Hagerstown, MD

Regular Session (49th Voting Session) Mayor and City Council October 27, 2026 Agenda 7:00 PM - October 27, 2026 - REGULAR SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. A. Rules of Procedure – Effective November 18, 2025            B.   Use of cell phones during meetings is restricted.            C.   All correspondence for distribution to Elected Officials should be provided to the City Clerk and should include a copy for the City Clerk for inclusion in the official record.            D.   Meeting Schedule: 1.       Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – Work Session at 4:00 p.m. 2.       Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – Work Session at 4:00 p.m. 3.       Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – Work Session at 4:00 p.m. 4.       Tuesday, November 24, 2026 – Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. V. AGENDA ITEM CITIZEN COMMENTS Thirty minutes (30) are allotted for Citizen Comments for items germane to City of Hagerstown business. Anyone wishing to speak during a Regular Session must pre-register using the form found on the City’s website: www.hagerstownmd.org no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting. Failing to pre-register accurately may result in a speaker not being permitted to speak. Speakers will be called in the order they pre-registered. Each speaker will be permitted to speak for three (3) minutes. …

Mayor and Council Work Session October 20, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" The agenda and meeting packet is available at www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda “Communication works for those who work at it.” – John Powell 4:00 PM WORK SESSION 4:00 PM 1. Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 4:05 PM 2. Preliminary Agenda Review 4:15 PM 3. Amendment to Annexation Plan A-2026-02 (Burkholder-McDade) - Stephen R. Bockmiller, Deputy Director for Planning and Zoning Administration 4:20 PM 4. Opioid Restitution Funds - Five-Year Targeted Abatement Plan (TAG) - Michelle Hepburn, Chief Financial Officer, Brooke Garver, Accounting & Budget Manager, and Karen Reese, Grant Coordinator 4:35 PM 5.  Proposed FUSE Executive Fellowship - Amanda Gregg, Director of Housing & Community Development 4:45 PM 6. Revised Recommendation for Disposition of Unexpended CDBG CV-CARES Funds - Margi Joe, Community Development Manager 4:55 PM 7. Additional Fireworks Event at Meritus Park - Jim Bender, City Engineer 5:00 PM 8. Meeting Decorum Discussion – Mayor and City Councilmembers CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURN

Executive Session Mayor and Council October 13, 2026 Agenda 3:00 PM - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall 1. Executive Session Agenda 2. 1.      To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (#4)       * Business Proposal   3. 2. To discuss: (i) the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; (#1)       * Various Personnel Issues

Mayor and Council Executive Session and Work Session October 13, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" The agenda and meeting packet is available at www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda “Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity.” – Nat Turner 4:00 PM WORK SESSION 4:05 PM 1. Proclamation: Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day 4:10 PM 2. Preview of 2027 Legislative Session – Senator Paul Corderman and Delegate Matthew Schindler 4:30 PM 3. Opioid Restitution Funds: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Washington    County Health Department – Michelle Hepburn, Chief Finance Officer and Karen Reese,    Grant Coordinator – Material to be Presented 4:40 PM 4. FY28 Preliminary Budget for General Fund Agency Contributions – Michelle Hepburn,    Chief Financial Officer 4:55 PM 5. Procedure for Naming a Park – Eric Deike, Director of Public Works 5:10 PM 6. Proposed Guideline Changes to the Invest Hagerstown Programs – Chris Siemerling,    Economic Development Specialist 5:25 PM 7. Update: Speeding on S. Potomac Street – Paul ‘Joey’ Kifer, Police Chief CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURN

Mayor and Council Work Session October 6, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" The agenda and meeting packet is available at www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” Maya Angelou 4:00 PM WORK SESSION 2:30 PM 1. Executive Session 4:00 PM 2. Proclamation: Fire Prevention Month 4:05 PM 3. Community Coalition Support and Funding Request – Paul Frey, CEO/President –      Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Jim Kercheval, Executive Director Greater Hagerstown Committee 4:25 PM 4. Invoice Cloud Credit Card Fees – Michelle Hepburn, Chief Financial Officer and John Prodan, Invoice Cloud 5. Groh Estate Annexation - Stephen Bockmiller, Deputy Director for Planning and Zoning Administration & Matthew Ross, Planner - Department of Planning and Economic Development 5:00 PM 6. Trick-or-Treat – Scott Nicewarner, City Administrator CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURN

Executive Session Mayor and Council October 6, 2026 Agenda 2:30 PM - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall 1. Executive Session Agenda 2. (i)         the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or (ii)        any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals; (#1) * Personnel Matter 3. To conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations; (#9) * Contract Review 4. To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; (#7)       * Legal Advice 5. 1.      To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (#4) * Business Proposal

Regular Session (48th Voting Session) Mayor and City Council September 22, 2026 Agenda 7:00 PM - September 22, 2026 - REGULAR SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. A. Rules of Procedure – Effective November 18, 2025            B.   Use of cell phones during meetings is restricted.            C.   All correspondence for distribution to Elected Officials should be provided to the City Clerk and should include a copy for the City Clerk for inclusion in the official record.            D.   Meeting Schedule: 1.      Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – Work Session at 4:00 p.m. 2.      Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – Work Session at 4:00 p.m. 3.      Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – Work Session at 4:00 p.m. 4.      Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. V. APPOINTMENTS A. Hagerstown Youth Council VI. PROCLAMATION A. Economic Development Week VII. AGENDA ITEM CITIZEN COMMENTS Thirty minutes (30) are allotted for Citizen Comments for items germane to City of Hagerstown business. Anyone wishing to speak during a Regular Session must pre-register using the form found on the City’s website: www.hagerstownmd.org no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting. Failing to pre-register accurately may result in a speaker not being permitted to speak. Speakers will be called in …

Mayor and Council Work Session September 22, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" The agenda and meeting packet is available at www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda “Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.” – President Barack Obama 6:15 PM WORK SESSION 6:15 PM 1. Mayor and City Council Discussion: Burkholder Lane Pre-Development Exploration and Potential Uses CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURN

Executive Session Mayor and Council September 22, 2026 Agenda 5:30 PM - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall 1. Executive Session Agenda 2. 1.      To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; (#7)       * Legal Advice

Mayor and Council Special Session (47th Voting Session) and Work Session September 15, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" The agenda and meeting packet is available at www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda “You learn by living.” – Eleanor Roosevelt 3:30 PM SPECIAL SESSION 3:30 PM 1. Charter Review Committee – Terms Expire August 31, 2027 Kourtney Hadden Kathryn Clark Desiree Kinslow Jason McGill Heather Tapley 2. Ethics Commission – Term Expires September 1, 2031 Kevin Willis 3. Approval of New Full-Time Position: Public Information Act Officer/Production Assistant 3:30 PM WORK SESSION 3:35 PM 1. Proclamation: Underground Railroad – Ananda Leeke and Dr. John F. Leeke 3:40 PM 2. Preliminary Agenda Review 3:50 PM 3. Open Container Exemption for Stay WICKED Event – Brittany Arizmendi, Director of Community Engagement 4:00 PM 4. Habitat for Humanity FY27 CDBG Funding Amendment -  Margi Joe, Community Development Manager and Letizia Turner, Planning & Outreach Coordinator 4:15 PM 5. Maryland Department of the Environment Funding Application Overview –  Nancy Hausrath, Director of Utilities 4:30 PM 6. Mayor and City Council Discussion: Burkholder Lane Pre-Development Exploration and Potential Uses CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S …

Mayor and Council Executive Session and Work Session September 8, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" The agenda and meeting packet is available at www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda “Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.” – President Barack Obama 4:00 PM WORK SESSION 4:00 PM 1. Proclamation: Abilities Advocacy Month – Star Communities 4:05 PM 2. Presentation: Maryland Department of the Environment Optimization Award – Nancy Hausrath, Director of Utilities and Tyler Puffenberger, Deputy Director –    Water/Wastewater 4:10 PM 3. Electric Fund FY25 Cost of Service and Retail Rates -- Nathan Fridinger, Deputy Director of Electric Operations, Nancy Hausrath, Director of Utilities, and Jacob Thomas with GDS Associates 4:25 PM 4. Route 40 Pedestrian Safety Action Plan Update – Jim Bender, City Engineer 4:35 PM 5. Acceptance of Funding for Storm Drainage System – Jim Bender, City Engineer 4:40 PM 6. 32 N. Potomac St. Building Renovations – Jim Bender, City Engineer 4:45 PM 7. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Inspection of City Storm Drains – Jim Bender, City Engineer 4:50 PM 8. Review of Land Management Code Amendments from Public Hearing …

