Middletown public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Meetings
Council approved a public assembly permit for 'Trick-or-Treat on Main' but denied the request to close West Main Street. Several conditional use permits for local businesses were granted, and the council heard an initial presentation from Comcast regarding service expansion.
- Approved 'Trick-or-Treat on Main' for Oct 26, but denied West Main Street closure
- Approved LED sign update for Schagrin Gas Company at 1000 N. Broad Street
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Blue Hen Insurance at 1050 Industrial Drive
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Cedars Flooring at 120 E. Lake Street (mail only)
- Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved Treasurer's Report and Bills Payable
- Approved August Police Report
- Tabled drone school training facility proposal at Charles E. Price Memorial Park
Board Meetings
Mayor Branner detailed proposed changes to the Police Advisory Board, including new membership requirements and appointment processes. The meeting served as a discussion with board members and the community to set guidelines for the board's reset.
- Proposed Police Advisory Board be comprised of 7 members appointed by Mayor & Council
- Proposed member terms align with the term of the appointing Council member
- Proposed requirement that members must live within incorporated limits of Middletown
- Proposed that Board meetings be held in person only
- Proposed moving meetings to Town Hall Council Chambers
Board Meetings
The Board reviewed survey results from 173 respondents regarding their interactions with the Middletown Police Department. Members discussed the need for improved communication and social media outreach. No formal votes or policy changes were decided.
- Reviewed community survey results regarding MPD performance and safety
- Discussed upcoming Sept. 6 meeting with Mayor and Council to review Board structure