Taneytown public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinance amendments and new business items. This includes potential reappointments to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and the Mainstreet Board.

• Ordinance 08-2022: Amendments to Ethics Ordinance
• Ordinance 09-2022: Amendment to Restricted General Business District
• Ordinance 10-2022: Amendment to Yard Exemptions
• Ordinance 11-2022: Amendment to Downtown Business District
• Proposal for Memorial Park Expansion Project Engineering Services

The City Council adopted ordinances amending ethics, yard exceptions, and business districts. The council also approved construction services for the Roberts Mill Road and Broad Street Reconstruction Project and engineering services for the Memorial Park Expansion Project.

• Adopted Ordinance 08-2022 (Ethics Ordinance amendments) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 09-2022 (Restricted General Business District amendment) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 10-2022 (Yard Exceptions amendment) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 11-2022 (Downtown Business District amendment) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-15 (December water allocation) (4-0)
• Approved construction services for Roberts Mill Road and Broad Street Reconstruction Project (4-0)
• Approved engineering services for Memorial Park Expansion Project (4-0)
• Approved reappointment of four members to Park and Recreation Advisory Board (4-0)

Council Workshop

The Taneytown City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning amendments: changes to the Restricted General Business District, Yard Exemptions, and the Downtown Business District. They will also consider adopting an ethics ordinance amendment, a water allocation resolution, and several other items including a Memorial Park expansion engineering proposal and a special event permit for a car show.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 09-2022 (Restricted General Business District amendment)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 10-2022 (Yard Exemptions amendment)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 11-2022 (Downtown Business District amendment)
• Adoption of Ordinance 08-2022 (Ethics Ordinance amendments)
• Approval of proposal for Memorial Park Expansion Project Engineering Services

The City Council unanimously elected Councilmember Fuller as Mayor Pro Tem. The body adopted four ordinances regarding ethics and zoning and approved a request to the State Highway Administration for a pedestrian crossing. The council also established a process to fill a council vacancy by December 31, 2022.

• Elected Councilmember Fuller as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 08-2022 (Amendments to Ethics Ordinance)
• Adopted Ordinance 09-2022 (Amendment to Restricted General Business District)
• Adopted Ordinance 10-2022 (Amendment to Yard Exceptions)
• Adopted Ordinance 11-2022 (Amendment to Downtown Business District)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-15 (Water allocation for December)
• Approved request to SHA for lead pedestrian interval crossing at Route 140 and Route 194 (unanimous)
• Established council vacancy application deadline for December 31, 2022

Planning Commission

The Taneytown Planning Commission will review proposed amendments to the Restricted General Business District and Yard Exceptions ordinances, discuss the Sewell Property concept plan, and consider updates to the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes reports on active subdivisions and construction projects.

• Sewell Property concept plan presentation
• Ordinance 09-2022: Amendment to Restricted General Business District
• Ordinance 10-2022: Amendment to Yard Exceptions
• Ordinance 11-2022: Amendment to Downtown Business District
• Discussion of Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3

The Planning Commission voted to recommend three ordinance amendments to the Mayor and City Council. The commission also reviewed a concept site plan for the Sewell Farm development, which is pending revisions.

• Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 09-2022 (Restricted General Business District amendment) to Mayor and City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 10-2022 (Yards Exceptions amendment) to Mayor and City Council (3-2)
• Recommended Ordinance 11-2022 (Downtown Business District amendment) to Mayor and City Council (unanimous)
• Cancelled December 26, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

The Taneytown City Council will introduce three zoning ordinance amendments (Restricted General Business, Yard Exceptions, Downtown Business District), adopt a water allocation resolution, and consider awarding bids for Roberts Mill Road/Broad Street and sewer rehabilitation. A memorandum of understanding with the Sheriff's Office on pawn and scrap metal dealers is also on the agenda.

• Introduction of Ordinance 09-2022 amending Restricted General Business District
• Introduction of Ordinance 10-2022 amending Yard Exceptions
• Introduction of Ordinance 11-2022 amending Downtown Business District
• Award of Bid – Roberts Mill Road / Broad Street
• Award of Bid – Sewer Rehabilitation

The City Council awarded bids for Roberts Mill Road/Broad Street and sewer rehabilitation. The council also introduced three zoning-related ordinances and adopted a water allocation resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Vigliotti resigned from the council effective November 14, 2022.

