New Carrollton public meetings in 2023

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop and legislative meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including reallocating ARPA funds for housing assistance programs and appointing members to the Ethics Commission and Zoning & Appeals Board. The meeting also includes presentations from Pepco and the National Fitness Council, as well as recognition of holiday decorating contest winners.

• Approve additional $237,202 in ARPA funds for Home Improvement Assistance Program, raising total to $1,137,202
• Reduce Mortgage/Rental Utility Assistance Program by $90,960, lowering total to $809,040
• Appoint four members to Ethics Commission: Marilyn Padmore, Genevieve Peterson, Sharon Venable, Cynthia Poles-Suite
• Appoint three members to Zoning & Appeals Board: Bibi Satar-Wilson, Laura Urbina, Allyne Hooks
• Presentations by Pepco and National Fitness Council

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several items, including a petition to restrict parking to permit holders and an update on a bridge project. They will also review meeting minutes, paid bills, and receive reports from the mayor and department heads. The meeting is hybrid, with options for in-person or virtual attendance.

• Discussion of petition to restrict parking to permit holders
• Presentation on bridge update
• Review of paid bills in six batches from October 27 to November 17, 2023
• Approval of minutes from November 1 and November 15, 2023 meetings
• Statement for the record regarding closed meeting on November 20, 2023 about possible acquisition of Charles Carroll property

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will consider several emergency ordinances to amend the current fiscal year budget. These amendments involve funding for new police patrol vehicles, public works equipment, and pedestrian safety infrastructure.

• Emergency Ordinance 24-03: Acquisition of two parking patrol vehicles using reassigned police patrol funds
• Emergency Ordinance 24-05: Construction of raised crosswalks and handicap ramps using speed camera funds
• Ordinance 24-06: Acquisition of a Ford F-250 truck for Public Works using vehicle replacement funds
• Purchase of a Ford F-250 truck with snowplow for $53,610 plus title and delivery fees
• Proclamation of November 2023 as Municipal Government Works Month

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several items, including a proposal to ban smoking on public property, a presentation on 911 dispatch by the police department, and a cable franchise ordinance. The council will also review meeting minutes and paid bills. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Discussion: Banning Smoke on Public Property (Urbina)
• Presentation: 911 Dispatch (NCPD)
• Discussion: Cable Franchise Ordinance
• Review of Paid Bills (4 batches, Oct 6-26, 2023)
• Closed meeting for personnel matters

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a special legislative meeting to consider an emergency budget amendment for FY2024, approve a contract for economic development services, and authorize installation of seven raised crosswalks. The meeting is hybrid, with public comment options.

• Emergency Ordinance 24-03: Budget Amendment No. One to amend FY2024 budget (Ordinance 23-02) for additional revenues and expenditure adjustments
• Contract for Economic Development and other Services with G.S. Proctor & Associates or LA Perez Consulting, LLC
• Installation of seven raised crosswalks at 85th Ave near Longfellow Street, Westbrook Drive at Bicentennial Hill pedestrian bridge, Carrollton Parkway at Quentin Street pedestrian bridge, and Carrollton Parkway at Farmcrest Drive

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a workshop and legislative meeting. They will discuss standing rules and Four Cities agenda items, then vote on several items including an ethics code update, a budget amendment for FY2023, and a contract for economic development services. The agenda also includes approval of multiple meeting minutes from earlier in 2023.

• Ordinance 24-01: Update Chapter 12 'Ethics, Code of' to conform to state law on financial reporting and conflicts of interest
• Contract for Economic Development and other Services with G.S. Proctor & Associates or LA Perez Consulting, LLC
• Emergency Ordinance 24-02: Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. One for FY2023, amending Ordinance 22-04 to reflect additional revenues and adjust expenditures
• Approval of meeting minutes from 11 meetings held between May 31 and September 20, 2023
• Presentation by We Can Make it Better LLC (Bernard Halloway)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a workshop and legislative meeting. They will discuss a charter amendment to create a supplemental voter registry for non-citizens in municipal elections, and consider purchasing EV parking enforcement vehicles. In the legislative session, they will vote on a feasibility study for the Powhatan Street and Westbrook Drive Bridge, approve meeting minutes and paid bills, and present proclamations.

