Fairmount Heights public meetings in 2025

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council approved the meeting minutes, amended the agenda, swore in Lieutenant Waine Harris, and adopted a draft resolution for public safety signage. The council also approved the bylaws and budget for the 20743 Coalition, which will be sent to the attorney for final review. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Swearing in of Lieutenant Waine Harris
• Adoption of draft resolution for public safety signage for impaired citizens
• Approval of bylaws and budget for the 20743 Coalition (sent to attorney)
• Agenda amendment removing Council Reports and Building Hall Agreements items
• Motion to adjourn passed at 9:05 pm

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will hold a regular meeting to consider pending legislation and receive reports from the Police Department, Code Enforcement, Public Works, Town Manager, and Treasurer. The council will also address unfinished business items such as public safety signage for impaired citizens, coalition approvals, the Christmas tree and lighting ceremony, and building hall agreements. The agenda includes a presentation to swear in Lieutenant Waine Harris and provides time for public comment and announcements.

• Swearing in of Lieutenant Waine Harris
• Public Safety signage for impaired citizens (unfinished business)
• 20743 Coalition Approvals (unfinished business)
• Christmas Tree/Lighting Ceremony (unfinished business)
• Building Hall Agreements (unfinished business)

Work Session Minutes

The council heard a police department update that a shooting at the Ebony Inn resulted in one death and the investigation is now with Prince George's County Police. Council members reviewed public safety signage for impaired citizens and sent the packet to the attorney. They approved moving forward with the 20743 Coalition budget and bylaws. Additional items included planning the Christmas Tree/Lighting ceremony, discussing police staffing retention, and reviewing a building hall agreement for attorney review.

• Police Department report on fatal shooting at Ebony Inn, investigation transferred to PG County Police
• Public safety signage for impaired citizens to be sent to attorney for review
• Council decided the 20743 Coalition budget and bylaws are ready to move forward
• Christmas Tree/Lighting ceremony scheduled for Dec 14, 4 pm‑6 pm
• Discussion of police officer retention, including securing a lieutenant and exploring take‑home vehicles

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council work session will review action items from the Police Department, Code Enforcement, Public Works, Town Manager and Treasurer. The council will hear a presentation and consider legislation. Unfinished business includes public safety signage for impaired citizens, council reports, 20743 Coalition approvals, the Christmas Tree/Lighting ceremony, police retention and building hall agreements. New business will also be addressed.

• Public safety signage for impaired citizens (Public Works)
• Christmas Tree/Lighting ceremony
• Police retention
• Building Hall agreements
• 20743 Coalition approvals

Town Agendas

The Town Council will meet for a pre-work session to review reports from town departments and discuss unfinished business. The meeting includes updates on public safety and community events.

• Public safety signage for impaired citizens
• 20743 Coalition Approvals
• Christmas Tree/Lighting Ceremony
• Police retention
• Departmental reports from Police, Code Enforcement, Public Works, Town Manager, and Treasurer

Town Meeting Minutes

The Town Council reviewed routine department reports and discussed several community initiatives. Councilmember Waiters presented a program on public‑safety signage for impaired citizens, and Vice Chairman St John reviewed the upcoming Thanksgiving basket giveaway and the status of the town’s TV channel. The Town Manager announced a $20,000 Chesapeake Bay Trust grant to fund tree‑care training for staff and council. No formal actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Public safety signage program for impaired citizens (resolution and budget impact referenced)
• Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway – local church donating 5 turkeys
• Investigation of town TV channel status after Comcast communication
• $20,000 Chesapeake Bay Trust grant for tree‑care training of staff and council
• Christmas tree lighting ceremony scheduled for Dec 6

Town Agendas

The Town Council will meet to review departmental reports and address unfinished business. Discussion items include public safety signage and upcoming holiday ceremonies.