• Awarded Roberts Mill Road / Broad Street bid to W. F. Delauter and Sons for $3,484,217.34 (5-0)
• Awarded Sewer Rehabilitation contract one to W. F. Delauter and Son for $499,000.00 (5-0)
• Awarded Sewer Rehabilitation contract two to Insituform LLC for $249,575.81 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 09-2022 (Restricted General business District amendment) (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 10-2022 (Yard Exemptions amendment) (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 11-2022 (Downtown Business District amendment) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-14 for November water allocation (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office MOU regarding pawn, precious metal and scrap metal dealers (5-0)

Council Workshop

The Taneytown Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to review and introduce several ordinances, including amendments to the Ethics Ordinance, Restricted General Business District, and Yard Exceptions. They will also adopt a resolution for water allocation and discuss bids for Roberts Mill Road/Broad Street and sewer rehabilitation. A closed session is scheduled for legal advice on MDE enforcement actions.

• Review of Ordinance 08-2022: Amendments to Ethics Ordinance
• Introduction of Ordinance 09-2022: Amendment to Restricted General Business District
• Introduction of Ordinance 10-2022: Amendment to Yard Exceptions
• Adoption of Resolution 2022-14: Water allocation for November
• Award of Bid – Roberts Mill Road / Broad Street

The Mayor and City Council held a workshop to review bids for road and sewer projects and discuss proposed zoning and ethics ordinances. No formal votes were taken on the bids or ordinances during this session. Mayor Wantz declared November 2022 as Municipal Government Works Month.

• Declared November 2022 as Municipal Government Works Month
• Reviewed $3,484,217.34 bid from W. F. Delauter & Sons for Roberts Mill Road / Broad Street
• Reviewed $499,000 bid from W. F. Delauter & Sons for sewer replacement
• Reviewed $249,575.81 bid from Insituform Tech, LLC for sewer lining
• Discussed Ordinance 08-2022 (Ethics) pending State Ethics Commission approval
• Discussed Ordinance 09-2022 (Restricted General Business District amendment)
• Discussed Ordinance 10-2022 (Yard Exceptions for corner lots)
• Reviewed Resolution 2022-14 regarding November water allocation

Closed Session

The Taneytown Mayor and City Council will hold a closed session to discuss a personnel matter affecting one or more specific individuals, as permitted by Maryland law. The council will not reconvene in public after the closed discussion.

• Closed session under Md. Code § 3-305(b)(1)(ii) for a personnel matter
• Reading of closed session minutes from October 5, 2022

The Mayor and City Council met on November 2, 2022, for the purpose of conducting a closed session. The council voted to adjourn to that session and did not reconvene in public. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public record.

• Approved motion to adjourn to Closed Session (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a site plan waiver for Taneytown Auto Parts, discuss active construction projects including Sheetz and Evapco, and continue discussions on equivalent front yards, Restricted General Business District regulations, Urban Mix district regulations, large-scale solar projects, and the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan (Chapters 1 and 2).

• Taneytown Auto Parts site plan waiver (Pat Small)
• Active construction projects: Bollinger Park Phase One, Storage Today, Sheetz, Evapco, The Georges On York, Meade's Crossing phases 1/1A/2A/2B, Taneytown Crossing, Tannery Barn, FP Duffy addition
• Discussion on equivalent front yards
• Discussion on Restricted General Business District regulations
• Discussion on Urban Mix district regulations

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to waive the site plan requirement for a 6-foot chain link fence at Taneytown Auto Parts on Franklin Street. The commission also directed staff to draft an ordinance amendment allowing yard exceptions for fences in Taneytown's residential equivalent front yards. Additionally, they discussed updates to the city's comprehensive plan and received reports on county planning items.

• Approved minutes from September 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved site plan waiver for 6-foot chain link fence at Taneytown Auto Parts, 11 Franklin Street (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance amendment for up to 60% reduction for 6-foot fences in equivalent front yards abutting rear yards, 50% if abutting side yards
• Directed staff to draft ordinance amendment adding residential option and 'other similar' businesses to Restricted General Business District regulations

Council Workshop/Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will meet to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit and a water allocation resolution for October. The body will introduce amendments to the Ethics Ordinance and discuss the acceptance of Meadowbrook Section 5.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2022 Audit
• Introduction of Ordinance 08 – 2022 regarding Ethics Ordinance amendments
• Adoption of Resolution 2022 – 13 for October water allocation
• Acceptance of Meadowbrook Section 5
• Special Event Permit Applications for Coach Xavier Smith’s Fall Basketball Camp, FSK FFA Alumni car show, and #Finish Kathleen’s Run

The Taneytown City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2022 audit with no material weaknesses or non-compliance, and introduced Ordinance 08-2022 to update the Ethics Ordinance with state-mandated changes. The council also accepted Meadowbrook Section 5, approved monthly financials, accounts payable, special event permits, and a surety reduction for Taneytown Crossing. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved FY2022 audit (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 08-2022 updating Ethics Ordinance (unanimous consensus)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-13 for October water allocation (5-0)
• Accepted Meadowbrook Section 5 (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial report (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable (5-0)
• Ratified special event permit for Coach Xavier Smith's Fall Basketball Camp (5-0)
• Approved special event permit for FSK FFA Alumni car show, conditional on department approvals (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review site plan requests and discuss updates to the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan. The body will also examine regulations for the Urban Mix and Restricted General Business districts.

