Smyrna public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Smyrna Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on December 18, 2025 will review and approve its minutes. The commission will discuss the developer's intention to build 1‑story retail commercial buildings instead of the previously approved 3‑story mixed‑use buildings for the Thomas England project at 1093 S. Dupont Blvd. The agenda also lists other business items. The agenda is marked as canceled.

• Discussion of developer's proposal to alter Thomas England Mixed‑Use project at 1093 S. Dupont Blvd
• Review and approval of Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes
• Other business

Board of Adjustment

The Smyrna Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Exception application from Bethel AME Church to establish a religious use in an existing commercial building. The meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

• Public hearing for Bethel AME Church Special Exception application
• Consideration of religious use in 1,800 sq. ft. tenant space
• Property at 1000 Smyrna Clayton Blvd (1.90-acre parcel)
• Meeting held at Smyrna Town Hall Council Chamber
• Public testimony requires in-person presence

Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority

The Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss financial reports and loan statuses. The body will review a facade grant for Caribbean Brush Tea and evaluate its mission, guiding principles, and goals.

• Facade grant for Caribbean Brush Tea at 119 South DuPont Blvd
• Review of loan statuses
• Review of Mission, Guiding Principles and Goals

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to review old business, including the renaming of a park and concerns at Sunnyside Park, and to discuss new initiatives like the Red Sand Project.

• Review of Holiday events
• Sunnyside Park concerns
• Renaming of Park
• Red Sand Project
• Youth Commission discussion

Mayor & Council

The Smyrna Town Council will present and discuss the 2025 Retail Opportunity Gap Analysis. They will also present and discuss the Downtown Parking Inventory. No formal actions or votes are listed for these items.

• Presentation and discussion of the 2025 Retail Opportunity Gap Analysis
• Presentation and discussion of the Downtown Parking Inventory

The council unanimously accepted the published agenda for the December 15 meeting. They also unanimously approved the meeting minutes from December 1, 2025. After discussion of retail and parking studies with no actions taken, the council voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 PM.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 12/1/2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Smyrna Town Council will review and potentially adopt the FY2026 budget. They will also consider adopting the 2026 fee schedule, amending the 2024 capital reserve contribution, and amending the Water Tower Project. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as a pledge of allegiance, roll call, and public comments.

• FY2026 budget presentation
• Adoption of the 2026 fee schedule
• Amendment to the 2024 adopted Capital Reserve Contribution
• Amendment to the Water Tower Project

The council adopted the published agenda after Councilman Johnson moved and Councilman Drew seconded, with all members voting in favor. The consent agenda also approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. A budget presentation was given but no vote on the budget was recorded.

• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved 11/17/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Smyrna Parks & Recreation Committee will hold a meeting to review veterans' events, discuss community communication strategies, and update on youth and senior commissions. The session is subject to change.

• Review of Veterans' event
• Youth Commission update
• Senior Commission update
• Unity in the Community calendar
• Review of goals

The Parks & Recreation Committee reviewed upcoming town events, the formation of Youth and Senior Commissions, and ideas for a community calendar and communication. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Mayor & Council

The Smyrna Town Council will discuss an application from ATM Properties, LLC to change the zoning of 115 East North Street and 121 East North Street from Local Commercial to Corridor Commercial. The meeting also includes standard items such as the call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and consent agenda items. Public comments will be accepted before adjournment.

• ATM Properties, LLC application to rezone 115 East North Street (Tax Map ID: 1-17-01013-03-0400-00001) from LC to CCM
• ATM Properties, LLC application to rezone 121 East North Street (Tax Map ID: 1-17-01013-03-0300-00001) from LC to CCM

The council voted 4-0 to approve ATM Properties, LLC’s application to rezone 115 and 121 East North Street from Local Commercial to Corridor Commercial. The rezoning was approved by motion of Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Johnson, with all members present voting in favor. The council also approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda (including minutes from 11/03/2025), and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Johnson, seconded by Olson, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minutes from 11/03/2025 (motion by Johnson, seconded by Olson, unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 115 & 121 East North St. to Corridor Commercial (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Johnson, seconded by Drew, unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Smyrna Finance Committee will meet on November 13, 2025 to review the town’s FY26 capital budget, the FY26 operating budget, and related financial documents. The committee will discuss the proposed allocations and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year. No specific actions or approvals are listed in the agenda.

