety, Economic Development Grants and Sale of Foote Street Property (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance O-27-02 Amendment of Chapter 84 - Firearms and Fireworks (6-0)
• Approved Draft Annual Financial Disclosure Statement (6-0)
• Approved Artificial Intelligence Governance Policy (6-0)
• Approved Section III Guiding Principles for Responsible AI Systems defining transparency (6-0)
• Approved Diligent Community Agenda Platform Contract (6-0)

Special / Closed Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council holds a special/closed session meeting virtually on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. The published agenda lists no presentation and no meeting topics, and the only substantive discussion item is a calendar of events under unfinished business. The agenda ends with a motion to go into closed session under Maryland General Provisions Art. § 3-305(b), citing consultation with counsel for legal advice and a requirement preventing public disclosure.

• No presentation (2.1) or meeting topics (3.1) listed on the agenda
• Unfinished business: Calendar of Events, with FY27 Citywide Program Event Calendar and an event prioritization scoring form attached
• Citizen comments: speakers must register with the City Clerk and are limited to 5 minutes (Res. 09-03 repealed Res. 97-19)
• Motion to enter closed session under General Provisions Art. § 3-305(b)(7) and (13) for legal advice
• Announcements: Ward III Coats for Tots & Teens registration by Sept 30, 2026; next work session Oct 5 and public session Oct 13, 2026

Finance & Budget Committee Meeting

The Finance & Budget Committee will meet via Zoom to review updates to a draft policy. The committee will also receive information regarding City Treasurer action items.

• Updates to the Draft Policy
• City Treasurer Action Items

The committee discussed proposed changes to the city's credit card policy, including spending limits, vendor comparisons, and emergency procedures. No final vote was taken on the policy; the committee agreed to hold a second meeting in October or November to review the policy again.

• Agreed to hold a second meeting in October or November to review the credit card policy
• Agreed to place the credit card policy on the agenda for the second meeting

Regular Work Session Agenda

The City Council will hold a work session featuring a presentation by Comptroller Brooke Lierman. The meeting includes discussions on new business such as the Adak Road Sunflower Pocket Park and nominations for Council Vice President.

• Presentation by Comptroller Brooke Lierman
• Nomination of Council Vice President
• Approval of Document Management Program
• Approval of Adak Road Sunflower Pocket Park
• Various department and committee reports

The City Council approved the implementation of Ethos Accounts Receivable modules to streamline financial processes. Additionally, the Council authorized moving forward with the Adak Road Sunflower Pocket Park project, pending resident feedback and survey results. The meeting also included reports on storm recovery efforts and a presentation from the Maryland Comptroller.

• Approved Ethos Accounts Receivable modules (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Adak Road Sunflower Pocket Park project (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Regular Work Session agenda (6-0)

Public Session Agenda

The City Council will hold its first reading of two ordinances regarding the FY 2027 budget and amendments to firearms and fireworks laws. The meeting also includes votes for Council President and Vice President.

• First reading of Ordinance O-27-01: Amendment of FY 2027 Budget for public safety, economic development grants, and sale of Foote Street property
• First reading of Ordinance O-27-02: Amendment of Chapter 84 regarding Firearms and Fireworks
• Vote for Council President
• Vote for Vice President

The City Council held elections for leadership positions and scheduled upcoming virtual meetings. Two ordinances regarding the budget and firearms/fireworks were introduced for first reading. The City Manager reported that the police station has reopened following storm recovery efforts.

• Elected Shireka McCarthy as Council President
• Elected Monica Higgs as Council Vice President
• Approved virtual Work Session for Oct. 5 and virtual Public Session for Oct. 13
• Approved July 6 Regular Work Session minutes
• Approved July 13 Public Session minutes
• Approved July 27 Special Session minutes
• Approved July 27 Closed Session minutes

Governmental Affairs and Technology Committee Meeting

Seat Pleasant Ethics Commission Meeting

The Seat Pleasant Ethics Commission will meet virtually to discuss financial disclosure documents. The commission plans to review the 2025 Annual Financial Disclosure Statement and consider the approval of a draft for the current year.

