New Castle County public meetings in 2021

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss resolutions and ordinances. The meeting includes presentations on Emergency Medical Services regarding Hands On CPR and the Vial of Life Program.

• Presentation on Hands On CPR
• Presentation on Vial of Life Program

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is reviewing a budget amendment to fund legal fees and several purchase order contracts. The body is also considering the appointment of a General Manager for the Department of Community Services.

• Ordinance 21-136: Appropriate up to $2,100,000 from General Fund Tax Stabilization Reserve for attorney fees
• Resolution R21-225: $175,000 contract with UVC Experts LLC for police vehicle disinfecting lights
• Resolution R21-226: $25,000 contract with Interfaith Housing Delaware, Inc. for affordable housing along Route 9 corridor
• Resolution R21-227: Appointment of Carrie Sawyer Casey as General Manager of the Department of Community Services

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to vote on several budget amendments, including federal grants for housing and public safety. The body will also consider zoning changes for medical offices and warehouses, and a new code chapter for stormwater maintenance districts.

• Ordinance 21-134: $17,539,120 in federal HUD funds for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
• Ordinance 21-143: $1,000,000 for EMS Realignment and Building Capital Project
• Resolution 21-225: $175,000 contract with UVC Experts LLC for police vehicle disinfecting lights
• Substitute No. 1 to 18-129: Rezoning 701 Valley Road to Commercial Neighborhood for a medical office
• Ordinance 21-144: Creation of a new code chapter for stormwater maintenance districts

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meeting scheduled for December 14, 2021, was cancelled. No actions were taken and no items were decided.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to receive updates on a forestry contract and town hall meetings regarding county parks. The body will also review minutes from the September 7, 2021 meeting.

• Forestry contract update
• Update on town hall meetings regarding county parks
• Approval of 9/7/21 Public Works Committee minutes

Personnel Subcommittee

The Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates to county employee policies. The body will consider an amendment to the New Castle County Council Telecommuting Program Policy and discuss Covid protocols for the County Council.

• R21-__: Amendment to the New Castle County Council Telecommuting Program Policy
• Discussion of County Council Covid Protocols

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will discuss several ordinances regarding zoning map revisions and updates to the Unified Development Code. The body is also reviewing a resolution to authorize the creation of neighborhood improvement districts.

• Proposed rezoning of 701 Valley Road from Suburban to Commercial Neighborhood for a 10,342 square foot medical office building
• Proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code (Chapter 40) regarding bulk standards, environmental standards, and landscaping
• Proposed amendment to the 2012 Comprehensive Development Plan Update to establish a new community master plan element
• Revised plan for 2787 Pulaski Highway to allow 89,400 square feet of mini warehouse/self-storage
• Resolution urging the Delaware General Assembly to authorize Neighborhood Improvement Districts

Executive Committee

The New Castle County Council Executive Committee will meet to receive an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The committee will also consider telecommuting agreements for the Council.

• Update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
• Telecommuting Agreements for consideration by Council

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is reviewing several ordinances to amend the grants budget. The meeting includes discussions on federal funding for housing vouchers and library COVID-19 test kits.

• Ordinance 21-132: Realign $28,359.52 in state funds for Absalom Jones Senior Center
• Ordinance 21-133: Appropriate $100,000 for COVID-19 test kits at ten county libraries
• Ordinance 21-134: Appropriate $17,539,120 for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
• Ordinance 21-135: Appropriate $3,672,176 for HOME American Rescue Plan Act grant
• Presentation regarding the North Wilmington Library

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is reviewing a grant appropriation and a purchase agreement for medical equipment. The body is also discussing amendments to the pay plan for temporary and part-time employees.

• Ordinance 21-131: Appropriating $2,435,650 from the State of Delaware FY2022 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to the Community Redevelopment/Reinvestment Fund Grant
• Resolution R21-220: Purchase agreement with Stryker Medical for cardiac monitors
• Ordinance 21-130: Amending the pay plan and rates of pay for unclassified temporary seasonal and part-time recurring employees

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to introduce and consider several budget amendments for federal and state grants. The body will also review a major land development plan and various board appointments.

• Ordinance 21-134: Appropriate $17,539,120 in HUD funds for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
• Resolution R21-219: Major land development plan for 237 single family lots at 1405 Cedar Lane Road
• Ordinance 21-136: Appropriate up to $2,100,000 from General Fund Tax Stabilization Reserve for attorney fees
• Ordinance 21-135: Appropriate $3,672,176 in ARPA grant funds for the HOME Investment Partnership Program
• Resolution R21-220: Purchase agreement with Stryker Medical for cardiac monitors

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

The Boards & Commissions Subcommittee is interviewing four County Executive nominees and reviewing two re-appointments. These positions require the advice and consent of the County Council.

• Interview of Jimmy Kroon for Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
• Interview of Rourke Moore for Diversity Commission
• Interview of Linda Goodman for Library Advisory Board
• Interview of Kenneth Dunn for Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission
• Re-appointment reviews for Kayode Abegunde (Financial Advisory Committee) and Robert Ralston (Ethics Commission)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to review and discuss a major land development plan in the St. Georges Hundred area. The proposal involves subdividing two tax parcels into residential lots and a lot for an existing farmhouse.

