Taneytown public meetings in 2020
34 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to adopt a water allocation resolution for December 2020 and introduce new park impact fees. The body will also review several engineering and construction proposals from CDM Smith.
- Ordinance 07-2020 and Resolution 2020-14 regarding Park Impact Fees
- Resolution 2020-15 regarding the 2020 fee schedule
- Resolution 2020-13 regarding Water Allocation for December 2020
- Award of Belt Filter Press bid
- CDM Smith proposals for 2021 rates, I & I Engineering, and Dewatering Upgrade Construction
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to discuss updates to park impact fees and the 2020 fee schedule. The body will also act on water allocation for December 2020 and review several engineering and renovation proposals.
- Ordinance 07-2020 and Resolution 2020-14 regarding Park Impact Fees
- Resolution 2020-15 regarding the 2020 fee schedule
- Resolution 2020-13 regarding Water Allocation for December 2020
- Award of Belt Filter Press bid
- CDM Smith 2021 Rate Proposal and I & I Engineering Proposal
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission and Design Review Board will meet virtually to consider site plan waivers and architectural approvals for the Taneytown Liquors building. The board will also review plats and construction drawings for Meade’s Crossing Phase 2 section B and a preliminary clubhouse plan.
- Taneytown Liquors Building Addition: request for waiver of site plan approval and architectural approval
- Meade’s Crossing Phase 2 section B: review of plats and revised construction drawings
- Meade’s Crossing: preliminary plan for clubhouse
- Discussion of active projects including Bollinger Park Phase One and Sheetz
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will meet virtually to adopt a resolution regarding water allocation for November 2020. The body will also review financial reports and the City Manager's annual leave payout. A closed session is scheduled to obtain legal advice on MDE compliance issues.
- Resolution 2020–12: Water Allocation for November 2020
- City Manager annual leave pay out 2020
- Monthly Financial Report
- Accounts Payables
- Closed session regarding MDE compliance issues
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to introduce a new park impact fee ordinance and adopt a resolution for November 2020 water allocation. The body will also review financial reports and the City Manager's annual leave payout.
- Introduction of Ordinance 07-2020 regarding Park Impact Fee
- Adoption of Resolution 2020-12 for November 2020 Water Allocation
- Discussion of City Manager annual leave pay out 2020
- Review of Monthly Financial Report and Accounts Payables
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission is meeting to consider a request for Community Village architectural approval from Meade’s Crossing LLC and NVR Homes. The body will also receive reports on active site plans and subdivisions.
- Architectural approval request for Meade’s Crossing from Meade’s Crossing LLC & NVR Homes
- Discussion of Bollinger Park Phase One site plan
- Discussion of Meade’s Crossing Community Center site plan
- Update on Meadowbrook Section 6 subdivision
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will meet virtually to discuss city reports and financial updates. The body is scheduled to adopt a resolution regarding water allocation for October 2020.
- Resolution 2020–11: Water Allocation for October 2020
- 2020 annual leave pay out
- Monthly Financial Report
- Accounts Payables
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council are meeting virtually to review the Fiscal Year 2020 audit and discuss city financial reports. The body will consider a resolution regarding water allocation for October 2020 and a special event at Memorial Park.
- Resolution 2020–11: Water Allocation for October 2020
- Fiscal Year 2020 Audit presentation by Deleon and Stang
- Special event approval for Potomac Case Management Customer Appreciation Day on October 16 at Memorial Park
- Discussion of private septic systems within City limits
- Review of 2020 annual leave pay out
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission is meeting virtually to consider final approval for Meadowbrook Section 6 plats and a site plan waiver for Taneytown Collision. The body will also discuss land use for properties adjacent to FSK Highway.
- Final approval request for Meadowbrook Section 6 Plats (Prime Venturers LLC)
- Site plan waiver request for fence and shed installation at Taneytown Collision
- Land use discussion for properties adjacent to FSK Highway
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will meet virtually to adopt Budget Amendment #3 and a resolution for September 2020 water allocation. The body will also discuss police shift changes and a contract for the Taneytown High School Park Playground.
- Adoption of Ordinance 06 – 2020 (Budget Amendment #3)
- Adoption of Resolution 2020 – 10 (Water Allocation for September 2020)
- Award of Contract for Taneytown High School Park Playground
- Discussion of twelve hour shifts for Taneytown Police Department
- Approval of Halloween party at Memorial Park on October 24
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will meet virtually to adopt a budget amendment and a water allocation resolution. The body will also discuss police department scheduling and a contract for the Taneytown High School Park Playground.
- Adoption of Ordinance 06-2020: Budget Amendment #3
- Adoption of Resolution 2020-10: Water Allocation for September 2020
- Award of Contract for Taneytown High School Park Playground
- Proposal for twelve hour shifts for Taneytown Police Department
- Approval of Halloween party at Memorial Park on October 24
Planning Commission
The commission will consider a concept site plan for the Meade’s Crossing Community Center. Members will also discuss the development of the Sewell property and Worthington Blvd. Additionally, the body will review the 2019 Carroll County Annual Planning Report.
