Mount Airy public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will approve minutes from the November 3 meeting and hear reports from the mayor, police, fire, and various commissions. New business includes four PWA bond releases for parcels in Twin Arch Business Park and one for the Mt Airy Medical Eye Center. The council will also consider a recommendation for 2026 paving projects, re‑appoint commission members, and consider Ordinances 2025‑19, 2025‑20, and 2025‑21.

• PWA Bond Release for S-19-0010 – Twin Arch Business Park Sec 4 Lot 18A
• PWA Bond Release for S-19-0032 – Twin Arch Business Park Sec 4 Lot 17
• PWA Bond Release for S-21-0022 – Twin Arch Business Park Sec 2 Lot 20 Ultra Utilities
• PWA Bond Release for S-21-0031 – Mt Airy Medical Eye Center, Mt Airy Ridge, LLC
• 00 – Paving Projects 2026 Recommendation to Town Council

The council approved a $80,000 budget amendment to fund the South Main Street roundabout project. It also approved four PWA bond releases for Twin Arch Business Park lots and the Mt. Airy Medical Eye Center. The FY2026 paving recommendation passed with a 4‑1 vote. A water and sewer rate increase was rejected and the food‑truck ordinance was placed on hold.

• Approved PWA Bond Release S-19-0010 for Twin Arch Business Park, Lot 18A, J&J Trash – all in favor
• Approved PWA Bond Release S-19-0032 for Twin Arch Business Park, Lot 17 – all in favor
• Approved PWA Bond Release S-21-0022 for Twin Arch Business Park, Lot 20, Ultra Utilities – all in favor
• Approved PWA Bond Release S-20-0031 for Mt. Airy Medical Eye Center, 1401 Ridge Court – all in favor
• Approved FY2026 Paving recommendation (Washabaugh, Evans, Munder, Kelly Yea; Domotor Nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-20 – added $80,000 for South Main Street Roundabout – all in favor
• Rejected Ordinance 2025-19 – Water and Sewer Rate Increase (Washabaugh, Evans, Kelly, Domotor Nay; Munder Yea)
• Placed Ordinance 2025-21 – Food Trucks – on hold until next month

Streets & Roads Commission

The Commission will review staff updates and safety concerns regarding Main Street and Route 27. The body will discuss a speed study and a Safe Teen Driver event scheduled for April 11, 2026.

• Main Street safety discussion
• Route 27 expansion and accidents
• Route 27 @ Watersville
• Safe Teen Driver event (4/11/26)
• Speed study

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the annexation of a 50.98 acre parcel along Watersville Road. The meeting also includes a review of the Zoning Administrator Report for October 2025 and a Carroll County Planning Memo.

• Annexation Resolution #2025-47 for a 50.98 acre parcel along Watersville Road
• Zoning Administrator Report for October 2025
• Carroll County Planning Memo

The Planning Commission discussed and refined the draft addendum for Annexation Resolution #2025-47, which would annex a 50.98-acre parcel along Watersville Road, and will make a recommendation to the Town Council. The Commission also approved the October 27, 2025 minutes (5-0-1) and re-elected Ralph Ghent as Chairman and Martina Hatley as Vice Chairwoman unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of water/sewer reclassification for Cherry Run development (S4W4 to S3W3)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Re-elected Ralph Ghent as Chairman (all in favor)
• Re-elected Martina Hatley as Vice Chairwoman (all in favor)

Recreation and Parks Board

The Recreation and Parks Board will meet to review minutes and hear a presentation from Girl Scout Troop 1629. The presentation concerns a Silver Award Project involving letterboxes in Watkins Park and R2T East.

• Presentation by Girl Scout Troop 1629 regarding letterboxes in Watkins Park and R2T East

Recycling & Sanitation Commission

The Sanitation and Recycling Commission will discuss the results of a recent electronic recycling event, review a report on a drug take-back day, and address a $25 per ton yard waste fee. The meeting also includes a guest speaker from Frederick County and a request to reschedule a landfill tour.

• Electronic Recycling Event collected 8,973 pounds
• Drug Take Back Day collected one yard waste bag
• Yard Waste fee is $25 per ton
• Spring Electronic Recycling Event scheduled for April 25, 2026
• Guest speaker: Paul Varga, Frederick County Recycling Communications Manager

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council meeting will consider several items, including an ordinance to change water and sewer rates, a budget amendment for the FY‑2026 South Main Street roundabout, and an annexation of about 51 acres along the north side of Watersville Road. New business includes road‑closure applications for Veterans Day and the Christmas Parade, and bond release documents for Twin Arch Business Park. The council will also approve minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting and receive various departmental reports.

• Ordinance 2025-19 to change water and sewer rates (for adoption on 11‑3‑25)
• Ordinance 2025-20 budget amendment FY‑2026 for South Main Street roundabout
• Annexation Resolution 2025-47 for 50.98 acres along north side of Watersville Road
• Road Closure Application for Veterans Day 2025
• PWA Bond Release documents for Twin Arch Business Park (Lot 8 Section 4 and Section IV Lots 8‑19 and 35)

The council approved the October 2025 meeting minutes and postponed two closed‑session minutes (litigation and land acquisition) until December. It approved two road closures for a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov 11 and a Christmas parade on Dec 6, and authorized two PWA bond releases for Twin Arch Business Park projects. The body also appointed Patrick Reed to the Economic Development Commission, re‑appointed Tina Swanson to the Beautification Commission, extended an annexation request by 120 days, tabled the water‑sewer rate increase ordinance until December, and introduced a $80,000 budget amendment for the South Main Street roundabout.

