Westminster Mayor and Council Agenda for November 10 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of November 10, 2008
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Mayoral Proclamation – National Home Care and Hospice Month
Drought Status – Code Yellow Maintained
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 27, 2008
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Maryland Department of the Environment Consent Order Amendment No. 1
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Introduction of Ordinance No. 791 – General Revisions to City Code
Introduction of Ordinance No. 792 – Revisions to Chapter 164 Entitled “Zoning and Subdivision of Land’
Introduction of Ordinance No. 793 – Revisions to Chapter 124 entitled “Sewers and Sewage” And Chapter 160 entitled “Water”
Introduction of Ordinance No. 794 – General Fee Ordinance
Introduction of Ordinance No. 795 – Utility Fee Ordinance
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of November 6, 2008
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. None as of November 6, 2008
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
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Sunday, November 09, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Westminster Mayor and Common Council Meeting of October 27, 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of October 27, 2008
City Hall Coucil chambers- 1838 Emerald Hill Lane
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of October 27, 2008
City Hall Coucil chambers- 1838 Emerald Hill Lane
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Reappointment of Richard Wilbur to Tree Commission
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 2008
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
September 2008 Department Operating Reports
Identity Theft Protection Program
4. BIDS
Concrete Slab at Westminster Skate Park - Ron Schroers
Backhoe for Utility Maintenance - Jeff Glass
5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 788 - Recordation Limits and Phasing - Thomas Beyard
Adoption of Ordinance No. 789 - Political Signs - Thomas Beyard
Suspend the Rules of Order and Procedure to Introduce and Adopt Ordinance No. 790
and Accompanying Decision in Sectional Map Amendment Case No. SMA 08-2 to Rezone
103 South Center Street to the Compatible Neighborhood Overlay Zone - Thomas Beyard
Resolution No. R08-12 - Community Legacy Funding Application - Thomas Beyard
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Report of the Finance Committee on Recommended City Fees and Charges
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. None as of October 23, 2008
10. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
11. CITIZEN REPORTS
12. ADJOURN
20081027 Mayor and Common Council Meeting of Oct 27 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Westminster council meeting agenda for October 13 2008
Westminster council meeting agenda for October 13 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of October 13, 2008
City Hall Coucil chambers- 1838 Emerald Hill Lane
AGENDA
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of October 13, 2008
City Hall Coucil chambers- 1838 Emerald Hill Lane
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Halloween Trick or Treating
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Sectional Map Amendment SMA 08-2 – Rezoning 103 South Center Street to the Compatible Neighborhood Overlay Zone – Thomas Beyard
Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 08-1, Ordinance No. 788 – Political Signs – Thomas Beyard
Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 08-2, Ordinance No. 789 – Subdivision and Site Plans - Thomas Beyard
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Ordinance No. 788 – Political Signs -Thomas Beyard
Ordinance No. 789 – Subdivisions and Site Plans – Thomas Beyard
Resolution No. R08-11 – Miss Utility Fees – Jeff Glass
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Discussion of Paving Bids
b. Bond Issue
c. Establishing Reserve Account
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. None as of October 9, 2008
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
20081013 Westminster council meeting agenda for October 13 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Westminster mayor and council meeting agenda for Sept. 22, 2008
Westminster mayor and council meeting agenda for Sept. 22, 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of September 22, 2008
City Hall Coucil (sic) chambers- 1838 Emerald Hill Lane
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor’s Proclamation – National Community Planning Month
City Survey – Thomas Beyard
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
August 2008 Departmental Operating Reports
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. ORDINANCES:
Ordinance No. 787 – Sale of 18A Union Street – Thomas Beyard
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of September 18, 2008
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Recommendations for Fees and Charges – Thomas Beyard
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
20080922 Westminster mayor and council meeting agenda
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of September 22, 2008
City Hall Coucil (sic) chambers- 1838 Emerald Hill Lane
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor’s Proclamation – National Community Planning Month
City Survey – Thomas Beyard
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
August 2008 Departmental Operating Reports
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. ORDINANCES:
Ordinance No. 787 – Sale of 18A Union Street – Thomas Beyard
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of September 18, 2008
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Recommendations for Fees and Charges – Thomas Beyard
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
20080922 Westminster mayor and council meeting agenda
Monday, September 08, 2008
Thoughts on Westminster posting an agenda in a timely manner
Thoughts on Westminster posting an agenda in a timely manner
The existentialism of the simple task of Westminster city officials posting an agenda for its council meetings in a timely manner
September 8, 2008 by Kevin Dayhoff
The existentialism of the simple task of Westminster city officials posting an agenda for its council meetings in a timely manner
September 8, 2008 by Kevin Dayhoff
After an e-mail to a city official earlier in the day; for which I never did get a response, the city of Westminster has finally posted an agenda on the city’s web site.
