Berwyn Heights public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Worksession
The Town Council will hold a worksession featuring presentations from ATHA and Authentically Safe Counseling. The body will also receive a quarterly update on stop sign cameras and discuss planning for a Public Safety Forum.
- Stop Sign Camera Quarterly Update
- Public Safety Forum Planning Discussion
- ATHA Presentation
- Authentically Safe Counseling Presentation
- Closed session regarding Fire/EMS Litigation
Town Meeting
The Berwyn Heights Town Council will consider several budget-related actions, including the FY2026 budget amendment (Ordinance 196-A) and the FY2027 budget calendar (Resolution 09-2025). It will also vote on the 2026 election calendar (Resolution 10-2025) and approve the 2026 meeting calendar. Additional items include an amendment to Ordinance 109 concerning elections. The meeting also includes routine reports and resident comments.
- Amend Ordinance 109 – elections (amended 11/26/25)
- Ordinance 196-A – FY2026 budget amendment
- Resolution 09-2025 – FY2027 budget calendar approval
- Resolution 10-2025 – 2026 election calendar approval
- Approve CY2026 meeting calendar
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Town Council will hold a work session to review the FY 2025 audit report, discuss a proposed data center, present the 2025 Urban Forest (tree canopy) report, and consider Draft Election Ordinance 109. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are slated for discussion.
- FY 2025 Audit Presentation
- Data Center Discussion
- 2025 Urban Forest Report
- Election Ordinance Draft (Ordinance 109)
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The Town of Berwyn Heights will hold a worksession to review storm drain cost estimates and establish council goals for FY 2027. The body will also discuss an election ordinance and a budget amendment for FY26.
- CPJ Storm Drain Presentation and cost estimates
- FY 2027 Council Goals and Priorities Discussion
- Election Ordinance (Ord 109)
- FY26 Budget Amendment (ORD 196-A)
Town Meeting
The Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on amendments to Ordinance 109 regarding elections and Ordinance 120 regarding rental property parking. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and department reports.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 109-Elections
- Public hearing on Ordinance 120 amendment
- Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes
- Reports from Administration, Treasurer, Police, and Public Works
- Reports from Volunteer Fire Department and Green Team
Worksession
The Town Council will hold a worksession to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items. Key topics include financial adjustments for FY26 and support for residents affected by a federal shutdown.
- FY26 Budget Amendment (ORD 196-A)
- Support for residents impacted by the federal shutdown
- Rental parking discussion (ORD 120)
- Pontiac/Edmonston/Kenilworth intersection study proposal
- Athletic field use and permitting
Worksession
The Town of Berwyn Heights Council will discuss a FY26 budget amendment, an amended rental parking ordinance, and a request for proposals for red light and speed cameras. The body will also review updates on a specific property at 8824 Cunningham Dr and roadway safety improvements.
- FY26 Budget Amendment Discussion
- ORD 120 Amended Rental Parking Discussion
- Red Light & Speed Camera RFP
- Roadway Safety Improvement Update
- 8824 Cunningham Dr Update
Town Meeting
The Town Council will introduce ordinances for a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment, an amended election ordinance, and a rental property parking amendment. The meeting also includes committee reports and a closed session regarding public security.
- Introduction of Ordinance 196A- FY26 Budget Amendment
- Introduction of Ordinance 109- Election Ordinance, Amended
- Introduction of Ordinance 120- Rental Property Parking
- Resolution 09-2025- Amending Town Organization List
- Closed session to discuss public security and emergency plans
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Town Council will hold a work session to discuss several items. Topics include adding a new town organization (BH Village), reviewing the FY2027 county tax differential, outlining FY2026 legislative goals, sharing topics from the Four Cities meeting, and addressing town‑wide rodent control and cyber‑security. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.
- Adding new Town Organization: BH Village (Res XX-2025)
- FY2027 County Tax Differential discussion
- FY2026 Legislative Goals discussion
- Four Cities Meeting topics (Fall 2025)
- Town‑wide Rodent Controls
Special Worksession
The Town Council will hold a special worksession to discuss stormwater mitigation. The meeting includes a presentation by CPJ Storm Drain Mitigation Solutions and a review of findings for System 2 on Berwyn Rd.
- Presentation by CPJ Storm Drain Mitigation Solutions regarding System 3 Covering North of Pontiac
- Review of System 2 findings for Berwyn Rd
- Council discussion on stormwater mitigation solutions
Worksession
The Town of Berwyn Heights will hold a worksession to discuss several proposed ordinances and town operations. Key agenda items include a budget amendment for FY26 and updates to roadway safety and election laws.
