News Briefs 1/16/24
Dewey commissioners meet Jan. 19
Dewey Beach commissioners will hold their monthly meeting and a workshop at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19, at the Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. During the meeting, commissioners may vote to approve a proposal for editorial and legal review of town code, to refer to the planning commission an application to rezone a home at 24 Houston St., and to accept a community benefit from US Wind accumulating to $2,000,000 over a 20-year period commencing with construction of an offshore wind farm.
During the workshop, members will discuss the fiscal year 2025 draft budget and fees. For the full agenda and Zoom link to the meeting, go to townofdeweybeach.com.
Dewey charter & code committee to meet
The Dewey Beach Charter & Code Review Committee will meet at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. Members will discuss and possibly vote to recommend to town commissioners several amendments to the town charter, to recommend town commissioners approve a proposal for editorial and legal analysis of town code, and to recommend amendments to town code regarding building permit requirements when repairs are needed. The full agenda and meeting link are available at townofdeweybeach.com.
Rehoboth budget workshop Jan. 19
Rehoboth Beach’s fiscal year runs April 1 to March 31. With that in mind, commissioners have scheduled the first of several budget meetings for the next fiscal year for 9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 19. The agenda calls for an introduction to the budget and presentations with agencies seeking city contributions.
Those agencies include the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, the Rehoboth Beach Museum, Rehoboth Beach Main Street and the Rehoboth Beach Public Library.
The meeting will be conducted in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave.
A full agenda, meeting materials and a livestream are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Only in-person attendees may make comments. For more information, contact the city at 302-227-6181 or information@cityofrehoboth.com.
Rehoboth meeting slated for Jan. 19
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a meeting for 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19.
The agenda calls for a public hearing on an amended permit of compliance for Cooter Brown’s Twisted Southern Kitchen & Bourbon Bar, located at 70 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda also calls for a presentation on a salary and compensation study, continued discussion of the city’s involvement with a community agreement with US Wind, and possible votes on a number of proposed changes to parking fines and permits.
The meeting will be conducted in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave.
A full agenda, meeting materials and a livestream are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Only in-person attendees may make comments. For more information, contact the city at 302-227-6181 or information@cityofrehoboth.com.
Lewes meetings cancelled on Jan. 18
The Lewes Johnnie Walker Beach Subcommittee and African American Heritage Commission meetings scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 18 at city hall have been cancelled.
Coastal Airport committee to meet
The Delaware Coastal Airport Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center, 21911 Rudder Lane, Georgetown. The meeting is open to the public.
DNREC sends report to Carney, legislators
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s State Energy Office has provided recommendations to Gov. John Carney and state lawmakers regarding development of an offshore wind process.
Included in the report are recommendations to explore partnerships with neighboring states; promote the coordinated, cost-effective buildout of the transmission system on a regional scale; and include ways to avoid, minimize or mitigate environmental impacts.
“This report provides the background, current economic conditions, and options for the governor and state legislators to consider as Delaware charts its path forward in the development of a comprehensive offshore wind program,” said DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin.
The report, Proposed Offshore Wind Procurement Strategy for Delaware, reviews changing conditions in the offshore wind industry, identifies key factors to consider in developing an offshore wind program, notes key developments coming up in 2024 that will affect planning, and offers recommendations on how best to structure an offshore wind procurement strategy to meet Delaware’s needs.
