Cheverly public meetings in 2025

Mayor & Council

The Cheverly Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting on December 18, 2025, at 9:00 PM to discuss personnel matters and receive legal advice in a closed session. The meeting will be held virtually following the conclusion of the town meeting.

• Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and receive legal advice
• Meeting to convene at 9:00 PM on December 18, 2025
• Virtual meeting via Zoom

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to consider budget amendments and a charter amendment for the annexation of the former Prince George's County Hospital location. The body will also vote on Planning Board appointments and receive a construction update on the Eley building.

• Annexation Charter Amendment CAR-1-26 for the former Prince George's County Hospital location
• Proposed budget amendments for Council review and approval
• Appointment of Lane Thompson and Bryan Barnett-Woods to the Planning Board
• Construction update from Keller Construction on the Eley building
• Presentation of the FY27 budget meeting calendar

Planning Board

The Cheverly Planning Board will hold a public comment period, receive a Town Council liaison report, consider a recommendation to appoint a prospective new member, and conduct a leadership reorganization with elections for chair, co‑chair, secretary, and other roles. The board will also begin a strategic planning session to define its role, processes, and priorities for 2026.

• Vote to recommend appointment of prospective new member Lane Thompson
• Leadership reorganization: election of chair, co‑chair, secretary, and other positions
• Town Council Liaison Report covering Cheverly Hill developer questions, annexation public hearing, and joint work session
• Strategic planning discussion on board role, procedures, and priorities for 2026
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Board of Elections

The Board of Election Supervisors will meet via Zoom to discuss administrative matters and election improvements. The agenda consists of general procedural items and resident input.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of election improvements
• Administrative matters

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will meet in a special session to vote on entering a closed meeting. The closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and receive legal advice.

• Vote to enter closed session pursuant to Maryland Code § 3-305(b)(1) and (7)
• Discussion of personnel matters
• Consultation with counsel for legal advice

Mayor & Council

The Cheverly Town Council will hold a virtual public hearing to receive resident testimony on the annexation of the Hospital Hill development. No formal decision will be made at this meeting; the hearing is for public input. The council may retire to executive or closed session under Maryland Code §3-305, with a report to follow.

• Virtual public hearing on annexation of Hospital Hill development
• Potential executive or closed session per Maryland Code §3-305

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to receive reports on the FY25 audit and construction updates for the Eley building. The body will also discuss streetlight outages with Pepco and review sewer and water main project timelines from WSSC.

• Presentation of the FY25 Audit by Lindsey & Associates
• WSSC update on Task order 201 sewer lateral lining and paving schedules
• Discussion with Pepco regarding streetlight outages
• Construction update from Keller Construction on the Eley building
• Resident feedback regarding Cheverly Station Apartments

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and later unanimously adjourned the session. No other motions or decisions requiring a vote were recorded in the minutes.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion by CM Bryner, second by CM Fry)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (motion by CM Bryner, second by CM Garces)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider budget amendments and grant approvals for the Cheverly Parent Resource Center and ASL Coffee House. The body will also discuss the town's snow emergency plan policy and receive construction updates on the Eley building.

• Proposed budget amendments for Council review and approval
• Grant approvals for Cheverly Parent Resource Center and ASL Coffee House
• Review and discussion of the snow emergency plan policy
• Update on Eley building construction from Keller Construction
• Briefing on townhouse setback exception at Cheverly Hill

The Council voted unanimously to support the townhouse setback exception for the Cheverly Hill development. The work session minutes from 9/25/25 were adopted after the Mayor broke a tie vote. The agenda was approved unanimously, and the proposed budget amendment was tabled for a future work session. New Youth Council member Levon Carney and police officers Giovanni Thypam and Brandon Walker were sworn in.

• Approved unanimously the townhouse setback exception for Cheverly Hill (CM Bryner motion, CM Tansey second)
• Adopted the 9/25/25 work session minutes after Mayor broke tie (CM Wade, LeGloahec, Tansey yes; Bryner, Garces, Fry no; Mayor yes)
• Approved agenda with removal of WSSC Task order 201 update unanimously (CM LeGloahec motion, CM Tansey second)
• Tabled budget amendment to next work session (no vote recorded)
• Sworn in new Youth Council member Levon Carney
• Sworn in new police officers Giovanni Thypam and Brandon Walker

Planning Board

The Cheverly Planning Board will reorganize its leadership by electing a chair, co‑chair, secretary and other roles. It will discuss strategic planning, including defining the board’s role, processes and priorities for 2026. The meeting also includes a town‑council liaison report, a follow‑up on the Cheverly Hill project, and a public comment period.

