The County Council is responsible for adopting the laws of the County. The legislative process generally follows a monthly cycle:

• 1st Monday- New legislation is introduced; legislation from prior month is given final consideration
• 3rd Monday- Legislative Public Hearing on legislation introduced that month
• Following the Legislative Public Hearing a Legislative Work Session is held, if needed

Council Bills must be signed or vetoed by the County Executive within 10 days of the Council's presentation of passed legislation.

Howard County Council Chairpersons

Chair: Councilmember Liz Walsh, District 1

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Opel Jones, District 2

Zoning Board

Chair: Councilmember Opel Jones, District 2

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Board of License Commissioners

Chair: Councilmember David Yungmann, District 5

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Christiana Rigby, District 3

Maryland Association of Counties Legislative Committee

Representative: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Alternate: Councilmember David Yungmann, District 5

National Associations of Counties

Representative: Christiana Rigby, District 3

Alternate: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Appointments

CR188-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Teresa Weathington Guzman – Environmental Sustainability Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Teresa Weathington Guzman to the Environmental Sustainability Board

CR189-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Robert Russell Marietta– Environmental Sustainability Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Robert Russell Marietta to the Environmental Sustainability Board

CR190-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Cherise Yvette Seals– Environmental Sustainability Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Cherise Yvette Seals to the Environmental Sustainability Board

CR191-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Allison L Robinson– Environmental Sustainability Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Allison L Robinson to the Environmental Sustainability Board

CR192-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Barbara Mosier– Environmental Sustainability Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Barbara Mosier to the Environmental Sustainability Board

CR193-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment–Jeneen Y. Ramos–Public Ethics Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jeneen Y. Ramos to the Public Ethics Commission

CR194-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Anish Bedi – Pension Oversight Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Anish Bedi to the Pension Oversight Commission

CR195-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Joseph Adler- Personnel Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joseph Adler to the Personnel Board

CR196-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Nhaomie Douyon- Human Rights Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Nhaomie Douyon to the Human Rights Commission

CR197-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Sabeen Sheikh- Human Rights Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Sabeen Sheikh to the Human Rights Commission

CR198-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Abby Glassberg – Board of Library Trustees

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Abby Glassberg to the Board of Library Trustees

CR199-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Mary Mackenna Bowles - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Mary Mackenna Bowles to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council

CR200-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Elizabeth Marie Kimbel - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Elizabeth Marie Kimbel to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council

CR201-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Stephanie Gonzalez - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Stephanie Gonzalez to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council

CR202-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Ngozi Obineme - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ngozi Obineme to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council

CR203-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Laura Crovo - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Laura Crovo to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council

CR204-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Nikki Highsmith Vernick- Local Children’s Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Nikki Highsmith Vernick to the Howard County Local Children’s Board

CR205-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Denise M. Giuliano- Local Children’s Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Denise M. Giuliano to the Howard County Local Children’s Board

CR206-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Ian Wright-Williams- Local Children’s Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ian Wright-Williams to the Howard County Local Children’s Board

CR207-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Maia Imani Hanes- Local Children’s Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Maia Imani Hanes to the Howard County Local Children’s Board

CR208-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Jacob Bryan Blumenthal– Commission on Aging

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the Appointment of Jacob Bryan Blumenthal to the Commission on Aging

CR209-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – James Sanders – Commission on Aging

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the Appointment of James Sanders to the Commission on Aging

CR210-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Avinash Beri – Commission on Aging Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the Appointment of Avinash Beri to the Commission on Aging

CR211-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Valoria Walker – Commission on Aging

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Valoria Walker to the Commission on Aging

CR212-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Xiumin Liu – Commission on Aging

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the Appointment of Xiumin Liu to the Commission on Aging

CR213-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Demetrius Sanders – Commission on Aging

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the Appointment of Demetrius Sanders to the Commission on Aging

CR214-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointing- Jessamine Duvall - Housing Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jessamine Duvall to the Housing Commission

CR215-2025 - Introduced by Deb Jung

Short Title: Appointment – Andrea LeWinter – Board of Appeals

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Andrea LeWinter to the Howard County Board of Appeals to fill a term ending on December 31, 2027

Reappointments

CR216-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Neil Madan – Equal Business Opportunity Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Neil Madan to the Equal Business Opportunity Commission