• Review & Discussion of FY26 Capital Budget
• Review & Discussion of FY26 Operating Budget
• Review of Financial Documents

Public Safety Committee

The Smyrna Public Safety Committee will review police statistics, reports from the American Legion Ambulance and Citizens Hose Company, and discuss the committee's role. Members will also consider setting a permanent date for future meetings. The agenda includes public concerns and other committee business.

• Police Department statistics report
• American Legion Ambulance report
• Citizens Hose Company report
• Discussion of the committee's role
• Setting a permanent recurring meeting date

Finance Committee

The Smyrna Finance Committee will examine the FY25 budget performance, discuss the FY26 operating budget, and review recent financial documents. No decisions are listed; the items are for review and discussion. The meeting is set for November 7, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall basement conference room.

• Review of FY25 Budget Performance
• Review & Discussion of the FY26 Operating Budget
• Review of Financial Documents

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Smyrna Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning two properties on East North Street from Local Commercial to Corridor Commercial. The meeting will also include a review of previous meeting minutes and a request for a parking waiver for a single-family dwelling.

• Public hearing: ATM Properties, LLC rezoning 115 & 121 East North Street
• Review and approval of September 24, 2025, minutes
• Parking waiver request for 121 N. East Street
• Meeting held at Smyrna Town Hall, 27 S. Market Street Plaza
• Meeting held via YouTube at 7:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved a parking waiver allowing the applicant to forgo the two required off‑street parking spaces for the proposed two‑story single‑family home at 121 N. East Street, citing nearby on‑street parking. No other actions were decided; a rezoning application was announced for a future public hearing.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved parking waiver for 121 N. East St (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Smyrna Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Exception for a religious building and a variance for a single-family home. The meeting will be held at Town Hall on November 5th.

• Public hearing for Islamic Society of Smyrna religious use at 652 W. Glenwood Avenue
• Public hearing for Telos Properties variance at 121 North East Street
• Board of Adjustment meeting at Smyrna Town Hall, 27 S. Market Street Plaza

The Board of Adjustment approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The Board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting unanimously. A public hearing was held on a special exception request from the Islamic Society of Smyrna to build a mosque, but no vote or decision on the application was recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Council will consider the consent agenda, which includes approval of the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. Old business includes appointing members to town committees. No new business items are listed. The meeting will also allow a brief public comment period.

• Approve Council meeting minutes from 10/20/2025 (consent agenda)
• Consider appointments to town committees
• Public comment period (3 minutes)

The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes from October 20, 2025. They appointed Nick Miles and Brian Hill to the Finance Committee. They also appointed Jessica Sayers, Brian Hill, Lindsay Conley, Ruth Bowers, Michael Shaner, and a library resident to the Downtown Development District Steering Committee. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 10/20/2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Nick Miles and Brian Hill to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Jessica Sayers, Brian Hill, Lindsay Conley, Ruth Bowers, Michael Shaner, and a library resident to DDD Steering Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Smyrna Finance Committee will meet to review financial documents and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.

• Review of Financial Documents
• Review & Discussion of FY26 Budget

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will meet to review applications for property modifications. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from August 28, 2025.

• Review of application for 10ft x 16ft shed at 164 S MAIN ST
• Review of application for windows at 306 W COMMERCE ST

The Historic District Review Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes. The board approved the application for a 10‑ft × 16‑ft shed at 164 S MAIN ST, adding a recommendation for landscaping around the shed. The board noted that the window replacement at 306 W COMMERCE ST does not require board review. Other business included updates on the downtown development district plan, parking, and upcoming retail tenants.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 164 S MAIN ST shed application with landscape recommendation
• Determined 306 W COMMERCE ST window replacement does not require board action

Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority

The Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss a façade grant application and the status of loans. The body will also review its mission, guiding principles, and goals.

• Façade grant application for 51 W Commerce St
• Transfer of RDA monies from PNC to WSFs
• Review of mission, guiding principles, and goals

The board approved the financial report presented by Sharon Wright after a motion by D. Thomas and a second by D. King. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by JoAnne Masten. Action items were assigned: Denise King will supply September and October minutes before December, Sharon Wright will contact Town Manager Tory James about the pending transfer of RDA funds, and the committee will identify 5‑7 priority downtown projects for the upcoming 10‑year district renewal.