• Public safety signage for impaired citizens
• 20743 Coalition Approvals
• Textedly Community Engagement
• Christmas Tree/Lighting Ceremony
• Thanksgiving planning

Town Agendas

The town council will hold a pre‑work session via Zoom. Items include action items for police, code enforcement, public works, town manager and treasurer, a presentation, legislation, and unfinished business such as a UMD contract, building hall agreements, public safety signage, a Thanksgiving item, a pocket‑park mural agreement, 611 60th Place, council reports, coalition approvals, community engagement, Veteran’s Day, and police retention. The council may retire to executive or closed session if needed.

• UMD Contract (DS)
• Building Hall Agreements (SW)
• Public Safety signage for impaired citizens (PW)
• Property Owner Site Agreement for Pocket Park Mural (DS + JP)
• Police Retention

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council approved prior meeting minutes and amended the agenda. Council members presented reports and discussed several pending items, including public safety signage for impaired citizens and a pocket‑park mural agreement. The council reviewed a resolution (R‑03‑25) to enter an agreement with the University of Maryland to revise the town's code of ordinances. Additional items such as a building‑hall agreement and a variance request for 611 60th Place were noted.

• Resolution R‑03‑25 to enter agreement with University of Maryland to revise town code
• Property Owner Site Agreement for Pocket Park Mural (resolution pending)
• Public Safety signage for impaired citizens (resolution being drafted)
• Building Hall Agreement (revised copy sent to council for review)
• Variance request for 611 60th Place approved and forwarded to county

Town Agendas

The Town Council will review a UMD resolution and hear presentations regarding the 20743 Coalition and a location at 5443 Addison Rd. The body will also address unfinished business including a UMD contract and a pocket park mural agreement.

• UMD Resolution
• Presentation on 5443 Addison Rd
• UMD Contract
• Property Owner Site Agreement for Pocket Park Mural
• Public safety signage for impaired citizens

Work Session Minutes

The Mayor and Council discussed revisions to the town's code of ordinances and a contract with the University of Maryland. The body also reached a consensus on updates to the building hall rental agreement and agreed to provide written council reports starting in November.

• Review of UMD resolution for the revision of the code of ordinances
• Proposed hall rental agreement updates including a 50% resident and elected official discount
• PGAHC Mural Project update for the pocket park near the net zero homes
• Review of Property Owner Site Agreement for the Pocket Park Mural
• Discussion of Textedly community engagement texting service pricing and functionality

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council meeting will address several action items, including matters for the Police Department, Code Enforcement, Public Works, Town Manager, and Treasurer. A presentation on the PGAHC mural project will be given. The council will consider a University of Maryland (UMD) resolution and discuss unfinished business items such as the UMD contract, building‑hall agreements, and public‑safety signage for impaired citizens. New business will include community‑engagement via Textedly and a Veteran’s Day item.

• Police Department action item
• PGAHC mural project presentation
• UMD Resolution (legislation)
• UMD Contract (unfinished business)
• Public safety signage for impaired citizens (unfinished business)

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will review several unfinished business items, including a contract with the University of Maryland, building hall agreements, public‑safety signage for impaired citizens, and a resource fair for seniors and persons with disabilities. New business will cover a property‑owner site agreement for a pocket‑park mural and the selection of sites for a Good RX store.

• UMD Contract (unfinished business)
• Building Hall Agreements (unfinished business)
• Public Safety signage for impaired citizens (unfinished business)
• Caring for Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Resource Fair (unfinished business)
• Property Owner Site Agreement for Pocket Park Mural (new business)

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Town Council approved a contract with the University of Maryland to rewrite the town's Code of Ordinances, with a resolution to be drafted later. The council also approved a $500 budget for the Harvest Festival on October 31, 2025, and a $750 budget for the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6, 2025. Additional items such as the Building Hall rental agreement and a back‑to‑school movie night were discussed, while several topics were tabled for future meetings.

