TOWN MANAGER’S WEEKLY REPORT...Mar 06, 2020 · WEEKLY REPORT Weekly Report 2020-03-06 Page | 2 Planning o Projects: 226 South Railroad Avenue (Builder’s Supply) – Category

TOWN MANAGER’S WEEKLY REPORT

Weekly Report 2020-03-06 Page | 1

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS … Town Council Meeting: Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 PM, Public Hearing; 7:00 PM,

Regular Meeting, Town Hall Planning Commission: Wednesday, March 18, 6:00 PM, Town Hall Town Council Meeting: Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 PM, Regular Meeting, Town Hall

UPDATES FROM DEPARTMENTS …

Finance

o As of March 5, the Town has collected: $1,602,913 (99%) of the annual property tax billing ($1,616,317) $979,760 (96%) of the January Utility Billing ($1,019,634)

o Monthly Key Revenue Items Report (February 2020) – Copy Attached o Real Estate Transfer Tax Summary (February 2020)

February 2020 February 2019 Month Year To Date Month Year To DateTransfer Tax Revenue $67,040 $300,337 $8,858 $198,912

Wastewater

o Lagoon depths: Large Lagoon is 6.5 feet and Small Lagoon is 5.00 feet o Changed old diffusers in Bio-lac o Corrected alignment on irrigation rig in Field 3 (stuck) o Responded to a sewer complaint on West Pine Street – Town side was clear

Police

o Departmental Press Releases issued as warranted

Public Works

o No report this week



Planning

o Projects: 226 South Railroad Avenue (Builder’s Supply) – Category II Site Plan for

retail, office, and additional storage submitted on March 3 Royal Farms #219 – Engineer comments to applicant on March 4, Planning

Commission for preliminary approval on March 18 318 North Front Street – BOA application for lot depth submitted on March 2

– scheduled for April 1 meeting Village of Cinderberry – 74th Amendment to Declaration Plan approved for

Unit 143 on March 5 673 North Bedford Street – BOA approved signage request on March 4

o Building Permit Summary (February 2020)

Building Activity February 2020 January 2020 February 2019Permits Issued 14 23 18 Value of Improvements $429,552 $370,466 $2,873,133 Permit Revenue $2,420 $2,047 $14,710

Construction Coordinator

o Certificate of Occupancy Inspection

14 Frankenberry Drive o Resolved water service line and meter issue for Dunbarton Oaks o Miss Utility Locate Summary (copy attached)

TOWN MANAGER’S UPDATE …

Met with local property owner to discuss potential easement for Georgetown to Lewes Trail (Gene Dvornick, Laura Givens)

Researched history of Wilson Park after discussion regarding potential improvements and marker placement

Attended DLLG Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting – Reviewed legislation with potential impacts on local governments

Provided Supporting Housing legislation information to DLLG lobbyist Attended the Delaware Climate Action Plan Meeting – focus was input on three areas:

transportation, energy, and resilience Met with representatives of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce to review

relationship with the Town and Agreement Amendment for CY 2020 (Gene Dvornick, Bill West)



Attended Sussex County Association of Towns Dinner Meeting – Speaker was Jill Hall (DNREC) on the Delaware Brownfields Development Program (Gene Dvornick, Laura Givens, Steve Hartstein, Bob Holston, Bill West)

Prepared Letter of Support for “Lights On – Georgetown Strong” campaign Attended Sussex County Association of Towns Steering Committee (Gene Dvornick,

Laura Givens, Bill West) – Discussion on: Crossover Date – be sure any requested legislation is in earlier SCAT Legislative Breakfast – April 9

Responded to several FOIA request Followed up on several code enforcement issues





THIS REPORT AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE ONLY BEING SENT ELECTRONICALLY UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED

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Miss Utility Locate Tickets

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TOWN MANAGER’S WEEKLY REPORT...Mar 06, 2020 · WEEKLY REPORT Weekly Report 2020-03-06 Page | 2 Planning o Projects: 226 South Railroad Avenue (Builder’s Supply) – Category