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Dewey Beach public meetings in 2022

50 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Sat Dec 17, 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Calendar

Public hearing on rezoning 100 Buena Road from RB-2 to RR

The Dewey Beach Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a draft ordinance and an application to rezone tax map parcel 334-20.18-74.00 at 100 Buena Road from Resort Business-2 (RB-2) to Resort Residential (RR), and to amend the comprehensive map accordingly. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 10:00am at the Lifesaving Station. Public comment may be submitted in writing by mail or email up to 48 hours before the meeting.

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Fri Dec 16, 2022

Town Council Meeting Calendar

Council to vote on site plan for mixed-use building at 1603 Coastal Highway

The Dewey Beach Town Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on December 16, 2022, to discuss and possibly vote on several items, including a site plan for a mixed-use structure at 1603 Coastal Highway, an ordinance to define and permit tents in certain districts, and a $35,000 vehicle purchase. They will also consider adding a member to the Climate Change Committee and a relocation plan for 5G poles. The agenda includes routine approvals and committee reports.

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Tue Dec 13, 2022

Marketing Committee Meeting Calendar

Marketing Committee to weigh email campaign for tagline contest

The Dewey Beach Marketing Committee will meet to discuss and possibly vote on recommending an email campaign for the town's tagline contest to the Town Commissioners. The committee will also consider potential agenda items for its next meeting and approve the minutes from its November 1, 2022 meeting.

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Fri Dec 9, 2022

Resiliency & Sustainability Committee Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach holds climate resiliency workshop with expert presentations

The Dewey Beach Climate Change Committee is convening a resiliency workshop featuring presentations from coastal hazards and environmental experts. The committee will discuss possible projects for the town and hold a Q&A session. This is a discussion and information-gathering meeting, not a decision-making one.

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Fri Nov 18, 2022

Town Council Meeting Calendar

Town Council holds executive session on job qualifications

The Dewey Beach Town Council is convening an executive session to discuss an individual citizen's qualifications for a job or training, as permitted under Delaware law. This is a closed-door meeting, not live-streamed, and no other business is listed on the agenda.

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Fri Nov 18, 2022

Town Council Meeting Calendar

Council to hear expansion request for Dewey Beach Country Club restaurant

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance regarding a Conditional Use permit and Restaurant Permit of Compliance application to expand the conditional use for the Dewey Beach Country Club at 1705 Coastal Highway. The meeting also includes an executive session and the monthly commissioners meeting. The parcel is north of McKinley Avenue and south of Dagsworthy Avenue in the RB-2 Zoning District.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

Infrastructure Committee Meeting Calendar

Committee to vote on upgrading Read Avenue tide gates

The Dewey Beach Infrastructure Committee will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss a possible vote on a proposal from Remington and Vernick Engineers to remove existing outfall flap-style tide gates and install upgraded tide gate valves at the Read Avenue bay outfall. The meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2022, at the Lifesaving Station.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022

Town Council Meeting Calendar

Town Council holds executive session on job qualifications

The Dewey Beach Town Council is meeting in executive session to discuss an individual citizen's qualifications for a job or training, as permitted under Delaware law. This is a closed session and will not be live-streamed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

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Fri Nov 4, 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach planners to weigh Country Club restaurant expansion

The Dewey Beach Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discussion on an ordinance and conditional use permit application to expand the restaurant use at the Dewey Beach Country Club, located at 1705 Coastal Highway. The commission may vote to make a recommendation on the draft ordinance. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

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Tue Nov 1, 2022

Marketing Committee Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach committee to vote on tagline contest

The Dewey Beach Marketing Committee will meet to discuss and vote on creating a contest for a new town tagline, discuss the Arts & Crafts Festival, and receive updates on beautification funds and the Dewey Business Partnership. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

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Fri Oct 21, 2022

Town Council Meeting Calendar

Council to hold public hearings on restaurant permits for four Dewey Beach businesses

The Dewey Beach Town Council will hold public hearings on October 21, 2022, to consider conditional use permits and restaurant permits of compliance for four establishments along Coastal Highway. Each hearing addresses expanding the conditional use for a restaurant under the town code. The meeting also includes an executive session and the monthly commissioners meeting.

