New Carrollton public meetings in 2025

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will consider an Emergency Ordinance (26-09) that amends the FY2026 budget for the Boys & Girls Club. The council will also vote on several consent‑agenda items, including approval of recent meeting minutes, the budget timeline calendar, and an HVAC contract. A motion may be made to enter a closed session for matters permitted under the Maryland Open Meetings Act. Workshop items will feature resident concerns, a scholarship award, a fire department grant announcement, and a vacancy report.

• Emergency Ordinance 26-09: budget amendment for the Boys & Girls Club for FY2026
• Approve City Council Workshop & Legislative Meeting minutes (Nov 5, 10, 17, 19 2025)
• Approve budget timeline calendar
• Approve HVAC contract
• Vacancy report listing open positions in Administration, Public Works, and Police departments

The council approved a FY2026 budget amendment (Resolution 26‑09) and adopted several consent items, including past meeting minutes, the budget timeline calendar, and an HVAC contract. Council members also supported creating a new onboarding process for future council members. Both meetings ended with unanimous motions to adjourn.

• Approved FY2026 budget amendment via Resolution 26‑09 (4-0-0)
• Approved past workshop & legislative meeting minutes (Nov 5, 10, 17, 19 2025) (4-0-0)
• Approved Budget Timeline Calendar (4-0-0)
• Approved HVAC Contract (4-0-0)
• Supported proposal for a future council onboarding process
• Motion to adjourn workshop meeting passed (4-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn legislative meeting passed (4-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council workshop will hear resident concerns, announcements, and updates from the mayor and department heads. Council members will review November bills, a budget vs. actual report, and an HVAC contract. Key agenda items include a discussion of Charter Section 6 revisions, a public hearing on all resident voting plans, and the status of an RFP for a compensation study, audit, and organizational assessment.

• Charter Section 6 revisions (discussion, 15 min)
• Public hearing on all resident voting plans (10 min)
• HVAC contract discussion (5 min)
• RFP for compensation study/audit/organization assessment status (10 min)
• Budget vs. Actual report (5 min)

The council agreed to move the Dec 17 legislative meeting to 6:00 PM and to change the first legislative meeting of each month from Wednesday to Monday. They also set public hearing dates for the All Resident Voting plan (Jan 31 and Feb 2) and approved a $50,000 funding request for the Boys and Girls Club. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Rescheduled Dec 17 legislative meeting to 6:00 PM (consensus)
• Changed first legislative meeting of the month to the first Monday (consensus)
• Set public hearings for All Resident Voting on Jan 31 and Feb 2 (agreement)
• Council expressed strong support for $50,000 funding for the Boys and Girls Club
• Approved budget calendar proposal to list employee salaries with a 25% benefits estimate (agreement)
• HVAC contract for Public Works garage presented for vote at next legislative meeting (pending)
• RFP for compensation study, audit, and organizational assessment drafted and to be posted (status update)
• Motion to adjourn passed (5‑0‑0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to hold a refresher discussion regarding all-resident voting. The meeting includes a session for questions.

• Discussion on all-resident voting refresher

Green Team

The New Carrollton Green Team meeting on Dec 10, 2025 will approve the November meeting minutes. Members will discuss and adopt a draft Green Team Standard Operation Procedures. The agenda also includes city updates and upcoming events (both listed as TBA) and an open floor for member announcements. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan 14, 2025.

• Approve November meeting minutes
• Create Green Team Standard Operation Procedures
• City updates/announcements (TBA)
• Upcoming events (TBA)
• Open floor for member updates

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council workshop will discuss several agenda items, including a recently approved $1,625 increase to the cost of a Police Department vehicle purchase. A quorum of four council members voted by email to accept the higher price, and the City Manager confirmed the city will proceed with the purchase. Other topics include a new audit RFP, the budget calendar, resident voting perspectives, and a Samsara dormancy report.

• Police Department vehicle purchase price increase of $1,625 approved by email vote
• Request for Proposal RFP‑NC‑2026‑3: Audit, organizational assessment, compensation study
• Discussion of upcoming budget calendar
• Presentation on all‑resident voting perspectives
• Report on Samsara dormancy

The council debated possible changes to the all‑resident voting policy. Councilmember Urbina moved to table the discussion until BOE Chair Charles Davis could attend, and Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion; the motion did not pass, so the topic remains active. The council then approved an adjournment motion with a 4‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were formally adopted.

• Motion to table all‑resident voting discussion failed
• Adjournment motion passed (4-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on authorizing a licensed third-party agency to collect unpaid municipal debts. The body is also considering the purchase of two police vehicles and an emergency budget amendment for FY25.

• Resolution 26-05: Authorizing third-party collection of unpaid parking, camera, and code enforcement citations
• Purchase of a police command cruiser from Apple Ford for $41,179
• Purchase of a vehicle for the police chief from Darcars for $43,370
• Ordinance 26-08: Emergency Budget Amendment FY25 (2nd Reading)

The City Council approved the purchase of a police command cruiser from Apple Ford for $41,179 (vote 4-1-0). It also approved a police chief vehicle from Darcars for $43,370 (vote 4-1-0). Additionally, Resolution 26-05 was moved to the consent agenda and the consent items—including Ordinance 26-08 budget amendment—were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned with a 5-0-0 vote.

• Approved police command cruiser purchase $41,179 (4-1-0)
• Approved police chief vehicle purchase $43,370 (4-1-0)
• Moved Resolution 26-05 to consent agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved consent items, including Ordinance 26-08 budget amendment (5-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will discuss an emergency budget amendment for fiscal year 2025 (Ordinance 26-08) and a resolution on police collections (Resolution 26-05). Other agenda items include a request for two additional police patrol cars, a request for proposals to audit and assess the city organization (RFP‑NC‑2026‑3), and updates on grant status and District 22 joint legislative matters. The meeting will be held in hybrid format at the Municipal Center.

• Ordinance 26-08: Emergency Budget Amendment FY25
• Resolution 26-05: Police Collections
• Request for two police patrol cars
• RFP‑NC‑2026‑3: Audit, Comprehensive Org Assessment & Compensation Study
• Grant Status Report

The council adjusted the agenda, extending the RFP discussion to 30 minutes and removing items 12 and 13. It discussed an audit RFP, grant status, an emergency budget amendment, and a request for two new police vehicles, but no formal approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a 5-0-0 vote.

• Agenda adjusted: RFP item extended to 30 minutes, items 12 and 13 removed
• Discussed audit, compensation study RFP and proposed revisions (no vote)
• Requested detailed chart of all police vehicles for future decisions
• Motion to adjourn passed (5-0-0)

Green Team

The New Carrollton Green Team will approve the October meeting minutes and revisit its training program with guest Mike Hunninghake. The board will discuss a request to cancel the December meeting and review the December standard operating procedure. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Green Team Training Revisited (Guest: Mike Hunninghake)
• Request to cancel the December meeting
• Review of December SOP
• Next meeting set for December 10, 2025, 6‑7 pm

The Green Team approved the September and October meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The committee voted unanimously to replace the regular December meeting with a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) working session. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved September & October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed December meeting to SOP working session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on the emergency purchase of three dump trucks for the Department of Public Works. This includes a proposed budget amendment to fund the acquisition from the 'Designated for Future Projects' account.

