Mid-County Regional Services Center
Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board
About the Board
The 15-member Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board (MCCAB) serves as Montgomery County's bridge to the 220,000 residents and businesses spread throughout the 99 square miles of the Mid-County area of Montgomery County. The Board provides advice and recommendations to the County Executive on policy and budget issues, planning and goal setting procedures, and legislative matters; educates the community on governmental structures and services; and acts as a facilitator to foster solutions to community problems, needs, and issues.
Members of MCCAB are selected by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council to serve 3-year terms. Announcements about openings on the Board are made by the County Executive and published in regional and neighborhood newspapers. Call at 240-777-8101 or send e-mail to luisa.montero@montgomerycountymd.gov for information about meetings.
2018-2019 MCCAB Members & Officers
Members |
Area Represented |
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Louis Mozzano, Chair |
Aspen Hill | ||
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Mensah Adjogah, Vice Chair |
Layhill | ||
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Robert Shoenberg, Parliamentarian |
Glenmont | ||
| Lynda Brooks | Wheaton | ||
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Ron Franks, Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee Liaison |
Wheaton | ||
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Michael Gelman, Quality of Life Committee Chair |
Wheaton | ||
| Adam Lustig* | Forest Glen | ||
| Donald Mewha* | Aspen Hill | ||
| Crystal Myers* | Wheaton | ||
| Susanna Parker* | Wheaton | ||
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Kensington | ||
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Partap Verma, Land Use, Zoning, Transportation Committee Chair |
North Kensington | ||
| Peter Wilson* | Wheaton Hills | ||
| Ursula Wright | Layhill |
* Denotes new member whose term began October 2018 | Denotes MCCAB Leadership | The Secretary position is currently vacant.
MCCAB MEETING SCHEDULE
September 2018-July 2019 (calendar subject to change)
Meetings take place 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7:00 pm- 8:45 PM on the following dates unless otherwise indicated. Please note that the September meeting will occur on Tuesday, September 25th rather than the third Tuesday Meeting location: The Mid-County Community Recreation Center, 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906, in the Large Conference Room.
Committee meetings take place the 1st Thursday of the month at the Mid-County Community Recreation Center, with the exception of September's Committee meeting which will occur on Thursday, September 13th and November 1st Committee meeting which will be held at 1801 Briggs Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 and serve as MCCAB's annual planning retreat. The January 3, 2019 committee meeting is cancelled.
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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| September 25, 2018 | View | |
| October 16, 2018 | ||
| November 20, 2018 | ||
| December 18, 2018 | ||
| January 15, 2019 | View |
View Montgomery County's Green Business Certification Program Presentation |
| February 19, 2019 | View | |
| March 19, 2019 | View | |
| April 16, 2019 | View |
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| May 21, 2019 | ||
| June 18, 2019 | ||
| July 16, 2019 | ||
| August 2019 (No Meeting Scheduled) | ||
Meetings take place 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7:00 pm- 8:45 PM on the following dates and unless otherwise indicated. Meeting location: The Mid-County Community Recreation Center, 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906, in the Large Conference Room. Committee meetings take place the 1st Thursday of the month unless otherwise indicated Meetings take place in the same location: Large Conference Room of the Mid County Recreation Center, 2004 Queensguard Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906, with the exception of September's meeting which takes place Wednesday, Sept 6th at the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad.
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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| September 19, 2017 | View | View |
| October 17, 2017 | View | View |
| November 21, 2017 | View | View |
| December 19, 2017 | View | View |
| January 16, 2018 | View | View |
| February 20, 2018 | View | View |
| March 19, 2018 (CONFERENCE CALL EMERGENCY MEETING) | View | |
| March 20, 2018 (CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER) | View | |
| April 17, 2018 | View | View |
| May 15, 2018 | View | View |
| June 19, 2018 | View | View |
| July 17, 2018 | View | View |
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August 2018 - NO MEETING |
MCCAB MEETING SCHEDULE: September 2016 - July 2017
Meetings take place 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7pm-9PM on the following dates and unless otherwise indicated, take place at 2424 Reedie Drive, downtown Wheaton. Committee meetings take place the first Thursday of the month:
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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| September 20, 2016 | View | View |
| October 18, 2016 | View | View |
| November 15, 2016 | View | View |
| December 20, 2016 | View | View |
| January 17, 2017 | View | View |
| February 21, 2017 | View | View |
| March 21, 2017 | View | View |
| April 18, 2017 | View | View |
| May 16, 2017 | View | View |
| June 20, 2017 | View | View |
| July 18, 2017 | View | View |
| August 2017 - NO MEETING |
MCCAB MEETING SCHEDULE: September 2015 - July 2016
Meetings take place 3rd Tuesday of every month frm 7pm-9PM on the following dates:
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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| September 15, 2015 | View | View |
| October 20, 2015 | View | View |
| November 17, 2015 | View | View |
| December 15, 2015 | View | View |
| January 19, 2016 | View | View |
| February 16, 2016 | View | View |
| March 15, 2016 | View | View |
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April, 19, 2016 ( Please Note: this meeting will be held at the Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD) |
View | View |
| May 17, 2016 | View | View |
| June 21, 2016 (Please Note: this meeting will be held at the Mid County Recreation Center, 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring MD) | View | View |
| July 19, 2016 | View | View |
| August 2016 - NO MEETING |
MCCAB MEETING SCHEDULE: September 2014 - July 2015
(calendar subject to change)Meetings take place 3rd Tuesday of every month frm 7-9PM on the following dates:
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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| Tuesday, September 16, 2014 | View | View |
| Tuesday, October 21, 2014 | View | View |
| Tuesday, November 18, 2014 | View | View |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2014 | View | View |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2015 | View | View |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2015 (meeting in Feb. cancelled due to weather) | View | View |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | View | View |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2015 | View | View |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2015 | View | |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2015 (note date change to coincide with CIP Budget Forum at Mid-County Recreation Center) | View | |
| Tuesday, July 21, 2015 | View | View |
| August 2015 - NO MEETING |
Meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are open to the public. Meetings are held at the Mid-County Regional Center, 2424 Reedie Dr., Wheaton, MD unless otherwise announced.
