Millsboro public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
Town Council approved the annexation of a 33,000 square foot parcel owned by Dana S. and Dharamdai Parasram with a medium-density residential zoning designation. The council also approved police policy changes, a water service agreement, and a force main extension. A quitclaim request for Barker Alley was tabled until January.
- Approved annexation and medium residential (MR) zoning for Parasram parcel (5-0)
- Approved Police Department Policy #3 and Policy #14 regarding rotating shift requirements (5-0)
- Approved IRSD Ingram Pond beneficial reuse water service agreement (5-0)
- Approved Century Engineering force main extension agreement for $42,500 (5-0)
- Approved de-annexation and re-annexation of Villages of Millwood phases 7-14 for Concord Point II condominium regime (5-0)
- Approved conditional use renewal for 332 Main Street (5-0)
- Approved Public Works on-call policy (5-0)
- Tabled quitclaim request for Barker Alley until January meeting (5-0)
Regular Meeting
The Town Council approved the preliminary site plan for Somerton Chase, a 214-single-family-home development on Radish Road, by a 4-3 vote. They also unanimously authorized drafting an ordinance to allow absentee voting per Delaware code, tabled a $49,000 engineering amendment for beneficial reuse and force main design pending more information, and approved several other items including police promotions, grant allocations, and a conditional use for an Ink and Lash shop.
- Approved Somerton Chase preliminary site plan for 214 single-family homes (4-3)
- Authorized drafting ordinance to allow absentee voting per Delaware code (unanimous)
- Tabled Century Engineering beneficial reuse and force main amendment #3 ($49,000) (unanimous)
- Approved promotions of Seth Bullock and Jonathan Zubrowski to Senior Corporal (unanimous)
- Approved $6,671.75 SALLE grant allocation for ballistic shield, printer, and overtime (unanimous)
- Approved $4,940.89 EIDE grant allocation for overtime patrols (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use for Ink and Lash shop at 201 Laurel Road for one year (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary site plan for Somerton Chase (4-3)
Regular Meeting
The council voted 6-0 to annex 3.743 acres for the Somerton Chase development and zone it Medium-Density Residential. It also approved multiple water and sewer agreements, police policy changes, and a 90-day extension for a lot line adjustment. No public comments were made on the annexation.
- Approved Somerton Chase annexation and MR zoning (6-0)
- Approved IRSD spray irrigation water service agreement (6-0)
- Approved Gannett Fleming engineering services for Route 24 sewer replacement (6-0)
- Approved two wastewater matching planning grant resolutions for IRSD spray irrigation (6-0 each)
- Approved WSFS interim financing for White Farm wastewater treatment plant (6-0)
- Approved Saul Ewing legal services agreement (6-0)
- Approved police policy #3 (Senior Corporal rank) and policy #51 (promotion process) (6-0 each)
- Approved 90-day extension for Millsboro Carpet Mart lot line adjustment (6-0)
Regular Meeting
The Millsboro Town Council approved several items, including awarding the police station construction contract to Delmarva Veteran Builders for $7,171,400, approving multiple police equipment purchases funded by grants, and approving annexations and a lot combination for Fallbrooke Properties. The council also approved a $7,900 engineering amendment for the White Street well and a draft ordinance increasing bonding requirements to 150% of estimated work costs. All votes were 6-0 with Vice Mayor Thoroughgood absent.
- Awarded police station contract to Delmarva Veteran Builders for $7,171,400 (6-0)
- Approved $30,000 grant allocation for police equipment including Tasers, AED, and uniforms (6-0)
- Approved $40,189.82 allocation from FY2023 Fund to Combat Violent Crimes grant for Axon Fleet, pistol sights, and overtime (6-0)
- Approved $15,000 JAG grant allocation for radios, radar, and laptop (6-0)
- Approved annexation and Commercial zoning for Fallbrooke Properties on Mitchell Street (6-0)
- Approved lot combination for Fallbrooke Properties parcels (6-0)
- Approved preliminary site plan for Fallbrooke Properties office/storage space (6-0)
- Approved draft ordinance increasing surety bond requirement to 150% of estimated work cost (6-0)
Regular Meeting
The Millsboro Town Council approved two USDA loan resolutions totaling $15 million for water and sewer projects, along with related engineering amendments and a legal services agreement. The council also reorganized, swearing in new members and electing officers, and approved several site plans, conditional use renewals, and a zoning ordinance amendment. No action was taken on election process changes.
- Approved $6 million USDA loan resolution (6-0)
- Approved $9 million USDA loan resolution (6-0)
- Accepted change order #9 for Olney Way water treatment facility, adding $336,331.45 and 312 days (6-0)
- Approved preliminary site plan for Plantation Lakes Section L (6-0)
- Approved final site plan for Mid-Atlantic Commercial (6-0)
- Approved zoning ordinance amendment for sight triangles (6-0)
- Approved conditional use renewals at 216 Ellis St and 207 N Morris St (6-0 each)
- Approved lot line adjustment at 119 West State St (6-0)
Regular Meeting
The Millsboro Town Council unanimously adopted the FY2023 budget and appropriated funds, approved several contracts including JUDS accounting services and engineering awards, and approved a lot line adjustment for Airbase Carpet Mart. The council also tabled the Fallbrooke Properties annexation until the state approves the future land use map, and approved a 30-day extension for the Olney Way water treatment facility. All votes were unanimous unless noted.
