REGULAR MEETING OF THE GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL held Monday, June 16, 2008.
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL was answered by Councilmembers Konrad E. Herling, Leta M. Mach, Edward V. J. Putens, Rodney M. Roberts and Mayor Judith F. Davis.
ALSO PRESENT were Michael P. McLaughlin, City Manager; Andrew W. Nussbaum, City Solicitor; David E. Moran, Assistant City Manager; Amy Hofstra, Community Planner and Cindy Murray, City Clerk.
Mayor Davis asked for a moment of silence in honor of former Greenbelt residents William Bill E. Ayres and Margaret Margie Graham. She then led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
CONSENT AGENDA : It was moved by Mr. Putens and seconded by Mr. Herling that the consent agenda be approved. The motion passed 5-0.
Council thereby took the following actions:
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
• Interview, June 2, 2008
• Work Session, June 4, 2008
Approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA : It was moved by Mr. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Herling that the agenda be approved. The motion passed 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Recognition of Greenbelt Police Officers: Mayor Davis reported that a number of Greenbelt Police Officers were being recognized for noteworthy accomplishments. Lt. David Buerger introduced PFC Ryan Peck, MPO Edward L. Holland, MPO Jonathan Lowndes and Cpl. Robert Musterman, and read the agenda comments detailing the specific accomplishments of each officer. Lt. Buerger also read the agenda comments detailing the accomplishments of MPO Barry Byers and MPO George Matthews who were unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts.
The Mayor and Council commented on the outstanding skill level of all the officers and thanked them for their dedication to the Greenbelt community.
PETITIONS AND REQUESTS: There were none
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Mr. McLaughlin announced that today was the first day of the City's summer camp programs and that the sessions were almost all filled. He also announced that the Aquatic and Fitness Center has experienced increased usage and revenues over the past several weeks, possibly due to the hot weather.
Ms. Mach reported she had attended the Maryland Municipal League annual presentation of the If I Were Mayor Awards at the State House, the GAVA/GATE Animation Film Celebration, the Farmer's Market and the annual meeting of Prince George's Elected Municipal Women where two high school seniors were awarded college scholarships. She also spoke at Maryland Girls State, which was held at Frostburg State University.
Mr. Herling reported he attended the wake for former College Park Mayor, Dervy A. Lomax.
Mr. Herling asked for an update on the Welcome Wagon referral to the Community Relations Advisory Board (CRAB) and whether a meeting had been scheduled. Mr. McLaughlin reported staff was preparing this referral and a meeting with CRAB would be scheduled before the end of summer.
Mayor Davis congratulated Marissa Rhodes, a fifth grade student at Springhill Lake Elementary School, who was recognized as an outstanding school patrol at the 2008 AAA Mid Atlantic School Patrol Awards Program in Virginia.
Mayor Davis commented on the GAVA/GATE Animation Film Program, the Greenbelt Elementary School 6 th Grade School Program, Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson's announcement of the County AAA Bond Rating and Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn Ivey's Community and the Courthouse program. She thanked the staff of Public Works and Planning and Community Development for the assistance they provided to the Farmer's Market.
Mayor Davis also commented on flyers she had received from Cleveland's Office of Sustainability while attending the National League of Cities' Steering Committee for Energy, Environment and Natural Resources meeting. She noted a number of environmental issues and topics covered in the flyers were similar to those the Recycling and Environment Advisory Committee (REAC) routinely handle. She suggested referring to REAC the idea of a name change for the committee, possibly to the Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee.
LEGISLATION
A Resolution to Negotiate the Purchase of a Surveillance Camera System for the Aquatic &
Fitness Center with Avrio Group Surveillance Solutions, Inc., of Easton, Maryland, at a Cost of $25,941.00
Mr. Roberts read the agenda comments. Ms. Mach introduced the resolution for second reading and adoption. Mr. Putens seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Herling yes
Ms. Mach yes
Mr. Putens yes
Mr. Roberts yes
Mayor Davis yes
The resolution was declared adopted (Resolution No. 1031, Book No. 8).