• Review of Resolution R21-__ for Plan of Pleasanton at 1405 Cedar Lane Road
• Proposed subdivision of tax parcels 13-012.00-039 and 13-012.00-045 into 237 single family detached dwelling units
• Development of 180.70 +/- acres in S and H Zoning

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meeting scheduled for November 9, 2021, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing two ordinances to amend budgets for the Division of Police. The meeting also includes a presentation by Chief Bloch regarding violence in the county.

• Ordinance 21-125: Appropriate $511,255.44 from the State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security to the FY2022 Fund to Combat Violent Crime Grant
• Ordinance 21-126: Appropriate $19,870 from the Recorder of Deeds Technology Fee Account to the Division of Police equipment budget
• Presentation by Chief Bloch regarding Violence in the County

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is reviewing several budget amendments and purchase orders. Discussions include the appropriation of federal COVID-19 relief funds and capital projects for cybersecurity and cloud backup.

• Appropriation of $54,265,210 from the US Treasury for the American Rescue Plan Act grant
• Appropriation of $316,834 for the Cloud Backup capital project
• Appropriation of $200,000 for the Cyber Security capital project
• Purchase orders for New Castle Conservation District for $45,000 and $75,000
• Realignment of $204,802.92 in State Aid for Libraries grant funding

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to consider several budget amendments, grant appropriations, and purchase orders. The body is also reviewing ordinances related to employee pay and the naming of a street.

• Ordinance 21-129: Appropriate $54,265,210 from the US Treasury for the American Rescue Plan Act grant
• Ordinance 21-131: Appropriate $2,435,650 for the FY2022 Community Redevelopment/Reinvestment Fund Grant
• Resolution R21-207: Naming a street "J Caldwell Lane"
• Resolution R21-209 and R21-210: Purchase orders with New Castle Conservation District for $45,000 and $75,000
• Ordinance 21-128: Appropriate $200,000 for a Cyber Security Capital Project

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will meet to review and discuss resolutions and ordinances. The meeting includes a continued discussion regarding NID legislation.

• Continued discussion on NID legislation

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review and discuss legislation. The session includes the approval of minutes from the September 7, 2021, meeting.

• Review and discussion of legislation
• Approval of September 7, 2021 meeting minutes

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will discuss an ordinance regarding the construction and recycling of materials. The meeting also includes a briefing from the Land Use Department on the NCC2050 county-wide comprehensive plan.

• Ordinance 21-049: Amending building and residential codes and the Unified Development Code regarding construction and recycling of materials

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will meet to review resolutions and ordinances. The agenda includes a presentation regarding Neighborhood Improvement Districts legislation.

• Presentation on Neighborhood Improvement Districts Legislation

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is reviewing several ordinances to amend the grants and capital budgets. The body is also discussing the installation of street lights in the Columbia Place subdivision and the reorganization of the Library Advisory Board.

• Ordinance 21-117: Realign $175,000.00 in federal Coronavirus Emergency Funds for the Division of Police
• Ordinance 21-118: Appropriate $14,845 and $14,847 for General Parkland Improvements 2021 Capital Project
• Ordinance 21-119: Install LED street lights on Granville Street in Columbia Place subdivision and establish a light tax
• Ordinance 21-120: Appropriate $299,750 ARPA grant to be distributed equally among ten county libraries
• Ordinance 21-121: Decommission the Department of Community Services Board and reorganize the Library Advisory Board

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to discuss several budget amendments, including grant appropriations and capital projects. The body will also consider zoning changes and a major land development plan for warehouse space.

• Appropriation of $54,265,210 from the U.S. Treasury ARPA grant for COVID-19 response
• Proposed 111,300 square feet of warehouse space at Porter Road (R21-203)
• Rezoning of 8.45 acres at 323 Strawberry Lane from Commercial Regional to Suburban Reserve
• Appropriation of $316,834 for a Cloud Backup capital project and $200,000 for Cyber Security
• Installation of LED street lights in the Columbia Place subdivision

Executive Committee

The agenda for the October 26, 2021, Executive Committee meeting is marked as cancelled. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

Personnel Subcommittee

The Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to discuss protocols for returning to in-person operations. The body will also review minutes from June 15 and July 6, 2021.

• Discussion regarding protocols for in-person return
• Approval of June 15, 2021 minutes
• Approval of July 6, 2021 minutes

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing a proposal for a large warehouse and a zoning change for an office property. The body will also discuss updates to the State's Agricultural Preservation Program.

• Plan of Porter Industrial: proposed 111,300 square feet of warehouse space on the east side of Porter Road
• Ordinance O21-035: rezone 0.48 acres at 665 Churchmans Road from NC 6.5 to ON (Office Neighborhood)
• Ordinance O21-116: tabled amendment to building and energy conservation codes regarding electric vehicles
• Update on the State's Agricultural Preservation Program

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

The Boards and Commissions Subcommittee is meeting to interview four nominees for various advisory boards and commissions. The body will also consider two reappointments to the License Inspection Board and Diversity Commission.