• Approved October 2025 Town Council minutes (all in favor)
• Postponed October 2025 Closed Litigation minutes until December (all in favor)
• Postponed October 2025 Closed Land Acquisition minutes until December (Yea: Washabaugh, Evans, Kelly, Munder; Abstain: Domotor)
• Approved Veterans Day road closure on Nov 11 (all in favor)
• Approved Christmas Parade road closure on Dec 6 (all in favor)
• Approved PWA Bond Release for Twin Arch Business Park S-18-0031 (all in favor)
• Approved PWA Bond Release for Twin Arch Business Park T-10-004F (all in favor)
• Appointed Patrick Reed to Economic Development Commission (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Commission will review Annexation Resolution No. 2025‑47 and provide a recommendation to the Town Council. It will consider a Fall 2025 amendment to the 2023 Water and Sewer Master Plan. The agenda includes a presentation by Elite Sports LLC. The Commission will also receive the September 2025 Zoning Administrator Report and county updates.

• Annexation Resolution No. 2025‑47 – recommendation to Town Council
• Elite Sports LLC presentation to the Planning Commission
• Fall 2025 amendment to the 2023 Water and Sewer Master Plan
• September 2025 Zoning Administrator Report
• County updates (Carroll County Planner memo)

The commission approved the September 29, 2025 Planning Commission minutes with a unanimous vote. It also approved and certified the 2025 Fall Amendment to the 2023 Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan, pending research on the Mobile Home Park on Twin Arch Road, again with all members in favor. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 29, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and certified 2025 Fall Amendment to 2023 Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan, with condition to research Mobile Home Park (unanimous)

Recreation and Parks Board

The Recreation and Parks Board will approve the minutes from the previous meeting and hear reports from the chairman, a council member, and town staff. The board will discuss a series of upcoming community events scheduled for late October and early November, including ghost tours, park activities, and holiday gatherings. No other business items are listed.

• Mount Airy Ghost Tours – Main Street – 10/18, 10/25, 10/31, 11/1
• Waggin’ at Watkins – Watkins Park – 10/18, 11 AM‑2 PM
• MAVFC Auxiliary Seafood Dinner – MAVFC Reception Hall at the Carnival Grounds – 10/18, 4 PM‑7 PM
• Movie Night: American Graffiti – Municipal Lot – 10/18, 7 PM‑9 PM
• Disney Movie Night: Halloweentown – Watkins Park – 10/24, 7 PM‑9 PM

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will approve the September 2025 council minutes and hear reports from the mayor, police chief, fire company, and various commissions. New business includes a road‑closure block party, a roofing services proposal, and three public‑works agreements. The council will also vote on Ordinance 2025-19 and re‑appoint commission members. An unfinished discussion on the Comprehensive Master Plan will be noted.

• Ordinance 2025-19 (file: ORDINANCE 2025-19.PDF)
• Public Works Agreement with Town of Mount Airy and Antietam (file: PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH TOWN OF MOUNT AIRY AND ANTIETAM.PDF)
• Garland Roofing Material and Services Proposal (file: GARLAND ROOFING MATERIAL AND SERVICES PROPOSAL.PDF)
• Road Closure Block Party (file: BLOCK PARTY.PDF)
• October 2025 Commission Appointment Re‑Appointments (file: OCTOBER 2025 COMMISSION APPOINTMENT RE-APPOINTMENTS.PDF)

The council approved a temporary road closure on Longbow Road for Halloween and awarded a contract for roof replacement on two wastewater treatment plant buildings. It also approved two addenda to the public works agreement—one with Antietam Broadband and another for the Dennis Kitchen property—and appointed Gary Fry to the Streets and Roads Commission. The council postponed the adoption of the water and sewer rate increase ordinance and rejected a motion to amend the Comprehensive Master Plan.

• Approved road closure on Longbow Road for Halloween (All in favor)
• Approved award for roof replacement on WWTP Buildings #7 and #2 (All in favor)
• Approved addendum to PWA with Antietam Broadband (All in favor)
• Approved addendum to PWA for Dennis Kitchen Property (All in favor)
• Appointed Gary Fry to the Streets and Roads Commission (All in favor)
• Postponed adoption of Ordinance 2025-19 water and sewer rate increase (All in favor)
• Rejected master plan amendment motion (majority nay)
• Adjourned meeting (All in favor)

Streets & Roads Commission

The commission will discuss several old‑business items, including a pedestrian crossing sign on North Main Street, a traffic circle, and speed concerns on Buffalo Road. New‑business items include new pedestrian‑crossing signage, a sidewalk improvement plan, and a priority list for long‑term road projects. The meeting also sets the next session for November 25 at 7 pm in the Town Hall.

