City Council — Aberdeen, MD
Date: 2025-08-11

CITY OF ABERDEEN
 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
 60 North Parke Street
 Aberdeen, MD 21001
 Council Chambers
 August 11, 2025, 7:00 PM

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL

C. OPENING PRAYER

 C.1 Pastor Don Dove, Living Hope Presbyterian Church
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 D.1 Councilman Timothy Lindecamp
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 E.1 July 14, 2025 Council Meeting

 E.2 July 21, 2025 Work Session

 E.3 July 28, 2025 Council Meeting
F. STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING - None

G. PRESENTATIONS - None

H. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

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

J. LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION

 J.1 Amendments to Ordinance No. 25-O-12, Community Food Distribution
 Proposed Amendments to Ordinance No. 25-O-12.pdf

 J.2 Ordinance No. 25-O-12, Community Food Distribution (as Amended) (For Adoption) [3rd
 meeting]
 Ordinance No. 25-O-12, Community Food Distribution.pdf
K. PENDING LEGISLATION - None

L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

M. NEW BUSINESS

 M.1 Chick-fil-A Preliminary Site Plan and Revised Final Subdivision Plat (For Approval)
 CFA Aberdeen - Preliminary Site Plan - 2025-08-05.pdf
 Aberdeen FSU#02928 - Final Subdivision Plat - 2025-08-05.pdf
 Aberdeen FSU#02928 - Final Subdivision Plat CRL - 2025-08-05.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 Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, August 13, Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.
 Aberdeen Police Department Back-To-School Supplies Drive (P.A.C.K.) now through
 August 17. Drop off at APD Lobby.
 Council Work Session, Monday, August 18, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 6 p.m.
 Economic Development Commission, Wednesday, August 20, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m.
 Regular Council Meeting, Monday, August 25, Council Chambers, 7 p.m.
 Heritage Trust Meeting, Thursday, August 28, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
 Quarterly Community Meeting, Thursday, September 11, EPICENTER, 21 Aberdeen
 Shopping Plaza, 7-9 p.m.
 Candidacy Filing, 2025 Election for 2 Council Seats (4-year terms) - September 2nd-12th.
 Packets available at front desk.
 Aberdeen Municipal Election is Tuesday, November 4 at Activity Center, Franklin Street, 7
 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 Aberdeen Upcoming Events Aug - Dec.png
 Keep Aberdeen Beautiful.pdf
 Mermaid 5K and Bash.png
 Tea Under the Sea.png
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 11, 2025

A) CALL TO ORDER

Mayor McGrady 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
 Councilwoman Tandra Ridgley

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

C) OPENING PRAYER

The opening prayer was given by Pastor Don Dove, Living Hope Presbyterian Church.

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Timothy Lindecamp.

E) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

E.1 July 14, 2025 Council Meeting
E.2 July 21, 2025 Work Session
E.3 July 28, 2025 Council Meeting

2025-07-14 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
2025-07-21 Work Session Minutes.pdf
2025-07-28 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf

A motion was made by Councilman Lindecamp and seconded by Councilman Montgomery to
approve the minutes of the July 14, 2025 Council Meeting, the July 21, 2025 Work Session, and
the July 28, 2025 Council Meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp, Councilman Montgomery,
 Councilwoman Tandra Ridgley
Nays: None
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F) STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING - None

G) PRESENTATIONS - None

H) PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

I) PUBLIC COMMENT

Robert Hartman, 226 Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman stated that the stormwater drains should be
inspected for safety reasons and that cameras are needed near schools to catch speeders.

Brandon Russell, 132 Farm Road: Mr. Russell thanked the Council for visiting his neighborhood
after the flooding. He discussed stormwater management needs and cleaning out the culvert.

Robert Johnson, 130 Farm Road: Mr. Johnson commented about cleaning out a pipe causing the
flooding on Farm Road.

J) LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION

J.1 Amendments to Ordinance No. 25-O-12, Community Food Distribution

Proposed Amendments to Ordinance No. 25-O-12.pdf

A motion was made by Councilwoman Ridgley and seconded by Council President Hiob to
adopt five amendments to Ordinance No. 25-O-12, Community Food Distribution:

Amendment No. 1: On page 2, line 20 of the proposed Ordinance, strike “WITHOUT COST”

Amendment No. 2: On page 2, line 29 of the proposed Ordinance, strike “FINANCE
DEPARTMENT” and insert “CITY”

Amendment No. 3: On page 2, line 35 of the proposed Ordinance, strike “FINANCE
DEPARTMENT” and insert “CITY”

Amendment No. 4: On page 3, lines 12-14, of the proposed Ordinance, strike “(4) A PARK

Amendment No. 5: On page 3, following Paragraph F, of the proposed Ordinance, add the
following:

“G. A FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVENT PERMIT SHALL INCLUDE LANGUAGE THAT
RENTAL AGREEMENT IN A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY THAT ABSOLVES THE
CITY OF ANY LIABILITY FROM CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE EVENT.” WILL
ABSOLVE THE CITY OF ANY LIABILITY FROM CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE EVENT
AND HOLD THE PERMIT HOLDER LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED FROM
THE EVENT.”

