Hagerstown public meetings in 2023
67 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially award a procurement contract for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the Hagerstown Field House. The meeting includes time for administrator and council comments before adjournment.
- Award of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) Procurement Contract for Hagerstown Field House
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will hold a work session and regular voting session, covering a consent agenda with multiple contracts and new business items including ordinances, resolutions, and ARPA funding approvals. Key items include a $5.2 million wastewater pump station construction contract, several ARPA subrecipient agreements, and an ordinance amending the city's ethics code.
- Wastewater Pump Station 33 Construction Project - Garney Construction, LLC (Fairfax, VA) $5,192,444.00
- Water Treatment Chemicals FY24 and FY25 - Various Suppliers $1,659,046.50
- Axon Contract for Software Licenses - Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Scottsdale, AZ) $192,879.00
- Introduction of Ordinance: Amending City Code Chapters 33 (Code of Ethics) and 35 (Ethics Commission)
- Approval of ARPA Subrecipient Agreements and Restaurant Ready Grant Program
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a special session to adopt the 2023 Washington County Hazard Mitigation Plan as the city's plan. In the work session, they will review the FY23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, discuss General Fund surplus allocations, and consider proposed amendments to the sign ordinance (billboard regulations). They will also receive updates on ARPA nonprofit funding recommendations, Restaurant Ready Grants, and ENVY ARPA funding, as well as a fuel allowance for police officers.
- Adoption of 2023 Washington County Hazard Mitigation Plan as city plan
- FY23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presentation
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 204, Signs (billboard ordinance)
- ARPA nonprofit funding recommendations for three additional organizations
- Fuel allowance for Hagerstown Police Department officers
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a special session to vote on a resolution approving a capital grant agreement for a Field House. During the work session, they will discuss a sponsorship for the Maryland Theatre Krumpe's Do-Nut Drop, a follow-up on water and sewer infrastructure, a proposed amendment to the Water & Wastewater Policy, an update on the County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and a proposal for FY24 Axon Respond Plus.
- Resolution: Capital Grant Agreement for Field House
- Maryland Theatre Krumpe's Do-Nut Drop Sponsorship
- Water and Sewer Infrastructure Follow-Up
- Proposed Amendment to Water & Wastewater Policy
- FY24 Axon Respond Plus
Executive Session
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will hold an executive session followed by a regular session. The agenda includes appointments, a proclamation, consent items for purchases and contracts, and several ordinances amending building and land management codes. New business items include resolutions for property sale, public art agreement, and grant programs.
- Ordinances to amend Chapter 64 Building Construction (Articles I, III, IV, V, VI) and Chapter 140 Land Management Code
- Resolution authorizing sale of property at 263 S. Prospect Street
- Consent items: $3.39M bulk diesel transport, $149K golf cart rental, $89K police vehicles
- Power Purchase and Sale Agreement with AEP Energy Partners, Inc.
- Strategic Properties Grant Program and Upper Floor Housing Grant Program RFPs
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters, including appointment, employment, and performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Executive session to discuss various personnel issues
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss a council vacancy, fire response, and items for a joint meeting with county commissioners. They will also consider sponsorship signage at Flying Boxcars Stadium, a CDBG property purchase, and several grant programs including upper floor housing and strategic properties. Additionally, they will review ARPA nonprofit funding recommendations, a railroad crossing, a water tank agreement, and police overtime.
- Request to purchase CDBG property at 263 S. Prospect Street
- RFP for Upper Floor Housing Grant Program
- RFP for Strategic Properties Grant Program
- Invest Hagerstown City Center Redevelopment Grant Application for 105-107 North Potomac Street (Junior Fire Hall)
- ARPA Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council is holding an executive session to discuss a purchase offer for city-owned property and appointments to several boards and a council vacancy. All items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.
