Colmar Manor public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
5-2-2023 - Council Work Session
The Town Council approved a revised community grant agreement for End Time Harvest Ministries. The Council also voted to reduce a yellow curb no-parking area on the 3700 block of Monroe St. from 30 feet to 10 feet.
- Approved revised End Time Harvest Ministries Grant Proposal (voice vote)
- Approved reducing no-parking yellow curb area from 30ft to 10ft at 3700 Monroe St. (voice vote)
4-11-2023 - Council Meeting
The Council approved several fund transfers for police equipment, tree removal, and a new water heater for Town Hall. Additionally, the Council introduced amendments to the business license ordinance.
- Approved reallocation of $14,000 from ARPA furniture and traffic study funds to purchase Tasers (voice vote passed)
- Approved transfer of $1,500 from unreserved funds to tree maintenance (voice vote passed)
- Approved transfer of $15,000 from unreserved funds to purchase a Town Hall water heater (voice vote passed)
- Introduced O-05-2023 Business License Amendments (voice vote passed)
- Approved meeting agenda (voice vote passed)
- Approved consent agenda with removal of May 17, June 7, and September 13, 2022 minutes (voice vote passed)
4-4-2023 - Work Session
The Council approved several funding requests using ARPA funds, including a grant for Wholistic and Productive Living and a budget revision for A Cat’s Life. The Council also authorized the purchase of new police tasers and approved a specific curb cut request.
- Approved $5,000 ARPA Community Grant for Access to Wholistic and Productive Living
- Approved revised budget proposal for A Cat’s Life ARPA Community Programs grant
- Reallocated $20,000 in ARPA funds for Police Equipment, including tasers
- Approved curb cut request for 3821 Newark Road with a $1,500 refundable bond
3-14-2023 - Council Meeting
The Council approved resolutions to establish a Hispanic Outreach Committee and an Animal Welfare Committee. New facility rental fees were adopted, and the town authorized the purchase of a poly hopper spreader. The meeting also included a presentation on the Port Town’s Sector Plan Update.
- Approved Resolution R-04-2023 to create Hispanic Outreach Committee
- Approved Resolution R-05-2023 regarding Facility Rental Fees
- Approved Resolution R-06-2023 to create Animal Welfare Committee
- Approved $6,300 purchase of V-Pro Poly Hopper Spreader 32600 from ARPA Public Works Funds
- Approved the consent agenda
3-7-2023 - Work Session
The Council agreed to establish a new ordinance setting business license fees at $250 per year with a bi-annual renewal cycle, while maintaining a $50 fee for home-based businesses. A proposed town hall rental fee structure was discussed and will be voted on at the next regular meeting.
- Agreed to set business license fee at $250 per year
- Agreed to create a two-year business license renewal cycle
- Agreed to maintain $50 license fee for home-based businesses
- Agreed to define 'Weekend' rental rates as Friday and Saturday
- Agreed to define 'Week' rental rates as Sunday through Thursday
- Tabled vote on town hall rental fee structure to next regular meeting
- Approved budget funding for Mayor, five council members, and Town Administrator to attend Maryland Municipal League summer conference
2-15-2023 - Council Meeting
The Council approved funding for the Household Assistance Program and adopted new council rules. A driveway apron request for 3821 Newark Road was tabled for further review.
- Approved $59,000 for Household Assistance Program
- Approved new council rules with a 7:00 pm meeting start time
- Tabled driveway apron request for 3821 Newark Road until March work session
- Approved minutes from January 4, 2022, January 11, 2022, and January 10, 2023 (4-0)
- Accepted monthly Treasurer's Report (4-0)
- Accepted December public safety report (4-0)
1-10-2023 - Council Meeting
The Council approved a $20,731 fund transfer and payment to Cottage City for previous code enforcement debts. The Mayor appointed Melinda Mendoza as Mayor Pro Temp. The Board of Election Supervisors set a special election date for February 17, 2023.
- Approved $20,731 transfer from Unreserved to Code Enforcement for payment to Cottage City
- Appointed Melinda Mendoza as Mayor Pro Temp (4-0)
- Approved minutes from Nov 2, 2021; Nov 9, 2021; and Nov 15, 2022 (4-0)
- Accepted monthly Treasurer's Report (4-0)
- Accepted December public safety report (4-0)
- Set special election date for February 17, 2023
1-3-2023 - Work Session
The Town Council approved bids for painting and flooring at Town Hall and allocated funds for a special election. The Council also reached a consensus to advertise a part-time code enforcement position.
- Approved $1,000 transfer from unreserved to election expense (4-0)
- Approved $6,800 bid from Metro Flooring for conference room and main office floors (4-0)
- Approved $8,500 bid from G&S Home Improvement to paint Town Hall first floor (4-0)
- Approved reallocation of $800 from ARPA furniture to ARPA flooring (4-0)
- Consensus reached to advertise part-time code enforcement position for 20 hours a week
1-3-2023 - Work Session
The Town Council approved contracts for flooring and painting at town hall and allocated funds for a special election. The Council also reached a consensus to advertise a part-time code enforcement position.
- Approved $1,000 transfer from unreserved to election expense (4-0)
- Approved $6,800 bid from Metro Flooring for conference room and main office floors (4-0)
- Approved reallocation of $800 from ARPA furniture to ARPA flooring (4-0)
- Approved $8,500 bid from G&S Home Improvement to paint town hall first floor (4-0)
- Reached consensus to advertise part-time code enforcement position for 20 hours a week