City Council
Regular MeetingAnnapolis, MD · June 2, 2025
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Special Meeting Minutes
City Council
Monday, June 2, 2025 10:00 AM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Special Meeting - Budget
Call To Order
Mayor Buckley called the Special Meeting to order to 10:00 am.
Invocation
Given by Alderman Savidge.
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Mayor Buckley.
Roll Call
Tonight's roll call began with Alderwoman Finlayson.
Present: 9 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge
and Alderman Arnett
Approval of Agenda
Alderman Huntley moved to approve the agenda. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
SECOND READERS
Resolutions
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R-20-25 FY 2026 Annual Fees Schedule - For the purpose of specifying fees that
will be charged for the use of City services for Fiscal Year 2026; and
providing an effective date.
Sponsors: Buckley
Attachments: R-20-25 First Reader
R-20-25 Fiscal Impact Note
R-20-25 Proposed FY 2026 Fees Schedule
Amendments Council 6.2.25
R-20-25 Final Amendments for FY 2026 Budget Bills
R-20-25 Signed (color)
R-20-25 Signed (b&w)
R-20-25 Final Fees Schedule FY26
Alderman Savidge moved to adopt R-20-25 on second reader. Seconded.
Acting City Manager Buckland, Finance Director Moran and Budget Manager Trudeau
was present and answered questions from the council.
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend.R-20-25 as follows:
Amendment #1:
Code Reference
Type of Fee Amount of Fee
21.56.040 Application for a certificate of approval from the historic preservation
commission
based on cost of work:
Certificate of Approval—"After the Fact" Public Hearing Application and STRIKE "1% of
estimated costs; minimum of $50.00; maximum of $2,000.00" 1.5% of estimated cost;
minimum of $350.00;
maximum of $5,000.00 Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend R-20-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 2
Code Section - Type of Fee - Amount of Fee
21.56.040 - Application for a certificate of approval from the historic preservation
commission based on cost of work:
Certificate of approval—Administrative application STRIKE "1% of estimated cost;
minimum of $35.00;
maximum of $500.00." - 1% of estimated cost; minimum of STRIKE " $250.00" 50.00;
maximum
of $5,000.00. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
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We will POSTPONE further action on R-20-25, until the Regular Meeting scheduled for
Monday, June 9, 2025.
R-21-25 FY 2026 Fines Schedule - For the purpose of specifying fines that will be
charged for Fiscal Year 2026; and providing an effective date.
Sponsors: Buckley
Attachments: R-21-25 First Reader
R-21-25 Fiscal Impact Note
R-21-25 Proposed FY 2026 Fines Schedule
Amendments Council 6.2.25
R-21-25 Final Amendments for FY 2026 Budget Bills
R-21-25 Signed (color)
R-21-25 Signed (b&w)
R-21-25 Final Fines Schedule FY26
Alderman Gay moved to adopt R-21-25 on second reader. Seconded.
Finance Director Moran and Budget Manager Trudeau was present and answered
questions from the council.
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend R-21-25 as follows:
Amendment #1:
Code Reference
Description - Fine for Initial Offense - Fine for Repeat or Continuous Violations
14.04.050.B Single-Family Residential - Sidewalk maintenance by abutting owner
STRIKE "$100.00" 200.00 per day STRIKE "$100.00" 200.00 per day
Commercial - Sidewalk maintenance by abutting owner $500.00 per day $500.00 per day
Multi-Family Residential - Sidewalk maintenance by abutting owner $1,000.00 per day
$1,000.00 per day. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Savidge and
Alderman Arnett
Nay: 3 - Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Gay
Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles
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Finance Director Moran and Budget Manager Trudeau was present and answered
questions from the council.
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend R-21-25 as follows:
Amendment: #2:
Code Reference - Description - Fine for Initial Offense Fine for Repeat or Continuous
Violations
17.05.110 Commencing work without approval - STRIKE "$200.00" 1,000.00 per day -
STRIKE "$1,000.00" 5,000.00 per day
Unapproved construction - STRIKE '$200.00" 1,000.00 per day - STRIKE "$1,000.00"
5,000.00 per day STRIKE "Unapproved Full or Partial Demolition of a Structure" AND
"$5,000.00 per day" "$10,000.00 per day". Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Budget Manager Trudeau was present and answered questions from the council.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend R-21-25 as follows:
Amendment #3:
Code Reference - Description - Fine for Initial Offense - Fine for Repeat or Continuous
Violations
7.12.100.C - Public consumption and possession - Not to exceed $500.00 STRIKE "or
imprisonment for not to
exceed 90 days or both" Not to exceed $500.00 STRIKE "or imprisonment for not to exceed
90 days or both". Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Budget Manager Trudeau was present and answered questions from the council.
