Sykesville public meetings in 2021

Town Council Meetings

The Sykesville Town Council will introduce Ordinance No. 2021 related to the Planning Commission and will consider, discuss, or act on the 2022 meetings and holiday schedule. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of minutes from November 8, 2021, and reports from the Treasurer and Public Safety. Volunteer opportunities are announced for several town boards and commissions.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2021 – Planning Commission
• Consider/Discuss/Act on 2022 Meetings and Holiday Schedule
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2021
• Volunteer opportunities: Historic District Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Police Auxiliary, Crossing Guard
• Town offices closed Dec 24, 27, 31

The Sykesville Town Council introduced Ordinance 2021-06 to codify Planning Commission practices and create an alternate member position that doesn't require town residency. The council also approved the 2022 meeting and holiday schedule, adding Juneteenth as a holiday. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and announcements.

• Introduced Ordinance 2021-06 to codify Planning Commission practices and create alternate member position (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meetings and holiday schedule, adding Juneteenth as a holiday (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 8, 2021 (unanimous)

Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-05 regarding noise regulations. The council will also discuss a request for an addition to Sykesville Station.

• Public Hearing on Ordinance NO. 2021-05 – Noise Ordinance
• Adoption of Ordinance NO. 2021-05 – Noise Ordinance
• Request for Addition to Sykesville Station
• Approval of October 12, 2021 minutes
• Municipal Government Works Month 2021 Proclamation

The Town Council adopted Ordinance 2021-05, a noise ordinance, by a 6-1 vote, with Council Member Schofield dissenting after raising concerns about protest suppression. The council also unanimously authorized Sykesville Station to proceed with a kitchen building expansion, contingent on Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, and building permit approvals. The meeting included no public comments and a consent agenda approval.

• Approved consent agenda including October 12, 2021 minutes and Municipal Government Works Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-05 Noise Ordinance (6-1, Schofield opposed)
• Authorized Sykesville Station kitchen expansion, subject to Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, and building permit approvals (unanimous)

Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will meet to introduce Ordinance No. 2021-05 regarding a noise ordinance and discuss information for the Youth Council. The meeting also includes an officer recognition and a proposed closed session to consult with legal counsel.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2021-05 – Noise Ordinance
• Discussion on Youth Council Information
• Closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding Warfield discussions

The Sykesville Town Council introduced Ordinance No. 2021-05, a noise ordinance prohibiting disturbances between 10 PM and 7 AM, with added language to cover animal noise. The motion passed 5-2, with Council Members Guroff and Schofield voting against. The council also discussed a potential youth council and held a closed session to consult with legal counsel on Warfield discussions.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2021-05 (noise ordinance) with animal noise language (5-2)
• Approved minutes from September 27, 2021 with revision (unanimous)
• Held closed session to consult with legal counsel on Warfield discussions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:25 PM (unanimous)

Town Council Meetings

The Sykesville Town Council will consider and potentially act on two contracts: one for engineering services with KCI and one for Linear Trail repairs. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and a parks commission appointment.

• Consider/Discuss/Act on KCI contract for engineering services
• Consider/Discuss/Act on awarding contract for Linear Trail repair
• Appointment of Amanda Stevens to Sykesville Parks and Recreation Commission (term expiring April 2023)
• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2021

The Sykesville Town Council unanimously approved a general service agreement with KCI Technology for engineering services, filling the gap left by the passing of the town engineer. The council also unanimously awarded a contract to White Pine Paving for repairs to about 600 linear feet of the Linear Trail, after no bids were received through the request for proposals process.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and SPARC appointment (unanimous)
• Approved general service agreement with KCI Technology for engineering services (unanimous)
• Awarded Linear Trail repair contract to White Pine Paving (unanimous)

