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Meeting Date: 12/7/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

           A.    Approval of Minutes of October 19, 2009 Council Meeting

           B.    Approval of Minutes of November 16, 2009 Council Meeting

C.    Approval of Resolution R-67-09 - By Two Thirds Vote Waiving the Bidding Requirements of Section 61of the City Charter to Allow the City to Enter Into a Contract With Motorola for Encrypted Mobile and Portable Radios Based Upon the Sole Source Authorization Provided By The U.S. Department of Justice and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement For Those Services

D.    Approval of Resolution R-68-09 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Memorandum of Understanding With the Bowie State University and the Bowie Business Innovation Center Incorporated to Establish a Business Incubator Program

XI.     OLD BUSINESS:                                                                                                                       
XII.     NEW BUSINESS:

A.    Auditor Presentation - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action (15 pages)

B.    Council Policy on Pending School Boundary Changes - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

           C.    Right of Way Maintenance - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

D.    SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency) Grant - Public Hearing/ Eligible for Action

E.    Annexation Strategy 2009-2010 - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action


Meeting Date:11/16/09 Regular Meeting & Swearing In Ceremony


CONSENT AGENDA:

 A.  Approval of Resolution R-63-09 - Authorizing the Waiving of Bidding Requirements by Two-Thirds Vote to Allow for the Razing of the Structure Located at 15315 Jenkins Ridge Road

 B.   Approval of Resolution R-64-09 - Accepting Bid Proposals for Voice System Upgrade

 C.  Approval of Resolution R-65-09 - Accepting Bid for the Supply and Installation of a Motor Starter in Well #6 Located at 12215 Foxhill Lane, Foxhill Park

D.  Approval of Resolution R-66-09 - Accepting Bid for the Supply of Two (2) Submersible Pumping Units For Booster Pump #3 Located at 3703 Media Lane and Well #2R Located at 2915 Brierdale Lane

VII.       ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT :

 A.  Certification of November 3, 2009 City of Bowie Election- Camilla Gaines, Vice Chairman - Board of Elections

VIII.       OLD BUSINESS:

 A.  Ordinance O-11-09 - Amending Chapter 24 of the City Code to Create and Adopt Article IV, "Tax Credit for Certain Law Enforcement Officers and Rescue Workers" - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action            


Meeting Date:11/9/09

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Overview
(No written report. M-NCPPC staff will make a presentation.)


Meeting Date:10/26/09 Worksession


Education Priorities

Urban Tree Canopy Goal


Meeting Date:10/19/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

A.    Approval of Minutes of October 5, 2009 Council Meeting

B.    Introduction of Ordinance O-11-09 - Amending Chapter 24, "Taxation", to Create and Adopt Article IV, "Tax Credit for Certain Law Enforcement Officers and Rescue Workers", Section 24-8, "Disabled or Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and Recue Workers" of the City Code

C.    Approval of Prince George's County Historic Sites and Districts Plan - Draft City Council Position Statement

D.    Approval of Resolution R-62-09- Awarding a Contract for the Preparation of a Park Master Plan for Allen Pond Park to Lardner/Klein Landscape Architects, P.C. of Alexandria, Virginia.

OLD BUSINESS:                                                        

A.  Ordinance O-10-09 - Amending Chapter 14, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic", Article III, "Stopping Standing and Parking", Article III, "Stopping, Standing and Parking Offenses", to Add Section 14-17B, "Speed Monitoring Systems", to Authorize the Implementation of Speed Monitoring Systems in Properly Designated School Zones to Detect Speed Limit Violations Using Vehicle Sensors That Produce Recorded Images of Passing Vehicles, and to Specify the Conditions Under Which a Speed Monitoring System Shall Be Used, the Penalty for a Speed Limit Violation Recorded By a Speed Monitoring System, and the Mechanism for Processing Citations for Speed Limit Violations Recorded By a Speed Monitoring System - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

