Anne Arundel County public meetings in 2024

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a mixed‑use district rezoning amendment, a change to small‑procurement quote thresholds, and a loan agreement for the Severn Grove Special Community Benefit District. Additional items include establishing the County Agriculture Commission, approving the private disposition of a portion of Magothy Bridge Road, and other technical amendments to zoning and water‑supply plans. The council will also hear a resolution encouraging safe driving.

• Bill 75‑24: technical amendment to mixed‑use district zoning standards and district renaming
• Bill 98‑24: ordinance raising the small‑procurement value requiring three quotes to $5,000‑$10,000
• Bill 99‑24: ordinance approving a loan from Sandy Spring Bank for the Severn Grove Special Community Benefit District, to be repaid over 15 fiscal years via a special tax assessment
• Bill 94‑24: ordinance establishing the Anne Arundel County Agriculture Commission with defined membership and duties
• Resolution 51‑24: approval of the private disposition of a portion of Magothy Bridge Road adjacent to the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company in Severna Park

The County Council passed Bill 75-24, a major overhaul of mixed-use zoning standards, with a 6-1 vote (Smith dissenting), after adopting two technical amendments. It also passed bills to remove minimum lot size for pet care businesses, amend the water/sewer master plan, establish the Anne Arundel County Agriculture Commission, and approve the private sale of county property on Magothy Bridge Road. A bill to exempt pre-built short-term buildings at religious/educational facilities from site development review was amended and deferred to January 6, 2025.

• Passed Bill 75-24, mixed-use zoning standards overhaul (6-1, Smith nay)
• Adopted Amendment 17 to Bill 75-24 (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 18 to Bill 75-24 (7-0)
• Passed Bill 91-24, removing minimum lot size for pet care businesses (7-0)
• Passed Bill 93-24, amending water/sewer master plan (7-0)
• Passed Bill 94-24, establishing Agriculture Commission (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 51-24, approving private sale of Magothy Bridge Road property (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 52-24, encouraging safe driving (6-1, Volke nay)

County Council Work Sessions

The County Council will hold a virtual work session to discuss pending legislation. The agenda includes proposed changes to public ethics definitions, zoning requirements, and the establishment of a new county commission.

• Bill No. 95-24: Amending public ethics and conflict of interest definitions for Councilmembers
• Bill No. 97-24: Allowing school bus facilities as a conditional use in C1 zoning districts
• Bill No. 94-24: Establishing the Anne Arundel County Agriculture Commission
• Resolution No. 51-24: Private disposition of County-owned property on Magothy Bridge Road
• Resolution No. 49-24: Application for a federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

County Council

The County Council will vote on several ordinances including bond issuance, zoning changes for mixed-use and school bus facilities, and budget appropriations. The body is also deciding on the election of a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Bill No. 88-24: Authorization of up to $30,000,000 in refunding bonds for The Villages at Two Rivers Project
• Bill No. 75-24: New standards and districts for administrative rezoning to mixed use
• Bill No. 86-24: Extension of cable franchise agreements for Astound Broadband, Comcast, and Verizon to December 31, 2026
• Bill No. 97-24: Proposed zoning to allow school bus facilities in C1 districts as a conditional use
• Resolution No. 51-24: Private disposition of County-owned property on Magothy Bridge Road in Severna Park

The County Council defeated Bill 92-24, which would have removed the requirement to charge for plastic bags, by a 3-4 vote. The council also passed several amendments to Bill 75-24, a major mixed-use zoning ordinance, including reducing the minimum site size from five to three acres, and will hear the amended bill again on December 16. Additionally, the council approved a $30 million bond refunding for the Villages at Two Rivers project and extended cable franchise agreements with Astound, Comcast, and Verizon through December 2026.

• Defeated Bill 92-24 removing plastic bag fee requirement (3-4)
• Adopted Amendment 15 to Bill 75-24 reducing mixed-use minimum site size to 3 acres (4-3)
• Adopted Amendments 10-14 and 16 to Bill 75-24 on mixed-use zoning (unanimous)
• Passed Bill 88-24 authorizing $30M bond refunding for Villages at Two Rivers (7-0)
• Passed Bill 86-24 extending cable franchise agreements to Dec 2026 (7-0)
• Passed Bill 87-24 supplementary appropriation for Severn Grove Special Community Benefit District (7-0)
• Passed Bill 89-24 supplementary appropriation to Local Education Fund (7-0)
• Passed Bill 90-24 capital budget transfers and appropriations (7-0)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will review and vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions covering water supply planning, creation of an Agriculture Commission, public‑ethics definitions, short‑term building exemptions, a mixed‑use district rezoning, towing regulations, road‑design updates, police personnel adjustments, electric‑vehicle repair and towing uses, veteran tax‑credit changes, a farm lease amendment, a watershed fee‑interest waiver, and pension service‑credit provisions. A resolution to apply for a federal Justice grant and another to acquire land in Gambrills and Millersville are also on the agenda, though the latter is slated for withdrawal. The council will also consider the withdrawal of a land‑acquisition resolution.

• Bill No.75 – ordinance to rezoning certain properties to new mixed‑use districts with design standards
• Bill No.94 – ordinance establishing the Anne Arundel County Agriculture Commission
• Bill No.77 – ordinance defining heavy‑duty and light‑duty towing and related requirements
• Bill No.84 – ordinance waiving interest and penalties on certain overdue public‑works fees
• Resolution No.49 – application to the U.S. DOJ Justice Assistance Grant program

The County Council passed several ordinances, including new rules for police-initiated towing, allowing electric vehicle repair and towing as conditional uses in industrial districts, expanding a property tax credit for retired veterans, and allowing fire and police retirees to purchase service credits. It also approved a 10-year extension of a farm lease at Shady Oaks Turf Farm. Several other bills were amended and deferred to the next meeting.

• Passed Bill 77-24 on police-initiated towing regulations (7-0)
• Passed Bill 81-24 allowing EV repair and towing as conditional uses in industrial districts (7-0)
• Passed Bill 82-24 expanding property tax credit for retired veterans (7-0)
• Passed Bill 83-24 approving 10-year extension of Shady Oaks Turf Farm lease (6-0-1)
• Passed Bill 84-24 authorizing waiver of interest on overdue watershed fees (6-1)
• Passed Bill 85-24 allowing purchase of service credits for fire/police retirement plans (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 8 to Bill 75-24 increasing max height in MXD-S district (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 9 to Bill 75-24 extending legacy provision to 36 months (7-0)

County Council Work Sessions

The County Council will hold a work session to discuss pending legislation including budget appropriations, zoning changes, and public safety ordinances. The body will also receive presentations from the Fire Chief and an update on Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park.

