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COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Minutes of
Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 18
October 6, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.
The County Council meeting was called to order by Chair Hummer at 7:03 P.M. It was
opened with the Invocation, given by Ms. Leadbetter, and was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance led by Cub Scout Packs 2214 and 445. The meeting was held in the County Council
Chambers in Annapolis, Maryland. There were approximately 60 persons in the audience.
The following members of the County Council were present:
Pete Smith First District
Allison Pickard Second District
Nathan Volke Third District
Julie K. Hummer Fourth District
Amanda Fiedler Fifth District
Lisa Rodvien Sixth District
Shannon Leadbetter Seventh District
Meredith Beach, Legislative Counsel, was present. The County Auditor’s Office was
represented by Diana Winter, Senior Legislative Analyst.
MACo Presentation
Jack Wilson, MACo President, and Michael Sanderson, MACo Executive Director,
presented information regarding the recent session, followed by a question-and-answer time.
ETHICS STATEMENT
Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer, read aloud the Ethics Statement.
INVITATION TO AUDIENCE
The Chair opened Invitation to Audience.
The Administrative Officer stated there were eleven submissions for Invitation to Audience
of written testimony received through the online testimony tool, which were shared with the
Council and posted on the County Council website.
The following persons spoke at Invitation to Audience:
Tim Soderstrom, Severn
Nate Brown, Pasadena
Paul Vanik, Severn
Kyle Nembhard, Glen Burnie

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Jigna Patel, Glen Burnie
Bill Scerbo, Shady Side
Matt Minahan, Edgewater
Mike Shay, Shady Side
There was no one else present who wished to speak, and the Invitation to Audience was
closed.
PRELIMINARY MOTION
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Council voted that the partial
reading of any bill, resolution, minutes, or amendment constitutes the reading of the whole.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Ms. Fiedler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the minutes for September 15, 2025,
Legislative Day No. 15, and September 15, 2025, Closed Session, were approved.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
BILL NO. 83-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: the authorization of the issuance, sale and
delivery by Anne Arundel County, Maryland (the “County”) from time to time of special
taxing district refunding bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12,360,000
to be secured by special taxes to refund all or a portion of the County’s Special Obligation
Bonds (Arundel Gateway Project), Series 2014 (Taxable); and the determination of certain
terms and provisions in connection with the issuance, sale and payment of such bonds –
FOR the purpose of authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery by the County from time to
time pursuant to Sections 21-501 through 21-523, inclusive, of the Local Government
Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Replacement Volume and 2024
Supplement), Sections 4-8-101 through 4-8-106, inclusive, of the Anne Arundel County
Code (2005, as amended) (together, the “Special Taxing District Act”) and Section 19-207
of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Replacement
Volume and 2024 Supplement) (the “Refunding Act”) and this Ordinance, of special taxing
district refunding bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12,360,000 (the
“Refunding Bonds”) to refund all or a portion of the County’s Special Obligation Bonds
(Arundel Gateway Project), Series 2014 (Taxable) in order to achieve debt service savings
for the County in each year on a direct comparison basis; making certain findings and
determinations, among others, concerning the public benefit and purpose of the Refunding
Bonds; providing that the Refunding Bonds shall be payable from special taxes levied and
collected from certain real and personal property located in the Arundel Gateway Special
Taxing District (the “Arundel Gateway Special Tax”) and deposited in the Arundel
Gateway Special Taxing District Fund created pursuant to Bill No. 16-12, adopted by the
County Council of the County (the “County Council”) on March 19, 2012, approved by
the County Executive of the County (the “County Executive”) on March 26, 2012, and
effective, by its terms, on May 10, 2012 (“Bill No. 16-12”); providing that the Refunding
Bonds shall not constitute a general obligation debt of the County or a pledge of the