• Interview of Jennifer Adkins for the Open Space Advisory Board
• Interview of Brandon Brice for the Ethics Commission
• Interview of Simeon Hahn for the Open Space Advisory Board
• Interview of Stewart Ramsey for the Agricultural AG Land Preservation Advisory Commission
• Reappointment reviews for Charles McAllister (License Inspection Board) and Samuel Harbison (Diversity Commission)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meeting scheduled for October 12, 2021, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will meet to discuss the use of combined CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act funding. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of $30 million from CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act for affordable housing

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing the appointments of a Director of Public Safety and a Chief of Police. The body is also discussing a budget amendment for federal coronavirus emergency funds.

• Ordinance 21-117: Realignment of $175,000.00 in federal Coronavirus Emergency Funds
• Resolution R21-188: Appointment of Vaughn Bond, Jr. as Director of Public Safety
• Resolution R21-189: Appointment of Joseph Bloch as Chief of Police of the New Castle County Police Department

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is reviewing several budget amendments and contracts. Key discussions include the establishment of an Affordable Housing Fund and the adoption of a new redistricting plan.

• O21-111: Allocate $15,000,000 from General Fund Tax Stabilization Reserve to Affordable Housing Fund
• O21-110: Establish the Affordable Housing Fund via County Code amendment
• R21-184: $53,000 purchase order contract with Document Technology Systems
• R21-185: $60,000 purchase order contract with Catholic Charities, Inc.
• O21-115: Adopt a redistricting plan based on the Redistricting Commission report

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to discuss the creation of an Affordable Housing Fund and the allocation of $15 million to it. The body is also considering a new redistricting plan and several budget realignments for public safety and libraries.

• Ordinance 21-111: Allocate $15,000,000 from General Fund Tax Stabilization Reserve to Affordable Housing Fund
• Ordinance 21-115: Adoption of a redistricting plan
• Resolution R21-184: $53,000 purchase order contract with Document Technology Systems
• Resolution R21-185: $60,000 purchase order contract with Catholic Charities, Inc.
• Ordinance 21-119 and 21-114: Installation of street lights and associated light taxes in Columbia Place and Whitewood Village

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to introduce ordinances for budget realignments and the establishment of an Affordable Housing Fund. The body is also considering several contracts for affordable housing development and updates to building codes regarding electric vehicles.

• Ordinance 21-111: Proposed allocation of $15,000,000 from the General Fund Tax Stabilization Reserve Account to the Affordable Housing Fund
• Resolution R21-173 & R21-174: Two $250,000 contracts with Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County Inc. for housing in Middletown and the Route 9 corridor
• Ordinance 21-112: Proposed realignment of $2,861,300 in the General Fund and $336,000 in the Sewer Fund for salaries, wages, and healthcare
• Ordinance 21-116: Proposed amendments to building and energy conservation codes regarding electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
• Resolution R21-176: Proposed $241,900 contract with the New Castle Conservation District

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will receive presentations on county investments and the pension fund. Members will also discuss a replacement for the PeopleSoft system and view a demonstration of the Civic Clerk Board Portal.

• UBS County Investments Presentation
• New Castle County Pension Fund Presentation
• Discussion of adopting PeopleSoft replacement system
• Demonstration of Civic Clerk Board Portal

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is reviewing several purchase order contracts for affordable housing development and budget amendments. The body will also discuss a PeopleSoft replacement system and a sewer arbitration litigation matter in executive session.

• Contracts for affordable housing: 2 Fish Home Renovations ($100,000), Duffy's Hope ($150,000), Habitat for Humanity ($250,000 for Middletown and $250,000 for Route 9 corridor), and Interfaith Housing Delaware ($150,000)
• Contract with New Castle Conservation District for $241,900
• Budget amendment to allocate $2,460,000 from Sewer Rate Stabilization Reserve for legal fees
• Budget amendment to allocate $175,000 for Human Resources scanning capital project
• Resolution to rename Gremar Road to Graemar Road in Hillendale subdivision

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

The Boards and Commissions Subcommittee is meeting to conduct interviews for several new appointments and one re-appointment. The session focuses on filling seats for the Open Space Advisory Committee, the Board of Adjustments, and the Historic Review Board.

• Interviews for Open Space Advisory Committee: Lee Jarmon, Roger Jones, Matt Sarver, Elana Stewart, and David Yan
• Interview for Board of Adjustments: Nina David
• Interview for Historic Review Board: Nannette Swadey
• Re-appointment for Diversity Commission: Erastus Mong’are

Technology Subcommittee

The Technology Subcommittee will receive presentations on broadband and the replacement of the Peoplesoft HR system. The meeting includes updates on Civic Clerk and a cyber security update in executive session.

• Broadband update by State CIO Jason Clarke
• Peoplesoft HR System Replacement update by Dr. Jenkins and Michael Hojnicki
• Center for Digital Government Awards presentation
• Civic Clerk update
• Executive session for cyber security update

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to review and discuss ordinances and resolutions. The primary item is a tabled substitute ordinance regarding residential construction and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

• Substitute No. 1 to °21-094: Amendments to New Castle County Code Chapter 6 regarding residential construction, electric vehicles, and charging infrastructure

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is reviewing a proposed ordinance to change pay rates for specific classified service managers, administrators, and professional employees. The meeting also includes a presentation on the reassessment process by Tyler Technologies.

