About
The Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation and Action Commission was established by Executive Order dated May 12, 2022. The Commission will review the Public Spaces Commission Report released last year, implement a strategic plan to obtain community feedback, complete a report making recommendation based on rubric, research and community feedback.
Executive Orders
The Executive Orders pertaining to this commission can be found below.
Commission Information
The Commission will complete their work over the next 18 months. Members of the commission will be responsible for:
Executive Order dated May 12, 2022 & Amended Executive Order June 6, 2022 & Amended Executive Order Sept. 1, 2022
- Review the Public Spaces Commission Report, issued on November 5, 2021;
- Complete and implement a strategic plan to obtain community feedback on the Report;
- Create a plan to review names, locations obtained from community feedback;
- Review public spaces that were not reviewed by the previous Commission;
- Make recommendations based on the rubric created by the previous Commission and evaluate and propose changes to the rubric, as needed and
- Make recommendations based on community feedback.
The Commission will present its findings and recommendations to the County Executive by October 15, 2023. Marlena Jareaux and Wayne Davis will serve as co-chairs, and the following community members were appointed to the Commission:
(CURRENT MEMBERS)
- Claudia Allen
- Kiros Begay
- Denise Boston
- Dhaval Shah
- Jean Lewis
- Allison Jessing
- Margaret Goodlin
- Marlena Jareaux
- Towanda Brown
- Wayne Davis
Resources Data: Look under :Public Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation & Action Comm.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes/Recordings
Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation & Action Commission
June 13, 2022 @ 6PM
Hybrid/& Live Columbia/Ellicott Room
3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Virtual Via WebexPublic Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation & Action Commission
Agenda
- Welcome
- Introduction of Chairs
- Commission Members Introductions
- Review Purpose
- Meeting date/time discussion & confirmation
- Set-next steps
- Adjournment
Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation & Action Commission
July 11, 2022 @ 6PM
Hybrid/& Live Columbia/Ellicott Room
3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043/
Virtual Via Webex
Agenda
- Opening remarks-Chairs
- Commission members introduction
- Introductory Discussion Regarding 2021 Commission Report
- Next steps
- Adjourn
Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation & Action Commission
Aug. 8, 2022 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex
Agenda
1. Open remarks Chairs
2. Catchup for new/absent commissioners
3. Logistics discussion.
4. Overview of criteria and research activities
5. Other business
6. Adjourn
September 12, 2022 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex
Agenda
1.General updates and a new intro
2.Research work discussion
3.Community outreach discussion
4. Adjournment
Agenda:
- Review & approval of release of four governors report approval of public statements associated with the release
October 3, 2022 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
1. Open remarks Chairs
2. Catchup for new/absent commissioners
3. Status of library research work
4. Old business
5. Adjourn
November 7, 2022 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
1.The four governor buildings report
2. Libraries report work
3. Old business/status of commission
4. New business
5. Adjourn
On behalf of the Commission Chairs:
There will be no meeting for the month of December, to allow our fellow commissioners the ability to relax a bit for the remainder of 2022 and enjoy/celebrate the holidays. Our commission and its work can greatly benefit from this pause.
Due to the first Monday of Jan 2023 being a federal holiday...we will next meet on Jan 9, 2023.
January 9, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Discussion about the dissemination of first report
- Thoughts on second report
- New business
- Adjournment
Feb. 13, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Old business
- New business
- Adjournment
March. 13, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Old business
- New business
- Adjournment
April 10, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Old business
- New business
- Adjournment
On behalf of the Commission Chairs:
The meeting for the month of May has been cancelled
On behalf of the Commission Chairs:
The Meeting for the month of June has been postponed. When a special meeting has been scheduled, this website will be updated to reflect the rescheduled date
July 10, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Old business
- New business
- Adjournment
August 14th, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Old business
- New business
- Adjournment
September 11, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
- Opening welcome by Chairs
- Old business
- New business
- Adjournment
October 16, 2023 @ 6PM
Virtual Via Webex (Click GREEN registration button below)
Agenda
-Call to order
-Discussion about status of commission
-Discussion about final asset report and November activities
-New business
-Public questions/comments
-Adjournment
October 31, 2023 @ 6PM
In Person Meting:
- Location: George Howard Building 3430 Court House Dr, Ellicott City MD 21043
- Columbia/Ellicott City Room
Agenda
-Call to order
-Final Asset Report Details
-Other Matters