- Purchase offer for City of Hagerstown owned property
- Board membership appointments: Code Appeals, Historic District Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Ethics Commission
- Council vacancy discussion
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session, followed by a special session to vote on appointments to the Hagerstown Youth Council and the addition of part-time police officers. A work session will then discuss artist selection for the Hub City Parking Garage, FY25 budget agency contributions, and ARPA allocations and nonprofit funding recommendations.
- Approval of Hagerstown Youth Council appointments (terms to expire Sept 26, 2025)
- Approval of addition of part-time police officers
- Artist selection for Hub City Parking Garage
- FY25 Budget agency contributions
- ARPA allocations and nonprofit funding recommendations
Meeting
This is a work session where the Mayor and Council meet with the Washington County Delegation. The agenda includes comments from the City Administrator and the Mayor and Council, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Meeting with Washington County Delegation
- City Administrator's comments
- Mayor and Council comments
Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will consider a consent agenda with over 20 contracts and purchases totaling more than $3 million, including a $1.05 million fire training center burn building, two police SUVs, and 30 Glock pistols. New business includes introducing several ordinances to update building, property, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes, as well as the Land Management Code. Resolutions up for approval cover annexation, property sale, street renaming, ARPA funding, and agreements with police and health departments.
- $1,052,651 contract for Hagerstown Fire Training Center Burn Building with Jahnke & Sons Construction
- $89,372 for two 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles from Hertrich Fleet Services
- $27,861.60 for thirty Glock Model 47 MOS 7 pistols from Atlantic Tactical
- Introduction of ordinances to amend Chapter 64 Building Construction and Chapter 140 Land Management Code
- Resolution to rename Renaissance Way/Alley #3-42 to 'Charlie’s Way'
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a request to purchase a CDBG property at 261 S. Prospect Street, awarding a construction contract for the Hagerstown Field House, and entering into a wholesale power services agreement. They will also consider a proclamation for Economic Development Week, naming Renaissance Way as 'Charlie's Way', a municipal utility cybersecurity program, a contract with the Maryland Department of Health, and hiring contractual part-time police officers.
- Request to purchase CDBG property at 261 S. Prospect Street
- Naming of Renaissance Way as 'Charlie's Way'
- Award of construction contract for Hagerstown Field House
- Wholesale Power Services Agreement
- Contractual part-time police officers
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to discuss a purchase offer for City of Hagerstown-owned property. The closed session is permitted under state law to avoid harming the city's negotiating position in a competitive bidding process. No votes or decisions are scheduled for public view.
- Executive session to discuss purchase offer for city-owned property
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will first hold an executive session to vote on closing a meeting for permitted discussions. The subsequent work session includes a funding request for the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, post-hearing discussions on a zoning application at 13 & 17 Western Maryland Parkway and a text amendment at 4 Cypress Street, a proposed Land Management Code text amendment, restoration of the Deputy Fire Chief position, and setting the city's 2024 legislative priorities for the Maryland General Assembly.
- Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area funding request
- Post-hearing discussion: A-2023-03 – 13 & 17 Western Maryland Parkway
- Post-hearing discussion: ZT-2021-01 – 4 Cypress Street
- ZT-2023-02 Land Management Code text amendments
- Restoration of Deputy Fire Chief position
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session covering proclamations, a lobbying review, economic development program updates, building and trade code updates, tax sale properties, and Antietam Creek source water supply. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion only.
- Proclamations for Character Counts! Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Fire Prevention Month
- Community Coalition 2023 Lobbying Review with Paul Frey and Jim Kercheval
- Invest Hagerstown and Partners in Economic Progress (PEP) Guidelines and Application Updates
- Building and Trade Codes Update by Chief Code Official Blaine Mowen
- Tax Sale Properties discussion led by Neighborhood Services Manager Paul Fulk
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will hold public hearings on zoning text amendments, a local conversion district overlay amendment, and the annexation of 13-17 Western Maryland Parkway. They will also consider consent items including vehicle purchases, an HVAC replacement, and utility consulting fees, plus ordinances on Youth Council expansion and property conveyance.
