New Carrollton public meetings in 2023

Mayor and City Council

The Council adopted the meeting agenda and reviewed reports from department heads and consultants. Discussions were held regarding bridge design, ARPA funds, and state ethics law modifications, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved adoption of the agenda (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council approved an amended meeting schedule and adopted meeting minutes from March and April. A proposal for a structural design analysis and feasibility study for the Powhatan Street and Westbrook Drive Bridge was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved amended City Council meeting schedule (3-0-2)
• Approved meeting minutes for March and April (3-0-2)
• Tabled structural design analysis and feasibility study for Powhatan Street and Westbrook Drive Bridge (3-0-2)
• Adopted workshop agenda (3-0-2)
• Adopted legislative meeting agenda (3-0-2)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council approved the annual operating and capital budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. The Council also adopted the FY2024 schedule of fees and approved a software contract with OpenGov. Re-appointments to the Board of Elections were tabled.

• Adopted FY2024 operating and capital budget via Ordinance 23-02 (5-0-0)
• Adopted FY2024 schedule of fees via Resolution 23-03 (5-0-0)
• Approved OpenGov Asset Management contract for Code Enforcement Permit Licensing/Finance Dept. Budget Software (5-0-0)
• Tabled re-appointment of Board of Election members until June 21, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The Council conducted a budget hearing for the FY2024 Administration and Miscellaneous budget. Members reviewed a proposed Schedule of Fees and discussed a paving project for three streets. No votes were taken on the budget, fees, or paving project.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0-0)
• Approved extending the meeting to 9:15 p.m. (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City of New Carrollton administered oaths of office to Mayor Katrina R. Dodro and five new Councilmembers. The Council accepted the May 1, 2023, municipal election results and appointed the Police Chief and Director of Public Works. Multiple infrastructure and budget items were tabled.

• Accepted May 1, 2023 Municipal General Election results (4-0-0)
• Appointed David G. Rice as Police Chief (4-1-0)
• Reinstated Andre Triplett as Director of Public Works (4-1-0)
• Tabled Powhatan Street Bridge RFP approval
• Tabled PGCPS land purchase update
• Tabled Municipal Center solar panel proposal
• Tabled FY2024 Budget Ordinance 23-02 (First Reading)
• Tabled emergency purchase of a water truck

Mayor and City Council

The City Council held a workshop meeting with no substantive votes or decisions. The Board of Elections certified the May 1, 2023 election results, showing Katrina R. Dodro winning the mayoral race with 434 votes and several councilmember-elects. Mayor-Elect Dodro requested no major decisions be made until the new council is sworn in on May 17. Several agenda items were not discussed or were only opened for questions.

• Election results certified: Katrina R. Dodro elected mayor (434 votes), Phelecia E. Nembhard received 300 votes
• Councilmember-elects: Ryan Alexander Hussey (363), David Chi-Wai Lai (432), Lincoln H.G. Lashley (460), Duane H. Rosenberg (433), Briana Urbina (442), Raneda L. King (300), Cynthia DB Mills (290), Allyne Hooks (239), Rashad Lloyd (257), Tyrone F. General (116), Samuel Leon Young (196)
• Motion to adjourn failed (1-4-0) due to lack of second
• No decisions made on Harland Street cleanup, solar panel proposal, cooling tower replacement, FY2024 budget, fee schedule, code enforcement software, fuel tank replacement, water truck purchase, or street paving contracts

Mayor and City Council

The Council approved meeting minutes from February and three city proclamations. Several motions regarding infrastructure repairs, solar installation, and the FY2024 budget failed or were tabled due to a lack of seconds.

• Approved meeting minutes from Feb 1, Feb 8, and Feb 15, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Denied road repairs at Frenchman’s Creek Condominiums (1-3-0)
• Denied purchase of a new water truck using ARPA funds (1-3-0)
• Approved proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week, April 30 to May 6, 2023 (3-1-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Police Week, May 14, 2023 (3-1-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Public Works Week, May 21 to May 27, 2023 (3-1-0)
• Tabled cleanup and restoration of 6000 Harland Street
• Tabled Municipal Center solar installation proposal for $330,789.38

Mayor and City Council

The Council conducted a workshop meeting to review the proposed FY2024 budget and schedule of fees. No formal votes were taken on budget items, software purchases, or equipment, as the session focused on presentations and public input.