• Bill No. 88-24: Authorization of up to $30,000,000 in refunding bonds for The Villages at Two Rivers Project
• Bill No. 83-24: 10-year lease extension for Shady Oaks Turf Farm, Inc. in West River
• Bill No. 86-24: Extension of cable franchise agreements for Astound Broadband, Comcast, and Verizon to December 31, 2026
• Bill No. 91-24: Proposal to remove minimum lot size for pet care businesses
• Bill No. 92-24: Proposal to remove requirements to charge for plastic bags

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will vote on extending cable franchise agreements with Astound Broadband, Comcast of Maryland, and Verizon Maryland. It will also consider authorizing up to $30 million in special taxing district refunding bonds for the Villages at Two Rivers Project. Additional items include budget appropriations, zoning changes, and agricultural land preservation easements.

• Bill No. 86-24 – ordinance to extend cable franchise agreements with Starpower (Astound Broadband), Comcast of Maryland, and Verizon Maryland through Dec 31 2026
• Bill No. 87-24 – supplementary appropriation for the Severn Grove Special Community Benefit District from unanticipated revenues
• Bill No. 88-24 – authorization of special taxing district refunding bonds up to $30,000,000 for the Villages at Two Rivers Project
• Bill No. 91-24 – zoning amendment removing the minimum lot size requirement for pet care businesses in home occupations
• Resolution No. 41-24 – approval of a 94.84‑acre agricultural land preservation easement in Lothian sold to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation

The County Council approved Resolution 47-24 supporting the Board of Education's FY2026 school construction request, and passed several ordinances including Carrollton Manor Special Community Benefit District modifications (Bill 73-24), marina caretaker dwelling size changes (Bill 76-24), and water/wastewater fee exemptions for affordable dwelling units (Bill 80-24). Several other bills were amended and deferred to the next meeting, and a land acquisition resolution was held until November 18.

• Adopted Resolution 47-24 supporting FY2026 school construction CIP (7-0)
• Passed Bill 73-24 modifying Carrollton Manor Special Community Benefit District (7-0)
• Passed Bill 76-24 amending marina caretaker dwelling unit size requirements (7-0)
• Passed Bill 80-24 exempting affordable dwelling units from some water/wastewater connection charges (4-3)
• Adopted Resolution 39-24 approving 2024 Financial Assurance Plan for stormwater permit (7-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 41-24 through 46-24 approving agricultural land preservation easements (7-0 each)
• Held Resolution 48-24 on land acquisition in Gambrills/Millersville until Nov 18 (5-2)
• Deferred Bills 75-24, 77-24, 78-24, 79-24, 81-24, 82-24 to next meeting

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a range of items, including lease extensions, fee waivers, pension credit purchases, and numerous land preservation easement sales. It will also review a resolution to acquire properties in Gambrills and Millersville using Advance Land Acquisition funds, and several zoning and towing ordinance proposals. The meeting includes public hearings and a discussion of a County Executive veto.

• Bill 83-24: Amend Farm Rental Lease with Shady Oaks Turf Farm to extend term by ten years
• Bill 84-24: Waive interest and penalties on certain overdue public‑works fees
• Resolution 45-24: Approve sale of a 121‑acre agricultural land preservation easement in Davidsonville to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation
• Resolution 48-24: Approve acquisition of real properties in Gambrills and Millersville using Advance Land Acquisition Capital Project funds
• Bill 75-24: Amend zoning to create and rename mixed‑use districts with new development standards

The County Council overrode the County Executive's veto of Bill 70-24, which prohibits using a recreational vehicle on a highway as a dwelling, with a 6-1 vote. The council also passed Bill 74-24 on farm dual uses and adopted Resolution 40-24 endorsing financial assistance for PwrQ. Several other bills and resolutions were introduced or had hearings, with votes on some bills postponed to November 4, 2024.

• Overrode County Executive veto of Bill 70-24 (recreational vehicle dwelling ban) (6-1)
• Passed Bill 74-24 on farm dual uses zoning (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 40-24 endorsing financial assistance to PwrQ (7-0)
• Postponed vote on Bill 73-24 (Carrollton Manor Special Community Benefit District) to Nov 4 (7-0)
• Adopted 4 amendments to Bill 75-24 (mixed use districts), vote postponed to Nov 4
• Adopted amendment to Bill 76-24 (marina caretaker dwelling size), vote postponed to Nov 4
• Adopted amendment to Bill 77-24 (heavy-duty towing requirements), vote postponed to Nov 4

County Council Work Sessions

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a series of ordinances covering zoning changes, community benefit district modifications, towing regulations, road design updates, and tax credit revisions. Two resolutions will be voted on: one to approve the 2024 Financial Assurance Plan for compliance with the NPDES Phase I MS4 Permit, and another to endorse financial assistance to Allied Trading, Inc. (PwrQ). All items are introduced by the Council Chair or other members at the request of the County Executive.

• Bill 73-24: Ordinance to modify the Carrollton Manor Special Community Benefit District
• Bill 74-24: Ordinance to adopt revisions for Farm Dual Uses required by the Critical Area Commission
• Bill 75-24: Ordinance establishing standards for administrative rezoning to mixed‑use districts
• Bill 77-24: Ordinance defining heavy‑duty and light‑duty towing and setting related requirements
• Resolution 39-24: Approval of the 2024 Financial Assurance Plan for NPDES Phase I MS4 Permit

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a slate of ordinances and resolutions, including a major housing bill that modifies fees, creates new requirements for moderately priced dwelling units, and updates zoning definitions. Other items include changes to road design standards, a police department classification plan amendment, an exemption for affordable units from certain water connection charges, and a new conditional‑use allowance for electric‑vehicle repair and towing in industrial zones. Several resolutions on financial assurance, economic development assistance, and railway safety will also be reviewed.