• Approval of contract with University of Maryland to rewrite the Code of Ordinances (resolution pending)
• Approval of $500 spending limit for Harvest Festival on Oct 31, 2025, 6‑9 pm
• Approval of $750 spending limit for Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec 6, 2025, 4‑6 pm
• Discussion of Building Hall rental agreement, edits to be prepared for next work session
• Scheduling of back‑to‑school movie night for Oct 17, 2025, 5‑7 pm

Town Agendas

The Town Council will meet to discuss unfinished business including a UMD contract and building hall agreements. The agenda includes a presentation from Wade Boarman of OBVIO and reports from town departments. New business focuses on community school engagement and public safety coverage.

• UMD Contract
• Building Hall Agreements
• Public safety signage for impaired citizens
• Public Safety Coverage-FH/PG Police, Fire and Rescue
• Presentation by Wade Boarman from OBVIO

Work Session Minutes

The Mayor and Council discussed revisions to the building hall rental agreement, including changes to fees and rates. The body also reviewed strategies to improve police department retention and discussed dates for upcoming community events.

• Proposed updates to building hall rental agreement fees and rates
• Police retention discussion regarding salary base and potential incentives
• Trunk or Treat event scheduled for October 31st, 6-9pm
• Tree lighting ceremony scheduled for December 6th, 4-6pm
• Discussion of a mini grocery store program with Gooder representatives

Town Agendas

The Town Council will hold a work session to review unfinished business and new items. Discussions include a contract with UMD and planning for the town's 90th anniversary in May 2026.

• UMD Contract
• Building Hall Agreements
• Harvest Festival and December activities
• 90th anniversary date setting for May 2026
• Fairmount Heights Grocery Store

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will hold a pre-work session to review routine department reports and discuss upcoming town events and policies. No major decisions are listed on this agenda.

Town Meeting Minutes

The Mayor and Council reviewed various departmental reports and discussed community events. The body approved a motion to purchase round banquet tables and tablecloths based on the first quote provided.

• Approved purchase of round banquet tables and tablecloths
• Discussion of lead and asbestos testing at Fairmount Heights elementary school
• Discussion of redevelopment authority purchase of senior high school for a film studio
• Discussion of environmental status of junkyard at 5612 J Street

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will meet to review reports from town departments and address several unfinished business items. Discussions include contracting services for the University Institute for Governmental Services & Research and a junkyard at 5612 J Street.

• Contracting services of the University Institute for Governmental Services & Research
• Junkyard at 5612 J Street, Fairmount Heights, Maryland
• Senior resource event proposal
• Rental hall circle tables
• Event celebration calendar

Work Session Minutes

The Town of Fairmount Heights held a work session to discuss community event planning and administrative updates. The council coordinated dates for the annual celebration calendar and reviewed procurement for rental hall equipment.

• Confirmed Back to School event for Thursday, August 21st from 5-8pm
• Discussed 5 quotes for banquet tables for the rental hall
• Reviewed status of SYEP Workers program
• Discussed hosting website contract updates
• Proposed purchase of storage totes priced under $9

Town Agendas

The Town Council will discuss unfinished business regarding SYEP workers and rental hall equipment. New business items include a BTS event and website hosting contract updates.

• SYEP workers
• Event celebration calendar
• Circle tables for rental hall
• BTS Event
• Hosting website contract date/site updates

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding a pre-work session to address unfinished business. The primary item for discussion is a junkyard located at 5612 J. Street.

• Unfinished business regarding a junkyard at 5612 J. Street

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council is holding a special meeting to review a presentation regarding HVAC replacement funding.

• Approval of HVAC replacement funding

Town Meeting Minutes

The Mayor and Council swore in Calvin Washington as the next Chief of Police. The body also approved a new town organization chart and reviewed the corrected FY26 Budget Ordinance.

• Swearing in of Chief Calvin Washington
• Approval of the Fairmount Heights Organization Chart
• Reading of the corrected FY26 Budget Ordinance
• Discussion of contract review for the University Institute for Governmental Services & Research

Town Agendas

The Town Council will swear in Chief Calvin Washington and discuss the FH Organization Chart. The meeting includes reports from town departments and a proposal for a senior resource event.

