03/12/2026
PHIA March 12th Meeting
Greetings Members and Friends - Our bi-monthly meeting of the PHIA is coming up Thursday, March 12th, 7:00 PM at Brightview Senior Living, 9657 Belair Road, Nottingham, MD 21236, Dorsey Room.
We have a special presentation from Baltimore County States Attorney.
PHIA Meeting Draft Agenda
March 12, 2026 - Thursday
Call to Order
Dorothy McMann Moment of Silence
Special Presentation/Guest Speaker - Scott Schellenberger, Baltimore County, States Attorney. Mr. Shellenberger was born and raised in Baltimore County. He is a graduate of Loch Raven High School, Loyola College and the University of Baltimore School of Law. He fulfilled a lifelong dream when elected State’s Attorney for Baltimore County in 2006, and was re-elected in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.
Minutes
Financial Report
Development Projects - Update
Legislation
Basic Services - Water, Sewer, Roads in Perry Hall area
Bill 25-26 Panhandle Lots
PHIA Meeting Minutes 1/8/26 Meeting & Board Minutes 2/12/26 Meeting
PHIA General Meeting Minutes 1/8/26
Meeting Called to order at 7:00PM
Silver Spring Road Plan - A presentation was made by Ron Snyder, Ross Mangiapana & Chris Nebra regarding traffic speed reduction on Silver Spring Road between Belair Road and Honeygo Blvd. The “Road Diet” shown would eliminate a lane in each direction, making bike lanes and reducing turn lanes. Several residents brought up questions and concerns that this solution would only cause more traffic back ups at intersections, not necessarily be safer and that the virtual traffic counts shown in the studies presented were not a good reflection of the reality of the area. David Marks made comments on the problem noting the solution is not easy since the road does not qualify for speed bumps or additional traffic control devices.
Minutes from December Meeting – Minute were reviewed by those present. A motion to accept from Lynn Richardson, seconded by Bob Mallory and the motion was accepted.
Financial Report - $7314.35 in the Operating Account; $21,319.75 in savings. Motion to accept the financial report from Salim Barrouk; 2nd from Lynn Richardson. The report was approved by a vote.
Development Projects-
Denny’s at Honeygo & Belair - Patrik Fleming met with the community, but there is nothing new to report yet.
Evans Funeral Home in White Marsh on Rt. 7 – The White Marsh/Cowenton association asked PHIA for monetary contribution to continue their legal battle against this development. Based on the mission of the PHIA, this request was denied.
Road Projects – Honeygo/Cross Road traffic circle. Follow up letter to Baltimore County has not been sent regarding this stalled project
Events-
Holiday Tree Lighting recap – successes were discussed.Members were informed that it is likely that the tree will be replaced.
Nights Out at Libs Grill are held several times a year. It helps the PHIA raise money for other projects
5thDistrict Projects Town Hall will be on January 20that Perry Hall High School. PHIA usually testifies on projects we have discussed at this and other meetings, and on budgetary items that affect our community.
Glenn Ferenschak, the Chairman of the Baltimore County Forestry Board spoke about the plans for Klausmeier Park and their partnership with Neighborspace.
The rest of the meeting was reserved for guests to review drawings and ask questions of the Department of Transportation
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm
PHIA Board Meeting 2/12/26
Meeting called to order at 6:30pm
Present: Pat Keller, Bev German, Jack Amrhein, Harriet Robinson, Renee Streib, Lynn Richardson, Salim Barrouk
The Community Tree was discussed. It is dying. The question is whether to replace it or move (a) tree to Gough Park. A discussion about the practicality of that was had and the location was dismissed. The owner of the property where it currently sits has asked for it to be replaced. Renee will take the lead on finding out where to get a replacement and how to get the project done. Lynn will check with PHWMBA to see if the funds that had been allocated in 2023 for the replacement are still available.
2026 Scholarship – Harriet will take the lead on this project. She will create a committee and get the application ready for distribution and promotion.
Elections for PHIA – Pat noted that they are coming up and board members should consider continuing and new candidates should be identified.
The possibility of a PHIA Recognition Award to enhance the organization’ PR & Marketing was discussed. These might include Community Service and other categories. Pat & Lynn can develop the categories and Renee will provide criteria she has developed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm
