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Taneytown public meetings in 2024

40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

Council Meeting

City approves 2025 water allocation and fee schedule

The Taneytown City Council will vote on a water allocation plan for December and a new fee schedule for 2025. The agenda also includes the award of a water line replacement project and several lease approvals.

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✓ Decided: Council awards Westview Drive water line replacement to Stambaugh's Inc.

The Taneytown City Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including awarding the Westview Drive Water Line Replacement Project to Stambaugh's Inc. and authorizing the mayor to execute the contract. They also adopted resolutions for December water allocation and the 2025 fee schedule, approved leases for Bollinger Park and Festival Park, and authorized the annexation process for 3300 Harney Road. The council approved the City Hall roof repair bid to Gordian for $255,171.05, with one opposing vote.

Wed Dec 4, 2024

Council Workshop

Council adopts FY 2025 fee schedule and water allocation plan

The Taneytown City Council will adopt Resolution 2024‑16, approving a new fee schedule that will take effect on January 13 2025. The Council will also adopt Resolution 2024‑15, establishing a water allocation plan for existing water supply based on Exhibit A. Additional agenda items include awarding the Westview Drive water‑line replacement project, reviewing CDM Smith’s 2025 rate proposal, and approving long‑term leases for Bollinger Park and Festival Park. The meeting will also consider a special event permit for a car show at Memorial Park on October 4 2025.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews school addition and self-storage site plan

The Taneytown Planning Commission will consider final site plan approval for a school addition and a revised concept plan for a storage facility. The commission will also discuss the 2025 update to the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

Comp Plan Workshop

Taneytown Planning Commission holds Comprehensive Plan 2025 workshop

The Planning Commission is meeting to review the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan 2025 update. The session includes a community survey analysis and a review of draft background data.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

Council Workshop/Meeting

Taneytown Council to consider water allocation plan for November

The Mayor and City Council will discuss a resolution to allocate the city's limited water supply for new or expanded uses. The body will also review financial reports and several project proposals.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews Taneytown Elementary School site plan

The Planning Commission will receive a final site plan presentation for the Taneytown Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten addition. The body will also discuss the 2025 update to the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan.

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Wed Oct 9, 2024

Council Workshop/Meeting

Council adopts water allocation plan limiting new development water use

The Taneytown City Council will adopt Resolution 2024‑13, which sets a water allocation plan for October based on a total supply of 38,335 gallons per day and allocates 500 gallons to existing projects. The council will also adopt Ordinance 10‑2024, amending the city’s campaign finance code to clarify reporting requirements. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved, and a FY2024 audit presentation will be received.

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Mon Sep 30, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review site plans for Curaleaf and school expansion

The Taneytown Planning Commission will review a concept site plan for Curaleaf, discuss active site plans for Taneytown Elementary School and Memorial Park, and review active subdivisions and construction projects.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024

Comp Plan Workshop

Taneytown Planning Commission reviews draft comprehensive plan and schedules next update

The Taneytown Planning Commission will review and approve the minutes from the August 20, 2024 comprehensive plan meeting. Commissioners will discuss the key persons interview process, Harvest Festival details, and the draft comprehensive plan Section I (Introduction). The commission will also set the next community comprehensive plan update meeting for October 22, 2024.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals to hold hearings on two variance requests

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold two public hearings to consider variance requests. These requests involve a setback adjustment for a garage and a reduction in minimum lot size requirements.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024

Council Special Meeting

Council to vote on Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2 contract

The Mayor and City Council are meeting to approve a contract for Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $969,746 sewer rehab contract to Monumental Paving

The Taneytown City Council awarded the Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2 contract to Monumental Paving and Excavating, Inc. for $969,746.19, based on the recommendation of the city engineer. The motion carried 3-0. The meeting also included a brief recognition of September 11 events.

Mon Sep 9, 2024

Council Meeting

Council to adopt campaign finance amendment and multiple budget emergency measures

The Taneytown City Council will consider several emergency ordinances, including a campaign‑finance code amendment and budget amendments for fiscal year 2024. The agenda also lists new business items such as a Mountain Brook traffic‑impact study proposal, a cooperative procurement participation with the Maryland Department of General Services, and a Verizon lease amendment. Minutes from the August 7 and August 12 regular meetings will be approved and standard reports will be given.

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Wed Sep 4, 2024

Council Workshop

Council workshop to adopt emergency budget amendments and campaign finance changes

The Taneytown City Council will consider several ordinances, including a campaign finance code amendment and multiple FY 2024 budget amendments for emergency adoption. It will also adopt a water allocation resolution for September and discuss new business items such as the Mountain Brook Traffic Impact Study proposal and cooperative procurement with the Maryland Department of General Services.

