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City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Green Belt City Manager Updates Council on Fire Station, School Construction, and Grant Programs
The city manager provided an update on several ongoing projects and initiatives. He reported on a walkthrough of the Green Belt Fire Department station in preparation for the return of career staff in August or September, noting that facility improvements will be necessary. The groundbreaking for Spring Hill Elementary School occurred, with demolition work beginning on the old site; a meeting is planned with school administration to discuss traffic patterns at the temporary Dora Kennedy site location. The city has received six facade improvement grant applications totaling $150,000, which will be disbursed to local businesses for improvements in the Roosevelt Center. Future items to be brought before the council include a one-year contract extension with Compost Crew and the finalization of the strategic wayfinding plan.
Green Belt Council Authorizes Armory Demolition and Grant Application for Funding
The Green Belt City Council discussed the strategic demolition fund grant application for the Green Belt Armory. The existing conditions analysis revealed significant structural, environmental, and mechanical deficiencies in the armory building, necessitating its demolition to make it usable. Staff requested authorization to seek funding, noting the competitive nature of the grant and the urgency to apply. Mayor Pro Tem moved to authorize the city manager to proceed with proposing the grant and to proceed with the demolition of the main armory building and the adjacent modular building, seeking state DHCD funding. This motion passed 5-1, with a public speaker expressing strong opposition to demolishing the building without a concrete plan for its replacement.
Green Belt Council Supports County Zoning Text Amendment for Private Schools, Emphasizing Local Advisory Role
The City Council discussed county bill CB069-2026, which proposes to exempt certain private school uses in rural residential zones from the special exception requirement. This bill is relevant to Green Belt as it could affect properties like the former St. Hugh of Grenoble Church school. The city staff's recommendation is to send a comment letter to the county council's PHED committee in support of the bill, with an amendment that municipalities have an advisory role in evaluating site-specific items such as traffic, parking, and recreation during the use and occupancy permitting process. Matthew Tedesco, representing St. Jerome Institute, argued that the special exception process is too costly and time-consuming for non-profits, and the bill aims to simplify the process for previously used school sites. The council debated the implications of this countywide zoning text amendment and ultimately voted to send a letter supporting the bill with the caveat that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) be negotiated to address local concerns, ensuring Green Belt retains an advisory role.
Green Belt Council Holds Closed Sessions, Advances Labor Code Amendments
The Green Belt City Council held two closed sessions. The first, on June 29, 2026, was to discuss appointments, employment, acquisition of real property, and potential litigation. The second, on July 29, 2026, was solely to address personnel matters. Minutes will reflect these sessions, and no actions were taken during either. The council also discussed a proposed amendment to Article 8 of the City Labor Code, which governs collective bargaining and labor-management relations for designated city employees. Council Member Pompy introduced the ordinance, which aims to redefine classifications to align with National Labor Relations Board standards. Council Member Fritz proposed minor grammatical and typographical amendments, which were approved by a roll call vote. Several council members and public speakers expressed support for formalizing labor rights for city employees, with one member highlighting concerns about language regarding strikes and lockouts while ultimately voting in favor.
Green Belt City Council Approves Vendor Contracts, Prioritizing Local Businesses and Living Wage Compliance
The Green Belt City Council approved the negotiated purchase of goods and services from various vendors, authorizing a total fiscal year purchase exceeding $10,000. This resolution is a standard annual practice to approve aggregated purchases that fall under the city manager's contracting limit. The City Manager highlighted several new vendors added to the list, including Apple Ford for police vehicles, Blue Whale for EV charging stations, Brutus and Associates for engineering services, and Chesapeake Employers for workers' compensation insurance. The council members discussed the importance of supporting local businesses and cooperative enterprises while balancing cost-effectiveness and value. They also confirmed that vendor selection processes aim to prioritize local businesses when feasible and that all contractors are required by city, state, and county law to pay a living wage.
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