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Council votes at a glance: two budget amendments adopted, exercise-equipment lease approved; several ordinances introduced
Summary
At its April 7 meeting Havre de Grace City Council adopted Ordinances 11-79 and 11-80 on second reading (budget amendments), approved Resolution 20256 (exercise-equipment lease), and introduced three ordinances on first reading including the Susquehanna funding measure (11-81). All recorded roll-call votes reported 6-0.
Havre de Grace City Council completed several formal votes at its April 7 meeting. All roll-call outcomes recorded at the meeting were unanimous (6-0) unless noted below. The actions below summarize motions, movers, seconds and recorded tallies.
Votes and formal actions taken
- Resolution 20256 — Lease agreement for exercise equipment: The council introduced and then adopted Resolution 20256, authorizing a lease for employee exercise equipment. Motion to adopt: moved by Councilmember Boger (recorded as mover), seconded by the Council President. The resolution passed by roll call vote 6-0. Staff described the lease as a roughly $5,000 deposit and monthly lease under $900 for 36 months, with a $1 purchase option at contract end.
- Ordinance 11-79 — Budget Amendment (Pier Repairs and Redecking/DNR funds): Council introduced and adopted Ordinance 11-79 on second reading. Staff explained this is an administrative budget amendment to record DNR grant funds and move appropriations; roll-call adoption vote 6-0.
- Ordinance 11-80 — Budget Amendment (reprogramming for waterline replacements and downtown infrastructure): Ordinance 11-80 was introduced and adopted on second reading to reallocate funds between projects and between fund accounts (fund 9 to fund 1). Council members described the action as reprogramming available balances to cover higher-than-expected costs on two waterline replacements. Roll-call adoption vote 6-0.
- Ordinance 11-81 — Host company funding method (Susquehanna Hose Company): Introduced and adopted on first reading (see dedicated article for full coverage). Roll-call introduction vote 6-0; public hearing scheduled April 21.
- Ordinance 11-82 — Chapter 173 subdivision regulations (waivers): Council introduced Ordinance 11-82 on first reading, adding language to allow the planning director to administratively review certain subdivision items after consultation with public works; roll-call first-reading vote 6-0. Staff noted the provision clarifies administrative processing where federal preemption (for example, Amtrak) may apply.
- Ordinance 11-83 — Chapter 198 water and sewer (grease, oil, interceptors): Council introduced Ordinance 11-83 on first reading. Staff said the change codifies existing practice allowing the city to recover costs when it clears grease-related blockages or performs corrective work and makes fee-reimbursement authority explicit. Roll-call first-reading vote 6-0; public hearing scheduled for April 21.
Other approvals
- Geocache permit: The council approved a geocache permit for the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum for five locations intended for eco-tourism and museum programs; vote 6-0.
- Special events: A set of six special-event permits (Blessing by the Bay, Bayside Family Wellness Fair, second-Sunday hymn sing, Wave of Light remembrance, annual art show and Fall Fest) were approved on a consent calendar; vote 6-0.
Meeting procedure and next steps
Introductions on first reading (Ordinances 11-81, 11-82, 11-83) carry to a public hearing at the April 21 meeting as listed on the council calendar; ordinances with budgetary consequences will be considered by the council alongside the FY26 budget review in April and May. Where staff noted funding or procedural details in council discussion, staff committed to providing line-item information for follow-up work sessions.
This summary records motions and roll-call tallies announced during the April 7 council meeting audio/video record; full ordinance and resolution texts and posted meeting minutes contain the authoritative language and will appear on the city website.