- Meade’s Crossing Community Center Concept Site Plan request
- Sewell Property and Worthington Blvd development discussion
- 2019 Carroll County Annual Planning Report certification
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will meet virtually to discuss a budget amendment and water allocation for August 2020. The body will also review lease renewals and agreements with local sports organizations.
- Ordinance 06 – 2020 – Budget Amendment #3
- Resolution 2020 – 09 – Water Allocation for August 2020
- Head Start Lease renewal
- Memorandums of Understanding with FSK Jr. Eagles Lacrosse, Football, Soccer, Taneytown Lions Baseball, and Taneytown Monarchs Softball
- Town and County Agreement
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council are meeting virtually to receive updates on the Waste Water Treatment Plant and the Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan Amendment. The body will consider a budget amendment and water allocation for August 2020.
- Ordinance 06 – 2020 – Budget Amendment #3
- Resolution 2020 – 09 – Water Allocation for August 2020
- Head Start Lease renewal
- Memorandums of Understanding with FSK Jr. Eagles (Lacrosse, Football, Soccer), Taneytown Lions Baseball, and Taneytown Monarchs Softball
- Town and County Agreement
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold two virtual public hearings to consider zoning requests. The body will review a change of use for a business property and setback variances for residential lots.
- Case 2020–212: Special Exception to change use from a pharmacy to a karate academy at 417 East Baltimore Street
- Case 2020–213: Variance request to reduce setback from 60’ to 35’ at Lot 11 A Courier Drive
- Case 2020–213: Special Exception for a semi-detached dwelling unit at Lots 12 A and 12 B on Courier Drive
- Case 2020–213: Variance request to reduce setback from 40’ to 35’ at Lots 12 A and 12 B on Courier Drive
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet virtually to certify the Taneytown portion of the Carroll County Water & Sewer Master Plan Amendment. The body will also review the status of several active site plans and subdivisions.
- Certification of Taneytown portion of Carroll County Water & Sewer Master Plan Amendment
- Discussion of Bollinger Park Phase One site plan
- Discussion of Meade’s Crossing Phase 2 subdivision
- Review of construction phase projects including Sheetz, Evapco, and The Georges on York
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will meet virtually to adopt a resolution regarding water allocation. The body will also discuss employee leave policies and review financial reports.
- Resolution 2020–08: Water Allocation for July 2020
- Essential Employee leave policy (Essential Employee Service Bonus)
- Monthly Financial Report
- Accounts Payables
- Parks and Recreation Sponsorships and Donations
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will meet virtually to review previous meeting minutes and discuss water allocation for July 2020. The workshop also includes discussions on essential employee leave policies, monthly financial reports, and accounts payables.
- Resolution 2020-08: Water Allocation for July 2020
- Essential Employee leave policy discussion
- Monthly Financial Report review
- Accounts Payables review
- Parks and Recreation Sponsorships and Donations
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting virtually to consider final approval for subdivision construction drawings and plats for The Village at Meade’s Crossing Phase 2. The body will also discuss the status of several active site plans and construction projects.
- Final approval request for The Village at Meade’s Crossing Phase 2 construction drawings and Section 1 plats
- Discussion of Bollinger Park Phase One site plan
- Status update on MD Compassionate Care and Wellness (Grassroots) project
- Status update on Sheetz, Evapco, and The Georges on York projects
- Status update on Meadowbrook Sections 4B, 5, Creekside, and Taneytown Crossing
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will meet to adopt a noise ordinance and a resolution for June 2020 water allocation. The body will also consider a special event request for Memorial Park and the release of a letter of credit for Creekside.
- Adoption of Ordinance 05 – 2020 regarding Noise
- Adoption of Resolution 2020 – 07 regarding Water Allocation for June 2020
- Approval of Promise Ride special event at Memorial Park for August 23, 2020
- Release of Letter of Credit for Creekside
- Discussion of Essential Employee leave policy
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will meet to adopt a noise ordinance and a resolution for June 2020 water allocation. The body will also review an essential employee leave policy and a special event request for Memorial Park.
- Adoption of Ordinance 05 – 2020 regarding Noise
- Adoption of Resolution 2020 – 07 regarding Water Allocation for June 2020
- Discussion of Essential Employee leave policy
- Approval of Promise Ride special event at Memorial Park on August 23, 2020
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission is meeting virtually to review several site plan requests and land use variances. The body will consider approvals for a development project and specific property modifications.
- Final Site Plan and Plat Approval for Taneytown Crossing by Foundation Development
- Special exception use and variance request for Courier Drive lots
- Site Plan Waiver request for landscape supply business at 4335 Old Taneytown Rd
- Request to eliminate turn around and construct pergola at Tannery Barn, 61 Frederick St.