Town Council Meetings

The Sykesville Town Council will consider and potentially act on several items, including awarding the FY2022 paving contract, updating the Town Planner job description, adopting rules of council policy, and approving a memorandum of agreement for cost-sharing of stormwater mitigation projects. The meeting will also include public comments, approval of the July 12, 2021 minutes, and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Awarding FY2022 paving contract
• Town Planner job description update
• Rules of Council Policy adoption
• Memorandum of Agreement for stormwater cost-sharing and NPDES MS4 compliance
• Closed session for Warfield contract discussions and personnel issues

The Sykesville Town Council awarded the FY2022 paving contract to JEMS Contracting in an amount not to exceed $84,084, with a 5-2 vote. The council also approved the Town Planner job description, the Rules of Council policy, and a stormwater cost-sharing agreement with the county. The meeting included reports from staff and council members, and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Awarded FY2022 paving contract to JEMS Contracting, not to exceed $84,084 (5-2)
• Approved Town Planner job description with changes (unanimous)
• Approved Rules of Council policy (unanimous)
• Approved stormwater cost-sharing MOA with county (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for legal and personnel matters (unanimous)

Town Council Meetings

The Sykesville Town Council will hold a public hearing and then consider acting on Annexation Resolution No. 2021-01, which likely involves adding land to the town. They will also discuss and potentially act on a Memorandum of Understanding for the Downtown Sykesville Connection. The meeting is held via Zoom, with public comments limited to three minutes per person.

• Public hearing on Annexation Resolution No. 2021-01
• Consider/Discuss/Act on Annexation Resolution No. 2021-01
• Consider/Discuss/Act on Downtown Sykesville Connection Memorandum of Understanding
• Approval of June 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Town Council unanimously approved Annexation Resolution NO. 2021-01, incorporating several parcels south of Oklahoma Avenue and west of Schoolhouse Road into the town. The council also approved a simplified Memorandum of Understanding with the Downtown Sykesville Connection, which changes reporting to written quarterly updates and auto-renews. The meeting was held via Zoom.

• Approved Annexation Resolution NO. 2021-01 as presented, incorporating parcels south of Oklahoma Avenue and west of Schoolhouse Road.
• Approved the Downtown Sykesville Connection Memorandum of Understanding as presented, with written quarterly updates and automatic renewal.
• Approved the minutes from April 13, 2020, with a correction noting Council Member Schofield was absent.
• Opened and closed the public hearing on Annexation Resolution NO. 2021-01.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:45 P.M.

Town Council Meetings

The Sykesville Town Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting Ordinance 2021-04 for FY2021 budget revisions, as well as the Vision 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is conducted via Zoom, with public comments limited to three minutes per person. The agenda also includes consent items and staff reports.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance 2021-04 FY2021 Budget Revisions
• Public hearing and action on Vision 2030 Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2021
• Volunteer opportunities: Historic District Commission, SPARC, Board of Zoning Appeals, Police Auxiliary, Crossing Guard
• Treasurer's Report and Public Safety Report

The Sykesville Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-04 for FY2021 budget revisions and the Vision 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Both items were preceded by public hearings with no public comments. The council also approved the May 2021 Treasurer's Report and received updates on staff and committee activities.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-04 FY2021 Budget Revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Vision 2030 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved May 2021 Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Town Council Meetings

The Sykesville Town Council is meeting via Zoom to discuss and act on several items, including appointing council leadership positions, introducing an ordinance for FY2021 budget revisions, and considering a Circuit Rider resolution. The agenda also includes public comments, consent agenda items, and reports from staff and committees.

• Reappointment of Richard McCullough to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2021-04 for FY2021 Budget Revisions
• Consideration of Circuit Rider Resolution No. 2021-03
• Discussion and action on Council President and Council Liaison positions
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person

The Sykesville Town Council unanimously appointed Council Member Anna Carter as Council President and approved the introduction of Ordinance 2021-04 for FY2021 budget revisions. The council also approved the Circuit Rider Resolution 2021-03, continuing the program with no changes. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the consent agenda minutes.