• Recovery 180 request for change of use and site plan waiver
• Affordable Self Storage required landscaping site plan change
• Discussion on Chapters 1 and 2 of the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion on Large Scale Solar projects
• Review of active site plans for Bollinger Park Phase One and Storage Today

The Taneytown Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan waiver for Recovery 180 to convert a dwelling at 168 West Baltimore Street into a counseling center with offices, with no exterior changes beyond painting. The commission also unanimously approved restoring landscaping and adding vinyl slats at Affordable Self Storage on 464 East Baltimore Street. No other binding decisions were made; remaining items were discussions on zoning regulations, solar projects, and the comprehensive plan.

• Approved site plan waiver for Recovery 180 counseling center at 168 W Baltimore St (unanimous)
• Approved restoration of original landscaping and installation of vinyl slats at Affordable Self Storage, 464 E Baltimore St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 29, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The City Council will consider two budget amendments for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. The agenda includes discussions on stormwater management, a recycling building addition, and the acceptance of Meadowbrook Section 5.

• Ordinance 06 – 2022: FY 2021 – 2022 Budget Amendment No. 3
• Ordinance 07 – 2022: FY 2022 – 2023 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Resolution 2022 – 12: Water allocation for September
• Stormwater Management Facilities Inspection and Maintenance Agreement (F. P. Duffy, Inc.)
• Public Works Agreement: Duffy Box & Recycling Building Addition

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will review previous meeting minutes and consider several budget amendments. The agenda includes discussions on stormwater management, a recycling building addition, and the acceptance of Meadowbrook Section 5.

• Ordinance 06 – 2022: FY 2021 – 2022 Budget Amendment No. 3
• Ordinance 07 – 2022: FY 2022 – 2023 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Resolution 2022 – 12: Water allocation for September
• Stormwater Management Facilities Inspection and Maintenance Agreement (F. P. Duffy, Inc.)
• Public Works Agreement: Duffy Box & Recycling Building Addition

The workshop covered several items to be formally voted on at the next regular meeting, including an indoor archery range request, two budget amendments, and a water allocation resolution. No final decisions were made; all items were discussed and will appear on the September 12 agenda for approval.

• Reviewed minutes of August 3 and August 8, 2022 meetings – no changes requested
• Discussed indoor archery range request by Shane Fitzgerald; to be on September 12 agenda for approval
• Ordinance 06-2022 (FY2021-2022 Budget Amendment No. 3) – no questions; to be adopted later
• Ordinance 07-2022 (FY2022-2023 Budget Amendment No. 1) – no questions; to be adopted later
• Resolution 2022-12 (Water allocation for September) – no questions; to be adopted later
• Authorized Mayor to sign deeds for Meadowbrook Section 5 if manhole adjustments completed by Monday; otherwise deferred to October
• Moved to closed session at 8:17 PM (motion by Foster, second by Fuller, carried 5-0)

Planning Commission

The Taneytown Planning Commission is meeting to review site plan presentations and approve an easement plat. The body will also receive reports on economic development and active construction projects. Discussions are scheduled regarding Urban Mix, equivalent front yards, and Restricted General Business District regulations.

• Storage Today preliminary site plan presentation
• Belisimos Restaurant concept site plan presentation
• Taneytown Crossing easement plat approval
• Economic Development and Planning presentation by Jay Meashey
• Discussion on Urban Mix and Restricted General Business District regulations

The Taneytown Planning Commission unanimously approved the concept site plan for Garnet Ridge, an age-restricted community with 50 units (10 triplexes and 10 duplexes) on privately owned roads. Concerns about narrow street widths, emergency vehicle access, and construction dust/noise were raised, and the developer agreed to install a fence. The project requires a water and sewer master plan amendment before recording.

• Approved Garnet Ridge concept site plan unanimously
• Approved minutes from June 22, 2022 meeting unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 8:58 PM unanimously

Council Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will discuss budget amendments for fiscal years 2021-2023 and water allocation for August. The body will also review bids for Bollinger Park and a generator for well #8.

• Ordinance 06-2022: FY 2021-2022 Budget Amendment No. 3
• Ordinance 07-2022: FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Resolution 2022-11: Water allocation for August
• Award of bid for Bollinger Park
• Award of bid for well #8 generator

The Taneytown City Council approved all agenda items unanimously (5-0), including awarding two Bollinger Park Phase 1 bids totaling $843,291.75 to Hobbs Excavating, a $50,934 generator bid to Fern Rodkey, and a police vehicle donation to the Harney Volunteer Fire Department. The council also introduced two budget amendments and adopted a water allocation resolution.