• Accepted financial report (motion by D. Thomas, seconded by D. King)
• Motion to adjourn carried
• Action: D. King to provide September and October minutes before December meeting
• Action: S. Wright to follow up with Town Manager Tory James on RDA fund transfer
• Action: Committee to compile list of 5–7 priority downtown project buildings for renewal

Mayor & Council

The Smyrna Town Council will consider renewing the Downtown Development District and appoint members to its steering committee. They will consider Resolution 009, which would adopt a map and text amendment to the 2020 Town of Smyrna Comprehensive Plan. Additional items include appointments to the Finance Committee, a senior exemption discount for mobile home placement permits, and routine consent agenda items. The meeting also includes an executive session on personnel matters.

• Downtown Development District renewal
• Appointments to the Downtown Development District Steering Committee
• Resolution 009: adopt map and text amendment to 2020 Comprehensive Plan
• Appointments to the Finance Committee
• Senior exemption discount for Mobile Home Placement Permits

The council voted to adopt Resolution 009, amending the 2020 Comprehensive Plan to allow the sale of 5.46 acres behind George Wright Park. They also appointed Vetra Evans to the Finance Committee and approved a senior discount for mobile home placement permits. The appointment to the Downtown Development District Steering Committee was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment to rename item 8a as Resolution 009-25 (unanimous)
• Approved 10/06/2025 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled appointments to the Downtown Development District Steering Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 009 adopting map and text amendment to the Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Vetra Evans appointment to the Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved senior exemption discount for mobile home placement permits, reducing fee from $100 to $50 (unanimous)
• Moved to Executive Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Committee will review old business items such as upcoming town events and reports from the Youth and Senior Commissions. New business includes holiday cards for the Heroes program, a proposal for a park event, and a list of community organizations. The meeting also allows members to discuss input from community organizations and public comments.

• Recognition of visitors
• Upcoming town events (old business)
• Holiday cards for Heroes’ program (new business)
• Proposal for park event (new business)
• Discussion and input from community organizations

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Lisa Stoner‑Torbert, seconded by Jessica Sayers, and passed with all members in favor. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved 9/25/2025 minutes (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Council will hear public applications to rezone a 5.78‑acre parcel from Institutional and Recreational to Highway Commercial for mini‑storage warehouses. The Council will also hear an application to rezone 1.10 acres at 5280 Wheatley’s Pond Rd from Business General to Residential for annexation. Additional items include appointing members to fill committee vacancies, reviewing the Downtown Development District plan, and updating the 2026 fee schedule.

• Rezone 5.78‑acre vacant parcel (I&R to HC) – Kays Enterprises, LLC – mini‑storage warehouses
• Rezone 1.10‑acre at 5280 Wheatley’s Pond Rd (BG to R‑2A) – Rasheedat and Adrian Hill – annexation
• Appointment of persons to fill committee vacancies
• Review of Downtown Development District plan
• Update of 2026 fee schedule

The council voted 7‑0 to rezone a 5.78‑acre parcel for Kays Enterprises' storage expansion and also 7‑0 to rezone 5280 Wheatley’s Pond Rd for residential annexation. Both motions were reported as consistent with the town’s Comprehensive Plan and staff recommendations. The council also unanimously approved appointments to the Board of Adjustment and the Historic District Review Board.

• Approved Kays Enterprises rezoning of 5.78‑acre parcel to Highway Commercial (7‑0)
• Approved Rasheedat and Adrian Hill rezoning of 5280 Wheatley’s Pond Rd to Residential (7‑0)
• Approved appointments: Brooks Keen to Board of Adjustment and Robin Brunder to Historic District Review Board (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public and Community Safety Committee will hold its meeting on September 29, 2025. The agenda includes member introductions, discussion of the committee’s mission, vision, and goals, and a period for public comments. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will meet to review a specific application for property modifications. The board will also address the approval of minutes from the August 28th, 2025, meeting.