Heck, I’m just not sure what their rush was – the agenda was posted at approximately 3:22 pm. The meeting is 3 ½ hours away…
Since 2005 the city of Westminster has added two new positions – a city manager and a director of administration at an annual cost to the taxpayer of over $200,000 and yet the city can’t manage to get an council meeting agenda posted timely – or adopt a budget or have an annual audit performed on a timely basis.
The city spent anywhere from $20,000 to over $40,000, depending on whose version of the story suits your fancy, to move some offices to a rented building from City Hall and other offices from the rented building back over to City Hall; in order to provide better services. It was, in reality, rearranging the deck chairs on The Titanic. And yet the city all-too frequently can’t get an agenda posted on a timely basis.
The city increased taxes, increased the size of government, has borrowed money like there is no tomorrow and is actively discussing cutting back on city services – in order to serve us better. And yet the city seems to have a great deal of difficulty in posting an agenda on a timely basis on a web site that is so woefully inadequate and opaque, it often seems like the city resents even having a web site…
Web sites can be difficult as I am all too aware; however in theory, a web site is no longer an afterthought or a bother, it is a critical information dissemination resource in today’s governance. Then again there are many folks who find current Westminster government so opaque, unapproachable, and inaccessible, that the web site is probably emblematic of a government that all too often seems too annoyed by citizen contact to be bothered with disseminating information.
After-all, our elected officials are some of the smartest folks in the world – and they certainly know what is best for us; so having meaningful contact with the public is probably unnecessary now isn’t it?
I’m glad that Westminster citizens work for such an august group of elitists. It gives us a purpose in our backward shabby meager existence.
Related:
20071130 City municipal offices relocate by Ryan Marshall
20080611 No agenda is sign of poor government
20080720 Carroll County Times Westminster shutting out the public
20080908 Thoughts on Westminster posting an agenda in a timely manner
Westminster mayor and Common Council Agenda for September 8, 2008
Westminster mayor and Common Council Agenda for September 8, 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of September 8, 2008
City Hall Coucil [sic] chambers- 1838 Emerald Hill Lane
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor’s Proclamation – National Constitution Week
Maryland Municipal League Geocache Trail – Council Member Utz
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 2008
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Reimbursement of Commerce Center Water Line – Jeff Glass
4. BIDS:
Roop’s Mill Contract – Jeff Glass
Salt Spreader Inserts – Jeff Glass
5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of September 4, 2008
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. None as of September 4, 2008
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
20080908 Westminster mayor and Common Council Agenda for September 8, 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of September 8, 2008
City Hall Coucil [sic] chambers- 1838 Emerald Hill Lane
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor’s Proclamation – National Constitution Week
Maryland Municipal League Geocache Trail – Council Member Utz
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 2008
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Reimbursement of Commerce Center Water Line – Jeff Glass
4. BIDS:
Roop’s Mill Contract – Jeff Glass
Salt Spreader Inserts – Jeff Glass
5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of September 4, 2008
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. None as of September 4, 2008
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
20080908 Westminster mayor and Common Council Agenda for September 8, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
20080825 Westminster mayor and Common Council agenda for Monday August 25 2008
20080825 Westminster mayor and Common Council agenda for Monday August 25 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of August 25, 2008
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Presentation by Historic District Commission
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 2008
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
July, 2008 Departmental Operating Reports
Acceptance of Deed for Devlin Square – Tom Beyard
Good Cause Waiver No. GCW 08-02 – Tom Beyard
Engineering Services for the Pennsylvania Avenue Pedestrian Safety and Streetscape Project, the Community Building, and the Wakefield Valley Community Trail – Tom Beyard
Delegation of Authority for Employee Handbook Modifications
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Appointment of the Tri-Street Area Advisory Committee – Council President Chiavacci
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Fiscal Year 2009 Town County Agreement
