Bethany Beach public meetings in 2021
19 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The meeting includes the approval of October 16, 2021, minutes and an update from the Non-Residential Design Review Report Committee. The Commission will also conduct a general review of the Comprehensive Plan. No specific new business items are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of October 16, 2021, meeting minutes
- Non-Residential Design Review Report Committee update
- General Review of the Comprehensive Plan
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss a grant application for wetland restoration and a new garbage truck purchase. The meeting also includes discussions on residential parking permits and the December meeting schedule.
- $239,720 contract with Mid Atlantic Waste Systems for a new garbage truck
- DNREC grant resolution for 15-acre wetland restoration and pathway study
- Continuation of residential parking permits in Ocean Lots and Street Ends
- Review of Town Council Procedure and Protocol Manual
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Commission will consider an application to divide property at 651 Tingle Avenue into two lots. Members will also discuss drafting an ordinance regarding the protection and replacement of trees. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on pervious paving requirements and the Comprehensive Plan.
- Partitioning application for 651 Tingle Avenue
- Proposed tree protection and replacement ordinance
- Discussion of minimum natural vegetated space per lot
- Continued discussion on pervious paving in Section 425-27
- General review of the Comprehensive Plan
Town Council
The Town Council will consider reducing the posted speed limit on Delaware Route 1 from 35 mph to 30 mph between May 1 and October 15. The council will also discuss committee guidelines, various committee appointments, and appointments to the Board of Adjustment.
- Lowering speed limit on Delaware Route 1 from 35 mph to 30 mph (May 1 – Oct 15)
- Resolution requesting DelDOT to lower the speed limit on Delaware Route 1
- Committee guidelines and standing committees
- Committee appointments
- Board of Adjustment appointments
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Commission will discuss adding language to Section 425-27 regarding pervious paving requirements. This proposal would require new or improved paved areas, such as driveways and sidewalks, to use permeable materials with at least a 10% open area. The agenda also includes a review of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Proposed pervious paving requirements for residential exterior design
- General review of the Comprehensive Plan
- Approval of July 17, 2021 meeting minutes
Town Council
The Bethany Beach Town Council will meet to consider filling a vacant council seat and updating the town's purchasing policy. The agenda also includes votes on contracts for a new police vehicle and a drainage project.
- Vote on filling a vacant Town Council seat
- Update to the Town's Purchasing Policy
- $34,389 contract with Hertrich Fleet Services Inc. for a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
- $185,900 contract with A-Del Construction for Central Boulevard Drainage Project
- Proposal to cancel the September 2021 Town Council meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will conduct a general review of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes updates from the Non-Residential Design Review Committee and comments regarding the July Town Council meeting.
- General Review of the Comprehensive Plan
- Non-Residential Design Review Committee update
Town Council
The Bethany Beach Town Council will consider several proposals, including changing the juvenile curfew from 1:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. The council will also discuss installing electric vehicle charging stations and a new pedestrian walkway plan.
- Resolution to approve the Final Annual Assessment List
- Installation of 6-8 electric vehicle charging stations near Garfield Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue
- Conceptual plan for a pedestrian walkway connecting Central Boulevard and 2nd Street
- Posting 20 mph speed limit signs on residential streets
- Ordinance to change the juvenile curfew from 1:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The meeting includes approval of the May 22, 2021, minutes and an update from the Non-Residential Design Review Committee. The agenda also features a general review of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Approval of May 22, 2021, meeting minutes
- Non-Residential Design Review Committee update
- General review of the Comprehensive Plan
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss setting dates for the upcoming Town Council election and organizational meeting. The council will also consider appointments to the Election Board and the purchase of a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
- Setting a date for the Town Council Election
- Appointments to the Election Board and Election Officers
- Setting a date for the Town Council Organizational Meeting
- Purchase of a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado for $27,500
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a general review of the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes an update from the Non-Residential Design Review Committee and comments regarding the May Town Council Meeting.
- Review of the Comprehensive Plan
- Non-Residential Design Review Committee update
- Approval of April 17, 2021 minutes
Town Council
The Town Council will consider repealing the ordinance requiring face coverings in downtown areas and on the boardwalk. The meeting also includes discussions on adjusting the FY 2021 Special Fund Budget and requesting speed limit reductions on Kent Avenue. Additionally, council members will discuss plans for July 5, 2021 fireworks.
- Repeal of mask ordinance in downtown and boardwalk areas
- Adjustments to FY 2021 Special Fund Budget to match received grant funds
- Resolution requesting DelDOT reduce speed limits on Kent Avenue Corridor
- Discussion regarding July 5, 2021 fireworks
- Approval of Tax Adjustment List #1
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will discuss a six-month extension request for a Planned Residential Development at 857 Garfield Parkway. The meeting also includes a general review of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Extension request for Planned Residential Development at 857 Garfield Parkway
- General Review of the Comprehensive Plan
- Non-Residential Design Review Committee update
Town Council
The Town Council will consider a contract to purchase 2.7 acres of land at Second Street and Hudson Avenue for $249,000. The agenda also includes discussions on regulating holes dug in the beach and approving several municipal contracts.
- Ordinance to restrict the size of holes or trenches dug on the beach
- Purchase of 2.7 acres at Second Street and Hudson Avenue for $249,000
- Contract for a new side load garbage truck for $222,761.00
- Contract for July 4th fireworks display for $35,000
- Resolution regarding design standards for wireless facilities
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review an application to relocate a lot line between properties at 604 and 606 Pond View Drive. The meeting also includes a general review of the Comprehensive Plan and updates from the Non-Residential Design Review Committee.
- Lot line relocation for 604 and 606 Pond View Drive
- General review of the Comprehensive Plan
- Non-Residential Design Review Committee update
Town Council
The Town Council will review several ordinances regarding wireless facility standards in and outside the public right-of-way. The agenda also includes discussions on the FY 2022 budget, beach digging restrictions, and summer parking permits.
- Second reading of wireless facility design and development standards
- Ordinance to restrict the size of holes or trenches dug on the beach
- Discussion and possible vote on the FY 2022 budget and fee schedule
- Awarding concessions for summer exercise classes on the beach
- Trial period for residential parking permit usage at ocean front street ends
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting includes procedural approvals and a general review of the Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also receive an update from the Non-Residential Design Review Committee.
- General Review of the Comprehensive Plan
- Non-Residential Design Review Committee Update
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss ordinances regarding the construction and siting of wireless facilities. The meeting also includes discussions on perimeter fence restrictions and a contract for a loop canal flood study.
- Ordinance amendments for personal wireless services facilities (Chapter 525)
- Standards for wireless facilities in the public right-of-way (Chapter 493)
- Ordinance regarding perimeter fence restrictions (Chapter 425-16)
- $88,107 contract with McCormick Taylor for a flood study
- Appointment of Lee Bunting to the Charter and Ordinance Review Committee
Town Council
The Town Council will consider ordinances regarding the construction and siting of wireless facilities. The meeting also includes committee appointments and a contract for a generator transfer switch.
- Ordinance amending Chapter 525 regarding wireless services facilities
- Ordinance amending Chapter 493 regarding wireless facilities in the public right-of-way
- Resolution establishing design standards for wireless facilities
- Committee member appointments for Audit and Budget and Finance committees
- $79,500 contract with Fidelity Engineering Corporation for a generator transfer switch