• Appointed Council Member Carter as Council President (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-04 FY2021 Budget Revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Circuit Rider Resolution 2021-03 and pertaining documents (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda item II: Reappointment of Richard McCullough to HDC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda item I: Minutes from May 10, 2021, with correction (unanimous, Guroff abstained)

Town Council Meetings

The Sykesville Town Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting Ordinance 2021-03, which sets the FY2022 budget, tax rate, and capital improvement plan. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with minutes and a Planning Commission appointment, plus public comments and staff reports.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance 2021-03 (FY2022 budget, tax rate, CIP)
• Public hearing on the Constant Yield Rate
• Appointment of Ted Ludvigsen to Planning Commission
• Approval of minutes from March 22 and April 12, 2021
• Volunteer opportunities on boards and commissions

The Sykesville Town Council held a regular meeting on May 10, 2021, via Zoom. They unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes and a Planning Commission appointment. After holding public hearings with no comments, the council unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-03 for the FY2022 budget, tax rate, and CIP. The council also approved the April 2021 Treasurer's Report, noting the town has no debt after paying off a $277,000 bond.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Planning Commission appointment (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on Constant Yield Rate (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on Ordinance 2021-03 FY2022 Budget, Tax Rate, and CIP (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-03 FY2022 Budget, Tax Rate, and CIP (unanimous)
• Approved April 2021 Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Town Council Meetings

The Sykesville Town Council is meeting via Zoom to introduce Ordinance 2021-03, the FY2022 budget, as new business. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of the March 22 minutes, and announcements about a budget workshop, volunteer openings, and the May 4 election.

• Introduction of Ordinance 2021-03 FY2022 Budget
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
• Consent agenda: approval of March 22, 2021 minutes
• Budget workshop scheduled for April 26, 2021 via Zoom
• Election on May 4; mail-in voting applications available

The Sykesville Town Council introduced Ordinance 2021-03 for the FY2022 budget, with a unanimous vote. The minutes from March 22 were tabled to add motioners' and seconders' names. The March 2021 Treasurer's Report was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Introduced Ordinance 2021-03 FY2022 Budget (unanimous)
• Tabled March 22, 2021 minutes for staff to add motioners/seconders
• Approved March 2021 Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Town Council Meetings

The Sykesville Town Council is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including approving minutes, calling for election nominations, appointing SPARC commissioners, and discussing assigned fund balances. They will also consider acting on the BGE electric installation for the Community Parks and Playgrounds Splash Pad. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Call for nominations for Mayor and Council Members
• Appointment of SPARC Commissioners
• Consider/Discuss/Act on Assigned Fund Balances
• Consider/Discuss/Act on Community Parks and Playgrounds Splash Pad – BGE Electric Installation

The Sykesville Town Council unanimously approved releasing $285,445 from assigned fund balances, using up to $190,000 to pay off a General Obligation bond. It also approved spending up to $30,000 for new underground electric service for the splash pad at Millard Cooper Park. The council appointed six members to the new SPARC commission and accepted nominations for the upcoming election.

• Approved the Consent Agenda, including the March 8, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Appointed Chris Sevick and Billy Shifflett to one-year terms, Alex Ries and Bryan Troast to two-year terms, and Nick Sheets and Eric Valenstein to three-year terms on the Sykesville Parks and Recreation Commission.
• Authorized the release of $285,445 from assigned fund balances and the payment of the General Obligation bond using up to $190,000 of those funds.
• Approved additional electrical work at Millard Cooper Park for the splash pad, not to exceed $30,000, funded from the unassigned fund balance.
• Received nominations for Mayor (Ian Shaw, Stacy Link) and Council Member (Alan Grasley, Elizabeth Guroff, Leo Keenan, William Mathis, Frank Robert) for the May 4 election.

Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 2021-02 for the Sykesville Parks and Recreation Commission. The council will also consider Resolution No. 2021-02 regarding alcohol at the Sippin’ on Summer DSC event.

