Berwyn Heights public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Worksession
The Town Council will hold a worksession to discuss the FY24 audit and review the Recreation Commission Bylaws. The body will also discuss proposed revisions to ORD-120 Rental Housing.
- FY24 Audit presentation
- Review of ORD-120 Rental Housing ordinance amendments
- Recreation Commission Bylaws review
Town Meeting
The Berwyn Heights Town Council will hold a public hearing on an amended business license ordinance and approve contracts for a sports park storage pavilion and a town center construction project. The meeting also includes approval of bylaws, a 2025 meeting calendar, and a budget calendar.
- Public Hearing: Ordinance 105 Amended (Business Licenses)
- Resolution 15-2024: Sports Park Storage & Picnic Pavilion Construction
- Resolution 16-2024: Town Center 2nd Floor Construction
- Resolution 17-2024: Local Government Investment Pool Approval
- Resolution 18-2024: Carryover Leave Resolution
Worksession
The Town Council will discuss several administrative and planning items, including a crime statistics presentation from UMD and the FY26 budget calendar. The body will also review proposals for the Sports Park, Town Center, and Pavilion.
- Review of RFP proposals for Sports Park, Town Center, and Berwyn Heights Pavilion
- Discussion of draft amendments to Ordinance 105 regarding Business Licenses
- UMD presentation on crime statistics
- Discussion of FY26 Budget Calendar
- Review of NW/EP and Historical Committee bylaws
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Town Council will hold a worksession to discuss several items, including a Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission presentation, a review of the Maryland Local Government Investment Pool, implementation of a ballot question, a review of the town’s rental housing ordinance, consideration of a vacant property ordinance, evaluation of education grant requests, and planning of the 2025 meeting calendar. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion.
- WSSC Presentation (45 minutes)
- Maryland Local Government Investment Pool memo (10 minutes)
- Rental Ordinance Review (Ordinance 120) (15 minutes)
- Vacant Property Ordinance (County Vacant Property Tax Bill, G-20-26) (15 minutes)
- Educational Grant Request Review (15 minutes)
Town Meeting
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 194 to repeal the Public Safety Taxing District. They will also consider an amendment to the business‑license ordinance (Ordinance 105) and a resolution updating the list of town organizations (Resolution 14‑2024). Additional items include routine department reports and resident comments.
- Ordinance 194 – repeal of the Public Safety Taxing District
- Ordinance 105 – amendment to the town business‑license ordinance
- Resolution 14‑2024 – add new town organizations to the official list
Worksession
The Town of Berwyn Heights will hold a closed session to discuss acquiring real property for a police station and other public services. The worksession includes presentations and discussions on public health, emergency staffing, and legislative goals.
- Closed session to discuss procuring property for the Town's Police Station and public activities
- School of Public Health presentation
- Fire/EMS staffing update
- Discussion of 2025 State Legislative Goals
- Discussion of 2024 Town Election non-binding ballot questions
Town Meeting
The Town of Berwyn Heights will hold public hearings regarding a budget amendment and the final acquisition of 8824 Cunningham Drive. The council will also introduce an ordinance to repeal PSTD and discuss stop sign camera enforcement services.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 191-A (Budget Amendment)
- Public hearing for Ordinance 192 (8824 Cunningham Drive Acquisition Final)
- Introduction of Ordinance 193 (PSTD repeal)
- Resolution 13-2024 regarding Stop Sign Camera Enforcement Services
Worksession
The Town Council will hold a worksession to review a presentation on the Placemaking Project Action Plan and discuss related ARPA projects. The meeting includes discussions on a budget amendment and the acquisition of a specific property.
- KCI Presentation on the Final Berwyn Heights Placemaking Project Action Plan
- Discussion of Placemaking and ARPA Projects
- Ord 192: Discussion regarding the acquisition of 8824 Cunningham Drive
- Ord 191-A: Discussion of FY25 Budget Amendment
Town Meeting
The Town of Berwyn Heights will conduct a public hearing regarding a small cell application from Chrome Castle. The council will also consider a budget amendment and the acquisition of a property on Cunningham Drive.
