Bethany Beach public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Bethany Beach Town Council will consider ordinances regarding marijuana regulation and smoking definitions. The council will also discuss the 2023 Comprehensive Plan and appoint election officials for the September 9, 2023 election.
- Ordinance adding Chapter 218 to regulate marijuana production and sale
- Ordinance amending Chapter 301 smoking definitions
- Resolution to approve the 2023 Comprehensive Plan
- Appointments of election judges and officers for the September 9, 2023 election
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss several ordinances, including changes to outdoor smoking definitions and new regulations for marijuana production and sale. The meeting also includes a discussion on using pervious asphalt for the Collins/Wellington corridor project.
- Discussion of pervious asphalt use for the Collins/Wellington corridor project
- First reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 301 regarding outdoor smoking definitions
- First reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 218 to regulate marijuana production and sale
- Resolution to approve the Final Annual Assessment List
- Addition of Art Diver to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Committee
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review an application for a minor subdivision at 312 Garfield Parkway Ext. in the R-2 Zoning District. The meeting also includes updates from the Non-Residential Design Review Committee and the Town Council.
- Minor Subdivision application for Lots 18, 20, 22 and 24, Block 109 at 312 Garfield Parkway Ext.
Town Council
The Bethany Beach Town Council will discuss ordinance changes to the town code regarding zoning and regulations. The council also plans to set dates for the upcoming Town Council election and organizational meeting.
- Ordinance to remove Section 425-41.1 from the Town Code
- Ordinance to amend Sections 425-108 and 425-109 regarding regulations and public hearings
- Setting the date for the Town Council election on September 9, 2023
- Appointments to the Election Board and Election Officers
- Setting the date for the Town Council Organizational Meeting for September 18, 2023
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss several financial matters including operating, capital, and special fund budget amendments. The meeting also includes potential votes on the town's investment and purchasing policies.
- Supplement to the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Adjustment of the FY 2023 Special Fund Budget to match grant funds received
- Update to the Town's Investment Policy
- Update to the Town's Purchasing Policy
- Contract with IG Burton for a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Package Vehicle for $45,995
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review an application to partition property at 224 Maplewood Street. Members will also discuss and possibly vote on the final review of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Partitioning application for Lots 22 and 24, Block 128, at 224 Maplewood Street
- Final review of the Comprehensive Plan
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 and a new schedule of fees. The agenda also includes consideration of summer beach exercise class concessions and a vehicle purchase contract.
- Proposed FY 2024 budget and schedule of fees
- Concessions for summer season beach exercise classes
- $45,719.00 contract with Pittsville Motors Inc. for a 2022 Ford F-150 PPV
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss the updated draft Comprehensive Plan, specifically focusing on prioritizing recommendations. The meeting also includes updates from the Non-Residential Design Review Committee and the Town Council.
- Discussion of the updated draft Comprehensive Plan
- Prioritization of Comprehensive Plan Recommendations
- Non-Residential Design Review Committee update
- Town Council meeting updates
Town Council
The Bethany Beach Town Council will discuss several new business items. These include a proposed continuous pedestrian pathway and a request for a drinking water matching planning grant. The council will also review reports from various committees.
- Creation of a continuous and connected pedestrian pathway on Collins Street, Kent Avenue and Wellington Parkway
- Sussex County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Resolution
- Drinking Water Matching Planning Grant for North Atlantic Avenue water main elimination
- Addition of Tim Switzer to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will review applications to partition properties on Hollywood Street and Kent Avenue. Members will also receive updates from the Non-Residential Design Review Committee and the Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee.
- Partitioning application for 300, 302 and 304 Hollywood Street
- Partitioning application for 69 Kent Avenue
- Non-Residential Design Review Committee update
- Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee update
Town Council
The Council will consider two engineering contracts with McCormick Taylor for shoreline and bulkhead designs. They will also discuss the Sussex County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and a first reading of an ordinance amendment.
- $107,753.17 contract for Lake Bethany Living Shoreline Design
- $111,174.42 contract for Loop Canal Bulkhead Stabilization Design
- Sussex County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
- First reading of amendment to Town Ordinance 453-21(f)