Mayor & Common Council Meetings

AMENDED AGENDA CITY OF WESTMINSTER Mayor and Common Council Meeting Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm City Hall, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD 21157 City YouTube Channel Link 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PRESENTATIONS A) City of Westminster Bird City Recognition – Ms. Pamela Kellett, Bird City Maryland B) Mayoral Proclamation Honoring Chief of Police Thomas Ledwell 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A) Mayor and Common Council Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2025 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A) Approval of Departmental Operating Report – July 2025 5. REPORT FROM THE MAYOR 6. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES A) Arts Council B) Economic and Community Development Committee C) Finance Committee D) Personnel Committee E) Public Safety Committee F) Public Works Committee G) Recreation and Parks Committee H) Technology Committee 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT  HONORING CHIEF OF POLICE THOMAS LEDWELL AUGUST 25, 2025 WHEREAS, Chief Ledwell’s distinguished career in law enforcement spans more than three decades, including 10 years of dedicated service with the City of Westminster Police Department. Throughout this time, his professional conduct, devotion to duty, and commitment to public service, community engagement, and civic leadership have been clearly demonstrated; and WHEREAS, Chief Ledwell has served with distinction and honor as Chief of Police for the City of Westminster from March 1, 2019 to August 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, Chief Ledwell has earned certification through the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission as both a general instructor and a defensive tactics instructor, thereby demonstrating his dedication to advancing professional standards in law enforcement; and WHEREAS, Chief Ledwell modernized the Westminster Police Department by updating policies and procedures, implementing advanced technology systems, improving evidence management, streamlining hiring and promotional processes, and enhancing officer training; and WHEREAS, Chief Ledwell has fostered stronger coordination within the agency through weekly operations meetings, created new staffing and scheduling plans, and secured multiple grants to support operations; and WHEREAS, Chief Ledwell has strengthened community trust through initiatives such as the public crime dashboard, domestic violence response partnerships, and the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program, while establishing specialized units and career development programs for sworn personnel; and WHEREAS, Chief Ledwell provides a steady hand as it relates to the day-to-day business of the Police Department by ensuring a transparent, highly visible, and actively engaged, measured, and thoughtful approach when considering difficult issues; and NOW THEREFORE, I, Dr. Mona Becker, Mayor of the City of Westminster, join the Common Council, City staff members, and the residents of the City of Westminster, to commend and express profound gratitude to the Chief of Police for his exceptional leadership, innovative initiatives, and unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of the residents of Westminster during his tenure from August 2015 to August 2025. His dedication to community policing, operational excellence, and organizational development has left a lasting positive impact on the Westminster Police Department and the entire community. Adopted this 25th day of August, 2025, ____________________________ Dr. Mona Becker, Mayor  MINUTES CITY OF WESTMINSTER Mayor and Common Council Meeting Monday, August 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. City Hall, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD 21157 YouTube Channel Link CALL TO ORDER Elected Officials Present: Mayor Becker, Council President Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, Councilmember Gilbert, Councilmember Hoff, and Councilmember Pecoraro. Staff Present: City Clerk Barber, Director of Human Resources Brown, Director of Housing Services Brown, Director of Recreation and Parks Gruber, City Administrator Imhulse, Deputy Chief of Police Price, Director of Technology Services Moore, and City Attorney Whitworth. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Council President Chiavacci led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD – CLOSED MEETING OF MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025: Council President Chiavacci noted that in accordance with the General Provisions Article, Section 3- 306(c)(2) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and without objection it is noted that the minutes of tonight’s meeting reflect that Common Council met in a Closed Meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 6:02 p.m. pursuant to General Provision Art., Section 3-305 (b)(10) to discuss public security, if the public body determines that public discussion would constitute a risk to the public or to public security, including: (i) the deployment of fire and police services and staff; and (ii) the development and implementation of emergency