Clayton public meetings in 2025
11 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council meeting will consider and vote on the FY'26 Operating Budget Resolution (2025-09) and the Town’s Strategic Plan Resolution (2025-10). It will also discuss and vote on two ordinances amending municipal code sections on plumbing regulations (Ordinance #2025-14) and manufactured home bulk regulations (Ordinance #2025-15). Additional items include a land purchase agreement for a 1.59‑acre parcel on Rodney Street and a request from Rockville Homes for a three‑year extension on Liberty Knoll Phase 2 development.
- Vote on FY’26 Operating Budget Resolution 2025-09
- Vote on Town of Clayton’s Strategic Plan Resolution 2025-10
- Vote on Ordinance #2025-14 – amendment to plumbing regulations
- Vote on Ordinance #2025-15 – amendment to manufactured home bulk regulations
- Vote on Purchase and Sales Agreement for 1.59‑acre Rodney Street parcel
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council will discuss and vote on electric rate modernization options, introduce ordinances related to plumbing and manufactured home regulations, and consider personnel matters and land acquisition strategies in executive session.
- Discuss and vote on electric rate and modernization options
- Introduction of Ordinance #2025-14 to amend plumbing regulations
- Introduction of Ordinance #2025-15 to amend manufactured home bulk regulations
- Discuss and vote on combining 314 and 316 Main Street into one lot
- Discuss and vote on non-police department 2026 COLA rates
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council will consider the September 2025 Income and Expense Report and vote on the 2024 Town Financial Audit. Council members will also discuss and vote on Ordinance #2025-12, which amends Title 6 of the municipal code regarding building and manufactured home placement permits. Additional items include an amendment to Resolution #2025-06, a vote on Resolution 2025-08 for the AMP Project, and a police contract discussion in executive session.
- Ordinance #2025-12 – amendment to Title 6 for building and manufactured home placement permits
- Vote on the 2024 Town Financial Audit
- Amendment to Resolution #2025-06
- Resolution 2025-08 for the AMP Project
- Police contract discussion in executive session
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss and vote on revisions to the FY’25 General Budget and the annexation of 1.7843 acres on Dickerson Street. Members will also consider a new ordinance for dam and stormwater structure inspections and updates to the building fee schedule.
- Resolution to revise the FY’25 General Budget
- Annexation of Parcel DC-00-01807-01-1600-000 (1.7843 acres on Dickerson Street)
- Ordinance 2025-11 regarding inspection and certification of dams and stormwater management structures
- Vote on the Building Fee Schedule
- Introduction of Ordinance 2025-013 to approve the updated Comp Plan
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council will vote on approving a donation to Smyrna High School Boosters and the AMI Project. The meeting also includes votes on hiring a new police officer and adjusting FY'25 budget line items. Additionally, the council will discuss FY'26 budget goals and new plumbing permit fees.
- Vote to approve donation to Smyrna High School Boosters
- Vote to approve the AMI Project
- Vote to hire an additional full-time police officer
- Vote to adjust FY'25 budget line items
- Vote to add new plumbing permit fees to the fee schedule
Town Council
The Town Council will vote on several new standard operating procedures and the hiring of a replacement officer. The body is introducing four ordinances, including the adoption of the Town's Comprehensive Plan. Members will also discuss a plumbing MOU with the State of Delaware and a DEMEC quote.
- Introduction of Ordinance 2025-13 to adopt the Town of Clayton’s Comprehensive Plan
- Introduction of Ordinance 2025-11 regarding inspection and certification of dams and stormwater structures
- Vote on hiring Robert Lewis as a replacement officer
- Vote on SOP #027 (Herbicide & Pesticide Applications) and SOP #028 (Monthly Playground Inspections)
- Discussion on parcel 1 04 01811 01 2102 000 01—BZ Properties LLC in executive session
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting for a special session to discuss the Town of Clayton's Comprehensive Plan. The body will review the plan and make suggestions.
- Workshop to discuss and make suggestions to the Town of Clayton's Comprehensive Plan
Town Council
The Town Council will consider updates to the municipal code regarding electric service and the town's Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss budget allocations for the Sewer Capital Reserve and the design of the Duck Creek shared use pathway.
- Ordinance 2025-10 to amend Article 1.2-3 of the Municipal Code regarding electric service
- Vote on the Town of Clayton’s Comprehensive Plan
- Amending Sewer Capital Reserve budget allocations from FY25
- Starting the design process for the Duck Creek shared use pathway
- Approval of SOP #26 for the Code Red notification system
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss and vote on several municipal updates, including a property tax exemption ordinance and the implementation of the AMI program. The body will also review a Kent MPO project and updates to the Comprehensive Plan.
- Vote to adopt Ordinance 2025-09 regarding the PROTECT Program and property tax exemptions
- Possible vote to declare 209 Clayton Avenue a dangerous building
- Discussion and possible vote on the Wheatley’s Pond Road and Underwoods Corner Road Kent MPO Project
- Introduction of Ordinance #2025-10 regarding electric service
- Possible vote on updates to the Comp Plan recommended by the Planning & Zoning Committee
Town Council
This is the reorganizational meeting where the council will swear in three new members and appoint officers. They will also vote on several ordinances, including one on marijuana zoning and another on enforcement of town obligations. New business includes authorizing the town manager to bid on an 18.9-acre parcel on Smyrna Avenue and introducing a property tax exemption ordinance.
- Swearing in of council members-elect Nick Smith, William R. Carrow II, and Adrienne Miller
- Vote on Ordinance 2024-24: amend marijuana and zoning code
- Vote on Ordinance 2025-05: create enforcement of town obligations
- Authorize town manager to submit bid for 18.9-acre Norfolk Southern parcel on Smyrna Avenue
- Introduction of Ordinance 2025-09: amend PROTECT program property tax exemptions
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and vote on several ordinances and policies. Key decisions include amendments to utility charges, rental property requirements, and holiday party invitations, as well as grants for local organizations and a potential annexation of 4474 Wheatley’s Pond Road.
- Vote on Ordinance 2024-26 to amend utility charge payment rules
- Vote on Ordinance 2025-02 to amend rental property requirements
- Vote on Ordinance 2025-07 to amend tax rate
- Vote on grants for Smyrna-Clayton Little League, Smyrna Clayton July 4th Foundation, and Lillian Smith Senior Center
- Possible vote on annexation of 4474 Wheatley’s Pond Road