Fairmount Heights public meetings in 2022

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council approved a motion to increase community assistance from $500 to $800 and voted to move forward with the program. They also agreed to send a letter of support for a bond bill to purchase the old Bank of America for a youth program. The meeting included reports from police, treasurer, and town manager, covering ARPA funds, vehicle purchases, and code enforcement.

• Community assistance amount increased from $500 to $800
• Letter of support for bond bill to purchase old Bank of America
• Police report: 35 calls for service, 3 stolen vehicles, 6 tickets
• ARPA funds used for signs and LED lighting; quotes from two Ford dealers
• Comcast renewal contract sent to attorney

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will hold its regular meeting on December 21, 2022, with items including approval of prior meeting minutes, treasurer's and town manager's reports, and code enforcement updates. New business includes using ARPA funds for street and stop signs, a Comcast renewal contract, and a letter of support for a technology project at the Bank of America building in Seat Pleasant. A presentation by Thurman Jones and discussion of the Blue Line corridor development are also scheduled.

• Use of ARPA funds for replacing street signs and stop signs
• Comcast renewal contract
• Letter of support for technology usage at Bank of America building, Seat Pleasant (Thurman Jones)
• Del. Jazz Lewis blue line corridor development discussion
• Community assistance amount change per household (CMS)

Town Agendas

The Town of Fairmount Heights is holding a work session to receive reports from the police chief, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer, and to discuss old and new business. Items include APRA funding for stop signs, a Comcast renewal contract, and technology use for a shared building. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Police Department Report by Chief Stanford Moore
• Code Enforcement Report by Mr. Pinkney
• Usage of APRA Funding for Town Stop Signs
• Comcast Renewal Contract
• Technology Usage for Bank of America Building (Seat Pleasant-Fairmount Heights-Capitol Heights)

The Town held a worksession to review police and code enforcement reports and discuss the ARPA utility assistance program. No formal votes were taken; several items, including the ARPA utility program and Comcast agreement, were deferred to a future Town Meeting.

• Tabled vote on ARPA utility assistance program to December Town Meeting
• Tabled Comcast Agreement Ordinance to January meeting
• Deferred decision on ARPA employee 'gross up' payments to Mayor/Council approval
• Tabled decision on Personnel Policy pending review by attorney

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Mayor and Council will hold a special Zoom meeting to consider action on the second round of ARPA Community Assistance funding. The agenda lists this as an action item, meaning the council may vote on how to allocate these federal funds. The meeting is open to the public, though it may be closed under Maryland's Open Meetings Act if needed.

• Action item: ARPA Community Assistance #2 (federal fiscal recovery funds)
• Special meeting via Zoom, November 29, 2022, 7:00 PM
• Roll call of Mayor and six council members
• Public may join via Zoom or conference call

Work Session Minutes

The Town Council held a work session to discuss the implementation of a community assistance program funded by ARPA money. The discussion focused on application processes, eligibility for renters versus homeowners, and whether cable or internet services should be included in the assistance.

• Proposed utility assistance cap of $500 per household
• Proposed program start date of January 1, 2023
• Discussion regarding the inclusion of cable and internet bills
• Requirement for applicants to provide proof of residency via driver's license and lease

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Mayor and Council is holding a special Zoom meeting with action items to approve purchases of a new police car, an additional Public Works vehicle, and a leaf vac for Public Works, plus selection of a speed hump vendor. The meeting is open to the public and may be closed only under the Maryland Open Meetings Act.

• Purchase of a new Police car
• Purchase of one additional Public Works vehicle
• Purchase of a Leaf Vac for Public Works
• Selection of Speed Hump Vendor

Town Agendas

The Mayor and Council of Fairmount Heights is holding a special Zoom meeting with action items to purchase a new police car, an additional Public Works vehicle, and a leaf vac for Public Works. The council will also select a speed hump vendor. The meeting is open to the public.

