Chevy Chase Village public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Managers
The Board will first convene in closed session to discuss personnel matters affecting a specific individual, then hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive the Treasurer's report, and review draft audited financial statements for FY2024. Discussion items include Montgomery County's Attainable Housing Strategies recommendations and a technical amendment to state code reaffirming municipal authority to regulate residential housing. The Board will also consider authorizing $150 Giant gift cards as holiday gifts for all full-time, temporary, and seasonal employees.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters affecting a specific individual
- Presentation of draft audited financial statements for FY2024 by Lindsey & Associates, LLC
- Discussion of Montgomery County Council's consideration of Attainable Housing Strategies recommendations from the Planning Board
- Discussion of a technical amendment to State Code Section 20-509 to confirm municipal authorization to regulate residential housing
- Purchase authorization for $150 Giant gift cards for all Village staff as holiday gifts
Board of Managers
The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers will first convene in closed session for legal and personnel matters, then hold a regular meeting. They will vote on a variance request for a porch encroachment at 127 Grafton Street, discuss the Friendship Heights Sector Plan re-write and Montgomery County's Attainable Housing Strategies, and consider authorizing a $15,515 holiday party caterer contract and a $25,000 fence replacement at Brookville Road Park.
- Variance request A-8543: Replace and extend a screened porch at 127 Grafton Street that encroaches 10'-2" beyond the front building restriction line.
- Contract authorization: Holiday party caterer Balducci's Holdings, LLC for up to $15,515.
- Budget amendment and contract authorization: Transfer $25,000 from unrestricted reserves to replace the perimeter fence at Brookville Road Park.
- Discussion: Presentation of the Friendship Heights Sector Plan re-write process and timeline by Montgomery County Planning Department staff.
- Discussion: Montgomery County Council's consideration of Attainable Housing Strategies recommendations from the Montgomery Planning Board.
Parks & Greenspaces Committee
The Parks and Greenspaces Committee will consider the CPJ Proposed Planting Plan for the Buffer, seeking feedback on proposed plantings. Members will report on park problems, including the need for foot rests at benches on Center Street and Montgomery Street. The committee will also discuss a resident's request for additional screening of the Saks parking lot and receive information on the Maryland 5 Million Tree Initiative.
- CPJ Proposed Planting Plan for the Buffer (feedback needed)
- Bench foot rest needs: Center Street (needs foot rest) and Montgomery Street (broken foot rest)
- Request by Mr. Marsh of 143 Grafton Street for additional screening of Saks parking lot
- Maryland 5 Million Tree Initiative information via Zoom
- Discussion of white pines in the buffer
Board of Managers
The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers will hold a regular meeting including a discussion on Montgomery County's Attainable Housing Strategies, consider a resolution adopting the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan, and vote on a purchase authorization for a replacement pickup truck up to $69,000. The board will also hear presentations on two drainage projects and reappoint an election supervisor.
- Discussion of Montgomery County Council's consideration of Attainable Housing Strategies recommendations
- Resolution No. 09-01-24 adopting the Revised 2024 Montgomery County Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Purchase authorization for a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck not to exceed $69,000 from Criswell Chevrolet
- Presentations on Belmont Avenue Extended (Buffer Area) Drainage Project and Primrose Street Trench Drain Project
- Reappointment of Mary Sheehan as election supervisor for a four-year term through July 2028
Parks & Greenspaces Committee
The Parks and Greenspaces Committee will review the Buffer (Belmont Avenue Extended Area) project plans from the consulting engineer, aimed at repairing stormwater runoff damage and relandscaping. Feedback will be presented to the Board of Managers on September 9, 2024. The committee will also discuss organizing a Tree City recognition project and hear reports on other parks and green spaces.
- Presentation of Buffer (Belmont Avenue Extended Area) project plans by consulting engineer, including new inlets, piping, grading, and plant materials
- Feedback on Buffer plans to be presented to Board of Managers on September 9, 2024
- Discussion of Tree City recognition project, possibly with Tree Committee
- Reports on other parks and green spaces
- Setting next meeting date
Board of Managers
The Board of Managers is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially authorize a contract for the FY2025 Capital Project. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss a contractual dispute with Village Counsel.
- Contract authorization for Village Hall HVAC System Replacement with Harvey W. Hottel, Inc.
- Closed session regarding a contractual dispute with Village Counsel
Ethics Commission
The Village Ethics Commission is meeting virtually to discuss activity from the previous year. The agenda is primarily procedural.
- Discussion regarding the Prior Year’s Activity
Board of Managers
The Board will review Montgomery Planning Board’s Attainable Housing Strategies Recommendations. They will also consider a request to join other municipalities in seeking an amendment to State Code Section 20-509 regarding residential housing regulation. The agenda includes permit requests for a driveway and tree removal.
- Montgomery Planning Board’s Attainable Housing Strategies Recommendations presentation
- Special Permit Request for a driveway at 7 West Kirke Street
- Tree Removal Appeal for 17 West Irving Street
- Request to amend State Code Section 20-509 regarding residential housing regulation
- Contract extension for Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc.
Board of Managers
The Board will consider a budget amendment to transfer $10,000 from legal services to fund various community events. The meeting also includes an oath of office ceremony and the election of officers. Additionally, the Board will review a contract extension for refuse and recycling collection.
- $10,000 budget transfer from Legal-General Counsel to community events
- Election of Board of Managers officers
- Refuse and recycling collection contract extension with Goode Companies, Inc.
- Police personnel compensation amendment regarding court time
- Oath of office ceremony conducted by Karen Bushell
Building Facilities Commission
The Commission will review a staff report and discuss rental regulations for several local venues. The agenda also includes evaluating stainless steel versus plastic options for baby changing stations.
- Review of rental rules/regulations for Montgomery County Dept. of Recreation, Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase, Friendship Heights Village Center, and Town of Somerset
- Discussion of stainless steel and plastic baby changing station options
Board of Managers
The Board will review a special permit request for a driveway expansion at 5400 Center Street. They will also discuss the final report on stormwater funding and consider a contract extension for EnviroCollab, LLC.
- Special Permit A-8456: Driveway expansion at 5400 Center Street
- Final Report from Board Working Group on Stormwater Funding
- Contract extension for Landscape Architect EnviroCollab, LLC
Parks & Greenspaces Committee
The Committee will review proposed locations and species for upcoming tree plantings in the village right-of-way and parks. Members will also discuss adding shrubs and benches to park areas and address a request for additional screening near Saks 5th Ave Parking Lot.
- Proposed tree plantings at 5400 Center Street, 3933 Oliver Street, 4025 Oliver Street, and 5605 Park Street
- Discussion on adding shrubs and benches to park areas
- Request for additional screening from Saks 5th Ave Parking Lot