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Fri Oct 7, 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach P&Z to hold public hearings on restaurant permits for four businesses

The Dewey Beach Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on October 7, 2022, to consider ordinances for Conditional Use permits and Restaurant Permits of Compliance to expand conditional uses for four restaurants: Woody's Dewey Beach, Dewey Beach Country Club, Dewey Beer Company, and The Dewey Post. All properties are in the RB-2 Zoning District along Coastal Highway.

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Tue Oct 4, 2022

Marketing Committee Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach marketing panel to weigh new tagline, Crush Festival plans

The Town of Dewey Beach Marketing Committee is meeting to conduct business related to 2022 activities and promotion. The committee will discuss and possibly vote on draft minutes from May 17, 2022, discuss a new tagline for promotional materials, and discuss potential plans for the Dewey Beach Crush Festival. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

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Fri Sep 30, 2022

Town Council Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach Council to swear in new commissioners, pick mayor

The Dewey Beach Town Council is holding an organizational meeting to swear in two newly elected commissioners, then vote among commissioners to appoint the town's mayor and council secretary, each for one-year terms. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on installing officers rather than policy decisions.

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Fri Sep 23, 2022

Town Council Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach Town Council to swear in new commissioners and elect mayor

The Dewey Beach Town Council is holding its organizational meeting to swear in two newly elected commissioners, vote to appoint a mayor and council secretary for one-year terms, and swear them in. The meeting was rescheduled from September 23 to September 30, 2022, and will be held at the Lifesaving Station with livestream and Zoom options.

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Fri Sep 16, 2022

Town Council Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach council to hold public hearings on restaurant permits and a rezoning

The Dewey Beach Town Commissioners will hold public hearings on several conditional use and restaurant permit applications, plus a rezoning request. The council will decide on these items at the September 16, 2022 meeting.

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Thu Sep 15, 2022

Board of Adjustment Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach board to hear variance requests for market expansion and restaurant dining area

The Dewey Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 15, 2022, to consider four requests: a variance to expand a market and add short-term rental units at 200 Cullen Street, and three requests related to a restaurant at 2009 Coastal Highway—a special exception to continue a COVID-era expanded dining area, a variance or special exception for off-street parking relief, and a variance to keep a tent over the dining area. The board will decide on these requests after hearing public input.

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Sat Sep 10, 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach P&Z to hold public hearings on 5 restaurant permits and 1 rezoning

The Dewey Beach Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on September 10, 2022, for five Conditional Use and Restaurant Permit of Compliance applications (Mama Maria Inc., a new restaurant at 1509 Coastal Highway, Jimmy's Grille, Starboard Raw, and Lighthouse Cove Restaurant and Event Center) and one rezoning application for 106 Read Avenue from Resort Business (RB2) to Resort Residential (RR). All items are subject to public hearing and no final decisions are listed on this agenda.

Mon Aug 29, 2022

Charter & Code Review Committee Meeting Calendar

Committee to consider recommending funding for outside code review expert

The Dewey Beach Charter and Code Review Committee will discuss and possibly vote on recommending that the Town Commissioners fund an outside expert in municipal code review. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

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Sat Aug 20, 2022

Resiliency & Sustainability Committee Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach climate committee to plan resiliency report for Town Council

The Dewey Beach Climate Change Committee is meeting to follow up on member assignments, including stormwater and grant work, and to plan its initial report to Town Council. The group will also discuss strategies for storm and sea level rise resiliency. The agenda is largely organizational and discussion-focused, with no formal votes or ordinances scheduled.

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Thu Jul 28, 2022

Audit Committee Meeting Calendar

Audit Committee to review and possibly accept draft audit

The Dewey Beach Audit Committee is meeting to review the presentation of the audit, discuss it with the public, and possibly vote on accepting the draft audit and supporting documents for submission to the Town Commissioners. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings.

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Fri Jul 15, 2022

Town Council Meeting Calendar

Council to vote on police chief qualifications, election officials

The Dewey Beach Town Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting, discussing and possibly voting on several action items, including changes to the employee manual, approval of election officials, and qualifications for a new Chief of Police. The meeting also includes updates on 5G poles and snow fence replacement, plus committee reports and financial review.

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Thu Jul 14, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach investment committee to review portfolio, possible new investments

The Town of Dewey Beach Investment Committee is meeting to review the town's financial status and investment portfolio. Members will discuss and potentially vote on new investments and revisions to the Investment Policy Implementation Plan, including rules for short-term investments.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

Board of Adjustment Meeting Calendar

Board to vote on 6 variance requests for 126 Bellevue St property

The Dewey Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on six variance and special exception requests for a property at 126 Bellevue Street, owned by Moore Blue Water LLC. The requests include setbacks for a pool enclosure, deck, cabana, and gazebo, a freeboard variance, and an appeal of the Building Official's decision. All items are up for discussion and possible approval.

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Fri Jun 17, 2022

Town Council Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach Council considers tax rate increase and police leadership

The Town Commissioners will discuss a referendum to increase the maximum tax rate to 8%. The meeting also includes discussions regarding an acting Chief of Police and new waterfowl feeding prohibitions.

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Mon Jun 13, 2022

Board of Adjustment Meeting Calendar

Board of Adjustment to consider multiple variance requests for 126 Bellevue Street

The Board of Adjustment will discuss and possibly vote on several applications from Moore Blue Water LLC regarding property at 126 Bellevue Street. The items include requests for setbacks, freeboard requirements, a special exception for a gazebo, and an appeal of a building official's decision.

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Sat Jun 11, 2022

Comprehensive Development Plan Committee Meeting Calendar

Committee reviews annual report items, sets next meeting

The Dewey Beach Comprehensive Development Plan Committee is meeting to handle routine organizational tasks, including adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and scheduling its next meeting for late August or early September. The main new business is a review with the Town Manager and staff of accomplished items that will be included in the annual report, which is to be finalized later in June. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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Sat Jun 11, 2022

Resiliency & Sustainability Committee Meeting Calendar

Dewey Beach Climate Committee to discuss flood readiness, funding, resiliency strategies

The Dewey Beach Climate Change Committee is meeting to follow up on assignments, including a recap of a flood readiness seminar and potential funding sources. They will also review the organization of their repository and discuss a proposed report table of contents, along with strategies for storm and sea level rise resiliency.

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Fri Jun 3, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach Commissioners to discuss Alderman nomination and town hall funding

The Town Commissioners will meet to discuss several financial and administrative items, including the nomination of an Alderman and revisions to the Investment Plan. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fund allocations for a new town hall and the purchase of homeowner welcome bags.

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Tue May 24, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach committee to review zoning code progress and next steps

The Dewey Beach Charter and Code Committee is meeting to discuss the progress of work on Chapter 185 (Zoning) of the town code, and to identify next areas of focus and member assignments. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes. This is a working session on zoning code updates, not a final decision-making meeting.

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Fri May 20, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Commissioners to consider architect hiring for new Town Hall and Police Department

The Town Commissioners will review presentations from three architecture firms regarding a new Town Hall and Police Department. The meeting also includes a public hearing on appropriating $42,000 for infrastructure projects.

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Tue May 17, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach Marketing Committee discusses bay walk sign and community fair

The Marketing Committee will discuss funding for a new sign on the bay walk and updates on a new homeowner welcome pack. Members will also discuss potential plans for hosting a Dewey Beach Community Fair.

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Mon May 16, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Board of Adjustment to hear multiple variance requests for 126 Bellevue Street

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding several property modifications at 126 Bellevue Street. The requests include setbacks for a pool, deck, and cabana, as well as an appeal of a building official's decision.

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Thu May 12, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Infrastructure Committee discusses $42,000 fund match and stormwater plan

The Infrastructure Committee will discuss using $42,000 from the Infrastructure Fund to match Sussex County Realty Transfer Tax funding for projects. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Town Stormwater Master Plan and continued discussion of long-term infrastructure needs.

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Thu Apr 21, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Infrastructure Committee to discuss $42,000 fund match and stormwater plan

The Infrastructure Committee will discuss using $42,000 from the Infrastructure Fund to match Sussex County Realty Transfer Tax funding for repairs. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Town Stormwater Master Plan.

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Wed Apr 20, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Public hearing on expanding conditional use at 1818 Coastal Highway

The Town Commissioners and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to expand an existing conditional use for a restaurant property. The meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2022, at the Dewey Beach Lifesaving Station.

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Tue Apr 19, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach Marketing Committee meets April 19, 2022

The Marketing Committee will discuss updates regarding beach posts, the monthly resident newsletter, and upcoming Dewey Business Partnership events. The committee will also review the Dewey Welcome Packet and a potential community fair idea.

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Thu Apr 14, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Investment Committee to review budget, portfolio, and possible policy changes

The Dewey Beach Investment Committee is meeting to review the town's 2022 budget status and financial needs, and to get an update on the investment portfolio from Brown Advisory. Members will discuss and possibly vote on new investments and revisions to the Investment Policy Implementation Plan, with potential recommendations to Town Council for amending the town's investment policy. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

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Mon Apr 11, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Charter and Code Committee to discuss zoning code progress

The Charter and Code Committee will meet to review the progress of work regarding Chapter 185, Zoning, of the Town of Dewey Beach code. The committee will also determine future areas of focus and assign tasks to members.

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Sat Apr 9, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach climate committee to set goals, discuss storm and sea rise strategies

The Dewey Beach Climate Change Committee is meeting to organize its work for the year, including setting up a document repository and outlining a report with near- and long-term goals for the town. Members will also hear reports on outreach, potential funding sources, and activities in nearby Rehoboth and Lewes, followed by a group discussion on strategies for storm management and sea level rise. The meeting is open to the public with options to attend in person, via Zoom, or by livestream.

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Fri Apr 8, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach commissioners to weigh Alderman Court future, beach business rules, towing ordinance

The Dewey Beach Town Commissioners meet April 8 to discuss and possibly vote on several action items, including whether to keep an Alderman Court, how to handle business requests to operate on the beach, and two ordinance amendments. One ordinance would raise penalties for non-payment of accommodation taxes; another would allow towing of vehicles from lifeguard-designated parking spaces. The board will also review March 2022 financials and hear committee reports.

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Fri Mar 18, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach Commissioners to discuss retail agreements and parking permit fees

The Town Commissioners will meet to consider several amendments to municipal codes, including changes to parking permit fees and housing enforcement. The agenda also includes potential votes on committee appointments and a $9,897 purchase for town equipment.

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Fri Mar 4, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach commissioners to review FY 2023 draft budget

The Dewey Beach Town Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review, discuss, and possibly vote on the proposed FY 2023 draft budget. The meeting also includes comments from the town manager, police chief, and commissioners, but the budget is the primary action item.

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Mon Feb 28, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach Charter and Code Committee to review progress and set next steps

The Dewey Beach Charter and Code Committee is meeting to approve minutes from January 24, discuss progress on town staff recommendations related to the Charter and Code, and decide next areas of focus and member assignments. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19 and is open to the public with limited comment time.

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Fri Feb 18, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach to hear Starboard event expansions and parking ordinance

The Town of Dewey Beach will hold public hearings on three temporary expansion requests for the Starboard at 2009 Highway One for upcoming events, and on an ordinance to align residential parking requirements in the zoning code. The meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2022, at the Lifesaving Station.

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Sat Feb 12, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach committee to set priorities for comprehensive plan update

The Dewey Beach Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to review last year's progress and set priorities for the coming year. The meeting is largely organizational, with no votes on specific projects or contracts on the agenda. Public comments will be taken during the session.

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Wed Jan 26, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Audit Committee to recommend auditing firm to Town Commissioners

The Dewey Beach Audit Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly vote on recommending an auditing firm to the Town Commissioners. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss non-public documents. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

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Fri Jan 21, 2022

Town Meeting(s) Calendar

Dewey Beach to vote on $478,000 for Bayard and McKinley Ave pipe repairs

The Town of Dewey Beach will hold a public hearing and commissioners meeting on January 21, 2022. The agenda includes a proposed zoning amendment for restaurants and a resolution to use infrastructure funds for pipe repairs on two streets.

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Thu Jan 13, 2022

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Dewey Beach marketing committee to discuss beach signs, newsletter

The Dewey Beach Marketing Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss and possibly vote on ideas for beach information signs at beach entrances and around town, and on creating a Dewey Beach newsletter. The committee will also approve minutes from its November 16, 2021 meeting and take public comments.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022

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Dewey Beach board to hear roofed entrance setback request

The Dewey Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request for a special exception to build a roofed front entrance within the current front yard setback at 111 Saulsbury Street. The property is in the RR Zoning District. The board will decide whether to grant the exception.

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