Anne Arundel County public meetings in 2021
19 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Council
The County Council is reviewing several proposed ordinances regarding zoning, tax penalty waivers, and personnel leave. The body is also considering a report from the Salary Standard Commission recommending pay increases for council members elected in 2022.
- Bill No. 96-21: Loan and Assignment Agreement for Cedarhurst-on-the-Bay Shore Erosion Control District
- Bill No. 101-21: Private disposition of County-owned property in Millersville to the Board of Education
- Bill No. 103-21: Permitting gunsmiths and ammunition sales in C3 zoning districts
- Bill No. 104-21: New definitions and permitted uses for school bus facilities in commercial and industrial zones
- Salary Standard Commission recommendation to increase Councilmember pay to $42,161 for 2023
County Council
The County Council is holding a work session to discuss various proposed ordinances. Key topics include public safety measures for firearm sales, zoning updates for commercial and industrial uses, and the management of coronavirus recovery funds.
- Bill No. 101-21: Private disposition of County-owned property in Millersville to the Board of Education
- Bill No. 103-21: Allowing gunsmiths and ammunition sales in C3 zoning districts
- Bill No. 108-21: Requiring Health Department distribution of literature to gun and ammunition sellers
- Bill No. 109-21: Requiring Police Department approval of security measures for gun dealers and gun shows
- Bill No. 111-21 and 112-21: Council approval requirements for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
County Council
The County Council is considering ordinances regarding public school facility requirements and security measures for firearm sales. The body will also discuss the use of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and zoning for farm alcohol production.
- Bill 85-21: Modifies exemptions for adequate public facilities for schools
- Bill 96-21: Proposed special tax for Cedarhurst-on-the-Bay Shore Erosion Control District to repay a Severn Savings Bank loan
- Bill 108-21 and 109-21: New requirements for gun seller literature and police-approved security measures
- Bill 106-21: Proposed allowance of farm alcohol production facilities in the critical area Resource Conservation Area
- Bill 111-21 and 112-21: Oversight and approval processes for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
County Council
The County Council is reviewing ordinances regarding school adequacy tests for developers and zoning changes for bus facilities and gunsmiths. The body is also deciding on supplementary budget appropriations and the transfer of county-owned property to the Board of Education.
- Bill 89-21: Supplementary appropriations of $5,416,564 to Grants Special Revenue Fund and $218,000 to Office of Planning and Zoning
- Bill 91-21: Conveyance of approximately 37.50 acres at 1127 Bragers Road in Odenton to the Board of Education
- Bill 103-21: Proposal to allow gunsmiths and ammunition sales facilities in C3 zoning districts
- Bill 104-21: Proposal to define and permit school bus facilities in specific commercial and industrial zones
- Bill 95-21: Proposed requirements for nonresidential exterior wall glass to comply with bird threat factors
County Council
The County Council is holding a work session to discuss several ordinances regarding budget appropriations, personnel changes, and zoning exemptions. The meeting also includes a session with the Maryland Department of Transportation to review project priorities and funding for roads and transit.
- CE Bill No. 89-21: Supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues to the general fund
- CE Bill No. 91-21: Private disposition of 37.50 +/- acres at 1127 Bragers Road in Odenton to the Board of Education
- Lacey Bill No. 93-21: Exempting residential development in transit-oriented overlay areas from adequate school facilities tests
- CE Bill No. 96-21: Loan and assignment agreement for Cedarhurst-on-the-Bay Shore Erosion Control District
- MDOT project budgets: MD 3 ($21.145 million), MD 2 ($15.838 million), MD 214 ($14.215 million), and Parole Transportation Center ($14.175 million)
County Council
The County Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a long-term lease for the Boys & Girls Clubs and updates to restaurant outdoor seating. The body is also discussing changes to school facility requirements for developers and penalties for clearing trees.
- Bill 84-21: 50-year lease of 1160 Reece Road, Severn to Boys & Girls Clubs for $1 annual rent
- Bill 83-21: Emergency ordinance extending temporary outdoor restaurant seating until January 2, 2023
- Bill 80-21: Making the clearing of significant trees in violation of erosion law a Class A civil offense
- Bill 96-21: Proposed loan and assignment agreement for Cedarhurst-on-the-Bay Shore Erosion Control District
- Bill 86-21: Extension of the Public Safety Officer property tax credit
County Council
The County Council is meeting to introduce several bills regarding supplementary budget appropriations and personnel changes. The body will also hold final votes on a lease for a tennis facility and the acquisition of gifted real property.