Alderman Savidge moved to amend R-21-25 as follows:
Amendment #4:
Code Reference - Description Fine for Initial Offense Fine for Repeat or Continuous
Violations
7.12.100.C - Public consumption and possession - Not to exceed STRIKE "$500.00"
100.00 STRIKE "or imprisonment for not to exceed 90 days or both"
Not to exceed $500.00 STRIKE "or imprisonment for not to exceed 90 days or both"
.Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
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Budget Manager Trudeau and Transportation Director Moore were present and answered
questions from the council.
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend R-21-25 as follows:
Amendment #5:
Code Reference - Description - Fine for Initial Offense - Fine for Repeat or Continuous
Violations
12.24.130 - Parking at expired meter - $50.00 - $50.00
Off-Street Parking at expired meter
$25.00 Off-street parking violation plus $5.25 processing fee, and cost of hourly parking
session
$25.00 Off-street parking violation plus $5.25 processing fee, and cost of hourly parking
session. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson,
Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Gay
Nay: 1 - Alderman Savidge
Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles
Abstain: 1 - Alderman Arnett
We will POSTPONE further action on R-21-25, until the Regular Meeting scheduled for
Monday, June 9, 2025.
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R-26-25 FY 2026 Position Classifications and Pay Plan
For the purpose of approving the Fiscal Year 2026 annual position
classifications and pay plan; and specifying an effective date.
Sponsors: Buckley
Attachments: R-26-25 First Reader
R-26-25 FY26 AFSCME Scale
R-26-25 FY26 Fire Scale through F18
R-26-25 FY26 Police Scale through P18
R-26-25 FY26 Nonrepresented Pay Scale
R-26-25 FY26 Executive Pay Scale
R-26-25 Fiscal Impact Note
R-26-25 Staffing Impact Report
R-26-25 Staff Report
R-26-25 Signed (color)
R-26-25 Signed (b&w)
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to adopt R-26-25 on second reader. Seconded. A roll call vote
was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson,
Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles
Ordinances
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O-10-25 Annual Budget and Appropriation and Property Tax Levy - For the
purpose of adopting the City Budget, comprising the Annual Operating
Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the Capital Budget for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the Capital Improvement Program
for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029,
June 30, 2030, and June 30, 2031; appropriating funds for all expenditures
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026;
levying and imposing a property tax for the use of the City of Annapolis
for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026; and
fixing the rate of the City property tax for the taxable year.
Sponsors: Buckley
Attachments: O-10-25 First Reader
O-10-25 Fiscal Impact Note
O-10-25 Appendix A
O-10-25 Appendix B
O-10-25 Appendix C
O-10-25 Appendix D
O-10-25 Appendix E
O-10-25 Staff Report to Planning Commission with Attachments
O-10-25 Planning Commission Findings
O-10-25 Financial Advisory Commission Opinion on FY26 Budget
Amendments Council 6.2.25
O-10-25 Amendment 61 - Buckley (Balancing Amendment)
O-10-25 Final Amendments for FY 2026 Budget Bills
O-10-25 FINAL FY2026 Annual Budget
O-10-25 Signed (color)
O-10-25 Signed (b&w)
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt O-10-25 on second reader. Seconded.
Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #1:
In Appendix A, strike lines 224 through 229; in line 230, strike “8,517,500”, and
substitute
“7,544,200”; in line 44, insert a line, in line 45, insert Harbormaster, Salaries and
Benefits
$711,100, Contract Services 202,400, Supplies and Other Costs 41,500, Capital Outlay
18,300,
Total Division 973,300, and renumber the proceeding sections. Seconded. CARRIED on
voice vote.
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Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #2:
In Appendix A, in line 96 strike “5,245,100”, and substitute “5,238,570”.Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #3:
In Appendix A, in line 110, strike “26,546,600”, and substitute “26,746,600”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,289,300”. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #4:
On page 2, in line 4, strike “267,300” and substitute “278,200”; in line 8, strike
“267,300” and
substitute “278,200”; and
In Appendix C, in lines 24, strike “267,300” and substitute “278,200”; and in line 25,
strike
“267,300” and substitute “278,200.” Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #5:
In Appendix A, in line 85, strike “90,500”, and substitute “115,500”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,114,300”. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #6:
In Appendix A, in line 84, strike “501,800”, and substitute “516,800”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,104,300”. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #7:
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheets for page 72, 73, and 74. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #8:
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 58. Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
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Alderwoman O'Neill moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #9:
On page 2, after line 36, add SECTION 8: AND BE IT FURTHER ESTABLISHED AND
ORDAINED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL THAT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$220,800 ARE APPROPRIATED FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY FUND DURING
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 FOR THE
FOLLOWING PURPOSES A. SUPPLIES AND OTHER COSTS $25,800, B. INTERFUND
TRANSFERS $195,000 and renumber the proceeding sections.