plans. Motion –Dayhoff/Gilbert Vote to Close Meeting: Yes No Abstain Absent Mr. Chiavacci Mr. Dayhoff Yes Ms. Gilbert Yes Mr. Hoff Mr. Pecoraro Yes Mayor Becker Note for the Record: Council President Chiavacci and Councilmember Hoff were absent. Other attendees: City Clerk Barber, Director of Human Resources Brown, Director of Housing Services Brown, Director of Community Planning and Development Depo, City Administrator Imhulse, Chief of Police Ledwell, Director of Technology Services Moore, Director of Finance Rodgers, and Sgt. Laser. The Common Council took no official action during the meeting. The Closed Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. PRESENTATION Update on 250th Anniversary – City of Westminster Historic District Commission City of Westminster’s Historic District Commission Chair Kristen McMasters provided the Mayor and Common Council with an update on proposed plans for the recognition of our Country’s 250th Anniversary (2026). 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Dayhoff and seconded by Councilmember Pecoraro to approve the Mayor and Common Council Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2025, and the Mayor and the Common Council Closed Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2025. There was no discussion. VOTE AYES: Councilmember Dayhoff, Councilmember Gilbert, Councilmember Hoff and Councilmember Pecoraro. NAYS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Councilmember Hoff and seconded by Councilmember Gilbert to approve the Consent Calendar, which consisted of the following: Approval to waive the competitive procurement for good cause, under the City of Westminster Code Chapter 36 “Procurement and Contracts” Section 36- 4 Specific Regulations and authorize the purchase of a 2026 Ford from Apple Ford in the total amount of $84,998.30; Approval of Sole Source Agreement with Funk & Bolton P.A. in the amount of $54,999.96; Approval of GHD Change Order No. 9 for additional Construction Management, Inspection, and Testing Services for Westminster ENR Project in the amount of $100,000; and Approval of GHD Change Order No. 19 with GHD for Additional Construction Phase Engineering Services for Westminster ENR Project in the amount of $30,000. VOTE AYES: Councilmember Dayhoff, Councilmember Gilbert, Councilmember Hoff, and Councilmember Pecoraro. NAYS: None. REPORT FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Becker thanked the Westminster Police Department and all the neighborhoods that participated in National Night Out events held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Mayor Becker noted the following upcoming events: Saturday, August 23, 2025, there will be the McDaniel College Westminster Welcome Walk, where McDaniel students are introduced to Downtown Westminster; Sunday, August 24, 2025, the Westminster Band has a scheduled concert in Belle Grove Square. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Mayor Becker on behalf of the Arts Council, provided an update on upcoming schedule of events taking place at the Carroll Arts Center. Councilmember Pecoraro, on behalf of the Finance Committee, noted that the committee had recently met. Council President Chiavacci, on behalf of the Public Safety Committee, reported that the Westminster Police Department (WPD) welcomed a new lateral officer, Officer Abdel-Malak. Council President Chiavacci also noted that the WPD took delivery of two new marked 2025 Dodge Durango’s and are expecting to receive two additional vehicle next week. Council President Chiavacci reported that on July 29, 2025, the WPD partnered with Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Shepherd Staff to participate in the annual back-to-school “Shop with a Cop” event held at West Middle School. Council President Chiavacci closed his report noting that on August 2, 2025, WPD partnered with Walmart and McDaniel College Public Safety to host a bicycle safety event at the Westminster Walmart. Councilmember Gilbert, on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Committee, noted the upcoming Kindness Stroll kickoff celebration scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 2 p.m. at Locust Lane. Councilmember Gilbert closed her report by also noting the upcoming Pooch Pool Party scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at the Westminster Municipal Pool (325 Royer Road). Councilmember Hoff, on behalf of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, noted the committee’s work preparing for the budget requests to the State of Maryland. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION Councilmember Dayhoff noted the upcoming unveiling of the historical signage plague being placed by DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) in Belle Grove Square scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Councilmember Gilbert and Councilmember Hoff thanked all who participated and all the neighborhoods that hosted events in support of the National Night Out held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS Adoption of Ordinance 2025-08 an Ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council of Westminster, Amending Chapter A175, “Fees”, Article I, “Utility Fees”, Section A175-1, “Utility Fees, Charges and Costs Adopted; Utility Fee Schedule Established”, of the City Code, to Increase the Fees for Water Meters to Reflect Increases in the City’s Costs Since the Last Fee Adjustment A motion was made by Councilmember Pecoraro and seconded by Councilmember Gilbert to adopt Ordinance 2025-08 an Ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council of Westminster, Amending Chapter A175, “Fees”, Article I, “Utility Fees”, Section A175-1, “Utility Fees, Charges and Costs Adopted; Utility Fee Schedule Established”, of the City Code, to Increase the Fees for Water Meters to Reflect Increases in the City’s Costs Since the Last Fee Adjustment. City Administrator Imhulse provided the staff report on the item and responded to questions of clarification. VOTE AYES: Councilmember Dayhoff, Councilmember Gilbert, Councilmember Hoff and Councilmember Pecoraro. NAYS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to be discussed by the Mayor and Common Council. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Dayhoff requested that the discussion of Utility Cut Fees be placed on a future Council Work Session Agenda. Council President Chiavacci allowed Mr. Greg Wantz with the Westminster Band to address the Mayor and Common Council. Mr. Wantz thanked the Mayor and Common Council for their support of the Westminster Band and provided them with an update on the band’s activities and noted that Mr. Jermy Norris was the Westminster’s Band new director. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Department of Recreation and Parks Director of Recreation and Parks provided the July 2025 stats for the department. 3 Community Planning and Development City Administrator Imhulse on behalf of Director of Community Planning and Development Depo reported the following: On August 5, 2025, the Board of Zoning Appeals was scheduled to hear BZA Case No. 25-04, an application by Modular Genius, Inc., appealing the May 21, 2025, Zoning Determination ZDET 25-04 made by the Zoning Administrator concerning outdoor storage as a permitted use in the Meadow Branch Industrial Park on Lot 2C. The applicant requested a postponement of the Case, which was denied by the BZA. Subsequently, the applicant withdrew its appeal. On August 6, 2025, the Historic District Commission approved Historic Tax Credit Post-Construction Application TC-25-03 for 147 West Main Street; accepted the Historic Structures Report for 219 East Main Street for the demolition of the rear porch; accepted the Historic Structures Report for 285-287 East Green Street for the demolition of a wood-framed commercial structure and portions of another structure on-site to provide additional parking; and continued its discussion on the Nation’s 250th preparations. On August 21, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to: • Review Site Development Plan S-23-0001, Chick-fil-A, located in the southeast quadrant of Baltimore Boulevard (Maryland Route 140)/Old Baltimore Boulevard intersection to construct a 5,493 square feet restaurant. • Review Site Development Plan S-22-0034 located at 288 East Main Street to construct a two- story four-unit multiple family dwelling. Westminster Police Department (WPD) Deputy Chief of Police Price reported that the Police Officer and Civilian of the 2nd Quarter Awards were presented to Detective Brandt and Parking Enforcement Officer Hahn, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the community between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025. Deputy Chief Price also reported that the Westminster Police Department was proud to participate in National Night Out held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. CITIZEN COMMENTS There was no one wishing to address the Mayor and Common Council at the meeting. ADJOURNMENT Council President Chiavacci announced that the next meeting of the Mayor and Common Council would be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. He adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Douglass A. Barber, MMC City Clerk Full audio version is available on www.westminstermd.gov Adopted by the City of Westminster Common Council on _____________________________. 4 CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND STATUS & INFORMATION REPORT – JULY 2025 Finance TREASURY REPORTS AS OF July 2025 – UNADJUSTED AND UNAUDITED GENERAL FUND REVENUES % to Budget Actual YTD Budget Taxes $ 18,047,355 $ 322,828 2% Licenses and Permits 536,534 30,545 6% Intergovernmental 1,970,136 1,354 0% Charges for Services 1,467,247 497,617 34% Fines & Forfeitures 28,000 5,230 19% Miscellaneous Income 587,598 3,310 1% Transfers (2,099,963) - 0% GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION BY ACTIVITY Facilities $ 554,474 $ 5,523 1% Finance 313,200 11,489 4% Executive & Legislative 935,852 145,083 16% Human Resources 296,912 7,936 3% Planning, Zoning & Development 554,322 13,383 2% Housing & Preservation Services 149,905 9,197 6% Public Safety Department 9,947,973 733,843 7% Public Works 4,883,348 168,221 3% Recreation & Parks 2,399,351 207,647 9% Technology 501,566 36,187 7% Total General Fund Revenues $ 20,536,907 $ 860,884 4% Total General Fund Appropriations $ 20,536,905 $ 1,338,510 7% CAPITAL FUND REVENUES % to Budget Actual YTD Budget