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS
10. ADJOURN
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of August 25, 2008
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Presentation by Historic District Commission
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 2008
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
July, 2008 Departmental Operating Reports
Acceptance of Deed for Devlin Square – Tom Beyard
Good Cause Waiver No. GCW 08-02 – Tom Beyard
Engineering Services for the Pennsylvania Avenue Pedestrian Safety and Streetscape Project, the Community Building, and the Wakefield Valley Community Trail – Tom Beyard
Delegation of Authority for Employee Handbook Modifications
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Appointment of the Tri-Street Area Advisory Committee – Council President Chiavacci
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Fiscal Year 2009 Town County Agreement
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS
10. ADJOURN
Monday, August 11, 2008
Westminster Council Meeting agenda for August 11 2008
20080811 Westminster Council Meeting agenda for August 11 2008
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http://www.westgov.com/citygovernment/agenda.asp
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of August 11, 2008
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Presentation of Check – Robin Ford
Mayor’s Recognition – Award of Eagle Scout Badge to William Ehmann
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Westminster Skate Park Renovation – Ron Schroers
3. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 28, 2008
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. R08-9 - Main Street Improvement/Maple Street Program
Funding Application – Marge Wolf
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of August 7, 2008
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. None as of August 7, 2008
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
*THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE JOHN STREET QUARTERS OF THE WESTMINSTER FIRE COMPANY. FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE.
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of August 11, 2008
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Presentation of Check – Robin Ford
Mayor’s Recognition – Award of Eagle Scout Badge to William Ehmann
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Westminster Skate Park Renovation – Ron Schroers
3. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 28, 2008
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. R08-9 - Main Street Improvement/Maple Street Program
Funding Application – Marge Wolf
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of August 7, 2008
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. None as of August 7, 2008
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
*THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE JOHN STREET QUARTERS OF THE WESTMINSTER FIRE COMPANY. FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Westminster Mayor and Common Council Agenda for July 28 2008
Westminster Mayor and Common Council Agenda for July 28 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of July 28, 2008
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor’s Proclamation - National Night Out 2008
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Water and Sewer Rate Structure Study – Municipal and Financial Services Group
3. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 14, 2008
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
June Departmental Operating Reports
Intergovernmental Agreement – Comcast Cable – Dr. Wack
5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of July 24, 2008
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Walking Trail at King Park – Thomas Beyard
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
PLEASE NOTE: BOTH THE JULY 28, 2008 AND AUGUST 11 MEETINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL WILL BE HELD AT THE JOHN STREET QUARTERS OF THE WESTMINSTER FIRE COMPANY. FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE. THE WATER AND SEWER RATE STRUCTURE STUDY WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE JULY 28 MEETING.
20080728 Westminster Mayor and Common Council Agenda for July 28 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Mayor: Westminster cutting 9 positions Posted by the Carroll County Times at 4:27 p.m.
Mayor: Westminster cutting 9 positions Posted by the Carroll County Times at 4:27 p.m.
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/07/14/news/breaking_news/88westminster.txt
By Bryan Schutt, Times Staff Writer
Monday, July 14, 2008
Mayor Thomas Ferguson confirmed that Westminster will be eliminating nine city government positions and creating three new jobs.
The following positions are being eliminated:
two administrative assistant positions;
the manager of planning position;
the housing rehabilitation coordinator position;
the Section Eight housing inspector position;
and the code enforcement Officer position.
Two vacant positions, one in the finance department and one in the mayor’s office, won’t be funded.
