Brunswick public meetings in 2024
40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss and vote on two major development items: the annexation of the remaining 23+/- acres of the Cooper property with a Phase I PUD overlay, and the site plan for Brunswick Crossing Section III – Hillside Villas. The meeting also includes election of officers and public comment.
- BR-ANNEX-24-01 – Cooper Property Annexation (remaining 23+/- acres) and Phase I PUD Overlay – Discussion / Recommendation
- BR-SP-IP-24-06 – Brunswick Crossing Section III – Hillside Villas Site Plan / Improvement Plans – Discussion / Approval
- Election of Officers for the Planning Commission
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will consider resolutions to update the ARPA budget, authorize the purchase of a pocket park, and approve a legal services agreement for AFFF/PFAS litigation. They will also hear a hotel tax presentation and vote on an I&I contract with Musselman Excavating and a donation request for the 2nd Annual Battle for South Mountain. The FY2024 audit will be presented.
- Resolution 2024-28: ARPA budget update – vote anticipated
- Resolution 2024-29: Pocket Park purchase – vote anticipated
- Resolution 2024-30: Legal Services Agreement for AFFF/PFAS litigation – vote anticipated
- Consent agenda: PO for C&H Electric at WWTP, change order for Schneider Electric WWTP Upgrade Phase 3, Brunswick Crossing Section 2A-1 conditional acceptance
- New business: Hotel Tax Presentation; I&I Contract with Musselman Excavating (vote anticipated); Donation Request for 2nd Annual Battle for South Mountain (vote anticipated)
Finance Commission
The Finance and Utility Commission will review the FY2024 audit, consider approving two purchase orders for wastewater treatment plant work, and discuss the FY2026 budget schedule, an inflow & infiltration contract, an ARPA budget update, and trash collection options. The commission advises the Mayor and Council on financial and utility matters.
- Review of FY2024 audit by DeLeon & Stang
- PO #250088 approval for C&H Electric – WWTP electric
- PO#240214 approval for Schneider Electric – WWTP Upgrade Phase 3
- Inflow & infiltration (I&I) contract discussion
- Trash options discussion
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on updated proffers and amended agreements for the Cooper Property and Vista Pointe annexations, followed by discussion under unfinished business. The council also anticipates a vote on Resolution 2024-24 to prohibit parking in Brunswick Crossing cul-de-sacs. Consent agenda items include approval of a $74,793.80 GPS mapping contract with KCI Technologies and a $27,885 FY2024 audit contract with DeLeon & Stang CPA.
- Public hearing and discussion on Cooper Property annexation updated proffers and amended agreement
- Public hearing and discussion on Vista Pointe annexation updated proffers and amended agreement
- Resolution 2024-24 – Traffic Control Request – No Parking in Brunswick Crossing Cul-De-Sacs – vote anticipated
- Consent agenda: PO# 250081 – KCI Technologies GPS Mapping – $74,793.80
- Consent agenda: PO# 250086 – DeLeon & Stang CPA FY2024 Audit – $27,885
Mayor 7 Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will vote on a consent agenda item awarding a $199,989 contract to Renaissance Planning for a comprehensive rewrite of the City's Code of Ordinances. They will also consider a donation request from BEACON for the Community Christmas event. The meeting includes proclamations, board appointments, and liaison reports on various committees and community groups.
- Consent agenda: PO#250070 – Renaissance Planning – Code of Ordinances Re-Write – $199,989
- New business: Donation request from BEACON for Community Christmas – vote anticipated
- Proclamation declaring November 2024 as Municipal Government Works Month
- Appointments to Boards and Commissions (e.g., Board of Zoning Appeals, History Commission, Planning Commission)
- Liaison reports include updates on Canal Towns Partnership, Senior Center facility inadequacy, and Park Heights Cemetery events
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will consider a budget amendment to purchase 820 Brunswick Street for $200,000, a vote on an event application for the Milt Frech Jr. Potomac Street Mile, and a donation request for BHS Safe & Sane. Staff reports include updates on annexations and zoning code rewrite.