• Tabled FY2024 budget ordinance for changes and final draft at next meeting
• Scheduled Candidate's Forum for April 20, 2023
• Set Early Voting for April 22, 2023, and Election Day for May 1, 2023

Mayor and City Council

The Council held a special workshop meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, specifically revenues, resources, non-departmental expenditures, and general government. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

Mayor and City Council

The City Council did not vote on a proposed $69,000 emergency budget amendment to replace a leaking cooling tower at the Municipal Center. The meeting primarily consisted of administrative updates regarding the 2023 General Election and various city projects. No other substantive legislative decisions were recorded.

• Emergency Budget Amendment for $69,000 cooling tower replacement: No vote taken

Mayor and City Council

The City Council approved the sale of three land parcels to Prince George’s County Public Schools for $850,000 to facilitate the construction of two replacement schools. The Council also set the 2023 general election date and approved street paving contracts. A motion to adopt the FY2024 budget schedule was denied.

• Approved sale of land parcels near Margaret Brent Regional Special Education Center and Robert Frost Elementary to PGCPS for $850,000 (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-01 setting 2023 General Election for May 1, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-02 setting early voting for April 22, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023 General Election Calendar of Deadlines (5-0-0)
• Approved street paving and sidewalk repairs contract with VMP Construction CO, INC (5-0-0)
• Approved three-year recycling contract extension with GCI Residential, Inc. (3-2-0)
• Denied adoption of FY2024 Budget Schedule (2-3-0)
• Proclaimed February 2023 as National Children's Dental Health Month (5-0-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council established the date and early voting schedule for the 2023 General Election. The council also approved a contract for street and sidewalk repairs and extended a recycling contract. A proposal to adopt the FY2024 Budget Schedule was defeated.

• Adopted Resolution 23-01 setting General Election for May 1, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-02 setting early voting for April 22, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023 General Election Calendar of Deadlines (5-0-0)
• Denied adoption of the FY2024 Budget Schedule (2-3-0)
• Approved street paving and sidewalk repairs with VMP Construction CO, INC. (5-0-0)
• Proclaimed February 2023 as National Children's Dental Health Month (5-0-0)
• Approved three-year recycling contract extension with GCI Residential, Inc. (3-2-0)
• Tabled proposal for PGCPS to purchase land from the city

Mayor and City Council

The City Council decided that the May 1, 2023 General Election will be conducted via vote-by-mail. A separate motion to hold the election in person was defeated. The Council also approved meeting minutes from December 2022.

• Approved May 1, 2023 General Election to be held via Vote-by-Mail (0-5-0)
• Denied May 1, 2023 General Election to be held in person (5-0-0)
• Approved Council Workshop Meeting Minutes from December 7, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Approved Council Legislative Meeting Minutes from December 21, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Tabled approval for street paving and sidewalk repair with VMP Construction Co, Inc.

Mayor and City Council

The City Council approved a contract with VMP Construction CO, INC. for street paving and sidewalk repairs using ARPA funds. The council also adopted the FY2024 Budget Schedule. The provided text does not record the final vote outcomes for the 2023 election process motions.

• Approved street paving and sidewalk repair contract with VMP Construction CO, INC.
• Adopted FY2024 Budget Schedule
• Approved Council Workshop Meeting minutes (December 7, 2022) and Legislative Meeting minutes (December 21, 2022)

Mayor and City Council

The Council Workshop meeting primarily consisted of administrative reports and public comments. Two agenda items regarding the purchase of land from PGCPS and sidewalk repairs with VMP Construction Co, Inc were tabled until the next meeting.

• Tabled review of data regarding purchase of land from PGCPS
• Tabled Department of Public Works sidewalk repair with VMP Construction Co, Inc