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COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Minutes of
Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 17
September 15, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
The County Council meeting was called to order by Chair Hummer at 6:00 P.M.
MOTION TO HOLD CLOSED SESSION
On motion by Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Rodvien, the motion to hold a closed session
to discuss a personnel matter was passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Absent – Mr. Smith, Mr. Volke
The Council convened to Room 143 of the Arundel Center in Annapolis, Md
The Council reconvened in the Chambers for the legislative session at 7:06 P.M. It was
opened with the Invocation, given by Ms. Rodvien, and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was held in the County Council Chambers in Annapolis, Maryland. There were
approximately 120 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 not
represented.
ETHICS STATEMENT
Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer, read aloud the Ethics Statement.
INVITATION TO AUDIENCE
The Chair opened Invitation to Audience.

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The Administrative Officer stated there were three 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:
Brendan Maltise, President of Creekstone Village Townhomes
Lora Collins, Churchton
Paul Higgins, Pasadena
Mike Shay, Shady Side
There was no one else present who wished to speak, and the Invitation to Audience was
closed.
ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Mr. Smith recognized the elected officials in attendance.
The Chair stated that Bill No. 75-25 would be heard first.
PRELIMINARY MOTION
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, 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 Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, the minutes for September 2, 2025,
Legislative Day No. 15 were approved.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
BILL NO. 78-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Capital Budget and Program – Odenton MARC
TOD Development Phases 1 & 2A, MD 170 Widening, MD 214 & Loch Haven Road, and
Campus Improvements Capital Projects – Supplementary and Transfer of Appropriations
– FOR the purpose of amending the Capital Budget for the current fiscal year by
transferring an appropriation of funding source in the Odenton MARC TOD Development
Phases 1 & 2A and the MD 170 Widening capital projects; amending the Capital Budget
for the current fiscal year by making supplementary appropriations of funds to the MD 214
& Loch Haven Road and the Campus Improvements capital projects; amending the Capital
Program and Capital Projects Bond Ordinance for the current fiscal year; and generally
relating to appropriation of funds in projects in the Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2026.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)

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BILL NO. 79-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Construction and Property Maintenance Codes
– Civil Fines – International Property Maintenance Codes – Codes and Supplement – Air
Conditioning in Multiple Dwellings – FOR the purpose of modifying the method of
imposition of certain civil fines for violations of the Property Maintenance Code for
multiple dwellings; requiring multiple dwelling owners that provide air conditioning
systems to tenants to keep the same in good working order and capable of meeting certain
temperature levels; requiring owners of multiple dwellings to provide certain alternative
cooling relief to tenants when air conditioning systems are in disrepair; allowing the
County to bill property owners for providing alternative cooling systems to tenants if the
owner fails to; and generally relating to the construction and property maintenance codes.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
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.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
BILL NO. 81-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Subdivision and Development – Adequate
Public Facilities – Adequate Transportation Facilities – Mitigation – Fees and Securities –
Development Impact Fee Credits – FOR the purpose of revising the transportation adequate
public facilities standards and processes to include additional modes of transportation for
bicycles, pedestrians and transit; providing for mitigation for additional modes of
transportation; revising the standards for granting impact fee credits for transportation
improvements over and beyond mitigation requirements; amending certain titles of
sections and subtitles; and generally relating to subdivision and development.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
BILL NO. 82-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Finance, Taxation, and Budget – Real Property
Taxes – 9 1 1 Specialist Property Tax Credit – FOR the purpose of increasing the duration
of the 9-1-1 specialist property tax credit; and generally relating to finance, taxation and
budget.
Introduced by Ms. Pickard and Mr. Smith
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 25-25 – RESOLUTION approving the designation of certain areas near the
Glen Burnie (Cromwell) Light Raillink Station as a transit-oriented development
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-25 – RESOLUTION amending a portion of Title 4 of the Rules of
Procedure of the County Council
Introduced by Ms. Hummer
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE
BILL NO. 75-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 75-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Youth Nature
Immersion Program – For the purpose of defining “Youth Nature Immersion Program”; adding
youth nature immersion programs as a conditional use and providing for the conditions in certain
districts; and generally relating to zoning; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Ms. Rodvien asked to be added as co-sponsor.
Ms. Leadbetter 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. 75-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were fifteen submissions for Bill No. 75-25 of
written testimony received through the online testimony tool, which were shared with the Council
and posted on the County Council website.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 75-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Youth Nature
Immersion Program; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Bill No. 75-25 was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
BILL NO. 65-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 65-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Finance,
Taxation, and Budget – Real Property Taxes – Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program – Total
Real Property Tax – Calculation of Local Supplement – For the purpose of modifying the
definition of “Total real property tax” with respect to the Homeowners Property Tax Credit
Program; modifying the calculation of the local supplement to the Homeowners Property Tax

