Glenarden public meetings in 2023
31 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Charter Review Meeting
The Charter Review Committee will meet virtually to conduct a review of proposed changes to the City Charter. The meeting is chaired by Councilwoman Erika L. Fareed.
- Council review of proposed charter changes
Council Special Regular Session
The Glenarden City Council will hold a special regular session to discuss legislation regarding city personnel. The primary item on the agenda is a resolution to approve the appointment of a Code Enforcement Manager.
- Resolution R-14-2024: Appointment of a Code Enforcement Manager
Council Special Regular Session
The Glenarden City Council will hold a special regular session to discuss legislation regarding city personnel. The primary item on the agenda is a resolution to approve the appointment of a Code Enforcement Manager.
- Resolution R-14-2024: Appointment of a Code Enforcement Manager
Council Public Hearing
The council adopted the meeting agenda by consensus. Afterwards, members voted to retire to a closed session to discuss a legal matter, with all five voting members supporting the motion. No other resolutions were acted upon during the public portion of the meeting.
- Adopted agenda (consensus)
- Entered closed session to discuss legal matter (consensus: Curtis, Fareed, Guillaume, Hairston, Herring)
Council Work Session
The Council approved a resolution for an indefinite quantities contract with NZI Corporation for city-wide street improvements. A resolution to form a non-profit for the Glenarden Farmer's Market failed to pass. A motion to table the Farmer's Market discussion also failed.
- Approved R-04-2024 for street improvements contract with NZI Corporation (7-0)
- Denied R-03-2024 to authorize legal work for a Farmer's Market non-profit (3-4)
- Denied motion to table Farmer's Market discussion (2-5)
Council Special Regular Session & Work Session
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and authorized up to $91,000 for city-wide street improvements. The Council also approved amusement rentals for Glenarden Day and the reappointment of Jermaine Hodges to the Glenarden Housing Authority.
- Approved expenditure of up to $91,000 for street improvements (7-0)
- Approved amusement rental for Glenarden Day (7-0)
- Approved reappointment of Jermaine Hodges to the Glenarden Housing Authority (7-0)
- Approved Emergency Ordinance O-09-2023 for Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (7-0)
Council Public Hearing and Special Regular Session
The Council held a public hearing to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and the City of Glenarden Classification and Pay Plan. The provided minutes record the agenda items for the hearing but do not list final votes or decisions.
Council Special Regular Meeting
The City Council is meeting to vote on an emergency ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. The agenda also includes a resolution for traffic law enforcement and updates to community center fees.
- Emergency Ordinance O-09-2023 to adopt the FY2024 Budget
- Resolution R-35-2023 to revise fee schedules for the Gold Room and Community Center at Woodmore Town Center
- Resolution R-49-2023 authorizing an agreement with RedSpeed MD, LLC for automated traffic law enforcement
- Closed session to consult with City Attorney regarding a legal matter
Council Special Work Session
The council will review the final budget and go into closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Final Budget Review
- Closed Session for Personnel Discussion
Council Special Work Session
The City Council will hold a special work session to hear a presentation regarding the Woodmore Development. The Council will also discuss and review rules, regulations, and fee schedules for the Gold Room and the Community Center at Woodmore Town Center.
- Presentation by Ed Gibbs of Haller Law firm on the Woodmore Development
- Review of Rules, Regulations and Fee Schedules for the Gold Room
- Review of Rules, Regulations and Fee Schedules for the Community Center at Woodmore Town Center
Council Public Hearing
The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider several resolutions regarding community fund guidelines, vehicle speed camera systems, and local infrastructure. The meeting also includes items for selecting the City Council President and Vice President.
- Resolution to purchase a Public Works pick-up truck
- Resolution to pave the parking lot at MLK Park
- Agreement with RedSpeed MD, LLC, for a vehicle speed reduction camera system
- Approval of guidelines for the Community Resilience Fund and Good Samaritan Hardship Fund
- New contract with Charles J. Johnson, Jr. and Associates
Council Special Work Session - Budget Review
The City Council met to review various department budgets, including Public Works, Administration, and Finance. The session also included a discussion request regarding capital projects.
- Budget review for Public Works
- Review of Administration budget items for Farmer’s Market and Recreation Activities
- Finance budget review
- Discussion on Capital Projects
Council Work Session
The Council will review ARPA program guidelines for community funds and housing authority approval. The session also includes discussions on infrastructure resolutions and a cooperation agreement with Prince George’s County.