- Public hearings: ZT-2023-02 Land Management Code Text Amendments, ZM-2021-01 Local Conversion District Overlay Amendment, Annexation of 13-17 Western Maryland Parkway
- Police vehicle purchases: 2023 Ford Explorer ($43,200) and 2022 Ford F-150 Police Responder ($45,319)
- Public Works dump trucks: two 2024 Ford F550s ($123,529 each) and one 2024 Ford F750 ($191,756)
- Ordinance to increase Youth Council membership and establish a partner group
- MOU with Board of Education for School Resource Officers
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an open session to vote on closing the meeting for executive session. The work session includes a proclamation, ethics code amendments, a stormwater pond update, project updates for 49 & 37 Jonathan Street and BuroBox at 60 W. Washington Street, and a legislative priorities discussion. The special session introduces ordinances to expand the Youth Council and convey city property on Crystal Falls Drive.
- Ethics Commission mandatory and proposed amendments to Ethics Code
- Brighton Manor Stormwater Management Pond update
- Project update and deadlines for 49 & 37 Jonathan Street by City Sprouts, LLC
- BuroBox project at 60 W. Washington Street
- Introduction of ordinance to convey city property and grant temporary construction easement on Crystal Falls Drive
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to discuss appointments to the Hagerstown Youth Council and the Board of Traffic and Parking, as well as a status update on a business proposal. This is a closed session, so no public decisions are expected.
- Executive session to discuss appointments to Hagerstown Youth Council
- Executive session to discuss appointments to Board of Traffic and Parking
- Status update on a business proposal
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to discuss personnel matters and a business relocation or expansion project. No public votes or decisions are scheduled on the open agenda.
- Executive session to discuss personnel issues including appointment, employment, and performance evaluation of officials
- Closed discussion on a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in Maryland
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to vote on closing the meeting for permitted closed-session matters, followed by a work session with proclamations and presentations. Topics include the draft County Comprehensive Plan 2040, an alternate water source for Antietam Creek, and proposed limits on Hagerstown Youth Council membership.
- Proclamation: Washington Goes Purple
- Proclamation: Lissencephaly Awareness
- Partners in Care, Inc. presentation
- Discussion of Hagerstown Youth Council member limits
- Review of Draft County Comprehensive Plan 2040
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including contracts for police software, body armor, and ammunition, as well as a $1.2 million pelletizer facility contract. New business includes resolutions to reallocate summer camp funds, approve a pay-by-phone contract, and accept a Chesapeake Bay Trust grant.
- Police: Annual software maintenance for mobile units ($114,998.00)
- Police: Body armor ($16,746.66) and ammunition ($33,256.71)
- Utilities: Pelletizer facility operations contract ($1,169,110.00) and asset management ($1,200,000.00)
- New Business: Resolution to reallocate funding for Summer Camp Program
- New Business: Contract for trash and recycling collection services
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will first vote to close the meeting for an executive session on matters permitted by the Open Meetings Act. Following that, they will hold a work session to discuss the MUSEF and Hagerstown Cultural Trail, an update on the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts expansion, reallocation of summer camp funding, proposed 2023 Land Management Code amendments, a zoning overlay amendment, and an advanced metering infrastructure deployment plan.
- Vote to close meeting for executive session
- MUSEF and Hagerstown Cultural Trail discussion with Maryland Stadium Authority
- Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Expansion Project update
- Proposed 2023 Land Management Code Amendments, 2nd package
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure Deployment Plan
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to discuss appointments, employment, and performance evaluations of officials, including a board appointment to the Ethics Commission. No public decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda.
- Executive session for personnel and appointment discussions
- Board appointment to the Ethics Commission
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session on an Ethics Commission board appointment, followed by a work session covering updates on REACH's Bridge to Change program, reallocation of summer camp funding, a Little League sublease, the Hagerstown Field House project, a citywide trash and recycling collection contract, traffic signal design, a wastewater pelletizer facility contract, and a police recruitment grant. The special session includes votes on a financial incentive letter for The Holly Project at 72 W. Washington Street, open container exemptions for Wind Down Events, acceptance of the police recruitment grant, amendments to the Halfway/National Little League agreement, and the Ethics Commission board appointment.