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Credit Program; providing for the application of this Ordinance; and generally relating to finance,
taxation, and budget; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Chris Trumbauer,
Budget Officer, Brian Schenck, Tax Billing 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. 65-25, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there were ten submissions for Bill No. 65-25, as
amended, 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 on Bill No. 65-25, as amended:
Kurt Svendsen, Arnold
Camille Weefur, Glen Burnie
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 65-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Finance,
Taxation, and Budget – Real Property Taxes – Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program – Total
Real Property Tax – Calculation of Local Supplement; and the Administrative Officer read a
portion of the title.
Ms. Leadbetter asked about the number of senior citizens who receive this credit.
Mr. Trumbauer answered.
Bill No. 65-25, as amended, was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
BILL NO. 67-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 67-25, 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,

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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, Nathan
Markline, Code Enforcing Administrator, and Kelly Kenney, Supervising County Attorney.
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.
The Administrative Officer stated there was one submission for Bill No. 67-25 of written
testimony received through the online testimony tool, which was shared with the Council and
posted on the County Council website.
The following persons spoke on Bill No. 67-25:
Fletcher Thompson, Sherwood Forest
Marsha Potler, Sherwood Forest
Don Devries, Sherwood Forest
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 67-25, 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. 1
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment revises the definition of “clearing” to clarify it includes removal by
manual, mechanical, or chemical means.
Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment.

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Ms. Fiedler asked about removal of invasive species.
Mr. Michelsen answered.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 1 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 2
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment removes a prohibition on certain pruning on property outside the critical
area and on property in certain parts of the critical area.
Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Rodvien, Amendment No. 2 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 3
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment allows for pruning in a forest conservation easement without approval in
an area of up to 1,000 square feet if the pruning is to trees, shrubs or vegetation that extend beyond
the boundaries of the easement or interfere with any structures.
Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment.
Mr. Hunt withdrew the amendment.
Amendment No. 4
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment exempts routine maintenance of stormwater management best
management practices from the requirement of a grading permit or other approvals.

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Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Fiedler, Amendment No. 4 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 5
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment clarifies that a standard grading plan, vegetation management plan, or
habitat enhancement plan may be renewed upon request, and that there is no application fee for a
renewal as long as the plan proposes substantially the same annual maintenance or activity as a
prior approved plan.
Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment.
Ms. Hummer asked about renewing the plans.
Mr. Badami answered.
Mr. Volke asked a clarifying question.
Mr. Badami replied.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 5 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 6
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment removes a prohibition on removing more than 25% of the living canopy
of a tree or shrub.
Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment.
Ms. Fiedler asked how Amendment No. 6 and Amendment No. 7 worked together.

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Mr. Michelsen answered.
On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 6 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 7
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment allows for pruning in a forest conservation easement without approval in
an area of up to 2,500 square feet.
Ms. Leadbetter explained the amendment.
Mr. Michelsen spoke on the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Leadbetter, seconded by Ms. Rodvien, Amendment No. 7 was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
The Chair stated that Bill No. 67-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 6, 2025.
BILL NO. 68-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 68-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Animal
Rescue – For the purpose of 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 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.
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Ms. Miller answered.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 68-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were five submissions for Bill No. 68-25 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 on Bill No. 68-25:
Kaitlin Neal, Pasadena
Linda Mazer, Arnold
Arianna Jordan, Severna Park
Dr. Kip Imporano, Glen Burnie
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 68-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Animal Rescue;
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 adds a requirement for a license for an animal rescue facility, establishes
the requirements for the issuance of a license, application requirements, grounds for denial and
an annual fee for the license.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Roll spoke on the amendment.
Ms. Hummer expressed her concern.
Ms. Fiedler asked about inspections.
Ms. Roll answered.
Ms. Leadbetter asked a clarifying question.
Ms. Roll responded.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 1 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:

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Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 2
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment removes the phrase “short-term” from the definition of “animal rescue”.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Roll spoke on the amendment.
Mr. Volke asked how this amendment works.
Ms. Roll responded.
There was further discussion on the amendment.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 2 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Mr. Volke
Amendment No. 3
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment makes an animal rescue a conditional use in R2-Residential and R5-
Residential zoning districts.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Mr. Volke asked how the districts would work.
Ms. Miller answered.
Ms. Fiedler spoke on special exception.
Ms. Miller responded.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Rodvien, Amendment No. 3 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:

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Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 4
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment makes an animal rescue a conditional use in the C3-General Commercial
zoning district; and adds a conditional requirement that a facility in a C3 district may only house
or shelter cats and certain small animals.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 4 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 5
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment changes the requirement for spaying or neutering from before or upon
arrival to the facility to prior to adoption from the facility, unless a veterinarian determines the
animal is medically unable to undergo the procedure.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Hummer asked a clarifying question.
Ms. Roll answered.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 5 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 6
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:

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This amendment increases the number of cats permitted at an animal rescue facility at one
time from 30 to 50.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Mr. Volke asked about the acreage.
Ms. Miller and Ms. Kenney answered.
There was further discussion on the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 6 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 7
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment modifies the setback and housing requirements from any residentially
zoned property to 100 feet from existing residences for a facility with dogs or 75 feet from existing
residences for a facility with animals other than dogs.
Ms. Pickard explained the amendment.
The Administration supports.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Fiedler, Amendment No. 7 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
The Chair stated that Bill No. 68-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 6, 2025.
BILL NO. 70-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 70-25, An Ordinance concerning: Equity and Human Rights
– Reasonable Accommodation – For the purpose of defining “reasonable accommodation”;
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accommodate a person with a disability to be a reasonable accommodation; and generally related
to equity and human rights; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Ms. Fiedler explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Lori Blair Klasmeier,
Deputy County Attorney.
The Administration supports.
Ms. Rodvien asked to be added as co-sponsor.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 70-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there was one submission for Bill No. 70-25 of written
testimony received through the online testimony tool, which was shared with the Council and
posted on the County Council website.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 70-25, An Ordinance concerning: Equity and Human Rights
– Reasonable Accommodation; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Bill No. 70-25 was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
BILL NO. 71-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 71-25, 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.
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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.
Mr. Hunt spoke on the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 71-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were three submissions for Bill No. 71-25 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 on Bill No. 71-25:
Regina Cornelius, Severna Park
Marsha Jackson, Hanover
Rebecca Forte, Severna Park
Spencer Dixon, Laurel
John Jasen, Pasadena
Colleen O’Neill Yanchulis, Arnold
Carolyn Matthews, Arnold
Jennifer Jackson, Pasadena
Phil Ateto, 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, 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. 1
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”.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Mr. Volke asked clarifying questions about the timeframe.
Mr. Hunt and Mr. Schenck answered.
Ms. Fiedler asked what a reasonable number of days would be.

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Mr. Schenck responded.
There was further discussion on the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Rodvien, Amendment No. 1 was defeated by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – None
Nay – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Amendment No. 2
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment modifies the criteria used by the Controller to determine if the amount in
the fund is sufficient to meet maximum public contribution from interest expressed by certain
candidates to those candidates who indicated to the Maryland State Board of Elections that public
campaign finances will be sought; and removes the requirement to fund at least one certified
candidate for County Executive and four candidates for County Council.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Rodvien expressed her concerns about the amendment.
Mr. Hunt and Ms. Hummer responded.
Mr. Volke asked a clarifying question about funding.
Mr. Hunt answered.
There was further discussion on the amendment.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 2 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Rodvien
Amendment No. 3
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment removes the requirement of the Controller to determine sufficient funding
for the certified candidates within 15 days of the deadline to file a certificate of candidacy and
report the determination to the County Executive, County Council, the Commission and the Board.

