City Council — Aberdeen, MD
Date: 2025-06-09

CITY OF ABERDEEN
 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
 60 North Parke Street
 Aberdeen, MD 21001
 Council Chambers
 June 9, 2025, 7:00 PM


A. CALL TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL

C. OPENING PRAYER
 C.1. Elder David Yensan, Grove Presbyterian Church


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. May 12, 2025 Work Session
 May 12, 2025 Council Meeting
 May 19, 2025 Council Meeting


F. STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING - NONE

G. PRESENTATIONS
 G.1. Proclamation for Thomas Greer


 G.2. Proclamation for the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday
 G.3. Public Outreach, Baltimore Regional Transportation Board Draft 2026-2029 Transportation
 Improvement Program - Keith Kucharek, Senior Transportation Planning, Baltimore Metropolitan
 Council
 BRTB PowerPoint.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-09, Amendment of FY 2025 Budget (2) (For Adoption) [3rd meeting]
 FY 2025 Budget Amendment - 5-12-25 - Email.pdf
 Budget Amendment Narrative - Ordinance No 25-O-09 - 5-12-25.pdf
 Ordinance No. 25-O-09, Amendment of FY 2025 Budget (2).pdf

 J.2. Ordinance No. 25-O-10, TOD Economic Development Incentive Program (For Adoption) [3rd
 meeting]
 Ordinance No. 25-O-10, TOD Economic Development Incentive Program.pdf
 J.3. Ordinance No. 25-O-11, 20 N. Howard Street Property Purchase (For Adoption) [3rd meeting]
 Ordinance No. 25-O-11, 20 N. Howard Street Property Purchase.pdf
 J.4. Resolution No. 25-R-01, Memorandum of Understanding Between the State Board of Elections
 and the City of Aberdeen (Sponsors: Council President Hiob & Councilman Montgomery) (For
 Introduction and Adoption)


K. PENDING LEGISLATION - NONE

L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE

M. NEW BUSINESS
 M.1. Appointments to the Board of Elections and Economic Development Commission


 M.2. Goddard School Consolidation Plat (For Review & Approval)
 2025.05.28_Goddard Consolidation Plat_Signed for CC Review-1.pdf
 Goddard PowerPoint.pdf
 M.3. Preliminary Site Plan for The Reserve at Greenside (For Approval)
 Greenside-PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN_6.04.2025.pdf
 6.04.2025_Greenside_Response Letter to City of Aberdeen DPW.pdf
 2025-6-3_Reserve at Greenside_Aldino Stepney_Traffic Mitigation.pdf
 MDOT SHA Comments to Keeley_HA006; Reserve at Greenside - MD 22; 0422.pdf
 Harford County Ltr on TIS Reserve at Greenside 5-14-2025.pdf
 04.07.2025; Response Letter to Aberdeen Volunteer Fire Department.pdf
 Reserve at Greenside HCPS Review Letter.pdf
 2025.04.07.21988_Response Letter to City of Aberdeen D. Spiker.pdf
 Reserve at Greenside_ SHA Response Letter & Revised TIS.pdf
 The Reserve at Greenside PowerPoint.pdf

 M.4. APD Vehicles for Surplus (For Approval)
 APD Vehicle Disposal.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, June 11, Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.
 Community Meeting, Thursday, June 12, Bernard L. Tobin, Post 128, American Legion, 44 N.
 Parke Street, 6-8 p.m.
 Council Work Session, Monday, June 16, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 6 p.m.
 Economic Development Commission, Wednesday, June 18, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m.
 City Hall Closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
 Heritage Trust Meeting, Thursday, June 26, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
 Regular Council Meeting, Monday, July 14, Council Chambers, 7 p.m.


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
 June 9, 2025
A) CALL TO ORDER

The Mayor called the Council meeting to order at 7:04 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; Parley Hess,
 Director of Public Works; Henry Trabert, Chief of Police; Opiribo Jack, Director
 of Finance; Monica Correll, City Clerk

C) OPENING PRAYER

The opening prayer was given by Elder David Yensan, Grove Presbyterian Church.

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman William Montgomery, III.

E) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

E.1 May 12, 2025 Work Session
 May 12, 2025 Council Meeting
 May 19, 2025 Council Meeting

2025-05-12, Council Work Session Minutes.pdf
2025-05-12, Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
2025-05-19 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf

A motion was made by Councilwoman Ridgley and seconded by Councilman Lindecamp to
approve the minutes of the May 12, 2025 Work Session; May 12, 2025 Council Meeting; and the
May 19, 2025 Council Meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

G) PRESENTATIONS

G.1 Proclamation for Thomas Greer

The Mayor read a proclamation for Department of Public Works, Water/Wastewater employee,
Thomas Greer, upon his retirement from the City after over 25 years of dedicated public service.

