Colmar Manor public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
October 07, 2025 Council Meeting
The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the results of a parking survey and options for a bus opt-out program. The meeting will also cover new Maryland speed fines and CDC Board appointments.
- Review of Parking Survey Results
- Discussion of Bus Opt Out options
- Review of New MD Speed Fines
- CDC Board Appointments
- Meeting held at 3701 Lawrence Street
September 02, 2025 WorkSesson
The Colmar Manor Town Council work session will include several presentations and decisions. Council members will discuss a pollinator garden, an Obvio presentation, and a subscription to the Comcate system. They will also consider the donation of a bus, the disposal of a 2008 Chevrolet Impala and a 2006 Ford Crown Vic, and the purchase of a message board mounted on a trailer. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of MS-ISAC.
- Pollinator Garden Presentation
- Obvio Presentation
- Comcate Subscription
- Donation of bus
- Disposal of two surplus vehicles (2008 Chevrolet Impala, 2006 Ford Crown Vic)
September 02, 2025 Town Council Worksession
The Colmar Manor Town Council work session will include presentations on a pollinator garden and the Ovio platform. Council members will consider a subscription to the Comcate system, a donation of a bus, and the disposal of two surplus vehicles (a 2008 Chevrolet Impala and a 2006 Ford Crown Vic). They will also discuss purchasing a message board mounted on a trailer and a briefing from MS-ISAC.
- Pollinator Garden presentation
- Ovio presentation
- Comcate subscription consideration
- Donation of a bus
- Disposal of two surplus vehicles: 2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2006 Ford Crown Vic
June 3, 2025 Council Meeting
The Colmar Manor Town Council work session will review Ordinance O-05-2025, which revises the town’s residential parking permit code, and Ordinance O-06-2025, which updates traffic‑related sections of the code. The council will consider changes that limit the number of permits per household, set permit expirations, remove visitor permits, and modify traffic restrictions on parked vehicles and commercial trucks. The meeting will include a report from the Town Administrator before the items are voted on.
- Limit residential parking permits to a maximum of three per single‑family house and two per apartment unit
- Require residential permits to expire every three years, with renewal permitted
- Delete the issuance of visitor parking permits from the code
- Add a definition of “single‑family house” as a freestanding residential dwelling for one family
- Amend traffic code to prohibit service, maintenance, or repair of certain parked vehicles and to identify commercial vehicles in overnight parking rules
June 3,2025 Work Session
The Colmar Manor Town Council will review Ordinance O-05-2025, which amends Chapter 250, Article IV on residential parking permits, and Ordinance O-06-2025, which amends Chapter 250, Article I on traffic. The proposed changes set new definitions, limit the number of permits per household, impose a three‑year expiration, allow temporary permits for up to 30 days, and eliminate visitor permits. The traffic amendment adds restrictions on service to parked vehicles and clarifies rules for commercial vehicles.
- Define “single‑family house” in § 250‑26
- Limit residential permits to three per single‑family house and two per apartment unit (§ 250‑28)
- Set a three‑year expiration for residential permits (§ 250‑28)
- Allow temporary permits for up to 30 days for emergencies or repairs (§ 250‑29)
- Remove visitor permits from the code (§ 250‑34)
May 9, 2024, Work Session
The Colmar Manor Town Council will hold a closed session on personnel matters, review the Greenwill 2025 legislative session overview, and vote on Resolution R-15-2025 to approve a $6,700 landscaping contract with Clean Decisions, Inc. for invasive weed removal at the Dueling Grounds. The council will also consider the FY2026 budget (Item O-06-2025) covering operating and capital project allocations. Additional agenda items include a summer break schedule and preparation for the MML Summer Conference.
- Resolution R-15-2025: approve $6,700 contract with Clean Decisions, Inc. for landscaping at Dueling Grounds (Pepco Grant)
- FY2026 Budget O-06-2025: allocate $90,000 for Town Hall security cameras
- FY2026 Budget O-06-2025: allocate $70,000 for a police truck (over 5 years)
- FY2026 Budget O-06-2025: allocate $100,000 for Bobcat/Toolcat multi‑use equipment (over 5 years)
- Closed session to discuss personnel matters
May 9 2025 Town Public Budget Hearing Meeting
The Town of Colmar Manor will conduct a public budget hearing to review the FY2026 budget. A town work session will follow the hearing.