• Purchase of a new Police car
• Purchase of one additional Public Works vehicle
• Purchase of a Leaf Vac for Public Works
• Selection of Speed Hump Vendor

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine reports from the police chief, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer, as well as old business (reimbursement letters for former council members) and new business (volunteers for the town office and a presentation to the deputy chief). The meeting is open to the public, with a citizen participation period.

• Police Department Report by Chief Stanford Moore
• Code Enforcement Report by Mr. Pinkney
• Reimbursement letters for former council members (old business)
• Volunteers for the Town Office (new business)
• Presentation to Deputy Chief for the Town (new business)

The Mayor and Council held a worksession to discuss police vehicle needs, public works staffing, and the allocation of ARPA funds. No final votes were taken on equipment purchases or ordinances, as action items were scheduled for future meetings.

• Reached consensus to correct wording on ARPA resolution (All Yes)
• Scheduled action items for speed humps and vehicles for November 21

Work Session Minutes

This was a special meet-and-greet session, not a decision-making meeting. New Police Chief Stanford Moore introduced himself to residents and discussed his strategic plans, including handling abandoned cars, animal-related issues, and increased patrolling. No motions were made and no documents were approved.

• Chief Moore will handle police matters Monday through Friday
• Abandoned car enforcement: warnings first, then paid violations
• Chief Moore plans a November coat drive with Councilmember Wood-Dodson
• Citizens raised concerns about speeding on Sheriff Road and 61st Ave.
• Chief Moore discussed officer hiring process: psychological, urine test, polygraph, status

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council held its October 19, 2022 meeting, featuring a visit from Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, who discussed county resources, economic development, and answered resident questions. The council also approved prior meeting minutes, received reports from code enforcement, the town manager, and the new police chief, and discussed various community initiatives.

• County Executive Alsobrooks discussed $400 million investment for Blue Line corridor and FedEx Field area
• Code enforcement report: 23 citations issued totaling $13,500, with $1,000 collected
• Town awarded $650,000 from Maryland Department of Housing for housing initiative
• New Police Chief Moore reported starting October 11 and creating a Facebook page
• Discussion of developing the town's 4.4 acres and potential grocery store

Work Session Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council held a special meeting to discuss and act on tree removal and speed hump installation. They approved moving forward with tree removal for trees marked with red X and discussed selecting one of two vendors for speed humps. The meeting also included discussion about relocating the town building and a citizen question about a contractor bond.

• Tree removal on 58th Ave, 6101 K St, and 60th Ave
• Motion to move trees and issue RFP for red X marked trees
• Discussion of two vendors for speed humps, with lowest bid noted
• Discussion of moving Town building to 4.4 acres
• Citizen question about contractor bond via Delegate Lewis

Work Session Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Mayor and Council held a work session where UCAP representatives presented plans for their new headquarters at 737 Eastern Avenue, addressing resident concerns that it would be a homeless shelter. The meeting also included reports from code enforcement and the treasurer, and discussions about community funding and a new police chief.

• UCAP's 737 Eastern Ave building is 100% funded, with help from Senator Benson and Delegate Lewis
• Code enforcement report: 16 citations totaling $9,000
• Treasurer action items: alley cleaning approval and Fineline Tree removal
• New police chief started; meet-and-greet scheduled for Oct 26
• County Executive to attend Town Meeting on Oct 19

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Mayor and Council held a worksession where UCAP representatives addressed resident concerns about their planned use of the former elementary school at 737 Eastern Avenue and the Melvin's Crab House property. UCAP stated the building will be its headquarters with office, senior, and childcare space, and is not a homeless shelter. The meeting also included reports on code enforcement and a discussion with state legislators about funding and community cooperation.