• Approval of June 24, 2026, meeting minutes
• Review and approval of draft Annual Financial Disclosure Statement
• Review of 2025 Annual Financial Disclosure Statement

Finance & Budget Committee Meeting

The Finance & Budget Committee discussed a proposed credit card pilot program that would issue 4 additional cards to the city manager, chief of police, director of EJD, and city treasurer, with a total limit of no more than $40,000 and individual limits of $10,000. The committee also discussed a potential increase of the overall account from $35,000 to $50,000, individual department cards, and criteria for card use. No motions, votes, or formal approvals were recorded; the minutes are labeled as discussion and information items. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.

Economic, Planning, Development and Housing Committee Meeting

The Economic, Planning, Development and Housing Committee will meet to discuss the Master Plan. The agenda includes a discussion on the MLK Highway Parcel Plan.

• Master Plan discussion
• MLK Highway Parcel Plan

Special/Closed Session Agenda

The City Council is meeting for a special closed session to discuss personnel matters, legal advice, and potential litigation. The agenda is primarily procedural with no public presentations or meeting topics listed.

• Closed session motion to discuss personnel matters, legal advice, and pending or potential litigation
• Announcement of Ward III Beautiful Front Yard Competition (May 1-October 1, 2026)
• Economic, Planning, Development, and Housing Committee Meeting on July 30, 2026
• National Night Out on August 4, 2026, at the 5600 Block of MLK HWY
• Back to School Give-Away on August 22, 2026, at Goodwin Park

The Mayor and City Council convened a special session on July 27, 2026, and voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, obtain legal advice, and consult on pending or potential litigation. The minutes record no other substantive agenda items, presentations, or citizen comments. Several upcoming community events and future meeting dates were announced.

• Voted to enter closed session for personnel, legal, and litigation matters (Motion carried)

Economic, Planning, Development and Housing Committee Meeting

The Economic, Planning, Development and Housing Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the Seat Pleasant Master Plan and related economic development materials. No new business is listed. The meeting is primarily a discussion session with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of the Seat Pleasant Master Plan (attached PDF)
• Review of Economic Development Statement (attached DOCX)
• Review of MLK Highway Development Framework one-pager (attached DOCX)

The committee held a discussion regarding the implementation of the 2018 master plan and two potential redevelopment models involving private partnerships and Prince George's County. No formal votes were taken; the committee requested a firmer presentation and further meetings with county officials before proceeding.

• Tabled decision on redevelopment models pending a more detailed presentation
• Proposed a future work session with the county executive's office and master planner Howard Ways

City Council

Public Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council will hold a public session to consider several appointments, including city treasurer and economic development director. They will also hear the 2025 Ethics Commission annual report and consider a resolution declaring a council recess. The meeting includes approvals of minutes from previous meetings and reports from the mayor, council president, and city manager. Additionally, the council will vote on painting speed humps and filling advisory board seats.

• Appointment of Orson Carter as City Treasurer (new business)
• Appointment of Ivan Cloyd as Economic Development Director (new business)
• Resolution R-27-03: Declaration and Consent to a Council Recess (legislation)
• Presentation of the 2025 Ethics Commission Annual Report
• Approval of Painting of Speed Humps (new business)

The Council approved a grocery store feasibility study and the appointment of Orson Carter as City Treasurer. A motion to appoint Ivan Cloyd as Economic Development Director failed. The Council also authorized funds for speed bump resurfacing.