- Adopted FY2023 budget (unanimous)
- Appropriated funds for FY2023 budget (unanimous)
- Approved JUDS accounting services contract (unanimous)
- Awarded White Farm wastewater treatment plant contract to KCI Engineering (unanimous)
- Awarded State Street wastewater treatment plant feasibility study to RK & K Engineering (unanimous)
- Approved lot line adjustment for Airbase Carpet Mart (unanimous)
- Tabled Fallbrooke Properties annexation until state approves future land use map (unanimous)
- Granted 30-day extension for Olney Way water treatment facility (unanimous)
Regular Meeting
The Millsboro Town Council denied the Betts Commons annexation request, approved the ALDI final site plan, and accepted several contracts and amendments, including the White Farm wastewater treatment plant engineering amendment and a collective bargaining agreement. All votes were 5-0 with two members absent.
- Denied Betts Commons annexation request (5-0)
- Approved ALDI final site plan (5-0)
- Approved White Farm wastewater treatment plant engineering amendment #1 (5-0)
- Approved Verdantas Hydrogeologic Suitability Report proposal (5-0)
- Approved collective bargaining agreement dated July 1, 2022 (5-0)
- Authorized Patriots Bluff committee to finalize development agreement (5-0)
- Approved GMB on-call inspection services contract (5-0)
- Approved 24th amendment to Intervet/Mallinckrodt lease agreement (5-0)
Regular Meeting
The Millsboro Town Council tabled the Betts Commons annexation and high-density zoning request until the May meeting after a public hearing. The council approved several routine items, including the Millsboro Art League lease renewal, a special event request, and multiple resolutions for grant applications. All votes were 6-0 with Councilman Cordrey absent.
- Tabled Betts Commons annexation and HR zoning request until May meeting (6-0)
- Approved Millsboro Art League lease renewal at $600/month for one year (6-0)
- Approved St. Mark's Episcopal Church July 4 parade request (6-0)
- Approved Wawa bandstand rental for April 10 Easter Egg Hunt (6-0)
- Approved DelDOT request to work nights/weekends on SR 24 project (6-0)
- Approved resolution for DNREC wastewater matching planning grant up to $50,000 (6-0)
- Approved resolution for Tiger Branch stream restoration grant up to $50,000 (6-0)
- Awarded White Farm force main contract to Century Engineering (6-0)
Regular Meeting
The Millsboro Town Council held a public hearing on the proposed annexation of 5.256 acres at 29509 Millsboro Highway (Betts Commons) and left it open until the April meeting. The council approved several items, including the dedication of Plantation Lakes and Belmont boulevards, a $6,294 change order for the Dupont Boulevard sewer extension, a one-time $125 water/sewer credit, and a revised COVID leave policy. It also voted to discontinue managing the farmers market and to designate Juneteenth as a 2022 Town holiday.
- Left annexation public hearing open until April meeting (6-0)
- Approved deed of dedication for Plantation Lakes and Belmont boulevards (unanimous)
- Approved $6,294 change order for Dupont Boulevard sewer extension (unanimous)
- Approved one-time $125 water/sewer credit for 31178 Olney Way (unanimous)
- Approved revised employee COVID leave policy (unanimous)
- Designated Juneteenth as 2022 Town holiday, observed June 20 (unanimous)
- Approved discontinuation of Town-managed farmers market (unanimous)
- Approved Hazard Mitigation Grant application for police station generator (6-0)
Regular Meeting
The Millsboro Town Council approved amendments to the zoning code revising sign regulations for the Highway Commercial district, and approved a conditional use for 332 Main Street. They also approved the final site plan for Sunshine Laundry/Triple D Rentals, with one abstention. Several other items were approved, including a fireworks display permit, street dedications, and a water treatment plant change order.
- Approved zoning code changes to § 210-18(H) (5-0)
- Approved conditional use for 332 Main Street apartments (5-0)
- Approved final site plan for Sunshine Laundry/Triple D Rentals (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved use of Cupola Park for Stars & Stripes event (5-0)
- Authorized fireworks display for Stars & Stripes event (5-0)
- Approved dedication of Jackstone Way and Millrace Lane streets/utilities (5-0)
- Approved $25,711.50 change order for water treatment plant fire suppression (6-0)
- Approved scheduling public hearing for Betts Commons annexation (6-0)
Regular Meeting
The Millsboro Town Council confirmed Faye Lingo to fill the vacant council seat and approved the preliminary site plan for an ALDI store. The council also approved the final site plan for Meineke Car Care Center, contingent on staff comments, and authorized staff to approve change orders up to $50,000 for the northern water treatment plant project. A request to waive water/sewer fees for 116 Bobbys Branch was denied.
- Confirmed Faye Lingo to fill council vacancy (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary site plan for ALDI (unanimous)
- Approved final site plan for Meineke Car Care Center, contingent on staff comments (unanimous)
- Authorized staff to approve change orders up to $50,000 for northern water treatment plant (unanimous)
- Denied water/sewer fee waiver request for 116 Bobbys Branch (unanimous)
- Rescheduled public hearing on sign regulations to February 7, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved December 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payment of invoices (unanimous)