Posts Tagged ‘Sussex County Council’
Sussex County Council Recognizes 3 State Championship Teams & Discuss Perimeter Buffers
It was a packed house Tuesday morning at Sussex County Council. The Council presented proclamations to the Cape Henlopen High School Division 1 championship field hockey team, the Delmar High School Division 2 championship field hockey team and the Sussex Academy Division 2 championship boys soccer team for their stellar seasons. This was Cape’s 11th…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday – Final 2023 Meeting
The Sussex County Council will recognize the Cape Henlopen and Delmar field hockey teams – Division I and II State Champions and the Sussex Academy High School boys soccer team – Division 2 State Champions. The Council will also revisit several pieces of old business – including 2 solar arrays. The afternoon session has 9…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Defers Solar Applications & Discuss Marijuana Businesses
CORRECTION: Caroling on the Circle begins at 6pm Thursday in Georgetown. UPDATED – 12/05/23 – The Sussex County Council approved proclamation requests for the Cape Henlopen High School Field Hockey Division I State Champions, Delmar High School Field Hockey Division II State Champions and the Sussex Academy High School Boys Soccer Division II State Champions…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Hopkins Preserve Property Management Agreement with Sussex County Land Trust
UPDATED – 11/14/23 – The Sussex County Council had a light agenda and met at 1pm. They have approved the 2024 meeting schedule and holiday schedule – which will include some changes as it is an Election year. Also the County offices will close at noon on Friday, December 1st for the County’s Holiday and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Uphold’s P&Z Denial of Stillwater Harbor Subdivision
The Sussex County Council Tuesday morning discussed and took action on an appeal on the County Planning Commission’s denial of the Stillwater Harbor subdivision. After hearing testimony from both the developer and the Planning Commission two weeks ago Council President Mike Vincent read a synopsis of the 8-page motion of the Council’s finding. The Council…
Read MoreNo Vote by Sussex County Council on Stillwater Harbor, LLC Appeal; County Finance Department Awarded Again
The Sussex County Council began an hour early Tuesday morning for an appeal hearing on the Stillwater Harbor Subdivision – proposed for the Oak Orchard area off River Road. The County Planning & Zoning Commission, after nearly two years, recommended denial for the proposed project – basing their decision on multiple reasons – including frequent…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Start at 9am with P&Z Subdivision Appeal
The Sussex County Council meets on Tuesday – but this week the meeting will begin at 9am. The Council will hear an appeal of the County Planning Commission’s denial of the Stillwater Harbor Subdivision. (Oak Orchard area). When the Council begins its regular meeting they will revisit two pieces of Old Business – a Conditional…
Read MoreSussex County Council Gets Update on Reassessment
The Sussex County Council had a relatively light agenda and began this week’s meeting at 1pm. County Administrator Todd Lawson briefly updated the Council on the Joint Workshop that was held with the Planning and Zoning Commission in September. Much of what was discussed has now been divided into rather broad topics – including Perimeter…
Read MoreSussex County Council Receive Updates on Recent Joint Workshop and Reassessment Project
This week’s Sussex County Council meeting will begin at 1pm. The Council will attend the ribbon cutting for the revamped Sussex County Emergency Operation Complex Tuesday morning at 11. County Administrator, Todd Lawson, will review the recent joint workshop between the County Council and Planning Commission and Director of Assessment, Chris Keeler, will update the…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Consider Sponsoring Trail Grant for Stephen P. Hudson Park
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Sussex County Land Trust has applied for a $143,500 Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Trails grant through the State to complete the 2nd phase of the trailhead to the Lewes-Georgetown trail at Stephen P. Hudson Park at Route 9 & Cool Spring Road. The grant…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hold Workshop Thursday and Defer Action on Osprey Point Change of Zone Application
The Sussex County Council will hold a workshop with the County Planning & Zoning Commission on Thursday to continue the discussion on the Development Design Initiative. This relates to open space, buffers, forest preservation, inter-connectivity and more. The workshop will be streamed on the County’s website at https://sussexcountyde.gov/council-chamber-broadcast . The meeting will begin at 12:30pm…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Bond Recall and Two of Three Solar Farm Applications
