Millsboro public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Town Council approved several preliminary site plans and grant applications for water and sewer projects. The council also authorized a draft ordinance to prohibit marijuana sales and production within municipal boundaries. Several utility fee waivers were approved, while one tax penalty waiver was denied.
- Approved draft ordinance to prohibit marijuana sales and production (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary site plans for Preston Ford, Millsboro Carpet Mart, and Plantation Lakes Section Q (unanimous)
- Approved $5,832 change order for police department rifle lockers (unanimous)
- Approved grant resolutions for Elevated Water Town Planning and Wastewater Hydraulic Study (unanimous)
- Promoted Bryan Jones, Cole Revel, and Travis Shockley to Patrolman First Class (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use renewal for 201 Laurel Road (unanimous)
- Denied tax penalty and late fee write-off for 126 Bobby’s Branch Road (unanimous)
- Tabled Plantation Lakes Stormwater Maintenance Agreement and 29777 Millsboro Highway utility easement (unanimous)
Regular Meeting
Council approved several funding requests for the Police Department and two change orders for water infrastructure. The body also updated the employee handbook regarding retiree health benefits and scheduled a public workshop for the Comprehensive Plan.
- Approved $60,019.59 change order #25 for Olney Way Water Plant (Unanimous)
- Approved $48,857.38 change order #2 for Rapid Infiltration Basin Improvements Project (Unanimous)
- Approved $35,000 grant allocation for police taser plans, supplies, laptops, and fitness equipment (Unanimous)
- Approved $39,421.68 grant allocation for 10 Axon Fleet management and upgraded antennas (Unanimous)
- Promoted Senior Corporal Jonathan Zubrowski to Sergeant (Unanimous)
- Approved Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) for retirees with 30 years of service (Unanimous)
- Approved Christmas Market event for November 18 at Town Hall (Unanimous)
- Denied water bill refund request for 1102 Caitlin’s Way (Unanimous)
Regular Meeting
The Town Council elected its officers for the new term and swore in three councilmembers. Council approved multiple change orders for the new police station and water plant, as well as a model home parking plan and a lot line adjustment. Other actions included appointing Gary Mack to the Board of Adjustment and approving the return of the Christmas market.
- Elected Jim Kells as mayor, John Thoroughgood as vice mayor, and Ron O’Neal as president pro tem
- Approved Police Station change orders #13 ($9,940.52) and #14 ($242.78)
- Approved Olney Way Water Plant change order #21 ($6,689.25)
- Accepted Plantation Lakes Section L Model Home Parking Plan
- Approved write-off of accumulated interest for Buffalo Construction (6-1)
- Approved lot line adjustment for Airbase Carpet Mart
- Appointed Gary Mack to the Board of Adjustment
- Approved hosting the Christmas market this year