News Briefs 11/11/22

Lewes mayor, council to meet Nov. 14

Lewes Mayor and City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, at City Hall.

Officials will schedule public hearings regarding through lots, construction of a new building for First Baptist Church, and annexation zones and regulations.

Old business includes possible votes to appoint an ex officio member from the Lewes Historical Society to the Lewes African American Heritage Commission; and to approve the addendum of the 2015 comprehensive plan, the ban on gas-powered lawn equipment, selection of the state voter roll for municipal elections, an update to the commercial recreation policy, amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, and the Great Marsh Park Master Plan.

New business includes discussion and possible action on the Canalfront Park Marina boat slip lottery, a fall festival and a separate charitable fundraiser in Canalfront Park, sponsorship of the Slam Dunk to the Beach Basketball Tournament, the Public Art Committee’s 2023 summer installation, and the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police for Lewes Police Department officers.  Parks and Recreation will present a draft of its bylaws to mayor and city council following the Canalfront Park votes and prior to the public art committee action.

Sussex council meeting on Nov. 15

Sussex County Council will meet at 10 a.m, Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the county administration building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown.

Included on the agenda are possible votes on amendments to the mobility chapter of the comprehensive plan and future land-use maps for Hudson's Eagle Crest Aerodrome along Route 1 north of Lewes. A full agenda and meeting materials are available at sussexcountyde.gov/agendas-minutes/county-council.

Meetings are held in person, livestreamed at sussexcountyde.gov/council-chamber-broadcast, and available by phone at 302-394-5036 using code 570176.

Rehoboth planning meeting set Nov. 14

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will meet at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for a public hearing on an application to partition the lots at 7, 9 and 11 Cookman St. into two lots. As proposed, the partition would include lot 7 and the easterly portion of lot 9 to become one lot of 6,285 square feet, and the westerly portion of lot 9 and lot 11 to become one lot of 6,277 square feet.  The agenda also includes continued discussion and a possible recommendation to commissioners on the request by the owners of 20663 Coastal Highway to rezone the parcel from C3 commercial to C1 commercial.

Finally, the agenda includes a project concept review for 1 Rehoboth Ave., which is the property between Rehoboth and Baltimore avenues fronting the Boardwalk. For information, contact the city at 302-227-6181 or information@cityofrehoboth.com.

Food bank plans drive-thru Nov. 14

The Food Bank of Delaware will host a drive-thru mobile pantry distribution at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 14, at Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown for families facing food insecurity. Participants should make sure their trunks or back seats are cleared out so volunteers can load food.

To help speed up the check-in process, clients can register in advance at Nov14Sussex.eventbrite.com. Onsite registration will also be available. Service will be first-come, first-served. Assistance is limited to one per household. Recipients must bring proof that they live in Delaware, such as a state-issued ID, utility bill or Delaware SNAP benefits card.

Bayhealth to host career fair Nov. 12

Bayhealth will host a career fair from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, 640 S. State St., Dover, to fill openings throughout the organization, including positions for the new Bayhealth Total Care facility opening in February 2023. 

While some open positions require specific education and certifications, there are also many entry-level posts available that provide on-the-job training. Bayhealth offers employees competitive benefits and other incentives such as a part-time weekend program and a student loan repayment program.

Candidates who attend a career fair have a chance to win a $500 gift card.

Open positions available include, but are not limited to, nurses, certified nursing assistants, medical assistants, front office assistants, techs in multiple areas, phlebotomists, food service associates, electricians, engineers, accountants, public safety officers, administrative assistants and more.

Crosswalks crossed off, lots put in park

The crosswalks at Savannah Road and Cedar Street, which were badly faded, have been redone.

The completed project wraps up Phase 25 of the city’s ongoing streets projects.

The Otis Smith Park lot will have to wait before receiving its planned upgrades.

While bids for Schley Avenue came in under budget, landscaping and electrical work pushed the cost of the Smith parking lot repairs above expectations.

Wanting to cut costs in anticipation of a transfer tax shortfall, mayor and city council decided Oct. 10 to defer work on the parking lots and review further changes to this fiscal year’s capital projects.