May Town Meeting

Pope Funeral Home Presentation – Representatives from Pope Funeral Home will present a proposal for a funeral home at 4701 Lydell Road and seek Mayor and Council support for a zoning text amendment to allow for a funeral home in an I-1 industrial area.

Pepco Presentation – Representatives from Pepco will present a briefing for Mayor and Council on the upcoming reliability work in the town limits.

Update on DC Bus Depot Development at 1201 Claybrick Road Development – Mayor and Town Administrator will provide a status update.

Town Administrator Report – Town Administrator will provide a report to the Mayor and Council regarding Town operations and a summary of actions taken under the COVID-19 state of emergency.

Police Report – Chief Towers will give monthly report.

Public Works Report – Director Brayman will give update on the Department of Public Works.

Woodworth Park* –The Department of Public Works is requesting Town Council approval to piggyback on a H-GAC contract with Playground Specialists to design and install an inclusive playground at Woodworth Park. The design process will include public participation to allow residents to give input on design and inclusive features.

Approval of Town Grant* – The Cheverly Community Market (Market) is requesting a $2,000 grant from the Town of Cheverly to ensure food and nutritional benefit recipients can receive additional matching funds to spend at the Market - supplementing funding from both the Maryland Market Money program and the Market’s monies.

Maglev Opposition Letter* - Council vote to authorize Mayor and Town Administrator to work with GIC and PB to draft and submit letter in opposition to Maglev.

Proclamation on Condemning Anti-Asian Hate* – Council Member Fry will present a Proclamation Condemning Anti-Asian Hate.

Proclamation on Children’s Mental Health Matters* – Mayor Riazi will present a Proclamation on Children’s Mental Health Matters.

Proclamation on Pride Month* – Mayor Riazi and CM Fry will introduce enduring proclamation on Pride Month and will share information on the flag raising. 

Approval of Design* – Mayor and Council will vote on whether to approve the design of County-required Safety Railing in Front Yard of 9 Cheverly Circle

Budget Amendment for Cabling Project* – Mayor and Council will vote on a budget amendment to install cabling that will improve internet access at the Town Center.

Hospital Hill Redevelopment - There is a virtual community meeting on the redevelopment of the former Prince George’s Hospital site on May 18th. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm via zoom.

Budget Presentation and discussion – Mayor and Staff will present the FY 2022 budget and invite discussion prior to the first reader.

First Reader of FY 2022 Budget Ordinance – This will serve as the first reader to allow for public notice and comment for the FY 2022 budget. Regular (non-emergency) legislation proceeds through a three (3) reader process.

Review of May Worksession agenda and future requests – Mayor and Town Administrator will offer a forecast of the May 27 Worksession agenda. Mayor will seek Council input on agenda items for consideration for future Worksessions following the June budget approval.

Mayor and Council Announcements – Opportunity for Council to share community happenings and events. The mayor will afford each elected official up to five minutes to speak. Unused time may not be transferred, and formal council business will not be conducted.