- Authorization of a letter related to the financial incentive agreement for The Holly Project at 72 W. Washington Street
- Citywide trash and recycling collection contract discussion
- 2023-2024 Police Recruitment Grant acceptance
- Amendments to the agreement with Halfway/National Little League
- Board appointment to the Ethics Commission
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss four items: a request to allow open containers during Porch Fest, acceptance of an urban tree grant, a plan for advanced electric meters, and a letter related to a financial incentive agreement for The Holly Project at 72 W. Washington Street. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.
- Porch Fest open container exemption request with Smoketown Brewing Station and Historic Heights Neighborhoods 1st Group
- Urban Tree Grant Program grant acceptance
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure for electric utilities
- Authorization of letter on Financial Incentive Agreement for The Holly Project at 72 W. Washington Street
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will hold a regular session with votes on several items, including an annexation plan for 13-17 Western Maryland Parkway, amendments to Chapter 60 of the City Code, various contracts and leases, and multiple grant acceptances. The consent agenda includes numerous purchases and service agreements totaling over $1.4 million.
- Annexation plan and resolution for 13-17 Western Maryland Parkway
- Ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the City Code
- Liability and property insurance with LGIT for $637,438
- Wastewater pelletizer operations contract with Synagro for $420,000
- Snow services contract with Hartland Earthworks, LLC
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to discuss a business or industrial organization's proposal to locate, expand, or remain in Maryland, and to consult with legal counsel. No public decisions or votes are scheduled during this closed session.
- Executive session to consider a business proposal under state law exception #4
- Executive session to consult with attorney for legal advice under exception #7
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to discuss a business proposal and legal advice, followed by a work session covering various topics including a 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop event, a 911 Center MOU, and a Field House update. A special session will consider a resolution for the Hagerstown Field House state grant agreement.
- Executive session to consider business proposal and legal advice
- Discussion of 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Celebration Event
- 911 Center Memorandum of Understanding Discussion
- Annexation of 13-17 Western Maryland Parkway
- Approval of Revised State Grant Agreement for Hagerstown Field House
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a wrap-up of the 2023 Maryland legislative session, water and wastewater service for the Reese development, an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and a nonprofit funding request program, an extension request for city water and wastewater approval from TC Mid Atlantic Development V, LLC, and the downtown event grant process.
- 2023 Maryland Legislative Session Wrap-Up and Engagement Agreement with Compass Advocacy
- Reese Development water and wastewater service discussion
- ARPA quarterly update and nonprofit funding request program
- Extension request for city water and wastewater approval: TC Mid Atlantic Development V, LLC
- Downtown event grant process
Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including adding a new chapter on transient housing, amending vacant building codes, and approving an annexation. The consent agenda includes a $1.3 million pavement preservation contract extension, a $1.36 million wastewater rehabilitation project, and multiple insurance and software renewals. Appointments to the Historic District and Planning Commissions are also scheduled.
- Ordinance to add Chapter 230, Transient Housing, to the City Code
- Ordinance amending Chapter 232, Vacant Non-Residential Structures
- Ordinance amending Chapter 233, Vacant Residential Structures
- 2022 Pavement Preservation Contract extension with Craig Paving, Inc. for $1,300,000
- Wastewater SSES City Wide Collection System Rehabilitation Phase 1B with Pleasants Construction, Inc. for $1,359,612
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting for an executive session to discuss appointments to the Planning Commission and Historic District Commission. The session is closed to the public and covers personnel matters such as appointment, employment, or performance evaluation of officials. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Executive session on Planning Commission membership
- Executive session on Historic District Commission membership
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including water and wastewater service for the Reese Farm development, a request to use ARPA funds for AEDs and CPR training aids, FY24 funding levels for Invest Hagerstown, and follow-ups to public hearings on two annexation applications. They will also consider a donation to the auxiliary unit and a grant program for water systems. The meeting will conclude with an executive session, which will be opened only to vote on closing it.