• Ordinance 21-095: Amend pay plan and rates of pay for classified service managers, administrators, and professional employees represented by AFSCME Local 3109
• Presentation on the reassessment process by Tyler Technologies

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to review and discuss an ordinance regarding pay rates for specific county employees. The meeting also includes a presentation on the reassessment process by Tyler Technologies.

• Ordinance 21-095: Amending pay plan and rates of pay for classified service managers, administrators, and professional employees represented by AFSCME Local 3109
• Presentation on the reassessment process by Tyler Technologies

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing budget amendments and bond authorizations for a police range capital project. The body is also discussing grant funding for cold case DNA and police behavioral health, alongside recruitment updates for EMS and 911 communications.

• °21-096: Increase bond authorizations by $1,200,000 and state authorizations by $3,250,000 for the Police Range Capital Project
• °21-097: Issuance of $1,200,000 in general obligation bonds for the Police Range Capital Project
• °21-098: Appropriate $50,000 from the State of Delaware for the FY2022 Cold Case DNA Grant
• °21-099: Appropriate $150,000 from the State of Delaware for the FY2022 Police Behavioral Health Grant
• Updates on EMS and 911 Communications recruitment

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is meeting to discuss budget amendments and local ordinances. Key items include funding for the Absalom Jones Senior Center and equipment for the Recorder of Deeds.

• R21-159: Realignment of $15,000,000 in Coronavirus Relief Fund grants for salaries and benefits
• 21-100: Appropriation of $5,688 in state grant-in-aid funds to the Absalom Jones Senior Center
• 21-101 and 21-102: Appropriation of $15,423 for a plot/printer scanner and $20,000 for 'Alert Me' software
• 21-104: Real property tax abatement for Hockessin Historical Society at 1041 Valley Road
• 21-103: Amendment to County Code regarding the provision of free feminine products

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to consider several budget amendments, including a major realignment of coronavirus relief funds. The body is also reviewing a land development plan for senior living in Hockessin and funding for public safety projects.

• R21-159: Realignment of $15,000,000 within the Coronavirus Relief Fund grant for salaries and benefits
• R21-161: Proposed 189,900 square foot senior living facility at Lancaster Pike and Valley Road
• O21-097: Issuance of $1,200,000 in general obligation bonds for the Police Range Capital Project
• O21-107: Appropriation of $2,460,000 from Sewer Rate Stabilization Reserve for legal fees
• O21-104: Real property tax abatement for the Hockessin Historical Society at 1041 Valley Road

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will review and discuss a resolution regarding a major land development plan for senior living. The body will also discuss technology features used for virtual meetings.

• Plan of Harmony at Hockessin Senior Living: proposed 189,900 square foot facility at Lancaster Pike and Valley Road (Application No. 2020-0159-S)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review legislation regarding the creation of revenue streams for agricultural land and open space preservation. The body will also receive an update on the forestry contractor.

• Review of legislation R21-__ regarding an impact fee for open space/land preservation
• Forestry Contractor update

County Council

The New Castle County Council is holding a virtual public information panel regarding the proposed Brandywine Country Club Development. The meeting includes presentations and remarks from county, state, and school district officials.

• Proposed Brandywine Country Club Development
• Presentation by Capano Management Group
• Presentation by Brandywine School District
• Presentation by New Castle County Land Use Department

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing two major land development plans for new housing. The body is also discussing several ordinances to amend the county building and unified development codes.

• R21-147: Proposed 153 single-family homes at Copperleaf at Back Creek East and West
• R21-148: Proposed 18 apartment units at Windsor Forest (Route 273 and Edinburgh Drive)
• O21-094: Building code amendments for residential construction and EV charging infrastructure
• O21-024: Requirement for LED or energy-efficient technology for approved light sources
• O21-018: Amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding septic systems

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is meeting to consider several purchase order contracts for public safety, libraries, and housing services. The body will also discuss budget amendments for federal housing grants and police retirement funding, as well as updates to animal control and employee residency codes.

• Contract with Wilmington Institute Library for library services in the amount of $1,742,558.00
• Contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for police equipment in the amount of $641,902.99
• Appropriation of $555,756 in federal HUD funds for Emergency Housing Choice Vouchers
• Contract with City of Newark for a pass-through grant in the amount of $286,196.12
• Ordinance to amend animal control and noise control codes relating to dogs and other animals

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to introduce and consider several ordinances regarding public safety funding, building codes, and employee pay. The body is also reviewing land development plans for new housing and various service contracts.

• Proposed $1.2 million in general obligation bonds for the Police Range Capital Project
• Plan for Copperleaf at Back Creek East and West consisting of 153 single family homes
• Plan for Windsor Forest to construct 18 apartment units
• Contract with Wilmington Institute Library in the amount of $1,742,558.00
• Proposed tax abatement for Hockessin Historical Society at 1041 Valley Road

County Council

The New Castle County Council is holding a special meeting to discuss policies regarding the return to office and in-person meetings for staff and council members.

• Discussion of return to office and in-person meetings policy for Council members and staff

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is considering several purchase order contracts for library services and amendments to the FY2021 and FY2022 capital and grants budgets. The body will also discuss business license requirements and telecommuting agreements.