A Resolution to Repeal Resolution Number 1015 and Establish Service Charges for Garbage, Trash, and Recycling Collections in the City of Greenbelt, Maryland, Effective July 1, 2008
Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. Mr. Herling introduced the resolution for second reading and adoption. Mr. Putens seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Herling yes
Ms. Mach yes
Mr. Putens yes
Mr. Roberts yes
Mayor Davis yes
The resolution was declared adopted (Resolution No. 1032, Book No. 8).
A Resolution to Repeal Resolution 1017 and to Establish Admission Fees and Pass Rates for the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center, Effective September 2, 2008 Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. Mr. Putens introduced the resolution for first reading.
A Resolution to Negotiate the Purchase of a Public Restroom to be located in Buddy Attick Park with Restroom Solutions Inc., of Phoenix, Arizona, at a cost of $111,669.04
Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. Mr. Putens introduced the resolution for first reading, changing the cost of $111,669.04 to a cost not to exceed $111,670.00.
Mayor Davis asked why china restroom fixtures had been selected instead of stainless steel fixtures. Ms. Hofstra explained the china fixtures are easier to clean and are also less prone to damage as the fixture hardware is mounted behind the walls. The hardware for stainless steel fixtures is exposed on the interior walls. Ms. Mach questioned which costs relating to the purchase would be covered by the State grant. Mr. McLaughlin explained the State will reimburse the city 50% of the purchase cost along with additional material and contractor costs for the concrete pad. Mayor Davis asked why incandescent lighting was being used on the building exterior and whether the wood used in the building was an environmentally approved type. Ms. Hofstra will check with the manufacturer on these questions and respond back to Council.
A Resolution for Re-Appropriation of Funds Within Departments in the General Fund for the
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008
Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. Mr. Putens introduced the resolution for
first reading and moved suspension of the rules in order to allow second reading and passage of the resolution tonight. Mr. Herling seconded.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Herling yes
Ms. Mach yes
Mr. Putens yes
Mr. Roberts yes
Mayor Davis yes
Mr. Orleans, Greenbelt, requested and was given an explanation of why the
re-appropriation of funds was needed.
Mr. Putens introduced the resolution for second reading and moved that it be adopted.
Mr. Herling seconded.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Herling yes
Ms. Mach yes
Mr. Putens yes
Mr. Roberts yes
Mayor Davis yes
The resolution was declared adopted (Resolution No. 1033, Book 8).
An Ordinance to Make a Supplemental Appropriation in the Special Projects Fund for the
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008, in the Amount of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) for Additional Special Projects Fund Expenditures over the Appropriated Amount
Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. Ms. Mach introduced the ordinance for first
reading and moved suspension of the rules in order to allow second reading and passage of the ordinance tonight. Mr. Putens seconded.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Herling yes
Ms. Mach yes
Mr. Putens yes
Mr. Roberts yes
Mayor Davis yes
Ms. Mach introduced the ordinance for second reading and moved that it be adopted.
Mr. Putens seconded.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Herling yes
Ms. Mach yes
Mr. Putens yes
Mr. Roberts yes
Mayor Davis yes
The ordinance was declared adopted (Ordinance No. 1296, Book 12).
Modifications to Green Ridge House Zipcar Program: Mr. Roberts read the agenda comments. Mr. Roberts moved that Council approve modification of the Green Ridge House Zipcar program in the following ways: 1) each Zipcar member be billed directly by Zipcar, and 2) each member be provided a subsidy up to $300 (38+ hours) per month towards usage with any reservation over this amount being paid for by the resident. Mr. Putens seconded. The motion passed 5-0.
MARYLAND MUNICIPAL LEAGUE (mml) 2009 Legislative Initiatives Action Requests : Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. Mr. Putens moved that the City submit Speed Cameras as a MML action request for 2009. Ms. Mach seconded. The motion passed 5-0.
MEETINGS : Council reviewed the meeting schedule.
Mr. Orleans, Greenbelt, requested a meeting be scheduled between Council and the Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation regarding the proposed transportation plan. Mayor Davis stated the City is working on scheduling this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT : A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ms. Mach and seconded by Mr. Roberts. The motion carried 5-0. The Mayor adjourned the regular meeting of June 16, 2008, at 9:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Murray
City Clerk
"I hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct report of the regular meeting of the City Council of Greenbelt, Maryland, held June 16, 2008.
Judith F. Davis
Mayor