City Council — Aberdeen, MD
Date: 2025-09-08

CITY OF ABERDEEN
 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
 60 North Parke Street
 Aberdeen, MD 21001
 Council Chambers
 September 8, 2025, 7:00 PM

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL

C. OPENING PRAYER

 C.1 Pastor Deirdre Duda, Susquehanna Charge, Hopewell United Methodist Church & Wesleyan
 Chapel United Methodist Church
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 D.1 Councilman Montgomery
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 E.1 August 18, 2025 Work Session

 E.2 August 25, 2025 Council Meeting
F. STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING - None

G. PRESENTATIONS

 G.1 Introduction of Police Academy Recruits by Chief Henry Trabert: Officer Michael Cretaro;
 Officer Disan Zamora; OfficerAndrea Cross; Officer Rachel Culshaw
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-14, 18 N. Howard Street Lease and Purchase Option (For Introduction)
 (Sponsors: TBD) [1st meeting]
K. PENDING LEGISLATION - None
L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

M. NEW BUSINESS

 M.1 Nomination to Heritage Trust, Jean Miller

 M.2 Surplus of Old Unit #304, 2007 Ford Edge (For Approval)
 2025-09-02 Old Unit #304 Ford Edge Surplus Letter.pdf

 M.3 Award of Bid #26-03 Sewer Rehabilitation (For Approval)
 2025-08-22 26-03 MFC Sewer Rehabilitation UVCIPP.pdf

 M.4 Surplus of Old Unit #300, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (For Approval)
 2025-09-02 Old Unit 300 Chevrolet Impala Surplus Letter.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)

 P.1 Election Judges Compensation Update
 Update on Election Judges Compensation.pdf

 P.2 Weekly Activity Report, August 24-30, 2025
 Weekly Activity Report August 24-30, 2025.pdf
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 Meetings:
 Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, September 10, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.
 Community Mtg., Thurs., Sept. 11, Epicenter, 21 Aberdeen Shopping Plaza, 7-9 p.m.
 Board of Election Meeting, Monday, September 15, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 4 p.m.
 Council Work Session, Monday, September 15, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 6 p.m.
 Ethics Commission Meeting, September 16, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 5 p.m.
 Economic Development Commission, Wed., September 17, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m.
 Regular Council Meeting, Monday, September 22, Council Chambers, 7 p.m.
 Heritage Trust Meeting, Thursday, September 25, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
 Election:
 Candidacy Filing, 2025 Election for 2 Council Seats (4-year terms) - Filing ends September
 12th, 5 p.m.. Packets at Finance window.
 Deadline for registering to vote for the Aberdeen Municipal Election is Tuesday, October 14,
 2025. Contact Harford County Board of Elections.
 Aberdeen Municipal Election, Tues. Nov. 4, Aberdeen Activity Center, Franklin St., 7 a.m.
 to 8 p.m.
 Events:
 The State's Largest Italian Festival, Friday-Sunday, September 26-28, Ripken Stadium
 Oktoberfest in Aberdeen, Saturday, September 20, Festival Park, 12-7:30 p.m.
 Public Safety Appreciation Event/Truck or Treat, Sat. Oct. 15, Festival Park, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
 Christmas Home Decorating Contest, Entries due by Monday, December 1
 Festival of Trees, Dec. 5 (4-8 p.m.) & Dec. 6 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) Aberdeen Activity Center
 Aberdeen's 48th Christmas Street Celebration, Saturday, December 6, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
 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
 September 8, 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; Parley Hess,
 Director of Public Works; Opiribo Jack, Director of Finance; Henry Trabert,
 Chief of Police; Christiana Duffield, Recorder

C) OPENING PRAYER

The opening prayer was given by Pastor Deirdre Duda, Susquehanna Charge, Hopewell United
Methodist Church & Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church.

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 August 18, 2025 Work Session

2025-08-18 Work Session Minutes.pdf

E.2 August 25, 2025 Council Meeting

2025-08-25 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf

A motion was made by Councilman Montgomery and seconded by Council President Hiob to
approve the minutes of the August 18, 2025 Work Session and the August 25, 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 Introduction of Police Academy Recruits by Chief Henry Trabert

Chief Trabert introduced the following new officers to the Council: Officer Michael
Cretaro; Officer Andrea Cross; Officer Rachel Culshaw, and Officer Disan Zamora.

H) PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

I) PUBLIC COMMENT

George Smith, 921 Edmund Street: Mr. Smith reported on Edmund Street flooding problems.

William Whitman, 924 Edmund Street: Mr. Whitman discussed flooding issues on Edmund Street.

Kathy Fuller, 534 S. Parke Street: Ms. Fuller reported on trash dumped in certain areas.

Greg Whitman, 924 Edmund Street: Mr. Whitman confirmed the flooding on Edmund Street.

J) LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION

J.1 Ordinance No. 25-O-14, 18 N. Howard Street Lease and Purchase Option (For
 Introduction) (Sponsors: Council President Hiob and Councilwoman Ridgley) [1st
 meeting]

Ordinance No. 25-O-14, 18 N. Howard Street Lease and Purchase Option for
Introduction.doc.pdf

A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilwoman Ridgley to
introduce Ordinance No. 25-O-14, 18 N. Howard Street Lease and Purchase Option.
The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

K) PENDING LEGISLATION - None

L) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

M) NEW BUSINESS

M.1 Nomination to Heritage Trust, Jean Miller
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Mayor McGrady nominated Jean Miller to the Heritage Trust. The motion carried by a vote of
4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

Oath of Office
Mayor McGrady administered the Oath of Office to Virgeana (Jean) Clemmer-Miller, to the
Heritage Trust for a term expiring June 30, 2028.

