Posts Tagged ‘Sussex County Council’
UPDATED: Sussex County Council to Hold Land Use Reform Working Group Public Work Session on Oct 14
UPDATED – 10/07/25 – The Sussex County Council met at noon on Tuesday. County Administrator Todd Lawson handed the Council copies of the Land Use Reform Working Group’s Recommendations and Report “hot off the presses.” Lawson says that next Tuesday they plan to have a workshop to go through the report and all 20 of the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Gets Update on DelDOT Projects; Votes on 3 Land Use Applications Deferred
The Sussex County Council received an update on projects and other traffic issues for Sussex County from DelDOT Secretary Shante Hastings. She told the Council about the Capital Transportation Program and the funding available for FY2026 and what will be available for transportation projects. The draft CTP for FY 2027-2032 is currently under review. Secretary…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday; County Marijuana Regulations Up for Discussion
UPDATED – 09/09/25 – The Sussex County Council discussed the possibility of amending Ordinance #3016 which regulates marijuana establishments. After Sussex County adopted the ordinance in May of 2024, State lawmakers passed Senate Bill 75 – which would have limited the restrictions a county may impose on the operation of marijuana establishments. Governor Matt Meyer vetoed…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves John Passwaters to Seat on Planning & Zoning Commission
A public interview was held during the Sussex County Council meeting Tuesday for a nominee to the Planning and Zoning Commission. After the interview the Council approved John Passwaters of Bridgeville to a seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. His term will begin on September 1st and ends at the end of June of…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Recommendation for Payment Plan for Some Property Tax Bills
The Sussex County Council heard an update from County Finance Director Gina Jennings on legislation that was brought before the General Assembly during the special session last week. In all – seven bills were discussed, but most pertain to New Castle County, which has recently started its appeal process. House Bill 241 does pertain to…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet Tuesday Morning – Discussion on Reassessment Legislation on Agenda
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. County Administrator Todd Lawson will hold a public interview for a nominee to the Planning and Zoning Commission – John Passwaters. County Finance Director Gina Jennings will discuss and update the Council on the recent General Assembly special session and reassessment legislation. In Old Business…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council gets Update on 2025 Tax Bills & Bids Farewell to Economic Development Director Bill Pfaff
UPDATED – 07/29/25 – The Sussex County Council heard a presentation from Philip Barnes the the University of Delaware IPA (Institute for Public Administration). Barnes discussed legislation approved by the Delaware General Assembly during the 152nd General Assembly, SB 237, that changes requirements regarding climate change and resiliency related to Comprehensive Planning for each county and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Conditional Use for Storage/Warehouse Buildings and Car Wash in Frankford Area
The Sussex County Council, in Old Business, revisited Conditional Use No 2581 on behalf of Zion Church Ventures, LLC for storage/warehouse buildings and a car wash to be located on an over 24-acre parcel on Zion Church Road just north of Deer Run Road in the Frankford area. The Council last week deferred a vote…
Read MoreUPDATED: US EPA Determines MD Department of Environment Improperly Issued Final Permit Decision for US Wind Project
UPDATED – 07/11/25 – The US Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the Maryland Department of the Environment improperly issued its final permit decision for the US Wind project off the coast of Ocean City. In a letter to MDE Secretary Serena McIlwain, the EPA outlined multiple legal errors in the agency’s approval of the US…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet at 1:30pm Tuesday
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday afternoon beginning at 1:30pm. Planning & Zoning Director Jamie Whitehouse will give the Council a report on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. There will be two public hearings. One is for a sewer annexation in the Millville area. The other is a conditional use application on behalf of…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves FY 2026 Budget
UPDATED – 06/17/25 – The Sussex County Council has approved a proposed $285.1-million FY 2026 budget – the new fiscal year begins on July 1st. After reassessment, Sussex County has a new property tax rate of 2.14 cents per $100 of assessed value – lowered from 44.5 cents. This compensates for higher property valuations and keeps…
Read MoreSussex County Council Honors Two Cape Henlopen HS Championship Teams
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday afternoon. Their first order of business was to read proclamations for two championship teams from Sussex County – both teams from Cape Henlopen High School – for Girls Lacrosse and Boys Baseball. County Planning and Zoning Director, Jamie Whitehouse requested a 6-month extension for a conditional use application for…
Read MoreSussex County Council Adopts Resolution in Support of the Preservation of Local Governance
The Sussex County Council discussed and adopted a Resolution in support of the preservation of local governance. The vote was unanimous and is similar to resolutions recently adopted by County officials in Kent and New Castle Counties. This measure came about after state lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 159, which would override the County Council’s vote…
Read MoreSussex County Council will Receive Proposed FY 2026 Budget Tuesday
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning – this week’s meeting will include the budget presentation for FY 2026. The County Administrator and Finance Director will present the proposed budget to the Council, which will include the proposed property tax rate post reassessment. There will also be discussion on establishing water and sewer rates and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Talks School Funding & Approves Change of Zone Application
UPDATED – 04/29/25 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday in Georgetown. The Council heard a presentation from Executive Director of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, Patti Grimes, with an update about the Foundation and changes being made at the Freeman Stage in Selbyville – as well as this summer’s concert and event’s lineup. County Administrator,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Updated Dewey Beach MOU & Temporary Home for Dewey Beach EMS Unit
UPDATED – 04/08/25 – The Sussex County Council discussed with members of the Sussex Conservation District issues regarding sediment and stormwater regulations. County Administrator Todd Lawson told the Council that recent and more frequent run-off events have raised concerns – however sediment and stormwater regulations fall under DNREC’s authority. The Council had two presentations during the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Ordinance Amendments for Two County Tax Exemptions & a New Bookmobile
UPDATED – 03/25/25 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday in Georgetown. County Administrator Todd Lawson reminds County residents that if you plan to file an application to appeal the County property tax assessment – the deadline to do that is Monday, March 31st. Lawson also announced that the first Land Use Reform Working Group meeting…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Denies Borrow Pit near Laurel
UPDATED – 03/11/25 – The Sussex County Council recognized County retiree Loretta Benson. Benson has worked in the County Finance Department for over 29 years. Benson and several family members were on hand to celebrate her retirement. In Old Business, the Council revisited Conditional Use 2454, filed on behalf of H&K Group, Inc., for a borrow…
Read MoreLewes Fire to Possibly Dissolve EMS Service
The Talk of Delmarva has acquired a copy of a letter that was sent to the Sussex County last week that basically says that without significant additional funding to address their existing deficit, the Lewes Fire Department will initiate the process of dissolving its EMS service. The fire company’s calls have increased as the number…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council to Hold Split Meeting Tuesday
UPDATED – 03/04/25 – The Sussex County Council and members of the Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday morning at the Sussex County Public Safety Complex in Georgetown. The Delaware Department of Transportation made a presentation and discussion – giving an overall view of DelDOT as well as some focus on Sussex County Transportation projects, needs…
Read MoreCorrection: Sussex County Council Discusses Affordable & Workforce Housing and Creation of Land Use Development Task Force
The Sussex County Council held a joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission at the Sussex County EOC Tuesday morning to discuss affordable and workforce housing and the costs of housing construction. The discussion included presentations by Caitlin Del Collo, who staffs the DSHA Affordable Housing Task Force as part of her work as…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet at 1pm Tuesday
The Sussex County Council will meet at 1pm Tuesday. County Administrator Todd Lawson will give recognition to the Caroling on the Circle Food Drive and the groups that brought in large donations. Finance Director Gina Jennings will discuss and possibly introduce an ordinance amendment for the Board of Assessment Review – allowing the authority to…
Read MoreSussex County Council Establishes Priorities
The Sussex County Council was tasked to submit to the County Administrator 5 priorities they’d like the Council to focus on in the immediate future. Land Development received the most responses – with six from Councilmen Matt Lloyd and Steve McCarron. Land Development was revisited during the discussion and Council President Doug Hudson proposed the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets at 10am Tuesday
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The County Administrator will discuss the Council’s priorities and Finance Director Gina Jennings will hold a public interview with possible appointment with a qualified applicant as an alternate to the Board of Assessment Review, whose paperwork was received after the applications were sent to Council…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dozens Turn Out to Discuss Building Moratorium at Sussex County Council Tuesday
UPDATED – 01/14/25 – After the topic of a building moratorium was broached during last week’s Sussex County Council meeting – the chambers was packed with people wanting to make public comment on the subject. People from around the State as well as Washington, DC commented. Most were in opposition – only a handful spoke…
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