Glenarden public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Special Regular Meeting
The Glenarden City Council will consider three resolutions and one ordinance: awarding a snow-and-ice control contract to RH Hiland Landscaping, contracting with Steelbeach Production for video services, amending commercial-vehicle parking restrictions, and overriding the mayor's veto of a budget re-appropriation. The meeting also includes reports from the mayor, city manager, treasurer, and police chief, plus a closed session on employee bonuses.
- R-18-2023: Resolution to award a snow-and-ice control contract to RH Hiland Landscaping
- R-19-2023: Resolution to award a video-production contract to Steelbeach Production LLC
- O-03-2023: Ordinance to amend §149-22.1 commercial vehicle parking restrictions
- O-04-2023: Emergency ordinance to re-appropriate FY2023 funds – vote to override mayor's veto
- Closed session to discuss employee bonuses
Council Regular Meeting
The Glenarden City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting residential parking permit procedures, amending commercial vehicle parking restrictions, and awarding contracts for a security system and snow removal. Notably, the council will vote on a resolution to censure Mayor Cashenna A. Cross and on two resolutions to establish special funds for pandemic-related economic hardships.
- O-02-2023: Ordinance to adopt procedures for residential parking permit guidelines
- O-03-2023: Ordinance to amend commercial vehicle parking restrictions
- R-10-2023: Resolution to award purchase of a security system for City Hall to Verkada and authorize a monitoring agreement
- R-15-2023: Resolution to censure Mayor Cashenna A. Cross
- R-12-2023 and R-13-2023: Resolutions to establish Glenarden Community Resilience Hardship Fund and Glenarden Good Samaritan Hardship Fund
Council Public Hearing
The Glenarden City Council will hold a public hearing to receive citizen comments on eight pending resolutions. Items include awarding a contract for a City Hall security system to Verkada, a snow removal contract with Canray Construction, establishing two pandemic hardship funds, a grant program for the housing authority, a resolution to censure the mayor, declaring a police vehicle surplus for sale, and authorizing catering for the 2022 city Christmas party.
- R-10-2023: Resolution awarding purchase of a security system for City Hall to Verkada and authorizing a monitoring agreement
- R-11-2023: Resolution to draft and award a snow and ice control contract to Canray Construction
- R-12-2023: Resolution to establish a Glenarden Community Resilience Hardship Fund for pandemic-related economic hardships
- R-13-2023: Resolution to establish a Glenarden Good Samaritan Hardship Fund for pandemic-related economic hardships
- R-15-2023: Resolution to censure Mayor Cashenna A. Cross
Council Work Session
The City Council is holding a work session to review ordinances regarding residential parking permits and commercial vehicle parking restrictions. The body will also discuss a site development concept plan for Ruby Lockhart Blvd and design for 7th Street Park.
- Ordinance to adopt Residential Parking Permit Guidelines
- Ordinance to amend §149-22.1 Commercial vehicle parking restrictions
- BOHLER Site Development Concept Plan for Ruby Lockhart Blvd
- Neighborhood Design for 7th Street Park
- Presentations by PennRose Development and Delegate Jazz Lewis
Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on several resolutions regarding city contracts and appointments. These include service agreements for trash removal, annual audits, and tree clearing at 7800-7900 Johnson Ave.
- Resolution to authorize a contract for trash removal services
- Resolution to award an annual audit services contract to SB & Company
- Resolution to appoint Charles L. Simpson, Jr. as Director of Public Works
- Resolution to appoint Elgin L. Funches to the Ethics Commission
- Resolution to award a tree and brush removal contract to Mac & Son Tree Expert, Inc. for 7800-7900 Johnson Ave
Council Special Regular Meeting
The City of Glenarden held a virtual special regular meeting on July 28, 2022. The primary action was a vote on O-01-2023, an emergency ordinance to adopt the city's FY 2023 budget. Following the vote, the council entered a closed session under Charter Section 304(b)(12) before adjourning.
