Georgetown public meetings in 2021
48 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on CDBG program projects and a regular meeting to address zoning, rental property regulations, and municipal agreements. The body is deciding on a zoning map amendment and several resolutions regarding fair housing and the 2022 schedule.
- Ordinance #2021-09: Zoning change for 115 East Pine Street from Professional Business District (UB3) to Historic District (HD)
- Discussion of draft Rental Property Chapter including license fees and inspection protocols
- Roadway Lighting Agreement between the Town of Georgetown and DelDOT for U.S. Route 113
- Resolution 2021-07 regarding Federal Fair Housing Law
- Resolution #2021-08 regarding CDBG Application
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for two variance requests. One involves a proposed church construction and the other concerns a patio roof addition.
- BOA Case #2021-23: Request for five variances at 534 South Bedford Street for Abundate Vida Iglesia Pentecostes, Inc., including increasing floor area to 21,985 square feet and signage to 32 square feet.
- BOA Case #2021-24: Request by JD Shuckers Georgetown at 21710 Roth Avenue to reduce the required setback from 40 feet to 25 feet for a patio roof.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment to move 115 East Street into the Historic District. The body also approved preliminary site plans for a new Sussex County Family Court and the Admirals Landing residential townhouse development.
- Rezoning of 115 East Street from Professional Business District (UB3) to Historic District (HD)
- Preliminary site plan approval for +/- 110,280 square foot Sussex County Family Court and parking structure
- Preliminary subdivision review and approval for Admirals Landing residential townhouse project
- Site plan review for a +/- 2,279 square foot Dairy Queen restaurant at Rt. 113 & Rt. 9
Town Council
The Town Council will review a preliminary subdivision application for a residential development on Vaughn Road. The body will also consider a zoning map amendment for a property on East Pine Street and appoint a selection committee for the Chief of Police.
- Decision on Case #2020-15 Admirals Landing: +/- 150 lot residential townhouse subdivision on west side of Vaughn Road at Ennis Road
- Ordinance #2021-09: Zoning Map Amendment from Professional Business District (UB3) to Historic District (HD) at 115 East Pine Street
- Annual funding presentations for Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department (Station 77) and Georgetown Ambulance Service (Station 93)
- Appointment of selection committee for Chief of Police
- Sewer request for 21781 Zoar Road
Town Council
The Town Council will meet in a special session to discuss personnel matters and documents excluded from the definition of public record. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2021.
- Discussion of personnel matters
- Review of documents excluded from public record
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two variance applications. One involves a request for residential construction at North Front Street and Alfred Street, while the other concerns floor area and signage increases for an office at West Market Street.
- Variance request for single story residential structures at 318 North Front Street and 3 Alfred Street
- Variance request to increase maximum usable floor area from 5,000 to 5,366 square feet at 216 West Market Street
- Variance request to increase signage from 12 to 16 square feet at 216 West Market Street
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning application for the State of Delaware at 115 East Pine Street. The body will also discuss a proposed rental property ordinance, a temporary shelter facility, and various funding requests.
- Public hearing: Rezone 115 East Pine Street from Professional Business District (UB3) to Historic District (HD)
- ARPA funding: $15,427 for Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for a Flygt Pump
- GREAT Fund requests: Georgetown Arts & Flowers, Santa House Rehabilitation, and Georgetown Public Library trash cans
- Resolution #2021-06: Authorizing the establishment of a temporary shelter facility
- Discussion items: Proposed Rental Property Ordinance and Douglas Street Encampment
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for the State of Delaware and review preliminary site plans for a new courthouse and a townhouse subdivision.
- Public hearing for Case #2021-20 to rezone 115 East Pine Street from Professional Business District (UB3) to Historic District (HD)
- Preliminary site plan review for Case #2021-17: a +/- 110,280 square foot courthouse and six-story parking structure at East Market Street and South Race Street
- Preliminary subdivision review for Case #2020-15: a +/- 150 lot residential townhouse subdivision (Admirals Landing) on Vaughn Road at Ennis Road
- Discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan amendment process
Workshop
The Town Council will conduct a workshop focused on the town vehicle fleet. Discussions will cover fleet management, current perspectives, and historic perspective.