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✓ Decided: Council introduces FY2024 budget amendments, including emergency adoption requests

The Taneytown City Council introduced several ordinances, including a campaign finance code amendment, FY2024 budget year-end close out, fire company donation, and public safety salary adjustment, with the latter three requested for emergency adoption. The council also adopted Ordinance 08-2024 (FY2024-2025 budget amendment No. 1) and Resolution 2024-12 (water allocation for September). No votes were recorded for these actions in the minutes.

Mon Aug 26, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider site plans for school addition and parking lot

The Taneytown Planning Commission will review and approve the minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will consider preliminary site plan approval for the Taneytown Elementary School Pre‑K and Kindergarten addition and site plan approval for the Evapco Allendale Lane Parking Lot. Additional agenda items include discussion of the Memorial Park expansion, updates to the Community Comprehensive Plan, and various active project updates.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

Comp Plan Workshop

Taneytown Planning Commission holds community comprehensive plan workshop

The Taneytown Planning Commission met on August 20, 2024 for a public workshop on the town's Comprehensive Plan. The commission reviewed and approved minutes from the July 2023 Comprehensive Plan meeting. Attendees discussed the plan update with consultants Craig Kologie and Emily Yatron of CVC/Arro Consulting, and continued reviewing community survey and key‑person interview forms.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

Council Meeting

Taneytown Council to consider budget amendments and Main Street board repeal

The Mayor and City Council are meeting to discuss budget amendments for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years. The body is also considering the repeal of the Main Street Advisory Board and revisions to its code. Other business includes a speed camera discussion and a special event permit for Memorial Park.

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Wed Aug 7, 2024

Council Workshop

Taneytown Council considers budget amendments and water allocation resolution

The Mayor and City Council are reviewing budget amendments for two fiscal years and a resolution regarding water allocation for new and expanded uses. The body is also discussing code revisions for the Main Street Advisory Board and a special event permit for Memorial Park.

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Mon Jul 29, 2024

Planning Commission

Police department seeks site plan waiver for storage shed at 120 East Baltimore St

The Taneytown Planning Commission will review several land use requests, including a site plan waiver for the police department to add a storage shed at 120 East Baltimore Street. It will also consider a concept site plan extension for the Mountain Brook subdivision and a side‑yard variance for 11 Taney Court. Additional agenda items cover active projects such as the Taneytown Elementary School park and kindergarten addition and the Memorial Park expansion.

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Tue Jul 23, 2024

Comp Plan Workshop

Taneytown Planning Commission holds Comprehensive Plan update workshop

The Taneytown Planning Commission is meeting to kick off the update of the Community Comprehensive Plan. The session includes a discussion with CVC/Arro Consulting regarding the plan's approach, public engagement, and schedule.

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Mon Jul 8, 2024

Council Workshop/Meeting

Taneytown Council to approve town-county agreement and capital improvements

The Mayor and City Council will consider a new agreement with Carroll County for fiscal year 2025. The meeting also includes the adoption of a six-year Capital Improvement Program and water allocation resolutions. Other business involves a street sweeper purchase and a basketball camp permit.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews Evapco parking lot and capital improvement program

The commission will consider site plan approvals for the Evapco Allendale Lane parking lot and a storage shed waiver for the Taneytown Police Department. Members will also review recommendations for the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024

Council Meeting

Taneytown Council to adopt Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating budget

The City Council will vote to adopt the FY 2024-2025 operating budget and a budget amendment. The agenda also includes approving a lease for the Taneytown Community Center and a permit for the Taneytown Pride Event.

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Wed Jun 5, 2024

Council Workshop

Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Operating Budget

The Taneytown City Council will adopt the FY 2024–2025 operating budget and a budget amendment for the current fiscal year. The council will also consider a lease agreement with Associated Catholic Charities for the Taneytown Community Center. Discussions are scheduled regarding street sweeping, bulk trash, and a veteran memorial.

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Mon May 20, 2024

Planning Commission

Commission reviews site plans for Taneytown Elementary School and Evapco parking lot.

The Taneytown Planning Commission will review meeting minutes, discuss active development projects and subdivisions, and consider site plan approvals for the Taneytown Elementary School addition and an Evapco parking lot. Staff will present planning reports and legal updates before open discussion on ongoing construction phases.

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Wed May 15, 2024

Board of Zoning Appeals

EVAPCO Inc. requests off-site parking exception for office expansion

The Taneytown Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Case 2024-227. EVAPCO Inc. is requesting a special exception under section 205-22 of the City Code to replace existing on-site parking with off-site parking for a proposed office expansion. The meeting takes place at 7:30 PM on May 15, 2024, at 17 East Baltimore Street.

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Wed May 15, 2024

Ethics Commission Meeting

Ethics Commission reviews annual financial disclosures and processes a waiver request.

The Taneytown Ethics Commission will review annual financial disclosure statements and process a waiver request. These items support the commission’s compliance oversight role, which tracks public official reporting requirements. The meeting also covers routine administrative actions, including approving past minutes and consulting an attorney in closed session.