• Review of Historic District Application for 101 W South St regarding updating exterior walls of the porch

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes. A motion to approve the historic district application for 101 W South St was made, seconded, and approved. No other business was discussed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved Historic District Application 101 W South St (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Parks & Recreation

The Smyrna Parks & Recreation Committee will meet on September 25, 2025 at 6 PM. The agenda includes reviewing the approved mission, vision and goals, discussing town events and park issues, and considering new business such as organization lists, a mayoral request, and plans for youth, senior, and future events. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Mission, Vision, and Goals approved (old business)
• Review of Town events (old business)
• Park issues (old business)
• Request from the Mayor (new business)
• Youth and Senior subcommittee discussions (new business)

The committee approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Parks & Recreation mission, vision, and goals presented by Chairman Pearson. No other formal actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved September 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Parks & Recreation mission, vision, and goals
• Mayor to forward organization list to staff liaison Danielle Pope

Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority

The Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority will hear a report on a façade grant application for 51 W Commerce St and receive an update on loan status. The board will also review its mission, guiding principles, and goals. Additionally, members will consider transferring RDA monies from PNC to the WSFs. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Façade Grant application – 51 W Commerce St
• Status of loans
• Review of Mission, Guiding Principles and Goals
• Transfer of RDA monies from PNC to WSFs
• Financial Report

The board reviewed a $2,500 façade grant application for 51 W. Commerce Street and a motion to approve it was made and seconded, but no vote outcome was recorded. Action items were assigned for Mr. Toussaint to schedule a meeting and for the committee to compile a list of district buildings for possible renovation.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three development applications. One requests rezoning of 5280 Wheatley’s Pond Road from Business General to R‑2A Residential for annexation of two vacant parcels totaling 1.10 acres. Another seeks rezoning of a 5.78‑acre vacant parcel behind 370 N. Main Street from Institutional and Recreational to Highway Commercial for mini‑storage warehouses. The third is a Category B site‑plan for Sentinel Self Storage to build four self‑storage buildings (34,100 sq ft) on a 2.216‑acre HC‑zoned parcel at 24 S. Cory Lane.

• Rezoning of 5280 Wheatley’s Pond Road (Tax Map IDs 1-00-01808-01-1100-00001, 1-00-01808-01-1000-00001) from BG to R‑2A Residential for annexation of 1.10 acres.
• Rezoning of 5.78‑acre parcel behind 370 N. Main Street (Tax Map ID 1-17-01013-02-0301-00001) from I&R to HC for mini‑storage warehouses.
• Preliminary Category B Site Plan by Sentinel Self Storage, LLC for four self‑storage buildings (34,100 sq ft) at 24 S. Cory Lane (TM 1-17-01900-01-3002-00001).

The commission approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. After staff review, the commission unanimously adopted a recommendation that the two vacant parcels at 5280 Wheatley’s Pond Road be annexed into Smyrna and rezoned to R‑2A residential. No decision was recorded for the Kays Enterprises rezoning application.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted recommendation to annex and zone 5280 Wheatley’s Pond Rd parcels as R‑2A (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Exception application submitted by the Islamic Society of Delaware. The request seeks permission to construct a new religious-use building up to 5,000 square feet on a vacant 0.85‑acre parcel at 652 W. Glenwood Avenue in the Highway Commercial District. The Board may discuss and vote on the application during this meeting.

• Special Exception: Islamic Society of Delaware – new religious-use building ≤5,000 sq ft on 0.85 acre at 652 W. Glenwood Ave (HC – Highway Commercial District).

Police Accountability Committee

The joint Police Accountability Committee for Smyrna, Cheswold, and Clayton will meet for its first quarterly session. The body will install members and review by-laws as part of a requirement under HB206 to advise police departments on policies and training.

• Installation of Committee Members
• Reading and approval of By-Laws
• Discussion and scheduling of training requirements

The committee tabled the installation of members to the next meeting. Draft by‑laws were distributed for review, with approval to be addressed later. Four quarterly meeting dates for 2026 were established, and two training sessions were scheduled for November 6 and 13.

• Installation of Committee Members tabled to next meeting
• Draft by‑laws distributed; approval deferred to future meeting
• 2026 meeting schedule set: Jan 27, May 26, Aug 25, Dec 29
• Training sessions scheduled for Nov 6 and Nov 13

Mayor & Council

The Smyrna Town Council will discuss several items, including a public hearing on a Preliminary Category A Site Plan for 5563 and 5573 Dupont Parkway, a third reading of Ordinance 012-25 to change park closing times, and the appointment of a new Chief of Police. Additional topics include a Parks and Recreation presentation on its mission and goals, and a review of audit and financial statements.