B.    Whitemarsh Park Irrigation and Master Plan - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

NEW BUSINESS:

A.    Speed Camera Implementation - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action



Meeting Date:10/5/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

A.    Approval of Minutes of September 21, 2009 Council Meeting

B.    Approval of Resolution R-61-09 - Awarding a Contract to Irrigation, Etc. to Provide and Install An Irrigation System at the Whitemarsh Park Small Sports Field

C.    Approval of Letter to County Council's PZED Committee Re: CB-41-2009 Delegation of Powers to Municipal Corporations

 D.    Introduction of Ordinance O-10-09 - Amending Chapter 14, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic", Article III, "Stopping, Standing and Parking", Article III, "Stopping, Standing and Parking Offenses, to Add Section 14-17B, "Speed Monitoring Systems", to Authorize the Implementation of Speed Monitoring Systems in Properly Designated School Zones to Detect Speed Limit Violations Using Vehicle Sensors That Produce Recorded Images of Passing Vehicles, and to Specify the Conditions Under Which a Speed Monitoring System Shall Be Used, the Penalty for a Speed Limit Violation Recorded By a Speed Monitoring System, and the Mechanism for Processing Citations for Speed Limit Violations Recorded By A Speed Monitoring System

OLD BUSINESS

A.    Ordinance O-9-09 - Providing a Supplement Appropriation for the Annual Budget for the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010 for the Purpose of Funding the Replacement of the Exterior Metal Stair Case at the Railroad Museum - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

NEW BUSINESS:

A.    Census Update - (no written report)

B.    Resolution R-60-09 - Adopting the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year 2009 - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

C.  Maintenance on Route 197 Associated with the BGE Bowie Electric Reliability Action Plan – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action


Meeting Date:9/21/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

           A.    Approval of Minutes of September 8, 2009 Council Meeting

           B.    Approval of Resolution R-59-09 - Adopting Debt and Financial Management Policies

           C.    Introduction of Ordinance O-9-09 - Providing a Supplemental Appropriation for the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010 for the Purpose of Funding the Replacement Of the Exterior Metal Stair Case at the Railroad Museum

           D.    Approval of Position Letter Re: Restoration of A-58 as a State Road to Highway Network and Evaluation the Feasibility of an Interchange at US 50 and Melford Boulevard - Countywide Master Plan of Transportation, Amendment #22

    E.    Approval of Position Letter Re: Preliminary Plan and Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) for Subregion I (Planning Areas 60, 61, 62 and 64)

   F.    Approval of Position Letter Re: Preliminary Glenn Dale-Seabrook-Lanham and Vicinity Sector Plan and SMA

           G.    Approval of Letter Re: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Budget

XI.              OLD BUSINESS:                                                                                                                    
A.    Ordinance O-8-09 - Amending Chap. 12 "Cable Communications" to Delete Those Provisions of Sec. 12-2 "Definitions and Work Usage" and Sec. 12-11 "Rate Regulations; Enforcement of Consumer Protection, Customer Service Standards" That Relate to the  Establishment of the City Cable Rate Regulation Commission - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

XII.              NEW BUSINESS:


Meeting Date:9/14/09 Worksession

Police Department Update

Meeting Date:9/8/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

          A.    Approval of Minutes of July 6, 2009 Council Meeting

          B.    Approval of Minutes of August 3, 2009 Council Meeting

          C.    Approval of Proclamation P-11-09 - Declaring the Week of September 17-23, 2009 As Constitution Week in Bowie

           D.    Approval of Proclamation P-12-09 - Recognizing Bowie State University's American Marketing Association and the Students in Free Enterprise Team

           E.    Approval of Resolution R-56-09 - Allowing for the Reduction of the Performance Security Guaranteeing Construction of Streets and Appurtenances at Ashleigh Station II Under Permit P-1-0607

           F.    Approval of Resolution R-57-09 - Adopting the Recommendations of the Bowie Advisory Planning Board in the Case of #BD-03-09

           G.    Approval of Resolution R-58-09 - Awarding a Contract for Replacement of the Steel Exterior Stairs at the Bowie Railroad Museum Tower to Earn Contractors, Inc.  

