On August 30th, the Frederick County Council will hear public comment on the Ordinance entitled "Ordinance to Extend Certain Development Approvals Due to Pandemic Delays."  The Public Hearing is on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 7 pm.    

Here is a link to the Public Notice for the Hearing on August 30th.  Within the link, you can click on a copy of the proposed Ordinance.  https://frederickcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/339780/83022-Public-Notice---Ordinance-to-Extend-Certain-Development-Approvals-Due-to-Pandemic-Delaysrv2

The Council provides the opportunity to speak in person, speak on video or speak by voice message.  Testimonies are limited to 3 minutes.  The Council will use a web portal at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/CouncilMeetings  To speak in the person just come to Winchester Hall 12 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland at 6:50 pm. To speak over the phone, call 855-925-2801, provide the code 8365 and press *2 to leave a voice message or *3 to enter a muted queue to speak live when invited.   

If not testifying, the Council Hearing can be watched at FCG TV on Channel 19.  

I suggest you derive talking points from the Ordinance itself and emphasize that you support the proposed ordinance since it is in the best interest of the public.  It resolves a known traffic intersection problem at Route 144 and LInganore Road.  It solves the unsightly condition of the property.  It protects the historic preservation of the Rosehaven Manor home.  It corrects delays resulting from the Pandemic.  It is clearly the right thing to do.  Ask them to vote "yes" for the Ordinance.   

Thanks for your support with solving this public dilemma.  Also, thanks to those who have sent in emails to the Council Members.  It is not too late to send emails.  Their email address is CouncilMembers@FrederickCountyMD.gov.  

Can you speak out on August 30th?  

Thanks again.  

Ed Wormald  ed.wormald@wormald.com  301-606-8745