New Castle County, DE

County Council

The New Castle County Council will discuss several ordinances to amend the grants and operating budgets. The body is also considering a zoning map revision for properties on School Bell Road and resolutions regarding legislative procedures.

• Rezoning of 0.96 acres at 105 School Bell Rd and 0.43 acres at 211 School Bell Rd
• Grant funding for Talleyville Fire Company command vehicle
• Grant funding for Division of Police to combat violent crime
• HUD funds for Lead and Healthy Homes Remediation in the City of Wilmington
• Budget adjustments for the Agricultural Preservation Capital Project for tree work and healthcare costs

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee will discuss several ordinances to amend the FY2027 operating budget and capital program. The body will also review resolutions urging the Delaware General Assembly to amend state code regarding legislative procedures and council voting.

• Ordinance 26-133: Funding from Register of Wills Technology Fee Account for Pictometry International Corporation
• Ordinance 26-134: Reducing Agricultural Preservation Capital Project funding for tree work, arbitrage payments, and healthcare costs
• Ordinance 26-135: Appropriating Agricultural Preservation Capital Project funds to the FY2027 operating budget
• Ordinance 26-136: Amending Chapter 14 regarding reserve accounts and voting requirements
• Resolutions R26-201 and R26-202: Requests for the Delaware General Assembly to amend Title 9 of the Delaware Code

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will review a proposed ordinance to amend the grants budget. This involves appropriating federal HUD funds for lead and healthy homes remediation in the City of Wilmington.

• Ordinance 26-132: Amend grants budget to appropriate HUD funds for Lead and Healthy Homes Remediation - City of Wilmington 2027 Grant
• Presentation on the Family Home Project by Director of Grants Michael Bowser

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meeting scheduled for October 27, 2026, has been cancelled. No specific resolutions or ordinances were listed for action.