- Town Vehicle Fleet workshop
- Fleet Management Overview
- Historic Perspective on fleet
- Current Perspectives on fleet
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss spending American Rescue Plan Act funds for legal services and vote on ordinances regarding police service fees and the Planning Commission's composition. The body will also review a grant application for playground upgrades.
- Proposed $16,332.50 for Barnes Thornburg attorneys via ARPA funding
- Resolution #2021-05: $15,000 ORPT Grant application for playground upgrades at the former Richard Allen School
- Ordinance #2021-07: Changes to Planning Commission composition
- Ordinance #2021-08: Changes to Police Services fees
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss the 2021-2025 collective bargaining agreement for the Georgetown Police Department. The body is also reviewing engineering proposals for pump station rehabilitation and elevated storage, as well as rental code proposals.
- Beacon Engineering proposal for Pump Station Rehabilitation & Blower Retrofit: $51,000
- Davis, Bowen, and Friedel proposal for Elevated Storage (SCI) engineering: $88,500
- 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Georgetown Police Department Fraternal Order of Police
- Pavement rehabilitation for Newbold Alley
- First reading of Ordinance #2021-07 (Planning Commission Composition) and Ordinance #2021-08 (Police Services Fees)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary site plan for a new AutoZone and express car wash. The body will also introduce new commissioners and select a chair and vice chair.
- Case #2021-07: Preliminary site plan for a +/- 6,815 sq ft AutoZone and +/- 4,600 sq ft Express Car Wash at the southeast corner of Dupont Boulevard & Alfred Street
- Selection of Commission Chair
- Selection of Commission Vice Chair
- Approval of March 17, 2021 meeting minutes
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss the possible termination of GPS services on town vehicles and a public works agreement for Isaacs Farm, Phase 1. The body is also considering funding for treatment system maintenance and a change to the Planning Commission composition.
- Biolac treatment system repair and maintenance: $171,875 (ARPA funding)
- Public Works Agreement 2021-003 for Isaacs Farm, Phase 1 water, sewer, and street improvements
- Discussion and vote on terminating Verizon Connect GPS services on town vehicles
- First reading of Ordinance #2021-07 regarding Planning Commission Composition
Town Council
The Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 25, 2021, has been cancelled.
Workshop
The Town Council will conduct a workshop to review the code enforcement process and tracking. The session will cover common violations and recent ordinances.
- Overview of Code Enforcement Process
- Code Enforcement Tracking and Reporting
- Review of Most Common Violations
- Discussion of Recent Ordinances
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a grievance hearing regarding disciplinary action for a police officer. The body will also consider the abandonment of Harris Alley and a funding request for police cameras on The Circle.
- Step Three grievance hearing for Officer Rogers regarding CBA §2.1(c)
- Discussion of Harris Alley abandonment
- Emergency services funding request for Georgetown Police Department to replace cameras on The Circle
- First reading of Ordinance #2021-06 regarding Compliance Timing
- Resolution #2021-04 regarding National Night Out
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Sussex County to abandon approximately 125 feet of Harris Alley to secure employee parking. The body will also consider a paving contract and the adoption of the 2021 Comprehensive Plan.
- Public hearing for abandonment of Harris Alley from Cherry Lane (approx. 125 feet)
- Proposed $24,477.00 contract with Del-Mar-Va Paving for Brittingham Lane improvements
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #2021-03 (2021 Comprehensive Plan)
- Review of Board of Adjustment letters of interest from Michael Di Giacoma and Billy Edwards
- Report of $2,041,562.78 in received American Rescue Plan Act funds
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Aileron Georgetown, LLC. The request includes variances for sign size, sign quantity, and building setbacks at the corner of Dupont Boulevard and Alfred Street.
