Meetings & Events

City Council Regular Meeting


10/08/2019 - 07:00 PM
Location: Town Hall
Address: 201 Delaware Street
New Castle, Delaware 19720

City of New Castle Delaware
Regular City Council Meeting at Town Hall
201 Delaware Street – New Castle
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 – 7:00 p.m. – Meeting Minutes
Agenda

Roll Call

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
Business from the Floor (concerning agenda items only)

New Business
1. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution 2019-35; Recognizing the contributions of Robert “Bob” Sigmund. (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/01/2019.)

2. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution No. 2019-36; A Resolution Eliminating Parking on both the Northeast and Southwest sides of Clayton Street within Five Feet of the Intersection with Pfrommer Street. (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/01/2019.)

Old Business:
1. First Reading of Ordinance No. 522; An Ordinance to enact a City Property Tax abatement on the increase in property taxes caused by an increase in assessed property values resulting from certain improvements made to properties within the Downtown Development District. (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/01/2019.)

2. First Reading of Ordinance No. 523; An Ordinance to enact a City Realty Transfer Tax waiver for first time homebuyers of properties located within the Downtown Development District. (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/01/2019.)

3. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution No. 2019-37; A Resolution to provide for a Historic Area Commission fee waiver for certain improvements for new businesses operating in properties located within the Downtown Development District. (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/01/2019.)

4. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution No. 2019-38; A Resolution to provide a City Building Permit fee waiver for certain improvements for properties located within the Downtown Development District. (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/01/2019.)

5. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution No. 2019-39; A Resolution to provide for a City Business License fee waiver for new businesses operating in properties located within the Downtown Development District. (Council President Ratchford – posted 10/01/2019.)

6. Public Comments

Next Regular Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
Posted: 10/01/2019
Note: This agenda as listed may not be considered in sequence, including executive sessions