Land Use Committee

Land Use Committee

Public Works Committee

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee

Finance Committee

County Council

Executive Committee

Personnel Subcommittee

Land Use Committee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

Land Use Committee

Personnel Subcommittee

Finance Committee

Executive Committee

County Council

Executive Committee

Finance Committee

Community Services Committee

County Council

Land Use Committee

Public Works Committee

Land Use Committee

Land Use Committee

Public Works Committee

Economic Development Sub-Committee

Finance Committee

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee

Executive Committee

County Council

Finance Committee

County Council

Public Safety Committee

Executive Committee

Public Works Committee

Land Use Committee

Public Works Committee

Land Use Committee

Executive Committee

Public Safety Committee

County Council

Executive Committee

Public Safety Committee

County Council

Finance Committee

Public Safety Committee

Finance Committee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

Personnel Subcommittee

Land Use Committee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

Personnel Subcommittee

Land Use Committee

Executive Committee

County Council

Finance Committee

Executive Committee

Community Services Committee

County Council

Finance Committee

Public Works Committee

Land Use Committee

Land Use Committee

Public Safety Committee

County Council

Executive Committee

Public Safety Committee

Finance Committee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

Personnel Subcommittee

Land Use Committee

County Council

Executive Committee

Executive Committee

Finance Committee

Land Use Committee

Public Works Committee

Land Use Committee

Executive Committee

Public Safety Committee

Finance Committee

County Council

Public Safety Committee

Personnel Subcommittee

Land Use Committee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

Executive Committee

Finance Committee

County Council

Executive Committee

Public Works Committee

Land Use Committee

Land Use Committee

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee

Finance Committee

County Council

Executive Committee

Personnel Subcommittee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

Land Use Committee

Executive Committee

County Council

Finance Committee

Public Works Committee

Land Use Committee

Land Use Committee

Public Safety Committee

County Council

Public Safety Committee

Executive Committee

Finance Committee

Land Use Committee

Personnel Subcommittee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

Finance Committee

Executive Committee

County Council

Land Use Committee

Land Use Committee

Public Works Committee

Public Safety Committee

County Council

Finance Committee

Public Safety Committee

Executive Committee

Personnel Subcommittee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

Land Use Committee

County Council

Finance Committee

Executive Committee

Land Use Committee

Public Works Committee

Land Use Committee

County Council

Finance Committee

Public Safety Committee

Executive Committee

Public Safety Committee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

Land Use Committee

Personnel Subcommittee

Executive Committee

Finance Committee

County Council

Land Use Committee

Public Works Committee

Land Use Committee

Finance Committee

Public Safety Committee

Executive Committee

County Council

Public Safety Committee

Land Use Committee

Personnel Subcommittee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

County Council

Executive Committee

Finance Committee

Public Works Committee

Land Use Committee

Public Safety Committee

Finance Committee

County Council

Executive Committee

Land Use Committee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

Personnel Subcommittee

Executive Committee

County Council

Finance Committee

Public Works Committee

Land Use Committee

County Council

Executive Committee

Public Safety Committee

Finance Committee

Land Use Committee

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

Personnel Subcommittee

County Council

Finance Committee

Executive Committee

Land Use Committee

The scheduled Land Use Committee meeting for October 20, 2026, has been cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

The Boards & Commissions Subcommittee is meeting to review the appointment of one individual and the re-appointment of two others to county advisory bodies.

• Appointment of Polly Sierer to the New Castle County Library Advisory Board
• Re-appointment of Donell Sousa to the New Castle County Library Advisory Board
• Re-appointment of Melissa Marlin to the New Castle County Financial Advisory Council

Personnel Subcommittee

The Personnel Subcommittee will meet to discuss the onboarding and offboarding of Council members and staff for November 2026. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a period for public comment.

• Discussion regarding November 2026 onboarding and offboarding of Council members and staff

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review and discuss proposed legislation. The primary item is an ordinance to amend the FY2027 budget to include funding for public safety equipment.

• Ordinance 26-137: Appropriating DelDOT Community Transportation Fund (CTF) income to the Public Safety Equipment 2027 Capital Project

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee will discuss several ordinances to amend the grants and operating budgets. The meeting includes a review of revised class specifications for environmental and engineering managers and an amendment to the FY2027 annual revenue ordinance.

• Resolution R26-189: Revised class specifications for Stormwater and Environmental Programs Manager, Sewer Operations Manager, and Engineering Services Manager
• Ordinance 26-128: Appropriate federal CISA funds for the Secure Mobile Infrastructure 2022 Grant
• Ordinance 26-129: Appropriate federal CISA funds for the Secure Mobile Infrastructure 2024 Grant
• Ordinance 26-130: Appropriate funds from General Fund and Sewer Rate Stabilization Reserve Accounts for salaries, wages, and healthcare
• Ordinance 26-131: Amend the Annual Revenue Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2027

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Public Safety Committee

County Council

The New Castle County Council will discuss several budget amendments and ordinances, including updates to marijuana facility regulations and impact fees. The body is also reviewing land development applications for residential and warehouse projects.

• Ordinance 26-105 regarding retail marijuana stores, cultivation, and manufacturing facilities
• Resolution R26-190 for 59 single-family lots at Terraces at Pike Creek on Skyline Drive
• Resolution R26-191 for warehouse buildings totaling 84,840 square feet at 755 Governor Lea Road
• Ordinance 26-138 to revise the Fox Run Business Center plan at 2500 Wrangle Hill Road
• Ordinance 26-106 regarding impact fees in the Unified Development Code

Land Use Committee

Land Use Committee

New Castle County Council's Land Use Committee meets October 6, 2026 to review resolutions and ordinances on land development and county code. The committee will discuss a 59-lot single-family subdivision on 47.2 acres at Terraces at Pike Creek and a plan for seven warehouse buildings totaling 84,840 square feet on Governor Lea Road. It will also review four ordinances amending the Unified Development Code, covering parking, electrical capacity certification, marijuana businesses, and impact fees. The agenda lists no votes; items are set for review and discussion.