- Variance to increase signage from 70 square feet to 70.18 square feet
- Variance to reduce required 25' setback to a 14' setback
- Variance to allow five façade signs instead of one permitted sign
Workshop
The Town Council is holding a workshop to review the possibility of initiating a Rental Property Inspection Program.
- Review of potential Rental Property Inspection Program
Town Council
The Town Council will consider the second reading and adoption of two ordinances regarding general penalties and housing standards. The body will also discuss the Ethics Committee, town vehicle GPS, and vehicle leases.
- Ordinance #2021-04: Increases first offense fines from $100 to $200 and subsequent offenses from $250 to $350
- Ordinance #2021-05: Prohibits use of sheets or blankets as window treatments and requires screens to be without rips
- Georgetown to Lewes Trail (Phase 8): $9,433 in funding received for 9 bollard lights
- East Market Street water main replacement construction anticipated to start July 6
- Public hearing for abandonment of a section of Harris Alley scheduled for July 14
Town Council
The Town Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting to review the draft Comprehensive Plan and its state-level comments. The body will consider the first reading of three ordinances and review several town contracts.
- First reading of Ordinance #2021-03 for the adoption of the 2021 Town of Georgetown Comprehensive Plan
- First reading of Ordinance #2021-04 regarding Fines
- First reading of Ordinance #2021-05 regarding Windows and Screens
- Review of JUDS Contract for FY 2021 Audit Services
- Review of Waste Industries Contract
Town Council
The Town Council will recognize outgoing officials and administer the oath of office for Ward 1 and Ward 2. The body will also elect a Vice-Mayor and Secretary and affirm the Code of Ethics.
- Oath of office for Ward 1
- Oath of office for Ward 2
- Election of Vice-Mayor
- Election of Secretary
- Affirmation of Code of Ethics
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting via Zoom to conduct an executive session. The session is dedicated to hearing an employee disciplinary or dismissal case.
- Executive session for employee disciplinary or dismissal case
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss a change order for masonry repairs at the King Street Water Plant and a proposal to host a SkyCam on Town Hall. The meeting also includes reports on ongoing road and water main projects.
- Change Order #1 for King Street Water Plant Clear Well painting estimated at $19,700
- Proposal from WMDT 47abc to place a SkyCam at 39 The Circle for $1,250 per month
- DNREC Site Access Agreement for groundwater sampling at King Street Water Plant
- Project updates for West Adams Street, Georgetown East Gateway, and South Race Street
- Upcoming swearing-in of Ward 1 and Ward 2 Councilpersons on May 26
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to ratify the FY2022 budget and establish budget amendment authority. The session includes a proclamation for Arbor Week and reports on municipal projects and legislative updates.
- Resolution 2021-03: Adoption of FY2022 Budget totaling $7,586,752
- Policy change: Town will no longer accept out-of-town requests for sanitary sewer service
- Bond refinance completion of $3,055,000 with cash flow savings of $1,009,000
- Project updates for West Adams Street, Brittingham Lane, and South Race Street Sidewalk
- Proclamation of Georgetown Arbor Week from April 25, 2021, through May 1, 2021
Workshop
The Town Council is conducting a second workshop regarding the FY 2022 Budget. The session includes reviewing the proposed budget and identifying potential solutions for a projected deficit.
- FY 2022 Budget review
- Discussion of projected deficit and potential solutions
Town Council
The Town Council will meet electronically via Zoom to conduct business. The primary item on the agenda is the certification of candidates for the 2021 municipal elections.
- Certification of 2021 municipal candidates
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on bond refinancing and the draft Comprehensive Plan. The body is also deciding on zoning amendments and public works agreements for local developments.
