City Council

CITY OF ABERDEEN Council Meeting August 25, 2025 A) CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. B) ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Patrick McGrady Council President Adam Hiob Councilman Timothy Lindecamp Councilman William Montgomery, III Absent: Councilwoman Tandra Ridgley Also Present: Phyllis Grover, Director of Planning and Community Development; Henry Trabert, Chief of Police; Monica Correll, City Clerk C) OPENING PRAYER The opening prayer was given by Preacher Will Brown, Aberdeen Church of Christ. D) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Adam Hiob. E) APPROVAL OF MINUTES E.1 August 11, 2025 Council Meeting 2025-08-11 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf A motion was made by Councilman Montgomery and seconded by Councilman Lindecamp to approve the August 11, 2025 Council Meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 3 – yes; 0 – no; 1 - absent. Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp, Councilman Montgomery Nays: None Absent: Councilwoman Ridgley F) STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING - None 2025-08-25 Council Meeting Page 2 of 4 G) PRESENTATIONS G.1 Comparison Harford Co. Sheriff's Office vs. Aberdeen Police Department, Chief Trabert Comparison HCSO vs APD July 1 2024 to July 31 2025.pdf Chief Trabert presented a comparison between Harford County Sheriff's Office and the Aberdeen Police Department regarding the number of calls for service from the following neighborhoods: Eagle's Rest Development, Summerlin Apartments, Woodland Green Development, Swan Meadows Development, Windemere Development, Winston Choice Townhomes, Affinity Old Post Apartments, and North Deen Community between July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025. Council discussion followed and more information was requested for evaluation to reach the goals of the Council. H) PUBLIC HEARINGS - None I) PUBLIC COMMENT Robert Hartman, 226 Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman commented on the use of ring cameras for safety. He suggested employee surveys and meetings for team building. Brandon Russell, 132 Farm Road: Mr. Russell discussed the clogged drainage culvert being the cause of flooding in his neighborhood, the plan to clear it, and his frustration about the situation. Will Brown, 379 Stratford Avenue: Mr. Brown commented on increasing the police force. J) LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION J.1 Ordinance No. 25-O-13, Revision to the City's Election Laws (Emergency) (For Introduction & Adoption) (Sponsors: Council President Hiob and Councilman Montgomery) Ordinance No. 25-O-13, Revision to the City's Election Laws.pdf A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilman Montgomery to introduce Ordinance No. 25-O-13, Revision to the City's Election Laws (Emergency). The motion carried by a vote of 3 – yes; 0 – no; 1 - absent. Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp, Councilman Montgomery Nays: None Absent: Councilwoman Ridgley A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilman Montgomery to suspend the prohibition against passing an ordinance at the meeting it was introduced for Ordinance No. 25-O-13, Revision to the City's Election Laws (Emergency). The motion carried by a vote of 3 – yes; 0 – no; 1 - absent. 2025-08-25 Council Meeting Page 3 of 4 Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp, Councilman Montgomery Nays: None Absent: Councilwoman Ridgley A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilman Montgomery to adopt Ordinance No. 25-O-13, Revision to the City's Election Laws (Emergency). The motion carried by a vote of 3 – yes; 0 – no; 1 - absent. Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp, Councilman Montgomery Nays: None Absent: Councilwoman Ridgley K) PENDING LEGISLATION - None L) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None M) NEW BUSINESS M.1 AMI Door Solution, Revised Preliminary Site Plan, #900 Beards Hill Road (For Approval) Beards Hill-Revised Preliminary Plan (Signed 8-21-25).pdf Mitch Ensor with Bay State Land Services, Forest Hill, MD, stated that AMI Door Solution was a family operated business. The plan was for an 11,200 square foot addition to the existing building at 900 Beards Hill Road. Compliance was met and a parking impact analysis was done. Stormwater management water quality needs were met as required by Public Works. The proposed expansion would add two loading bays and overhead doors on both ends for drive-in capabilities. The Planning Commission recommended approval at their August 13, 2025 meeting. Council discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilman Lindecamp and seconded by Council President Hiob to approve the Revised Preliminary Site Plan, #900 Beards Hill Road. The motion carried by a vote of 3 – yes; 0 – no; 1 - absent. Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Lindecamp, Councilman Montgomery Nays: None Absent: Councilwoman Ridgley N) UPDATES FROM STAFF Chief Trabert discussed other police departments in other jurisdictions of similar populations for comparison purposes in anticipation of Aberdeen's future growth. Council discussion followed. The Mayor discussed a visit and tour of Aberdeen by members of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to showcase the various projects in the City for future funding. The City participated in the DHCD application process for revitalization purposes. 2025-08-25 Council Meeting Page 4 of 4 Steve Horne, Chair of the Economic Development Commission, discussed the success of the annual Mermaid Festival. There would also be an Oktoberfest and an Italian Festival. The Mayor explained that the Farm Road flooding matter would be fixed by City crews although it was not determined to be the responsibility of the City. He reported that the water tank near the stadium on Rt. 22 and Long Drive was under construction. O) PUBLIC COMMENT Brandon Russell, 132 Farm Road: Mr. Russell was appreciative for clarification on the flooding matter. P) BUSINESS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL (with Liaison Reports) Councilman Montgomery discussed a meeting with Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, the Council work session, the Swan Meadows project, a Highland Commons visit, and other community events. Councilman Lindecamp commented on the information about police calls for service. Council President Hiob reminded the Council to prepare their legislative bond requests for the Maryland General Assembly session to begin in 2026. The Mayor reported that the Aberdeen Historical Museum signed a lease and moved in the back of the Famous & Spang building. Q) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor made the following announcements: Heritage Trust Meeting, Thursday, August 28, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting, Monday, September 8, Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, September 10, Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m. Quarterly Community Mtg., Thurs., September 11, Epicenter, 21 Aberdeen Shopping Plaza, 7-9 p.m. Council Work Session, Monday, September 15, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 6 p.m. Economic Development Commission, Wed., September 17, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m. Candidacy Filing, 2025 Election for 2 Council Seats (4-year terms) - September 2nd-12th. Aberdeen Municipal Election, Tues., Nov. 4 at Activity Center, Franklin St., 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aberdeen Upcoming Events Aug - Dec.png Keep Aberdeen Beautiful.pdf R) CLOSED MEETING - None S) ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m. City Clerk