• Pedestrian crossing sign on N. Main (old business)
• Traffic circle (old business)
• Buffalo Rd speeding issue (old business)
• In‑street PedX signage (new business)
• Sidewalk improvement plan (new business)

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting was then adjourned. Karl Munder agreed to follow up with Town Hall on public information about the traffic‑circle detours. Chair Luci requested a repeat traffic study at the McDonald’s location after the circle opens.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion by Chair Luci, seconded by Zach)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Ted, seconded by Zach)
• Karl Munder agreed to follow up with Town Hall on traffic‑circle information
• Chair Luci requested a repeat traffic study at McDonald’s location after circle opens

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission will review several items, including the re‑introduction of the Water Resource Element plan, three signage permit applications, and conditions of approval for the Greentree MXU‑CC parcel. The commission will also discuss the Watersville Annexation Resolution #2025-47 and receive the August 2025 Zoning Administrator Report. Decisions may be made on the annexation and the signage permits.

• Annexation Resolution #2025-47 for Watersville (referral to PC 7‑28‑2025)
• Re‑introduction of the Water Resource Element (WRE 2024 overview and draft plan)
• Signage Permit – Lactation Room, 114 S. Main St., Ste. 206
• Signage Permit – Train For Life, 2902 Back Acre Circle
• Greentree Conditions of Approval for the Greentree MXU‑CC parcel

Recreation and Parks Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate, including reports from the chairman, councilmember, and town staff. No specific decisions or new business items are listed for this meeting.

• Windy Ridge Trails volunteer workday on 9/20
• Fall Plant Swap at Watkins Park on 9/20
• Mount Airy Farmers Market and Green Fair at Watkins Park on 9/24
• MAMSA Oktoberfest on Downtown Main Street on 9/27
• Electronic Recycle Day at American Legion Post 191 on 10/11

Recycling & Sanitation Commission

The commission will discuss distributing recycling flyers at town events and the upcoming Green Fair on September 24. Members will also review updates on 35-gallon toters and the impact of Frederick County yard waste charges on the budget.

• Green Fair at Farmer’s Market on September 24
• Fall National Drug Take Back Day on October 25, 2025
• Frederick County charge for yard waste budget impact
• 35 Gallon Toters update regarding Wildwood HOA meeting
• Electronic Recycling Event advertising

Town Council

The Town Council will review requests for a truck purchase and roof replacements for Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Buildings 7 and 2. The body will also consider Ordinance 2025-19 and September 2025 commission re-appointments.

• Roof replacement of WWTP Buildings 7 and 2
• Request for approval of truck purchase
• Ordinance 2025-19
• September 2025 Commission Appointment Re-Appointments
• Zoning Administrator Report for July 2025

The Town Council approved an award to replace the roofs on WWTP Building #7 and Building #2. It also approved the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado with upfit for the Roads Department and re‑appointed two commission members. A motion to introduce Ordinance 2025‑19 for a water and sewer rate increase was made. The council tabled and postponed a motion to amend the Comprehensive Master Plan.

• Approved award for roof replacement on WWTP Building #7 and #2 (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado with upfit for Roads Department (all in favor)
• Re‑appointed Jimmy Linton to Economic Development Commission (all in favor)
• Re‑appointed Kenneth Humbel to Recycling and Sanitation Commission (all in favor)
• Moved to introduce Ordinance 2025‑19 Water and Sewer Rate Increase (motion passed)
• Tabled and postponed motion to amend Comprehensive Master Plan (all in favor)
• Approved August 2025 Town Council Meeting Minutes (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider Annexation Resolution #2025-47 regarding a 50.98 acre parcel along Watersville Road. The body will also review the July 2025 Zoning Administrator Report and previous meeting minutes.

• Annexation Resolution #2025-47 for a 50.98 acre parcel along Watersville Road
• July 2025 Zoning Administrator Report

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the July 28, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved a motion to require the annexation petitioner to provide additional information for the 50.98‑acre Watersville Road parcel. The commission granted conditional approval of the Greentree Village subdivision preliminary site plan. The Zoning Administrator reported approval of 39 permits for July 2025, generating $952.50 in revenue.

• Approved July 28, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved request for additional information on Annexation Resolution #2025-47 (unanimous)
• Granted conditional approval of Greentree Village subdivision preliminary site plan
• Granted conditional approval for Southside Plaza update (May 19, 2025) – no vote recorded
• Zoning Administrator approved 39 permits for July 2025, generating $952.50 revenue

Recreation and Parks Board

The board will meet to address unfinished business regarding Camp Night and fall field allocations. The agenda also lists several upcoming community events in Mount Airy.

• Discussion of Camp Night
• Discussion of fall field allocations
• Celebrate Mount Airy event on 8/23
• Wildwood Summer Concert on 8/24
• National Night Out at Watkins Park on 9/10

Town Council

The Town Council will review an SHA closure application for the Celebrate Mt Airy 2025 event. The body will also consider commission appointments and two legislative items.

• Celebrate Mt Airy 2025 SHA Closure Application
• August 2025 Commission Appointments & Re-Appointments
• Ordinance 2025-16
• Resolution 2025-3

The council approved several routine items, including the July 2025 meeting minutes and closed‑meeting minutes on litigation and land acquisition. It authorized a road closure on Main Street for the Celebrate Mount Airy event on August 23 and adopted a resolution allowing alcohol at that event. The council re‑appointed Bruce Walz and Richard Swanson to the Ethics Commission and approved an amendment to Ordinance 2025‑16 that changes parcel 1429 to a Neighborhood Professional zoning district. A motion to reprimand Councilmember Munder was approved, while discussion of a Master Plan amendment was tabled until September.

