Colmar Manor public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12-13-2022 - Council Meeting
The council discussed a list of potential projects to provide to the town lobbyist for grant funding purposes. No formal votes or decisions were made regarding the specific projects listed. The meeting was procedural other than this discussion.
12-13-2022 - Public Hearing
The Town held a public hearing to discuss a new 10-year Cable Franchise Agreement as part of a county consortium. Residents and Council members discussed franchise fees and the impact of cable service cancellations on town revenue. No final vote on the agreement was recorded in these minutes.
- Opened public hearing for Cable Franchise Agreement (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
12-13-2022 - Council Meeting
The council discussed a list of potential project ideas to provide to the town lobbyist for grant funding. No formal votes were taken on specific projects.
12-13-2022 - Public Hearing
The Town held a public hearing to discuss a new 10-year Cable Franchise Agreement. The session included a background presentation and resident inquiry regarding franchise fees and broadcasting. No final vote on the agreement was recorded during this meeting.
- Opened Public Hearing for Cable Franchise Agreement (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
12-6-2022 - Work Session
The Town Council approved a traffic study by KCI and extended the contract for Thomas Michael LLC. Council also authorized legal fees for updating the speed camera ordinance and approved the disposition of town property.
- Approved $25,300 for KCI traffic study using ARPA funds (5-0)
- Approved up to $4,000 in legal fees to update speed camera ordinance and review RedSpeed contract (5-0)
- Approved one-year contract extension for Thomas Michael LLC (5-0)
- Approved disposition of town property list (5-0)
- Consensus to interview two proposals for Legal Counsel RFP
- Appointed Councilmembers Harding and Mendoza to check signing committee
- Appointed Councilmembers Hobbs and Bowles to audit committee
11-29-2022 - Special Council Meeting
The Town Administrator reported that petitions for a Charter Amendment Resolution did not meet the required number of signatures. The petitions provided 143 signatures, falling short of the 149 required (20% of registered voters). Additionally, the petition form was found to be unsatisfactory in stating the resolution's purpose.
- Determined Charter Amendment petitions were insufficient with 143 of 149 required signatures
11-15-2022 - Council Meeting
The Council approved a resident assistance program and a non-profit grant program using ARPA funds. They also authorized $42,500 for Town Hall furniture, flooring, and CRM software through a budget reallocation. Other actions included approving a new cable franchise agreement and a council retreat.
- Approved Resident Assistant Program for rent/utility aid with Jan 31 deadline
- Approved non-profit grant program for nine $5,000 grants (4-0)
- Reallocated $35,500 to fund Town Hall furniture, CRM software, and flooring (4-0)
- Approved $5,500 transfer for a Council Retreat using Raftelis RFP (4-0)
- Approved Town Hall closure from December 27 through December 30, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved New Year's Party at Town Hall (4-0)
- Approved RFP for new legal services
- Approved Ordinance O-03-2023 Cable Franchise Agreement (4-0)
11-15-2022 - Council Meeting
The Council approved a resident assistance program and a non-profit grant program using ARPA funds. They also authorized $42,500 for Town Hall furniture, flooring, and CRM software via budget reallocations. Additionally, the Council approved a new 10-year cable franchise agreement.
- Approved Resident Assistant Program for rent, mortgage, and utility aid up to $1,000
- Approved non-profit grant program offering nine $5,000 grants
- Approved $42,500 for Town Hall furniture, flooring, and CRM software (4-0)
- Approved $5,500 from unreserved funds for a Council Retreat (4-0)
- Approved Town Hall closure from December 27 through December 30, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved New Year's Party at Town Hall (4-0)
- Approved RFP for new legal services
- Approved Ordinance O-03-2023 Cable Franchise Agreement (4-0)