- Budget Amendment – FY2025 – Purchase of 820 Brunswick Street - $200,000
- Event Application – Brunswick Main Street - Milt Frech Jr. Potomac Street Mile – vote anticipated
- Donation Request – BHS Safe & Sane – vote anticipated
- Annexation updates: Cooper farm public meetings and Vista Pointe annexation plan before Planning Commission
- Zoning Code Rewrite – review of Scope of Work and budget proposal from Renaissance Consultants
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a workshop on the Cooper Property Annexation, then a regular meeting. They are scheduled to vote on a $200,000 contract to buy two parcels at 820 E. Brunswick Street and 811 W. Potomac Street from the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company, and to dissolve the Preservation and Revitalization Committee and the Youth Advisory Committee. Other votes include a mutual aid agreement and a memorandum of agreement for a Naloxone vending machine.
- $200,000 purchase contract for 820 E. Brunswick Street and 811 W. Potomac Street from Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company
- Resolution 2024-22 to dissolve the Preservation and Revitalization Committee
- Resolution 2024-23 to dissolve the Youth Advisory Committee
- Mutual Aid Agreement – vote anticipated
- MOA with Frederick County Fire & Rescue for a Naloxone Vending Machine – vote anticipated
Planning Commission
The Brunswick Planning Commission will consider two substantive items: the continued annexation request by Vista Pointe LLC (BR-ANNEX-22-01) and a revision to the Brunswick Crossing Planned Unit Development for Phases II and III (BR-PUD-REV-24-02). The commission will also approve meeting minutes, hear from the Zoning Administrator, and accept public comment in person or via email.
- Discussion and recommendation on annexation BR-ANNEX-22-01 by Vista Pointe LLC, continued from September 2022
- Discussion and possible approval of PUD revision BR-PUD-REV-24-02 by Pleasants LLC for Brunswick Crossing Phase II and Phase III
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Zoning Administrator report by Bruce Dell
- Public comment period (4 min individuals, 10 min organizations)
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Brunswick Mayor and Council will consider Resolution 2024-21 to sell 20 East A Street. They will also approve two purchase orders for water system work totaling $65,595.48. Additional items include letters of support, an event application, and several donation requests.
- Resolution 2024-21 – Sale of 20 East A Street (vote anticipated)
- PO#250034 – Southern Corrosion water tower service – $36,399.48
- PO#250042 – Xylem Water Solutions UB bulb replacement – $29,196.00
- Letter of Support – Wild Potomac (vote anticipated)
- Event Application – New Hope UMC Trunk or Treat (vote anticipated)
Board of Appeals
The Brunswick Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a special exception request (BR-BOA-24-01-SE) from Kathleen Campos for property at 115 First Avenue. The request seeks to allow adaptive reuse of a non-residential building in the R-1 Zone, previously used as a House of Worship. The board will also approve minutes from July 25, 2024, and recognize departing board member Mr. Stull.
- Hearing on special exception BR-BOA-24-01-SE for adaptive reuse at 115 First Avenue (Kathleen Campos)
- Approval of July 25, 2024 meeting minutes
- Recognition of board member Mr. Stull for service
Planning Commission
The Brunswick Planning Commission will discuss and possibly approve three site plans: a city park improvement at 110 East Potomac Street, an auto collision center at 1200 North Maple Avenue, and a distillery at 402 Fifth Avenue. Item C (distillery) has been continued at the applicant's request, so action may be deferred. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.
