• Dial: 1855-925-2801 (The phone line will be open a few moments prior to meeting start time)
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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: 07/01/2025.  

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-25-393 – Division of Planning & Permitting, Livable Frederick

•    J-25-395 – Division of Energy & Environment

•    J-25-397 – Division of Public Works

•    J-25-403 – Division of Emergency Management - Emergency Communications

•    J-25-405 – Division of Parks & Recreation

•    J-26-008 – Division of Water and Sewer Utilities

VIII.Confirmation for Board of Appeals Appointment

(Council Decision)

IX.Confirmation of the County Executive’s Appointment to the Planning Commission

(Council Decision)

X.Resolution for Frederick County CDBG Block Grant Consolidated Plan

(Council Decision)

11. Public Hearing - Express Approval Request - Cooper Property, City of Brunswick - Kim Gaines, Director of Planning Livable Frederick, Planning & Permitting Division and Karin Flom, Principal Planner II, Panning & Permitting Division

(Council Decision)

PowerPoint Presentation

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

12. Public Hearing - Express Approval Request - Ferris and Brylawski Properties, City of Brunswick - Kim Gaines, Director of Planning Livable Frederick, Planning & Permitting Division and Karin Flom, Principal Planner II, Panning & Permitting Division

(Council Decision)

PowerPoint Presentation

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

13. Spring 2025 Cycle Water and Sewer Amendments Public Hearing - Karin Flom, Livable Frederick Principal Planner II, Planning & Permitting Division and Andrew Stine, Livable Frederick Principal Planner II, Planning & Permitting Division

(Council Decision)

PowerPoint Presentation

Spring 2025 W&S Case List

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

BREAK AND RECONVENE AT 7:00 P.M.

14. Second Reading Calendar:

a)Bill 25-09 - Establish a Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay Zone – Council President Brad Young

(Council Information)

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

15. 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.

16. Council Member Comments

17. Upcoming Meetings

• Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – Legislative Day
• Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – Legislative Day

18. Adjourn

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• 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. 
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AGENDA:

I.  Call to Order

II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Quorum Call

IV. Action on the Agenda

V. Public Comments (6:00 p.m. – 6:15 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.

VI. Approval of Minutes: 08/18 & 08/25, 2026.

VII. 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-26-417 Frederick County States Attorney’s Office
• J-26-419 Office of Budget
• J-27-043 Livable Frederick Planning and Design Office – Division of Planning and Permitting
• J-27-044 Frederick County Public Library
• J-27-045 Frederick County Public Library

VIII. First Reading Calendar:

a) Proposed Bill – Values Act – Council President Brad Young
(Council Information) Documentation to be added.

IX. Third Reading Calendar:

a) Bill 26-10 - Amendments to Ch 1-19 of the FCC - Zoning Ordinance - Solar and BESS – Council President Brad Young
(Council Decision)

X. Public Hearing on Council Legislative Initiatives for Inclusion to the 2027 Frederick County Legislative Packages to the Maryland General Assembly – Council President Brad Young
(Council Information)

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

BREAK AND RECONVENE AT 7:00 P.M.

XI. Public Hearing on Investing in Works and Workplaces: A livable Frederick Economic Opportunity Plan (IW2) and Proposed Zoning Map Amendments – Council President Brad Young
(Council Information)

PowerPoint Presentation

Members of the public will be given six (6) minutes to provide comments.

XII. 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.

XIII. Council Member Comments

XIV. Upcoming Meetings
• Tuesday, September 15, 2026
• Tuesday, September 16, 2026 – Joint City/Council Meeting
• Tuesday, September 22, 2026

XV. Adjourn

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• 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. 
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AGENDA:

1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Quorum Call

4. 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

5. Proposed Bill - Values Act – Council Vice President Kavonté Duckett

(Council Information)

6. Proposed Bill - Sale of Sea Containers in the GC Zoning District – Council Member Mason Carter (Council Information)
7. Proposed Bill - Amending the Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit – Council Member Steve McKay and Council Member Mason Carter

(Council Information)

8. Proposed Bill – Amend the Development Impact Fee Ordinance – Council Member Steve McKay (Council Information) Documentation added at 10:25 a.m.
9. Proposed Bill - Streamlining Accessory Dwelling Units in Frederick County - Council Member Mason Carter

(Council Information)

10. Presentation of Council Legislative Initiatives for Inclusion to the 2027 Frederick County Legislative Packages to the Maryland General Assembly and Vote to Take Items to Public Hearing – Council President Brad Young

(Council Decision) Additional documentation added at 10:25 a.m.

11. 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.

12. Upcoming Meetings

• Tuesday, September 1, 2026
• Tuesday, September 8, 2026

13. Adjourn