Clayton public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
Council unanimously approved five ordinances updating utility payment methods, sidewalk requirements, and the transition of water services to Artesian Water Company. The council also tabled the acquisition of 408 Main Street pending an asbestos study.
- Approved Ordinance 1.2-2 allowing direct withdrawal for utility payments (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-02 transferring Town Foreman powers to the Town Manager (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-03 updating water meter enforcement following privatization (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-04 requiring sidewalks in building plans for permits (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-08 updating sewer service provisions and fees (Unanimous)
- Tabled acquisition of 408 Main Street and authorized asbestos study not to exceed $2,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved August Income and Expense Reports (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from 08/14/23 and 08/29/23 (Unanimous)
Town Council
The Town Council approved land subdivision plans related to the acquisition of the Clayton Water System by Artesian Water Company. The council also authorized the hiring process for a new Accounting & Finance Officer and approved local sponsorships and parking restrictions.
- Approved land subdivision plans for Artesian Water Company acquisition (unanimous)
- Approved $600 sponsorship for Smyrna High School Boosters (unanimous)
- Enacted parking restrictions on the inside curb of Spelt Drive (unanimous)
- Approved motion for Town Manager and Personnel Chair to interview for Accounting & Financial Officer (unanimous)
- Accepted July Income and Expense Reports (unanimous)
- Accepted meeting minutes from 07/10/23, 07/17/23, and 07/25/23 (unanimous)
Town Council
The Council approved funding for infrastructure repairs and joined a self-funded worker's compensation program. They also updated the electric service ordinance and accepted ownership of Spelt Drive. A new code enforcement officer was hired following an executive session.
- Approved $50,000 from Street Capital Reserves for manholes, catch basins, and potholes (unanimous)
- Approved entrance into the DeLea Founders Insurance Trust worker's compensation program (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Ordinance Article 1.2-3 Electric Service regarding rates and disconnection rules (unanimous)
- Approved taking ownership of Spelt Drive from Tiger Eyes Developers LLC (unanimous)
- Approved letter to DelDOT regarding bridges on S. Bassett Street and S. Rodney Street (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Candidate Z for code enforcement (unanimous)
- Tabled update to Ordinance Section 1.2-2 regarding direct withdrawal payments
- Sent Ordinance Article 1.2-6 Water and Sewer Service back to committee