• Approved July 2025 Town Council Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 Closed Meeting Minutes – Litigation (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 Closed Meeting Minutes – Land Acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved road closure on Main Street for Celebrate Mount Airy on Aug 23 (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Bruce Walz to the Ethics Commission (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Richard Swanson to the Ethics Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑3 allowing alcohol at Celebrate Mount Airy on Aug 23 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 2025‑16 changing parcel 1429 to Neighborhood Professional (3‑2 vote)

Streets & Roads Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss safety and infrastructure updates for several local roads. The agenda includes reviews of existing traffic studies and proposals for new signage and safety measures.

• Main Street safety discussion
• Pedestrian crossing sign on N. Main
• Speed study for South Main St
• Speeding on Buffalo Rd
• Stop sign for Westridge

The commission approved a $40,000 field change from a project contingency to fund a concrete median for the new traffic circle. Civil works for the traffic circle are scheduled to start at the end of July and will last about seven months. The commission also resolved to issue a “Slow Down for Your Hometown” sign and conduct a speed study at the Park and Merridale intersection. Councilman Karl Munder was assigned as the Streets & Roads liaison to MDOT.

• Approved $40k field change to contract for concrete median at traffic circle
• Scheduled traffic circle civil works to begin end of July (7‑month effort)
• Resolved to issue a “Slow Down for Your Hometown” sign
• Resolved to conduct a speed study at Park & Merridale intersection
• Designated Councilman Karl Munder as S&R liaison to MDOT
• Chair will contact Buffalo Road homeowner about enforcement jurisdiction
• Councilman Munder will ask counties to consider lowering posted speed limit to 30 mph
• Planned August “Slow Down for Your Town” sign blast before school start

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several land development projects, including two subdivision plans and a signage request. The body will also introduce a resolution for the annexation of approximately 50.98 acres along Watersville Road.

• Annexation Resolution No. 2025-47 for 50.98 acres along the northside of Watersville Road
• Buffalo Ridge Subdivision Concept Subdivision Plan (P-24-0020)
• Greentree Village Subdivision Preliminary Subdivision Plan (P-21-0002)
• Rhebs Candies signage approval discussion
• June 2025 Zoning Administrator Report

The commission approved the June 30, 2025 Planning Commission minutes unanimously. It approved the Buffalo Ridge Subdivision concept plan with conditions, also unanimously. The Greentree Village Subdivision preliminary plan was approved with conditions by a 5‑1 vote. Two signage proposals for Rheb’s Candies at 1 S. Main Street were approved unanimously.

• Approved June 30, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Buffalo Ridge Subdivision concept plan with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Greentree Village Subdivision preliminary plan with conditions (5-1)
• Approved two signs for Rheb’s Candies at 1 S. Main Street (unanimous)

Recreation and Parks Board

The board will meet to discuss the date for the fall field allocation meeting. Members will also review unfinished business regarding Camp Night.

• Fall field allocation meeting date
• Camp Night

Recycling & Sanitation Commission

The Sanitation and Recycling Commission will meet to discuss waste management updates and county services. The body will review yard waste charges and landfill access for residents.

• Frederick County new charge for yard waste
• Carroll County residents' access to Frederick County landfill
• Monitoring of Downtown Recycling Center
• Update on 35 gallon toters
• Electronic Recycling Event update

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review a request for a special exception to operate a home daycare. The board will also review minutes from December 10, 2024, and a decision regarding a rear setback variance.

• Special Exception for home daycare at 1810 Castle Green Circle (Case No. MA-BOA-2025-01)
• Findings and Decision for rear setback variance at 107 Jimmys Street (Case No. MA-BOA-2024-04)
• Review of December 10, 2024, meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes and the findings and decision for case MA-BOA-2024-04. It then approved a special exception for Happy Castle Daycare at 1810 Castle Green Circle, applying section (F7) and waiving parts C and D. All motions passed with no opposition.

• Approved December 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved findings and decision for case MA-BOA-2024-04 (unanimous)
• Approved Happy Castle Daycare home‑occupation special exception, waiving parts C and D (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review recommendations for a police station design and IT computer services. The body is also considering a road closure for the Mount Airy Mile and several new ordinances and resolutions.

• Recommendation for Police Station Design RFQ
• Road closure for Mount Airy Mile
• Annexation Resolution 2025-47
• Ordinances 2025-16, 2025-17, and 2025-18
• Recommendation for IT Computer Services

The Town Council voted unanimously to approve a temporary road closure on August 9, to award the architectural/engineering design contract for a new police station, and to award IT computer services. It also adopted the Culvert & Paving project, appointed two commission members, and introduced several ordinances and resolutions for later consideration.

• Approved road closure on Aug 9, 8:00‑10:00 a.m. (all in favor)
• Approved award of A/E design for police station (all in favor)
• Approved award of IT computer services contract (all in favor)
• Adopted Culvert & Paving project (all in favor)
• Appointed Linda Shaff to Recycling and Sanitation Commission (all in favor)
• Appointed Carly Schreiner to Recreation and Parks Commission (all in favor)
• Introduced Annexation Resolution 2025-47 for 50.98 acres (motion to refer to Planning Commission, all in favor)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-16 to rezone 4 properties on S. Main St (motion to introduce, all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider signage applications for three businesses. The body will also review the Water Resource Element for recommendation to the Town Council.

