Hagerstown public meetings in 2024
70 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council will consider approving several contracts for city services, including water and wastewater projects, and a resolution to ratify an annexation.
- Hub City Half Marathon street closure for April 6, 2025
- Water and Wastewater Extension to Patton Hagerstown, LLC through December 17, 2025
- Red Light Camera Enforcement agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc.
- Annexation resolution for I-70 ROW and Col Henry K Douglas Drive
- Memorandum of Understanding with University System of Maryland at Hagerstown
Meeting
The special session will vote on awarding a contract to Urban Design Ventures, LLC for the CDBG five‑year consolidated plan and on adding nine full‑time police officer positions, three civilian police positions, and one temporary police cadet position. The work session includes a FY24 audit presentation, discussion of an anti‑camping ordinance, a public hearing to ratify the I‑70 and Col. Henry K. Douglas Drive right‑of‑way annexation, land‑management code amendments, and approvals for a Breeze Hill water extension and new water service requests on Old Georgetown Road and Showalter Road.
- Award contract to Urban Design Ventures, LLC for CDBG Five‑Year Consolidated Plan
- Approval of nine additional full‑time police officer positions
- Approval of three full‑time civilian police positions and one temporary police cadet position
- Anti‑camping ordinance discussion
- Public hearing to ratify I‑70 ROW and Col. Henry K. Douglas Drive ROW annexation
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session followed by a work session. The body will review a state award for utilities, a county comprehensive plan, and police officer position funding.
- Area-Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Award from Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
- Review of Draft County Comprehensive Plan 2040
- Contract award for CDBG Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
- Restoration of funding for Hagerstown Police Officer positions
Executive Session
The City Council will meet in executive session to seek legal advice from counsel regarding pending litigation. The council will also consider a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the downtown area. Both items are for discussion; no decisions are indicated.
- Consult counsel for legal advice on pending litigation
- Consider proposal for a business/industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain downtown
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council work session will adopt a proclamation recognizing Small Business Saturday. The council will also establish future meeting dates and times. Additional items include council representation on boards and commissions and adoption of rules of procedure.
- Proclamation: Small Business Saturday
- Establish meeting dates and times
- Boards and commissions council representation
- Rules of procedures
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council held a work session on November 25, 2024. The meeting included a prayer of guidance, a presentation of colors by the police and fire honor guard, a pledge of allegiance, and the administration of the oath of office for the mayor and council members. No decisions, contracts, or policy actions were listed on the agenda.
- Prayer of Guidance
- Presentation of Colors by Hagerstown Police and Fire Department Honor Guard
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Administration of Oath of Office for Mayor William McIntire and council members
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are holding a work session to meet with the Washington County Delegation. The meeting is scheduled to take place at Hagerstown Community College.
- Meeting with Washington County Delegation at Hagerstown Community College
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council regular session will review and vote on several items. These include approval of a federal lobbyist contract with The Ferguson Group, a noise ordinance exemption for Hagerstown Boxcars (Dec 7 2024) and Krumpe's Donut Drop (Dec 31 2024), creation of two full‑time Support Services positions, a sub‑recipient grant agreement for the Main Street Startup Grant Program (The Dog House), and authorization to apply for a Department of Energy grant. A public hearing on the I‑70/SHA/MVA/Col Henry K Douglas Drive annexation resolution will also be held.
- Approval of Federal Lobbyist Contract with The Ferguson Group
- Noise Ordinance Exemption for Hagerstown Boxcars – Dec 7 2024 and Krumpe's Donut Drop – Dec 31 2024
- Approval of Two Full‑time Positions in Support Services Department
- Approval of Subrecipient Grant Agreement for Main Street Startup Grant Program – The Dog House
- Authorization to Apply for a Department of Energy Grant
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council held a work session on November 12, 2024 to discuss a range of municipal items. Topics included a request for exemption from Chapter 155 noise rules for fireworks, staffing for customer service positions, an update from the Maryland Municipal Electric Utility Alliance, the FY26 preliminary budget for general fund agency contributions, and American Rescue Plan (ARPA) allocation updates. Additional agenda items covered grant programs, a Safe Streets safety plan update, and a 10‑year update to the Community’s City Center Plan.