           H.    Introduction of Ordinance O-8-09 - Amending Chapter 12, "Cable Communications"" of the City Code to Delete Those Provisions of Section 12-2, "Definitions and Word Usage", and Section 12-11, Rate Regulation; Enforcement of Consumer Protection, Customer Service Standards", That Relate to the Establishment of the City Cable Rate Regulation Commission

XI.              OLD BUSINESS:

XII.              NEW BUSINESS:

            A.   Legislative Priorities - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

            B.   FY10 Budget - Impact of State Budget Cuts - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

                                              


Meeting Date:8/3/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

A.    Approval of Minutes of June 1, 2009 Council Meeting

B.    Approval of Minutes of June 15, 2009 Council Meeting

C.    Approval of Resolution R-47-09 - Regarding Climate Change

D.    Approval of Resolution R-48-09 - Authorize the Waiving of Bidding Requirements to Allow for the Issuance of a Purchase Order for an Automated Valve Operator/Extension for Swivel Vac Trailer

E.    Approval of Resolution R-49-09 - By Two Thirds Vote Waives Bidding Requirements for the Hauling/Disposal of Biosolids From the Bowie Wastewater Treatment Plan and Authorizing a Contract Pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of an Agreement Between the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and Recyc Systems, Inc. and Superseding Resolution R-38-09

F.    Approval of Resolution R-52-09 - Accepting Bid for the Installation of a City Supplied Pump And Motor and Repairs to the Pipe Column in Well #6 Located at 12215 Foxhill Lane

G.    Approval of Resolution R-54-09 - Authorizing the Bank of America to Issue an Irrevocable letter of Credit on Behalf of the City of Bowie for the Hopkins Property Off-Site Woodland Conservation Bank

H.    Approval of Resolution R-55-09 - Accepting the Two Storm Water Management Facilities of The Ashleigh Subdivision

OLD BUSINESS:

A.    Resolution R-53-09 - BV-1-09, 12011 Terra Lane -Public Hearing/Eligible for Action                                         

NEW BUSINESS:

A.    Fire Department Staffing Issues - Discussion

B.    Emergency Ordinance O-7-09 - To Amend Ordinance O-5-09 by Amending and Restating Exhibit A to Such Ordinance - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

C.    Zoning Map Amendment #A-10016 (C-S-C and R-R Zones to M-X-T Zone) Hilltop Plaza Shopping Center - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

D.    Resolution R-50-09 (77 pages)- Approving the City's Application to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Community Legacy Program FY10 - Public Hearing/Eligible for  Action

E.    Resolution R-51-09 - Approving the City's Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the NSP2 Program - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action


Meeting Date:7/13/09


Fire Department Staffing Issue Discussion

This meeting was canceled.


Meeting Date:7/6/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

       A.    Approval of Minutes of May 18, 2009 Council Meeting

       B.    Approval of Resolution R-42-09 - Awarding a Contract for Portable Toilet Rental and Services To United Site Services, Inc.

      C.    Approval of Resolution R-43-09 - Approving the Third Amendment to the Water Tower Lease Agreement Between the City and Washington D.C. SMSA Limited Partnership (Verizon Wireless) at 3107 Belair Drive

      D.    Approval of Resolution R-44-09 - Accepting Bid Proposal for Hot Mix Resurfacing and Coldmilling

    E.    Approval of Resolution R-45-09 - Accepting Bid Proposal for Permanent Pavement Marking

XI.    OLD BUSINESS:

XII.    NEW BUSINESS:

      A.    Resolution R-41-09 -  Adopting the Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2010 (76 pages) - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