• Public hearing for a Preliminary Category A Site Plan at 5563 and 5573 Dupont Parkway
• Third reading of Ordinance 012-25 to amend Chapter 46 (Parks and Recreation) closing times
• Appointment of a Chief of Police for the Town of Smyrna
• Parks and Recreation presentation on the committee’s Mission, Vision, and Goals
• Review of audit and financial statements

The council unanimously approved the appointment of Captain Donner as Chief of Police. They also approved the third reading of Ordinance 012-25 updating park closing times. The consent agenda and two agenda item moves were approved without dissent.

• Approved appointment of Captain Donner as Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Approved third and final reading of Ordinance 012-25 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Moved agenda item 9a to 7b (unanimous)
• Moved agenda item 9c to 7a (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on an ordinance regarding park hours. The body will also consider adding members to committees and hold an executive session regarding a personnel matter.

• Second reading of Ordinance 012-25 to update closing times for certain Town of Smyrna Municipal Parks
• Discussion and possible action on adding members to committees
• Executive session to discuss a personnel matter

The council approved the second reading of Ordinance 012-25, changing park closing times from 10 PM to 9 PM. It also appointed Denise King to the RDA, Jessica Sayers to Parks and Recreation, and Michael Carrigan to Public Safety. The meeting entered executive session and later approved the action discussed there. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 012-25 to change park closing times (unanimous)
• Appointed Denise King to RDA committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Jessica Sayers to Parks and Recreation committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Carrigan to Public Safety committee (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matter (unanimous)
• Approved action resulting from executive session (unanimous)

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board approved all four duplex applications submitted for Fisher Street. Motions to approve were made by Board Member James Wolfe and seconded by Carol Binns (applications A and B) and Rebert Keen (applications C and D). The approvals were recorded without any recorded dissent. No other business was taken up.

• Approved Fisher St Duplex Application 1-17-01018-01-2202-00001 (A)
• Approved Fisher St Duplex Application 1-17-01018-01-2201-00001 (B)
• Approved Fisher St Duplex Application 1-17-01018-01-2301-00001 (C)
• Approved Fisher St Duplex Application 1-17-01018-01-2401-00001 (D)

Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority

The Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss a façade grant application and review the organization's mission and goals. The body will also receive a financial report and a status update on loans.

• Façade grant application for 51 W Commerce St
• Transfer of RDA monies from PNC to WSFs
• Review of Mission, Guiding Principles and Goals
• Status of loans report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan for a mixed-use development. The proposal includes apartments, commercial space, and a drive-thru restaurant. The commission will also consider two specific waivers related to the project.

• Preliminary Category A Site Plan for 128 apartment units and 12,960 sq. ft. of commercial space at 5563 and 5573 Dupont Parkway
• Proposal for a 2,400 sq. ft. drive-thru restaurant and 3,000 sq. ft. clubhouse
• Waiver request to allow drive-thru restaurant within 25 ft of the front setback at 5563/5573 DuPont Pkwy
• Waiver request for one required offstreet loading space for commercial retail space at 5563/5573 DuPont Pkwy

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner McGrath, seconded by Commissioner Clark, and carried unanimously. No other actions or votes were recorded for the public hearing items.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 23 minutes. Staff presented a report recommending denial of the variance to encroach a 30‑ft drainage easement for an in‑ground pool at 50 Mischief Lane. Board members discussed the need for additional engineering analysis and a letter of no objection from the Kent Conservation District. No vote was taken, so the variance request remains pending.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Variance request not voted on; discussion only

Parks & Recreation

The committee approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. No formal votes were taken on other agenda items; discussions covered mission, goals, upcoming events, and park plans. Staff announced that future meetings will be in‑person only, ending the Zoom option.

• Approved minutes from 7/23/2025 (unanimous)
• Discontinued Zoom as a meeting option (no vote)

Mayor & Council

The council unanimously adopted ordinance 013-25 repealing school impact fees. It also approved the first reading of ordinance 012-25 amending park hours, authorized a public hearing for annexing 5280 Wheatley's Pond Road, reallocated ARPA funds, amended the budget for new trash rates, approved a DEMEC refund to residents, and authorized joining the Delaware opioid settlement.