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Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 3 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Rodvien
Amendment No. 4
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment allows the Controller to determine by reasonable expectations if the fund
is insufficient to meet the maximum public contributions for all candidates certified in the election
cycle.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Hummer asked a clarifying question.
Mr. Hunt answered.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 4 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Rodvien
Amendment No. 5
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment requires the Controller to include certain information in the notification
to the County Executive, County Council, and the Board regarding the insufficient amount in the
fund; and requires the County Executive to request a supplement to the fund in the amount
requested by the Controller to the County Council.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Rodvien asked about timing.
Mr. Hunt and Ms. Hummer answered.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 5 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:

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Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 6
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment removes the requirement to provide minimum appropriations beginning
in Fiscal Year 2028 other than what is recommended by the Commission.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 6 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
The Chair stated that Bill No. 71-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 6, 2025.
BILL NO. 74-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 74-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – BWI Mixed Use
Overlay Area – Carwashes – For the purpose of 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.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 74-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 74-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – BWI Mixed Use
Overlay Area – Carwashes; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.

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Amendment No. 1
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment adds a definition for “carwash”.
Mr. Smith explained the amendment.
The Administration supports.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 1 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
The Chair stated that Bill No. 74-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 6, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF RESOLUTION FOR FINAL READING AND/OR
VOTE
RESOLUTION NO. 22-25
The Chair called for Resolution No. 22-25, A Resolution confirming the adoption of the
Anne Arundel County Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2025 Update; and the Administrative Officer read
the full resolution.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Preeti Emrick,
Director of Office of Emergency Management, Kerry Topovski, Project Development
Administrator, Alex Sperling, UASI Planner, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the resolution.
Ms. Emrick spoke on the resolution.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Resolution No. 22-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Resolution No. 22-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.

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The Chair called for Resolution No. 22-25, A Resolution confirming the adoption of the
Anne Arundel County Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2025 Update; and the Administrative Officer read
the full resolution.
Resolution No. 22-25 was adopted by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF BILL FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE
BILL NO. 72-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 72-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Requirements for
Conditional Uses – Workforce Housing – For the purpose of reducing the density of housing in
R5 for workforce housing under certain circumstances; and generally relating to zoning; and the
Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Mr. Volke explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Janssen Evelyn,
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Land Use, Lynn Miller, Assistant Planning and Zoning
Officer, Honora Sutor, Chief Affordable Housing Officer, and Kelly Kenney, Supervising County
Attorney.
Mr. Hunt expressed the Administration’s opposition.
Mr. Evelyn spoke on the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 72-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were eighty-eight submissions for Bill No. 72-25
of written testimony received through the online testimony tool, which were shared with the
Council and posted on the County Council website.
The following person spoke on Bill No. 72-25:
Kyle Nembhard, Glen Burnie
Anita Patel, Glen Burnie
Jigna Patel, Glen Burnie
Deanna Edmunds, Halethrope
Heather Cassity, Pasadena
Linda Hanifin Bonner, Ph.D., Annapolis
Steven McCracken, Glen Burnie
Kristina Korona, Baltimore

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Jennifer Jackson, Pasadena
Max Gross, Annapolis
William Hill, Severna Park
Paul Higgins, Pasadena
John Burkett, Glen Burnie
Solomon Campbell, Glen Burnie
Milton Horne, Severna Park
Kyle Talente, Fairfax County, VA, RKG
Zach Lett, Landscaping company
Thomas Hoffman, Glen Burnie
Michael Rotear, Glen Burnie
Joe Skipper, Glen Burnie
Spencer Horton, Glen Burnie
David Morseberger, Davidsonville
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 72-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Requirements for
Conditional Uses – Workforce Housing; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Mr. Volke thanked those who testified on the bill.
Ms. Pickard spoke on the bill.
There was further discussion on the bill.
MOTION TO HOLD
On motion by Mr. Volke, seconded by Ms. Leadbetter, the motion to hold Bill No. 72-25
until October 6, 2025 was defeated by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke
Nay – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Mr. Volke spoke on the previous vote.
Bill No. 72-25 was defeated by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke
Nay – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Fiedler, the
meeting adjourned at 11:04 P.M.

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