Council Approves Audiovisual Upgrade Proposals Amendment

At its January 22 regular meeting, the Greenbelt City Council approved two proposals to improve the broadcasting/streaming of meetings in the council chambers, introduced an amendment to the city charter to correct an error in the original annexation of Greenbelt Station, and approved letters to the city’s and neighboring state delegations urging opposition to the proposed maglev project, among other matters.

Council Room

In a long-awaited move, council approved a contract with Pipino Inc. to upgrade the audiovisual capabilities in the council room ($140,365) and for maintenance and support of the new equipment ($3,119 per year). The work will include replacing or calibrating equipment in the control room, two displays in the council chambers, improved microphones, a new podium with display and video feed and a new control panel, among other improvements.

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A map of Greenbelt shows orange highlighted areas to the north and east of the municipal city limits. Area 1, at the northwest, is labeled WMATA and USDA Land. Area 2, at the northeast, is labeled USDA Land. Area 3, at the east, is labeled USDA and NASA land.

The City of Greenbelt has rescheduled a public hearing on proposed annexation resolutions. The new date is March 9, 2026