      B.    U.S. Route 301/MD Route 214 - State Highway Administration - Briefing (no staff report)

     C.    Climate Change - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

     D.    Bowie State University/MARC Station Sector Plan - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

     E.    City Transportation Priority List - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

     F.    Approval of Resolution R-46-09 - To Approve a Letter Agreement Dated June 26, 2009 Between St. John Properties and the City of Bowie Relating to the Melford/Maryland Science and Technology Center - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action


Meeting Date:6/22/09 Worksession


PERVIOUS PAVING

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT


Meeting Date:6/15/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

           A.    Approval of Minutes of May 4, 2009 Council Meeting

           B.    Approval of Proclamation P-10-09 - Recognizing Eleanor T. Minor for Her Service to the Prince George's County School System

           C.    Approval of Resolution R-32-09 - Authorizing the Transfer of Certain Amounts in the 2008- 2009 Budget

           D.    Approval of Resolution R-37-09 - Adopting An Art In Public Places Policy, Defining Public Art, A Mission Statement, Programmatic Goals and Administrative Responsibilities

           E.    Approval of Resolution R-38-09 - By Two Thirds Vote Waiving Bidding Requirements for the Hauling/Disposal of Biosolids From the Bowie Wastewater Treatment Plant and Authorizing a Contract Pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of An Agreement Between the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and Recyc Systems, Inc.                      

                    
X.   OLD BUSINESS:

           A.    Emergency Ordinance O-6-09 - Amending Chapter 2, "Administration", Article II, "Personnel  System", Division 7, "Benefits - Leave, Insurance, Retirement, Etc."; Section 2-55, "Holidays"  In Order to Provide for the Substitution of a Floating Holiday - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

XI.  NEW BUSINESS:

           A.    Resolution R-39-09 - Accepting a Proposal From Manekin Construction LLC for General Contracting Services for the New City Hall - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

           B.    Resolution R-40-09 - Adopted Pursuant to the Authority of Ordinance O-4-09 Providing For the Issuance and Sale of a Series of General Obligation Bonds Authorized by Such Ordinance for The New City Hall Project in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Fifteen Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($15,500,000); Prescribing the Amounts of Each Maturity or Mandatory Sinking Fund Payment, As Applicable, For the Bonds and the Optional Redemption Terms of The Bonds; Prescribing the Terms and Conditions for the Issuance and Sale of the Bonds at  Public Sale; Authorizing the Preparation and Distribution of Preliminary and Final Official  Statements for the Bonds; Designating the Bonds as "Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations" Pursuant to Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, As Amended; and Generally Relating to the Sale, Issuance, Delivery and Payment of and For the Bonds - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

           C.    Energy-Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Projects - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

           D.    Legislative Priorities - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action


Meeting Date:6/8/09 Town Hall Meeting

No Agenda

Meeting Date:6/1/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

A.    Approval of Resolution R-33-09 - Authorizing a Contract Increase for Additional Construction Of Street and Storm Drainage Improvements on 5th Street From Chestnut Avenue to 200' West In the Huntington Section

B.    Approval of Resolution R-34-09 - Accepting Bid Proposal for Street Repair

C.    Approval of Resolution R-35-09 - Approving an Easement and Right of Way Agreement Between the City of Bowie and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission to Install a Water Meter Vault and Appurtenances on the New City Hall Site at 15901 Excalibur Road

D.    Approval of Resolution R-36-09 - Authorizing the Waiving of Bidding Requirements to Allow For The Annual Supply of Polymer Utilized by the Wastewater Treatment Plant

E.    Introduction of Emergency Ordinance O-6-09 - Amending Chapter 2, "Administration", Article II, "Personnel System", Division 7, "Benefits - Leave, Insurance, Retirement, Etc."; Section 2- 55, "Holidays" In Order to Provide for the Substitution of a Floating Holiday

           F.    Approval of Proclamation P-9-09 - Honoring Flag Day by the City of Bowie and the Benevolent And Protective Order of Elks, Lodge #2309