• UCAP headquarters at 737 Eastern Avenue, 100% fully funded, not a homeless shelter
• Code enforcement report: 16 citations totaling $9,000
• Senator Benson seeking $10-12,000 for 650 turkeys for Thanksgiving drive
• New police chief started; meet-and-greet scheduled October 26, 6-8 PM
• County Executive promised to attend Town Meeting on October 19

The worksession was primarily a discussion and Q&A with UCAP representatives about their proposed use of the former elementary school at 737 Eastern Avenue. No formal votes or decisions were taken on this or any other substantive matter. The meeting also included reports from state legislators and updates on a new police chief.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded on UCAP proposal
• No formal decisions or votes recorded on any agenda item

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding a work session to approve prior meeting minutes and receive reports from code enforcement, the town manager, and the treasurer. New business includes a visit from Delegate Jazz Lewis and a discussion with UCAP about using the old Melvin's Crab House and the old Fairmount Heights Elementary School.

• Approval of minutes for June 30, 2022 and August 17, 2022 town meetings
• Code Enforcement Report by Mr. Pinkney
• Town Manager's Report by Mrs. Sarumi
• Treasurer's Report by Mrs. Walker
• Discussion of UCAP usage of Old Melvin's Crab House and Old Fairmount Heights Elementary School

Work Session Minutes

At a special meeting on September 24, 2022, the Town of Fairmount Heights gathered citizen input on how to spend ARPA funds. Residents suggested uses including small business development, housing assistance, home repairs, and public works. The town must obligate the funds by 2024 and spend them by 2026.

• Residents proposed grants up to $1,000 for seniors, low-income, and disabled homeowners for minor repairs
• Discussion of $60,000 per household grants through the Housing Initiative Project (HIP)
• Concerns about speeding on Sheriff Road and Addison Road, with speed cameras and traffic calming measures discussed
• Suggestion to use funds for public works and essential employees, including $5,000 payments to Mrs. Tucker and Chief Ivey's wife
• Citizen request for transparency and posting policies and procedures on the town website

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including the swearing-in of Stanford Moore Jr. as Chief of Police. The council will also consider approving $2,000 for immediate items/equipment for the new chief and a laptop purchase for the Clerk to the Council. Reports from the treasurer, town manager, and code enforcement will be presented, along with updates on HIP funding, speed humps, and UCAP.

• Swearing in of Chief of Police Stanford Moore Jr.
• Approve $2,000 for immediate items/equipment for new Chief
• Purchase of laptop for Clerk to the Council
• Status of town speed humps
• HIP funding for community members

The meeting was a public hearing to gather citizen suggestions for spending ARPA funds. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the mayor stated the town must obligate funds by 2024 and spend them by 2026. Residents proposed uses including senior home repair grants, housing rehabilitation, business development, and public safety improvements.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was for citizen input only

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding a work session to discuss old and new business, including ARPA funding usage, speed humps, tree removal, and alley cleaning. They will also consider approving $2,000 for immediate items/equipment for the new police chief, the chief's offer letter, and training and laptop purchases for the Clerk to the Council.

• Approve $2,000 for immediate items/equipment for new Chief
• Status of Police Vehicle from Forest Heights
• Approve training for Clerk to the Council on September 15, 2022
• Purchase of Laptop for Clerk to the Council
• ARPA Funding Usage – schedule date

The September 13, 2022 work session was called to order by Mayor Martin, but the minutes do not record any formal decisions or votes. The agenda included reports from code enforcement, the town manager, and the treasurer, as well as discussions on ARPA funding, speed humps, tree removal, and alley cleaning. New business items, such as approving $2,000 for new chief equipment and purchasing a laptop for the clerk, were listed but no outcomes are recorded.

Work Session Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council held a work session covering code enforcement, the town manager's report, and the treasurer's report. They approved $2,000 for immediate equipment for the new police chief and discussed the chief's offer letter and community presentation. Old business included ARPA funding and a UCAP proposal for a building on 61st Avenue, which drew resident concerns about parking and a possible homeless shelter. The meeting ended with an executive session for personnel matters.

