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MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON
DECEMBER 17, 2025
Present were Councilmembers Duane H. Rosenberg (virtual), Cynthia Mills (acting Chair), Lincoln
Lashley, and Briana Urbina; Mayor Phelecia E Nembhard, City Manager Maisha Williams, DPW Director
William Barclay, Police Chief Linwood Alston, and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler. Councilmember Malavé
was excused.
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Council Vice Chair Mills in the Municipal Center, Room
230.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Chief Alston led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
III. Public Comments
The following members of the public made comment:
● Mayor Nembhard announced the holiday trash schedule.
IV. Christmas Decoration Contest Winners
The Christmas Decoration Contest winners were announced by Mayor Nembhard, and awards were
presented.
V. Vera Weinbach Scholarship Awardees
The winners of the Vera Weinbach Scholarship were announced.
VI. Fire Department Grant Announcement
Mayor Nembhard announced the Fire Department was presented their $35,000 grant at the tree lighting
ceremony.
VII. Vacancy Report
The Vacancy Report was presented to the Council in the Agenda Packet. There were no questions.
VIII. Emergency Ordinance 26-09, Budget Amendment for Boys & Girls Club
Emergency Ordinance 26-09, Budget Amendment for Boys and Girls Club was presented to Council.
There were no questions.
IX. Future Council Onboarding Process
The City Clerk presented a memo about a future council onboarding process. The Clerk had reached out
to Laurel for their established process, and presented the info to the Council to see if they would support
creating something similar for New Carrollton. Council members supported the proposal. They
specifically mentioned that the plan should include reviewing the Maryland Open Meetings Act and the
Maryland Public Information Act.
X. Future Council Meeting Topics
Councilmembers presented items they would like to see on future agendas. These included a taskforce to
review the code, focusing discussions with residents on codes that affect them most as well as a

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suggestion inviting Prince George County Public Schools to provide an update on the new school
construction and any changes made regarding parking and transportation.
XI. Motion to Adjourn
Councilmember Lashley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Urbina. The motion passed (4-0-0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 pm.
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE MEETING
CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON
DECEMBER 17, 2025
Present were Councilmembers Duane H. Rosenberg (virtual), Cynthia Mills (acting Chair), Lincoln
Lashley, and Briana Urbina; Mayor Phelecia E Nembhard, City Manager Maisha Williams, DPW Director
William Barclay, Police Chief Linwood Alston, and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler. Councilmember Malavé
was excused.
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Vice Chair Mills in the Municipal Center, Room 230.
II. Non-Consent Agenda
● Councilmember Lashley made a motion for the City Council of the City of New Carrollton to
approve Resolution 26-09, budget amendment reconciliation no. 5: to amend Ordinance 25-16
Current Expense Budget for FY2026. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Urbina. The
motion passed (4-0-0).
III. Consent Agenda
Councilmember Urbina moved that the City Council of the City of New Carrollton approved the
consent items listed herein A through C. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Rosenberg. The motion passed (4-0-0).
a. Approve the Council Workshop & Legislative
Meeting Minutes (November 5, 2025).
Council Workshop & Legislative Meeting Minutes
(November 10, 2025).
Council Workshop Meeting Minutes (November 17,
2025).
Council Legislative Meeting Minutes
(November 19, 2025).
b. Budget Timeline Calendar
c. HVAC Contract
XI. Motion to Adjourn
Councilmember Urbina moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Rosenberg seconded the motion.
The motion passed (4-0-0). The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

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Respectfully submitted,
Kaitlyn Schisler
City Clerk
Note: These minutes are a summary of the actions taken by the City Council and do not include all details
of the discussions. Please refer to the official meeting video for a complete record.
Agendas and Approved Meeting Minutes can be found at:
https://www.newcarrolltonmd.gov/AgendaCenter