- Vote on O-01-2023: Emergency Ordinance to Adopt the City's FY 2023 Budget
- Closed session held in accordance with Charter Section 304(b)(12)
Council Special Regular Meeting
The Council will vote on pending legislation regarding trash removal services, a Deputy Clerk appointment, and a Youth Advisory Committee appointment. The meeting also includes a discussion of the FY 23 Budget.
- Resolution R-52-2022: Trash removal services contract
- Resolution R-54-2022: Appointment of Robin V. Bailey-Walls as Deputy Clerk
- Resolution R-55-2022: Appointment of Roland Mincey to the Glenarden Youth Advisory Committee
- Discussion of FY 23 Budget
The Glenarden City Council tabled the trash removal contract resolution until both parties review it and a 3-month extension is requested. They approved the appointment of Robin V. Bailey-Walls as Deputy Clerk to the Council. The appointment of Roland Mincey to the Youth Advisory Committee was postponed. Budget discussions included requests for tracking spreadsheets and adjustments to salary and event funding.
- Tabled trash removal contract resolution R-52-2022 R-01-2023 (5-0)
- Approved Robin V. Bailey-Walls as Deputy Clerk to the Council (5-0)
- Postponed appointment of Roland Mincey to Youth Advisory Committee
- Closed session under Charter Section 304(b)(12) (5-0)
Council Public Hearing
The City of Glenarden is holding a public hearing to receive citizen comments on pending legislation. The council will consider resolutions regarding city contracts and personnel appointments.
- R-52-2022: Contract for trash removal services
- R-53-2022: Appointment of Kevin J. Best as City Attorney and legal services contract
- R-54-2022: Appointment of Robin V. Bailey-Walls as Deputy Clerk to the Council
- R-55-2022: Appointment of Roland Mincey to the Glenarden Youth Advisory Committee
The Glenarden City Council held a virtual public hearing on July 12, 2022, to receive citizen comments on four pending resolutions: trash removal services contract, appointment of Kevin J. Best as City Attorney, appointment of Robin V. Bailey-Walls as Deputy Clerk, and appointment of Roland Mincey to the Youth Advisory. No votes were taken on these items during the hearing; the meeting was adjourned shortly after opening.
- Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
- Heard citizen comments on R-52-2022 trash removal contract (no vote)
- Heard citizen comments on R-53-2022 City Attorney appointment (no vote)
- Heard citizen comments on R-54-2022 Deputy Clerk appointment (no vote)
- Heard citizen comments on R-55-2022 Youth Advisory appointment (no vote)
Council Work Session (Budget)
The Glenarden City Council held a work session to discuss the FY2023 budget, focusing on American Rescue Plan (ARPA) fund allocations. They approved several budget modifications, including increasing the HOA Grant program from $6,000 to $360,000, adding $200,000 for rental assistance and non-profit/small business grants, and adjusting the Gold Room budget to $42,473. The council also discussed capital projects, such as reinstating the elevator project and adding $10,000 for municipal hallway tile replacement, but no final votes were taken on these items. The session closed with a unanimous vote to enter a closed session to discuss salary restructuring.
- Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved budget modifications: HOA Grant increased to $360,000 (6 grants at $60,000 each)
- Added $200,000 for rental assistance program
- Added $200,000 for non-profit and small business grants
- Adjusted Gold Room ARPA budget to $42,473 (removed $18,000 from $60,000 allotment)
- Set Stormwater Rebate at $200,000
- Added $200,000 for water rebate and poverty assistance each
- Closed session to discuss salary restructuring (7-0)
Council Work Session (Budget)
The City Council is reviewing a proposed FY23 budget that maintains current service levels and includes a 3.0% COLA for all employees. The budget utilizes a constant yield real property tax rate of 0.3481.
- Proposed total expenditures of $5,491,318
- Police Department & Code Enforcement proposed budget of $1,915,623
- General Operations proposed budget of $1,510,547
- Public Works proposed budget of $525,533
- Proposed local property and income tax revenues of $4,181,261
Council Work Session (Budget)
The City of Glenarden Council scheduled a virtual executive session for June 23, 2022. This meeting was designated as a closed session in accordance with Charter Section 304(b)(1).
The Glenarden City Council held a virtual work session to discuss the FY2023 budget, making several adjustments to line items. Adjustments included removing $20,000 from the Election Board, increasing HR Conference & Training by $1,500, and increasing the Clerk & Deputy Clerk Conference and Training to $5,000. The council also requested itemized justifications for certain expenditures and deferred final budget approval to a later date.
- Removed $20,000 from Election Board budget
- Increased HR Conference & Training by $1,500
- Increased Clerk & Deputy Clerk Conference and Training to $5,000
- Decreased Awards & Employee Incentive to $2,000
- Requested itemized breakdown of Professional Services expenditures for Cable Station budget
- Requested review of FY21 actuals for Legislative Professional Services
Council Regular Meeting
The Glenarden City Council will meet virtually to vote on multiple legislative resolutions. These items include agreements for a new playground, various commission appointments, and the establishment of a stormwater management rebate program.
- Agreement with All Recreation for a new playground purchase and installation
- Establishment of a Stormwater Management Rebate Program
- Appointment of JaRel Clay, Darryl W. Fields, Dinah Price, and Marcia Connelly to the Glenarden Housing Authority Commission
- Appointment of Paul Michael Braxton and Yvonne B. White to the Ethics Commission
- Establishment of the Glenarden Intergenerational Poverty Relief Fund
The Glenarden City Council voted to extend the Goode Trash contract for an additional three months (6-0-1) and approved the agenda with modifications, including moving the Charter Review Process to the top of the discussion. The council tabled the Standard Striping resolution after Councilwoman Jones raised concerns about striping before repaving. Several resolutions were assigned numbers and discussed, including the FY 2021 Auditor's Report, Outdoor Fitness Court, playground equipment, and four Housing Authority appointments, but no final votes were taken on these items.
- Extended Goode Trash contract for 3 months (6-0-1)
- Approved agenda with Charter Review moved to top (4-1-1)
- Tabled Standard Striping resolution
- Assigned R-32-2022 to FY 2021 Auditor's Report resolution
- Assigned R-33-2022 to All Recreation playground equipment resolution
- Assigned R-34-2022 to Charter Review Process resolution
- Assigned R-35-2022 to Financial Literacy resolution
- Assigned R-36-2022 to Stormwater Management Rebate Program resolution
Council Budget Hearing
The City Council will hear the FY 2023 Budget Proposal presented by Mayor Cashenna A. Cross. The meeting includes a period for citizen comments regarding the proposed budget.
- Presentation of FY 2023 Budget Proposal
Council Special Regular Meeting
The City of Glenarden Council will meet to review a presentation and vote on the FY 2023 Constant Yield. This is a special regular meeting held virtually.
- Vote on FY 2023 Constant Yield
Council Public Hearing
The Glenarden City Council held a public hearing and approved the agenda, several resolutions (R-32 through R-37), and a consensus to provide the Gold Room at no cost for former Councilwoman Barbara Armstrong's event. A consensus to return to in-person meetings in September 2022 failed due to abstentions. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted agenda (5-0-1, with 1 abstention)
- Approved R-32-2022: Accepting FY 2021 Independent Auditor's Report
- Approved R-33-2022: Agreement with All Recreation for playground and wellness equipment
- Approved R-34-2022: Establishing a Charter Review Process
- Approved R-35-2022: Promoting Financial Literacy Amongst Residents
- Approved R-36-2022: Establishing a Stormwater Management Rebate Program
- Approved R-37-2022: Agreement with Goode Companies for trash, recycling, and bulk pickups
- Consensus to provide Gold Room gratis for Barbara Armstrong event (6-0)
Council Work Session
The Council will discuss the purchase of administration and code enforcement vehicles and the renewal of the GOODE Trash Contract. Legislation includes resolutions for an outdoor fitness court, playground equipment, and several Glenarden Housing Authority Commission appointments.
