Finance Committee

City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Standing Committee Minutes Monday, March 9, 2015 5:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers Finance Committee Finance Committee Standing Committee Minutes March 9, 2015 1. Call To Order Chairman Pfeiffer called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m. Roll Call Present: 3- Alderman Pfeiffer, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Paone 2. Legislation before Committee R-3-15 The Parking Authorities Act - For the purpose of respectfully requesting that the Maryland General Assembly amend Section 18-103 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland so that the Parking Authorities Act shall be applicable to the City of Annapolis. Attachments: R-3-15 Parking Authority.doc R-3-15 Staff Report.docx R-3-15 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf Finance Committee Amendment to R-3-15.docx Senate Bill 540 House Bill 809 Rules Committee Approved Amendments to R.docx R-3-15 TB Recommendation.pdf Ombudsman Agee gave an presentation on the legislation, and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Arnett moved to recommend R-3-15 with the following Amendments Amendment #1 On page 1, in line 27, after the word “assembly” – strike through line 29, and insert “to endorse HB809 and SB540.” . Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 3- Alderman Pfeiffer, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Paone R-6-15 Filing of Grant Application with the Maryland Transit Administration - For the purpose of authorizing the filing of an application with the Maryland Transit Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation for a Sections 5303, 5304, 5307, 5309, 5310, 5311, 5316, and/or 5317 grants under the Federal Transit Act for a total amount of $1,617,093 ($1,103,711 for transit operations; $315,000 capital grant for transit vehicle maintenance; and $198,382 for paratransit operating assistance). Attachments: R-6-15.docx R-6-15 Staff Report.docx Sample MTA Resolution.pdf Transit Grant Comparision.pdf R-6-15 Signed.pdf City of Annapolis Page 1 Finance Committee Standing Committee Minutes March 9, 2015 Acting Transportation Director Duah gave a presentation on R-6-15, and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Arnett requests that City Attorney Leahy check the therefore clause on page 2, line 7, and 10 regarding the endorsement of the legislation, to clarify the necessity of both clauses, and determine if it is required language of the (MTA) Maryland Transit Administration. Alderman Paone moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 3- Alderman Pfeiffer, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Paone 3. Business before Committee a. Approval of Minutes FC021815 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Attachments: February 18, 2015 Alderman Arnett request that a notation be added to this meetings minutes to reflect the February 18, 2015 agenda discussion topic ID-79-15( City of Annapolis Fund Policy.) That it is the intention of the Finance Director to bring the policies before the Finance Committee and Council for discussion and approval. Alderman Arnett moved to approve. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 2- Alderman Pfeiffer and Alderman Arnett Abstain: 1- Alderman Paone b. Budget Revision Requests GT-13-15 Recreation & Parks/Administration- Full Time- Benefits to Pip Moyer Facility- Building, Fitness- Tools Equipment, Fitness- Instructors, Pool- Maintenance Attachments: GT-13-15.pdf Recreation and Parks Director Morris gave a presentation on Budget Revision Request GT-13-15, and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Arnett moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Aye: 3- Alderman Pfeiffer, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Paone GT-14-15 Recreation & Parks/Dock Fund HBR -Salaries to HBR- R&M Equipment Attachments: GT-14-15.pdf Recreation and Parks Director Morris gave a presentation on Budget Revision Request GT-14-15. Harbormaster J.P. Walters was present, and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Paone moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. CARRIED on City of Annapolis Page 2 Finance Committee Standing Committee Minutes March 9, 2015 voice vote. Aye: 3- Alderman Pfeiffer, Alderman Arnett and Alderman Paone ID-113-15 Discussion of Additional Meeting Dates for the Finance Committee Meetings Alderman Pfeiffer discussed dates needed to conduct budget hearings. This Informational Item was presented 4. Adjournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Cyndi Gaines City Council Associate City of Annapolis Page 3