TOWN MANAGER’S WEEKLY REPORT
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS …
Town Council Meeting: Wednesday, October 26, 6:45 PM, Public Hearing; 7:00 PM, Regular Meeting, Town Hall
Delaware League of Local Governments: Thursday, October 27, 5:30 PM, Duncan Center (Dover)
Sussex County Association of Towns: Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 PM, hosted by Millville
Sussex County Association of Towns Steering Committee: Friday, November 4, 9:00 AM, Arena’s at the Airport
UPDATES FROM DEPARTMENTS …
Finance
o As of October 21, the Town has collected $322,523 (34%) of the October 2016 Utility Billing ($960,143)
o As of October 21, the Town has collected $1,491,554 (97%) of the May 2016 Property Tax Billing ($1,533,832)
o Staff attended iCompass Webinar Training (Kristen Dabrowski, Laura Givens) o Edmund’s Software conversion to version 4.1 completed on October 18
Wastewater
o Lagoon depths: Large Lagoon is 12.00 feet and Small Lagoon is 4.50 feet o W.G. Malden installed the new digital chart recorder at the plant o Hay field cutting, 2nd cut, completed by farmer o Repaired 4 air defuses in the Bio-Lac
Public Works
o Preparations for Return Day continue (Circle tree & bush trimming completed) o Shop roof repairs have been completed (old chimney removal) o “No Parking” signs installed along Eastside of South Front Street o Materials needed for November 3 Clean Up Day have been ordered
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Police
o Weekly and Year to Date crime statistics (selected crimes) updated (copy attached)
Planning
o 511 N. Bedford Street (Bedford Street Pour House) – application submitted October 20 for Category II Site Plan
o 2 Lee Avenue (Family Health) – resubmitted parking extension on 10/20/16 o Sun Behavioral Health – Engineer comments on Final Plan sent to applicant on
October 18
TOWN MANAGER’S UPDATE …
Environmental Covenant for Stevenson Lane submitted to DNREC for review by their AG
Provided local developer information on alternative methodology for calculating EDU’s for commercial projects
Supplied resident with information on Delaware and Town Code regarding animals (dogs specifically)
Completed 3rd Quarter 2016 eGrant Fiscal Reporting Bid opening for Burger King Road project held on October 18. Results were as follows:
C& J Paving $50,925.00 Delmarva Paving $56,978.00 George & Lynch $78,500.00 Jerry’s Paving $69,850.00
Reported bid results to DelDOT for funding through Community Transportation Funds Attended Water Infrastructure Advisory Council (WIAC) Meeting – Three Georgetown
items tabled due to lack of quorum: $100,000 Grant for Water Infrastructure Asset Management $100,000 Grant for Sewer Infrastructure Asset Management $500,000 Supplemental Funding for King Street Water Plant Upgrades All items will be addressed at the December 2016 WIAC Meeting
Presented Change of Zone Considerations at the October 17 Planning Commission Meeting
Completed and submitted Sussex County Grant Application for Return Day Mayor’s Reception
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Georgetown Planning
Commission
CHANGE OF ZONECONSIDERATIONS
BUSINESS SITE SELECTION
Define Search Requirements
Negotiation & Financial Modeling
Property Visits & Comparative Assessment
RFP & Proposal Screening
Regional Screening
Final Location Selection
Risk Analysis
Negotiation & Financial Modeling
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Current MR1 Zoning 408 Parcels ~ 212 11 Acres
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
408 Parcels ~ 212.11 Acres
137.95 (65%) Acres Vacant 65.38 (47%) – Oaks at Georgetown
26.13 (19%) – Isaacs
17.54 (13%) – Land Unlimited
11.29 (8%) – Weatherly
Current MR1/RPC Zoning 2 Parcels ~ 52.42 Acres
100% Vacant: Village of College Park
Current MR2 Zoning 14 Parcels ~ 8.52 Acres
1.00 Acres Vacant
2010 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Inadequate representation of future zoning
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
Inadequate representation of future zoning
Broad based descriptions versus parcel specific zoning
Application Submitted – Lynch Lane 5 Parcels ~ 10.19 Acres
Requesting Rezoning from UR1 to MR1
Checks & Balances = Control Town Code
S Development Design Standards
Stormwater Regulations
Fire Prevention Regulations
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Public Reaction Prospective Businesses
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES
Prospective Businesses
Existing Businesses
Financial Impact Infrastructure Investments
Concern over Impact on Downtown Development District “Open for Business” or Closed
Highlights Importance of Comprehensive Plan