FINAL COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Council Members Mason Carter, Jerry Donald, Kavonté Duckett M.C. Keegan-Ayer, Renee Knapp, Steve McKay, and Brad Young were present for the meeting. Also present were Catherine Keller, Assistant County Attorney; Ragen Cherney, Chief of Staff, County Council; Nany Luna, Executive Assistant, County Council; and Abby Boroughs, Administrative Assistant, County Council. Council President Brad Young called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Opening Statement from Council President Brad Young Council President Brad Young provided an opening statement at the start of the meeting. Included in that statement was a welcome to the Workshop for Tuesday, August 27, 2024, and information on how to watch and participate in the meeting. The meeting began with a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President Brad Young asked staff to call roll and a quorum was established. Proposed Bill - The Frederick County Soil Conservation District- Katie Stevens, Katie Stevens briefed the Council on Proposed Bill - The Frederick County Soil Proposed Bill - General Obligation Bond Authorization = Erin White, Division of Erin White briefed the Council on Proposed Bill - General Obligation Bond Authorization. Anna Horevay and Camille Pappy (County Bond Council) were present to Urban County Qualification for Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Years 25-27- Vincent Rogers, Division of Housing Vincent Rogers briefed the Council on Urban County Qualification for Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Years 25-27. Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project Discussion and Action - Council Member Council Member Steve McKay discussed his proposed letter to the Maryland Public Service Commission. The Council discussed making potential changes to the letter and chose to reset this matter for further consideration on September 3, 2024. Director, Office of Agriculture Conservation District. Finance answer any Council questions. Steve McKay 1 FINAL COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Recess at: 6:35 p.m. Reconvened at: 7:00 p.m. Second Reading Calendar: a) Bill 24-11 - Historic Preservation Tax Credit - Council Member Renee Knapp Public Comment was heard from: None. With no further comments, Council President Brad Young closed Public Comment. b) Bill 24-12 - Growth Moratorium Bill = Council Member Steve McKay Public Comment was heard from: Noel Manalo Gary Bennett Hugh Gordon Karl Eckhart Eric Newquist Danielle Adams Jordyn Beachy Lisa Graditor Nick Wade Soo Lee-Cho Eric Anderson Karen Yoho Tony Checchia Sue Trainor Ralph Mobley Steve Black Stan Mordensky Missy Dirks George Jenson Maritza Mangene Nick Carrera Pam Burke Eric Roberts Roberta Huber Harry George 2 FINAL COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Annette Brailing Adam Shueftan Betsy Smith Chet Mitchell Luke Tilbury Teddy Krull Steve Cassis John Fendenburg Elizabeth Bower John Menky Mary Posey With no further comments, Council President Brad Young closed Public Comment. Public Comment Public Comment was heard from: Johanna Springston Soo Lee-Cho Steve Black Nicola Orlea Jordyn Beachy Mary Posey With no further comments, Council President Brad Young closed Public Comment. Upcoming Meetings Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - Legislative Day Tuesday, September 10, 2024-V Workshop Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. County Council A2 3