Westminster meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Westminster council to weigh $172,857 membrane purchase, zoning change; recent meetings held without published decisions

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council is scheduled to meet today to consider a $172,857.46 sole-source purchase of a water filtration membrane system and introduce a zoning amendment for the Planned Industrial Zone. No decisions from the three recent meetings have been published, as all were agenda-only items.

Recent meetings

Mayor and Common Council (Aug. 10)

The council considered two procurement waivers: a $248,500 wheel loader from Core Equipment Group and a $50,150 storm pond dredging contract with Stambaugh's Inc. The agenda also included approval of June departmental reports and minutes from the July 27 meeting. No vote tallies or outcomes have been released.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 20)

The commission reviewed a site development plan for a new 43,971-square-foot Carroll County Sheriff's Office Headquarters and held a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for the Village Square property. The commission also approved minutes from its June 18 meeting, but no decisions from the Aug. 20 session have been published.

Water & Sewer Allocation Committee (Aug. 21)

The committee discussed a Good Cause Waiver request (26-05) for 617 Littlestown Pike. The agenda listed only this discussion item and standard procedural items; no decisions are recorded.

Coming up

Today's Mayor and Common Council meeting includes several items on the consent calendar:

• A $37,820.00 change order to Tyler Technologies.
• A sole-source purchase of a MemCor ultrafiltration membrane system for $172,857.46.
• A waiver of competitive procurement for sludge removal with Advanced Disposal Services.

The council will also introduce Ordinance 2026-08, a text amendment to the P-I Planned Industrial Zone that would modify permitted uses, building height, off-street parking, and retail standards. Additionally, the council will adopt Resolution 26-14 honoring former Mayor Kenneth Allen Yowan and issue a proclamation recognizing Genova's To Go for 50 years in business and 20 years in Westminster.

All meetings are open to the public. The council meeting is scheduled for today, Aug. 24, 2026. No other upcoming meetings were listed in the next 14 days.

Westminster Council weighs $248,500 wheel loader purchase; no decisions in past two weeks

No final decisions were made at Westminster government meetings in the past two weeks, but the Mayor and Common Council considered two procurement requests totaling nearly $300,000, and the Board of Zoning Appeals held a hearing on a proposed indoor recreation facility.

Mayor & Common Council (Aug. 10)

The council's agenda included a request to waive competitive procurement and approve a $248,500 purchase of a Case 651G XR wheel loader from Core Equipment Group. A second waiver sought approval of a $50,150 storm pond dredging contract with Stambaugh's Inc. Both items were listed as agenda items; minutes have not yet been published, so no vote tallies are available.

The council also had on its agenda approval of June 2026 departmental reports and minutes from its July 27 meeting. Committee reports were listed for Arts, Economic Development, Finance, Personnel, Public Safety, Public Works, Recreation, Technology, and Intergovernmental Relations.

Board of Zoning Appeals (Aug. 4)

The board held a public hearing on a special exception request (Case No. 26-03) for the property at 166 Airport Drive Blvd., Unit 7. The applicant seeks to permit private indoor recreational facilities in a Restricted Industrial Zone. No decision was recorded in the agenda-only materials.

Historic District Commission (Aug. 5)

The commission's meeting was canceled. No business was conducted.

Coming up

Planning & Zoning Commission – Aug. 20, 2026

The commission will review a site development plan (S-25-0020) for a new 43,971-square-foot Carroll County Sheriff's Office Headquarters, including architectural review. It will also hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment (LMA 25-01) requested by Village Square LLC to apply a Compatible Neighborhood Overlay Zone to R-7,500 Residential property. The commission will also approve minutes from its June 18 meeting and receive a county liaison report.

Residents interested in these items can attend the meeting or review the full agenda on the city's website.

Westminster council weighs annexation, vehicle purchases; BZA to hear recreation request

Westminster's Mayor and Common Council met July 27 to consider a proposed annexation for the Carroll County Sheriff's Office Headquarters and two vehicle purchases totaling $580,921.60. The meeting agenda also included a public works agreement for a medical center and daycare. No minutes have been published yet, so no final decisions are confirmed.

Mayor and Common Council (July 27)

The council's agenda included:

• **Annexation Resolution No. 26-12** to annex approximately 4.3224 acres for the Carroll County Sheriff's Office Headquarters.
• **Purchase of five Ford vehicles** from Apple Ford for $326,615.60.
• **Purchase of one Freightliner 108SD Plus Dump Truck** from Johnson Truck Center, LLC for $254,306.00.
• **Public Works Agreement A-1185** for water/sewer connections and landscaping at 404 Malcolm Drive.
• A proposed **22,000 sq ft medical center** and **12,000 sq ft school/daycare facility** at 404 Malcolm Drive.

