MINUTES CITY OF WESTMINSTER Mayor and Common Council Meeting Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD 21157  YouTube Channel Link  CALLTOORDER Mayor Becker was absent.  Elected Officials Present: Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, Councimember Gilbert, and Councimember Hoff, Council President Pecoraro attended via Zoom. Staff Present: Director of Housing Services Brown, Director of Community Planning and Development Depo, Director of Recreation and Parks Gruber, Chief of Police Ledwell, Director of Technology Services Moore, Director of Finance Rodgers, Attorney Ruff, and Director of Public Works Summerhill. STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - CLOSED MEETING OF MONDAV.SEPTEMBERS 2024 Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci stated 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 meti in a Closed Meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:48 p.m. pursuant to General Provision Art., Section 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. Motion - Hoff/Dayhoff Vote to Close Meeting: Mr. Chiavacci Mr. Dayhoff Ms. Gilbert Mr. Hoff Mr. Pecoraro Mayor Becker  Yes Yes Yes Yes  No  Abstain  Absent  Thet 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 7:52  p.m.  MCDANIEL COLLEGE UPDATE  Ms. Jenni Glennon, Associate Vice President for Administration with McDaniel College provided an update from McDaniel College. Ms. Glennon noted McDaniel College's excitement and participation in the upcoming 45th Annual City of Westminster Fallfest as a sponsor. Ms. Glennon closed by noting the following events: McDaniel College 2024 Homecoming Game (Saturday, November 2, 2024); and McDaniel College Parent and Family Weekend (Friday, November 15, 2024, through Sunday, A motion was made by Councimember Dayhoff and seconded by Councimember Gilbert to approve  November 17, 2024). APPROVAL OF MINUTES  the Mayor and Common Council Meeting minutes of September 9, 2024.  1    VOTE NAYS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR August 2024. VOTE NAYS: None.  AYES: Councimember Dayhoff, Councimember Gilbert, and Councimember Hoff.  AI motion was made by Councimember Hoff and seconded by Councimember Gilbert to approve the Consent Calendar, which consisted of the following: Approval of Departmental Operating Report  AYES: Councimember Dayhoff, Councilmember Gilbert and Councimember Hoff.  REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES  Councimember Dayhoff, on behalf of the Arts Council, noted the recent Membership Show, that was very well received and attended. Councimember Dayhoff closed his report by encouraging those interested to go to the Arts Council's website to see information on allt the upcoming events at the Carroll Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci on behalf of the Public Safety Committee, noted that on September 12, 2024, Police Officer Everhart earned his Police Officer First Class Designation. Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci also noted that on September 16, 2024, Chief Ledwell presented at the quarterly Carroll County Police Accountability Board Meeting. Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci closed his report by noting that on September 18, 2024, State of Maryland Special Secretary of Opioid Response Emily Keller visited the Westminster Police Department to learn about initiatives, such as Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion and Overdose Quick Response Team, that the agency has in Councimember Gilbert, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, noted some the projects the department has been addressing. Councilmember Gilbert closed her report by reporting that the Department ofPublic Works staffhavel been working on preparing fori the upcoming 45th Annual Fallfest. Councimember Gilbert on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Committee, noted the upcoming City of Westminster 45th Annual Fallfest event starting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, through Sunday, September 29, 2024, at City Park and provided the highlights of the scheduled event. Councilmember Gilbert closed her report by noting that the department is preparing for their next event: Oyster Stroll  Arts Center.  place to help combat drug overdoses.  2024 scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2024. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION (Event Space & Pavilion) and the Durbin House.  Councimember Dayhoff noted the Carroll County Food Bank Sunday held their Milk Run at Wakefield Valley Park on Saturday, September: 21, 2024, and noted the work being done at the Conference Center Councimember Hoff thanked Carroll County Commissioners Gordon, Vigliotti and Guerin for their recent vote to provide additional funding for the City of Westminster's Water Re-Use Project.  ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS  Introduction of Annexation Resolution No. 24-06 (Annexation 80), Maryland Home Builders LLC, Enlarging the Corporate Boundaries of the City ofWestminster by annexing into the City Certain Property Containing t 2.505 Acres, Contiguous to and Adjoining the City's Existing Corporate  2    Boundaries, Consisting of Real Property Located at 54 Ridge Road, Westminster, Maryland 21157, Also Identified as Tax Account Number 07-011989, Map 0045, Grid 0006, Parcel 0167 A motion was made by Councilmember Gilbert and seconded by Councimember Dayhoff toi introduce Annexation Resolution No. 24-06 (Annexation 80), Maryland Home Builders LLC, Enlarging the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Westminster by annexing into the City Certain Property Containing t2 2.505 Acres, Contiguous to and Adjoining the City's Existing Corporate Boundaries, Consisting of Real Property Located at 54 Ridge Road, Westminster, Maryland 21157, Also Identified as Tax Account Number 07-011989, Map 0045, Grid 0006, Parcel 0167. Director of Community Planning and Development Depo provided the staff report and responded to questions of clarification given by the  Common Council on the item.  VOTE NAYS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS  AYES: Councimember Dayhoff, Councimember Gilbert, and Councimember Hoff.  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.  DEPARIMENTAL REPORTS Department of Recreation and Parks September 29, 2024, at City Park. Department of Public' Works Westminster Shopping Center. Technology Services  Director of Recreation and Parks Gruber mentioned the upcoming City of Westminster's 45th Annual Fallfest scheduled event that will start on Thursday, September 26, 2024, and go through Sunday, Director of Public Works Summerhill noted a watermain break that occurred and was repaired at the Director ofTechnology Services Moore provided an update on the projects the department is handling.  Westminster Police Department (WPD) Community Planning and Development  Chief of Police Ledwell provided a status update on the new officers.  Director of Community Planning and Development Depo noted that on September 19, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on Local Map Amendment LMA 24-02 to superimpose the Compatible Neighborhood Overlay Zone over property zoned R-7,500 Residential Zone at 222 E. Green Street with the intent to develop multiple-family dwelling units (3-story: 48 units Director of Community Planning and Development Depo noted that on October 1, 2024, the Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to hear BZA Case No: 24-07, a Variance Appeal application by Marta Coursey ('the Applicant"), requesting a 105 feet variance from the 300 feet distance requirement oft the City ofWestminster Zoning Ordinance Section 164-58 at Lot 5A (SDAT-#07-151039) located on Kriders  and 4-story; 64 units).  Church Road in Westminster, Maryland for Site Plan S-18-0037, My K-9 Buddy.  3    Director of Community Planning and Development Depo closed his report by noting that on October 2, 2024, the Historic District Commission is scheduled to: Review the proposed painting of the brick building and new exterior building mounted lighting at 56 West Main Street and provide a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission; and Review façade improvement and tax Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci advised that residents may submit any comments to thet following email address: comments@westminsternd.gov. He noted that all emails received would be shared with Ms. Lyndi McNaulty, 195 West Main Street, addressed the Common Council and noted her appreciation Ms. Jude Marlon, 2235 Jason Town Road, addressed the Common Council, introduced herself as an artist, and a new business owner to the City of Westminster located at 142 Railroad Avenue (Old Ms. Christina Landsman, 54 Ridge Road, addressed the Common Council supporting the proposed  credit applications for 60, 62-64 and 66-68 West Main Street.  CITIZEN COMMENTS  the Mayor and Common Council.  tot the Westminster Police Department for their response to a recent call for service.  Cannery Building).  annexation of 54 Ridge Road (Annexation 80).  ADJOURMMENT the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Respectfully Submitted,  Council President Pro Tem Chiavacci announced that the next meeting of the Mayor and Common Council would be on Monday, October 14, 2024, and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. He adjourned  CadoaA Bonbe Douglass A. Barber, MMC City Clerk  Full audio version is available on www.westminstermd.gov  Adopted by the City of Westminster Common Council on October 14, 2024.  4