Intergovernmental $ 17,046,969 $ 255,952 2% Benefit Assessments 170,520 7,885 5% Loan Proceeds 546,654 - 0% Other Revenue 3,500 185,782 5308% Transfers 15,602,883 - 0% Capital Fund Reserves/Carryforward 1,702,503 - 0% Capital Projects Benefit Assessments - Fund Balance 991,916 0% CAPITAL FUND APPROPRIATION BY ACTIVITY Planning $ 561,986 $ - 0% Facilities 1,805,513 (6,769) 0% Public Safety Department 249,712 7,281 3% Public Works 4,350,738 - 0% Sewer 4,371,493 218,400 5% Water 23,840,363 283,833 1% Technology 283,000 - 0% Rec & Park 602,139 - 0% Total Capital Fund Revenues $ 36,064,945 $ 449,619 1% Total Capital Fund Appropriations $ 36,064,944 $ 502,746 1% UTILITY FUND REVENUES % to Budget Actual YTD Budget Small Meter - City $ 6,121,488 $ 566,393 9% Small Meter - County 4,065,147 180,567 4% Large Meter - City 2,815,801 478,901 17% Large Meter - County 2,039,629 318,996 16% Reclaimed - County 40,000 7,898 20% Charges for Services 1,529,319 59,045 4% Benefit Assessment Fees 507,715 19,037 4% Carroll County Septage Facility 286,000 44,881 16% UTILITY FUND APPROPRIATION BY ACTIVITY Facilities $ 88,550 $ 1,890 2% Finance 937,324 52,860 6% Executive & Legislative 883,505 279,660 32% Human Resources 587,454 20,285 3% Planning, Zoning & Development 506,964 22,969 5% Public Works 731,160 17,660 2% Technology 992,584 82,148 8% Utilities 2,604,187 110,144 4% Water 3,616,526 154,675 4% Wastewater 5,035,284 299,346 6% Total Utility Fund Revenues $ 17,405,099 $ 1,684,098 10% Total Utility Fund Appropriations $ 15,983,539 $ 1,041,638 7% FIBER FUND OPERATING REVENUES % to Budget Actual YTD Budget Provider Fees - Units Passed $ 438,000 $ - 0% Provider Fees - Subscriptions 450,000 - 0% Miscellaneous - - 0% Loan Proceeds - - 0% General Fund Subsidy 1,000,000 - 0% FIBER FUND OPERATING EXPENDITURES Public Works $ 102,688 $ 1,036 1% Technology 6,833 0 0% Fiber 1,429,836 12,612 1% Total Revenues $ 1,888,000 $ - 0% Total Expenses $ 1,543,710 $ 13,648 1% Net Income (Loss) $ 344,290 $ (13,648) 2 PUBLIC HOUSING FUND REVENUES % to Budget Actual YTD Budget Housing Assistance Payments $ 3,227,232 $ 257,539 8% HUD Administrative Fee Distribution 299,124 26,376 9% Miscellaneous Income 169,275 35,416 21% Transfers 9,663 - 0% PUBLIC HOUSING FUND EXPENDITURES Salaries & Benefits $ 387,450 $ 16,296 4% Administration 233,168 19,572 8% Housing Assistance Payments 3,080,438 250,359 8% Facilities 4,238 294 7% Total PHA Fund Revenues $ 3,705,294 $ 319,331 9% Total PHA Fund Appropriations $ 3,705,294 $ 286,521 8% Disbursements between $10,000 and $25,000 from July 16, 2025, through August 11, 2025: Invoice Vendor Name Total 11/14/2024 BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC $17,325.00 12/17/2024 BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC $21,443.00 7/1/2025 BRIGHTLY SOLUTIONS, INC. $13,156.48 7/1/2025 KEYSTONE PUBLIC SAFETY, INC. $19,567.00 7/6/2025 UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC $15,671.19 7/15/2025 ZOHO CORPORATION $10,575.00 7/16/2025 COMMISSIONERS OF CARROLL CNTY $10,847.73 7/16/2025 WASTE MANAGEMENT DISPOSAL SERV, OF $23,508.25 7/18/2025 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION $17,471.04 7/18/2025 THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE, INSURANCE COMPANY $11,399.27 8/1/2025 COMPTROLLER OF MARYLAND $24,645.96 8/1/2025 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION $17,480.86 Housing Services Housing Choice Voucher Program • Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) = $253,593 • Number of vouchers under lease as of the last day of the month = 264 • Wait list total active applicants =512 • Number Ports into City =14 • Housing inspections = 26 • Filing rate in PIC = 98.21% • Waiting List Status: Open 3 Code Enforcement During the month of July 2025, the Code Enforcement Officer issued 20 code violations, of which 6 were closed during the period, leaving 14 open as of the end of the month. Those that remained open at the end of the month were because the time to remedy the violation was after the end of the month. Below is a depiction of the violations by type for the month of July 2025. Type of Violation Number of Violations Percentages General Requirements 2 10% Weeds 11 55% All others 7 35% Code Violations July 2025 10% 35% General Requirements Weeds All Others 55% Technology Service Help Desk Tickets There were a total of 369 tickets received in the month of July. Broken down by department (by total): Technology Services - 145 Police Department - 48 Finance - 36 Planning - 30 Office of the City Administrator - 24 Parks & Recreation - 21 Public Works - 20 Human Resources - 19 Housing - 12 Mayor and Common Council - 8 Public - 6 4 Community Planning & Development COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE MEASURES July 2025 Historic District Commission 5 Planning and Zoning Commission 4 Building Permits Approved 35 Business Owner Inquiries 18 Downtown Businesses Visited 5 Use and Occupancy Issued 5 Sign Permit Approvals 2 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT The Department of Community Planning and Development (“DCPD”) provided professional staff reports and support for the Mayor and Common Council (“M&CC”); Economic and Community Development Committee of the Mayor and Common Council (“ECDC”); Water