• Emergency Ordinance 26-07: Budget Reconciliation No. 4 to amend the FY 2026 budget
• Proposed $420,000 appropriation for three DPW dump trucks
• Review of vehicle quotes ranging from $119,873 to $175,430.94
• Discussion of the Powhatan Street Bridge budget with a revised budget of $800,000

The council voted 3-2-0 to authorize the Department of Public Works to buy three dump trucks for $420,000. It also passed Emergency Ordinance 26-07, a budget reconciliation amendment, by a 3-2-0 vote. Both meetings were adjourned unanimously (5-0-0).

• Approved purchase of three dump trucks for $420,000 (3-2-0)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 26-07 to amend Ordinance 25-16 (3-2-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a workshop and special legislative session to discuss several items. Legislative motions include a request to fill DPW positions, approval to purchase two dump trucks, and a proclamation naming November Municipal Government Works Month. The council will also review a budget amendment for salaries and an RFP for a new HVAC system at the DPW mechanic shop.

• DPW request to fill vacant positions (non‑consent agenda motion)
• Motion to purchase two DPW dump trucks
• Motion to adopt a proclamation declaring November Municipal Government Works Month
• Discussion of a budget amendment for salaries
• Review of RFP‑NC‑2026‑1 for a new HVAC system for the DPW mechanic shop

The council unanimously approved adding disaster assistance for Jamaica to the agenda and authorized City Hall as a donation drop‑off site. It also approved a $34,452 contract with Arctic Innovation Systems for a heat‑only HVAC system in the DPW mechanic shop. A proclamation naming November as Municipal Government Works Month was adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved disaster assistance agenda item for Jamaica (5-0-0)
• Approved Arctic Innovation Systems HVAC contract $34,452 (5-0-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring November Municipal Government Works Month (5-0-0)
• Authorized Council Chair as Constant Contact user (unanimous agreement)
• Postponed vote on filling three DPW vacant positions (moved to later meeting)
• Postponed vote on replacement of three DPW dump trucks (moved to later meeting)
• Moved two June council meetings to the fourth week of the month
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will vote on Resolution 26-03, which implements a hiring freeze and a pay freeze for city employees and department heads, with exceptions for the Police Department. The Council will also consider Resolution 26-04 to hire a consultant firm to conduct an external audit, organizational assessment, and compensation study. Additional agenda items include a 60‑minute discussion on employee compensation, public comment periods, and a motion to adjourn into a special legislative session or enter a closed session if needed.

• Adopt Resolution 26-03: hiring freeze and salary freeze with exceptions
• Adopt Resolution 26-04: contract a consultant for audit, assessment, and compensation study
• Employee compensation discussion (60 minutes)
• Public comment periods (3 minutes per speaker)
• Motion to adjourn into a special legislative session or enter a closed session

The City Council adopted Resolution 26-03, implementing a hiring and salary freeze for six months or until a consultant report is received, with police officers exempt. The Council also adopted Resolution 26-04 to hire an external consultant for an audit, organizational assessment, and compensation study. Councilmember Urbina’s motion to remove language canceling employment offers was approved. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 26-03 hiring and salary freeze (5-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-04 consultant audit and compensation study (5-0-0)
• Removed language canceling employment offers (5-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn special legislative session passed (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold an in-person retreat to review Robert's Rules of Order, discuss logistics for new town halls, and receive updates from the Mayor and Police Chief.

• Review of Robert's Rules of Order
• Discussion of new Council Town Hall logistics
• Mayor Nembhard to present vision and plans
• Police Chief Alston to provide introduction and vision
• Emergency Preparedness discussion

The council agreed to hold Town Hall meetings every other month on the second Saturday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. It decided that responses to public comments will be sent through Constant Contact after meetings. The draft compensation resolution was split into two separate resolutions—one on hiring and a pay freeze, and another requesting organizational and compensation studies. Discussions on Administration and Emergency Preparedness were tabled for later consideration.

• Approved Town Hall schedule: every other month, second Saturday, 2‑4 PM
• Decided to answer public comments via Constant Contact after meetings
• Split compensation draft into two resolutions: hiring/pay freeze and organizational/compensation studies
• Tabled Administration discussion (no administration present)
• Tabled Emergency Preparedness discussion for later

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will vote on an emergency ordinance (26-06) to amend the FY2026 expense budget. It will also consider contracts for a municipal street resurfacing project ($399,076), the Safe Streets design work ($271,545), and bridge inspections ($54,954.99). Additional agenda items include employee compensation discussions, a paving plan, and resources for distressed residents.

• Emergency Ordinance 26-06: Budget Amendment (reconciliation) for FY2026
• Approve VMP Construction contract for municipal street resurfacing – $399,076
• Approve Toole Design contract for Safe Streets project – $271,545
• Approve CST Engineering contract to inspect city bridges – $54,954.99
• Discuss employee compensation measures, including hiring and pay freeze proposals

The City Council unanimously approved a $399,076 municipal street resurfacing project. It also approved a $271,545 contract with Toole Design for the Safe Streets Project and a $54,954.99 bridge‑inspection contract with CST Engineering. The council moved all items except employee compensation to the consent agenda and tabled the employee compensation discussion for a future meeting.

• Approved VMP Construction to complete Municipal Street Resurfacing ($399,076) (4-0-0)
• Approved Toole Design contract for Safe Streets Project ($271,545) (4-0-0)
• Approved CST Engineering bridge inspection contract ($54,954.99) (4-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-05 Vacant Property Legislation (4-0-0)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 26-06 Budget Amendment Reconciliation (4-0-0)
• Approved multiple prior meeting minutes (September 3, 8, 15, 17, 2025) (4-0-0)
• Motion to place all items except employee compensation on consent agenda passed (4-0-0)
• Employee compensation discussion tabled for a later meeting (no vote recorded)

Green Team

The Green Team will meet to review city updates and discuss the group's website and parking lot. The meeting includes a period for open discussion.

• Fall Growing Green with Pride event on October 25, 2025
• Green Team Website discussion
• Green Team Parking Lot overview
• Pet Fest on October 18, 2025 at Beckett Field
• Sustainable Maryland Fall Happy Hour on October 30

The committee chose the stretch of 85th Avenue between Route 450 and the metro station for the October 25 Fall Growing Green with Pride cleanup. Members agreed to focus on pet waste cleanup and make t‑shirt dog toys for the October 18 Pet Fest. The board decided to invite Mike Hunninghake from Sustainable Maryland to present at the November meeting. The motion to adjourn was passed unanimously.

