Mayor and City Council
Regular MeetingNew Carrollton, MD · September 3, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
Present were Councilmembers Duane H. Rosenberg, Cynthia Mills, Lincoln Lashley, Briana Urbina
(Angelli Sybel Malavé was excused); Mayor Phelecia Nembhard, City Manager Maisha Williams, DPW
Director William Barclay, Major Marc Butler, and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler.
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council Chair Rosenberg in the Municipal Center, Room
230.
II. Public Comments
The following members of the public made comments:
● Mrs. Potts of Fairborn Terrace commented that the police chief nomination should move forward.
● Chair Rosenberg read a public comment from Councilmember Malavé to not use internet search
results to make a decision on the police chief nomination.
● Briana Urbina made a comment about Sardi’s coming to New Carrollton.
● Steven John congratulated the government on the Harland Street project, personally
recommending filling the pool and putting grass on top. He also raised concerns about the
meeting audio quality, stating it was difficult to follow discussions from home.
III. Council Announcements
Councilmembers Lashley and Rosenberg shared announcements including upcoming events like
Community Day, a health and wellness fair, and a blood drive. Councilmember Urbina extended a thanks
to the police department for crossing guard assistance. It was also noted that the Shoppers Food was
closing soon.
IV. Appointee Discussion (Police Chief)
The Council discussed the police chief appointment. Councilmembers expressed a desire to hear directly
from the nominee due to concerns from what they had heard and read. Chair Rosenberg proposed a
community forum for the nominee.
V. Harland Street Update
An update was provided on the Harland Street property, noting that revised DPIE pool removal plans
required vendors to re-price their proposals. Councilmembers asked questions including potential uses for
the property, permitting requirements, and differences in estimates. Councilmember Urbina raised
concerns about inconsistent vendor estimates and recommended having an engineer draft the bid for
clarity.
VI. Fuel Tank Update
It was announced that the city's fuel tank has been removed, backfilled, and paved, with MDE confirming
there was no contamination. The city has now transitioned to using Quarles for vehicle fueling, with
credit cards issued and a new fueling policy in place.
VII. Powhatan Bridge Update
It was announced the Powhatan Bridge project is nearing completion and expected to open soon. Director
Barclay also raised a separate conversation about the option of using a county contract for street paving
and sidewalks to speed up the process and potentially lower costs.
VIII. Exempt Employee Timekeeping Policy
The administration proposed a policy requiring exempt employees to clock in and out for accountability,
aligning with procedures for hourly staff. The policy would not affect their exempt status and would be
added to the personnel manual. The Council expressed intent to vote on the policy at an upcoming
legislative session.
IX. Emergency Ordinance 26-04
An emergency ordinance was presented for a budget amendment to authorize spending of recently
received grants for community gardens, the Westfield storm water management project, and for the Purple
Line food forest. A possible typo in the community garden line item was noted and will be corrected
before the vote.
X. Motion to Adjourn
Councilmember Lashley moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Chair Rosenberg.
The motion passed (4-0-0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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 video for a complete record.
Agendas and Approved Meeting Minutes can be found at:
https://www.newcarrolltonmd.gov/AgendaCenter
Agenda
City Council Workshop Meeting
Hybrid
New Carrollton Municipal Center
6016 Princess Garden Parkway
New Carrollton, MD 20784
Wednesday September 03, 2025, 7:00 PM
Workshop Items for Discussion
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments 3 min each
3. Council Announcements 10 min
4. Appointee Discussion (Police Chief) 15 min
5. Harland Street Update 5 min
6. Fuel Tank Update 5 min
7. Powhatan Bridge Update 5 min
8. Exempt Employee Time Recording Policy 10 min
9. Emergency Ordinance 26-04 Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. 2 10 min
10.Public Comments 3 min each
11.Motion to Adjourn
Closed Session (if needed)
The Council may vote to enter into a closed session in accordance with the Maryland Open Meetings Act, General
Provisions Article § 3-305(b), to discuss any matter permitted to be discussed in closed sessions under the Act,
including, but not limited to, such as personnel issues, legal advice, pending litigation, or the acquisition of real
property. If a closed session is held, the Council will announce the specific statutory authority and topics prior to the
session as required.
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PLEASE NOTE: This meeting of the City of New Carrollton Council will be a hybrid meeting.
This means that you can attend in person, or virtually by using the below information.
Google Meet Link
City Council Workshop Meeting
Wednesday, September 3 · 7:00 – 10:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/isw-qeep-cfr
Or dial: (US) +1 402-526-0427 PIN: 103 239 274#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/isw-qeep-cfr?pin=9906853183220
If you would like to submit comments in writing please email Kaitlyn Schisler, at
clerk@newcarrolltonmd.gov by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting. Comments are also welcome
after any meeting.
