Glenarden public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Public Hearing
The Glenarden City Council held a public hearing to discuss the Reconnecting Communities Program Grant. Council members heard citizen comments on several pending resolutions, including purchases of police vehicles, equipment for vehicle outfitting, a training agreement, and live‑scan fingerprinting equipment. A resolution of no confidence in the mayor was also presented for comment.
- Reconnecting Communities Program Grant (topic of discussion)
- R-05-2025: Resolution authorizing purchase of four police vehicles from New Holland Auto Group
- R-06-2025: Resolution authorizing purchase with Global Public Safety, LLC for outfitting four police vehicles
- R-07-2025: Resolution to authorize an agreement with Lexipol to implement police training and procedures
- R-08-2025: Resolution authorizing purchase of electronic live scan fingerprinting equipment for the police department
Council Special Work Session
The Glenarden City Council will consider a charter review identified as CAR-XX-2025. No other substantive items appear on the agenda. The meeting is a special work session held virtually on September 4, 2024.
- Charter Review – CAR-XX-2025
Council Public Hearing
The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss four resolutions. These include the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and contracts for Glenarden Day services.
- Resolution R-01-2025: Contract with Chezlaross Hospitality for Glenarden Day catering
- Resolution R-02-2025: Rental agreement with Fantasy World Entertainment for rides
- Resolution R-03-2025: Use of $250,000 in ARPA funds for educational supplementation
- Resolution R-04-2025: Use of $50,000 in ARPA funds for school uniforms
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Review (Work Session)
The Glenarden City Council holds a work session to review the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, including allocations of $250,000 for educational supplementation and $50,000 for school uniforms using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting also covers revenue, police grants, and operational budgets for various city programs.
- $250,000 ARPA funds for educational supplementation
- $50,000 ARPA funds for school uniforms
- Police Grant Budget review
- PEG Grant Budget review
- Glenarden Farmers Market Budget review
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Review (Work Session)
The City Council will hold a work session to review the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for several city departments. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding rental agreements and catering services for Glenarden Day.
- Resolution for rental agreement with Fantasy World Entertainment for Glenarden Day rides
- Resolution for catering service contract with Chezlaross Hospitality for Glenarden Day
- Review of Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Public Works, Administration, Legislative, and Executive departments
Council Special Regular Session (Budget)
The Glenarden City Council will hold a special session to conduct budget reviews for several departments, including police and code enforcement. The council will also consider resolutions regarding rules and fee schedules for the Gold Room and the Community Center at Woodmore Town Center. Additionally, a contract award for grant consulting services is on the agenda.
- Resolution to revise Gold Room rules and fees (R-34-2024)
- Resolution to revise Community Center at Woodmore Town Center rules and fees (R-35-2024)
- Contract award to Municipal Grant Services LLC for grant consulting (R-58-2024)
- Budget review of Capital Projects and ARPA Funding
- Budget review of Police Department and Code Enforcement
Council Regular Meeting
The Glenarden City Council will consider several resolutions regarding city facilities and staff appointments. This includes revising rules and fees for the Gold Room and the Woodmore Town Center Community Center. The Council will also vote on hiring special counsel and a grant writer.
- Revision of rules, regulations, and fees for the Gold Room
- Revision of rules, regulations, and fees for the Community Center at Woodmore Town Center
- Appointment of Kevin Best as Special Counsel
- Hiring Municipal Grant Services, LLC as a grant writer
- Selection of the City Council President and Vice President
Council Regular Meeting
The Glenarden City Council will consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure and city operations. Proposed items include sidewalk installations on Glenarden Parkway and street improvements in Wards 1, 2, and 3. The council will also review contracts for a new bus and police equipment.
- Ordinance to amend construction requirements for streets and sidewalks
- Resolution for sidewalk installations on Glenarden Parkway
- Purchase of a 2024 Ford E-350 Starcraft Bus from Apple Ford
- Contract with TK Elevator Company for an elevator at City Hall
- Street and sidewalk improvements in Wards 1, 2, and 3 by NZI Construction
Charter Review Work Session
The Glenarden City Council will hold a work session on March 26, 2024, to review potential amendments to the city charter. This meeting is an informational discussion for council members and staff to examine proposed structural changes before any formal vote. Updates to the charter would establish or modify the foundational rules governing local government operations.
- Work session to review proposed charter changes presented by Councilwoman Fareed
- No final vote scheduled; agenda lists only discussion and adjournment
Council Regular Meeting
The Glenarden City Council will consider a resolution to contract Playground Specialist for construction at the 7th Street Park site. This project would be funded by American Rescue Plan Funds allocated in the FY 24 Budget. The meeting also includes various administrative and department reports.
- Resolution R-46-2024: Contract with Playground Specialist for 7th Street Park
- Approval of February 2024 meeting minutes
- Reports from the Mayor, City Manager, Police Chief, and Public Works Director
Council Regular Meeting
The Glenarden City Council will meet to vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include updates to vehicle and traffic codes, renewing the Comcast cable franchise, and authorizing the use of ARPA funds for Gold Room renovations.
- O-04-2024: Updates to Code Chapter 149 regarding speed and red-light camera placement
- O-05-2024: Renewal of the cable franchise to Comcast of Maryland LLC
- R-39-2024: Authorization of ARPA funds for Gold Room renovation
- R-37-2024 and R-36-2024: Resolutions regarding Code Enforcement vehicle purchase and surplus declaration
- R-38-2024: Awarding Global Position System to AT&T Fleet Management Services
Council Regular Meeting
The Glenarden City Council will meet virtually to discuss several legislative items, including updates to traffic camera placement and a property tax rebate for homeowners. The agenda also includes resolutions for police equipment purchases and city-wide sidewalk retrofitting.
- O-04-2024: Updates to Code Chapter 149 regarding speed and red-light camera placement
- R-09-2024: Resolution to provide a property tax rebate to Glenarden homeowners
- R-28-2024: Approval of Redlef Architects proposal for various facility renovations
- R-29-2024: Resolution to purchase radios for the Police Department
- R-30-2024: Resolution to retrofit sidewalks throughout the city
Council Work Session
The City Council is reviewing several legislative resolutions and presentations during this work session. Topics include ARPA funding distribution, police equipment purchases, and proposed updates to traffic camera placement.
- Resolution for a property tax rebate to Glenarden homeowners
- Proposed updates to Code Chapter 149 regarding speed and red-light camera placement
- Resolution to approve Redlef Architects for Council Chamber, bathroom, and Nutrition Center renovations
- Resolution to purchase radios for the Police Department
- Resolution to retrofit sidewalks throughout the City of Glenarden