and Sewer Allocation Committee of the Mayor and Common Council (“WSAC”); Historic District Commission (“HDC”); Board of Zoning Appeals (“BZA”); and Planning and Zoning Commission (“PZC”). • The July 1, 2025, BZA meeting was cancelled. The next scheduled BZA meeting is August 5, 2025 • On July 2, 2025, at the HDC meeting, DCPD staff presented the following items: o 174 East Main Street - Historic Structures Report Review for the proposed demolition of the enclosed front porch. The HDC accepted the report. o 219 East Main Street - Historic Structures Report Review for the proposed demolition of an enclosed rear porch. The HDC accepted the report. o 288 East Main Street - Architectural Review for a proposed two-story four-unit multiple- family dwelling associated with Site Development Plan S-22-0034. The HDC provided recommendations on the proposed architectural elevations to be forwarded to the PZC. o Historic District Commission Implementation Plan. o The Nation's 250th Anniversary: Ongoing: Historic District Street Signs, Historic District Entrance Signs, Downtown Preparations, 250th Commemoration Plaques for Revolutionary Era Homes, 250th Commemoration Sign in Belle Grove Square, 250th Proclamation for May Preservation Month, Liberty Tree Plaque, Event Programming, 250th Meeting Updates. 5 • On July 17, 2025, at the PZC meeting, DCPD staff presented the following items: o Public Hearing for Annexation No. 87 (Resolution 25-06), BWMD, LLC. Petition for Annexation to enlarge the corporate boundaries of the City of Westminster by annexing into the City certain property containing ± 1.2 acres, contiguous to and adjoining the City’s existing corporate boundaries, consisting of real property located at 1012 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, Maryland 21157, also identified as tax account number 07- 029748, Map 0046, Grid 0016, Parcel 0616. The PZC forward Resolution No. 25-06, BWMD, LLC. for Annexation No. 87, to the M&CC with a favorable recommendation. o Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2025-01, Automobile Uses Text Amendment, an Ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council of Westminster, Amending Chapter 164, “Zoning and Subdivision of Land”, of the Code of the City of Westminster, § 164-3 “Definitions and Word Usage” to add the definitions of “Automobile Detailing Shop,” “Automobile Repair and Service Shop, Major,” “Automobile Repair and Service Shop, Minor,” and “Automobile Sales,” and to replace the term “Service Station” with “Automobile Service Station”; to amend §164-121 “On-Premises Business Signs” and Article XX “Special Provisions,” § 164- 149 “Automobile Service Stations,” as well as the permitted uses and/or special exception uses in the MUI Zone, B Zone, D-B Zone, I-G Zone, N-C Zone, P-I Zone and PRSC Zone, to reflect the newly defined uses, and to renumber without substantive change to the lists of permitted and special exception uses in certain of those zones. The PZC closed its public hearing and forwarded Ordinance No. 2025-01, as amended, to the M&CC. o Sign Permit 1988, 255 Baltimore Boulevard, for a sign that is greater than 64 square feet and up to but not exceeding 125 square feet for David Ros Orthodontics. The PZC approved Sign Permit 1988 for a 77.7 square foot sign. o Carroll County Water Resource Element Presentation - Westminster’s Chapter. • On July 28, 2025, at the M&CC meeting, DCPD staff presented the following item: o Public Hearing Annexation Resolution No. 25-06 (Annexation No. 87), 1012 BWMD LLC Petition for Annexation and Annexation Plan. Petition for Annexation to enlarge the corporate boundaries of the City of Westminster by annexing into the City certain property containing ± 1.2 acres, contiguous to and adjoining the City’s existing corporate boundaries, consisting of real property located at 1012 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, Maryland 21157, also identified as tax account number 07-029748, Map 0046, Grid 0016, Parcel 0616. The M&CC closed its public hearing. o Public Hearing Ordinance No. 2025-01, Automobile Uses Text Amendment, an Ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council of Westminster, Amending Chapter 164, “Zoning and Subdivision of Land”, of the Code of the City of Westminster, § 164-3 “Definitions and Word Usage” to add the definitions of “Automobile Detailing Shop,” “Automobile Repair and Service Shop, Major,” “Automobile Repair and Service Shop, Minor,” and “Automobile Sales,” and to replace the term “Service Station” with “Automobile Service Station”; to amend §164-121 “On-Premises Business Signs” and Article XX “Special Provisions,” § 6  164-149 “Automobile Service Stations,” as well as the permitted uses and/or special exception uses in the MUI Zone, B Zone, D-B Zone, I-G Zone, N-C Zone, P-I Zone and PRSC Zone, to reflect the newly defined uses, and to renumber without substantive change to the lists of permitted and special exception uses in certain of those zones. The M&CC closed its public hearing. o Adoption of Annexation Plan Resolution No. 25-07, an Annexation Plan for Annexation 87 for Certain Property Containing ± 1.2 acres, Contiguous and Adjoining to the City’s Existing Corporate Boundaries, Consisting of Real Property