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Montgomery Council Committee to Discuss Wellness Program for County Employees Also on Thursday, June 20: Employee Medical, Prescription Plans

19 Jun 2013 15:28:00 EST

The Montgomery County Council’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee and its Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, will meet jointly for a worksesson on a wellness plan for County Government employees. The committees also will receive updates on potential cost-saving best practices regarding medical and prescription plans for employees.

The HHS Committee, which is chaired by George Leventhal and includes Councilmembers Nancy Navarro and Craig Rice, and the GO Committee, which is chaired by Councilmember Navarro and includes Councilmembers Valerie Ervin and Hans Riemer, will meet in the Seventh Floor Conference Room of the Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville. The meeting will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM—Cable Channel 6 on Comcast and RCN, Channel 30 on Verizon) and will be streamed through the County Web site at www.m ...more

Montgomery County Continues Free Nutritional Summer Food Program;Councilmember Ervin, Board of Education President Barclay and MCPS Superintendent Starr to Celebrate Program on Thursday, June 27, at Springbrook High School

18 Jun 2013 14:42:00 EST

Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin, Montgomery County Board of Education President Christopher Barclay and Montgomery County Superintendent of Schools Joshua P. Starr will join other community members at 12 noon on Thursday, June 27, at Springbrook High School in White Oak to discuss the importance of continuing the free Montgomery County Public Schools Summer Food program.

Springbrook High School is located at 201 Valley Brook Drive.

“In 2007, I initiated a working group that recommended expanding the Summer Food program to more needy kids throughout the county,” said Councilmember Ervin. “This year, I am happy to see sites serving nutritious, hot lunches, which will help increase participation.”

Each summer, MCPS serves children free meals as part of a variety of summer programs. In 2007, there were 79 sites. This summer, nearly 9,000 students will receive meals at 117 locations, including the eight walk-in locati ...more

Montgomery County Council Vice President Rice to Hold Meeting on Wed., June 26, to Explain Clarksburg Retail Proposals At Rocky Hill Middle School, He Will Update Progress on Clarksburg Village, Clarksburg Town Center and Differing Plans for Clarksburg Ou

17 Jun 2013 16:51:00 EST

Montgomery County Council Vice President Craig Rice, who represents District 2 that includes much of the Upcounty area, will meet with residents starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Rocky Hill Middle School to provide updates on retail development in Clarksburg. The meeting will address Clarksburg Village, Clarksburg Town Center and the proposed outlet malls.

Rocky Hill Middle School is located at 22401 Brick Haven Way in Clarksburg, adjacent to Route 355. Among those expected to attend the meeting are representatives of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and representatives of some companies involved with retail development in Clarksburg.

Council Vice President Rice will update the progress of the Clarksburg Village retail center, which will include the first grocery store in Clarksburg. He sponsored the legislation that allowed the center to be built on an expedited basis, according to the requests of residents. That center will ...more

Montgomery Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to Bag Tax Also on Tuesday, June 18: Update on Silver Spring Transit Center, Program to Lead Uninsured to Health Insurance

17 Jun 2013 15:33:00 EST

The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, on proposed changes to the County’s five-cent tax on carryout bags. Proposed Bill 10-13 would limit the tax to those distributed at “food stores.”

At approximately 10 a.m., the Council will receive an update from the Executive Branch on the status of the delayed Silver Spring Transit Center. Construction flaws discovered more than a year ago have led to the latest round of delays.

The Council’s regular weekly meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Third Floor Hearing Room of the Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville. The morning session, five afternoon public hearings starting at 1:30 p.m. and the evening public hearing will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM—Cable Channel 6 on Comcast and RCN, Channel 30 on Verizon). The broadcast also will be streamed through the County Web site at www.montgomerycountymd.go ...more

Montgomery Council Committee to Discuss Chevy Chase Lake Sector Plan Also on Monday, June 17: Update on Program for Noncompetitive Hiring of Persons With Disabilities

17 Jun 2013 11:33:00 EST

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 17, will continue its discussions on the Chevy Chase Lake Sector Plan. The plan suggests significant changes for the small community that is located along Connecticut Avenue near the Beltway.