• Hair Cuttery signage application
• Mattress Warehouse signage application
• AT&T signage application
• Water Resource Element recommendation to Town Council
• May 2025 Zoning Administrator Report

The commission approved the May 19, 2025 Planning Commission minutes with a 5‑1 vote. It also unanimously approved signage proposals for Hair Cuttery, Mattress Warehouse and AT&T on East Ridgeville Blvd. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (5-1 vote, Kim Buynak abstained)
• Approved Hair Cuttery signs (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Mattress Warehouse signs (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved AT&T signs (all in favor, none opposed)

Recreation and Parks Board

The Board will review an Eagle service project regarding birdhouses presented by Cole D ’Onofrio of Scout Troop 460. The meeting includes a discussion on the Windy Ridge multi-use trail under unfinished business.

• Eagle service project presentation: Birdhouses by Cole D ’Onofrio
• Unfinished business: Windy Ridge multi-use trail

Town Council

The Town Council will review and potentially act on eight different ordinances. The meeting also includes reports from town commissions, the police department, and the fire company.

• Ordinance 2025-3
• Ordinance 2025-9
• Ordinance 2025-10
• Ordinance 2025-11
• Ordinance 2025-12

The council approved several budget amendments, including a $3,924,403 reduction to the water system PFAS remediation project and cuts ranging from $50,000 to $1,450,000 to other town projects. They also adopted a zoning map amendment that removes four parcels on South Main Street from rezoning and appointed Holly McCleary as the new town clerk. Earlier agenda items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and other routine reports were adopted unanimously or with one abstention.

• Appointed Holly McCleary as Town Clerk (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning map amendment striking parcels 1422‑1429 South Main St (4‑1)
• Approved $3,924,403 cut to Water System PFAS remediation budget (unanimous)
• Approved $1,450,000 cut to S. Main Street Roundabout budget (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 cut to Center Street Connection budget (unanimous)
• Approved $642,500 cut to Permanent Police Station budget (unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 cut to Town Hall capital improvements budget (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 cut to Prospect Park improvements budget (unanimous)

Recycling & Sanitation Commission

The Recycling & Sanitation Commission will hold elections for Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary. Members will discuss adding yard waste dates for the new contract year starting July 2025 and the purchase of 35-gallon toters for Wildwood Senior Housing.

• Purchase of 35 Gallon Toters for Wildwood Senior Housing
• Establishment of yard waste dates for July 2025 contract year
• Report on April 19, 2025 Shred & Battery Event (9,350 pounds collected)
• Commission elections for Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary
• Appointment of new member Diane Lowe

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several development proposals, including a final site plan for Southside Plaza and a concept plan for King Sports Construction. The body will also consider a boutique addition and a daycare request.

• Southside Plaza: Proposed Final Site Plan and Elevations
• Twin Arch Business Park, Lot 15C, 2310 Back Acre Circle: King Sports Construction LLC Concept Plan
• The Hair Impressions: Boutique Addition at 102 East Ridgeville
• Happy Castle Daycare: MA-BOA-2025-01
• April 2025 Zoning Administrator Report

The commission granted final approval of the Southside Plaza site development plan, subject to revised brick elevations. It also gave conditional approval to the King Sports Construction lot and approved a special exception for Happy Castle Daycare and a boutique addition for Hair Impressions, all by unanimous votes. The earlier motion to disapprove the Southside Plaza concept plan was rejected.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Disapproval motion for Southside Plaza concept plan rejected (1-4, 1 abstention)
• Approved final Southside Plaza site plan with conditions (unanimous)
• Conditional approval of King Sports Construction Lot 15C concept plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Happy Castle Daycare special exception (unanimous)
• Approved Hair Impressions boutique addition with conditions (unanimous)

Recreation and Parks Board

The Recreation and Parks Board will review and discuss the Windy Ridge multi-use trail as unfinished business. Standard reports from the chairman, council member, and town staff will be presented. The board will also hear updates on upcoming community events like Food Truck Mondays and the Farmers Market.

• Windy Ridge multi-use trail discussion

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will consider the FY 2026 proposed budget, multiple ordinances (2025-4 through 2025-15), and a resolution for Oktoberfest. New business includes road closure applications for the American Spirit Parade and Oktoberfest, a recommendation for the South Main Street Roundabout rebid, and a water system conduit upgrade at Wells 2. The council will also receive reports from the police, fire, and other town departments, and consider mayor appointments.

• FY 2026 Proposed Budget (Exhibit A, updated 04.23.25)
• Ordinances 2025-4 through 2025-15 (specific content not detailed in agenda)
• South Main Street Roundabout Rebid recommendation
• WS #1 Feed Cable Conduit Upgrade at Wells 2 recommendation
• American Spirit Parade and Oktoberfest road closure applications

The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑4 setting tax rates for FY 2025‑2026 and adopted Ordinance 2025‑5 approving the FY 2025‑2026 budget with several amendments, including additional funding for the Main Street roundabout and MAVFC stipend. It approved road closures for the American Spirit Parade on July 1 and for Oktoberfest on September 27, and approved award recommendations for the Main Street roundabout re‑bid and the Water Station #1 feed cable upgrade. The council also appointed members to three commissions, adopted a resolution allowing alcohol at Oktoberfest, and approved the Antietam Broadband project with an amended engineering review timeline.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-4 to set tax rates for FY 2025‑2026 (all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-5 FY 2025‑2026 budget with amendments (all in favor)
• Approved road closure July 1 for American Spirit Parade on Main Street (all in favor)
• Approved road closure September 27 for Oktoberfest on Main Street (all in favor)
• Approved recommendation for award for Main Street roundabout re‑bid (all in favor)
• Approved recommendation for award for Water Station #1 feed cable/conduit upgrade (all in favor)
• Appointed Diane Lowe to the Recycling and Sanitation Commission (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-2 to allow alcohol at Oktoberfest (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission will consider approving minutes from March 31, receive updates from Carroll and Frederick counties, and introduce discussions on two proposed regulatory changes: a simplified site plan process and new food truck regulations. The agenda also includes the Zoning Administrator's March 2025 report.