• Selected 85th Avenue stretch as cleanup location (no vote recorded)
• Agreed on pet waste cleanup and t‑shirt dog toys for Pet Fest (no vote recorded)
• Planned to invite Mike Hunninghake for November training session (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a closed meeting to consult counsel about employee compensation. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the City of New Carrollton Municipal Center, 6016 Princess Garden Parkway. The public cannot attend the closed portion, after which the council will resume an open session.

• Motion to enter closed session under Md. Code §3‑305(b)(7) for legal advice on employee compensation

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several municipal updates and legislative items. The agenda includes a second reading of vacant property legislation and a proposed budget amendment.

• Ordinance 26-05: Vacant Property Legislation (Second Reading)
• Ordinance 26-06: Budget Amendment
• Update on 6400 Lamont Dr
• Discussion on All Resident Voting
• Stop sign enforcement and police collections updates from Major Butler

The council voted unanimously to close the meeting and discuss the police chief appointee's personnel record, which was answered to the satisfaction of all members. A second reading of Ordinance 26-05 (Vacant Property) and a reading of Emergency Ordinance 26-06 (Budget Amendment) were conducted. The council adopted a hybrid format for the upcoming council retreat and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Closed session approved to discuss police chief personnel record (5-0-0)
• Questions to police chief appointee answered to satisfaction of all councilmembers
• Second reading of Ordinance 26-05 (Vacant Property) held
• Reading of Emergency Ordinance 26-06 (Budget Amendment) held
• Hybrid approach for council retreat agenda adopted
• Motion to adjourn passed (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will meet in a hybrid workshop and legislative session on September 17, 2025. Items include the first reading of Ordinance 26-05 on vacant property, an emergency budget amendment (Ordinance 26-04) to modify Ordinance 25-16 for FY26, and the appointment of Linwood Alston as police chief. The council will also vote on a consent agenda covering recent meeting minutes and Resolution 26-02 on employee time‑recording policy, and may enter a closed session if needed.

• Ordinance 26-05: Vacant Property Legislation (first reading)
• Emergency Ordinance 26-04: Budget Amendment to amend Ordinance 25-16 for FY26
• Appointment of Linwood Alston as police chief
• Consent agenda: approval of workshop and legislative meeting minutes (August 6, 18, and 20, 2025)
• Resolution 26-02: Exempt Employee Time Recording Policy

The council voted to confirm Linwood Alston as the city’s police chief. It also approved Emergency Ordinance 26-04 to amend the FY26 budget and directed the city attorney to stop regularly attending workshop meetings. Additional items on the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and Resolution 26-02, were unanimously approved.

• Approved Linwood Alston as Police Chief (4-0-1)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 26-04 budget amendment (5-0-0)
• Directed city attorney to cease regular attendance at workshop meetings (5-0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: meeting minutes and Resolution 26-02 (5-0-0)
• Moved into closed session to discuss personnel matters (5-0-0)
• Ended closed session and returned to legislative session (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the legislative meeting (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the appointment of a Police Chief and the search for a consultant to fill the role. The body will also review legislation regarding vacant properties and a budget amendment.

• Ordinance 26-05: Vacant Property Legislation (First Reading)
• Ordinance 26-04: Budget Amendment (Second Reading)
• Discussion on appointee for Chief of Police and RFP for search consultant
• Resolution 26-02: Exempt Employee Time Recording Policy
• Update on 6400 Lamont property

The council voted 4-0-0 to adjourn the meeting. They decided to hold a vote on Ordinance 26-04 (Budget Amendment) in the upcoming legislative session. The council also directed legal counsel to draft resolutions for the proposed three‑phase compensation review before any vote. The first reading of Ordinance 26-05 (Vacant Property Legislation) was postponed to the next meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)
• Scheduled vote on Ordinance 26-04 Budget Amendment in legislative session
• Directed legal counsel to draft resolutions for compensation review proposal
• Postponed first reading of Ordinance 26-05 Vacant Property Legislation to next meeting

Green Team

The Green Team will approve the August meeting minutes and appoint Robert (Bob) Groelsema as a member. Members will discuss moving the regular meeting time, date, and location, and vote on the proposed change. The agenda also includes updates, a community day participation segment, and information about the upcoming International Community Day event.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Appointment of Robert (Bob) Groelsema (Mayor)
• Motion to change the regular Green Team meeting time, date, and place
• Community Day participation discussion
• International Community Day – Saturday, September 27th, 12‑6 pm at Beckett Field

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council will hold a hybrid workshop meeting to discuss employee compensation and benefits. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the discussion. A closed session may be held for personnel or legal matters as permitted by Maryland law.

• 90-minute discussion on employee compensation and benefits
• Hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual via Google Meet)
• Public comment periods (3 minutes each) before and after discussion
• Possible closed session for personnel, legal advice, litigation, or real estate acquisition

Councilmember Mills moved to adjourn, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Lashley. The motion passed with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The council also agreed to revisit employee compensation and benefits issues at a future legislative meeting.

• Motion to adjourn passed (4-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a hybrid workshop to discuss the appointment of a new Police Chief and review updates on local infrastructure projects. The meeting will also cover a proposed budget amendment to fund community garden and stormwater grants.

• Appointee Discussion (Police Chief)
• Emergency Ordinance 26-04 Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. 2
• Harland Street Update
• Fuel Tank Update
• Powhatan Bridge Update

The City Council voted to adjourn the September 3, 2025 workshop meeting. The motion to adjourn was passed with a 4-0-0 vote. No other actions were formally decided during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop and legislative meeting to discuss vacant properties and employee training policies. The body is set to vote on appointing a new City Manager, Chief of Police, and Director of DPW.

• Appointment of Maisha Williams as City Manager
• Appointment of Scott Henderson as Chief of Police
• Appointment of William Barclay as Director of DPW
• Ordinance 26-03 to provide permit fee waivers for home accessibility
• Proposed termination of lobbying contract with G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc.

The City Council approved Maisha Williams as the new City Manager by a unanimous vote. It also terminated the lobbying contract with G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc., and approved Ordinance 26-03 on home‑accessibility fee waivers. Several other items were approved, denied, or tabled as recorded.

• Ordinance 26-03 (home‑accessibility fee waiver) passed (3-2-0)
• Terminate lobbying contract with G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc. passed (5-0-0)
• Resolution 26-01 (Employee Training and Retention Policy) passed (5-0-0)
• Mahoney Woods Amphitheater project failed (1-4-0)
• Appointment of City Manager Maisha Williams passed (5-0-0)
• Tabled appointment of Chief of Police Scott Henderson passed (5-0-0)
• Appointment of Director of DPW William Barclay passed (3-2-0)
• Consent agenda items approved unanimously (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council will hold a hybrid workshop meeting to discuss local governance, vacant properties, resignations, and enforcement regulations. The meeting includes public comments, council announcements, and reports from department heads.