CR217-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Ronald A. Berk – Commission on Aging

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Ronald A. Berk to the Commission on Aging

CR218-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Matthew A. Limsky, Esq. – Commission on Aging

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Mathew A. Limsky, Esq., to the Commission on Aging

CR219-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointing – Fay Liberatore- LGBTQIA+ Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Faye Liberatore to the LGBTQIA+ Commission

CR220-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Cris Oviedo – La Alianza Latina Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Cris Oviedo to the La Alianza Latina Commission

CR221-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Aida Abdallah - Public Works Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Aida Abdallah to the Public Works Board

CR222-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Luzmila Robinson - La Alianza Latina Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Luzmila Robinson to the La Alianza Latina Commission

Financial

CB69-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Amendment – Budget Ordinance – to strike a condition - L0020, New HCLS Central Branch & Relocation

Title: AN EMERGENCY ACT amending the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2026 in order to strike a condition placed on Capital Project, L0020, New HCLS Central Branch & Relocation; and declaring that this Act is an Emergency Bill necessary to meet a public emergency affecting life, health or property expires – 01/12/2026; extended – 02/16/2026; extended twice – 03/23/2026

CB70-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Memorandum of Agreement – Local 3085

Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code, approving provisions in a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 3085, Council 3, AFL-CIO that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; approving the multiyear collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and Local 3085 that will be effective through the end of Fiscal Year 2027 and that includes payment of certain compensation in future fiscal years; providing for the application of this Act; and generally relating to the collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 3085, Council 3, AFL-CIO expires – 01/12/2026; extended – 02/16/2026; extended twice – 03/23/2026

CB71-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Memorandum of Agreement – Local 3888

Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code, approving provisions in a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 3888, Council 3, AFL-CIO that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; approving the multiyear collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and Local 3888 that will be effective through the end of Fiscal Year 2027 and that includes payment of certain compensation in future fiscal years; providing for the application of this Act; and generally relating to the collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 3888, Council 3, AFL-CIO expires – 01/12/2026; extended – 02/16/2026; extended twice – 03/23/2026

CB72-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Memorandum of Agreement – Local 1810

Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code, approving provisions in a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 1810, Council 3, AFL-CIO that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; approving the multiyear collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and Local 1810 that will be effective through the end of Fiscal Year 2027 and that includes payment of certain compensation in future fiscal years; providing for the application of this Act; and generally relating to the collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 1810, Council 3, AFL-CIO expires – 01/12/2026; extended – 02/16/2026; extended twice – 03/23/2026

CB73-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Pay Plan Amendment – Payscales for Local 3085, Local 3888 and Local 1810

Title: AN ACT amending the Pay Plan for Howard County to insert pay scales for members of Local 3085 of the American Federation of State, Local and Municipal Employees, members of Local 3888 of the American Federation of State, Local and Municipal Employees, and members of Local 1810 of the American Federation of State, Local and Municipal Employees; and generally relating to the Pay Plan for Howard County expires – 01/12/2026; extended – 02/16/2026; extended twice – 03/23/2026 General

CB74-2025 (ZRA 217) - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Co-sponsor(s) David Yungmann

Short Title: (ZRA 217) Amending Agricultural Land Uses in Howard County

Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Zoning Regulations in accordance with HoCo By Design, the General Plan, to add certain definitions related to certain agricultural, farming and farm alcohol producer uses; to amend requirements for an Agritourism Special Farm Permit and to add a new small-scale Agritourism Use; to add Incidental Outdoor Stays as a Special Farm Permit use; to amend Bed and Breakfast Inn use on Agricultural Land Preservation Program properties and allow under Special Farm Permit; to amend uses and certain restrictions for Agricultural Land Preservation Program properties; to amend Limited Social Assembly use and renamed to Rural Venue Space; to amend the Farm Winery and Brewery use to Farm Alcohol Producer; to make certain technical corrections; and generally relating to the Howard County Zoning Regulations expires – 01/12/2026; extended – 02/16/2026; extended twice – 03/23/2026

CR223-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Central Library, Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement

Title: A RESOLUTION declaring the intent for the County to take ownership of a portion of the Lake Kittamaqundi waterfront by entering into a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of the Lakefront Library property; authorizing the County Executive to negotiate a land swap agreement for certain parcels in Downtown Columbia pursuant to 4.4.C of the Downtown Columbia Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement; and to prepare certain financing plans

CR224-2025 - Introduced by Liz Walsh

Short Title: Amend Scenic Roads Inventory – Add portions of Old Frederick Rd and Main Street in Ellicott City

Title: A RESOLUTION amending the Howard County Scenic Roads Inventory by adding a portion of Old Frederick Road, from Rogers Ave to the Baltimore County line; extending the existing Scenic Road designation of Main Street in Ellicott City from the edge of the Historic District, including Frederick Road, to Route 40; and generally related to Scenic Roads

Appointments

CR170-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- William C. Tilburg, J.D., M.P.H. - Planning Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of William C. Tilburg, J.D., M.P.H. to the Planning Board

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR171-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Judith A. McCormick- Animal Matters Hearing Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Judith A. McCormick to the Howard County Animal Matters Hearing Board

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR172-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Liesele J. Wood – Commission for Veterans and Military Families Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Liesele J. Wood, to the Howard County Commission for Veterans and Military Families

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR173-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Candance M. Willett – Commission for Veterans and Military Families

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Candance M. Willett, to the Howard County Commission for Veterans and Military Families

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR174-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Maura Dunnigan – Compensation Review Commission

itle: A RESOLUTION appointing Maura Dunnigan to the Compensation Review Commission; providing that the Commission shall recommend the compensation and allowances of the County Council to be elected in November 2026 by Resolution not later than December 21, 2025; providing that the Commission shall make a recommendation concerning compensation and allowances of the County Executive to be elected in November 2026; and providing that the Commission shall terminate on April 30, 2026

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR175-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Algie D. Marvel – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Algie D. Marvel to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission

Status: Tabled

CR176-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Nicole Harris – Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Nicole Harris to the Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities

Status: Tabled

CR177-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Kia D. Green – Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kia D. Green to the Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR178-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Genesis M. Parker – Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Genesis M. Parker to the Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities Reappointments

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR179-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Michael Garzon – Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Michael Garzon to the Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR180-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment- Dr. Wendell McKay- Howard County Local Children’s Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Dr. Wendell McKay to the Howard County Local Children’s Board

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR181-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment- Cris Oviedo- Howard County Local Children’s Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Cris Oviedo to the Howard County Local Children’s Board

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR182-2025 - Introduced by Opel Jones

Short Title: Reappointment – Felita Phillips – Board of Appeals

Title: A RESOLUTION reappointing Felita Phillips to the Board of Appeals of Howard County, Maryland, to fill a term ending on December 31, 2030

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

Financial

CR183-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Board of Education - Submission to the Interagency Commission on School Construction Title: A RESOLUTION pursuant to Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, approving the Howard County Board of Education’s Capital Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2027 for the purpose of submission to the Interagency Commission on School Construction

Status: Tabled

CR184-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement – Orchard Club LLLP – Orchard Club Apartments

Title: A RESOLUTION approving the terms and conditions of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement and extension request by and between the Howard County, Maryland and Orchard Club, LLLP for an existing 196-unit housing community located at 6330 Orchard Club Drive, Elkridge, Maryland, which has served mixed income residents since 1991

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

General

CB67-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Consumer Protection – updates and amendment

Title: AN ACT updating certain Consumer Protection provisions of the County Code; updating certain definitions; providing that the Office of Consumer Protection shall issue subpoenas instead of summons; clarifying provisions related to prohibited deceptive or unfair trade practices; adding practices that may be considered prohibited deceptive or unfair trade practices; clarifying certain legal processes; amending certain penalties; making certain grammatical and technical changes; and general relating to Consumer Protection provisions in the Howard County Code expires – 12/15/2025; extended – 01/19/2026; extended twice – 02/23/2026

Status: Tabled

CR185-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Easement – 9797.10 square feet – AT&T Enterprises, LLC – County Property – Brampton Hills Pond