• Swearing in of Chief Calvin Washington
• Legislation regarding FH Organization Chart
• Contracting services of the University Institute for Governmental Services & Research
• Senior resource event proposal

Town Agendas

The town is convening a special meeting to vote on a motion to enter a closed session. The proposed closed session is for the discussion of personnel matters regarding appointees, employees, or officials.

• Vote on motion to enter closed session per Maryland Code Annotated, General Provisions Article, § 3-305 (b)(1)

Work Session Minutes

The Mayor and Council discussed reducing budget committees to two main areas and potentially redirecting funds to rewrite the Code of Ordinances. The body also reviewed details for an upcoming bulk trash day.

• Proposal to reduce budget committees to Community Programs & Services and Communications & Outreach
• Discussion on using funds from vacant council seats and mml expenses for a Code of Ordinances rewrite
• Review of bulk trash day scheduled for June 18, 2025
• Discussion on contracting services from the University Institute for Governmental Services and Research

Town Agendas

The Town Council will meet via Zoom to discuss unfinished business. The agenda focuses on the budget and bulk trash.

• Discussion of Budget
• Discussion of Bulk Trash

Town Agendas

The Town Council will hold a pre-work session to discuss unfinished budget business and new items. The meeting includes reviews of specific properties and potential service contracts.

• Budget discussion
• Contracting services of the University Institute for Governmental Services and Research
• Purchase or use of a paint line machine
• Abandoned property at 608 60th Avenue
• Abatement at 737 61st Avenue

Town Meeting Minutes

The Town of Fairmount Heights will discuss legislation regarding a Comcast franchise agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding for a community garden. The meeting also includes proclamations and departmental reports.

• Comcast Franchise Agreement
• 6117 Jost Street Community Garden MOU
• Gun Violence Awareness Proclamation
• Theresa Graves Proclamation

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will convene a regular meeting to adopt minutes from prior sessions and receive proclamations for Gun Violence Awareness and Theresa Graves. No substantive legislation or budget actions are listed on this agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from January 14–May 13 meetings
• Gun Violence Awareness Proclamation
• Theresa Graves Proclamation
• Comcast Franchise Agreement (legislation)
• 6117 Jost Street Community Garden MOU (legislation)

Town Meeting Minutes

The Mayor and Council held a public hearing regarding the implementation of the OBVIO stop sign program. Robert Carl of Obvio, Inc. presented data and answered questions about ticket processing and proposed locations. The meeting included the reading of Ordinance FHO 05-24.

• Ordinance FHO 05-24 to implement the OBVIO stop sign program for traffic and pedestrian safety

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council holds a work session via Zoom to discuss several unfinished business items, including a Comcast franchise agreement, a proclamation request for Gun Violence Awareness (June 6-8), and a review of the fee structure. Other items include a community garden MOU for 6117 Jost Street, bulk trash guidelines, and school usage.

• Comcast Franchise Agreement discussion
• Proclamation request for Gun Violence Awareness (June 6-8)
• Items for purchase: banners, lightbulbs, ribbons
• 6117 Jost Street Community Garden MOU
• Fee Structure review

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council holds a pre-work session to discuss unfinished business including a Comcast Franchise Agreement, appointments to the 20743 Coalition Joint Planning Committee, two proclamations, an MOU for 6117 Jost Street, selection of Vice Mayor, and the budget. Also discussed are items for Tremendo’s, Mr. Hamilton, and Guiterrez Minerva. This is a discussion session, not a voting meeting.

