City of Brunswick

The council addressed several fiscal and administrative items, including the adoption of FY2027 property tax rates, water, sewer, and trash rates, and Rosemont water rates. Personnel manual updates were approved, alongside a discussion regarding a zoning text amendment for bed and breakfasts in the B-2 district. A presentation on a multi-modal transportation study was delivered. The council also reviewed election timelines, approved employee health insurance contribution adjustments, awarded a contract for audit services, and approved an event application for a block party.

The meeting agenda included an open session for the call to order, pledge, roll call, and mayor's remarks, followed by a closed session specifically to discuss personnel issues in accordance with the Maryland Open Meetings Act.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the FY2027 budget. The Council approved Special Ordinances for the General and CIP budget as well as the Enterprise budget. Additionally, the Council authorized formal requests for legislative support concerning municipal property tax exemptions and amendments to the Maryland Police Accountability Act. The consent agenda, which included FY26 budget amendments and Brunswick Crossing letter of credit releases, was also approved.

The meeting included a Pride Month proclamation, committee appointments, and consideration of several ordinances and resolutions. Discussions covered the amendment of the police salary scale, updates to the personnel manual, and the introduction of regulations for accessory dwelling units and commercial dumpster requirements. Additionally, the council reviewed staff reports and consent agenda items involving public works and various event applications.

The Mayor and Council held a public hearing and meeting to discuss several key items. Discussion topics included the FY2027 Budget, proclamation of various awareness weeks such as Mental Health Awareness Month and Small Business Week, and council liaison assignments. The agenda also featured the introduction and first or second reading of various ordinances and resolutions regarding zoning text amendments for Bed & Breakfasts, organizational charts, salary scales for staff and police, and records retention policies. Additionally, reports were provided by staff, and action was taken on consent agenda items, a sports complex change order, and a waterline location and boundary survey.