• Approved $2,000 for new police chief equipment
• Discussed police chief offer letter and community presentation
• UCAP building proposal on 61st Avenue raised parking and homeless shelter concerns
• Tree removal quote from GREEN TREE includes stump grinding
• WWII Monument proposal from Taylor Construction Group; grant $12,000, town allocated $15,000

Town Agendas

The Town Council met in a closed session to discuss the qualifications of Stanford Moore, Jr. for the position of Chief of Police. The meeting was held to address personnel matters regarding the appointment of the new chief.

• Discussion of Stanford Moore, Jr. qualifications for Chief of Police

Town Agendas

The Town of Fairmount Heights is holding a special meeting on July 26, 2022, to discuss several administrative and personnel matters. The council will review and potentially hire a new Police Chief from previously interviewed candidates, discuss Councilwoman Wood Dodson's stipend status, review town banking services and account signers, consider revenue from town events like the Community Fish Fry, and discuss periodic personnel performance evaluations.

• Reviewing and hiring of a new Police Chief from candidates interviewed as of July 25, 2022
• Councilwoman Wood Dodson's stipend status, term commencing May 2022
• Discussion of Town banking services, accounts, balances, and check signers
• Revenue from town events, specifically the Community Fish Fry
• Discussion of periodic personnel performance evaluations

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council approved the FY23 budget and received reports on code enforcement, town management, and legal matters. The meeting also included a closed session on personnel issues and updates on county property tax relief for long-term residents.

• FY23 budget approved
• Code enforcement: Paragon REO Six LLC purchased 708 62nd Avenue; eviction to be filed July 12, 2022
• Closed session on personnel matters including a former police officer's rehiring
• County Council vote to decrease property taxes by 20% for residents in homes over 10 years and over 65
• Mosquito spraying to start around 9:00 pm

Town Meeting Minutes

The Council held an organizational meeting to assign committee chairs and swore in three new councilmembers. Members also discussed public safety coverage following the illness of the Acting Chief of Police.

• Swearing in of Councilmembers Raykisha Barnhardt, Jacqueline Wood Dodson, and Briana White
• Pepco $200,000 grant for a new Micro-grid project
• Readvertising for Police Chief and Clerk to the Council positions
• Discussion of public safety coverage due to Acting Chief's illness
• Distribution of Covid Kits expiring in July

Town Agendas

This is a routine staff meeting with no public hearings or votes. The agenda consists of updates from code enforcement, police, town manager, and treasurer.

• Code Enforcement update by James Pinkney
• Police Department update by Chief Ivey
• Town Manager update by Doris Sarumi
• Treasurer update by Susan Walker

Town Agendas

The Town of Fairmount Heights is holding its regular April town meeting, covering police and code enforcement reports, the treasurer's report, and old business including the 85th anniversary and a Board of Elections update. New business includes a proposal to promote Lt. Ivey to Acting Chief for the Town and a letter of intent for the 2023 Circuit Rider Program. The meeting may go into closed session for legal advice and personnel matters.

• Promotion of Lt. Ivey to Acting Chief for Town
• Circuit Rider Program 2023 letter of intent
• Police Department Report by Lt. Ivey
• Code Enforcement Report by Mr. Pinkney
• 85th Anniversary update by Councilmember Wood Dodson

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding a worksession to review routine reports and address old and new business. Key items include reviewing council applicants, discussing a fence around a 4.4-acre property, COVID-19 test kit distribution, and taking action on a sea container. The meeting may go into closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Presentation of candidates for Town Council vacancies
• Action on sea container
• Discussion of fence around 4.4 acres
• COVID-19 test kit distribution
• Speed humps update

The council selected Akiaba Stewart and Gilmore Oscar for two 1-year council terms, and Raykisha Barnhardt for a term ending May 2, 2022. They will be sworn in on April 20, 2022. The council also discussed several reports and old/new business items, but no other formal votes were recorded.