• Discussion on Weak Mayor-Strong Mayor form of government (15 min)
• Vacant Property Discussion (10 min)
• Resignation of Ryan Hussey (5 min)
• Resignation of Chief Rice (5 min)
• Ordinance 26-03 Home Accessibility (2nd Reading) (5 min)

The City Council held a second reading of Ordinance 26-03 but did not vote on it. Several discussions, including vacant property, Ryan Hussey’s resignation, and department head appointments, were postponed or continued. The Council agreed to add a vote on terminating the lobbyist contract to a future agenda and to include a training repayment policy for a later vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Motion to adjourn passed (4-0-0)
• Second reading of Ordinance 26-03 held (no vote recorded)
• Vacant property discussion postponed
• Ryan Hussey resignation discussion concluded with clarification (no action)
• Chief Rice resignation noted; budget amendment for additional salary referenced (no vote)
• Council agreed to add vote on lobbyist contract termination to Wednesday’s agenda
• Council agreed to include training repayment & retention policy for future vote
• Department head appointee discussion continued pending full attendance

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several items, including a new ordinance regarding home accessibility. The body will also review a presentation from LetsDriveSafer and discuss streetlights and Mahoney Woods.

• Ordinance 26-03 Home Accessibility
• LetsDriveSafer presentation
• Mahoney Woods discussion
• Streetlight discussion
• NLC Engagement discussion with Jose Alvarado

The council postponed approval of Mayor Nembhard's three appointees—William Barclay for Public Works Director, Scott Henderson for Police Chief, and Maisha Williams for City Manager—until the August 20 legislative meeting. A motion to add discussion on the appointees passed 3‑0‑0. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to add discussion on appointees passed (3-0-0)
• Delayed confirmation of William Barclay as Public Works Director (decision postponed)
• Delayed confirmation of Scott Henderson as Police Chief (decision postponed)
• Delayed confirmation of Maisha Williams as City Manager (decision postponed)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will hold discussions on Maglev transit, emergency management, and flood response. The meeting also includes presentations regarding streetlights and PGCPS transportation. Additionally, the body will review updates and initiatives from Berwyn Heights, College Park, and Greenbelt.

• Maglev discussion with Maryland Coalition for Responsible Transit
• Streetlight discussion with Pepco
• Emergency management and flood response discussions
• Berwyn Heights PAMC Economic Development Study
• College Park proposal to prohibit parking/standing in bike lanes

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on two emergency budget amendments for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The meeting includes a police department report and a discussion on raising revenue.

• Emergency Ordinance 26-01: FY 2025 budget amendment including $115,440 for recycling fee refunds
• Emergency Ordinance 26-01: $56,683 appropriation for Powhatan Bridge repair engineering costs
• Emergency Ordinance 26-02: Budget amendment for FY 2026 current expense budget
• Police Department report
• Discussion on Mahoney Woods follow-up

The City Council approved Emergency Ordinance 26-01, amending Ordinance 24-11 for FY 2025, and Emergency Ordinance 26-02, amending Ordinance 25-16 for FY 2026, each with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The council also approved the June meeting minutes and adjourned both the workshop and legislative sessions unanimously. A vote on the Mahoney Woods project was postponed to allow additional community outreach.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance 26-01, FY 2025 budget amendment (5-0-0)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 26-02, FY 2026 budget amendment (5-0-0)
• Approved June meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Postponed Mahoney Woods project vote for further outreach
• Motion to adjourn workshop meeting passed unanimously (5-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn legislative meeting passed unanimously (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will discuss budget amendments and proposed changes to the election candidate submission timeline. The body is scheduled to vote on a resolution to amend the FY26 Schedule of Fees.

• Resolution 25-31: Amending the FY26 Schedule of Fees
• Ordinance 26-01: Budget Amendment
• Ordinance 26-02: Budget Amendment
• Proposed move of candidate package due date from March to February
• Updates on Farmcrest Rd. Pedestrian Bridge, Powhatan Bridge, and Harland Street Pool

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 25-31, amending the FY26 schedule of fees (4-0-0). The council also unanimously approved motions to adjourn the workshop meeting and to move into a special legislative session (both 4-0-0). A motion to revise past minutes failed for lack of a second, and several items—including the Mahoney Woods follow‑up and the Farmcrest Road pedestrian bridge options—were tabled.

• Approved Resolution 25-31 amending FY26 fee schedule (4-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn workshop meeting passed unanimously (4-0-0)
• Motion to enter special legislative session passed unanimously (4-0-0)
• Motion to revise May 2023–June 2025 minutes failed for lack of a second
• Lobbyist Report tabled (no vote)
• Mahoney Woods follow‑up discussion tabled
• Farmcrest Rd. pedestrian bridge options discussed, no decision

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several local projects and two draft ordinances. A subsequent special legislative meeting will be held to appoint a certified bridge construction inspector for the Powhatan Street Bridge project.

• Proposed ordinance to allow temporary event signs in public rights-of-way with a $10 application fee
• Proposed ordinance to waive permit fees for residential handicap accessibility improvements
• Appointment of a certified bridge construction inspector for the Powhatan Street Bridge project
• Discussion of Harland Street demolition and pool fill
• Discussion of Westfield Park and Oak Ln

The council approved a $49,520 contract with AB Consulting to serve as the certified bridge construction inspector for the Powhatan Street Bridge, passing the motion unanimously (5-0-0). Council members also voted to table the proposed temporary‑signage ordinance (4-1-0). They agreed to revise the home‑accessibility‑modifications ordinance to clarify eligibility, tasking Councilmember Urbina and Councilmember Malavé with the revisions. Both the workshop and the special legislative meetings were adjourned by unanimous motions (5-0-0).

• Approved $49,520 AB Consulting bridge inspector contract (5-0-0)
• Tabled temporary signage ordinance (4-1-0)
• Agreed to revise home accessibility modifications ordinance (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned workshop meeting (5-0-0)
• Adjourned special legislative meeting (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop and legislative meeting to discuss development projects and fee schedules. The body is deciding on several contractor agreements and the re-appointment of Board of Elections members.

• Contract for County Welding for the Mahoney Woods Amphitheater project: $229,221.00
• Contract for Petroleum Services Inc to remove DPW fuel tanks: $51,750.00
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 137
• Resolution amending the FY26 Schedule of Fees
• Re-appointments of Dr. Ronnie Fairley, Gwen Chase, and Leathy McLaughlin to the Board of Elections

The council adopted a one‑year extension of partial real‑property tax for certain annexed properties (Resolution 25‑10). It approved a $51,750 contract with Petroleum Services Inc to remove DPW fuel tanks and switch to off‑site fuel. The Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 137 was approved. The Mahoney Woods Amphitheater contract was tabled for further discussion.

