• Dial: 1855-925-2801 (The phone line will be open a few moments prior to meeting start time)
• Enter Code: 8365
• Press: * for meeting options
  • Press 1 to listen to the meeting
  • Press 2 to record a comment (only those voicemails made after the start time of the meeting will be played during the meeting)
  • Press 3 to be placed in a muted queue to speak during the council meeting (only those placed in the queue after the start time of the meeting will be taken during public comment)
• You must state your name and address at the beginning of your phone call or voicemail for it to be presented during the meeting. Please do not say your phone number as this will be made public. 
• Please send requests for interpreting services to aboroughs@frederickcountymd.gov at least 3 business days prior to the meeting.

AGENDA:

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

3. Quorum Call

4. Action on the Agenda

5. Public Comments (5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.) - Members of the public will be given three (3) minutes to provide comments.

Public comments will be accepted on the Council’s public portal at FrederickCountyMD.gov/CouncilMeetings, or by calling toll-free 855- 925-2801, entering meeting code 8365, and leaving a voicemail message or to enter into a queue for live public comment during the meeting. Written comments will be included in the Council record and minutes.

  Approval of Minutes: 12/19/2023, 01/02, 01/09, & 01/09 Confidential Closed Session Minutes, 2024.

7. Budget Adjustment(s) – Kelly Weaver, Director, Budget Office

The Council will not discuss individual Budget Adjustment items and will vote on all the Budget Adjustments in the form of one motion. Council Members wishing to discuss one or more of the Budget Adjustments shall make a request to the President at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, stating the issue(s) to be addressed and requesting administration staff be present for discussion of that budget adjustment. Provided a majority of the Council support the request, the item will be subject to discussion by the Council.

(Council Decision)

•    J-24-156 – Fleet Services, Division of Public Works

•    J-24-162 – Broadband & Enterprise Projects, Division of Interagency Information Technologies

•    J-24-166 – Agricultural Preservation, Division of Planning & Permitting

•    J-24-170 – Behavioral Health Services, Division of Health Services

•    J-24-174 – Division of Housing

8. Confirmation of Division Director Designee – Council Vice President Kavonté Duckett on behalf of the County Executive

(Council Decision)

9. Confirmation of County Council’s Designee to the Frederick County Boards of Appeals – Council Vice President Kavonté Duckett on behalf of the County Executive

(Council Decision)

10. 2024 Transportation Priority Letter - Draft - Mark Mishler, Planning and Permitting Staff

(Council Information)

Powerpoint Presentation

11. Third Reading Calendar:

a)Bill 23-25 - Residency Requirements for Planning Commission Members – Council Vice President Kavonté Duckett

(Council Decision)

Amendment to Bill 23-25

b)Bill 23-26 - Residency Requirements for Board of Appeals Members - Council Vice President Kavonté Duckett

(Council Decision)

Amendment to Bill 23-26

12. Public Hearing – Knowledge Farms MXD – Rezoning Application R21-02 (Amend July 2023) - Denis Superczynski, Manager, Livable Frederick Planning & Design Office, Division of Planning & Permitting

(Council Decision)

Powerpoint Presentation

Members of the public will be given three (3) minutes to provide comments.

13. Transfer of a Segment of Yellow Springs Road to The City of Frederick - Michelle Hurney, Chief, Office of Capital Asset, Lease and Acquisition Management, Department of Professional Services, Division of Public Works

(Council Decision)

Powerpoint Presentation

14. Public Comments - Members of the public will be given three (3) minutes to provide comments.

Public comments will be accepted via email on the Council’s public portal, FrederickCountyMD.gov/CouncilMeetings, or by calling toll-free 855- 925-2801, entering meeting code 8365, and leaving a voicemail message or to enter into a queue for live public comment during the meeting. Written comments will be included in the Council record and minutes.

15. Council Member Comments

16. Upcoming Meetings

• Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Workshop
• Tuesday, January 30, 2024 – Workshop

17. Adjourn

• Dial: 1855-925-2801 (The phone line will be open a few moments prior to meeting start time)
• Enter Code: 8365
• Press: * for meeting options
  • Press 1 to listen to the meeting
  • Press 2 to record a comment (messages will be transcribed and sent via email to all council members)
  • Press 3 to be placed in a muted queue to speak during the council meeting (only those placed in the queue after the start time of the meeting will be taken during public comment)
• You must state your name and address at the beginning of your phone call or voicemail for it to be presented during the meeting. Please do not say your phone number as this will be made public. 
• Please send requests for interpreting services to aboroughs@frederickcountymd.gov at least 3 business days prior to the meeting.

AGENDA:

1. Call to Orde
2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

3. Quorum Call

4. Action on the Agenda

5. Public Comments (5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.) - Members of the public will be given three (3) minutes to provide comments.

Public comments will be accepted on the Council’s public portal at FrederickCountyMD.gov/CouncilMeetings, or by calling toll-free 855- 925-2801, entering meeting code 8365, and leaving a voicemail message or to enter into a queue for live public comment during the meeting. Written comments will be included in the Council record and minutes.

  Approval of Minutes: 07/07/2026.  

7. Budget Adjustments – Kelly Weaver, Director, Budget Office

The Council will not discuss individual Budget Adjustment items and will vote on all the Budget Adjustments in the form of one motion. Council Members wishing to discuss one or more of the Budget Adjustments shall make a request to the President at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, stating the issue(s) to be addressed and requesting administration staff be present for discussion of that budget adjustment. Provided a majority of the Council support the request, the item will be subject to discussion by the Council.

(Council Decision

• J-26-402 – Division of Animal Control
• J-27-008 - Office of Economic Development, Division of Economic Opportunit

8. Housing Element Plan Ordinance for Signature Purposes – Council President Brad Young

(Council Information

9. Confirmation of Frederick County Planning Commission Appointee – Council President Brad Young (Council Decision
10. Installment Purchase Program - Request for Approval of Resolutions - Enter into Installment Purchase Agreements 26-04 A-D – Shannon ONeil, Agriculture Preservation Program Manager-Office of Agriculture and Beth Ahalt, Agriculture Preservation Specialist-Office of Agricultu

(Council Decision

11. Public Hearing on Spring 2026 Cycle Water and Sewer Amendments

(Council Decision

Case Lis

PowerPoint Presentation

Members of the public will be given three (3) minutes to provide comments.

12. Resolution for the Frederick County CDBG Annual Action Plan Covering FFY2026 – Council President Brad Young

(Council Decision

13. Action on the Proposed Resolution – Revise the Soil Conservation District Fee Schedule – Council President Brad Young

(Council Action

Exhibit 

14. First Reading Calendar
15. Amendments to Ch 1-19 of the FCC - Zoning Ordinance - Solar and BESS – Council President Brad Young

(Council Information

15. Third Reading Calendar
16. Amended Bill 26-07 - Amend Elderly Individuals Property Tax Credit – Council President Brad Young

(Council Decision

16. Public Comments - Members of the public will be given three (3) minutes to provide comments.

Public comments will be accepted via email on the Council’s public portal, FrederickCountyMD.gov/CouncilMeetings, or by calling toll-free 855- 925-2801, entering meeting code 8365, pressing *2 to leave a voicemail message or pressing *3 to enter a muted queue for live public comment during the meeting. Written comments will be included in the Council record and minutes

17. Council Member Comment
18. Upcoming Meeting

• Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – No Meeting (Summer Recess)
• Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – No Meeting (Summer Recess)
• Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – No Meeting (MACo)
• Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – Legislative Da

19. Adjourn