Hagerstown public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council will consider approving several contracts for city services, including water and wastewater projects, and a resolution to ratify an annexation.
- Hub City Half Marathon street closure for April 6, 2025
- Water and Wastewater Extension to Patton Hagerstown, LLC through December 17, 2025
- Red Light Camera Enforcement agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc.
- Annexation resolution for I-70 ROW and Col Henry K Douglas Drive
- Memorandum of Understanding with University System of Maryland at Hagerstown
Meeting
The special session will vote on awarding a contract to Urban Design Ventures, LLC for the CDBG five‑year consolidated plan and on adding nine full‑time police officer positions, three civilian police positions, and one temporary police cadet position. The work session includes a FY24 audit presentation, discussion of an anti‑camping ordinance, a public hearing to ratify the I‑70 and Col. Henry K. Douglas Drive right‑of‑way annexation, land‑management code amendments, and approvals for a Breeze Hill water extension and new water service requests on Old Georgetown Road and Showalter Road.
- Award contract to Urban Design Ventures, LLC for CDBG Five‑Year Consolidated Plan
- Approval of nine additional full‑time police officer positions
- Approval of three full‑time civilian police positions and one temporary police cadet position
- Anti‑camping ordinance discussion
- Public hearing to ratify I‑70 ROW and Col. Henry K. Douglas Drive ROW annexation
Executive Session
The City Council will meet in executive session to seek legal advice from counsel regarding pending litigation. The council will also consider a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the downtown area. Both items are for discussion; no decisions are indicated.
- Consult counsel for legal advice on pending litigation
- Consider proposal for a business/industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain downtown
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session followed by a work session. The body will review a state award for utilities, a county comprehensive plan, and police officer position funding.
- Area-Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Award from Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
- Review of Draft County Comprehensive Plan 2040
- Contract award for CDBG Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
- Restoration of funding for Hagerstown Police Officer positions
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council work session will adopt a proclamation recognizing Small Business Saturday. The council will also establish future meeting dates and times. Additional items include council representation on boards and commissions and adoption of rules of procedure.
- Proclamation: Small Business Saturday
- Establish meeting dates and times
- Boards and commissions council representation
- Rules of procedures
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council held a work session on November 25, 2024. The meeting included a prayer of guidance, a presentation of colors by the police and fire honor guard, a pledge of allegiance, and the administration of the oath of office for the mayor and council members. No decisions, contracts, or policy actions were listed on the agenda.
- Prayer of Guidance
- Presentation of Colors by Hagerstown Police and Fire Department Honor Guard
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Administration of Oath of Office for Mayor William McIntire and council members
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are holding a work session to meet with the Washington County Delegation. The meeting is scheduled to take place at Hagerstown Community College.
- Meeting with Washington County Delegation at Hagerstown Community College
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council regular session will review and vote on several items. These include approval of a federal lobbyist contract with The Ferguson Group, a noise ordinance exemption for Hagerstown Boxcars (Dec 7 2024) and Krumpe's Donut Drop (Dec 31 2024), creation of two full‑time Support Services positions, a sub‑recipient grant agreement for the Main Street Startup Grant Program (The Dog House), and authorization to apply for a Department of Energy grant. A public hearing on the I‑70/SHA/MVA/Col Henry K Douglas Drive annexation resolution will also be held.
- Approval of Federal Lobbyist Contract with The Ferguson Group
- Noise Ordinance Exemption for Hagerstown Boxcars – Dec 7 2024 and Krumpe's Donut Drop – Dec 31 2024
- Approval of Two Full‑time Positions in Support Services Department
- Approval of Subrecipient Grant Agreement for Main Street Startup Grant Program – The Dog House
- Authorization to Apply for a Department of Energy Grant
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council held a work session on November 12, 2024 to discuss a range of municipal items. Topics included a request for exemption from Chapter 155 noise rules for fireworks, staffing for customer service positions, an update from the Maryland Municipal Electric Utility Alliance, the FY26 preliminary budget for general fund agency contributions, and American Rescue Plan (ARPA) allocation updates. Additional agenda items covered grant programs, a Safe Streets safety plan update, and a 10‑year update to the Community’s City Center Plan.
- Request for exemption from Chapter 155 noise rules for fireworks
- FY26 Preliminary Budget for General Fund Agency Contributions
- American Rescue Plan (ARPA) allocations and update
- Grant application for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (DOE)
- Community's City Center Plan 10‑Year Update
Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Reimagining Hagerstown Community Development initiative. The body will also review a contract for a federal lobbyist.
- Reimagining Hagerstown Community Development
- Federal Lobbyist Contract
Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session and regular session to discuss updating the Land Management Code and Lodging Facilities ordinances. The body will also review a large volume of consent agenda contracts for public safety, infrastructure, and utilities.