- Request for exemption from Chapter 155 noise rules for fireworks
- FY26 Preliminary Budget for General Fund Agency Contributions
- American Rescue Plan (ARPA) allocations and update
- Grant application for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (DOE)
- Community's City Center Plan 10‑Year Update
Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session and regular session to discuss updating the Land Management Code and Lodging Facilities ordinances. The body will also review a large volume of consent agenda contracts for public safety, infrastructure, and utilities.
- City Hall first floor renovations contract with GRC General Contractor, Inc. for $600,000.00
- Wastewater pelletizer operations contract for FY2025 with NEFCO for $1,591,807.35
- Proposed ordinance to repeal and re-enact Chapter 140, the Land Management Code
- Proposed ordinance to repeal Chapter 230, Transient Housing, and re-enact Chapter 230, Lodging Facilities
- Termination agreement for 100 N. Potomac Street student housing project
Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Reimagining Hagerstown Community Development initiative. The body will also review a contract for a federal lobbyist.
- Reimagining Hagerstown Community Development
- Federal Lobbyist Contract
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to receive legal advice and discuss property acquisition. The session includes reviews of a wastewater policy and a board appointment.
- Legal advice regarding Wastewater Deduct Meter Policy
- Legal advice regarding an amendment to an existing agreement
- Acquisition of real property for city use
- Board appointment for Hagerstown Youth Council Partner Group
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will first vote to close the open session so they can discuss items in executive/closed session. In that session they will review a quit‑claim request for a portion of Alley 1‑35, accept a grant from the Maryland Department of Emergency Management, and consider updates to the Invest Hagerstown Homeownership Initiative. They will also decide whether to terminate a financial incentive agreement with Blackwell 2, LLC for USMH student housing at 100 N. Potomac Street and consider an increase to the police department hiring incentive.
- Vote to close the open session for executive/closed‑session discussion
- Washington County Transit quit‑claim request for portion of Alley 1‑35
- Acceptance of a grant from the Maryland Department of Emergency Management
- Request to terminate the financial incentive agreement with Blackwell 2, LLC for USMH student housing at 100 N. Potomac Street
- Proposed increase to the Hagerstown Police Department hiring incentive
Executive Session
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will hold an executive session on October 8, 2024, to consult with legal counsel regarding a potential termination of an agreement and to discuss a business proposal.
- Executive session to consult with attorney on two items
- Potential termination of agreement
- Discussion on business proposal for location or expansion
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will vote to close the meeting so they can discuss matters allowed in executive/closed session. The closed session will include a presentation on a professional sports team vision, a discussion of downtown library services, compensation for the next administration, legislation follow‑up, and public safety topics. All items are scheduled for the work session on October 8, 2024.
- Vote to close meeting for executive/closed session discussion
- Hagerstown Warthogs presentation: vision for pro team and league
- Library services to downtown community discussion
- Compensation considerations for next administration
- Legislation follow‑up and public safety discussion
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are holding a work session to discuss social services agencies and community coalition legislative priorities. The session includes discussions with stakeholders from various local organizations and a review of parking occupancy and rates for the Arts & Entertainment District parking deck.
- Discussion with social services agencies including Serenity, Gatekeepers, Survival Recovery, Ladders to Leaders, and Brooke’s House
- Review of Community Coalition legislative priorities
- Review of Arts & Entertainment District parking deck occupancy counts and rates
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council meeting will consider a range of items, including contract approvals and several new ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include adopting a new union sworn police pay scale and updating the city code for lodging facilities. The council will also ratify the annexation of two I‑70 right‑of‑way parcels.
- Approve Union Sworn Police Pay Scale 3373, effective Oct. 7, 2024
- Approve Non‑Union Sworn Pay Scale and Police Trainee Pay, effective Oct. 7, 2024
- Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 230, replacing Transient Housing with Lodging Facilities
- Ratify annexation of I‑70 ROW parcels 18320 and 18306 Col Henry K Douglas Drive
- Approve Engineering contracts: Intersection Upgrades $1,006,903.75 and Hellane Park Fencing $50,000.00
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are conducting a work session to discuss social services agencies. The meeting includes stakeholders from the Washington County Department of Social Services, Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, and Parole & Probation.