• Resolution R26-: Terraces at Pike Creek plan to subdivide 47.2 acres into 59 single-family lots, with 130 acres set aside under recorded covenants; S & CR zoning; Application No. 2010-0757; Council District 3
• Resolution R26-: 755 Governor Lea Road plan for seven warehouse buildings totaling 80,280 sq ft, plus a 4,200 sq ft addition to Building #7 when sanitary sewer is available, for 84,840 sq ft total; HI zoning; Application No. 2022-0562-S; Council District 12
• Ordinance 26-033: amend Chapter 40 (Unified Development Code) relating to parking
• Substitute No. to Ordinance 26-045: amend Chapter 40, Article 5 and Appendix 1 to require certification of electrical capacity
• Ordinances 26-105 and 26-106: amend Chapter 40 regarding retail marijuana stores, cultivation and manufacturing facilities, and impact fees

The committee approved a travel request for flight and hotel expenses. Several resolutions and ordinances regarding land development, parking, electrical capacity, marijuana facilities, and impact fees were read and discussed, but no votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved minutes from September 22, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved $2,300 travel request for flight and hotel (voice vote)

Public Works Committee

The New Castle County Council Public Works Committee meets on October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM, in person at the Louis L. Redding City/County Building in Wilmington and by Zoom webinar. The agenda lists discussion items on the impacts of cuts and staffing on the Public Works Department, updates on mowing, carry-in/carry-out, and storm water maintenance and management properties, plus other business and public comment. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from its July 7, 2026 meeting. No legislation, contracts, dollar amounts, or votes are listed in the agenda text provided.

• Discussion: impacts of cuts and staffing on the Public Works Department
• Update on mowing
• Update on carry-in/carry-out
• Update on storm water maintenance and management properties
• Approval of minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

The New Castle County Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee will consider appointments and re-appointments to several county boards and commissions, including the Board of Assessment Review, Audit Committee, Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Fire and Ambulance Advisory Board, and Ethics Commission. The meeting includes approval of minutes from July 21, 2026, and a public comment period.

• Appoint Howard Hait to the Board of Assessment Review
• Appoint Brian Moore to the Board of Assessment Review
• Appoint Neals Frage to the Audit Committee
• Consent to Robert Ott as Chair of the Board of Adjustment
• Re-appoint Dennis E. Godek to the Fire and Ambulance Advisory Board

The subcommittee conducted interviews and reviewed nominations for several county boards, including the Board of Assessment Review and the Audit Committee. The meeting also included the review of two re-appointments. No final votes on the appointments were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes from July 21, 2026

County Council

The New Castle County Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the FY2027 revenue ordinance, budget appropriations for grants and salaries, and a major redevelopment code overhaul. The agenda also includes appointments to various boards and a resolution to terminate restrictions on a property at 199 Airport Road. Most items are routine budget and grant adjustments, but the redevelopment code changes and revenue ordinance are significant policy matters.

• Ordinance 26-131 amending the FY2027 annual revenue ordinance
• Substitute No. 1 to 26-084 amending the Unified Development Code regarding redevelopment
• Ordinance 26-130 appropriating funds from tax and sewer rate stabilization reserves for salaries and healthcare
• Resolution R26-177 to terminate restrictions on property at 199 Airport Road
• Appointments to Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Ethics Commission, and Board of Assessment Review

The County Council adopted several grant budget amendments for public safety, libraries, and housing. It also approved changes to the Unified Development Code regarding redevelopment and renamed the County Housing Trust Fund.

• Adopted Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance 26-084 amending the Unified Development Code regarding redevelopment
• Adopted Resolution 26-179 renaming the Housing Trust Fund to the Penrose Hollins Housing Trust Fund
• Approved multiple grant budget amendments for police, emergency management, and libraries (Ordinances 26-116 through 26-123)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-124 amending County Code regarding tenure of law attorneys and other employees
• Adopted Resolution 26-177 to terminate restrictions for property at 199 Airport Road
• Approved appointments to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Ethics Commission via Consent Calendar
• Adopted Resolution 26-178 revising class specifications for fiscal and policy analysts
• Tabled Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance 26-010 regarding representing interests before county government

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will review and discuss six ordinances that amend the grants budget, appropriating program income and federal funds for summer recreation camps, the Community Development Block Grant, the Absalom Jones Senior Center, state aid for libraries, and permanent supportive housing. The committee will also hear a presentation on The Hope Center Recovery and Housing Stabilization Initiative Grant. This is a review/discussion session; no final votes are listed on the agenda.