- Public hearing for Chrome Castle small cell application at 6302 Pontiac Street
- Introduction of Ordinance 192 for the acquisition of 8824 Cunningham Drive
- Introduction of Ordinance 191A for a budget amendment
- Resolution 10-2024 regarding an accounting firm contract award
- Resolution 11-2024 to accept billable streetlights and credit from Pepco
Town Meeting
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and routine reports. The body will review department reports from July 2024 and hear from various town committees.
- Approval of July 10 and July 15, 2024 minutes
- July 2024 reports from Administration/Treasurer, Code Compliance, Police, and Public Works
- Reports from Volunteer Fire Department, Green Team, Historical Committee, Neighborhood Watch, and Recreation Council
Town Meeting
The Town Council will review department reports and committee updates. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a rental violation appeal for Edmonston Rd.
- Appeal Decision Case CE24-18: Rental Violation Appeal- Edmonston Rd Memo
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Council will hold a worksession to discuss several community topics. Items include an appeal for 7704 Edmonston Road and the Town Grant Program. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss a permanent police department location and fire department staffing.
- Appeal for 7704 Edmonston Road
- UMD Good Neighbor Projects discussion
- Municipal text messaging discussion
- Town Grant Program follow-up
- Police department permanent location discussion
Town Meeting
The Town Council will review several resolutions including those regarding meeting etiquette and town organization lists. The meeting also includes a discussion on fire station staffing concerns.
- Resolution 08-2024: Meeting Etiquette
- Resolution 09-2024: Amending Town Organization List
- Resolution 10-2024: Fire Station Staffing Concerns
- KCI Placemaking Town Council Presentation
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Council will hold a worksession to discuss several town initiatives. Discussion items include an overview of the Tree Canopy Program and a review of town grant programs. The council will also address meeting etiquette and the intersection of ARPA with public health.
- Town Tree Canopy Program overview
- RFP for a town accounting firm
- Review of town grant programs, including stormwater mitigation and Rain Check Rebates
- Resolution 08-2024 regarding meeting etiquette
- Discussion on ARPA, public health, and community health
Worksession
The Council will discuss the 51st Council Goals and address meeting decorum. The session also includes a discussion regarding roadway safety.
- Discussion of 51st Council Goals
- Discussion of Meeting Decorum
- Discussion of Roadway Safety
Town Meeting
The meeting includes discussions on the FY25 General Fund Budget, ARPA budget amendments, and ordinances regarding town organizations and traffic enforcement. The session also features the swearing-in of the 51st Town Council and the announcement of 2024 election results.
- Ordinance 191: General Fund Budget for FY25
- Ordinance 189B: ARPA Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 149: Automated Traffic Enforcement
- Resolution 06-2024 regarding supporting policies
- Swearing in of the 51st Town Council
Worksession
The Town Council will discuss the FY 2025 General Fund tax rate, budget staff reports, and an ARPA budget amendment. The meeting also includes a presentation on a prototype from UMD iSchool and a review of the FY 2023 audit.
- FY 2025 General Fund Tax Rate and Budget Discussion
- UMD iSchool Berwyn Heights Prototype Presentation
- FY 2023 Audit Presentation
- Automated Traffic Enforcement Ordinance 149 discussion
- BHES Grant Request for Outdoor Classroom
Worksession
The council will hold discussions regarding the FY25 Town Budget, the FY25 PSTD Budget, and ARPA spending. The meeting also includes updates on education grants and amendments to town ordinances.
- ARPA Spending Ordinance 189B staff report
- FY25 Town Budget (ORD 191)
- FY25 PSTD Budget (ORD 192)
- Town Organization Ordinance 113 amendments
- Automated Traffic Enforcement Ordinance 149 amendments
Town Meeting
The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding a proposed real property tax rate increase and the FY25 General Fund Budget. The meeting also includes discussions on an ARPA budget amendment and a 57th Ave property donation.
- Proposed real property tax rate increase
- Ordinance 190: 57th Ave property donation
- Ordinance 191: FY25 General Fund Budget
- Ordinance 192: Public Safety Taxing District Budget
- Introduction of Ordinance 149 for automated traffic enforcement
Worksession
The Council will conduct a discussion regarding the second draft of the FY25 proposed budget. Additional discussions include an education grant application review and a revision to the automated traffic enforcement ordinance.
