City of Aberdeen Council met July 9.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
All To Order
The Mayor called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B) Roll Call
Present: Mayor Patrick McGrady
Councilman Steven Goodin
Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck
Councilman Timothy Lindecamp
Councilman Melvin Taylor
Also Present: Randy Robertson, City Manager; Phyllis Grover, Director of Planning & Community Development; Kyle Torster, Director of Public Works; Henry Trabert, Chief of Police; Opiribo Jack, Director of Finance; and Monica Correll, City Clerk
C) Opening Prayer
The opening prayer was delivered by Pastor Catherine Hooker from New Beginnings Church of God.
D) Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag Of The United States Of America
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck.
E) Approval Of Consent Agenda - None
F) Approval Of Minutes
F.1 Council Minutes for June 25, 2018
Minutes 6-25-18
A motion was made by Councilman Melvin Taylor and seconded by Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck to approve the minutes of the June 25, 2018 Council Meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 5 – yes; 0 – no.
Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilman Steven Goodin, Councilwoman Sandra
Nays: None
G) Statement Of Closed Meeting - None
H) Presentations
H.1 Status of Rock Glenn
Rock Glenn Park.pdf
Ms. Kathy Burley, Harford County Government, Director of Parks and Recreation, gave an overview of the status of Rock Glenn multi-purpose fields. The property was purchased by Harford County in FY2014 and transferred to the City of Aberdeen in FY2015. The engineering for park design was to begin in the fall of FY 2019 and park build out to begin in FY2020. They planned to ask the designer and engineer to have a public input meeting. There would be handicap accessibility in the park and walking trails. Storage for the facilities was being considered. Ms. Burley also spoke about the acquisition, engineering, and construction funding from the County, the City, and the State. Council discussion followed. The City would be responsible for 100% of the maintenance cost once constructed (without a baseball field). The possibility of relocation needed to be addressed
I) Public Hearings
I.1 Ordinance No. 18-O-20, Retirement Benefit Plan [2nd meeting]
Ordinance No. 18-O-20, Retirement Benefit Plan.pdf
There were no public comments.
J) Public Comment
Darlene Robertson, Beards Hill Road, and Carol Shepherd, Abingdon: Ms. Robertson and Ms. Shepherd spoke about the Flying Geese Quilt Guild of Harford County and their projects. Ryan Burbey, Rigdon Road: Mr.
Marla Posey-Moss, Avon Avenue: Ms. Posey-Moss commented on the fees charged when making online payments.
Cynthia Jiles, W. Bel Air Avenue: Ms. Jiles commented on traffic issues on W. Bel Air Avenue.
Robert Hartman, Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman commented on traffic and various City matters.
K) Legislative Session
K.1 Ordinance No. 18-O-15, Revision of City's Procurement Policy (For Adoption) [3rd meeting] Ordinance No. 18-O-15, Revision of City's Procurement Policy.pdf
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck and seconded by Councilman Melvin
Taylor to adopt Ordinance No. 18-O-15, Revision of City's Procurement Policy. The motion carried by a vote of 5 – yes; 0 – no.
Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilman Steven Goodin, Councilwoman Sandra
Nays: None
K.2 Ordinance No. 18-O-17, Amendments to City's Personnel Policy Manual (2) (For
Adoption) [3rd meeting]
Ordinance No. 18-O-17, Amendments to City's Personnel Policy Manual (2
A motion was made by Councilman Timothy Lindecamp and seconded by Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck to introduce Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 18-O-17, Amendment to City's Personnel Policy Manual (2). Council discussion followed.
Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 18-O-17, Amendments to Personnel Manual (2) by Councilman Lindecamp
On page 3 of the proposed Ordinance, strike in their entirety lines 6 through 9 and substitute the following:
“The City May Employ Relatives Of City Officials And Employees, Provided That A City Official Or Employee Is Not The Decisionmaker In The Hiring Of A Relative, Does Not Work In The Same Department As A Relative, And Does Not Supervise The Work Of A Relative.
” The vote was taken to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 18-O-17, Amendment to City's Personnel Policy Manual (2). The amendment passed by a vote of 3 – yes; 2 – no.
Ayes: Councilman Steven Goodin, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp, Councilman Melvin Taylor
Nays: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck and seconded by Councilman Timothy Lindecamp to adopt Ordinance No. 18-O-17, Amendments to City's Personnel Policy Manual (2) as amended. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 1 – no.
Ayes: Councilman Steven Goodin, Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp, Councilman Melvin Taylor
Nays: Mayor Patrick McGrady
K.3 Ordinance No.; 18-O-18, Amendment to City's Personnel Policy Manual Sick Leave Provisions (For Adoption) [3rd meeting]
Ordinance No. 18-O-18, Amendments to City's Personnel Policy Manual Sick Leave Provisions.pdf
A motion was made by Councilman Steven Goodin and seconded by Councilman Melvin Taylor to adopt Ordinance No.; 18-O-18, Amendment to City's Personnel Policy Manual Sick Leave Provisions. Council discussion followed. The motion carried by a vote of 5 – yes; 0 – no.
Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilman Steven Goodin, Councilwoman
Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp, Councilman Melvin Taylor
Nays: None
K.4 Ordinance No. 18-O-19, Trash and Recycling (For Adoption) [3rd meeting]
Ordinance No. 18-O-19, Trash and Recycling.pdf
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck and seconded by Councilman Melvin Taylor to adopt Ordinance No. 18-O-19, Trash and Recycling. Council discussion followed. The motion carried by a vote of 5 – yes; 0 – no.
Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilman Steven Goodin, Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp, Councilman Melvin Taylor
Nays: None
K.5 Resolution No. 18-R-02, New Employee Residence Incentive Policy (For Adoption) [4th meeting]
Resolution No. 18-R-02, New Employee Residence Incentive Policy.pdf
There was no action taken by Council.
K.6 Amendments to Resolution No. 18-R-02, New Employee Tax Incentive
Amendments to Resolution No. 18-R-02.pdf
There was no action taken by Council.
L) Unfinished Business - None
M) New Business - None
N) Updates From City Manager And Staff
N.1 City Manager Briefing
The City Manager reported on the trash matters, a possible budget amendment, the Middelton Road project, the success of the Farmer's Market, construction of the Council office, the status of the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation storage shed, and the delivery of the Church Green playground equipment.
N.2 Discussion of Sidewalks on W. Bel Air Avenue
Mr. Torster reported that Aberdeen would be partnering with State Highway for the repair/removal of the red brick side walk in the downtown area to eliminate tripping hazards and improve aesthetics. Once the project goes out for design and construction, the matter would return to the Council for approval; $250,000 had been designated in the budget. Council discussion followed.
N.3 Cooperative Purchasing Contract - Street Sweeper Mr. Torster informed the Council about the National Joint Powers Alliance Purchasing Contract (NJPA) and that they were able to piggy back on procurements to save money.
Aberdeen Whirlwind Quote.pdf
Federal Signal Contract 122017_0.pdf
Comment and Review-Sewer Vac.-122017_15.pdf
Acceptance and Award-Federal Signal 122017_0.pdf
N.4 Aberdeen Façade Improvement Program Application for Phase II Improvements to 102
N. Rogers Street (For Discussion)
Aberdeen Facade Improvement Application - Art and Ann Helton 102 N. Rogers Street Phase II.pdf Ms. Grover reported on the Aberdeen Facade Improvement Application from Art and Ann Helton for 102 N. Rogers Street, Phase II, the former Moose Lodge. The total cost was $31,370 and was being reviewed by the State. The grant would cover 50% of the cost. Council discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck and seconded by Councilman Timothy Lindecamp to approve the Aberdeen Façade Improvement Program Application for Phase II Improvements to 102 N. Rogers Street. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 1 – no.
Ayes: Councilman Steven Goodin, Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp, Councilman Melvin Taylor
Nays: Mayor Patrick McGrady
O) Public Comment
Robert Hartman, Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman expressed his concern on City matters, community issues, and the use of City funds. Ryan Burbey, Rigdon Road: Mr. Burbey commented on the need for traffic enforcement/patrols, the Church Green playground, the downtown sidewalks, nepotism, and trash matters. Marla Posey-Moss, Avon Drive: Ms. Posey-Moss asked that amendments be made public before voting and that there are vendors who do not charge for online fees.
P) Business Of Mayor And Council
The Council discussed traffic concerns, community activities, and ministerial connections with Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). The Mayor discussed the relationship between Aberdeen Proving Grounds and the report from Powhatan Group with the results on the Aberdeen Police Department study.
Q) Announcements
The Mayor made the following announcements: Work Session, Monday, July 23, 5:30 p.m., second floor administrative conference room (tentative); Council Meeting, Monday, July 23, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers; Cone With A Cop at Chick-fil-A in Aberdeen, Tuesday, July 24, and August 21, 2:30-3:30 p.m., ages pre-K to 12th grade; Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, August 18, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers; and Aberdeen Farmer's Market, Thursdays, May-October, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Festival Park.
R) Closed Meeting
R.1 Statutory Authority to Close Session, General Provisions Article, §3-305 (b) (3) to consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose and matters directly related thereto. Topic: consider acquisition of real property. Reason for closed session discussion of topic: to protect Council deliberative process. The Closed Meeting held in the second floor conference room.
Written Statement for Closing a Meeting 7-9-18.pdf
A motion was made by Mayor Patrick McGrady and seconded by Councilman Melvin Taylor to close the meeting under Statutory Authority to Close Session, General Provisions Article, §3-305 (b) (3) to consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose and matters directly related thereto. The topic was to consider acquisition of real property and the reason for closed session discussion of topic was to protect the Council deliberative process. The meeting was held in the second floor administrative conference room and to return to the Council Chambers upon completion. The motion carried by a vote of 5 – yes; 0 – no.
Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilman Steven Goodin, Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp, Councilman Melvin Taylor
Nays: None
S) Adjournment
The Council returned to the Council Chambers from the closed session at 9:30 p.m. Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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