Westminster public meetings in 2025

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission will consider four new‑business applications: a site development plan for a 22,000‑square‑foot medical center and a 12,000‑square‑foot office or school‑daycare at 404 Malcolm Drive; a sign permit (No. 2008) for a tenant sign of 64‑125 sq ft at 1101 Business Parkway South; a recommendation to amend the Wakefield Valley Development Plan to add 35 single‑family units on Parcel W and dedicate Parcel X as open space for Carroll Lutheran Village; and a zonal map amendment (ZMA 24‑01) to reclassify several parcels in The Willows from R‑7,500 to Planned Development‑9, allowing 40 new dwelling units. The commission will also review the minutes from February 20 2025 and a closed‑session summary from September 18 2025.

• Site Development Plan S‑25‑0006 for a 22,000 sq ft medical center and 12,000 sq ft office/school at 404 Malcolm Drive (Applicant: Obrecht Properties LLC)
• Sign Permit No. 2008 for a tenant sign 64‑125 sq ft at 1101 Business Parkway South (Applicant: Kirk Engel, Owner: ROJEN LP)
• Wakefield Valley Development Plan Amendment DP‑24‑01 to add 35 single‑family detached units on Parcel W and dedicate Parcel X as open space (Applicant: WV Westminster LLC)
• Zonal Map Amendment ZMA 24‑01 for The Willows to change zoning from R‑7,500 to Planned Development‑9, proposing 40 two‑over‑two dwellings (Applicant: D.R. Acquisitions LLC)

The Planning and Zoning Commission conditionally approved the amended site plan for the 404 Malcolm Drive Medical Center project. It also approved a sign permit for a 72.75‑square‑foot sign at 1135 Business Parkway South and amended its recommendation for the Wakefield Valley Development Plan Amendment DP‑24‑01 before forwarding it to the Mayor and Common Council. All motions passed unanimously.

• Conditional approval of Amended Site Plan S-25-0006, Malcolm Drive Medical Center (5-0)
• Approval of Sign Permit Application No. 2008 for 1135 Business Parkway South, 72.75 sq ft (5-0)
• Amendment of Commission report/recommendation for Wakefield Valley Development Plan Amendment DP-24-01, Parcels W and X (5-0)
• Forwarding of amended recommendation for DP-24-01 to Mayor and Common Council (5-0)
• Approval of meeting summary for February 20 2025 (5-0)
• Approval of closed‑meeting summary for September 18 2025 (5-0)
• Adjournment of the meeting (5-0)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council will meet to vote on adjourning into a closed session to discuss personnel issues and legal counsel.

• Vote to adjourn into a Closed Meeting
• Discussion of personnel matters for appointees, employees, or officials
• Consultation with counsel for legal advice

Councilmember Pecoraro moved to adjourn the session into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hoff. The council voted aye unanimously (Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff, Pecoraro) with no nays. The meeting was adjourned into a closed session at 4:03 p.m.

• Adjourned into a closed meeting (4-0)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council will hold public hearings and vote on annexing 1.47 acres at 531 Old Westminster Pike into the city. The body will also consider a zoning amendment to allow hotels in the Planned Industrial Zone and shift certain approval authority to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Annexation of ± 1.47 acres at 531 Old Westminster Pike (Knit Centre Park Condominium, Phase One)
• Ordinance No. 2025-09 to add 'Hotels' as a permitted use in the P-I Planned Industrial Zone
• Proposed increase of allowable retail and commercial acreage in P-I Zone from 15% to 30%
• Proposal to authorize the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve P-I Zone development plan amendments
• Presentation of FallFest and Oyster Stroll charity checks