• Approved minutes of July 6 and July 11 meetings as corrected (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 06-2022 (FY21-22 Budget Amendment No. 3) (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 07-2022 (FY22-23 Budget Amendment No. 1) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-11 for August water allocation (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial report (5-0)
• Approved accounts payables (5-0)
• Approved donation of retired police vehicle to Harney Volunteer Fire Department (5-0)
• Awarded Bollinger Park infrastructure bid ($545,808.75) and porous pathway bid ($297,483.00) to Hobbs Excavating (5-0)

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will review recent meeting minutes and consider two budget amendment ordinances. New business includes discussions on a police vehicle donation, park bids, and a memorial car show permit.

• Ordinance 06 – 2022: FY 2021 – 2022 Budget Amendment No. 3
• Ordinance 07 – 2022: FY 2022 – 2023 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Resolution 2022 – 11: Water allocation for August
• Award of bid: Bollinger Park
• Award of bid: well #8 generator

The council awarded two bids for Bollinger Park: $545,808.75 for infrastructure (Phase One) and $297,483 for a porous pathway, both to Hobbs Excavating. A $50,934 bid for a well #8 generator was awarded to Fern Rodkey. Two budget amendments were introduced, and a resolution for August water allocation was adopted. No votes were recorded for the awards or resolution.

• Awarded Bollinger Park Phase One infrastructure bid to Hobbs Excavating for $545,808.75
• Awarded Bollinger Park porous pathway bid to Hobbs Excavating for $297,483.00
• Awarded well #8 generator bid to Fern Rodkey for $50,934.00
• Introduced Ordinance 06-2022 (FY22 Budget Amendment No. 3) and Ordinance 07-2022 (FY23 Budget Amendment No. 1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-11 for August water allocation
• Approved donation of retired police vehicle to Harney Volunteer Fire Department
• Approved special event permit for Alyssa Richards Memorial Car Show

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear a concept site plan presentation for Garnet Ridge. The body will also discuss the solar energy code, urban mix zoning, and Community Comprehensive Plan Goals.

• Garnet Ridge concept site plan presentation
• Discussion of solar energy code
• Discussion of urban mix zoning
• Discussion of Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan Goals
• Status updates on projects including Bollinger Park Phase One and Storage Today

The Taneytown Planning Commission unanimously approved the concept site plan for the Garnet Ridge age-restricted community, which will include 50 units in triplex and duplex buildings. The approval came after discussions about road widths, emergency access, and construction impacts, with the developer agreeing to install a barrier fence. The commission also received updates on various county planning initiatives and discussed potential solar energy and urban mixed zoning ordinances.

• Approved Garnet Ridge concept site plan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 22, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:58 PM (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Taneytown Mayor and City Council will consider several resolutions and agreements, including the Sewell annexation, a water allocation resolution, and a design-build agreement for the THS Park skate park. They will also address financial reports, accounts payable, and various other items such as a lease renewal and a legal services addendum.

• Annexation Resolution 2022-03 A – Sewell Annexation
• Resolution 2022-10 – Water allocation for July
• Approval of design-build agreement with American Ramp Co. for THS Park skate park project
• Ratification of Special Event Permit for Xavier Smith Basketball Camp
• Low-income Household Water Assistance Program Memorandum of Understanding

The Council approved the Sewell Annexation Resolution 2022-03 A by a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Vigliotti opposed. They also approved the July water allocation, monthly financial report, accounts payable, a skate park design-build agreement, and several other routine items, all by 5-0 votes. The meeting was largely procedural with no public comment or old business.

• Approved Sewell Annexation Resolution 2022-03 A (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2022-10 water allocation for July (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial report (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved design-build agreement with American Ramp Company for THS Park skate park (5-0)
• Approved turf mowing contract amendment with fuel surcharge (5-0)
• Approved addendum to legal services for PFAS lawsuit (5-0)
• Approved Catholic Charities lease renewal (5-0)

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will discuss the adoption of the Sewell Annexation and water allocation for July. The body will also review a design-build agreement for the THS Park skate park and several contract renewals.

• Adoption of Annexation Resolution 2022 – 03 A (Sewell Annexation)
• Resolution 2022 – 10 regarding water allocation for July
• Design-build agreement with American Ramp Co. for THS Park skate park project
• Acceptance of Taneytown Crossing Road frontage parcels
• Catholic Charities lease renewal

The Taneytown City Council held a workshop on July 6, 2022, discussing the Sewell Annexation Resolution 2022-03 A, with no formal vote taken. They also reviewed Resolution 2022-10 for water allocation, and discussed several new business items including a design-build agreement for a skate park, road frontage parcels, and a surety reduction. No formal votes were recorded during the workshop.

