Official site of Adrian G. Simmons, Councilman for the City Council of Laurel, Maryland.

Info for City Council Meeting - 14 Oct 2026

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AGENDA

  1. Call to Order - Council President Brencis D. Smith

  2. Roll Call - Sara A. Green, CPM, MMC, City Clerk

  3. Approval of Minutes: September 28, 2026 - Regular Meeting; October 7, 2026 - Work Session

  4. Composting Update Presentation- Tim Miller, Director, Department of Public Works and Michele Blair, Sustainability Manager

  5. Report of the Mayor and City Council

  6. Mayoral Reappointments: Marjorie McCeney, Historic District Commission, 10/14/26-10/14/29; Wayne Dzwonchyk, Emergency Services Commission, 10/14/26-10/14/28; Michelle Keating, Board of Appeals, 10/14/26-10/14/29; E. Michael Greene, Board of Trustees - Retirement, 10/14/26-10/14/30; Pastor Robert Wood, Clergy Advisory Council, 10/14/26-10/14/28; Pastor Matt Nabinger, Clergy Advisory Council, 10/14/26-10/14/28; Don Gavelek, Public Safety and Transportation Committee, 10/14/26-10/14/28; Shirley Bell, Youth Services Commission, 10/14/26-10/14/29; Roy P. Gilmore, Emergency Services Commission, 10/14/26 - 10/14/28

  7. General Public Hearing

  8. Bid Recommendation- Employee Benefit Insurance

  9. Charter Amendment No. 183- A Charter Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland Amending Article 500 “Finance” of the Charter of the City of Laurel Section 503 “Same-Adoption” to Change the Date by Which the City Council Shall Pass the Annual General Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget from June 30th to June 20th

  10. Adjournment

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