- BR-SP-IP-24-03 – 110 East Potomac Street – City of Brunswick/Adtek – Site Plan/Improvement Plan for B&O Railroad Park
- BR-SP-24-04 – 1200 North Maple Avenue – Jose Gonzalez – Site Plan for Brunswick Collision Center
- BR-SP-24-05 – 402 Fifth Avenue – Angel Rivera – Site Plan for Puerto Rico Distillery (continued at applicant's request)
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a second reading and anticipated vote on Ordinance 608, which would prohibit placing indoor furniture outdoors. They will also vote on several cooperative agreements with Frederick County and the City of Frederick, and consider a demolition update for West Potomac Street. The meeting includes proclamations for International Overdose Awareness Day and Frederick County Goes Purple.
- Ordinance 608 – Ban on indoor furniture outdoors (2nd reading & vote)
- West Potomac Street Building Demolition Update
- City of Frederick/Brunswick Interlocal Agreement (vote anticipated)
- Cooperation Agreement with Frederick County CDBG & Home Investment Partnerships (vote)
- Event Application – BARC – The Great Twilight Deadman’s Hill Run (vote anticipated)
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold second reading and a vote on Ordinance 608, which would ban indoor furniture outdoors. They will also vote on several interlocal agreements with Frederick County for CDBG and Home Investment funds, consider a letter of intent for 820 East Brunswick Street, and discuss trash collection options. The meeting includes proclamations for Overdose Awareness Day and Frederick County Goes Purple, and a workshop on Vista Pointe Development proffers follows.
- Second reading and anticipated vote on Ordinance 608 banning indoor furniture outdoors
- Vote on a City of Frederick/Brunswick Interlocal Agreement
- Vote on a Cooperation Agreement with Frederick County for CDBG & Home Investment Partnerships
- Update on West Potomac Street building demolition
- Discussion of trash collection options
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a second reading and anticipated vote on Ordinance 608, which would prohibit placing indoor furniture outdoors (except for 24-hour periods for trash or yard sales). They will also consider several agreements with Frederick County related to CDBG funding, a letter of intent for 820 East Brunswick Street, and selection of a Mayor Pro Tem. A workshop on Vista Pointe Development proffers is scheduled after the meeting.
- Ordinance 608 (indoor furniture ban) – second reading and vote anticipated
- 820 East Brunswick Street Letter of Intent – vote anticipated
- City of Frederick/Brunswick Interlocal Agreement – vote anticipated
- Cooperation Agreement with Frederick County CDBG & Home Investment Partnerships – vote anticipated
- Event Application for BARC's The Great Twilight Deadman's Hill Run – vote anticipated
Board of Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and anticipated vote on a special exception request for adaptive reuse of a non-residential building at 115 First Avenue in the R-1 zone. Old business includes approving minutes from May 23 and June 27, and reading resolutions for two administrative error appeals. The board will also discuss its bylaws.
- Special exception request (BR-BOA-24-01-SE) for adaptive reuse at 115 First Avenue by Kathleen Campos
- Reading and signature of resolution for administrative error appeal BR-BOA-24-02-AEA – Christakis
- Reading and signature of resolution for administrative error appeal BR-BOA-24-02-AEA – Worth
- Approval of minutes from May 23 and June 27, 2024
- Board discussion of bylaws
Mayor and Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will consider first reading of an ordinance regulating indoor furniture, resolutions supporting Bird City Maryland and updating the personnel manual, and a consent agenda with purchase orders for annual service contracts, paving, and park construction. Discussion is scheduled on the sale of 20 East A Street, and several event applications will be voted on.
- Ordinance 608 – Indoor Furniture – first reading
- Resolution 2024-19 – Bird City Maryland – vote anticipated
- Resolution 2024-20 – Personnel Manual Updates – vote anticipated
- PO #250023 – Contour Construction – B&O Park Phase 2 Construction - $668,610
- PO #250019 – CJ Miller – Paving - $334,631
Planning Commission
The Brunswick Planning Commission will consider approving a site grading plan for stabilization of remaining foundation walls at 111 West Potomac Street. Commissioners will also discuss proposed updates and revisions to the Planning Commission Bylaws. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 20, 2024, and a report from the Zoning Administrator.