• Leadership Reorganization – election of Chair, Co‑Chair, Secretary and other roles
• Strategic Planning – defining board role, processes and 2026 priorities
• Cheverly Hill Follow‑Up – summary of October meeting and next steps
• Town Council Liaison Report – report from Council Member David Tansey
• Public Comment – residents may speak for up to 3 minutes

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will convene a two-day leadership retreat at a hotel in Largo to discuss team dynamics and priorities. The meeting is scheduled for November 7 and 8, 2025.

• Leadership retreat at Homewood Suites by Hilton
• Team building and dynamics sessions
• Discussion of priorities
• Meeting location: 9103 Basil Court, Largo, MD 20774

Mayor & Council

The Cheverly Mayor and Town Council will hold a special virtual meeting on November 5, 2025. They will vote to close the meeting under Maryland Code §3-305(b). The closed session will be used to discuss personnel matters and to obtain legal advice. The council will not return to open session after the closed meeting.

• Vote to enter a closed meeting per Maryland Code §3-305(b)
• Discuss personnel matters such as appointments, compensation, and performance evaluations
• Consult counsel to obtain legal advice on the personnel issues

Board of Elections

The Cheverly Board of Election Supervisors will hold a Zoom meeting on November 4, 2025. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, a resident input segment, administrative matters, a discussion on election improvements, and any new business. No specific actions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• Resident input session
• Administrative matters
• Election improvements discussion
• New business

Mayor & Council

The Cheverly Mayor and Council will review several updates, including a Class B liquor license application for Chopup & Cola. They will hear grant requests such as a $2,500 Thanksgiving grant for the Cheverly Parent Resource Center. An update on the 5701 Landover Rd natural‑area project, funded by a $49,767 grant, will also be presented. Additional items include a FY26 budget update and a bike trail status report.

• Class B liquor license application for Chopup & Cola
• CPRC Thanksgiving grant request of $2,500
• 5701 Landover Rd natural‑area project funded by a $49,767 grant
• FY26 budget update by town accountant Diane Mock
• Bike trail update from the Town Administrator

The Cheverly Mayor & Council approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. Later, the council moved to adjourn the work session, which was also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Cheverly Ethics Commission will review and potentially vote to approve its Operating Guidelines. If the guidelines are approved, the commission will hold nominations and elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, each serving a one‑year term. A closed session will follow to review financial disclosures of town elected and appointed officials as required by state law. No other business is listed.

• Review and vote on approval of the Cheverly Ethics Commission Operating Guidelines
• Nomination and election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary (one‑year terms) contingent on guideline approval
• Closed‑session review of financial disclosures for elected and appointed officials per Md. General Provisions §3‑305(1)(13)

Mayor & Council

The Cheverly Mayor and Council will hold a special hybrid meeting on October 16, 2025, to discuss real property and personnel matters in closed session. The meeting will begin at 6:15 PM.

• Closed meeting to discuss real property and personnel matters
• Meeting to be held in hybrid format
• Meeting ID: 897 4661 0812

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will vote on giving town staff the day off on December 26, 2025, and will swear in new members of the Police Department and Cheverly Youth Council. The body will also discuss the Eley building construction and review the budget.

• Vote on Staff Day Off (December 26, 2025)
• Swearing in of new police officers
• Swearing in of new Cheverly Youth Council members
• Keller Construction update on Eley building
• Budget update presentation

The council approved a one‑day holiday for town staff on Friday, December 26, 2025, moving trash pickup to Monday, Dec. 29. The $500 bonus for Employees of the Year, Orhan Biler and Gregory Crawford, was also approved unanimously. Several agenda amendments and grant approvals were passed unanimously as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved staff day off on Dec. 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $500 bonus for Employees of the Year (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add St. Ambrose 75th Anniversary proclamation (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to move TA report after PD & PW reports (unanimous)
• Approved Community Native Planting Project grant (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Youth Council Advisor Paul John (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 gym bleacher improvement award (statement of award)
• Approved $500 bonus request for Employees of the Year (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to address administrative vacancies and new member appointments. The agenda includes discussions on redevelopment and transportation initiatives, including signalization and trail projects.

• Hospital Hill Redevelopment Information Request Follow-up
• Columbia Park Road Signalization Strategy
• Preliminary Countywide Master Plan of Transportation Follow-Up
• Trail Initiatives Next Steps
• Chair Nomination and Vacant Positions

Ethics Commission

The Cheverly Ethics Commission will meet on Sept. 29, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in a hybrid (Town Hall/Zoom) format. In closed session, members will review financial disclosures as required by local ordinance and state law. The commission will discuss and may vote to approve its Operating Guidelines. If the guidelines are approved, nominations and elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary (one‑year terms) will follow.