Executive Session Mayor and Council September 8, 2026 Agenda 3:00 PM - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall 1. Executive Session Agenda 2. To discuss (i) the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; (#1) * Board Appointments - Charter Review Committee                                         Ethics Commission   Hagerstown Youth Council 3. To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (#4) * Business Proposal

Regular Session (46th Voting Session) Mayor and City Council August 25, 2026 Agenda 7:00 PM - August 25, 2026 - REGULAR SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. A. Rules of Procedure – Effective November 18, 2025            B.   Use of cell phones during meetings is restricted.            C.   All correspondence for distribution to Elected Officials should be provided to the City Clerk and should include a copy for the City Clerk for inclusion in the official record.            D.   Meeting Schedule: 1.      Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – No Meeting Scheduled 2.      Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Work Session at 4:00 p.m. 3.      Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – Work Session at 4:00 p.m. 4.      Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. 5.      Tuesday, September 29, 2026 – No Meeting Scheduled V. APPOINTMENTS A. Charter Review Committee             Ethics Commission       &n …

Mayor and Council Work Session and Executive Session August 18, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" The agenda and meeting packet is available at www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda “The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” — Steven Spielberg 2:00 PM WORK SESSION 2:00 PM 1. Preliminary Agenda Review 2:10 PM 2. Homeless Outreach and Youth Mentoring Teams – Mayor and City Council 2:40 PM 3. Urban Tree Grant Program  -Acceptance of Grant -  Jim Bender, City Engineer 2:50 PM 4. New Full-Time Positions: Communications and Hagerstown Police Department –  Scott Nicewarner, City Administrator 3:05 PM 5. Department of Housing and Community Development Community Liaison Update - Sue Kyler, Community Liaison, and Amanda L. Gregg, Director of Housing & Community Development  3:20 PM 6. A-2025-01 - Cumberland Valley Veterinary Clinic Annexation - 17747 Virginia Avenue -  Matt Ross, Planner 3:40 PM 7. A-2025-02 - Meritus Health, Inc. - Doey's House Annexation - 11370 Caring Pathway Lane - Matthew Ross, Planner 3:40 PM 8. A-2026-02 - Burkholder-McDade Annexation - Matthew Ross, Planner 4:10 PM 9. Legi …

Executive Session Mayor and Council August 18, 2026 Agenda 4:00 PM - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall 1. Executive Session Agenda 2. To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (#4) *Business Proposal 3. To discuss (i) the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; (#1) * Board Appointments - Charter Review Committee                                         Ethics Commission   Hagerstown Youth Council Partner Group   Hagerstown Housing Authority 4. To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; (#7) * Legal Advice regarding a Court Order

Mayor and Council Work Session August 17, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" 2:00 PM WORK SESSION 2:00 PM 1. Washington County Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Strategic Discussion CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURN

Mayor and Council Special Session (45th Voting Session), Work Session, and Executive Session August 11, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" The agenda and meeting packet is available at www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda “And if we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.”—   John F. Kennedy 2:00 PM SPECIAL SESSION 1. Approval of a Resolution - City FY27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreements  2. Approval of Year 3 Contract with Granicus for the Meeting Management System 2:00 PM WORK SESSION 2:10 PM 1. American Change Agent:  A Life & Legacy of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion – Anada Leeke/ Dr. John Leeke 2:25 PM 2. Additional Fireworks Event at Meritus Park - September 18, 2026 -  Jim Bender, City Engineer 2:30 PM 3. Review of Nuisance Abatement and Property Maintenance Code, Weed Code Update - Paul Fulk, Housing Manager 4. Rental Facilities Update -  Paul Fulk, Housing Manager 5. Habitual Offender Proposal - Paul W. Fulk, Housing Manager, and Amanda Gregg, Director of Housing and Community Development 3:00 PM 6. Historic District Design Guidelines Update - Stephen R. Bockmiller, Deputy Director for Pla …

