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City Council Meeting


04/09/2024 - 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, April 9, 2024

6:45 p.m.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 4-9-2024 Public Hearing

Minutes

The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on:

 

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 4/2/2024)

 

The Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th, 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: 4/2/2024

 

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 April 9, 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, April 9, 2024

7:00 p.m.

 

4-9-2024 City Council Meeting

 

Agenda

Roll Call

 

Minutes (2-13-2024 Public Hearing, 3-12-2024)

 

Staff Reports

Treasurer’s Report

Reports from the City Administrator & Staff

Council Communications

Business from the Mayor

Arbor Day Proclamation

Report from Outreach Coordinator, John Reaves

Business from the Council President

Comments from a Good Will Fire Co. representative

 

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

 

 

Old Business:

 

 

  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 4/2/2024)

 

 

  1. Second Reading, Discussion, and possible vote Ordinance 546 An ordinance to amend the City of New Castle code chapter 130 regarding buildings and structures in special flood hazard areas. (Councilperson Brian Mattaway Posted 4/2/2024)

 

 

 

New Business:

 

 

  1. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2024-13 A Resolution Approving a Subdivision for 12 Arbutus Avenue; Lots 144 and 146 – The Buttonwoods (Parcel # 21-001.00-007) (Council President Suzanne Souder Posted 4/2/2024)

 

 

  1. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution 2024-14 A Resolution to Designate Three (3) Vehicles Owned by the City, as Surplus Property and Authorizing Disposal of said Surplus Property. (Council President Suzanne Souder Posted 4/2/2024)

 

  1. Discussion and possible vote on a one-month extension of the independent contractor agreement with William Barthel. (Council President Suzanne Souder Posted 4/2/2024)

 

  1. Discussion of policy for handling comments and questions submitted via email prior to Council meetings. (Council President Suzanne Souder Posted 4/2/2024)

 

  1. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution Resolution 2024-15  A Resolution Approving a Subdivision for 600 and 610 Tremont Street, and 601 – 611 Deemer Place. (Council President Suzanne Souder Posted 4/2/2024)

 

  1. Council Discussion, Possible Motion and Vote on Resolution Resolution 2024-16 A Resolution Approving a Lot Line Adjustment Plan Prepared for David Scott and Rebecca Bechtel, 19 and 23 The Strand. (Posted 4/2/2024)
  2. Council Discussion and Vote on the proposed modification/elimination for a cross-access easement for 0 W. 7th Street, 423 W. 7th Street, and 427 W. 7th St., Parcel Nos. 21-014.00-400, 21-014.00-578 and 221-014.00-555. (Posted 4/2/2024)

 

  1. Council Discussion and Vote on a cross easement proposal between Jaksn, LLC and the City of New Castle, regarding Tax Parcel Nos. 21-014.00-399 & 400 for access from 7th Street.   (Posted 4/2/2024)

 

 

Next Regular Meeting Date: April 9, 2024

Posted: 4/2/2024

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, April 9, 2024 at info@newcastlecity.delaware.gov

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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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