The Sussex County Council received an update from Mark Isaacs, Director of the UD Carvel Research and Education Center west of Georgetown. His update included how the funding that they receive from the County is used. During public comment, the Council heard from several county residents who request that the Planning & Zoning Commission reinstate…
Read MoreSussex County Council Back in Session after a Week Off
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will hear from Mark Isaacs – the Director at the U-D Carvel Research & Education Center west of Georgetown. Finance Director Gina Jennings will discuss the Delaware Transit Funding Budget – which funds transportation for several county senior centers. And Human Resource Director, Karen…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet Tuesday Morning
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. They will hear a presentation from United Way of Delaware and discuss the reappointment of Board of Adjustment member John Williamson. Airport Manager Bob Bryant will discuss approval for the design phase of a taxiway at the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown. In Old Business…
Read MoreTuesday Sussex County Council Meeting – 1pm Start
The Sussex County Council has a light agenda on Tuesday and will begin the meeting at 1pm. There are four land use public hearings that will begin at 1:30. Three are conditional use applications and one is a change of zone application. The Sussex County Council meets at the County Administration building on The Circle…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves P&Z Nominee
The Sussex County Council held a public interview for a nominee to the County Planning and Zoning Commission. The Council approved Brian Butler of Bridgeville for a three year seat on the Commission. The nomination was made by Council Vice President John Rieley after a nomination two weeks ago by District 2 Councilwoman Cindy Green…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet Tuesday
The Sussex County Council will hold a public interview for nominees for the Planning and Zoning Commission. There will also be an update regarding County Council initiatives which the council created at the start of the year. Director of Utility Planning and Design Review, John Ashman, will discuss posting notices for the Red Fox Run…
Read MoreSussex County Council Honors DSP on 100th Anniversary; Looks at General Assembly Session Affects Sussex County
The Sussex County Council honored the Delaware State Police with a proclamation on the DSP’s 100th anniversary this year. Troopers filled the back of the council chambers as the proclamation was read by County Administrator Todd Lawson. The DSP are the largest law enforcement agency in the state with over 700 full-time members. Due to…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hold Public Interview for P&Z Commission Nominee
After a week off to celebrate our nation’s birthday, the Sussex County Council will be in session Tuesday morning. The Council will have a presentation and recognition of the Delaware State Police and also hear a review of the now-ended General Assembly session. Again the Council will hold a public interview for a nominee to…
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 FY 24 Operating Budget
The proposed FY 24 operating budget has been passed with a unanimous vote by the Sussex County Council. Public hearings were held Tuesday morning on the proposed $278.6-million FY 24 budget as well as the water and sewer rates and assessment rolls. There was no comment during any of the three public hearings – and…
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 MoreSussex County Council to Meet Tuesday Morning
The Sussex County Council is back in session in Georgetown this week. County Administrator Todd Lawson will recognize the Sussex County EMS Team for their gold medal in the recent JEMS Games – this was postponed from the May 9th meeting. In Old Business the Council will revisit Conditional Use No 2336 on behalf of…
Read MoreFY 2024 Sussex County Budget Unveiled – No Tax Increase
The Sussex County Council got a look at the proposed FY 2024 Budget during this week’s meeting. The $278.6-million budget has no increase in property taxes, however there are some fee increases for sewer at $10 annually and $15 annually for un-metered water on public utility systems, as well as new and adjusted fees for…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hear FY 2024 Budget Presentation Tuesday
Tuesday is budget day at the Sussex County Council. County Administrator Todd Lawson and Finance Director Gina Jennings will present the proposed FY 2024 Budget to the Council. The Council will also discuss and possibly introduce the an ordinance establishing the proposed budget as well as an ordinance to establish annual service charges, assessment rates…
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