Garrett Park public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
GP TC Special Meeting Approved
The Mayor and Town Council held a work session to discuss aligning committee work plans with Town priorities. The council reached a consensus that more structure is needed for committee roles and operations. Several potential follow-up actions were identified to improve guidance, funding requests, and communication.
- Agreed that Town committees should have a more structured role and work process
GP TC
The Town Council will consider adopting Resolution 2022-5, which sets rules for Public Information Act requests. They will also discuss a signage request for the Yeandle property, a fencing request from Garrett Park Nursery School, and how to allocate ARPA funds. The meeting includes financial reports and updates on committees and a speed bump petition.
- Adoption of Resolution 2022-5 on Public Information Act requests
- Garrett Park Nursery School request to install fencing
- ARPA funding direction discussion
- Yeandle property name and signage request
- October financial report and personnel manual revision
GP TC
The Town Council will consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-4 regarding a budget amendment. The meeting includes reports on town hall and office renovations and a review of code enforcement provisions.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-4 (FY 2023 Budget Amendment No. 1)
- Proposed changes to Town Personnel Manual
- Review of current Town Code Enforcement Provisions
- Mayoral appointment to Historic Preservation Committee
- Reports on Town Hall and Town Office renovations
GP TC Manager's Report - Including Financials - 09.12.22.pdf
The Town Manager's report to the Mayor and Council covers FY 2022 final financials and July/August 2022 activity. FY 2022 revenues exceeded budget by $130,073, operating expenses were $201,084 under budget, and the Town received the second tranche of ARPA funding ($517,155) in August. Several tree removal and maintenance contracts were awarded, and a pilot invasive vine removal project was initiated.
- FY 2022 revenues exceeded budget by $130,073
- FY 2022 operating expenses $201,084 under budget
- Received second ARPA tranche of $517,155 in August
- Contracted Empire Landscaping to remove four Willow Oaks in 4800 block of Oxford
- Contracted Bartlett Tree Experts for pruning, deadwood removal, and elevation
- Contracted Empire Landscape for removal of ten trees identified by arborist
- Contracted Residential Reforestation LLC for invasive vine and non-native shrub management pilot project
- Contracted for removal of contents of home at 11321 Kenilworth Avenue (Yeandle Property)
GP Special TC Approved
The Town Council reached consensus on the scope of work for a Town Hall renovation, including code upgrades, system improvements, kitchen options, and exploring relocation. They also agreed to expand the Town Office into a tenant space and check Black Market Bistro's interest in another space. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were by consensus.
- Agreed on scope of work for Town Hall renovation RFP (consensus)
- Expanded Town Office footprint into Tenant Space A (consensus)
- Decided to determine Black Market Bistro's interest in renting Tenant Space B (consensus)
- Agreed to improve third floor lobby lighting and appearance (consensus)
GP Special TC Approved
The Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and decide on the scope of work for the Town Hall renovation. The body will also make a decision regarding the desired renovation option for the Town Office.
- Discussion and possible decision on Town Hall Renovation scope of work
- Decision on Town Office Renovation desired option
GP TC Approved
The minutes record a proposal, not a decision. Residents requested the Town Council support forming a committee to develop a proposal for alternative uses of the Cambria property, including relocating the dog park. No vote or formal action was recorded.
- No formal decisions recorded; proposal submitted for committee formation
GP TC
The Town Council will meet to discuss the repair or replacement of the Nursery School asphalt path and funding for Yeandle Park. The agenda also includes a fuel surcharge extension request from Montgomery County Sanitation and a mayoral appointment to the Archives Committee.
- Nursery School Asphalt Path Repair/Replacement
- Yeandle Park Funding
- Montgomery County Sanitation fuel surcharge extension request
- Mayoral appointment to Archives Committee
- American Rescue Plan update
GP TC Manager's Report - Including Financials - 07.11.22.pdf
The Town Manager's report for June 2022 shows preliminary FY2022 revenues exceeded budget by $125,091, driven by higher income tax receipts and a supplemental county appropriation. Operating expenses came in $204,050 under budget, partly due to staffing vacancies. Four building permits were issued, and tree work and an invasive vine removal pilot project are ongoing. No formal council decisions were made in this report.
- Issued building permit BP20220607-RSS01 to 4710 Strathmore Avenue for rear stoop and steps
- Issued building permit BP20220613-SP01 to 10902 Raleigh Avenue for screened-in porch
- Issued building permit BP20220224-R01 to 10905 Montrose Avenue for front entry, rear addition, and deck
- Issued building permit BP20220622-AD2+ to 4604 Strathmore Avenue for sunroom and dormer additions
- Removed 12 dead/diseased trees; 4 more scheduled for removal along Oxford
- Evaluating three proposals for invasive vine removal pilot project
GP TC Special Meeting Approved
The meeting minutes consist of a presentation by the Town of Garrett Park on office space assessment and planning, exploring four scenarios for the town office layout. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes are recorded in the minutes; the document is informational, presenting options and recommendations.
- No formal decisions recorded in the minutes
GP TC
The Town Council is holding a special public teleconference to hear a presentation on the Town Office Space Planning and Needs Assessment Study. The presentation will be delivered by Leah Frankl and Chris Lange of Lumber & Light.
- Presentation by Lumber & Light on Town Office Space Planning and Needs Assessment Study
GP TC Approved
The Town Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2022-2 for the FY 2023 budget, which includes increases in refuse service assessments and funding for a pilot composting program. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2022-3 to adjust FY 2022 reserve accounts, and Resolution No. 2022-1 thanking Robert 'Butch' Frost for his service. The council authorized a partnership with AmWINS for a retiree Medicare supplement program and elected to use the standard allowance for ARPA reporting.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-2, FY 2023 Budget (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-3, FY 2022 Reserve Account Adjustments (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2022-1, Thanking Robert 'Butch' Frost (unanimous)
- Authorized partnership with AmWINS for retiree Medicare supplement program (unanimous)
- Elected to use standard allowance for ARPA revenue loss reporting (unanimous)