FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 12, 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, November 12, 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 11/12/2024 as presented. Council Member Renee Knapp seconded the motion that passed 7-0.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1-D Donald District 2-N McKay District 3-K Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter AtL Large - Knapp Presiding Officer- -Y Young  Aye X X X X X X X  Nay  Public Comment  Public Comment was heard from:  Tom Barse Scott Parker Judy Nesson Lexi Glover Mary Posey  With no further comments, Council President Brad Young closed Public Comment.  1    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 12, 2024  Approval of Minutes  Council Member. M.C. Keegan-Ayer moved to approve the minutes from 10/15, 10/22, & 10/29, 2024 as presented. Council Member Renee Knapp seconded the 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  Confirmation of Council Member and Alternate to the Maryland Association of Counties (MACO) 2025 Legislative Committee - Council President Brad Young Council Member Renee Knapp moved to confirm County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and Council Member M.C. Keegan-Ayer to serve on the Maryland Association of Counties (MACO) 2025 Legislative Committee and for Victoria Venable (Legislative Director for the County Executive) and Council Member Kavonté Duckett to serve as alternates. Council Member. Mason Carter. seconded the motion that passed 7-0.  Absent Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1-D Donald District 2-N 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  Proposed Bill - Amendment to Frederick County Uniformed Employees Retirement Plan -Deferred Retirement Option Program DROP for Law Enforcement Officers and Corrections Officers - Erin White, Director, Finance Erin White briefed the Council on Proposed Bill - Amendment to Frederick County Uniformed Employees Retirement Plan -Deferred Retirement Option Program DROP for Law Enforcement Officers and Corrections Officers. Emily Fiftal (Division Director,  Division  2    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 12, 2024  Human Resources) and Bob Goff (Administrator, Human Resources) were also present Compensation Review Commission Direction Council President Brad Young The Council discussed the Compensation Review Commission, including the makeup, qualifications, selection process, and parameters for work. By way of consensus, the Council agreed to the following regarding the Compensation Review Commission:  to answer any Council questions.  1. the commission will include 7 members  2. the members must be residents and registered voters of Frederick County for at 3. Council is seeking individuals who will NOT be a candidate for the Office of 4. Members should submit a resume and a letter of interest articulating past local community involvement thereby demonstrating a level of knowledge of Frederick 5. the commission will have 8 weeks to complete their salary review work 6. commission members will be selected by the Council, with each Council member  least 4 years  County Executive or for County Council in 2026.  County Government and  selecting their 7 preferred members  Third Reading Calendar:  a) Amended Bill 24-13 Agricultural Building Usage Bill - Council Member Jerry Council Member. Jerry Donald moved to approve Amended Bill 24-13 Agricultural Building Usage Bill. Council Member, Renee Knapp seconded the motion that failed 3-4, with Council Members Mason Carter, Kavonté Duckett, Steve McKay, and Brad Young  Donald  opposed.  Absent Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1- Donald District 2-N McKay District 3-H Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter AtLarge - Knapp  Aye X X X  Nay X X X  3    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 12, 2024  Presiding Officer- - Young  X  b) Amended Bill 24-14 - Amend Chapter 1-19 of the County Code (Agritourism Council Member. Jerry Donald moved. to approve Amended Bill 24-14- Amend Chapter 1-19 of the County Code (Agritourism Enterprise Zoning). Council Member Renee Knapp seconded the motion that failed 3-4, with Council Members Mason Carter,  Enterprise Zoning) = Council Member Jerry Donald  Kavonté Duckett, Steve McKay, and Brad Young opposed.  Absent! Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1- Donald District 2-N McKay District 3- - Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter AtLarge - Knapp Presiding Officer - Young  Aye X X X  Nay X X X X  Public Comment  Public Comment was heard from:  None.  With no further comments, Council President Brad Young closed Public Comment.  Council Member Comments  Council Member comments were provided.  Upcoming Meetings  Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Workshop Tuesday, October 29, 2024-V Workshop  Adjourn  The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.  4        FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4 Brad W. Young, President County Council  5