- Discussion with Washington County Department of Social Services
- Discussion with Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
- Discussion with Parole & Probation
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council work session will discuss a range of community topics. Items include updates on tax‑sale properties, a proposed title change for transient housing, and the creation of a private seating area in the public square. The meeting also features discussions on water supply, vagrancy, an alternative response team program, and police department pay scales. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.
- Community Support Groups discussion with local agency leaders
- Tax Sale Properties – update after recent tax sale
- Transient Housing – proposed title change
- Creation of a Private Seating Area in the Public Square
- Hagerstown Police Department Sworn Pay Scale and Non‑Union Pay Scale discussion
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council meeting on September 16, 2024 will consist of City Administrator comments, Mayor and Council comments, and an adjournment. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
Executive Session
The council will hold an executive session to seek legal advice on pending litigation and another matter. They will also discuss collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME Local 3373. No other agenda items are listed.
- Consult counsel for legal advice on pending litigation
- Consider another pending legal matter
- Discuss collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME 3373
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will first vote to close the meeting so they can discuss items allowed in executive/closed session. In the work session, they will adopt a proclamation for Abilities Advocacy Month, hold a discussion with the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (Engine 202), and consider proposed updates to the CDBG micro‑enterprise and single‑family repair grant guidelines. An update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will also be presented.
- Vote to close the meeting for executive‑session discussion
- Proclamation: Abilities Advocacy Month – Star Communities
- Discussion with Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (Engine 202) – Bob Flanigan
- Proposed updates to guidelines for CDBG Microenterprise Grant Program
- Proposed updates to guidelines for CDBG Single‑Family Repair and Rehabilitation Grant and Loan Programs
Meeting
The City Council will hold a work session to hear a public safety discussion led by Police Chief Paul 'Joey' Kifer. The session will also include comments from the City Administrator and remarks from the Mayor and Council members. No formal actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.
- Public Safety Discussion – Police Chief Paul 'Joey' Kifer
- City Administrator's Comments
- Mayor and Council Comments
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council will vote on a range of contracts and resolutions, including a $1,355,000 pavement preservation agreement and several public‑works service contracts. It will also consider ordinances to set FY26 water and wastewater rates and introduce 2024 Land Management Code amendments. Additional items include lease agreements, grant approvals, and a request for proposals for a downtown plan update.
- FY25 Pavement Preservation contract with Craig Paving, not to exceed $1,355,000
- FY25 Sidewalk Accessibility Ramps contract with Henson and Son, Inc., not to exceed $145,000
- Ordinance to approve FY26 Water Rates
- Ordinance to approve FY26 Wastewater Rates
- Resolution to lease city property at 6 N Potomac St
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council work session will review a lease agreement with Eastern Sports Management. Council members will also hear a legislative outlook for 2025, a celebration of Maryland Public Television's 250th birthday, and two parts of a judicial system discussion. Additional items include a partnership request from the Community Action Council, an update on the Choice Neighborhoods program, and a request for proposals for a 10‑year downtown plan.
- Lease Agreement with Eastern Sports Management – presented by Doug Reaser, Business Development Manager
- Legislative Discussion for 2025 – presented by City Administrator Scott Nicewarner
- Judicial System Discussion Part I – State’s Attorney Gina Cirincion and Deputy State’s Attorney Kenny Shapiro
- Enough Act – Community Action Council partnership request – presented by Tim Fisher
- Request for Proposals for 10‑Year Downtown Plan – presented by Jill Thompson and Kathleen Maher
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council are meeting in an executive session to discuss a lease agreement for a city property and various board appointments. These items are being considered in a closed session.
