Fairmount Heights public meetings in 2023

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding its regular meeting on December 20, 2023, at 7:30 PM. The agenda includes standard reports from the police chief, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer, followed by old business items such as a tree planting plan MOU and a clothes closet/food services discussion, and new business including a proposed MLK Community March. The meeting is open for citizen participation.

• Police Department Report by Chief Moore
• Fairmount Heights Urban Tree Planting Plan MOU
• Clothes Closet and Food Services discussion
• Rev James Walker MLK Community March
• Ethics Committee and Council Seat discussion

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is meeting to hear reports from the police chief, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer, and to discuss old and new business. Old business includes a tree planting plan MOU, clothes closet and food services, and an ethics committee and council seat. New business includes a MLK Community March. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or rezonings listed.

• Police Department Report by Chief Moore
• Code Enforcement Report by Mr. Pinkney
• Town Manager's Report by Mrs. Sarumi
• Treasurer's Report by Mrs. Walker
• Discussion of Fairmount Heights Urban Tree Planting Plan MOU

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council holds a virtual work session to discuss old and new business, including a property sale at 802 61st Avenue. Reports from police, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer are scheduled. The meeting is procedural with no major policy decisions expected.

• Sale of 802 61st Avenue by owner Rev. Bostic (new business)
• Police Department report from Chief Moore
• Code Enforcement report from Mr. Pinkney
• Town Manager's report from Mrs. Sarumi
• Treasurer's report from Mrs. Walker

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will hold a regular meeting on November 15, 2023, at 7:30 PM. The agenda includes reports from the Police Department, Code Enforcement, Town Manager, and Treasurer, as well as citizen participation. Under new business, the council will discuss an item labeled 'Ethan Sweep from FY25 Community Project Funding' and a Clerk to the Council position.

• Ethan Sweep from FY25 Community Project Funding (new business)
• Clerk to the Council (new business)
• Police Department Report by Chief Moore
• Code Enforcement Report by Mr. Pinkney
• Treasurer's Report by Mrs. Walker

Staff Reports

The Fairmount Heights Police Department reports 11 calls for service in November, including two armed robberies on October 30 and Halloween. Officers have issued 13 tickets and impounded 8 vehicles. The department is also holding its annual children's coat drive through December 5, with a giveaway on December 9.

• Two armed robberies occurred on October 30 and Halloween; suspect was taken into custody
• 13 tickets issued for stop-sign violations, wrong-way driving, and illegal parking
• 8 vehicles impounded
• Annual children's coat drive: Nov 5 – Dec 5; giveaway Dec 9, 12pm–3pm
• Police seeking a Black male, 5'10", driving a silver Nissan SUV with unknown tags, linked to car break-ins

Staff Reports

The town manager provides updates on administrative staffing, public works projects, and housing development. Key items include a new Pepco liaison, painting of no-parking areas and crosswalks, and progress on the Net Zero Housing project on 60th Place. A public hearing on the FY2024 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development is scheduled for November 14.

• New Pepco External Affairs Specialist Daniel Teixeira introduced; will attend November 14 work session
• Painting of no-parking areas, storm drains, hydrants, and crosswalk stop lines underway
• K-Street Market Circle Project to start; $10,000 from Pepco and Sustainable Maryland for solar lighting and historic markers
• Net Zero Housing project on 60th Place: foundations starting, houses set in February 2024
• Public hearing on FY2024 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development on November 14

Town Meeting Minutes

The agenda for the Fairmount Heights Town Meeting on November 15, 2023, could not be retrieved. The website returned an error stating the file was not found. No meeting items, decisions, or discussions can be reported from this source.

• Agenda PDF file not found on town website

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council holds a work session to receive reports from police, code enforcement, the town manager, and the treasurer. Old business includes a $13,000 check, an ethics board committee, and meeting screens. New business features a presentation from Pepco, discussion of parking lot rentals, the town's bank card, and reviews of staff roles, communication, and policies.

