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Sussex County Council Public/Media Packet MEETING: March 7, 2017 **DISCLAIMER** This product is provided by Sussex County government as a courtesy to the general public. Items contained within are for background purposes only, and are presented ‘as is’. Materials included are subject to additions, deletion or other changes prior to the County Council meeting for which the package is prepared. Sussex County Council 2 The Circle | PO Box 589 Georgetown, DE 19947 (302) 855-7743 A G E N D A MARCH 7, 2017 10:00 A.M. **AMENDED on March 2, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.¹ Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes 1. February 7, 2017 (Amended) 2. February 21, 2017 Reading of Correspondence Public Comments Consent Agenda 1. Wastewater Agreement No. 638-11 Sussex County Project No. 81-04 The Estuary Amenities Area Miller Creek Sanitary Sewer District 2. Wastewater Agreement No. 634-2 Sussex County Project No. 81-04 Waters Run – Phase 2A and 2B Fenwick Island Sanitary Sewer District 3. Wastewater Agreement No. 878-1 Sussex County Project No. 81-04 DRC Properties, LLC – Phase 1B Fenwick Island Sanitary Sewer District Todd Lawson, County Administrator 1. Recognition of Former Clerk of the Peace John Brady 2. State/County Finance and Revenue Committee Update 3. Administrator’s Report 10:15 a.m. Public Hearing Sussex Consortium School Expansion **10:30 a.m. Public Hearing Edwards Expansion of the Sussex County Unified Sanitary Sewer District (Angola Neck Area) Gina Jennings, Finance Director 1. First Quarter Employee Recognition Awards 2. Pension Committee Report A. Pension Committee Member Reappointment B. OPEB Diversification Recommendation Scott Dailey, Recorder of Deeds 1. ACS Contract Extension Request Hans Medlarz, County Engineer 1. Sussex County Landfills – 2017 Site Maintenance, Project #17-13 A. Recommendation for Award 2. Fencing Services, Project #17-14 A. Recommendation for Award 3. Herring Creek Sewer District Area A. Approval of Land Acquisition Grant Requests 1. Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce for the Millsboro Stars & Stripes event 2. Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra for operating funds (concert series) 3. Ocean View Historical Society for building construction costs Introduction of Proposed Zoning Ordinances Council Members′ Comments Executive Session – Land Acquisition, Personnel and Job Applicantsꞌ Qualifications pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004(b) Possible Action on Executive Session Items 1:30 p.m. Public Hearings Conditional Use No. 2064 filed on behalf of R&K Partners “AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE OF LAND IN AN AR-1 AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR MEDICAL OFFICES TO BE LOCATED ON A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LEWES AND REHOBOTH HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, CONTAINING 1.54 ACRES, MORE OR LESS” (located on the northwest side of Savannah Road (Route 18) approximately 450 feet northeast of Wescoats Road (Route 12) (Tax I.D. No. 335-12.05-4.00) (911 Address: 1537 Savannah Road, Lewes) Conditional Use No. 2070 filed on behalf of Cape Henlopen School District “AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE OF LAND IN AN AR-1 AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR A SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL (SUSSEX CONSORTIUM) TO BE LOCATED ON A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN BROADKILL HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, CONTAINING 25.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS” (located on the southwest side of Sweetbriar Road (Road 261) approximately 3,800 feet southeast of Cave Neck Road (Route 88) (Tax I.D. No. 235-27.00-20.00) (911 Address: 17344 Sweetbriar Road, Lewes) Conditional Use No. 2073 filed on behalf of Delmarva Power and Light Company “AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE OF LAND IN A C-1 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR A PUBLIC UTILITY FOR AN EXPANSION TO AN EXISTING ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION TO BE LOCATED ON A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LEWES AND REHOBOTH HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, CONTAINING 2.493 ACRES, MORE OR LESS” (located on the west side of Coastal Highway (Route 1) approximately 700 feet south of Dartmouth Drive) (Tax I.D. No. 334- 6.00-496.00-497.00) (911 Address: 18200 Coastal Highway, Lewes) Adjourn ******************************** Sussex County Council meetings can be monitored on the internet at www.sussexcountyde.gov. ********************************* In accordance with 29 Del. C. §10004(e)(2), this Agenda was posted on February 28, 2017, at 4:30 p.m., and at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. This Agenda was prepared by the County Administrator and is subject to change to include the addition or deletion of items, including Executive Sessions, which arise at the time of the Meeting. Agenda items listed may