• Bill 72-24 – Ordinance modifying fees and establishing requirements for moderately priced dwelling units (Housing Attainability Act)
• Bill 78-24 – Ordinance amending road design requirements and related subdivision provisions
• Bill 79-24 – Ordinance modifying the Classification Plan for positions in the Police Department
• Bill 80-24 – Ordinance exempting affordable dwelling units from a portion of capital water and wastewater connection charges
• Bill 81-24 – Ordinance allowing electric‑vehicle repair and towing as conditional uses in industrial districts

The County Council passed the Housing Attainability Act of 2024 (Bill 72-24) by a 4-3 vote, a major zoning and housing bill that modifies fees, adds moderately priced dwelling unit requirements, and changes density and parking rules. The council also approved several other ordinances, including a revised lease for Wiley Bates High School, a ban on using recreational vehicles as dwellings, and a second-hand dealer license exemption. A resolution supporting the Maryland Railway Safety Act was adopted 4-3.

• Passed Housing Attainability Act of 2024 (Bill 72-24) 4-3
• Approved revised Wiley Bates High School lease (Bill 66-24) 7-0
• Passed ban on recreational vehicles as dwellings (Bill 70-24) 4-3
• Passed second-hand dealer license exemption (Bill 71-24) 7-0
• Adopted resolution supporting Maryland Railway Safety Act (Res. 38-24) 4-3
• Approved PILOT amendment for College Parkway Place (Bill 68-24) 4-3
• Approved PILOT second amendment for Villages at Marley Station (Bill 69-24) 4-3

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider several zoning ordinances, including a modification to the Carrollton Manor Special Community Benefit District, revisions for farm dual‑use zoning, and the creation of a new mixed‑use district with new standards. An ordinance defining heavy‑duty and light‑duty towing categories and requirements will also be reviewed. The council will vote on an amended lease for county‑owned property at Wiley H. Bates High School. Several resolutions will appoint members to stakeholder advisory committees and honor American prisoners of war and missing in action.

• Bill 73-24 – ordinance to modify the purposes of the Carrollton Manor Special Community Benefit District
• Bill 74-24 – ordinance adopting revisions required for farm dual‑use zoning by the Critical Area Commission
• Bill 75-24 – ordinance establishing standards and creating a new mixed‑use district
• Bill 77-24 – ordinance defining heavy‑duty and light‑duty towing and related police‑initiated towing requirements
• Bill 66-24 – ordinance approving an amended lease of county property at Wiley H. Bates High School to Wiley Bates School LLC

The County Council adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill 66-24, which authorizes an amended lease for the Wiley H. Bates High School property, and scheduled the bill for a final hearing on October 7, 2024. The council also approved three resolutions appointing stakeholder advisory committees for planning regions 5, 6, and 8, and adopted a resolution honoring POWs/MIA. Five new bills and two resolutions were introduced, but no final votes were taken on them.

• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill 66-24 (Wiley Bates lease) (7-0)
• Scheduled Bill 66-24 for final hearing on October 7, 2024
• Adopted Resolution 34-24 (Region 5 stakeholder committee) (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 35-24 (Region 6 stakeholder committee) (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 36-24 (Region 8 stakeholder committee) with two amendments (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 37-24 (honoring POWs/MIA) (7-0)
• Introduced Bills 73-24 through 77-24 (no vote)
• Introduced Resolutions 37-24 and 38-24 (no vote)

County Council Work Sessions

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss pending legislation, including a comprehensive housing act and tax agreements. The body will review proposed ordinances regarding residential density, zoning definitions, and public safety regulations.

• Bill No. 72-24: Housing Attainability Act of 2024 regarding moderately priced dwelling units and zoning modifications
• Bill No. 68-24: Tax payment amendment for College Parkway Place, Annapolis
• Bill No. 69-24: Second tax payment amendment for The Villages at Marley Station, Glen Burnie
• Bill No. 70-24: Ordinance prohibiting the use of recreational vehicles on highways as dwellings
• Bill No. 67-24: Proposed ordinance to prohibit sale and use of combustion engine leaf blowers (to be withdrawn)

County Council

The County Council is introducing several ordinances, including a comprehensive housing attainability act and tax payment amendments. The body will also vote on the 2024 Transit Development Plan and discuss a veto regarding Region 4 zoning maps.

• Bill 72-24: Housing Attainability Act of 2024 regarding moderately priced dwelling units and zoning changes
• Bill 61-24: Adoption of the Anne Arundel County Transit Development Plan 2024
• Bill 66-24: Amended lease for Wiley H. Bates High School on Smithville Street and South Villa Avenue
• Bill 70-24: Ordinance prohibiting the use of recreational vehicles as dwellings on highways
• Bills 68-24 and 69-24: Tax payment amendments for College Parkway Place and The Villages at Marley Station

The County Council approved the 2024 Transit Development Plan, updated water and sewerage maps, and the revised school utilization chart. They also held a lease bill for Wiley Bates School LLC until September 16 and successfully overrode a partial veto of Amendment No. 42 to Bill No. 28-24 regarding Region 4 comprehensive zoning.

• Approved Bill No. 61-24: Anne Arundel County Transit Development Plan 2024 (6-1, Mr. Volke voted nay)
• Approved Bill No. 64-24: Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems, 2022 map amendments (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill No. 65-24 (7-0)
• Approved Bill No. 65-24: School Utilization Chart, 2024 - Revised, as amended (7-0)
• Held Bill No. 66-24 regarding Wiley Bates School LLC lease until September 16, 2024 (7-0)
• Overrode the partial veto of Amendment No. 42 to Bill No. 28-24 (6-1, Ms. Rodvien voted nay)

County Council

The County Council is holding a special virtual meeting to introduce and vote on a resolution. The primary purpose is to decide on the engagement of a law firm to assist in an inquiry.

• Resolution No. 33-24: approving the engagement of Kramon & Graham, P.C. for the purposes of assisting in an inquiry

The County Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 33-24, engaging the law firm Kramon & Graham, P.C. to assist in an inquiry. The vote was 7-0, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Resolution No. 33-24 engaging Kramon & Graham, P.C. for an inquiry (7-0)
• Suspended Rule 5-106 to allow immediate vote on Resolution No. 33-24 (7-0)

County Council

The County Council will vote on a $1.5 billion bond authorization for capital projects and the adoption of the Region 4 General Development Plan and comprehensive zoning maps for the Broadneck area. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a proposed ban on combustion engine leaf blowers.

• Bond authorization up to $1.518 billion for capital projects
• Adoption of Region 4 General Development Plan and zoning maps
• Public hearing on ordinance banning combustion engine leaf blowers
• Approval of loan for Sylvan View on the Magothy Special Community Benefit District
• Resolution denouncing violence against elected officials

The County Council approved the Region 4 Plan and associated digital zoning layers covering several communities. The Council also passed ordinances regarding general obligation bonds, wood waste recycling, and a special community benefit district, while defeating a bill on planned unit developments.