The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.
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Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp, Councilman Montgomery,
 Councilwoman Tandra Ridgley
Nays: None

J.2 Ordinance No. 25-O-12, Community Food Distribution (as Amended) (For Adoption)
 [3rd meeting]

Ordinance No. 25-O-12, Community Food Distribution.pdf

A motion was made by Councilwoman Ridgley and seconded by Council President Hiob to
adopt Ordinance No. 25-O-12, Community Food Distribution as Amended. The motion carried
by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

K) PENDING LEGISLATION - None

L) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

M) NEW BUSINESS

M.1 Chick-fil-A Preliminary Site Plan and Revised Final Subdivision Plat (For Approval)

CFA Aberdeen - Preliminary Site Plan - 2025-08-05.pdf
Aberdeen FSU#02928 - Final Subdivision Plat - 2025-08-05.pdf
Aberdeen FSU#02928 - Final Subdivision Plat CRL - 2025-08-05.pdf
PowerPoint

The following representatives were present for the Chick-fil-A preliminary site plan and the
revised final subdivision plat: Joseph F. Snee, Jr., Snee, Attorney, Lutche & Helmlinger, P.A.;
Megan C. Sheldon, Paralegal; Daniel Haney, Professional Engineer, Bohler Engineering;
Michael McFerren, Chick-fil-A Operator/Franchisee; Chad Baker, Restaurant Development,
Strategic Reinvestment, Chick-fil-A Inc.; Daniel Hollywood, Restaurant Development, Strategic
Reinvestment, Chick-fil-A, Inc.

The purpose of the project was to expand the drive-through at the Chick-fil-A located at 1001
Beards Hill Road from one to two lanes, add a 2,000 square foot canopy for the pick-up area,
some internal circulation changes, and address stormwater requirements. Property would be
deeded over from Holiday Inn Express in the amount of approximately .12 acre to accommodate
the improvement. The purpose was to get customers through the queue more quickly.
Construction completion was projected for summer, 2026. Some parking spaces would be
removed between Chick-fil-A and the Holiday Inn Express. The Planning Commission had
recommended approval. Council discussion followed.
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A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilman Lindecamp to
approve the Chick-fil-A Preliminary Site Plan and Revised Final Subdivision Plat. The motion
carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

N) UPDATES FROM STAFF

Ms. Grover reported on the status of grant awards and development code amendments under
review by the Planning Commission and Architectural Review Committee. Chief Trabert
reported on increasing speed enforcement starting with the new school year. Mr. Steve Horne,
Chair of the Economic Development Commission (EDC), reported on EDC projects and
community events in Aberdeen.

O) PUBLIC COMMENT

Robert Hartman, 226 Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman commented that lack of reflectors on
driveway chains was a safety concern and should be addressed.

Karen Heavey, 634 W. Bel Air Avenue: Ms. Heavey commented on yard waste pick up.

Beth Boyson, 631 Westwood Drive: Ms. Boyson commented on speed limits and cameras
needed in certain areas of the City.

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

Councilman Lindecamp announced that Aberdeen High School rated as the best attended high
school in the county, the most AP tests taken and passed, and highest GPA 9th grade through
12th grade. Councilwoman Ridgley discussed her attendance at the Maryland Municipal League
Symposium in Annapolis and information on emergency management plans and natural disaster
readiness. She contacted Fanatics Sports about financial support and volunteers for Keep
Aberdeen Beautiful. Councilman Montgomery discussed Aberdeen Proving Ground matters,
Chamber of Commerce meetings, the activity center, manning and infrastructure assessment, etc.
Council President Hiob commented on various projects of the City, development code
amendments, fire department updates, the Aberdeen Historical Museum relocation, and
preparing requests for the next Maryland General Assembly.

Q) ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Mayor made the following announcements:
Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, August 13, Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.
Aberdeen Police Department Back-To-School Supplies Drive (P.A.C.K.) through August 17.
Council Work Session, Monday, August 18, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 6 p.m.
Economic Development Commission, Wednesday, August 20, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m.
Regular Council Meeting, Monday, August 25, Council Chambers, 7 p.m.
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Heritage Trust Meeting, Thursday, August 28, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
Quarterly Community Meeting, Thursday, September 11, EPICENTER, 21 Aberdeen Shopping
Plaza, 7-9 p.m.
Candidacy Filing, 2025 Election for 2 Council Seats (4-year terms) - September 2nd-12th.
Packets were available at the front desk.
Aberdeen Municipal Election, Tuesday, November 4 at Activity Center, Franklin Street, 7 a.m.
to 8 p.m.
Aberdeen Upcoming Events Aug - Dec.png
Keep Aberdeen Beautiful.pdf
Mermaid 5K and Bash.png
Tea Under the Sea.png

R) CLOSED MEETING - None

S) ADJOURNMENT

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




 City Clerk