• Charter Amendment Resolution 24-01 to add Supplemental Voter Registry for non-citizen voting (first reading)
• Discussion on purchasing EV parking enforcement vehicles (Police Department)
• Motion to approve feasibility study for Powhatan Street and Westbrook Drive Bridge not to exceed $41,928.11
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 31 to August 16, 2023
• Review of paid bills in six batches from August 2023

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several items, including a bridge update, non-citizen voting, community day/70th anniversary plans, an ARPA consultant, a consulting agreement for economic development, state ethics law modifications, and a financial audit. They will also review paid bills and issue a proclamation for National Preparedness Month.

• Bridge update presentation by CPJ Associates
• Discussion on non-citizen voting led by Mayor Monica Casañas
• Discussion on consulting agreement with LA Perez Consulting, LLC for economic development
• Discussion on financial audit by C. Brown & Associates
• Review of paid bills in six batches from August 2023

The Council adopted the meeting agenda and reviewed reports from department heads and consultants. Discussions were held regarding bridge design, ARPA funds, and state ethics law modifications, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved adoption of the agenda (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council is holding a special workshop and legislative meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on flood prevention grants for homeowners, an update on schools and traffic, a proposed no parking/standing zone on Quintana Street at 84th Street, and an ordinance to adopt a cable franchise agreement. The meeting also includes approval of past meeting minutes and public comments. The legislative portion has no old or new business other than adjournment.

• Presentation on Department of the Environment grants for homeowners on flood prevention
• Discussion of no parking or standing on Quintana Street at intersection of 84th Street
• Discussion of ordinance to adopt cable franchise agreement (attorney-client communication)
• Approval of meeting minutes from March, April, and May 2023
• Mayor's report includes update on the bridge and overview on schools and traffic

The City Council approved an amended meeting schedule and adopted meeting minutes from March and April. A proposal for a structural design analysis and feasibility study for the Powhatan Street and Westbrook Drive Bridge was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved amended City Council meeting schedule (3-0-2)
• Approved meeting minutes for March and April (3-0-2)
• Tabled structural design analysis and feasibility study for Powhatan Street and Westbrook Drive Bridge (3-0-2)
• Adopted workshop agenda (3-0-2)
• Adopted legislative meeting agenda (3-0-2)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council is holding a special legislative meeting to take final action on the FY2024 budget ordinance, which sets the property tax rate and appropriates $13.8 million. The council will also vote on a schedule of fees, a software contract, and reappointments to the Board of Elections.

• Adoption of Ordinance 23-02, the FY2024 operating and capital budget, with a real property tax rate of $0.5933 per $100 of assessed value
• Adoption of Resolution 23-03, the FY2024 schedule of fees
• Approval of a contract with OpenGov for code enforcement permit licensing and finance department budget software
• Reappointment of Dr. Ronnie Fairley, Gwen Chase, and Leathy McLaughlin to the Board of Elections for two-year terms ending June 7, 2025

The City Council approved the annual operating and capital budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. The Council also adopted the FY2024 schedule of fees and approved a software contract with OpenGov. Re-appointments to the Board of Elections were tabled.

• Adopted FY2024 operating and capital budget via Ordinance 23-02 (5-0-0)
• Adopted FY2024 schedule of fees via Resolution 23-03 (5-0-0)
• Approved OpenGov Asset Management contract for Code Enforcement Permit Licensing/Finance Dept. Budget Software (5-0-0)
• Tabled re-appointment of Board of Election members until June 21, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council will hold a special workshop meeting to discuss several items, including approving paving work on three streets, reviewing the FY2024 Schedule of Fees, hearing a presentation from OpenGov, and continuing the FY2024 budget hearing. The meeting is a hybrid event, allowing in-person or virtual attendance.

• Paving approval for Fontainebleau Dr., Karen Elaine Dr., and Arehart Dr.
• FY2024 Schedule of Fees, including building permits ($100-$150), rental licenses ($200/yr single-family, $150/yr multi-family), and boot fees ($200).
• Presentation by OpenGov on cloud-based government software.
• Budget hearing continuation from June 1, 2023, focusing on Administration and Miscellaneous.
• Public comments and suggestions for future agenda items.