In Appendix C, in line 8, strike “484,000”, and replace “289,000”, and in line 12, strike
“6,419,800”, and replace “6,614,800”, and after line 40, add Sustainable Mobility Fund,
Revenues $220,800, Fund Balance Appropriated $0, and Total Revenues and Fund Balance
Appropriated $220,800 and renumber the preceding sections. Seconded. CARRIED on
voice vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #10:
On page 6, in line 10, strike “210,000”, and substitute “0”; and
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 40. Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #11:
In Appendix A, in line 27, strike “180,000”, and substitute “380,000”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,289,300”. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #12:
In Appendix B, line 14, strike Warn and replace with “Worn” Seconded. CARRIED on
voice vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend.O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #13:
In Appendix A, strike lines 18 through 30; in line 38, insert a line, in line 39, insert Office
of
Law, Salaries and Benefits $1,851,300, Contract Services 184,100, Supplies and Other
Costs
126,600, Total Division 2,162,000, Total Office of Law 2,162,000, insert a line, in line 46,
insert
Elections, Salaries and Benefits $ 65,000, Contract Services 180,000, Supplies and Other
Costs
67,100, Total Division 312,100, Total Elections 312,100, and re number the proceeding
sections. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion DEFEATED by the following
vote:
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Aye: 4 - Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett
Nay: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill and Alderman Schandelmeier
Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles
Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #14:
In Appendix A, in line 12, strike “1,289,900”, and substitute “1,253,300”; and in line 95,
strike
“300,000”, and substitute “336,600”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #15:
In Appendix A, in line 19, strike “1,851,300”, and substitute “1,751,300”; and in line 95,
strike
“300,000”, and substitute “400,000”. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Gay and
Alderman Savidge
Nay: 3 - Alderman Huntley, Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles
Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #16:
In Appendix A, in line 35, strike “208,200”, and substitute “103,200”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “2,984,300”. Seconded.
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to Call the Question. FAILED on voice vote.
Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #16:
In Appendix A, in line 35, strike “208,200”, and substitute “103,200”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “2,984,300”. Seconded.
Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion DEFEATED by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Gay
Nay: 4 - Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Savidge and Alderman
Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles
The council recessed at 12:21 pm and reconvened at 1:02 pm.
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Alderwoman Finlayson moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
Amendment #17:
In Appendix A, line 92, strike “417,500”, and substitute “415,500”, and in line 95, strike
“300,000”, and substitute “302,000”.
See the revised community grants listing (Appendix E) Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Schandelmeier was out of the room during the vote on amendment #17.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
.AMENDMENT NO. 18
In Appendix A, in line 110, strike “26,546,600”, and substitute “26,196,600”; and in line
112,
strike “1,316,600”, and substitute “1,666,600”. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The
motion DEFEATED by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Gay and Alderman Arnett
Nay: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge
Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles
Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 18A
In Appendix A, in line 112, strike “1,316,600”, and substitute “1,416,600”; and
In Appendix C, in line 8, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,189,300”. Seconded. A roll
call vote was taken. The motion DEFEATED by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill and Alderwoman Finlayson
Nay: 4 - Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 19
In Appendix A, in line 110, strike “26,546,600”, and substitute “26,712,900”; and
In Appendix C, in line 8, strike “484,000”, and substitute “650,300”. Seconded. A roll call
vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson,
Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Gay
Nay: 2 - Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett
Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles
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Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 20
In Appendix A, in line 76, strike “191,800”, and substitute “291,800”; and
In Appendix C, in line 8, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,189,300”. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend. O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 21
In Appendix A, in line 141 strike “409,750”, and substitute “243,850”, and in line 140,
strike
“1,128,200”, and substitute “1,294,100”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Savidge moved to amend.O-10-25 as follows;
AMENDMENT NO. 22
On page 4, in line 21, strike “2,863,250”, and substitute “2,783,250”, and in line 26,
strike
“869,600”, and substitute “789,600”
In Appendix C, in line 87 strike “3,006,300”, and substitute “2,926,300”, and in line 88,
strike
“3,006,300”, and substitute “2,926,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 23
In Appendix A, in line 203, strike “57,000”, and substitute “57,000”. Seconded. A roll call
vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and
Alderman Arnett
Nay: 3 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley and Alderman Schandelmeier
Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles
Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows;
AMENDMENT NO. 24
On page 5, in line 41, strike “735,000”, and substitute “535,000”, and on page 6, in line
24, strike
“288,750”, and substitute “188,750”, in line 31, strike “1,214,414”, and substitute
“1,014,414”;
and in line 16, strike “600,000”, and substitute “1,100,000”; and