- Proposed FY2026 Budget total income: $3,911,246.00
- Proposed FY2026 Public Safety budget: $852,767.00
- Proposed FY2026 Public Works budget: $392,164.00
- Proposed FY2026 General Government expenditures: $411,236.00
- Proposed FY2026 Community Center/Town Hall budget: $267,256.00
May 9,2025 Work Session
The Town Council work session will consider a resolution to approve a landscaping contract for the Dueling Grounds funded by a Pepco grant. Council members will also review the FY2026 budget (item O-06-2025). Additional agenda items include a closed‑session personnel discussion, an overview of the Greenwill 2025 legislative session, and planning for the summer break and the MML summer conference.
- Resolution R-15-2025 – approval of landscaping contract for the Dueling Grounds (Pepco grant)
- Budget FY2026 O-06-2025 review
- Closed session to discuss personnel matters
- Greenwill 2025 legislative session overview
- Planning for MML summer conference
April 15, 2025 Council Budget Work Session
The Town Council meeting includes a discussion of the FY 2026 budget and levy (Ordinance O‑07‑2025). The council will consider adopting the ordinance that establishes the town’s budget and levy for the fiscal year July 1 2025 through June 30 2026. The ordinance also grants signature authority to two council members designated by the mayor and to the clerk‑treasurer, and audit authority to the mayor and designated council members.
- Discussion of FY 2026 budget and levy (Ordinance O‑07‑2025)
- Consideration of adopting the annual budget and levy for July 1 2025–June 30 2026
- Grant of signature authority on town withdrawals to two council members and the clerk‑treasurer
- Grant of audit authority on town withdrawals to the mayor and designated council members
- No other agenda items beyond procedural matters
April 1, 2025 Work Session Meeting
The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2026 budget and proposed additions from the administration. The body is also considering agreements for a community street mural and stormwater training.
- Proposed mural at 38th Ave, 37th Ave, and Newark Road with payments of $4,000 for supplies and $30,000 in total artist fees (R-10-2025)
- MOU with Neighborhood Design Center for stormwater training (R-11-2025)
- Residential Parking Permit Amendment Ordinance (O-05-2025)
- Traffic Code Amendment Ordinance (O-06-2025)
- FY 2026 Budget discussion (O-07-2025)
April 1, 2025 Work Session Meeting
The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2026 budget and proposed additions from the administration. The body will also review amendments to the traffic code and residential parking permits.
- FY 2026 Budget discussion (O-07-2025)
- Residential Parking Permit Amendment Ordinance (O-05-2025)
- Traffic Code Amendment Ordinance (O-06-2025)
- Mural Artist MOU (R-10-2025)
- Neighborhood Design Center training program MOU (R-11-2025)
March 4, 2025 Work Session Meeting
The Colmar Manor Town Council work session will consider proposals for a new community art mural and review the budget wishlist. Council members will choose among the listed artists and discuss resident‑requested budget items. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Art mural selection – review and choose from artist proposals listed in the agenda
- Budget wishlist review – discuss resident‑requested budget priorities
March 4, 2025 Council Meeting
The Colmar Manor Town Council work session will begin with a call to order. Council members will discuss and decide on an art mural selection. They will also review the town's budget wishlist. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Art mural selection
- Budget wishlist review
January 21, 2025 Council Meeting
The Colmar Manor Town Council will consider several items, including the approval of the FY 2024 audit and a resolution to modify the FY 2025 budget based on updated revenue and expense estimates. Presentations will be given by the Prince George's Public Schools transportation supervisor and the Town Administrator on upcoming projects. The council will also appoint Melinda Mendoza to the Audit Committee.
- Approval of the FY 2024 Audit (unfinished business)
- Resolution R-05-2025 to modify the FY 2025 budget – total income increase $129,612 and expense increase $38,099
- Presentation by Carl Schuettler, transportation supervisor for Prince George's Public Schools
- Presentation by Greg Holcomb, Town Administrator on upcoming projects
- Appointment of Melinda Mendoza to the Audit Committee
January 07,2024, Town Council Work session
The Colmar Manor Town Council work session will open with a call to order, include a SEED presentation, and review the town’s mid‑year financial projection. No formal actions are listed beyond the presentation and discussion. The meeting will adjourn after these items.
- Call to Order
- SEED Presentation
- Mid‑year financial projection
- Changes to the property maintenance code (Spanish agenda)
- Adjournment