Mayor and City Council

MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON APRIL 16, 2025 Present were Councilmembers Briana Urbina, Lincoln Lashley, David Lai, & Duane Rosenberg; Assistant City Administrative Officer William Barclay, Mayor Katrina Dodro, DPW Director Brice Boyd, Community Engagement Officer Araceli Guzman, and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler; City Administrator Maisha Williams was absent. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council Chair Urbina in the Municipal Center, Room 230. II. Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Lai led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Public Comments No members of the public made comments. IV. Council Announcements Councilmembers Urbina, Lashley & Lai made various announcements regarding community events, and the upcoming election. Mayor Katrina Dodro made announcements about events as well as a MAGLEV letter. V. Discussion of Public Works Vehicles Brice Boyd gave a presentation on the procurement of public works vehicles, including a truck with plow and support vehicle, both obtained at competitive pricing from Ted Britt Ford and Koons Ford Annapolis. Council members raised questions about the specifications and cost savings of the vehicles VI. DPW Monthly Report Director Boyd presented the monthly report, highlighting the completion of seasonal tasks like putting away snow equipment, planting trees, and playground repairs. They also provided statistics on pothole repairs, recycled materials, and community garden activity. VII. Discussion of FY26 Budget-Public Works The Council reviewed the Public Works budget. Chair Urbina explained an increase in a department head's salary due to previous underpayment. Council members discussed various budget items, including snow removal overtime, street repaving, pedestrian and traffic safety supplies, playground equipment, and park signs. A concern was raised about the ineffectiveness and cost of the street sweeper service. VIII. Charter Amendment Discussion Chair Urbina moved to table Resolution 25-22 and Resolution 25-23. Councilmember Rosenberg seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). XII. Resolution 25-27: A Resolution Establishing Compensation for the Board of Election Legislation was presented to establish compensation for the Board of Elections. XIII. Motion to Adjourn​ Councilmember Lashley moved to adjourn the meeting and move into the Legislative Meeting. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). The Council Workshop meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE MEETING CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON APRIL 16, 2025 Present were Councilmembers Briana Urbina, Lincoln Lashley, David Lai, & Duane Rosenberg; Assistant City Administrative Officer William Barclay, Mayor Katrina Dodro, Community Engagement Officer Araceli Guzman, and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler; City Administrator Maisha Williams was absent. I. Call to Order The City Council Legislative meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Council Chair Briana Urbina in the Council Workshop of the Municipal Center. II. Non-Consent Agenda ●​ Truck and Plow Spreader: Councilmember Rosenberg moved that the City Council of the City of New Carrollton approve Ted Britt in the amount of $70,489 for the purpose of purchasing a truck with plow and spreader from line item 01-3510-57100. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). ●​ Pick Up Truck: Councilmember Rosenberg moved that the City Council of New Carrollton approve Koons Ford Annapolis in the amount of $28,384 for the purpose of purchasing a truck from line item 01-3510-57100. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (Vote 4-0-0). III. Consent Agenda Council Chair Urbina moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion. The following items were unanimously approved in a single motion (4-0-0): ●​ Council Retreat Meeting Minutes (March 1, 2025), Council Workshop Meeting Minutes (March 5, 2025), Council Workshop Meeting Minutes (March 17, 2025), Council Legislative Meeting Minutes (March 19, 2025), Council Special Legislative Meeting Minutes (March 31, 2025). ●​ Resolution 25-27: A Resolution Establishing Compensation for the Board of Elections ●​ Approve Fort Myer in the amount of $655,314 for the purpose of the Powhatan St Bridge Rehabilitation from line item 01-3610-58530. IV. Adjournment Councilmember Urbina moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Rosenberg seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM. Respectfully submitted, Kaitlyn Schisler City Clerk Note: These minutes are a summary of the actions taken by the City Council and do not include all details of the discussions. Please refer to the official meeting transcript for a complete record.