• Daniel Teixeira, Senior External Affairs for Pepco, to address the council
• Discussion of a $13,000 check (CM WD)
• Parking lot rentals and securing the lot (MS)
• Discussion of the Town’s Bank Card (CM WD)
• Review of policy and procedure on employee intake and separation (CM WD)

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will hold a regular meeting with reports from the Police Department, Code Enforcement, the Town Manager, and the Treasurer. Old business includes an update on property at 707 60th Place and the Harvest Party. The meeting also includes citizen participation and reports from the Mayor and Councilmembers.

• Police Department Report by Chief Moore
• Code Enforcement Report by Mr. Pinkney
• Update on property located at 707 60th Place
• Update on Harvest Party
• Treasurer's Report by Mrs. Walker

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding its regular monthly meeting, including reports from the police chief, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer. The council will also receive updates on the property at 707 60th Place and the upcoming Harvest Party. Citizen participation is scheduled, and the agenda is provided in English and Spanish.

• Update on property located at 707 60th Place
• Update on Harvest Party
• Police Department Report by Chief Moore
• Code Enforcement Report by Mr. Pinkney
• Treasurer's Report by Mrs. Walker

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, swear in Officer Coghill, and receive reports from the police, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer. Old business includes a website update and a retreat; new business covers bulk trash, a variance for 727 61st Ave, speed humps, police patrols, and parliamentarian training. Citizens may participate during the designated period.

• Approval of variance for lot coverage at 727 61st Ave
• Police Department report from Chief Moore
• Code Enforcement report
• Discussion of speed humps and police patrols
• Bulk trash and end-of-year activities

Work Session Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will hold a work session to discuss police and code enforcement reports, citizen participation, and several old and new business items. Key decisions include a vote on a variance for lot coverage at 727 61st Ave and discussions on speed humps, police patrols, and end-of-year activities.

• Approval of variance for lot coverage at 727 61st Ave
• Police Department Report from Chief Moore
• Code Enforcement Report from Mr. Pinkney
• Discussion of speed humps and police patrols
• Bulk trash and end-of-year activities

The council voted by consensus to allocate $2,000 for immediate equipment for the new police chief. It also approved funding for clerk training scheduled for September 15, 2022, and the purchase of a laptop for the clerk. No formal vote counts were recorded; all members present agreed to each item.

• Approved $2,000 for equipment for the new police chief (consensus)
• Approved funding for clerk training on September 15, 2022 (consensus)
• Approved purchase of a laptop for the clerk (consensus)

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is meeting to discuss several administrative and operational items, including a contract renewal for CivicPlus, a six-month leave of absence for a councilmember, and the resignation of the Clerk to the Council. The agenda also includes reports from the police, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer, as well as a discussion on air quality and a request to identify a representative for Prince George's County's Transit Vision Plan.

• CivicPlus Contract Renewal (per Town Manager)
• Six months Leave of Absence for Councilmember Oscar
• Resignation of Dr. Arlene Spann, Clerk to the Council
• Retirement of Mrs. Joann Tucker, Town Clerk
• Air Quality discussion

The Council approved several sets of previous meeting minutes but tabled the August 8 workshop minutes and the ethics policy review. The body discussed a proposal for air quality monitoring and a potential leave of absence for Councilmember Oscar.

• Approved minutes for June 13 WS, June 21 TM, July 11 WS, July 18 CM, and July 19 TM
• Tabled August 8 WS minutes
• Tabled ethics policy review until September meeting
• Tabled decision on CM Oscar's six-month leave of absence
• Signed Neighborhood Design Center MOU for $10,000 PEPCO grant

Work Session Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding a work session to receive reports from the police, code enforcement, public works, town manager, and treasurer. They will discuss old business including speed humps, and new business including a Canva subscription ($12.99/month or $112.99/year), support for a community development grant, a retreat, an LED sign demo, and installation of a sink and cabinets.