• Ordinance 26-116: Appropriates program income to Summer Recreation Camps Grant
• Ordinance 26-117: Realigns federal funds in FY2026 Community Development Block Grant
• Ordinance 26-118: Appropriates program and interest income to Absalom Jones Senior Center Recreation Grant
• Ordinance 26-119: Appropriates additional state library funding for FY2027 State Aid for Libraries Grant
• Ordinance 26-126: Appropriates HUD funds to 2027 CoC Permanent Supportive Housing Grant

Personnel Subcommittee

This meeting of the New Castle County Council Personnel Subcommittee, scheduled for September 22, 2026, has been canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, minutes, other, public comment, adjournment) and no substantive business was listed.

• Meeting canceled; agenda posted September 15, 2026

Finance Committee

The New Castle County Council's Administrative-Finance Committee will review and discuss two items: an ordinance to amend the FY2027 capital program and budget to appropriate state grant-in-aid funds for the Reassessment 2024 capital project, and an ordinance amending county code regarding conflicts of interest for officers and employees. The committee will also consider grant requests, review expenses and revenues, and may enter executive session to discuss a Freedom of Information Act matter. Public comment is scheduled.

• Ordinance 26-125: Amend FY2027 capital budget to appropriate state grant-in-aid funds for Reassessment 2024 capital project
• Ordinance 26-127: Amend Chapter 2, Article 3 of County Code regarding conflicts of interest prohibitions
• Review of New Castle County grant requests and community events
• Expense and revenue round table discussion
• Possible executive session on Freedom of Information Act discussion

The committee approved three grant requests totaling $7,000. The meeting included a discussion on Ordinance 26-125 regarding the FY2027 Capital Program and Budget, and an executive session regarding the Freedom of Information Act.

• Approved $2,500 grant to Duffy’s Hope, Inc. (12-0)
• Approved $2,500 grant to Arundel Civic Association (12-0)
• Approved $2,000 grant to The Kristine Foundation (12-0)
• Approved minutes from September 8, 2026 meeting

Executive Committee

The New Castle County Council Executive Committee will review and discuss two items: a resolution approving revised class specifications for fiscal and policy analyst positions and a deputy chief financial officer, and an ordinance amending the county code regarding the tenure of law attorneys and other employees. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-level meeting.

• R26-178: Approving revised class specifications for Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Senior Fiscal and Policy Analyst, and Deputy Chief Financial Officer
• 26-124: Amending Chapter 2 (Administration) regarding tenure of office of law attorneys and other employees
• Public comment period available

Land Use Committee

The New Castle County Land Use Committee will review and discuss a resolution to terminate restrictions on property at 199 Airport Road and a substitute ordinance amending the Unified Development Code regarding redevelopment. The committee is also expected to approve minutes and take public comment.

• Resolution R26-177 to terminate declaration of restrictions for 199 Airport Road, tax parcel 10-017.00-024, Council District 7
• Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance 26-084 amending UDC Articles 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 22, 31, and 33 regarding redevelopment

The committee approved the minutes from August 25, 2026. No votes were taken on the proposed resolution regarding property restrictions at 199 Airport Road or the substitute ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code regarding redevelopment.

• Approved August 25, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• No vote taken on R26-177 regarding 199 Airport Road
• No vote taken on Substitute No. 1 to O26-084 regarding redevelopment code amendments

Finance Committee

The New Castle County Finance Committee will review and discuss four ordinances, including amendments to the grants budget for the NCC Farmer's Market and Neighborhood Stabilization Program III, changes to the Human Resources Advisory Board composition, and amendments to county council positions and elections. The committee will also consider grant requests and discuss expenses and revenues. This is a review/discussion meeting, not a final vote.

