Taneytown public meetings in 2023

Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding backyard chickens and amendments to the Officers and Employees section of the City Code. The agenda also includes adopting a 2024 fee schedule and reviewing the CDM Smith 2024 rate schedule.

• Ordinance 09-2023: Regulates backyard chickens, allowing up to six chickens with no roosters
• Ordinance 10-2023: Amends the City Code regarding City Attorney appointment and duties
• Resolution 2023-20: Adoption of the 2024 Fee Schedule
• Approval of CDM Smith 2024 Rate Schedule
• Special Event Permit Application: Alyssa Richards Memorial Car Show for October 5, 2024

Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on new regulations for raising chickens in residential districts. The meeting also includes adoption of the 2024 fee schedule and updates to the City Code regarding officers and employees.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 09-2023 regarding backyard chicken regulations
• Adoption of Ordinance 10-2023 amending the Officers and Employees section of the City Code
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-20 establishing the 2024 Fee Schedule
• Approval of CDM Smith 2024 Rate Schedule
• Review of December water allocation via Resolution 2023-19

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review Ordinance 09-2023 regarding regulations for raising backyard chickens. The meeting also includes reviews of a concept site plan waiver for 11 Franklin Street and a subdivision approval for Garnet Ridge.

• Ordinance 09-2003: Proposed regulations for backyard chickens, including a six-chicken maximum and prohibition of roosters
• Garnet Ridge: Seeking concept site plan approval for a subdivision
• 11 Franklin Street: Seeking concept site plan waiver
• Review of active site plans including Evapco, Memorial Park Expansion, and Recovery 180

Council Meeting

The Taneytown Mayor and City Council will discuss and vote on an ordinance permitting residents to raise up to six backyard chickens under certain conditions. Other items include financial reports, a dewatering project change order, and a resolution for check signature authorization.

• Ordinance allowing up to six backyard chickens with restrictions
• Resolution for check signature authorization by City officials
• Dewatering Project change order
• Engineering Services contract for Fiscal Year 2024 Sewer Rehabilitation Projects

Council Workshop

The Council will discuss and vote on an ordinance allowing residents to keep up to six backyard chickens under certain conditions. Other items include water allocation, check signature authorization, and hiring for police body cameras.

• Ordinance 09-2023: Backyard Chickens
• Resolution 2023-16: Water Allocation Plan
• Resolution 2023-17: Check Signature Authorization
• Ratification of Purchase for Police Body Worn Cameras
• Nomination to Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a preliminary site plan for office and parking expansion at Evapco, Inc. on Allendale Lane. The meeting also includes discussion of Ordinance 09-2023 regarding regulations for raising chickens in residential districts.

• Evapco 3rd amended site plan presentation involving office expansion and increased parking
• Ordinance 09-2023: Proposed regulations for backyard chickens, including a 6-chicken maximum and no roosters
• Review of active site plans including Memorial Park Expansion and Recovery 180
• Discussion of construction phase projects such as Sheetz and The Georges On York

Council Workshop/Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will meet to consider Resolution 2023-15 regarding water supply allocation for new or expanded uses. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2023 Audit and discussions on police leave policy and crossing guards.

• Resolution 2023-15: Water allocation plan showing 42,335 available gallons per day
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023 Audit by Michelle Mills and Addie Blickenstaff
• Discussion regarding Taneytown Police Department Holiday Leave Policy
• Discussion regarding crossing guards
• Review of September 6 and September 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Commission will review the minutes from the August 28, 2023 meeting and consider an extension request for the Recovery 180 grading plan at 162 West Baltimore Street. The agenda also includes discussions on various active site plans, subdivisions, and construction phase projects.

• Extension request: Recovery 180 (162 West Baltimore Street) conditional Preliminary site plan approval
• Discussion of active site plans including Evapco, Memorial Park Expansion, and Storage Today
• Review of active subdivisions including Mountain Brook and Taney View
• Update on construction phase projects such as Sheetz, Evapco, and Meade’s Crossing

Council Meeting

The Taneytown City Council will discuss and vote on several ordinances, including amendments to the fiscal year budgets and a resolution for water allocation.