Reunión del taller del Ayuntamiento
Híbrido
Centro municipal de New Carrollton
6016 Princess Garden Parkway
New Carrollton, MD 20784
Miércoles 3 de septiembre de 2025, 19:00 horas
Temas del taller para debate
1. Llamar al orden
2. Comentarios públicos 3 min cada uno
3. Anuncios del Consejo 10 minutos
4. Discusión de designados (Jefe de policía) 15 minutos
5. Actualización de Harland Street 5 minutos
6. Actualización del tanque de combustible 5 minutos
7. Actualización del puente Powhatan 5 minutos
8. Política de registro de horas de empleados exentos 10 minutos
9. Ordenanza de Emergencia 26-04 Enmienda
Presupuestaria Conciliación No. 2 10 minutos
10.Comentarios públicos 3 min cada uno
11.Moción de aplazamiento
Sesión cerrada (si es necesario)
El Consejo puede votar para entrar en una sesión a puertas cerradas de conformidad con la Ley de Reuniones
Abiertas de Maryland, Disposiciones Generales, Artículo § 3-305(b),para discutir cualquier asunto Permitido
discutir en sesiones cerradas según la Ley, incluir, pero no limitado a, como asuntos de personal, asesoramiento
legal, litigios pendientes o adquisición de bienes inmuebles. Si se celebra una sesión a puerta cerrada, el Consejo
anunciará la autoridad estatutaria específica y los temas a tratar antes de la sesión, según sea necesario.
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NOTA: Esta reunión del Consejo Municipal de New Carrollton será híbrida. Esto significa que
puede asistir presencialmente o virtualmente utilizando la información a continuación.
Enlace de Google Meet
Reunión del taller del Ayuntamiento
Miércoles 3 de septiembre · 19:00 – 22:00 horas
Zona horaria: América/Nueva York
Información para unirse a Google Meet
Enlace de videollamada: https://meet.google.com/isw-qeep-cfr
O marque: (EE. UU.) +1 402-526-0427 PIN: 103 239 274#
Más números de teléfono: https://tel.meet/isw-qeep-cfr?pin=9906853183220
Si desea enviar comentarios por escrito, envíe un correo electrónico a Kaitlyn Schisler a
clerk@newcarrolltonmd.gov antes de las 15:00 h del día de la reunión. También se agradecen los
comentarios después de la reunión.
Réunion de l'atelier du conseil municipal
Hybride
Centre municipal de New Carrollton
6016 Princess Garden Parkway
New Carrollton, MD 20784
Mercredi 3 septembre 2025, 19h00
Sujets de discussion de l'atelier
1. Appel à l'ordre
2. Commentaires publics 3 min chacun
3. Annonces du Conseil 10 minutes
4. Discussion avec le responsable (chef de police) 15 minutes
5. Mise à jour de Harland Street 5 minutes
6. Mise à jour du réservoir de carburant 5 minutes
7. Mise à jour du pont Powhatan 5 minutes
8. Politique d'enregistrement du temps des employés exemptés 10 minutes
9. Ordonnance d'urgence 26-04, amendement budgétaire,
rapprochement n° 2 10 minutes
10.Commentaires du public 3 min chacun
11.Motion d'ajournement
Séance à huis clos (si nécessaire)
Le Conseil peut voter pour entrer dans une session à huis clos conformément à la loi sur les réunions publiques du
Maryland, dispositions générales, article § 3-305(b),pour discuter de toute question autorisé à être discuté à huis clos
en vertu de la loi, inclure, mais sans s'y limiter, comme les questions de personnel, les conseils juridiques, les litiges
en cours ou l'acquisition de biens immobiliers. En cas de séance à huis clos, le Conseil annoncera l'autorité statutaire
et les sujets spécifiques avant la séance, si nécessaire.
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ATTENTION : Cette réunion du conseil municipal de New Carrollton sera une réunion hybride.
Vous pouvez donc y assister en personne ou virtuellement en utilisant les informations
ci-dessous.
Lien Google Meet
Réunion de l'atelier du conseil municipal
Mercredi 3 septembre · 19h00 – 22h00
Fuseau horaire : America/New_York
Informations sur la participation à Google Meet
Lien d'appel vidéo : https://meet.google.com/isw-qeep-cfr
Ou composez le : (US) +1 402-526-0427 Code PIN : 103 239 274#
Plus de numéros de téléphone : https://tel.meet/isw-qeep-cfr?pin=9906853183220
Si vous souhaitez soumettre vos commentaires par écrit, veuillez envoyer un courriel à Kaitlyn
Schisler, à l'adresse clerk@newcarrolltonmd.gov, avant 15 h le jour de la réunion. Les
commentaires sont également les bienvenus après chaque réunion.
