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Meetings & Events

City Council Public Hearing


10/13/2020 - 06:45 PM
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City of New Castle Delaware
Public Hearing
Meeting to be held electronically via Zoom video and audio conferencing
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – 6:30 p.m. Minutes

Public Hearing for the City Council to Receive and Review Comments on a Proposed Update to the 2019 City of New Castle Comprehensive Plan. (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/06/2020.)

2020 Comprehensive Plan Draft

Next Regular Meeting Date: November 10, 2020
Posted: 10/06/2020

City of New Castle Delaware
Public Hearing
Meeting to be held electronically via Zoom video and audio conferencing*
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – 6:45 p.m. * Minutes
(*If the 6:30 Public Hearing runs longer than 6:45 p.m. the 6:45 Public Hearing will start immediately after the 6:30 Public Hearing has ended.)

A Public Hearing concerning Ordinance No. 529: An Ordinance to Amend and Restate Chapter 28 of the City Code entitled “Emergency Management.” (Councilperson Smith – posted 10/06/2020.)

Next Regular Meeting Date: November 10, 2020
Posted: 10/06/2020

City of New Castle Delaware
Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting to be held electronically via Zoom video and audio conferencing*
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. * Minutes
(*If the 6:45 Public Hearing runs longer than 7:00 p.m. the Regular City Council Meeting will start immediately after the 6:45 Public Hearing has ended.)

Agenda
Roll Call

Minutes: September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes; September 29, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes

Staff Reports
Approval of Treasurer’s Report
Reports from the City Administrator & Staff
Council Communications
Business from the Mayor
Business from the Council President
Public Comments
Presentation: Value of Public Power and Water – Pamela Patone, MSC, and Kimberly Schlichting, DEMEC – MSC Updates (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/06/2020.)

Old Business:
1. Council Discussion and Possible Action on City’s Operations, Budget or Recovery due to COVID-19 (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/06/2020.)

2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 529: An Ordinance to Amend and Restate Chapter 28 of the City Code entitled “Emergency Management.” (Councilperson Smith – posted 10/06/2020.)

3. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Ordinance No. 529: An Ordinance to Amend and Restate Chapter 28 of the City Code entitled “Emergency Management.” (Councilperson Smith – posted 10/06/2020.)

4. First Reading Ordinance No. 530: An Ordinance to amend and restate Article II of Chapter 193 (Board of Health) of the Code of the City of New Castle. (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/06/2020.)

5. First Reading Ordinance No. 531: An Ordinance to amend and restate Sections 141-9 and 141-10 of Chapter 141(Dangerous or Vacant Buildings) and amend Section 230-57 of Chapter 230 (Zoning) of the Code of the City of New Castle. (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/06/2020.)

New Business:
1. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution 2020-24; A Resolution Approving City of New Castle Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Trails (ORPT) 2020 Grant Application (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/06/2020.)
2. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution 2020-25: A Resolution Approving Re-appointment to the Board of Elections. (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/06/2020.)
Marianne Caven – Re-appointed by Council President Ratchford -Term Ending Nov. 9, 2024
3. Council Discussion and Possible Action: Dobbinsville Street Repair Project and Updates.  (Councilperson Leary – posted 10/06/2020) .

Next Regular Meeting Date: November 10, 2020
Posted: 10/06/2020

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

You can view the meeting online at the address below. A clickable link is available on the City website at www.newcastlecity.delaware.gov/events.
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87218900167?pwd=T1N4d0FqUHk5RERjcWFTYWpRSGQ1QT09
Enter Password: 390537
You can also participate in 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.
Meeting ID: 872 1890 0167
Password: 390537
Questions and comments will be taken via email up to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at info@newcastlecity.delaware.gov and live on zoom during the comment section of the meeting.