• Ordinance 06-2023: Clarification of Dwelling Types
• Ordinance 07-2023: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Amendment #3
• Ordinance 08-2023: Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #1
• Resolution 2023-14: Water allocation for September

The City Council adopted two budget amendments and an ordinance clarifying dwelling types. Council authorized the Acting Police Chief to implement nine mandatory policy updates for the Police Department. Several floodplain and conservation easements were ratified.

• Adopted Ordinance 06-2023 clarifying dwelling types (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 07-2023 Budget Amendment #3 for FY 2022-2023 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 08-2023 Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2023-2024 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 for September water allocation (4-0)
• Authorized Acting Police Chief to implement nine mandatory policies (3-1)
• Ratified wastewater treatment plant and Bollinger Park easements (4-0)
• Approved Duffy Box and Recycling Surety Reduction of $4,298.80 (4-0)
• Denied revised holiday leave policy for Police Department (failed motion)

Council Workshop

The City Council will consider ordinances to clarify dwelling type definitions and approve two budget amendments for fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding water allocation for September.

• Ordinance 06-2023: Clarification of dwelling types including single-family and multi-family definitions
• Ordinance 07-2023: Budget Amendment #3 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Ordinance 08-2023: Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Resolution 2023-14: Water allocation for September
• Ratification of various easements for Bollinger Park and wastewater treatment plant

The Mayor and City Council held a workshop to review several ordinances, budget amendments, and easement ratifications. No formal votes on the ordinances or ratifications were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Taneytown Planning Commission will review preliminary and concept site plans for several developments. The agenda includes presentations on the Memorial Park expansion, the Mountain Brook residential development, and the Evapco 3rd Amended Site Plan.

• Memorial Park expansion: Preliminary site plan presentation
• Mountain Brook residential development: Seeking concept site plan approval
• Evapco 3rd Amended Site Plan: Seeking concept site plan approval
• Taney View minor subdivision: Informational presentation
• Review of July 31, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved concept site plans for the Mountain Brook residential development and the Evapco 3rd Amended Site Plan. A preliminary site plan for the Memorial Park expansion was presented, and a minor subdivision for Taney View was presented for informational purposes.

• Approved July 31, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Mountain Brook residential development concept site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Evapco 3rd Amended Site Plan concept site plan (unanimous)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Ethics Commission will meet to approve minutes from the June 2, 2023 meeting. The commission will also review an election report from Daniel Haines and examine financial disclosure forms for the period ending December 31, 2022.

• Approval of June 2, 2023 minutes
• Review of May 1, 2023 election report from Daniel Haines
• Review of financial disclosure forms ending December 31, 2022

Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding budget adjustments for fiscal years 2022 through 2024. The agenda also includes a proposal to clarify definitions for various dwelling types and technical amendments for the Community Village overlay.

• Ordinance 06-2023: Clarification of single-family and multi-family dwelling types
• Ordinance 07-2023: Budget Amendment #3 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Ordinance 08-2023: Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Adoption of Ordinance 05-2023 A regarding Community Village technical amendments
• Special Event Permit: Maryland Horse Rescue Fundraising Concert at Memorial Park

The City Council adopted technical amendments for Community Village and approved water allocation for August. Three ordinances regarding dwelling types and budget amendments were introduced. The Council also approved a special event permit for a fundraising concert at Memorial Park.

• Adopted Ordinance 05-2023 A Community Village Technical Amendments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-12 Water Allocation for August (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-13 Nomination of Resident Agent (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 06-2023 Clarification of Dwelling Types (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 07-2023 FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendment #3 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 08-2023 FY 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #1 (5-0)
• Approved Maryland Horse Rescue fundraising concert permit for Sept 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Jim Parker and Dan Myers to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)

Council Workshop

The City Council will discuss several ordinances regarding Community Village technical amendments and dwelling type clarifications. The meeting also includes reviews of budget amendments for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years.

