Taneytown public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The Taneytown City Council will vote on a water allocation plan for December and a new fee schedule for 2025. The agenda also includes the award of a water line replacement project and several lease approvals.
- Resolution 2024-15: Water allocation for December
- Resolution 2024-16: Fee Schedule for 2025
- Award of Westview Drive Water Line Replacement Project
- Approval of 2025–2030 Lease – Bollinger Park
- Annexation - 3300 Fringer Road
Council Workshop
The Taneytown City Council will adopt Resolution 2024‑16, approving a new fee schedule that will take effect on January 13 2025. The Council will also adopt Resolution 2024‑15, establishing a water allocation plan for existing water supply based on Exhibit A. Additional agenda items include awarding the Westview Drive water‑line replacement project, reviewing CDM Smith’s 2025 rate proposal, and approving long‑term leases for Bollinger Park and Festival Park. The meeting will also consider a special event permit for a car show at Memorial Park on October 4 2025.
- Adoption of FY 2025 Fee Schedule (Resolution 2024‑16) with fees such as Block Party $50 and Park Impact $1,000
- Adoption of Water Allocation Plan (Resolution 2024‑15) allocating 500 gallons per day, expiring January 13 2024
- Award of Westview Drive Water Line Replacement Project
- Review of CDM Smith 2025 Rate Proposal
- Approval of 2025‑2030 leases for Bollinger Park (Matthew Clark) and Festival Park (Robert Bowers)
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission will consider final site plan approval for a school addition and a revised concept plan for a storage facility. The commission will also discuss the 2025 update to the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan.
- Final site plan approval for Taneytown Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Addition
- Revised concept site plan for Storage Today at 100 York Road
- Discussion on the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan 2025 update
Comp Plan Workshop
The Planning Commission is meeting to review the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan 2025 update. The session includes a community survey analysis and a review of draft background data.
- Community Survey Analysis
- Draft Comprehensive Plan Update background data
- Planning of key person interviews
- Review and approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
Council Workshop/Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will discuss a resolution to allocate the city's limited water supply for new or expanded uses. The body will also review financial reports and several project proposals.
- Resolution 2024-14: Water allocation plan with 37,835 remaining GPD
- Special Event Permit for National Capital Region Early Ford V8 Club Car Show (May 18, 2025)
- Sheetz Storm Water Management Agreement
- Proposal for City Office roof and exterior repair
- Monthly Financial Report for the period ending 10/31/2024
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will receive a final site plan presentation for the Taneytown Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten addition. The body will also discuss the 2025 update to the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan.
- Final site plan presentation for Taneytown Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Addition
- Discussion on the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan 2025 update
- Review of active site plans including Memorial Park Expansion, Storage Today, and Taneytown Supply
- Review of active subdivisions: Mountain Brook, Taney View, and Garnet Ridge
Council Workshop/Meeting
The Taneytown City Council will adopt Resolution 2024‑13, which sets a water allocation plan for October based on a total supply of 38,335 gallons per day and allocates 500 gallons to existing projects. The council will also adopt Ordinance 10‑2024, amending the city’s campaign finance code to clarify reporting requirements. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved, and a FY2024 audit presentation will be received.
- Adoption of Ordinance 10‑2024 amending the Campaign Finance Code
- Adoption of Resolution 2024‑13 establishing the October water allocation plan (38,335 GPD available, 500 GPD allocated)
- Approval of minutes from the September 4, September 9, August 7, and September 11 meetings
- Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024 audit by Michelle Mills and Addie Blickenstaff
- Memorial Park Expansion Engineering Services amendment
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission will review a concept site plan for Curaleaf, discuss active site plans for Taneytown Elementary School and Memorial Park, and review active subdivisions and construction projects.
- Curaleaf concept site plan presentation
- Taneytown Elementary School PreK and Kindergarten Addition
- Memorial Park Expansion
- Mountain Brook subdivision
- Meade's Crossing phases I, I A. 2A. 2B
Comp Plan Workshop
The Taneytown Planning Commission will review and approve the minutes from the August 20, 2024 comprehensive plan meeting. Commissioners will discuss the key persons interview process, Harvest Festival details, and the draft comprehensive plan Section I (Introduction). The commission will also set the next community comprehensive plan update meeting for October 22, 2024.
- Review and approval of minutes from August 20, 2024 comprehensive plan meeting
- Discussion of key persons interview process (10 minutes)
- Harvest Festival details discussion (10 minutes)
- Draft Comprehensive Plan Section I (Introduction) discussion (30 minutes)
- Schedule next community comprehensive plan update meeting for October 22, 2024
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold two public hearings to consider variance requests. These requests involve a setback adjustment for a garage and a reduction in minimum lot size requirements.