• Discussed Sewell Annexation Resolution 2022-03 A (no vote)
• Reviewed Resolution 2022-10 for water allocation (no vote)
• Discussed design-build agreement with American Ramp Company for skate park (no vote)
• Discussed acceptance of Taneytown Crossing Road frontage parcels (no vote)
• Discussed ratification of Meadowbrook section 5 surety reduction (no vote)
• Discussed Low-income Household Water Assistance Program MOU (no vote)
• Discussed Catholic Charities lease renewal (no vote)
• Discussed turf mowing contract fuel surcharge amendment (no vote)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Ethics Commission will review the minutes from the June 2, 2021 meeting. The commission will also conduct a review of the 2021 financial disclosure forms.

• Review of June 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of 2021 financial disclosure forms

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review site plan approvals for Bollinger Park Phase 1 and a revised concept site plan for Storage Today. The meeting also includes updates on active subdivisions and construction phase projects.

• Bollinger Park Phase 1 site plan approval
• Storage Today revised concept site plan approval by Eric Hinerman
• Active subdivision and construction phase project updates

The Taneytown Planning Commission approved the final site plan for Bollinger Park Phase I, contingent on required county comment letters, fences for the Ruby and Perry properties, buffering trees, and additional signage. The commission also unanimously approved a revised concept site plan for Storage Today. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports.

• Approved Bollinger Park Phase I final site plan with conditions (4-1)
• Approved Storage Today concept site plan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Council Workshop/Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will consider the Town and County Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The body will also vote on resolutions regarding the Capital Improvement Program, water allocation, and state program applications.

• Town and County Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023
• Resolution 2022–06: Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution 2022–07: Water allocation for June
• Resolution 2022–08: Sustainable Maryland Certification Support
• Special Event Approval for FSK FFA car, truck and motorcycle show

The Taneytown City Council approved the FY2023 Town and County Agreement, expecting $86,517 more than the previous year. They also adopted four resolutions, including the Capital Improvement Program, water allocation for June, Sustainable Maryland Certification support, and State Revitalization Program application support. Other actions included authorizing legal proceedings for code violations, approving the Sirian purchase option, and approving the monthly financial report and accounts payables.

• Approved FY2023 Town and County Agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-06 Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-07 Water allocation for June (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-08 Sustainable Maryland Certification Support (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-09 State Revitalization Program Application Support (5-0)
• Authorized Attorney Gullo to proceed on code violations (5-0)
• Approved Sirian purchase option agreement (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial report and accounts payables (5-0)

Council Special Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will continue a public hearing for the Sewell Annexation. Following the hearing, the council will move to close the proceedings.

• Public Hearing: Sewell Annexation

The Taneytown Mayor and Council held a special meeting to continue the public hearing on the potential annexation of the Sewell property. The council received questions and comments from citizens, and the hearing was closed at 8:11 PM without a vote or decision. A separate open forum on the annexation was announced for June 4, 2022.

• Closed the continued public hearing on the Sewell annexation (no vote taken)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:13 PM (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will review the City of Taneytown Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2022-2028. The meeting includes discussions on active site plans and various construction phase subdivision projects.

• Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2022-2028
• Bollinger Park Phase One site plan
• Storage Today site plan
• Meadowbrook Sections 4B, 5, 6, and 7 construction projects
• Meade's Crossing phases 1A, 2A, and 2B construction projects

The Taneytown Planning Commission unanimously approved the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2022-2028, which aligns with the city's Comprehensive Plan. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 25, 2022 meeting. Updates were provided on several development projects, including Meades Crossing, which has been permitted for all 363 dwellings.

• Approved Capital Improvement Program 2022-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved rescheduling next meeting to June 22, 2022 (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss property acquisitions and removals from the growth area for Sirian and Stapleton. The body will also address a Capital Improvement Program resolution and water allocation for May.

• Resolution 2022-06: Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution 2022-05: Water allocation for May
• Approval of mowing bid
• Property acquisition and removal from growth area – Sirian
• Property removal from growth area – Stapleton

The Taneytown City Council approved several items, including a mowing contract with Eckers Lawn Service for up to $56,000, a resolution to pursue acquisition of 4.4 acres from the Sirian property and remove the remainder from the growth area, and a similar removal for the Stapleton property. They also introduced Resolution 2022-06 for the Capital Improvement Program, which includes $100,000 for the creamery building and a 3% annual inflationary factor, and adopted Resolution 2022-05 for water allocation. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved minutes of April 6 and April 11 meetings (5-0)
• Introduced Resolution 2022-06 Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-05 Water Allocation (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial report (5-0)
• Approved accounts payables (5-0)
• Awarded mowing bid to Eckers Lawn Service, up to $56,000 (5-0)
• Approved pursuing acquisition of 4.4 acres from Sirian property and removing remainder from growth area (5-0)
• Approved pursuing removal of Stapleton property from growth area (5-0)

Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Sewell Annexation. The meeting includes a sewer compliance update from CDM Smith and the introduction of Resolution 2022-06 for the Capital Improvement Program.