• Comcast Franchise Agreement
• 20743 Coalition Joint Planning Committee Appointees
• Proclamation Request for Gun Violence Awareness (June 6-8)
• 6117 Jost Street MOU
• Budget discussion

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Mayor and Council held a regular meeting and approved a motion to purchase a commercial refrigerator not to exceed $2,700 to assist with weekly food giveaways. Various department reports from Police, Code Enforcement, Town Manager, and Treasurer were presented and filed. No public comments were made, but the mayor discussed seed availability with a library representative. The meeting adjourned at 9:06pm.

• Motion passed to purchase a commercial refrigerator not to exceed $2,700 for weekly food giveaways
• Police, Code Enforcement, Town Manager, and Treasurer reports presented and filed
• Discussion about free planting seeds from the public library (no action taken)
• Mayor reminded of weekly grocery giveaway on Sunday
• No meeting minutes were presented for approval

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council meets to hear a presentation from Congressman Ivey's staff, receive reports from the police, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer, and discuss unfinished business regarding community garden rules and regulations. Public comment will also be taken.

• Presentation by Joseph Pruden (Congressman Ivey Staff)
• Police Department report
• Code Enforcement report
• Town Manager and Treasurer reports
• Discussion of Community Garden Rules and Regulations (unfinished business)

Town Agendas

The Town Council will meet via Zoom to discuss unfinished business. The session includes reviews of development permits, fee updates, and community projects.

• Permit to Develop for 707 60th PL
• Community Garden MOU
• Fee Updates
• Residential Trash Cans
• Town Backdrop design quotes

Town Agendas

This is a pre-work session where the town council will discuss unfinished business, including a resolution to reduce the council size, a memorandum of understanding for a community garden, a permit to develop at 707 60th Place, and the budget. No final decisions are expected at this session. The council may also enter a closed session for certain matters.

• Council Reduction Resolution
• Community Garden MOU
• Permit to Develop at 707 60th PL
• Budget discussion

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Mayor & Council met on March 19, 2025, and approved a memorandum of understanding with the 20743 Coalition. Reports from the police department, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer were presented and filed. New business included discussions on senior programs, community events, and alley maintenance.

• Approved MOU with 20743 Coalition
• Proposed Senior Lifestyle & Wellness Program
• Discussion on naming and cleaning alleys in town
• Public comment on prostitution concerns and fallen tree debris

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will consider adopting a Memorandum of Understanding with the 20743 Coalition via resolution. Reports from the police, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer are scheduled. New business includes an interview for a public works position, a proposal for a senior lifestyle and wellness program, and discussion of a mission statement for adult programs. A public comment period is also provided.

• Legislation: 20743 Coalition MOU and Resolution
• Reports from Police, Code Enforcement, Town Manager, and Treasurer
• Interview with Mrs. Theresa Graves (Public Works)
• Proposal: Senior Lifestyle and Wellness Program
• Discussion: Mission Statement for Adult Programs

Work Session Minutes

The Mayor and Council discussed a preliminary draft resolution to reduce the number of council seats and change the quorum from 5 to 3. The body also reviewed a memorandum of understanding for the 20743 Coalition.

• Proposed resolution to reduce Town Council seats from 7 to 5
• Discussion of 20743 Coalition MOU and budget contribution percentage
• Review of Town Hall banner options
• Youth summer job registrations

Town Agendas

This is a work session with mostly procedural items including call to order, roll call, and agenda adoption. The only substantive item is unfinished business regarding a Town Hall Banner. The council may also enter closed session.

• Unfinished business: Town Hall Banner

Town Meeting Minutes

The Mayor and Council approved meeting minutes from October and November. A special meeting will be scheduled for next week to discuss the 20743 Coalition MOU once the final version is received. Vice Chairman Barnhardt announced her official resignation from the council.

• Approval of October 8th, October 16th, and November 20th meeting minutes
• OMCB opinion finding no violations regarding a complaint by the Citizen’s Association
• Resignation of Vice Chairman Barnhardt
• Tabled discussion on Business Ordinance

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will vote on a motion to enter closed session for a personnel matter, and consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the 20743 Coalition. Reports from the police department, code enforcement, town manager, and treasurer are scheduled. Unfinished business includes a business ordinance and items related to hall party tables and an OMCB opinion.