The PHED Committee, which is chaired by Nancy Floreen and includes Councilmembers Marc Elrich and George Leventhal, will meet in the Third Floor Conference Room of the Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville. The meeting will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM—Cable Channel 6 on Comcast and RCN, Channel 30 on Verizon) and will be streamed through the County Web site at www.montgomerycountymd.gov

This will be the second worksession on the Chevy Chase Lake plan. The long-term plan attempts to address the future redevelopment of the community, which would be impact ...more

Montgomery Council PHED Committee to Begin Review of Proposed Zoning Changes;On Friday, June 14, First of Weekly Meetings Addressing Zoning Rewrite to Focus on Agricultural Reserve, Rebuilding Single-Family Homes That Have Been Demolished

14 Jun 2013 10:24:00 EST

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, will begin its extensive review of the first proposed major changes in the County Zoning Ordinance since 1978. At Friday’s worksession, the committee will focus on zoning in the Agricultural Reserve and also will address a proposed amendment that would make it easier for owners of single-family homes that have been involuntarily demolished by fire or natural forces to rebuild.

The PHED Committee, which is chaired by Nancy Floreen and includes Councilmembers Marc Elrich and George Leventhal, will be meeting regularly through September to review the changes in the zoning ordinance that have been suggested by the County’s Planning Board. The committee will use the worksessions to make recommendations to the full Council, which will eventually decide what changes will be implemented.

The PHED Committee will meet in the Sev ...more

Montgomery Council Committees to Discuss Safety in Wheaton, Metro Stations in County On Thursday, June 13

13 Jun 2013 09:10:00 EST

The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee and its Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will meet jointly at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, for a worksession on safety in the 11 Red Line Metro stations that are located in the County. At 2:30 p.m., the Public Safety Committee will address an update on the Wheaton Public Safety Work Group’s report that examined crime concerns in that community.

The meetings, which will be in the Seventh Floor Hearing Room of the Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville, will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM—Cable Channel 6 on Comcast and RCN, Channel 30 on Verizon). The broadcast also will be streamed through the County Web site at www.montgomerycountymd.gov

Representatives of Montgomery County Police and the Metro Transit Police Department will be present for the discussion on safety in and aro ...more

Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 25 on Expedited Bills for Special Capital Improvements Speakers Can Sign Up to Testify Starting Thursday, June 13

11 Jun 2013 13:42:00 EST

The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, on four expedited bills regarding special capital improvements projects. The four bills are:

· Expedited Bill 15-13, Special Capital Improvements Project - Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center. The bill would authorize the renovation of the Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center (Project No. 720919) in the Olney and Vicinity Planning Area.

· Expedited Bill 16-13, Special Capital Improvements Project - Universities at Shady Grove Expansion. This bill would authorize funds for the design and construction of a parking garage and related modifications at the Universities at Shady Grove campus (Project No. 151201) in the Gaithersburg Vicinity Planning Area.

· Expedited Bill 17-13, Special Capital Improvements Project - Dennis Avenue Health Center. This bill would authorize the planning, design and construction of a new building to repl ...more

Montgomery Council to Hold Public Hearing on June 25 on Expedited Bill 14-13 Regarding Historic Preservation Tax Credits Speakers Can Sign Up to Testify Starting Thursday, June 13

11 Jun 2013 13:39:00 EST

The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, on Expedited Bill 14-13 (Historic Preservation—Tax Credit) that would amend the law related to the percentage of improvement costs on a historic property that are eligible for a property tax credit. The bill would generally amend the laws concerning a tax credit for qualified improvement to historic properties.

The public hearing will be held in the Third Floor Hearing Room of the Council Office Building, which is located at 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville. The meeting will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM—Cable Channel 6 on Comcast and RCN, Channel 30 on Verizon) and can be viewed via streaming through the County website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov

Those interested in testifying at the public hearing can start signing up on Thursday, June 13, by calling 240-777-7803.

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Montgomery Council to Hold Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 11, on First Major Rewrite of Zoning Ordinance Since 1978

10 Jun 2013 15:58:00 EST

The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, on the first major rewrite of the County Zoning Code since 1978. Among the goals of the most significant changes in 35 years will be to update all aspects of the ordinance, create more predictability in the standards and promote “green” land use practices.

The Council’s regular weekly meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Third Floor Hearing Room of the Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville. The morning session, five afternoon public hearings and the evening public hearing starting at 1:30 p.m. will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM—Cable Channel 6 on Comcast and RCN, Channel 30 on Verizon). The broadcast also will be streamed through the County Web site at www.montgomerycountymd.gov. The broadcast will be repeated starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 14.

At approximately 10:15 a.m., the Council is scheduled to ...more