• Public Hearing: Sewell Annexation
• Resolution 2022-06: Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution 2022-05: Water allocation for May
• Sewer compliance update by Brian Lubenow, CDM Smith
• Approval of mowing bid

The council opened a public hearing on the Sewell annexation and will accept comments until June 1, 2022, with a decision expected at the July meeting. The council also introduced Resolution 2022-06 (Capital Improvement Program) and adopted Resolution 2022-05 (water allocation for May). No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed but not voted on.

• Opened public hearing for Sewell annexation, extended comment period to June 1, 2022
• Introduced Resolution 2022-06 Capital Improvement Program (no vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-05 Water allocation for May
• Approved minutes of April 6 and April 11, 2022 meetings (no changes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear a presentation regarding a minor subdivision for Frederick Street Commons. The body will also receive updates on active site plans, subdivisions, and construction phase projects.

• Minor subdivision presentation for Frederick Street Commons by Jeff Zigler
• Discussion of Bollinger Park Phase One site plan
• Discussion of Meade’s Crossing Community Center site plan
• Review of Meadowbrook Section 7 subdivision
• Updates on construction projects including Sheetz and Evapco

The Taneytown Planning Commission approved the preliminary and final minor subdivision plan for Frederick Street Commons, with the condition that all remaining comment letters meet CDM Smith and city staff approval. The commission also received updates on the Sewell property annexation, the Meades Crossing pool permit, and upcoming road reconstruction projects.

• Approved preliminary minor subdivision plan for Frederick Street Commons (unanimous)
• Granted final approval of minor subdivision plan for Frederick Street Commons with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances related to the upcoming fiscal year. These include the operating budget, water/sewer rates, and the tax rate. The council will also discuss a well control system purchase.

• Ordinance 02-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 03-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Water/Sewer rate
• Ordinance 04-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Tax Rate
• Ordinance 05-2022: Main Street Advisory Board
• Well control system purchase

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council are meeting to hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and constant yield tax rate. The body will also consider ordinances related to water and sewer rates and the Main Street Advisory Board.

• Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Constant Yield tax rate
• Ordinance 02-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 03-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Water/Sewer rate
• Ordinance 04-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Tax Rate
• Ordinance 05-2022: Main Street Advisory Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review site plan waivers, preliminary approvals, and boundary adjustments. The body will also discuss the status of several active projects and subdivisions within the city.

• Boundary adjustment for Danner property on West Baltimore Street
• Site plan waiver request for The Hitch Man building addition
• Preliminary site plan approval for F. P. Duffy Box
• Minor subdivision for Frederick Street Commons
• Status updates on Bollinger Park Phase One and Meade's Crossing Community Center

Special Council Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will convene for a special meeting to consult with counsel. The purpose of the closed session is to obtain legal advice regarding a tort claim.

• Closed session to consult with counsel regarding a tort claim

Council Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances related to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operating budget, water/sewer rates, and tax rates. The meeting also includes a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and discussion regarding Meade’s Crossing surety reduction.

• Ordinance 02 – 2022: Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 03 – 2022: Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Water / Sewer rate
• Ordinance 04 – 2022: Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Tax Rate
• Ordinance 05 – 2022: Main Street Advisory Board
• Ordinance 01 – 2022: FY 2021 - 2022 Budget Amendment # 2

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will introduce ordinances for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operating budget, tax rate, and water/sewer rates. The body will also consider the adoption of a water allocation resolution for March and a budget amendment for FY 2021-2022.

• Ordinance 02-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 03-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Water/Sewer rate
• Ordinance 04-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Tax Rate
• Ordinance 05-2022: Main Street Advisory Board
• Meade’s Crossing surety reduction

The Taneytown City Council introduced four ordinances for FY2022-2023, including the operating budget with a $20 monthly stipend for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, no increase to water/sewer rates, an unchanged tax rate of $0.37 per $100 of assessed value, and creation of a Main Street Advisory Board. The council also adopted Resolution 2022-03 for April water allocation and Ordinance 01-2022, a budget amendment covering revenue increases, police impact fee use, a skid loader purchase, and fund shifts. No substantive decisions were made beyond these introductions and adoptions.