Located at 1012 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, Maryland 21157, Consisting of Real Property Identified as Tax Account Number 07-029748, Map 0046, Grid 0016, Parcel 0616, which Property is the Subject of a Petition for Annexation Submitted by the Owners of the Subject Property to the Mayor and Common Council of Westminster. The M&CC adopted Annexation Plan Resolution No. 25-07. o Adoption of Annexation Resolution No. 25-06 (Annexation No. 87), 1012 BWMD LLC Petition for Annexation and Annexation Plan. Petition for Annexation to enlarge the corporate boundaries of the City of Westminster by annexing into the City certain property containing ± 1.2 acres, contiguous to and adjoining the City’s existing corporate boundaries, consisting of real property located at 1012 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, Maryland 21157, also identified as tax account number 07-029748, Map 0046, Grid 0016, Parcel 0616. The M&CC adopted Annexation Resolution No. 25-06. Other Activities Completed by DCPD: • On July 7, 2025, staff attended and managed the DBA meeting with the DBA Leadership, led by Chairperson Tiombe Paige, with Cultivated Boutique. The Community discussed the July Westminster Wednesday event held, along with upcoming event’s, A Toast to Italy and the McDaniel Westminster Welcome. • Thirty-five (35) building permits were reviewed and approved for projects within the City. Five of the approved permits were for a Final Release, twelve were for new commercial businesses or commercial renovations and twenty were for residential decks and miscellaneous projects. The following highlights a few of these permits: a. Use and Occupancy for Barnes and Nobel at 402 Englar Road. o Use and Occupancy McDaniel College Learning Center. o Approval of the new States’ Attorney’s Office located at 207 Greenwood Avenue. o Approval of Sheetz Convenience Store located at 10 Sullivan Avenue • Finally, DCPD staff members continue to manage site development plans, plats, simplified site plans, and permits submitted to the City for review and compliance with adopted rules and regulations and answer hundreds of inquiries every month via email, by phone, via Zoom, and in person. DCPD continues to meet with applicants and their attorneys to discuss annexations, 7  proposed site development plans, building permits, water and sewer allocations, zoning determinations, verifications, and certificates, and a variety of City applications and processes. Human Resources HR Customer Service (Employee Relations, Benefits & Wellness) • Open Enrollment for eligible full-time and part-time employees o Completed data entry for all benefit elections in Eden o Completed data entry for all benefit elections in benefit platforms • Compensation changes o Completed data entry for all salary and hourly rate changes in Eden o Completed all salary and hourly rate changes in Lincoln Financial • HR team met with employees in-person (one-on-one) and made phone calls to answer benefit- specific questions. o Accessing benefit information, registering accounts, and requesting benefit cards o Submitting claims for reimbursement o Requesting various types of leave (FMLA, STD, Woker’s Compensation) • HR team managed interview and onboarding activities for the Finance, Streets, Water, Wastewater, Police, Housing, IT, Public Works, Community Planning, and Recreation. o Prescreen vetting, in-person, and computer conferencing interviews. o Roles ranged from entry- to senior-level; temporary, part-time, and full-time. Recruitment Activities Advertisements and Application Reviews: Internal Internal External Advertisement External Application Application s Advertisements Reviews Reviews Full-time 1 14 6 73 Part-time 0 0 0 0 Temporary 0 2 0 6 Seasonal 0 1 0 9 Advertised on: • Indeed • City of Westminster • Carroll County Chamber of Commerce • Maryland Workforce Exchange • Chesapeake American Water Works Association • Carroll County Workforce Development • The Maryland Municipal League • American Public Works Association Job Board • Carroll Community College Career Development • American Planning Association • National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials • Aquatics and Fitness Management Careers • Work in Aquatics Job Board 8  • ZipRecruiter Employee Changes Completed: Employee Termination Internal Promotio s/ New Hires Orientations Transfer n Retirement Full-time 1 1 0 1 3 Part-time 0 0 0 0 0 Temporary 7 7 0 0 0 Seasonal 0 0 1 0 0 Hires in July 2025 by Title: Recreation and Parks: • Family Fitness and Childcare Attendants (6) • Group Fitness Instructor (1) Police: • Lateral Police Officer (1) Risk Management • Insurance Claims Filing Mobile Sewer Workers’ Automobile Liability Equipment Property Back-up Compensation 1 1 0 2 0 4 • Began random drug testing for quarter 3 per City’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. • Correspondence with LGIT, Chesapeake, and employees on workers compensation and insurance claims. • Liaised with LGIT, and City personnel to coordinate efforts related to the burst pipe at 45 W Main St- Final work order completed relating to the claim. • Replaced all 13 discontinued AED units with new units and registered new units for 8 yr warranty. Training/Meetings • Weekly one-on-one/team meetings to discuss, research, and resolve HR issues. 