• Passed Bill No. 27-24 adopting the Region 4 Plan (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 28-24 adopting Digital Zoning Layer for Region 4 (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 58-24 regarding general obligation bonds and bond anticipation notes (7-0)
• Defeated Bill No. 30-24 concerning Planned Unit Developments (0-7)
• Passed Bill No. 62-24 for Sylvan View on the Magothy Special Community Benefit District (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 63-24 removing natural wood waste recycling as a conditional use in certain districts (7-0)
• Held Bill No. 61-24 (Transit Development Plan 2024) until September 3, 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 32-24 denouncing violence against elected officials and candidates (7-0)

County Council

The County Council will hold public hearings and votes on several legislative items, including major bond issuances for capital projects and new zoning plans for Region 4. The session also includes introductions of bills regarding water/sewerage master plans and employee health benefits.

• Authorization of up to $1,518,705,111 in bonds for capital projects (Bill 58-24)
• Adoption of the Anne Arundel County Region 4 Plan (Bill 27-24)
• Updates to comprehensive zoning maps for Region 4 (Bill 28-24)
• Modifications to personnel pay plans and financial disclosure requirements (Bill 51-24)
• New definitions for sole source and single source procurements (Bill 60-24)

The Anne Arundel County Council adopted numerous amendments to Bill No. 27-24 (Region 4 Plan) and Bill No. 28-24 (Region 4 comprehensive zoning), changing planned land use and zoning for specific properties in Pasadena, Severna Park, Annapolis, Millersville, Arnold, and Gibson Island. The Council did not take final votes on Bills 27-24 or 28-24; Chair Pickard stated they will be heard and voted on July 15, 2024. The Council passed Bill No. 51-24 (personnel classification and pay plans), Bill No. 59-24 (purchasing contract fund certification threshold), and Bill No. 60-24 (sole/single source procurement), and adopted Resolutions 25-24, 26-24, and 27-24. The Council voted to hold Bill No. 30-24 (planned unit developments) until July 15, 2024.

• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill No. 58-24 (bond issuance) increasing bond authority and replacing Exhibit I with Exhibit I-A (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 51-24 (personnel classification and pay plans, public ethics, financial disclosure) (7-0)
• Adopted 22 amendments to Bill No. 27-24 (Region 4 Plan) changing planned land use for specified properties (each 7-0 except Amendments 35 and 37)
• Adopted 22 amendments to Bill No. 28-24 (Region 4 zoning) changing zoning for specified properties (each 7-0 except Amendments 39 and 42)
• Held Bill No. 30-24 (planned unit developments) until July 15, 2024 (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 59-24 (purchasing – availability of funds) (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 60-24 (purchasing – sole/single source procurements) (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-24 (transit grant application), Resolution No. 26-24 (ethics commission reappointment), and Resolution No. 27-24 (charter amendment – County Auditor duties) (each 7-0)

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding transit, zoning, and personnel. This session includes the introduction of a new transit development plan and emergency budget transfers for the current fiscal year.

• Introduction of the Anne Arundel County Transit Development Plan 2024
• Emergency ordinances for county and Board of Education budget transfers
• Zoning changes for natural wood waste recycling facilities
• Adoption of the Anne Arundel County Region 4 Plan
• Loan agreement for Sylvan View on the Magothy Special Community Benefit District

County Council

The County Council is conducting final readings and votes on several bills related to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This includes the adoption of the annual budget, adjustments to income and property tax rates, and modifications to utility and solid waste fees.

• Adoption of the FY2025 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
• Modifications to County income tax rates
• Changes to metered water and wastewater charges
• Updates to solid waste service charges and landfill delivery fees
• Tax rate levies for various special taxing districts

The County Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (Bill 33-24) with amendments, passing it 4-3. The Council also approved new tax levies for special districts and increased fees for property tax payments, water, wastewater, solid waste, and 9-1-1 services. Several bills modifying income tax rates and construction permit fees were passed by a 4-3 vote, while special district tax levies passed unanimously.

• Bill 33-24 (FY2025 Budget) passed 4-3
• Amendments 61-98 to Budget Bill adopted 7-0
• Amendments 99-100 to Budget Bill adopted 7-0
• Bill 47-24 (Income Tax rates) passed 4-3
• Bill 48-24 (Property Tax & service charge) passed 4-3
• Bill 45-24 (Water/Wastewater charges) passed 4-3
• Bill 46-24 (Solid Waste charges) passed 4-3
• Bills 34-42 (Special District Tax Levies) passed 7-0

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will meet regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Budget Officer Chris Trumbauer is scheduled to present a supplemental budget.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Supplemental Budget

The Anne Arundel County Council met on June 11, 2024, and voted 6-1 to waive the public hearing required under Section 709 of the County Charter for the County Executive's proposed supplemental amendments to the FY 2025 budget. The amendments, submitted by County Executive Steuart Pittman, include operating and capital budget changes such as grants, position reclassifications, and funding swaps. The meeting adjourned at 11:17 A.M. with no other substantive decisions recorded.

• Waived public hearing on FY2025 supplemental budget amendments (6-1; Pickard nay)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:17 A.M.

General

The County Council is reviewing proposed amendments to the FY25 budget and the Construction Code. These items include changes to the annual budget, capital program through 2030, and various Department of Inspections and Permits fees.

• Bill No. 33-24: Amendments to the FY25 Budget and Capital Program through 2030
• Bill No. 44-24: Modifications to certain permit, inspection, and renewal fees
• Bill No. 44-24: Changes to penalties for occupancy without a certificate of occupancy

The Anne Arundel County Council met June 10, 2024, to deliberate amendments to the FY2025 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (Bill No. 33-24). The Council adopted Amendment Nos. 1 through 41 as a block by a 7-0 roll call vote, then adopted Amendment No. 42 (4-3), Amendment No. 48 (recorded as adopted), and Amendment No. 49 (6-1). Amendment Nos. 43 through 47 and 50 through 60 were defeated or withdrawn. The Council also adopted two amendments to Bill No. 44-24 concerning Department of Inspections and Permits fees, removing automatic fee adjustments and correcting a typographical error.