These items were listed on the agenda; the outcome of the council's discussion or vote is not yet available.

Board of Zoning Appeals (August 4)

The Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on a special exception request for the property at 166 Airport Drive Blvd., Unit 7. The applicant seeks to allow private indoor recreational facilities in a Restricted Industrial Zone. The case number is BZA Case No. 26-03. No decision has been published.

Historic District Commission (August 5)

The August 5 meeting of the Westminster Historic District Commission was canceled. No business was conducted.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for future notices.

Westminster council scheduled housing plan hearing, utility fee votes; minutes not yet published

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council had a busy stretch of meetings the week of June 22, with agendas listing a public hearing on a five-year housing plan, proposed increases to water and sewer benefit assessment fees, and a $450,000 sole-source purchase. However, minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes — including whether votes were taken — cannot be confirmed from the available record.

Housing Authority Five-Year Plan

The June 22 regular meeting agenda included a public hearing on the Housing Authority's 2025-2029 Five-Year Plan, a document tied to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Urban Development requirements. The agenda listed this as a hearing item; no vote tally or decision is available in the record provided.

Utility Fee Increases and Wastewater Rules

Also on the June 22 agenda:

• **Ordinance 2026-05** — a proposed increase to Sewer and Water Benefit Assessment Fees. No dollar figures for the proposed increases are included in the agenda summary.
• **Ordinance 2026-06** — new wastewater inspection and penalty rules for commercial and industrial sites. The agenda describes these as new inspection requirements; specifics on penalty amounts or inspection frequency are not in the provided record.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether either ordinance was adopted, amended, or tabled.

$450,000 Sole-Source Purchase

The June 22 agenda listed a sole-source purchase with Badger Meter, USA for $450,000. Sole-source purchases are made without a competitive bidding process when a vendor is deemed the only practical supplier. The record does not indicate what equipment or services the purchase covers, and no approval outcome is available.

Planning and Zoning Appointments

The agenda included appointments of Tiombe Paige and Parice Halbert to the Planning and Zoning Commission. No confirmation outcome is recorded in the available data.

Work Sessions: Technology and Signs

Two work sessions were scheduled during the same week:

• **June 22** — a technology update discussion. The agenda notes no votes or decisions were expected.
• **June 25** — a discussion of city sign regulations. No other topics were listed.

Work sessions are typically non-voting meetings where council members review issues before formal action. No minutes are available for either session.

What residents should watch

The utility fee proposal, if adopted, would affect what property owners pay for water and sewer benefit assessments. The wastewater inspection rules, if passed, would add new compliance requirements for commercial and industrial sites in Westminster. Residents who use city water and sewer services or own commercial property may want to follow up once minutes are published to confirm what, if anything, was decided.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days, according to the available record. Residents should check the City of Westminster's official website for any newly scheduled sessions or rescheduled items.

Westminster council scheduled to vote on utility fee hikes, $450K meter contract

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council was scheduled to vote on proposed increases to water and sewer benefit assessment fees and a $450,000 sole-source contract with Badger Meter USA during its regular meeting on June 22, according to the published agenda. The agenda also included a public hearing on the city Housing Authority’s five-year plan and the introduction of new commercial wastewater rules. Because official meeting minutes had not been released at press time, the outcomes of any votes could not be confirmed.

Fee increases and Badger Meter contract

The council’s agenda included second-reading votes on two ordinances: one to raise sewer and water benefit assessment fees (Ordinance 2026-05), and another to establish inspection requirements and penalty provisions for commercial and industrial wastewater facilities (Ordinance 2026-06). No dollar figures for the proposed fee increases were listed in the agenda summary. A separate item sought approval of a $450,000 sole-source purchase with Badger Meter USA. Items on the consent agenda or requiring a vote are typically acted upon at the meeting, but the lack of minutes means no action can be verified.

Public hearing on Housing Authority plan

Before any votes, the council held a public hearing on the Westminster Housing Authority’s 2025–2029 Five-Year Plan, a document required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The plan details the authority’s goals for public housing and voucher programs over the next several years. Details of any public comment or council discussion were not available by deadline.

Appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission

The council also had on its agenda the appointments of Tiombe Paige and Parice Halbert to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Appointments are typically approved by vote.

Work sessions on technology and signs

In two work sessions during the same period, the council discussed a technology update (June 22) and sign regulations (June 25). No formal votes were expected in either session, according to the agendas, and no minutes have been published.

Coming up

No city government meetings were listed on the public calendar for the next two weeks as of July 5.