• Speed humps discussion (CM Wood-Dodson)
• Canva pro subscription request: $12.99 monthly or $112.99 annually (CM St John)
• Support for Fairmount Heights Community Development Corporation impact grant letter (CM Leftwich)
• LED sign demo by KC Signs (CM White)
• Installation of sink/cabinets in lower level (Mayor Stewart)

The Council discussed a pro subscription for Canva and a grant letter for the Fairmount Heights Community Development Corporation regarding park improvements. No formal votes were recorded for new business items; the installation of sinks was deferred for a vote at a Town Meeting. Speed humps and the retreat were tabled.

• Tabled speed humps discussion
• Tabled retreat discussion
• Deferred vote on lower level sink installation to Town Meeting
• Unanimously approved motion to adjourn

Town Meeting Minutes

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to approve the FY 2024 budget, swear in a new police officer, and consider several motions including a fuel and fleet agreement with Prince George's County and an alley mill proposal. The meeting also includes reports from the police, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer.

• FY 2024 Budget Approval Hearing
• Swearing in of Police Officer De la Cruz
• Prince George's County Fuel and Fleet Approval
• Alley Millet Proposal Approval
• Election Board Payment

The Council approved a contract for Prince Georges County Fuel and Fleet maintenance and a lump sum payment for an election judge. The Council tabled a proposal for alley milling and discussed various code enforcement and public works updates.

• Approved contract with Prince Georges County Fuel and Fleet for vehicle fueling (All Ayes)
• Approved $200 lump sum payment to one election judge (All Ayes)
• Tabled Alley Millet Proposal quote of $2400 until fall
• Approved minutes from March 14, March 15, April 11, April 19, April 25, May 15, May 17, and June 13

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will hold a worksession to discuss and potentially approve the FY 2024 budget, a $2,500 line item for seniors/community services, a fuel and fleet proposal from Prince George's County, and an alley millet proposal. The meeting includes reports from police, code enforcement, the town manager, and the treasurer. A budget hearing is scheduled for June 21, 2023.

• FY 2024 Budget Approval
• Line Budget Item Seniors/Community Services $2,500
• Prince Georges County Fuel and Fleet proposal
• Alley Millet Proposal
• Police Department Report by Chief Stanford Moore

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will hear reports from the police chief, code enforcement, city administrator, and treasurer. New business includes bathroom repair urgency, a doorbell camera program, and appointing a lieutenant mayor and second bank account signer.

• Police Department report by Chief Stanford Moore
• Code enforcement report by Mr. Pinkney
• Free food pop-up pantry on May 21, 2023
• Urgency of bathroom repair
• Doorbell camera program discussion

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council holds a worksession to receive reports from police, code enforcement, the town manager, and the treasurer. Old business includes a food pantry event and digital signs; new business covers urgent restroom repairs, a doorbell camera program, appointing a deputy mayor and two bank signers, and a war memorial celebration.

• Urgency of Restroom Repair
• Doorbell Camera Program
• Appointing Deputy Mayor and 2 Signer Town Bank Account
• War Memorial Celebration
• Stepping With Leaders Food Pop Up Pantry May 21, 2023

Work Session Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council held a work session covering police and code enforcement reports, public works updates, and old and new business items. Key discussions included restroom repairs using ARPA funds, a doorbell camera program, and appointing a deputy mayor.

• Police reported 5 calls for service, 2 recovered stolen vehicles, and ongoing patrols for prostitution activity.
• Code enforcement issued 6 citations totaling $5,250 and collected $2,000; 21 corrective actions for overgrown vegetation.
• Public works received a new Ford F-250 with snow plow and salt spreader.
• Council approved 12 round tables for downstairs at a cost of about $2,000.
• Mayor suggested using ARPA funding for restroom repairs; a $100,000 bond bill is pending.

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding its regular April meeting, which includes approval of minutes from several prior meetings, a swearing-in for the Election Board, a constant yield tax hearing, and reports from the police chief, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed beyond the constant yield hearing.

