FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 20, 2024  Council Members Mason Carter, Jerry Donald, Kavonte 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; Nancy Luna, Executive Assistant, County Council; and Abby  Boroughs, Administrative Assistant, County Council.  Council President Brad Young called the meeting to order at 5:30 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 Legislative Day for Tuesday, August 20, 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 role and a quorum was established.  Action on the Agenda  Council Member M.C. Keegan-Ayer moved to approve the agenda for 08/20/2024. as presented. Council Member Steve McKay seconded the motion that passed 7-0.  Absent! Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1-D Donald District 2- McKay District 3-H Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter Atl Large - Knapp Presiding Officer- -Young  Aye X X X X X X X  Nay  Public Comment  Public Comment was heard from:  David Wolinsky Tena O'Rear Youssef Hamad Willie Mahone Hayam Mora  With no further comments, Council President Brad Young closed Public Comment.  1    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 20, 2024  Approval of Minutes  Council Member M.C. Keegan-Ayer moved to approve the minutes from 07/23/2024 as presented. Council Member. Steve McKay seconded the motion that passed 7-0.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1- Donald District 2- McKay District 3- - Keegan-Ayer District 4-D Duckett District 5- Carter AtL Large - Knapp Presiding Officer- - Young  Aye X X X X X X X  Nay  Budget Adjustments - Kelly Weaver, Director, Budget Office  Council Member. Jerry Donald moved to approve the following budget adjustments:  J-24-391- - Accounting, Division of Finance 24.392-Atcounting, Division of Finance  J-25-028- Administrative Services Section, Division of Fire & Rescue Services J-25-033- Workforce Services, Division of Economic Opportunity J-25-034 Workforce Services, Division of Economic Opportunity J-25-035 Fiscal Services, Division of Public Works J-25-036- Accounting, Division of Finance J-25-043 - Division of Parks & Recreation J-25-044 - Division of Parks & Recreation J-25-048 - Fleet Services, Division of Public Works  J-25-051- - Emergency Communications, Division of Emergency Management J-25-053- Emergency communications, Division of Emergency Management  Council Member. M.C. Keegan-Ayerseconded the motion that passed 7-0.  Absent! Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1- Donald District 2- McKay District 3- - Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter At Large - Knapp  Aye X X X X X X  Nay  2    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 20, 2024  Presiding Officer- - Young  X  Confirmation of the County Executive's Appointments to Frederick County Boards and Commissions - Joyce Grossnickle, County Executive's Office Council Member. Mason Carter. moved to confirm the County Executive' ' appointment of Hayden Duke to the Ethics Commission to a term as described by staff. Council  Member Steve McKay seconded the motion that passed 7-0.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1-D Donald District 2-M McKay District 3-H Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter AtL Large - Knapp Presiding Officer- - Young  Aye X X X X X X X  Nay  Council Member Steve McKay moved to confirm the County Executive! 's appointment of Robert Effler, Randolph Waesche, Jr., Kate Cullen Palmisano Kranitz, and Michael Mentzer to the Police Accountability Board to terms as described by staff. Council Member. Renee Knapp seconded the motion that passed 6-1, with Council Member  Mason Carter opposed.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1- Donald District 2- McKay District 3-H Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter Atl Large - Knapp Presiding Officer- - Young  Aye X X X X X X  Nay  X  Council Member Steve McKay moved to confirm the County Executive's appointment of Andrew Celmer, Charles Eirkson, and Kimberly Stewart to the Sustainable Monocacy Commission to terms as described by staff. Council Vice President Kavonté Duckett  seconded the motion that passed 7-0.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1 -I Donald District 2 -N McKay  Aye X X  Nay  3    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 20, 2024  District 3- Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter AtLarge Knapp Presiding Officer - Young  X X X X X  Update Mutual Aid Agreements = The Honorable Charles Jenkins, Frederick County Council Member Renee Knapp moved to approve the updated Mutual Aid Agreement with the Brunswick Police Department. Council Member Steve McKay secondedi the  Sheriff's Office  motion that passed 7-0.