Meetings & Events

City Council Meeting

06/10/2025 - 07:00 PM
Location: New Castle Senior Center
Address: 400 South Street
New Castle, DE 19720

City of New Castle Delaware

City Council Public Hearing

New Castle Senior Center*

400 South Street, New Castle, DE 19720

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

6:30 p.m.

Meeting 

PUBLIC HEARING

The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on:

Ordinance 554 An ordinance to amend the City of New Castle Municipal Code Regarding the Senior Citizens Real Property Tax Exemption. 

The Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 400 South St, New Castle, DE 19720.  The Public Hearing will be followed by the June City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. or immediately after the Public Hearing has ended.

Posted: 5/22/2025

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, questions and comments will be taken via email up to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 10, 2025 at info@newcastlecity.delaware.gov.

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City of New Castle Delaware

City Council Regular Meeting

New Castle Senior Center*

400 South Street, New Castle, DE 19720

Tuesday, June 10^th, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Agenda

Roll Call

Minutes 04/10/2025, 04/29/2025, 05/07/2025, 05/13/2025, 05/15/2025, 05/28/2025

Staff Reports

• Treasurer’s Report
• Reports from the City Administrator & Staff
• Council Communications
• Report from the Council President
• Business from the Mayor
• Comments from a Good Will Fire Co. representative

Mayors Proclamation to Recognize Garry Holmes for his Long-time Career and Retirement from the City of New Castle Public Works Department.

Public Comments (concerning agenda items or general public comments on matters relating to the City of New Castle)

Old Business:

1. Second Reading, Discussion, and Possible Vote of Ordinance 554 An ordinance to amend the City of New Castle Municipal Code Regarding the Senior Citizens Real Property Tax Exemption. (Councilperson Brian Mattaway Posted 5/6/2025)
2. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Revised Resolution 2025-25 A Resolution Requesting an Amendment to the City of New Castle Municipal Charter Addressing Different Tax Rates for Types of Property within the City** (Councilperson Joseph Day Posted 6/3/2025)

New Business:

1. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2025-30* A Resolution to Re-Appoint Alice Reihl to the Flood Resiliency Committee (Council President Suzanne Souder 6/3/2025)

Alice Reihl – Flood Resiliency Committee – Term Ending June 30, 2027

2. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2025-26 A Resolution to Re-Appoint Fred Gallagher to the Flood Resiliency Committee (Council President Suzanne Souder 6/3/2025)

Fred Gallagher – Flood Resiliency Committee – Term Ending June 30, 2027

3. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2025-27 A Resolution to Appoint Victoria Garrett to the Planning Commission (Council President Suzanne Souder 6/3/2025)

Victoria Garrett – Planning Commission – Term Ending June 10, 2028

4. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2025-28 A Resolution to establish a City of New Castle Finance Committee. (Council President Suzanne Souder 6/3/2025)

5. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2025-29 A Resolution to Approve Vendor Permit Application for Thanks A Latte, LLC (Council President Suzanne Souder 6/3/2025)

6. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on the 2025 Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan Annual Report (Council President Suzanne Souder 6/3/2025)

7. First Reading of Ordinance 556* An ordinance to amend the City of New Castle Municipal Code, Chapter 230 (Zoning Code), Regarding Home Occupations in the Historic Residence Zoning District. (Councilperson Joseph Day Posted 6/3/2025)

Next Regular Meeting Date: July 8, 2025

Posted: 06/03/2025

Updated: 6/09/2025

*Revised due to clerical error

** Revised on 6/9/2025 to add Revised Resolution 2025-25 A Resolution Requesting an Amendment to the City of New Castle Municipal Charter Addressing Different Tax Rates for Types of Property within the City.  Notification of less than 7 days is provided because the City just received this request for a change to the language in the resolution and this is a pressing matter to be addressed as this will be referred to the General Assembly who is ending their session on June 30^thThe Charter Amendment likely could not be considered by the General Assembly before June 30 if this matter is not considered at the June 10 meeting.

Note: This agenda as listed may not be considered in sequence, including executive sessions.

*You can also view the meeting online at the address below. A clickable link is available on the City website at www.newcastlecity.delaware.gov/events.

There will be no comments taken from the Zoom audience; comments may be submitted via email up to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at info@newcastlecity.delaware.gov

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83870297863?pwd=mlo643bQeiNTTVSFsznsMbv3apa2vQ.1

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You can also listen to the meeting via telephone by calling one of the phone numbers below and entering the meeting ID and password when prompted. (Long distance rates may apply.)

(301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656.
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