The council adopted Resolution No. 25-09 annexing 1.47 acres at 531 Old Westminster Pike. It also adopted Annexation Resolution No. 25-08 for the same property. An ordinance (No. 2025-09) was passed to add hotels to the Planned Industrial Zone and raise the allowable gross acreage to 30%. Finally, the council voted to adjourn into a closed meeting for personnel matters.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25-09 Annexation Plan for 1.47 acres at 531 Old Westminster Pike (4-0)
• Adopted Annexation Resolution No. 25-08 for the same property (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-09 to add “Hotels” to the Planned Industrial Zone and increase allowable gross acreage to 30% (4-0)
• Voted to adjourn into a Closed Meeting to discuss personnel matters (4-0)

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025, was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including waivers for credit‑card processing services and a 3% convenience fee, a $68,285 purchase of a police SUV, and an amendment to a public‑works agreement. They will also vote on a $100,000 bid to Mid‑Atlantic Utilities for valve nut and bolt replacement. New business includes waiving Main Street parking‑meter fees from Dec. 1‑25, 2025, and moving to a closed meeting for personnel matters.

• Waiver of competitive procurement for purchase of police SUV (Criswell Fleet Sales) – $68,285
• Approval of credit/debit card convenience fee not to exceed 3% of total transaction
• Waiver of competitive procurement for credit‑card processing services from Global Payments Integrated
• Bid approval to Mid‑Atlantic Utilities, Inc. – not to exceed $100,000 for valve nut and bolt replacement
• Waiver of Main Street parking‑meter fees Dec. 1‑25, 2025

The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the consent calendar, which included waivers for credit‑card processing and a police SUV purchase. They also approved a $100,000 bid to Mid‑Atlantic Utilities for valve nut and bolt replacement. Finally, they voted to waive Main Street parking meter fees from Dec 1 through Dec 25, 2025, and to adjourn into a closed meeting for personnel matters.

• Approved November 10 and November 17 meeting minutes (unanimous: Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff, Pecoraro)
• Approved consent calendar items – credit‑card processing waiver, 3% convenience fee, police SUV purchase $68,285, and Public Works Agreement amendment (unanimous: Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff, Pecoraro)
• Approved $100,000 bid to Mid‑Atlantic Utilities for valve nut and bolt replacement (unanimous: Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff, Pecoraro)
• Waived Main Street parking meter fees Dec 1‑25, 2025 (unanimous: Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff, Pecoraro)
• Adjourned to a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters (unanimous: Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff, Pecoraro)

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: an ordinance to allow hotels in the Planned Industrial zone and increase commercial area limits, and the annexation of Knit Centre Park. The body will also review a site plan for a new bank and a development plan amendment for 35 new homes.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2025-09 (P-I zone text amendment)
• Public hearing for Annexation No. 89 (Knit Centre Park)
• Site Development Plan S-24-0008 for Members 1st Federal Credit Union
• Recommendation for Wakefield Valley Development Plan Amendment DP-24-01
• Review of Annexation Resolution 25-08

Westminster Water & Sewer Allocation Committee

The Water and Sewer Allocation Committee will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the allocation of water and sewer services for William Winchester Elementary. No other official actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025
• Discussion of water and sewer allocation for William Winchester Elementary

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council will hold a work session on November 17, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion item on signs. The meeting also contains standard procedural items such as call to order, council comments, and administrator comments.

• Discussion of signs

The council reviewed a preliminary legal review of updating the city code regarding signs. No actions were approved or denied. The discussion will continue at the next work session on December 15, 2025.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council will meet for a Legislative Dinner. The agenda consists of a presentation by City Administrator Imhulse.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council will review several construction change orders and utility easements. The body is also considering a resolution to amend the fee schedule for the Wakefield Clubhouse and Pavilion.