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County’s full faith and credit or taxing power other than the Arundel Gateway Special Tax
pursuant to the Special Taxing District Act, Bill No. 16-12 and this Ordinance; providing
that the Refunding Bonds may be sold at private (negotiated) sale; providing for the
creation of a debt service reserve fund for the Refunding Bonds, if deemed necessary at the
recommendation of the financial advisor to the County or the underwriter for the Refunding
Bonds, and the payment of costs and expenses related to the issuance of the Refunding
Bonds; authorizing the County Executive to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for and
approve certain details, forms, documents and procedures in connection with the Refunding
Bonds issued hereunder and any other matters necessary or desirable in connection with
the authorization, issuance, sale and payment of the Refunding Bonds; authorizing the
County Executive to take certain actions, execute certain documents and make certain
commitments on behalf of the County in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of
the Refunding Bonds; and generally providing for and determining
various matters in connection with the issuance, sale, delivery and payment of the
Refunding Bonds.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
BILL NO. 84-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Planning and Development – Master Plan for
Water Supply and Sewerage Systems – FOR the purpose of amending the Master Plan for
Water Supply and Sewerage Systems, 2022 to alter certain text and maps; and generally
relating to the Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
BILL NO. 85-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Purchasing – County Government's Transition
to Zero Emissions Leaf Blowers – Leading by Example – FOR the purpose of adding
definitions of “gas powered leaf blower” and “zero emissions leaf blower”; requiring all
County owned gas powers leaf blowers to be replaced with zero emissions leaf blowers;
providing for a transition period; and generally relating to purchasing.
Introduced by Ms. Rodvien
BILL NO. 86-25 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE concerning: Personnel – Employee
Relations – Police Captains – FOR the purpose of including police captains in the definition
of “uniformed public safety exclusive representative”; permitting police captains to join
employee organizations; permitting the filing of a petitions for certification of an employee
organization in November and December; and generally relating to personnel.
Introduced by Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer, Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith and Mr. Volke
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 27-25 – RESOLUTION concerning a petition to the Maryland Higher
Education Commission for Anne Arundel Community College funding for the Dragun
Science Building
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)

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RESOLUTION NO. 28-25 – RESOLUTION concerning a petition to the Maryland Higher
Education Commission for Anne Arundel Community College funding for the Florestano
Building
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
RESOLUTION NO. 29-25 – RESOLUTION requesting the Department of Inspections and
Permits to develop a Forest Conservation Manual to serve as a guidebook for property
owners and homeowners associations who maintain forest conservation easements on their
properties
Introduced by Ms. Fiedler
RESOLUTION NO. 30-25 – RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Charter of Anne
Arundel County to permit all authorized employee representatives to enter into binding
arbitration to resolve labor disputes relating to the terms and conditions of employment
Introduced by Ms. Pickard and Ms. Hummer
Ms. Fiedler and Ms. Leadbetter asked to be added as co-sponsor to Bill No. 86-25.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE
BILL NO. 67-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 67-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Floodplain
Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management – Clearing and
Pruning – For the purpose of defining “pruning” and “woody vegetation”; modifying the
definitions of “clearing” and “standard grading plan”; requiring certain approved permits or plans
to clear or grade property on certain steep slopes in the critical area; adding a habitat enhancement
plan to those plans required for approval to clear or grade in certain circumstances; requiring
certain approved permits or plans to prune on property outside of the critical area, outside of a
forest conservation easement, or not on steep slopes inside the critical area in certain
circumstances; requiring certain approved permits or plans to prune on property inside the critical
area buffer, inside a forest conservation easement, or on steep slopes in the critical area in certain
circumstances; providing for the use of and establishing the requirements for a standard grading
plan in lieu of a grading permit that proposes pruning or clearing under certain circumstances;
adding certain fees; providing for the use, criteria, and requirements of a habitat enhancement plan
and a vegetation management plan; making the effective date of this Ordinance contingent on the
approval of the Maryland Critical Area Commission; and generally relating to floodplain
management, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management; and the Administrative
Officer read a portion of the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Erik Michelsen,
Senior Environmental Policy Officer/Deputy Director Bureau of Watershed Protection and
Restoration, Raghavenderrao Badami, Assistant Director Inspections and Permits, and Kelly
Kenney, Supervising County Attorney.

