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New Carrollton public meetings in 2021

35 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 15, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Council meets to approve minutes, no new business

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council is holding a virtual legislative meeting. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: approving minutes from three prior meetings, council questions and announcements, and possible additions to the agenda. There is no old or new business listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves collective bargaining agreement, rejects chair change

The New Carrollton City Council approved the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) by a 5-0 vote. A motion to remove Council Chair Cynthia DB Mills and appoint Councilmember Katrina D. Dodro as chair failed 2-3. The meeting also approved minutes from three prior meetings and adjourned.

Mon Dec 13, 2021

Mayor and City Council

No agenda available for this meeting

This meeting has no agenda available; it is procedural boilerplate only. Residents should review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop ends with no substantive decisions; closed session motion fails

The New Carrollton City Council held a workshop meeting on December 13, 2021, but took no official actions. A motion to enter a closed meeting for collective bargaining failed for lack of a second, and a proposal to remove Chair Mills was ruled out of order because official action can only occur in a legislative meeting. The meeting adjourned with a 4-0 vote.

Wed Nov 17, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Council to consider legislative agenda items

The Mayor and City Council of New Carrollton, MD, are meeting to discuss and potentially act on items listed in the legislative agenda. The agenda includes a packet of documents for review. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY2022 budget amendment with ARPA funds (4-0)

The New Carrollton City Council approved a second-reading budget amendment (Ordinance 22-04) that adjusts the FY2022 budget to include funds from a City Designated Fund and American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The council also approved a VoIP telecommunications contract with Forerunner Technologies, Inc. for up to $47,232.00, and approved a revised FY2022 meeting schedule. A motion to approve the revised schedule was initially withdrawn until all councilmembers were present, then later approved.

Mon Nov 15, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Mayor and City Council workshop meeting scheduled for November 15, 2021

The provided document is an agenda for a council workshop meeting. No specific discussion topics or decision items are listed in the text.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses changing meeting schedule; no vote taken

The New Carrollton City Council workshop meeting on November 15, 2021, was largely procedural, with reports from police, public works, and administration. No formal decisions were made; the only substantive discussion was a proposal to change the council meeting schedule, which received mixed support. The meeting adjourned with a 4-0 vote.

Wed Nov 3, 2021

Mayor and City Council

Council workshop meeting with agenda and packet documents

This is a procedural council workshop meeting. The agenda lists only the agenda item itself, with supporting documents provided as PDFs. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council hears updates on bridge, trash, ARPA funds; no votes taken

The New Carrollton City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented updates on the Carrollton Parkway foot bridge installation, holiday trash schedule changes, VOIP telecommunications RFP responses, the American Rescue Plan Act implementation plan, and proposed changes to residential curbside refuse and yard waste collection. Council also heard public comments on trash collection and traffic calming devices.

Wed Oct 20, 2021

Mayor and City Council

No substantive items listed for the October 20, 2021 meeting

The provided agenda text contains only a list of document titles and does not include specific legislative items or discussion topics. There are no details regarding decisions or proposals available in this record.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY2021 budget amendment and introduces FY2022 reconciliation

The New Carrollton City Council approved the FY2021 budget amendment (Ordinance 22-03) on second reading, adopted a proclamation for Small Business Saturday, and introduced the FY2022 budget reconciliation ordinance (22-04) on first reading. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes and announcements about veterans and rental assistance.

Mon Oct 18, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Council to discuss Clear Water Partnership and Harland Street survey

The City Council will hold a virtual workshop meeting to receive a project update on the Clear Water Partnership. The council will also review survey results regarding parking and the Harland Street property.

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✓ Decided: Council hears stream project update, discusses surveys; no votes taken

The New Carrollton City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on the Briars Mills Stream Restoration Project, heard reports from staff, and discussed survey results for the Harland Street property. The only action was approving the meeting's adjournment (5-0).

Wed Oct 6, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Council workshop: agenda and packet review

This is a procedural council workshop meeting with no substantive action items listed. The agenda consists solely of the agenda document and the agenda packet for review.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop reviews reports, no formal votes taken

The New Carrollton City Council held a workshop meeting on October 6, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions. Officials provided updates on traffic calming, public works projects, upcoming events, and the 4-Cities Coalition meeting. The council discussed a proposed budget amendment and a Small Business Saturday proclamation, but both were deferred to the October 20 legislative meeting. Public comments included concerns about vaccine mandates and a recent shooting.