• Adopt Resolution 25-10 extending partial real‑property tax for FY26 (unanimous 4-0-0)
• Approve Petroleum Services Inc contract to remove fuel tanks, $51,750 (unanimous 5-0-0)
• Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 137 (unanimous 5-0-0)
• Table Mahoney Woods Amphitheater contractor award (unanimous 5-0-0)
• Re‑appoint Ronnie Fairley, Gwen Chase, Leathy McLaughlin to Board of Elections (unanimous 5-0-0)
• Approve consent agenda items: prior meeting minutes and FY26 schedule (unanimous 5-0-0)
• Adjourn the legislative meeting (unanimous 5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the FY26 fee schedule, ordinance reading requirements, and various infrastructure projects. The body will also enter a closed session to conduct collective bargaining negotiations.

• FY26 Fee Schedule discussion
• Mahoney Amphitheater discussion
• Conversion of diesel traffic cameras to electric
• Street Sweeper Program discussion
• Closed meeting for collective bargaining negotiations

The council agreed to remove the Monday workshop from the FY26 Council Workshop & Legislative Meeting Schedule. They approved eliminating the bulk pickup fee in the FY26 fee schedule. Council members supported the recommendation to remove the city’s aging underground fuel tanks and transition to off‑site fueling. The council also approved a motion to enter a closed session for collective‑bargaining negotiations and later unanimously adjourned the closed meeting.

• Removed Monday workshop from FY26 schedule (agreement)
• Eliminated bulk pickup fee in FY26 fee schedule (agreement)
• Supported recommendation to remove underground fuel tanks and use offsite fueling (support)
• Approved motion to go into closed meeting for collective‑bargaining negotiations (passed)
• Adjourned closed meeting unanimously (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several proposed ordinances and city programs. Key items include a potential tax hike for blighted properties and fee waivers for home accessibility modifications.

• Proposed ordinance to increase property taxes by 100% for blighted unoccupied properties effective July 1, 2025
• Proposed waiver of permit fees for residential handicap accessibility improvements
• Discussion on implementing inspection policies for owner-occupied rental properties
• Review of the parking ticketing program and New Carrollton recycling program
• Mayor's planned appointment of department heads

The council voted to table the draft ordinance that would increase taxes on blighted, unoccupied properties. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mills and passed unanimously (5‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Tabled blighted‑property tax ordinance (5-0-0)
• Tabled community responder program discussion (no vote)
• Expressed support for Boys & Girls Club/Hanko funding proposal (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council holds its final meeting of the 2023–2025 term, swearing in a new mayor and five new councilmembers. Members also discuss a budget amendment and hold a second reading of the FY26 budget ordinance.

• Swearing-in of Mayor Phelecia Nembhard
• Swearing-in of new councilmembers Lincoln HG Lashley, Agnelli Sybel Malavé, Cynthia DB Mills, Duane Rosenberg, and Briana Urbina
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-16: FY26 Operating and Capital Budget
• Discussion of Emergency Ordinance 25-17: FY25 Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. Four
• Adoption of Resolution 25-28: FY26 Fee Schedule

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2026 operating and capital budget (Ordinance 25-16). It also adopted a schedule of fees for FY 2026, modifying bulk curbside pickups to four free per year with a $100 charge for additional pickups. Additionally, the council approved a proclamation for June 2025 Pride Month and an emergency budget amendment for FY 2025.

• Approved Ordinance 25-16 Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2026 (4-0-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (4-0-0)
• Modified and approved Resolution 25-28 Schedule of Fees for FY 2026, allowing four free bulk pickups per year; extra pickups $100 each (4-0-0)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 25-17 Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. Four to amend Ordinance 24-11 Current Expense Budget for FY 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved April Meeting Minutes (4-0-0)
• Administered oath of office to new Mayor Phelecia Nembhard (no vote)
• Organized council leadership positions for 2025-2027 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop and special legislative meeting. They will discuss and vote on a public hearing for the FY2026 schedule of fees (Resolution 25-28), a one-year extension of partial real property tax for annexed properties (Resolution 25-30), and establishment of a Senior Resource Committee (Resolution 25-29). The special meeting includes consent and non-consent items, notably six charter amendments that would revise mayor duties, remove staggered elections, address holiday meetings, abolish treasurer and city administrative officer positions, remove veto provisions, and modify recall petition thresholds, as well as accepting May 5, 2025 election results. A closed session for personnel matters is also planned.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2026 schedule of fees (Resolution 25-28)
• Resolution 25-30 granting one-year extension of partial real property tax for certain annexed properties for FY26
• Resolution 25-29 establishing a Senior Resource Committee
• Six charter amendments: revise mayor duties, remove staggered elections, address meetings on holidays, abolish treasurer & city administrative officer, remove veto provisions, modify recall petition threshold
• Acceptance of May 5, 2025 municipal general election results

The City Council adopted several charter amendments, including a change to the mayor’s duties that passed 3‑1‑0. It also approved the creation of a Senior Resource Committee, a one‑year extension of partial real‑property tax for certain annexed properties, and accepted the recent municipal election results, each by unanimous vote. Additional charter changes eliminated staggered elections, set holiday council‑meeting rules, abolished the Treasurer and City Administrative Officer positions, and removed veto provisions, all approved unanimously.

• Approved charter amendment revising mayor's duties (3-1-0)
• Adopted Senior Resource Committee resolution (4-0-0)
• Extended partial real‑property tax for annexed properties for FY26 (4-0-0)
• Accepted 2025 municipal election results (4-0-0)
• Removed staggered election provisions (4-0-0)
• Established holiday council‑meeting rules (4-0-0)
• Abolished Treasurer and City Administrative Officer positions (4-0-0)
• Removed council veto provisions (4-0-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is convening to review any significant events or issues that occurred during the 2025 election process and to discuss lessons learned. The meeting includes time for questions and comments, and future meeting scheduling. No decisions are expected; the focus is on discussion and evaluation.

• Review of significant events or issues during the 2025 election process
• Discussion of lessons learned from the 2025 election
• Public questions and comments
• Scheduling of next meeting, including an Election Follow Up Meeting on May 15

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will discuss a new fee schedule for FY2026, the first reading of the FY2026 operating and capital budget, a recycling contract, and a tax abatement for Sunset Terr. They will then hold a special legislative meeting to vote on awarding a $665,314.80 contract to Fort Myer for the Powhatan Street Bridge rehabilitation.

