City Council — Aberdeen, MD
Date: 2025-08-25

CITY OF ABERDEEN
 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
 60 North Parke Street
 Aberdeen, MD 21001
 Council Chambers
 August 25, 2025, 7:00 PM

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL

C. OPENING PRAYER

 C.1 Preacher Will Brown, Aberdeen Church of Christ
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 D.1 Council President Adam Hiob
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 E.1 August 11, 2025 Council Meeting
F. STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING - None

G. PRESENTATIONS

 G.1 Comparison Harford Co. Sheriff's Office vs. Aberdeen Police Department, Chief Trabert
 Comparison HCSO vs APD July 1 2024 to July 31 2025.pdf
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

I. PUBLIC COMMENT - Maximum of 3 minutes per person unless authorized by the Council

J. LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION

 J.1 Ordinance No. 25-O-13, Revision to the City's Election Laws (Emergency) (For Introduction
 & Adoption) (Sponsors: Council President Hiob and Councilman Montgomery)
K. PENDING LEGISLATION - None

L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

M. NEW BUSINESS
 M.1 AMI Door Solution, Revised Preliminary Site Plan, #900 Beards Hill Road (For Approval)
 Beards Hill-Revised Preliminary Plan (Signed 8-21-25).pdf
N. UPDATES FROM STAFF

O. PUBLIC COMMENT - Maximum of 3 minutes per person unless authorized by the Council.

P. BUSINESS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL (with Liaison Reports)

Q. ANNOUNCEMENTS - City Hall Weekly Activity Reports are available on the City website at
www.aberdeenmd.gov. Council Meeting agenda packets and documents are posted on the City's Website under
"Meetings and Legislation".

 Q.1 Heritage Trust Meeting, Thursday, August 28, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
 Regular Council Meeting, Monday, September 8, Council Chambers, 7 p.m.
 Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, September 10, Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.
 Quarterly Community Mtg., Thursday, September 11, Epicenter, 21 Aberdeen Shopping
 Plaza, 7-9 p.m.
 Council Work Session, Monday, September 15, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 6 p.m.
 Economic Development Commission, Wed., September 17, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m.
 Candidacy Filing, 2025 Election for 2 Council Seats (4-year terms) - September 2nd-12th.
 Packets available at Finance window.
 Aberdeen Municipal Election, Tues., Nov. 4 at Activity Center, Franklin St., 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 Aberdeen Upcoming Events Aug - Dec.png
 Keep Aberdeen Beautiful.pdf
R. CLOSED MEETING - TBD

S. ADJOURNMENT

Under Md. Code Ann., General Provisions Article §3-305(b), all or any portion of public meetings
are subject to closure.

CITY OF ABERDEEN
 Council Meeting
 August 25, 2025

A) CALL TO ORDER

The Mayor called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

B) ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Patrick McGrady
 Council President Adam Hiob
 Councilman Timothy Lindecamp
 Councilman William Montgomery, III

Absent: Councilwoman Tandra Ridgley

Also Present: Phyllis Grover, Director of Planning and Community Development;
 Henry Trabert, Chief of Police; Monica Correll, City Clerk

C) OPENING PRAYER

The opening prayer was given by Preacher Will Brown, Aberdeen Church of Christ.

D) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF
 AMERICA

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Adam Hiob.

E) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

E.1 August 11, 2025 Council Meeting

2025-08-11 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf

A motion was made by Councilman Montgomery and seconded by Councilman
Lindecamp to approve the August 11, 2025 Council Meeting. The motion carried
by a vote of 3 – yes; 0 – no; 1 - absent.

Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp, Councilman Montgomery
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Ridgley

F) STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING - None
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G) PRESENTATIONS

G.1 Comparison Harford Co. Sheriff's Office vs. Aberdeen Police Department, Chief Trabert

Comparison HCSO vs APD July 1 2024 to July 31 2025.pdf

Chief Trabert presented a comparison between Harford County Sheriff's Office and the Aberdeen
Police Department regarding the number of calls for service from the following neighborhoods:
Eagle's Rest Development, Summerlin Apartments, Woodland Green Development, Swan
Meadows Development, Windemere Development, Winston Choice Townhomes, Affinity Old
Post Apartments, and North Deen Community between July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025. Council
discussion followed and more information was requested for evaluation to reach the goals of the
Council.

H) PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

I) PUBLIC COMMENT

Robert Hartman, 226 Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman commented on the use of ring cameras for
safety. He suggested employee surveys and meetings for team building.

