Join Us on Monday

Zoom and other Connection Information – How to participate

The meeting is open to the public. To join both open meetings through a video conference, please use this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87818399470?pwd=MXgwSW9lcXZ4V2JCUWFJajl0bkZwdz09

To join with audio only, dial: (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 878 1839 9470
Passcode: 175875

Public Participation:
Participants who join the video/audio conference will be muted and video turned off during the meeting except for Mayor, Council, and staff. Participants will have the opportunity to speak during Public Comment. During that time, all participants will be taken off mute. If you would like to comment, please state your name and Mayor Carey will call on you to speak. Public comments will be limited to three minutes.

Public comments or questions may also be made by emailing the Town Clerk Andrea Marcavitch at amarcavitch@upmd.org. All electronic comments must be submitted by 12 p.m. on May 3, 2021. All public comments will be provided to the Mayor and Council prior to the Council meeting.

Council Meeting This Monday

Neighbors --

The Council will meet this Monday evening, May 3. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in open session, at which time the Council will move to go into closed session.

A closed session has been called to begin at 7:00 p.m. to discuss (i) the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation or performance evaluations of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or (ii) any other personnel matter that effects one or more specific individuals and to consult with Counsel to obtain legal advice. The open meeting will resume at 7:30 p.m.

The Council meeting will be conducted entirely remotely with no in-person meeting attendance. To attend the virtual meeting, please see the Zoom and other connection information at left or below.

The Agenda for the meeting, including many supporting details, is posted via the Agenda Center on the Town's website (http://www.upmd.org/agendacenter). I urge you to review the full Agenda of the meeting for items of interest to you.

Presentation: Anacostia Trails Heritage Area/Maryland Milestones -- Former Executive Director Aaron Marcavitch to introduce new Director Meagan Baco and they will provide an annual update.

Budget: The Council will continue to discuss and consider the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the Town, which is Legislative Resolution 20-O-02: Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

Other items on the Council agenda include:

Consent Agenda - There are 3 items on the Consent Agenda:

Install 54’ of 4’ fence in the side and rear yard and 24’ of 6’ fence in the rear yard at 6805 Pineway.
Replace existing driveway at 4425 Underwood Street.
Extend permit to repair front landing and two steps at 6706 40^th Avenue.

Permits – To install a 4’ retaining wall at 6804 40^th Avenue.

Public Comment

Mayor, Council, and Committee Comments and Reports

Introduction of Legislative Resolution-- To amend Personnel Manual by enacting Section 1.9 to authorize the Mayor to determine that certain vaccinations and inoculations are required of employees.

Budget Adjustments for fiscal year 2021 – As recommended by Town Treasurer.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grant Agreement -- To approve a grant agreement with Electric Vehicle Institute establishing a framework for EVI to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure and service through the deployment of EVI Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations on a no-cost, turnkey basis.

Town Administrator and Staff Reports

Please share this with neighbors who may not be on the Mayor’s email list. University Park residents wishing to be added to this list or removed from it can subscribe or unsubscribe via the Notify Me feature on the Town website at www.upmd.org. You may email me directly at mayorcarey@upmd.org.

With best regards,
_{--Len Carey--}

Lenford C. Carey
Mayor, Town of University Park
(240) 338-2826 – Cellular is best, as I am teleworking
(301) 927-4262, Extension 100 -- office