G.2 Proclamation for the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday

The Mayor read proclamation in recognition of the U.S. Army's 250th birthday to take place on
June 14, 2025.

G.3 Public Outreach, Baltimore Regional Transportation Board Draft 2026-2029
 Transportation Improvement Program - Keith Kucharek, Senior Transportation Planning,
 Baltimore Metropolitan Council

 BRTB PowerPoint.pdf

Mr. Keith Kucharek, Senior Transportation Planner with the Baltimore Metropolitan Council,
discussed the FY 2026-2029 Baltimore Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
He explained that TIP was a federally mandated and included all transportation projects that
receive federal funding or are regionally significant. TIP contained about $6.2 billion in road,
transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects focused on operating and maintaining the transportation
system. There were 17 projects within Harford County totaling about $33 million including
Aberdeen's Transit Oriented Development (TOD), but most funds were for bridge repairs and
replacement. Mr. Kucharek asked the public for their input.

H) PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

I) PUBLIC COMMENT

Robert Hartman, 226 Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman commented that team building was needed at
City Hall.

Maria Montgomery, 544 Beards Hill Road: Ms. Montgomery commented favorably on the
Police Department and recommended the use of more than one K-9.

J) LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION

J.1 Ordinance No. 25-O-09, Amendment of FY 2025 Budget (2) (For Adoption) [3rd meeting]

FY 2025 Budget Amendment - 5-12-25 - Email.pdf
Budget Amendment Narrative - Ordinance No 25-O-09 - 5-12-25.pdf
Ordinance No. 25-O-09, Amendment of FY 2025 Budget (2).pdf
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A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilman Montgomery to
adopt Ordinance No. 25-O-09, Amendment of FY 2025 Budget (2). The motion carried by a
vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

J.2 Ordinance No. 25-O-10, TOD Economic Development Incentive Program (For
 Adoption) [3rd meeting]

Ordinance No. 25-O-10, TOD Economic Development Incentive Program.pdf

A motion was made by Councilwoman Ridgley and seconded by Council President Hiob to
adopt Ordinance No. 25-O-10, TOD Economic Development Incentive Program. The motion
carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

J.3 Ordinance No. 25-O-11, 20 N. Howard Street Property Purchase (For Adoption) [3rd
 meeting]

Ordinance No. 25-O-11, 20 N. Howard Street Property Purchase.pdf

A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilwoman Ridgley to
adopt Ordinance No. 25-O-11, 20 N. Howard Street Property Purchase. The motion carried by
a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

J.4 Resolution No. 25-R-01, Memorandum of Understanding Between the State Board of
 Elections and the City of Aberdeen (Sponsors: Council President Hiob & Councilman
 Montgomery) (For Introduction and Adoption)

Resolution No. 25-R-01, MOU State Board of Elections and COA.pdf

A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilman Montgomery to
adopt Resolution No. 25-R-01, Memorandum of Understanding Between the State Board of
Elections and the City of Aberdeen. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp,
 Councilman Montgomery, Councilwoman Ridgley
Nays: None
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K) PENDING LEGISLATION - None

L) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

M) NEW BUSINESS

M.1 Appointments to the Board of Elections and Economic Development Commission

Mayor McGrady nominated the following reappointments to the Economic Development
Commission for a term of 1-year, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026: Holly Bennett, Terrell Boothe,
Beth Boyson, James Branson, Steve Horne, Charles Jacobs, Mark Kegley, Sheryl Davis Kohl,
Jerry Lacey, Dan Lambros, Dave Lynch, Kara Macko, Mark Shaver, and Robert Villani. The
motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

Mayor McGrady nominated the following for reappointments to the Board of Elections for a
4-year term, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029: Tim Brooks (as Chair), Angela Johnson, and Mark
Schlottman. The motion carried by a vote of 3 – yes; 1 – no.

Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Montgomery, Councilwoman Ridgley
Nays: Councilman Lindecamp

M.2 Goddard School Consolidation Plat (For Review & Approval)

2025.05.28_Goddard Consolidation Plat Signed for CC Review-1.pdf
Goddard PowerPoint.pdf

Andrew Halter, P.E., Project Manager from Morris Ritchie Associates, Inc., Abingdon,
Maryland, presented the Consolidation Plat for the Goddard School of Aberdeen, consisting of
3.4 acres. He noted that they added an underground stormwater management facility, rotated the
dumpsters to face Adamson Way, enlarged the parking spaces, and deleted an island in Adamson
Way to help with the site line. David O'Brien, owner/developer, was also present. Council
discussion followed.