- City Hall first floor renovations contract with GRC General Contractor, Inc. for $600,000.00
- Wastewater pelletizer operations contract for FY2025 with NEFCO for $1,591,807.35
- Proposed ordinance to repeal and re-enact Chapter 140, the Land Management Code
- Proposed ordinance to repeal Chapter 230, Transient Housing, and re-enact Chapter 230, Lodging Facilities
- Termination agreement for 100 N. Potomac Street student housing project
Meeting
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will first vote to close the open session so they can discuss items in executive/closed session. In that session they will review a quit‑claim request for a portion of Alley 1‑35, accept a grant from the Maryland Department of Emergency Management, and consider updates to the Invest Hagerstown Homeownership Initiative. They will also decide whether to terminate a financial incentive agreement with Blackwell 2, LLC for USMH student housing at 100 N. Potomac Street and consider an increase to the police department hiring incentive.
- Vote to close the open session for executive/closed‑session discussion
- Washington County Transit quit‑claim request for portion of Alley 1‑35
- Acceptance of a grant from the Maryland Department of Emergency Management
- Request to terminate the financial incentive agreement with Blackwell 2, LLC for USMH student housing at 100 N. Potomac Street
- Proposed increase to the Hagerstown Police Department hiring incentive
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to receive legal advice and discuss property acquisition. The session includes reviews of a wastewater policy and a board appointment.
- Legal advice regarding Wastewater Deduct Meter Policy
- Legal advice regarding an amendment to an existing agreement
- Acquisition of real property for city use
- Board appointment for Hagerstown Youth Council Partner Group
Meeting
The Mayor and Council will vote to close the meeting so they can discuss matters allowed in executive/closed session. The closed session will include a presentation on a professional sports team vision, a discussion of downtown library services, compensation for the next administration, legislation follow‑up, and public safety topics. All items are scheduled for the work session on October 8, 2024.
- Vote to close meeting for executive/closed session discussion
- Hagerstown Warthogs presentation: vision for pro team and league
- Library services to downtown community discussion
- Compensation considerations for next administration
- Legislation follow‑up and public safety discussion
Executive Session
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will hold an executive session on October 8, 2024, to consult with legal counsel regarding a potential termination of an agreement and to discuss a business proposal.
- Executive session to consult with attorney on two items
- Potential termination of agreement
- Discussion on business proposal for location or expansion
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are holding a work session to discuss social services agencies and community coalition legislative priorities. The session includes discussions with stakeholders from various local organizations and a review of parking occupancy and rates for the Arts & Entertainment District parking deck.
- Discussion with social services agencies including Serenity, Gatekeepers, Survival Recovery, Ladders to Leaders, and Brooke’s House
- Review of Community Coalition legislative priorities
- Review of Arts & Entertainment District parking deck occupancy counts and rates
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council meeting will consider a range of items, including contract approvals and several new ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include adopting a new union sworn police pay scale and updating the city code for lodging facilities. The council will also ratify the annexation of two I‑70 right‑of‑way parcels.
- Approve Union Sworn Police Pay Scale 3373, effective Oct. 7, 2024
- Approve Non‑Union Sworn Pay Scale and Police Trainee Pay, effective Oct. 7, 2024
- Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 230, replacing Transient Housing with Lodging Facilities
- Ratify annexation of I‑70 ROW parcels 18320 and 18306 Col Henry K Douglas Drive
- Approve Engineering contracts: Intersection Upgrades $1,006,903.75 and Hellane Park Fencing $50,000.00
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are conducting a work session to discuss social services agencies. The meeting includes stakeholders from the Washington County Department of Social Services, Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, and Parole & Probation.
- Discussion with Washington County Department of Social Services
- Discussion with Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
- Discussion with Parole & Probation
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council work session will discuss a range of community topics. Items include updates on tax‑sale properties, a proposed title change for transient housing, and the creation of a private seating area in the public square. The meeting also features discussions on water supply, vagrancy, an alternative response team program, and police department pay scales. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.
- Community Support Groups discussion with local agency leaders
- Tax Sale Properties – update after recent tax sale
- Transient Housing – proposed title change
- Creation of a Private Seating Area in the Public Square
- Hagerstown Police Department Sworn Pay Scale and Non‑Union Pay Scale discussion
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council meeting on September 16, 2024 will consist of City Administrator comments, Mayor and Council comments, and an adjournment. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
Executive Session
The council will hold an executive session to seek legal advice on pending litigation and another matter. They will also discuss collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME Local 3373. No other agenda items are listed.
- Consult counsel for legal advice on pending litigation
- Consider another pending legal matter
- Discuss collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME 3373
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will first vote to close the meeting so they can discuss items allowed in executive/closed session. In the work session, they will adopt a proclamation for Abilities Advocacy Month, hold a discussion with the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (Engine 202), and consider proposed updates to the CDBG micro‑enterprise and single‑family repair grant guidelines. An update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will also be presented.
- Vote to close the meeting for executive‑session discussion
- Proclamation: Abilities Advocacy Month – Star Communities
- Discussion with Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (Engine 202) – Bob Flanigan
- Proposed updates to guidelines for CDBG Microenterprise Grant Program
- Proposed updates to guidelines for CDBG Single‑Family Repair and Rehabilitation Grant and Loan Programs
Meeting
The City Council will hold a work session to hear a public safety discussion led by Police Chief Paul 'Joey' Kifer. The session will also include comments from the City Administrator and remarks from the Mayor and Council members. No formal actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.