• Ordinance 05-2023 A: Technical amendments to Community Village regulations
• Ordinance 06-2023: Clarification of dwelling types including single-family and multi-family definitions
• Ordinance 07-2023: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Amendment #3
• Ordinance 08-2023: Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #1
• Special Event Permit: Maryland Horse Rescue Fundraising Concert at Memorial Park on September 17, 2023

The Mayor and Council adopted two resolutions regarding water allocation and the nomination of a resident agent. Several budget amendments and zoning ordinances were introduced for review. The council also discussed chicken husbandry and water billing costs.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-12 (Water Allocation for August)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-13 (Nomination of Resident Agent)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Maryland Horse Rescue concert at Memorial Park on September 17, 2023
• Agreed to hold a special meeting on police department promotion procedures following a review by Major Stem

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Taneytown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on August 1, 2023, regarding special exceptions for family daycares. The board will review requests for operations at 12 Alyssum Street and 57 Bristoe Station Road.

• Special exception hearing for a family daycare at 12 Alyssum Street
• Special exception hearing for a family daycare at 57 Bristoe Station Road

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a preliminary site plan for Project 180 and a concept site plan presentation for the Mountain Brook residential development. The meeting also includes updates on active projects, subdivisions, and construction phase developments.

• Project 180 preliminary site plan approval
• Mountain Brook residential development concept site plan presentation
• Special exception request for home daycare at 57 Bristoe Station Road
• Review of active site plans including Memorial Park Expansion and Garnet Ridge
• Update on construction projects including Sheetz, Evapco, and Meade’s Crossing

The Planning Commission granted conditional preliminary site plan approval for Recovery 180, pending stormwater management approval. The commission also recommended a home daycare request to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A concept site plan for the Mountain Brook residential development was presented.

• Approved minutes from June 26, 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable action to BZA for home daycare at 57 Bristoe Station Road (unanimous)
• Granted conditional preliminary site plan approval for Recovery 180 grading plan (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to vote on Ordinance 05-2023, which amends regulations for the Community Village overlay. The meeting also includes discussions on water allocation, Bollinger Park rules, and a license agreement regarding park encroachment.

• Ordinance 05-2023: Amendments to Community Village section 205-35.1
• Resolution 2023-10: Water allocation for June
• Resolution 2023-11: Rules for Bollinger Park
• License Agreement for Bollinger Park encroachment
• Closed session to discuss real property acquisition

The City Council approved revisions to the Community Village ordinance and established rules for Bollinger Park. The Council also approved water allocation for June and a license agreement for a Bollinger Park encroachment.

• Adopted Ordinance 05 – 2023 Community Village Revisions (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023 – 10 Water Allocation for June (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023 – 11 Rules for Bollinger Park (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payables (5-0)
• Approved License Agreement for Bollinger Park encroachment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 7 and June 12, 2023 meetings (5-0)

Council Workshop/Hearing

The Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop and public hearing regarding amendments to Section 205-35.1 for Community Village. The agenda also includes discussions on water allocation, park rules, and various new business items.

• Public Hearing: Community Village Revisions to Section 205-35.1
• Ordinance 05 – 2023: Community Village Revisions
• Resolution 2023 – 10: Water allocation for June
• Resolution 2023 – 11: Rules for Bollinger Park
• License Agreement for Bollinger Park encroachment

The Mayor and Council held a public hearing regarding revisions to Community Village provisions. Council members reached a consensus to allow chicken husbandry, with a formal presentation scheduled for August. No formal votes were recorded for the proposed ordinances or resolutions.

• Consensus reached to allow chicken husbandry
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will review the May 2023 Community Village discussion draft and receive a Planning and Zoning report. The meeting includes updates on active site plans, construction phase projects, and legal matters.

• Review of May 2023 Community Village Discussion Draft
• Lot line reconfiguration at 211 East Baltimore Street
• Planning and Zoning report regarding Bounds property Carroll County project
• Discussion of active site plans including Memorial Park Expansion and Recovery 180
• Updates on construction phase projects such as Bollinger Park and Sheetz

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended amendments to the Community Village overlay ordinance. Proposed changes include allowing special home occupations, updating multifamily mixing limits, establishing permanent open space requirements, and revising parking space requirements.

• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable changes to Community Village Ordinance 05-2023 (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Council will consider the introduction of Ordinance 05-2023 regarding Community Village Revisions and the adoption of Resolution 2023-08 for June water allocation. The meeting also includes discussions on various new business items ranging from financial reports to lease renewals.

• Introduction of Ordinance 05-2023 (Community Village Revisions)
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-08 (Water allocation for June)
• Approval of Contract Amendment for Ecker’s Lawn Service, LLC
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 Town/County Agreement
• Head Start lease renewal discussion

The City Council approved several administrative agreements, including the FY 2024 Town/County Agreement and a lease renewal for Head Start. Council also voted to incorporate the Juneteenth holiday and reached a consensus not to promote from within for the Police Chief position.

• Approved Resolution 2023-08 for June Water Allocation (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 05-2023 for Community Village revisions (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report and Accounts Payables (5-0)
• Consensus reached not to promote from within for Police Chief
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Carroll County State’s Attorney (5-0)
• Approved incorporation of Juneteenth holiday (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of Meadowbrook Section Six (5-0)
• Approved Head Start lease renewal and FY 2024 Town/County Agreement (5-0)

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will review minutes from recent open and closed sessions. The workshop includes discussions on various new business items ranging from financial reports to municipal agreements.

• Introduction of Ordinance 05-2023 regarding Community Village Revisions
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-08 for June water allocation
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 Town/County Agreement
• Approval of Contract Amendment for Ecker’s Lawn Service, LLC
• Discussion on Memorandum of Understanding with Carroll County State’s Attorney

The Council approved the June water allocation and a Town/County agreement providing approximately $499,564.00 for fiscal year 2024. Members reviewed proposed revisions to the Community Village Ordinance and discussed the current public comment process, which will remain unchanged.

• Approved Resolution 2023-08 (Water Allocation for June)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2024 Town/County Agreement for approximately $499,564.00
• Decided current process for public comment at Monday council meetings will stay in place
• Consensus reached to follow County and State agencies regarding Juneteenth holiday
• Approved Contract Amendment for Ecker’s Lawn Service, LLC

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Ethics Commission will meet to approve minutes from the April 23, 2023 meeting. The commission will also conduct a review of candidate campaign finance forms that were due on May 31, 2023.

• Approval of April 23, 2023 minutes
• Review of candidate campaign finance forms due May 31, 2023

Council Special Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will meet in a closed session on May 31, 2023. The session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and to obtain legal advice regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Mayor and Council.

• Closed session for discussion of employee appointment, compensation, or performance
• Closed session to obtain legal advice regarding Mayor and Council roles

The Mayor and City Council met for the purpose of conducting a closed session. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to adjourn to a Closed Session (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Taneytown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a special exception request. The request involves allowing the operation of a daycare at 38 W. Baltimore Street.

• Special exception for daycare operations at 38 W. Baltimore Street

Planning Commission

The Commission will review minutes from April 24, 2023, and consider several concept site plan requests. The agenda includes discussions on property expansions, demolition waivers, and updates on active construction projects.

• Concept site plan approval for Fecser Property North
• Concept site plan presentation for Evapco office expansion
• Concept site plan approval for Recovery 180
• Site plan waiver request for Taneytown Auto Parts at 11 Franklin Street to demolish and rebuild buildings

The Commission approved concept site plans for a hardware store and Recovery 180, and granted a site plan waiver for Taneytown Auto Parts. A concept site plan for an Evapco office expansion was presented but not voted upon.

• Approved concept site plan for Feeser Property North hardware store (unanimous)
• Approved concept site plan for Recovery 180 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan waiver for Taneytown Auto Parts at 11 Franklin Street (approved by Parker and Myers; Tillman abstained)
• Approved minutes from April 24, 2023, meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Council will vote on resolutions regarding May water allocation and the Capital Improvements Program. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths for Mayor Christopher Miller and Councilmembers James McCarron and Christopher Tillman.

