Fairmount Heights public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Work Session Minutes
The Council will discuss upcoming seasonal events and recycling communications. The session also includes updates on basement bathroom repairs and a review of three bids, costs, and contracts.
- Back to school and fall/winter events
- Digital Display Board
- Status of basement bathroom repairs
- Review of three bids, costs, and contracts
- Discussion regarding ethics, MPIA, and MOMA Law
Town Agendas
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Town Meeting Minutes
The town council will discuss resolutions for tree planting and a community garden. The meeting also includes reports from the police, code enforcement, and the town manager. Senator Benson is scheduled to attend as a special guest.
- Tree Planting Resolution
- Community Garden Resolution
- Communication Survey
- Police Department Report
- Code Enforcement Report
Staff Reports
This staff report details recent code enforcement actions, including 17 civil citations totaling $13,500.00. It also covers maintenance completed at local parks and ongoing resident concerns regarding alleyway vegetation and parking permits.
- Issued 17 civil citations totaling $13,500.00
- Stop work order issued for concrete work at 1000 58th Ave
- Cleaning of signage at Sheriff Road and Addison Road completed
- Solar light installation at the Addison Road and K Street walk path
- $1,000 citation issued to residents of 6106 K Street for property damage
Staff Reports
Chief Moore Jr. presented a public safety report covering May 14 to June 18, 2024. The report notes an increase in carjackings and requests additional county police patrols during night hours. It also details recent traffic enforcement actions and community safety reminders.
- 30 total calls for service recorded between May 14 and June 18, 2024
- Request for increased County Police patrols from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. due to carjackings
- 15 traffic tickets issued for speeding, parking, and stop sign violations
- 8 vehicles impounded by the Fairmount Heights Police Department
- Random safety checks conducted at local businesses including Paul’s Liquor store and Ebony Inn
Staff Reports
The Town Manager's report details progress on the Net Zero Housing project, including upcoming utility installations on 60th Place. The Green Team is requesting Council approval for a community garden supported by a $9,500 grant. The report also covers mosquito control funding and updates on public works projects.
- $1,800 suggested appropriation for mosquito control
- Utility installation at 715-725 60th Place from June 7 to June 10
- Proposed community garden and greenhouses by the Green Team
- Completion of the Veterans Memorial Monument
- K Street/Market Circle Alley Enhancement Project updates
Staff Reports
This staff report compares actual FY24 financial performance with the proposed FY25 budget. It details projected revenues, such as property taxes, and planned expenditures across town departments. The document tracks variances between approved budgets and actual spending for the previous year.
- Proposed FY25 property tax revenue of $605,814.30
- Proposed increase in Police Officer wages to $248,500.00
- Proposed Public Works wage expenditure of $239,200.00
- Total proposed FY25 revenue of $1,126,202.51
Town Agendas
The Town Council will review reports from the Police Department, Code Enforcement, and Town Manager. New business includes resolutions for tree planting and a community garden, as well as a communication survey. Senator Benson is scheduled to attend as a special guest.
- Tree Planting Resolution
- Community Garden Resolution
- Communication Survey
- Police Department Report
- Visit from Senator Benson