- Public Safety Discussion – Police Chief Paul 'Joey' Kifer
- City Administrator's Comments
- Mayor and Council Comments
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council will vote on a range of contracts and resolutions, including a $1,355,000 pavement preservation agreement and several public‑works service contracts. It will also consider ordinances to set FY26 water and wastewater rates and introduce 2024 Land Management Code amendments. Additional items include lease agreements, grant approvals, and a request for proposals for a downtown plan update.
- FY25 Pavement Preservation contract with Craig Paving, not to exceed $1,355,000
- FY25 Sidewalk Accessibility Ramps contract with Henson and Son, Inc., not to exceed $145,000
- Ordinance to approve FY26 Water Rates
- Ordinance to approve FY26 Wastewater Rates
- Resolution to lease city property at 6 N Potomac St
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council work session will review a lease agreement with Eastern Sports Management. Council members will also hear a legislative outlook for 2025, a celebration of Maryland Public Television's 250th birthday, and two parts of a judicial system discussion. Additional items include a partnership request from the Community Action Council, an update on the Choice Neighborhoods program, and a request for proposals for a 10‑year downtown plan.
- Lease Agreement with Eastern Sports Management – presented by Doug Reaser, Business Development Manager
- Legislative Discussion for 2025 – presented by City Administrator Scott Nicewarner
- Judicial System Discussion Part I – State’s Attorney Gina Cirincion and Deputy State’s Attorney Kenny Shapiro
- Enough Act – Community Action Council partnership request – presented by Tim Fisher
- Request for Proposals for 10‑Year Downtown Plan – presented by Jill Thompson and Kathleen Maher
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council are meeting in an executive session to discuss a lease agreement for a city property and various board appointments. These items are being considered in a closed session.
- Lease agreement for a City property regarding a business or industrial organization
- Hagerstown Youth Council appointments
- Partner Group appointments
- Board of Traffic and Parking appointments
- Ethics Commission, Planning Commission, and Hagerstown Housing Authority appointments
Executive Session
The Mayor and City Council will vote to close the meeting so they can discuss matters permitted in executive/closed session. After the executive session, the council will hold a work session covering several topics, including youth council participation, a dual highway safety demonstration project, community health, recycling and refuse collection, and a follow‑up public hearing on land‑management code amendments.
- Vote to close meeting for executive/closed session discussion
- Dual Highway Safety Demonstration Project discussion
- Community Health discussion
- Recycling and Refuse Collection discussion
- Follow‑up public hearing on Land Management Code Amendments
Meeting
The City Council work session will include a presentation on the grand opening of the Hub City Garage located at 50 West Antietam Street. City Administrator and Mayor will provide comments on the project. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Grand Opening Hub City Garage – 50 W. Antietam Street
Meeting
The Hagerstown City Council work session will include a proclamation for National Farmers Market Week, a presentation on the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, an update on the Hagerstown Field House, a discussion of the Dual Highway Safety Demonstration Project, and a review of the Main Street Startup Grant Program. The council will hear from city staff and external partners but no formal votes are listed.
- Proclamation: National Farmers Market Week
- Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area presentation – Elizabeth Scott Shatto
- Hagerstown Field House update – John Wack and Jim Bender
- Dual Highway Safety Demonstration Project – Jim Bender
- Main Street Startup Grant Program – Brittany Arizmendi and Chris Siemerling
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council are meeting in an executive session to receive legal advice regarding pending litigation. The body will also discuss the acquisition of real property for a public purpose.
- Consultation with counsel regarding pending litigation
- Discussion of real property acquisition for public purpose
Executive Session
The Mayor and City Council will discuss a package of land management code amendments and vote on several city ordinances and resolutions. The meeting includes a wide range of consent items for city equipment, infrastructure, and insurance.
- Public hearing for 2024 Package of Land Management Code Amendments
- Liability/Property Insurance for FY25 with Local Government Insurance Trust for $765,012.00
- Water: FY25 and FY26 Street Patching Contract with Henson and Son, Inc. for $449,558.50
- Police vehicle purchase of Chevrolet Tahoes and Ford Police Interceptors for $281,518.00
- Demolition of W. North Avenue Garages (148 W. North Avenue) for $75,000.00
Meeting
The Mayor and Council are meeting to approve public facilities bonds for two specific projects. The session also includes a work session to discuss grants, financial incentives, and city infrastructure.
- Resolution for City of Hagerstown Public Facilities Bonds of 2024 for the 3rd Parking Deck Project and Hagerstown Field House Project
- FY25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Restaurant Ready Grant Program extension request
- Duvinage Financial Incentive Agreement
- Engine 202 Refurbishment
Meeting
The work session includes a topping off ceremony for the Field House. The meeting also features comments from the City Administrator and Mayor and Council.
- Topping Off Ceremony - Field House
Executive Session
The Mayor and Council will meet in executive session to consult with counsel regarding pending litigation. The meeting also includes discussions regarding personnel matters for the Board of Traffic and Parking and the Historic District Commission.
- Consultation with counsel on pending litigation
- Personnel discussions for the Board of Traffic and Parking
- Personnel discussions for the Historic District Commission