X.               OLD BUSINESS:

           A.    Ordinance O-4-09 - Authorizing And Empowering The City Of Bowie (The “City”) To Issue And  Sell From Time To Time, Upon Its Full Faith And Credit, General Obligation Bonds In One Or More Series In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed Nineteen Million Dollars $19,000,000), The Proceeds Of The Sale Thereof To Be Used And Applied For The Public Purposes Of Financing, Reimbursing Or Refinancing All Or Any Portion Of One Or More Of The Following: The Costs Of Acquiring, Constructing, Improving, Furnishing And Equipping A New City Hall, Together With Costs Of Related Site And Utility Improvements (Including Parking And Landscaping), Related Legal, Financial And Inspection Expenses... - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

           B.    Ordinance O-5-09 - Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of a General Obligation Installment Bond (the "Bond") by the City in a Principal Amount Not Exceeding One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000) ... to be designated "The City of Bowie Water Quality bond", the Net Proceeds of the Sale Thereof to be Used and Applied for the Public Purpose of Financing and Refinancing All Or a Portion of Public Infrastructure Improvements Relating to the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Installation of a New Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) System... - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

XI.               NEW BUSINESS:

           A.    Preliminary Countywide Master Plan of Transportation Arterial Roadways North of Bowie - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

           B.    Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan (CLRP) Amendment for Purple Line - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action


Meeting Date:5/26/09 Worksession


Cancelled


Meeting Date:5/18/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

A.    Approval of Minutes of April 20, 2009 Council Meeting

B.    Approval of Proclamation P-6-09 - Celebrating Memorial Day 2009 By Honoring Those Whose Lives Were Given in Service to Their Country  

C.   Introduction of Ordinance O-4-09 - Authorizing And Empowering The City Of Bowie (The “City”) To Issue And Sell From Time To Time, Upon Its Full Faith And Credit, General Obligation Bonds In One Or More Series In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed Nineteen Million Dollars ($19,000,000), The Proceeds Of The Sale Thereof To Be Used And Applied For The Public Purposes Of Financing, Reimbursing Or Refinancing All Or Any Portion Of One Or More Of The Following: The Costs Of Acquiring, Constructing, Improving, Furnishing And Equipping A New City Hall, Together With Costs Of Related Site And Utility Improvements (Including Parking And Landscaping), Related Legal, Financial And Inspection Expenses, Costs Of Issuance...

D.    Introduction of Ordinance O-5-09 - Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of a General Obligation Installment Bond (the "Bond") by the City in a Principal Amount Not Exceeding One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000)...to to be Used and Applied for the Public Purpose of Financing and Refinancing All Or a Portion of Public Infrastructure Improvements Relating to the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Installation of a New Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) System ...

IX.      OLD BUSINESS:

A.    Ordinance O-1-09 - Approving and Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2009 and Ending June 30, 2010 - Adoption

B.    Resolution R-23-09 - Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2010-2015 - Adoption

C.    Ordinance O-3-09 - Providing Supplemental Appropriations for the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 for the Purpose of Funding the Roof Modifications and Repairs to the Bowie Ice Arena, Replacement of Exterior Metal Stairs at the Railroad Museum Tower and Replacement of Two Police Vehicles - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

X.        NEW BUSINESS:

A.    Mill Branch Crossing Preliminary Subdivision Plan #4-08052 - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

B.   Resolution R-31-09 - Accepting Funds From the U.S. Department of Housing And Urban Development Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action


Meeting Date:5/4/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

           A.    Approval of Minutes of April 6, 2009 Council Meeting

           B.    Approval of Minutes of April 13, 2009 Special Council Meeting  

           C.    Approval of Proclamation P-4-09 - Proclaiming May 15, 2009 as Bike to Work Day in Bowie

           D.    Approval of Proclamation P-5-09 - Proclaiming the Month of May, 2009 As National Bicycle Month

           E.    Approval of Resolution R-24-09 - Adopting the Recommendation of the BAPB in the Case of #BD-02-09

           F.    Approval of Resolution R-25-09 - Accepting Bid for Construction of a Hiker/Biker Trail Adjacent To Maryland Route 197