9 Police Department Time Frame Police Calls Adult Juvenile DUI Traffic Foot/Bike/T3 For Service Arrests Arrests Arrests Citations Patrol Hours July 2025 945 30 2 4 335 128 July 2024 1061 43 6 2 276 106 2025 YTD 6360 223 57 31 2266 731 Total 2024 YTD 6592 223 66 22 1470 630 Total Significant Cases in July: Crime: Vehicle Theft Date: 07/22/2025 Location: 400 N. Center Street Details: Between July 11 and July 22, 2025, unknown suspect(s) stole (2) two 2025 Toyota Tundras and one (1) 2023 Lexus from the mall parking lot utilized by Koons Toyota for surplus vehicle storage. Both Toyota trucks were equipped with GPS tracking. One truck’s signal was lost, while the other was traced to a vessel bound for Spain. Despite multiple interception attempts at various ports, recovery efforts were unsuccessful. Status: Suspended Crime: Vehicle Theft Date: 07/23/2025 Location: E. Main Street Details: Sometime between July 22 and July 23, 2025, the victim’s 1993 Suzuki motorcycle was stolen. The motorcycle was subsequently located in the area of Ralph Street with visible damage. The victim declined law enforcement’s offer to process the motorcycle for fingerprints and/or DNA evidence. Status: Suspended Crime: Assault – First Degree Date: 07/25/2025 Location: S. Center Street Details: The victim reported being assaulted by his girlfriend’s sister’s boyfriend. The victim stated that the suspect used a chain wrapped around his hand during the assault. Status: Open Crime: Assault – First Degree Date: 07/29/2025 Location: S. Center Gentry Court Details: Officers assisted the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in attempting to locate a vehicle reported to be traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was located around Gentry Court and North Cranberry Road. Upon contact, the vehicle fled down Gentry Court, then turned around and drove toward officers, striking three (3) marked patrol units. Status: Arrest: Braylon Roberts (19 YOA) 10 Departmental Information 1. During the week of July 14-18, 2025, members of the police department participated in the annual “Camp Cops” public outreach event at the Caroll County Agricultural Farm property 2. Detective Courtney Brandt received the Police Officer of the Quarter award for exemplary performance during the second quarter of 2025. 3. Parking Enforcement Officer Robert Hahn received the Civilian Employee of the Quarter award for exemplary performance during the second quarter of 2025. 4. On 7/24/25, Lt. Tim Rife was awarded the Hometown Hero award by our local High’s store. 5. On 7/25/25, Detective Amy Hinds received her Police Officer First Class designation after successfully completing the probationary period. 6. On 7/29/25, Dillon Abdel-Malak started his employment as a lateral-hire WPD police officer. He is currently in field training. 7. On July 29th, WPD partnered with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Shepherd Staff to participate in the annual back-to-school “Shop with a Cop” event at West Middle School. Recreation & Parks Family Fitness Center Revenue: $28,919 Family Fitness Center Expense: $23,320 Family Fitness Center Membership Usage Membership Package % of Total Entries Family 31 1,070 Family with Childcare 13 443 Individual 50 1,734 Student/Youth 5 162 Class Pass 1 38 Total Entries 3,447 Total Unique Members 508 Resident and Non-Resident Membership Packages Membership Package # of Members Percentage Family 124 Resident 71 57% Non-Resident 53 43% Family w/ Childcare 26 Resident 11 42% Non-Resident 15 58% Individual 306 Resident 137 45% Non-Resident 169 55% Youth/College Student 44 Resident 25 57% Non-Resident 19 43% Total # of Memberships 500 11  Total Resident 244 49% Total Non-Resident 256 51% Class Pass 7 The Westminster Family Fitness Center welcomed 24 new members in July. Group Fitness Class Attendance: o Barre/TRX – 159 o Circuit/Interval/Strength – 641 o Group Power/Group Blast - 368 o Cycle – 259 o Pilates/Stability Ball - 207 o Yoga - 412 o Zumba/Pound - 220 o Mobility Training – 69 o Aqua Fitness - 206 Total Attendance: 2,541 Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plant Total Flow 120.331 MGD Average Daily Flow 3.882 MGD Sludge (Integrated Agronomics) 326.83 wet tons Septage Sludge 108.54 wet tons • Performed over 4,000 laboratory analysis. • HRI and Plant Staff have continued to work through the startup of the biosolids dryer and all associated equipment. There have been numerous issues with equipment failures, improper seals of ductwork that caused Westminster Fire to be called on-site, and other inconsistencies. Thus far, the contractor has not been able to operate the dryer for 24 consecutive hours. • HRI has worked on miscellaneous punch list items throughout the project. Street Department • Grounds Maintenance section performed the following tasks: o Removed dead trees at Bishop Garth Park, Long Valley Walking Trail, and Wakefield Park o Pruned trees, removed brush, and cleaned flower beds at Mather’s Garden o Cleaned fountain at Belle Grove Square o Performed Bug Release program with camp kids at City Hall • Building Maintenance section performed the following tasks. o Set up, executed, and cleaned up A Taste