• Contract with New Castle Public Library for $387,385.00
• Contract with Corbit Callaway Memorial Library for $201,593.00
• Contract with Delaware City Library for $200,846.00
• Appropriation of $72,461.96 for IDEA homebuyer/homeowner rehab grants
• Appropriation of $35,681 from HUD to the Community Development Block Grant FY2022

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to discuss several ordinances, including a rezoning request for the Brandywine Country Club and updates to animal control and building codes. The body is also considering budget amendments for housing grants and police retirement benefits.

• Rezoning of Brandywine Country Club (tax parcel 06-040.00-004) for 41 single family lots, 24 townhouse lots, and 300 apartment units
• Appropriation of $555,756 in federal HUD funds for Emergency Housing Choice Vouchers
• Purchase order contracts for library services: New Castle Public Library ($387,385), Corbit Calloway Memorial Library ($201,593), and Delaware City Library ($200,846)
• Proposed amendments to county code regarding animal control and noise control
• Proposed building code amendments relating to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

The Boards and Commissions Subcommittee will conduct interviews for three new nominations and review three re-appointments. These positions include roles on the Open Space Advisory Committee and the Board of Adjustment.

• Interview of Melissa Rufo for the Design Review Advisory Committee of Hockessin Village
• Interview of Sherri Evans-Stanton and Dora Williams for the Open Space Advisory Committee
• Re-appointment of Martin Taylor to the Audit Committee
• Re-appointment of Izuru Osegbu-Rivers to the Board of Adjustment
• Re-appointment of Francis Williams, III to the Fire & Ambulance Advisory Board

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss a budget amendment for police services. The body will also receive updates on the New Castle County Police Department and emergency management.

• Bill °21-080: Proposed appropriation of $375,000 to the Contracted Police Duty Revolving Fund
• Discussion on Project Seed
• Discussion on Police Academy and staffing
• Emergency Management updates

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is reviewing several budget amendments and property transactions. Key items include funding for the Appoquinimink Library and the acquisition of land for parkland and recreational purposes.

• Sale of 16.34± acres at 1 Penns Way to Citibank, N.A. for $10,000,000.00
• Purchase of property at 273 Polly Drummond Hill Road and 15 Fox Den Road for parkland
• Appropriation of $1,119,395 and $651,455 in state funding for Appoquinimink Library
• Realignment of $903,000 in the Sewer Fund for legal and expert consultant fees
• Revised class specification for Accountant III

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several land development plans, budget amendments for grants and capital projects, and a proposed sale of airport land. The body is also discussing residency requirements for certain county employees and the purchase of property for parkland.

• Sale of 16.34± acres at 1 Penns Way to Citibank, N.A. for $10,000,000.00
• Proposed 187,651 sf senior living facility at Harmony at Glasgow
• Proposed 103,650 sf self-storage building on Dupont Highway
• Appropriation of $1,119,395 in bonds for the Appoquinimink Library capital project
• Rezoning of 6.178 acres at 900 and 1000 Uniqema Boulevard from Heavy Industrial to Industrial

Land Use Committee

The committee will review three development plans and two ordinances. Discussions include a senior living facility, a residential subdivision, a self-storage building, and a zoning map revision.

• Plan of Harmony at Glasgow: 187,651 SF senior living facility on south side of Old County Road
• Plan of Grays Landing: Subdivision for 40 single family dwelling units at terminus of McCoy Road
• Plan of SafStor: Three-story 103,650 SF self-storage building on west side of Dupont Highway
• Ordinance 20-047: Rezoning 6.178 acres from Heavy Industrial to Industrial at 900 and 1000 Uniqema Boulevard
• Ordinance 20-079: Realignment of $903,000 within the Sewer Fund for legal and expert consultant fees

Personnel Subcommittee

The Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to discuss policies regarding the return to office and in-person meetings for Council staff and Councilmembers. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss a confidential personnel matter.

• Discussion of return to office and in-person meetings policy for Council staff and Councilmembers
• Executive session for a confidential personnel matter

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is reviewing several purchase order contracts for technology services and a partnership to preserve land in Middletown. The body will also receive updates on Federal CARES Act expenditures.

• Contract for Azteca Systems Holdings LLC for Cityworks software: $72,500.00
• Contract for Cogsdale Corporation for software licensing: $69,210.71
• Contract for N. Harris Corporation for cashiering software: $58,267.01
• Partnership with Delaware Wildlands, Inc. to preserve 950 Port Penn Road
• Proposed $8,000,000 appropriation from Reassessment Reserve Account for Reassessment 2024 Capital Project (to be tabled)

Executive Committee

The New Castle County Council Executive Committee is meeting to consider a resolution regarding the 2021 Redistricting Commission. The meeting also includes a cybersecurity briefing in executive session.

• R21-117: Appointing the members of the 2021 New Castle County Council Redistricting Commission
• Executive Session: Cybersecurity briefing by Michael Hojnicki, Chief of Technology and Administrative Services

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to introduce budget amendments for sewer and police funds and consider bond issuance for the Appoquimink Library capital project. The body will also review software contracts and a partnership to preserve land in Middletown.

