OFCAN  AND  City of Cambridge Council Meeting Minutes Council Chambers -305 Gay Street September: 23, 2024, 6PM  Notice to Citizens: The City Commissioners are conducting the city business in person. The commission meeting is open to the public. Citizens may also observe the meeting by going on-line to Town Hall - Town Hall Streams Citizens may call in their public comments by calling into the meeting at 410-228-5808 of citizens may participate in the meeting by logging into the meeting by calling 650 4793 3208 and entering the meeting numberand password: Meeting  Number 2554 082 8146; Password 5808.  Council Present:  Mayor Stephen Rideout Commissioner: Laurel Atkiss Commissioner Jameson Harrington Commissioner Sputty Cephas Marunlfm-person) Commissioner Brian Roche City Manager W. Glenn Steckman III Assistant City Manager Brandon Hesson City Attorney Patrick" Thomas Chief of] Police Justin Todd City Engineer Carl "Bucky" Jackson Finance Director Perry Peregoy Director of Planning Brian Herrmann  Commissioner. Lajan Cephas, Commission President (Virtual/In person)  Also Present:  Agenda  Mayor Rideout opened the meeting by asking for a moment of silence to think about all the participants, volunteers, and workers that were involved with Ironman. He thanked everyone  that came to Cambridge and helped put on a successful event. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Harrington. Commissioner Harrington. Approve 5-0 vote.  Motion made by Commissioner Atkiss to approve the agenda as presented and second by  1IPage  City of Cambridge, Meeting Minutes Regular Session, September 23, 2024    Presentations from the Approved Guests- None  Consent Agenda  2. Meeting Minutes, September 9, 2024, Regular Session  3. Rolesia Jones, Dri-Dock Recovery and Wellness Center is seeking to hold "Recovery Works/Dorchester: Goes Purple" on Saturday September 28, 2024, from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. at Calvin Mowbray Park. Requesting noise variance from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Please see application Motion made by Commissioner Hatrington to approve the consent agenda as presented and  for details.  4. MOU for 2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award  second by Commissioner Sputty Cephas. Approve 5-0 vote.  Ordinances for First Reading  ORDINANCE NO. 1241 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF CAMBRIDGE, MARYLAND TO AMEND S 9.2 OF THE CITY'S UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ("UDC") FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "CANNABIS GROWING FACILITY" TO CLARIFY THAT CANNABIS GROWN AT A CANNABIS GROWING FACILITY MAY BE GROWN INDOORS OR OUTDOORS, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS; PROVIDING THATTHETITLE OFTHIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED A FAIR: SUMMARY AND GENERALLY RELATING TO: ZONING IN" THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE. Ordinance No. 1241 was read for First Reading by City. Attorney Patrick Thomas. Second Reading and public hearing is set for October 28, 2024.  Ordinances for Second Reading- None  Old Business- None New Business  Award of Contract for Paving  City Engineer Carl "Bucky" Jackson stated that the City received proposals for the FY25 budgeted street resurfacing. Three proposals were received from reputable contractors, all with the required bond and other administrative requirements identified in the RFP.The total price from David. A. Bramble, Inc. was significantly lower than the other two contractors. Mr. Jackson is recommending Council approve the award of contract for David A. Bramble. Commission President Lajan Cephas asked whether the amount of David A. Bramble's request for proposal was less than the amount that was budgeted. City Engineer Carl "Bucky"  Jackson stated "yes."  2IPage  City of Cambridge, Meeting Minutes Regular Session, September 23,2 2024    Commissioner Roche thanked City Engineer Carl "Bucky" Jackson for his work. Commissioner Roche stated that he cringes every time repaving occurs downtown with historic bricks. The bricks slowly expose themselves and reveal that they have been there for hundreds of years. Aspault is removed from the bricks and replaced again with asphalt. Commissioner Roche stated that he wished there were a way we could investigate bringing Commissioner Atkiss thanked David A. Bramble for the work they have been doing in the Motion made by Commissioner Atkiss to approve David A. Bramble as the contractor for the resurfacing of the streets for FY 25 and second by Commissioner Harrington. Approve Mr. Jackson stated that last year the City combined the paving for FY23 and FY: 24. This was due to the modest pricing of FY 23. There were not a lot of funds available for FY 23. Last year about 15,000 linear feet were paved. City Engineer Carl "Bucky" Jackson stated that the 2018 analysis was utilized for last year's paving. He said that there needs to be another analysis Commission President Lajan Cephas made a motion to establish an analysis of the City streets to see where the City is and what the next steps would be, as recommended by the City  those bricks back. West End. Area.  5-Ovote.  completed to determine the priority of streets that need to bej paved.  Engineer and second by Commissioner Atkiss. Approve 5-0 vote.  Appointment of Election Judges and Clerks  Assistant City Manager Brandon Hesson stated that for the City to comply with the Charter for the upcoming elections, he recommends Council approve the slate of election judges and clerks. Michael Wheatley, Cheryl Hannan, and Lynette Wongus would serve as Election Judges. Mynichia Braxton would serve as an Election Clerk and alternate Election Judge. Marsha St. Pierre, Kathi Bambrick, Ken Smith, and Lynne Widli would serve as Election Clerks. Assistant City Manager Brandon Hesson would also like to recognize Jerry Burroughs and Portia Johnson-Ennels, both of whom passed away, for their many years of service with Motion made by Commissioner Harrington to approve the slate of Election Judges and  the City elections.  Election Clerks and second by Commissioner Atkiss. Approve 5-0 vote.  Meetings  Planning & Zoning meeting, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. at Council Chambers, 305 Community Engagement meeting will be held on Wednesday October 2, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 6p p.m. at Dorchester Elks Lodge #223, 618 Pine Street, Cambridge, Maryland 21613  Gay Street, Cambridge, MD 21613  3IPage  City of Cambridge, Meeting Minutes Regular Session, September 23, 2024    City Council Regular Meeting. - October" 7,2024, 6 p.m. at Council Chambers, 305 Gay Street Cambridge, Maryland 21613 (No Council: meeting 2nd Monday in October due to Indigenous Traffic & Safety meeting will be held on Thursday October 10, 2024, at 1 p.m. (Virtual Historic Preservation meeting will! be held on Wednesday October 16, 2024, 6p p.m. at Counçil  Peoples Day)  Meeting) teakomtgdesp Chambers, 305 Gay Street Cambridge, Maryland 21613  Public Comment  Lynette Wongus (impson Road) would like to cordially invite Mayor and Council to the Dorchester Showcase on Sunday. Ms. Wongus stated that there are over hundred vendors and  businesses participating. Department/Division Head Reports  Finance Director Perry Peregoy did not have anything to report. City Engineer Carl "Bucky". Jackson did not have anything to report. Director of] Planning Brian Herrmann did not have anything to report. Police Chief Justin Todd did not have anything to report. Assistant City Manager Brandon Hesson did notl have anything to report.  City Manager Comments  City Manager Glenn Steckman stated that unfortunately, through the budgeting process, two organizations did not receive funding: AlI4Loveand $25,000 forH Homeless Sheltering Options. Finance Director Perry Peregoy and Mr. Steckman are reviewing existing funds in thel budget Commissioner Sputty Cephas stated that when he had spoken to former City Manager Tom Carroll, AII4Lovel had requested $10,000. Later, the organization came back to the Mayor and  that could be reallocated to provide the funds for these two areas.  Staff to ask for an additional $4,000.  Mayor, Council, and City Manager continue to discuss this matter.  Mayor Rideout also explained the matter regarding A1l4Love and the additional $4,000 that Motion made by Commissioner Sputty Cephas to appropriate $10,000 for AII4Love and $25,000 for Homeless Sheltering Options and second by Commission PresidentLajan Cephas. City Manager Glenn Steckman stated that he wanted to discuss another matter. As part oft the budgeting process in '23/'24 Council budgeted for a new F-150 Ford pickup. Based on the State bid to purchase the vehicle, it could not be appropriated or found at that particular time.  was requested.  Approve 5-0 vote.  4IPage  City of Cambridge, Meeting Minutes Regular Session, September 23, 2024    Mr. Steckman recommended Council approval to allocate $39,000 to purchase the pickup.  This information will bel brought to the next meeting.  Commissioners' Comments  Commissioner Atkiss thanked Assistant City Manager Brandon Hesson for placing the General Election information online. She is not sure everyone completely understands the logistics that must be worked out for a small town running their own election. She would like to recognize Angie Hengst and Tom Hutchinson regarding the Ironman Race. She noted that the logistics required for the City to host an event like this twice a year is remarkable. There were a thousand volunteers from the community on Saturday. Commissioner Atkiss stated that she was lucky enough to be able to hold the finishing tape for the female finisher this year. She was given a piece of the tape and donated it to the City. She thanked everyone for Mayor Rideout also added that a lot of individuals he had spoken with were very Commission President Lajan Cephas thanked everyone who volunteers for Ironman. She asked whether there is a new platform for citizens tol log concerns that they have. She is aware that something has possibly changed within the citizen portal. Furthermore, she asked about using the services of Dorchester County Detention Center for individuals who are in the process of coming home and need employment and are at lower risk to the community. This would be a great opportunity for them to acquire a new skill and would help with cleaning the Commissioner Harrington applauded Ironman and how amazing the event was. He saw sO many familiar faces as he walked up and down the course. Commissioner Harrington loves Commissioner Sputty Cephas stated that he had the privilege of attending the graduation ceremony for the. Academy of Excellence forLocal Government through MML. Commission President Lajan Cephas, Commissioner Harrington and Director of Administrative Services Ina Holden all have successfully completed the course work. He congratulated them on their achievement. Commissioner Sputty Cephas attended thel board meeting for MML as he serves as the District 1 Vice President and board member. There were two priorities passed at the Commissioner Roche thanked Assistant City Manager Brandon Hesson for getting the Open Gov platform up and running. He noted that he walks along the waterfront view al lot with his family and he has noticed that there is some activity happening. The public promenade is  making it happen this year.  complimentary of Cambridge and how it runs the Ironman.  downtown area.  Ironman and the unity it brings to the City.  State level: pedestrian safety and the expansion oflocal revenue options.  underway.  5Page  City of Cambridge, Meeting Minutes Regular Session, September 23, 2024    Adjourn  On a motion by Commissioner Sputty Cephas and a second by Commission President Lajan With no further business, Mayor Stephen W. Rideout adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m. Ihereby certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate account of the Council meeting on  Cephas the meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Approved by a 5-0 vote.  Monday,S Sepember? 23, 2024, insofirasIpersonly am aware. AE  Stephen W. Rideout Mayor  City Commission meetings are conducted in open session unless otherwise indicated. Pursuant to the Maryland Open Meetings Act, allo ora portion ofthe Commission meeting may be held in closed session by vote of the Commission. Please note that the order of agenda items is subject to change and that meetings are subject to audio and video  recording.  6IPage  City of Cambridge, Meeting Minutes Regular Session, September 23,2024