- FY25 Proposed Budget Draft 2 discussion
- Town Organizations Ordinance 113 discussion
- Parkdale Grant Request review
- Automated Traffic Enforcement Ordinance 149 revision
Budget Worksession
The town will review the first version of the proposed FY 2025 budget. Discussions include real property tax rates, the Public Safety Taxing District budget, and ARPA funds.
- FY 2025 Budget Presentation
- Real Property Tax Forecast and Tax Rate Discussion
- Public Safety Taxing District proposed budget
- Community Organizations and Non-Profits discussion
- ARPA and Town Tax Rate wrap-up
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Council will hold a worksession to review several departmental updates. Key topics include reviewing education grant applications and discussing a draft revision to the Automated Traffic Enforcement Ordinance.
- Review of Education Grant Applications
- Draft Automated Traffic Enforcement Ordinance Revision
- BH Resident of the Year announcement
- Candidates Night Update
Town Meeting
The Town Council will consider resolutions regarding fees, fines, and record retention policies. The meeting also includes the introduction of Ordinance 113 and a property acquisition for a donation on 57 Ave. Department reports from Police, Public Works, and Code Compliance will be presented.
- Resolution 01-2024: Fees and Fines Schedule
- Introduction of Ordinance 113
- Property acquisition for the 57 Ave property donation
- Resolution 05-2024: Authorization for nonbinding ballot questions
- Resolution 04-2024: Bulletin vendor resolution
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Council will review the first draft of the FY25 budget and a vehicle replacement fund overview. The worksession includes discussions on updated animal violation fees and proposed traffic enforcement ordinances. Staff will also present updates on community surveys and town organization policies.
- Review of FY25 Budget Draft 1 and Vehicle Replacement Fund
- Discussion of updated animal violation fees (Ordinance 101)
- Review of UMD-SPH Community Needs and Strengths Assessment survey
- Discussion regarding the 2024 Ballot Question
- Review of draft traffic enforcement ordinance (Ordinance 149)
Worksession
The Town Council will review the FY22 Audit Presentation and an update on EV charging stations. The meeting also includes a review of the Record Retention Policy and a draft for the Town Organization Policy.
- FY22 Audit Presentation
- EV Charging Station Update
- Record Retention Policy Review
- Town Organization Policy Draft 4
- Road Safety Community Outreach Dates
Town Meeting
The Town Meeting includes a resolution to select an architecture and placemaking consultant. The agenda also features the swearing in of the Board of Supervisors of Elections and a presentation on property tax bills. Department reports for police, public works, and code compliance will be reviewed.
- Resolution to select Architecture/Placemaking Consultant
- Approval and Swearing in of Board of Supervisors of Elections
- Presentation: 'Understanding your Property Tax Bill'
- Black History Month Proclamation 2024
- Review of January 2024 department reports
Worksession
The Council will review FY 2025 budget priorities and discuss architecture/placemaking consultant finalists. Additional discussions include a county sectional map amendment, an education grant request, and updates on speed control measures.
- FY 2025 Council Budget Priorities
- Architecture/Placemaking Consultant Consensus review
- County Council Sectional Map Amendment CR-001-2024
- Holy Redeemer Education Grant Request Review
- Temporary Speed Bumps/Solar Radar Signs update
Worksession
The council will review architecture and placemaking proposals from AMT, KCI, and Ven. The session also includes a discussion on Resolution 01-2024 regarding amended fees and fines and a review of the Town Organization Policy draft.
- Architecture/Placemaking presentations by AMT, KCI, and Ven
- Resolution 01-2024 to amend fees and fines for Ordinance 101
- Review of Town Organization Policy Draft (Ordinance 130)
Town Meeting
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of Ordinance 101 regarding animals. The meeting also includes department reports from administration, code compliance, police, and public works.
- Public Hearing: Ordinance 101: Animals (amended)
- Adoption of Ordinance 101: Animals (amended)
- Economic Forecast presentation by TM Snyder
Worksession
This worksession includes a discussion regarding the M-NCPPC WBBH PAMC Action Plan and an update on the county tax differential. The council will also review the draft for Town Organization Ordinance 190.
- M-NCPPC WBBH PAMC Action Plan discussion
- County Tax Differential Update
- Draft of Town Organization Ordinance 190