- Reese Farm Development water and wastewater service discussion
- Request to use ARPA funds for AEDs, Stop the Bleed kits, and CPR training aids
- Invest Hagerstown FY24 funding levels
- Follow-up to public hearing A-2023-01 (Bostetter Group, LLC)
- Follow-up to public hearing A-2023-02 (Blaine Properties, LP)
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proclamation for Small Cities Month, officially designating Alley 2-121 as Ralph Teetor Alley, a sponsorship for the Juneteenth Celebration, a DHCD grant for FY24, proposed amendments to planning and zoning authority in annexation law, the Operation Take Back Initiative, and the FY2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan.
- Proclamation - National League of Cities: Small Cities Month
- Officially Designating Alley 2-121 as Ralph Teetor Alley
- Juneteenth Celebration - FY23 Event Sponsorship
- Department of Housing and Community Development Grant FY24
- FY2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning appeals and vote on a major rewrite of the Land Management Code (Chapter 140). New business includes introducing a Transient Housing ordinance, amending vacant structure codes, and approving over $2 million in consent items, including police equipment, utility contracts, and park upgrades.
- Public hearings on zoning appeals A-2023-01 (Bostetter Group) and A-2023-02 (Blaine Properties)
- Ordinance to repeal and re-enact Chapter 140, the Land Management Code
- Introduction of Chapter 230, Transient Housing ordinance
- Consent items: $76,371 for Axon license plate readers, $91,150 for ice rink HVAC, $100,551 for park equipment
- Approval of $350,000 Light linework blanket contract and $357,339 water/wastewater patching contract
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session, work session, and special session. They will discuss various community items, review the FY24 budget, and vote on ordinances including the tax rate and budget for FY 2023/2024.
- Approval of ordinance setting tax rate beginning July 1, 2023
- Approval of FY 2023/2024 budget ordinance
- Introduction of ordinance to amend Chapter 140 Land Management Code
- Introduction of ordinance authorizing sale of property at 11850 Indian Lane
- Discussion of Farmer's Market Agreement and Caribbean Festival
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to consider a matter concerning a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state. No other items are on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss a business proposal under state exemption #4
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on the real property tax rate and the proposed FY2024 budget, then vote on ordinances to set both. They will also consider purchasing two police vehicles and recognize community members with proclamations. The meeting begins with a closed executive session.
- Public hearing and ordinance on real property tax rate beginning July 1, 2023
- Public hearing and ordinance on proposed budget for FY 2023/2024
- Approval of purchase of 2022 Dodge Charger for police use
- Approval of purchase of 2023 Ford SUV for police use
- Proclamation for Tourism Week and recognition of Deirdre Norris
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to discuss two matters: appointments to the Planning Commission and Historic District Commission, and a proposal for a business to locate or expand in the state. No public votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss Planning Commission and Historic District Commission membership
- Executive session to consider a business proposal for locating or expanding in Maryland
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to discuss a business proposal or industrial organization locating, expanding, or remaining in the state. The agenda includes only a status update on this proposal, with no public action items listed.
- Executive session to consider a business proposal or industrial organization (#4)
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session followed by a work session. The work session includes proclamations, a property purchase request, a deadline extension for a development project, a city-wide trash and recycling contract, a zoning text amendment, transient housing licensing, and a discussion on addressing community blight.
- Request to purchase CNS property at 11850 Indian Lane
- Request to extend deadline on FIA for Ares Investment Group's 'The Hamilton Building'
- City-wide Trash & Recycling Collection Contract
- ZT-2023-01 Land Management Code Text Amendment
- Licensing of Transient Housing and Addressing Community Blight
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are holding a joint work session with the Board of County Commissioners at the R. C. Willson Water Treatment Plant. The agenda includes city administrator and council comments, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Joint meeting with Board of County Commissioners
- Location: R. C. Willson Water Treatment Plant, 10802 Water Works Rd., Williamsport, MD
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are holding a work session to review the FY24 budget. The agenda includes the budget review, followed by comments from the city administrator and the mayor and council. No other substantive items are listed.