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to adopt the operating budget, tax rate, and water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2020-2021. The body will also introduce a noise ordinance and discuss the transfer of Taneytown Crossing roadbeds.
- Adoption of Ordinance 01-2020: Fiscal year 2020-2021 Operating Budget
- Adoption of Ordinance 02-2020: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Tax Rate
- Adoption of Ordinance 03-2020: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Water and Sewer Rate
- Introduction of Ordinance 05-2020 regarding Noise
- Approval of transfer of Taneytown Crossing roadbeds (Westview Drive)
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council are holding a workshop to conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget and tax rate. The body will consider the adoption of ordinances regarding the operating budget, tax rates, and water and sewer rates.
- Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget and Constant Yield Tax Rate
- Ordinance 01-2020: Fiscal year 2020-2021 Operating Budget
- Ordinance 02-2020: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Tax Rate
- Ordinance 03-2020: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Water and Sewer Rate
- Ordinance 05-2020: Noise
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will discuss city manager and department reports. Several ordinances regarding the 2020-2021 budget, tax rate, and water and sewer rates have been postponed until May.
- Resolution 2020-05 regarding Water Allocation for April 2020
- Sober Truth community outreach picnic at Memorial Park on May 30, 2020
- Uniontown Bible Church soccer camp at Robert’s Mill Park, June 22-25, 2020
- Freedom Broadband agreement
- Bid approval for City Hall renovations
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to review financial reports and special event requests. The body will discuss a broadband agreement and roadway work at Meadowbrook. Several budget and tax rate ordinances have been postponed until May.
- Resolution 2020-05 regarding Water Allocation for April 2020
- Bid approval for City Hall renovations
- Freedom Broadband agreement
- Meadowbrook roadways – section 4B
- Special event approvals for Sober Truth picnic and Uniontown Bible Church soccer camp
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss a request for a special exception. The applicant seeks to change the non-conforming use of a property from a pharmacy to a karate academy.
- Case 2020–212: Special Exception request for 417 East Baltimore Street
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will introduce the operating budget, tax rate, and water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2020-2021. The body will also vote on a budget amendment and water allocation for March 2020. A closed session is scheduled to discuss MDE compliance legal advice.
- Introduction of Ordinance 01-2020: Fiscal year 2020-2021 Operating Budget
- Introduction of Ordinance 02-2020: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Tax Rate
- Introduction of Ordinance 03-2020: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Water and Sewer Rate
- Adoption of Ordinance 04-2020: Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Amendment #2
- Resolution 2020-03 regarding Water Allocation for March 2020
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will discuss the 2020-2024 operating budget, the 2020-2021 tax rate, and water and sewer rates. The body will also consider a budget amendment and water allocation for March 2020.
- Ordinance 01-2020: Fiscal year 2020-2024 Operating Budget
- Ordinance 02-2020: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Tax Rate
- Ordinance 03-2020: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Water and Sewer Rate
- Ordinance 04-2020: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Amendment #2
- Resolution 2020-04: Employee Handbook updates
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission is meeting to review site plan waivers, preliminary approvals, and subdivision plans. The body will also provide a recommendation to the Board of Appeals regarding a special exception use for 417 East Baltimore Street.
- Waiver of Site Plan Approval Requirements for T-Bone and Earls at 2930 FSK Hwy
- Preliminary Site Plan Approval for Taneytown Crossing
- Phase 2 Final Subdivision Plan for The Village at Meade’s Crossing
- Special exception use recommendation for 417 East Baltimore Street
Budget Workshop FY 2021
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to review operating budgets for the General Fund and the Water and Sewer Fund. The body will also review the Capital Budget and discuss the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
- Review of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 General Fund Operating Budget
- Review of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Water and Sewer Fund Operating Budget
- Review of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Tax Rate/Constant Yield Tax Rate
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will consider a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and a water allocation resolution for February 2020. The body will also discuss a one-year trial for parking passes and the declaration of surplus property for the Westview Drive road bed.
- Ordinance 04-2020: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Amendment #2
- Resolution 2020-02: Water Allocation for February 2020
- Declaration of surplus property for original road bed of Westview Drive
- Bollinger Park engineering proposal
- One-year trial of parking passes
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council will review a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and a resolution for February 2020 water allocation. The body will also consider a trial for parking passes and a proposal for Bollinger Park engineering.
- Ordinance 04-2020: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Amendment #2
- Resolution 2020-02: Water Allocation for February 2020
- Declaration of surplus property for the original road bed of Westview Drive
- Bollinger Park engineering proposal
- One-year trial of parking passes
Council Workshop/Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss city department reports and financial updates. The body is scheduled to act on a resolution regarding water allocation for January 2020.
- Resolution 2020-01: Water Allocation for January 2020
- Police Department update presentation
- Capital Improvement Program for the Police Department
- Carroll County Transit grant support
- Monthly Financial Report and Accounts Payables