• Resolution 2023-06: Water allocation for May
• Resolution 2023-07: Capital Improvements Program
• Special Event Permit: Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue at Memorial Park (July 2, 2023)
• Special Event Permit: Good News Club at Roth Avenue Park (July 3–7, 2023)
• Oath of Office for Mayor Christopher Miller and Councilmembers James McCarron and Christopher Tillman

The Taneytown City Council approved several routine items including water allocation for May, the capital improvements program, monthly financial report, accounts payables, and two special event permits. A new mayor and two new councilmembers were sworn in, and council liaisons were appointed. The council voted 5-0 to table restoring full acting chief powers to Major Robert Mitchell until the June meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 5, April 10, and April 27 meetings (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-06 for May water allocation (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-07 for Capital Improvements Program (4-0)
• Approved monthly financial report (4-0)
• Approved accounts payables (4-0)
• Approved special event permit for Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue at Memorial Park on July 2, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved special event permit for Good News Club at Roth Avenue Park on July 3-7, 2023 (4-0)
• Tabled decision on restoring full acting chief powers to Major Robert Mitchell until June meeting (5-0)

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will review minutes from recent regular and special meetings. The workshop includes the adoption of resolutions regarding May water allocation and the Capital Improvements Program.

• Resolution 2023-06: Water allocation for May
• Resolution 2023-07: Capital Improvements Program
• Special Event Permit: Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue at Memorial Park (July 2, 2023)
• Special Event Permit: Good News Club at Roth Avenue Park (July 3–7, 2023)
• Monthly Financial Report and Accounts Payables

The Taneytown City Council adopted two resolutions: one for May water allocation and one for the capital improvements program. The council also approved special event permits for Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue and Good News Club, and directed staff to arrange a special meeting to brief newly elected officials. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-06 for water allocation in May
• Adopted Resolution 2023-07 for the Capital Improvements Program
• Approved special event permit for Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue at Memorial Park on July 2, 2023
• Approved special event permit for Good News Club at Roth Avenue Park on July 3-7, 2023
• Directed staff to arrange a special meeting for newly elected mayor and council members

Council Special Meeting

The Mayor and City Council scheduled a special meeting for April 26, 2023, to discuss personnel issues. The session is intended to be held in closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, or performance of an official or employee.

• Motion to enter closed session regarding personnel matters

The Mayor and City Council met for the purpose of conducting a closed session. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to adjourn to closed session (4-0)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Ethics Commission is reviewing campaign finance submittals. This includes a review of late forms from April 16, 2023, and forms due on April 24, 2023.

• Review of candidate campaign finance forms due April 16, 2023
• Review of candidate campaign finance forms due April 24, 2023

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a concept site plan for the Memorial Park Expansion and consider special exception requests for home and center-based daycares. The meeting also includes a presentation and potential approval of the FY 24-29 Capital Improvement Program.

• Memorial Park Expansion concept site plan approval
• Special exception for home daycare at 12 Alyssum Street
• Special exception for Head Start EHS at 38 West Baltimore Street
• Concept site plan for Taneytown Auto Parts at 11 Franklin Street
• FY 24-29 Capital Improvement Program presentation and approval

The Planning Commission approved the concept site plan for a 21.43-acre expansion of Memorial Park and the FY 24-29 Capital Improvement Program. The commission also issued favorable recommendations for two home daycare special exceptions to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved Memorial Park expansion concept site plan (unanimous)
• Approved FY 24-29 Capital Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for home daycare special exception at 12 Alyssum Street (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for daycare special exception at 38 West Baltimore Street (unanimous)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review reports from closed sessions. The agenda also includes a review of candidate campaign finance forms due April 16, 2023.

• Review of candidate campaign finance forms due April 16, 2023

Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding the upcoming fiscal year operating budget, water/sewer rates, and tax rates. The agenda also includes a nomination for Police Chief and a sole source purchase for a sewer pumping station control panel.

• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget (Ordinance 01-2023)
• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 Water/Sewer rate (Ordinance 02-2023)
• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 Tax Rate (Ordinance 03-2023)
• Nomination of Police Chief
• Sole source purchase for sewer pumping station control panel

The City Council adopted the operating budget, tax rate, and water/sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The Council also approved the nomination of Jeffrey Partridge as Police Chief and a sewer pumping station purchase.