- Lease agreement for a City property regarding a business or industrial organization
- Hagerstown Youth Council appointments
- Partner Group appointments
- Board of Traffic and Parking appointments
- Ethics Commission, Planning Commission, and Hagerstown Housing Authority appointments
Executive Session
The Mayor and City Council will vote to close the meeting so they can discuss matters permitted in executive/closed session. After the executive session, the council will hold a work session covering several topics, including youth council participation, a dual highway safety demonstration project, community health, recycling and refuse collection, and a follow‑up public hearing on land‑management code amendments.
- Vote to close meeting for executive/closed session discussion
- Dual Highway Safety Demonstration Project discussion
- Community Health discussion
- Recycling and Refuse Collection discussion
- Follow‑up public hearing on Land Management Code Amendments
Meeting
The City Council work session will include a presentation on the grand opening of the Hub City Garage located at 50 West Antietam Street. City Administrator and Mayor will provide comments on the project. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Grand Opening Hub City Garage – 50 W. Antietam Street
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council work session will include a proclamation for National Farmers Market Week, a presentation on the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, an update on the Hagerstown Field House, a discussion of the Dual Highway Safety Demonstration Project, and a review of the Main Street Startup Grant Program. The council will hear from city staff and external partners but no formal votes are listed.
- Proclamation: National Farmers Market Week
- Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area presentation – Elizabeth Scott Shatto
- Hagerstown Field House update – John Wack and Jim Bender
- Dual Highway Safety Demonstration Project – Jim Bender
- Main Street Startup Grant Program – Brittany Arizmendi and Chris Siemerling
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council are meeting in an executive session to receive legal advice regarding pending litigation. The body will also discuss the acquisition of real property for a public purpose.
- Consultation with counsel regarding pending litigation
- Discussion of real property acquisition for public purpose
Executive Session
The Mayor and City Council will discuss a package of land management code amendments and vote on several city ordinances and resolutions. The meeting includes a wide range of consent items for city equipment, infrastructure, and insurance.
- Public hearing for 2024 Package of Land Management Code Amendments
- Liability/Property Insurance for FY25 with Local Government Insurance Trust for $765,012.00
- Water: FY25 and FY26 Street Patching Contract with Henson and Son, Inc. for $449,558.50
- Police vehicle purchase of Chevrolet Tahoes and Ford Police Interceptors for $281,518.00
- Demolition of W. North Avenue Garages (148 W. North Avenue) for $75,000.00
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting to approve public facilities bonds for two specific projects. The session also includes a work session to discuss grants, financial incentives, and city infrastructure.
- Resolution for City of Hagerstown Public Facilities Bonds of 2024 for the 3rd Parking Deck Project and Hagerstown Field House Project
- FY25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Restaurant Ready Grant Program extension request
- Duvinage Financial Incentive Agreement
- Engine 202 Refurbishment
Meeting
The work session includes a topping off ceremony for the Field House. The meeting also features comments from the City Administrator and Mayor and Council.
- Topping Off Ceremony - Field House
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will meet in executive session to consult with counsel regarding pending litigation. The meeting also includes discussions regarding personnel matters for the Board of Traffic and Parking and the Historic District Commission.
- Consultation with counsel on pending litigation
- Personnel discussions for the Board of Traffic and Parking
- Personnel discussions for the Historic District Commission
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold work and special sessions to discuss community updates and administrative actions. The council is scheduled to vote on an annexation resolution for 45 West Oak Ridge Drive and a settlement agreement with The Berry Entities. Other discussions include land management code amendments, stormwater rate studies, and human trafficking updates.
- Approval of annexation resolution A-2024-03 for 45 West Oak Ridge Drive
- Approval of settlement agreement with The Berry Entities
- Discussion of 2024 Land Management Code amendments
- Review of Stormwater Protection Funds rate study
- Update on retail electric rate filing (MDPSC Case #97-44)
Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of 45 W Oak Ridge Drive. The meeting also includes introducing ordinances for Bethel Street and reviewing various city contracts, insurance renewals, and grant programs.