• Two $125,000 change orders with GHD for the Westminster ENR Project
• Change order of $59,750 to Singh and Sons Contracting LLC for a storage facility conversion
• Crosswalk improvements contract with Ennis Flint, Inc. for $32,124.79
• Resolution No. 25-10 to amend fees for the Wakefield Clubhouse and Pavilion
• Utility easements for 180 Kriders Church Road and 200-201 Snowfall Way

The Common Council approved the minutes from the October 27 meeting. The Consent Calendar items, including several change orders and easements, were approved unanimously. The Council also adopted Resolution No. 25-10, amending the fee schedule for the Wakefield Clubhouse and Pavilion. No new or unfinished business was taken up.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 10 with GHD for $125,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 20 with GHD for $125,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved Deed of Easement for Drainage and Utility at 180 Kriders Church Road (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 to Singh and Sons for $59,750.00 (3-0)
• Approved Deed of Easement for Drainage and Utility (Devlin Square) at 200 and 201 Snowfall Way (3-0)
• Approved waiver of competitive procurement for Crosswalk Improvements with Ennis Flint, Inc. for $32,124.79 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-10 amending fee schedule for Wakefield Clubhouse and Pavilion (3-0)

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Westminster Historic District Commission will review a post-construction application for a historic rehabilitation tax credit at 205 E. Main Street. The body will also provide design input on paint colors for 59 W. Main Street. The meeting will include updates on the city's 250th anniversary commemoration.

• Post-construction application for Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit at 205 E. Main Street
• Design input on paint color for 59 W. Main Street
• Updates on Westminster 250th anniversary logo and street signs
• Review of Historic District Commission Implementation Plan
• Discussion of 250th commemoration plaques and event programming

The Historic District Commission voted 3-0 to approve the post‑construction application for Historic Rehabilitation Property Tax Credit (TC‑25‑02) for 205 E. Main Street. The approval forwards the tax credit certificate to the City of Westminster Department of Finance to determine the credit amount for up to five years. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. after routine updates.

• Approved post‑construction historic rehabilitation tax credit (TC‑25‑02) – vote 3‑0
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Common Council approved several items on the consent calendar, including a five‑year $138,472 extension of the Motorola body‑worn camera contract, a $115,825 playground expansion at Tahoma Farm Park, and a public works agreement for new water, sewer, sidewalks, stormwater and landscaping at Lot 5A of Meadow Branch Industrial Park for the My K‑9 Buddy indoor dog training facility. The council also adopted amendments to Ordinance 2025‑01 defining automobile service uses and introduced Ordinance 2025‑09 adding hotels to the Planned Industrial Zone and increasing allowable gross acreage. Additional reports from the mayor, committees, and public safety were presented.

• Approval of $138,472 five‑year contract extension with Motorola for body‑worn cameras
• Approval of $115,825 contract to PlayPower LT for Phase II playground expansion at Tahoma Farm Park
• Approval of Public Works Agreement PWA‑1174 for water, sewer, sidewalks, stormwater and landscaping at Lot 5A, Meadow Branch Industrial Park for My K‑9 Buddy facility
• Adoption of Ordinance 2025‑01 amendment adding automobile detailing, repair, and sales definitions
• Introduction of Ordinance 2025‑09 adding hotels to Planned Industrial Zone and raising allowable gross acreage from 15% to 30%

The Common Council approved the Consent Calendar items, including a Public Works Agreement to build a 40,000‑square‑foot indoor dog training and event facility (My K‑9 Buddy) and a related stormwater management easement. The council also approved the September 2025 departmental operating report and the minutes from the October 13 and 20 closed meetings. Mayor Becker announced Deputy Chief Price as the new Chief of Police and Tom Ledwell as Deputy City Administrator. The Planning and Zoning Commission gave conditional approvals for a subdivision plan and a self‑storage facility, and sent a favorable recommendation for the Wakefield Valley Development Plan amendment.

