MINUTES CITY OF WESTMINSTER Mayor and Common Council Meeting Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD 21157 YouTube Channel Link  CALL TO ORDER  Elected Officials Present: Mayor Becker, Councimember Chiavacci, Councimember Dayhoff, Councimember Gilbert, Councilmember Hoff (via Zoom), and Council President Pecoraro. Staff Present: Attorney Board, Director of Housing Services Brown, Senior Planner Gerhard, Director of Recreation and Parks Gruber, City Administrator Imhulse, Director of Human Resources Merritt, and STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD = CLOSED MEETING OF MONDAY,JUNE 10, 2024 Council President Pecoraro noted that in accordance with the General Provisions Article, Section 3- 306(c)(2) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and without objection it is noted that the minutes of tonight's meeting reflect that Common Council met in a Closed Meeting on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 8:30 p.m. pursuant to General Provision Art., Section 3-305) (b)(7) to consult with counsel to obtain  Captain Schuster.  legal advice. Motion - Chiavacci/Hoff Vote to Close Meeting: Mr. Chiavacci Mr. Dayhoff Ms. Gilbert Mr. Hoff Mr. Pecoraro Mayor Becker  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  No  Abstain  Absent  The following staff members attended the meeting: City Administrator Imhulse, and City Attorney Levan. The Common Council took no official action during the meeting. The Closed Meeting  adjourned at 9:02 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING  Charter Amendment Resolution No. 24-01  Mayor Becker conducted a public hearing beginning at 7:02 p.m. on Charter Amendment Resolution No. 24-01 oft the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Westminster concerning the single subject, Enforcement", to amend the Charter of the City of Westminster, S 44, Enforcement of Ordinances" to provide for penalties commensurate with those authorized by State Law. Mayor Becker asked if anyone wished to speak on Charter Amendment Resolution No. 24-01. Seeing no one wishing to speak on Charter Amendment Resolution No. 24-01, Mayor Becker closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Ms. Heidi Reigel, Associate Vice President of Constituent Engagement with McDaniel College provided an update from McDaniel College and noted activities welcoming new students and their families that  MCDANIEL COLLEGE UPDATE  are taking place at the McDaniel College campus during the summer months.  1    APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Ar motion was made by Councilmember Dayhoff and seconded by Councimember Gilbert to approve the Mayor and Common Council Meeting minutes of June 10, 2024, and the Mayor and Common  Council Work Session of. June 18, 2024.  VOTE Councilmember Hoff. NAYS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR  AYES: Councilmember Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, Councimember Gilbert, and  Amotion was made by Councimember Dayhoff and seconded by Councimember Chiavaccit to approve the Consent Calendar, which consisted oft the following: Approval of Departmental Operating Report for May 2024; the Approval to purchase from Chriswell Fleet Sales of Gaithersburg, Maryland four (4)2024 Dodge Durango Police All-Wheel-Drive SUVs with emergency equipment and exterior marking installed under Maryland State Contract (#001B4600228) for a total cost of $273,112; Approval to purchase twelve (12) Motorola APX6000 Model 2.5 Portable Police Radios and desk chargers from Motorola Solutions Inc. at a total cost of $70,311.60 and the approval to purchase four (4) Motorola APX6500 Mobile Vehicle Police Radios at a total cost of $25,435.08; Approval of Water and Sewer Allocation Committee's recommendation to approve Annexation Waiver 24-02 for Human Services Program of Carroll County at 115 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD (SDAT# 07-112262); Approval of sole source contract with Herman Restoration LLC for Durbin House restoration in the amount of $247,000; Approval to waive the competitive procurement for good cause, under the City of Westminster Code Chapter 36 Procurement and Contracts" Subsection 36-4 Specific Regulations to award a contract with Long Fence for fencing at 1161 Old New Windsor Pike, Westminster, MD 21158, in the amount of $48,448.00; Approval to waive the competitive procurement for good cause, under the City of Westminster Code Chapter 36 "Procurement and Contracts" Subsection 36-4 Specific Regulation and authorize the purchase and installation of a new generator and automatic transfer switch for Pump Station 15 (814 Poole Rd) from Fidelity Power Systems in the total amount of $135,840.00; Approval to waive the competitive procurement for good cause, under the City of Westminster Code Chapter 36 Procurement and Contracts" Subsection 36-4 Specific Regulations and authorize the purchase and installation of new generator for Pump Station 12 (62 Old Bachman Valley Rd) from Fidelity Power Systems in the total amount of $59,775.00; and Approval of sole source contract with CUES, Inc. for AYES: Councilmember Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, Councilmember Gilbert, and  purchase of Mark 3 Televising Equipment in the amount of $64,765.00.  VOTE Councimember Hoff. NAYS: None. REPORT FROM MAYOR  Mayor Becker noted the many meetings and events she had attended since the last Mayor and Common Council meeting. Mayor Becker highlighted her recent attendance at the 2024 Annual Councimember Dayhoff, on behalf of the Arts Council, noted that the Carroll Art Center has some exciting new programs and to go to the Arts Council's website for additional information.  