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Mon May 13, 2024

Council Meeting

Taneytown Council adopts FY 2024-2025 budget, tax rates, and utility rates

The City Council is meeting to adopt the operating budget, tax rates, and water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The council will also consider introducing an ordinance to establish a new Information Technology Department. Additional business includes reviewing proposals for playground replacements and water line designs.

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Wed May 8, 2024

Council Workshop

Taneytown Council introduces FY 2024-2025 budget and tax rate ordinances

The City Council is introducing ordinances for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating budget, water/sewer rates, and tax rates. The meeting includes a public hearing on the upcoming budget and constant yield tax rate. Several infrastructure and park proposals are also up for approval.

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Mon Apr 29, 2024

Planning Commission

Review of Evapco parking lot site plan and Ridge Avenue lot size variances

The Taneytown Planning Commission will review a concept site plan for the Evapco Allendale Lane parking lot. The commission will also review requests for minimum lot size variances on Ridge Avenue lots 203, 204, 205, and 206. The meeting includes updates on active development projects and upcoming training.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024

Council Meeting

Taneytown Council to introduce 2024-2025 budget, tax rates, and utility rates

The City Council will introduce ordinances for the upcoming fiscal year's operating budget, water and sewer rates, and property tax rates. The agenda also includes discussions on water allocation and several public works agreements.

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Wed Apr 3, 2024

Council Workshop

Taneytown council reviews FY 2024–25 operating budget and current tax and water rates.

The Taneytown Mayor and City Council will review draft legislation for the July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 operating budget. The council is also considering ordinances that would keep current real property taxes at $0.37 per $100 of assessed value, personal property taxes at $0.80 per $100, and water/sewer rates unchanged from last year. Additionally, the meeting covers April water capacity allocations for new development and several public works contracts.

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Wed Mar 27, 2024

Budget Workshop FY25

City of Taneytown reviews draft FY25 operating budget and tax rate assumptions.

The Mayor and City Council are reviewing a draft Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget during a workshop. The agenda covers revenue projections, including an unchanged local tax rate of 0.37 cents, grant estimates, and expense adjustments for salaries, pensions, and health insurance. It also outlines planned capital projects and how existing fund balances will cover projected shortfalls.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews Taney View subdivision and school addition plans

The Taneytown Planning Commission will discuss several development proposals, including a minor subdivision at Taney View, a site plan waiver for Taneytown Auto Parts at 11 Franklin Street, and a concept plan for a PreK-K addition at Taneytown Elementary School. Commissioners will also review active commercial projects and receive updates from city legal counsel and county planning staff. These reviews establish compliance standards for residential lot layouts, commercial site modifications at 11 Franklin Street, and future student capacity at Taneytown Elementary School.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

Council Meeting

Taneytown Council to consider budget amendment for Allendale Lane land purchase

The City Council is meeting to adopt a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024 that includes $181,500 for an Allendale Lane land purchase. The agenda also covers the adoption of the Carroll County Hazard Mitigation Plan and water allocation levels.

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Wed Mar 6, 2024

Council Workshop

Taneytown Council considers $181,500 budget amendment for land and police upgrades

The council will consider a budget amendment for an Allendale Lane land purchase and various police equipment updates. The meeting also includes discussions on water allocation plans and the adoption of the Carroll County Hazard Mitigation Plan. A presentation regarding the Department of Public Works building is also scheduled.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

Planning Commission

Taneytown Planning Commission reviews Memorial Park expansion and several site plans

The commission will consider preliminary and final site plan presentations for the Memorial Park expansion. The agenda also includes site plan approval requests for Evapco and Project 180, as well as waiver requests for an ice cream shop and Taneytown Auto Parts.

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Wed Feb 7, 2024

Council Workshop

Taneytown Council discusses budget amendments and water allocations

The City Council is reviewing a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024 and a resolution regarding water supply allocation. The meeting also includes discussions on a memorial park proposal and funding for a public works facility.

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Mon Jan 29, 2024

Planning Commission

Taneytown Planning Commission to review Evapco parking lot plans and annual report

The Planning Commission will review a concept site plan presentation for the Evapco Allendale Lane parking lot and consider a special exception request for the same project. The commission will also seek approval for the 2023 Carroll County Annual Report.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

Council Meeting

Taneytown Council to consider charter amendment and water allocation plan

The City Council is reviewing a charter amendment regarding the appointment of the City Attorney and the separation of Clerk and Treasurer positions. The Council will also vote on a resolution for January water allocations based on available capacity.

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Wed Jan 3, 2024

Council Workshop

Taneytown Council to discuss charter changes and water allocation

The Mayor and City Council will review minutes from December 2023 meetings and consider a charter amendment regarding the appointment of the City Attorney. The Council also plans to adopt a resolution for January water allocation and discuss downtown parking.

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