- Discussion/approval of site grading for foundation wall stabilization at 111 West Potomac Street (BR-SP-24-02)
- Discussion/recommendation of proposed updates and revisions to Planning Commission Bylaws
- Approval of minutes from May 20, 2024
Finance Commission Meeting
The Brunswick Finance & Utility Commission will consider a $334,631 lump‑sum contract from CJ Miller LLC to pave several blocks on East H Street, East E Street, Delaware Avenue, West B Street, Martins Creek Park Lot, and East F Street. It will also review a bid for Phase 2 exterior renovations and site work at the B&O Park, discuss the sale of the old police building, consider participation in the Frederick County Urban Entitlement District, and address trash services before receiving finance reports.
- CJ Miller LLC paving contract for $334,631 covering multiple street blocks in Brunswick
- B&O Park Phase 2 exterior renovations and site work with a $10,000 asphalt cut‑and‑patch allowance
- Proposed sale of the old Brunswick police building (no amount disclosed)
- Consideration of participation in the Frederick County Urban Entitlement District
- Discussion of trash collection services
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Brunswick Mayor and Council will consider adopting four resolutions related to Community Development Block Grant requirements: an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, a Citizen Participation Plan, a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Plan, and a Minority Business Plan. They will also vote on a change order for East H Street paving totaling $28,891.70 and consider event applications for Puerto Rico in Brunswick and the River's Edge Race.
- Adoption of four CDBG-related resolutions: Anti-Displacement, Citizen Participation, Fair Housing, Minority Business Plans
- Change Order #240293 approval for East H Street paving - $28,891.70
- Event application for Puerto Rico in Brunswick
- Sponsorship request for River's Edge Race
Board of App
The Board of Zoning Appeals will approve the minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting and sign two administrative error appeal resolutions. The primary agenda item is a special exception request (BR-BOA-24-01-SE) to allow adaptive reuse of a former house of worship at 115 First Avenue, located in the R‑1 zone, under Article 11.4-B. A vote on this request is anticipated.
- Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes
- Reading and signature of Resolution BR-BOA-24-02-AEA – Administrative Error Appeal – Christakis
- Reading and signature of Resolution BR-BOA-24-02-AEA – Administrative Error Appeal – Worth
- Special exception request BR-BOA-24-01-SE for 115 First Avenue, adaptive reuse in R‑1 zone
- Board matters (procedural items)
Mayor & Council Joint Workshop and Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a joint workshop regarding the City's relationship with Brunswick Main Street. The subsequent meeting includes discussions on a Pride Month proclamation and several pending ordinances and resolutions.
- Resolution 2024-14: Traffic control request for no parking on the east side of North Delaware Avenue
- Revised Ordinance 605: Amendment to new development impact fees
- PO #240296: Brunswick Main Street approval for $29,021
- FY24 Budget Amendments for General and Capital Funds
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Brunswick Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on the sport complex design, the Community Development Block Grant application, and the FY2025 budget. In the council meeting they will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the water and sewer code, new development impact fees, and FY2025 general, enterprise, and fee‑increase budgets. Several items will receive a second reading and an anticipated vote.
- Sport Complex Design Proposal – public hearing
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application – public hearing
- FY2025 Budget – public hearing
- Special Ordinance 606 – FY2025 General & Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget – second read & vote anticipated
- Resolution 2024-05 – Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Capacity/Tap Fee Increase – second read & vote anticipated
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will hear an administrative error appeal (BR-BOA-24-02&03-AEA) regarding a Planning Commission conditional approval of a site plan at 401 E Potomac Street. A vote is anticipated on the appeal brought by Joy Christakis and Christopher Worth.
- Administrative error appeal of Planning Commission conditional approval of Site Plan BR-SP-IP-23-03 at 401 E Potomac Street (SDAT 25-481585, Parcel 1090)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is anticipated to vote on nine final plats (Plats 127-136) for Brunswick Crossing Section 4, adding a total of 105 lots. Also under consideration: a revision to allow a business or professional office at the Enfield Farmhouse at 1300 Potomac View Parkway, and a final plat and site plan for a two-story medical building at 1150 Potomac View Parkway.
