Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAnnapolis, MD · October 16, 2019
Minutes
City of Annapolis
160 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Standing Committee Minutes
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
10:30 AM
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Finance Committee
Finance Committee Standing Committee Minutes October 16, 2019
1. Call To Order
Chairman Arnett called the meeting to order at 10:38 a.m.
2. Roll Call
Present: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
3. Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here)
Remove, O-18-19, O-26-19, R-30-19, R-31-19. Add FT-3-20, SA-12-20,
SA-11-20, SA-10-20
City Manager Sutherland was present and answered questions from the committee.
Alderwoman Finlayson moved to adopt the Regular Meeting Agenda as
amended. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
4. Business before Committee
a. Approval of Minutes
FC10.02.19 The Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting
Alderwoman Finlayson moved to approve. Seconded. A roll call vote was
taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
b. Budget Revision Requests
FT-3-20 Transportation
Transfer From: Transportation Administrative Charges ($290,000.00)
Transfer To: Supplies and Other ($290,000.00)
Finance Director Dickinson was present and answered questions from the
committee.
Alderwoman Finlayson moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll
call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
c. Supplemental Appropriations
SA-10-20 Finance
Revenue: General Fund - Miscellaneous Revenue ($2,969.00) Expenditure:
Finance - Supplies and Other (2,969.00)
Finance Director Dickinson was present and answered questions from the
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committee.
Alderman Paone moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote
was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
SA-11-20 Stormwater
Revenue: Available Fund Balance ($43,000.00) Expenditure: Contractual
Services ($43,000.00)
Finance Director Dickinson and Public Works Director Jarrell were present and
answered questions from the committee.
Alderman Paone moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote
was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
SA-12-20 Fire
Revenue: Contingency Fund ($30,000.00) Expenditure: Fire Overtime for
Interviews of New Hires in Hiring Process ($15,000.00), Fire Overtime for
Physical Agility of New Hires in Hiring Process (if completed) ($10,000.00);
Fire Overtime for Backgrounds of New Hires in Hiring Process ($5,000.00)
Finance Director Dickinson, Fire Chief Remaley, and Deputy Fire Chief Spriggs
were present and answered questions from the committee.
Alderwoman Finlayson moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll
call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
ID-641-19 Update from Chair: Financial Advisory Commission
Chairman Arnett provided an update to the committee.
Finance Director Dickinson was present and answered questions from the
committee.
5. Legislation before Committee
O-18-19 Department of the Environment - For the purpose of creating a Department of
the Environment, dissolving the Office of Environmental Policy; transferring regulatory
authority for Forest Conservation from the Department of Planning and Zoning to the
Department of the Environment; consolidating environmental compliance, and
inspection responsibilities, under the Department of the Environment; transferring the
stormwater management program to the Department of the Environment; assigning the
liaison for the Annapolis Conservancy Board to the Department of the Environment;
assigning consideration of Title 19 matters to the Environmental Matters Committee;
making technical corrections; and generally relating to the Department of the
Environment.
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This Ordinance was Continue
O-26-19 Rental Unit and Short-Term Residential Rental Licenses - For the
purpose of mitigating significant dislocation of neighborly residential blocks; supporting
the City’s experience, visitor and tourist-based local economy by leveraging the
sharing economy; ensuring applicable tax collection and remittances; encouraging fair
competition; updating and amending the regulation of residential rental properties
generally; creating operating license requirements governing the short-term rental of
residential dwellings and dwelling units above nonresidential uses; defining certain
terms; allowing a delayed effective date for current licensees; and matters generally
relating thereto.
This Ordinance was Continue
R-30-19 Rental Unit and Short Term Residential Rental Licenses - Fees - For
the purpose of updating the fees schedule concerning rental unit and short term
residential rental licenses.
This Resolution was Continue
R-31-19 Rental Unit and Short Term Residential Rental Licenses - Fines - For
the purpose of updating the fines schedule concerning rental unit and short term
residential rental licenses.
This Resolution was Continue
R-45-19 Military Bowl Parade and Football Game - For the purpose of identifying
the Military Bowl Parade and Football Game that will be held on December 27,
2019, as a Major Special Event; and waiving certain City of Annapolis fees for
services related to that event.
City Manager Sutherland, Finance Director Dickinson were present and answered
questions from the committee.
Military Bowl Volunteer, PJ Hogan, 5 Brook Avenue, was present and addressed the
committee.
Alderman Paone moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote
was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Arnett, Alderman Paone and Alderwoman Finlayson
6. Update from the Finance Department
Finance Director Dickinson provided an update.
7. Adjournment
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Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at
11:52 a.m.