• Approved Ordinance 01-2023 Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 02-2023 Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Water/Sewer rate (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 03-2023 Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Tax Rate (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-05 Water Allocation for April (4-0)
• Approved nomination of Jeffrey Partridge as Police Chief (4-0)
• Approved $34,848.00 sole source purchase for sewer pumping station control panel (4-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report (4-0)
• Approved Accounts Payables (4-0)

Council Workshop/Hearing

The Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2023–2024 Budget and Constant Yield tax rate. The meeting also includes the introduction of ordinances for the upcoming fiscal year operating budget, water/sewer rates, and tax rates.

• Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2023–2024 Budget and Constant Yield tax rate
• Ordinance 01–2023: FY 2023–2024 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 02–2023: FY 2023–2024 Water/Sewer rate
• Ordinance 03–2023: FY 2023–2024 Tax Rate
• Sole source purchase for sewer pumping station control panel

The Mayor and City Council met in open session to transition into a closed session. No substantive decisions were recorded in open session.

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

Election Board Meeting

The Board will review Candidate Nomination forms for the upcoming city election. The body will certify candidates for Mayor and two councilmember positions.

• Review of Candidate Nomination forms
• Certification of candidates for May 1, 2023, city election

Planning Commission

The Commission will review concept site plans for Memorial Park Expansion, Wantz Chevrolet, and Recovery 180. Members will also receive a presentation on the Triennial Update to the 2019 Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan.

• Memorial Park Expansion concept site plan presentation
• Wantz Chevrolet request for a 504 ft2 storage building site plan waiver
• Recovery 180 concept site plan for 162 W. Baltimore Street
• Belisimos Restaurant revised site plan drawing presentation
• Triennial Update to the 2019 Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan

The Planning Commission approved a site plan waiver for a Wentz Chevrolet storage facility and accepted revised plans for Belisimos Restaurant. The commission also certified the 2023 Triennial Water and Sewer Master Plan report for Carroll County.

• Approved minutes from February 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan waiver for Wentz Chevrolet 14' x 36' storage facility (unanimous)
• Approved revised site plans for Belisimos Restaurant regarding Merwyn Drive pullover (unanimous)
• Approved certification of the 2023 Triennial Water and Sewer Master Plan report (unanimous)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Ethics Commission will review candidate financial disclosure statements and campaign finance forms. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from June 27, 2022.

• Candidate financial disclosure statements
• Candidate campaign finance forms

The Taneytown Ethics Board approved the minutes from June 27, 2022. Members reviewed Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Forms for the May 1, 2023 election and requested corrections from specific individuals.

• Approved June 27, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Directed Clerk to contact individuals for corrections on Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Forms

Council Meeting

The council will introduce ordinances for the FY2024 operating budget, water/sewer rates, and tax rate, and adopt a budget amendment for FY2023 and a water allocation resolution. Other business includes a settlement offer from the Maryland Department of the Environment and appointments to the Election Board and Ethics Commission.

• Introduction of Ordinance 01-2023: FY2024 Operating Budget
• Introduction of Ordinance 02-2023: FY2024 Water/Sewer rate
• Introduction of Ordinance 03-2023: FY2024 Tax Rate
• Adoption of Ordinance 04-2023: FY2023 Budget Amendment #2
• Maryland Department of the Environment settlement offer

The Council introduced three ordinances regarding the FY 2023-2024 operating budget, tax rate, and water/sewer rates. They adopted a budget amendment and a water allocation resolution. Appointments were made to the Election Board and Ethics Commission.

• Introduced Ordinance 01-2023 (FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget) (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 02-2023 (FY 2023-2024 Water/Sewer rate) (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 03-2023 (FY 2023-2024 Tax Rate) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 04-2023 (FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendment #2) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04 (Water Allocation for March) (4-0)
• Approved appointments to Election Board: Sue Billings, William Kennedy, Judy Furbay, and Barbara Heltebridle (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved appointment of Thomas Latella to Ethics Commission (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved county transportation priorities letter of support (4-0)

Council Workshop

The Taneytown City Council will introduce three fiscal ordinances for FY 2024: the operating budget, water/sewer rates, and tax rate. They will also adopt a budget amendment and a water allocation resolution, and discuss a settlement offer from the Maryland Department of the Environment.

