FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 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 Steve McKay moved to approve the agenda for 10/15/2024 with the addition ofa new item IX. Consideration of the Withdrawal of Bill 24-18. Council  Member Mason Carter. 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 AtL Large - Knapp Presiding Officer- -Young  Aye X X X X X X X  Nay  Public Comment  Public Comment was heard from:  Tom Barse Eric Musa Sofi Ibrahim lan Thompson Nick Zube  1    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 2024  With no further comments, Council President Brad Young closed Public Comment.  Approval of Minutes  Council Member M.C. Keegan-Ayer moved to approve the minutes from 10/01 & 10/08, 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-H Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter At 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-25-095 - Division of Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services J-25-099-1 Frederick County Public Libraries  J-25-108- Administrative Services Section, Division of Fire & Rescue Services  Council Member M.C. Keegan-Ayer. rseconded 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 At Large - Knapp Presiding Officer- - Young  Aye X X X X X X X  Nay  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 Jason Schupp and Wayne Watkins to the Parks and Recreation Commission to terms as described by staff. Council Vice President Kavonté Duckett seconded the motion that  2    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 2024  passed 7-0.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1- Donald District 2-N McKay District 3-K Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter Atl Large - Knapp Presiding Officer -Young  Aye X X X X X X X  Nay  Consideration of Withdrawal of Bill 24-18 - Council Member Steve McKay Council Member Steve McKay moved to withdraw Bill 24-18 from Council consideration. Council Member Mason Carter 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  First Reading Calendar:  a) Amendments to Ch. 1-13-34 of the Frederick County Code - Local Program for the Preservation of Critical Agricultural Land - Amendments to Ch. 1-13-34 of the Frederick County Code Local Program for the Preservation of Critical  Agricultural Land - Council President Brad Young  Council President Brad Young introduced a bill titled Amendments to Ch. 1-13-34 of the Frederick County Code - Local Program for the Preservation of Critical Agricultural Land A Amendments to Ch. 1-13-34 of the Frederick County Code - Local Program for the  Preservation of Critical Agricultural Land. Third Reading Calendar:  a) Bill 24-13 - Agricultural Building Usage Bill - Council Member Jerry Donald Council Member. Jerry Donald moved to approve Bill 24-13- - Agricultural Building  3    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 2024  Usage Bill. Council Member Renee Knapp seconded the motion.  Amendment to Bill 24-13  Amendment 1 - Council Member Jerry Donald  Council Member. Jerry Donald moved to approve amendment 1 to Bill 24-13.  AMENDMENT 1 on Bill No. 24-13  Introduced By: Introduction Date:  Council Member. Jerry Donald (District1 1)  October 15, 2024  Adopted/Rejected/Withdrawn: Adopted  AN ACT Amend the Frederick County Building Code to clarify usage of agricultural buildings  for agritourism.  On Exhibit 1, iti is hereby amended as follows:  $1-6-18B. LOCAL AMENDMENTS TOINTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE.  ***  An existing agricultural building may be used by the public if  (1)t the structure has been determined tol be used in conjunction with an approved agritourism use in accordance with the agritourism enterprise definition $1-19-11.100of the County Code as a subordinate use of the structure for a period not to exceed [901 120  calendar days annually:  Council Member Renee Knapp seconded 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 AtLarge - Knapp Presiding Officer- -Y Young  Aye X X X X X X X  Nay  4    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 2024  b) Bill 24-14 - Amend Chapter 1-19 of the County Code (Agritourism Enterprise Council Member - moved to approve Bill 24-14- - Amend Chapter 1-19 oft the County Code (Agritourism Enterprise Zoning). Council Member Renee Knapp  Zoning) - Council Member Jerry Donald  seconded the motion. Amendments to Bill 24-14  Amendment 1 - Council Member Jerry Donald  Council Member. Jerry Donald moved amendment 1 to Bill 24-14.  