• Resolution 25-28 adopting a Schedule of Fees for FY2026
• Ordinance 25-16 first reading of the FY2026 Operating and Capital Budget
• Discussion of City & Residential Recycling Contract (RFP-NC-2025-12)
• Vote on Fort Myer contract for Powhatan Street Bridge Rehabilitation ($665,314.80)
• Discussion of Tax Abatement for Sunset Terr

The City Council approved a $665,314.80 Fort Myer contract to fund the Powhatan Street Bridge rehabilitation. It also amended the FY2026 budget to move compensation‑study funds to the West Lanham Hills volunteer fire department and extended a one‑year tax abatement for Sunset Terrace residents for FY2026. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $665,314.80 Fort Myer contract for Powhatan Street Bridge rehab (4-0-0)
• Amended FY2026 budget to reallocate compensation study funds to West Lanham Hills volunteer fire department (4-0-0)
• Extended one‑year tax abatement for Sunset Terrace residents for FY2026 (4-0-0)
• Tabled discussion of City & Residential Recycling Contract (4-0-0)
• Adopted FY2026 Schedule of Fees (no vote recorded)
• Moved to adjourn the workshop meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved to adjourn the special legislative meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will discuss the election layout for the Multipurpose Room and signage at Beckett Field and the Municipal Center. The meeting also covers the election clerk schedule and candidate communications. No votes or binding decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discuss election layout for the Multipurpose Room
• Discuss signs at Beckett Field and Municipal Center
• Discuss election clerk schedule
• Candidate communications update

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the FY2026 Public Works budget, proposed charter amendments to remove staggered elections and address council meetings on holidays, and public works vehicles. The legislative meeting will vote on purchasing a truck with plow and spreader and a pickup truck, and approve a consent agenda including a $665,314 contract for Powhatan Street Bridge Rehabilitation and a resolution establishing Board of Elections compensation.

• Discussion of FY2026 Public Works budget
• Charter amendments: Resolution 25-22 (remove staggered elections) and Resolution 25-23 (council meetings on holidays)
• Approval of $665,314 contract with Fort Myer for Powhatan Street Bridge Rehabilitation
• Purchase of a truck with plow and spreader (quotes from three Ford dealers received)
• Resolution 25-27 establishing compensation for the Board of Elections

The City Council approved a $655,314 contract with Fort Myer to rehabilitate the Powhatan Street Bridge. It also approved the purchase of two public‑works vehicles: a truck with plow and spreader for $70,489 and a pick‑up truck for $28,384. Resolutions 25‑22 and 25‑23 were tabled, and Resolution 25‑27 establishing compensation for the Board of Elections was adopted. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $655,314 Fort Myer contract for Powhatan St Bridge Rehabilitation (4-0-0)
• Approved $70,489 purchase of truck with plow and spreader from Ted Britt (4-0-0)
• Approved $28,384 purchase of pick‑up truck from Koons Ford Annapolis (4-0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including prior meeting minutes and Resolution 25‑27 (4-0-0)
• Tabled Resolution 25‑22 (4-0-0)
• Tabled Resolution 25‑23 (4-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑27 establishing compensation for the Board of Elections (4-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss and potentially act on a package of six charter amendments (Resolutions 25-20 through 25-26) that would revise the mayor's duties, remove staggered elections, adjust council meetings on holidays, abolish the treasurer and city administrative officer positions, remove veto provisions, and modify the recall petition threshold. Other discussions include the FY 2026 public safety budget, results of RFP #2025-10 for Powhatan Street Bridge rehabilitation, and proposed compensation rates for the Board of Elections members. The meeting also includes public comment periods and council announcements.

• Six charter amendment resolutions changing duties of mayor, elections, council meetings, abolishing treasurer and city administrative officer, removing vetoes, and altering recall petition threshold
• Discussion of FY 2026 Budget focusing on Public Safety (30 min)
• Review of results of RFP# 2025-10 Powhatan Street Bridge Rehabilitation
• Proposed Board of Elections compensation: $15/hr general duties, $50 for training, $200/day early voting, $300/day election day, $400/day chair on election day
• Election 2025 update from BOE Chair Charles Davis and public comments

The City Council voted to table Resolution 25-20 to revise mayor duties, Resolution 25-24 to abolish the Treasurer and City Administrative Officer positions, Resolution 25-25 to remove veto provisions, and Resolution 25-26 to modify the recall petition threshold. Each motion passed unanimously with a 3-0-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Tabled Resolution 25-20 (revise mayor duties) – vote 3-0-0
• Tabled Resolution 25-24 (abolish Treasurer and City Administrative Officer) – vote 3-0-0
• Tabled Resolution 25-25 (remove veto provisions) – vote 3-0-0
• Tabled Resolution 25-26 (modify recall petition threshold) – vote 3-0-0
• Motion to adjourn the workshop meeting – passed unanimously (3-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The city council will hold a public hearing on six charter amendment resolutions that revise the mayor's duties, remove staggered elections, abolish the treasurer and city administrative officer positions, eliminate mayoral veto power, and change the recall petition threshold. Following that, a separate public hearing and discussion on the FY2026 budget revenues and administration will take place. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a review of rules for public hearings.

• Resolution 25-24: Abolish the positions of Treasurer and City Administrative Officer
• Resolution 25-25: Remove provisions regarding mayoral vetoes
• Resolution 25-22: Eliminate staggered elections for council members
• Resolution 25-26: Modify the percentage threshold for a valid recall petition
• Public hearing and discussion on the FY2026 budget (revenues and administration)

Councilmember Lai moved to delete the second public comment item from the agenda and the motion was approved unanimously (3-0-0). The council then voted to adjourn the workshop meeting, also unanimously (3-0-0). No other actions were voted on during this meeting.

• Removed second public comment item from agenda (3-0-0)
• Adjourned council workshop meeting (3-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a special workshop to review a $77,900 contract with Alliance Trade Services for replacing two HVAC systems in the City Hall Multi-Purpose Room, then move into a legislative meeting to vote on the contract. Public comments are invited before and during the meeting.

• Consideration and vote on a $77,900 contract with Alliance Trade Services to replace two HVAC systems in the City Hall Multi-Purpose Room at 6016 Princess Garden Parkway
• Contract includes a 50% down payment ($38,950) upon signing and the remaining 50% upon completion and satisfactory inspection
• Crane and demo work ($3,690), electrical and fire alarm integration ($13,000), two new TRANE HVAC units ($34,275), and installation costs ($26,935)
• Public comments allowed during the workshop and legislative meeting; written comments may be submitted by 8:00 am on the day of the meeting
• Meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet with telephone access and closed captioning

The council voted unanimously (3-0-0) to approve a $77,900 contract with Alliance Trade Services to replace two HVAC systems in the City Hall Multi-Purpose Room, funded from line item 01-1510-52100. The same vote also adjourned the special legislative meeting. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved $77,900 HVAC contract with Alliance Trade Services (3-0-0)
• Adjourned the Special Council Workshop Meeting (3-0-0)
• Adjourned the Special Council Legislative Meeting (3-0-0)

Board of Elections

This is a largely procedural meeting of the New Carrollton Board of Elections. The board approved minutes from a closed joint session held in February. Agenda items include updates on upcoming election dates, absentee ballots, voter assistance, and a discussion with election clerks.

• Approval of closed meeting minutes from February 26, 2025, held to consult with legal counsel
• Discussion of upcoming election dates and absentee ballot procedures
• Voter assistance and election clerk coordination updates

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a workshop and legislative meeting. They will discuss two ordinances: one removing council approval for private home repairs and another restricting political/campaign signs. A code enforcement presentation and a $53,700 parking consultant contract with Endesco are also on the workshop agenda. In the legislative session, they will vote on consent items including the parking contract, an HVAC replacement for $77,900, and permits for specific properties.

• Ordinance 25-15: removing council approval for private home repairs and construction
• Ordinance 25-14: restrictions on posting political and campaign signs
• Contract with Endesco for $53,700 for parking consultant (RFP-2025-08)
• Award HVAC system replacement at City Hall to Alliance Trade Services for $77,900
• Approval of construction permit for 6405 Inlet Street and solar project at 6000 85th Ave

The New Carrollton City Council approved a $53,700 contract with Endesco for parking consultant services, passed Resolution 25-17 establishing additional qualified voters for the 2025 municipal election, and approved Resolution 25-21 placing an advisory question on the ballot. The council also approved a consent agenda including ordinances on automated enforcement, political sign restrictions, and home repair permits, among other items.

• Approved $53,700 parking consultant contract with Endesco (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-17 establishing additional qualified voters for 2025 election (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-21 approving advisory question for 2025 ballot (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda items a-g and i-k (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-12 authorizing automated stop sign enforcement (consent)
• Approved Ordinance 25-14 restricting political/campaign sign posting (consent)
• Approved Ordinance 25-15 removing council approval for private home repairs (consent)
• Awarded HVAC replacement contract to Alliance Trade Services for $77,900 (consent)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council workshop will hold a public hearing on charter changes, discuss potential ballot questions (4-year terms for mayor and council, health benefits, and COLA for elected officials), and consider an ordinance restricting political campaign signs. Other items include a construction permit over $30K at 6405 Inlet Street, reviews of recycling and HVAC system RFPs, and an update to allow private home repairs without council approval.

• Public hearing on charter changes (April 2, 2025)
• Construction permit bp-25-19 over $30K at 6405 Inlet Street
• Review of RFP-NC-2025-12 for city and residential recycling proposal
• Review of RFP-NC-2025-11 for City Hall multi-purpose room HVAC system replacement
• Discussion of Ordinance 25-14 restricting political and campaign signs

The City Council unanimously approved a $77,900 HVAC replacement proposal from Alliance Trade Service for the City Hall Multi Purpose Room. They also voted to table PG County Municipal Association funding and directed the City Attorney to draft language for campaign sign enforcement. The Council decided to include only the four-year mayoral term question on the ballot, excluding health benefits and COLA questions.

• Approved $77,900 HVAC replacement proposal from Alliance Trade Service (4-0)
• Tabled PG County Municipal Association funding discussion (4-0)
• Directed City Attorney to draft campaign sign removal language (4-0)
• Chose to include only four-year mayoral term ballot question, not health benefits or COLA

Mayor and City Council

This is a workshop meeting of the New Carrollton Mayor and City Council. They will discuss and potentially adopt Ordinance 25-12 authorizing an automated stop sign enforcement program, and Resolution 25-17 establishing additional qualified voters for the 2025 municipal election. Other items include the WSSC Powhatan St water main replacement project, a discussion of the audit firm Lindsey and Associates (contract ending 12/31/2025), ethics legislation, and Resolution 25-18 amending the Welcome Committee.

• Ordinance 25-12: Authorizing implementation of an automated stop sign enforcement program
• Resolution 25-17: Establishing additional qualified voters for the 2025 municipal election
• WSSC Powhatan St Water Main Replacement Project (discussion)
• Discussion of audit firm Lindsey and Associates (3-year contract ends 12/31/2025)
• Resolution 25-18: Amending the Welcome Committee

The City Council held a workshop meeting and made one substantive decision: it unanimously approved a motion to remove Robert Frost and Margaret Brent from the school zones legislation for automated enforcement. All other items were discussions or announcements, including a public hearing on charter changes, an election update, a water main project briefing, and discussions on audit firm contract, ethics legislation, and the Welcome Committee resolution. No other formal votes were taken.

• Removed Robert Frost and Margaret Brent from school zones legislation (4-0)
• Placed modified automated enforcement legislation on consent agenda
• Agreed to review amended ethics legislation and place on consent agenda
• Proposed changes to Welcome Committee resolution for consent agenda

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council are holding a retreat to discuss potential revisions to the city charter. These discussions focus on the distribution of power and responsibilities within the local government.

• Discussion of the powers of the Mayor
• Discussion of the powers of the Council
• Discussion of the responsibilities of the City Manager
• Review of additional Charter chapters

The City Council held a retreat and discussed potential charter changes, including vacancy application processes, mayor and council powers, and recall thresholds. They unanimously approved a motion to make candidate requirements for special elections and appointments identical. They also voted to lower the recall threshold from 25% to 10% and to give the mayor oversight authority over financial administration, though the latter motion was not seconded.

• Approved motion to make special election and appointment candidate requirements identical (4-0)
• Approved motion to lower recall threshold from 25% to 10% (3-0)
• Motion to state 'Mayor shall have oversight authority over the financial administration' failed for lack of second
• Approved motion for mayor to present framework and vision for proposed changes (4-0)
• Approved motion to extend meeting to 2 p.m. (3-1)
• Approved motion to extend meeting 30 minutes (3-0)
• Approved motion to extend meeting 10 minutes (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (3-0)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council of New Carrollton and representatives from Berwyn Heights, College Park, and Greenbelt are meeting to discuss shared resources and regional issues. The body will review safety reports, emergency services, and language access.

• Shared salt and brine resources for winter weather
• BPAC School Safety Report discussion
• Fire and EMS coordination
• Joint document for immigrant supports and services
• Impact of Executive Orders on social services in Greenbelt

Board of Elections

This is a closed meeting of the New Carrollton Board of Elections and Ethics Commission to consult with counsel for legal advice under Maryland law. The council will motion to go into closed session, then return to open session only to adjourn. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Motion to go into closed session under MD Code §3-305(b)(7) for legal consultation
• Meeting is in person only; no public discussion items listed

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections and Ethics Commission will meet to discuss all resident voting. This is a hybrid meeting held at the New Carrollton Municipal Center.

• Discussion regarding All Resident Voting

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council holds a hybrid workshop and legislative meeting. They will discuss future projects budget (former ARPA spending), parking and safe streets vendor presentations, and a fee schedule amendment. In the legislative session, they will vote on ordinances restricting political signs, prohibiting candidates from assisting voters (ballot harvesting), and requiring authority lines on campaign materials, plus a resolution setting fines for ballot harvesting violations.