• Closed‑session review of financial disclosures (required by ordinance and state law)
• Discussion and potential vote to approve the Cheverly Ethics Commission Operating Guidelines
• Contingent nominations and elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary (one‑year terms) pending guideline approval

Mayor & Council

The council will hear a grant request from the Community Native Planting Project and an air‑quality update from the Environmental Justice Action Team. They will discuss the status of the Green Infrastructure Committee and consider a recommendation on the Hospital Hill development. The council will vote to nominate Youth Town Council members and receive updates on the Cheverly Station Apartments and the upcoming October town meeting agenda.

• Grant request presentation by the Community Native Planting Project
• Air‑quality update from the Cheverly area Environmental Justice Action Team
• Discussion of the Green Infrastructure Committee status
• Recommendation on Hospital Hill information request from the Planning Board
• Nomination of Youth Town Council members

The Mayor and Council unanimously approved the appointment of six youth members and a youth advisor to the Youth Town Council. They also unanimously approved adding a Keller Construction update to the agenda. Two separate motions to extend the meeting—by 30 minutes and by 15 minutes—were each approved unanimously. All other items were informational updates.

• Approved agenda addition of Keller Construction update (unanimous)
• Appointed six youth members and a youth advisor to the Youth Town Council (unanimous)
• Extended meeting by 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Extended meeting by 15 minutes (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing to receive resident testimony and vote on the installation of speeding deterrents. The meeting focuses on traffic-control devices for 63rd Place between Joslyn and Jason Streets.

• Public hearing and vote on installing speedhumps, speedbumps, or a raised crosswalk at 63rd Place between Joslyn and Jason Streets
• Discussion of code Section § 27-3 regarding traffic-control devices
• Mention of speed hump installation along the 2800 block of Crest Avenue

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider the third reading and adoption of an ordinance to re-enact the Code of Ethics. The meeting includes a discussion with Home Team 5 and Urban Atlantic regarding the Preliminary Plan of Subdivision for Cheverly Hill.

• Third reading and adoption of Ethics Ordinance O-25-04
• Discussion on Preliminary Plan of Subdivision for Cheverly Hill with Home Team 5 and Urban Atlantic
• Recommendation of Brian Barnett Woods for appointment to the Planning Board
• Reading of the Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month proclamation
• Update from District Five County Council Member Shayla Adams-Stafford

Planning Board

The Cheverly Planning Board will discuss several land‑use projects, including an information request for the Hospital Hill Redevelopment and follow‑up on the 6900 Old Landover Road TCP and PPS work session. It will also review outreach related to the Walgreens site, next steps for the Boyd Park Extension, and a brownbag update on zoning and design applications. Transportation topics include a signalization strategy for Columbia Park Road, outreach on WMATA’s bus redesign, and updates on the countywide master plan and trail initiatives.

• Hospital Hill Redevelopment – information request
• 6900 Old Landover Road TCP and PPS – work session follow‑up
• Walgreens site owner outreach – PG Economic Development Corp, Business Roundtable, DHCD Main Street Program
• Boyd Park Extension – next steps
• Columbia Park Road – signalization strategy

Board of Elections

The Board of Election Supervisors will meet via Zoom to handle administrative matters and discuss election improvements. The meeting includes time for resident input and the approval of previous minutes.

• Election Improvements Discussion

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to vote on entering a closed session. The purpose of the closed session is to receive legal advice and discuss personnel matters.

• Vote to enter closed session for personnel matters and legal advice

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will conduct a second reading of an ordinance to re-enact the town's Code of Ethics. The body will also vote on appointing an election supervisor for the 2025-2027 term.

• Second reading of Ordinance O-25-04 to re-enact the Code of Ethics
• Resolution R-5-25 to appoint an election supervisor for the 2025-2027 term
• Reports from the Recreation Council, Cheverly Day Committee, Planning Board, Board of Elections, and Ethics Commission

The Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. They appointed Christina Bruff as the 2025‑2027 election supervisor and conducted the second reading of the Code of Ethics ordinance. In closed session, the Council decided to acquire two properties immediately and to consider a third property later. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Christina Bruff as election supervisor (unanimous)
• Second reading of Code of Ethics ordinance O‑25‑04
• Decided to acquire two properties now and pursue a third later (closed session)
• Motion to adjourn town meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The council approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were voted on during the special meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and then approved a $2,000 grant to the Civic African American Community Organization for its annual backpack giveaway (5-0, one abstention). The council also approved the design request for the Old Landover Road (63rd Place) traffic signal. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 grant to CAACO for backpack giveaway (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved design request for Old Landover Road (63rd Place) signal
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Council unanimously excused Councilmember Garces from the meeting. They approved the agenda after removing the Ethics Committee report, and approved the consent agenda which included the June 12 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No substantive policy, budget, or zoning actions were taken.

• Excused Councilmember Garces (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with Ethics Committee report removed (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including June 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Town Council adopted the 2025 Budget Ordinance (Ordinance 2025-03) with a unanimous vote. They also appointed Karlo Silbiger to the Planning Board, approved the extension of the Bengal Engineering contract, and authorized a $112,358.77 grant to replace the gymnasium floors. Additional unanimous actions included adopting updated procedural rules, approving the Hometown Heroes nominees, and other routine motions.

• Adopted Budget Ordinance 2025-03 (unanimous)
• Appointed Karlo Silbiger to the Planning Board via Resolution R-4-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved extension of the Bengal Engineering contract (unanimous)
• Approved Project Charge Grant of $112,358.77 for gym floor renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Hometown Heroes nominees list (unanimous, 4‑0 after CM Wade recused)
• Adopted updated Rules and Procedures for 2025‑2027 term (unanimous)
• Approved motion to add resolution honoring former Councilmember Joseph Jochum (unanimous)
• Approved motion to excuse Councilmembers Fry & Garces (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The council approved the agenda and adjourned the meeting unanimously. It appointed liaisons for the Cheverly Day, Planning Board, Recreation Council, and Policy Committee. A motion to postpone the records‑retention policy was rejected after insufficient votes. The council also excused Councilmember Garces unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Garces (unanimous)
• Retention policy motion failed (Bryner no, Wade abstain)
• Appointed liaisons for Cheverly Day, Planning Board, Rec Council, Policy Committee
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The council voted to elect Council Member Nicole Bryner as Vice Mayor. The motion passed with five votes in favor and two abstentions. Approval of the April meeting minutes was postponed to the next meeting. The agenda was approved and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Elected Council Member Nicole Bryner as Vice Mayor (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved agenda with consent agenda tabled (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of April 10 and April 24 minutes to next meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The council approved a special exception to replace a chain‑link fence with a wood fence at 3107 Laurel Ave. It also extended the meeting by 45 minutes and unanimously authorized the renewal of the LIDC and Ecosite contracts and the execution of a new Specialized Engineering contract. The session was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved special exception to replace chain‑link fence with wood fence at 3107 Laurel Ave (unanimous)
• Extended meeting end time by 45 minutes to 11:15 pm (unanimous)
• Authorized renewal of LIDC contract, renewal of Ecosite contract, and execution of Specialized Engineering contract (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included adoption of the previous meeting minutes and a grant request for the Cheverly Community Market. The agenda itself was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 3/13/25 and 3/27/25 (unanimous)
• Approved grant request for Cheverly Community Market (unanimous)
• Swore in Lieutenant William Gleason (unanimous)
• Adopted Arbor Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The council approved a motion to install two speed humps on the 28000 block of Crest Avenue and to modify the curb at Forest Road and Crest Avenue for accessibility. A motion to excuse Council Member Fry was approved unanimously. The agenda was amended to move the 5600 Newton Street variance item forward, also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Excused Council Member Fry – approved unanimously
• Amended agenda to move 5600 Newton St variance forward – approved unanimously
• Authorized installation of two speed humps on 28000 block of Crest Ave and curb modification at Forest Rd & Crest Ave – approved unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – approved unanimously

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections unanimously approved using only one drop‑off/mail‑in ballot box at the town hall for the May 5, 2025 election and will provide pre‑addressed, postage‑paid envelopes for mail‑in ballots. The board also unanimously tabled approval of the March 4, 2025 minutes and certified the listed mayoral and council candidates for the upcoming election. Additional planning meetings were scheduled for April 1 and April 15, 2025.

• Tabled approval of the March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Certified mayoral and town‑council candidates for the May 5, 2025 election
• Approved use of a single drop‑off/mail‑in ballot box at town hall and postage‑paid envelopes for mail‑in ballots (unanimous)
• Scheduled BOE meeting on 4/1/25 to work on signage and gymnasium layout
• Scheduled next public meeting for 4/15/25 at 7 pm