- Vote anticipated on final plats 127-136 for Brunswick Crossing Section 4 (105 lots total)
- Revision to Enfield Farmhouse preliminary plan for business/professional office use at 1300 Potomac View Parkway
- Final plat and site plan for a two-story medical office building at 1150 Potomac View Parkway
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2025 Budget, then consider several ordinances and resolutions related to water and sewer rate increases, tap fees, and impact fees. A rate study recommends raising total water and sewer retail revenues by approximately $400,000 (about 7.5% on average) to maintain financial health. The council will also vote on a revised zoning text amendment for the Low Density Residential District and authorize purchase orders for water line projects on 2nd Avenue and Knoxville Road.
- Revised Ordinance 603 – Zoning text amendment for Low Density Residential District – second reading and vote
- Ordinance 604 – Amend water and sewer code – first reading
- Ordinance 605 – Amend new development impact fees – first reading
- Resolution 2024-05 & 2024-06 – Commercial and residential capacity/tap fee increases – votes anticipated
- Consent agenda: PO#240278 $138,298 for 2nd Avenue water line and PO#240279 $180,000 for Knoxville Road water line
Finance Commission Meeting
The Finance Commission will discuss the FY2025 budget, including proposed adjustments to water, sewer, and trash rates, a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and increases in workers' compensation and insurance. They will also review the Second Avenue water line design and core drilling, as well as the Phase 2 investment grade audit for the wastewater treatment plant.
- Second Avenue water line design and core drilling
- Proposed water and sewer rate adjustments for FY2025
- Proposed trash rate adjustments for FY2025
- Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and insurance cost increases
- WWTP Investment Grade Audit Phase 2
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold the first reading of Revised Ordinance 603, a zoning text amendment for the Low Density Residential District. They anticipate votes on ARPA budget approval, a Sandy Hook water supply agreement, and a letter of support for the Brunswick Cricket presentation. The consent agenda includes purchase orders totaling over $218,000 for infrastructure projects such as concrete crushing, septic connections, water line separations, manhole relining, and a pickleball court.
- Revised Ordinance 603 – Zoning text amendment for Low Density Residential District – first reading
- ARPA Budget Approval – vote anticipated
- Sandy Hook Water Supply Agreement – vote anticipated
- Brunswick Cricket Presentation & Letter of Support Request – vote anticipated
- Consent: Purchase Order #240267 – Pleasants Construction - $99,877.19 – Manhole Relining
Finance Commission Meeting
The Brunswick Finance Commission will discuss the Sandy Hook Water Supply Agreement between the city and Washington County for permanent water supply to up to 123 equivalent dwelling units. The commission will also review the ARPA budget update showing $6.4 million in awarded projects with remaining balances, and receive updates on various infrastructure contracts and the FY25 budget.
- Sandy Hook Water Supply Agreement with Washington County for permanent water supply (up to 123 EDUs)
- ARPA budget update showing $6.4M awarded, $4.4M spent, $1.9M remaining across infrastructure, IT, parks, planning, and downtown revitalization projects
- Concrete Crushing at Sports Complex by Hard Rock Excavating ($30,000, not started)
- F Street Septic Connection and Water Service Line Separations by PipeCraft
- Manhole Relining Update from Pleasants
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will conduct second reading and vote on Special Ordinance 602, setting the FY2025 property tax rate at $0.41 per $100 of assessed value. They will also hear first reading of Ordinance 603, a zoning text amendment for the Low Density Residential District. Other business includes approval of prior meeting minutes and citizen comments.