• Approval of unofficial March 31, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Carroll County planner memo update
• Frederick County 4th quarter 2024 development pipeline report
• Introduction and discussion of proposed simplified site plan process
• Introduction and discussion of proposed food truck regulations

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the March 31, 2025 minutes. Commissioners introduced and discussed drafts for a Simplified Site Plan Process and Food Truck Regulations, but no vote was taken. Reports included a zoning administrator revenue summary and a council liaison update. The next meeting is set for May 19, 2025.

• Approved March 31, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (all in favor, none opposed)

Recreation and Parks Board

The Recreation and Parks Board will meet to review reports and discuss the Windy Ridge multi-use trail. The meeting also includes a schedule of upcoming community events and park activities.

• Discussion of Windy Ridge multi-use trail
• Love Your Park Week events from 4/19 to 4/26
• Gillis Falls Trail Work Day on 4/19 at Salt Box Ballfields
• Farmers Market starting 5/7 at Watkins Park

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will discuss and potentially act on a lease renewal for a pharmacy, a trash collection services renewal, and a public works agreement with Antietam. They will also consider a property purchase agreement (Greentree Property PSA) and review several ordinances (2025-2 through 2025-6). The meeting includes routine reports from police, fire, and town commissions.

• Mt. Airy Lease Agreement For Pharmacy (renewal effective 4/1/25)
• Trash Collection Services Renewal 2025 - recommendation
• SWM Ponds 2025 - recommendation
• 2025 Town Hall Improvements Phase I - recommendation
• Greentree Property PSA (purchase/sale agreement, dated 4-7-25)

The council approved renewal of the pharmacy lease, trash services contract, SWM pond lawn maintenance contract, and Phase 1 town‑hall improvements. It also approved the purchase of part of the Greentree property for a future police station and adopted a municipal bond to fund the police‑station project. Ordinance 2025‑3 to revise the zoning map was tabled, and an emergency amendment to the election code was adopted.

• Approved Mount Airy Pharmacy Lease Agreement Renewal (all in favor)
• Approved Trash Services Contract Renewal (all in favor)
• Approved SWM Pond Lawn Maintenance Contract (all in favor)
• Approved Town Hall Improvements – Phase 1 (all in favor)
• Approved Purchase & Sale Agreement for portion of Greentree Property (all in favor)
• Adopted Municipal Bond Issuance for Police Station (all in favor)
• Tabled Ordinance 2025‑3 to revise zoning map (all in favor)
• Adopted emergency amendment to Election Code (President Washabaugh yea; Councilmembers Galletti, Munder, Evans yea; Domotor abstained)

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission will consider approving the unofficial minutes from January 27, 2025, and receive Zoning Administrator reports for January and February 2025. This is a procedural meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of unofficial January 27, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Review of January 2025 Zoning Administrator report
• Review of February 2025 Zoning Administrator report

The commission approved the January 27, 2025 Planning Commission minutes after a motion by Martina Hatley and a second by Bill Butts. The vote was four in favor, none opposed, and two abstentions (Kim Buynak and Brian Bieda). The meeting also noted volunteer nominations for the Design Guidelines Committee and scheduled the next meeting for April 28, 2025.

• Approved Jan 27, 2025 minutes (4‑0‑2)

Streets & Roads Commission

The Mount Airy Streets & Roads Commission will hear public comment, receive staff updates, and discuss a range of traffic and safety items. Old business includes pedestrian crossing signs, speed limit signs, and guard rail issues. New business covers a crosswalk at Park & Ridge Avenue, a new commission member, and discussion of N. Main & 27. The next meeting is set for May 27, 2025.

• Pedestrian crossing sign on N. Main
• Merridale speed limit signs
• Crosswalk at Park & Ridge Ave
• New commission member Michael Shippen
• Discussion of N. Main & 27

Streets & Roads Commission

The Mount Airy Streets & Roads Commission will discuss updates on Main Street safety, traffic studies (North and South Main), pedestrian crossing signs, and a traffic circle. New business includes a parking proposal for Veterans Way, a new complaint on Merridale, and suggestions from Sean Kelly. The meeting also covers a teen driving event on April 12 and next meeting date July 29.

• Pedestrian crossing sign on N. Main Street
• Speed study on South Main Street and traffic study on North Main Street
• Traffic circle and guard rail on Ridgeville
• Parking proposal for Veterans Way
• New complaint regarding Merridale

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It concluded that no speed bumps will be installed on Merridale Avenue after reviewing a study and considering nearby facilities. The town will cover the cost of repairs to the guard rail at Ridgeville. The chair will ask the VFW to advise members not to park on the crosswalk on Veterans Way.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied speed bump installation on Merridale Ave
• Town to bear cost of guard rail repairs at Ridgeville
• Chair to request VFW members refrain from parking on Veterans Way crosswalk
• Manhole on Southbound Main St. to be investigated by Public Works
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Ted, seconded by Michael)

Streets & Roads Commission

The Streets & Roads Commission will receive updates on Main Street safety, pedestrian crossing signs, speed limit signs, traffic circle, and guardrail projects. New business includes crosswalk and grate concerns at several intersections, and a new commission member appointment.

