Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAnnapolis, MD · September 20, 2023
Minutes
City of Annapolis
160 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
10:30 AM
Regular Meeting
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Finance Committee
Finance Committee Standing Committee Meeting September 20, 2023
Minutes - Final
Call To Order
Alderwoman Tierney called the Regular Meeting to order at 10:31 am.
Roll Call
Present: 2- Alderwoman Tierney and Alderwoman O'Neill
Absent: 1- Alderwoman Finlayson
Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here)
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to amend the agenda to add R-53-23. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Business and Miscellaneous
Approval of Minutes
FC 9.7.23 Special Meeting Minutes
Attachments: FC 9.7.23
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to approve FC 9.7.23. Seconded. CARRIED on
voice vote.
Supplemental Appropriations
SA-5-24 Grant - Planning & Zoning - Maryland Historical Trust
Attachments: SA-5-24
Chief of Historic Preservation Tower & Finance Director Dickinson were present
to answer questions from the committee.
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to recommend SA-5-24 favorably. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
Legislation
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O-23-23 Alcoholic Beverages Code Technical Corrections - For the purpose of making
technical corrections to the Alcoholic Beverages section of the City of Annapolis
code; and generally dealing with Title 7 § 12.
Sponsors: Schandelmeier
Attachments: O-23-23 First Reader
O-23-23 Legislative Summary
O-23-23 Staff Report
O-23-23 Fiscal Impact Note
O-23-23 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Recommendation
Legislative & Policy Analyst Reuter was present to answer questions from the
committee.
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to recommend O-23-23 favorably. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
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O-24-23 Issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes - For the
purpose of authorizing and empowering the City of Annapolis (the “City”) to issue and
sell, upon its full faith and credit, (i) one or more series of its general obligation bonds
in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $26,616,084 (the “Bonds”), pursuant
to Sections 19-301 through 19-309, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the
Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended, and Article VII, Section 11 of the
Charter of the City of Annapolis, as amended (the “Charter”), (ii) one or more series
of its general obligation bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of the
Bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount equal to the maximum aggregate
principal amount of the Bonds (the “Notes”), pursuant to Sections 19-211 through
19-221, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of
Maryland, as amended and the Charter and (iii) one or more series of its general
obligation bonds to refund specified bonds previously issued by the City in the
aggregate principal amount not to exceed 120% of the principal amount of bonds to
be refunded (the “Refunding Bonds”), pursuant to Section 19-207 and Sections
19-301 through 19-309, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated
Code of Maryland, as amended, and the Charter; providing that the Bonds, Notes
and Refunding Bonds shall be issued and sold for the public purpose of financing and
refinancing certain capital projects of the City as provided in this Ordinance;
prescribing the form and tenor of the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds; providing
for the method of sale of the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds and other matters
relating to the issuance and sale thereof; providing for the disbursement of the
proceeds of the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds; covenanting to levy and collect
all taxes necessary to provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the
Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds; and generally providing for and determining
various matters relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, Notes and
Refunding Bonds.
Sponsors: Mayor Buckley
Attachments: O-24-23 First Reader
O-24-23 Amendment 1 - Substitute Bill
O-24-23 Fiscal Impact Note
O-24-23 Staff Report
FY24 Bond Ordinance Exhibit I
FY24 Bond Ordinance Exhibit II
O-24-23 The Capital Public Hearing Notice Affidavit
O-24-23 - Financial Advisory Council Recommendation Letter
O-24-23 Signed
Finance Director Dickinson was present to answer questions from the committee.
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to recommend O-24-23 favorably. Seconded.
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CARRIED on voice vote.
R-38-23 FY 2024 Annual Fees Schedule - Art Establishment Liquor License Fee - For
the purpose of specifying the fee for the new Art Establishment liquor license.
Sponsors: Tierney
Attachments: R-38-23 First Reader
R-38-23 Appendix A
R-38-23 Staff Report
O-22-23 & R-38-23 Fiscal Impact Note
O-22-23 First Reader
House Bill 352 - Art Establishment Liquor License in Annapolis
Maryland Alcoholic Beverage title, Section 10-1001 - Art
establishment beer and wine license (1)
City Attorney Lyles was present to answer questions to answer questions from the
committee.
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to recommend R-38-23 favorably. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
R-51-23 Fines for Violating Annapolis Noise Restrictions - For the purpose of increasing
the fine for repeat violations of the City of Annapolis noise restrictions; and generally
dealing with public peace and order section of the City Code.
Sponsors: Savidge
Attachments: R-51-23 First Reader
O-28-23 & R-51-23 Fiscal Impact Note
R-51-23 Amendment 1 - Tierney
City Attorney Lyles, Finance Director Dickinson, Legislative & Policy Analyst
Reuter, Assistant City Manager Buckland were present to answer questions from
the committee.
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to recommend R-51-23 favorably as amended.
Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.
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R-53-23 FY 2024 Position Classifications and Pay Plan Update - For the purpose of
updating the Fiscal Year 2024 annual position classifications and pay plan to reflect
the Management Information Technology office name change in CA-2-23 and
O-18-23; changing the deputy director emergency preparedness classification level
from A14 to A17; and specifying an effective date.
Sponsors: Mayor Buckley
Attachments: R-53-23 First Reader
R-53-23 FY24 City Job Classification and Pay Update
R-53-23 Staff Report
R-53-23 Fiscal Impact Note
Civil Service Board Minutes for September 19 2023
Director of Human Resources Hopkins, Assistant City Manager Buckland were
present to answer questions from the committee.
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to recommend R-53-23 favorably. Seconded.
CARRIED on voice vote.
General Discussion
ID-25-23 Finance Department Update
Finance Director Dickinson & Assistant City Manager Buckland were present to
answer questions from the committee.