- Review of ARPA Program Guidelines including Community Resilience and Good Samaritan Hardship Funds
- Resolution to purchase a Public Works pick-up truck
- Resolution to pave the parking lot at MLK Park
- Resolution to revise rules and fees for the Gold Room and Community Center at Woodmore Town Center
- Authorization to sign a cooperation agreement with Prince George’s County for the Urban County CDBG Program
Council Special Work Session - Budget Review
The Glenarden City Council holds a special work session to review the city's budget, including public works, administration, finance, legislative and executive items.
- Budget review of Public Works
- Budget review of Administration
- Finance report by Treasurer Dean Stewart
Council FY24 Budget Work Session
The City Council is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Discussions will cover capital projects, ARPA funding, grant funding, and police department narratives.
- Presentation of final salary survey report by Dave Evertsen
- Review of capital projects and ARPA funding
- Review of code positions
- Police Department budget narrative review
- Discussion of grant funding
Council Public Hearing
The Council voted to increase the personal property tax rate and approved an emergency ordinance to re-appropriate funds for Fiscal Year 2023. The real property tax rate will remain at .3381.
- Increased personal property tax rate from .88 to 1.15 (6-0)
- Approved O-07-2023 to re-appropriate funds for Fiscal Year 2023 (6-0)
- Approved O-08-2023 to set real property and personal property tax rates (6-0)
- Maintained real property tax rate at .3381 by unanimous consensus
Council Regular Meeting
The Glenarden City Council will meet to consider several legislative items including emergency fund re-appropriation and infrastructure work. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding FY 23 staff bonuses.
- Emergency Ordinance O-06-2023 to re-appropriate funds for Fiscal Year 2023
- Resolution R-35-2023 to revise rules and fee schedules for the Gold Room and Woodmore Town Center Community Center
- Resolution R-36-2023 for sidewalk, curb, gutter, and apron replacement on Glenarden Parkway
- Resolution R-37-2023 for concrete and sidewalk work on McClain Avenue and Hamlin Street
- Discussion regarding FY 23 Staff Bonuses
Council Public Hearing
The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure and school vaccination policies. The meeting also includes discussions on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget, including ARPA funds.
- Emergency Ordinance O-06-2023 to re-appropriate FY 2023 funds
- Resolution R-34-2023 regarding vaccinations for uninsured children under 18
- Resolution R-35-2023 to revise fees for the Gold Room and Woodmore Town Center Community Center
- Resolution R-36-2023 for sidewalk, curb, and gutter replacement on Glenarden Parkway
- Resolution R-37-2023 for concrete work on McClain and Hamlin Streets
Council Regular Meeting
The City Council approved resolutions to establish a city farmers' market and conduct road milling and asphalt overlay on a specific segment of road. The Council also discussed potential changes to the city's form of government and resolution approval processes.
- Approved Resolution R-32-2023 to establish a Farmers’ Market (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-33-2023 for road milling and asphalt overlay from Brightseat Rd and Glenarden Pkwy to Jeff Road (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes for March 6, 14, 15, and 20 (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss a personnel matter (6-0)
Council Public Hearing
The Council conducted a public hearing regarding a proposed farmers' market and road milling and asphalt overlay. No substantive decisions were made on the pending legislation during this session.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Entered closed session to discuss personnel (Unanimous)
Regular Session
The Council approved the appointment of a new City Manager and established a community garden program. They also renewed a postage machine leasing agreement with Pitney Bowes.
- Approved appointment of Beverly K. Habada as City Manager (5-0-1)
- Approved Resolution R-30-2023 to establish and preserve a Community Garden Program (5-0-1)
- Approved Resolution R-31-2023 to renew leasing agreement and upgrade postage machine with Pitney Bowes (5-0-1)
- Approved minutes for February 6, February 14, and February 21 meetings (5-0-1)
Special Regular Session
The City Council is holding a special public meeting to conduct a legislative vote. The primary item for consideration is the appointment of Beverly K. Habada to the position of City Manager.
- Resolution R-29-2023: Appointment of Beverly K. Habada as City Manager
Public Hearing Meeting
The Council conducted a public hearing to receive citizen comments on three pending resolutions. No votes were recorded on the legislation during this meeting.