Wed Sep 15, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Council meets with agenda packet only, no listed actions

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no specific action items listed. The agenda consists only of the agenda document and a packet for the September 15, 2021 Council legislative session. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council introduces FY2021 budget amendment, approves proclamations

The New Carrollton City Council introduced Emergency Ordinance 22-03, a first-reading budget amendment for FY2021, on a 5-0 vote. The council also approved five proclamations (Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Red Ribbon Week, Municipal Government Works Month, and Veterans Day) and the minutes from the August 16 and 18 meetings, all by 5-0 votes. No other substantive business was conducted.

Mon Sep 13, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Council workshop reviews agenda packet

This is a procedural council workshop meeting with no substantive decisions on the agenda. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with supporting documents provided in the packet.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop reviews budget amendment, ARPA funds, proclamations

The City Council workshop on September 13, 2021, was a discussion session with no formal votes. Staff presented an emergency budget amendment (Ordinance 22-03) for FY 2021 closeout, and the council scheduled motions for the September 15 legislative meeting. The council also discussed the American Rescue Plan Act, with staff to provide options later, and reviewed proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness, Hispanic Heritage, Red Ribbon Week, Municipal Government Works, and Veterans Day. Public comment included a concern about pool membership costs.

Wed Sep 1, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Council workshop meeting agenda

This is the agenda for a City Council workshop meeting on September 1, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda item itself and references to the agenda and agenda packet documents. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

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Wed Aug 18, 2021

Mayor and City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts FY2022 budget amendment creating IT position

The City Council approved Ordinance 22-02, a budget amendment for FY2022, which creates an IT Administrator position, eliminates health insurance for Mayor and Council, and adjusts various expenditures. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). The council also approved minutes from three prior meetings and discussed a potential vaccine mandate for city employees, but no formal action was taken on that item.

Mon Aug 16, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Mayor and City Council workshop meeting scheduled for August 16, 2021

The provided agenda text contains only the meeting title and a list of associated documents. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council supports canceling 2021 Community Day over COVID-19 concerns

The New Carrollton City Council workshop meeting on August 16, 2021, was largely informational. Councilmembers expressed support for canceling the Annual Community Day event scheduled for September 25, 2021, due to COVID-19 and the Delta variant, though no formal vote was taken. The council also discussed a resident survey on parks and the 6000 Harland Street property redevelopment, and heard reports on public works, the Frenchman's Creek project, and other updates. No formal legislative actions were taken.

Wed Jul 21, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Council meets for legislative agenda July 21

The Mayor and City Council are holding a legislative meeting on July 21, 2021. The agenda packet and agenda document are provided, but no specific items are listed in the text.

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✓ Decided: Council approves budget amendment, paving contract, and truck purchase

The New Carrollton City Council approved three items: a first reading of Ordinance 22-02 to amend the FY 2022 budget, creating an IT Administrator position and eliminating health insurance for Mayor and Council; a piggyback contract with NZI for street paving and sidewalk repair/replacement, anticipated at $324,927.63; and the purchase of a Ford truck for the Public Works Director from DARCARS Ford for $43,000. All motions passed 5-0. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment.

Mon Jul 19, 2021

Mayor and City Council

Council workshop meeting with agenda packet only

This is a procedural council workshop meeting. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself and references two PDF documents (the agenda and the full agenda packet). No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council supports DPW vehicle purchase, street paving contract

The City Council supported the purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Department of Public Works and requested a formal motion for the July 21 legislative meeting. They also authorized the NZI piggyback contract with Prince George's County for street paving and sidewalk repair, with a motion to be placed on the same agenda. Items #5 (Budget Amendment No. Five) and #7 (Curbside Trash Collection) were held for a future meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

Wed Jul 7, 2021

Mayor and City Council

Special council workshop and legislative agenda for July 7, 2021

This is a special council workshop and legislative meeting agenda. The agenda lists two PDF documents but provides no specific items, decisions, or discussions. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive content.

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✓ Decided: Council creates IT Administrator position, rejects budget amendment

The City Council approved Resolution 22-01 to establish a new Information Technology Administrator position (Grade 125) with a 5-0 vote. An emergency budget amendment (Ordinance 22-01) to fund the position and eliminate health insurance for the Mayor and Council failed 3-1-1, with one abstention. The meeting also included discussion of the Maryland Municipal League Conference and comments from the Chair about council conduct.

Wed Jun 16, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Council meets June 16, 2021, with agenda packet

The Mayor and City Council are holding a legislative meeting on June 16, 2021. The agenda includes a single item: the agenda itself, with an attached agenda packet. No specific decisions or discussions are listed beyond the adoption of the agenda.