- FY24 Budget Review
Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session and regular voting session. Key items include a public hearing on a land management code text amendment, approval of numerous consent agenda contracts totaling over $1.8 million, and introduction of ordinances for easements with Columbia Gas. The council will also consider resolutions for permanent easements, task force agreements, and a grant for parking lot lighting.
- Public hearing on ZT-2023-01 Land Management Code Text Amendment
- Consent agenda includes $557,000 for City Hall elevator replacement, $463,200 for speed camera charges, and $192,000 for utility bill processing
- Introduction of ordinances for easement agreements with Columbia Gas on Sycamore Street and Frederick Street
- Approval of MOU with U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force and FBI Prince Georges Cross Border Safe Streets Task Force
- Approval to accept grant from Maryland Energy Administration for Central Parking Lot lighting upgrades
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are holding a work session to review the preliminary agenda, discuss the FY24 budget and ARPA funds, and consider several community and development items. Topics include a community cleanup, a deadline extension for a development project, water and wastewater allocation changes, and a youth violence prevention program.
- FY24 Budget and ARPA Review
- Request to Extend Deadline on FIA - Ares Investment Group - 'The Hamilton Building'
- Water and Wastewater Allocation 'Take Back'
- Ladders to Leaders Community Clean Up
- E.N.V.Y. - Ending Needless Violence with our Youth
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to consider a business proposal or industrial organization locating, expanding, or remaining in the state. No other items are on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss a business proposal under state exemption #4
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session, followed by a special session to approve a state grant agreement for the HFD Burn Building, and a work session to review the FY24 budget and discuss several community items. The work session includes a request for a noise exemption from Chapter 155 for City Chapel, a presentation from Brooke's House, a discussion on the future of the Burobox at 60 W. Washington Street, and transportation priorities.
- Approval of Resolution: State Grant Agreement for HFD Burn Building
- FY24 Budget Review with CFO Michelle Hepburn and Accounting and Budget Manager Brooke Garver
- City Chapel Request for Exemption from Chapter 155, Noise
- Brooke's House Presentation by Founder Kevin Simmers
- Future of the Burobox at 60 W. Washington Street
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting for an executive session to discuss a business proposal or industrial organization's potential location, expansion, or retention in the state. The agenda includes only this item, which is a status update on the proposal. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Executive session to consider a business proposal or industrial organization (#4)
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session, a special session to approve a General Obligation Debt ordinance, and a work session. The work session includes proclamations, presentations, a proposed zoning revision for cannabis reform, a FY24 budget review, and proposed rate changes for parks, golf, and parking.
- Approval of General Obligation Debt ordinance
- Proposed zoning revisions for cannabis reform (ZT-2023-01)
- FY24 Budget Review
- Proposed rate changes for Parks, The Greens at Hamilton Run Golf Course, and Parking
- Proclamations for Poetry Month and CASA Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will hold a regular session with several significant items, including final approval of ordinances for the Land Management Code and the 2023 Comprehensive Rezoning, as well as multiple annexation petitions and resolutions. The council will also consider contracts for software, engineering, police, and public works, and approve various agreements and resolutions.
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 140 (Land Management Code)
- 2023 Comprehensive Rezoning ordinance
- Annexation petitions from The Bostetter Group, LLC and Blaine Properties, LP
- Resolution authorizing opioid settlement agreements
- Contracts: DebtBook renewal ($38,000), stormwater evaluation ($73,380), police dog ($14,500), Ford F-550 truck ($121,875)
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting in a closed executive session to discuss two exempt matters: the appointment or performance of officials under their jurisdiction, specifically Planning Commission membership, and confidential business or industrial proposals to locate, expand, or remain in Maryland, including a status update and a new proposal. No public votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss Planning Commission membership
- Status update of a business proposal
- New business proposal
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session, a special voting session to appoint Councilmember Matthew J. Schindler, and a work session. The work session includes discussions on bond financing for the 3rd Parking Deck, redevelopment updates, annexation plans, and other city business. No final decisions are expected during the work session.