Correspondence
2018-2019
| April 17, 2019 | Letter to County Council Regarding the FY 2020 Operating Budget |
| February 28, 2019 | Letter to Council Executive Regarding FY 2020 Budget Priorities |
| January 8, 2019 | Council Response to 12/26/2018 Pedestrian/Vehicle Safety Letter |
| December 26, 2018 | Letter to County Executive and County Council Regarding Pedestrian/Vehicle Safety |
| November 16, 2018 | Pedestrian Safety Letter from Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad |
2017-2018 |
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| February 28, 2018 | Support for Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District |
| April 17, 2018 | Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget, 2019-24 |
| April 17, 2018 | Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Budget |
| April 17, 2018 | Moderately-Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Policy Updates: Bill 34-17 and 38-17 |
| April 27, 2018 | Council Response to 4/17/2018 Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) Budget, 2019-24 Letter |
2015-2016 |
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| July 24, 2015 | CIP Priority List |
| November 17, 2015 | Funding for Planning Study for Olney Civic Center and Town Commons |
| December 17, 2015 | Streamlining Board Appointment Process |
| February 19, 2016 | Support of Bowie Mill Bikeway Project |
| March 15, 2016 | Support of Wheaton Arts & Humanities Center |
| March 18, 2016 | Question regarding Board Quorum |
| June 30, 2016 | Council Minimum Wage |
| July 8, 2016 | Support for Additional Polling Scanners |
| July 21, 2016 | Consideration Re: Bus Depot Relocation |
| July 24, 2016 | Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget |
2014-2015 |
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| October 22, 2014 | Public Comments on Regulations for MCPS Child Care Providers |
| November 24, 2014 | Rebidding Process-Before and After School Child Care at MCPS Facilities |
| November 24, 2014 | Input for the Montgomery County Fire and Resuce Service (MCFRS) Master Plan |
| December 30, 2014 | Response from Fire Chief Lohr to MCCAB |
| January 16, 2015 | MCCAB DOT BRT Letter |
| January 21, 2015 | Aspen Hill Minor Master Plan Amendment |
| April 21, 2015 | MCCAB Operating Budget Letter |
| May 13, 2015 | MCCAB Towing Letter |
Each Board member is required to serve on at least one standing committee of the Board. The chair of the committees shall serve at the pleasure of their respective committee. Each committee will designate one member who will focus on community engagement aspects of the work of their committee. The Chair, at his or her discretion, may at any time establish any number of ad hoc committees to assist in the performance of any activity in keeping with the purpose of the Board.
Standing Committees
- The Land Use, Zoning and Transportation Committee deals with issues involving master plans, zoning and subdivision requirements, special exceptions, neighborhood and commercial revitalization, sewer water category changes, and related issues including impact fees, assessments and other charges. It helps evaluate changes in land use development affecting the broad region, the County, sub-areas, communities, commercial areas, neighborhoods, individual properties, as well as any legislative issues under its purview. It also deals with issues involving all aspects of transportation, infrastructure and pedestrian safety for both County and State roads. May review legislative matters pertaining to transportation.
- The Quality of Life & Budget Committee deals with issues brought to the Board by community members as well as “quality of life” matters pertaining to the Mid-County region.
- “Quality of life” matters can include: housing, public safety, education, etc. It also addresses issues involving the County Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and the Public Services Program (PSP), which encompasses the County’s operating budget. The committee helps evaluate CIP issues including improvements for highways, transit, water and sewer, lighting, other utilities, parks and other County property, and other capital expenditures supporting commercial or neighborhood revitalization. It helps evaluate multi-year and annual budget plans supporting County operations and services, including the overall framework of revenues and expenditures as well as any legislative issues under its purview.
AD HOC Committees
The Chair at his or her discretion, may at any time establish any number of ad hoc committees to assist in the performance of any activity in keeping with the purpose of the Board.
MCCAB Awards Recommendations
Related Documents
BRT Presentation Slides May 17, 2016 MCAB Meeting
MCCAB Recommendations:
M-NCPPC Sector Plans