AMENDMENTI on Bill No. 24-14  Introduced By: Introduction Date:  Council Member Jerry Donald (District1)  October 22, 2024  Adopted/Rejected/Withdrawn: Adopted  AN ACT. Amend Chapter 1-19 ofthe County Code (Zoning Ordinance) to add subsection 8.205.8, Agritourism Enterprise, which adopts restrictions on agritourism enterprise activities.  On Exhibit 1, it is hereby amended as follows: $1-19-8.205.8. AGRITOURISM ENTERPRISE  ***  (B) The owner or operator of agritourism enterprises must fleananma-statestatementthreugh: RESPOND TO. AN. ANNUAL INQUIRY FROM the Office of Agriculture verifying the conditions and activities listed in the original zoning certificate remain the same, or providing updated conditions and activities, for approval from the Zoning Administrator Council Member Renee Knapp seconded the motion that passed 7-0.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1- Donald District 2-N McKay  Aye X X  Nay  5    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 2024  District 3- Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter AtL Large - Knapp Presiding Officer - Young  X X X X X  Amendment 2 - Council Member Jerry Donald  Council Member. Jerry Donald moved amendment 2 to Bill 24-14.  AMENDMENT 2 on Bill No. 24-14  Introduced By: Introduction Date:  Council Member Jerry Donald (District 1)  October 15,2024  Adopted/Rejected/Withdrawn: Adopted  AN ACT Amend Chapter 1-19 of the County Code (Zoning Ordinance) to add subsection 8.205.8, Agritourism Enterprise, which adopts restrictions on agritourism enterprise activities.  On Exhibit 1, iti is hereby amended as follows: $1-19-8.205.8. AGRITOURISM ENTERPRISE  ***  (H) Recreational fire pits must not exceed [1012 20 fire pit sites, and any fire pits shall not be  located within 500 feet of residential property lines.  Council Member Renee Knapp seconded the motion that passed 6-1, with Council Vice  President Kavonté Duckett opposed.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1- 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  Nay  X  Amendment 3 - Council Member Mason Carter  6    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 2024  Council Member Mason Carter moved amendment 3 to Bill 24-14.  AMENDMENT 3 on. Bill No.. 24-14  Introduced By: Introduction Date:  Council Member Mason Carter (District 5)  October 15, 2024  MipidRgtadrvmdrnmn: Adopted  AN ACT. Amend Chapter 1-19 oft the County Code (Zoning Ordinance) to adds subsection 8.205.8, Agritourism Enterprise, which adopts restrictions on agritourism enterprise activities.  On Exhibit 1, it is hereby amended as follows: $1-19-8.205.8. AGRITOURISM ENTERPRISE  ***  (N)THE ABOVE REGULATIONS SHALLI NOT BE DEEMED EFFECTIVE UNTIL  JULY1,2025.  Council Member. Steve McKay seconded the motion that passed 7-0.  Absent/ Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1- Donald District. 2-M 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 President Brad Young passed the gavel to Council Vice President Kavonté c) Bill 24-15- The Frederick County Soil Conservation District - Council President Council President Brad Young moved to approve Bill 24-15- The Frederick County Soil  Duckett in order to make a motion.  Brad Young  7    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 2024  Conservation District. 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- Keegan-Ayer District 4- Duckett District 5- Carter At Large - Knapp Presiding Officer - Young  Aye X X X X X X X  Nay  d) Bill 24-16 - General Obligation Bond Authorization - Council President Brad Council President Brad Young moved to approve Bill 24-16- General Obligation Bond Authorization. Council Member Renee Knapp seconded the motion that passed 7-0.  Young  Absent Abstain/ Present  Council Members District 1- Donald District 2-1 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 President Brad Young regained the gavel in order to preside over the remainder  of the meeting. Recess at: 6:42 p.m. Reconvened at: 7:00 P.M.  Council President Brad Young reestablished a quorum.  Second Reading Calendar:  a) Bill 24-17 - Amendments to Ch. 1-19 of the Frederick County Code - Zoning Ordinance - Update Certain Definitions & Add New Definitions - Council  President Brad Young  8    FINAL  COUNTY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 2024  Public Comment was heard from: Denny Remsburg Tom Barse Eric. Allen Lisa Gaver  With no further comments, Council President Brad Young closed Public Comment.  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 - Workshop  Adjourn  The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.  County Council  A32  9