160 Duke Of Gloucester  
Street  
City of Annapolis  
Annapolis, MD 21401  
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Monday, May 12, 2025  
7:00 PM  
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.  
City Council Chambers  
Call To Order  
Mayor Buckley called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 pm.  
Given by Alderman Schandelmeier.  
Invocation  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Roll Call  
Led by Mayor Buckley.  
Tonight's roll call began with Alderwoman Pindell Charles.  
9 -  
Present:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
Approval of Agenda  
Alderman Gay moved to APPROVE the AGENDA as amended to ADD A City  
Council Citation for the Arc of the Central Chesapeake Region. Seconded.  
CARRIED on voice vote.  
Ceremonial Items  
ID-90-25  
Citation - Save Our Trees  
This Ceremonial Item was presented.  
ID-98-25  
ID-99-25  
ID-106-25  
Proclamation - International Firefighters' Day, 2025  
This Ceremonial Item was presented.  
Proclamation - Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11, 2025  
This Ceremonial Item was presented.  
The ARC of the Central Chesapeake Region  
This Informational Item was presented.  
PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS  
Update from Mayor  
Good evening everyone!  
I want to start out by thanking everyone who organized, participated in, and  
attended this weekend’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade and African  
Diaspora Festival on Saturday. These events take a lot of work to put on, and  
its gratifying when the public comes out to embrace the sense of community  
these events inspire.  
We have a couple of other parades coming up: the Memorial Day parade is  
on Monday, the 26th and the Annapolis Pride parade is on Saturday the 31st.  
We hope to see you all out along the parade route!  
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This Thursday at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center, the County’s Department  
of Aging is hosting an “Older Americans Month” celebration with resource  
fair, raffle prizes and live entertainment. The event is open to any 55 and up  
resident. If you’d like to get the complimentary lunch, you’ll need to register -  
visit the County website - it’s free! The time is 11 am to 2 pm on Thursday the  
15th.  
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Mark your calendars for the 28th of May when we will dedicate the Parren J.  
Mitchell memorial on the grounds of the Pip Moyer Recreation Center.  
Congressman Mitchell was a trailblazer - the first African American to  
represent Maryland in the United States House of Representatives, he was a  
tireless champion for civil rights, fair housing, and minority businesses. He  
was one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus.  
A side note: his nephew, former State Sen. Michael Mitchell, was once  
arrested in Annapolis for a sit-in at a segregated restaurant. You know who  
he called to bail him out? None other than Roger “Pip” Moyer! Join us at 1  
p.m. on the 28th at the Pip Moyer Rec Center for the reveal and dedication!  
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Next week is Commissioning Week for the United States Naval Academy  
class of 2025. First off, to the midshipmen who began their plebe summer in  
the middle of the Covid pandemic - Congratulations!  
The Blue Angels will arrive on Tuesday at 11 a.m. and do a practice from 1 to  
3 p.m. On Wednesday, the Blue Angels will do their show from 1 to 3 p.m.  
and then on Friday, the mids will graduate at the Commissioning Ceremony  
at Navy Stadium, which is a ticketed event.  
On Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be some parking restrictions in  
Eastport - to allow emergency vehicles to get all the way through to Horn  
Point. Please be alert to posted signage.  
In downtown, expect heavy traffic and full garages. Best bet if you’re coming  
downtown to see the Blue Angels is to park at Park Place and take the free  
magenta shuttle. Please also note that to get onto the Yard, there are new,  
stricter requirements for identification. Please visit USNA.edu for details.  
The Johnnies held their commencement on Saturday and we also recognize  
the St. Johns College class of 2025 as well as our Annapolis High School  
graduates. Congrats to all of you!  
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And lastly, I’d like us to take a moment to remember Charles Robinson  
“Sunny” Smith Jr., whom Gary Jobson called “a Giant within the sport of  
sailing and a transformative leader for Annapolis Yacht Club.”  
Smith passed quietly in his sleep on April 23. He was 98 years old and had  
recently been honored as the longest-tenured member in AYC history.  
Smith, a 7th generation Annapolitan, got into sailing when he was just 8  
years old. A graduate of Annapolis High, he joined AYC at 18 years old before  
enlisting in the Army and serving in the Phillipines during World War II. He  
served twice as AYC commodore, courageously presiding over the removal of  
racial requirements for membership in the early 1970s. He recently got a pin  
for having been a member for 80 years!  
Smith is survived by his first mate Anne. Let’s share a moment of  
remembrance.  
Now let’s get on with our meeting.  
Reports by Committees  
Standing Committee Dates:  
Transportation Committee Regular Meeting  
Wednesday, May 14, 2025  
4:00 PM  
Acting City manager Buckland was present and answered questions from the  
council.  
ID-104-25  
Finance Committee FY 2026 Budget Report  
This Informational Item was presented.  
