Georgetown public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The council will hold a public hearing to overview the Community Development Block Grant program and discuss potential projects. After the hearing, council members will vote on four resolutions, including a federal fair housing law and a CDBG application. Additional items include adopting the 2025 holiday schedule and the 2025 council meeting schedule. An FY24 audit presentation will also be reviewed.
- Public hearing: overview of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
- Resolution #2024-08: Federal Fair Housing Law
- Resolution #2024-09: CDBG Application
- Resolution #2024-10: 2025 Holiday Schedule
- Resolution #2024-11: 2025 Town Council Meeting Schedule
Town Council
The Town Council will approve a Public Works Agreement for Phase 2 of The Oaks at Georgetown and consider awarding a bid for pump station rehabilitation. The body will also hold second readings and consider adopting two ordinances that amend zoning designations for properties on 135-14.00-34.00 and 135-20.00-26.00.
- Public Works Agreement #2024-03 for The Oaks at Georgetown (Phase 2)
- Award recommendation for Pump Station Rehabilitation (GEO01-07)
- Ordinance #2024-10: Zoning change from HC to MR2 at 135-14.00-34.00
- Ordinance #2024-11: Zoning change from UR3 to ED at 135-20.00-26.00
- Circle Advisory Committee report on Georgetown Circle safety improvements
Circle Advisory Committee
The Georgetown Circle Advisory Committee will consider approval of the October 17, 2024 meeting minutes, review a draft recommendations report, and discuss scheduling a future meeting. No other items are listed.
- Approve October 17, 2024 minutes
- Review draft recommendations report
- Schedule next meeting (if needed)
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a first reading for two zoning amendments and a second reading for ordinances regarding pedestrian safety and residential rental properties. The body will also address appointments for a November 18 special election.
- Ordinance #2024-10: Zoning amendment from HC to MR2 for property 135-14.00-34.00
- Ordinance #2024-11: Zoning amendment from UR3 to ED for property 135-20.00-26.00
- Ordinance #2024-07: Pedestrian Safety (2nd reading/adoption)
- Ordinance #2024-08: Residential Rental Properties (2nd reading/adoption)
- Board of Elections appointment for Nov. 18, 2024 special election
Circle Advisory Committee
The Georgetown Circle Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and develop an outline for recommendations to the Town Council. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM at 39 The Circle.
- Approval of September 17, 2024 minutes
- Development of outline for recommendations to Town Council
- Open discussion
- Schedule next meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review two preliminary site plan applications. These include a proposal for a leased single-family residential community and a new church construction project.
- Case #2024-04: Preliminary site plan for Greenlea Place, a 126-unit Residential Single-Family Leased Community off East Market Street (Rt 9)
- Case #2021-12: Preliminary site plan for a +/- 21,985 square foot church at 534 South Bedford Street
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications and a special election to authorize up to $18 million in bonds for a new police station and public works facility. The body will also consider ordinances regarding pedestrian safety and rental properties.
- Public hearing on $18M bond for new police station and public works building
- Public hearing on rezoning Penn's Grant from commercial to townhouse residential
- Public hearing on rezoning Delmarva Christian School from residential to educational district
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-07 regarding pedestrian safety
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-08 regarding residential rental properties
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss a preliminary subdivision application for Shortleaf Preserve, which was previously denied by the Planning Commission due to traffic concerns on Parker Road. The body will also consider a public works agreement for the Village of College Park apartments and a grant application for outdoor recreation.
- Shortleaf Preserve preliminary subdivision application (Case #2022-14) for 238 lots
- Public Works Agreement for Village of College Park Phase A-2 & A-3 (Apartments)
- Resolution #2024-07 for Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trail (ORPT) Grant Application
- Update on Springboard Collaborative and Georgetown Pallet Village
- Departmental report from Police Chief Ralph Holm
Planning Commission
The Georgetown Planning Commission will consider the preliminary site plan for the Kingfisher Court Apartments, a six‑building, 106‑unit multifamily project on Savannah Road and Calhoun Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting and hold a public comment period before receiving the planning department report.
- Review preliminary site plan for Kingfisher Court Apartments (106 units) on Savannah Road/Calhoun Street, parcels 135-14.16-69.00, 70.00, 135-14.00-100.00, MR1 zoning
- Approve minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting (pages 3‑9)
- Public comment period
- Planning department report
- Adjournment
Circle Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review suggestions. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and open discussion.
- Approval of August 27, 2024 minutes
- Report back on suggestions
Town Council
The Town Council will decide on a conditional use application for a rental apartment and a realty transfer tax exemption for first-time homebuyers. The body will also discuss water and sewer system model updates and the appointment of a facility location committee.
- Conditional use decision for a rental apartment on the 2nd floor of a garage at 122 South Bedford Street
- Drinking Water System Model Update proposal: $98,000.00
- Sanitary Sewer System Model Update proposal: $95,000.00
- Ordinance #2024-06: First Time Homebuyer (Realty Transfer Tax Exemption)
- Resolution #2024-04 regarding PFAS Outside Counsel
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will conduct a workshop focused on an education session. The session will cover the board's authority regarding appeals, special exceptions, and variances.
