City Council Agenda – January 19, 2021 Havre de GraceCity Council Agenda – January 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update from Mayor William T. Martin regarding City Council Meetings Operations. In order to protect the health of the public, beginning on Monday, November 16, 2020, the Mayor and City Council of Havre de Grace will conduct all meetings, including public hearings, virtually. Members of the public who would like to observe the meeting should visit the City’s YouTube page or the City’s website at the date and time of the meeting. Citizens who wish to submit public comments should email the Director of Administration, Patrick Sypolt at patricks@havredegracemd.com. Comments from Citizens on agenda Items received before 7:10 PM will be read into the record. Comments from Citizens received before 8:00 PM will be read into the record. We ask Citizens to please make every effort to send comments before the meeting. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding as we navigate this increased Covid-19 surge as safely as possible. Public Notice: The Mayor and City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 19 2021, in the City Council Chambers, 711 Pennington Avenue, Havre de Grace, Md. Agenda Packet – 1-19-2021 Public Agenda: COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA January 19, 2021 7:00 p.m. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Opening Prayer: Read by CP Glenn (Submitted by Pastor Lynn Humphries-Russ, Susquehanna Charge of United Methodist Church) Approval of the Minutes: City Council Minutes – January 4, 2021 Comments from Citizens on Agenda Items (Email patricks@havredegracemd.com by 7:00 p.m. with comments, which will be read into the record.) Appointments: Street and Traffic Safety Advisory Board (CM Boyer) James W. Walker – Reappointment Wage and Benefits (CM Ringsaker) Fred Wills, Jr. – Reappointment Water & Sewer Commission (CM David Martin) James E. Clark – Appointment Oath of OfficePolice Academy Graduates (Administered by Mayor Martin) Officer Christopher Klisavage Officer Alexis Matose Water & Sewer Commission – James E. Clark (will be Administered by Mayor Martin at a later date) Recognitions: None Proclamations: None Presentations: None Resolutions:Calendar Resolution concerning License Agreement at 618 Green Street (CM Ringsaker) A RESOLUTION BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 33 AND 34 OF THE CITY CHARTER AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPLACEMENT OF A COVERED PORCH ON THE CITY RIGHT OF WAY AT 618 GREEN STREET Calendar Resolution concerning Purchasing Card Accounts for City Operations (CP Glenn) A RESOLUTION BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 33 AND 34 OF THE CITY CHARTER AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO OBTAIN VISA CARD ACCOUNTS FOR PURPOSES OF CITY OPERATIONS Ordinances: None Old Business: None New Business: Budget Amendment 2021-05: Critical Areas (CP Glenn) Budget Amendment 2021-06: Legal Fees (CP Glenn) Budget Amendment 2021-07: Susquehanna Hose Company (CP Glenn) Budget Amendment 2021-08: Havre de Grace Green Team (CP Glenn) Letter of Support from Havre de Grace City Council for House Bill 390 Regarding University of Maryland -Harford Memorial Hospital Closure – Economic Impact Study (CP Glenn)Special Events (Patrick Sypolt) Ice Festival, March 13 & 14, 2021 3 p.m.-8 p.m. (Saturday), 12 p.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday), Downtown Havre de Grace Maryland Bass Nation Trail (Fishing Tournament), April 11, 2021 6 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tydings Memorial Park Directors Report: Mr. Patrick Sypolt – Director of Administration Mr. Shane Grimm – Director of Planning Mrs. Erika Quesenbery Sturgill – Director of Economic Development Mr. George DeHority – Director of Finance Mr. Tim Whittie – Director of Public Works Chief Teresa Walter – Chief of Police Business from Mayor Martin Business from Council: Council Member Zinner Council Member Robertson Council Member Martin Council Member Ringsaker Council Member Boyer Business from Council President Glenn Comments from Citizens (Email patricks@havredegracemd.com by 7:00 p.m. with comments, which will be read into the record.) Adjournment