• 20743 Coalition MOU
• Closed session for personnel matters
• Business Ordinance (unfinished business)
• Party Tables for the Hall (unfinished business)
• OMCB Opinion 2-3-25 (unfinished business)

Work Session Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Mayor & Council held a work session to discuss unfinished business, including purchasing round tables for the event hall, reviewing the 20743 Coalition MOU, and planning the 90th anniversary celebration. Mayor Stewart announced Chief Moore's last day was February 10th and that Sergeant Coghill will assist in running the police department during the interim. A panel will be formed to interview candidates for the next police chief.

• Motion to amend the agenda to add 90th Anniversary Update (carried)
• Vice Chairwoman Barnhardt presented round table options for the event hall and will obtain more quotes from Costco and Sam's Club
• Council reviewed the most recent version of the 20743 Coalition MOU with comments and modifications
• Councilmember St John presented a task budget worksheet for the 90th anniversary, detailing ceremony, reception, budget, volunteers, and due dates
• Mayor announced Chief Moore's last day as February 10th and Sergeant Coghill's interim role; residents invited to panel to select next chief

Town Agendas

The Town Council is meeting for a work session to address unfinished business. The agenda focuses on two specific items regarding town equipment and a memorandum of understanding.

• Discussion of party tables for the Hall
• Discussion of 20743 Coalition MOU

Town Agendas

This is a routine town council meeting with only procedural items: call to order, roll call, unfinished business, new business, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed on the agenda. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

Town Meeting Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Mayor and Council held their regular town meeting on January 15, 2025. They swore in Officer Russell and Corporal Oden, signed an ARPA resolution, and recognized the Sustainable Maryland Award. Reports from police, town manager, and treasurer were filed but not read aloud. A public comment raised concerns about illegal dumping on Addison Road.

• Swearing in of Officer Russell and Corporal Oden by Mayor Stewart
• Presentation of the Sustainable Maryland Award to staff, green team, mayor, and council
• ARPA resolution signed by all councilmembers in attendance
• Public comment from Ms Clark regarding illegal dumping on Addison Road by neighbor Mr Quander
• Code Enforcement Officer James Pinkney absent; report on file

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council will meet to consider an ARPA resolution and swear in Officer Russell and Cpl. Oden. The agenda includes reports from the police department, code enforcement, town manager, treasurer, and mayor/council. Unfinished and new business items may also be discussed. The meeting can go into closed session by majority vote.

• Swearing in of Officer Russell and Cpl. Oden
• Consideration of an ARPA Resolution
• Reports from Police Department, Code Enforcement, Town Manager, Treasurer, Mayor & Council

Work Session Minutes

The Fairmount Heights Mayor and Council held a work session discussing the remaining ARPA spending plan for police and public works equipment, including a bobcat. They also received a presentation on the Obvio automated traffic enforcement program. Other items included a Comcast franchise agreement sent for legal review, planning for the town's 90th anniversary, and a discussion on specialized neighborhood signs for disabled and impaired residents.

• ARPA spending update for police and public works equipment (bobcat)
• Obvio automated traffic enforcement program presentation
• Comcast franchise agreement sent for legal review
• Neighborhood signs for disabled and impaired residents discussed
• 90th anniversary budget and event planning

Town Agendas

The Fairmount Heights Town Council holds a virtual work session to discuss a Comcast franchise agreement, allocation of ARPA funds, and planning for the town's 90th anniversary budget. Other items include adoption of a coalition memorandum and neighborhood signs for disabled residents. The session includes a presentation from OBVIO.

• Discussion of Comcast Franchise Agreement
• ARPA fund allocation (unfinished business)
• 90th Anniversary Budget planning
• Adoption of 20743 Coalition MOU
• Neighborhood Signs for Disabled and Impaired