News Briefs 9/24/21

RBP charter change legislation now law

Charter change legislation allowing the Rehoboth Beach city manager to delegate all supervisory authority, including oversight of the beach patrol, was signed into law Sept. 15 by Gov. John Carney.

House Bill 156 was introduced April 20 by Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach. 

HB156 amends the city charter in a number of ways. Primarily, it gives the city manager the power to delegate supervisory authority, including management of the beach patrol. 

The bill clarifies that the city manager has the authority to determine the composition of the beach patrol, and establish rules and regulations covering the qualifications of beach patrol members. Previously, city commissioners were the officials with this power. This bill also deletes provisions vesting members of the beach patrol with all the authority of members of the police force.

Milton board cancels Sept. 28 meeting

Milton Board of Adjustment has canceled its Tuesday, Sept. 28 meeting due to a lack of agenda items. The board’s next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 26.

Lewes to discuss short-term rentals

Lewes Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop at 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 27, to discuss short-term rentals. The meeting will be held in person at city hall and via Zoom. A link to the meeting can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net. 

Lewes Board of Health meets Sept. 28

Lewes Board of Health will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28, at city hall and via Zoom. The group will discuss the current state of COVID in Lewes, Sussex County and Delaware, as well as a recommendation regarding vaccination and testing the city workforce. A link to the meeting can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net. 

Lewes resiliency committee to meet

The Lewes Executive Committee on Resiliency will meet at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28, at city hall and via Zoom. The group will discuss presentations made to the committee at previous meetings. They will also receive a presentation on the roles and responsibilities of different levels of government. A link to the meeting can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net. 

Lewes bike and ped committee to meet

The Lewes Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28, at city hall and via Zoom. The group will discuss a crosswalk on New Road at Forecastle Lane, bike lanes on Cedar Street, and crosswalk signage. Under new business, the committee is set to discuss crosswalks at Fourth Street intersections from Ocean View Boulevard to New Road. A link to the meeting can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net. 

Sussex P&Z closes record on Lockhaven

Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission has 45 days to take a vote on the proposed Lockhaven subdivision along Round Pole Bridge Road near Milton. At its Sept. 9 meeting, the commission officially closed the record on the application after receiving information from Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control officials that the 2015 soil feasibility study presented as part of the public record is still valid.

Limitless Development Consulting Inc. has filed an application for a 25-lot standard subdivision on a 126-acre parcel containing 66 acres of wetlands and 39 acres of woodlands about one-half mile from the Hudson Road intersection. The large lots would average 2.5 acres with an overall density of less than one-quarter unit per acre. The parcel is owned by Lockhaven Farm LLC.

Dewey marketing committee to meet

The Dewey Beach Marketing Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. Members will possibly vote on ideas to secure donations from the public for the town beautification project. Members will also discuss other avenues for town fundraising, events and waterfront revenue, as well as ways to help promote the David Ashby memorial run in October. 

Manufactured home owners to meet

Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association will hold monthly membership meetings at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 27, and Monday, Oct. 25, at Angola Beach & Estates Clubhouses, 22971 Suburban Blvd., Lewes. Admission is free and open to anyone living in manufactured housing on leased land. The nonprofit organization represents the interests of approximately 50,000 homeowners living in manufactured housing on leased land throughout Delaware. For more information, go to dmhoa.org, or call 302-945-2122.