• Adopted ordinance repealing school impact fees (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending park hours (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to annex 5280 Wheatley's Pond Road and schedule a public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of budgeted ARPA funds as presented (unanimous)
• Amended budget to reflect new trash rates and fees (unanimous)
• Approved DEMEC refund of $276,393.60 to be applied to resident bills (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign town's participation in the opioid settlement (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from July 21, 2025. No actions were taken on the annexation request for 5214 DuPont Parkway or the proposed ordinances on school impact fees and park hours. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Review Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 27 and June 26 meetings. It also unanimously approved five historic district applications: door and window replacement at 215 W Mt Vernon St, metal roof work at 201 W South St, a fence at 316 W Commerce St, two indoor signs at 23 W Commerce St, and a black chain fence at 24‑26 S School Ln. No other business was discussed.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 215 W Mt Vernon St door and window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved 201 W South St metal roof and siding replacement (unanimous)
• Approved 316 W Commerce St 4‑ft wooden fence (unanimous)
• Approved two indoor signs at 23 W Commerce St (unanimous)
• Approved 24‑26 S School Ln black chain fence (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The committee convened, introduced members, and discussed its mission, vision, and goals. Public comments were heard on park use, composting, and community outreach. No motions were voted on or formally adopted. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20 at 6:00 PM.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 25, 2025. A variance application to encroach two feet into a required setback at 133 S. Fisher Street was tabled because no representative was present. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled variance application for 133 S. Fisher St (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Mayor & Council

The Council voted to acquire The Lindens historic property from the State at no cost. It also approved the annexation and rezoning of 1271 S. DuPont Blvd into the town limits as Corridor Commercial. Additionally, a student was appointed to the Planning Commission and a 30‑day moratorium on school impact fees was adopted.

• Approved acquisition of The Lindens historic property (motion passed, all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 007-25 to include 1271 S. DuPont Blvd within Smyrna limits (motion passed, all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 011-25 rezoning 1271 S. DuPont Blvd from BG to CCM (motion passed, all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Hadassah Pierre‑Louis as non‑voting Planning Commission member (motion passed, all in favor)
• Adopted 30‑day moratorium on collection of school impact fees (motion passed, all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Smyrna Town Council convened a special meeting, entered and later exited executive session, and adjourned. No discussion, approvals, or other substantive actions were recorded.

Mayor & Council

The council voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the minutes from 6/16/2025 and the executive session minutes. The motion passed with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (including 6/16/2025 meeting minutes) – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board approved the fence application for 136 N Lincoln St after a motion and unanimous vote. The board also approved the sign application for 231 S DuPont Blvd, a 96‑square‑foot sign, by unanimous vote. The fence application for 128 N Walnut St was noted as not requiring board approval, and no documents were available for the 24 S School Ln fence request.

• Approved fence at 136 N Lincoln St (unanimous)
• Approved sign at 231 S DuPont Blvd, 96 sq ft (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. It then voted to recommend that the 0.96‑acre parcel at 1271 S. Dupont Blvd be annexed into the Town of Smyrna and rezoned to Corridor Commercial. The motion was carried unanimously.

• Approved May 28, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended annexation and rezoning of 1271 S. Dupont Blvd to Corridor Commercial (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The board approved the meeting agenda and the March 26, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous consent. After discussion, the board voted unanimously to grant William Byler Jr. a variance to encroach two feet into each side‑yard setback for a two‑family dwelling at 144 S. Main St., subject to conditions requiring reduced parking footprint and redirected downspouts. The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 144 S. Main St. with two conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, including the minutes from June 2, 2025. Council members unanimously selected Brian Donner as interim Police Chief. A public hearing was held on the IPA Tappahanna development at 1705 Joe Goldsborough Rd, but no vote was taken on the application.

• Accepted agenda as published (motion passed, all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda, including meeting minutes of 6/02/2025 (motion passed, all in favor)
• Selected Brian Donner as interim Police Chief (motion passed, all in favor)
• Held public hearing on IPA Tappahanna development – no decision made

Mayor & Council

The council voted to remove item 8c from the agenda. The consent agenda was approved. Council members agreed the library ribbon‑cutting will take place on June 9 at 11:30 AM.

• Removed agenda item 8c (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Set library ribbon cutting for June 9 at 11:30 AM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Clark made the motion, Commissioner McGrath seconded, and all members voted in favor. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The council voted to remove agenda item 9b after presenters were unavailable. The consent agenda, including minutes from May 7, was approved unanimously. The Commerce Street TAP Streetscape Project Final Report was also removed from the agenda by unanimous vote. No vote was recorded on the proposed annexation or rezoning of 1510 Paddock Road.

