Board of Town Commissioners Public Hearing / Regular Town Meeting

Name: Board of Town Commissioners Public Hearing / Regular Town Meeting — Upper Marlboro, MD
Start: 2025-08-26T18:30:00
End: 2025-08-26T20:30:00
Location: Upper Marlboro, MD

Regular Meeting

Upper Marlboro, MD · August 26, 2025

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Town of Upper Marlboro BOARD OF TOWN COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING / REGULAR TOWN MEETING 14211 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772 Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM MINUTES This meeting will be conducted at the Town Hall and online via Zoom Video Teleconference. https://uppermarlboromd-gov.zoom.us/j/88605465733?pwd=lbLHGCpRO1PvbEIE5aFV3vn6cUSMhk.1 Passcode: 218230; Webinar ID: 886 0546 5733; Dial-in only: 301-715-8592 PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA: 6:30 PM 1. Call to Order – 6:33 PM 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Review of Agenda 5. Public Hearing (3 Minutes Per Speaker) A. THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO, CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. 01-2025: SECTION 82-32 (VACANCIES) (1:55) A CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND, AMENDING SECTION 82-32 (VACANCIES), OF THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO TO ALTER THE PROCESS FOR FILLING VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, PROVIDING FOR THE FILLING VACANCIES DURING THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF A COMMISSIONER’S TERM BY SPECIAL ELECTION AND FILLING VACANCIES DURING THE FIRST TEN MONTHS OF THE LAST YEAR OF A COMMISSIONER’S TERM BY APPOINTMENT BY THE COMMISSION AND PROVIDING THAT A VACANCY CREATED WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS OF A GENERAL ELECTION WILL REMAIN VACANT UNTIL THE ELECTION. B. THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO, CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. 03-2025: STATE CHANGES (25:23) A CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS, OF THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO TO MODERNIZE THE CHARTER BY UPDATING STATE LAW REFERENCES, TO USE GENDER NEUTRAL LANGUAGE, AND TO MAKE OTHER NONSUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS. 6. Adjournment REGULAR TOWN MEETING AGENDA: 7:00 PM 7. Call to Order – 7:10 PM 8. Roll Call 9. Review of Agenda (Item E changed to Ordinance 2025-05: Elections) Motion made by Commissioner Hourclé to change item E to Ordinance 2025-05: Elections Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lott Franklin, Aye | Brooks, Nay | Colbert, Aye | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Aye 10. Consent Agenda (35:00) A. Meeting Minutes B. Financial Report C. Public Safety Report D. Public Works Report E. General Government Report Motion was made by Commissioner Lott to approve the Consent Agenda Motion was seconded by Commissioner Colbert Franklin, Aye | Brooks, Aye | Colbert, Aye | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Aye 11. Business Public comment will be taken prior to Business line items (3 minutes per item) A. Charter Amendment Resolution 01-2025: Section 82-32 (Board Vote) (35:35) Motion was made by Commissioner Colbert to approve CAR 01-2025 (motion made at 39:02, motion rescinded at 48:05) Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brooks· Motion was made by Commissioner Colbert to amend the title of CAR 01-2025 [changing the title to "A charter amendment resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, amending section 82-32 (vacancies), of the Charter of the Town of Upper Marlboro to alter the process for filling vacancies on the Board of Commissioners."] (motion made at 39:02, voted on at 1:59:55) Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brooks Franklin, Aye | Brooks, Aye | Colbert, Aye | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Abstain Motion was made by Commissioner Colbert to amend subsection C of section 82-32 [changing it to read that the successful candidate with the highest votes shall fill the vacant seat] (motion made at 40:40, motion rescinded at on at 47:00) Motion was seconded by Mayor Franklin Motion was made by Commissioner Colbert to defer the vote of CAR 01-2025 to the September regular town meeting (motion made at 48:10, voted at on at 50:47) Motion was seconded by Mayor Franklin Franklin, Aye | Brooks, Nay | Colbert, Aye | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Aye Motion was made by Commissioner Hourclé to review the July 2025 public hearing/regular town meeting minutes (motion made at 49:23, voted at on at 49:42) Motion was seconded by Mayor Franklin Franklin, Aye | Brooks, Aye | Colbert, Aye | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Aye B. Charter Amendment Resolution 03-2025: State Changes (Board Vote) (51:06) Motion was made by Commissioner Colbert to approve CAR 03-2025 (motion made at 55:53, voted on at 1:01:00) Motion was seconded by Mayor Franklin Franklin, Aye | Brooks, Aye | Colbert, Aye | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Aye Motion was made by Commissioner Hourclé to defer the vote of CAR 03-2025 to the September regular town meeting (motion made at 48:10, voted at on at 50:47) Motion was seconded by Mayor Franklin Franklin, Nay | Brooks, Nay | Colbert, Nay | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Aye Motion was made by Mayor Franklin to amend section 10 of CAR 03-2025 [requesting that the state references to sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 be changed to sections 7, 8, and 9] (motion made at 56:10, motion voted at 56:45) Motion was seconded by Commissioner Colbert Franklin, Nay | Brooks, Nay | Colbert, Nay | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Aye Motion was made by Commissioner Hourclé to amend section 10 of CAR 03-2025 [requesting that that references to return receipts of the mailing referred to in section 5 be changed to return receipts of the mailing referred to in section 9] (motion made at 59:18, motion voted on at 59:35) Motion was seconded by Mayor Franklin Franklin, Aye | Brooks, Aye | Colbert, Aye | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Aye Motion was made by Commissioner Colbert to amend CAR 03-2025 [ensuring that any previous state references are updated to current state references based on the states changes being adopted] (motion made at 1:00:20, motion voted on at 1:00:38) Motion was seconded by Mayor Franklin Franklin, Aye | Brooks, Aye | Colbert, Aye | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Aye C. Approval of Gen Gov. Job Descriptions (Board Vote) (1:01:29) Motion was made by Commissioner Colbert to approve Gen. Gov job descriptions as amended Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brooks Franklin, Aye | Brooks, Aye | Colbert, Aye | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Aye D. EDW Strategic Plan (Board Vote) (1:25:58) Motion was made by Commissioner Colbert to approve the EDW Strategic Plan Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brooks Franklin, Aye | Brooks, Aye | Colbert, Aye | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Aye E. Ordinance 2025-05: Elections (Introduction) (1:34:44) Motion was made by Commissioner Lott to introduce Ordinance 2025-05 (no second motion, motion died) 12. Administrative Updates (1:55:29) A. Commissioner Reports 13. Public Comment (2:10:12) For items not necessarily on the immediate agenda (3 minutes per item) 14. Preliminary Approval of Next Meeting Agenda (2:29:42) 15. Adjournment Motion was made by Commissioner Lott to adjourn the meeting Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brooks Franklin, Aye | Brooks, Aye | Colbert, Aye | Lott, Aye | Hourclé, Aye

