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COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Minutes of
Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 20
November 3, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.
The County Council meeting was called to order by Chair Hummer at 7:04 P.M. It was
opened with the Invocation, given by Mr. Smith, and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was held in the County Council Chambers in Annapolis, Maryland. There were
approximately 40 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.
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 sixteen 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:
Kyle Nembhard, Glen Burnie
Jigna Patel, Glen Burnie
Jane Beard, Churchton
Matt Minahan, Edgewater
There was no one else present who wished to speak, and the Invitation to Audience was
closed.

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PRELIMINARY MOTION
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Volke, 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 October 20, 2025,
Legislative Day No. 19, and October 31, 2025, Closed Session, were approved.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
BILL NO. 88-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Capital Budget and Program – Board of
Education All Day Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten, Maintenance Backlog, Building
Systems Renovations, Additions, and Sustainability Initiatives Capital Projects –
Supplementary and Transfer of Appropriations – FOR the purpose of amending the Capital
Budget for the current fiscal year by making a transfer of appropriations from the Board of
Education Additions capital project to the Board of Education All Day K and Pre K Capital
project; amending the Capital Budget for the current fiscal year by making supplementary
appropriations of funds to the Board of Education Maintenance Backlog, Building Systems
Renov, and Sustainability Initiatives capital projects; amending the Capital Program and
Capital Projects Bond Ordinance for the current fiscal year; and generally relating to
appropriations 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)
BILL NO. 89-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Current Expense Budget – Fund Transfer and
Supplementary Appropriations – Video Lottery Impact Aid – South River Heights Special
Community Benefit District – Capital Budget and Program – Advance Land Acquisition
Capital Project – FOR the purpose of transferring appropriations of funds between certain
offices, departments, institutions, boards, commissions or other agencies in the general
fund for the current fiscal year; making supplementary appropriations from contingent
funds, and from unanticipated revenues to certain offices, departments, institutions, boards,
commissions or other agencies in a funds for the current fiscal year; amending the capital
budget and program for the current fiscal year by making a supplementary appropriations
to the Advance Land Acquisition capital project; and generally relating to transferring
appropriations of funds and making supplementary appropriations of funds in the current
expense budget and amending the capital budget and capital program for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2026.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)

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INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 33-25 – RESOLUTION approving the determination as surplus and the terms
of a private disposition of certain County-owned property on Dorsey Road in Glen Burnie,
Maryland
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
RESOLUTION NO. 34-25 – RESOLUTION approving the use of funds from Advance Land
Acquisition Capital Project for the purchase of real properties in Edgewater, Maryland,
from Glebe Bay, LLP and Ardebella Fox, and in Harmans, Maryland, from Craig A.
Mercier
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE
BILL NO. 83-25
The Chair called for 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 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

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(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; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of
the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Billie Penley,
Controller, Finance Department, David Gregory, McKennon, Shelton and Henn, Bond Counsel,
Chris Sheehan, Managing Director-Public Finance, Mesirow Finance, 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. 83-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 83-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for 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; and
the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Mr. Volke shared his support of the bill.
Bill No. 83-25 was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None

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BILL NO. 86-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 86-25, An 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; and the Administrative Officer read
a portion of the title.
Ms. Pickard explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Anne Budowski,
Personnel Officer, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt spoke on the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 86-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 86-25.
The following persons spoke on Bill No. 86-25:
Mike Shier, FOP70
John Poole, FOP70
O’Brien Atkinson, FOP70
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 86-25, An Ordinance concerning: Personnel – Employee
Relations – Police Captains; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Bill No. 86-25 was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
BILL NO. 76-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 76-25, as amended, 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.

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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.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 76-25, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there was one submission for Bill No. 76-25, 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. 76-25, as amended:
Maureen Carr York, Millersville
Doug Nichols, Greater Severna Park Council
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 76-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Public Safety
– Sidewalks – Removal of Snow and Ice; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Amendment No. 10
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment adds a definition of “fronting”.
Ms. Fiedler explained the amendment.
The Administration is comfortable with the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Fiedler, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 10 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 11
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment restores the provision making the expense of snow or ice by the
Department of Public Works the responsibility of the abutting property owner.

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Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Fiedler clarified the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 11 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter
Amendment No. 12
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment removes the provision for the Department of Public Works to arrange for
the removal of snow from sidewalks when in violation of the provisions of the section.
The amendment was withdrawn.
RECESS
On motion by Mr. Volke, seconded by Ms. Fiedler, the motion to recess was passed. The
Council recessed at 7:41 P.M.
RECONVENE
The Council reconvened at 7:46 P.M.
Amendment No. 13
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment requires the removal of snow and ice from a sidewalk within 24 hours for
accumulations less than three inches or 48 hours for accumulations of three inches or greater.
Mr. Volke explained the amendment.
Ms. Fiedler asked to be added as a sponsor to the amendment.
The Administration does not object to the amendment.
Ms. Rodvien asked for clarification about measurements.
Mr. Volke answered.
Ms. Fiedler spoke on the amendment.