• Selected Akiaba Stewart and Gilmore Oscar for 1-year council terms
• Selected Raykisha Barnhardt for council term ending May 2, 2022
• Swearing-in scheduled for April 20, 2022 Town Meeting

Town Agendas

The Town of Fairmount Heights is holding a special meeting to discuss the redesign of operations affected by a recall. The agenda includes filling vacancies and updating bank signatures, with an option to enter a closed session for legal advice and personnel matters.

• Discussion of pressing issues presented by the Citizens Association
• Filling of vacancies
• Bank signature updates
• Possible executive session for legal and personnel matters

Town Agendas

The Town of Fairmount Heights is holding its regular town meeting on March 16, 2022. The agenda includes reports from police, code enforcement, treasurer, and town manager, followed by new business items such as resuming town hall rentals, closing the building for the March 21 recall election, the 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program, a demolition fee for net zero homes, and contract approvals. The meeting also includes public participation and a possible executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Resumption of Town Hall Rentals
• Closing of building for Recall Election of March 21, 2022
• Summer Youth Employment Program - 2022
• Code Enforcement Demolition Fee for Net Zero Homes
• Contracts: American Pest Co. to disinfect building; Mr. Sawyer the Driver

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including finalizing a letter to Councilmember Wood Dodson regarding a stipend resolution for sitting councilmembers, hearing reports from police, code enforcement, treasurer, and town manager, and discussing old and new business. New business includes a COVID testing collaboration, a Board of Elections update, a Black History celebration, and approval of a county recycling agreement. The meeting also includes citizen participation and an option to enter executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Finalization of letter to Councilmember Wood Dodson on stipend amount for councilmembers
• New Zero Housing update (old business)
• Anacostia Watershed letter of support (old business)
• COVID testing collaboration with Solid Foundation on Feb 20, 2022
• County Recycling Agreement approval

Work Session Minutes

The Town of Fairmount Heights is holding a worksession to discuss old and new business, including an update on the New Zero Housing project, a letter of support for the Anacostia Watershed, an update from the Board of Elections, plans for a Black History Celebration, distribution of Covid kits, and a recycling agreement. The agenda is a mix of updates and potential decisions, with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• New Zero Housing update
• Anacostia Watershed letter of support
• Board of Elections update
• Distribution of Covid kits
• Recycling agreement

Town Agendas

The Town of Fairmount Heights is holding a worksession to discuss old and new business, including an update on the New Zero Housing project, a letter of support for the Anacostia Watershed, a Board of Elections update, plans for a Black History Celebration, distribution of Covid kits, and a recycling agreement. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-oriented, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• New Zero Housing update
• Anacostia Watershed letter of support
• Board of Elections update
• Distribution of Covid kits
• Recycling agreement

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is meeting to receive reports from police, code enforcement, the treasurer, and the town manager, and to discuss old business including Ordinance FHO 02-21 on vacant lots, a Board of Elections training update, and emergency preparedness. The meeting may go into closed session for legal advice or personnel matters.

• Ordinance FHO 02-21 on vacant lots
• Police Department Report by Lt. Ivey
• Code Enforcement Report by Mr. Pinkney
• Treasurer's Report by Mrs. Walker
• Town Manager's Report by Mrs. Doris Sarumi

Town Agendas

The Town of Fairmount Heights holds a worksession covering department reports, old and new business, and citizen participation. Items include scheduling a legal-issues Zoom call, planning the Martin Luther King Peace Walk, an Anacostia Trails presentation, and potential use of the Fairmount Heights CDC building. The council may enter a closed executive session for legal advice or personnel matters.

• Martin Luther King Peace Walk (Ride) on January 17 at 9:00 am on MLK Avenue
• Anacostia Trails presentation
• Fairmount Heights CDC — usage of building
• Board of Elections training and update
• Emergency Preparedness — Public Works (Snow) and Code Weather Conditions