City Council — Aberdeen, MD
Date: 2026-04-13

CITY OF ABERDEEN
 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
 60 North Parke Street
 Aberdeen, MD 21001
 Council Chambers
 April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL

C. OPENING PRAYER

 C.1 Elder John Landbeck, Jr., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 D.1 Councilman William Montgomery, III
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 E.1 March 9, 2026 Council Meeting

 E.2 March 16, 2026 Work Session

 E.3 March 23, 2026 Council Meeting
F. STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING

G. PRESENTATIONS

H. PUBLIC HEARINGS

 H.1 Ordinance No. 26-O-01, Amendment of FY 2026 Budget (1) [2nd meeting]
 Ordinance No. 26-O-01, Amendment of FY 2026 Budget (1).pdf
 Budget_Amendment_Narrative_-_Ordinance_No_26-O-01_-_3-23-26.pdf
 FY_2026_Budget_Amendment_3-23-26_Spreadsheet.pdf
I. PUBLIC COMMENT - Maximum of 3 minutes per person unless authorized by the Council

J. LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION

K. PENDING LEGISLATION
 K.1 Ordinance No. 26-O-01, Amendment of FY 2026 Budget (1) [2nd meeting]
 Ordinance No. 26-O-01, Amendment of FY 2026 Budget (1).pdf
 Budget_Amendment_Narrative_-_Ordinance_No_26-O-01_-_3-23-26.pdf
 FY_2026_Budget_Amendment_3-23-26_Spreadsheet.pdf
L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

 M.1 Appointments - Personnel
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 Economic Development Commission, Wednesday, April 15, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m.
 Earth Day, Saturday, April 18, Festival Park, 11 a.m.
 Council Work Session, Monday, April 20, 2nd Floor Administrative Conference Room,
 6 p.m.
 Heritage Trust Meeting, Thursday, April 23, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
 Regular Council Meeting, Monday, April 27, Council Chambers, 7 p.m.
 Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 13, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.
 Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, Festival Park, 11 AM - 6 p.m.
 City Hall Closed on Monday, May 25, Memorial Day.
 Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run & Walk, Sat., June 27, Festival Park, 8 a.m.
 Aberdeen 250 Run & Walk.png
 Armed Forces Day 2026.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
 April 13, 2026
A) CALL TO ORDER

Mayor McGrady called the Council Meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

B) ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Patrick McGrady
 Council President Adam Hiob
 Councilman Montgomery
 Councilwoman Tandra Ridgley
 Councilman Darin Wassum

Also Present: Phyllis Grover, Director of Planning & 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 Elder John Landbeck, Jr., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints.

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Montgomery.

E) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

E.1 March 9, 2026 Council Meeting
 2026-03-09 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
E.2 March 16, 2026 Work Session
 2026-03-16 Work Session Minutes.pdf
E.3 March 23, 2026 Council Meeting
 2026-03-23 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf

A motion was made by Councilman Montgomery and seconded by Councilman Wassum to
approve the minutes of the March 9, 2026 Council Meeting, March 16, 2026 Work Session, and
the March 23, 2026 Council Meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

G) PRESENTATIONS - None

H) PUBLIC HEARINGS

H.1 Ordinance No. 26-O-01, Amendment of FY 2026 Budget (1) [2nd meeting]

Ordinance No. 26-O-01, Amendment of FY 2026 Budget (1).pdf
Budget_Amendment_Narrative_-_Ordinance_No_26-O-01_-_3-23-26.pdf
FY_2026_Budget_Amendment_3-23-26_Spreadsheet.pdf

There were no public comments.

I) PUBLIC COMMENT

Robert Hartman, 226 Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman commented on the County budget and the
funding for the Aberdeen Activity Center. He felt that traffic laws should be enforced.

Maria Montgomery, 544 Beards Hill Road: Ms. Montgomery reminded everyone to call animal
control instead of handling animal problems on their own.

J) LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION - None

K) PENDING LEGISLATION

K.1 Ordinance No. 26-O-01, Amendment of FY 2026 Budget (1) [2nd meeting]

Ordinance No. 26-O-01, Amendment of FY 2026 Budget (1).pdf
FY_2026_Budget_Amendment_3-23-26_Spreadsheet.pdf
Budget_Amendment_Narrative_-_Ordinance_No_26-O-01_-_3-23-26.pdf

The Mayor explained certain aspects of the ordinance such as renovation of 18 N. Howard
Street, project restore requests, and monetary matters.

L) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

M) NEW BUSINESS

M.1 Appointments - Personnel

The Mayor introduced Eric Daxon, a candidate for the position of Director for the Department of
Public Works. Mr. Daxon spoke about his experience and goals for the Department of Public
Works. Council discussion followed.
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Mayor McGrady nominated Eric Daxon as Director of the Department of Public Works. The
nomination carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Montgomery, Councilwoman Tandra Ridgley,
 Councilman Wassum

N) UPDATES FROM STAFF

The Chief reminded pedestrians to use crosswalks and warned drivers to be alert and yield to
pedestrians. Mr. Jack reported that Finance was working on the fiscal year 2027 budget.

O) PUBLIC COMMENT

Robert Hartman, 226 Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman asked for the State of the City address.

Terrell Boothe, 137 S. Rogers Street: Mr. Boothe asked for a transit-oriented development study.

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

The Council reported on their activities and commented on Planning Commission matters, new
restaurants and businesses, Maryland General Assembly bills, and Maryland Municipal League
scholarships for high school seniors. The Mayor summarized fiscal year 2027 budget items with
focus on property tax reduction, water/sewer rate increase, and employee health care.

Q) ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Mayor made the following announcements:
Economic Development Commission, Wednesday, April 15, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m.
Earth Day, Saturday, April 18, Festival Park, 11 a.m.
Council Work Session, Monday, April 20, 2nd Floor Administrative Conference Room, 6 p.m.
Heritage Trust Meeting, Thursday, April 23, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting, Monday, April 27, Council Chambers, 7 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 13, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.
Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, Festival Park, 11 AM - 6 p.m.
City Hall Closed on Monday, May 25, Memorial Day.
Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run & Walk, Sat., June 27, Festival Park, 8 a.m.
Aberdeen 250 Run & Walk.png
Armed Forces Day 2026.png

R) CLOSED MEETING - None

S) ADJOURNMENT: Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.



 City Clerk