- Public hearing for annexation of 45 W Oak Ridge Drive
- Introduction of ordinances for 132 Bethel Street overlays
- Window replacement at Fire Station 3 ($60,740.00)
- Tyler Technologies software licensing renewal ($302,704.59)
- Approval of FY25 Community Legacy Fund and Strategic Demolition Fund applications
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will introduce an ordinance to amend the Land Management Code and consider a camera purchase for Fairgrounds Park. The work session includes discussions on fire department lease agreements, labor contracts, and zoning follow-ups.
- Ordinance introduction to amend Chapter 140 - Land Management Code
- Approval of camera purchase for Fairgrounds Park
- Lease agreements for HFD at 25 W. Church Street and 929 Eldridge Drive
- IBEW Local 307 labor contract discussion
- Easement for Cultural Trail relocation from Hagerstown Housing Authority
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to discuss confidential matters. The agenda includes legal advice regarding litigation, potential real property acquisition for city operations, and a business proposal.
- Litigation update and legal advice
- Acquisition of real property for city operations
- Business or industrial organization proposal
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session regarding water rate model alternatives and the establishment of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The agenda also includes an item for the Community Engagement Coordinator. An executive session is scheduled for 5:10 PM.
- Water rate model alternatives with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC
- Establishment of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- Community Engagement Coordinator item
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session on June 4, 2024. The meeting is scheduled to conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters related to the IBEW Union Contract.
- IBEW Union Contract negotiations
Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes and historic overlays, then vote on ordinances setting FY25 water and wastewater rates, two annexation resolutions, and a consent agenda with over $2 million in contracts. New business includes introducing a refuse collection code amendment, approving parking fee changes, and funding support for the Doleman Black Heritage Museum's Juneteenth event.
- Public hearings on Land Management Code ZT-2024-01 (industrial bulk regs) and historic overlays at 132 Bethel Street and 401 Center Street
- Ordinances to set FY25 water and wastewater rates
- Annexation resolutions for I-70 ROW/Col Henry K Douglas Drive and Heavens Heights Homes
- Consent agenda includes $662,000 wastewater treatment plant improvement PER (Black & Veatch) and $362,201 United Healthcare medical coverage
- New business: refuse collection code amendments, parking fee revisions, and $250,000 Light Division FY25 linework contract
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to consider the acquisition of real property for city operations and to discuss appointments to the Historic District Commission. No votes or public decisions are scheduled; the meeting is closed to the public.
- Acquisition of property for City Operations
- Board membership discussion for the Historic District Commission
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session, work session, and special session. The special session includes votes on ordinances setting the tax rate and adopting the FY 2024/2025 budget, as well as introductions of ordinances for water rates and general obligation debt for a field house. The work session features presentations on the SoDo Arts district, Choice Neighborhoods program, and updates on several planning items.
- Approval of an Ordinance: Tax Rate beginning July 1, 2024
- Approval of an Ordinance: Budget FY 2024/2025
- Introduction of an Ordinance: Water Rates FY25
- Introduction of an Ordinance: City of Hagerstown General Obligation Debt - Field House
- Work session items: SoDo Arts presentation, Choice Neighborhoods update, I-70/SHA/MVA/Col Henry K Douglas Drive follow-up, Heavens Heights Homes annexation, ZT-2024-01-Industrial District Bulk Regulations, Local Conversion District at 132 Bethel Street and 401 Center Street
Special Session
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session and special session to review the FY25 budget, set the real property tax rate, and approve water and wastewater rates for FY25-FY27. Several public hearings and ordinance introductions are scheduled.
- Public hearing and introduction of ordinance for Real Property Tax Rate beginning July 1, 2024
- Public hearing and introduction of ordinances for Water and Wastewater Rates FY25, FY26, FY27
- Public hearing and introduction of ordinance for Budget FY 2024/2025
- Approval of a Resolution: Amendment to Lease Agreement with DairyOne Cooperative, Inc. at 1040 Frederick Street
- Approval of a Resolution: Easement Agreement at Meritus Park
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will first hold an open session to vote on entering executive session. Following that, a work session will cover updates on the parking deck/stadium, the FY25 budget, a federal law change affecting non-profit funding, proposed parking rate changes, a water/wastewater rate model update, city transportation priorities for MDOT, and change orders for the Marsh Run Trail and curb/sidewalk replacement.
