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Upcoming Council Meetings
Past Council Meeting Minutes
May 09, 2022 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
May 09, 2022 6:30 PM (Closed Session of the Mayor & Council)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSE SESSION, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(1)To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individualsApril 25, 2022 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
April 25, 2022 6:00 PM (Closed Session of the Mayor & Council)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSE SESSION, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(7) To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter Discussion re: Sanitary Sewer Overflows SettlementApril 19, 2022 7:30 PM (Special Executive Session of the Mayor and Council)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSE SESSION, State Government Article, §10-508(a)(1) To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals. Discussion re: Retirement of Town Administrator.April 18, 2022 5:00 PM (Budget Work Session)
Utilities Fund FY23 BudgetApril 11, 2022 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
This packet includes the information for the Utility Fund Work Session as well. The Utility Fund Work Session will begin at 6 PM and the Regularly scheduled Mayor and Council Meeting will start at 7 PM.April 11, 2022 6:00 PM (Budget Work Session)
This packet includes the information for the Regular Session as well. The Utility Fund Work Session will begin at 6 PM and the Regularly scheduled Mayor and Council Meeting will start at 7 PM.April 04, 2022 5:00 PM (Budget Work Session)
General Fund FY23 BudgetMarch 28, 2022 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
March 21, 2022 6:00 PM (Closed Session of the Mayor and Council)
This meeting will be closed under the following provisions of General Provisions Article § 3-305(b) (14) Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, to discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process.- Discussion re: RFP 2021-02; Disposition and Development of Parcel 57, and Parcel 410, and Parcel 191 at Heron Park
March 14, 2022 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
February 28, 2022 6:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
6:00 PM - Open Session 7:00 PM - Regular SessionFebruary 14, 2022 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
February 14, 2022 5:00 PM (Budget Work Session)
General Fund FY23 Capital Projects FY23 Real Estate Tax Rate ProjectionsJanuary 24, 2022 6:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting – 6:00 PM)
January 24, 2022 5:45 PM (Closed Session of the Mayor and Council)
The start of the meeting will be viewable live via Facebook.January 10, 2022 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
December 15, 2021 7:00 PM (Special Closed Session of the Mayor and Council)
- To consult with the Council regarding a personnel matter pursuant to the Statutory Authority of the State of Maryland to Close Session under General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(1) To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals.
December 13, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
December 13, 2021 6:00 PM (Closed Session of the Mayor and Council)
Closed session of the Mayor and Council pursuant to the Statutory Authority of the State of Maryland General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(1) To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individualsDecember 10, 2021 5:30 PM (Special Closed Session of the Mayor and Council)
- To consult with the Council regarding a personnel matter pursuant to the Statutory Authority of the State of Maryland to Close Session under General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(1) To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals.
November 22, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor and Council Meeting – Canceled)
November 08, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
November 01, 2021 6:00 PM (Work Session)
To discuss SERCAP (Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc.) water report. Meeting is open for public attendance; public participation is at the discretion of the Mayor.October 29, 2021 1:45 PM (Work Session)
Meeting location changed to Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers. To meet with representatives of Maryland Department of Natural Resources regarding Heron ParkOctober 25, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council)
October 12, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council)
September 27, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council)
September 13, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council)
September 02, 2021 6:00 PM (Special Closed Session of Mayor & Council)
Meeting closed under the following provisions of General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(14) : Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, to discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process.August 30, 2021 7:00 PM (Special Closed Session of Mayor & Council)
Meeting closed under the following provisions of General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(14) : Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, to discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process.August 23, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council)
August 23, 2021 6:30 PM (Closed Session of Mayor & Council)
Meeting closed under the following provisions of General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(14) : Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, to discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process.August 09, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council)
August 09, 2021 6:30 PM (Closed Session of Mayor & Council)
Meeting was closed under the following provisions of General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(8): To consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation.July 26, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council)
July 12, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council)
June 28, 2021 7:00 PM (Regular Mayor & Council Meeting followed by a Work Session)
June 28, 2021 6:30 PM (Closed Session of the Mayor & Council)
This meeting closed under the following provisions of General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(14) : Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, to discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process.June 14, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council)
June 14, 2021 6:30 PM (Closed Session of the Mayor & Council)
This meeting closed under the following provisions of General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(14) : Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, to discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process.May 24, 2021 8:00 PM (Closed Session of the Mayor & Council)
This meeting closed under the following provisions of General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(14) : Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, to discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process.May 24, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
May 10, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
May 10, 2021 6:00 PM (Closed Session of the Mayor & Council)
This meeting closed under the following provisions of General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(14) : Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, to discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal processApril 26, 2021 5:00 PM (Utility Funds’ Budget Worksession)
Worksession to discuss the Utility Funds' Draft Budgets. Public Participation is at the discretion of the Mayor. General Fund Budget discussion held on April 12, 2021.April 12, 2021 5:00 PM (General Fund Budget Worksession)
Worksession regarding the General Fund Draft Budget. Public Participation is at the discretion of the Mayor. Utility Fund Budget Worksession is scheduled for Monday, April 26, 2021, at 5:00 PM.March 29, 2021 6:00 PM (Worksession – Tour of Berlin Fire Company and Emergency Medical Servcies)
214 North Main Street Belin, MD 21811March 22, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
March 15, 2021 6:30 PM (Listening Session re: Heron Park – VIA ZOOM)
March 08, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
February 22, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
February 08, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
February 08, 2021 6:00 PM (Closed Session of the Mayor & Council)
This meeting closed under the following provisions of General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(14) : Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, to discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process.January 25, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
January 25, 2021 6:30 PM (Executive Session)
6:30 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION – Via Zoom STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSE SESSION, State of Maryland General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)- Pursuant to Section §3-305(b)(14) Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, to discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process.
January 11, 2021 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
December 17, 2020 6:00 PM (Work Session with the District 38 Delegation)
December 14, 2020 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
November 23, 2020 7:00 PM (Mayor & Council Meeting)
November 23, 2020 6:30 PM (Executive Session)
6:30 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION – Council Chambers- Pursuant to Section §3-305(b)(7) – To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter.
- Pursuant to Section §3-305(b)(14) Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, to discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process.