North College Park Community Association (NCPCA) Meeting Minutes, December 11, 2025
Attendees:
In person:
Kamthorn Clary, Arelis Perez, Todd Reitzel, Melissa Peterson, Nathan Arbach (County Councilmember Dernoga’s office), City Councilmember Maria Mackie, Mary Roop, Andrew Stinavage, City Councilmember Alan Hew, Jude Hew, Mayor Fazlul Kabir, Angel Frangos.
Online (names written as they appear in chat):
Barb Pianowski.
Minutes taken by:
Todd Reitzel, Secretary
Call to Order
Clary called the meeting to order and reviewed the agenda. Clary moved to approve the agenda, Perez seconded the motion, and the agenda was unanimously approved.
Minutes
The group reviewed the November 13 meeting minutes. Perez moved to approve them, Peterson seconded the motion, and the minutes were approved by unanimous consent.
President Report
Clary noted that NCPCA coffee socials will continue to be the Sunday before each NCPCA monthly meeting. There are vacancies for Treasurer, Development Committee Chair, and Events Committee Chair, and Clary would like to hear from any interested members.
Clary provided a spotlight on the City’s Affordable Housing Task Force, established in April 2025, to address housing availability and affordability. The task force has 10 voting members.
Vice President Report
Perez highlighted the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Gift of a Lift program, wherein volunteers provide transportation older adults needing a ride. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, must have a background check, and must have a flexible schedule.
Treasurer Report
Peterson reported a SECU Checking Account balance of $1,182.76 and a SECU Savings Account balance of $336.53.
Development Committee
Clary noted that WSSC has announced it will be conducting work on Hollywood Road.
Events Committee
Clary announced that the North College Park Community Tree has been decorated. He expressed thanks to seniors and Dave Turley for making the ornaments.
The City’s Lunar New Year celebration will be February 1, 10am-1pm, at City Hall. There will be Traditional music, dances, martial arts, drums, and crafts.
Clary also noted that WISE Connect activities for seniors are routinely updated at www.wisecities.us.
Shoppers Food Warehouse Vacancy and Potential Replacement Voting
Clary noted that the store closed November 8 because owner UNFI sought to focus its business on distribution rather than retail. The store had ranked high in sales. In a 1-mile radius of Davis Hall, the only grocery stores are Lidl, MOM’s Organic Market, and Mundo Latino Market; so there’s an opportunity for an anchor grocer that is open extended hours.
Kabir noted that the property is owned by NAI Michael Properties. He reported that the City Office of Economic Development is in contact with owner and is connecting with prospective grocers. The County alcohol license may add to the attraction of this location.
Unscheduled Motions
There were no unscheduled motions.
Unscheduled Announcements
Perez reported that the Age Friendly College Park Workgroup and the Seniors Committee are sponsoring a January 7 Estate Planning Workshop by Joshua Winger, of Byrd & Byrd Attorneys at Law, 1pm-3pm at the College Park Woods Clubhouse.
Clary reported that Councilmember Jacob Hernandez is hosting a District 1 discussion on December 15, 7pm-9pm, at Davis Hall. Councilmember Hew and City Director of Public Services Jatinder Khokhar will also attend.
Arbach introduced himself. He is on County Councilmember Tom Dernoga’s staff. He reported that the 9606 Autoville Dr property, which is 13.5 acres of forested land, was sold in July to MNCPPC. Also, there is a bimonthly Prince George’s Police virtual meeting on second and fourth Wednesdays at 9am.
Kabir reported that the new City Council, including 3 new members, was sworn in on December 2. Maria Mackey will be the new Mayor Pro Tem. The City is seeking volunteers for boards and committees; applications are due December 19 for consideration by Council in January. If you’re traveling this holiday, remember the City’s free premise check service is available.
There was a discussion of a likely homeless encampment at Edgewood Road and Route 1. Kabir said the City will look into it and noted that the County has resources to help homeless persons. The property owner may be interested in developing an office or residential space.
Kabir noted that there will be a community meeting to discuss Route 1 reconstruction north of Greenbelt Road in early 2026.
Hew noted that on December 12-14 there will be a Holiday Trains and Planes event 10am-4pm at the College Park Aviation Museum. And the Berwyn Ballet School is presenting its Winter Showcase on December 13 at noon at Hoff Theater, and presenting The Nutcracker at Hoff Theater December 13 at 7:30pm and December 14 at 4pm.
Adjournment
Clary noted the next meeting will be Thursday, January 8, at 7:30pm.
Perez moved for adjournment, Clary seconded the motion, and the motion was approved unanimously.