Comments by the General Public  
Speakers:  
Scott Shelton, 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Philip Ateto, 1800 Poplar Avenue, Annapolis,Maryland 21401.  
Erin McCopp, 1309 Poplar Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Francesca King,1306 Homewood Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Mayor Buckley declared comments from the general public closed.  
Comments by the General Public  
Alderman Savidge requested that the following citizens who presented  
testimony during comments from the general public be added to the speaker  
list for the public hearing on Ordinance O-10-25:  
Speakers:  
Neilye Garrity, 518 First street, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.  
Alex Severiano Castro, 1008 Monroe Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.  
Allison Lehmann, 1 Perry Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.  
Nola McCamley, 617 Admiral Drive, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Stan Womack, 21 Silopanna Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.  
George Garrett, 450 Captains Circle #104, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Emily Tomasini, 212 Eastern Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.  
MacKenzie Corum, Address not given.  
Tim Dewitt, 1905 Dulaney Place, Annapolis, Maryland 21409.  
Jeremiah Batucan, 101 Kingswood Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Erin McCobb, Address not given.:  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approval of the Consent Calendar  
A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The  
motion carried:unanimously  
Approval of Journal Proceedings  
Regular Meeting Minutes  
CCM 4.14.25  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve CCM 4.14.25. Seconded. A roll call vote  
was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:  
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Aye:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
Special Meeting Minutes  
CCM 4.28.25  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve CCM 4.28.25. Seconded. A roll call vote  
was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
Reports to Council  
ID-103-25  
Task Force to Study Marine Vessels - Report to Council, May 6, 2026  
Alderman Arnett moved to receive ID-103-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:  
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Aye:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
End of Consent Calendar  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
O-10-25  
Annual Budget and Appropriation and Property Tax Levy - For the  
purpose of adopting the City Budget, comprising the Annual Operating Budget for  
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending  
June 30, 2026, the Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal years ending June  
30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, June 30, 2030, and June 30, 2031;  
appropriating funds for all expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025,  
and ending June 30, 2026; levying and imposing a property tax for the use of the  
City of Annapolis for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30,  
2026; and fixing the rate of the City property tax for the taxable year.  
Buckley  
Sponsors:  
Speakers:  
Neilye Garrity, 518 First street, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.  
Alex Severiano Castro, 1008 Monroe Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.  
Allison Lehmann, 1 Perry Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.  
Nola McCamley, 617 Admiral Drive, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Stan Womack, 21 Silopanna Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.  
George Garrett, 450 Captains Circle #104, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Emily Tomasini, 212 Eastern Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.  
MacKenzie Corum, Address not given.  
Tim Dewitt, 1905 Dulaney Place, Annapolis, Maryland 21409.  
Jeremiah Batucan, 101 Kingswood Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Erin McCobb, Address not given.  
Mayor Buckley accepted into the record the Planning Commission Findings  
dated May 8, 2025 for O-10-25.  
Mayor Buckley declared the public hearing on O-10-25 closed.  
LEGISLATIVE ACTION  
FIRST READERS  
Ordinances  
O-6-25  
Clearing Snow and Ice from City Sidewalks  
For the purpose of clarifying that the City is allowed to clear snow and ice from  
sidewalks in the City at the expense of the adjacent property owner if the owner  
fails to do so; requiring the snow removal be the width of the sidewalk or at least  
four feet wide for wider sidewalks; updating the citation and appeals sections; and  
generally related to cleaning and clearing of sidewalks.  
Huntley and Savidge  
Sponsors:  
Alderwoman O'Neill moved to adopt O-6-25 on first reader. Seconded.  
CARRIED on voice vote.  
Mayor Buckley referred O-6-25 to the Environmental Matters Committee.  
O-8-25  
Chesapeake Children’s Museum Lease Renewal Through June 30,  
2030  
For the purpose of authorizing a lease agreement with Chesapeake Children's  
Museum, Inc., a Maryland corporation, for City property at 25 Silopanna Road  
in Annapolis commencing on July 1, 2025 and terminating on June 30, 2030.  
Buckley, Huntley and Finlayson  
Sponsors:  
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-8-25 on first reader. Seconded. CARRIED  
on voice vote.  
Mayor Buckley referred O-8-25 to the Finance Committee.  
Mayor Buckley referred O-8-25 to the Environmental Matters Committee.  
Mayor Buckley referred O-8-25 to the Rules and City Government Committee..  
Mayor Buckley referred O-8-25 to the Housing and Human Welfare  
Committee.  
O-12-25  
Prioritizing Affordable Spending Through Expansion of Financial  
Advisory Commission Duties  
For the purpose of listing the duties of the Financial Advisory Commission; adding  
"spending affordability" to review the City's finances so that spending levels align  
with the City's income, and reviewing projected revenue, debt levels, and  
long-term fiscal outlook; and generally related to the Financial Advisory  
Commission.  