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Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Mr. Michelsen spoke on the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 67-25, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there was one submission for Bill No. 67-25, as
amended, of written testimony received through the online testimony tool, which was shared with
the Council and posted on the County Council website.
The following persons spoke on Bill No. 67-25, as amended:
Fletcher Thompson, Sherwood Forest
Don Devries, Sherwood Forest
Stephen Miller, Annapolis
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 67-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Floodplain
Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management – Clearing and
Pruning; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Amendment No. 8
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment modifies the definitions of “clearing” and “pruning”.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 8 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Mr. Volke
Amendment No. 9
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment requires the Department to provide reference materials and guidance
upon request.
Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment.
Mr. Volke asked about the ease of access of the materials.

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Mr. Michelsen, Mr. Badami, and Ms. Kenney answered.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 9 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 10
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment removes fees for habitat enhancement plans and vegetation management
plans.
Ms. Fiedler explained the amendment.
Mr. Hunt spoke on the amendment.
Ms. Fiedler responded.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Fiedler, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 10 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
The Chair stated that Bill No. 67-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 20, 2025.
Ms. Rodvien clarified the purpose of the bill.
Mr. Michelsen responded.
There was further clarification of the bill.
BILL NO. 68-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 68-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Public Safety
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the application and issuance criteria for a license; defining “animal rescue”; adding an animal
rescue as a conditional use and providing for the conditions in certain districts; adding an animal
rescue as a home occupation in certain circumstances; and generally relating to public safety and
zoning; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Lynn Miller,
Assistant Planning and Zoning Officer, Claudia Roll, Director of Animal Services, and Kelly
Kenney, Supervising County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 68-25, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 68-25, as amended.
The following person spoke on Bill No. 68-25, as amended:
Marion Hosmer, Crownsville
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 68-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Public Safety
– Zoning – Animal Rescue; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Amendment No. 8
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment exempts farms from the animal rescue licensing and zoning requirements.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Hummer asked about animal neglect complaints.
Ms. Roll answered.
Mr. Volke clarified what is considered a farm.
Ms. Kenney responded.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Leadbetter, Amendment No. 8 was adopted
by the following roll call vote:

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Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 9
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment removes the requirement that a dwelling on the property of an animal
rescue facility be occupied by at least one person involved in the operation of the animal rescue
facility.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 9 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Ms. Pickard thanked Animal Services for their work on the bill.
The Chair stated that Bill No. 68-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 20, 2025.
BILL NO. 71-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 71-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Public
Campaign Financing – Disbursement of Public Contribution – Funding for Public Campaign
Financing Fund – For the purpose of determining the deadline to file a notice of intent to participate
in the public campaign financing fund; aligning the ratio of amount and number of contributions
among County Executive and Council candidates; determining the threshold for the Controller to
certify sufficient fund balance; providing for a second review of fund balance by the Controller
during the election cycle; requiring the County Executive to appropriate sufficient funds pursuant
to the Charter; providing for minimum appropriations beginning in Fiscal Year 2028; providing
for staffing for the Commission; requiring the designation of a public liaison for the public
campaign financing system; requiring an audit of the public campaign financing system after a
general election; and generally relating to public campaign financing; and the Administrative
Officer read a portion of the title.
Ms. Hummer explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Brian Schenck, Tax
Billing Manager, Chris Trumbauer, Budget Officer, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County
Attorney.

