Meetings & Events
City Council Meeting
02/13/2024 - 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, February 13, 2024
6:45 p.m.
2/13/2024 City Council Public Hearing
PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on:
Ordinance 543 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 230, Zoning, as it pertains to marijuana related businesses. (posted 1/29/2024)
Ordinance 544 – An Ordinance to Amend Article V Supplementary District Regulations 230-28 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements Section (A)(15) in a Downtown Gateway District; Subsection (a) Parking Requirements for specific uses are as follows – [5] Apartments. (posted 1/29/2024)
The Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, at 6:45 p.m. at the Senior Center, 400 South St, New Castle, DE 19720. The Public Hearing will be followed by the February City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. or immediately after the Public Hearing has ended.
Posted: 1/29/2024
Updated: 2/6/2024
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 February 13, 2024 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, February 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.
2/13/2024 City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Roll Call
Minutes (1-16-24)
Staff Reports
Treasurer’s Report
Reports from the City Administrator & Staff
Council Communications
Business from the Mayor
Business from the Council President
Comments from a Good Will Fire Co. representative
Presentation by Dr. Jeffrey Menzer, Superintendent of the Colonial School District, regarding the coming referendum.
Presentation of honorary resolution
Public Comments (concerning agenda items or general public comments on matters relating to the City of New Castle)
Old Business:
- Second reading, discussion, and possible vote on Ordinance 543 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 230, Zoning, as it pertains to marijuana-related businesses. (Councilperson Joseph Day Posted 2/6/2024)
- Second reading, discussion, and possible vote on Ordinance 544 – An Ordinance to Amend Article V Supplementary District Regulations 230-28 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements Section (A)(15) in a Downtown Gateway District; Subsection (a) Parking Requirements for specific uses are as follows – [5] Apartments (Councilperson Andrew Zeltt Posted 2/6/2024)
New Business:
- First Reading of Ordinance 545 -An ordinance to require all City of New Castle Boards and Commissions to provide annual reports to the City Council on the activities of the preceding year. (Councilperson Brian Mattaway Posted 2/6/2024)
- Discussion and possible vote on Potential selection of a City Administrator & potential vote on new City Administrator contract. (Council President Suzanne Souder Posted 2/6//2024)
- Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2024-2– Approving a Subdivision for Property Known as Lots 152 and 153 – The Buttonwoods (Posted 2/6/2024)
- Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2024-3–Revised Downtown Development District Boundary Expansion. (Posted 2/6/2024)
- Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2024-4– Appointing James Michael (Mike) Smith to the Flood Resiliency Committee (Council President Suzanne Souder Posted 2/6//2024)
James Michael (Mike) Smith – Flood Resiliency Committee – Term Ending Feb. 13, 2027
- Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2024-5–A Resolution to Create City of New Castle Employee, Citizen, and Business Awards for Exemplary Service, Leadership, and Civic Engagement (Councilperson Brian Mattaway Posted 2/6/2024)
- Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2024-7 to appoint Assunta (Sue) Scarpitti to the Board of adjustment. (Councilperson Joseph Day Posted 2/6/2024)
Assunta (Sue) Scarpitti – Board of Adjustment – Term Ending: April 12, 2027
Next Regular Meeting Date: March 12, 2024
Posted: 3/5/2024
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, February 13, 2024 at info@newcastlecity.delaware.gov
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86510387889?pwd=cTFxalg5L1Jqa21TK09DU2xjRUVMZz09
Enter Password: 014809
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.
Webinar ID: 865 1038 7889 Passcode: 014809