           G.    Approval of Resolution R-26-09 - Accepting Bid for the Construction of a Parking Lot on the  East Side of Chestnut Avenue, North of 11th Street and West of Maryland Route 197

           H.    Approval of Resolution R-27-09 - Accepting Bid Proposal for the Construction of Street and Storm Drainage Improvements on 5th Street from Chestnut Avenue to 200' West in the Huntington Section

           I.      Approval of Resolution R-28-09 - Awarding Thirty Party Inspection & Testing Services for the New Bowie City Hall To Independent Consultants & Engineers, Inc.

           J.     Approval of Resolution R-29-09 - Authorizing the Waiving of Bidding Requirements by Two-Thirds Vote to Allow for the Razing of the Structure Located at 14300 Driftwood Road

           K.    Approval of Resolution R-30-09 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement With St. John Properties for Construction of Certain Improvements to the Bowie Water Plant in Consideration of an Increased Water Allocation

           L .    Introduction of Ordinance O-3-09 - Providing a Supplemental Appropriation for the Annual Budget for the Fiscal year Ending June 30, 2009 for the Purpose of Funding the Roof Modifications and Repairs to the Bowie Ice Arena, Replacement of Exterior Metal Stairs at the
Railroad Museum Tower and Replacement of Two Police Vehicles

IX.     OLD BUSINESS:

           A.    Ordinance O-1-09 - Approving and Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2009 and Ending June 30, 2010 - Public Hearing

           B.    Resolution R-23-09 - Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2010-2015 - Public Hearing

           C.    Constant Yield Tax - Public Hearing - No staff report.

           D.    Ordinance O-2-09 - Amending Chapter 6, "Elections", to Clarify the Hearing Procedure Required in Section 6-33 Entitled "Penalties"; To Reletter and Establish That Certain Repetitive Violations Shall Constitute a Misdemeanor As Set Forth in Section 6-33(b) Adding Subsection (f) to Section 6-33 Authorizing the Board of Supervisors of Elections to
Corrective Remedial Action for Inadvertent Or Unintentional Violations, and to Grant the Board Discretion in Assessing Fines for Infractions - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

X.         NEW BUSINESS:

           A.    Prince George's County Water and Sewer Plan Amendment #09/W-01 (Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries) - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

           B.    Letter to BGE and Statement to the Public Service Commission Re: The Bowie Electric Reliability Action Plan - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action


Meeting Date:4/27/09 Budget Worksession #3

Community Services Department - Budget pages 87-128

Meeting Date:4/23/09 Budget Worksession #2


Public Works Department - Budget pages 139-151

Water and Sewer Fund - Budget pages 167-188


Meeting Date:4/20/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

A.    Introduction of Ordinance O-2-09 - Amending Chapter 6, "Elections", to Clarify the Hearing Procedure Required in Section 6-33 Entitled "Penalties"; To Reletter and Establish That Certain Repetitive Violations Shall Constitute a Misdemeanor As Set Forth in Section 6-33(b)
Adding Subsection (f) to Section 6-33 Authorizing the Board of Supervisors of Elections to Corrective Remedial Action for Inadvertent Or Unintentional Violations - View Memo

OLD BUSINESS:

A.    Ordinance O-1-09 - Approving and Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2009 and Ending June 30, 2010 - Public Hearing

B.    Resolution R-23-09 - Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2010-2015 - Public Hearing

C.    Draft City Council Position Statement Re: Maryland Route 197 Alternative 4 - Modified With Sidewalks and Street Trees - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

NEW BUSINESS:

A.    Legislative Report

B.    Preliminary Subdivision Plan #4-08012 - Walker Pontiac - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action