- Workshop on the source of the Board's power and authority
- Education session on the legal standards for Use Variances and Area Variances
- Review of special exceptions for parking, loading, yard, and height requirements
Circle Advisory Committee
The committee will elect a chairperson and secretary and review the purpose of the group. Members will discuss historical perspectives regarding the original design, accident history, and traffic changes of the Circle.
- Election of Chairperson and Secretary
- Discussion of Circle original design
- Review of accident history
- Discussion of traffic changes
Town Council
The Georgetown Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss authorizing up to $18,000,000 in borrowing for a new police department and public works facility. After the hearing, the Council will consider Resolution #2024-03, which proposes issuing general‑obligation bonds for that amount and orders a special election to let voters decide. The meeting will also present financing terms, including a 30‑year term at an estimated 4.21% interest rate, and outline the projected tax impact on residents.
- Public hearing on authorizing borrowing up to $18,000,000 for a new police station and public works building
- Adoption of Resolution #2024-03 proposing issuance of up to $18,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds
- Order of a special election on Monday, September 30, 2024 to vote on the bond issue
- Financing details: 30‑year term, estimated 4.21% interest, incremental project cost $1,035,000
- Projected property‑tax impact of $0.84 per $100 assessed value, roughly $17 per month per resident
Planning Commission
The Georgetown Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning request for the Penn’s Grant property at 20304 Dupont Boulevard, changing 14.084 acres from Commercial to Multi‑Family Residential. A second public hearing will consider a similar amendment and rezoning for Delmarva Christian School at 21777 Sussex Pines Road, converting 31.33 acres to Institutional use. The commission will also review a minor‑variation request for a parcel on North Bedford Street and evaluate the preliminary site plan for the Kingfisher Apartments development on Savannah Road and Calhoun Street. Additional agenda items include clarification of a prior Shortleaf Preserve subdivision decision.
- Penn’s Grant (20304 Dupont Blvd) – comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning of 14.084 acres
- Delmarva Christian School (21777 Sussex Pines Rd) – comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning of ~31.33 acres
- Minor Variation Determination for James Grant & Jordan Ashburn parcel on North Bedford St
- Preliminary site plan review for Kingfisher Apartments (106 units) on Savannah Rd and Calhoun St
- Old Business: clarification of Planning Commission action on Shortleaf Preserve subdivision
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss financing for new municipal buildings and hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use application for a rental apartment. The body will also consider a realty transfer tax exemption for first-time homebuyers and a zoning amendment for a property on West Market Street.
- Resolution #2024-02: Proposing up to $18,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for a new Police Station and Public Works Building
- Public Hearing: Conditional Use Application for a rental apartment at 122 South Bedford Street
- Ordinance #2024-06: First Time Homebuyer Realty Transfer Tax Exemption (1st reading)
- Ordinance #2024-05: Zoning amendment from Medium Residential (UR2) to Professional Business (UB3) for 204 West Market Street
- FY 2024 GREAT Fund award recommendations
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will meet to organize its leadership and hold a public hearing regarding a special exception request for a property at 204 West Market Street. The board will also appoint new members and select a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
- Public hearing for BOA CASE #2024-13: request to reduce required parking from 21 spaces to 6 at 204 West Market Street
- Public hearing for BOA CASE #2024-13: request to reduce interior drive width from 25 feet to 18.7 feet at 204 West Market Street
- Appointments of Anthony Kline and Robert Oliver
- Selection of Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
Dog Park Committee
The Dog Park Committee will review concept report updates based on a new proposed location. The body will also discuss land ownership and prepare a presentation for the Town Council.
- DBF concept report updates for new proposed location
- Discussion of land ownership
- Preparation for presentation to Town Council
- Discussion of FOIA and committee member discussions from the week of June 24, 2024
Town of Georgetown GREAT Fund Committee
The GREAT Fund Committee meeting on July 23, 2024 will open with a call to order and approve the minutes from July 18, 2024. Committee members will discuss pending fund applications and formulate recommendations for the Town Council. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 PM at 39 The Circle, Georgetown, DE.
- Approve July 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discuss fund applications and formulate recommendations for Town Council
Town Council
The Georgetown Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024 was cancelled. The next Town Council meeting is set for Monday, August 12, 2024.
Town of Georgetown GREAT Fund Committee
The Town of Georgetown GREAT Fund Committee will meet on July 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM at 39 The Circle. The committee will review organization presentations and proposed funding amounts ranging from $2,000 to $39,500 for local nonprofit groups. Each listed organization is paired with a specific dollar amount that the committee may allocate.
- Green Beret Project – $39,500
- Georgetown Public Library – $30,000
- Georgetown Little League – $30,000
- Richard Allen Coalition – $30,000
- Cheer, Inc. – $10,000
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision plan for a large residential development and a historic review for a medical office addition. The body will also approve minutes from the June 18, 2024, meeting.
- Preliminary subdivision review for Shortleaf Preserve: 238 lots (single family dwellings and townhomes) on Parker Road
- Historic review for Rosa Health Center: 2,860 square foot addition at 10 North Front Street
- Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes