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Aberdeen City Council met Aug. 20.

Here is the agenda provided by the Council:

A) CALL TO ORDER

Mayor McGrady called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

B) ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Patrick McGrady

Councilman Steven Goodin

Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck

Councilman Timothy Lindecamp

Councilman Melvin Taylor (arrived at 7:20 p.m.)

Also Present: Randy Robertson, City Manager; Phyllis Grover, Director of Planning & Community Development; Kyle Torster, Director of Public Works; Henry Trabert, Chief of Police; and Monica Correll, City Clerk

C) OPENING PRAYER

The opening prayer was delivered by Councilman Steven Goodin.

D) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Timothy Lindecamp.

E) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - None

F) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

F.1 August 13, 2018 Council Meeting

8-13-18 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf

A motion was made by Councilman Lindecamp and seconded by Councilman Goodin to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2018 Council Meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no, 1 – absent.

Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilman Steven Goodin,

Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Melvin Taylor

G) STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING - Non

H) PRESENTATIONS - None

I) PUBLIC HEARINGS

I.1 Ordinance No. 18-O-26, Development Code Revision (Amendment to § 235-24) [2nd meeting]

There were no public comments.

I.2 Ord. No. 18-O-27, Development Code Revision (Amendments to Appendix A) [2nd meeting]

There were no public comments.

I.3 Ordinance No. 18-O-28, Budget Amendment FY 2019 [2nd meeting]

Ordinance No. 18-O-28, Amendment of FY 2019 Budget.pdf

Spreadsheet for FY 2019 Budget Amendment.pdf

There were no public comments.

J) PUBLIC COMMENT

Robert Hartman, Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman commented about a decision made at a work session.

K) LEGISLATIVE SESSION

K.1 Ordinance No. 18-O-22, Aberdeen Wellhead Protection Ordinance (For Adoption) [3rd meeting]

A motion was made by Councilwoman Landbeck and seconded by Councilman Lindecamp to adopt Ordinance No. 18-O-22, Aberdeen Wellhead Protection Ordinance. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no; 1 – absent.

Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilman Steven Goodin,

Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Melvin Taylor

K.2 Ordinance No. 18-O-23, Amendment to the Business Improvement Incentive Tax Credit (For Adoption) [3rd meeting]

A motion was made by Councilman Lindecamp and seconded by Councilwoman Landbeck to approve Ordinance No. 18-O-23, Amendment to the Business Improvement Incentive Tax Credit. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no; 1 – absent.

Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilman Steven Goodin, Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Melvin Taylor

K.3 Ordinance No. 18-O-24, Amendments to the Business Incentive Subclass (For Adoption) [3rd meeting]

Ordinance No. 18-O-24, Amendments to the Business Incentive Subclass.pdf

A motion was made by Councilwoman Landbeck and seconded by Councilman Lindecamp to adopt Ordinance No. 18-O-24, Amendments to the Business Incentive Subclass. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no; 1 – absent.

Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilman Steven Goodin,

Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Melvin Taylor

K.4 Ordinance No. 18-O-25, Stormwater Management (For Adoption) [3rd meeting]

Ordinance No. 18-O-25, Stormwater Management.pdf

A motion was made by Councilman Goodin and seconded by Councilman Lindecamp to approve

Ordinance No. 18-O-25, Stormwater Management. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no; 1 – absent.

Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilman Steven Goodin,

Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Melvin Taylor

L) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE

M) NEW BUSINESS - NONE

N) UPDATES FROM CITY MANAGER AND STAFF

N.1 Reconsideration of Anti-Nepotism Policy

Ord. No. 18-O-17, Amendments to City's Personnel Policy Manual (2) as Amended.pdf Anti-Nepotism Memo.pdf

Anti-Nepotism Policy.pdf

Mr. Robertson reported that the "old high school" located at 34 Old Philadelphia Boulevard received environmental clearance for the purpose of sale. The proposed changes to the water billing agreement with Harford County had been accepted and approved which should produce a savings.

Mr. Robertson said that some members of the Council had asked to reconsider adopted Ordinance No. 18-O-17, Amendments to City's Personnel Policy Manual (2) pertaining to the anti-nepotism policy. A chronology of the Ordinance's legislative history was presented. Mr. Robertson, Chief Trabert, Ms. Grover, and Mr. Torster expressed their concerns regarding the potential consequences and problems the amended Ordinance presented and that the language proposed by City Attorney was desired. Council discussion followed. Councilwoman Landbeck stated that the Council should reconsider the Ordinance. The Mayor said that they should meet to work on preparing language for this.

O) PUBLIC COMMENT

Ruth Ann Young, Doris Circle: Ms. Young commented on the recent water agreement with Harford County, a distressed property at 428 Doris Circle, and whether the City was still considering purchasing water from Havre de Grace. Mr. Robertson responded that someone has shown interest in purchasing 428 Doris Circle. The Mayor said that the possibility of purchasing water with Havre de Grace still exists but no commitment had been made. The City was cognizant of the future growth of the City and was postured to maintain its current supply of water by acquiring water from competing sources.

Robert Hartman, Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman stated his concerns with the possible location of a future hospital and that there should be community input

P) BUSINESS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Councilwoman Landbeck commented on her recent activities. Councilman Lindecamp remarked that he did not think they should extended the Huntley Sports Group contract if the City was to go into mediation.

Q) ANNOUNCEMENTS

PACK Supply List 2018-2019 year.pdf Community Policing Day Flyer.pdf

The Mayor made the following announcements:

 Cone with a Cop, Chick-fil-A, Tuesday, August 21, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., pre-K to 12th grade;

 Community Policing Day, Saturday, August 25, 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Festival Park;

 Work Session, Monday, August 27, 5:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room (tentative);

 Council Meeting, Monday, August 27, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers;

 Harford Family House Home Runs for the Homeless, Aug. 28, 8:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m., Ripken Stadium;

 Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, September 12, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers;

 APG Oktoberfest, September 14 - 15, 11 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., APG Shine Sports Field;

 Aberdeen Farmers Market, Thursdays, May-October, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Festival Park;

 Badges and Ladders, September 22, Ripken Stadium;

 Annual Police Assisting Community Kids (P.A.C.K.) Campaign, September 4 deadline.

R) CLOSED MEETING - There was no closed meeting.

S) ADJOURNMENT

Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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