MINUTES CITY OF WESTMINSTER Mayor and Common Council Meeting Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD 21157  YouTube Channel Link  CALLTO ORDER  Elected Officials Present: Mayor Becker, Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci, Councimember Dayhoff, Councimember Gilbert, and Councimember Hoff, Council President Pecoraro was absent. Staff Present: City Clerk Barber, Director of Housing Services Brown, Director of Community Planning and Development Depo, Director of Recreation and Parks Gruber, City Administrator Imhulse, City Attorney Levan, Director of Technology Services Moore, Director of Finance Rodgers, Captain Peters  and Director of Public' Works Summerhill. MCDANIEL COLLEGE UPDATE  Erin Benevento, Chief of Staff with McDaniel College provided an update from McDaniel College and introduced Ms. Leah Somerville, who serves on the college's Student Advisory Council. Ms. Benevento noted that the college has scheduled a' Virtual Job, Internship, & Employer Exploration Fair scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Ms. Benevento closed by noting McDaniel's excitement and participation  int the upcoming 45th Annual City of Westminster Fallfest.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Ar motion was made by Councimember Dayhoff and seconded by Councimember Gilbert to approve  the Mayor and Common Council Meeting minutes of August 26, 2024.  VOTE NAYS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR  AYES: Councimember Dayhoff, Councimember Gilbert, and Councimember Hoff.  Amotion was made by Councimember Dayhoff and seconded by Councimember Hoff to approve the Consent Calendar, which consisted of the following: Approval of Water and Sewer Allocation Committee's recommendation to approve Annexation Waiver 24-03 for Cranberry Elementary School  at 505 North Center Street, Westminster, MD (SDAT #07-135610).  VOTE NAYS: None. REPORT FROM MAYOR  AYES: Councimember Dayhoff, Councimember Gilbert and Councimember Hoff.  Mayor Becker noted her attendance at the grand opening ribbon cutting for Sprout's Farmers Market (275 Baltimore Boulevard, Suite 4, Westminster, MD21157) on Friday, August 30, 2024. Mayor Becker also noted her attendance at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary celebration held on Friday, September 6, 2024, Mayor Becker closed her comments by reporting that she attended Masonic Lodge # 46 in honor of their 200th Anniversary on Saturday, September 7, 2024, as well as  presented a City proclamation to recognize and celebrate the event.    REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES  Councimember Dayhoff, on behalf oft the Arts Council, noted upcoming events att the Carroll Arts Center and encouraged all to go to the Arts Council's website to see information on all their upcoming events Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci on behalf of the Public Safety Committee, noted that Chief Ledwell and Deputy Chief Price are attending the Annual Maryland Chiefs of Police Association (MCPA) Professional Development Conference. Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci also noted that Lt. Blackwell and Lt Rife are attending the Inspiring Leadership Course being offered at the MCPA Councimember Gilbert, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, noted that the Department of Public Councimember Gilbert on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Committee, noted the upcoming City of Westminster 45th Annual Fallfest scheduled for a four (4) day event starting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, through Sunday, September 29, 2024, at City Park and provided the highlights of the  and programing.  Conference.  Works staff have been working on preparing for the upcoming 45th Annual Fallfest.  scheduled event.  COUNCIL COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION  Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci noted Councilmember Hoff's recent birthday and wished him a happy birthday. Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci also congratulated City Administrator Imhulse on Councilmember Gilbert noted her attendance at the grand opening ribbon cutting for Sprout's Farmers Market (275 Baltimore Boulevard, Suite 4, Westminster, MD 21157) on Friday, August 30, 2024. Councimember Gilbert closed her report by noting several meetings and events she attended. Councimember Hoff noted his attendance at the grand opening ribbon cutting for Sprout's Farmers Market (275 Baltimore Boulevard, Suite 4, Westminster, MD 21157) on Friday, August 30, 2024, and  her 3rd anniversary with the City of Westminster as their City Administrator.  expressed his excitement with the new business coming to the City of Westminster.  ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS  Introduction of Annexation Resolution No. 24-09 (Annexation No. 78), High Falcon Realty Corp., Enlarging the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Westminster by Annexing Certain Property Containing + 6.2426 Acres, Contiguous to and Adjoining the City's Existing Corporate Boundaries, Consisting of Real Property Located at 1001 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, Maryland 21157, Also Identified as Tax Account Number 07-027621, Map 0046, Grid 0016, Parcel A motion was made by Councimember Hoff and seconded by Councimember Gilbert to introduce Annexation Resolution No. 24-09 (Annexation No. 78), High Falcon Realty Corp., Enlarging the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Westminster by Annexing Certain Property Containing t 6.2426 Acres, Contiguous to and Adjoining the City's Existing Corporate Boundaries, Consisting of Real Property Located at 1001 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, Maryland 21157, Also Identified as Tax Account Number 07-027621, Map 0046, Grid 0016, Parcel 0693. Director of Community Planning and  0693.  