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✓ Decided: New Carrollton Council adopts Juneteenth as paid holiday starting FY 2022

The City Council approved Resolution 21-10, recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday beginning in the FY 2022 Budget Year. The council also approved the FY 2022 meeting schedule, appointed Ms. Raneda L. King to the Ethics Commission, and approved prior meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous except the Ethics Commission appointment, which passed 4-0-1 with Councilmember Dodro abstaining.

Mon Jun 14, 2021

Mayor and City Council

✓ Decided: Council reviews Juneteenth holiday resolution, ethics appointment for vote

The City Council reviewed a proposed resolution (21-10) to make Juneteenth a paid holiday starting in FY 2022 and the mayor's appointment of Raneda L. King to the Ethics Commission; both will be formally voted on at the June 16 legislative meeting. The council also discussed the future of the 6000 Harland Street property, with Councilmember Urbina to research its zoning, and agreed to keep meetings virtual for now. No formal votes were taken on these items during the workshop.

Wed Jun 2, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton council workshop agenda for June 2, 2021

This is a procedural agenda for a council workshop with no listed substantive items. The only document is the agenda packet itself.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses FY2022 schedule, in-person meetings, and community events

The workshop meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes taken. The Council discussed the proposed FY2022 meeting schedule, the possibility of returning to in-person legislative meetings, and plans for the 2021 National Night Out and Community Day events. The only action was adjournment, approved 5-0.

Wed May 19, 2021

Mayor and City Council

No substantive items listed for the May 19, 2021 meeting

The provided agenda text contains only a placeholder for the agenda itself. There are no specific legislative items, discussions, or decisions documented in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 2022 budget ordinance 3-2; new council seated

The City Council adopted Ordinance 21-10, the FY 2022 operating and capital budget, by a 3-2 vote, with Chair Lashley and Councilmember John voting against. The council also approved the FY 2022 fee schedule, re-appointed two Board of Elections members, approved stop signs at Carrollton Parkway and the pedestrian bridge, and received the May 3, 2021 election results. The 2020-2021 council adjourned sine die, and the 2021-2023 council was seated, electing Cynthia DB Mills as Chair and Allyne Hooks as Vice Chair.

Mon May 17, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton council workshop and special legislative meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a council workshop and special legislative meeting. No specific items are listed beyond the agenda itself.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects censure of Mayor Nembhard in 2-3 vote

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022 budget and fee schedule, with residents urging delay. A motion to censure Mayor Nembhard failed (2-3). The council also discussed re-appointing election board members and adding stop signs at Carrollton Parkway, with formal votes scheduled for May 19.

Wed May 5, 2021

Mayor and City Council

Council workshop and special legislative agenda for May 5, 2021

This is a procedural agenda for a council workshop and special legislative session. No specific items are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council introduces FY2022 budget ordinance on first reading (4-0-1)

The New Carrollton City Council introduced Ordinance 21-10, the FY2022 operating and capital budget, on first reading with a 4-0-1 vote (Mr. John abstained). A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for May 17, 2021. The council also discussed the Non-Profit Swimming Pool Tax Credit Program and requested it be placed on a future agenda, and discussed a request for stop signs on Carrollton Parkway to be added to the next meeting agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

Wed Apr 21, 2021

Mayor and City Council

No agenda available for this meeting

The agenda for this meeting is empty, with no items listed. The only instruction is to review the minutes, indicating the meeting may be procedural or have no substantive business.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Latasha Gatling as City Administrative Officer

The council unanimously approved Mayor Nembhard's appointment of Latasha C. Gatling as City Administrative Officer. They also approved three proclamations and the minutes from three prior meetings. The meeting included a closed session to discuss the appointment and a budget review for FY 2022.

Mon Apr 19, 2021

Mayor and City Council

Council workshop meeting with agenda packet; no major actions listed

This is a council workshop meeting agenda containing only the agenda item and associated documents. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or preparatory in nature.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews FY 2022 Public Works budget, no votes taken

The New Carrollton City Council held a workshop meeting on April 19, 2021, reviewing the FY 2022 Public Works budget and statistical information, with staff answering questions. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural, covering reports, proclamations, and future agenda items. The meeting adjourned with a motion approved 5-0.

Mon Apr 12, 2021

Mayor and City Council

Council workshop on FY 2022 public safety budget

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council will hold a special virtual workshop to discuss the FY 2022 budget for public safety. The agenda includes a call to order, the budget discussion, public comment, and adjournment. No other items are listed for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews FY 2022 Public Safety budget; no votes taken

The City Council held a special workshop to review the proposed FY 2022 Public Safety line item budget, with the Chief of Police and Major answering questions. No formal decisions or votes were made on the budget. The only action was adjourning the meeting, which passed 5-0. A resident raised concerns about the mosquito control program, which staff noted is handled by the state.