- Parking Deck/Stadium Update with Scott Nicewarner and David Blenckstone
- FY25 Budget Review with Michelle Hepburn and Brooke Garver
- Proposed Parking Rate Changes by Eric Deike
- Water/Wastewater Rate Model Update by Nancy Hausrath
- Marsh Run Trail Change Order and Curb & Sidewalk Replacement Change Order
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to consider a matter concerning a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state. The session will also discuss a purchase offer for City of Hagerstown owned property.
- Discussion of a business or industrial organization proposal to locate, expand, or remain in Maryland
- Purchase offer for City of Hagerstown owned property
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to review the FY25 budget, consider proposed parking rate changes, receive an update on the water/wastewater rate model, and discuss a cultural trail crosswalk at Baltimore Street. No final votes are expected at this work session.
- FY25 Budget Review with CFO Michelle Hepburn and Budget Manager Brooke Garver
- Proposed Parking Rate Changes presented by Public Works Director Eric Deike
- Water/Wastewater Rate Model Update from Utilities Director Nancy Hausrath and staff
- Cultural Trail Crosswalk at Baltimore Street discussed by City Engineer Jim Bender
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will first hold a brief open session solely to vote to close the meeting for executive discussion. They will then hold a work session to review the proposed FY 2025 budget, discuss filling a customer service position, consider a grant application for community health and safety, and vote on amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan.
- FY 2025 Budget Review with CFO Michelle Hepburn and Budget Manager Brooke Garver
- Overfill of Customer Service Position discussed by CFO and Support Services Manager
- Community Health & Safety Works grant application presented by Community Engagement Officer
- Proposed CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendments to reconcile activity budgets
- Public Art Grant Agreement for Storied Playscape Near Park Circle
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will meet in closed executive session to discuss public security, including cybersecurity and deployment of fire and police services; to consult with legal counsel on a potential lease agreement for police operations and a potential policy change; and to discuss appointments to several boards.
- Discussion of public security, including cybersecurity and deployment of fire and police services
- Legal consultation on potential lease agreement for Hagerstown Police Department operations
- Discussion of potential policy change
- Appointments to Board of Code Appeals, Historic District Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Planning Commission
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding a potential breach of a lease agreement with DairyOne. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Executive session for legal advice on a potential breach of lease agreement with DairyOne
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to vote on closing the meeting, followed by a work session to review the FY 2025 budget, discuss human trafficking awareness training, consider a cultural trail crosswalk location on Baltimore Street, and follow up on the annexation of 55 West Oak Ridge Drive. A special session will then vote on the annexation resolution for that property and on accepting a Coverdell Grant.
- FY 2025 Budget Review with City Administrator and CFO
- Human trafficking awareness training discussion
- Cultural trail crosswalk location across Baltimore Street
- Annexation of 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Building One
- Vote on Coverdell Grant acceptance
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding a potential lease agreement for Hagerstown Fire Department and Hagerstown Police Department operations. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is limited to legal advice.
- Executive session to consult with counsel under exception #7
- Potential lease agreement for Hagerstown Fire Department operations
- Potential lease agreement for Hagerstown Police Department operations
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposal to use opioid restitution funds for a tiny homes village, renewal of a red light camera contract, and a request to sell a fire truck. They will also review a rate model update for water and wastewater and consider updates to transient housing inspection rules.
- Opioid Restitution Funds: Tiny Homes Village Discussion
- Renewal of Contract: Red Light Camera with ATS and Howard County
- Request Approval of Sale: 1994 Simon Duplex Aerial Fire Truck
- FY'25 Rate Model Update for Water and Wastewater
- Update Chapter 64 – Address issues identified in Transient Housing Inspections
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to consider a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state, specifically regarding a purchase offer for City of Hagerstown-owned property. No other items are on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss purchase offer for city-owned property
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will first vote to enter a closed executive session. Following that, in open work session, they will consider a proclamation for AmeriCorps Week, a presentation on the 2024 Summer Camp Grant Program, a grant for 6-16 W. Washington Street, a recommendation for forfeited funds, and proposed amendments to the city's sign and billboard ordinance (Chapter 204).
