Economic Matters Committee
Regular MeetingAnnapolis, MD · January 13, 2021
Minutes
City of Annapolis
160 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Standing Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
6:30 PM
Virtual Meeting
Mayor John T. Chambers Jr.,
City Council Chambers
Economic Matters Committee
Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Meeting January 13, 2021
Minutes
Call To Order
Chairman Schandelmeier called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Schandelmeier
Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here)
Alderwoman Finlayson moved to adopt the Regular Meeting Agenda. Seconded.
A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Schandelmeier
1. Business and Miscellaneous
Approval of Minutes
ECM11.10.2 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting
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Alderwoman Finlayson moved to approve the minutes for the Regular
Meeting. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Schandelmeier
2. Legislation before Committee
O-29-20 Small Cell Systems - For the purpose of establishing requirements for small cell
systems; adding small cell systems as a use subject to standards in all zoning districts;
creating certain definitions; and generally relating to small cell systems.
Planning and Zoning Director Nash, and Assistant City Attorney Leonard were
present and answered questions from the Committee.
Alderwoman Tierney was present and addressed the Committee.
Alderwoman Finlayson moved to postpone O-29-20 until the next meeting.
Alderman Schandelmeier would like to be added as a Co-Sponsor. Seconded.
A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Schandelmeier
R-41-20 Small Cell Systems - Fees - For the purpose of adding fees to the Fiscal Year
2021 Fees Schedule concerning Small Cell Systems.
Planning and Zoning Director Nash was present and answered questions from the
Committee.
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Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Meeting January 13, 2021
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Alderwoman Finlayson moved to postpone R-41-20 until the next meeting.
Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Schandelmeier
R-42-20 Small Cell Systems - Fines - For the purpose of adding fines to the Fiscal Year
2021 Fines Schedule concerning Small Cell Systems.
Planning and Zoning Director Nash was present and answered questions from the
Committee.
Alderwoman Finlayson moved to postpone R-42-20 until the next meeting.
Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Finlayson, Savidge and Schandelmeier
3. General Discussion
Update from Economic Development
Economic Development Manager Rice, and Small and Minority Business
Enterprise Liaison Stewart were present and provided the Committee with an
update.
Update from Downtown Annapolis Partnership
Executive Director Downtown Annapolis Partnership Erik Evans, P.O. Box
6351, Annapolis, MD 21401, was present and provided an update for the
Committee.
Alderwoman Tierney was present and addressed the Committee.
Adjournment
Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at
7:36 p.m.
Teekia Green
City Council Associate
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Agenda
City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester
Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Standing Committee Meeting Agenda - Final
Economic Matters Committee
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:30 PM Mayor John T. Chambers Jr.,
City Council Chambers
Virtual Meeting
Call To Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here)
1. Business and Miscellaneous
Approval of Minutes
ECM11.10.20 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting
Attachments: ECM11.10.20
2. Legislation before Committee
O-29-20 Small Cell Systems - For the purpose of establishing requirements for small cell
systems; adding small cell systems as a use subject to standards in all zoning districts;
creating certain definitions; and generally relating to small cell systems.
Attachments: O-29-20 First Reader.pdf
O-29-20 Staff Report.pdf
O-29-20 DRAFT Annapolis Small Cell System Guidelines 22 July 2020.pdf
O-29-20 PandZ Staff Report to PC
O-29-20 PC Findings and Recommendations
O-29-20 Fiscal Impact Note
R-41-20 Small Cell Systems - Fees - For the purpose of adding fees to the Fiscal Year 2021
Fees Schedule concerning Small Cell Systems.
Attachments: R-41-20 Small Cell Systems - Fees First Reader.pdf
R-41-20 Staff Report.pdf
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Economic Matters Committee Standing Committee Meeting January 13, 2021
Agenda - Final
R-42-20 Small Cell Systems - Fines - For the purpose of adding fines to the Fiscal Year
2021 Fines Schedule concerning Small Cell Systems.
Attachments: R-42-20 Small Cell Systems - Fines First Reader.pdf
R-42-20 Staff Report.pdf
R-42-20 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
3. General Discussion
Update from Economic Development
Update from Downtown Annapolis Partnership
Adjournment
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