September 22, 2024 Newsletter
Happy Sunday, Ward One!
I hope you all are enjoying this first day of fall and will enjoy this first of many email updates. As I jump into aldermanic duties, I’ll continue rolling out more and more features to keep you informed and engaged. To start, please forward this email to anyone and everyone you know in Ward One—Seriously, send it to 20 people!—so they can sign up for these updates.
Updates from Harry
It’s been a busy first two weeks! I’ve spent time in the community meeting many of you, in committee meetings reviewing legislation and getting voted to chair the Finance Committee, and in offices learning from our dedicated city staff.
I’ve already begun drafting three different bills and a handful of amendments. Directly working with neighbors, I’ve helped support a grant application, shared facts to address parking concerns, and went down to city dock on Friday to warn visitors about flooding. One of my favorite activities has been representing Ward One at momentous events across the city, like the opening of Annapolis Fire Department’s new Memorial Park.
Thank you all so much for the honor of representing you! Never hesitate to contact me at aldhuntley@annapolis.gov. Let’s get to work.
City council agenda
Call To Order
Mayor Buckley
Invocation
Alderman Arnett
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Buckley
Roll Call
City Clerk Watkins-Eldridge
Approval of Agenda
Citations & Proclamations
ID-81-24 James (“Jimmy”) Silwick
ID-147-24 Hispanic Heritage Month
ID-150-24 Kiwone Moore (aka “Mr. Fix-a-Flat”)
Update from Mayor
Mayor Buckley
Reports by Committees
Comments by the General Public
Remember, you can come to any city council meeting to tell us about what’s important to you and your neighborhood!
Supplemental Appropriations Under $50,000
SA-6-25 Grant - Transportation - Maryland Department of Transportation
SA-7-25 Grant - Transportation - Maryland Department of Transportation
Appointments/Re-Appointments
AP-12-24 Re-Appointment - Mr. Joseph Semo - Police & Fire Retirement Commission
AP-13-24 Re-Appointment - Mr. Scott Anderson - Port Wardens
AP-14-24 Re-Appointment - Mr. Bill O’Leary - Environmental Commission
AP-15-24 Re-Appointment - Mr. Paul Murphy - Environmental Commission
AP-17-24 Appointment - Ms. Sally Albright - Annapolis Conservancy Board
AP-19-24 Re-Appointment - Ms. Tara Ashmore - Transportation Board
AP-21-24 Appointment - Mr. Forest Landa - Transportation Board
AP-23-24 Re-Appointment - Ms. India Ochs - Education Commission
AP-24-24 Re-Appointment - Ms. Helen Leitch - Human Relations Commission
AP-25-24 Re-Appointment - Mr. Craig Coates - Housing Authority
AP-26-24 Re-Appointment - Mr. Andre Atkins - Housing Authority
AP-27-24 Re-Appointment - Ms. Kimberlee Cornett - Housing Authority
AP-28-24 Re-Appointment - Ms. Jackie Wells - Housing Authority
AP-29-24 Re-Appointment - Ms. Grace Matthews - Education Commission
AP-34-24 Re-Appointment - Ms. Rosemary Katchmar - Human Relations Commission
AP-39-24 Re-Appointment - Mr. Wilford Scott - Historic Preservation Commission
AP-40-24 Re-Appointment - Mr. Kevin Scott - Historic Preservation Commission
AP-48-24 Appointment - Mr. Cecil Cummins - Historic Preservation Commission
AP-49-24 Appointment - Mr. Eric Groft - Historic Preservation Commission
AP-50-24 Appointment - Mr. Fortney Stark - Education Commission
AP-51-24 Appointment - Ms. Mary Bannon - Historic Preservation Commission
Supplemental Appropriations $50,000 & Above
SA-3-25 Capital - Public Works - Miscellaneous Revenue
SA-4-25 Grant - Transportation - Maryland Department of Transportation
SA-5-25 Grant - Transportation - Maryland Department of Transportation
SA-8-25 AIPPC - Contractual Services- AIPPC Fund Balance
SA-9-25 Grant - Mayor’s Office - Department of Energy
Fund Transfers
FT-2-25 Capital - Department of Public Works - Capital Reserve/Federal Grant Revenue
Ordinance Public Hearings
Public testimony is encouraged on these bills.