- Case 2024–228: Variance for a 5-foot side yard setback for a connecting garage at 11 Taney Court
- Case 2024–229: Variance to reduce minimum lot size from 7,500 sq ft to 6,250 sq ft for lots 203 through 206 on Ridge Avenue
Council Special Meeting
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to approve a contract for Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Contract approval for Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2
Council Meeting
The Taneytown City Council will consider several emergency ordinances, including a campaign‑finance code amendment and budget amendments for fiscal year 2024. The agenda also lists new business items such as a Mountain Brook traffic‑impact study proposal, a cooperative procurement participation with the Maryland Department of General Services, and a Verizon lease amendment. Minutes from the August 7 and August 12 regular meetings will be approved and standard reports will be given.
- Ordinance 10‑2024: amendment to the City Campaign Finance Code
- Ordinance 11‑2024: FY 2024 budget year‑end close‑out amendment (emergency adoption)
- Ordinance 12‑2024: FY 2024 budget amendment for Fire Company donation (emergency adoption)
- Ordinance 13‑2024: FY 2024 budget amendment for public‑safety salary adjustment (emergency adoption)
- New Business: Mountain Brook Traffic Impact Study Proposal, Cooperative Procurement with Maryland Department of General Services, Verizon Lease Amendment
Council Workshop
The Taneytown City Council will consider several ordinances, including a campaign finance code amendment and multiple FY 2024 budget amendments for emergency adoption. It will also adopt a water allocation resolution for September and discuss new business items such as the Mountain Brook Traffic Impact Study proposal and cooperative procurement with the Maryland Department of General Services.
- Ordinance 10‑2024 – Campaign Finance Code amendment
- Ordinance 11‑2024 – FY 2024 Budget Year End Close Out amendment (emergency adoption)
- Ordinance 12‑2024 – FY 2024 Budget amendment for Fire Company donation (emergency adoption)
- Ordinance 13‑2024 – FY 2024 Budget amendment for Public Safety salary adjustment (emergency adoption)
- Resolution 2024‑12 – Water allocation for September
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission will review and approve the minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will consider preliminary site plan approval for the Taneytown Elementary School Pre‑K and Kindergarten addition and site plan approval for the Evapco Allendale Lane Parking Lot. Additional agenda items include discussion of the Memorial Park expansion, updates to the Community Comprehensive Plan, and various active project updates.
- Review and approval of minutes from July 29, 2024
- Preliminary site plan approval for Taneytown Elementary School Pre‑K and Kindergarten addition
- Site plan approval for Evapco Allendale Lane Parking Lot
- Discussion of Memorial Park expansion
- Discussion of Community Comprehensive Plan update (meeting, survey, key‑person interview)
Comp Plan Workshop
The Taneytown Planning Commission met on August 20, 2024 for a public workshop on the town's Comprehensive Plan. The commission reviewed and approved minutes from the July 2023 Comprehensive Plan meeting. Attendees discussed the plan update with consultants Craig Kologie and Emily Yatron of CVC/Arro Consulting, and continued reviewing community survey and key‑person interview forms.
- Review and approval of minutes from the July 2023 Comprehensive Plan meeting
- Discussion of the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan update with CVC/Arro Consulting
- Continued discussion of community survey and key‑person interview forms
Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council are meeting to discuss budget amendments for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years. The body is also considering the repeal of the Main Street Advisory Board and revisions to its code. Other business includes a speed camera discussion and a special event permit for Memorial Park.
- Ordinance 07-2024: FY 2023-2024 Budget Amendment No. 5
- Ordinance 08-2024: FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendment No. 1
- Ordinance 09-2024: Repeal of Chapter 148 (Main Street Advisory Board)
- Resolution 2024-11: Water allocation for August
- Special Event Permit: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Mass & Picnic on September 21, 2024
Council Workshop
The Mayor and City Council are reviewing budget amendments for two fiscal years and a resolution regarding water allocation for new and expanded uses. The body is also discussing code revisions for the Main Street Advisory Board and a special event permit for Memorial Park.
- Ordinance 06-2024: Revisions to Main Street Advisory Board Code regarding open meeting requirements
- Ordinance 07-2024: FY 2023-2024 Budget Amendment No. 5
- Ordinance 08-2024: FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendment No. 1
- Resolution 2024-11: Water allocation for August
- Special Event Permit for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Mass & Picnic on September 21, 2024
Planning Commission
The Taneytown Planning Commission will review several land use requests, including a site plan waiver for the police department to add a storage shed at 120 East Baltimore Street. It will also consider a concept site plan extension for the Mountain Brook subdivision and a side‑yard variance for 11 Taney Court. Additional agenda items cover active projects such as the Taneytown Elementary School park and kindergarten addition and the Memorial Park expansion.
- Mountain Brook subdivision – request for concept site plan extension
- William Fitzhugh – side‑yard variance request for 11 Taney Court
- Taneytown Police Department – site plan waiver to add a storage shed at 120 East Baltimore Street
- Taneytown Elementary School – park and kindergarten addition project
- Memorial Park – expansion project
Comp Plan Workshop
The Taneytown Planning Commission is meeting to kick off the update of the Community Comprehensive Plan. The session includes a discussion with CVC/Arro Consulting regarding the plan's approach, public engagement, and schedule.
- Discussion of Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan update with Craig Kologie and Emily Yatron of CVC/Arro Consulting