News Briefs 08/09/19

14th District Dems to meet Aug. 14

The August meeting of the 14th Representative District Democratic Party Committee  will be held Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Forgotten Mile Ale House, Route 1 between Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach.  The dutch treat dinner/social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  

The program will feature State Auditor and 14th RD Committee Woman Kathy McGuiness. Attendees will also continue discussion and feedback concerning the latest Democratic Party presidential debates, and get a summary of the ideas discussed at the June representative district meeting breakout sessions. 

The purpose of the 14th Representative District Democratic Party Committee is to help elect Democrats to local and state public offices.  All registered Democrats are welcome to attend the meeting. For more information, check out the RD’s Facebook page, Delaware’s 14th RD Democratic Committee.

Milton Finance Committee to meet

Milton Finance Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12, at Milton library, to review and discuss the fiscal year 2020 budget.

Milton water committee to meet Aug. 14

Milton Water Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, in Milton library, to review the progress of ongoing town water infrastructure projects.

In addition, the committee will discuss rates and fees, and a back-flow prevention policy.

Milton preservation commission to meet

Milton Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, in Milton library to discuss three applications for changes to properties in the historic district.

The first request is from Walter Gurczenski, 325 Union St., who is seeking to build a 24-by-32-foot accessory structure on the rear of the property.

Following that will be two reviews of administrative approvals; the first for 115 Federal St., where the property owner is seeking to replace treads on brick steps, and the second at 114-116 Union St. for fencing around the perimeter.

Hearing set for wireless communication towers

Rehoboth officials have set a public hearing for Friday, Aug. 16, on an ordinance related to wireless communication facilities in the city. The ordinance was introduced during a commissioner workshop July 8.

Under the ordinance, no new pole can interfere with the ingress or egress of a building; be placed within 10 feet of the edge of any driveway or public rights-of-way directly opposite any driveway; or be in violation of design standards.

Under the ordinance, a small wireless facility is defined as a structure with an antenna mount that is less than 50 feet in height, no more than 10 percent taller than adjacent structures and not more than 28 cubic feet in volume. An antenna can not be more than 3 cubic feet in volume.

The ordinance calls for recurring fees of $270 per site per year. It includes an application fee of $1,000 for a new pole or $500 for an antenna on an existing pole. It calls for approval of structures – 60 days on an existing structure, 90 days on a new one – to be done administratively through the building and licensing department.

A full copy of the ordinance can be read online at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net., under the commissioner workshop agenda for Aug. 5.

Manufactured homes on Sussex council agenda

Sussex County Council will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, in the county administration building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown. Included on the agenda is a discussion on several code amendments relating to manufactured homes. A 1:30 p.m. public hearing has been scheduled for a conditional-use application filed by Joseph and Patricia Prettyman for multifamily dwellings, a lawnmower repair business and outdoor storage units on a 3.7-acre parcel along Robinsonville Road near Lewes. See a complete agenda at www.sussexcountyde.gov. Meetings are broadcast live on the county’s website.

Lewes Mayor and City Council meets Aug. 12

Lewes Mayor and City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12, at city hall. The group will consider a recommendation from the annexation regulation review ad hoc committee and discuss the recently completed hydrology study for development in the Canary Creek basin. Council will consider approval of a major subdivision on Anglers Road at Market Street. They will also schedule public hearings on the site development plan for Richard Shields Elementary and an amendment to code regarding portable signs. Council will consider a 10-year lease extension for the Historic Lewes Farmers Market in George H.P. Smith Park. Officials will also consider recommendations from the traffic safety committee regarding modifications to Atlantic Drive in Henlopen Gardens. 

Dewey commissioners to meet Aug. 9

Dewey Beach commissioners will meet at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, at the Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. Commissioners will possibly vote to approve a proposal to update the police department’s administration and operation manual, and to approve a proposal to record the department’s dispatch phone lines and radio transmissions. Delaware Department of Transportation will give an update on the paving and rehabilitation project on Route 1. An update on the military surplus will be given. Executive session, which is closed to the public, will follow to hold strategy sessions involving legal advice with respect to pending litigation. The complete agenda can be found on the Town of Dewey Beach website.

Rehoboth tree advisory committee to meet

The Rehoboth Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Trees has scheduled a meeting for 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for an update on commemorative tree status, a discussion about Arbor Day 2020, which marks the city’s 30th year as a Tree City, and all things improper related to tree maintenance. For more information call 302-227-6181. A full copy of the agenda can be found at town hall or online at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net.

Rehoboth planning commission to meet

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission has scheduled a meeting for 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave.

The agenda calls for a discussion on the rezoning of the residential portion of 330 Rehoboth Ave., a discussion on how new rules for the Sussex County Conservation District may affect the city, and an update on the comprehensive development plan. For more information call 302-227-6181. A full copy of the agenda can be found at town hall or online at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net.