• Bond issuance of $1,119,395 for the Appoquimink Library capital project
• Partnership agreement to preserve 950 Port Penn Road, Middletown
• Sewer Fund budget realignment of $903,000 for legal and expert consultant fees
• Software contracts for Azteca Systems Holdings LLC ($72,500), Cogsdale Corporation ($69,210.71), and N. Harris Corporation ($58,267.01)
• Appropriation of $375,000 to the Contracted Police Duty Revolving Fund

Personnel Subcommittee

The Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to conduct one of four mandatory ethics trainings that was rescheduled from Spring 2020. The body will also review minutes from the May 25, 2021 meeting.

• Mandatory ethics training
• Approval of May 25, 2021 meeting minutes

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will review a proposed ordinance regarding on-site wastewater treatment systems. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Youth Planning Board Co-Chairs.

• Ordinance 19-108: Proposed amendment to Chapter 40 of the Unified Development Code regarding on-site wastewater treatment (septic) systems

Executive Committee

The New Castle County Council Executive Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss a specific item from the Council's agenda. The meeting is being conducted virtually via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from the April 13, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of Item J on the Council agenda

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is meeting to vote on several resolutions and budget amendments. Discussions include the allocation of Federal Cares Act and American Rescue Plan funds, as well as adjustments to the 2021 Council meeting schedule.

• R21-103: $95,000 purchase order for a Rapid DNA Analysis Machine for the Department of Public Safety
• R21-105: Recreational property tax-exempt status for Crestmoor Swim Club at 640 W. Summit Avenue
• R21-110: Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for a computer assisted mass appraisal system
• O21-075: Funding appropriation for the Senior Home Repair Program grant
• R21-106: Reissuance of bonds or notes by the Claymont Fire Company No. 1

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to discuss several budget amendments, grant appropriations, and service contracts. Key items include funding for property reassessment and park improvements.

• Appropriation of $8,000,000 for the Reassessment 2024 Capital Project
• Contract with Ande Corporation for a Rapid DNA Analysis Machine for $95,000
• Appropriation of $750,000 for General Parkland Improvements 2021 Capital Project
• Tax-exempt status request for Crestmoor Swim Club at 640 W. Summit Avenue
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for a computer assisted mass appraisal system

Personnel Subcommittee

The New Castle County Council Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to discuss staffing and personnel matters. The body will consider the approval to hire a Legislative Assistant to the Council President.

• Approval to hire Legislative Assistant to the Council President
• Executive session to discuss a confidential personnel matter

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is introducing three ordinances to allocate grant funds for senior services, farmers markets, and neighborhood stabilization. The meeting also includes a presentation on crisis intervention services and the 988 roll-out project.

• Ordinance 21-067: $205,375 in anticipated state grant funds for Absalom Jones Senior Center
• Ordinance 21-068: $17,450.28 in program income for NCC Farmer’s Market Grant
• Ordinance 21-069: $164,000 actual and $600,000 anticipated program income for Neighborhood Stabilization Program II Grant
• Presentation by Dr. Claire Wang on Crisis Intervention Services/988 Roll – Out Project

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the annual operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021. Several key financial ordinances and resolutions are currently listed as tabled.

• R21-059: Capital Program for Fiscal Year 2022 through 2027 (Tabled)
• O21-037: Annual Revenue Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022 (Tabled)
• O21-038: Sewer service charge calculations effective July 1, 2021 (Tabled)
• O21-039: Issuance of general obligation bonds for capital projects (Tabled)
• O21-041: Annual Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 (Tabled)

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to introduce several grant budget amendments and consider a major land development plan. The body is also reviewing a new telecommuting policy for council employees. Several budget and revenue ordinances remain tabled.

• R21-097: Proposal to increase gross floor area of Avon Commons from 612,380 to 700,347 square feet
• °21-074: Appropriation of $750,000 for General Parkland Improvements 2021 Capital Project
• °21-067: Appropriation of $205,375 for Absalom Jones Senior Center FY2022
• °21-073: Appropriation of $285,490 from FEMA and $75,000 from PSEG Nuclear for Office of Emergency Management
• R21-098: Proposed amendment to employee handbook regarding a telecommuting program

Personnel Subcommittee

The Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to review appointments for the Library Advisory Board. The body will also hold an informational discussion regarding a draft Council telecommuting policy.

• Re-assignment of James Young to the Library Advisory Board as representative for Council District Six & Twelve
• Nomination of Cheryl Rice-Moore to the Library Advisory Board as representative for the Friends of the Appoquinimink Library
• Informational discussion on Draft Council Telecommuting Policy (no vote)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding the Avon Commons major land development plan. The committee will also receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan from General Manager Rich Hall.

• Review of Resolution R21-___ to increase gross floor area of Avon Commons from 612,380 to 700,347 square feet
• Avon Commons location: North side of Route 273, 3,699 feet west of Red Mill Road
• Update on the Comprehensive Plan from Land Use General Manager Rich Hall

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is meeting to discuss budget increases for street lighting and attorney fees. The body will also review collective bargaining agreements and pay plan amendments for county employees.

• O21-061: $80,000 budget increase for the street light program
• O21-062: $300,000 budget realignment for attorney fees
• R21-084: Corrected collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 459
• R21-083: Application for federal assistance from HUD
• O21-066: Membership changes for the Open Space Advisory Committee

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to consider various budget amendments for grants, public works, and community services. The body will also review updates to the county code regarding historic zoning and specific property rezoning requests.