• Approved Public Works Agreement for My K‑9 Buddy facility (4‑0)
• Approved Stormwater Management Deed Easement for My K‑9 Buddy (4‑0)
• Approved Departmental Operating Report — September 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 13 and Oct 20 meetings (4‑0)
• Conditional approval granted for Preliminary Subdivision Plan M‑24‑007 (no vote recorded)
• Conditional approval granted for Meadow Creek Self‑Storage facility (no vote recorded)
• Planning Commission sent favorable recommendation for Wakefield Valley Development Plan amendment (no vote recorded)
• Deputy Chief Price named new Chief of Police; Tom Ledwell named Deputy City Administrator (appointment announced, no vote)

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Wakefield Valley Development Plan Amendment (DP‑24‑01) to add 35 single‑family detached units on Parcel W and dedicate Parcel X as open space for Carroll Lutheran Village. The commission will also review a preliminary subdivision request (M‑24‑0027) to split a restricted industrial lot north of Buckshot Road into three lots. Additionally, a site development plan (S‑24‑0020) will be considered for a 66,495‑square‑foot self‑service storage facility at Meadow Creek.

• Preliminary Subdivision Plan M‑24‑0027: split one I‑R zoned lot north of Buckshot Road into three lots (applicant Kathleen Miller).
• Site Development Plan S‑24‑0020: approve construction of a 66,495 sq ft self‑service storage building (owner Jacobs Ridge, LLC).
• Public Hearing on Wakefield Valley Development Plan Amendment DP‑24‑01: add 35 single‑family detached units on Parcel W and dedicate Parcel X as open space.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council will hold a work session to discuss signs. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, council comments, and administrator remarks, followed by the signage discussion and any other items before adjournment.

• Discussion of signs

The council reviewed a PowerPoint on sign types that began on September 15, 2025. No actions or votes were taken. The discussion will resume at the next work session on November 17, 2025.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council are meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a motion to enter a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters.

• Vote to enter a closed meeting regarding personnel matters

Councilmember Pecoraro moved to adjourn the session into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hoff. The council voted unanimously (4-0) to adjourn into a closed meeting. The meeting then adjourned at 3:02 p.m.

• Adjourned into a closed meeting (4-0)

Westminster Water & Sewer Allocation Committee

The Westminster Water & Sewer Allocation Committee will meet on October 14, 2025. It will discuss a Good Cause Waiver request for 729 Kate Wagner Court (Item A) and a Good Cause Waiver request for 118 ½ City View Avenue (Item B). No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of Good Cause Waiver 25-01 for 729 Kate Wagner Court
• Discussion of Good Cause Waiver 25-08 for 118 ½ City View Avenue

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council will consider approving a contract for ADA ramp and sidewalk retrofit services and a five-year extension for the city's body-worn camera program. The agenda also includes a text amendment to update zoning definitions for automobile-related businesses and a proposed increase in allowable retail space for a planned industrial zone.

• Approval of contract for ADA ramps and sidewalk retrofit not to exceed $266,000
• Approval of five-year contract extension for Motorola body-worn cameras at $138,472
• Adoption of text amendment to update definitions for automobile detailing and service shops
• Introduction of text amendment to allow hotels and increase retail space in Planned Industrial Zone
• Approval of contract for Tahoma Farms Phase II playground expansion at $115,825

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, extending a $138,472 Motorola body‑worn camera contract, awarding a $115,825 playground expansion at Tahoma Farm Park, authorizing a public‑works agreement for water and sewer connections at 200 and 201 Snowfall Way, and approving a stormwater easement with Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. They also approved a bid to SFMS, LLC for ADA ramps and sidewalk retrofit services up to $266,000. The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑01, updating automobile‑related definitions and signage, and adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑09, adding “Hotels” as a permitted use in the Planned Industrial Zone, increasing allowable gross acreage from 15 % to 30 % and shifting amendment authority to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Finally, the council voted to adjourn to a closed meeting to consider personnel matters.

• Approved $138,472 Motorola body‑worn camera contract extension (unanimous)
• Approved $115,825 PlayPower LT playground expansion at Tahoma Farm Park (unanimous)
• Approved public‑works agreement for water and sewer connections at 200 & 201 Snowfall Way (unanimous)
• Approved stormwater easement with Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (unanimous)
• Approved bid to SFMS, LLC for ADA ramps and sidewalk retrofit up to $266,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑01 amending automobile definitions and signage (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑09 adding hotels to Planned Industrial Zone and raising allowable gross acreage to 30 % (unanimous)
• Voted to adjourn to a closed meeting for personnel matters (unanimous)

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals meeting for October 7, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. Residents should note that any pending zoning appeals will be addressed at a future meeting.