• Adopted Amendment Nos. 1-41 to FY2025 budget as a block (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 42 reducing Chief Administrative Officer contractual services by $50,000 (4-3)
• Defeated Amendment No. 43 reducing Health Department contractual services by $185,900 (3-4)
• Defeated Amendment No. 44 reducing Office of Transportation contractual services by $215,000 (3-4)
• Defeated Amendment No. 45 reducing Water and Wastewater personal services by $1,100,000 (3-4)
• Defeated Amendment No. 46 deleting $3,350,000 of FY25 PAYGO for Advance Land Acquisition (3-4)
• Adopted Amendment No. 48 reducing Brooklyn Park Community Center FY25 bonds by $700,000 (recorded as adopted)
• Adopted Amendment No. 49 adjusting Board of Education budget, including increases for teacher planning time and eight teaching positions (6-1)

County Council

The County Council is introducing several bills regarding infrastructure financing and zoning updates. Proposed measures include authorizing large-scale bond issuances and adopting the Region 4 Plan. Other items involve changes to procurement rules, personnel pay plans, and pension benefits.

• Bill 58-24: Authorization of bonds up to $1,518,705,111 for capital projects
• Bill 27-24: Adoption of the 'Anne Arundel County Region 4 Plan' covering Arnold, Broadneck, and Pasadena
• Bill 60-24: Proposed changes to definitions for sole source and single source procurements
• Resolution 24-24: Appointments and reappointments to the Police Accountability Board
• Bill 31-24: Proposal to eliminate pension benefit reductions during certain reemployment periods

The Council adopted resolutions to amend the County Charter regarding Open Meetings Act compliance and Board of Appeals term limits. Several zoning and personnel bills were amended and scheduled for further hearings on June 17, 2024.

• Adopted Resolution No. 20-24 to require Council meetings comply with Maryland Open Meetings Act (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-24 to allow Board of Appeals members to serve up to three consecutive terms (6-1)
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill No. 30-24 regarding planned unit development definitions (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill No. 31-24 regarding pension offsets for reemployed retirees (6-1)
• Adopted four amendments to Bill No. 51-24 regarding personnel pay and financial disclosures (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill No. 52-24 regarding grant appropriation timelines (7-0)
• Adopted 13 amendments to Bills No. 27-24 and 28-24 regarding Region 4 land use and zoning (7-0)
• Tabled votes on Bill No. 49-24, Bill No. 50-24, and Resolution No. 21-24 until June 17, 2024

County Council

The County Council is meeting virtually to discuss the FY25 Budget. The primary focus of the meeting is the Budget Officer's response to the County Auditor.

• Response to the County Auditor from the Budget Officer regarding the FY25 Budget

The County Council met virtually on May 29, 2024, for an FY 2025 budget meeting. Budget Officer Chris Trumbauer presented the Administration's response to the Auditor's comments on the proposed FY25 Operating and Capital Budgets. No votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions are recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 9:17 P.M. on a motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Leadbetter.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:17 P.M. (motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Leadbetter)

County Council

The County Council is holding a virtual meeting to review FY25 budget departmental presentations. The session focuses on operating and capital budget requests for legal and public safety agencies.

• Operating budget presentation: Office of Law
• Operating budget presentation: State’s Attorney
• Operating and Capital budget presentation: Police
• Operating and Capital budget presentation: Sheriff
• Operating and Capital budget presentation: Detention and OEM

The County Council met virtually on May 23, 2024, for an FY 2025 budget meeting. The Office of Law and State's Attorney presented on operating budgets, while Police, Sheriff, Detention, and the Office of Emergency Management presented on operating and capital budgets. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in these minutes; the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 A.M. on a motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Leadbetter.

• Meeting adjourned at 11:40 A.M. (motion by Smith, seconded by Leadbetter)
• No budget approvals, denials, or votes recorded

County Council

The County Council is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2025 budget. The meeting includes the reading of multiple ordinances related to annual appropriations, tax levies, and various service fees.

• Bill No. 33-24: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2025
• Bill No. 47-24: Modification of County income tax rates
• Bill No. 48-24: Property tax levy and semiannual payment service charge for 2024-2025
• Bill No. 43-24: Fee increase for 9-1-1-accessible services
• Bill No. 45-24 and 46-24: Modifications to water, wastewater, and solid waste charges

The County Council conducted a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Several bills concerning the annual budget, tax levies, and utility fees were introduced, but no final votes on these bills were recorded.

• Approved motion that partial reading of bills, resolutions, or minutes constitutes reading of the whole

County Council

The County Council is conducting a series of departmental presentations regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These presentations cover both operating and capital budgets for various county departments.

• FY25 Budget Operating presentations for Personnel, Budget, and Finance
• FY25 Budget Operating & Capital presentations for Inspections & Permits
• FY25 Budget Operating & Capital presentations for Planning & Zoning
• FY25 Budget Operating & Capital presentations for Transportation
• FY25 Budget Operating & Capital presentations for Central Services, OIT, and Recs & Parks

The County Council held a virtual meeting to review operating and capital budget presentations from various county offices. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the session.

County Council

The County Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed constant yield real property tax rate. The body is also considering several zoning updates, budget transfers, and the adoption of the Region 4 Plan.

• Public hearing on the Proposed Real Property Tax Rate (Constant Yield)
• Bill No. 56-24: Conveyance of County-owned property at 100 Summit Avenue in Glen Burnie
• Bill No. 27-24 and 28-24: Adoption of the Region 4 Plan and updated digital zoning maps for Arnold, Cape St. Claire, Broadneck, Gibson Island, Pasadena, and Severna Park
• Resolution No. 15-24: Proposal to increase the minimum value for simplified competitive procurement and website publication from $5,000 to $10,000
• Bill No. 29-24: Adding coffee roasters as a permitted use in certain commercial, industrial, and mixed-use districts

The County Council passed an ordinance permitting coffee roasters in specific commercial and industrial districts. It also adopted a resolution increasing the minimum value for simplified competitive procurement and website publication from $5,000 to $10,000. Several zoning amendments for Region 4 were adopted, though the final bills were held until June 3.

• Approved Bill No. 29-24 permitting coffee roasters in certain districts (7-0)
• Approved Bill No. 24-24 for third quarter fund transfers and supplementary appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15-24 increasing procurement and publication thresholds to $10,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 16-24 appointing a Severn River Commission member (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 17-24 reappointing an Ethics Commission member (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 18-24 nominating an Ethics Commission member (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 19-24 nominating two Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission members (7-0)
• Tabled votes on Bill No. 30-24 (Planned Unit Developments) and Bill No. 31-24 (Pensions) until June 3

County Council

The County Council is holding a virtual meeting to receive FY25 budget departmental presentations. The session covers both operating and capital budget requests for various county agencies.

