Mayor & Council

WORKSESSION April 24, 2025 7:30 PM Minutes Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 7:32 pm via Zoom. In attendance: Mayor Munyeneh, Council Members Wade, Watson, Bryner, Dalaker, Garces and Fry Staff: Town Administrator Dylan Galloway, Chief David Morris, Cpl. Becker, Public Works Director Brayman, Town Clerk Richards Town Attorney: Jason DeLoach Pledge of Allegiance Office of Human Rights – Kyla Hanington from the Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights provided an overview of the series. LISTEN • The Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights is the county’s civil and human rights education and enforcement agency. It works to eliminate discrimination, promote equal opportunity, and foster understanding across communities. The office investigates complaints related to housing, employment, and public accommodations and also provides educational outreach on issues such as civil rights, equity, and inclusion. WMATA – Representatives from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority updated the Mayor & Council. • The number of trips originating at Maryland Metrorail stations continues to grow month- over-month. • Cheverly is one of four solar carport projects at Metro stations. Solar carports are overhead steel canopies that support solar panels, which convert sunlight to electricity. Estimated Full Parking Lot Reopening: Summer 2025 • Metro will be changing bus routes and service times, to network better connect the Work Session 4/24/25  region, increase access to better bus service, and make the bus more convenient. The network redesign will go into effect on June 29th, in coordination with regional bus partners including: TheBus in Prince George’s County and Ride On in Montgomery County Stop Sign Monitoring System—Town Staff and a stop sign camera vendor answered questions about a stop sign monitoring system. Chief Morris emphasized that automated enforcement improves safety, not just revenue, with personal experience highlighting traffic dangers and stated that the police department supports automated enforcement, but the final decision is up to the mayor and council. Mr. Carl stated that the data collected from the pilot done in Cheverly showed that across nine locations in the town there was an average of 3284 violations with an average of 84% of drivers not stopping at the stop signs correctly. There were residents that brought to the attention of the need for privacy when collecting data of drivers and residents in town. Chief Morris stated that the data is owned by the town and could only be released via a judicial authorization via a subpoena. The stop sign cameras would be cost neutral to the town. 3107 Laurel Ave Special Exception—The town administrator presented the request to remove a 90 ft section of dilapidated 4 ft chain link fence and replace it with a 4 ft wood fence at this address. On the recommendation of the town attorney. The Town Administrator finds no reason to deny the request. Motion to approve the special exception to replace the fence at 3107 Laurel Ave from chain link to wood made by CM Dalaker. 2nd by CM Garces. Approved Unanimously Hometown Heroes – Town Administrator Galloway provided an update on the process for the Hometown Heroes flag display program at Legion Park. • A committee will review applications as a screening process for the Hometown Heroes Flags to be flown at Legion Park • Upon the committee’s approval, it will be reviewed by the Mayor & Council at a work session for review • Once the M&C approves, it goes to the town meeting for approval • The committee would be made up of a staff member (TA), a council member, the American Legion, the Ancillary, and the Sons of the American Legion Work Session 4/24/25 CM Dalaker suggests that the project be canceled due to the unstable democracy. Motion to extend the meeting by 45 minutes to 11:15 pm made by CM Dalaker. 2nd by CM Bryner. Approved Unanimously Contract Reviews - Director Brayman presented contracts for renewal and a new contract for review. • LIDC (THE LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT CENTER) – Renewal mostly, and adjustment in prices • Ecosite – Up for renewal. The most significant update is a 5% increase in the second year. • Engineering Firm – A new agreement for Specialized Engineering as the town's new engineering firm to assist with WSSC is pending approval from the town attorney. Motion to authorize the town administrator to execute the renewal of the LIDC contract, renewal of the Ecosite contract, and execution of the contract for Specialized Engineering made by CM Watson. 2nd by CM Garces. Approved Unanimously Town Administrator Update - Town Administrator Galloway provided a report to the Mayor and Council. • Cheverly Home Improvement will fix the Kilmer Park fence entrance as a donation. • The town was granted a $4,700 grant from LGIT for HR training for all staff • 4/26/25 Annual Dumpster Day (Shredding, dumping, & Medication Drop off). Parking will be limited at the town hall. • Tree planting at Boyd Park on 4/25/25 • A letter was submitted to the Maryland Department of the Environment for air quality monitoring Update by CM Fry and Garces Regarding Cheverly Station Apartments – • CM Garces contacted the regional director for the Cheverly Station apartment to turn on the AC system. Received confirmation that the system should be fully operational on 5/15/25. • Invites council members to attend the next ward walk at the apartments on 4/30/25 • CM Garces requested that the new property maintenance supervisor attend the ward walk. Work Session 4/24/25  • The town has been urging Ross Management to install security cameras around the complex. Review of May Town Meeting Agenda and Future Requests - • Policy subcommittee discussion regarding stop signs camera devices • Consent to set up the Hometown Heroes policy committee • Bike Trail update • APAHAM month proclamation • Stop sign camera (May work session) Motion to adjourn at made by CM Dalaker. 2nd by CM Garces. Approved unanimously. Work Session 4/24/25