Meeting Date:4/13/09 Special Meeting and Budget Worksession


Special Meeting

NEW BUSINESS:

A.  Introduction of Ordinance O-1-09 - Approving and Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2009 and Ending June 30, 2010

B.   Introduction of Resolution R-23-09 - Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2010-2015

City Council Budget Worksession #1

I.  General Fund Revenues     Pages 33-50

II. Capital Improvement Program  Pages 189-255

III. Capital Projects Fund    Pages 161-166


Meeting Date:4/6/09 Regular Meeting


PRESENTATIONS:

A.    Proclamation P-4-09 - Declaring May As Business Appreciation Month in Bowie

CONSENT AGENDA:

A.    Approval of Minutes of March 16, 2009 Council Meeting

B.    Approval of Resolution R-18-08 - Awarding a Contract for Modifications and Repairs to the Bowie Ice Arena Roof to Citiroof, Corp.

C.    Approval of Resolution R-19-09 - To Acquire Real Property for Public Use in the Amount of 12.8 Acres From Agnes T. McLaughlin for $511,350

D.    Approval of Resolution R-20-09 - Accepting the Street and Appurtenances at the Willows Constructed Under Permit P-1-0203 and Releasing the Construction Securities Required Therein

E.    Approval of Resolution R-21-09 - Awarding the Construction Contract Improvements for Enhanced Nutrient Removal, Bowie Wastewater Treatment Plant, to Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Inc.

F.    Approval of Resolution R-22-09 - Adopting an "Identity Theft Prevention Program" To Detect, Prevent and Mitigate Identify Theft in Connection With Opening or Maintaining an Account With the City in Accordance With Federal Regulations Relating to Red Flag Identity Theft

G.   Approval of City Position Letter Regarding Proposed FY2010 Metrobus Service Reduction Package

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

A.    Legislative Report

B.    Maryland Route 197 Project Planning Study - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action  

C.    Special Exception #SE-4623 and Variance #V4623 - Heritage Realty - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

D.    Resolution R-14-08 - Establishing a Task Force to Study the Establishment and Operation of a Small, Short, Term Holding Shelter for Cats and Dogs Captured by the Bowie Animal Control Division - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

E.    Letter to BGE and Public Service Commission Re: The Bowie Electric Reliability Program -  Public Hearing/Eligible for Action


Meeting Date:3/23/09 Worksession

Council Worksession

Historic Sites and District Plan Amendment - no written report

Bowie Electric Reliability Action Plan Update

Youth Services Bureau


Meeting Date:3/16/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes of February 17, 2009 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Resolution R-10-09 - Accepting Bid for Contractor Services for the Implementation of the Gallant Fox Lane Forest Mitigation Bank

C. Approval of Resolution R-13-09 - Adopting the Recommendation of the Bowie Advisory Planning Board in the Case of #BD-01-09

D. Approval of Resolution R-15-09 - Accepting the Private Streets Known as New Oak Lane, North Dale Lane and North Dale Court Thereto Located Within P.G. Oak Pond and Approving an Agreement Between the City and P.G. Oak Pond Homeowners Association, Incorporated

E. Approval of Resolution R-16-09 - Accepting Bid for Renovations to the Equipment Maintenance Garage Tool Room and Office

F. Approval of Resolution R-17-09 - Awarding the Landscape Maintenance Service Contract for Six Stormwater Management Facilities

G. Proclamation P-1-09 - Congratulating the Samuel Ogle Lady Rams on Winning the Girls Middle School Basketball Championship

H. Proclamation P-3-09 - Recognizing April 14, 2009 as Arbor Day

XI. OLD BUSINESS:

XII. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Legislative Update

B. City Hall Colors and Finishes - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action 

C. Resolution R-12-09 - For the Purpose of Making a Declaration of Official Intent Pursuant to U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.150.2 Regarding The City's Intention to Reimburse From the Proceeds of One or More Obligations to be Issued by the City Prior Expenditures Made in Connection With the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement, Furnishing and Equipping of a New City Hall - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action


Meeting Date:3/2/09 Regular Meeting


This meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather.


