Council Actions for February 2002
Following is a summary of council actions taken at the December 3 and January 7 regular legislative and December 26 special legislative sessions. Absences, abstentions, and opposing votes are noted.
Regular Legislative Session
December 3, 2001
- Approved mutual aid agreement for police services between Riverdale Park, Bladensburg, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, and Mount Rainer. Agreement is for emergency and non-emergencies, when there's a need for additional resources.
- Approved a letter of opposition to state and federal legislators and officials concerning the proposed halfway house on Decatur St.
- Approved January 11 as the date for Christmas tree pickup.
- Approved the suspension of the rule that requires any expenditure of town money in excess of $5,000 to go out to public bid--for prior purchase of trees only. Resolution passed 5 to 1. CM Tiberio opposed.
- Approved to amend contract to VMP for street improvement and sidewalk improvements on 57th Avenue in Ward 6. Amount is not to exceed $32,815. Motion passed 4 to 2. CM Tiberio and Almirez opposed. CM Tiberio requested that it be noted that he was in favor of prior extension request of $25,000 increase but not to extend it further.
- Approved the rollover funds from Phase I Infrastructure Improvement Program Funds to Phase II.
- Approved resolution in support of a light rail transit line (the purple line).
- Introduction of legislation on the towing of vehicles with multiple violations, 2001- OR-3.
- Ratified Frederick Sussman as the new Town Attorney.
Regular Legislative Session
January 7, 2002
CM Tiberio and Almirez absent.
- Selected Douglas Development Corporation to redevelop the Town Center properties.
- Created new Design Committee to help with the redevelopment of the Town Center.
- Approved selecting option 2 for The Bus service.
- Approved color recommendations for telecommunication pole at Elk's Club.
- Approved reimbursement of fuel expenses for Riverdale Heights Fire Dept. for Christmas Eve transporting of Santa through Riverdale Park.
Special Legislative Session
December 26, 2001
- Approvedthe appointment of James "Jim" Houser as the town's Public Works Director.
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