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On motion of Mr. Volke, seconded by Ms. Leadbetter, Amendment No. 13 was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Aye – Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Ms. Fiedler clarified the outcome of the amendments.
Mr. Hunt responded.
The Chair stated that Bill No. 76-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on November 17, 2025.
BILL NO. 79-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 79-25, as amended, 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; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the
title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Don Curtian, Director
of Environmental Health, 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. 79-25, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 79-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 79-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Construction
and Property Maintenance Codes – Civil Fines – International Property Maintenance Codes –
Codes and Supplement – Air Conditioning in Multiple Dwellings; and the Administrative Officer
read a portion of the title.
Mr. Volke explained his reason for his vote.

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Bill No. 79-25, as amended, was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
BILL NO. 84-25
The Chair called for 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; and the Administrative
Officer read a portion of the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Desirae Williams,
Senior Planner, Office of Planning and Zoning, Chris Murphy, Utility Engineer, Department of
Public Works, Chris Biggerstaff, Senior Engineer, Department of Public Works, 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. 84-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 84-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 84-25, An Ordinance concerning: Planning and Development
– Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems; and the Administrative Officer read a
portion of the title.
Bill No. 84-25 was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
BILL NO. 85-25
The Chair called for 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; and the Administrative Officer read a
portion of the title.

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Ms. Rodvien explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Susan Herrold,
Director of Central Services, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney.
The Administration supports.
Mr. Smith clarified the bill.
Ms. Herrold responded.
Mr. Volke asked about the cost for the replacements.
Mr. Herrold answered.
There was further discussion on the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 85-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 85-25.
The following persons spoke on Bill No 85-25:
John Taylor, Millersville
Maureen Carr York, Millersville
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Volke asked if the school system adheres to this bill.
Mr. Reuf answered.
The Chair called for Bill No. 85-25, An Ordinance concerning: Purchasing – County
Government's Transition to Zero Emissions Leaf Blowers – Leading by Example; and the
Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Bill No. 85-25 was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF RESOLUTION FOR FINAL READING AND/OR
VOTE

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RESOLUTION NO. 31-25
The Chair called for Resolution No. 31-25, A Resolution supporting the Anne Arundel
County Board of Education’s Fiscal Year 2027 Public School Construction Capital Improvement
Program request for submission to the Interagency Commission on School Construction; and the
Administrative Officer read the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Kyle Ruef, Executive
Director of Facilities, AACPS, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the resolution.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Resolution No. 31-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Resolution No. 31-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Resolution No. 31-25, A Resolution supporting the Anne Arundel
County Board of Education’s Fiscal Year 2027 Public School Construction Capital Improvement
Program request for submission to the Interagency Commission on School Construction; and the
Administrative Officer read the title.
Resolution No. 31-25 was adopted by the following roll call:
Aye – Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
RESOLUTION NO. 32-25
The Chair called for Resolution No. 32-25, A Resolution urging the establishment of an
Adequate Public Facilities Study Group to address the need for an electrical grid impact review
for new development; and the Administrative Officer read the title.
Mr. Smith explained the resolution.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Lori Blair Klasmeier,
Deputy County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt spoke on the resolution.
Mr. Volke asked for clarification on the fiscal note.
Mr. Hunt answered.

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Ms. Fiedler asked a clarifying question.
Mr. Smith responded.
There was further discussion on the resolution.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Resolution No. 32-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Resolution No. 32-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Resolution No. 32-25, A Resolution urging the establishment of an
Adequate Public Facilities Study Group to address the need for an electrical grid impact review
for new development; and the Administrative Officer read the title.
Resolution No. 32-25 was adopted by the following roll call:
Aye – Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE
BILL NO. 81-25
The Chair called for 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; and the Administrative Officer
read a portion of the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Janssen Evelyn,
Deputy CAO, Sarah Fowler, Planning Administrator, Transportation Developer, David Braun,
Engineer Administrator, Brian Ulrich, Planning Administrator, and Greg Swain, County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill.
The Chair stated the public hearing was concluded at the last meeting.

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The Chair called for Bill No. 81-25, An Ordinance concerning: Subdivision and
Development – Adequate Public Facilities – Adequate Transportation Facilities – Mitigation –
Fees and Securities – Development Impact Fee Credits; 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 an application for a concept plan to those applications
grandfathered and extends the grandfathering provisions for certain applications to March 1,
2026.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Pickard asked a clarifying question.
Mr. Evelyn responded.
Mr. Volke asked about grandfathering.
Mr. Evelyn answered.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 1 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter
The Chair stated that Bill No. 81-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on November 17, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, the
meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.

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