- Roadway Safety Improvements
- ORD 196-A FY26 Budget Amendment Draft1
- Ord 109 Elections ordinance
- Rental Parking space ordinance
- Economic Development Strategy PAMC Update
Town Meeting
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 120, Rental Licenses. The same ordinance will be revisited under Unfinished Business later in the meeting. The agenda also includes routine announcements, department reports, and committee updates.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 120, Rental Licenses
- Unfinished Business: Ordinance 120, Rental Licenses
- Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation (announcement)
- Department reports: Administration/Treasurer, Code Compliance, Police, Public Works
- Committee reports: Volunteer Fire Department, Green Team, Historical Committee, Neighborhood Watch/Emergency Preparedness, Recreation Commission
Town Meeting
The Town of Berwyn Heights will hold a public hearing and discuss a charter amendment to lower a resident age requirement to 16. The council will also consider contract awards for parking enforcement and court paving.
- Public hearing on Charter Amendment Resolution CR 01-2025 to lower resident age to 16
- Resolution 07-2025: Award for BHES Rec Court Paving
- Resolution 08-2025: Award for Town Parking Enforcement Vendor Contract
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Town Council held a work session to review several discussion items. Topics included an update on the stop‑sign safety program, proposals for a new parking enforcement system, a review of the July 19 flooding after‑action report, resurfacing plans for town facilities, and a legal review of rental‑housing parking ordinance changes. No formal decisions were noted in the agenda.
- Stop Sign Program Safety Update (45 min)
- Parking Enforcement System proposals: Passport Parking and Cardinal Tracking (30 min)
- July 19 flooding after‑action discussion with draft report and NWS report (30 min)
- BHES resurfacing proposals: Mid‑Atlantic and Berwyn Heights 1 TC & 1 Bball construction 2025 (30 min)
- Ord 120 Rental Housing parking ordinance update and amendment draft (10 min)
Worksession
The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss a storm drain presentation, a proposed charter amendment, an amendment to the election ordinance, and a draft joint use agreement for the community center.
- CPJ Storm Drain Presentation
- Charter Amendment discussion
- Election Ordinance Amendment
- MNCPPC Community Center Joint Use Agreement
- Resident comments limited to 3 minutes
Town Meeting
The Town of Berwyn Heights will hold public hearings regarding a charter amendment and a rental ordinance. The council will also review department reports and minutes from June 2025.
- Public hearing: Charter Amendment Resolution CR 01-2025
- Public hearing: Ordinance 120 Amended- Rental
Worksession
The Town Council will hold a worksession to discuss administrative policies regarding AI and social media usage. The meeting includes updates on town projects and MML reports. A closed session is scheduled following the meeting to discuss the Town Manager Contract.
- Administrative Policies for Social Media and AI Usage
- Town Project Updates
- MML Reports
- Closed session regarding Town Manager Contract
Town Meeting
The Town of Berwyn Heights will hold public hearings regarding a budget amendment and a charter amendment. The council will also consider updates to rental housing ordinances and a security/fire contract.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 191B: FY2025 Budget Amendment
- Public hearing for Charter Amendment Resolution CR 01-2025 to authorize all residents and lower age to 16
- Introduction of Ordinance 120 to amend Rental Housing
- Resolution 05-2025 to award Town Center Security/Fire Contract
- Appointment of Ethics Commission
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Town Council meeting will discuss updates to the Rental Housing ordinance, a charter amendment to permit residents aged 16 and older to vote on SMF changes, and a FY25 budget amendment. A closed session will review proposals for Town Center security and fire contracts. The council will also consider draft policies for social media and artificial intelligence use.
- Rental Ordinance update (ORD-120 amendment)
- Charter Amendment Resolution (CR 01-2025) to allow residents 16+ to vote on SMF changes
- FY25 Budget Amendment (ORD 191B draft)
- Town Center Security and Fire contract proposals (closed session)
- Administrative policies for social media and AI usage (drafts)
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Town Council will discuss a charter amendment that would allow residents aged 16 and older to vote on certain matters. The agenda also includes a stop‑sign camera update, a FY25 budget amendment, and a request for 2026 state legislative action. Residents may comment on any item during the public comment periods.
- Charter Amendment Resolution to authorize residents age 16 and older to vote (CR 01-2025)
- Stop Sign Camera program data update
- FY25 Budget Amendment (ORD 191B)
- 2026 MML Legislative Action Request submission
Town Meeting
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and real property tax rates. The agenda also includes approving minutes, department reports, and a budget amendment for FY2025.
- Public hearing on FY2026 Budget and Real Property Tax
- Approval of Ordinance 196- FY26 Town Budget
- Introduction of Ordinance 191B- FY25 Budget Amendment
- Approval of Resolution 04-2025 Fees and Fines
- Resident comments limited to 3 minutes
Worksession
The Town Council will hold a worksession to discuss the FY26 budget and a budget amendment for FY25. The body will also review a fees and fines schedule and an appointment to the Ethics Commission.
- FY26 Budget Review (ORD 196)
- FY25 Budget Amendment Draft (ORD 191B)
- Resolution 04-2025 Fees & Fines schedule
- Ethics Commission Appointment
Worksession
The Town Council will hold a worksession to discuss the second draft of the FY26 budget and a resolution regarding fees and fines. Other agenda items include a police report on stop sign cameras and a review of the town organization chart.
- FY26 Budget Draft 2 (ORD 196)
- Resolution XX Fees and Fines schedule and comprehensive fines schedule
- Police presentation on Stop Sign Camera progress and 30 Day Data Report
- Town Organization Chart review
- Office of Human Rights presentation
Budget Worksession
The Town Council will hold a budget work session to review a draft of the FY 2026 budget and discuss real property tax forecasts and rates. The meeting covers presentations across various departments and includes a wrap-up to finalize the tax rate.
- FY 2026 Budget Presentation
- Real Property Tax Forecast and Tax Rate Discussion
- Code Compliance
- Police
- Public Works
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Town Council meeting will include discussion of the Ven Studio Town Center project, a review of the current rental ordinance, and other community topics. Additional items include a No‑Mow April memo, an Ethics Commission update, and the Resident of the Year award. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Ven Studio Projects/Town Center Discussion (45 minutes)
- Rental Ordinance Discussion – Ord 120 (Rental License) (15 minutes)
- No Mow April memo (10 minutes)
- Ethics Commission update – Ord 110 amended 1-11-23 (10 minutes)
- Resident of the Year Award (10 minutes)
Town Meeting
The Town of Berwyn Heights will hold a public hearing and discuss unfinished business regarding Ordinance 195, which concerns food trucks. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Women's History Month and reports from town departments.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 195: Food Trucks
- Women's History Month 2025 Proclamation
- Update from Congressman Ivey's Office
Worksession
The Town of Berwyn Heights will hold a worksession to review the first draft of the FY2026 Budget. The body will also discuss resident resources, stormwater updates, and public art traffic boxes.
- FY2026 Budget 1st Draft Review
- FY26 Vehicle Replacement discussion
- Stormwater Update
- Public Art Traffic Box Update
- Resources for residents affected by Presidential policy
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Town Council will consider a charter amendment that would authorize residents aged 16 and older to vote on town matters. The council will also discuss the FY26 constant yield tax rates and receive an update on recent Maryland General Assembly actions. Additional items include a bulletin mailing and calendar updates for February and March.
- Charter Amendment Resolution CR 01-2025 to authorize all residents age 16 and older
- FY26 Constant Yield/Tax Rates discussion (memo dated 2/18/25)
- Maryland General Assembly legislative update (021825)
- Bulletin mailing and postage planning
- Review of February and March calendar items
Town Meeting
The Town of Berwyn Heights will discuss several new resolutions and a food truck ordinance. The body will also review monthly reports from the police, public works, and code compliance departments.
- Introduction of Ordinance 195 regarding Food Truck Vending
- Resolution 03-2025 to join the Coalition to Support PG FireEMS
- Resolution 02-2025 regarding PAMC Economic Development Strategy
- Resolution 01-2025 authorizing a Resident Agent
- Approval of Green Team Bylaws
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Town Council work session will discuss several agenda items. Items include reviewing the Green Team bylaws, a coalition recommendation for PGC Fire and EMS, and a Town Center floorplan. The council will also examine a draft food‑truck ordinance, FY26 budget priorities, and a charter amendment to authorize all residents and lower the age requirement to 16. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are slated for discussion.
- Green Team Bylaws review
- Coalition to Support PCG Fire/EMS recommendation discussion
- Town Center floorplan review
- Food Truck Ordinance draft review
- Charter Amendment Resolution draft to lower resident age to 16
Worksession
The Berwyn Heights Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the Edmonston Road Green Buffer, traffic calming measures, and changes to the Town bus route. The meeting also includes a discussion on parking and a draft resolution regarding economic development.
- Edmonston Road Green Buffer Discussion
- Traffic Calming Measures
- Town Bus Route Changes
- Parking Discussion
- PAMC Economic Development Strategy Draft
Town Meeting
The Berwyn Heights Town Council will hold its regular meeting on Jan. 8, 2025. After standard announcements and approval of the agenda, the council will hear department and committee reports, consider unfinished business, and vote on the Recreation Commission bylaws. The meeting will also include a public comment period for residents.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Department reports: Administration/Treasurer, Code Compliance, Police, Public Works
- Committee reports: Volunteer Fire Department, Green Team, Historical Committee, Neighborhood Watch/Emergency Preparedness, Recreation Commission
- Vote on Recreation Commission bylaws
- Resident and community comments (up to 3 minutes each)