• Approved appointment of Orson Carter as City Treasurer (6-0)
• Denied appointment of Ivan Cloyd as Economic Development Director (2-3, 1 abstain)
• Approved grocery store feasibility study not to exceed $28,000 (4-0, 2 abstain)
• Approved $6,000 to resurface three speed bumps (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-27-03 for Council Recess with modification (5-1)
• Approved appointment of Anika Gzifa to Economic, Planning and Growth Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Melyssa Wood to the Charter Review Committee (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved multiple sets of meeting minutes from June 2026

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and receive information on residential parking permits, a speed hump traffic study update, and a proposed amendment to Chapter 84 regarding fireworks. New business items include crime trends, police staffing, community policing, traffic camera revenue, emergency response times, illegal dumping, lighting and cameras, youth and senior safety, disaster preparedness, code enforcement, budget oversight, interagency coordination, community feedback, technology modernization, and quarterly deep dive sessions. The agenda is largely discussion and information items with no final decisions listed.

• Discussion of residential parking permits
• Speed hump traffic study update
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 84 (Fireworks) — Ordinance O-27-XX
• Crime trends and hotspot analysis
• Traffic safety and camera revenue oversight

Regular Work Session Agenda

The City Council held a work session to approve a cooperation agreement for housing and authorize city credit card contacts. The body also discussed new software for accounts receivable and a contract for Envisio.

• Resolution R-27-01: Cooperation Agreement with CDBG and Prince George's County Department of Housing and Community Development
• Resolution R-27-02: Authorization of City's Credit Card Principal Contract
• Approval of Ethos Accounts Receivable Module for $6,000
• Proposed Envisio contract for $23,275
• Presentations on MyMillennial Trial Program and C & J Migrant Solutions

The Council approved a cooperation agreement with CDBG and Prince George's County Department of Housing and Community Development. Members also authorized a credit card principal contract and approved the purchase of Ethos accounting and strategic plan tracking systems. Additionally, the Council voted to install 13 speed humps and provide the city's Master Plan to the County.

• Approved Resolution R-27-01 Cooperation Agreement with CDBG and Prince George's County Department of Housing and Community Development (5-0-2)
• Approved Resolution 27-02 Authorization of City's Credit Card Principal Contract (7-0-0)
• Approved Ethos Accounts Receivable Module (6-0-1)
• Approved Ethos System for Strategic Plan tracking (6-0-1)
• Approved installation of 13 speed humps (6-0-0)
• Approved providing the city's Master Plan to the County (6-0-0)
• Agreed to recess in August
• Scheduled double meeting for September 14, 2026

City Council

Special/Closed Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council is meeting in a special session to enter a closed session under Maryland's General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(1) to discuss personnel matters involving specific individuals. The agenda includes calls to order, a roll call vote to close the session, citizen comments, and announcements. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Motion to enter closed session to discuss appointment, employment, or performance of appointees, employees, or officials
• Citizen comments allowed with 5-minute limit per Seat Pleasant Resolution 09-03
• Councilmember Scott hosting 'Ward III Beautiful Front Yard Competition' May 1–October 1, 2026
• Next regular work session scheduled for July 6, 2026, and public session for July 13, 2026

The council convened a special session and voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with legal counsel. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters (5-0)
• Entered closed session to consult with counsel (5-0)
• Announced Ward III Beautiful Front Yard Competition (May 1-October 1, 2026)
• Announced Regular Work Session for July 6, 2026
• Announced Public Session for July 13, 2026

Seat Pleasant Ethics Commission Meeting

The Seat Pleasant Ethics Commission will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and act on several items, including approval of previous minutes, introduction of a new member, and review of bylaws and procedures. Commissioners will also review financial disclosure statements from three jurisdictions (Bowie, College Park, Laurel) and multiple Seat Pleasant officials, as well as a draft annual report.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 30, 2025
• Introduction of new Ethics Commission member Dashaun Ball
• Review of Ethics Commission bylaws and procedures
• Review of financial disclosure statements from City of Bowie, College Park, and Laurel
• Review of 2025 annual financial disclosure statements for 14 Seat Pleasant officials

Special/Closed Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council will hold a special session to vote on entering a closed session to discuss personnel matters under Maryland law. The agenda also includes a proposed budget discussion for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from the City Treasurer and City Manager. No other substantive business is scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural with citizen comments and announcements.