• Introduction of Ordinance 01-2023: FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget
• Introduction of Ordinance 02-2023: FY 2023-2024 Water/Sewer rate
• Introduction of Ordinance 03-2023: FY 2023-2024 Tax Rate
• Adoption of Ordinance 04-2023: FY 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #2
• Discussion of Maryland Department of the Environment settlement offer

The Mayor and Council adopted a budget amendment for Memorial Park lighting and stormwater drawings. The Mayor reassigned council liaison positions for Planning and Zoning and Parks and Recreation. Proposed budget and tax rate ordinances were introduced for a future public hearing.

• Adopted Ordinance 04-2023 (Budget Amendment #2) for Memorial Park lighting and stormwater drawings
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04 regarding Water Allocation for March
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Fuller as liaison for Planning and Zoning Commission
• Appointed Councilmember Chaney as liaison for Parks and Recreation
• Introduced FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget, Water/Sewer rate, and Tax Rate ordinances

Planning Commission

The Taneytown Planning Commission will consider site plan waivers and approvals for four properties: Restorative Cottage (519 E. Baltimore St.), Storage Today (York St.), Feeser Property (Antrim Blvd.), and Belisimo's Restaurant (448 E. Baltimore St.). The commission will also continue discussion on the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3.

• Restorative Cottage, 519 E. Baltimore Street — site plan waiver for acupuncture and life coaching business
• Storage Today, York Street — seeking preliminary site plan approval
• Feeser Property, Antrim Boulevard north — concept site plan presentation for new commercial business
• Belisimo's Restaurant, 448 E. Baltimore Street — revised site plan for approval
• Continued discussion on Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3

The Commission granted a site plan waiver for Restoration Cottage and approved a preliminary site plan for Storage Today. A conditional approval was issued for Belisimos Restaurant pending county review. The Commission also completed revisions to Chapter 3 of the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved site plan waiver for Restoration Cottage (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Storage Today (unanimous)
• Granted conditional approval for Belisimos Restaurant revised site plan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 30, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Budget Workshop FY24

The Mayor and Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of the FY2024 budget

The Mayor and City Council held a budget workshop to review the General Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, and tax rates. Mayor Wantz stated that tax and water and sewer rates will not increase for the upcoming fiscal year. A public hearing is scheduled for April 5, 2023, with budget adoption set for April 10, 2023.

• Scheduled public hearing for FY 2023-2024 budget and constant yield tax rate for April 5, 2023
• Scheduled budget adoption for April 10, 2023
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Council Meeting

The Taneytown City Council will consider several items including introduction of a budget amendment, adoption of a water allocation resolution, approval of a Habitat for Humanity subsidy request, a special event permit for a veterans benefit music festival, and appointments to various boards.

• Ordinance 04-2023 – Budget Amendment #2
• Resolution 2023-03 – Water allocation for February
• Habitat for Humanity Subsidy Request
• Special Event Permit – Veterans Benefit Music Festival at Memorial Park on October 7, 2023
• Appointments to Ethics Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The City Council introduced a budget amendment and approved a water allocation resolution. The council also authorized a partial fee forgiveness for Habitat for Humanity and approved a sole source procurement for electrical work. Three appointments to city commissions and boards were confirmed.

• Introduced Ordinance 04–2023 Budget Amendment #2 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023–03 Water Allocation for February (5-0)
• Approved $8,640.00 forgiveness of hook-up fees for Habitat for Humanity (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Veterans Benefit Music Festival (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft community village amendment regarding alleyways and open space (5-0)
• Approved sole source procurement for Fern Rodkey Electric up to $29,500.00 (5-0)
• Appointed Linda Canfield to Ethics Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Christie Canapp to Board of Zoning Appeals and Makensie Kilby to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)

Council Workshop

The Taneytown Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a budget amendment, a water allocation resolution, and a subsidy request from Habitat for Humanity. They will also consider a special event permit for a Veterans Benefit Music Festival and appointments to city boards.