A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilwoman Ridgley to
approve the Goddard School Consolidation Plat. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes;
0 – no.

Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp,
 Councilman Montgomery, Councilwoman Ridgley
Nays: None
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M.3 Preliminary Site Plan for The Reserve at Greenside (A.K.A. The Wetlands Golf Course
 Site (For Approval)

Greenside-PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN_6.04.2025.pdf
6.04.2025_Greenside_Response Letter to City of Aberdeen DPW.pdf
2025-6-3_Reserve at Greenside_Aldino Stepney_Traffic Mitigation.pdf
MDOT SHA Comments to Keeley_HA006; Reserve at Greenside - MD 22; 0422.pdf
Harford County Ltr on TIS Reserve at Greenside 5-14-2025.pdf
04.07.2025; Response Letter to Aberdeen Volunteer Fire Department.pdf
Reserve at Greenside HCPS Review Letter.pdf
2025.04.07.21988_Response Letter to City of Aberdeen D. Spiker.pdf
Reserve at Greenside_ SHA Response Letter & Revised TIS.pdf
The Reserve at Greenside PowerPoint.pdf

Representatives for the Reserve at Greenside were present: Jeremy Treadwell, Morris & Ritchie
Associates, Inc.; Mark Keeley, Traffic Concepts; Sule Qazi, owner/developer. Mr. Treadwell
discussed the 882 residential units planned on 198 acres, the project phases, amenities, traffic
and traffic calming devices, walking trails, pumping station, open spaces, etc. A signal warrant
analysis for Aldino Stepney and Rt. 22 was still in process. Council discussion followed.

A motion was made by Councilman Hiob and seconded by Councilman Montgomery to
conditionally approve the Preliminary Site Plan for The Reserve at Greenside (A.K.A. The
Wetlands Golf Course Site) based on the Council's affirmative vote and support of the roadway
network plan to be developed to be presented to the Council before the recording of plats. The
motion carried by a vote of 3 – yes; 1 – no.

Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Montgomery, Councilwoman Ridgley
Nays: Councilman Lindecamp

M.4 APD Vehicles for Surplus (For Approval)

APD Vehicle Disposal.pdf

The Council postponed action to a future meeting.

N) UPDATES FROM STAFF

Ms. Grover reported on the Planning and Community Development grants, Development Code
amendments, and the annual report for the Planning Commission. Vickie Horne, Aberdeen Main
Street Coordinator, reported on mandated requirements for Aberdeen Main Street.

O) PUBLIC COMMENT - No public comment.

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

The Council reported on the Economic Development Commission, the Memorial Day
Ceremony, the Army Alliance Dinner, the Aberdeen Historical Museum, Heritage Trust, the Fire
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Department, Aberdeen High School graduation, ribbon cuttings, Aberdeen Proving Ground
change of command, and the Army's 250th birthday celebration. They also discussed investing in
downtown business infrastructure, Frito Lay closing parts of their operation and layoffs,
improvement needed in the outside sound system, a new principal for Aberdeen High School in
the next school year, the Swan Meadows plan for the water/sewer project, and school resource
officers in Aberdeen schools.

Q) ANNOUNCEMENTS

Q.1 Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, June 11, Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.
 Community Meeting, Thursday, June 12, Bernard L. Tobin, Post 128, American Legion,
 44 N. Parke Street, 6-8 p.m.
 Council Work Session, Monday, June 16, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 6 p.m. (cancelled)
 Economic Development Commission, Wednesday, June 18, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m.
 City Hall Closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
 Heritage Trust Meeting, Thursday, June 26, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
 Regular Council Meeting, Monday, July 14, Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

R) CLOSED MEETING

At approximately 8:56 p.m., a motion was made by Mayor McGrady and seconded by
Councilman Lindecamp to close the meeting under Statutory Authority to Close Session,
Maryland Code Annotated, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b):

Citation (1): to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline,
demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees,
employees, or officials over who this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter
that affects one or more specific individuals. The topic was a personnel matter and the reason for
closure was to protect the Council deliberative process.

Citation (4): to consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial
organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State, and citation (8): to consult with staff,
consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation. The topic under these two
citations was the Ripken Stadium arbitration and negotiations and the reason for closure was to
protect the Council deliberative process. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

S) ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was reopened at 9:50 p.m. and with no further business was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.



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