• Operating and Capital budget presentations for Fire Department and Board of Elections
• Operating budget presentations for Solid Waste, Utilities, and Public Works
• Capital budget presentations for General County and Roads, Bridges, & Traffic
• Capital budget presentations for Solid Waste Management & Watershed Protection and Restoration
• Capital budget presentations for Waste Management, Water & Wastewater, and Dredging

The County Council held a virtual meeting to review FY 2025 operating and capital budgets. Various offices, including Public Works and the Fire Department, provided presentations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

County Council

The County Council is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2025 budget. The meeting includes the reading of multiple bills concerning annual appropriations, property and income tax rates, and various special taxing districts.

• Bill No. 33-24: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2025
• Bill No. 47-24: Modification of County income tax rates
• Bill No. 48-24: Property tax levy and semiannual payment service charge for 2024-2025
• Bill No. 43-24: Increase in fees for 9-1-1 accessible services
• Bills No. 34-24 through 42-24: Tax rates for special community benefit and taxing districts

The County Council conducted a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Several budget-related bills were introduced, and members of the public provided testimony. No votes were recorded on the introduced legislation.

• Approved motion that partial reading of bills, resolutions, or minutes constitutes reading of the whole

County Council

The County Council will hear presentations regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budgets. These sessions include discussions on health, aging, and various county offices.

• Operating and Capital Budget presentations for Health and Aging
• Operating budget presentations for Circuit Court, Social Services, and Orphans Court
• Operating budget presentations for Liquor Board, CAO Office, and CE Office
• Operating budget presentations for ACDS, AAWDC, AAEDC, and Partnership

The County Council met as the Board of Health for a bi-annual update and conducted reviews of the FY 2025 operating and capital budgets. No substantive decisions or votes on budget items were recorded in the minutes.

County Council

The County Council is meeting to review FY25 operating and capital budget presentations. The session includes a presentation from the Auditor and departmental reviews.

• Auditor’s Presentation
• FY25 Budget presentation for AACC
• FY25 Budget presentation for AACPL
• FY25 Budget presentation for Board of Education

The County Council met to review the FY 2025 operating and capital budgets. County Auditor Michelle Bohlayer presented a spending affordability analysis, followed by budget presentations from AACC, AACPL, and the Board of Education. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• No substantive decisions recorded

County Council

The County Council is reviewing proposed development plans and digital zoning layers for Region 2 and Region 7. The body is also deciding on ordinances regarding outdoor dining, adult independent dwelling units, and personnel pay plans.

• Adoption of the Region 2 Plan and Digital Zoning Layer covering Annapolis Junction, Fort Meade, Hanover, Jessup, Laurel, and Maryland City
• Adoption of the Region 7 Plan and Digital Zoning Layer covering Parole, Greater Annapolis, Annapolis Neck, Bay Ridge, Highland Beach, and Riva
• Bill No. 32-24: Emergency ordinance to amend termination dates for temporary outdoor seating at restaurants
• Resolution No. 15-24: Proposal to increase the simplified competitive procurement threshold from $5,000 to $10,000
• Bill No. 24-24: Third Quarter Fund Transfer and Supplementary Appropriations for the current expense budget

The Council approved new development plans and comprehensive zoning maps for Region 2 and Region 7. They also passed an ordinance allowing outdoor seating for food service facilities and updated construction codes. A budget transfer bill was amended to remove a Board of Education appropriation and tabled for a later vote.

• Bill 16-24 (Outdoor Seating) passed 5-2
• Bill 17-24 (Adult Independent Dwelling Units) passed 7-0
• Bill 22-24 (School Utilization Chart) passed 7-0
• Bill 24-24 (Budget Transfer) amended 7-0; final vote tabled to May 20
• Bill 25-24 (Construction Codes) passed 7-0
• Bill 32-24 (Emergency Construction Codes) passed 7-0
• Resolution 15-24 (Procurement Thresholds) vote held until May 20
• Bill 6-24 (Region 2 Plan) passed 7-0

General

The County Council is meeting to receive the proposed FY 2025 budget and introduce several ordinances related to county spending and taxation. The session includes budget presentations and the introduction of bills concerning tax rates and service fees.

• Bill No. 33-24: Adoption of the FY 2025 Current Expense Budget, Capital Budget, and Capital Program through 2030
• Bill No. 48-24: Levying and fixing the property tax rate for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2024
• Bill No. 47-24: Modification of County income tax rates
• Bill No. 32-24: Emergency ordinance to amend termination dates for temporary outdoor dining areas
• Bills No. 43-24 through 46-24: Proposed fee changes for 9-1-1 services, building permits, water/wastewater, and solid waste

The County Council adopted six amendments to Bills 6-24 and 7-24, modifying zoning and planned land use for properties in Jessup and Hanover. The Council also received the proposed FY2025 budget and introduced 17 new bills. Final votes on the Region 2 plan and zoning were scheduled for May 6, 2024.

• Adopted Amendment 12, Bill 7-24: Changed Jessup Road properties from Local Commercial to Small Business (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 13, Bill 6-24: Changed McCarron Court land use to Low Density Residential (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 13, Bill 7-24: Changed McCarron Court zoning from R5 to R1 (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 14, Bill 6-24: Changed Clark Road and Fields Road land use to Low Density Residential (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 14, Bill 7-24: Changed Clark Road and Fields Road zoning from R5 to R1 (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 15, Bill 6-24: Corrected a Charter citation (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 16, Bill 6-24: Removed land use changes for PLU-R2-HAN-103 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 15, 2024 meeting

General

The County Council is holding public hearings and voting on bills regarding the Region 2 Plan and associated zoning maps. The meeting also includes a proposed ordinance regarding pension transfers for a Deputy Police Chief.

• Bill No. 6-24: Adoption of the Anne Arundel County Region 2 Plan for Annapolis Junction, Fort Meade, Hanover, Jessup, Laurel, and Maryland City
• Bill No. 7-24: Adoption of the Digital Zoning Layer for Region Planning Area No. 2
• Bill No. 23-24: Authorization of inter-plan pension transfers for a Deputy Police Chief appointed in 2015

The County Council adopted six amendments to Bills 6-24 and 7-24, modifying zoning and planned land use for properties in Jessup and Hanover. The Council also received the proposed FY2025 budget and introduced 17 new bills. Final votes on the Region 2 plan and zoning bills were scheduled for May 6, 2024.

• Adopted Amendment 12, Bill 7-24: Changed zoning from Local Commercial to Small Business for 7 properties on Jessup Road (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 13, Bill 6-24: Changed land use to Low Density Residential for 13 properties on McCarron Court (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 13, Bill 7-24: Changed zoning to R1 - Residential for 13 properties on McCarron Court (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 14, Bill 6-24: Changed land use to Low Density Residential for 8 properties on Clark and Fields Roads (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 14, Bill 7-24: Changed zoning to R1 - Residential for 8 properties on Clark and Fields Roads (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 15 and 16, Bill 6-24: Approved technical corrections to Charter citation and land use tables (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 15, 2024 meeting
• Changed May 20, 2024 meeting time to 6:00 P.M. (7-0)

County Council

The County Council is reviewing proposed regional development plans and digital zoning layers for Regions 2, 4, and 7. The body is also considering ordinances regarding coffee roaster zoning, adult independent dwelling units, and human rights enforcement.

• Bill 27-24 and 28-24: Region 4 Plan and digital zoning for Arnold, Broadneck, and Severna Park
• Bill 6-24 and 7-24: Region 2 Plan and digital zoning for Fort Meade, Hanover, and Laurel
• Bill 8-24 and 9-24: Region 7 Plan and digital zoning for Parole and Greater Annapolis
• Bill 21-24: New enforcement methods and civil fines for the Human Relations Commission
• Resolution 15-24: Increasing the simplified procurement threshold from $5,000 to $10,000

The County Council approved an ordinance expanding the Human Relations Commission's anti-discrimination powers and another allowing multifamily residential development in the BWI/Fort Meade Growth Area. The Council also passed an emergency ordinance regarding comprehensive zoning notice requirements and confirmed appointments to the Pension Oversight Commission.

• Passed Bill No. 20-24 allowing multifamily dwellings in BWI/Fort Meade Growth Area (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 21-24 expanding Human Relations Commission anti-discrimination enforcement (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 26-24 emergency ordinance on comprehensive zoning notice requirements (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 13-24 confirming resident appointments to Pension Oversight Commission (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 14-24 confirming classified service appointments to Pension Oversight Commission (7-0)
• Approved minutes for April 1, 2024
• Tabled vote on Bill No. 23-24 regarding Deputy Police Chief pension transfers until May 1, 2024

County Council Work Sessions

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss several pending ordinances. Key items include expanding the powers of the Human Relations Commission and updating the 2024 School Utilization Chart.

• Bill 21-24: Ordinance to provide administrative subpoena power and civil fines for anti-discrimination violations
• Bill 22-24: Approval of the 2024 School Utilization Chart
• Bill 23-24: Pension inter-plan transfer authorization for a Deputy Police Chief appointed in 2015
• Bill 24-24: Third Quarter Fund Transfer and Supplementary Appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
• Bill 26-24: Emergency ordinance regarding notice requirements for comprehensive zoning amendments

County Council

The County Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including regional development and zoning plans for Region 2 and Region 7. The session also covers proposed changes to animal control laws, personnel policies, and workforce housing requirements.

• Bill No. 6-24 and 7-24: Region 2 Plan and Digital Zoning Layer for Annapolis Junction, Fort Meade, Hanover, Jessup, Laurel, and Maryland City
• Bill No. 8-24 and 9-24: Region 7 Plan and Digital Zoning Layer for Parole, Greater Annapolis, Annapolis Neck, Bay Ridge, Highland Beach, and Riva
• Bill No. 1-24: Amendments to animal care and control regarding dangerous and vicious animals
• Bill No. 15-24: Supplementary appropriations from contingent funds and modifications to the Brooklyn Park Outdoor Rec Imps project
• Bill No. 19-24: Changes to workforce housing density and income requirements in R5 or R10 zoning districts

The County Council approved several ordinances regarding animal care and control, personnel policies, and workforce housing. It also appointed administrative officers and established a committee to study legislative branch personnel policies.

• Approved animal care and control ordinance Bill No. 1-24 (7-0)
• Approved personnel policy ordinance Bill No. 4-24 (7-0)
• Approved workforce housing zoning ordinance Bill No. 19-24 (5-2)
• Approved Board of Appeals per diem increase Bill No. 18-24 (7-0)
• Approved Small Business District zoning ordinance Bill No. 14-24 (7-0)
• Approved supplementary budget appropriations Bill No. 15-24 (7-0)
• Appointed Administrative and Assistant Administrative Officers (7-0)
• Established Ad Hoc Committee for legislative personnel policies (7-0)

County Council

The County Council will hold public hearings and vote on comprehensive development and zoning plans for two major regions. The body is also considering ordinances regarding human rights enforcement, animal control, and personnel pay plans.

• Bill No. 6-24 and 7-24: Region 2 Plan and Digital Zoning Layer for Annapolis Junction, Fort Meade, Hanover, Jessup, Laurel, and Maryland City
• Bill No. 8-24 and 9-24: Region 7 Plan and Digital Zoning Layer for Parole, Greater Annapolis, Annapolis Neck, Bay Ridge, Highland Beach, and Riva
• Bill No. 21-24: Ordinance to provide a method of enforcing administrative subpoenas for the Human Relations Commission
• Bill No. 13-24: Tax exemptions and payment in lieu of taxes agreement for College Parkway Place, Annapolis
• Bill No. 1-24: Amendments to criteria and fees for potentially dangerous, dangerous, and vicious animals

The County Council passed Bill No. 13-24 to approve real property tax exemptions and a payment in lieu of taxes agreement for College Parkway Place. Several other bills regarding zoning, personnel, and animal control were amended and tabled for future votes.

• Passed Bill No. 13-24 regarding tax exemptions for College Parkway Place (4-3)
• Approved minutes for March 4, 2024
• Adopted Amendments 8, 9, and 10 to Bill No. 4-24 (Personnel)
• Defeated Amendment 11 to Bill No. 4-24
• Adopted Amendments 1, 2, and 3 to Bill No. 8-24 (Region 7 Plan)
• Adopted Amendments 1, 2, and 3 to Bill No. 14-24 (Small Business Districts)
• Adopted Amendments 2 and 3 to Resolution No. 8-24 (Personnel Ad Hoc Committee)
• Adopted Amendment 16 to Bill No. 1-24 (Animal Care and Control)

County Council Work Sessions

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss several pending bills. These include proposed zoning modifications for workforce housing, small business districts, and multifamily dwellings, as well as supplementary budget appropriations.