• Introduction of Ordinance 04-2023 for Budget Amendment #3
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-03 for February water allocation
• Habitat for Humanity subsidy request
• Special event permit for Veterans Benefit Music Festival at Memorial Park on October 7, 2023
• Appointments to Ethics Commission, Election Board, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Council reviewed two versions of a budget amendment regarding a $130,000 police department expansion. Members discussed using cell tower rental revenue to provide one-time subsidies of $14,400 per unit for Habitat for Humanity. The meeting also included reports on stormwater management and city website updates.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-03 regarding February water allocation
• Discussed providing $14,400 per unit one-time Habitat for Humanity subsidy via cell tower rental fees
• Reviewed $29,500 sole source procurement for Fern Rodkey Electric to replace light brackets at Memorial Park
• Mayor nominated Linda Canfield to Ethics Commission
• Mayor nominated Christie Canapp to Board of Zoning Appeals
• Mayor nominated McKenzie Kilby to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Reviewed Ordinance 04-2023 Budget Amendment #2 regarding $130,000 police expansion

Planning Commission

The commission will review the Belisimo's Restaurant concept site plan and several active site plans and subdivisions. Discussions include the Sewell Farm project on Worthington Boulevard, the Community Village ordinance regarding alleys and garages, and the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan.

• Belisimo's Restaurant Concept Site Plan presentation
• Sewell Farm discussion on Worthington Boulevard
• Community Village ordinance discussion on alleys and rear loaded garages
• Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3 discussion
• Review of active subdivisions including Meadowbrook, Sheetz, Evapco, and Taneytown Crossing

The Planning Commission approved a concept site plan for a takeout and delivery restaurant and authorized the signing of the 2022 Carroll County Annual Report. The commission also held discussions regarding the Community Village ordinance and the Sewell Farm concept plan.

• Approved concept site plan for Belisimo's Restaurant at 418 East Baltimore Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 28, 2022, meeting (unanimous)
• Approved for Director Parker to sign the Carroll County Annual Report for 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Worthington Boulevard/Sewell Farm concept plan for a future meeting
• Tabled work on Chapter 3 of the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan to the next meeting

Council Meeting

The Taneytown City Council will consider adopting resolutions for water allocation and the 2023 fee schedule, and will vote on a special event permit for the Humane Society's Woofstock at Memorial Park. The meeting also includes approval of a Tower Stream contract and a report on Community Villages.

• Resolution 2023-01: Water allocation for January
• Resolution 2023-02: Fee Schedule for 2023
• Special Event Permit for Carroll County Humane Society Woofstock at Memorial Park on June 17, 2023
• Tower Stream contract approval
• Monthly Financial Report and Accounts Payables

The City Council approved the 2023 fee schedule, January water allocation, and a Tower Stream contract. The council also authorized a special event permit for the Carroll County Humane Society and scheduled a budget workshop for February 22, 2023.

• Approved Tower Stream contract (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 Water Allocation for January (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 Fee Schedule for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payables (5-0)
• Tabled Police Holidays for further study (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Carroll County Humane Society Woofstock (5-0)
• Decided to submit Community Villages list to Planning Commission for recommendations

Council Workshop

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider resolutions for January water allocation and the 2023 fee schedule. They will also discuss filling a councilmember vacancy and approving a special event permit for the Humane Society's Woofstock.

• Resolution 2023-01: Water allocation for January
• Resolution 2023-02: Fee Schedule for 2023
• Filling a councilmember vacancy
• Approval of Special Event Permit for Carroll County Humane Society Woofstock at Memorial Park on June 17, 2023
• Tower Stream contract approval

The City Council nominated Elizabeth Chaney to fill a council vacancy. The council also reviewed a cellular equipment rental contract and discussed police holiday schedules and water leak detection.

• Nominated Elizabeth Chaney to fill council vacancy (4-0)
• Nomination of Chris Tillman failed (no second)
• Approved Tower Stream 3-year contract for $1,600 monthly rent
• Adopted Resolution 2023-01 regarding January water allocation
• Adopted Resolution 2023-02 maintaining the 2023 fee schedule
• Approved Special Event Permit for Carroll County Humane Society Woofstock