• Pedestrian crossing sign on N. Main
• Merridale speed limit signs
• Traffic Circle on Ridgeville
• Crosswalk at Park & Ridge Ave
• New Commission Member Michael Shippen

The commission voted not to install a crosswalk at Park Ave and Ridge Ave, concluding it would not improve pedestrian safety. The appointment of new commission member Michael Shippen was approved. Several pending items, such as the traffic circle and the N. Main and Route 27 intersection, remain open for future action.

• Crosswalk at Park Ave and Ridge Ave – not added (closed)
• New commission member Michael Shippen – approved (closed)
• Merridale speed limit signs – closed, supporting Mayor's decision
• E. Ridgeville and Laurel Court no‑parking signs – closed
• Pedestrian crossing sign at N. Main Street – remains open (in progress)
• Traffic circle – remains open, discussion ongoing
• Guard rail at Ridgeville – remains open, responsibility under review
• N. Main and Route 27 intersection issue – remains open, MDOT study pending

Recycling & Sanitation Commission

The Recycling & Sanitation Commission will discuss logistics for the upcoming Shred & Battery Event on April 19, 2025, and the Curbside Bulk Pickup on May 10, 2025. Old business includes placing signs and obtaining traffic cones. New business covers yard waste dates, distribution of recycling flyers from Frederick County, and a potential budget discussion.

• Shred & Battery Event: April 19, 2025 – signs to be placed by April 13
• Curbside Bulk Pickup: May 10, 2025 – update list of items
• Yard waste dates to be updated once contract approved
• Recycling flyers from Frederick County to be distributed at Town events and Farmer's Market
• Budget discussion possible

Recreation and Parks Board

The Recreation and Parks Board will hear a presentation from Code Enforcement Specialist Scott Scarff on weapon firing in parks. They will also discuss unfinished business regarding the Windy Ridge multi-use trail. The board will approve minutes from the February meeting and receive reports from the chairman, councilmember, and town staff. A schedule of upcoming community events, including Love Your Park Week, was provided.

• Presentation by Code Enforcement Specialist on weapon firing in parks
• Discussion of Windy Ridge multi-use trail (unfinished business)
• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes
• Love Your Park Week scheduled for April 19-26 with multiple events

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will hold a regular meeting on March 3, 2025. Key decisions include a vote on Ordinance 2025-3 for rezoning a parcel, consideration of a Public Works Agreement with Antietam, and discussion of Greentree property purchase and sale agreements. The council will also approve minutes from the February 3 meeting and receive reports from departments and commissions.

• Ordinance 2025-3 – Re-Zoning (Revised 3-3-2025 Final)
• Public Works Agreement with Town of Mount Airy and Antietam
• Greentree Property PSA (Purchase and Sale Agreement)
• Greentree Lot Non-Commercial
• Mayor Appointments and Re-Appointments

The Mount Airy Town Council introduced Ordinance 2025-2, authorizing municipal bonds for the police station land acquisition and construction, with a public hearing set for April 7, 2025. They also introduced Ordinance 2025-3 to amend the zoning map, with a hearing on March 24, 2025. Commission appointments were approved, and the Antietam Broadband agreement was tabled to next month.

• Introduced Ordinance 2025-2 for police station bond issuance (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-3 to revise zoning map (unanimous)
• Appointed Austin Dyches and Diane Bayles to Sustainability Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Shippen to Streets and Roads Commission (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 closed minutes for PWA and land acquisition (unanimous)
• Tabled Antietam Broadband presentation until next month

Recreation and Parks Board

The Recreation and Parks Board will hear an Eagle Scout service project request for a gaga pit at Watkins Park, consider a fundraising walk permit for The Hive, and discuss unfinished business including the Windy Ridge multi-use trail and budget priorities. No decisions are indicated in the posted agenda.

• Sam Rockwell – Eagle Scout request to build a gaga pit at Watkins Park
• Tiffany & Carla Guildener – fundraiser walk for New Surroundings Recovery at Watkins Park on May 10, 8am–4pm
• Field allocations discussion
• Windy Ridge multi-use trail (unfinished business)
• Budget priorities (unfinished business)

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will consider a 2025 sludge hauling contract recommendation, a police department vehicle purchase, and several ordinances and resolutions. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, reports from town staff and commissions, and mayor appointments and reappointments to town boards.

• Sludge hauling contract 2025 recommendation
• Mount Airy Police Department vehicle purchase
• February 2025 mayor appointments and reappointments
• Ordinance 2024-24
• Ordinance 2025-1

The Mount Airy Town Council approved several items, including a $95,000 budget amendment for Rails to Trails East of Main, an emergency budget amendment of $54,000 for patrol cruisers, and the purchase of two police cars. The council also adopted Resolution 2025-1 approving the 2023-2033 Comprehensive Master Plan, after initially withdrawing a motion and then adopting it with amendments. Additionally, the council approved the sludge hauling contract and made several commission appointments and re-appointments.