- Appointment of Councilmember Matthew J. Schindler
- Proposed Bond Anticipation Note Financing for the 3rd Parking Deck Project
- Surrey, LLC 535 Summit Avenue Redevelopment Project Update
- A-2023-01 Bostetter Properties Annexation Plan
- A-2023-02 Blaine Properties Annexation Plan
Executive Session
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will hold an executive session followed by a work session. They will discuss a proclamation for AmeriCorps Week, hear from Frostburg State University's HUB, conduct council interviews, review construction bids for the 'Hub City Garage' parking deck, and discuss licensing for transient housing.
- Proclamation for AmeriCorps Week (March 12-18, 2023)
- Presentation by HUB @ Frostburg State University at Hagerstown
- Council interviews
- Review of 'Hub City Garage' parking deck construction bids
- Discussion on licensing of transient housing
Meeting
The Mayor and Council of Hagerstown, MD, are meeting on March 14, 2023. The only listed item is an executive session to discuss a council vacancy, covering appointment, employment, or related personnel matters. No other business is on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss council vacancy
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council is holding an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the council vacancy and the city administrator's contract. This is a closed-door meeting, and no public decisions are expected.
- Executive session to discuss council vacancy
- Executive session to discuss city administrator contract
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council are meeting for an executive session and a work session. The work session includes a proclamation for Women's History Month and a presentation about the BMX NorthEast Gold Cup Finals. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Proclamation - Women's History Month
- BMX NorthEast Gold Cup Finals - October 13-15, 2023
- Executive Session
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will hold a regular session covering consent items, an ordinance to acquire Calvary Grace Brethren Church property on Wakefield Road, introductions of land management code amendments and comprehensive rezoning, and approvals for a parking lease, a developer agreement for the Hagerstown Field House, pool rates, and other contracts. Public comments are invited.
- Ordinance authorizing acquisition of Calvary Grace Brethren Church property on 100 Block of Wakefield Road
- Introduction of 2022 Land Management Code Amendments and 2023 Comprehensive Rezoning
- Developer agreement for Hagerstown Field House at 290 East Memorial Boulevard
- Electric construction vehicles purchase for $560,374.00
- Addition of two full-time civilian positions at Hagerstown Police Department
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are holding a work session to discuss several items, including presentations from the Western Maryland Consortium and the Maryland Department of the Environment, a preliminary agenda review, a tree planting grant, pool rates for the 2023 season, and a funding request for the Appalachian Regional Commission. No formal decisions are being made at this work session.
- Western Maryland Consortium presentation by Program Manager Damien Myers
- Maryland Department of the Environment and Rural Maryland Funding discussion with Utilities Director Nancy Hausrath
- Chesapeake Bay Trust Tree Planting Grant presentation by Assistant City Engineer Jim Bender
- Pool rates for the 2023 season presented by Public Works Director Eric Deike
- Appalachian Regional Commission funding request for FY 2024 by Planner Joanna Wu
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to discuss matters permitted by the Open Meetings Act, followed by a work session covering the 2022 Comprehensive Rezoning, the annual Land Management Code update, bids for the Hub City Garage Parking Deck, a Request for Proposals for a Grant Management Portal and CRM database, a legislative update, and the council vacancy process. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- 2022 Comprehensive Rezoning discussion
- ZT-2022-01 Annual Land Management Code Update Package
- Hub City Garage Parking Deck bids
- RFP for Grant Management Portal and CRM Database
- Council vacancy process discussion
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to consult with legal counsel, discuss pending or potential litigation, and consider a business proposal. No public decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of closed-session items.
