Meetings & Events

City Council Meeting


03/12/2024 - 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, March 12, 2024

6:45 p.m.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 3/12/2024 City Council Public Hearing

Minutes

The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on:

 

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 3/5/2024)

 

The Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, at 6:45 p.m. at the Senior Center, 400 South St, New Castle, DE 19720.  The Public Hearing will be followed by the City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. or immediately after the Public Hearing has ended.

 

Posted: 3/5/2024

 

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 March 12, 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, March 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

3/12/2024 City Council Meeting

Minutes

Amended Agenda

Roll Call

 Minutes (2-13-2024)

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 of honorary resolution

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 on Ordinance 543 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 230, Zoning, as it pertains to marijuana-related businesses. (Councilperson Joseph Day Posted 3/5/2024)

 

  1. 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 3/5/2024)

 

  1. Second Reading, Discussion, and possible vote Ordinance 545An 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 3/5/2024)

 

New Business:

 

  1. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2024-9a Resolution confirming the Mayor’s Re-Appointment of Jackie Metz to the Board of Health (Council President Suzanne Souder Posted 3/5/2024)

 

                                                   Jackie Metz-Three Year Term Ending-April 9, 2027

 

  1. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2024-10 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of a City Treasurer Pursuant to Section 4 of the City Charter. (Council President Suzanne Souder Posted 3/5/2024)

 

 

  1. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2024-11 A Resolution to Rename the Contract Position of Tourism and Economic Recovery Coordinator to Outreach Coordinator, and to Revise Other Provisions of the Contract. (Council President Suzanne Souder Posted 3/5/2024)

 

  1. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2024-12A Resolution to Approve MSC Loan from Delaware Drinking Water Revolving Fund for the School Lane Treatment Facility PFAs Treatment System Improvements. (Council President Suzanne Souder Posted 3/5/2024)

 

 

 

  1. First Reading of Ordinance 546 -An ordinance to amend the City of New Castle code chapter 130 regarding buildings and structures in special flood hazard areas. (Council President Suzanne Souder Posted 3/5/2024)

 

 

 

 

Next Regular Meeting Date: April 9, 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, March 12, 2024 at info@newcastlecity.delaware.gov

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