Remarks by Kristien S. Foss
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“Yes, Madam Chair. I move that we approve the agenda for tonight's town meeting, October 19th, 2026.”
“Yes, Madam Chair, I move that resolution 1283-26, temporarily suspending parking fines and meter rates on all public streets in the town of Bel Air from November 26, 2026 through January 1, 2027, be approved by the Board of Town Commissioners. Thank you, Commissioner Foster. Do I have a second?”
“Tonight I am delivering my written request for independent evaluation of the Bel Air Police Department's administration and management.”
“Mayor Ading, may I just say real quick, please? Chief, the coffee with the cop was so much fun that the women's group from my church, we met there, and we had coffee with kids instead, because we had all the grandkids and everything there, but it was wonderful, so thank you so much.”
“And I just wanted to say also, too, that I just feel very blessed to have you in the Bel Air Police Department, and I just, I feel extremely safe when I walk my dogs, and it's dark outside, and it's, you know, 5.30, 6 o'clock in the morning, and, of course, I have two very big dogs. I don't think anybody's going to, but I just want to thank you also, too. Thank you, Mary. Officer Jeff Gary.”
“He was at my son's wedding. So it's a family friend.”
“So I've known him for a long time. So you've got good people there too.”
“Heavenly Father, we thank you for the blessing of this community and for the opportunity to serve our friends and neighbors and families you call our town home. We ask protection over all of our town employees, especially our police officers. Keep them safe as they serve and protect our community. Give them wisdom, courage, strength each day. We're especially grateful tonight for James Farrow and Henry Marchesini. they receive their promotions bless them and their new responsibilities guide them as they lead with integrity courage and compassion we also ask your blessing upon our new town…”
“Yes Madam Chair. I recommend that the memorandum of understanding the MOU between the town of Bel Air, Maryland and Hartford County, Maryland for the upper Fernandez branch stream restoration project be approved by the Board of Town Commissioners. Thank you Commissioner Foss. Do I have a second?”
“Yes, Madam Chair. I move that the bid from Apple Ford Lincoln Incorporated for the purchase of three 2,027 Ford all-wheel drive SUV police interceptors in the amount of $139,557 be accepted by the Board of Town Commissioners. Thank you, Commissioner Foss. Do I have a second?”
“I think she's a pretty amazing human. I've known her 60 plus years. Your entire life I heard. But she's also extremely active in her church, in the community, matriarch of the family and just my best friend.”
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“Yes Madam Chair I move that resolution 1281-26 adopting fines related to municipal infractions related to chapter 345 peace and good order article 4 commercial type residential parties be received by the board of town commissioners. Thank you Commissioner Foss.”
“all right continuing on our list of public works and developer agreements we next have the harford mall phase two redevelopment agreement um may i have a motion yes madam chair um i move that uh public works and developer agreement for the harford mall phase two redevelopment by and between hm residential associates llc and the town of bel air maryland be approved by the board of town commissioners thank you do i have a second second and mr klein”
“And I, too, would like to thank you, also. Michael, you've done an amazing job, and you're just don't know I mean beyond like you just went above and beyond and we just really appreciate that but also your that the staff in our directors and thank you because I know that these last five months I know that this was a really difficult time and I appreciate your professionalism your attitude your hard work your you know and then we have two two new staff members come on two new directors come on and thank you for being so patient with us and with me but um i just can't thank you enough and andy…”
“Yes, Heavenly Father, we come before you tonight with heavy hearts, following the tragic events in our community. And we pray for our police officer who was injured in the shooting, asking that you bring him healing, strength, and peace, and that you comfort his family and fellow officers. We also pray for the family of the person who lost his life. Surround them with your comfort during this difficult time. As we conduct the business of our town tonight, please give us wisdom, compassion, and understanding, and help us to serve our community with integrity and care. In your name we pray.…”
“Yes, Madam Chair. I move that we approve the agenda for August 17, 2026.”
“I did. Just had a quick question. And it was, I mean, you had said that, because I was just curious, that there is an individual that's putting together a list for veterans and that this was something. Who is that? I forget who you said.”
“Thank you. I'm just asking for the veterans in my family.”
“Yes, Madam Chair. I recommend that the proposals from Dell Marketing LP from Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft Intrasuite, and Microsoft Exchange Online in the combined amount of $53,451.85 be approved by the Board of Town Commissioners.”
“What are the meeting times again? I'm sorry, I didn't get that. For which? The tree committee.”
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“Yes, thanks again. Chief and everyone in the Independence Day Committee did a phenomenal job. And Jones, those were awesome Jeeps. I really enjoyed being in my first parade this year, Independence Day parade. I've been in the winter one before. Also, my mother is so impressed with the fountain, she said it looks like a giant urn. She goes, this is gorgeous, so great job on that. Also wanted to give a big congratulations to Wake Robert Foss, who won the watermelon eating contest. He's six years old, so he came really close last year, but he won it this year, so that was really exciting.”