Posts Tagged ‘Sussex County Council’
Sussex County Council Meets at 1pm – 4 Public Hearings Scheduled
Tuesday’s Sussex County Council meeting will begin at 1pm. The Council will get an update on the coronavirus situation from County Administrator Todd Lawson. There will also be a request to post notices for an expansion of Sussex County Unified Sanitary Sewer District – for the Angola Neck area – for Camp Arrowhead III –…
Read MoreSussex County Council to See FY 2021 Budget Tuesday
The Sussex County Council will be presented with the proposed FY 2021 budget during Tuesday’s meeting in Georgetown. During last week’s meeting Finance Director Gina Jennings told the council that this will be a very no-frills budget as they don’t know how the coronavirus pandemic will impact revenues, but she is expecting revenues to be…
Read MoreSussex County Council Discuss Coronavirus, Budget and Reopening the County
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning – virtually. County Administrator Todd Lawson gave an update on the coronavirus situation in Sussex County – and spoke of the increase in infection at the area poultry plants and among the Hispanic community and what is being done to bring down the number of positive cases. All…
Read MoreSussex County to suspend hotel tax, provide rental assistance to residents
Sussex County will suspend its hotel tax and provide rental assistance to residents as part of economic relief measures passed by council to deal with the ongoing toll of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. County Council, during a teleconference of its regular weekly meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, approved various measures as part of the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meeting Tuesday at 12pm – Limited Access to Public
Sussex County Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting this week, but the session will be condensed and in-person public access will be limited. Council will shift its meeting to a 12 p.m. start time on Tuesday, March 17, and business discussed during that portion of the meeting will be limited to in-house reports and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday – Possible P&Z Director Selected?
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. On the agenda, the council will discuss a selection for Director of Planning and Zoning. Former director Janelle Cornwell left to take a similar position with the City of Lewes at the end of January. There will be two public hearings during the morning session…
Read MoreCouncilman I.G. Burton wants Punkin Chunkin back in Sussex County
Sussex County Councilman I.G. Burton said he would like to see Punkin Chunkin return to where it started over 30 years ago after organizers with the event announced they were actively searching for a spot on Delmarva. “I think it should be here, it started here, and I would welcome them back,” Councilman Burton said…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Names Jamie Whitehouse Acting Director of P&Z
Today’s Sussex County Council meeting was short on agenda topics but long on content. The Council heard from Delaware Electric Cooperative President and CEO, Bill Andrew, who came bearing a check for the County. DEC has recently retired capital credits from 2008. That resulted in an over $18,000 check to the County. A public hearing…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hold Public Hearing on MOU Between Sussex County & DelDOT
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will hear a presentation by Delaware Electric Cooperative President & CEO, Bill Andrew. Then at 10:30, the Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the County and DelDOT regarding the process of land use applications. The current…
Read MoreSussex County Council Recognizes Cape Championship Field Hockey Team
The Sussex County Council met this morning without Council President Mike Vincent and County Administrator Todd Lawson. Finance Director Gina Jennings read a proclamation recognizing the Cape Henlopen High School Field Hockey team on their championship season. Cape finished an impressive season with a 17 and 2 record and won the Division 1 Championship beating…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday in Georgetown
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will recognize the Champion Cape Henlopen High School Field Hockey Team for their winning season.  Utility Planning Director, John Ashman will request to prepare and post notices for two sewer expansions – Cherry Creek Valley – off Camp Arrowhead Road in Angola and…
Read MoreUPDATED: 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…
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