- Bill 91-21: Proposed transfer of ~37.50 acres at 1127 Bragers Road in Odenton to the Board of Education
- Bill 73-21: Lease agreement for County-owned property at 1580 Millersville Road to Coppermine Racquet and Fitness LLC
- Bill 78-21: Acceptance of a gift of 6.18 acres of land in Crownsville from Kevin J. Page and Michelle F. Page Cooper
- Bill 88-21 and 89-21: Supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues for the Board of Education and other agencies
- Bill 80-21: Proposal to make clearing trees of significant size a Class A civil offense
County Council
The County Council will hold a work session to discuss various ordinances and resolutions. Topics include land transfers, pension exemptions for Battalion Chiefs, and changes to restaurant outdoor seating authorizations.
- Transfer of control of Anne Arundel Broadband, LLC from WideOpenWest Mid-Michigan Holdings, LLC to Starpower Communications, LLC
- Acceptance of a 6.18-acre land gift in Crownsville from Kevin J. Page and Michelle F. Page Cooper
- Exemption for Battalion Chiefs from the sixth year of DROP participation in the Fire Service Retirement Plan
- Emergency ordinance to extend temporary use authorization for restaurant outdoor seating
- Lease of County property at 1160 Reece Road, Severn, MD to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.
County Council
The County Council is reviewing ordinances regarding construction wages, local hiring requirements, and property leases. The body is also considering tax credits for public safety officers and businesses affected by emergencies.
- Bill 72-21: Prevailing wage and local hiring for capital contracts over $250,000
- Bill 73-21: 25-year lease of 1580 Millersville Road to Coppermine Racquet and Fitness LLC
- Bill 84-21: Lease of 1160 Reece Road to Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Inc.
- Resolution 41-21: Acquisition of 443 Crain Highway (0.62 to 0.765 acres)
- Bill 83-21: Emergency ordinance extending temporary outdoor seating for restaurants
County Council
The County Council is meeting to introduce several new ordinances and vote on pending legislation. Key items include updates to signage regulations, animal impoundment rules, and swimming pool licensing.
- Bill 66-21: Amends zoning for temporary, wind, and animated signs
- Bill 71-21: Increases pool operator license fee from $20 to $60
- Bill 78-21: Proposed acceptance of a 6.18-acre land gift in Crownsville
- Bill 80-21: Proposed Class A civil offense for clearing significant trees in violation of erosion laws
- Resolution 49-21: Support for a replacement Chesapeake Bay Bridge
County Council
The County Council is holding a work session to discuss several proposed ordinances and resolutions. Topics include procurement reform, animal control, tax credits for businesses, and land use exemptions.
- Bill No. 72-21: Establishing prevailing wage and local hiring for capital improvement contracts
- Bill No. 73-21: Lease agreement for Coppermine Tennis Facility at 1580 Millersville Road
- Bill No. 76-21: Real property tax credits for business entities affected by a state of emergency
- Resolution No. 41-21: Acquisition of 0.62 to 0.765 acres at 443 Crain Highway, Glen Burnie
- Bill No. 68-21: Amending rules for dog tethering and animal impoundment
County Council
The County Council is meeting to introduce and discuss several ordinances, including new labor requirements for capital improvement contracts and a real property tax credit for businesses affected by a state of emergency. The body is also holding final readings on items regarding zoning, animal control, and budget appropriations.
- Bill 72-21: Establishing prevailing wage and local hiring for capital improvement contracts
- Bill 73-21: Lease agreement for Coppermine Tennis Facility at 1580 Millersville Road
- Bill 76-21: Real property tax credits for business entities affected by a state of emergency
- Resolution 41-21: Acquisition of 0.62 to 0.765 acres at 443 Crain Highway
- Bill 69-21: Supplementary appropriations for the general fund and Beverly Triton Nature Park
County Council
The County Council is reviewing several ordinances including bond issuances for capital projects and updates to zoning and public safety laws. The body is also discussing budget appropriations and modifications to local improvement districts.