He also confirmed that the city clerk position will be reduced to a part-time position, one administrative assistant will be reassigned and, unrelated to the personnel moves, another administrative assistant position will be retiring and that position will not be filled.
Two staff assistant positions and a Code Inspector position will be created, Ferguson said.
The mayor and Common Council will discuss the personnel actions more during tonight’s council meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane.
See Tuesday’s Times (Carroll County Times) for more.
20080614 Westminster cutting 9 jobs
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/07/14/news/breaking_news/88westminster.txt
By Bryan Schutt, Times Staff Writer
Monday, July 14, 2008
Mayor Thomas Ferguson confirmed that Westminster will be eliminating nine city government positions and creating three new jobs.
The following positions are being eliminated:
two administrative assistant positions;
the manager of planning position;
the housing rehabilitation coordinator position;
the Section Eight housing inspector position;
and the code enforcement Officer position.
Two vacant positions, one in the finance department and one in the mayor’s office, won’t be funded.
He also confirmed that the city clerk position will be reduced to a part-time position, one administrative assistant will be reassigned and, unrelated to the personnel moves, another administrative assistant position will be retiring and that position will not be filled.
Two staff assistant positions and a Code Inspector position will be created, Ferguson said.
The mayor and Common Council will discuss the personnel actions more during tonight’s council meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane.
See Tuesday’s Times (Carroll County Times) for more.
20080614 Westminster cutting 9 jobs
20080714 Westminster Common Council meeting agenda for July 14 2008
Westminster Common Council meeting agenda for July 14 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of July 14, 2008
Westminster City Hall- 1838 Emerald Hill Lane
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER — 7:00 P.M.
Mayoral Proclamation — Recreation and Parks Month — July 2008
Reappointment of Barbara Schmidt, Lisa Aughenbaugh, and Chris Ambrose to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
Reappointment of Dean Camlin and Laurie Walters to the Historic District Commission
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Community Media Center Update on Strategic Plan— Marion Ware
Solid Waste Disposal Discussion — J. Michael Evans
3. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF June 9, 2008 (Open and Closed Sessions) AND JULY 9, 2008
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Change Order for C.J. Miller Contract — Jeffery Glass
Extension of Vehicle Maintenance and Service Agreement with the County — Chief Spaulding
Dell Inc. — Reconfiguration of Contract for Financial Accounting System - Gary Ehlers
Revisions to Personnel Plan
Revision to Employee Handbook Retirees Healthcare Benefit Policy
5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 783 — Uninhabitable Buildings — Thomas Beyard
Adoption of Ordinance No. 784 — Disorderly House Nuisances - Thomas Beyard
Adoption of Ordinance No. 785 — Underground Facilities — Thomas Beyard
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None as of July 10, 2008
9. NEW BUSINESS:
None as of July 10, 2008
10. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
11. CITIZEN COMMENTS
12. ADJOURN
PLEASE NOTE: THE JULY 28, 2008 MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL WILL BE HELD AT THE JOHN STREET QUARTERS OF THE WESTMINSTER FIRE COMPANY. FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE. THE WATER AND SEWER RATE STRUCTURE STUDY WILL BE DISCUSSED.
20080714 Westminster Common Council meeting agenda for July 14 2008
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
20080709 Westminster common council to hold special meeting this evening
Westminster common council to hold special meeting this evening
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On July 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM there will be a Special Meeting of the City of Westminster Mayor and Common Council to approve the issuance of a $3.5 million dollar obligation bond. The meeting will be held at City Hall.
Hat Tip: Bryan Schutt of the Carroll County Times
Lots of folks have asked me questions about the $3.5 million loan initiative and I only know what Mr. Schutt has reported.
There was essentially no public discussion.
Questions persist as to why a special meeting –that they are simply going to rubber stamp approval. Why not wait until Monday evening’s regular meeting?
I do not know the answer.
They legally have to have the meeting to authorize the mayor to execute the documents. Why they did not do that before is a fair question, but the last meeting was cancelled as city officials were at the MML Summer Convention…
Many folks are curious as to what source of revenue has been identified for the repayment of the loan. I’m not sure I definitively know that answer.
