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City Council Meeting

November 5, 2025 · New Carrollton, MD
Source: Source Document (PDF, 3 pp)
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Attendees

Duane H. Rosenberg (Councilmember)
Cynthia Mills (Councilmember)
Lincoln Lashley (Councilmember)
Briana Urbina (Councilmember)
Agnelli Sybel Malavé (Councilmember)
Phelecia E Nembhard (Mayor)
Maisha Williams (City Manager)
William Barclay (DPW Director)
Linwood Alston (Police Chief)
Kaitlyn Schisler (City Clerk)
✓ Present: 10/10

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

#3

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#I

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.

#II

Public Comments

The public made comments on various topics.

#III

Council Announcements

Councilmembers made announcements.

#IV

Chief Alston Introduction to Residents

Chief Alston gave an introduction to residents.

#V

RFP for DPW Mechanic Shop HVAC System

The council reviewed the RFP for the mechanic shop HVAC project.

#VI

Grants Status

The discussion on the grant status report was moved to the November 17th meeting.

#VII

Budget Amendment for Salaries Discussion

Councilmember Malavé introduced a draft resolution to freeze fund transfers related to salary expenditures.

#VIII

Budget vs Actual Report

The council noted the absence of budget-to-actual reports since June 30th.

#IX

City Council use of Constant Contact

The council agreed to add Chair Rosenberg as an authorized user.

#X

Agenda & Meeting Management Software

The City Clerk presented the new agenda and minutes management software.

#XI

Assistance for New Carrollton Residents

The conversation was removed from the agenda to be discussed at a later date.

#XII

DPW Request to Fill Positions

Mr. Barclay presented Public Works’ request to fill three vacant positions.

#XIII

DPW Dump Trucks

DPW requested the replacement of three end-of-life dump trucks.

#XIV

Municipal Government Works Month Proclamation

A proclamation to declare November as Municipal Government Works Month was presented.

#XV

Council Schedule Discussion

The council discussed the council schedule centered on the Maryland Municipal League (MML) conference.

#XVI

Disaster Assistance for Jamaica

Councilmember Malavé made a motion to add an agenda item for disaster assistance for Jamaica.

Public Comments

6 speakers
Shirley Brown · Topic: Financial hardships faced by non-federal workers

Shirley Brown addressed the council about financial hardships faced by non-federal workers in the community.

Craig Mclane · Topic: Pedestrian bridge over Brier ditch at West Park

Craig Mclane congratulated the mayor and Mr. Barkley for the well-done job on the pedestrian bridge over Brier ditch at West Park.

John Kennedy · Topic: New bridge and safety concern

John Kennedy thanked the council for the new bridge, which makes their commute more timely, but raised a safety concern about cars parked too close to the curb.

Gwen Chase · Topic: Toy drive

Gwen Chase asked if the City could do a toy drive.

Cynthia Poles-Suite · Topic: Org chart and salary figures

Cynthia Poles-Suite pointed out an issue on the org chart provided by DPW, noting a name was listed twice for the same position, and asked for salary figures for the positions Public Works is seeking to hire.

Mayor Nembhard · Topic: Disaster aid

Mayor Nembhard expressed that if the city opens the gate to providing disaster aid, it should be fair and consider all affected countries, such as Cuba and Haiti.