The Council conducted a budget hearing for the FY2024 Administration and Miscellaneous budget. Members reviewed a proposed Schedule of Fees and discussed a paving project for three streets. No votes were taken on the budget, fees, or paving project.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0-0)
• Approved extending the meeting to 9:15 p.m. (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City of New Carrollton administered oaths of office to Mayor Katrina R. Dodro and five new Councilmembers. The Council accepted the May 1, 2023, municipal election results and appointed the Police Chief and Director of Public Works. Multiple infrastructure and budget items were tabled.

• Accepted May 1, 2023 Municipal General Election results (4-0-0)
• Appointed David G. Rice as Police Chief (4-1-0)
• Reinstated Andre Triplett as Director of Public Works (4-1-0)
• Tabled Powhatan Street Bridge RFP approval
• Tabled PGCPS land purchase update
• Tabled Municipal Center solar panel proposal
• Tabled FY2024 Budget Ordinance 23-02 (First Reading)
• Tabled emergency purchase of a water truck

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council is holding a virtual workshop to discuss and potentially adopt the FY2024 operating and capital budget (Ordinance 23-02), which sets a real property tax rate of $0.5933 per $100 of assessed value and total revenues/expenditures of $13,128,159. The agenda also includes several public works items, such as emergency purchases and street paving contracts, and a resolution for the FY2024 schedule of fees. The meeting is a workshop, so items are for discussion, but the budget ordinance is listed for second reading, indicating a possible vote.

• Adoption of FY2024 budget (Ordinance 23-02) with $13,128,159 total, real property tax rate $0.5933 per $100
• Resolution 23-03: FY2024 Schedule of Fees
• Emergency purchase of new water truck for $49,900 from Griffin Equipment
• Street paving and sidewalk repairs with VMP Construction Co., Inc. for $81,955 and $458,620
• Purchase of code enforcement permit/licensing software using ARPA funds

The City Council held a workshop meeting with no substantive votes or decisions. The Board of Elections certified the May 1, 2023 election results, showing Katrina R. Dodro winning the mayoral race with 434 votes and several councilmember-elects. Mayor-Elect Dodro requested no major decisions be made until the new council is sworn in on May 17. Several agenda items were not discussed or were only opened for questions.

• Election results certified: Katrina R. Dodro elected mayor (434 votes), Phelecia E. Nembhard received 300 votes
• Councilmember-elects: Ryan Alexander Hussey (363), David Chi-Wai Lai (432), Lincoln H.G. Lashley (460), Duane H. Rosenberg (433), Briana Urbina (442), Raneda L. King (300), Cynthia DB Mills (290), Allyne Hooks (239), Rashad Lloyd (257), Tyrone F. General (116), Samuel Leon Young (196)
• Motion to adjourn failed (1-4-0) due to lack of second
• No decisions made on Harland Street cleanup, solar panel proposal, cooling tower replacement, FY2024 budget, fee schedule, code enforcement software, fuel tank replacement, water truck purchase, or street paving contracts

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council is holding a legislative meeting to vote on the FY2024 budget ordinance, a fee schedule resolution, and several contracts including road repairs, a cooling tower replacement, and solar panel installation. They will also discuss an update on the sale of city land to PGCPS for new schools and consider purchasing new equipment and software.

• Adoption of FY2024 budget (Ordinance 23-02) and tax rate
• Resolution 23-03 adopting FY2024 schedule of fees
• Contract for Frenchman's Creek road repairs (NZI Construction, $341,650.02)
• Cooling tower replacement at Municipal Center ($69,400)
• Solar panel installation at Municipal Center (Hyperion, Inc., $330,789.38)

The Council approved meeting minutes from February and three city proclamations. Several motions regarding infrastructure repairs, solar installation, and the FY2024 budget failed or were tabled due to a lack of seconds.

• Approved meeting minutes from Feb 1, Feb 8, and Feb 15, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Denied road repairs at Frenchman’s Creek Condominiums (1-3-0)
• Denied purchase of a new water truck using ARPA funds (1-3-0)
• Approved proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week, April 30 to May 6, 2023 (3-1-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Police Week, May 14, 2023 (3-1-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Public Works Week, May 21 to May 27, 2023 (3-1-0)
• Tabled cleanup and restoration of 6000 Harland Street
• Tabled Municipal Center solar installation proposal for $330,789.38

Mayor and City Council

The Council conducted a workshop meeting to review the proposed FY2024 budget and schedule of fees. No formal votes were taken on budget items, software purchases, or equipment, as the session focused on presentations and public input.