Maryland Municipal League Conference held in Ocean City, Maryland.  REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES  2    Councilmember Chiavacci on behalf of the Public Safety Committee, noted the City of Westminster's Police Department response to an incident that occurred on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Dick Sporting Councimember Gilbert, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, noted that the department has been working ont thet following projects: Arts int the Park event; Re-Stripping of City Building Parking Lots; and Councimember Gilbert on behalf oft the Recreation and Parks Committee, noted the recent kick-off of the 2024 Summer Camp Program and all thati is offered to our campers in the program. Councimember Gilbert noted the newly renovated City of Westminster's Pickle Ball Courts at City Park had opened. Councimember Gilbert closed her report by also noting that July is National Recreation and Parks Month andi to check out the City's website wwesimhsterdgo) for activities being held throughout  Goods Store in Westminster.  the Raven Tree Dedication event.  the month.  COUNCIL COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION There were no Council Comments given at the meeting. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS  Adoption of Charter Amendment Resolution No. 24-01, a Charter Amendment Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Westminster concerning the single subject, Enforcement', to amend the Charter of the City of Westminster, $ 44, "Enforcement of Ordinances" to provide for penalties commensurate with those authorized by State Law Amotion was made by Councimember Dayhoff and seconded by Councimember Chiavacci to adopt Charter Amendment Resolution No. 24-01, a Charter Amendment Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Westminster concerning the single subject, Enforcement", to amend the Charter of the City of Westminster, S 44, Enforcement of Ordinances" to provide for penalties commensurate with those authorized by State Law. City Administrator Imhulse provided the staff report AYES: Councilmember Chiavacci, Councimember Dayhoff, Councimember Gilbert, and  on the item. The Common Council discussed the item.  VOTE Councilmember Hoff. NAYS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS  There was no unfinished business to be discussed by the Mayor and Common Council. There was no new business to be discussed by the Mayor and Common Council.  DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Recreation and Parks  City Administrator Imhulse noted a few staff members being absent from the meeting and thanked the Mayor and Common Council for allowing the staff to take vacations even during scheduled meetings. Director of Recreation and Parks Gruber provided an update on activities recently held and those activities that are scheduled to take place in July 2024 during Recreation and Parks Month. Director  Gruber responded to questions posed by the Common Council on her report.  3    Human Resources posted. Housing Services  Director of Human Resources Merritt noted the open positions at the City's Water Plant had been Director of Housing Service Brown noted the enforcement calls the department has been addressing.  Community Planning and Development Senior Planner Gerhard gave the following report:  OnJ July 2, 2024, the Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting heard Case 24-04. It was continued until On. July 10, 2024, the Historic District Commission is scheduled to meet to discuss a Tax Credit On. July 18, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission is tentatively scheduled to:  their August 2024 meeting. Application for 12 Anchor Street.  Introduce an Amendment to the Wakefield Valley Development Plan proposing to construct 25 single-family detached dwellings on Parcel W, consisting of 38.29 acres, and dedicated Parcel X, consisting of 16.06 acres, to Carroll Lutheran Church Review of McDaniel Overlook preliminary subdivision plan P-23-62, to construct 4 single family detached dwellings on a 1.27-acre lot located off Wyndtryst Drive, approximately Approval of Sign Permit 1959 for 1101 Business Parkway (MJO Services, Capital  150 feet north of Lower Field Circle  Electric)  Senior Planner Gerhard closed her report by noting the beneficial insect release is scheduled for  Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at City Hall. Westminster Police Department (WPD)  Captain Schuster provided an update on the department's operation plan for an upcoming event. Captain Schuster closed his report by providing an update on a recent hiring event held for the  department. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor and Common Council.  Council President Pecoraro advised that residents may submit any comments to the following email address: mmatsesmnsemisee He noted that all emails received would be shared with the  There was no one wishing to address the Common Council at the meeting.  ADJOURNMENT p.m.  Council President Pecoraro announced that the next meeting oft the Mayor and Common Council would be on Monday, July 22, 2024, and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. He adjourned the meeting at 7:32  Respectfully Submitted,  BogAonba Douglass A. Barber, MMC City Clerk  Full audio version is available on wwestnsteraor Adopted by the City of Westminster Common Council on July 22, 2024.  4