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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON
FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Present were Council Chair Duane Rosenberg, Council Vice Chair Cynthia Mills (Virtual),
Councilmember Lincoln Lashley, Councilmember Briana Urbina (Virtual), Councilmember
Agnelli Sybel Malavé, City Manager Maisha Williams, Mayor Phelecia Nembhard, City Clerk
Kaitlyn Schisler
Absent/Excused: Chief Linwood Alston, DPW Director William Barclay
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Council Chair Rosenberg in the Municipal
Center, Room 230.
2. Residents Concerns
The following members of the public made comment:
• Carlita Wall expressed concern about a neighbor’s renter allegedly dumping snow
from a city street onto her and another neighbor’s private property. She asked the
council to address the issue of trespassing and illegal dumping, noting that her trash
and recycling bins were also thrown into her front yard.
3. Interview- Gallagher Benefit Services
A representative from Gallagher presented the firm’s proposal for conducting a
classification and compensation study, organizational assessment, and salary audit,
outlining their CARES-based consulting approach and data-driven benchmarking
methodology. The presentation described job evaluation methods, market analysis, and
options for compensation structures and implementation strategies. Councilmembers asked
questions regarding regional experience, project timeline, inclusion of the salary audit, job
description costs, and data deliverables.
4. Interview- Capital T Solutions
A representative from Capital T Solutions presented their proposal for a six-month
engagement, covering a financial and compensation audit, organizational assessment, and
comprehensive compensation study. The presentation outlined a three-phase approach,
detailed audit deliverables, and use of past compensation data to inform future decision-
making, with final reports provided in PDF and underlying data in Excel. Councilmembers
asked questions about expertise, timeline, data format, and alignment of salaries with
budget and market benchmarks.
5. Interview- PRM Consulting Group
A representative from PRM Consulting presented their proposal for a comprehensive audit
of city salaries, organizational assessment, and compensation study, outlining a five-step
methodology over an anticipated four-month timeline. The presentation covered data
collection, salary audits, organizational analysis, market benchmarking, and development

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of a market-based pay structure targeting the 50th percentile, with flexible post-study
implementation support. Councilmembers asked questions regarding peer city selection,
experience in Prince George’s County, hybrid pay structures, and timeline prioritization to
support the April budget, with the firm confirming no travel charges for their D.C.
l ocation.
6. Motion to Adjourn
Councilmember Lashley moved to adjourn. Councilmember Malavé seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).The meeting was adjourned at 8:49
p.m.
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://newcarrolltonmd.gov/1294/Agendas-
Minutes