• Ordinance 26-104: Appropriate program income to NCC Farmer's Market Grant (Community Services)
• Ordinance 26-107: Amend Human Resources Advisory Board composition (Chapter 2, Sec. 2.05.507)
• Ordinance 26-108: Amend County Council positions and elections (Chapter 2, Article 2)
• Ordinance 26-112: Appropriate program income to Neighborhood Stabilization Program III Grant (Community Development and Housing)

The Administrative-Finance Committee approved five community grant requests totaling $9,100, each on a 10-Yes, 2-Absent, 1-Not Voting tally. Four ordinances (26-104, 26-107, 26-108, 26-112) were read and discussed, but the minutes record no votes on them. The committee also approved the minutes of the August 25, 2026 meeting unanimously and adjourned at 5:31 PM. No public comment was recorded on any item.

• Approved $2,500 grant to Friends of the Kirkwood Library (10-Yes, 2-Absent, 1-Not Voting)
• Approved $1,600 total to Nuestra Raices, Inc. — $800 sponsored by Ms. Williams-Johns and $800 by Mr. Cartier (10-Yes, 2-Absent, 1-Not Voting)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Hockessin United Methodist Church (10-Yes, 2-Absent, 1-Not Voting)
• Approved $2,500 grant to Hagley Museum and Library (10-Yes, 2-Absent, 1-Not Voting)
• Approved $500 grant to Northridge Civic Association (10-Yes, 2-Absent, 1-Not Voting)
• Approved minutes of the August 25, 2026 Finance Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:31 PM (unanimous)
• Ordinances 26-104, 26-107, 26-108 and 26-112 discussed only; no votes recorded

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee

The New Castle County Public Safety Committee will review and discuss multiple grant budget ordinances for the Department of Public Safety, including state opioid settlement funds and a $160,000 police behavioral health grant. The committee will also hear presentations on noise complaints and the police department's overtime usage.

• Ordinance °26-110: Appropriate state opioid settlement funds for behavioral health and prevention
• Ordinance °26-111: Appropriate $160,000 from the FY2027 Grant-in-Aid Bill to the Police Behavioral Health Grant
• Ordinance °26-120: Appropriate federal funding to the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2025
• Ordinance °26-121: Appropriate state DOJ funds for the SLEAF EOD Bomb Suit Grant
• Presentations on noise complaints and New Castle County Police Department overtime usage

The New Castle County Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from its July 14, 2026, meeting. The committee also reviewed upcoming ordinances related to grants and budgets, heard presentations and discussions on noise complaints and police overtime usage, and received public comments before adjourning.

• Approved July 14, 2026 meeting minutes

Executive Committee

This meeting of the New Castle County Council Executive Committee was cancelled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes approval, and discussion of resolutions or ordinances, with no specific legislation or action items detailed.

• Meeting cancelled
• No specific resolutions or ordinances listed for review
• Virtual Zoom webinar option and in-person location at Louis L. Redding City/County Building, 800 N. French St., Wilmington, DE 19801

County Council

New Castle County Council will introduce two county-initiated rezoning ordinances affecting numerous tax parcels in Council Districts 6 and 12, and will consider several ordinances amending the grants budget and county code. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with honorary resolutions and public comment. Most items are introductions or routine budget amendments, with no final votes on major policy changes expected at this meeting.

• Ordinance 26-114: Rezoning parcels in District 6, including 488 Wiggins Mill Rd, 112 Back Creek Dr, 617 and 729 Marl Pit Rd, and multiple Shallcross Lake Rd properties
• Ordinance 26-115: Rezoning parcels in District 12, including 767 and 810 Old Corbit Rd, 300 S Dupont Hwy, 1280 River Rd, and 1535 Red Lion Rd
• Ordinance 26-124: Amend County Code Chapter 2 regarding tenure of law attorneys and other employees
• Ordinance 26-127: Amend County Code Chapter 2 regarding conflicts of interest prohibitions
• Ordinance 26-125: Appropriate state grant-in-aid funds to the Reassessment 2024 capital project

The New Castle County Council met on September 8, 2026, and adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance 26-108 amending county code relating to County Council positions and elections. The council also adopted ordinances amending the grants budget for various programs, including police behavioral health, opioid settlement, and community development grants. All votes were unanimous among the 12 members present, with Councilman Jea Street absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.

