Dewey Beach public meetings in 2021

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two draft ordinances amending Chapter 185 (Zoning). One ordinance aims to align residential parking requirements between Table 2 and the text of the code. The other would allow restaurants with 4,000 square feet or less of patron area in most zoning districts (except PRB-1 and PRB-3) to have no off-street parking requirement, while larger restaurants would need one space per 200 square feet over 4,000, including open decking.

• Public hearing on draft ordinance to amend Chapter 185, Zoning, regarding residential parking requirements consistency
• Public hearing on draft ordinance to change parking requirements for restaurants in most zoning districts except PRB-1 and PRB-3
• Proposed rule: restaurants with 4,000 sq ft or less patron area would have no off-street parking requirement
• Proposed rule: restaurants over 4,000 sq ft patron area would need one parking space per 200 sq ft over 4,000, including open decking

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The Dewey Beach Town Commissioners will hold an executive session and regular meeting on December 17, 2021. They will discuss and possibly vote on several items, including amending an agreement with Dewey Beach Enterprises to remove a retail space requirement, extending temporary event space use, and adjusting parking permit fees. The agenda also includes discussions on the fund balance policy, investment policy, accommodations tax rate, and a potential new Town Hall and Police Department.

• Vote on Fifth Amendment to Mutual Agreement & Release with Dewey Beach Enterprises to delete 4,000-8,000 sq ft retail space requirement
• Vote to extend temporary use of structure as event space (expires Dec 27, 2021)
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 93 Fees, 93-5 Parking Permits A(1) regarding discounted seasonal parking permits
• Resolution to provide complimentary seasonal parking permits to Commissioners annually, including after service
• Discussion on increasing Accommodation Tax rate (Town Code §167-15)

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The Town Commissioners will meet to consider a draft ordinance regarding new design standards for wireless facilities. The meeting also includes a discussion and possible vote on using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for town projects and essential worker premium pay.

• Draft Ordinance amending Chapter 185, Section 90 of the Utilities Code regarding Wireless Facilities and Draft Design Standards
• Possible vote to approve expenditure of ARPA funds for premium pay for essential workers and town projects
• Approval of November 19, 2021 Monthly Town Commissioners Meeting Minutes

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The Infrastructure Committee will meet to discuss options for relining or reconstructing stormwater assets on McKinley and Bayard Avenues. The committee may also vote on a set of priorities for town-wide flooding mitigation projects.

• Options to reline or reconstruct stormwater assets on McKinley and Bayard Avenues
• Priorities for projects addressing flooding in the Town

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The Town Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding infrastructure repairs and updates to the Utilities Code. The meeting also includes a resolution for storm water project funding and new design standards for wireless facilities.

• Resolution to use up to $27,000.00 from Infrastructure Funds for Read Avenue Storm Water Repair Project
• Repair of three outfalls on the bay side of Read Avenue
• Draft Ordinance to amend Chapter 185, Section 90 regarding Wireless Facilities and Draft Design Standards

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The Dewey Beach Marketing Committee will meet to discuss and possibly vote on ideas for securing public donations for the Town Beautification Project, including the future sale of memorial bricks and website/Facebook changes. They will also discuss and possibly approve a design for the 2021 Dewey Beach Holiday Ornament. The meeting is open to the public with time for comments.

• Discuss and possibly vote on donation ideas for Town Beautification Project
• Discuss future sales of memorial bricks
• Discuss website and Facebook page changes to increase donations
• Discuss and possibly approve 2021 Dewey Beach Holiday Ornament design
• Public comments

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The Dewey Beach Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the current auditor contract, which is approaching its expiration date, and to determine next steps regarding a request for proposals (RFP). The meeting will also include adoption of the agenda and minutes from the August 9, 2021 meeting, plus public comment.

• Discussion of current auditor contract expiration and RFP process
• Adoption of minutes from August 9, 2021 meeting

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a draft ordinance to expand an existing conditional use for the property at 1818 Coastal Highway, located in the RB-2 zoning district. The expansion is proposed under Section 25D(1)(A)(1) of Chapter 185 and must meet the definition and requirements of a restaurant in Chapter 144, Section 6.

• Public hearing on draft ordinance to expand conditional use at 1818 Coastal Highway
• Property formally known as map 20.18 parcel 149.00
• Located in Zoning District RB-2, south of Bellevue St. and north of Dagsworthy Ave.
• Expansion pursuant to Section 25D(1)(A)(1) of Chapter 185
• Must comply with restaurant definition and requirements in Chapter 144, Section 6

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The Town Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review and develop recommendations on the town's infrastructure needs, including storm-water management, flooding, and pollution. The agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, public comments, and member comments. This is a working session focused on infrastructure issues.

• Review and develop recommendations on infrastructure needs including storm-water management, flooding, and pollution
• Approve September 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comments period

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing and discussion on a draft ordinance that would add a new section 90A to the town's utilities code, relating to wireless facilities and associated design standards. The commission may vote to make a recommendation on the ordinance. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public hearing on draft ordinance amending Chapter 185, Section 90, Utilities Code to add Section 90A on Wireless Facilities
• Discussion and possible vote on recommendation regarding the wireless facilities ordinance
• Draft Design Standards for wireless facilities to be considered

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The Town Commissioners will meet to discuss and possibly vote on a proposal regarding 1818 Coastal Highway. The item involves referring a proposed expansion of an existing conditional use for this property to the Planning Commission.

• Referral of conditional use expansion for 1818 Coastal Highway (map 20.18 parcel 149.00) to the Planning Commission

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Town Commissioners will hold an executive session for personnel and property discussions, followed by a public meeting to vote on several ordinances and budget amendments. Key actions include increasing the lodging tax rate, raising the weekly parking permit fee from $75 to $90, and amending business license fees and due dates. The board will also consider spending $30,000 for an architect for future town hall and police building plans, and approve a new police department website design.

• Ordinance to increase lodging tax rate (Chapter 167-20) and set effective date
• Ordinance to amend parking fines and penalties (Chapter 1, Article II)
• Ordinance to raise weekly parking permit rate from $75 to $90 (Chapter 93, §93-5)
• Approve $30,000 for architect for town hall and police department building plans
• Amend FY2022 budget to shift business license fee collection to FY2023

The Dewey Beach Comprehensive Plan Committee reviewed the town's June 25, 2021 Annual Report on the Comprehensive Plan and made observations and recommendations for the 10-year plan. No formal decisions were made; the committee discussed priorities, including annexation of the Forgotten Mile, forming a climate resilience committee, and upgrading the tree ordinance. The meeting was procedural, with recommendations to be considered by the Town Council.

• Reviewed the town's Annual Report on the Comp Plan (dated June 25, 2021)
• Recommended starting a process to evaluate annexation of the Forgotten Mile
• Recommended Council form a committee to develop a strategic plan for climate change resilience
• Recommended upgrading the tree ordinance to enable neighbor reporting of breaches
• No action taken on housing, land use, or blighted parcels due to market conditions

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The committee will review the Town Manager's presentation on 2021 financial needs, 2022 planning, and COVID-19 budget impacts. Members will also receive a portfolio update from Brown Advisory and discuss potential changes to the Investment Policy Implementation Plan.

• Presentation of 2021 financial needs and 2022 planning
• Discussion of COVID-19 budget impact
• Portfolio review by Dominic Difebo of Brown Advisory
• Potential vote on new investments within policy guidelines
• Discussion of revisions to the Investment Policy Implementation Plan

The Dewey Beach Investment Committee reviewed the town's budget and investment portfolio, noting strong revenue but warning of future transfer tax declines. They unanimously approved a motion to recommend changing the Investment Implementation Plan to allow investment grade index funds for short-term investments, and discussed fund allocations and risk tolerance.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended changing Investment Implementation Plan to allow investment grade index funds (unanimous)
• Set Rainy Day Fund at $1.9M and unassigned fund at $600k for operating account
• Agreed to allocate $600k to Fulton Bank, $1.9M to Rainy Day Fund, and $2.3M to Brown Advisory for longer-term investment
• Scheduled next meeting for October 14

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Marketing Committee will discuss and possibly vote on fundraising ideas for the Town Beautification project, including sales of median signs and website/Facebook changes. They will also discuss promoting the David Ashby Memorial run in October. The meeting includes public comment and routine agenda approvals.

• Discuss and possibly vote on donation ideas for Town Beautification project
• Review existing and future sales of median signs
• Discuss website and Facebook changes to increase donations
• Explore other fundraising avenues, events, waterfront revenue
• Discuss promotion of David Ashby Memorial run in October

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The Dewey Beach Infrastructure Committee will discuss and possibly vote on a proposal from Remington & Vernick Engineers to address drainage issues on Houston Street, and recommend acceptance by the Commissioners. They will also consider Change Order CO #1 from SPS Standard Pipe Services for cleaning at Reed Street. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Proposal from Remington & Vernick Engineers for Houston Street drainage
• SPS Standard Pipe Services proposal dated August 11, 2021
• Change Order CO #1 from SPS Standard Pipe Services for Reed Street cleaning
• Approval of March 24, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comments

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to review the town's June progress report and discuss which issues need near-term attention. The committee may vote to make recommendations to the Town Council based on this discussion.

• Review and discuss Town report on progress published in June
• Discuss and prioritize issues needing near-term attention
• Possible vote to make recommendations to Town Council

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Budget & Finance Committee is meeting to review preliminary year-to-date budget performance and discuss new revenue opportunities for the town, with a possible vote to recommend options to the Town Council. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior meeting minutes.

• Review preliminary YTD budget performance
• Discuss new revenue stream opportunities
• Possible vote to recommend revenue options to Council
• Approval of July 9th meeting minutes

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 15, 2021, to consider a variance request to reduce the required rear yard setback from 12 feet to 5 feet for a property at 109 Houston Street. The property is in the NR zoning district and is owned by Erin Meder, Trustee of the Jane M. Meder Irrevocable Trust. The hearing will take place at the Dewey Beach Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Avenue, at 7:00 PM.

• Variance request to reduce rear yard setback from 12 ft to 5 ft at 109 Houston Street
• Property parcel 3-34-20.14-74.00 in NR zoning district
• Requested by Erin Meder, Trustee of the Jane M. Meder Irrevocable Trust
• Public hearing at Dewey Beach Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Avenue

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Town Commissioners will hold a public hearing and meeting on September 10, 2021, to consider two related ordinances. The first would amend the 2018 Comprehensive Plan zoning map for the property at 26 Bellevue Street (Tax Map No. 334-20.18, Parcel 150.00) from RR, Resort Residential to RB2, Resort Business. The second ordinance would rezone the same parcel accordingly.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend 2018 Comprehensive Plan zoning map for 26 Bellevue Street
• Consideration of ordinance to rezone Tax Map No. 334-20.18, Parcel 150.00 from RR to RB-2
• Property located at 26 Bellevue Street, Dewey Beach, DE

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Town Commissioners will meet to discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to police and lifeguard drug testing policies and a request to reduce town speed limits. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the sale of town-owned property at 107 Houston Street and new regulations for wireless facilities.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 29 regarding Police and Lifeguard Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing
• Resolution to request DelDOT reduce speed limits from 30 mph to 25 mph
• Resolution to allow the sale of town-owned property at 107 Houston Street
• Event applications for Dewey Sip and Shop and End of Season Party
• Draft Ordinance regarding Regulation of Wireless Facilities in the Utilities Code

The Dewey Beach Town Commissioners approved expansion of premises requests for the Running of the Bull and Dewey Goes Pink 5K events, referred a rezoning application for 26 Bellevue Street to the Planning Commission, and amended the FY2022 budget to increase police liability insurance from $1M to $3M. They also approved six election officials, revised Resolution 36 on purchasing authority, and directed the solicitor to draft a construction site runoff ordinance. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved expansion of premises for Running of the Bull (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of premises for Dewey Goes Pink 5K (unanimous)
• Referred rezoning of 26 Bellevue Street from RR to RB2 to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Amended FY2022 budget to raise police liability insurance to $3M (unanimous)
• Approved 6 election officials for 2021 municipal election (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Resolution 36 on purchasing authority, minus radios/cameras paragraph (unanimous)
• Directed solicitor to draft ordinance on construction site runoff protection

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The committee will discuss strategies to secure public donations for the Town Beautification project, including median sign sales. Members will also discuss promotional ideas for the David Ashby Memorial run in October.

• Discussion of public donations for Town Beautification project
• Review of existing and future sales of median signs
• Discussion of Town website and Facebook changes regarding beautification
• Promotion of the David Ashby Memorial run in October

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Audit Committee is meeting to review a draft audit and may vote on whether to present it to the Commissioners. The agenda includes adopting minutes from prior meetings, hearing public comments, and discussing the audit presentation.

• Presentation of audit
• Possible vote on draft audit for Commissioners
• Adoption of minutes from Dec 9, 2020 and June 8, 2021 meetings
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Town Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on July 9, 2021, to discuss and possibly vote on several items, including event permit expansions, a rezoning request, a budget amendment for police liability insurance, and an ordinance on police and lifeguard drug testing. They will also consider new construction site runoff requirements, election official appointments, and revisions to the employee policy manual and purchasing resolution.

• Discuss and possibly vote on 2021 Expansion of Premises Requests for Running of the Bull (Aug 21) and Dewey Goes Pink 5K (Oct 9)
• Discuss and possibly vote to rezone 26 Bellevue Street from Resort Residential (RR) to Resort Business (RB2)
• Discuss and possibly vote to increase Police Department liability insurance from $1 million to $3 million
• Discuss and possibly vote on ordinance to amend Chapter 29 (Police and Lifeguard Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing)
• Discuss and possibly vote to appoint 6 Election Officials for 2021 Municipal Election

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Budget & Finance Committee is meeting via Zoom to review preliminary year-to-date budget performance and discuss potential new revenue streams for the town. The agenda also includes organizational tasks, such as introducing a new member and scheduling the next meeting, along with routine approval of minutes.

• Review and discuss preliminary YTD budget performance
• Discuss new revenue stream opportunities for the town
• Introduce new committee member and schedule next meeting
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 11th meeting

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Investment Committee is meeting to review the town's financial needs for the rest of 2021 and planning for 2022, including discussion of COVID-19 budget impacts. Members will also review the investment portfolio with an advisor, consider new investments, and discuss possible revisions to the town's Investment Policy.

• Review and potential vote on previous meeting's minutes
• Town Manager's presentation on financial needs for remainder of 2021 and planning for 2022
• Discussion of COVID-19 budget impact
• Portfolio review by Dominic Difebo of Brown Advisory
• Discussion of possible revisions to Investment Policy (Chapter 24 of Town Code)

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Town of Dewey Beach Commissioners will hold a public hearing and meeting on June 25, 2021, to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 185, §185-25D(1)(a)[4] regarding eatery requirements, and to review a conditional-use application from Gee Bowls, Inc. to operate an eatery at a specific property. The meeting will be held via Zoom and live-streamed due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter 185, §185-25D(1)(a)[4] regarding eatery requirements
• Public hearing on conditional-use application by Gee Bowls, Inc. for an eatery at District 334 Map 20.18 Parcel 47.01

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The Dewey Beach Town Marketing Committee met virtually on June 17, 2021, to discuss strategies for the Town Beautification project. The agenda focused on soliciting public donations, specifically regarding Route 1 median signs, and promoting the David Ashby Memorial run scheduled for October.

• Discussion of cost and donation value for Route 1 median signs
• Review of proposed changes to Town website and Facebook for beautification campaign
• Promotion ideas for the David Ashby Memorial run in October

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Budget & Finance Committee is meeting to review year-to-date budget performance and discuss potential new revenue streams for the town. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior minutes and introducing a new member.

• Review and discuss YTD budget performance
• Discuss new revenue stream opportunities
• Approval of April 23rd meeting minutes
• Introduction of John Gephart as new committee member

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Audit Committee is meeting via Zoom to adopt an agenda and minutes, and to discuss and possibly vote on priorities for oversight based on audit recommendations. The meeting includes time for public and committee comments.

• Discussion and possible vote on oversight priorities based on audit recommendations
• Adoption of minutes from December 20, 2020 meeting

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Town Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting, preceded by an executive session for legal strategy on potential litigation. The main business includes discussing and possibly voting on a zoning ordinance amendment, instituting a lodging tax effective April 1, 2021, and amending parking permit fees. They will also review financials and the proposed FY2022 budget.

• Draft ordinance to amend Chapter 185 Zoning, bulk standards (height, floor area ratio, setbacks) in all districts
• Possible vote to institute Dewey Beach Lodging Tax effective April 1, 2021, authorized by Delaware Legislature in August 2020
• Draft ordinance to amend Chapter 93 Fees, Section 93-5 parking permit fees
• Supplement to Street and Beach Maintenance Agreement with DELDOT
• Resolution to add eye coverage benefit for employees starting July 1, 2021

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Town of Dewey Beach Investment Committee is meeting to discuss the town's financial needs for 2021 and the impact of COVID-19 on the budget. They will also review the investment portfolio with an advisor, consider new investments, and discuss possible revisions to the town's Investment Policy. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Discussion of COVID-19 budget impact and 2021 financial needs
• Portfolio review by Dominic Difebo of Brown Advisory
• Possible vote on new investments within Investment Policy Guidelines
• Discussion of Investment Policy (Chapter 24 of Town Code) and possible revisions
• Proposal to meet second Thursday in January, April, July, October at 5pm

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

The Dewey Beach Town Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on a contract to hire a new Town Manager, as well as a supplement to the street and beach maintenance agreement with DELDOT. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss an individual's qualifications for a job, followed by public comment and commissioner updates.

• Contract to hire a new Town Manager
• Supplement to the Town of Dewey Beach Street and Beach Maintenance Agreement with DELDOT
• Executive session on individual citizen's job qualifications
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

Town Council Meeting Calendar

The Dewey Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing on a draft ordinance amending Chapter 185 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code, specifically relating to bulk standards in all districts. The changes cover height, floor area ratio, minimum setbacks, maximum floor area in multifamily dwellings, basements, plantings, and open space by amending Table 2. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and live-streamed due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing on draft ordinance to amend Chapter 185, Zoning, bulk standards
• Changes to height, floor area ratio, minimum setback requirements
• Changes to maximum floor area in multifamily dwellings
• Changes to basements, plantings, and open space
• Amendment to Table 2 of the zoning code