Daniel Unger

This was a special meeting held by the Town Council to address agenda items.

The town council held a work session to conduct its regular business.

The Town Council convened for a work session to review and discuss town business and administrative matters.

The document serves as the meeting information and record for the Work Session held by the Town Council.

The primary discussion focused on an update regarding the Sustainable Communities application, detailing the requirements met, such as establishing a workgroup and drafting an action plan, with a Council resolution pending for the September meeting. The Town seeks this designation to access grants for revitalization, infrastructure, and green development. Another key topic involved University of Maryland (UMD) community partnerships, specifically exploring collaborations in data analytics and smart cities initiatives, with potential projects centered on municipal sustainability, watershed storm water planning, integrating school gardens into the curriculum, regional food waste collection, and resident engagement strategies for recycling and environmental issues. Finally, an updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), drafted to align with the 2010 NIMS framework, was presented for Council review, with a goal of public presentation in September.