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Planning staff (Miss Gerhardt) told the council the parcel is contiguous to city limits and that both an adult day-care and day-care facility are permitted in the county C-2 district and the city's B (Business) zone, so no zoning waiver from Carroll County was required. Gerhardt said the parcel is on an existing site well; the Carroll County Health Department confirmed the permitted yield of that well is sufficient for the proposed use but the site needs additional sewer capacity, a principal reason the property is seeking annexation into the city.

Councilmember Heltz asked whether the city meters ‘‘sewer only’’ or whether metering would rely on the property's well. Planning staff responded that the owner will put a meter on the well to measure usage and that the city will assume the measured water usage corresponds to sewer discharge once the property is connected; the property will be required to disconnect existing onsite septic and use the city's sewer system when annexation and connection occur.

Action taken: the council voted to introduce Resolution 25-06 to start the annexation review process and forward the matter to the planning commission. The introduction carried on a voice vote.

Clarifying details: the annexation petition covers approximately 1.2 acres at 1012 Baltimore Boulevard; petitioner identified as \"1012 BWMD LLC\"; Carroll County Health Department confirmed the well's permitted yield but additional sewer capacity is required; staff recommended introduction because the petition met state requirements and would not create an enclave. The planning department noted the property is within the city's water service area.

Ending: The introduced resolution will proceed to the planning commission and return to the council later in the annexation process. Further approvals, zoning ordinances or infrastructure agreements may be required before any development or sewer connection occurs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Westminster Mayor and Common Council Meeting - Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.","oneSentenceSummary","The council voted to introduce Resolution 25-06 to begin annexation of a 1.2-acre property at 1012 Baltimore Boulevard (petitioned by 1012 BWMD LLC) into Westminster to enable a proposed adult day-care; county health staff approved the existing well yield but the property will require sewer service from the city.","taxTitle","Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland","taxId",71632,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6558085,"Westminster adopts FY26 budget without a tax increase; council also appoints new city attorney",0,3631000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276666-b415eeec49c3d24cb96b78b0af33a500&start=3631&end=3631","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276666-b415eeec49c3d24cb96b78b0af33a500/thumbnail_3631000.jpg","/articles/6558085/Westminster/Carroll-County/Maryland/Westminster-adopts-FY26-budget-without-a-tax-increase-council-also-appoints-new-city-attorney","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558085-a601ac35127cf657ba1460621305b922/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154997&Signature=gpfhdeizNvzMUvKQ37UNeQoSEvwP40hiq0DYy3aF9Vu1XfNUeIpZIMQ9fyJrrWxQzn9enVRn0O6U~QaL~f-ku~UM70lJte0~3-1CYm-PZ4Ke6uhXZzlducsrPggIW9nuAsW1ZECUK-zkzlSSKmwQrNTRRwCQlOG4hcHDUph5RASI9HEbSXSzoZPfS6q3m1OX6QWMD6SgkD9WxGftBtfcYdKcZEaLEQq8D41k-h7T~IJP61s9mZrWUxoOzFvtl6Iik5xdUaxolmxnUZEGQLtRR4f9Hl2fis7m4uUcCsdEI5z9HzmIqD-pfkMZTnnU-byIdWfFcZXTRzibWO6fNBpaOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Westminster on May 11 adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget and approved a slate of administrative actions, including appointing a new city attorney.

The adopted ordinance (Ordinance 2025-05) funds staff pay increases, ongoing infrastructure work such as inflow and infiltration projects, downtown improvements and continued design and funding for Pure Water Westminster, the city’s planned water recycling facility. Mayor Dr. Mona Becker said the package ‘‘represents a great deal of fiscal responsibility’’ and emphasized that the city did not raise property taxes this year.

Council members and staff framed the budget as a balance of near-term needs and long-term projects. Finance Director Teresa Rogers and consultant Krista Gardner told the council that the document incorporated changes discussed in recent work sessions. Rogers noted the ordinance as the finalized version of earlier proposals and highlighted that several items were refined after those sessions.

Highlights and context: the adopted FY26 budget includes targeted staff raises and continued funding for Whitefield Valley work, downtown infrastructure and holiday lights, and preserves funding momentum for Pure Water Westminster. Mayor Becker said this marks the thirteenth consecutive year Westminster has not raised taxes. Council members thanked staff for the condensed schedule used to finalize the document after recent work sessions.

The council also heard an introduction to a budget amendment for the current fiscal year (Ordinance 2025-07) that would increase appropriations to cover previously approved expenses; the ordinance was introduced for future consideration and included a detailed funding breakdown from staff.

In separate new business, the council approved the mayor’s nomination of Ramsey N. Whitworth of Silverman Thompson to serve as Westminster city attorney. Council members also publicly thanked outgoing counsel for years of service.

Votes at a glance:
- Ordinance 2025-05 (Adopt FY26 budget and set tax rates): motion introduced and seconded; vote: ayes have it — ordinance adopted.
- Ordinance 2025-07 (FY25 budget amendment No. 1): introduced for consideration (motion/second recorded); further action to follow.
- Appointment of city attorney (Ramsey N. Whitworth, Silverman Thompson): motion and second; vote: ayes have it — appointment approved.

What remains next: the introduced FY25 budget amendment will return for final consideration in a later meeting. Staff said audit and fiscal year-end close work will begin immediately following adoption.

Ending: Council members and the mayor encouraged residents to review the adopted budget materials posted on the city website and thanked staff for work on a compressed schedule that produced the final documents.","The Mayor and Common Council of Westminster approved the fiscal year 2026 budget—keeping the tax rate unchanged for the 13th consecutive year—authorized several spending priorities including funding for Pure Water Westminster, and voted to appoint a new city attorney.","actionData","errors"]

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Council introduces annexation of 1012 Baltimore Boulevard to allow proposed adult day-care; sewer connection required

Westminster adopts FY26 budget without a tax increase; council also appoints new city attorney