The lack of dissent in the current administration had lent credence to critics who wonder where's the debate, the transparency and the thorough vetting of issues? Why does every vote appear a rubber-stamping?
However, Westminster voters endorsed the current administration’s leadership style and method, and anyone who didn't think that meant increased spending, increasing the size of government and increasing taxes as a way to provide for additional government services and regulation is so out-of-touch that they don't deserve a vote.
Meanwhile Mr. Schutt has reported: (See also: 20080708 Articles by Bryan Schutt of the Carroll County Times on the Westminster FY 2008 2009 budget)
The $3.5 million will be used to finance several city street projects. The Common Council originally approved the decision to borrow the money during the city’s June 9 meeting.
Mayor Thomas Ferguson said the council will vote during Wednesday’s meeting to adopt an ordinance authorizing the mayor to sign all of the documents involved in the loan.
As previously reported, Roland Unger, Westminster’s director of finance, said the $3.5 million loan is for a nine-year term, borrowed at a 3.66 percent fixed interest rate.
He said the debt service on the loan is $571,000 per year.
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Westminster Common Council Meeting agenda for July 9, 2008
Westminster Common Council Meeting agenda for July 9, 2008
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Water and Sewer Westminster Rates and Fees, Westminster Dept Finance Budget 2008 – 2009 FY, Westminster Council Meeting Agenda,
CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND
Mayor and Common Council Special Meeting
July 9, 2008 Westminster City Hall
Agenda
Ordinances and Resolutions
Suspend the rules of order and procedure in order to introduce and adopt Ordinannce[sic] No. 786- Authorizing Issuance and Sale of a General Obligation Installment Bond in the maximum principal amount not to exceed $3.5 million pursuant tot he authority of sections 31 to 37, inclusive, of article 23A of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Please note: The July 28, 2008 meeting of the Mayor and Common Council will be held at the John Street Quarters of the Westminster Fire Company. The water and sewer rate structure study will be discussed.
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20080709 Westminster Common Council Meeting agenda
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Water and Sewer Westminster Rates and Fees, Westminster Dept Finance Budget 2008 – 2009 FY, Westminster Council Meeting Agenda,
CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND
Mayor and Common Council Special Meeting
July 9, 2008 Westminster City Hall
Agenda
Ordinances and Resolutions
Suspend the rules of order and procedure in order to introduce and adopt Ordinannce[sic] No. 786- Authorizing Issuance and Sale of a General Obligation Installment Bond in the maximum principal amount not to exceed $3.5 million pursuant tot he authority of sections 31 to 37, inclusive, of article 23A of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Please note: The July 28, 2008 meeting of the Mayor and Common Council will be held at the John Street Quarters of the Westminster Fire Company. The water and sewer rate structure study will be discussed.
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20080709 Westminster Common Council Meeting agenda
Monday, June 09, 2008
20080609 Westminster mayor and Common Council Agenda of June 9, 2008 – in English and Spanish
Westminster
Agenda del alcalde de Westminster y del consejo común del
For the folks who have asked about the agenda for the Westminster Common Council meeting this evening, I don’t seem to be able to locate the agenda on the Westminster web site – a frequent enough problem… Whatever.
However, Carroll County Times writer Bryan Schutt has posted a brief on the Carroll County Times web site that “Westminster (will) discuss budget at tonight's meeting Posted 4:24 p.m.: The Westminster Common Council will discuss the fiscal year 2009 budget tonight, according to the city’s agenda.” Full Story
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Due to the Memorial Day Holiday on May 26, 2008 the Mayor and Common Council Meeting has been cancelled. The next Mayor and Common Council Meeting will be held on June 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM at City Hall.
