Posts Tagged ‘Sussex County Council’
Sussex County Council Pays Tribute to Retiring EOC Director & Introduces Perimeter Buffer Ordinance
The Sussex County Council paid tribute to retiring Emergency Operations Center Director Joe Thomas. County officials say his last day on the job will be March 28th. He has been director of the EOC for the past 36 years and 3 months. During his time as director the County built a new state-of-the-art EOC complex…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Recognized Retiree Patricia Faucett and Honored the County Engineering Team
UPDATED – 03/12/24 – The Sussex County Council recognized Retiree Patricia Faucett with a tribute during this week’s Council meeting. She worked in the Finance Department as a Financial Management and Internal Control Officer – serving the County for 24 years and one month. County Administrator Todd Lawson announced that the County’s Engineering team was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Recognized Sussex Central Wrestlers & Revisited Several Items in Old Business
UPDATED – 03/05/24 – The Sussex County Council during this week’s meeting honored the Sussex Central High School Golden Knights wrestling team for their championship season. They won the Division 1 championship and finished with a 12 and 0 record for the season. Their last championship was in 2017. The County and Delaware State Police…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Paid Tribute to Retiree Fred Haas
UPDATED – 02/27/24 – 6pm – The Sussex County Council had a late start due to a shorter than usual agenda. The Council recognized retiree Fred Haas, who has spent 23 years with the County’s Emergency Medical Services – most recently as the Shift Commander, Health and Safety Officer. He thanked the Council and the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Presents Perimeter Buffer Ordinance Update
The Sussex County Council today discussed perimeter buffers, and one of the areas of focus is on space needed when woodlands are present and protecting existing trees. County Administrator Todd Lawson says the ordinance regarding perimeter buffers is the top-ranked priority for the County Council. Lawson previously gave a high-level update on what they were…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Receives Update from DelDOT & Introduced Proposed Ordinance Related to Marijuana Establishments
UPDATED – 02/06/24 – 5pm – Sussex County Council has introduced a motion that would regulate marijuana establishments in Sussex County. House Bill 2, which was approved by the General Assembly last session. The measure allows municipalities to prohibit manufacturing, cultivation, testing and retail facilities, however Sussex County can only regulate them. Assistant County Attorney,…
Read MoreSussex County Council Not Interested in VSA, but There was Interest in ADU’s
The Sussex County Council had an afternoon meeting this week – which started with nearly 45 minutes of public comment on several topics – including the development on Dorman Road in the Angola area (Chapel Branch Apartments), voluntary school assessment and the Sussex County Rental Program, which also includes the Chapel Branch Apartments. Many residents…
Read MoreTwo Candidates File for Sussex County Council
In the past week there have been a flurry of filings for seats on the Sussex County Council. Last week Republican Matt Lloyd filed for the 1st District seat on the Council. Lloyd is an Air Force Combat Veteran, property owner, farmer and active member of the 40th Representative District. He will be on the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Hears from Dorman Road Residents & Approves a CU for a New Troop 4
UPDATED – 01/23/24 – The Sussex County Council meeting started as most do – with comments from the public, however this week there were several people who live on Dorman Road in the Angola area who commented on the continuing development in their neighborhood which makes getting out of Dorman Road onto Route 24 nearly…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Development of Freeman Property on Route 54 West of Fenwick
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday afternoon with a light agenda. The Council recognized County retiree Susan Wise with a tribute. Wise was a Clerk 4 at the Airport Industrial Park and worked for Sussex County for over 30 years. She was presented with a plaque from the Council for her years of dedication and…
Read MoreAfternoon Meeting for the Sussex County Council
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday afternoon – beginning at 1pm. The Council will receive a Fiscal Year End 2023 financial report from Finance Director Gina Jennings and take care of a couple of pieces of Old Business. In the afternoon session there will be four public hearings on Conditional Use applications – all for…
Read MoreSussex County Council Hears about Voluntary School Assessment & More
With the start of the New Year, the Sussex County Council reorganized with the election of a new President and Vice President. Mike Vincent was re-elected as Council President and John Rieley re-elected as Council Vice President. Each by a 4 to 1 vote. Councilwoman Cindy Green voted against both because of a Planning and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Recognizes 3 State Championship Teams & Discuss Perimeter Buffers