- Purchase of Administration and Code Enforcement vehicles
- Renewal of GOODE Trash Contract
- Cable Station Contract
- Outdoor Fitness Court via 2022 National Fitness Campaign
- New playground and wellness equipment from All Recreation
Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including the appointment of a new police chief and the acceptance of American Rescue Plan funding. The meeting also includes a CPA audit summary presentation.
- Appointment of Captain Regis Bryant as Chief of Police (R-11-2022)
- Acceptance of American Rescue Plan funding (R-17-2022)
- Establishment of a grant program for Homeowners Associations (R-18-2022)
- Contract with New Holland Auto Group for a Public Works vehicle (R-21-2022)
- Sale of a surplus police vehicle to the Town of Marlow Heights (R-20-2022)
Council Work Session
The City Council is meeting to discuss legislation including a resolution to censure Mayor Casheena A. Cross. The body will also consider resolutions for street paving, stormwater management, and the use of ARPA funds for 7th Street Park.
- Resolution to censure Mayor Casheena A. Cross
- Resolution to use ARPA Funds for the 7th Street Park
- Contract award to Lanham Construction for sidewalk repair and ADA ramp installation
- Resolution to establish a Speed Bump Pilot Program
- Contract with Municipal Solutions, LLC for a staff compensation survey
Council Public Hearing
The City Council will hold a virtual public hearing regarding two charter resolutions. These items involve amending the City Manager's line of authority and the city's authority to employ personnel.
- CR-XX-2022: Charter Resolution to amend City Manager authority (Section 502)
- CR-XX-2022: Charter Resolution to amend authority to employ personnel (Section 901)
Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss several charter resolutions regarding the authority of the City Manager and personnel employment. The body is also considering resolutions to accept federal funding and establish a grant program for homeowners associations.
- Resolution to accept American Rescue Plan funding
- Resolution to establish a grant program for City of Glenarden Homeowners Associations
- Resolution to approve maintenance work for the Veterans Memorial Park
- Resolution to sell a surplus city police vehicle to the Town of Marlow Heights
- Resolution authorizing a contract with New Holland Auto Group for a Public Works vehicle
Council Public Hearing
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed resolution. The item involves a contract with G.S. Proctor and Associates, Inc. for various professional services.
- Resolution R-XX-2022: Contract with G.S. Proctor and Associates, Inc. for lobbying, grant writing, applications, and public relations services
Council Executive Session (Closed)
The Council is meeting for a closed session in accordance with Charter Section 304(b)(1). The agenda consists of procedural items to open and close the session.
Council Work Session
The Council will receive a presentation from Urban Edge Properties and discuss the Woodmore Preliminary Plan Hearing and Penrose Development. The City Manager will provide reports on the ARPA fund plan, an ARPA project manager, and a public works truck.
- Presentation by Urban Edge Properties
- Woodmore Preliminary Plan Hearing
- Penrose Development discussion
- ARPA Fund Plan and Project Manager reports
- Discussion regarding an elevator and marquee
Council Special Regular Meeting
The City of Glenarden Council is meeting to review previous meeting minutes and consider a resolution regarding a city appointment. The session includes a period for citizen comments.
- Resolution R-XX-2022 to approve the appointment of Mr. Dean Stewart as City Treasurer
Council Executive Session (Closed)
The City of Glenarden Council is meeting for a closed executive session. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a session closed in accordance with Charter Section 304(b)(1).
Council Regular Meeting
The City of Glenarden Council will meet to review administrative reports and finalize minutes from seven previous sessions. The body will also discuss traffic safety and street retrofitting.
- Discussion on traffic safety
- Discussion on street retrofitting
- Finalization of meeting minutes from 10/12/21 through 12/2/21
Council Work Session
The City of Glenarden is holding a virtual work session to review previous meeting minutes and administrative reports. The council will discuss a resolution to award a sidewalk repair contract and review city protocols and safety measures.
- Resolution R-XX-2022 to award a sidewalk repair contract to Concreto Plus, Inc.
- Discussion on Covid testing, events, and building protocols
- Discussion on traffic safety
- Discussion on street retrofitting
- Discussion on elevator