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Colmar Manor council approves FY2024 audit, appoints member to audit committee and passes budget transfer adding $1,500 for health outreach pilot
Summary
The council approved the FY2024 audit, appointed Council member Melinda Mendoza to the audit committee, and passed Resolution R‑05‑2025 with an amendment to add $1,500 to fund a pilot 'dinner with a doctor' outreach program; the amendment and full resolution passed by roll‑call with all present voting yes.
The Colmar Manor Town Council voted Jan. 21 to accept the town’s FY2024 audit, appointed Council member Melinda Mendoza to the audit committee and approved a budget‑transfer resolution (R‑05‑2025) amended to add $1,500 for a pilot community health outreach event.
During unfinished business the council accepted the FY2024 audit following a motion and second; the acceptance was approved by voice vote. Later in new business the council considered a resolution to reallocate budget lines because of updated revenue and expense projections. Mayor (speaker 1) asked the council to amend the resolution to add $1,500 to the special events line to seed a proposed “dinner with a doctor” pilot that would provide light meals while residents can meet medical staff and take diabetes screenings offered by partners.
“I’m thinking between $1,500 to 2,000 to fund this pilot program,” the mayor said, asking that the council seed a pilot to encourage participation while partners (the Emerson Foundation and MedStar) provide clinicians and testing. Council member Melinda Mendoza moved the amendment and it was seconded; the amendment passed. The full resolution, as amended (listed in the packet as R‑05‑2025), then passed in a roll‑call vote in which the mayor and council members present voted aye.
The meeting also included the formal appointment of Council member Melinda Mendoza to the town’s audit committee; that motion was moved, seconded and approved.
Why it matters: The audit acceptance records the town’s fiscal year‑end accounting for 2024. The budget amendment creates a modest, near‑term allocation for a public health outreach pilot intended to bring screenings and doctor access into town; council members said they view it as a pilot and asked staff to report back on attendance and any further funding needs.
What’s next: Town staff will implement the amended resolution, schedule the pilot events in coordination with partners, and present follow‑up results to the council. The mayor and town administrator indicated they will contact Emerson Foundation and MedStar and that town staff will post related announcements to the town’s channels.