Title: A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to grant a permanent right-ofway and easement to AT&T Enterprises, LLC for the relocation of existing communication systems on the property shown as Lot 58 on Plat 5561 and described in a Deed to Howard County, Maryland from Celta Corp. recorded among the Land Records of Howard County, Maryland in Liber 1179, Folio 264; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of Howard County Code; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to grant the right-of-way and easement if he finds that the property may have a further public use

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed as amended

CR186-2025 - Introduced by Christiana Rigby

Short Title: Amending - Solid Waste Management Plan

Title: A RESOLUTION amending the 2025-2034 Solid Waste Management Plan to add a statement endorsing the study of a Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program; and generally related to the Solid Waste Management Plan

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB68-2025 (ZRA212) - Introduced by The Vice Chair on behalf of Blackrock Capital Investors, LLC

Short Title: Nursing Homes & Residential Care Facilities – Reduction of Setbacks

Title: AN ACT amending Section 131.0 of the Howard County Zoning Regulations to add additional Conditional Use criteria for Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities that allow for reduced setbacks in certain circumstances; and generally related to Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities expires – 12/15/2025; extended – 01/19/2026; extended twice – 02/23/2026

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed as amended

CR187-2025 - Introduced by The Chair on behalf of the Council

Short Title: Additional Legislative Session – Specified Date

Title: A RESOLUTION calling the County Council of Howard County, Maryland into legislative session on specified dates

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

Appointments

CR147-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointing Khadeja Farahmand, to the Commission for Women. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Khadeja Farahmand, to the Commission for Women.

Status: Tabled

CR149-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Monica Y. Banks– Commission on Disabilities Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Monica Y. Banks to the Commission on Disabilities.

Status: Tabled

CR152-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Mary Murrill – Commission on Disabilities Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Mary Murrill to the Commission on Disabilities.

Status: Tabled

CR161-2025 - Introduced by Liz Walsh

Short Title: Appointment – Pravin Ponnuri – Compensation Review Commission Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Pravin Ponnuri to the Compensation Review Commission; providing that the Commission shall recommend the compensation and allowances of the County Council to be elected in November 2026 by Resolution not later than December 21, 2025; providing that the Commission shall make a recommendation concerning compensation and allowances of the County Executive to be elected in November 2026; and providing that the Commission shall terminate on April 30, 2026. Reappointments

My Vote: Yes

Status: Removed from table and approved

Financial

CR167-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement – Solar Facility – 55 acres – 3855 Manor Lane, Ellicott City, Maryland Title: A RESOLUTION approving the terms and conditions of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement by and among Howard County and CIR Vineyard 2 LLC, CIR Vineyard 3 LLC, CIR Vineyard 4 LLC, CIR Vineyard 5 LLC (collectively the “Facility Owner”), and John Lee Carroll Jr. and Genevive Anne Carroll (the “Landowner”) for the construction and operation of a solar array located on property located at 3855 Manor Lane, Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland.

Status: Tabled

General

CR169-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Easement – 3,600 square feet - Baltimore Gas and Electric Company – County Property – Elkridge Library Title: A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to grant an easement containing approximately 3,600 square feet to Baltimore Gas and Electric Company so that BGE may extend electric service to new EV charging facilities at the Elkridge Library; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to grant the easement if he finds that the County may have a use for the property.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Removed from table and passed

CB57-2025 - Introduced by David Yungmann at the request of the Board of Appeals

Short Title: Adoption – Updated Rules of Procedure for the Howard County Board of Appeals

Title: AN ACT repealing and re-enacting Subtitle 2 “Rules of Procedure of the Board of Appeals” of Title 2 “Administrative Procedure” of the Howard County Code to revise the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Appeals; and generally relating to the Rules of Procedure expires – 09/15/2025; extended – 10/20/2025; extended twice – 11/24/2025

My Vote: Yes

Status: Removed from table, extended, and tabled

Unless otherwise noted, the County Council will hold its meetings in the Banneker Room of the George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD. Meetings will be held in person and virtually. The next meetings are as follows:

Monday, November 10th at 9:30 AM: Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, November 11th CLOSED: Veteran's Day

Monday, November 17th at 7 PM: Public Hearing

Thursday, November 20th at 9:30 AM: Legislative Work Session

Thursday, November 27th CLOSED: Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday, November 28th CLOSED: Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, December 1st at 7PM: Legislative Session