• Tabled FY2024 budget ordinance for changes and final draft at next meeting
• Scheduled Candidate's Forum for April 20, 2023
• Set Early Voting for April 22, 2023, and Election Day for May 1, 2023

Mayor and City Council

The Council held a special workshop meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, specifically revenues, resources, non-departmental expenditures, and general government. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council will hold a virtual workshop and special legislative meeting to discuss an emergency budget amendment for a $69,400 cooling tower replacement at the Municipal Center, review audit bids for FY2023–FY2025, and consider a solar installation proposal. They will also discuss a proposed speed monitoring program ordinance change and the FY2024 public safety budget. The agenda includes several routine items such as proclamations, paid bills review, and public comment.

• Emergency budget amendment: $69,400 to replace cooling tower at Municipal Center (6016 Princess Garden Parkway)
• Review of audit bids: Lindsey & Associates ($22,400 FY2023), UHY LLP ($35,000), WatsonRice ($34,000), Premier Group Services ($95,000)
• Discussion of RFP 2023-02: MD Green Energy solar installation proposal for Municipal Center, $467,728 plus optional tree removal $14,760
• Ordinance: proposed City Code change 110-5 Speed Monitoring Program
• FY 2024 Budget: Public Safety (Police Department)

The City Council did not vote on a proposed $69,000 emergency budget amendment to replace a leaking cooling tower at the Municipal Center. The meeting primarily consisted of administrative updates regarding the 2023 General Election and various city projects. No other substantive legislative decisions were recorded.

• Emergency Budget Amendment for $69,000 cooling tower replacement: No vote taken

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council is holding a virtual legislative meeting. The main action is a vote on whether to allow Prince George's County Public Schools to purchase three city-owned parcels of land for $850,000 to build two replacement schools. The council will also hear an auditor's report, approve meeting minutes, adopt the FY2024 budget schedule, and review paid bills.

• Vote on selling two parcels near Margaret Brent Regional Special Education Center and one near Robert Frost Elementary to PGCPS for $850,000
• Report from auditors Bridget Mock & Associates, P.A.
• Approval of minutes from Jan. 4 and Jan. 18 council meetings
• Adoption of FY2024 budget schedule
• Comments on paid bills for January 2023

The City Council approved the sale of three land parcels to Prince George’s County Public Schools for $850,000 to facilitate the construction of two replacement schools. The Council also set the 2023 general election date and approved street paving contracts. A motion to adopt the FY2024 budget schedule was denied.

• Approved sale of land parcels near Margaret Brent Regional Special Education Center and Robert Frost Elementary to PGCPS for $850,000 (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-01 setting 2023 General Election for May 1, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-02 setting early voting for April 22, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023 General Election Calendar of Deadlines (5-0-0)
• Approved street paving and sidewalk repairs contract with VMP Construction CO, INC (5-0-0)
• Approved three-year recycling contract extension with GCI Residential, Inc. (3-2-0)
• Denied adoption of FY2024 Budget Schedule (2-3-0)
• Proclaimed February 2023 as National Children's Dental Health Month (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council are holding a special virtual workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget for Public Works. The agenda includes a detailed revenue and expenditure breakdown, with notable changes such as a $390,000 increase in red-light camera revenue and a $4.08 million drop in American Rescue Plan Act funds. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting is open to residents via phone or Zoom.

• Red-light camera revenue projected to increase by $390,000 to $1.5 million in FY2024
• American Rescue Plan Act funds drop by $4,082,261 to $0 in proposed FY2024 budget
• Hotel/motel tax revenue projected to increase by $20,000 to $60,000
• Comcast and Verizon cable franchise fees each decrease by $10,000 and $6,000 respectively
• Municipal building upgrade capital expense reduced by $200,000 to $0

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council is holding a workshop/special legislative meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including selling land to Prince George's County Public Schools for two new schools, setting the date and time for the 2023 general election and early voting, adopting the FY2024 budget schedule, and approving street paving and sidewalk repairs. The meeting is virtual and open to public comment.