Executive Session Mayor and Council August 11, 2026 Agenda 4:00 PM - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall 1. Executive Session Agenda 2. To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (#4) * Business Proposal

Executive Session Mayor and Council August 6, 2026 Agenda 6:30 PM - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall 1. Prior to the Executive Session, the Mayor and Council will meet in Open Session only for the purpose of voting to close its meeting to discuss matters that the Open Meetings Act permits it to discuss in Executive/Closed Session. 2. Executive Session Agenda 3. 1.     To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (#4) * Business Proposal

Executive Session Mayor and Council August 6, 2026 Agenda 10:00 AM - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall 1. Prior to the Executive Session, the Mayor and Council will meet in Open Session only for the purpose of voting to close its meeting to discuss matters that the Open Meetings Act permits it to discuss in Executive/Closed Session. 2. Executive Session Agenda 3. 1.     To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (#4) * Business Proposal

Mayor and Council Work Session and Executive Session August 4, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" The agenda and meeting packet is available at www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members” – Coretta Scott King 2:00 PM WORK SESSION 2:00 PM 1. ENOUGH Community Parks Initiative – Keith Fanjoy, Bester Community of Hope 2:30 PM 2. Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area – Liz Schatto, Executive Director 2:40 PM 3. Sister City: Hagerstown Indiana Update – Mike Keifer 2:50 PM 4. Public Square Christmas Tree – Brittany Arizmendi, Director of Community Engagement 3:00 PM 5. CDBG FY27 Subrecipient Agreements -  Letizia Turner, Planning & Outreach Coordinator and  Margi Joe, Community Development Manager 3:10 PM 6. 2026 Land Management Code Amendment Proposals ZT-2026-02 - Stephen R. Bockmiller, Deputy Director for Planning and Zoning Administration CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION 3:45 PM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN

Executive Session Mayor and Council August 4, 2026 Agenda 3:45 PM - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall 1. Executive Session Agenda 2. To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (#4) * Business Proposal 3. To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; (#7) * Legal Advice

Regular Session (44th Voting Session) Mayor and City Council July 28, 2026 Agenda 7:00 PM - July 28, 2026 - REGULAR SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. A.   Rules of Procedure – Effective November 18, 2025 B.   Use of cell phones during meetings is restricted. C.   All correspondence for distribution to Elected Officials should be provided to the            City Clerk and should include a copy for the City Clerk for inclusion in the official          record.  D.   Meeting Schedule:                                                                                                                1.      Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – Work Session at 2:00 p.m.                                                2.      Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – Work Session at 2:00 p.m.          …

Executive Session Mayor and Council July 21, 2026 Agenda 4:00 PM - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall 1. Executive Session Agenda 2. To discuss: (i) the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; (#1) * Appointments:  Historic District Commission 3. To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; (#7) * Legal Advice 4. To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (#4)     * Business Proposal

Mayor and Council Special Session (43rd Voting Session), Work Session and Executive Session July 21, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" 2:00 PM SPECIAL SESSION 1. Approval of a Resolution: Establishing Charter Review Committee 2:00 PM WORK SESSION 2:05 PM 1. Preliminary Agenda Review 2:20 PM 2. Review of Lease Holdover -Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Doug Reaser, Economic Development Manager 2:30 PM 3. Proposed Parking Permit System - Historic Heights Neighborhood -  Jim Bender, City Engineer 2:50 PM 4. Settlement Agreement with Boulevard Contractors: 32 N. Potomac Street – Jim Bender,    City Engineer 2:55 PM 5. Water and Sewer Miscellaneous Fee Adjustments -- Nancy Hausrath, Director of Utilities 3:05 PM 6. E-Bikes & E-Scooters/Camera System – Chief Paul ‘Joey’ Kifer & Captain Andrew Lewis 3:25 PM 7. Strategic Demolition Fund & Community Legacy Grant Application - Matthew Ross, Planner 3:40 PM 8. FY28 Budget Discussion – Scott Nicewarner, City Administrator CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION 4:00 PM 1. The Mayor and Council will meet in Open Session for the purpose of voting to close its meeting to discuss matters …