- Bill No. 57-21: Authorization of bonds up to $1,030,407,908 and notes up to $500,000,000
- Bill No. 69-21: Supplementary appropriations for the general fund and Beverly Triton Nature Park
- Bill No. 63-21: Adoption of the Anne Arundel County Critical Area Layer as the critical area overlay
- Bill No. 71-21: Repeal of lifeguard license requirement and fee increase for pool operator licenses
- Resolution No. 36-21: Proposed lease of 41 Community Place in Crownsville to Robert A. Pascal Youth and Family Services, Inc.
County Council
The County Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding zoning, public safety, and finance. Key items include a large-scale bond issuance for capital projects and updates to assisted living facility requirements.
- Bill No. 57-21: Authorizing bonds up to $1,030,407,908 and bond anticipation notes up to $500,000,000
- Bill No. 49-21: Zoning changes for assisted living facility lot sizes and ownership
- Resolution No. 30-21: Acquisition of 14.693 +/- acres at 7180 Heritage Crossing in Glen Burnie
- Bill No. 58-21: Real property tax exemptions for Park View at Furnace Branch in Glen Burnie
- Resolution No. 36-21: Leasing County property at 41 Community Place in Crownsville to Robert A. Pascal Youth and Family Services, Inc.
County Council
The County Council is discussing several zoning ordinances, including critical area overlays and assisted living facility requirements. The body is also considering an emergency appropriation for the Board of Education and a resolution opposing a third span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
- Bill No. 53-21: Emergency ordinance for supplementary appropriations to the Local Education Fund
- Bill No. 63-21: Ordinance adopting the Anne Arundel County Critical Area Layer as the critical area overlay
- Bill No. 64-21: Payment in lieu of taxes agreement for the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis
- Resolution No. 32-21: Resolution in opposition to a Final Environmental Impact Statement for a third span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
- Resolution No. 34-21: Declaration of unimproved County-owned property in Glen Burnie as surplus property
County Council
The County Council is holding final deliberations and a public hearing on the County Executive's proposed amendments to the FY2022 Budget. The body will vote on the adoption of the Current Expense and Capital Budgets, as well as property tax levies and special taxing districts.
- Bill No. 32-21: Adoption of FY2022 Current Expense and Capital Budgets
- Bill No. 44-21: Fixing the County property tax rate for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2021
- Bill No. 43-21: Modifying solid waste service charges and landfill delivery fees
- Amendment No. 107: $250,000 increase for GIS professional services to support Board of Elections redistricting
- Amendment No. 108: Addition of two Deputy Sheriff I positions
County Council
The County Council is meeting to introduce and vote on various ordinances, including significant bond issuances and zoning changes. The body is also discussing personnel pay schedules and the establishment of a Resilience Authority for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.
- Bill No. 57-21: Authorization of bonds up to $1,030,407,908 and bond anticipation notes up to $500,000,000
- Resolution No. 30-21: Acquisition of 14.693 +/- acres at 7180 Heritage Crossing in Glen Burnie
- Bill No. 58-21: Real property tax exemptions for Park View at Furnace Branch in Glen Burnie
- Bill No. 31-21: Establishment of the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
- Bill No. 51-21: Special community benefit assessment in Crofton to repay a Severn Bank loan
County Council
The County Council is introducing two emergency ordinances to allow and extend temporary outdoor seating for food service facilities. Additionally, the Council is considering a resolution urging the County Executive to reopen county buildings.
- Bill No. 55-21: Extends temporary outdoor seating authorization for restaurants until November 1, 2021
- Bill No. 56-21: Allows outdoor seating for food service facilities as a temporary use without a permit under specific conditions
- Resolution No. 29-21: Urges the County Executive to reopen Anne Arundel County buildings
- Requirement for building permits for any outdoor tent over 200 square feet
- Prohibition of using ADA accessible parking spaces for outdoor seating
County Council
The County Council is meeting to discuss the creation of a Resilience Authority for infrastructure projects and to vote on the termination of the local civil emergency proclamation. The body is also reviewing budget transfers and a loan agreement for the Crofton Special Community Benefit District.
- Bill 31-21: Establishing the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County with $500,000 in proposed FY2022 funding
- Bill 50-21: Termination of the Proclamation of Civil Emergency in Anne Arundel County
- Bill 51-21: Approval of loan and assignment agreement for Crofton Special Community Benefit District
- Bill 28-21: Requirement for developers to record community meetings and post them on the County website for 90 days
- Resolution 24-21: Opposing the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Maglev Project