• Bill 13-24: Tax exemptions and payment in lieu of taxes for College Parkway Place, Annapolis
• Bill 14-24: Changes to architectural, sign, and lot size requirements in Small Business Districts
• Bill 15-24: Supplementary appropriations from general fund contingent funds and funding changes for Brooklyn Park Outdoor Rec Imps
• Bill 19-24: Changes to income requirements and density for workforce housing in R5 or R10 districts
• Bill 20-24: Allowing multifamily dwellings in place of nonresidential uses in the BWI/Fort Meade Growth Area

County Council

The County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including new regional development plans and digital zoning layers. The meeting also covers updates to animal control laws, personnel hiring and pay practices, and firearm restrictions on private property.

• Bill 6-24 and 8-24: Adoption of Region 2 and Region 7 General Development Plans
• Bill 7-24 and 9-24: Adoption of Digital Zoning Layers for Region 2 and Region 7
• Bill 1-24: Amendments to criteria and fees for dangerous and vicious animals
• Bill 4-24: Changes to personnel nondiscrimination, pay plans, and annual leave carry over
• Bill 11-24: Prohibition of possessing or discharging firearms on another's property without written permission

County Council

The County Council is holding public hearings and voting on several ordinances. These include changes to retirement plan participation, animal danger designations, and county personnel pay and hiring practices.

• Bill No. 93-23: Changes to Fire and Police Service Retirement Plans and addition of Resilience Authority employees to the Employees’ Retirement Plan
• Bill No. 1-24: Amendments to criteria and appeals for designating animals as potentially dangerous, dangerous, or vicious
• Bill No. 3-24: Creation of the MA-1B Neighborhood Marina zoning district and associated bulk regulations
• Bill No. 4-24: Modifications to nondiscrimination in hiring, employee pay and benefit practices, and annual leave carry over
• Bill No. 5-24: Supplementary appropriations and fund transfers for the Board of Education current expense budget

County Council Work Sessions

The County Council is discussing several ordinances related to personnel, budget transfers, and firearm possession. The meeting includes proposals to adopt new region plans and digital zoning layers for Region 2 and Region 7.

• Resolution 5-24: Selecting SB & Company, LLC for the fiscal year 2024 financial audit
• Bill 6-24 & 7-24: Adopting the Region 2 Plan and digital zoning for Annapolis Junction, Fort Meade, Hanover, Jessup, Laurel, and Maryland City
• Bill 8-24 & 9-24: Adopting the Region 7 Plan and digital zoning for Parole, Greater Annapolis, Annapolis Neck, Bay Ridge, Highland Beach, and Riva
• Bill 11-24: Prohibiting firearm possession or discharge on another's property without written permission
• Bill 12-24: Requiring special community benefit districts to comply with the Maryland Open Meetings Act and Homeowners Association Act

County Council

The County Council will discuss several zoning ordinances and public safety regulations. Key items include the adoption of the 2023 Odenton Town Center Master Plan and updates to pension plans for fire and police services.

• Bill No. 84-23: Adoption of the 2023 Odenton Town Center Master Plan and related zoning changes
• Bill No. 93-23: Changes to service credit purchases and participation in Fire, Police, and Employees' Retirement Plans
• Bill No. 1-24: Amendments to criteria and fees for potentially dangerous, dangerous, and vicious animals
• Bill No. 3-24: Creation of the MA-1B Neighborhood Marina zoning district
• Resolution No. 2-24: Petition to the Maryland Higher Education Commission for Anne Arundel Community College funding

General

The County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances. Key items include the adoption of the 2023 Odenton Town Center Master Plan and changes to public safety officer tax credits.

• Bill No. 84-23: Adopting the 2023 Odenton Town Center Master Plan and related zoning and development requirements
• Bill No. 91-23: Expanding eligibility and increasing the maximum amount of the Public Safety Officer Property Tax Credit
• Bill No. 92-23: Amending architectural and sign requirements for Small Business Districts
• Bill No. 93-23: Allowing certain fire and police service retirement plan participants to purchase service credit
• Bill No. 94-23: Amending conditional use requirements for business complexes in residential districts

County Council Work Sessions

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss pending legislation and receive an update on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The body is reviewing proposed ordinances regarding public employee pensions, animal control designations, and various zoning requirements.

• Bill No. 93-23: Proposed changes to pension service credit and participation for fire, police, and Resilience Authority employees
• Bill No. 1-24: Proposed amendments to criteria and fees for potentially dangerous, dangerous, and vicious animals
• Bill No. 3-24: Proposal to create the MA-1B Neighborhood Marina zoning district
• Bill No. 94-23: Proposed changes to conditional use requirements for business complexes in residential districts
• Bill No. 2-24: Proposed allowance for outside storage of vehicles at self-service storage facilities in W1 Industrial Districts

County Council

The County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances. Key items include the adoption of the 2023 Odenton Town Center Master Plan and updates to redevelopment and zoning requirements.

• Bill No. 84-23: Adoption of the 2023 Odenton Town Center Master Plan and related zoning changes
• Bill No. 86-23: New development requirements and fee reductions for redevelopment projects
• Bill No. 89-23: Real property tax credit eligibility for disabled or fallen law enforcement and rescue workers
• Bill No. 90-23: Conveyance of County-owned property at Brooklyn Heights Park to the Board of Education
• Bill No. 91-23: Expansion of the Public Safety Officer property tax credit to retired officers

The County Council approved the transfer of County-owned property in Brooklyn Heights Park to the Board of Education. It also passed an ordinance expanding real property tax credits for disabled or fallen law enforcement officers and rescue workers. Several zoning and redevelopment bills were amended or defeated and will be revisited in future sessions.

• Approved transfer of Brooklyn Heights Park property to Board of Education (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 89-23 expanding tax credits for disabled/fallen law enforcement and rescue workers (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1-24 appointing a representative to the DC Metroplex BWI Community Roundtable (7-0)
• Defeated Bill No. 86-23 regarding redevelopment requirements (2-5)
• Adopted Amendment No. 9 and 10 to Bill No. 84-23 (Odenton Town Center Master Plan)
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 and 2 to Bill No. 91-23 (Public Safety Officer Property Tax Credit)
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 and 2 to Bill No. 92-23 (Small Business Districts)
• Approved minutes for December 18, 2023