Votes at a glance: Hagerstown council actions from the March 25 regular session

At its March 25 regular session the Hagerstown Mayor and City Council approved a slate of ordinances, resolutions and administrative actions. Below is a concise, verified list of items acted on at the meeting, with the outcome recorded at the time of the vote. Where the transcript did not record roll‑call totals by name the minutes show the motions were moved, seconded and the chair called for a voice vote; the clerk recorded each motion as passed when the council answered "Aye."

Votes and outcomes recorded March 25 (motions approved unless noted):

- Reenact Land Management Code (version 3.12): approved. (Ordinance to repeal and reenact Chapter 140; staff described this as the 2024 annual revisions.)

- Amend Tax Sale Property Repurpose Program (Chapter 224): approved (amendments broaden nonprofit definition, clarify withholding properties from tax sale, codify end‑user selection, good‑standing and zoning nonconformity timelines while city owns property).

- Amend property maintenance standards (Chapter 64, Article 3): approved (adds definitions and authority for abatement related to unsafe/abandoned swimming pools).

- Quit‑claim portion of unimproved alley at rear of 528 East Franklin Street: approved (conveyance to adjoining property; staff recorded prior 1973 council action but no deed recorded then).

- Introduce and move forward Chapter 186 (nuisance abandoned vehicles): introduced; council approved introduction for consideration (adds process for city abatement and owner notification; ordinance introduced for later adoption).

- Quit‑claim a portion of Alley No. 135 (adjacent to Washington County Transit properties) for future facility expansion: approved (motion passed).

- Authorize perpetual and permanent easement(s) for water lines with Bowman/Spiellman developers (two related resolutions reflected in the minutes): approved (easements to construct/maintain water facilities near Spielman and Lapins roads in Williamsport area—recorded as two similar resolutions).

- Adopt special event parking rates for Hub City Garage and University District Parking Deck (pilot): approved (Hub City $10; University deck $5 when staff expects Hub City occupancy 75%+ for Meredith Park events).

- Accept a public pedestrian sidewalk easement from Habitat for Humanity for McCleary Hill / West Washington Street: approved.

- Authorize summer camp program contracts and funding allocations to operators (Boys & Girls Club, Girls Inc., Hagerstown YMCA, Robert W. Johnson Community Center): approved (funding amounts listed in staff memorandum).

- Approve fireworks schedule (ten scheduled flying boxcars fireworks shows; council exempted those dates from noise ordinance as requested): approved.

- Authorize submittal of two projects for FY26 Appalachian Regional Commission funding (Hager House Museum phase 2 and comprehensive plan update): authorized for submission to county.

- Approve extension of Invest Hagerstown City Center redevelopment grant for 25–31 West Church Street to April 1, 2026 (final extension): approved.

- Approve contract with Submittable Holdings, Inc. for an application management portal (three‑year contract ~ $54,947): approved.

- Approve sanitary sewer service deduction request (45 West Oak Ridge Drive) consistent with city code: approved.

- Approve FY26–28 pavement preservation street lists: approved.

Each of the above motions was moved, seconded and recorded as passed by voice vote in the meeting minutes. The transcript does not record roll‑call vote totals by council member name for most items; where a formal introduction (rather than final adoption) occurred the item was scheduled for further consideration as noted on the agenda.

For documents, ordinance text, adopted resolutions or staff memos related to any item above, the city clerk’s office and planning department retain the official files; interested parties may request the full minutes, ordinances, or staff reports referenced in the March 25 record.