• Appropriation of $2,421,287 from HUD and $425,000 in program income for Community Development Block Grant FY2022
• Appropriation of $2,247,190 from the Delaware Division of Libraries for library administration and 10 local libraries
• Appropriation of $198,000 from sewer rate stabilization reserve for Army Creek Landfill site oversight
• Rezoning of 3510 Kennett Pike (2.88 acres) and 1405 Cedar Lane Road (5.81 acres) to include Historic Overlay Zones
• Appropriation of $194,102 in federal VOCA funds for the New Castle County Police Department expansion of victim services

Land Use Committee

The committee is meeting to review and discuss three ordinances. These include an amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding historic resources and two requests to add historic overlay zones to specific properties.

• Ordinance 20-112: Amending Chapter 40 (Unified Development Code) Article 15 regarding historic zoning
• Ordinance 21-006: Zoning map revision for 3510 Kennett Pike (2.88 acres) to add Historic Overlay Zone
• Ordinance 21-007: Zoning map revision for 1405 Cedar Lane Road (5.81 acres) to add Historic Overlay Zone

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is conducting budget hearings for the 2022 fiscal year. The meeting includes presentations from Community Services and various Public Safety departments.

• FY2022 Budget hearing for Community Services
• FY2022 Budget hearing for Public Safety
• FY2022 Budget hearing for Police
• FY2022 Budget hearing for EMS
• FY2022 Budget hearing for Emergency Communications and Emergency Management

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to introduce ordinances and resolutions to amend grants and operating budgets. The session includes a presentation of the Department of Community Services FY2022 Annual Plan.

• Ordinances for youth employment programs: $107,945 for City of Wilmington and $119,303.26 for Suburban New Castle
• Resolution 21-053: $2,421,287 from HUD and $425,000 program income for Community Development Block Grant FY2022
• Resolution 21-056: $2,247,190 for library administration and 10 local libraries including Newark and Hockessin
• Resolution 21-055: $1,013,204 from HUD and $100,000 program income for FY2022 HOME program
• Resolution 21-057 and 21-058: $64,800 for Summer Recreation Camps Grant

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is reviewing funding for public safety equipment and pension contribution rates. The body is also discussing updates to employee pay plans and sewage disposal charges. Several budget and revenue ordinances for fiscal year 2022 are listed as tabled.

• R21-074: Appropriate $100,000 for Public Safety equipment
• R21-075: Set FY2022 contribution rate for county pension plans
• O21-046: Amend pay plan and rates for hourly employees represented by AFSCME Local 459
• O21-048: Amend sewage disposal EDU charges effective July 1, 2021
• R21-077: Support Delaware General Assembly House Bill No. 170

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to introduce and consider various ordinances regarding budget appropriations, grant funding, and land use codes. The body will also vote on several board appointments and a request to rename an industrial park.

• Appropriation of $2,421,287 from HUD and $425,000 in program income for Community Development Block Grant FY2022
• Appropriation of $2,247,190 from the Delaware Division of Libraries for library administration and 10 local libraries
• Appropriation of $198,000 from Sewer Rate Stabilization Reserve for Army Creek Landfill site oversight
• Proposal to rename 'D & D Industrial Park' on Old Baltimore Pike to 'Rhino Plaza, LLC'
• Amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding transfer of development rights and use regulations

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is conducting budget hearings for the 2022 fiscal year. The meeting includes reviews of several administrative departments and the approval of previous hearing minutes.

• FY2022 Budget Hearing: Executive Office
• FY2022 Budget Hearing: Administration – Law
• FY2022 Budget Hearing: Administration – Human Resources
• FY2022 Budget Hearing: Administration – Risk Management
• FY2022 Budget Hearing: Administration – Technology and Administrative Services and Finance

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

The Boards & Commissions Subcommittee is meeting to interview one new nominee and consider five re-appointments. These positions are County Executive nominations subject to the advice and consent of the County Council.

• Interview of Rachel Stucker for the Housing Advisory Board
• Re-appointment of Kay Bowes to the Library Advisory Board
• Re-appointment of James Young to the Library Advisory Board
• Re-appointment of Janet Dean to the Library Advisory Board
• Re-appointment of Sophia Sotilleo and Cheryl Rice-Moore to the Library Advisory Board

Personnel Subcommittee

The New Castle County Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to select a Public Safety Co-Chair. The body will also conduct a mandatory training session on respectful behavior in the workplace.

• Selection of Public Safety Co-Chair
• Mandatory training on Respectful Behavior in the Workplace

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will review a resolution to rename an industrial park on Old Baltimore Pike. The meeting also includes introductions for the Director of the Office of Economic Development and updates from the Department of Land Use.

• Resolution R21-0__: Rename D & D Industrial Park (Tax Parcel 11-010.00-050) to Rhino Plaza, LLC
• Discussion on Ready In 6
• Discussion on Transportation Improvement District and Level of Service

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is conducting budget hearings for the 2022 fiscal year. The body will hear from various county departments and officials regarding their budget requirements.

