Bethany Beach Town Council Set to Vote on $188,150 Water Clarifier Contract; Parade Committee Preps for July Fourth

Bethany Beach's Town Council was scheduled to vote June 26 on a $188,150 contract for the Water Department's Clarifier Project, the highest-dollar item on a packed agenda that also included a $75,014.10 EOD services contract and the first reading of swimming pool code amendments. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Town Council — June 26

The council agenda listed a vote on a revised scope of services proposal from JMT for the Water Department's Clarifier Project in the amount of $188,150. A separate item called for consideration of a contract for EOD services through the Delaware State Police for $75,014.10.

The council was also scheduled to take up the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 500 regarding swimming pools, specifically adding a dewatering definition and addressing dewatering practices. First readings are typically introductory and do not finalize a code change.

Election logistics were on the agenda as well. The council was set to establish the Town Council election date for September 12, 2026, and consider a proposal to change election hours from 12 p.m.–6 p.m. to 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

A May 2026 finance report was listed for review, along with purchase orders tied to the JMT and EOD items. No dollar amounts for the purchase orders were specified in the agenda materials.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet possible to confirm which items were approved, tabled, or modified.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Committee — June 25

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee met June 25 to discuss the WAVE 3.0 program and OHS integration. The agenda also included a safety contact report, municipal updates from Town Management and the Police Department, a review of the committee schedule, and a community input period. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Fourth of July Parade Committee — July 2

The Fourth of July Parade Committee met July 2 to review the parade plan and schedule. Safety updates were to be provided by Deputy Chief Justin Norman, with fire and EMS plans outlined by Assistant Chief William Graham. The agenda also covered float registration, staging, judging, VIPs, bands, marshals, a gun salute, radios, bike decorations, water, T-shirt sales, breakfast and lunch tickets, and parking. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming Up

Town Council — July 17: The council will sit as a Board of Revision and Appeal to hear appeals from property assessments. Members will then consider adopting a resolution approving the final annual or quarterly supplemental Assessment List, including any changes or costs. Property owners with assessment questions may want to attend.

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — Council Agendas: $188,150 Water Project Vote, Parade Safety Walkthrough, and Upcoming Property Appeals

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