• Public Hearing on Ordinance NO. 2021-02 (Sykesville Parks and Recreation Commission)
• Resolution No. 2021-02 for Alcohol at the Sippin’ on Summer DSC event
• Appointment of Jeannette Nichols to the Historic District Commission
• Approval of February 22, 2021 minutes

The Sykesville Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance NO. 2021-02, establishing the Sykesville Parks and Recreation Commission. They also approved Resolution NO. 2021-02, allowing alcohol at the Sippin' on Summer DSC event, and the February 2021 Treasurer's Report. The consent agenda, including minutes and a Historic District Commission appointment, was approved.

• Approved Ordinance NO. 2021-02 establishing the Sykesville Parks and Recreation Commission.
• Approved Resolution NO. 2021-02 for alcohol at the Sippin' on Summer DSC event.
• Approved the February 2021 Treasurer's Report.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from February 22, 2021, and the appointment of Jeannette Nichols to the Historic District Commission.

Town Council Meetings

The Sykesville Town Council will consider appointing Board of Elections Supervisors and alternates, setting their pay at minimum wage, and appointing the Town Clerk as Assistant Election Secretary. They will also introduce an ordinance to create a Recreation and Parks Committee. The meeting includes public comments and a consent agenda with minutes and a BZA reappointment.

• Appointment of Board of Elections Supervisors: Trefor Evans, Aften Johnson, Bob Betz; alternate Marianne Sickler
• Set pay rate for Board of Elections Supervisors at minimum wage
• Appoint Kerry Chaney, Town Clerk, as Assistant Election Secretary
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2021-02 creating Recreation and Parks Committee
• Short-term reappointment of Richard Barry to the BZA

The Sykesville Town Council unanimously approved appointments to the Board of Election Supervisors, set their pay at $11.75 per hour, and appointed the Town Clerk as Assistant Election Secretary for the 2021 election. The Council also introduced Ordinance No. 2021-02 to formally establish the Parks and Recreation Commission, and approved the January 2021 Treasurer's Report.

• Approved consent agenda including Feb. 8 minutes and BZA reappointment (unanimous)
• Appointed Trefor Evans, Aften Johnson, Bob Betz to Board of Election Supervisors, Marianne Sickler as alternate, pay $11.75/hr (unanimous)
• Appointed Kerry Chaney as Assistant Election Secretary for 2021 election (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2021-02 establishing Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved January 2021 Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Town Council Meetings

The Sykesville Town Council will hold a public hearing and then consider acting on Ordinance No. 2021-01, which revises the FY 2021 budget. The council will also discuss election documents and process, and introduce a resolution to annex the Schoolhouse Road property. A quarterly presentation from Downtown Sykesville Connection is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-01 FY 2021 Budget Revisions
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 2021-01 FY 2021 Budget Revisions
• Introduction of Resolution No. 2021-01 for Annexation of the Schoolhouse Road Property
• Discussion of election documents and process
• Downtown Sykesville Connection Quarterly Presentation

Town Council Meetings

The Sykesville Town Council unanimously introduced Ordinance NO. 2021-01 for FY2021 Budget Revisions, which shifts delayed projects from FY2020 to FY2021, mostly funded by grants. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from January 11, 2021. A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including January 11, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance NO. 2021-01 for FY2021 Budget Revisions (unanimous)

Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will meet via Zoom to hear a presentation on the FY 2019-2020 Audit. The meeting also includes the introduction of Ordinance No. 2021-01 regarding budget revisions.

• FY 2019-2020 Audit Presentation
• Introduction of Ordinance NO. 2021-01 Budget Revisions
• Public Safety Report

The Sykesville Town Council unanimously approved a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for staff, retroactive to July 1, 2020, as recommended by the town manager. They also approved a resolution allowing the Downtown Sykesville Connection to apply for liquor licenses for events, with two date corrections. The council approved the 2021 holiday schedule and meeting dates, and the December 2020 Treasurer's Report. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2021-01 for alcohol at DSC events with date corrections (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 holiday schedule with Christmas observed Dec 27 and full-day New Year's Eve (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Council meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2.5% COLA retroactive to July 1, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved December 2020 Treasurer's Report (unanimous)