• Approval of minutes from Jan 24, Jan 26, Jan 31, Feb 23, Mar 14, Mar 15, Mar 22, and Apr 11 meetings
• Swearing in of Ms. Anita Hall to the Election Board
• Constant Yield Hearing
• Police Department Report by Chief Stanford Moore
• Code Enforcement Report by Mr. Pinkney

The Town Council unanimously approved the minutes from the January 24 Town Meeting, January 31 Closed Session, February 23 Special Meeting, and March 22 Closed Session. The meeting primarily consisted of departmental reports and the swearing-in of an Election Board member.

• Approved minutes for Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 23, and March 22 meetings (7-0)
• Swore in Ms. Anita Hall to the Election Board

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding a worksession to receive reports from the police chief, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer, and to discuss old and new business items. Key topics include reallocating ARPA funds, finalizing the ethics board, addressing a stipend overage, and filling positions such as truck driver and Mr. Gray's position. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Reallocate ARPA Funds
• When Will Ethic Board Be Finalized?
• Stipend Overage
• Truck Drivers Position
• Consultant Economic Development

Work Session Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council work session covered routine reports and several pending items. Councilmembers discussed reallocating ARPA funds for utility assistance, a constant yield tax hearing, and grant applications. The meeting was largely procedural, with many items tabled for future discussion or legal consultation.

• Code Enforcement issued 11 civil citations totaling $8,250, with $250 collected
• 6 building permits issued totaling $2,197.63; 4 business licenses totaling $2,562
• Discussed reallocating $3,500 in ARPA funds from Digital Communications to close utility assistance project
• Tabled stipend overage, constant yield rate, and personnel matters for attorney or executive session
• R.A.I.S.E grant application missed February 28 deadline; meeting with county planner scheduled

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council held a special meeting that was changed from closed to open session. Members discussed how to distribute the remaining $5,000 in ARPA hazard pay, with questions about whether a cleaner, Mr. Tasker, had received his share. They also discussed communication issues, including a possible communications audit and bulk mail options, and addressed street light outages and safety concerns.

• Vote to amend agenda to include street lamp lighting discussion (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Discussion of $5,000 ARPA hazard pay distribution, including whether Mr. Tasker received funds
• Possible communications audit with College Park and quotes for new equipment
• Street light outages and coordination with Pepco, including pole numbers and night assessment
• Bulk mail option for senior communications, with cost estimates requested

The Council voted unanimously to hold an open meeting instead of a closed session. Members discussed the distribution of $5,000 in ARPA hazard pay, communication equipment upgrades, and street light outages.

• Approved motion to amend agenda to include street lamp lighting (Unanimous)
• Voted to hold an open meeting rather than a closed session (7-0)

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding its regular meeting on February 15, 2023. The main action item is a vote to void the April 17, 2021 Mayor and Council Guidelines. The agenda also includes reports from the police chief, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer, plus a presentation from Congressman Glenn Ivey's office.

• Vote to void April 17, 2021 Mayor and Council Guidelines
• Presentation by Congressman Glenn Ivey's office (Ethan Sweep)
• Police Department Report by Chief Stanford Moore
• Code Enforcement Report by Mr. Pinkney
• Approval of minutes from multiple prior meetings

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council held its regular meeting, approving prior minutes and hearing reports from staff. The council voted to table a 2021 employee guidelines memorandum for revision, discussed a potential tax rate change that could require a public hearing, and considered financing for a new public works vehicle. No new business was introduced.

• Tabled April 17, 2021 Employee Guidelines memorandum for revision and inclusion in Personnel Handbook (5 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Discussed financing quote #102697 for 2022 Ford F250 at $44,704, 60 months at 8.49% ($910.51/month)
• Treasurer reported constant yield tax rate of $0.43 per $100; keeping rate may require tax hearing
• Code enforcement: 3 civil citations totaling $2,250, $2,500 collected, 2 building permits ($750), 1 business license ($417)
• Crown Castle plans wireless antennas at 5900 Addison Rd. and 6500 Joplin St.

The Town Council voted to table a 2021 employee guidelines memorandum until it can be revised and integrated into the official Personnel Handbook. The Council also approved several sets of meeting minutes from previous sessions.