• Removed agenda item 9b (presenters unavailable) – motion passed unanimously
• Approved the consent agenda (minutes of 5/7/2025) – all in favor
• Removed Commerce Street TAP Streetscape Project Final Report from agenda – motion approved unanimously

Mayor & Council

Council approved the recommendation to award the municipal solid waste collection, disposal and recycling contract to Casella. The council also approved the recommendation to award the town’s tree‑trimming and electric line‑clearing contract to Delmarva Tree LLC. Additionally, the council accepted the third reading of Ordinance 008‑25 updating solid‑waste code and added an item to discuss an open council seat at the next meeting.

• Approved third reading of Ord. 008-25 (solid waste code updates) – unanimous
• Approved municipal solid waste contract recommendation, awarding to Casella – unanimous
• Approved tree‑trimming and electric line‑clearing contract award to Delmarva Tree LLC – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes of 4/21/2025 – unanimous
• Added item 8c to agenda to discuss open council position – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Mayor & Council

The council adopted a schedule of regular meetings on the first and third Monday of each month, adding a one‑hour workshop before the third‑Monday meeting. Mayor Gott appointed Dr. Corrine Upshur as Vice Mayor, Alvin Pope as Council Secretary, and Danielle Pope as Recording Secretary. The council also approved the listed bank‑account signers and adopted the current committee and commission roster.

• Adopted meeting schedule with workshop (unanimously passed)
• Appointed Dr. Corrine Upshur as Vice Mayor
• Appointed Councilman Alvin Pope as Council Secretary
• Appointed staff liaison Danielle Pope as Recording Secretary
• Approved bank‑account signers as listed in agenda (unanimously passed)
• Adopted current committee and commission list (unanimously passed)

Election & Registration Board

The Smyrna Election & Registration Board met on May 5, 2025 to recount absentee ballots from the April 29, 2025 municipal election. Tally sheets showing machine and absentee vote totals were posted. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It reviewed KRM Development’s application to annex and rezone 1510 Paddock Road from Suburban Reserve to Corridor Commercial. After discussion, the commission unanimously voted to recommend the annexation and CCM zoning to the Town Council. No decisions were recorded on the Tappahanna parking waiver or subdivision applications.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended annexation of 1510 Paddock Road parcel and CCM zoning to Town Council (unanimous)
• No action taken on Tappahanna parking waiver and subdivision/site‑plan applications

Mayor & Council

The council approved the agenda as published and adopted the consent agenda. It approved the second reading of Ordinance 008‑25 updating solid waste, recycling and yard‑waste collection requirements. The council adopted Ordinance 009‑25, amending Appendix A of the zoning ordinance to revise off‑street parking requirements. Councilman Pressley announced his resignation from the council.

• Approved agenda as published (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda (motion passed)
• Approved second reading of Ord. 008‑25 solid‑waste updates (all in favor)
• Adopted Ord. 009‑25 zoning amendment for off‑street parking requirements
• Councilman Pressley resigned from his seat

Mayor & Council

The council conducted a fact‑finding hearing to determine whether George Coates meets the town’s bona‑fide domiciliary requirement for mayoral candidates. Mayor Johnson and Councilman Pope recused themselves; Councilwoman Gott was absent per charter. Evidence on residence, utility usage, and code definitions was presented, but no vote or final decision was recorded.

Mayor & Council

Councilman Pope moved to approve the agenda as presented, and Councilwoman Gott seconded; the motion passed with all members in favor. Vice Mayor Rasmussen moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Councilman Johnson; that motion also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board approved the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the historic district application for a fence at 321 W Commerce St.

• Approved Jan 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved historic district fence application for 321 W Commerce St (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. After discussion, the commission approved the proposed revisions to Appendix A (Zoning) to adopt updated off‑street parking requirements, including minimum standards and a provision for ice‑skating rinks, with no objections. Both motions carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised off‑street parking ordinance (unanimous)

Election & Registration Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the 4/25/2024 meeting. Beverly Pickney was elected chairperson and Yvette Sullivan was elected vice chairperson, with all members voting in favor. The meeting confirmed a $75 per meeting rate of pay and will add board members to the town payroll system, except Beryl and Yvette who are already on payroll. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 4/25/2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed $75 per meeting rate of pay
• Elected Beverly Pickney as chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Yvette Sullivan as vice chairperson (unanimous)
• Board members to be added to Town payroll system (except Beryl and Yvette)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)