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1-D Donald District 2- McKay District 3 - Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter AtL Large - Knapp Presiding Officer Young  Aye X X X X X X X  Nay  Council Member Renee Knapp moved to approve the updated Mutual Aid. Agreement with the Mount Airy Police Department. Council Member Steve McKay seconded the  motion that passed 7-0.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1- Donald District 2- McKay District 3- Keegan-Ayer District 4-1 Duckett District 5- Carter AtLarge - Knapp Presiding Officer- - Young  Aye X X X X X X X  Nay  Council Member Renee Knapp moved to approve the updated Mutual Aid Agreement with the Thurmont Police Department. Council Member Mason Carter seconded the  motion that passed 7-0.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1-[ Donald  Aye X  Nay  4    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 20, 2024  District 2- McKay District 3 - Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter AtL Large - Knapp Presiding Officer-) Young  X X X X X X  First Reading Calendar:  a) Agricultural Building Usage Bill - Council Member Jerry Donald  Council Member Jerry Donald introduced a bill titled Agricultural Building Usage Bill. b) Amend Chapter 1-19 of the County Code (Agritourism Enterprise Zoning) - Council Member Jerry Donald introduced a bill titled Amend Chapter 1-19 of the County Workshop on the Extension of Ordinance 22-06-006 (Pandemic Ordinance) Council President Brad Young lead a workshop on the Extension of Ordinance 22-06- Ed Wormald (Owner; Wormald Companies), Mike Wiley (Vice President of Development; Wormald Companies), and Lisa Gratitore (Legal; McCurdy, Dean, & Graditor, LLC) were present to provide information regarding the Extension of Ordinance 22-06-006 (Pandemic Ordinance) and answer any Council questions. Mike Wilkins (Director Development Review; Planning and Permitting Division) was also  Council Member Jerry Donald  Code (Agritourism Enterprise Zoning). Council President Brad Young 006 (Pandemic Ordinance).  present to answer any Council questions. Motion to go into Closed Session  At 6:51 p.m., Council Member M.C. Keegan-Ayer moved to go into closed session under Maryland Annotated Code General Provisions Article $3-305(b)(1) To discuss (1) The appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, Topics: 1)7 To interview a candidate that the Council may consider for the Planning Commission Designee position. 2) To interview two applicants that the Council may  employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction.  consider for a Board of Appeals Alternate.  5    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 20, 2024  Council Member Renee Knapp seconded the motion that passed 6-1, with Council  Member Mason Carter opposed.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1- Donald District 2- McKay District 3-H Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter Atl Large - Knapp Presiding Officer-) Young  Aye X X X X X X  Nay  X  Public Comment  Public Comment was heard from: Denny Remsburg Bob Hanson Lisa Gayver Eric Allen Desiree Mortinson  With no further comments, Council President Brad Young closed Public Comment.  Council Member Comments  Council Member comments were provided.  Upcoming Meetings  Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - Workshop Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - Legislative Day  Adjourn  The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.  442  6    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 20, 2024 County Council  7    Frederick County Council  PRESIDING OFFICER'S WRITTEN STATEMENT) FOR CLOSING Al MEETING  "CLOSING STATEMENT" (General Provisions Article S 3-305)  Form to be completed before closing the meeting. May bej prepared in advance.  1. Recorded vote to close the meeting  Date: 8/20/2024 Time. 6:51p.m. Location: Council Conference Room, Winchester.H Hall Members in favor:. Donald, Duckett, Keegan-Ayer, Knapp, McKay, Young; Opposed:. Carter  Motion to close meeting made by:. Keegan-Ayer  Seconded by. Knapp  Abstaining:  Absent:  2. Statutory Authority to close session (check all that apply).  