Mayor and Council Special Session (42nd Voting Session), Work Session and Executive Session July 14, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" The agenda and meeting packet is available at www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda "Opportunities don't happen, you create them" - Annonymous 2:00 PM SPECIAL SESSION 1. Approval of Minutes - May 5, 2026, May 12, 2026, May 19, 2026, and May 26, 2026 2. Approval of an Ordinance: Amendments to the Forest Conservation Ordinance - ZT-2026-01 2:00 PM WORK SESSION 2:10 PM 1. Confirmation of Existing Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement: Hagerstown Housing Authority –  Amanda Gregg, Director of Housing & Community Development and Sean Griffith, Executive Director of Hagerstown Housing Authority 2:20 PM 2. Community Parks and Playgrounds Grant Request FY2028 Wheaton Park Shade Structure – Eric Deike, Director of Public Works 2:35 PM 3. Battery Energy Storage System  RFP Development and Solicitation – Nathan Fridinger, Deputy Director of Electric Operations and Jason Bachtell, Electric Engineering Manager 2:50 PM 4. Charter Review Committee – Mayor and City Council 3:00 PM 5. The Mayor and Council will meet in Open Session for the purpose of voting to close its meeting to d …

Executive Session Mayor and Council July 14, 2026 Agenda 3:00 PM - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall 1. Executive Session Agenda 2. To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; (#7)      * Two (2) Contract Agreements 3. To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (#4)   * Two (2) Business Proposals

Work Session & Regular Session (40th Voting Session) Mayor and City Council June 23, 2026 Agenda 6:30 p.m.     WORK SESSION – Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall 7:00 PM - June 23, 2026 - REGULAR SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. A.        Rules of Procedure – Effective November 18, 2025 B.   Use of cell phones during meetings is restricted.   C.   All correspondence for distribution to Elected Officials should be provided to the City Clerk and should include a copy for the City Clerk for inclusion in the official record.  D.   Meeting Schedule        1.       Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – No Meeting Scheduled       2.       Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Work Session at 2:00 p.m.       3.       Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – Work Session at 2:00 p.m.       4.       Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. V. APPOINTMENTS A. Oath of Office – Amanda L. Gregg, Director of Housing & Community Development       Oath of Office – Oren B. Reed, Director of Information Technology B. Board of Co …

Mayor and Council Work Session June 23, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" The agenda and meeting packet is available at www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be” – Ralph Waldo Emerson 6:30 PM WORK SESSION 6:30 PM 1. Opioid Restitution Funds – Michelle Hepburn, Chief Financial Officer, Brooke Garver, Accounting & Budget Manager, and Karen Reese, Grant Coordinator CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURN

Mayor and Council Executive Session, Special Session (40th Voting Session) and Work Session June 9, 2026 Agenda "The City of Hagerstown will inspire an inclusive, business-friendly, and sustainable community with clean, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods." "The City of Hagerstown shall be a community focused municipality" The agenda and meeting packet is available at www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda "Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June." - Al Bernstein EXECUTIVE SESSION 2:30 PM 1. The Mayor and Council will meet in Open Session only for the purpose of voting to close its meeting to discuss matters that the Open Meetings Act permits it to discuss in Executive/Closed Session 2:30 PM 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION 4:00 PM SPECIAL SESSION 4:00 PM 1. Approval of Resolution: FY2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2027  Annual Action Plan 4:00 PM WORK SESSION 4:10 PM 1. Pride Month Proclamation 4:15 PM 2. Request to Use Fairgrounds Park for Football Tournament – Matthew Rempe,  Hagerstown Hitters 4:25 PM 3. Preliminary Agenda Review 4:35 PM 4. Renewal of Miss Maryland Contract 2027-2031 -  Brittany Arizmendi, Director of Community Engagement 4:45 PM 5. Landlord Tenant Ordinance Discussion – Mayor and City Council 5:15 PM 6. Proposed Parking Permit System: Historic Heights Neighborhood – Jim Bender, City Engineer CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS MAYOR AND COUNC …

Executive Session Mayor and Council June 9, 2026 Agenda 2:30 PM - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall 1. Executive Session Agenda 2. To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; (#7) * Contract Agreement * Business Proposal