• Motion to enter closed session under General Provisions Art. § 3-305(b)(1) for personnel discussion
• Proposed budget discussion for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 by Orson Carter and Angela French-Bell
• Councilmember Scott's Ward III Beautiful Front Yard Competition (May 1 – October 1, 2026)
• Councilmember Stephenson's Community Shred-it & Electronic Recycling Day on June 27, 2026 at Seat Pleasant Elementary School
• Upcoming regular work session (July 6) and public session (July 13)

The City Council held a special session to enter a closed session regarding personnel matters. No substantive legislative decisions or presentations were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (6-0)

Special/Closed Session Agenda

This is a special/closed session agenda with no public discussion of substantive items. The council voted unanimously to go into closed session under state law to discuss personnel matters, consult with legal counsel, and discuss pending or potential litigation. All other agenda sections (presentations, meeting topics, unfinished business) are listed as 'None'.

• Motion to enter closed session under Md. Code Gen. Prov. § 3-305(b)(1), (7), (8) — carried unanimously
• Citizen comments require registration with the City Clerk and are limited to 5 minutes
• Announcements include upcoming public session at 7:00 p.m. June 8, 2026 (hybrid)
• Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference June 14-17, 2026
• Community Shred-it & Electronic Recycling Day June 27, 2026

The council voted 5-0 to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with legal counsel. No substantive public business was conducted. The session concluded with announcements about upcoming public meetings and community events.

• Entered closed session for personnel and legal advice (5-0)

City Council

Public Session Agenda

The City Council is voting on two ordinances to amend the FY 2025-2026 budget: one to correct funding language for the Police Department retention plan, automated enforcement, and city clerk professional development; the other to incorporate a Public Safety Grant and an Economic Development Grant. The council will also receive a presentation on a Seat Pleasant street mural, discuss the location of an e3 library project, and hear reports from the mayor, council president, and city manager. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and citizen comments.

• Ordinance O-26-15 amending the budget for Police Department retention plan and city clerk professional development (2nd reading, approved)
• Ordinance O-26-16 amending the budget for a Public Safety Grant from GOCCP and an MD250 Grant for Economic Development (2nd reading, approved)
• Presentation on Seat Pleasant Street Mural by Prince George's Arts & Humanities Council and The Capital Market
• Discussion of e3 Library project location
• Councilmember announcements include front yard competition, e3 Learning Lab launch, ribbon cutting, Men's Health Forum, and community shred-it event

The City Council approved two budget amendments: one to fund a police retention plan and professional development, and another to accept public safety and economic development grants. The meeting also included the approval of prior meeting minutes and a presentation on upcoming public art projects.

• Approved Ordinance O-26-15 for police retention plan and city clerk professional development (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-26-16 for public safety and economic development grants (6-0)
• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved e3 Little Library expansion plan to allow flexibility in site selection (5-0)

Regular Work Session Agenda

The Seat Pleasant City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget (Ordinance O-26-14) on second reading with a 4-1-1 vote. The council also discussed first readings of two budget amendments: one to correct language for Police Department retention plan and City Clerk professional development (O-26-15), and another for a public safety grant from GOCPP and MD250 grant for economic development (O-26-16). Additionally, the council approved the e3 Pop-Up Library Site Coordinator position description. The meeting included presentations from Envisio and the Board of Supervisors of Elections, and reports from the mayor and city manager.

• Adoption of FY 2026-2027 budget (Ordinance O-26-14) on second reading.
• First reading of Ordinance O-26-15 to amend FY 2025-2026 budget for Police Department retention plan and City Clerk professional development.
• First reading of Ordinance O-26-16 to amend FY 2025-2026 budget for public safety grant from GOCPP and MD250 grant for economic development.
• Approval of e3 Pop-Up Library Site Coordinator position description.
• Presentations from Envisio and Seat Pleasant Board of Supervisors of Elections.

City Council