- Special Ordinance 602 – FY25 property tax rate at $0.41 per $100 assessed value (second reading and vote)
- Ordinance 603 – Revised Zoning Text Amendment, Article 11, Low Density Residential District (first reading)
- Vacant property tax multipliers proposed in Ordinance 602, increasing from 2x to 5x normal rate over years 4–10 of vacancy
- Approval of minutes from March 4 workshop and March 12 and 26 meetings
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Brunswick Mayor and Council will hold a first reading of Special Ordinance 602, which sets the FY25 property tax rate at $0.41 per $100 of assessed value. The council will also consider several consent‑agenda items, including a conditional acceptance and performance bond release for the Brunswick Crossing storm‑drain project and water‑sewer tap allocation requests for 104 West E Street and 11 West J Street. Purchase orders for city services, such as a $233,396 street‑paving contract with CJ Miller, will be approved. Additional discussion will cover the Kaplon Building vote, a zoning text amendment, annexation, pool rates, a pool‑usage donation, and a block‑party event application.
- Special Ordinance 602 – FY25 property tax rate – first reading
- Conditional Acceptance and Performance Bond Release for Brunswick Crossing Section 4 Part 2.1 (public storm drain, water & sewer)
- Water & Sewer Tap Allocation Request – 104 West E Street
- Water & Sewer Tap Allocation Request – 11 West J Street
- Purchase Order #240254 – CJ Miller – $233,396 – Street Paving
Finance Commission Meeting
The Finance Commission will consider a $362,985 proposal from Gabe's Services Inc. for East F Street sewer and East D Street water main replacement, discuss FY25 pool rates, constant yield, and vacant property ordinance rates, and review a paving proposal from CJ Miller and other operational items.
- F Street sewer line replacement proposal from Gabe's Services Inc. at $146,990 for sewer and $215,995 for water main
- Alternate water extension along East 8th Avenue: $34,220 and $23,260
- FY25 pool rates, constant yield, and vacant property ordinance rates to be discussed
- Paving proposal from CJ Miller
- Mechanic tools purchase order #240243 from Snap-On Inc
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed charter amendment and replacement, followed by a meeting to vote on Resolution 2024-04 adopting the new charter. Other votes include a letter of support, a donation request for the Flip Flop Festival, a pool contract, a fee waiver for Learning Tree, and several event applications.
- Resolution 2024-04 to amend and replace the City of Brunswick Municipal Charter
- Letter of support – vote anticipated
- Donation request for Flip Flop Festival – vote anticipated
- Pool contract – vote anticipated
- Event applications: Brunswick Little League Parade, Smoketown’s 8th Anniversary Hootenanny, BHS Full Steam Ahead Adventure Race
Planning Commission
The commission will consider approval of a site and improvement plan for a Mooseheart Lofts LLC project at 401-403 East Potomac Street, continued from January for additional information. Also on the agenda are approval of December 2023 minutes and the zoning administrator's report. No new business is scheduled.
- Continued discussion/approval of site and improvement plan (BR-SP-IP-23-03) for 401-403 East Potomac Street by Mooseheart Lofts LLC
- Approval of minutes from December 18, 2023
- Zoning administrator report by Bruce Dell
- Public comment period
Mayor and Council Workshop
The Brunswick Mayor and Council will hold a workshop to discuss potential updates to the city charter. The agenda lists unfinished business on charter review, with the full charter text provided for reference. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Charter review – discussion of corporate powers, council structure, and mayor's duties
- Review of Article II: council composition, qualifications, salary, and meetings
- Review of Article III: mayor selection, powers, veto, and financial administration
- Public meeting to gather input on possible charter amendments
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hear a presentation on water & sewer capacity and tap fee adjustments, with options for increases of 56.4%, 91.4%, or 138.4%. They are also expected to vote on a $19,500 retail rate study proposal and a capacity fee payment plan for 30 West Potomac Street. Additional votes include a crosswalk resolution for North Maple Avenue, approval of two engineering contracts totaling $316,275, a farmers' market event application, and an organizational chart update.