- Proposed issuance of up to $3,750,000 in general obligation bonds to refinance USDA loans
- Ordinance #2021-01 to add cemetery uses to permitted zoning uses
- Ordinance #2021-02 to rezone 216 West Market Street from Medium Residential (UR2) to Professional Business (UB3)
- Approval of Public Works Agreement for Village of College Park - Phase 1
- Approval of Maintenance Agreement for University Drive - Phase 2
Workshop
The Town Council held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2022 budget, which shows a projected deficit of $2,389,575. The body discussed potential solutions to address the deficit, including utilizing cash balances or removing new positions and step increases. No formal actions were taken during this workshop.
- Proposed capital expenditures: $320,000 for a new pole shed and $270,000 for a street sweeper
- Proposed capital expenditures: $127,000 for storm sewer pipe lining/repair on Franklin St
- Proposed capital expenditures: $65,000 for a Police Department sally port
- Proposed personnel changes: 3 new hires for the Police Department
- Potential American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding of $3,856,423
Board of Adjustment
The Board is reviewing several variance requests, including sign size and height increases for a development on Dupont Boulevard. Additionally, the Board will consider special exceptions regarding parking and loading space reductions at West Market Street.
- Signage variance: increase from 70 sq ft to 106.5 sq ft and 25' height to 27' height at 20983 Dupont Boulevard
- Parking reduction: request to reduce required 30 parking spaces to 8 at 216 West Market Street
- Loading space reduction: request to reduce required 1 off-street loading space to 0 at 216 West Market Street
Town Council
The Town Council is reviewing a request for emergency funds to purchase rescue equipment. The body is also conducting first readings of two zoning ordinances and discussing a projected FY 2022 budget deficit.
- Grant request of $15,000 for Georgetown Fire Company (Station 77) to purchase a Homaltro Rescue Cutter
- Ordinance #2021-01 to add cemetery uses to permitted uses in the Zoning Code
- Ordinance #2021-02 to rezone 216 West Market Street from Medium Residential (UR2) to Professional Business District (UB3)
- Discussion of a projected FY 2022 budget deficit of $2,389,575
- Potential allocation of up to $3.86 million from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Workshop
The Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss modifying the Town Charter. The discussion focuses on whether to allow non-resident property owners to vote in municipal elections.
- Discussion on modifying Town Charter regarding voter eligibility for non-resident property owners
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a preliminary site plan for a new convenience store and fuel canopy. The body will also review draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan to provide recommendations to Town Council and the Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS).
- Preliminary site plan review for a +/- 5,051 square foot convenience store and fuel canopy at 20983 Dupont Blvd (Case #2021-03)
- Review of Draft Chapters 1-11 of the Comprehensive Plan
- Estimated project cost for 20983 Dupont Blvd store and canopy: greater than $735,000
- Estimated site work cost for 20983 Dupont Blvd: greater than $350,000
Planning Commission Workshop
The Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is being conducted electronically via Zoom.
- Discussion of draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning application for 216 West Market Street and a proposed ordinance to add cemetery uses to the Zoning Code. The meeting will also include the adoption of annual tax assessments and a presentation of the FY22 draft budget.
- Case #2021-01: Rezone application for 216 West Market Street from Medium Density Residential (UR2) to Professional Business District (UB3)
- Ordinance #2021-01: Proposed amendment to Zoning Code §230-25 to add Cemetery Uses
- Adoption of 2022 annual tax assessments
- Presentation of the FY22 draft budget
- Resolution #2021-01 regarding refinancing terms
Planning Commission Workshop
The Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is being conducted electronically via Zoom.
- Discussion of draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications regarding signage dimensions and property setbacks. This includes a tabled request for the Sussex Sports Center Foundation and new requests for Silicato Development and Dwight Phiefer.
- BOA CASE #2021-02: Sussex Sports Center Foundation request for a 25' high, 112 sq ft illuminated sign and a 6' x 10' LED message board at 20330 Sandhill Road
- BOA CASE #2021-04: Silicato Development request for a 35' high, 201 sq ft sign and a 4' setback reduction at 20983 Dupont Boulevard
- BOA CASE #2021-05: Dwight Phiefer request for lot depth and yard setback reductions at 302 Kimmey Street
Planning Commission Workshop
The Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is being conducted electronically via Zoom.