Wed Apr 7, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Council to review FY 2022 budget revenues and election update

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council will hold a virtual workshop meeting to discuss the FY 2022 budget revenues and resources, receive an update on the 2021 election, and review agenda items for the 4-Cities Coalition meeting. The council will also consider approval of meeting minutes from March 2021. Public comment is invited via email or phone.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews FY 2022 budget revenues and election update

The New Carrollton City Council held a workshop meeting on April 7, 2021, where they reviewed the Revenue and Resources portion of the FY 2022 Budget with staff, and received an update on the 2021 Election from Board of Elections Chair Charles Davis, who read the certified candidate list. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational. The council also heard reports from department heads and discussed upcoming events, but took no votes on these items.

Wed Mar 17, 2021

Mayor and City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $32,443 electric vehicle purchase for code enforcement

The New Carrollton City Council approved the purchase of a 2020 Nissan Leaf SV electric vehicle for the Office of Code Enforcement at a cost of $32,443. The council also approved proclamations for Arbor Day and Earth Day, and made three appointments to the Zoning and Appeals Board. All votes were unanimous except the board appointments, which passed 4-1 with Councilmember John abstaining.

Mon Mar 15, 2021

Mayor and City Council

Council workshop meeting with agenda and packet documents

This is a procedural council workshop meeting. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with supporting documents provided as PDFs. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council hears fire dept. update, reviews projects, no votes taken

The New Carrollton City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes. They heard a financial update from the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department, received reports on the Clean Water Partnership project and the Frenchman's Creek Playground project, and discussed concerns about children playing in creeks. The council also noted three appointments to the Board of Zoning and Appeals, to be formally considered at a later legislative meeting.

Wed Mar 3, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Council workshop meeting agenda, March 3, 2021

This is a procedural agenda for a City Council workshop meeting. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive discussion items or decisions specified.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $49,727 playground contract and budget amendment

The City Council approved a $49,727 contract with Younger Services, LLC for playground equipment at Frenchman's Creek Playground, and adopted Emergency Ordinance 21-09, a budget amendment for FY 2021. The council also approved the unappointment of Sandra Dawson and the appointment of several new members to city boards and committees. Discussions were held on the Mark Vogel Companies' proposal for 6000 Harland Street, an electric vehicle purchase for Code Enforcement, and proclamations for Arbor Day and Earth Day, with official motions to come at the next meeting.

Wed Feb 17, 2021

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Council meets for legislative agenda review

The Mayor and City Council are holding a legislative meeting. The agenda consists of the agenda document and an accompanying packet, with no specific action items listed.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts emergency election ordinance and vote-by-mail resolution

The New Carrollton City Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance amending election procedures, including campaign signs and vote-by-mail provisions, and declared the 2021 election a vote-by-mail election. The council also authorized purchases of a boom truck and two mobile message sign boards, and appointed Gwen Chase to the Board of Elections Committee.

Tue Feb 16, 2021

Mayor and City Council

Council workshop to review agenda and packet for Feb. 16 meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a council workshop meeting. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with supporting documents provided. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop reviews vote-by-mail election plan and boom truck purchase

The City Council workshop meeting on February 16, 2021, was primarily informational, with no formal votes taken. Presentations included the LGIT health claims reimbursement, a status update on the Frenchman's Creek landscaping and playground project, and a draft economic strategy. The council discussed and supported moving forward with an emergency ordinance to codify vote-by-mail elections, a resolution to hold the 2021 election by mail, and the purchase of a Freightliner boom truck, with motions to be presented at the next legislative meeting. No final decisions were made during this workshop.

Wed Feb 3, 2021

Mayor and City Council

Council workshop reviews agenda packet for Feb. 3 meeting

The Mayor and City Council are holding a workshop meeting with an agenda consisting solely of the agenda itself. The only listed item is the agenda, with supporting documents including the agenda and agenda packet for the meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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Wed Jan 20, 2021

Mayor and City Council

Council meets for legislative session with agenda packet

The Mayor and City Council of New Carrollton are holding a legislative meeting on January 20, 2021. The agenda consists solely of the agenda item itself, with a linked packet containing supporting documents. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021

Mayor and City Council

Council workshop agenda with no listed action items

This is a council workshop meeting agenda containing only the agenda item itself, with no specific business, resolutions, or public hearings listed. The attached agenda packet may contain supporting materials, but the visible agenda text provides no decisions or discussions to report.

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Wed Jan 6, 2021

Mayor and City Council

Council workshop and special legislative meeting agenda

This is a procedural agenda for a council workshop and special legislative meeting. No specific items are listed in the provided text.

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