• Introduced Ordinance 02-2023 FY2022-2023 Operating Budget with $20 monthly stipend for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Introduced Ordinance 03-2022 FY2022-2023 Water/Sewer rate with no increase
• Introduced Ordinance 04-2022 FY2022-2023 Tax Rate at $0.37 per $100 assessed value
• Introduced Ordinance 05-2022 creating Main Street Advisory Board
• Adopted Resolution 2022-03 for April water allocation
• Adopted Ordinance 01-2022 FY2021-2022 Budget Amendment #2
• Approved Meade's Crossing surety reduction to $86,680.00

Planning Commission

The commission will review a request from Gunnar Rhoten for GTR Auto Sales at 4335 Old Taneytown Road to change business use and waive site plan requirements. The meeting also includes updates on several active site plans, subdivisions, and construction projects.

• Change of use for GTR Auto Sales at 4335 Old Taneytown Road
• Site plan waiver request for 4335 Old Taneytown Road
• Active Site Plan updates: Bollinger Park Phase One, Meade's Crossing Community Center, FP Dufry additions, and Storage Today
• Active Subdivision updates: Meadowbrook Section 7
• Construction Phase Projects: Meadowbrook Sections 4B, 5, and 6; Sheetz; Evapco; The Georges On York; Meade's Crossing phases 1, 1A, 2A, 2B; Taneytown Crossing; and Tannery Barn

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan waiver for GTR Auto Sales at 4335 Old Taneytown Road, allowing a change of use to auto sales. The approval requires the property owners to connect to city sewer by December 31, 2022, and prohibits use of the existing septic system. The commission also approved the minutes from January 31, 2022, and the Carroll County 2021 Planning report.

• Approved site plan waiver for GTR Auto Sales at 4335 Old Taneytown Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 31, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Carroll County 2021 Planning report (unanimous)

Budget Workshop FY23

The Mayor and City Council will conduct a workshop to review upcoming budgets. Discussions include the General Fund, the Water and Sewer Fund, and the tax rate.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2022 – 2022 General Fund Operating Budget
• Review of Fiscal Year 2022 – 2023 Water and Sewer Fund Operating Budget
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022 – 2023 Tax Rate/Constant Yield Tax Rate

Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss the FY 2021 - 2022 Budget Amendment # 2 and adopt a water allocation resolution. The meeting also includes several new business items regarding contract awards for city services.

• Ordinance 01 – 2022: FY 2021 - 2022 Budget Amendment # 2
• Resolution 2022 – 02: Water allocation for February
• Bids for cleaning, tennis/basketball courts, street sweeping, solid waste/recycling, and biosolids
• Ratification of Meade’s Crossing sections 1 & 1A surety reduction
• Adoption of legal services regarding PFA Class Action

The Taneytown City Council approved several bids, including a 5-year solid waste/recycling contract with Ecology Services for $1,541,729.28, a 3-year cleaning contract with Multicorp, Inc. for $17,185.00, and a tennis/basketball court paving contract with Mid-Atlantic Asphalt for $84,870.00. They also awarded a 3-year street sweeping contract to Reilly Sweeping and a 5-year biosolids contract to Synagro Central. The council voted to enter a class action lawsuit regarding PFA and employ Attorney Gullo for legal services. Two agenda items were removed: street sweeping signage and Meade's Crossing surety reduction.

• Approved minutes from January 5 and January 10, 2022 meetings (5-0).
• Introduced Ordinance 01-2022, Budget Amendment #2 (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2022-02 for February water allocation (5-0).
• Approved monthly financial report and accounts payables (5-0).
• Awarded 3-year cleaning contract to Multicorp, Inc. for $17,185.00 (5-0).
• Awarded tennis and basketball court bid to Mid-Atlantic Asphalt for $84,870.00 (5-0).
• Awarded 3-year street sweeping contract to Reilly Sweeping at $198.00 per curb mile monthly (5-0).
• Awarded 5-year solid waste/recycling contract to Ecology Services for $1,541,729.28 (5-0).

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will discuss a budget amendment for FY 2021-2022 and water allocation for February. The body will also review bid awards for several city maintenance and waste services.

• Ordinance 01 – 2022: FY 2021 - 2022 Budget Amendment # 2
• Resolution 2022 – 02: Water allocation for February
• Award of Bid for cleaning
• Award of Bid for tennis courts and basketball court
• Award of Bids for street sweeping, solid waste/recycling, and biosolids

Council Retreat

The Mayor and City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the allocation of ARPA funds. The body will also review the Community Village Ordinance.

• ARPA funds
• Community Village Ordinance

The retreat was a discussion session with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented a list of $7.6 million in proposed American Rescue Plan Act projects, including water and sewer replacements, and the council discussed potential changes to the Community Village Ordinance Overlay Zone. No action was taken on either topic.

• Adjourned retreat at 11:53 AM (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will review the January 4, 2022, meeting minutes and a pending Zoning Board of Appeals case for 208 Colbert Street. The agenda includes updates on active site plans, subdivisions, and various construction phase projects.