Development Depo provided the staff report on the item. There was no discussion. AYES: Councimember Dayhoff, Councilmember Gilbert, and Councimember Hoff.  VOTE NAYS: None.  2    UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS  There was no unfinished business to be discussed by the Mayor and Common Council.  Motion to go into a Closed Meeting  Councimember Hoff moved and seconded by Councimember Dayhoff that the Common Council adjourn into a Closed Meeting, at the conclusion of the meeting of September 9, 2024, in accordance with the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, $3-305 (b)(7) "to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice" and (b)(8) "to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about  pending or potential litigation". There was no discussion.  VOTE NAYS: None.  AYES: Councimember Dayhoff, Councimember Gilbert, and Councimember Hoff.  Approval to Waive the Competitive Procurement for Good Cause, under City of Westminster Code Chapter 36 "Procurement and Contracts" Subsection 36-4 Specific Regulations, to authorize C.J. Miller LLC, to repair and resurface the roadway at Spring Meadow Drive and Councimember Gilbert moved and seconded by Councilmember Hoff to approve to waive the competitive procurement for Good Cause, under City of Westminster Code Chapter 36 Procurement and Contracts" Subsection 36-4 Specific Regulations, to authorize C.J. Miller LLC, to repair and resurface the roadway at Spring Meadow Drive and' Wyndswept Wayi in the total amount of $44,802.00. Director of Public Works Summerhill provided the staff report and responded to questions of clarification  Wyndswept Way in the total amount of $44,802.00  given by the Common Council on the item.  VOTE NAYS: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Administration  AYES: Councimember Dayhoff, Councimember Gilbert, and Councimember Hoff.  City Administrator Imhulse noted her 3rd Annivsary with the City of Westminster. City Administrator Imhulse also noted the upcoming City of Westminster's 45th Annual Fallfest scheduled for at four (4) day event starting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, through Sunday, September 29, 2024, at City Park. Director of Recreation and Parks Gruber provided additional highlights not previously mentioned fort the upcoming City of Westminster's 45th Annual Fallfest scheduled event that will start on Thursday,  Department of Recreation and Parks  September 26, 2024, and go through Sunday, September 29, 2024, at City Park.  Department of Public' Works Labor Day weekend.  Director of Public Works Summerhill provided an update on a watermain break that occurred over the  Department of Housing Services  Director of Housing Services Brown provided an update on the City's waiting list. Director Brown also provided a recent success story of a applicant who was placed into permanent housing.  3    Community Planning and Development  Director of Community Planning and Development Depo noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting on August 29, 2024, with the purpose of the meeting is to hold a work session for two residential projects: The Willows (40 2-over-2 market rate rental units), located northeast of Pennsylvania Avenue/Sullivan Road; and Sunny Place Condos (48 market rate condos) Director of Community Planning and Development Depo noted that there were no agenda items for the Director of Community Planning and Development Depo reported that on September 4, 2024, the Historic District Commission addressed the following: Provided Historic District Architectural Referral comments for 222 East Green Street (Sunny Place Condos); Reviewed proposed demolition permit procedures; Discussed preparation of the Celebrating America Fall History Expo on October 5, 2024, at Exploration Commons; and Discussed the Historic District Inventory Project and the Nation's 250th Director of Community Planning and Development Depo closed by reporting that on September 19, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing for the Sunny Place  located at 222 East Green Street.  September 3rd Board of Zoning Appeals meeting.  Anniversary.  Condos project located at 222 East Green Street. Westminster Police Department (WPD)  Captain Peters provided the highlights that were followed by the City ofWestminster Police Department  on September 3, 2024, as students/teachers returned to school.  CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor and Common Council.  Council President Pecoraro advised that residents may submit any comments to the following email address: comments@westminsternd.gov. He noted that all emails received would be shared with the Mr. Richard Keen, 20 Liberty Street, addressed the Common Council on the status of the parking Mr. Hugh Meredith, McDaniel College Student, addressed the Common Council to thank the Mayor and  agreement with Westminster Square Condominiums. Common Council and the City staff for their great work. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED MEETING adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Respectfully Submitted,  Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci announced that the next meeting of the Mayor and Common Council would be on Monday, September 23, 2024, and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. He  ougaA. Bonloer Douglass A: Barber, MMC City Clerk  Full audio version is available on westnnstermaor  Adopted by the City of Westminster Common Council on September 23, 2024.