Posts Tagged ‘Sussex County Council’
UPDATED: Sussex County Council to Revisit Proposed Gas & Convenience Store at Rt 24 & Angola Road
UPDATED: The Sussex County Council has said no to a convenience store with gas at the intersection of Route 24 and Angola Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the application in spite of the many area residents who spoke out against the application before both P&Z and the County Council during public…
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 MoreSussex County Council Hears Update from DelDOT on the Henlopen TID
The Sussex County Council was visited by members of the Department of Transportation during this week’s meeting. DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan updated the Council on the proposed Henlopen Transportation Improvement District – which covers an area west of Route 1 to near Hollymount Road and from Route 9 south to the end of Mulberry Knoll…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Votes to Approve 3% Lodging Tax
The Sussex County Council held a public hearing this morning on the 3% lodging tax proposal. Several people spoke during the public hearing – on both sides, however the prominent question from the public was for better definitions of how the money raised from the 3% tax on unincorporated motels, hotels and tourist homes would…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hear from County Housing Coordinator
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. Last week the council had a presentation from students at Beacon Middle School on the danger of large-scale balloon releases – that the balloons don’t break down and end up in the stomachs of birds and fish, and the ribbons and strings attached to them are…
Read MoreSussex County Council Hears about Balloons from Middle School Students and Moves a Proposed Lodging Tax Forward
Back after a week off, the Sussex County Council started the morning with a presentation from a group of Beacon Middle School students who are looking to ban large balloon releases. Each of the students told the Council why balloons are ok for celebrations – but that we should “Never Let them Go.” They don’t…
Read MoreSussex County Council Bid Farewell to Retiring Airport Manager & Consider Lodging Tax
The Sussex County Council is back Tuesday morning after a week off. They will recognize Airport Manager Jim Hickin who is retiring at the end of this month. Eric Littleton of Bridgeville is taking the controls at the Delaware Coastal Airport and Business Park in Georgetown and has been working with Hickin since July. The…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Lease for Milton Area Paramedic Unit
A new Paramedic Unit is coming to the Milton area! The Sussex County Council met this morning in Georgetown and heard from EMS Manager of Logistics Robert Schoonover that in the past six years there has been a 28% in calls to that area – especially during the day between 7am and 7pm. The new…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves MOU with Beebe Healthcare & Discusses Ordinance Amendments for Use of Manufactured Homes
The Sussex County Council met this week after a week off. There were three public hearings during the morning session that deal with the issuing of up to $8.8-million in General obligation bonds for a spray irrigation system and land. Two other bond issues deal with sewer projects. The funds come through the state revolving…
Read MoreVote by Sussex County Council on Cluster Subdivisions Deferred
The Sussex County Council has deferred a decision on an ordinance amendment dealing with cluster subdivisions. The ordinance exists currently – the change would make the superior design standards – mandatory rather than optional as they are now. Superior design standards includes smaller lots, more open space, less roads and sidewalks, more amenities for residents.…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Foreign Trade Zone & Defers Vote on Change of Zone Application
The Sussex County Council was back in action after a week off. The meeting started with a tribute by County Administrator Todd Lawson for National FFA Week. Several FFA members from Sussex Central High School were in attendance to receive the honor for the school’s FFA program. A presentation on the Milford Shipyard was given…
Read MoreSussex County Council Holds Final Meeting of 2018
The Sussex County Council met for the final time in 2018 – and said farewell to two members – Rob Arlett, who has served District 5 for 4 years and George Cole, who has served District 4 for 32 years. The council heard a presentation from Marie Morole, Executive Director of the Sussex Community Crisis…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Possibly Consider 2018 Comprehensive Plan Tuesday
Hoping for a full Sussex County Council panel this week, last week’s discussion on permitted density calculations is expected to take place. The council will also consider adoption of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. Under Old Business, the council will discuss an ordinance to amend the C-4 zoning district, as well as a conditional use application…
Read More2018 Comprehensive Plan Could See a Vote by Sussex County Council Tuesday
The Sussex County Council has a full agenda this week. The council is expected to take action on the Land Use map within the  Comprehensive Plan – as well as consider approval of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. They will also discuss an ordinance to amend the calculation of permitted density. County Administrator Todd Lawson will…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Amended Special Events Ordinance & other Action
The Sussex County Council continued it’s public hearing on the proposed increase of forested or landscaped buffers for subdivisions or overlays. An additional 7 people added their comments to the record – most in support of the expanded buffer from 20-feet to 40-feet. No vote has been taken on the proposed ordinance. In Old Business,…
Read MoreSussex County Council Discuss Agland Preservation, Trash and More
Sussex County has taken part in the 22nd round of the Delaware Agricultural Land Preservation Program. The County Council voted in May to take part in latest round of easement purchases and approved spending just over $536,000 as its share of the $1.3-million cost to protect 10 farms and nearly 800 acres in Sussex County.…
Read MoreSussex County Council elects leadership, appoints legal team for 2018
Sussex County is retaining its leadership and legal team for another year. It is customary for council at the first meeting of each year to elect officers and appointing legal staff. At its Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, meeting County Council selected Councilman Michael H. Vincent of Seaford to serve as president of the body for…
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