- Resolution 2024-03 – Traffic control request for crosswalk on North Maple Avenue
- PO #240239 – $92,360 for Whitman Requardt engineering at Yourtee Springs Storage Tank
- PO #240240 – $223,915 for Whitman Requardt engineering for Reservoir Tank
- Water & Sewer Rate Study Proposal – $19,500 contract with Smart Utility Management
- Economic Development Funding Relief Agreement and Capacity Fee Payment Plan – 30 West Potomac Street
Mayor & Council Workshop
The Brunswick Mayor and Council will hold a workshop to review and discuss proposed revisions to the city charter. Key topics include council member qualifications, mayoral veto powers, and appointment procedures. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Proposed change to council member residency requirement; currently considering extending beyond 1 year after August 2024
- Mayor's veto power over orders, resolutions, and ordinances; override requires unanimous vote of council
- Automatic confirmation of mayoral appointments (city administrator, police chief) if council fails to act by next meeting
- Removal of council member or mayor by five-sixths vote of council membership
- Salary changes for council and mayor must be ordained before the next municipal election to affect incoming members
Finance Commission Meeting
The Brunswick Finance Commission is discussing water and sewer capacity and tap fee adjustments with three options ranging from 56.4% to 138.4% increases. They will also consider an economic development funding relief agreement and capacity fee payment plan for 30 West Potomac Street, and engineering for the Yourtee Springs storage tank and reservoir. A proposal to hire Smart Utility Management for a $19,500 water and sewer retail rate study is also on the agenda.
- Water & Sewer Capacity and Tap Fee Study with three adjustment options (56.4%, 91.4%, 138.4% increases on current $12,073 combined fees)
- Economic Development Funding Relief Agreement & Capacity Fee Payment Plan for 30 West Potomac Street
- Engagement letter for Smart Utility Management, LLC to perform water & sewer retail rate study for $19,500
- Yourtee Springs Storage Tank Engineering
- Reservoir Engineering
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will receive the FY23 audit presentation and hold a citizens forum. They are scheduled to vote on Resolution 2024-02 for a handicap sign at 23 North Virginia Avenue, a sidewalk project contract with Century Engineering, a DHCD/Brunswick Main Street designation agreement, and a donation request from Brunswick Railroaders Little League. The consent agenda includes final acceptance for Brunswick Crossing Sections 2B and 3D, releasing letters of credit.
- Resolution 2024-02 for handicap sign at 23 North Virginia Avenue (vote anticipated)
- Sidewalk Project contract award and purchase order #240235 to Century Engineering (vote anticipated)
- DHCD/Brunswick Main Street Agreement for Designated Communities (vote anticipated)
- Donation request from Brunswick Railroaders Little League (vote anticipated)
- Consent agenda: final acceptance for Brunswick Crossing Section 2B and 3D releasing letters of credit
Mayor & Council Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance 601 to adopt the 2023 Master Plan. They will also vote on several contracts, including a $1,152,839.90 waterline replacement on H Street, a train station lease, and economic development funding relief agreements for two properties. Additional items include approving a Springfest event application and a contribution request for BHS Safe and Sane.
- Ordinance 601 – 2023 Master Plan Adoption (second reading and vote)
- PO# 240216 – The Matthews Group - $1,152,839.90 for H Street Waterline Replacement
- MTA Train Station Lease – vote anticipated
- Economic Development Funding Relief Agreement with capacity fee payment plans for 9 West Potomac Street and 402 Fifth Avenue
- Event Application – Springfest – vote anticipated
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a resolution recommending approval of the 2023 Brunswick Comprehensive Plan to the Mayor and Council. They will also discuss and potentially approve a site and improvement plan for 401-403 East Potomac Street (Mooseheart Lofts LLC), continued from December. Public comment is accepted in person or via email before noon.
- Resolution to recommend 2023 Comprehensive Plan to Mayor and Council
- Site and Improvement Plan for 401-403 East Potomac Street – Mooseheart Lofts LLC
- Approval of December 18, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public comment period