• Approved $95,000 budget amendment for Rails to Trails East of Main (all in favor)
• Adopted emergency budget amendment of $54,000 for patrol cruisers (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of two police cars (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-1 for 2023-2033 Comprehensive Master Plan with amendments (all in favor)
• Approved sludge hauling contract (all in favor)
• Re-appointed Luci Riegel to Streets and Roads Commission (all in favor)
• Appointed Elisabeth Pafford to Economic Development Commission (all in favor)
• Appointed Staci Speierman to Sustainability Commission (all in favor)

Streets & Roads Commission

The Streets & Roads Commission is meeting to discuss routine updates and several traffic-related items, including Main Street safety, pedestrian crossing signs, speed limit signs, and a traffic circle. They will also consider new business such as speeding on Back Acre, a teen safe driving event, and a traffic model. The meeting includes public comment and staff updates.

• Main Street safety discussion
• Pedestrian crossing sign on N. Main
• Merridale speed limit signs
• E. Ridgeville & Laurel Ct
• Traffic circle and site plans

Streets & Roads Commission

The Streets & Roads Commission will review old business including pedestrian crossing signs on N. Main Street, speed limit signs on Merridale, and updates on the traffic circle. New business includes addressing speeding on Back Acre, planning a Teen Safe Driving Event, and discussing a traffic model. The meeting also includes a council liaison report and public comment.

• Pedestrian crossing sign on N. Main Street
• Merridale speed limit signs
• E. Ridgeville & Laurel Ct intersection
• Traffic circle updates
• Back Acre speeding concerns

The Streets and Roads Commission discussed several ongoing issues but made no final decisions. Chair Luci Riegel will follow up with the Mayor about changing 15 MPH speed limit signs on Merridale to 25 MPH, after the Mayor was initially inclined to keep them. The Commission also discussed a traffic circle plan, a pedestrian crossing sign, and a potential traffic model, but no votes were taken.

• Chair to follow up on Ridgeville Blvd guardrail repair (unanimous)
• Chair to revisit Merridale speed limit signs with Mayor (no vote)
• Chair to speak with Barney about traffic circle median (no vote)
• Site plan issues list to be forwarded to Planning Commission (no vote)
• Chair to request increased traffic enforcement on Back Acre (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approving the November 25, 2024, minutes, receive the 2024 annual report and zoning administrator reports for November, December, and the full year, and discuss design guidelines for rehabilitation of historic properties and new construction. No public hearings or specific project approvals are on the agenda.

• Approval of unofficial November 25, 2024, Planning Commission minutes
• Presentation and acceptance of the 2024 Annual Report
• Discussion of Design Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties in Mount Airy
• Discussion of Design Guidelines for Additions and New Construction
• Review of November, December, and annual 2024 Zoning Administrator Reports

The Mount Airy Planning Commission approved the 2024 Annual Report with a small edit on page 5. The meeting also included updates from Frederick County on pending development projects, including the Quantum Loophole site plans and a proposed subdivision off Green Valley Road. No site plans or subdivisions were reviewed, and no citizen comments were made.

• Approved November 25, 2024, Planning Commission minutes (all in favor)
• Approved 2024 Annual Report with edit on page 5 (all in favor)

Recreation and Parks Board

The Mount Airy Recreation and Parks Board will discuss unfinished business on the Windy Ridge multi-use trail and consider budget priorities as new business. The meeting also includes reports from the chairman, councilmember, and town staff, as well as approval of previous minutes.

• Windy Ridge multi-use trail - discussion under unfinished business
• Budget priorities - discussion under new business

Recycling & Sanitation Commission

The Recycling & Sanitation Commission will discuss moving Spring Bulk Pickup from curbside to the Town parking lot, and finalize yard waste collection dates for March and July 2025. Members will also review plans for the Shred Event on April 19 and the Trash Cleanup Contest on April 26. The commission will approve November 2024 minutes and hear citizen comments.

• Discussion on moving Spring Bulk Pickup to Town parking lot
• Yard waste dates for March and July 2025 to be set
• Shred Event scheduled for April 19, 2025
• Trash Cleanup Contest on April 26, 2025
• List of appropriate bulk items to be compiled for Gina

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on approving meeting minutes from December 2, 2024, and receive updates from the Civil Air Patrol, Volunteer Fire Company, Police Department, and multiple town commissions. New business includes consideration of Ordinance 2024-24, though further details are not provided in the agenda. The meeting also features public comment and reports from the town attorney, administrator, and code enforcement.

• Approval of 12-02-2024 Town Council meeting minutes
• Civil Air Patrol report by Captain Rolfe
• Mount Airy Police Department report by Chief Ginevra
• Ordinance 2024-24 (document attached)
• Bank balances report as of 12-30-24

The Mount Airy Town Council met on January 13, 2025 (rescheduled from January 6 due to weather) and approved the December 2024 meeting minutes. The only substantive item, Ordinance 2024-24, a budget amendment adding $95,000 for Rails to Trails East of Main, Culvert & Paving, was tabled until the February meeting for more information. No other new business or ordinances were acted on.

• Approved December 2024 Town Council minutes (all in favor)
• Approved December 2024 Closed Meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled Ordinance 2024-24, $95,000 budget amendment for Rails to Trails East of Main, Culvert & Paving, until February meeting (all in favor)