Brandon Russell, 132 Farm Road: Mr. Russell discussed the clogged drainage culvert being the
cause of flooding in his neighborhood, the plan to clear it, and his frustration about the situation.

Will Brown, 379 Stratford Avenue: Mr. Brown commented on increasing the police force.

J) LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION

J.1 Ordinance No. 25-O-13, Revision to the City's Election Laws (Emergency) (For
 Introduction & Adoption) (Sponsors: Council President Hiob and Councilman
 Montgomery)

Ordinance No. 25-O-13, Revision to the City's Election Laws.pdf

A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilman Montgomery to
introduce Ordinance No. 25-O-13, Revision to the City's Election Laws (Emergency). The
motion carried by a vote of 3 – yes; 0 – no; 1 - absent.

Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp, Councilman Montgomery
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Ridgley

A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilman Montgomery to
suspend the prohibition against passing an ordinance at the meeting it was introduced for
Ordinance No. 25-O-13, Revision to the City's Election Laws (Emergency). The motion carried
by a vote of 3 – yes; 0 – no; 1 - absent.
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Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp, Councilman Montgomery
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Ridgley

A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilman Montgomery to
adopt Ordinance No. 25-O-13, Revision to the City's Election Laws (Emergency). The motion
carried by a vote of 3 – yes; 0 – no; 1 - absent.

Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp, Councilman Montgomery
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Ridgley

K) PENDING LEGISLATION - None

L) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

M) NEW BUSINESS

M.1 AMI Door Solution, Revised Preliminary Site Plan, #900 Beards Hill Road (For Approval)

Beards Hill-Revised Preliminary Plan (Signed 8-21-25).pdf

Mitch Ensor with Bay State Land Services, Forest Hill, MD, stated that AMI Door Solution was
a family operated business. The plan was for an 11,200 square foot addition to the existing
building at 900 Beards Hill Road. Compliance was met and a parking impact analysis was done.
Stormwater management water quality needs were met as required by Public Works. The
proposed expansion would add two loading bays and overhead doors on both ends for drive-in
capabilities. The Planning Commission recommended approval at their August 13, 2025
meeting. Council discussion followed.

A motion was made by Councilman Lindecamp and seconded by Council President Hiob to
approve the Revised Preliminary Site Plan, #900 Beards Hill Road. The motion carried
by a vote of 3 – yes; 0 – no; 1 - absent.

Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp, Councilman Montgomery
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Ridgley

N) UPDATES FROM STAFF

Chief Trabert discussed other police departments in other jurisdictions of similar populations for
comparison purposes in anticipation of Aberdeen's future growth. Council discussion followed.

The Mayor discussed a visit and tour of Aberdeen by members of the Department of Housing
and Community Development (DHCD) to showcase the various projects in the City for future
funding. The City participated in the DHCD application process for revitalization purposes.
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Steve Horne, Chair of the Economic Development Commission, discussed the success of the
annual Mermaid Festival. There would also be an Oktoberfest and an Italian Festival.

The Mayor explained that the Farm Road flooding matter would be fixed by City crews although
it was not determined to be the responsibility of the City. He reported that the water tank near the
stadium on Rt. 22 and Long Drive was under construction.

O) PUBLIC COMMENT

Brandon Russell, 132 Farm Road: Mr. Russell was appreciative for clarification on the flooding matter.

P) BUSINESS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL (with Liaison Reports)

Councilman Montgomery discussed a meeting with Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen
Chamber of Commerce, the Council work session, the Swan Meadows project, a Highland
Commons visit, and other community events. Councilman Lindecamp commented on the
information about police calls for service. Council President Hiob reminded the Council to
prepare their legislative bond requests for the Maryland General Assembly session to begin in
2026. The Mayor reported that the Aberdeen Historical Museum signed a lease and moved in the
back of the Famous & Spang building.

Q) ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Mayor made the following announcements:

Heritage Trust Meeting, Thursday, August 28, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting, Monday, September 8, Council Chambers, 7 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, September 10, Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.
Quarterly Community Mtg., Thurs., September 11, Epicenter, 21 Aberdeen Shopping Plaza, 7-9 p.m.
Council Work Session, Monday, September 15, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 6 p.m.
Economic Development Commission, Wed., September 17, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m.
Candidacy Filing, 2025 Election for 2 Council Seats (4-year terms) - September 2nd-12th.
Aberdeen Municipal Election, Tues., Nov. 4 at Activity Center, Franklin St., 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Aberdeen Upcoming Events Aug - Dec.png
Keep Aberdeen Beautiful.pdf

R) CLOSED MEETING - None

S) ADJOURNMENT

Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.


 City Clerk