Adjournment
Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the Regular Meeting was
adjourned at 11:35 am.
Kalyn Jackson
City Council Associate
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Anyone needing reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in a public meeting held by the
City of Annapolis should contact Kalyn Jackson at 410.263.7030, by MD Relay (711), or by email at
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Agenda
City of Annapolis
160 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Standing Committee Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
10:30 AM
Regular Meeting
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Finance Committee
Finance Committee Standing Committee Meeting September 20, 2023
Agenda - Final
Call To Order
Alderwoman Tierney
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here)
Business and Miscellaneous
Approval of Minutes
FC 9.7.23 Special Meeting Minutes
Attachments: FC 9.7.23
Supplemental Appropriations
SA-5-24 Grant - Planning & Zoning - Maryland Historical Trust
Attachments: SA-5-24
Legislation
O-23-23 Alcoholic Beverages Code Technical Corrections - For the purpose of making
technical corrections to the Alcoholic Beverages section of the City of Annapolis code;
and generally dealing with Title 7 § 12.
Sponsors: Schandelmeier
Attachments: O-23-23 First Reader
O-23-23 Legislative Summary
O-23-23 Staff Report
O-23-23 Fiscal Impact Note
O-23-23 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Recommendation
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Finance Committee Standing Committee Meeting September 20, 2023
Agenda - Final
O-24-23 Issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes - For the
purpose of authorizing and empowering the City of Annapolis (the “City”) to issue and
sell, upon its full faith and credit, (i) one or more series of its general obligation bonds in
the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $26,616,084 (the “Bonds”), pursuant to
Sections 19-301 through 19-309, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the
Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended, and Article VII, Section 11 of the Charter
of the City of Annapolis, as amended (the “Charter”), (ii) one or more series of its
general obligation bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds in
the maximum aggregate principal amount equal to the maximum aggregate principal
amount of the Bonds (the “Notes”), pursuant to Sections 19-211 through 19-221,
inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as
amended and the Charter and (iii) one or more series of its general obligation bonds to
refund specified bonds previously issued by the City in the aggregate principal amount
not to exceed 120% of the principal amount of bonds to be refunded (the “Refunding
Bonds”), pursuant to Section 19-207 and Sections 19-301 through 19-309, inclusive,
of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended,
and the Charter; providing that the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds shall be issued
and sold for the public purpose of financing and refinancing certain capital projects of
the City as provided in this Ordinance; prescribing the form and tenor of the Bonds,
Notes and Refunding Bonds; providing for the method of sale of the Bonds, Notes and
Refunding Bonds and other matters relating to the issuance and sale thereof; providing
for the disbursement of the proceeds of the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds;
covenanting to levy and collect all taxes necessary to provide for the payment of the
principal of and interest on the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds; and generally
providing for and determining various matters relating to the issuance, sale and delivery
of the Bonds, Notes and Refunding Bonds.
Sponsors: Mayor Buckley
Attachments: O-24-23 First Reader
O-24-23 Amendment 1 - Substitute Bill
O-24-23 Fiscal Impact Note
O-24-23 Staff Report
FY24 Bond Ordinance Exhibit I
FY24 Bond Ordinance Exhibit II
O-24-23 The Capital Public Hearing Notice Affidavit
O-24-23 - Financial Advisory Council Recommendation Letter
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Finance Committee Standing Committee Meeting September 20, 2023
Agenda - Final
R-38-23 FY 2024 Annual Fees Schedule - Art Establishment Liquor License Fee - For
the purpose of specifying the fee for the new Art Establishment liquor license.
Sponsors: Tierney
Attachments: R-38-23 First Reader
R-38-23 Appendix A
R-38-23 Staff Report
O-22-23 & R-38-23 Fiscal Impact Note
O-22-23 First Reader
House Bill 352 - Art Establishment Liquor License in Annapolis
Maryland Alcoholic Beverage title, Section 10-1001 - Art establishment beer and wine license (1)
R-51-23 Fines for Violating Annapolis Noise Restrictions - For the purpose of increasing
the fine for repeat violations of the City of Annapolis noise restrictions; and generally
dealing with public peace and order section of the City Code.
Sponsors: Savidge
Attachments: R-51-23 First Reader
R-53-23 FY 2024 Position Classifications and Pay Plan Update - For the purpose of
updating the Fiscal Year 2024 annual position classifications and pay plan to reflect the
Management Information Technology office name change in CA-2-23 and O-18-23;
changing the deputy director emergency preparedness classification level from A14 to
A17; and specifying an effective date.
Sponsors: Mayor Buckley
Attachments: R-53-23 First Reader
R-53-23 FY24 City Job Classification and Pay Update
R-53-23 Staff Report
R-52-23 Signed (color)
General Discussion
ID-25-23 Finance Department Update
Adjournment
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Finance Committee Standing Committee Meeting September 20, 2023
Agenda - Final
Anyone needing reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in a public meeting held by the
City of Annapolis should contact Kalyn Jackson at 410.263.7030, by MD Relay (711), or by email at
kajackson@annapolis.gov at least five days prior to the meeting date to request assistance. We
encourage citizens to attend and participate in City Council Meetings.
If you are unable to attend, the meetings can be viewed live on Channel 99/100 for all Comcast
subscribers and on Channel 34 for Verizon customers.
The meeting can also be viewed on computer and mobile devices by going to http://bit.ly/1gCd4pL, and
on Facebook by selecting: http://www.facebook.com/CityofAnnapolis and on Youtube by selecting:
http://www.youtube.com/CityofAnnapolis during the meetings. If you miss the live meeting, recordings
are available for viewing on http://www.facebook.com/CityofAnnapolis and
http://www.youtube.com/CityofAnnapolis.
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