• Budget hearing for County Auditor Bob Wasserbach
• Budget hearing for Ethics Commission Chair Paula Jenkins-Massie
• Budget hearing for Land Use representative Richard Hall
• Budget hearing for Register of Wills Ciro Poppiti
• Budget hearings for Recorder of Deeds, Sheriff, and Clerk of the Peace

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review a presentation on sewer expense costs and revenue options. The body is also discussing the redistricting process based on the 2020 decennial Census and considering labor agreements.

• Presentation on New Castle County Sewer Expense Costs and Revenue Options by CFO Michael Smith
• Resolution R21-064: Collective bargaining agreement for Delaware Public Employees Council 81, AFSCME, and Local 459
• Ordinance O21-029: Pay plan and rates of pay for classified service sworn deputy sheriffs (FOP Lodge No. 5)
• Discussion on redistricting based on the 2020 decennial Census
• Executive session regarding legal representation for pending litigation

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is reviewing several purchase order contracts and budget amendments. The body is considering ordinances for street light installations and a penalty amnesty program for delinquent residential property taxes. Members will also discuss the strategy for using American Rescue Plan funds.

• O21-033: Penalty amnesty for homeowners paying delinquent residential property taxes by June 25, 2021
• R21-061: $92,341.08 contract for Stryker Sales Corp for Department of Public Safety maintenance
• R21-060: $37,717.24 increase to ABS Aviation Consultancy Inc. contract (total $81,261.49)
• R21-062: $55,897.81 contract for Wright Line LLC for Department of Public Safety workstations
• O21-030 and O21-031: Installation of street lights in Baymont Farms and Village at Pine View subdivisions

County Council

The County Council is introducing the annual revenue, operating, and capital budget ordinances for fiscal year 2022. The body is also considering several grant budget amendments and contracts for public safety equipment and consulting services.

• Introduction of FY 2022 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Budget ordinances
• Proposed rezoning of 132.30 acres at 1042 Jamison Corner Road for the Winchelsea Subdivision
• Contract for Stryker Sales Corp for public safety maintenance in the amount of $92,341.08
• Proposed penalty amnesty for homeowners paying delinquent residential tax obligations by June 25, 2021
• Contract increase of $37,717.24 for ABS Aviation Consultancy Inc. for a total of $81,261.49

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss stormwater management and districts. The agenda also includes a review of capital budget authorizations and planned spending.

• Discussion regarding stormwater management and districts
• Capital budget authorizations and planned spending
• Diversity and inclusivity update

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to discuss two substitute ordinances. These include updates to the Unified Development Code and a proposed zoning change for a residential development project.

• Substitute No. 1 to º20-090: Amendments to Unified Development Code regarding maintenance organizations, open space, common facilities, administration, and fees
• Substitute No. 1 to º20-132: Rezoning 132.30 acres at 1042 Jamison Corner Road from Suburban (S) to Suburban Transition (ST)
• Winchelsea Subdivision proposal: Construction of 194 single family lots, 34 twin lots, and 108 townhouse lots

Personnel Subcommittee

The Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to review the minutes from February 2, 2021. The body will also hold an informational discussion regarding a draft Council telecommuting policy, though no vote will be taken on the matter.

• Informational discussion on Draft Council Telecommuting Policy

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is conducting hearings regarding the FY2021 budget. The body will discuss capital budget items, revenues, debt services, contingencies, and public works.

• Capital Budget
• Revenues Debt Services & Contingencies
• Public Works

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is discussing two ordinances to realign federal grant funds. The meeting also includes updates on the National Health Corps Delaware, youth workforce programs, and the reopening of NCC libraries.

• Ordinance 21-025: Realign $495,285.00 in CDBG-CARES Act Round III federal funds
• Ordinance 21-026: Realign $158,296 in ESG-CVII funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Update on National Health Corps Delaware
• Update on Youth Workforce Development Programs
• Update on NCC Libraries Reopening

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a collective bargaining agreement for deputy sheriffs and apartment complex renamings. The body will also discuss budget amendments and the appropriation of state grants for law enforcement.

• R21-048: Collective bargaining agreement with sworn deputy sheriffs (FOP Lodge No. 5)
• O21-022: Appropriation of $72,411.09 in SALLE funds for overtime and training
• O21-023: Appropriation of $26,000.00 from SLEAF for virtual instructor training
• O21-021: Installation of street lights in Valley Grove subdivision and associated light tax
• R21-050: Tax payment refund for 33 Marrows Road

County Council

The New Castle County Council is holding a special meeting to allow the County Executive to present the FY2022 Budget. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda.

• FY2022 Budget address

County Council

The New Castle County Council is meeting to discuss several budget amendments for community and youth grants, as well as police pay rates. The body is also considering a proposal to provide penalty amnesty for homeowners who pay delinquent residential taxes by June 25, 2021.

• Ordinance 21-025: Realignment of $495,285.00 in CDBG-CARES Act Round III federal funds
• Ordinance 21-026: Realignment of $158,296 from HUD ESG-CVII program
• Ordinance 21-033: Penalty amnesty for delinquent residential property taxes paid by June 25, 2021
• Ordinance 21-035: Rezoning 0.48 acres at 665 Churchmans Road from NC 6.5 to ON
• Ordinance 21-030 and 21-031: Installation of street lights and associated light taxes in Baymont Farms and Village at Pine View subdivisions