of Italy o Set up, Relocated, and Cleanup up Concert in the Park events o Installed goal posts at Jaycees Park o Repaired vandalized pickleball wind screens in City Park o Painted crosswalks, road markings, and parking tees throughout the City 12 • Streets and Alleys section o Removed brush, metal, yard waste, and bulk trash o Transported materials to County landfill: Street Baskets 3.34 tons Bulk Trash 45.16 tons Brush 35.89 tons Yard Waste 34.83 tons Leaf Removal 0 tons Street Sweepings 5.79 tons Metal 3.36 tons o Scheduled bulk trash collection o Set dumpsters for larger piles of bulk trash o Assisted with cleaning of City parking lots • Street Maintenance Section o Repaired 2 Catch basins on Burning Tree Ct and Court Ln o Repaired Manhole on Uniontown Rd o Repaired curbing on Kemper Ave o Installed blacktop berm on Carroll St Utility Maintenance • Water leaks o 400 Falcon Court (Private) o 168 Liberty Street (Main) o 118 Anchor Street (Main) o 301 Avalon Lane (Private) o 506 Venice Court (Private) o 311 Inverness Close (Main) o Starry Night Drive (Main) o 198 Greenvale Road (Private) o Garden Way Court (Main) • Sewer Blockages o 908 Wampler (Private) o 211 Twenty Fourth Street (Private) o 3 Pine Hill Drive (Private) • Fiber Drop Installation o 704 Norfield Court o 108 E Main Street o 82 W Green Street o 565 Rich Mar Street o 16 Kemper Avenue o 51 Bishop Street o 1 Wimert Avenue o 281 Fenby Farm Road o 28 Bond Street 13  o 16 Fitzhugh Avenue o 315 Meadow Creek Drive o 849 Medinah Circle o 781 Medinah Circle o 750 Medinah Circle o 202 Glenbrook Drive Water Loss Water Flushing 0.35 MG Water Leaks 2.70 MG Private Leaks 0.50 MG Sewer Main Flushing 0.030 MG Street Sweeper 0.010 Meter Exchanges 0.0352 Sample & Pump Stations 0.063 Total Loss 3.6882 • Miscellaneous tasks o Fiber, Sewer and Water Service Calls o Nonpayment Shut-Offs o Fire Hydrant Maintenance o Sewer Lateral Maintenance on Crossbridge Drive, Marhill Court and Medinah Circle o CIP purchases • Regular maintenance o Televise and clean sewer mains o Sewer pumping stations o Booster stations and water storage stations o Leak detection o Equipment and vehicle maintenance o Quarterly meter reading, HWB and meter exchanges o Miss Utility Markings o Fiber Drops o Hydrant flushing for WTP o Mass water meter change out /upgrade on the system Engineering • HRI, Inc. (the general contractor for the ENR/Biosolids Upgrade Project) Working on startup of equipment of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. GHD, the project engineer, continued review of submittals and RFIs and Project Management/ Inspection. • Water Main Replacement at Hahn Rd and Rt.27 work on the project is substation complete. • I & I phase 6 Guyer Bros. Providing CCTV and evaluation of sewer mains. Waiting for approved permits from MDE. 14  • Storm Drain lining, Guyer Brothers currently lining on Long Valley Road and Airport Dr. has been completed. • Wickersham Construction is working on the construction of Wakefield Valley Events Pavilion and Community Building. The Contractor continued to work on the pavilion, building interior and exterior. • CJ Miller completed Annual Paving on Pennsylvania Avenue and Union Street and Winters. • SFMS, LLC construction is working on reconstruction of ADA requirements. • Universal Utilities Inc. completed work on the Police Department Emergency Generator. • The City awarded replacement of HVAC units on City Administrative Offices Building and WTP Building to Shoreline Mechanical LLC. • Pheasants Run completed water line waiting on permits from the State. • Conewago Construction is working on construction of the PureWater Project. • Cranberry Water System Sources – Raw Water to Plant in Million Gallons (MG) Raw Meter Total 49.26599 MG Recycled Water Total 4.90591 MG Recycled Water Recovered 9.958 % CIP Wash Water/Membrane Cells 0.11232 MG Total 49.15367 MG • Raw Water Sources in MG Cranberry Branch 40.43967 MG Hull Creek 8.66 MG Raw Reservoir 0 MG Other 0 MG Total 49.15367 MG • Treated in MG Finished Water Flow Meter 48.13820 MG Station Water 0.0363 MG Total Treated 48.10190 MG Backwash/Recycle Filters 0.27 MG Delivered to System 47.83190 MG • Wells in Cranberry System in MG Well 3 2.481079 MG Well 4 1.655451 MG Well 5 5.73075 MG Well 6 2.0069 MG 15  Well 7 4.558717 MG Well 8 1.459623 MG Wells 9 and 10 4.044543 MG Well 11 3.261306 MG Well 12 6.720931 MG Total Delivered to System 79.7512 MG Day of Maximum Usage – 30 2.87264 MG Well 5 Backwash 0.00500 MG Well 7 Backwash 0.37841 MG Well 8 Regeneration Water 0 MG Well 12 Backwash 0.63941 MG Daily Average 2.5726194 MG • Hours operated = 744 • Rainfall = 3.0 inches • Raw Reservoir level = 24.3 feet • Wakefield Well System Well 1 2.8384 MG Well 2 2.926194 MG Total Delivered to System 5.764594 MG Filter Backwash 0.00477 MG Daily Average 0.1859546 MG Day of Maximum Usage – 24 0.294639 MG • Other tasks included: o Performed routine maintenance at the wells and Water Treatment Plant o Collected 107 distribution compliance samples between the Cranberry and Wakefield Water Systems. o Performed 300 process control checks at 10 Wells. o Performed 372 process control checks at the Cranberry Water Treatment Plant o Completed monthly operating reports for the Cranberry and Wakefield Systems 16