September 9, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes
River Hill Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025
Opening (Agenda Item 2):
Mr. Bruening called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom. The following Board members attended: Kevin Bruening, Kevin Daye, Moe Imran, Balbir Lakhanpal, and Lisa Krausz. Renee DuBois (Village Manager) and Eric Greenberg (CA Representative were present. The following guests attended the meeting: Dr. Linfeng Chen, PFC Phil Champagne, Claire Scott, and Ian Yoon.
Approval of the Agenda (Agenda Item 3):
Mr. Bruening made a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Daye seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Administrative Items (Agenda Item 4)
Announcement of Executive Session Held/To Be Held (Agenda Item 4A)
None.
Approval of Minutes (Agenda Item 4B)
Mr. Brueining made a motion to approve July 15 and August 19, 2025, minutes. Ms. Krausz seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Linfeng Chen, PhD, Member of the Board of Education (BOE) (Agenda Item 4C)
Dr. Chen presented an update on the BOE Operating and Capital Budget process, the Transportation policy, and the FY26-27 Redistricting Proposal to be presented. A question-and-answer period followed.
PFC Phil Champagne, Howard County Police Department (Agenda Item 4D)
PFC Champagne reported crime statistics for the Village of River Hill compared to Howard County. Also, the Board discussed speeding throughout the Village and Route 108. PFC Champagne explained the safety concerns about parking in the village center.
Selection of Student Member of the RHCA Board of Directors (Agenda Item 4E)
Mr. Bruening nominated Ms. Scott and Mr. Yoon as co-student ex-officio members of the Board of Directors. Ms. Krausz seconded the nomination. The nominations were approved by a vote of 5-0.
Resident Speak Out (Agenda Item 5)
None.
Reports (Agenda Item 6)
Village Manager (Agenda Item 6A)
Ms. DuBois reported that FY 25 Form 990 has been prepared for Board review in October.
Columbia Council Representative (Agenda Item 6B)
CA will be holding a town hall for its September 11, 2025, meeting at Slayton House.
Board Chairperson (Agenda Item 6C)
Mr. Bruening expressed concern about Assessment Share Formula and amount.
Board Liaison Executive (Agenda Item 6D)
None.
Old Business (Agenda Item 7)
Q4 FY2025 Financial Reports. (Agenda Item 7A)
Mr. Bruening moved to approve the Q4 FY2025 financial reports as presented. Mr. Lakhanpal seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
New Business (Agenda item 8)
Q1 FY2026 Financial Reports (Agenda Item 8A)
Mr. Bruening made a motion to approve the Q1 FY2026 reports as presented. Mr. Lakhanpal seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Board Speak Out (Agenda item 9)
Ms. Krausz spoke about her concerns about the W.R. Grace situation and CB57-2025 Revising the Administrative Procedures of the Board of Appeals. Mr. Daye spoke about homeless people along Route 108.
Adjournment (Agenda Item 10)
At 9:16 p.m., Mr. Bruening adjourned the meeting.