• Ordinance 25-09: restrictions on posting political and campaign signs
• Ordinance 25-10: prohibiting candidates from assisting voters with ballot completion, establishing investigation procedures for ballot harvesting allegations
• Ordinance 25-11: requiring authority line on all candidate promotional materials with penalties for non-compliance
• Resolution 25-14 amending FY25 schedule of fees to include a fine for violations of Ordinance 25-10
• ElectTech poll machine contract in the amount of $30,562.50

The City Council approved Endesco as parking consultant ($53,700) and Toole Design as Safe Streets vendor ($199,786.24), both unanimously. They also approved ordinances restricting ballot harvesting and requiring authority lines on campaign materials, and a resolution adding a $1,000 fine for ballot harvesting violations. The Electec Poll Machine Contract was approved 3-1 after a motion to table failed. Discussion on future ARPA fund allocations and parking study proposals occurred but no decisions were made.

• Approved Endesco as parking consultant, $53,700 (4-0)
• Approved Toole Design as Safe Streets vendor, $199,786.24 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-10 prohibiting candidates from assisting voters with ballot completion (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-11 requiring authority line on campaign materials (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-14 adding $1,000 fine for Ordinance 25-10 violations (4-0)
• Approved Electec Poll Machine Contract, $30,562.50 (3-1)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-09 on political sign restrictions (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and budget amendment (4-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several items including the FY24 audit reports, a budget amendment for the second quarter, new election legislation, a solar project at 6000 85th Avenue, and a presentation from Endesco Inc. The council will also hold a public hearing on charter changes scheduled for April 2, 2025, and hear an announcement regarding a council vacancy. Public comments will be taken at the beginning and end of the meeting.

• Discussion of solar project at 6000 85th Ave
• Presentation by Endesco Inc. (30 min)
• FY24 audit reports presented to council (30 min)
• Budget amendment for second quarter discussed (15 min)
• New election legislation: ballot harvesting restrictions, political sign restrictions, candidate materials authority line

The New Carrollton City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. The mayor announced the council vacancy would not be filled at this time, so the council will continue with four members and the mayor will break tie votes. A public hearing on charter changes was scheduled for April 2, 2025, and the council discussed several items including a solar project, a parking study proposal, the FY24 audit, budget amendments, and draft election legislation, but no decisions were made.

• Scheduled public hearing on charter changes for April 2, 2025
• Council vacancy not filled; council continues with four members
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Elections

The New Carrollton Board of Elections will convene to review the election candidate packet, discuss same-day registration, and compare the election registry from Prince George's County with Resolution 25-08. The meeting includes a Q&A session and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review of Election Candidate Packet
• Discussion on Same Day Registration
• Comparison of Election Registry from PG County vs Resolution 25-08
• Q&A session

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet with the Ethics Commission to discuss proof of residence requirements for prospective candidates. They will also review the candidate packet, same-day registration procedures, and compare the election registry from Prince George's County with Resolution 25-08.

• Discussion with Ethics Commission on proof of residence for candidates
• Review of candidate packet contents
• Same day registration procedures
• Comparison of election registry with Resolution 25-08

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items, including a budget amendment for the second quarter, presentations on a street/sidewalk study by Toole Design and a parking assessment by Walker Consultants, and a discussion of election laws. Public comments are accepted at two points in the meeting. No final votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Presentation by Toole Design on a comprehensive street and sidewalk study (RFP-2025-09)
• Presentation by Walker Consultants on parking policies and program study
• Discussion of an Asset Management Consultant (15 min)
• Budget Amendment for Second Quarter discussion (15 min)
• Election Laws discussion (15 min)

The City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes. They heard presentations from Toole Design Group and Walker Consultants, discussed joining the Coalition to Support PGC Fire and EMS, considered an Asset Management Consultant, reviewed a budget amendment for the second quarter, discussed an Electec Poll Machine contract for $30,562.50, and talked about potential election law legislation. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (4-0-0)
• Discussed Electec Poll Machine contract for $30,562.50
• Discussed joining Coalition to Support PGC Fire and EMS
• Reviewed budget amendment for second quarter
• Discussed potential election law legislation on ballot harvesting and campaign signage

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session regarding personnel matters followed by a hybrid workshop and legislative meeting. The body will discuss election scheduling and consider approvals for several residential solar panel projects.

• Approval of solar panel projects at 6002 Westbrook Street, 8305 Stanwood Street, and 8103 Legation Road
• Resolution 25-12 regarding Early Voting Dates & Times
• Resolution 25-13 to set the date and time for the 2025 General Election
• Discussion of the Legation Road Solar Panel Project
• Discussion regarding Carmax car purchases

The City Council approved three solar panel projects and the appointment of a DPW Director candidate. The council also tabled the December meeting minutes due to discrepancies and discussed early voting dates, a CarMax car purchase, and a public hearing date for charter revisions.

• Approved 6002 Westbrook Street Solar Panel Project (4-0)
• Approved 8305 Stanwood Street Solar Panel Project (4-0)
• Approved 8103 Legation Road Solar Panel Project (4-0)
• Approved applicant for DPW Director (4-0)
• Tabled approval of December meeting minutes (4-0)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a hybrid workshop to discuss presentations from Upward Bound, Sourcewell cooperative purchasing, and Brudis & Associates. They will also review solar panel projects on Westbrook and Stanwood Streets, set a date for a public hearing on charter changes, and discuss fire watch signs. No final votes are expected at this workshop.

• Westbrook Street Solar Panel Project: 32 roof-mounted panels at 6002 Westbrook Dr, cost $40,695
• Stanwood Street Solar Project discussion (5 min)
• Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Presentation (30 min) – potential procurement vehicle
• Set a date for Public Hearing on Charter Changes
• Discussion for Watch Fire Signs (20 min)

The City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They tabled setting a public hearing date for charter changes until Councilmember Rosenberg is present, and scheduled a Council Retreat for March 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss charter changes with the City Attorney. Presentations were given on a community field day, cooperative purchasing, traffic safety planning, and solar projects, but no decisions were made on these topics.

• Tabled setting public hearing date for charter changes until Councilmember Rosenberg present
• Set Council Retreat for March 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss charter changes
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)

Mayor and City Council

This is a workshop meeting of the New Carrollton Mayor and City Council. The council will first vote to enter a closed session for collective bargaining negotiations, then return to open session for public comments, council announcements, a discussion on VHB next steps, a presentation on the Safe Streets and Parking Study, and an update on the City Manager RFP. No votes on legislation or contracts are on the agenda.

• Motion to adjourn into closed session for collective bargaining negotiations
• VHB discussion on next steps
• Safe Streets and Parking Study presentation and discussion
• Staff analysis and City Manager RFP update
• Two public comment periods

The Council discussed the VHB building's future and favored option four, which involves demolishing the existing building and constructing a new one. They authorized Mayor Dodro to explore funding options, including $250,000 from the state and using ARPA money against a bond. The Council also decided to invite two vendors for parking and two for safe streets presentations, and requested more detailed staffing information from the HR Director.

• Authorized Mayor Dodro to proceed with exploring funding options for VHB building option four (demolish and rebuild)
• Decided to invite two vendors for parking and two for safe streets to give presentations
• Requested more detailed information on organizational chart, job descriptions, duties, salary, and step grids from HR Director