It was a packed house Tuesday morning at Sussex County Council. The Council presented proclamations to the Cape Henlopen High School Division 1 championship field hockey team, the Delmar High School Division 2 championship field hockey team and the Sussex Academy Division 2 championship boys soccer team for their stellar seasons. This was Cape’s 11th…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday – Final 2023 Meeting
The Sussex County Council will recognize the Cape Henlopen and Delmar field hockey teams – Division I and II State Champions and the Sussex Academy High School boys soccer team – Division 2 State Champions. The Council will also revisit several pieces of old business – including 2 solar arrays. The afternoon session has 9…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Defers Solar Applications & Discuss Marijuana Businesses
CORRECTION: Caroling on the Circle begins at 6pm Thursday in Georgetown. UPDATED – 12/05/23 – The Sussex County Council approved proclamation requests for the Cape Henlopen High School Field Hockey Division I State Champions, Delmar High School Field Hockey Division II State Champions and the Sussex Academy High School Boys Soccer Division II State Champions…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Hopkins Preserve Property Management Agreement with Sussex County Land Trust
UPDATED – 11/14/23 – The Sussex County Council had a light agenda and met at 1pm. They have approved the 2024 meeting schedule and holiday schedule – which will include some changes as it is an Election year. Also the County offices will close at noon on Friday, December 1st for the County’s Holiday and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Uphold’s P&Z Denial of Stillwater Harbor Subdivision
The Sussex County Council Tuesday morning discussed and took action on an appeal on the County Planning Commission’s denial of the Stillwater Harbor subdivision. After hearing testimony from both the developer and the Planning Commission two weeks ago Council President Mike Vincent read a synopsis of the 8-page motion of the Council’s finding. The Council…
Read MoreNo Vote by Sussex County Council on Stillwater Harbor, LLC Appeal; County Finance Department Awarded Again
The Sussex County Council began an hour early Tuesday morning for an appeal hearing on the Stillwater Harbor Subdivision – proposed for the Oak Orchard area off River Road. The County Planning & Zoning Commission, after nearly two years, recommended denial for the proposed project – basing their decision on multiple reasons – including frequent…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Start at 9am with P&Z Subdivision Appeal
The Sussex County Council meets on Tuesday – but this week the meeting will begin at 9am. The Council will hear an appeal of the County Planning Commission’s denial of the Stillwater Harbor Subdivision. (Oak Orchard area). When the Council begins its regular meeting they will revisit two pieces of Old Business – a Conditional…
Read MoreSussex County Council Gets Update on Reassessment
The Sussex County Council had a relatively light agenda and began this week’s meeting at 1pm. County Administrator Todd Lawson briefly updated the Council on the Joint Workshop that was held with the Planning and Zoning Commission in September. Much of what was discussed has now been divided into rather broad topics – including Perimeter…
Read MoreSussex County Council Receive Updates on Recent Joint Workshop and Reassessment Project
This week’s Sussex County Council meeting will begin at 1pm. The Council will attend the ribbon cutting for the revamped Sussex County Emergency Operation Complex Tuesday morning at 11. County Administrator, Todd Lawson, will review the recent joint workshop between the County Council and Planning Commission and Director of Assessment, Chris Keeler, will update the…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Consider Sponsoring Trail Grant for Stephen P. Hudson Park
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Sussex County Land Trust has applied for a $143,500 Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Trails grant through the State to complete the 2nd phase of the trailhead to the Lewes-Georgetown trail at Stephen P. Hudson Park at Route 9 & Cool Spring Road. The grant…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hold Workshop Thursday and Defer Action on Osprey Point Change of Zone Application
The Sussex County Council will hold a workshop with the County Planning & Zoning Commission on Thursday to continue the discussion on the Development Design Initiative. This relates to open space, buffers, forest preservation, inter-connectivity and more. The workshop will be streamed on the County’s website at https://sussexcountyde.gov/council-chamber-broadcast . The meeting will begin at 12:30pm…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Bond Recall and Two of Three Solar Farm Applications
The Sussex County Council received an update from Mark Isaacs, Director of the UD Carvel Research and Education Center west of Georgetown. His update included how the funding that they receive from the County is used. During public comment, the Council heard from several county residents who request that the Planning & Zoning Commission reinstate…
Read MoreSussex County Council Back in Session after a Week Off
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will hear from Mark Isaacs – the Director at the U-D Carvel Research & Education Center west of Georgetown. Finance Director Gina Jennings will discuss the Delaware Transit Funding Budget – which funds transportation for several county senior centers. And Human Resource Director, Karen…
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