City Council

CITY OF ABERDEEN Council Meeting October 27, 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 Councilwoman Tandra Ridgley Also Present: Phyllis Grover, Director of Planning and Community Development; Opiribo Jack, Director of Finance; Henry Trabert; Chief of Police; Christiana Duffield, Recorder C) OPENING PRAYER The opening prayer was given by Pastor Don Dove, Living Hope Presbyterian Church. D) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Tandra Ridgley. E) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None F) STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING - None G) PRESENTATIONS G.1 Retirement Proclamation for Department of Public Works for Ty Bledsoe The Mayor and Council recognized Ty Bledsoe, Department of Public Works employee from the Water/Wastewater Operations Department with a proclamation upon his retirement for over 25 years of service. G.2 Aberdeen Economic Development Commission Annual Report - Steve Horne, Chair EDC Annual Report FY 2025.pdf Steve Horne, Chair of the Economic Development Commission, presented the Commission's FY 2025 Annual Report. He discussed the Commission's purpose, plans, objectives, accomplishments, and recommendations to the Council. 2025-10-27 Council Meeting Page 2 of 4 H) PUBLIC HEARINGS H.1 Ordinance No. 25-O-15, Prohibition Against Possession of Open Containers and Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages [2nd meeting] Ordinance No. 25-O-15, Prohibition Against Possession of Open Containers, Public Consumption public hearing.pdf Robert Hartman, 226 Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman suggested adding exceptions to the ordinance. I) PUBLIC COMMENT Robert Hartman, 226 Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman discussed tire businesses with tires left outside which was a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Joe Fino, 22 Howard Street: Mr. Fino discussed the formation of the Watchtower Brewing Company. J) LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION - None K) PENDING LEGISLATION K.1 Ordinance No. 25-O-15, Prohibition Against Possession of Open Containers and Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages The Council discussed the idea of exceptions to the ordinance. L) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None M) NEW BUSINESS M.1 Overhead Doors for WWTP (For Approval) 2025-10-03 Overhead Doors WWTP.pdf A motion was made by Council President Hiob and seconded by Councilman Lindecamp to award the bid for replacement of overhead doors at the Water/Wastewater Plant, 361 Michaels Lane, Aberdeen, MD, 21001, to Overhead Door Company of Baltimore, Inc., 3501 Century Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, 21227, in the amount of $40,160. The motion carried by a vote of 4 – yes; 0 – no. Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Montgomery, Councilwoman Ridgley, Councilman Wassum Nays: None 2025-10-27 Council Meeting Page 3 of 4 N) UPDATES FROM STAFF Ms. Grover reported that the City received an annual award from Harford County Government for the Community Development Block Grant Funds. The request for proposal for the architectural and design services on the Aberdeen Train Station Square project was out for bid. Vickie Horne, Aberdeen Main Street Coordinator, reported on Main Street and Chamber of Commerce events. O) PUBLIC COMMENT Beth Boyson, 631 Westwood Drive: Ms. Boyson announced local events. P) BUSINESS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL (with Liaison Reports) The Council commented on their meetings and activities which included: the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, DPW recognition breakfast, Harford County Emergency Operations, Keep Aberdeen Beautiful, Parks and Recreation, Aberdeen High School sports, housing needs meeting, etc. They discussed the Planning Commission projects, the EDC report and other Aberdeen projects. The Mayor commented on revitalization projects underway and congratulated the owners of Watchtower Brewery upon their opening. Q) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor made the following announcements: Board of Election Meeting, Wednesday, October 29, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 4 p.m. Regular Council Meeting, Monday, November 10 Council Chambers, 7 p.m. City Hall Closed in Observance of Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, November 12, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Economic Development Commission, Wed., November 19, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m. Heritage Trust Meeting, Thursday, November 20, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m. Election: Absentee Ballot Application Deadline to receive ballot by mail, Tuesday, October 28 by 5 PM by mail or 11:59 PM by fax or online. After this date, applications must be made and completed in person. Aberdeen Municipal Election, Tuesday, November 4, Aberdeen Activity Center, Franklin Street, Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Canvass of Absentee and Provisional Ballots, Election Certification, Friday, November 7, Council Chambers, 10 a.m. Events: Christmas Home Decorating Contest, Entries due by Monday, December 1. Festival of Trees, Dec. 5 (4-8 p.m.) & Dec. 6 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) Aberdeen Activity Center. Aberdeen's 48th Christmas Street Celebration, Sat., Dec. 6, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Parade at 3 p.m.) 2025-10-27 Council Meeting Page 4 of 4 R) CLOSED MEETING - None. S) ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.