Agenda

Town of Upper Marlboro BOARD OF TOWN COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING / REGULAR TOWN MEETING 14211 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772 Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM AGENDA This meeting will be conducted at the Town Hall and online via Zoom Video Teleconference. https://uppermarlboromd-gov.zoom.us/j/88605465733?pwd=lbLHGCpRO1PvbEIE5aFV3vn6cUSMhk.1 Passcode: 218230; Webinar ID: 886 0546 5733; Dial-in only: 301-715-8592 PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA: 6:30 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Review of Agenda 5. Public Hearing (3 Minutes Per Speaker) A. THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO, CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. 01-2025: SECTION 82-32 (VACANCIES) A CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND, AMENDING SECTION 82-32 (VACANCIES), OF THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO TO ALTER THE PROCESS FOR FILLING VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, PROVIDING FOR THE FILLING VACANCIES DURING THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF A COMMISSIONER’S TERM BY SPECIAL ELECTION AND FILLING VACANCIES DURING THE FIRST TEN MONTHS OF THE LAST YEAR OF A COMMISSIONER’S TERM BY APPOINTMENT BY THE COMMISSION AND PROVIDING THAT A VACANCY CREATED WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS OF A GENERAL ELECTION WILL REMAIN VACANT UNTIL THE ELECTION. B. THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO, CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. 03-2025: STATE CHANGES A CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS, OF THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO TO MODERNIZE THE CHARTER BY UPDATING STATE LAW REFERENCES, TO USE GENDER NEUTRAL LANGUAGE, AND TO MAKE OTHER NONSUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS. 6. Adjournment REGULAR TOWN MEETING AGENDA: 7:00 PM 7. Call to Order 8. Roll Call 9. Review of Agenda 10. Consent Agenda A. Meeting Minutes B. Financial Report C. Public Safety Report D. Public Works Report E. General Government Report 11. Business Public comment will be taken prior to Business line items (3 minutes per item) A. Charter Amendment Resolution 01-2025: Section 82-32 (Board Vote) B. Charter Amendment Resolution 03-2025: State Changes (Board Vote) C. Approval of Gen Gov. Job Descriptions (Board Vote) D. EDW Strategic Plan (Board Vote) E. Ordinance 2023-02: Elections (Commissioner Hourclé) 12. Administrative Updates A. Commissioner Reports 13. Public Comment For items not necessarily on the immediate agenda (3 minutes per item) 14. Preliminary Approval of Next Meeting Agenda 15. Adjournment PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES Your Town government appreciates citizen input. To maximize effective resolutions on resident’s issues, we encourage Town residents and businesses to contact us at Town Hall weekdays: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., or by written correspondence (or email to info@uppermarlboromd.gov). You are always welcome to schedule an appointment with the President or a Commissioner to discuss municipal problems and quality-of-life issues one-on-one and work together towards a satisfactory solution. Agendas for meetings are posted on our website and notices of legislative items are also posted on the Town’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram). Our meetings are open to the public, and we ask that residents who want to comment to please follow the rules that have been established by “RESOLUTION 2022-05: A RESOLUTION FOR THE ADOPTION OF NEW RULES OF ORDER AND REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TOWN OF UPPER MARLBORO.” Citizen Input: • Members of the public may speak for three (3) minutes, during Public Comment Time, at Regular Town meetings of the Board of Commissioners according to procedures established by the Board. • A sign-up sheet will be placed on the side table in the room for people to sign-in if they wish to speak. They will be called to speak at the podium in the order in which they were signed-in. If the meeting is held virtually, the public will be able to "raise their hand" or chat with the Town Clerk to sign up to speak. • Each speaker is limited to one presentation per agenda item allowing for public comment per meeting and a maximum timed limit of three (3) minutes unless another limit is established. • If the subject matter does not pertain to Town business the Mayor shall advise the individual and/or make recommendations as to how they may get the issue addressed. • Citizens speaking on agenda items shall restrict their comments to the subject matter listed. • Citizens speaking on non-agenda items shall only speak on matters pertaining to Town business or issues which the Board would have the authority to act upon if brought forth as an agenda item. • The Board may not act upon or discuss any issue brought forth as a non-agenda item; except to: Make a statement of specific factual information given in response to the inquiry, or a recitation of existing policy in response to the inquiry. • Proper respect, decorum, and conduct shall prevail at all times. Impertinent, slanderous, misleading, or personal attacks are strictly prohibited. Violators may be removed from the Commission chambers. • No placards, banners or signs may be displayed in the Board chambers or Town Hall. Exhibits relating to a presentation are acceptable. • Arguing, intimidation or other disruptive behavior is prohibited. Discussion and/or debate are acceptable only on items specifically listed on the agenda, or that are municipal issues and must be complete within the three-minute comment period allotted to the speaker. Each individual speaker must stand, state their name and home of record (street name only) and approach the Board to a designated position in order to be recognized by the Chair of the Board, and to be heard by the recording Clerk, as well as others in attendance. When the meeting is held on a virtual platform, please sign-in with your First and last name and raise your hand to comment on an item. All meetings are subject to closure in accordance with the State Open Meetings Act—House Bill 17.

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