O-13-24 Planning and Zoning - Expanding Daycare Act -
This bill from Alderman Schandelmeier would allow daycares in most zoning districts. Given the shortage of childcare, I am strongly supportive of this bill but would welcome suggestions to improve it. I also hope some of you might come to talk about how this would make your lives easier.
O-16-24 Special Residential Parking Districts - Permit Renewals -
This bill from Alderwoman O’Neill allows parking permits to be renewed for one year starting whenever the permit is issued rather than just on July 1. It should mean less hassle with your parking permits.
O-17-24 Elections - Definitions-
This and the other elections bills impact the 2025 municipal elections, not the November national elections. This bill updates definitions in the City's Elections Title to match the state definitions.
O-18-24 Elections - Mail-in Voting -
This and the other elections bills impact the 2025 municipal elections, not the November national elections. This bill changes the "Absentee Voting" section of the City Code to "Mail-in Voting" to meet state requirements.
O-19-24 Elections - Ballot Questions -
This and the other elections bills impact the 2025 municipal elections, not the November national elections. This bill contains clarifying updates recommended by the city Board of Supervisors of Elections that will make it more possible for voters to petition for referenda.
O-20-24 Elections - Surplus Funds and Reporting Deadlines -
This and the other elections bills impact the 2025 municipal elections, not the November national elections. This bill allows unspent candidate funds to be donated to nonprofits (not just political parties) and updates some deadlines.
O-21-24 Taxicab Driver License Criteria - For the purpose of updating the criteria for a City taxicab driver license; requiring a Class C driver's license from the State instead of a Class D license; requiring a driver-for-hire tag from the State; limiting the size of a taxicab vehicle; and generally dealing with taxicab driver qualifications.
O-25-24 Special Residential Parking Districts - Technical Corrections -
City staff ensure me that this bill only updates city code to match how enforcement is currently happening. It should not change parking enforcement at all. For the purpose of making technical corrections to parking rules on King George Street and St. John Street, Special Residential Parking District Numbers 2, 3, and 4; removing Calvert Street and St. John's Street from parking District 4; removing North Acton Place and South Acton Place from District 3 and placing those streets in District 2; placing a portion of Shaw Street in District 2; and generally related to City of Annapolis parking.
O-26-24 City of Annapolis Purchasing and Procurement - For the purpose of updating the procurement chapter of the City Code; increasing micro purchase and small procurement limits; clarifying language; copyediting and format changes; and generally dealing with Title 6 purchasing and procurement rules.
Second Reader Ordinances
O-15-24 Issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes
This bill is standard authorization for the city to issue bonds in accordance with the budget.
Second Reader Resolutions
R-38-24 Condemnation and Possession of Real Property at 245 West Street
Who hates having an abandoned gas station on the way into our neighborhood? I know I do! So, we’re doing something about it. This bill would allow the city to condemn the property and begin the process of redeveloping it. My position is that the bill should keep the door open to a variety of land uses since we do not yet have full information on the property’s condition, and I’m working on an amendment with Alderman Savidge to do that. But we will move quickly and decisively to ensure this doesn’t stay an abandoned gas station!
R-42-24 Establishment of Salaries Review Commission -
Creates an independent Salaries Review Commission to make recommendations to the City Council on the pay and compensation for the Mayor, City Council, and City
Manager to be effective for the four years beginning December 1, 2025. I am a big believer in paying top dollar for top talent, but I would rather increase support staff than raise mayor or city council salaries.
Adjournment
Other news you can use
Consider this section “coming soon,” but please send me any events or other information you’d like advertised to your neighbors.
Have a great week, everyone!
Harry
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