Arnett  
Sponsors:  
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-12-25 on first reader. Seconded. CARRIED  
on voice vote.  
Mayor Buckley referred O-12-25 to the Economic Matters Committee.  
Mayor Buckley referred O-12-25 to the Finance Committee.  
Mayor Buckley referred O-12-25 to the Financial Advisory Commission..  
O-13-25  
Compensation of Mayor, Alderpersons, and City Manager  
For the purpose of adjusting the compensation and allowances to be paid to the  
Mayor, Aldermen and Alderwomen for the term of office commencing on the first  
Monday in December 2025; and for adjusting the compensation to be paid to the  
City Manager.  
Buckley  
Sponsors:  
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt O-13-25 on first reader. Seconded.  
CARRIED on voice vote.  
Mayor Buckley referred O-13-25 to the Rules & City Government Committee  
Mayor Buckley referred O-13-25 to the Finance Committee..  
O-14-25  
Implementation of Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan, 2040  
For the purpose of implementing the adopted Comprehensive Plan; in Planned  
Development Chapter 21.24, revising the purpose statements and approving  
criteria for planned development by linking them to the Comprehensive Plan’s  
goals and community benefits, increasing the share of a planned development that  
may be devoted to a mix of land uses, allowing for increases in the number of  
housing units in certain planned developments; revising the definition of common  
open space and expanding the required percentage of such space in planned  
developments; in Residential Districts Chapter 21.40, more strictly defining how  
to compute the size of a house in the R2-NC district; in Terms and Definition  
Chapter 21.72, updating the definitions of "Floor area" and "Half Story"; in  
Heights and Bulk Limits Chapter 21.56, updating what appurtenances and types  
of structure are allowed to project above certain maximum height limits; in Parking  
and Loading Regulation Chapter 21.66, clarifying the off-street parking exception  
in the C2 and C2A district so its applicable to all buildings sizes not just those  
under 20,000 square feet in size; in Certificate of Approval-Commission Decision  
Chapter 21.56, replacing references to the Department of Public Works with the  
Department of Planning and Zoning; and generally related to comprehensive plan  
updates in Title 21.  
Buckley, Arnett, Finlayson, Schandelmeier and Gay  
Sponsors:  
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-14-25 on first reader. Seconded. CARRIED  
on voice vote.  
Mayor Buckley referred O-14-25 to the Environmental Matters Committee.  
Mayor Buckley referred O-14-25 to the Rules and City Government Committee.  
Mayor Buckley referred O-14-25 to the Housing and Human Welfare  
Committee..  
Mayor Buckley referred O-14-25 to the Planning Commission.  
Resolutions  
R-22-25  
City Supported Special Events in Fiscal Year 2026  
For the purpose of identifying City Supported Special Events in Fiscal Year 2026  
and waiving certain related City fees for those events.  
Alderman Gay moved to adopt R-22-25 on first reader. Seconded. CARRIED  
on voice vote.  
Mayor Buckley referred R-22-25 to the Finance Committee.  
R-24-25  
Confirmation of Human Resources and Integrated Technology  
Solutions Directors  
For the purpose of confirming the appointment of Patricia Hopkins as Director of  
Human Resources and Brian Paquin as Director of Integrated Technology  
Solutions; and consenting to compensate the directors.  
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt R-24-25 on first reader. Seconded. CARRIED  
on voice vote.  
SECOND READERS  
Resolutions  
R-2-25  
Demonstration Program to Build Green Roofs on City Bus  
Shelters - For the purpose of requiring the City Manager to establish a  
demonstration program to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of green roof  
bus shelters; and to include that project in the Fiscal Year 2026 City budget; and  
generally related to the establishment of eco-friendly bus shelters.  
Gay  
Sponsors:  
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Alderman Gay moved to adopt R-2-25 on second reader. Seconded. A roll  
call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman  
Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
2 - Alderman Huntley and Alderwoman O'Neill  
Alderman Savidge requested that R-2-25 be included in the budget as an  
amendments.  
R-38-24  
Condemnation and Possession of Real Property at 245 West Street  
- For the purpose of authorizing the condemnation and possession of real  
property at 245 West Street in the City of Annapolis; removing a severe public  
health and safety hazard related to a blighted and vacant lot; and working toward  
construction of affordable housing on the same blighted and vacant lot.  
Buckley, Savidge, Gay and Huntley  
Sponsors:  
Mayor Buckley moved to withdraw R-38-24 without objection. Seconded. A  
roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
1 - Alderman Gay  
Nay:  
1 - Alderwoman Finlayson  
Abstain:  
ADJOURNMENT  
Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the Regular Meeting was  
adjourned at 8:43 pm.  
Regina C. Watkins-Eldridge, MMC  
City Clerk