- Adopted the meeting agenda
Council Work Session
The Council approved the meeting agenda. Members discussed seeking interest for Ethics Commission and Election Board appointments, as well as the establishment of a community garden program.
- Approved motion to adopt agenda (5-0)
Closed Session Meeting
The Glenarden City Council will hold a closed session to conduct interviews for the city manager position. Three candidates are scheduled for interviews between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. The council will then discuss the candidates before adjourning.
- Closed session to interview three city manager candidates
- Council discussion of candidates after interviews
- Meeting held virtually from 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Council Regular Meeting
The Glenarden City Council will hold a regular session to discuss a proposed transfer of a liquor license for Glenarden Wine and Spirit to a new location in Bowie, and vote on several resolutions including contracts for outfitting police vehicles and a site survey for 7th Street Park.
- Discussion of proposed transfer of liquor license for Glenarden Wine and Spirit to Woodmore Commons in Bowie
- O-05-2023: Ordinance to amend City Ethics Code
- R-25-2023: Resolution authorizing contract for outfitting two police cars with Global Public Safety, LLC
- R-26-2023: Resolution authorizing contract for outfitting Chief of Police car with Global Public Safety, LLC
- R-27-2023: Resolution to procure site survey for 7th Street Park from Al Erti, P.E./CCM Inc.
Public Hearing Meeting
The City Council conducted a public hearing for several proposed ordinances and resolutions. No citizen comments were recorded for the pending legislation, and no votes were taken on the items listed for hearing.
- Adopted meeting agenda (6-1)
- Approved motion to enter closed session to interview Parliamentarian Candidates (6-1)
Council Work Session
The Glenarden City Council will consider several legislative items, including an ordinance to amend the city's ethics code and resolutions authorizing contracts for outfitting police vehicles. They will also discuss financial literacy, the council-manager form of government, salary survey findings, and city manager candidate logistics.
- O-05-2023: Ordinance to amend Chapter 16, 'Ethics'
- R-25-2023: Resolution authorizing contract with Global Public Safety, LLC for outfitting two police cars
- Resolution authorizing contract with Global Public Safety, LLC for outfitting the Chief of Police's car
- Resolution to procure site survey for 7th Street Park from Al Erdi, P.E./CCM Inc.
- Resolution to award contract to Municipal Grant Services for grant consulting and project management
Regular Session
The Council approved a contract for Thomas & Michael LLC and the purchase of two Ford police utility vehicles. A proposed ordinance to restrict commercial vehicle parking was defeated, and a resolution for grant consulting failed due to abstentions.
- Approved contract for Thomas & Michael LLC (7-0)
- Approved purchase of two Ford Police Utility Vehicles (6-1)
- Approved salary increases for Gold Room staff (5-2)
- Denied ordinance to amend commercial vehicle parking restrictions (1-5)
- Denied contract for Municipal Grant Services (2-5)
- Denied purchase of one Ford Police Interceptor (2-5)
- Tabled contract for police vehicle outfitting with Global Public Safety, LLC (7-0)
Council Public Hearing
The Council held a public hearing to receive citizen comments on several pending ordinances and resolutions, including commercial vehicle parking and police vehicle purchases. No votes were taken on the pending legislation. The Council voted to enter a closed session to interview a candidate for the Gold Room.
- Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session to interview Gold Room candidate (6-1)
Council Work Session
The Glenarden City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including restrictions on commercial vehicle parking and ethics code amendments, as well as contracts for ARPA project management and grant consulting. The agenda also includes reports from the mayor, city manager, police chief, public works director, and treasurer, plus discussion topics on financial literacy, in-person meetings, minimum wage for Gold Room Crew, and Call-A-Bus service. The council may enter closed session to discuss city manager candidates.
- O-03-2023: Ordinance to amend §149-22.1 on commercial vehicle parking restrictions
- O-05-2023: Ordinance to amend Chapter 16, 'Ethics'
- R-XX-2023: Resolution to award a contract to Thomas & Michael LLC for ARPA project management
- R-XX-2023: Resolution to award a contract to Municipal Grant Services for grant consulting and project management
- R-XX-2023: Resolution authorizing purchase of a Ford Police Interceptor and two Ford Police Utility Vehicles from New Holland Group