• Adopted Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance 26-108 amending county code on County Council positions and elections (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-104 appropriating program income to the NCC Farmer's Market Grant (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-107 amending county code on Human Resources Advisory Board composition (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-110 appropriating state opioid settlement funds to behavioral health grant (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-111 appropriating $160,000 from FY2027 Grant-in-Aid to police behavioral health grant (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-112 appropriating program income to Neighborhood Stabilization Program III grant (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-113 amending pay plan and changing Director of Redevelopment title to Director of Economic Development (12-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-168 honoring 9/11 and Patriots' Day (12-0)

Economic Development Sub-Committee

This meeting of the New Castle County Council Economic Development Subcommittee, scheduled for September 1, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda was posted in advance as required by Delaware law.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items listed

Land Use Committee

The September 1, 2026 Land Use Committee meeting of New Castle County Council is cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural headings with no listed resolutions, ordinances, or presentations.

• Meeting cancelled

Public Works Committee

This meeting of the New Castle County Council Public Works Committee, scheduled for September 1, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding the meeting's cancellation and virtual access details.

• Meeting cancelled

County Council

The New Castle County Council will introduce and consider several ordinances, including changes to the Unified Development Code regarding marijuana facilities and impact fees. The agenda also includes budget amendments for police behavioral health grants and pay plan updates for police officers. Additionally, the council will vote on resolutions to rename an apartment complex and urge state legislators to reject truck weight limit increases.

• Ordinance 26-105 amends Unified Development Code regarding retail marijuana stores and cultivation facilities
• Ordinance 26-106 amends Unified Development Code regarding impact fees
• Ordinances 26-092 and 26-093 amend pay plans for police captains, majors, and classified service employees
• Ordinance 26-111 appropriates $160,000 from the State of Delaware FY2027 Grant-in-Aid Bill to the Police Behavioral Health Grant
• Resolution 26-164 renames Harbor Club Apartments to Brookbend Apartments in Council District No. 9

The New Castle County Council approved multiple ordinances including police pay plan amendments, opioid settlement fund appropriations, and changes to Recorder of Deeds fees. A floor amendment to the fee ordinance failed, and Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance 26-010 was tabled. Several new ordinances were introduced for future consideration.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-092 (FOP police pay plan) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-093 (FOP classified service pay plan) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-094 (opioid settlement funds for Project REACH) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-095 (opioid settlement funds for Opioid Integrated Public Safety Initiative) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-096 (SERC grant appropriation) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-099 (Recorder of Deeds fee changes) (11-2)
• Failed Floor Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance 26-099 (3-9)
• Tabled Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance 26-010

Community Services Committee

The New Castle County Council Community Services Committee meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items (call to order, minutes, resolutions, ordinances, presentations, public comment) with no specific business items detailed.

• Meeting cancelled
• No specific resolutions, ordinances, or presentations listed

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review Ordinance 26-113, which amends pay rates for non-union unclassified employees in the Executive Office and changes the Director of Redevelopment title to Director of Economic Development with a revised class specification. The ordinance is scheduled for consideration at the September 8 Council Meeting. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Ordinance 26-113: amend pay plan for non-union unclassified Executive Office employees
• Change position title from Director of Redevelopment to Director of Economic Development
• Adopt revised class specification for the Director of Economic Development
• Ordinance to be considered at 9/8/26 Council Meeting

The Executive Committee reviewed Ordinance 26-113, which would amend the pay plan for non-union unclassified service employees and rename the Director of Redevelopment position to Director of Economic Development. No vote was taken; the ordinance is scheduled for consideration at the September 8, 2026 Council meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 28, 2026 Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Reviewed Ordinance 26-113 on pay plan and position title change; no action taken

Personnel Subcommittee

The New Castle County Council Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss personnel matters in executive session, and consider a candidate for the position of Administrative Aide to County Council. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom, with a public comment period. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Consideration of candidate for Administrative Aide to County Council
• Personnel discussion in executive session
• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period

The Personnel Subcommittee met to discuss a candidate for Administrative Aide and entered executive session for personnel discussion. The committee voted to hire Marylee Murphy as assistant clerk, effective immediately.

• Approved July 21, 2026 minutes by voice vote
• Approved hiring Marylee Murphy as assistant clerk, effective immediately