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Westminster Historic District Commission will review a post-construction application for a historic rehabilitation tax credit at 31 W. Main Street. The meeting also includes planning for the Nation's 250th Anniversary and a local history competition.

• Post-construction application for historic rehabilitation tax credit at 31 W. Main Street
• Carroll County History Day Competition theme and prizes
• Westminster 250th Anniversary logo and street signs
• Historic District Commission Implementation Plan
• Historic District Entrance Signs project

The meeting included updates on the Belle Grove Square mini‑grant, a consultant re‑survey of the Westminster Historic District, and information about facade improvements for 59 W. Main. No motions were adopted, approved, denied, or tabled. The commission adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

Ethics Commission

The Westminster Ethics Commission will approve its meeting agenda, appoint a new commission chair, review the 2024 financial disclosure statement, and vote to send the required annual certification to the State Ethics Commission by October 1, 2025.

• Agenda approval
• Appointment of a commission chair
• Review of the 2024 financial disclosure statement
• Approval to send annual certification to State Ethics Commission (due Oct 1 2025)
• Other business

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Common Council will consider and vote on an annexation resolution to add about 1.47 acres at 531 Old Westminster Pike to the city limits. The council will also approve a $48,782 change order for custom interior storm windows at the Durbin House and add Veterans Day as an official city holiday. Additional items include approval of the August 2025 departmental operating report.

• Annexation Resolution No. 25-08 to add ~1.47 acres at 531 Old Westminster Pike
• Change Order No. 1 with Herman Restoration for custom interior storm windows at the Durbin House – $48,782
• Approval of Veterans Day holiday addition to the city holiday schedule
• Approval of Departmental Operating Report – August 2025
• Approval of Departmental Operating Report – September 2025 (minutes)

The Common Council approved the minutes from September 8 and September 15, 2025. It also adopted the consent calendar, which included the August 2025 departmental operating report, a $48,782 change order for custom interior storm windows at the Durbin House, and added Veterans Day to the city holiday schedule. All votes were unanimous with three ayes and no nays.

• Approved September 8 and September 15 meeting minutes (ayes: Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff; nays: none)
• Approved Departmental Operating Report – August 2025 (ayes: Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff; nays: none)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for custom interior storm windows at Durbin House, $48,782 (ayes: Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff; nays: none)
• Approved addition of Veterans Day to the city holiday schedule (ayes: Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff; nays: none)

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Wakefield Valley Development Plan. The proposal seeks to add 35 density rights to Parcel W for single-family homes and dedicate Parcel X to Carroll Lutheran Village for open space.

• Public hearing on Wakefield Valley Development Plan Amendment DP-24-01
• Request to add 35 single-family detached dwelling units to Parcel W
• Dedication of Parcel X to Carroll Lutheran Village for open space
• Approval of Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes from November 21, 2024
• Information items: Carroll County Liaison Report and Planning Commission Comments

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council will hold a work session on September 15, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of Veterans Day observances and a discussion of signs. The meeting also contains routine items such as call to order, council questions/comments, and city administrator comments.

• Discussion of Veterans Day observances
• Discussion of signs

The council discussed designating Veterans Day as an official city holiday and asked staff to place the item on the agenda of the next regular meeting for official action. They also reviewed a PowerPoint on various sign types and decided to continue the discussion at the next work session on Oct. 20. No formal approvals, votes, or other actions were recorded.

• Veterans Day holiday to be placed on next regular meeting agenda for action
• Signs discussion to be continued at next work session on Oct. 20

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Common Council approved the Annexation Resolution No. 25-08 to add 1.47 acres at 531 Old Westminster Pike to the city limits (vote 4-0). The council also approved the consent calendar, which included HUD housing plans and the purchase of a street sweeper for $261,340 from Stewart‑Amos Equipment Company (vote 4-0). Minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting were approved (vote 4-0).

• Approved Annexation Resolution No. 25-08 (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including HUD housing plans (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of street sweeper for $261,340 from Stewart‑Amos Equipment Co. (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of August 25, 2025 meeting (4‑0)

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission reviewed the implementation plan, signage replacement costs, logo revision for the 250th anniversary, and plaque designs. Commissioners exchanged updates on potential historic markers and a community decoration contest. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Motion to adjourn adopted

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council will honor Police Chief Thomas Ledwell for his 30-year career and commend his leadership. The meeting includes the approval of July departmental reports and committee updates.

• Proclamation honoring Police Chief Thomas Ledwell
• Approval of July 2025 Departmental Operating Report
• Bird City Maryland recognition presentation
• Committee reports: Arts, Economic Development, Finance, Personnel, Public Safety, Public Works, Recreation and Parks, Technology

The Common Council voted unanimously to approve the consent calendar, which included the July 2025 Departmental Operating Report. All four councilmembers present voted aye and none voted nay. The mayor reported recent community events and thanked Chief Ledwell on his retirement. No unfinished or new business was considered.

• Approved Consent Calendar (including July 2025 Departmental Operating Report) (4-0)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Common Council approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meetings. It adopted Ordinance 2025-08 to increase water meter fees. The council also approved the Consent Calendar items, including a vehicle purchase and several contract agreements. The July 28 closed meeting was formally closed by vote.

• Approved July 28, 2025 regular and closed meeting minutes (4-0)
• Closed July 28, 2025 meeting under General Provisions (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-08 increasing water meter fees (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar: $84,998.30 Ford purchase, $54,999.96 sole‑source agreement with Funk & Bolton P.A., $100,000 GHD Change Order No. 9, $30,000 GHD Change Order No. 19 (4-0)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Common Council approved Annexation Resolutions No. 25-07 and No. 25-06, each annexing 1.2 acres at 1012 Baltimore Boulevard into the city. The council also approved a bid award of $82,100 to EARN Contractors for exterior painting of the Cranberry Water Treatment Plant and consent‑calendar items totaling $93,914.12 for a pump‑station change order and an infrared asphalt heater. All motions passed unanimously (Dayhoff, Gilbert, Pecoraro).

• Adopt Annexation Resolution No. 25-07 (1.2 acres at 1012 Baltimore Blvd) – Approved (Dayhoff, Gilbert, Pecoraro)
• Adopt Annexation Resolution No. 25-06 (1.2 acres at 1012 Baltimore Blvd) – Approved (Dayhoff, Gilbert, Pecoraro)
• Approve bid award to EARN Contractors Inc. for exterior painting of Cranberry Water Treatment Plant – Approved (Dayhoff, Gilbert, Pecoraro)
• Approve Change Order #3 to Guyer Brothers Inc. for Pump Station 6 Collection System ($50,286.50) – Approved (Dayhoff, Gilbert, Pecoraro)
• Approve purchase of Trackless Infrared Asphalt Heater with Generator from US Municipal Supply LLC ($43,627.62) – Approved (Dayhoff, Gilbert, Pecoraro)
• Approve Departmental Operating Report – June 2025 – Approved (Dayhoff, Gilbert, Pecoraro)
• Approve minutes of July 14, 2025 – Approved (Dayhoff, Gilbert, Pecoraro)
• Approve closed‑meeting motion to discuss public security – Approved (Dayhoff, Gilbert, Pecoraro)

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously forwarded a favorable recommendation for Annexation No. 87 (Resolution 25‑06) to the mayor and common council. It also approved several amendments to the automobile‑use definitions and zone permits, including keeping restaurants in the P‑I zone and moving automobile detailing and minor repair shops to that zone. Additionally, the commission approved a 77.7‑sq‑ft sign permit for 255 Baltimore Boulevard and authorized a letter to Carroll County to begin a sixty‑day water‑resource review. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Forward Annexation No. 87 recommendation to Mayor and Council (5‑0)
• Keep “restaurant” permitted in P‑I Zone, remove it from P‑] Zone (5‑0)
• Move “automobile detailing shops” and “automobile repair and service shops, minor” to permitted uses in P‑I Zone (5‑0)
• Send favorable recommendation on Ordinance 2025‑01 automobile uses amendments (5‑0)
• Approve Sign Permit 1988 for 77.7 sq ft sign at 255 Baltimore Blvd (5‑0)
• Approve letter to Carroll County to start sixty‑day water‑resource review (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The council received a status update on proposed nuisance‑property legislation and related legal considerations. No formal vote or approval was taken. Council President Chiavacci indicated the council will continue the discussion at a future work session.

• Continue discussion on nuisance‑property legislation at a future work session (no vote)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council held an in‑depth discussion on the city's processes for nuisance properties. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken. The council agreed to resume the discussion at the next work session on June 30, 2025.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Common Council approved the FY25 Budget Amendment #1, updating the city’s 2024‑2025 budget. It also adopted the Automobile Uses Text Amendment to the zoning code and approved two contract awards for historic district work and park restroom renovations. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted FY25 Budget Amendment #1 (4-0)
• Introduced and approved Ordinance 2025-01, Automobile Uses Text Amendment (4-0)
• Approved award to EAC/Archaeology, Inc. for historic district update, $59,501.44 (4-0)
• Approved award to Singh & Sons Contracting LLC for park restroom renovations, $54,950 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items including water‑sewer work at 10 Sullivan Road and procurement waivers (4-0)
• Approved minutes from multiple May meetings (4-0)
• Voted to adjourn into a Closed Meeting for legal counsel (4-0)
• Appointed members and chairs to all standing committees (no vote required)

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission voted unanimously to deem 147 West Main Street eligible for city historic tax credits. It also approved the proposed work as eligible under the program. Finally, the $7,500 project cost was accepted and a Certificate of Eligibility for a 10% tax credit ($750) was granted, all with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved eligibility for historic tax credit for 147 W. Main St. (3-0)
• Approved proposed work as "Eligible Work" for the tax credit (3-0)
• Approved $7,500 project cost and granted Certificate of Eligibility for 10% credit ($750) (3-0)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Common Council held its biennial organizational meeting, swore in Mayor Mona Becker and new council members, and elected Councilmember Chiavacci as Council President and Councilmember Pecorato as President Pro Tem, each with unanimous support. The meeting also presented the May 2023 election results, showing 678 votes for Mayor Becker and 702 votes for Councilmember Chiavacci. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Elected Councilmember Chiavacci as Council President (unanimous ayes)
• Elected Councilmember Pecorato as President Pro Tem (unanimous ayes)

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission held a work session on Zonal Map Amendment ZMA 24-01, reviewing a proposal to reclassify several parcels from the R‑7,500 Residential Zone to Planned Development 9 and to build 40 dwelling units, and indicated they were not in favor of the revised design. They asked the applicant to submit a revised design at a future meeting. The commission also held a work session on Wakefield Valley Development Plan Amendment DP‑24‑01, discussing the addition of 35 single‑family units on Parcel W and dedicating Parcel X as open space, and noted that sidewalks and a traffic impact study will be added to the plan. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Common Council approved Ordinance 2025‑05, adopting the FY26 budget and setting city tax rates. It also approved a sole‑source contract with Tyler Technologies for $76,179.33 and appointed Mr. Ramsay Whitmore as City Attorney. The council introduced Annexation Resolution No. 25‑06 and Ordinance 2025‑07 (FY25 Budget Amendment #1). All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved FY26 Budget and tax rates (Ordinance 2025‑05) – AYES: Chiavacci, Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff
• Approved Sole Source Contract with Tyler Technologies – $76,179.33 – AYES: Chiavacci, Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff
• Introduced Annexation Resolution No. 25‑06 (1012 Baltimore Blvd) – AYES: Chiavacci, Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff
• Introduced FY25 Budget Amendment #1 (Ordinance 2025‑07) – AYES: Chiavacci, Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff
• Approved appointment of City Attorney Ramsay Whitmore – AYES: Chiavacci, Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2025 meeting – AYES: Chiavacci, Dayhoff, Gilbert, Hoff

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

Councilmember Chiavacci moved, and Councilmember Dayhoff seconded, a motion to adjourn the meeting into a closed session to discuss personnel matters. The motion passed with four ayes and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned by Council President Pecoraro.

• Closed meeting motion approved (4-0)

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission voted to appoint Kristen McMasters as Chair and Christine Ameduri as Vice Chair. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other formal actions or approvals were taken at this meeting.

• Elected Kristen McMasters as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Christine Ameduri as Vice Chair (4-0)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Common Council held a work session on May 7, 2025, during which the City Administrator and Director of Finance presented the proposed FY26 budget and answered questions. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council reviewed the proposed FY26 Capital Improvement Program budget presented by the City Administrator, Director of Finance, and outsourced CFO. No motions, approvals, denials, or tabling actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Common Council approved a Local Zoning Map Amendment designating property in the I‑R Restricted Industrial Zone and Floating Cannabis Overlay Zone for a cannabis processor. It also adopted a citywide non‑discrimination resolution and introduced the FY26 budget ordinance. The council approved the consent calendar items, including several construction change orders, software and equipment purchases, and an emergency property acquisition, and voted to adjourn into a closed meeting.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑04 zoning amendment for cannabis processor (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑05 non‑discrimination policy (4‑0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025‑05 FY26 budget and tax rates (4‑0)
• Approved consent calendar items: $120,000 GHD Change Order 8, $50,000 GHD Change Order 18, $63,226.96 Microsoft software waiver, $77,000 Envirodyne sole‑source, $57,140.10 Holiday Tree Lighting waiver, and emergency ordinance acquiring ~101.21 acres (4‑0)
• Voted to adjourn into a closed meeting for personnel matters (4‑0)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Common Council unanimously approved the March 24 minutes, appointed Peter Basile to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and adopted the consent calendar items, including a $68,086 change order for the Wakefield Valley Park Event Pavilion and a $114,645 procurement waiver for window replacement at the Family Fitness Center. The council also voted to adjourn the meeting into a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No other business was pending.

• Approved minutes of March 24, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Peter Basile to Board of Zoning Appeals (4-0)
• Approved Westminster Public Housing Agency Five-Year Plan (2025-2029) (4-0)
• Approved Civil Rights Certification and Resolution (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Wakefield Valley Park Event Pavilion – $68,086 (4-0)
• Approved waiver of competitive procurement for window replacement at Family Fitness Center – $114,645 (4-0)
• Approved adjournment into a closed meeting for personnel discussions (4-0)

Westminster Historic District Commission

The commission approved the post‑construction application for Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit TC‑23‑02, granting a $5,034.30 credit for work at 160 W. Main Street. It also accepted the May 1 2024 minutes (with correction) and the May 23 2024 and March 5 2025 minutes. Commissioners voted to select Option #4 for the Westminster Historic District entrance sign.

• Approved $5,034.30 historic rehabilitation tax credit for 160 W. Main St (3-0)
• Accepted May 1, 2024 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Accepted May 23, 2024 and March 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Option #4 for Westminster Historic District entrance sign (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:34 p.m. (unanimous)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. They also approved the consent calendar, which included departmental operating reports and two change orders—$49,000 for the Wakefield Valley Park stormwater facility and $96,200 for the Airport Drive and Long Valley Road stormwater pipelining project. All four voting members voted aye and there were no nays.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)
• Approved $49,000 change order for Wakefield Valley Park stormwater facility (4-0)
• Approved $96,200 change order for Airport Drive and Long Valley Road stormwater pipelining (4-0)