be considered out of sequence. # # # # ¹ Per 29 Del. C. § 10004 (e) (5) and Attorney General Opinion No. 13-IB02, this agenda was amended to delete the 10:30 a.m. Public Hearing to address a matter which arose after the initial posting of the agenda but before the start of the Council meeting. * Proposed Corrections to Minutes – Page 6, Motions M 052 17 and M 053 17 SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL - GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE, FEBRUARY 7, 2017 A regularly scheduled meeting of the Sussex County Council was held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, with the following present: Michael H. Vincent President George B. Cole Vice President Robert B. Arlett Councilman Irwin G. Burton III Councilman Samuel R. Wilson Jr. Councilman Todd F. Lawson County Administrator Gina A. Jennings Finance Director J. Everett Moore Jr. County Attorney The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Mr. Vincent. Call to Order Mr. Vincent called the meeting to order. M 049 17 A Motion was made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Arlett, to amend the Approve Agenda by deleting “Introduction of Proposed Zoning Ordinances” and to Amended approve the Agenda, as amended. Agenda Motion Adopted: 5 Yeas. Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Arlett, Yea; Mr. Burton, Yea; Mr. Wilson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Mr. Vincent, Yea Minutes The minutes of January 31, 2017 were approved by consent. Corre- Mr. Moore read the following correspondence: spondence MILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, MILTON, DELAWARE. RE: Letter in appreciation of grant. PROPOSEDMILTON 9/10 ALL AMENDEDSTARS / DELAWARE MINUTESSTATE CHAMPIONS, MILTON, DELAWARE. RE: Card and plaque in appreciation of grant. Public Public Comments Comments Paul Reiger commented on appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Reiger also commented on permit, map and zoning issues. February 7, 2017 - Page 2 Public Dan Kramer commented on his dog. Comments (continued) William Kinnick commented on manufactured home communities and the need for inspections and licensing. Caroling Mr. Lawson announced that over 18,850 food items were collected during the on The Caroling on The Circle Food Drive held on December 5, 2016; additionally, Circle monetary donations were collected in the amount of $5,342.50 and used to Food Drive/ purchase food items. Recognition of Partici- The Council recognized participants who helped in this effort. The following pants were present and received a plaque from Council: ALOFT AeroArchitects (2,835 items), Colonial East, L.P. ($450.00), Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association (395 items), First State Manufactured Housing Association of Delaware ($1,672.50), Fuqua, Willard, Stevens & Schab, P.A. ($500.00), Georgetown Elementary School (1,550 items), H.O. Brittingham Elementary School (805 items), Little Einstein Preschool (200 items), Milton Elementary School (1,100 items), Sussex Academy (135 items) and Sussex County Association of Realtors ($250.00). Participating schools not in attendance were also recognized: Georgetown Middle School (500 items), Millsboro Middle School (1,485 items), and Seaford Senior High School (525 items). Mr. Lawson reported that the food items were distributed to various food pantries throughout Sussex County. Mr. Lawson recognized Mark Roethel for donating the pod that was used for storing food items as they were collected during the month of December and Best Equipment, Inc. for donating the use of a wagon for the festivities. Adminis- Mr. Lawson read the following information in his Administrator’s Report: trator’s Report 1. Delaware Department of Transportation Workshop The Delaware Department of Transportation will be holding a public workshop regarding the US 113 North/South Study, Millsboro-South Area, on Tuesday, February 7th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Millsboro Civic Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro. Public comments will be received regarding the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) recently completed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Delaware Department of Transportation PROPOSED(DelDOT). The Millsboro AMENDED-South Area includes MINUTES the towns of Millsboro, Dagsboro, Frankford, and Selbyville. Angola Hans Medlarz, County Engineer, presented the bid results for the Angola North North Expansion – SR 24, Love Creek & Camp Arrowhead Road, Project Expansion 17-04. Four bids were received; the lowest responsive bidder was Pact One, Project/ LLC of Ringoes, New Jersey with a total bid of $5,826,250.00 which is Bid within budget. The Engineering Department recommends awarding the Award project to Pact One, LLC contingent upon concurrence from the State SRF (State Revolving Fund Program). February 7, 2017 - Page 3 M 050 17 A Motion was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Wilson, based upon the Award recommendation of the Engineering Department, that Contract 17-04, Bid/ Angola North