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheets for pages 13, 63, 76, and 48. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 25
In Appendix A, in line 105, strike “226,800”, and substitute “276,800”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike $3,089,300”, and substitute “3,139,300”. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
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Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 26
In Appendix A, in line 7, strike “24,000”, and substitute “64,000”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,129,300”. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 27, AS AMENDED
In Appendix A, in line 19, strike “1,851,300”, and substitute “1,751,300”; and "in line 33,
strike
“1,186,700”, and substitute “1,286,700”; and in line 95, strike “300,000’, and substitute
“200,000”.. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 28
On page 4, line 15 strike “333,300”, and substitute “433,300” ; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,189,300”. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 29
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 73. Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend.O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 30
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 53. Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 31
On page 4, line 15 strike “333,300”, and substitute “373,300”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,129,300”. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Gay moved to amend o-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 32
On page 6, after line 8, insert “Complete Streets Supplemental Funding” and “$525,000”;
and
In Appendix D, insert the attached project sheet after page 35. Seconded. CARRIED on
voice vote.
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-10-25 as follows::
Amendment #33:
In Appendix A, in line 105, strike “226,800”, and substitute “301,800”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,164,300”. DEFEATED on
voice vote.
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Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 34
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 73. Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 35
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 28. Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 36
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 94. Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 37
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 19. Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
Alderman Savidge moved to amend.O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 39
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 102 Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 40, AS AMENDED
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 24. Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 41, AS AMENDED
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 42 Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 42
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 48 Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
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Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 ss follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 43
In Appendix A, in line 35, strike “208,200”, and substitute “308,200”.
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,189,300’. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Savidge moved to amend.O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 44, AS AMENDED
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 71 Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 45
On page 4, line 15 strike “333,300”, and substitute “433,300”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,189,300” Seconded. A
roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman
Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman
Arnett
Nay: 1 - Alderman Huntley
Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 46, AS AMENDED
On page 6, after line 9, insert “Downtown Circulation Improvement” and “$300,000”
“525,000”;
and In Appendix D, insert the attached project sheet after page 37. Seconded. CARRIED on
voice vote.
Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 47
In Appendix A, line 92, strike “417,500”, and substitute “418,500”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,090,300”. See the revised
community grants listing (Appendix E). Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 48
In Appendix A, line 92, strike “417,500”, and substitute “419,500” ”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,091,300”.
See the revised community grants listing (Appendix E). Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 49
In Appendix A, in line 105, strike “226,800”, and substitute “476,800”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,339,300”. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
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Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 50
On page 5, in line 43, strike “797,500”, and substitute “197,500”, and on page 6, in line
15, strike
“3,000,000”, and substitute “3,600,000”; and
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheets for pages 17, 47, and 48. Seconded. A roll
call vote was taken. The motion DEFEATED by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Alderman Huntley and Alderman Schandelmeier
Nay: 7 - Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman
Finlayson, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 51
On page 6, in line 16, strike $600,000”, and substitute “96,000”, and after line 16, insert
“General Sidewalks - Brick” and “$504,000”; and
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 48 and insert the new project page
after
page 48. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell Charles,
Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett
Abstain: 1 - Alderwoman Finlayson
Alderman Gay requested his name be added as a Cosponsor of Amendment #51.
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 52
In Appendix A, in line 104, strike “198,300”, and substitute “203,300”, and in line 35,
strike
“208,200”, and substitute “213,200”, and in line 95, strike “300,000”, and substitute
“290,000”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to amend. O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 53
In Appendix A, in line 34, strike “263,900”, and substitute “140,900”; in line 13, strike
“358,800”, and substitute “481,800”. Seconded.