• Zoning Board of Appeals Case 2022-219: Special Exception for home occupation and day-care center at 208 Colbert Street
• Active Site Plans: Bollinger Park Phase One, Meade’s Crossing Community Center, FP Duffy additions, Storage Today, and Bedot Enterprises, LLC
• Active Subdivisions: Meadowbrook Section 7
• Construction Phase Projects: Meadowbrook Sections 4B, 5, and 6; Sheetz; Evapco; The Georges On York; Meade’s Crossing phases 1, 1A, 2A, 2B; and Taneytown Crossing; Tannery Barn

The Taneytown Planning Commission unanimously approved a favorable recommendation for a special exception to operate a day-care center at 208 Colbert Street, with a condition that part of the rear yard be fenced. The case will be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals on February 9, 2022. No other action items were on the agenda; the meeting included reports on the BOA denial of a semi-detached dwelling exception, the Sewell property annexation, and updates from county planning.

• Approved favorable recommendation for special exception for day-care at 208 Colbert St. (unanimous, with fencing condition)
• Approved minutes from January 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 PM (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Taneytown Board of Zoning Appeals is holding two public hearings to decide on special exceptions. The first case involves the construction of a semi-detached dwelling unit on Ridge Avenue. The second case involves operating a pet grooming business at 112 Morning Frost Street.

• Special Exception request for semi-detached dwelling on lots 203-206 on Ridge Avenue (Case 2021-217)
• Special Exception request to operate a pet grooming business at 112 Morning Frost Street (Case 2021-218)

Council Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss water allocation and financial reports. The body is scheduled to award bids for sewer cleaning and the Meadowbrook sewer interceptor replacement.

• Resolution 2022–01 regarding water allocation for January
• Award of bid for Meadowbrook sewer interceptor replacement
• Award of bid for sewer cleaning and televising
• Nomination for Planning Commission
• Discussion of Community Village

The Taneytown City Council approved several items, including awarding a $190,841 bid for the Meadowbrook sewer interceptor replacement to Stambaughs, Inc., and a $71,160 bid for sewer cleaning and televising to Utility Service Group. The council also adopted Resolution 2022-01 for water allocation, approved the monthly financial report and accounts payables, and confirmed Planning Commission nominations. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved minutes of Dec 8 and Dec 13, 2021 meetings (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-01 for water allocation (4-0)
• Approved monthly financial report (4-0)
• Approved accounts payables (4-0)
• Awarded Meadowbrook sewer interceptor replacement bid to Stambaughs, Inc. for $190,841 (4-0)
• Awarded sewer cleaning and televising bid to Utility Service Group for $71,160 (4-0)
• Confirmed Chris Miller as full voting member and Dan Myers as alternate on Planning Commission (4-0)

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will review the monthly financial report and accounts payables. The body will discuss the adoption of Resolution 2022-01 regarding water allocation for January. The meeting includes the awarding of bids for sewer infrastructure projects.

• Resolution 2022-01: Water allocation for January
• Award of Bid: Meadowbrook sewer interceptor replacement
• Award of Bid: sewer cleaning and televising
• Discussion on Community Village
• Review of Monthly Financial Report and Accounts Payables

The Taneytown City Council held a workshop on January 5, 2022, with no substantive votes taken. Councilmembers unanimously agreed to hold a February retreat to discuss community villages and American Rescue Plan funds. Bid awards for sewer projects were discussed but not voted on, with recommendations to award to Stambaughs, Inc. and Utility Services Group, Inc.

• Scheduled February retreat to discuss community villages and ARP funds (unanimous consensus)
• Discussed awarding Meadowbrook sewer interceptor replacement bid to Stambaughs, Inc. for $190,841.00 (no vote)
• Discussed awarding sewer cleaning and televising bid to Utility Services Group, Inc. for $71,600.00 (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing two Zoning Board of Appeals cases for January 19, 2022. The body will also discuss the status of active site plans, subdivisions, and construction phase projects.

• Case 2021-217: Chadlyn LLC, Ridge Ave. special exception for semidetached dwelling
• Case 2021-218: 112 Morning Frost St. special exception for home pet grooming business
• Active site plans including Bollinger Park Phase One and Meade’s Crossing Community Center
• Active subdivisions for Meadowbrook Section 7
• Construction phase projects including Sheetz, Evapco, and The Georges On York

The Taneytown Planning Commission met on January 4, 2022, and approved the minutes from November 29, 2021. The commission gave unanimous favorable recommendations for two special exception cases to be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals on January 19, 2022. No action items, ordinances, or agreements were on the agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 PM.

• Approved minutes from November 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Case 2021-217: special exception for single-family semi-detached dwelling on Ridge Avenue lots 203-206 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Case 2021-218: special exception for home pet grooming business at 112 Morning Frost Street (unanimous)