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Aberdeen City Council met Aug. 27.

Here is the minutes 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

Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck

Councilman Timothy Lindecamp

Councilman Melvin Taylor

Absent: Councilman Steven Goodin

Also Present: Randy Robertson, City Manager; Phyllis Grover, Director of Planning &

Community Development; Henry Trabert, Chief of Police; and

Monica Correll, City Clerk

C) OPENING PRAYER

The opening prayer was delivered by Elder David Yensan of Grove Presbyterian Church,

Aberdeen, Maryland.

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 August 20, 2018 Council Meeting

A motion was made by Councilman Timothy Lindecamp and seconded by Councilman Melvin Taylor to approve the Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2018. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no; 1 – absent.

Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp, Councilman Melvin Taylor

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Steven Goodin

G) STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING - None

H) PRESENTATIONS - None

I) PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

J) PUBLIC COMMENT

Heidemarie Lewis, Darlington Avenue: Ms. Lewis commented on a parking situation on W. Bel Air Avenue near Harford Bank. She suggested that yard waste pick up should be every week instead of two because paper bags rip when wet from the rain. A curb in front of a fire hydrant located on Meeks Drive should be painted to deter parking in front of it.

K) LEGISLATIVE SESSION

K.1 Ordinance No. 18-O-26, Development Code Revision (Amendment to § 235-24) (For Adoption) [3rd meeting]

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck and seconded by Councilman Melvin Taylor to adopt Ordinance No. 18-O-26, Development Code Revision (Amendment to § 235-24). The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no; 1 – absent.

Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp, Councilman Melvin Taylor

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Steven Goodin

K.2 Ordinance No. 18-O-27, Development Code Revision (Amendments to Appendix A) (For Adoption) [3rd meeting]

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck and seconded by Councilman Timothy Lindecamp to adopt Ordinance No. 18-O-27, Development Code Revision (Amendments to Appendix A). The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no; 1 – absent.

Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp, Councilman Melvin Taylor

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Steven Goodin

K.3 Ordinance No. 18-O-28, Budget Amendment FY 2019 (For Adoption) [3rd meeting]

A motion was made by Councilman Timothy Lindecamp and seconded by Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck to adopt Ordinance No. 18-O-28, Budget Amendment FY 2019. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no; 1 – absent.

Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp, Councilman Melvin Taylor

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Steven Goodin

K.4 Ordinance No. 18-O-29, Amendment of Budget FY 2019 (2) (For Introduction) (Sponsors needed) [1st meeting]

Councilwoman Landbeck and Councilman Lindecamp agreed to sponsor Ordinance No. 18-O-29.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck and seconded by Councilman Timothy Lindecamp to introduce Ordinance No. 18-O-29, Amendment of Budget FY 2019 (2). The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no; 1 – absent.

Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp, Councilman Melvin Taylor

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Steven Goodin

K.5 Ordinance No. 18-O-16, Subdivision Regulations (For Introduction) (Sponsor/s needed) [1st meeting]

Councilwoman Landbeck and Councilman Taylor agreed to sponsor Ordinance No. 18-O-16.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck and seconded by Councilman Melvin Taylor to introduce Ordinance No. 18-O-16, Subdivision Regulations. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no; 1 – absent.

Ayes: Mayor Patrick McGrady, Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck, Councilman Timothy Lindecamp, Councilman Melvin Taylor

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Steven Goodin

L) UNFINISHED BUSINESS

L.1 Reconsideration of Anti-Nepotism Policy [2nd meeting]

Mayor McGrady said that he and Councilwoman Landbeck would draft legislation for a future meeting.

M) NEW BUSINESS

N) UPDATES FROM CITY MANAGER AND STAFF

N.1 City Manager Briefing

Mr. Robertson reported on the Middleton Road project, the status of the Stadium Towne Center, a trash policy survey, and that a certificate of occupancy had been completed for a storage container at North Deen Park.

O) PUBLIC COMMENT

Heidemarie Lewis, Darlington Avenue: Ms. Lewis commented on the replacement of trash receptacles.

Daniel L. White, Jr., Taft Street: Mr. White briefed the Council on a new event called, Aberdeen Opportunity Day, to include a job resource fair and a block party with the objective to move the City forward and lower crime.

P) BUSINESS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL

The Mayor and Council reported on their meetings, activities, and other community events.

Q) ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Mayor made the following announcements:

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

Keep Aberdeen Beautiful, Saturday, September 1, Festival Park;

Council Meeting, Monday, September 10, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers;

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;

Badges & Ladders, September 22, 4:00 p.m., Ripken Stadium;

Work Session, Monday, September 24, 5:30 p.m., second floor administrative conference room;

Council Meeting, Monday, September 24, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers;

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

Annual Police Assisting Community Kids (P.A.C.K.) Campaign.

R) CLOSED MEETING - None

S) ADJOURNMENT

Being there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

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