- Vote to close meeting for executive session (legal matters)
- Proclamation: AmeriCorps Week
- 2024 Summer Camp Grant Program
- Invest Hagerstown City Center Grant: 6-16 W. Washington Street
- Proposed Amendments to Chapter 204, Signs – Billboard Ordinance
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are holding an executive session to discuss a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state, and to consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose. No votes or public decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of a continuing project related to a business or industrial organization
- Discussion of real property acquisition for a public purpose
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to discuss matters permitted by the Open Meetings Act, followed by a special session to vote on purchases including a 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, a 2020 Ford Ranger, five Blue Light Call Box Stations, and a Crime Camera Expansion. A work session will include a proclamation for Women's History Month and a discussion of a school zone at the intersection of 21 S. Potomac Street.
- Approval of purchases: 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and 2020 Ford Ranger
- Approval of purchase of five Blue Light Call Box Stations
- Approval of purchase of Crime Camera Expansion
- Proclamation: Women's History Month
- School zone discussion at Hagerstown Children's School
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council will consider several annexation requests, including Blaine Properties and Heavens Heights Homes, and vote on a $928,000 contract for trash totes. Other items include approvals for a lease agreement for the Hagerstown Field House, termination of a purchase agreement for property on Washington Street and Wakefield Road, and a memorandum of understanding with the State Highway Administration for intersection improvements. The meeting also includes consent items for various contracts and appointments to the Public Service Citizen Advisory Committee.
- Approval of annexation resolution A-2023-02 for Blaine Properties, LP
- Petition and annexation plan for Heavens Heights Homes, LLC
- Trash totes contract with Rehrig Pacific Co. for $928,000
- Lease agreement with ESM Hagerstown, LLC for Hagerstown Field House at 290 Memorial Boulevard
- Memorandum of Understanding with State Highway Administration for Potomac Street and Baltimore Street intersection improvements
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to consult with legal counsel. Topics include legal advice for various boards and commissions, a pending project, and a possible amendment to the Joint Sewer Service Area (JSSA) Agreement. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Executive session to consult with counsel for legal advice
- Legal advice for various boards and commissions
- Legal advice on a pending project
- Possible amendment to Joint Sewer Service Area (JSSA) Agreement
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will first hold an open session to vote to close for executive session. The work session includes discussions on a Housing Authority merger, FY25 downtown event grants, a Maryland SOLE grant application, ARPA allocations, an annexation petition (Heavens Heights Homes), a circuit court location, a transient housing update, and a lease agreement for the Hagerstown Field House.
- Housing Authority Merger discussion with Executive Director Sean Griffith
- FY 2025 Downtown Event Grant Process review
- Approval to submit application for FY24 Maryland SOLE Grant Funding
- A-2023-04 – Heavens Heights Homes, LLC Annexation
- Hagerstown Field House Lease Agreement
Meeting
This is a procedural work session of the Mayor and Council. The agenda includes only administrator and council comments, with no votes, proposals, or public hearings scheduled.
- No specific items listed for discussion or decision
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to discuss a business or industrial organization's proposal to locate, expand, or remain in Maryland, and to consult with legal counsel. The closed session includes a continuing discussion on the status of development projects and a Field House Operations Agreement. No public decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda.
- Executive session under exception #4: business/industrial organization proposal
- Continuing discussion: status of development projects
- Consultation with legal counsel under exception #7
- Field House Operations Agreement discussed
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to discuss a business recruitment matter and to consult with legal counsel on a Field House Operations Agreement. Following the closed session, a work session will cover a Maryland Heritage Area grant for the Hager House Visitors' Center, a preliminary discussion on retail electric rates, and the FY25-FY27 Pavement Preservation Program.
