Westminster public meetings in 2022

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council approved several infrastructure contracts and police department expenditures. The council also filled four appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Awarded $1,026,721.50 contract for Inflow and Infiltration Phase V to Guyer Brothers Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Valve Bolt Replacement Project with Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. (4-0)
• Authorized $40,000 sole source contract with Funk and Bolton P.A. (4-0)
• Approved $33,344 purchase of one 2022 Dodge Durango Police Pursuit Vehicle (4-0)
• Approved Police Salary Step Plan (4-0)
• Appointed Scott Graf to Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term (4-0)
• Appointed Robert Peeples Jr. and J. Brooks Leahy to Board of Elections Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Erin Guiffre to Board of Ethics Commission for a five-year term (4-0)

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Westminster Economic and Community Development Committee will meet to discuss food truck regulations as new business. The agenda also includes placeholder items for bee keeping, nuisance properties, and a new water study, but no decisions are scheduled on those topics.

• Discussion of food truck regulations
• Approval of October 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Placeholder items: bee keeping, nuisance properties, new water study

The committee reviewed the process for obtaining required permits for food trucks within the City of Westminster. No formal votes were taken on the food truck issue, and the committee noted they will revisit the topic as needed.

• Approved October 27, 2022 meeting minutes

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission voted to support a simplified site plan for a building addition at 271-273 East Main Street. The commission also discussed the status of a preservation implementation memo and the demolition of a log cabin building.

• Supported Simplified Site Plan for Amy’s Laundry addition at 271-273 East Main Street (4-0)

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Public Safety Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 1, 2022, and receive a general public safety update. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2022
• General public safety update

The committee approved the minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Westminster Recreation and Parks Committee will discuss the 'Envision! Westminster' mural design initiative, review departmental highlights from the past year, and receive progress reports on the Community Pool and other projects. The committee will also review the Recreation and Parks fee schedule and consider scheduling regular meetings.

• Discussion of the 'Envision! Westminster' mural design initiative
• Progress report on the Community Pool
• Wakefield Valley Park, Sculpture Garden, and Conference Center Pavilion updates
• Durbin House Project update
• Recreation and Parks fee schedule review

The meeting agenda listed discussions regarding the “Envision! Westminster” mural design initiative and various park and facility reports. The provided document is an agenda and does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Westminster Finance Committee will discuss a proposed amendment to the FY23 budget and set rates for the 2023 pool season. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and other business.

• Discussion of FY23 Budget Amendment
• Discussion of 2023 Pool Rates

The Finance Committee approved a proposed budget amendment for the FY23 budget. The committee also expressed support for recommended pool rate increases for the 2023 season.

• Approved FY23 budget amendment for submission to Common Council (unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Supported proposed 2023 pool rate increases for recommendation to Common Council

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council introduced Ordinance 948 to amend the adopted budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023. City staff provided clarifications to the Council regarding the proposal.

• Introduced Ordinance 948 (Budget Amendment No.1 for FY23) (4-0)

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Economic and Community Development Committee will discuss food truck regulations as new business. The agenda also includes placeholder items for bee keeping, nuisance properties, and a new water study, but no details or decisions are specified.

• Discussion of food truck regulations
• Placeholder for bee keeping
• Placeholder for nuisance properties
• Placeholder for new water study

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Technology Committee of the Mayor and Common Council is meeting for a general technology update and other business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• General Technology Update

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Common Council adopted an ordinance to reduce the size of the Board of Elections. The council also approved several sole source contracts for city infrastructure and a parking study, and awarded a contract for a police generator replacement.

• Adopted Ordinance 947 to reduce Board of Elections size from six to three members
• Awarded $289,500 contract to Eastern Sales and Engineering for Police Emergency Generator Replacement
• Approved $48,535 sole source purchase from Seal Analytical for a Water Reclamation Facility Lab Auto Analyzer
• Approved $38,750 sole source contract with Desmond Design Management for a Downtown Parking Study
• Approved $3,294.40 change order with Keller Brothers for the Community Pool Project
• Approved October 2022 Departmental Operating Reports
• Approved meeting minutes from October 24, November 14 (Regular), November 14 (Work Session), and November 14 (Closed)

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission conditionally approved the site development plan for a 40,000 square foot medical center at 404 Malcolm Drive. Approval is contingent on meeting four specific conditions regarding parking, lighting, signage, facade design, and city/county comments.

• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting summary (3-0)
• Conditionally approved Site Amended Site Development Plan S-21-11 for Malcolm Drive Medical Center (3-0)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council held a work session to receive updates on the election process from the City Administrator and City Clerk. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including road striping and server installation. They adopted ordinances regarding ethics and procurement and introduced a measure to reduce the Board of Elections size. One contract for a police generator was deferred for further discussion.

• Awarded $1,046,400.00 Clock Tower Rehabilitation contract to Concrete Protection & Restoration Inc.
• Awarded $36,776.88 City Road Striping contract to Alpha Space Control Company, Inc.
• Awarded $291,509.99 server infrastructure contract to Continental Technologies, Inc. (procurement waived)
• Approved $264,418.42 change order No. 6 for HRI, Inc.
• Approved FY23 CDL Training Program with Advantage C (max $100,000)
• Adopted Ordinance 945 amending Ethics Code for conflict of interest and financial disclosure
• Adopted Ordinance 946 allowing waiver of competitive procurement for good cause
• Introduced Ordinance 947 to reduce Board of Elections size from six members to three

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Public Safety Committee of the Mayor and Common Council is meeting to discuss general public safety updates and other business. The agenda includes only routine items such as approval of minutes from September 6, 2022, and no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022
• General public safety update

The committee approved the meeting minutes from September 6, 2022. Chief Ledwell provided updates on crime issues and preparations for Maryland Legislative Mandates effective January 1, 2023.

• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Public Works Committee of the Mayor and Common Council is meeting to approve minutes from September 14, 2022, and receive a general public works update. No specific action items or financial details are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2022
• General public works update

The committee approved the minutes from the September 14, 2022, meeting. Members received updates on holiday decorations, street crack sealing, and storm drain repairs. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 14, 2022, meeting minutes

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception and a setback variance for a contractor's equipment and storage yard at Lot 21B, West Branch Trade Center. A second variance request regarding gravel parking was withdrawn by the petitioner's representative.

• Approved meeting summary of August 2, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved special exception for contractor's equipment and storage yard at Lot 21B, West Branch Trade Center (2-1)
• Approved 190-foot variance to the 300-foot setback requirement for Lot 21B (2-1)
• Withdrawn: variance request for gravel parking area

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Economic and Community Development Committee will meet to discuss nuisance properties as new business, and will also address food trucks, bee keeping, and a new water study as existing items. The meeting is procedural with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of nuisance properties
• Food trucks item
• Bee keeping item
• New water study item

The Economic and Community Development Committee approved the September 27, 2022, meeting minutes. Members discussed the City of Westminster’s Charter and Code regarding nuisance properties and requested the topic be placed on a future agenda.

• Approved September 27, 2022, meeting minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for November 30, 2022

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Council adopted Ordinance 944, repealing the Westminster Fiber Commission from the city code. They also introduced two new ordinances: one updating ethics rules to comply with state law, and another allowing the Council to waive competitive procurement requirements for good cause. A $24,655 change order for the Durbin House exterior renovation was approved, and a contract for ADA curb ramp and sidewalk replacement at East Green Street Bridge was awarded to INL Construction LLC.

• Adopted Ordinance 944 dissolving the Westminster Fiber Commission (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 945 updating ethics conflict-of-interest and financial disclosure rules (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 946 allowing Council to waive competitive procurement requirements for good cause (3-0)
• Awarded ADA curb ramp and sidewalk replacement contract at E. Green Street Bridge to INL Construction LLC (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Building Concepts for Durbin House Exterior Renovation Project ($24,655) (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar including September 2022 departmental reports, parking meter fee waiver on Main Street Nov 28–Dec 25, and Public Works Agreement A 1155 for Westminster Station Lot 1 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 26, October 4 special, closed, and work session meetings (3-0)
• Voted to enter closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition and legal advice (3-0)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council held a special meeting on October 20, 2022, and voted unanimously to adjourn into a closed meeting to consult with counsel on legal advice and pending litigation. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the council did not return to open session afterward.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal advice and litigation consultation (4-0)

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Westminster Mayor & Common Council Finance Committee will meet to discuss the procurement process and potential amendments to the FY23 budget. The committee will also consider other business items.

• Discussion of Procurement Process
• Discussion of FY 23 Budget Amendment Needs

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Personnel Committee of the Mayor and Common Council is meeting to review human resources updates. The body will discuss the City of Westminster Handbook, current position vacancies, and the Juneteenth holiday.

• City of Westminster Handbook update
• Review of positions and vacancies
• Discussion of Juneteenth holiday

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The committee will discuss topics including food trucks, bee keeping, and nuisance properties. A water study is also listed as an existing item for consideration.

• Food Trucks discussion
• Bee Keeping discussion
• Nuisance Properties discussion
• New Water Study placeholder

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Public Works Committee will meet to approve the June 7, 2022, minutes and receive a general update on public works. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of June 7, 2022, meeting minutes
• General Public Works Update

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Public Safety Committee of the Mayor and Common Council is meeting to review minutes and receive a general public safety update. No specific legislative actions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of August 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• General Public Safety Update

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The committee will discuss several community topics including commercial use processes, The Willows, food trucks, bee keeping, and nuisance properties. A water study is also listed as an existing item.

• Discussion of the Process for New Commercial Uses
• Discussion regarding The Willows
• Discussion regarding Food Trucks
• Discussion regarding Bee Keeping
• Discussion regarding Nuisance Properties

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Public Safety Committee of the Mayor and Common Council is meeting to receive a general public safety update. The session includes the approval of minutes from July 5, 2022.

• General Public Safety Update

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Public Safety Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a general public safety update. No specific projects or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of April 5, 2022 and June 7, 2022 minutes
• General Public Safety Update

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Public Safety Committee of the Mayor and Common Council will meet to receive a general public safety update. The agenda consists of procedural items and a general update.

• General Public Safety Update

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss several infrastructure updates. Topics include paving, water reuse, air emission permits for the wastewater treatment plant, and water main replacements.

• Paving Update
• Water Reuse
• Air Emission Permit WWTP
• Water Main Replacements

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Economic and Community Development Committee is meeting to hold general discussions on food trucks and honeybees. The agenda also includes placeholders for a new water study and nuisance properties.

• General discussion on food trucks
• General discussion on honeybees
• New water study
• Nuisance properties