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Agenda
Para la gente que ha preguntado por la agenda la sesión del Consejo común de
Sin embargo, el escritor Bryan Schutt de los tiempos del condado de Carroll ha fijado un escrito en el Web site de los tiempos del condado de Carroll que “Westminster (discutir) el presupuesto en tonight' 4:24 fijado reunión P.M. de s: El consejo común de Westminster discutirá el presupuesto del ejercicio económico 2009 esta noche, según la agenda de la ciudad.” Historia completa Ayuntamiento
http://www.westgov.com/citygovernment/agenda.asp
Miembros del Consejo de la ciudad |Minutos de reuniones del Ayuntamiento
CIUDAD DE
Debido al día de fiesta
Monday, April 28, 2008
20080428 Westminster mayor and Common Council Agenda
Westminster mayor and Common Council Agenda
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of April 28, 2008
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Planning and Zoning Commission – Reappointment of Nancy Palmer
Mayor’s Recognition – Jeremy Sell
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL 14, 2008
3. PUBLIC HEARING:
Capital Improvement Program – Thomas Beyard
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
March Departmental Operating Reports
Uniformed Police Services Detail Agreement – Genuine Gold
5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Ordinance No. 780 – Levy of Taxes for Fiscal Year 2009 – John Walsh
Resolution No. R08-8 –
Condemnation Authorization
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of April 24, 2008
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Cancellation of the Meetings of May 26 and June 23, 2008
a. Closed Executive Session and Discussion of Personnel Matter
10. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
11. CITIZEN COMMENTS
12. ADJOURN
Note: The Mayor and Common Council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget and Constant Yield Tax Rate on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall.
Monday, April 14, 2008
20080414 Westminster mayor and Common Council agenda
April 14, 2008
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The next meeting of Mayor and Common Council will be held on April 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM at City Hall
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor’s Recognition – Karen Barbour
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2008
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Memorandum of
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of April 10, 2008
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. None as of April 10, 2008
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS
10. ADJOURN
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Monday, March 24, 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of March 24, 2008
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2008
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
a. February 2008 Departmental Operating Reports
b. Good Cause Waivers GCW 07-02 (
Street); 07-04 (
07-06 (
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Master Water Resources Agreement and Supplemental
Agreements 1 – 4 with the
b.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Budget Amendment – Dr. Robert Wack
b. Approval of Letter of Intent with Episcopal Housing Corporation
Concerning 59, 61, and
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS
10. ADJOURN
Saturday, March 08, 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of March 10, 2008
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 2008
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Lifting of Mandatory Water Use Restrictions – Jeff Glass
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Suspend the Rules of Order and Procedure to Introduce and Adopt
Ordinance No. 777 – Water Quality Financing Bond –
Roland Unger
Suspend the Rules of Order and Procedure to Introduce and Adopt
Ordinance No. 778 – Solid Waste Chapter 130 Definition of Multi-Family
Housing – Marge Wolf
Resolution No. R08-6 - Support for Carroll Child Care Centers, Inc. Award of
Community Investment Tax Credits – Mayor Ferguson
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of March 6, 2008
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. None as of March 6, 2008
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
Monday, February 25, 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of February 25, 2008
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Sectional Map Amendment No. SMA 08-1 – Rezoning of
Street
3. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2008
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
January 2008 Departmental Operating Reports
Water Conservation Community Education Plan – Marge Wolf
Westminster Ridge Deed of Extinguishment of Temporary
Construction Easement – Jeff Glass
5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Ordinance No. 776 – Sectional Map Amendment No. 08-1 – Rezoning
of
Thomas Beyard
Resolution No. R08-4 –
Thomas Beyard
Resolution No. R08-5 –
Marge Wolf
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of February 21, 2008
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. None as of February 21, 2008
10. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
11. CITIZEN COMMENTS
12. ADJOURN
Monday, February 11, 2008
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Mayor and Common Council Meeting of February 11, 2008
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Reappointment of Jay Voight to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 2008
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Sidewalk Encumbrance 172
Mandatory Water Testing – Jeff Glass
Change Order – Annual Paving Contract – Jeff Glass
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance No. 775 – Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers – Chief Spaulding
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of February 7, 2008
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
UPCOMING SPECIAL MEETING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008 – STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION ROUTE 31 FOLLOW-UP MEETING, COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 03-04 AT 7:00 P.M.
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