Posts Tagged ‘Old Business’
Vote on Wil King Station Project Expected Thursday by Planning & Zoning Commission
Action on the Wil King Station application by the Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission on August 10th was deferred after the Commission’s attorney, Vince Robertson, told them that testimony giving during the public hearing in July gave rise to a potential recusal by his firm (Parkowski, Guerke & Swayze) in assisting P&Z on this…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday at 12:30pm
The Sussex County Council will meet on Tuesday – however the meeting will begin at 12:30pm. The Council will revisit and possible vote on two nominees to the Planning & Zoning Commission who were interviewed during last week’s meeting and P&Z Director Jamie Whitehouse will give the Council his annual report on the Comprehensive Land…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Land Sale & Housing Trust Fund Grants
The Sussex County Council has approved selling about 10 acres of land that had been purchased in 2008 in advance of any potential airport expansion and in 2021 entered an agreement to allow DelDOT to acquire nearly 10 acres of the property for the Park Avenue expansion, which is now underway. Delmarva Christian School is…
Read MoreCORRECTION: Sussex County Council Approves Policy on Recognition Documents & Extension for Reassessment Project
The Sussex County Council was given an update on the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation by Executive Director, Patti Grimes which included information on the expansion of the Selbyville area stage and programs. Council President Mike Vincent revisited a discussion on Tributes, Resolutions and Proclamations that was deferred at the April 24th meeting. With a full…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Revisit Discussion on Proclamations & Amendment to the County Reassessment Project
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will revisit a discussion related to Tributes, Resolutions and Proclamations. This was deferred during the April 24th meeting. The Council will also consider and Amendment to the Tyler Contract for the Reassessment Project which would extend the contract another year. Human Resources Director Karen…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Revisit Proposed Development South of Ocean View
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will consider the Bay Beach Association Charter as well as a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Office of Management and Budget in connection with the State Family Courthouse parking garage. In Old Business the Council will revisit a Change of Zone and Conditional use…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hear FY 2023 Budget Presentation
The Sussex County Council meets on Tuesday morning at the Council Chambers in Georgetown. County Administrator Todd Lawson and County Finance Director, Gina Jennings will present the FY 2023 Budget to the Council. Once the ordinance for the budget, fees and water and sewer districts are introduced – the ordinances will be set for public…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Revisit Buffer Ordinance Tuesday
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning for its regular meeting. This week the Council will revisit the proposed buffer ordinance amendment. The Council deferred a vote on the ordinance amendment after the public hearing which occurred during two meetings – January 11 and February 22 was completed so that all the testimony could be…
Read MoreSussex County Council Honors Retiring Employees, Looks to Boost FY 22 Budget with Additional RTT Revenue
The Sussex County Council has honored three County employees on their retirement. The county gave tributes and plaques to County Paramedic 2, Deborah Holding, Director of Environmental Services & Engineering, Brad Hawkes and Clerk of Council, Robin Griffith. All three have been employed by the county for just over 30 years. County Administrator Todd Lawson…
Read MoreSussex County Council Reorganizes, Buffer Public Hearing Suspended till February
The first order for the Sussex County Council after the start of the New Year is to reorganize and select its leadership and legal team for 2022. Mike Vincent of Seaford will remain the Council president, however, Doug Hudson of Dagsboro was selected as vice president. Council also approved J. Everett Moore Jr. to re-appointment…
Read MoreSussex County Council Sees Draft Redistricting Map; No Decision on Lockhaven Subdivision Appeal; Ordinance Amendments on Land Use Map Deferred
This week’s Sussex County Council meeting is the last for 2021 and it was a marathon meeting with a packed agenda. The meeting began at 9am with the Lockhaven Subdivision appeal and didn’t end until just after 6pm with the last two of the afternoon public hearings ending with votes to defer. The Sussex County…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Discuss Council Redistricting & Old Business
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning at 10am. This week County Attorney Everett Moore will present information to the Council on redistricting for the County Council – and possible discussion. In Old Business, the council will revisit a conditional use application – No. 2259 on behalf of the Evergreene Companies for a multi-family dwelling…
Read MoreSussex County Council Says P&Z Recommendation on Terrapin Island is Right & Revisit Workforce Housing
The Sussex County Council has approved the Planning & Zoning Commission’s decision to recommend preliminary approval of the Terrapin Island subdivision after several hours of testimony last week. Terrapin Island is a proposed 42 lot subdivision off Camp Arrowhead Road in the Angola/Lewes area. Council President Mike Vincent read a four-page motion, which told the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Consider Several Airport/Business Park Leases & Defer on Ocean View area Apartment Complex
After a 2 week break for Thanksgiving, the Sussex County Council was back in session this week. This is the next to last meeting before the New Year. The Council reappointed Diana Young to the Library Advisory Board with a unanimous vote. Her new term will expire on 6/30/2022. County Administrator Todd Lawson commented on…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Approves New Commercial Zoning Ordinance, Turns Down East Gate Farm Application
UPDATED – 2-27-18 2pm – The Sussex County council has approved a new commercial zoning ordinance. The new ordinance has been under discussion for several months and included public comment as well as staff recommendations. The council approved the new commercial zoning ordinance by a 5 to 0 vote – it will go into effect…
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