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CITY OF ABERDEEN Council Meeting November 10, 2025 A) CALL TO ORDER Mayor McGrady 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 & Community Development; Henry Trabert, Chief of Police; Opiribo Jack, Director of Finance; Monica Correll, City Clerk C) OPENING PRAYER The opening prayer was given by Preacher Will Brown from Aberdeen Church of Christ. D) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Patrick McGrady. E) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None F) STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING - None G) PRESENTATIONS G.1 2025 Official Election Results 2025 Certified Official Election Results The City Clerk read the results of the 2025 Aberdeen Municipal Election for the record: On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Aberdeen Board of Elections, with the assistance of the Harford County Board of Elections, conducted an election for two Council seats at the Aberdeen Activity Center from 7 AM to 8 PM. The Absentee and Provisional Canvass was held in the Council Chambers on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10 AM. Out of 12,802 eligible, registered Aberdeen voters, there were 970 standard ballots cast on Election Day; 15 absentee ballots were received; and 10 provisional ballots cast, for a total of 995 votes cast. The percentage of voter 2025-11-10 Council Meeting Minutes (Post-Election) Page 2 of 4 turnout was 7.7%. These are the official, certified results in alphabetical order, certified by 12 PM on Friday November 7, 2025. For City Council (Two Seats) Tim Lindecamp 286 votes Bill Montgomery 444 votes Lenora E. Robinson 349 votes Erick C. Stone 216 votes Darin M. Wassum 463 votes For the Office of Council, for a term of four years, the elected were: Bill Montgomery and Darin M. Wassum. The official, certified documents were entered into the City records. G.2 Harford Family House, Homeless Awareness Month - Robin Tomechko Representatives from Harford Family House, Robin Tomechko and Sandra Osborn, acknowledged December as National Homelessness Awareness Month. Harford Family House was a non-profit organization that provided housing, support, and resources to families and individuals experiencing homelessness. A photo was taken with the Mayor and Council in support. G.3 Retirement Recognition for Department of Public Works - Ty Bledsoe The Mayor and Council recognized Ty Bledsoe with a citation, upon his retirement from the Department of Public Works, for over 25 years of public service to the City. H) PUBLIC HEARINGS - None I) PUBLIC COMMENT Robert Hartman, 226 Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman commented that Veterans Day should be observed in Veterans Park instead of Festival Park. He asked for different colored lights be used for different types of events and that the Director of Public Works should attend the meeting for the retirement of one of his employees. Michael Hiob, 248 Graceford Drive: Mr. Hiob commented on Ordinance No. 25-O-15 and asked how it would apply to someone smoking marijuana. He congratulated the candidates and for the service of Councilman Lindecamp. Maria Montgomery, 544 Beards Hill Road: Ms. Montgomery commented that the Director of Public Works or a representative should be present at the meeting. She commented on a crosswalk matter and whether there was a tracking mechanism or a timeframe for repairs. J) LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION 2025-11-10 Council Meeting Minutes (Post-Election) Page 3 of 4 J.1 Ordinance No. 25-O-15, Prohibition Against Possession of Open Containers and Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages (For Adoption) [3rd meeting] Ordinance No. 25-O-15, Prohibition Against Possession of Open Containers, Public Consumption public hearing.pdf A motion was made by Councilman Montgomery and seconded by Councilwoman Ridgley to adopt Ordinance No. 25-O-15, Prohibition Against Possession of Open Containers and Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages. The motion carried by a vote of 0 – yes; 0 – no. Ayes: Council President Hiob, Councilman Montgomery, Councilwoman Ridgley, Councilman Wassum Nays: None K) PENDING LEGISLATION - None L) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None M) NEW BUSINESS - None N) UPDATES FROM STAFF The Chief commented about Festival Park signs and a policy underway regarding the management of box stores for prosecution of theft. Vickie Horne, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Executive Director and Aberdeen Main Street Coordinator, discussed Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and Aberdeen Main Street activities. O) PUBLIC COMMENT Robert Hartman, 226 Paradise Road: Mr. Hartman commented that the hospital's helicopter had been flying low over homes. P) BUSINESS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL (with Liaison Reports) Councilman Lindecamp congratulated Councilman Montgomery and Councilman-elect Wassum. He thanked the voters and commented on various issues affecting the City. The other Councilmembers thanked the candidates and voters and commented on their meetings and activities including business openings, a BGE Open House event and resource guide, a letter for the County Executive, County Council, Director of Recreation and Parks concerning the design of the future Activity Center, Development Code work, ribbon cutting for Watchtower Brewing Company, Veterans Day observance, etc. The Mayor commented on operations of the City regarding elections. They thanked Councilman Lindecamp for his service on the Council. Q) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor made the following announcements: 2025-11-10 Council Meeting Minutes (Post-Election) Page 4 of 4 Meetings: 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. Oath of Office Ceremony, Monday, November 24 Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Events: Veterans Day Celebration, Tuesday, November 11, Aberdeen Festival Park, 11 a.m. City Hall Closed in Observance of Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 City Hall Closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 - 28 for Thanksgiving. 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, Saturday, December 6, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Parade at 3 p.m.) Veterans Day flyer 2025 (3).png R) CLOSED MEETING - None S) ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. City Clerk