Meeting Date:2/23/09 Worksession


City Hall - General Obligation Bond Issue

Police Department Update


Meeting Date:2/17/09 Regulator Council Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

A.  Approval of Minutes of February 2, 2009 Council Meeting

B.  Approval of Minutes of February 9, 2009 Special Council Meeting

C.  Approval of Resolution R-11-09 - Accepting Bid for an Electrical Upgrade at Pump Station #2
                 
D.  Approval of Proclamation P-2-09 - Recognizing February 2009 as "Black History Month"

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

A.   Revision to Specific Design Plan #SDP-9711/08 - Bowie Town Center - Public Hearing/Eligible For Action



Meeting Date:2/9/09 Worksession and Special Meeting


WORKSESSION

Animal Shelter

Mid-Year Budget Review

SPECIAL MEETING

CONSENT AGENDA

A.   Resolution R-09-09 - Authorizing the Waiving of Bidding Requirements to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Electric Demand Response Services Through a Commonwealth of Virginia Contract



Meeting Date: 2/2/09 Regular Council Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

A.   Approval of Minutes of January 5, 2009 Council Meeting

B.   Approval of Minutes of January 12, 2009 Council Meeting

C.   Approval of Resolution R-5-09 - Authorizing the Waiving of Waiving of Bidding Requirements To Allow for the Purchase of a Dump Truck

D.  Approval of Resolution R-6-09 - Accepting the Storm Drain, Paving and Appurtenances Constructed Under Permit SDP 2 0203 at Maryland Science and Technology Center Block 4, Lot 3 and Releasing the Construction Securities Required Therewith

E.  Approval of Resolution R-7-09 - Accepting the Storm Drain, Paving and Appurtenances Constructed Under Permit SDP 3 0203 at Maryland Science and Technology Center Block 4, Lot 4 and Releasing the Construction Securities Required Therewith

F.  Approval of Resolution R-8-09 - Accepting the Storm Drain, Paving and Appurtenances Constructed Under Permit SDP 3 0203A at Maryland Science and Technology Center Block 4, Lot 5 and Releasing the Construction Securities Required Therewith

IX.     OLD BUSINESS:

X.      NEW BUSINESS:

A.       Auditor Presentation Report and Slide Presentation


Meeting Date:1/26/09 Worksession


I. Climate Change Staff Report and Presentation

II. Bowie Business Incubator


Meeting Date:1/12/09 Worksession and Special Meeting


WORKSESSION

BOWIE STATE MARC STATION SECTOR PLAN UPDATE

Staff Report

MNCPPC Presentation (23 pages - pdf)

NEW BUSINESS:

A.  Resolution R-04-09 - Authorizing the City Manager to Prepare a Response to the Maryland  Department of Housing and Community Development's RFP for the Neighborhood  Conservation Program - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

 


Meeting Date:1/5/09 Regular Meeting


CONSENT AGENDA:

A.   Approval of Minutes of November 17, 2008 Council Meeting

B.  Approval of Minutes of December 1, 2008 Council Meeting

C.   Approval of Resolution R-01-09 - Accepting Bid Proposal for Contractor Services for the Implementation of the Church Road Park Forest Mitigation Bank

D.   Approval of Resolution R-02-09 - Accepting Bid Proposal for Two Dry Pendant Fire Suppression Systems at Solid Waste Vehicle Storage Building

E.   Approval of Resolution R-03-09 - Accepting Bid Proposal for Waterline Extension and Backflow Prevention at Solid Waste Vehicle Storage Building

F.  Approval of City Position re: West New Bridge Subdivision, Preliminary Plan #4-07102

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Grant Program For Non-Profit Organizations - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

B.  New Gym Feasibility Study - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

C.  County Master Plan of Transportation - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action