- Executive session to consider a business or industrial organization locating, expanding, or remaining in the state
- Executive session to consult with counsel on Field House Operations Agreement
- Maryland Heritage Area (MHAA) Grants FY 2025 for Hager House Visitors' Center
- Preliminary discussion on retail electric rates
- FY25-FY27 Pavement Preservation Program
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will convene an executive session closed to the public to discuss four topics: acquiring property for Fire Administration Operations, consulting with legal counsel, reviewing the status of ongoing business development projects, and considering appointments to the Public Service Citizen Advisory Committee.
- Acquisition of property for Fire Administration Operations
- Consultation with counsel to obtain legal advice
- Status of continuing projects (business/industrial location, expansion, or retention)
- Board membership for the Public Service Citizen Advisory Committee
Executive Session
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will hold a brief open session to vote on closing for executive discussion, followed by a special session to approve a police partnership MOU (P.R.O.T.E.C.T. program). The work session includes a Black History Month proclamation, a water system overview, a police records position, a development update, an annexation request for Blaine Properties, and a legislative update.
- Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding: Public Resources Organizing to End Crime Together (P.R.O.T.E.C.T.) Program – Chief Paul “Joey” Kifer
- Proclamation: Black History Month – Taj Smith, President - Washington County NAACP and Pastor Les McIntosh
- Records Position: Hagerstown Police Department – Chief Paul “Joey” Kifer
- Update on Development Activity – Kathleen Maher, Director of Planning and Code Administrator and Doug Reaser, Economic Development Manager
- Annexation: Blaine Properties, LP A-2023-02 – Kathleen Maher, Director of Planning and Code Administrator and Joanna Wu, Planner
Meeting
This is a procedural meeting consisting of a special session, executive session, and work session. The agenda includes only city administrator and mayor/council comments, with no specific decisions or discussions listed for public action.
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will vote on a consent agenda with over $1.7 million in purchases and contracts, including fire equipment, police vehicles, and utility upgrades. They will also consider ordinances to quit-claim portions of Alley #3-13, introduce annexations for properties at 55 West Oak Ridge Drive and along I-70, and vote on several resolutions including a lease renewal and a wastewater pump station operation.
- Consent agenda includes $54,225 for breathing apparatus, $117,000 for fire uniforms, and $770,358 for wastewater chemicals
- Ordinances to quit-claim portions of Alley #3-13 to Raymond W. Higgins and the Higgins Family Revocable Trust
- Introduction of annexation resolutions for 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Building One and I-70 ROW properties
- Approval of a lease renewal with WLR Property Management for 25 E. Franklin Street
- Approval of an extension of the Invest Hagerstown grant for 51-53 W. Washington Street
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will first vote to close the meeting for an executive session, then hold a work session to review the preliminary agenda, discuss the P.R.O.T.E.C.T. crime program, consider two annexations, and hear updates on development projects including 51-53 W. Washington Street and a water/wastewater extension request.
- Annexation of 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Building One (A-2024-01)
- Annexation of I-70 Right of Way at 18320 Col. Henry K Douglas Drive and Col. Henry K. Douglas Drive Right of Way
- Project update and deadlines for 51-53 W. Washington Street (Blackthorn Capital Partners, LP)
- Request for extension to City Water and Wastewater Approval: TC Mid Atlantic Development V. LLC
- Review of lease holdover for Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Occupational Health
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to consider two matters: the acquisition of real property for Fire Administration Operations, and a board appointment to the Hagerstown Loan Review Authority. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is closed to the public.
- Acquisition of property for Fire Administration Operations
- Board appointment to Hagerstown Loan Review Authority
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session, followed by a special session to vote on an ordinance amending the City Code's ethics chapters. The work session includes updates from the Hagerstown Area Religious Council, a proposal for City Park concession stand lease forgiveness, a public art proposal for land near Park Circle, and the 2024 sponsorship packet.
- Ordinance amending City Code Chapters 33 (Code of Ethics) and 35 (Ethics Commission)
- City Park concession stand lease forgiveness discussion
- Public art proposal for city-owned land near Park Circle
- 2024 City of Hagerstown Sponsorship Packet
- Joint meeting with Board of County Commissioners at 9:30 AM