- Consultation with attorney for legal advice
- Discussion of pending or potential litigation
- Consideration of a business or industrial organization proposal
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to discuss a business or industrial organization proposal and the appointment or employment of officials, including a mayor vacancy. No public decisions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Executive session to consider a business or industrial organization proposal
- Discussion of appointment, employment, or performance of officials, including mayor vacancy
Executive Session
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will hold an executive session, special session, and work session. In the special session, they will appoint a mayor and possibly approve an emergency ordinance designating the city administrator to sign documents and administer oaths in the mayor's absence. The work session includes proclamations and a request for two additional civilian police positions.
- Appointment of Mayor
- Emergency ordinance: City Administrator to sign documents and administer oaths in Mayor's absence
- Proclamation: Neighborhoods 1st Month
- Proclamation: Black History Month
- Hagerstown Police Department: two additional full-time civilian positions
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will hold public hearings on the 2022 Land Management Code Amendments and the 2022 Comprehensive Rezoning, then consider consent agenda items including multiple contracts and purchases. They will also vote on ordinances for property conveyances and purchases, and approve various resolutions and grant applications.
- Public hearings on 2022 Land Management Code Amendments and Comprehensive Rezoning
- Hurst Tool Replacement contract with Municipal Emergency Services for $78,492.82
- 2022 Pavement Preservation Program change order with Craig Paving for $280,000
- Ordinance to convey 43-47 West Washington Street
- Invest Hagerstown grant applications for 25 W. Church Street and 34 W. Franklin Street
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting for an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, or performance of officials, specifically addressing the mayor vacancy. This is a closed-door discussion, and no public decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss appointment, employment, or performance of officials
- Discussion of mayor vacancy
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to vote on closing the meeting for permitted closed-session matters, followed by a work session covering multiple topics. These include a Goodwill community project, a status update on the Hagerstown Field House, CSX railroad crossing upgrades and a proposed closure of Summit Avenue, a temporary overfill of a fire position, and presentations on rental market and rent assistance. The council will also review two Invest Hagerstown City Center redevelopment grant applications and other items.
- Goodwill of the Valleys Community Project presentation by CEO David Shuster
- Hagerstown Field House status update by Rodney Tissue and John Wack
- CSX Railroad crossing upgrades at Park Circle and proposed closure of Summit Avenue
- Invest Hagerstown City Center grant applications for Market House (25-31 W. Church Street) and The Franklin (34 W. Franklin Street)
- Review of lease holdover for Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to discuss personnel matters, including appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and two separate personnel issues, as well as a business proposal for an organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state. No public decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to closed-session items.
- Discussion of Board of Zoning Appeals membership
- Two separate personnel matters
- Business proposal for location, expansion, or retention in Maryland
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session, work session, and special session. The special session includes votes on ordinances related to transient housing (adding a new chapter and amending existing chapters on habitual offenders and excessive use of city services) and an ordinance to purchase Meritus Holdings. The work session includes discussions on lobbyist services, land acquisition for Wakefield Road, grant applications, and ARPA funding for a grant program.
- Ordinance to purchase Meritus Holdings
- Ordinance to add Chapter 230, Transient Housing, to City Code
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 65, Habitual Offender, to enhance support for transient visitors
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 95, Excessive Use of City Services, to impose fees for police and code services at transient housing facilities
- Approval to submit applications for Senator George C. Edwards Fund
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proclamation for World Hypnosis Day, a presentation on the Hagerstown Youth News Corp Project, approval to submit a grant application for FY23 Maryland SOLE funding, and a review of Meritus Holdings and Battlefield Park. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review, with no final votes scheduled.
- Proclamation - World Hypnosis Day
- Hagerstown Youth News Corp Project presentation by Brother Andy Smith, Brothers United Who Dare to Care, Inc.
- Approval to submit application for FY23 Maryland SOLE Grant Funding
- Review of Meritus Holdings and Battlefield Park