- Discussion of draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan
Planning Commission Workshop
The Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is being conducted electronically via Zoom.
- Discussion of draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan
Town Council
The Town Council will review a funding request for a LUCAS chest compression system for the American Legion Ambulance. The body will also consider a services agreement addendum with the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce.
- Proposed $16,190.00 funding request for a LUCAS Chest Compression System for American Legion Ambulance (Station 93)
- Proposed 2021 Services Agreement Addendum with Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce for $7,500.00
- Discussion regarding annual rental property inspections
- Proposed phased reduction of Town contributions to the Chamber: $7,500 in 2021, $5,000 in 2022, $2,500 in 2023, and zero in 2024
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to review a rezoning application for a property on West Market Street and a proposed ordinance regarding cemetery uses. The body will also review a draft of the Plan Georgetown 2021 Comprehensive Plan.
- Case #2021-01: Rezone application for 216 West Market Street from Medium Density Residential District (UR2) to Professional Business District (UB3)
- Ordinance #2021-01: Proposed addition to §230-25 to define permitted cemetery uses in the UR1 Urban Residential District
- Review of Draft Plan Georgetown 2021 Comprehensive Plan and map package
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to decide on the abandonment of Front Street and Strawberry Alley to facilitate the construction of the Sussex County Family Court Facility. The body will also consider two water plant maintenance contracts.
- Decision on abandonment of Front Street (East Market Street to East Pine Street) and Strawberry Alley (South Race Street, +/- 255 feet east)
- Contract award for King Street Water Plant clear-well painting: $78,800
- Contract award for SCI Water Plant roof replacement: $5,380
- Departmental reports from Town Manager Gene Dvornick
Workshop
The Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan. The discussion will focus specifically on zoning and land use.
- Updates to the Comprehensive Plan regarding zoning and land use
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two property variance applications. One case involves multiple dimensional variances for a property on South Railroad Avenue, and the other concerns signage increases at Sandhill Road.
- BOA CASE #2020-21: Variance request for lot area, width, setbacks, and depth at 118 South Railroad Avenue
- BOA CASE #2021-02: Variance request for signage size, height, and internal illumination at 20330 Sandhill Road
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the abandonment of Front Street and Strawberry Alley for the new Family Court Facility. Additionally, the council is considering supplemental funding for a water main and service line project.
- Public hearing for road abandonment of Front Street and Strawberry Alley
- Supplemental funding of $413,668.00 for Market and Bedford Streets water main project
- Legislative report regarding various House and Senate bills
Workshop
The Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss updates regarding town infrastructure, including water, sewer, and transportation. The meeting also includes discussions on major and minor development projects and the Plan Georgetown initiative.
- Town infrastructure updates for water, sewer, and transportation
- Major and minor development projects
- Plan Georgetown discussion
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a workshop to review draft positions, recommendations, and land use maps for the town's Comprehensive Plan. This update is required by the State to be adopted by July 31, 2021.
- Review of Draft Positions 121620 and Draft Recommendations 121620
- Review of Future Land Use (10-3) and Potential Annexation Areas (10-4) maps
- Review of County Future Land Use (10-6) and Zoning (10-7) maps
- Review of Plan Revision Matrix and Land Use Change Worksheets
Town Council
The Town Council will meet electronically via Zoom to receive a presentation on the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2020. The meeting also includes a report from the Town Manager regarding the FY 2022 budget schedule and other town updates.
- FY 2020 Audit Presentation for the year ended April 30, 2020
- FY 2022 Budget Schedule
- COVID-19 Memorial scheduled for January 19, 2021
- IPA Planning 101 scheduled for January 22, 2021
- Delaware General Assembly Legislative Report