Ms. Miller was a long-time resident of Aberdeen, was a member of the Board of Directors for
the Friends of the B&O, and Secretary for the Friends of the B&O. She explained that she looked
forward to activities based on the historical significance of Aberdeen.

M.2 Surplus of Old Unit #304, 2007 Ford Edge (For Approval)
M.4 Surplus of Old Unit #300, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (For Approval)

2025-09-02 Old Unit #304 Ford Edge Surplus Letter.pdf

A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilman Montgomery to
approve the surplus of Old Unit #304, 2007 Ford Edge and surplus of Old Unit #300, 2009
Chevrolet Impala. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

M.3 Award of Bid #26-03 Sewer Rehabilitation (For Approval)

2025-08-22 26-03 MFC Sewer Rehabilitation UVCIPP.pdf

A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilman Montgomery to
approve the award of Bid #26-03 Sewer Rehabilitation to Insituform, 580 Goddard Avenue,
Chesterfield, MO, 63005, the most qualified bidder, for $1,000,000 from the FY26 budget.
The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no.

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

M.4 Surplus of Old Unit #300, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (For Approval)

2025-09-02 Old Unit 300 Chevrolet Impala Surplus Letter.pdf

Action on this agenda item was completed under agenda item M.2.
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N) UPDATES FROM STAFF

Ms. Grover reported that revisions to the draft of the Development Code would be finished for
the City Attorney's review and an ordinance. Vickie Horne, Aberdeen Main Street Coordinator,
reported on upcoming community events.

O) PUBLIC COMMENT

Robert Hartman, 226 Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman asked about parking at Demarco Memorial Park.

William Whitman, 924 Edmund Street: Mr. Whitman asked for review of Edmund Street.

George Smith, 921 Edmund Street: Mr. Smith asked about Aberdeen Proving Ground water.

Soha Hanna, 919 Edmund Street: Ms. Hanna commented on Edmund Street flooding problems.

Lenora Robinson, 928 Edmund Street: Ms. Robinson commented on Edmund Street flooding.

Greg Whitman, 924 Edmund Street: Mr. Smith asked about Edmund Street stormwater.

Robin Whitman, 924 Edmund Street: Ms. Whitman discussed Edmund Street flooding.

Greg Whitman, 924 Edmund Street: Mr. Whitman commented about Edmund Street flooding causes.

Steve Horne, 940 Gilbert Road: Mr. Horne discussed promoting the City.

Beth Boyson, 631 Westwood Drive: Ms. Boyson commented on improving traffic safety.

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

P.1 Election Judges Compensation Update

Update on Election Judges Compensation.pdf

The Mayor informed the Council of the updated compensation for election judges:
Election supervisors (3 people): $350 (increased from $315)
Election judges: (10-15 people) $250 (this amount is adequate and remained the same)
Alternates (2 people on stand-by): $75 (increased from $50)
Total increase amounted to approximately $155.

P.2 Weekly Activity Report, August 24-30, 2025

Weekly Activity Report August 24-30, 2025.pdf

The Mayor explained that a weekly activities report was produced by staff and posted on the
City's website.
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Councilwoman Ridgley discussed an Aberdeen East Action Committee meeting, a future BGE
Empower Maryland Program public presentation, and Keep Aberdeen Beautiful community
clean up events. Councilman Lindecamp commented on public safety and setting up a fund
designated toward the Police and Fire Departments. Councilman Montgomery commented on the
activities of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, neighborhood visits, Heritage Trust meeting,
a Harford Family House event, the Police Academy graduation in Sykesville, military night at
the Italian Festival, and meeting with the stadium operations manager. Council President Hiob
commented on City projects, Demarco Park parking, Aberdeen Fire Department funding
opportunities, Oktoberfest preparations, Aberdeen Historical Museum's new location (2 S.
Rogers Street), the election absentee ballot process, and public works matters. The Mayor
reported on the construction progress on Cypress Lane.

Q) ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meetings
Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, September 10, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.
Community Mtg., Thurs., Sept. 11, Epicenter, 21 Aberdeen Shopping Plaza, 7-9 p.m.
Board of Election Meeting, Monday, September 15, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 4 p.m.
Council Work Session, Monday, September 15, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 6 p.m.
Ethics Commission Meeting, September 16, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 5 p.m.
Economic Development Commission, Wed., September 17, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m.
Regular Council Meeting, Monday, September 22, Council Chambers, 7 p.m.
Heritage Trust Meeting, Thurs., changed from Sept. 25 to Sept. 18, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
Election
Candidacy Filing, 2025 Election, 2 Council Seats (4-year terms), Filing ends Sept. 12th, 5 p.m.
Deadline for registering to vote for the Aberdeen Municipal Election, Tuesday, October 14,
2025. Contact Harford County Board of Elections.
Aberdeen Municipal Election, Tues. Nov. 4, Aberdeen Activity Center, Franklin St., 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Events
The State's Largest Italian Festival, Friday-Sunday, September 26-28, Ripken Stadium.
Oktoberfest in Aberdeen, Saturday, September 20, Festival Park, 12-7:30 p.m.
Public Safety Appreciation Event/Truck or Treat, Sat. Oct. 15, Festival Park, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christmas Home Decorating Contest, Entries due by Monday, December 1.
Festival of Trees, Dec. 5 (4-8 p.m.) & Dec. 6 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) Aberdeen Activity Center.
Aberdeen's 48th Christmas Street Celebration, Saturday, December 6, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Keep Aberdeen Beautiful.pdf

R) CLOSED MEETING - None

S) ADJOURNMENT

Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.



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