Teekia Green
City Council Associate
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Agenda
City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester
Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Standing Committee Agenda - Final
Finance Committee
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 10:30 AM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here)
4. Business before Committee
a. Approval of Minutes
FC10.02.19 The Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting
Attachments: FC10.02.19
ID-641-19 Update from Chair: Financial Advisory Commission
5. Legislation before Committee
O-18-19 Department of the Environment - For the purpose of creating a Department of
the Environment, dissolving the Office of Environmental Policy; transferring regulatory
authority for Forest Conservation from the Department of Planning and Zoning to the
Department of the Environment; consolidating environmental compliance, and
inspection responsibilities, under the Department of the Environment; transferring the
stormwater management program to the Department of the Environment; assigning the
liaison for the Annapolis Conservancy Board to the Department of the Environment;
assigning consideration of Title 19 matters to the Environmental Matters Committee;
making technical corrections; and generally relating to the Department of the
Environment.
Attachments: O-18-19 Department of the Environment Ordinance First Reader.docx
O-18-19 Staff Report and Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
O-18-19 Staff Report to PC.pdf
O-18-19 PC Findings and Recommendation.pdf
O-18-19 REVISED Staff Report 10-2-19.pdf
O-18-19 REVISED Fiscal Impact Note 10-8-19.pdf
Legislative History
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Final
4/8/19 City Council adopt on first reader
4/8/19 City Council refer to the Planning Commission
4/8/19 City Council refer to the Economic Matters Committee
4/8/19 City Council refer to the Environmental Matters Committee
4/8/19 City Council refer to the Finance Committee
4/8/19 City Council refer to the Housing and Human Welfare
4/8/19 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
4/8/19 City Council refer to the Transportation Committee
4/29/19 City Council declare the public hearing closed
9/9/19 City Council declare the public hearing closed
9/9/19 City Council presented
9/18/19 Environmental Matters Committee Continue
9/18/19 Finance Committee Continue
10/2/19 Finance Committee Continue
O-26-19 Rental Unit and Short-Term Residential Rental Licenses - For the
purpose of mitigating significant dislocation of neighborly residential blocks; supporting
the City’s experience, visitor and tourist-based local economy by leveraging the sharing
economy; ensuring applicable tax collection and remittances; encouraging fair
competition; updating and amending the regulation of residential rental properties
generally; creating operating license requirements governing the short-term rental of
residential dwellings and dwelling units above nonresidential uses; defining certain
terms; allowing a delayed effective date for current licensees; and matters generally
relating thereto.
Attachments: O-26-19 Short-Term Rental Legislation First Reader.docx
O-26-19 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
O-26-19 Staff Report to Mayor.pdf
O-26-19 Amendments 1-8 Arnett, Finlayson, Savidge.docx
O-26-19 Amendments 1-8 Arnett, Finlayson, Savidge.docx
Legislative History
6/10/19 City Council adopt on first reader
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Economic Matters Committee
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Finance Committee
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Public Safety Committee
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Housing and Human Welfare
6/17/19 City Council declare the public hearing closed
7/1/19 Public Safety Committee return without recommendation
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Final
7/3/19 Finance Committee Continue
7/9/19 Rules & City Government Recommend Favorably-Amendment
Committee
7/9/19 Rules & City Government Continue
Committee
7/17/19 Finance Committee Continue
9/4/19 Finance Committee Continue
9/12/19 Economic Matters Committee postpone
9/18/19 Finance Committee Continue
10/2/19 Finance Committee postpone
R-30-19 Rental Unit and Short Term Residential Rental Licenses - Fees - For the
purpose of updating the fees schedule concerning rental unit and short term residential
rental licenses.
Attachments: R-30-19 Short term rentals - Fees First Reader.docx
R-30-19 Staff Report.pdf
R-30-19 Fees - Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
Legislative History
6/10/19 City Council adopt on first reader
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Economic Matters Committee
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Finance Committee
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Public Safety Committee
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Housing and Human Welfare
9/4/19 Finance Committee Continue
9/12/19 Economic Matters Committee postpone
10/2/19 Finance Committee postpone
R-31-19 Rental Unit and Short Term Residential Rental Licenses - Fines - For
the purpose of updating the fines schedule concerning rental unit and short term
residential rental licenses.
Attachments: R-31-19 Short term rentals - Fines First Reader.docx
R-31-19 Staff Report.pdf
R-31-19 Fiscal Impact Note.pdf
Legislative History
6/10/19 City Council adopt on first reader
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Economic Matters Committee
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Finance Committee
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Public Safety Committee
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Final
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Rules & City Government Committee
6/10/19 City Council refer to the Housing and Human Welfare
9/4/19 Finance Committee Continue
9/12/19 Economic Matters Committee postpone
9/18/19 Finance Committee Continue
10/2/19 Finance Committee postpone
6. Update from the Finance Department
7. Adjournment
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