This meeting willl be closed under General Provisions Article 53-305(b) only: (1) MTo discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects (2) D Protect thej privacy or reputation of an individual with respect to a matter that is not related to (3) OConsider the acquisition of real property for aj public purpose and matters directly related to (4) Consider a matter that concerns thej proposal for a business or industrial organization to  one or more: specific individuals; public business; the acquisition;  locate, expand, or remain in the State; (5) Consider thei investment of public funds; (6) Consider the marketing of public securities; (7) Consult with counsel to obtain legal advice;  (8) Consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation; (9) Conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations; (10)0 Discuss public security, ift the public body determines that public discussion would constitute a1 risk to the public or toj public security, including: @ the deployment of fire and police services and staff, and (i) the development and implementation of emergency plans; (11)D Prepare, administer, or grade a scholastic, licensing, Or qualifying examination; (12)E Conduct or discuss an investigative proceeding on actual or possible criminal conduct; (13)0 Comply with as specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter; (14)01 Discuss, before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, a matter directly related toa negotiating strategy or the contents ofal bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body toj participate in the competitive bidding or (15)D Discuss cybersecurity, ift thej public body determined that public discussion would constitute: a risk to: @) security assessments or deployments relating to: information resources technology; () network security information, or (in) deployments or implementation of security personnel, 3. Fori reach provision checked above, disclosure of the topic tol be discussed and the Council's reason  proposal process; or  critical infrastructure, or security devices. for discussing that topic in closed session.    Citation (insert # from above)  Topic  Reason for closed-session discussion of topic  Toi interview a candidate that the Public discussion of a candidate's qualifications Toi interview two applicants that the Public discussion of a candidate's qualifications  S3-305(b). (1) Council may consider for the $3-305(b). (1) Council may consider for Board  could discourage people from applying to serve on Boards and Commissions. could discourage people from applying to serve on Boards and Commissions.  Planning Commission Designee position. ofA Appeals Alternates.  $3-305(b) $3-305(b)  4. This statement is made by.  Brad W. Young  Presiding Officer.    SUMMARY MINUTES OF CLOSED SESSION HELD ON August 20, 2024  1. Statement of the time, place and purpose oft the closed session  Time of closed session: 7:24 p.m.  Place (location) ofc closed session: Winchester Hall, Council Conference Room Purpose oft the closed session: To discuss (i) The appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction. Record of the vote of each member as to closing the session Name ofn members voting aye: Council President Brad Young, Council Vice President Kavonté Duckett, Council Member Jerry Donald, Council Member M.C. Keegan-Ayer, Council Member Renee Knapp, Council Member Steve McKay Members Opposed: Council Member Mason Carter  Members Abstaining/Absent: 2. Statutory Authority to close session  This meeting was closed under the following provisions of General Provisions Article S  3-305(b): Topic 1-83 3-305(b)(1)  To discuss () The appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, 3. Listing of each topic actually discussed, persons present, and each action taken in  employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction.  the session Topic Descriptions:  Topic 1: To interview a candidate that the Council may consider for the Planning Persons present for discussion of topic 1: Council Members Brad Young, President, Kavonté Duckett, Vicel President, Mason Carter, Jerry Donald, Renee Knapp, Steve McKay, Ragen Cherney (Chief of Staff, County Council), Catherine Keller (Assistant County Attorney), Abby Boroughs (Administrative Assistant, County Council), John Peterson (Chief Administrative Officer), and Barabara Niklas (Interviewee). Topic 2: To interview two applicants that the Council: may consider for Board of Appeals Persons present for discussion oft topic 1: Council Members Brad Young, President, Kavonté Duckett, Vice President, Mason Carter, Jerry Donald, Renee Knapp, Steve McKay, Ragen Cherney (Chief of Staff, County Council), Catherine Keller (Assistant  Commission Designee position.  Alternates.    County Attorney), Abby Boroughs (Administrative Assistant, County Council), John Peterson (Chief Administrative Officer), Kathy Evans (Interviewee), and Ross Lillard  (Interviewee).  Action Taken/ Each Recorded Vote: No action was taken. The meeting adjourned: 8:13 p.m.  County Council  A