• Approved meeting minutes from Sept 13, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 19, Nov 14, Nov 21, Dec 21, and Jan 10 (6-0)
• Tabled April 17, 2021 Employee Guidelines memorandum for revision and insertion into Personnel Handbook (5-0-1)

Town Agendas

The Town of Fairmount Heights is holding a worksession to receive reports from the police chief, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer, and to discuss old and new business items. Old business includes bulk mail reinstatement, employee evaluations, a clerk job description, and COVID-19 test kits. New business includes 2024 budget timelines, a mosquito control contract for 2023, and building safety improvements. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• 2024 Budget Timelines discussion
• Mosquito Control contract for 2023
• Status of William Pittman House on Eastern Ave
• Key Fob Door Entry System for building
• COVID-19 Test Kits (old business)

Town Agendas

The Town of Fairmount Heights is holding its regular town meeting on January 24, 2023, at 7:30 PM. The council will approve minutes from previous meetings, receive reports from police, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer, and discuss old business including speed hump timelines, street sign replacements, and digital town signs. New business includes a utility resolution update, a 2023 raise grant program, a legislative bond initiative, holiday calendar, reallocation of art funds for a media role, and bulk mail reinstatement.

• Approval of minutes from multiple 2022-2023 meetings
• Town Speed Humps – Timelines (old business)
• Town street sign replacements (old business)
• Digital Town signs (old business)
• Reallocation of Art Funds to Create a New Role Media Role Within the Town (new business)

The Town Council approved Ordinance 2023-1 to amend the Personnel Policy regarding employee dismissals. The Council also adopted the official 14-day holiday calendar for 2023. Several items, including speed hump vendor selection and art fund reallocation, were deferred to future sessions.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-1 amending Personnel Policy on employee dismissals (4-2-1)
• Approved 2023 official holiday calendar (7-0)
• Tabled approval of minutes from Sept 13 through Jan 10
• Tabled reallocation of $5,000 art funds for a new media role

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding its regular meeting to approve past meeting minutes, receive reports from police, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer, and discuss old and new business items. Key topics include speed hump timelines, street sign replacements, a utility resolution update, a 2023 raise grant program, and a legislative bond initiative.

• Approval of minutes from multiple 2022-2023 meetings
• Town speed humps timelines discussion
• Town street sign replacements
• 2023 Raise Grant program
• Reallocation of Art Funds to create a new media role

The Town Council approved Ordinance 2023-1, which amends the Personnel Policy regarding employee dismissals and notice periods. The Council also adopted the official 2023 holiday calendar. Additionally, the town will temporarily pause processing utility assistance payments starting in early February due to payment posting issues.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-1 amending Personnel Policy on employee dismissals (4-2-1)
• Approved the 2023 official holiday calendar (7-0)
• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes
• Decided to pause processing utility assistance payments in early February

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council holds a worksession covering police, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer reports. Old business includes vacant lot registration fees, speed hump timelines, street sign replacements, digital signs, and a resolution to appoint a Historic Preservation Committee. New business includes a 2023 Raise Grant program, a legislative bond initiative, and a proposal to move the January Town Meeting to January 25 due to the Governor's inauguration. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters in the Police Department and Code Enforcement.

• Resolution to appoint a Fairmount Heights Historic Preservation Committee
• Vacant lot registration and fees update
• Town speed hump timelines and street sign replacements
• 2023 Raise Grant program discussion
• Proposal to change Town Meeting date to January 25, 2023

The Town held a worksession to discuss property maintenance, potential new ordinances for fallen trees and enclosed areas, and the application for a RAISE grant for street improvements. No formal votes were recorded for the proposed ordinances or grant applications.

• Proposed new ordinance for property maintenance regarding enclosed areas
• Proposed fallen tree ordinance
• Proposed meeting to change business and license fee dates
• Tabled historical board resolution until revised
• Proposed change of Town meeting date to Jan. 24th