Fairmount Heights public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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