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The Administration supports.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 71-25, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 71-25, as amended.
The following persons spoke on Bill No. 71-25, as amended:
Rebecca Forte, Severna Park
Phil Ateto, Annapolis
Rick Griswold, Annapolis
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 71-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Public
Campaign Financing – Disbursement of Public Contribution – Funding for Public Campaign
Financing Fund; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Amendment No. 7
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment changes the requirement of the Controller to disburse the appropriate
public contributions to a participating candidate’s publicly funded campaign account from
“within three days” to “promptly but no later than 10 business days after receiving the
participating candidate’s submission”.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Rodvien thanked the Administration for their work.
Mr. Smith spoke on the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Rodvien, Amendment No. 7 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Mr. Volke
Amendment No. 8
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment allows the Council to consider supplement funding for public campaign
financing as an emergency ordinance.

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Ms. Rodvien explained the amendment.
The Administration supports.
Mr. Volke asked why the amendment is needed.
Ms. Rodvien answered.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 8 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler
Amendment No. 9
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment permits certified candidates in uncontested elections to receive one-third
of the public contributions the candidate would otherwise receive.
Ms. Rodvien explained the amendment.
Ms. Pickard asked a clarifying question.
Ms. Hummer asked about thresholds.
Ms. Rodvien answered.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 9 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler
Amendment No. 10
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment allows the County Executive to propose a supplement to the Public
Campaign Finance fund via ordinance at any time.

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Ms. Rodvien explained the amendment.
The Administration is comfortable with the amendment.
Mr. Volke asked a clarifying question.
Mr. Trumbauer answered.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 10 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Leadbetter, Ms. Fiedler
The Chair stated that Bill No. 71-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 20, 2025.
BILL NO. 74-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 74-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – BWI
Mixed Use Overlay Area – Carwashes – For the purpose of defining “carwash”; allowing
carwashes as a permitted use in the BWI Mixed Use Overlay Area; and generally relating to
zoning; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Mr. Smith explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Lynn Miller,
Assistant Planning and Zoning Officer, and Kelly Kenney, Supervising County Attorney.
The Administration supports.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 74-25, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 74-25, as amended.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 74-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – BWI
Mixed Use Overlay Area – Carwashes; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Bill No. 74-25, as amended, was passed by the following roll call:

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Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
BILL NO. 76-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 76-25, An Ordinance concerning: Public Safety – Sidewalks
– Removal of Snow and Ice – For the purpose of modifying the requirements for removal of snow
and ice from sidewalks; making failure to remove snow and ice from sidewalks as required a civil
offense and not a criminal offense; providing for exemptions from requirement to remove snow
and ice; and generally relating to crimes, civil offenses, and fines, and public safety; and the
Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Karen Henry,
Director, Department of Public Works, Alex Baquie, Deputy Director Bureau of Highways, Holly
Velez, Chief of Licensing, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Mr. Smith asked about flexibility in the bill.
Mr. Hunt answered.
Mr. Volke asked how many citations were issued.
Mr. Hunt responded.
There was further discussion of the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 76-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there was one submission for Bill No. 76-25 of written
testimony received through the online testimony tool, which was shared with the Council and
posted on the County Council website.
The following person spoke on Bill No. 76-25:
Stephen Miller, Annapolis
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 76-25, An Ordinance concerning: Public Safety – Sidewalks
– Removal of Snow and Ice; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.

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Amendment No. 1
The Administration withdrew Amendment No. 1
Amendment No. 2
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment increases the age of exemption from 55 to 70 or older, removes the lien
and tax collection provision for fines, removes the violation for sidewalks abutting any other
property, and removes the provision that each day is a separate offense.
Ms. Fiedler explained the amendment.
Mr. Hunt spoke on the amendment.
Ms. Pickard asked about commercial sidewalks.
Ms. Fiedler answered.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Fiedler, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 2 was defeated by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler
Nay – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Amendment No. 3
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment changes the age limit for the exemption to the requirement for ice and
snow removal from sidewalks.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Fiedler asked about exempting those with disabilities.
Ms. Velez answered.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 3 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:

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Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler
The Chair stated that Bill No. 76-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 20, 2025.
BILL NO. 77-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 77-25, An Ordinance concerning: Personnel – Pay Plan –
Positions in the Classified Service – Police Department – Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure –
For the purpose of approving an addition to the Personnel Officer’s pay plan for the classified
service for the current fiscal year; requiring a certain job classification in the Police Department to
file a financial disclosure statement with the Ethics Commission; decreasing certain positions in
the classified service and increasing certain positions in the classified service within the Police
Department; and generally relating to personnel, public ethics, and the Personnel Officer’s
Classification and Pay Plans; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Anne Budowski,
Personnel Officer, Sarah Heffernan, Senior Class and Comp Officer, Ryan Frashure, Deputy Chief,
and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 77-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 77-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 77-25, An Ordinance concerning: Personnel – Pay Plan –
Positions in the Classified Service – Police Department – Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure;
and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Amendment No. 1
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment approves the modification of the pay grade assigned to the existing job
classification of Evidence Coordinator in the Personnel Officer’s Classification Plan for Fiscal
Year 2026 dated July 1, 2025, and decreases and increases positions approved in the Annual
Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the current fiscal year.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Mr. Volke asked a clarifying question.

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Ms. Budowski answered.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 1 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
The Chair stated that Bill No. 77-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 20, 2025.
Ms. Rodvien asked that this bill be put at the beginning of the next meeting.
BILL NO. 80-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 80-25, An Ordinance concerning: Approval of the Amended
and Restated Lease between Anne Arundel County, Maryland and Wiley Bates School LLC – For
the purpose of authorizing the Amended and Restated Lease of a portion of County owned property
in Annapolis, Maryland, known and designated as Wiley H. Bates High School, Smithville Street
and South Villa Avenue, to Wiley Bates School LLC; and the Administrative Officer read a portion
of the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Chris Daniels, Real
Estate Manager, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 80-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 80-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 80-25, An Ordinance concerning: Approval of the Amended
and Restated Lease between Anne Arundel County, Maryland and Wiley Bates School LLC; and
the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Ms. Hummer explained the reason behind the bill.
Ms. Klasmeier confirmed.
Bill No. 80-25 was passed by the following roll call:

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Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF RESOLUTION FOR FINAL READING AND/OR
VOTE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-25
The Chair called for Resolution No. 25-25, A Resolution approving the designation of
certain areas near the Glen Burnie (Cromwell) Light Raillink Station as a transit-oriented
development; and the Administrative Officer read the full resolution.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Mark Wildonger,
Senior Planner, Office of Planning and Zoning, Amy Gowan, CEO/President EDC, Brian Ulrich,
Office of Transportation, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the resolution.
Mr. Wildonger spoke on the resolution.
Mr. Volke asked about the designation.
Mr. Wildonger answered.
Mr. Smith explained his support of the resolution.
Mr. Volke asked a clarifying question.
Mr. Smith responded.
There was further discussion of the resolution.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Resolution No. 25-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Resolution No. 25-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Resolution No. 25-25, A Resolution approving the designation of
certain areas near the Glen Burnie (Cromwell) Light Raillink Station as a transit-oriented
development; and the Administrative Officer read the full resolution.
Resolution No. 25-25 was adopted by the following roll call:

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Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Mr. Volke
RESOLUTION NO. 26-25
The Chair called for Resolution No. 26-25, A Resolution amending a portion of Title 4 of
the Rules of Procedure of the County Council; and the Administrative Officer read the full
resolution.
Ms. Hummer explained the resolution.
There was clarifying discussion among the council.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Resolution No. 26-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Resolution No. 26-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Resolution No. 26-25, A Resolution amending a portion of Title 4 of
the Rules of Procedure of the County Council; and the Administrative Officer read the full
resolution.
Resolution No. 26-25 was adopted by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Volke, seconded by Mr. Smith, the
meeting adjourned at 10:39 P.M.

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Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Anna Macaulay
By Anna Macaulay
/s/ Kaley Schultze
For Kaley Schultze
Administrative Officer