Alderman Gay moved to Call the Question to end the debate on Amendment #53. A roll call
vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderman
Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay and Alderman Arnett
Nay: 3 - Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Savidge
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Alderwoman O'Neill moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 53
In Appendix A, in line 34, strike “263,900”, and substitute “140,900”; in line 13, strike
“358,800”, and substitute “481,800”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 AS FOLLOWS:
AMENDMENT NO. 54, AS AMENDED
In Appendix A, in line 197, strike “109,900”, and substitute “117,400”; and in line 95,
strike
“300,000”, and substitute “292,500”. STRIKE "In Appendix C, in line 15, strike
“3,089,300”, and substitute “3,096,800”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend o-10-25 as follows;
AMENDMENT NO. 55, AS AMENDED
In Appendix A, in line 42, strike “36,000”, and substitute “46,000”; and in line 95, strike
“300,000”, and substitute “290,000”.STRIKE "In Appendix C, in line 15, strike
“3,089,300”, and substitute “3,099,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderwoman Pindell Charles moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 56
In Appendix A, in line 42, strike “36,000”, and substitute “37,000”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,090,300”. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 57
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 73. Seconded. CARRIED on voice
vote.
Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 58
In Appendix A, in line 177, strike “102,900”, and substitute “110,400”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,096,800”. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 59
In Appendix A, in line 42, strike “36,000”, and substitute “86,000”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,139,300”. Seconded. A
roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier,
Alderman Gay and Alderman Arnett
Nay: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill and Alderman Savidge
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Alderwoman Finlayson moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 60
In Appendix A, in line 42, strike “36,000”, and substitute “136,000”; and
In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,189,300”. Seconded. A
roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier,
Alderman Gay and Alderman Arnett
Nay: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill and Alderman Savidge
We will POSTPONE further action on O-10-25, until the Regular Meeting scheduled for
Monday, June 9, 2025.
Aye: 5 - Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman
Schandelmeier and Alderman Gay
Nay: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the Special Meeting was adjourned at 7:03 pm.
Regina C. Watkins-Eldridge, MMC
City Clerk
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Standing Committee Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, June 2, 2025
10:00 AM
Special Meeting - Budget
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
City Council
City Council Standing Committee Meeting June 2, 2025
Agenda - Final
Call To Order
Mayor Buckley
Invocation
Alderman Savidge
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Buckley
Roll Call
City Clerk Watkins-Eldridge
Approval of Agenda
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
SECOND READERS
Resolutions
R-20-25 FY 2026 Annual Fees Schedule - For the purpose of specifying fees that will
be charged for the use of City services for Fiscal Year 2026; and providing an
effective date.
Sponsors: Buckley
Attachments: R-20-25 First Reader
R-20-25 Fiscal Impact Note
R-20-25 Proposed FY 2026 Fees Schedule
Amendments Council 6.2.25
R-21-25 FY 2026 Fines Schedule - For the purpose of specifying fines that will be
charged for Fiscal Year 2026; and providing an effective date.
Sponsors: Buckley
Attachments: R-21-25 First Reader
R-21-25 Fiscal Impact Note
R-21-25 Proposed FY 2026 Fines Schedule
Amendments Council 6.2.25
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Agenda - Final
R-26-25 FY 2026 Position Classifications and Pay Plan
For the purpose of approving the Fiscal Year 2026 annual position classifications
and pay plan; and specifying an effective date.
Sponsors: Buckley
Attachments: R-26-25 First Reader
R-26-25 FY26 AFSCME Scale
R-26-25 FY26 Fire Scale through F18
R-26-25 FY26 Police Scale through P18
R-26-25 FY26 Nonrepresented Pay Scale
R-26-25 FY26 Executive Pay Scale
R-26-25 Fiscal Impact Note
R-26-25 Staffing Impact Report
R-26-25 Staff Report
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City Council Standing Committee Meeting June 2, 2025
Agenda - Final
Ordinances
O-10-25 Annual Budget and Appropriation and Property Tax Levy - For the
purpose of adopting the City Budget, comprising the Annual Operating Budget for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2026, the Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal years ending June
30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, June 30, 2030, and June 30, 2031;
appropriating funds for all expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025,
and ending June 30, 2026; levying and imposing a property tax for the use of the
City of Annapolis for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30,
2026; and fixing the rate of the City property tax for the taxable year.
Sponsors: Buckley
Attachments: O-10-25 First Reader
O-10-25 Fiscal Impact Note
O-10-25 Appendix A
O-10-25 Appendix B
O-10-25 Appendix C
O-10-25 Appendix D
O-10-25 Appendix E
O-10-25 Staff Report to Planning Commission with Attachments
O-10-25 Planning Commission Findings
O-10-25 Financial Advisory Commission Opinion on FY26 Budget
Amendments Council 6.2.25
ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda - Final
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