• Sale of two parcels adjacent to Margaret Brent Regional Special Education Center and one parcel adjacent to Robert Frost Elementary School to PGCPS for $850,000 to build two new schools
• Resolution 23-01: Setting the 2023 General Election for Monday, May 1, 2023, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Resolution 23-02: Setting early voting for Saturday, April 22, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Approval of street paving and sidewalk repairs with VMP Construction Co., Inc., funded through ARPA budget
• Adoption of FY2024 Budget Schedule

The City Council established the date and early voting schedule for the 2023 General Election. The council also approved a contract for street and sidewalk repairs and extended a recycling contract. A proposal to adopt the FY2024 Budget Schedule was defeated.

• Adopted Resolution 23-01 setting General Election for May 1, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-02 setting early voting for April 22, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023 General Election Calendar of Deadlines (5-0-0)
• Denied adoption of the FY2024 Budget Schedule (2-3-0)
• Approved street paving and sidewalk repairs with VMP Construction CO, INC. (5-0-0)
• Proclaimed February 2023 as National Children's Dental Health Month (5-0-0)
• Approved three-year recycling contract extension with GCI Residential, Inc. (3-2-0)
• Tabled proposal for PGCPS to purchase land from the city

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on whether the May 1, 2023 general election will be conducted by mail or in person, based on election data from the past five years. The council will also consider approving street paving and sidewalk repairs with VMP Construction, adopting the FY2024 budget schedule, and approving meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and vote on 2023 election process: vote-by-mail or in person
• Motion to approve street paving and sidewalk repair with VMP Construction CO, INC., funded through ARPA budget, riding PG County contract no. 952-H(D)A
• Motion to adopt FY2024 budget schedule
• Approval of council meeting minutes from December 7 and December 21, 2022
• Comments on paid bills for December 2022 batches

The City Council decided that the May 1, 2023 General Election will be conducted via vote-by-mail. A separate motion to hold the election in person was defeated. The Council also approved meeting minutes from December 2022.

• Approved May 1, 2023 General Election to be held via Vote-by-Mail (0-5-0)
• Denied May 1, 2023 General Election to be held in person (5-0-0)
• Approved Council Workshop Meeting Minutes from December 7, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Approved Council Legislative Meeting Minutes from December 21, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Tabled approval for street paving and sidewalk repair with VMP Construction Co, Inc.

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on whether the May 1, 2023 general election will be conducted by vote-by-mail or in person. The council will also consider approving street paving and sidewalk repairs with VMP Construction Co., Inc., funded through ARPA, and adopt the FY2024 budget schedule. Meeting minutes and paid bills are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and vote on 2023 election process (vote-by-mail vs. in-person)
• Street paving and sidewalk repair contract with VMP Construction Co., Inc. (ARPA-funded)
• Adoption of FY2024 budget schedule
• Approval of meeting minutes (Dec 7 and Dec 21, 2022)
• Comments on paid bills (Batches #1-#6, Dec 2022)

The City Council approved a contract with VMP Construction CO, INC. for street paving and sidewalk repairs using ARPA funds. The council also adopted the FY2024 Budget Schedule. The provided text does not record the final vote outcomes for the 2023 election process motions.

• Approved street paving and sidewalk repair contract with VMP Construction CO, INC.
• Adopted FY2024 Budget Schedule
• Approved Council Workshop Meeting minutes (December 7, 2022) and Legislative Meeting minutes (December 21, 2022)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council is holding a virtual workshop meeting with several discussion items, including a public hearing announcement on whether the May 1, 2023 general election should be vote-by-mail or in-person. The council will also review data on purchasing land for PGCPS, discuss a sidewalk repair project with VMP Construction funded through ARPA, and review paid bills totaling $648,192.47.

• Public hearing Jan 18, 2023 on 2023 general election process: vote-by-mail or in-person
• Review data regarding purchase of land to PGCPS
• Sidewalk repair with VMP Construction CO, INC. funded through ARPA budget
• Paid bills review: 6 batches totaling $648,192.47, including $465,615.00 to MD State Retirement & Pension System
• Approval of meeting minutes from Dec 7 and Dec 21, 2022

The Council Workshop meeting primarily consisted of administrative reports and public comments. Two agenda items regarding the purchase of land from PGCPS and sidewalk repairs with VMP Construction Co, Inc were tabled until the next meeting.

• Tabled review of data regarding purchase of land from PGCPS
• Tabled Department of Public Works sidewalk repair with VMP Construction Co, Inc