Powhatan Street Bridge Rehabilitation Lookahead Fort Myer Construction Powhatan Street Bridge
Corporation Rehabilitation
08/25/25 - 09/14/25 | 3 Weeks
Aug 25, 2025 - Aug 31, Sep 01, 2025 - Sep 07, Sep 08, 2025 - Sep 14,
2025 2025 2025
M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
ID Activity ID Task Name Notes Start Finish Company
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14
1 11142.U001 New Carrollton Bridge Project_Baseline 06/23/2025 10/24/2025
3 11142.U001.1 General Project Setup 06/23/2025 10/08/2025
24 11142.U001.1.3 Procure Materials 06/25/2025 10/08/2025
30 A1260 Procure: Asphalt 07/23/2025 09/03/2025
31 A1270 Procure: Landscaping 07/23/2025 10/08/2025
32 A1280 Procure: Pavement markings 07/23/2025 09/12/2025
42 11142.U001.3 Bridge work 07/30/2025 10/24/2025
44 P-3-1010 Bridge asphalt overlay 09/09/2025 09/18/2025
46 P-4-1000 Deliver and Install prestressed concrete beams 07/31/2025 09/08/2025
46.1 Pour parapet Pour concrete, 1 day activity. Scheduled for
09/02/2025
Tuesday Sept 2,
09/08/2025
2025 @ 12:00
Fort
PMMyer Construction Corporation
46.2 Tie and install parapet rebars Work under progress 08/25/2025 08/29/2025 Fort Myer Construction Corporation
46.3 Post tensioning prestressed beams Pre-tensioning on Sept 4, 2025 and post09/04/2025
tensioning on Sept 9,
09/09/2025. Grouting
BARRIER
to be
CABLE
done between
SYSTEMS,Sept
INC.4 - Sept 8
48 11142.U001.5 Asphlat and Surface Work 07/23/2025 09/29/2025
48.1 Install 9.5mm wearing course 140 SY 07/23/2025 09/29/2025 Fort Myer Construction Corporation
48.2 Install 12.5mm asphlat ober bridge deck 140 SY 07/23/2025 09/29/2025 Fort Myer Construction Corporation
52 11142.U001.6 Curb, Sidewalk, and Final Structural Work 07/23/2025 10/20/2025
Exported on: 8/28/2025 at 9:17 AM EDT Page 1 of 1 Data Updated: 8/28/2025
Emergency Ordinance 26-04
Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. Two:
To Amend Ordinance 25-16
Current Expense Budget for FY 2026
Effective: September 17, 2025
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NEW CARROLLTON AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AS EMBODIED IN ORDINANCE 25-16, TO REFLECT THE RECEIPT OF NEW AND ADDITIONAL
REVENUES, AND TO ADJUST VARIOUS EXPENDITURES.
WHEREAS, the City Council of New Carrollton (the "City Council"), a body politic and corporate of the State of Maryland, is authorized
to adopt a fiscal year budget pursuant to City Charter §C-14, “Budget and Finance”; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2026 budget was adopted via Ordinance No. 25-16; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of proceeding with and completing the Community Gardens, Westfield-
Stormwater, and Food Forest Grant projects, which are critical to advancing environmental sustainability, public health, and
community engagement in New Carrollton; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a reimbursable grant in the amount of $49,859 to enhance the Lamont and St. Christopher’s
Community Gardens, which will improve accessibility, increase sustainability, and expand overall community benefit; and
WHEREAS, the City has also received a reimbursable grant in the amount of $10,000 for the Westfield-Stormwater project, which will
implement a water basin to capture stormwater runoff, reduce erosion, and include rock placements to mitigate further runoff and
prevent future erosion; and
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded a Food Forest Grant in the amount of $2,318.15 to support the planting of a diverse range of
food-bearing trees, shrubs, and perennial plants, which will provide year-round access to fresh produce, promote environmental
sustainability, and encourage community involvement; and
WHEREAS, the total funding necessary to support these three projects amounts to $62,177.15; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to reflect the receipt of these grants and the appropriation
of funds necessary to complete the aforementioned projects; and
WHEREAS, amending the budget to account for these new revenues and expenditures ensures transparency, accountability, and the
efficient execution of community priorities;
Section 1. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the City Council of New Carrollton, that Ordinance 25-16, Current
Expense Budget for the City of New Carrollton, Maryland for Fiscal Year 2026, under the heading of “City of New Carrollton FY 2024
Adopted Budget” be and hereby is amended as follows:
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Ordinance 26-04
Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. Two
Section 2. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the City Council of New Carrollton, Maryland, with at least four-fifth of the
total Council concurring, that this Ordinance be deemed an emergency ordinance so that it shall become effective immediately upon
approval by the Mayor or when passed over a Mayoral veto by the City Council.
INTRODUCED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NEW CARROLLTON, MARYLAND ON THE 17th DAY OF September, 2025.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 17, 2025
Attest: City of New Carrollton
_______________________ ____________________________
Kaitlyn Schisler Duane Rosenberg
City Clerk Chairman, City Council
Date: _______________________
Approved:
____________________________
Phelecia E Nembhard
Mayor
Date: _______________________
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