Garrett Park public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Presentation - Town Hall Building Assessment and Conceptual Designs - Staff Memo
The Town Council received a presentation from Wiedemann Architects LLC and Axias, Inc. regarding the assessment of Town Hall building conditions and three conceptual renovation designs. The presentation included costs for addressing deficiencies and the three design alternatives.
- Received presentation on Town Hall building assessment and conceptual designs
Authorization - Contract for Leaf Removal - Staff Memo - 09.11.23.pdf
The Assistant Town Manager submitted a recommendation to authorize a three-year contract for once-weekly leaf removal services. The provided document is a staff memo; it does not record a final vote or decision by the Town Council.
- Proposed three-year contract with Bethke Landscaping for once-weekly leaf removal at $31,300 annually
Regular Meeting 09.11.23
Wiedemann Architects and Axias, Inc. presented three conceptual design options for Town Hall, ranging from modest updates to a larger addition with historic restoration. Axias, Inc. reported that recommended capital expenditures for a ten-year study period total $334,500. No final design option was selected during the meeting.
- Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 10, 2023 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved modified agenda (unanimous)
Ordinance No. 2023-3 Adoption - Grotto Property Gift Deed - Staff Memo and Attac
The Town Council is processing Ordinance No. 2023-3 to accept the donation of the Grotto property at 4703 Argyle Avenue. The property will be subject to covenants preserving the stone grotto and prohibiting new buildings. The FY 2024 budget includes $20,000 for the removal of invasive trees and initial cleanup.
- Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-3 on July 10, 2023, to accept Grotto property gift deed
- Passed motion on April 10, 2023, to express intent to accept full parcel and authorize legal/survey work
- Allocated $20,000 in FY 2024 budget for invasive tree removal and cleanup
Authorization - Contract for Exterior Painting Services for Penn Place - Staff M
Town staff reviewed five bids for the exterior painting and carpentry of the Penn Place building. Staff recommended awarding the contract to Earn Contracting, Inc. based on their professional expertise and project structuring, noting that most bids exceeded the $70,000 budget.
- Staff recommended awarding the contract to Earn Contracting, Inc. (Base bid: $89,600)
RemacUSA, Inc. Contract - Change Order 1 - Staff Memo and Attachments - 09.11.23
Town staff recommended that the Town Council authorize Change Order No. 1 for the demolition of 11321 Kenilworth Avenue. The additional cost is attributed to incorrect utility markings by WSSC and the need for sheeting and shoring during excavation. The total project cost remains below the $75,000 budget.
- Staff recommended approval of $8,392.44 change order for RemacUSA, Inc.
Mayoral Committee Appointment - Arboretum - 09.11.23.pdf
Mayor Joanna Welch requested Town Council approval to appoint Jill Joseph to the Arboretum Committee. This appointment would fill the unexpired term of Charlie Kaylor, who resigned on August 7, 2023.
- Proposed appointment of Jill Joseph to the Arboretum Committee (term ending March 9, 2025)
Ordinance No. 2023-4 - Small Cell (2023 Code Amendments) - Staff Memo and Attach
The Town Council is considering Ordinance No. 2023-4 to amend Chapter 12 of the Town Code regarding wireless telecommunication facilities in public rights-of-way. The proposed changes aim to align town standards with Montgomery County and FCC regulations. No final vote on adoption is recorded in the provided text.
- Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-4 on July 10, 2023