SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL-GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE- JUNE 8, 1976

Call to The regular meeting of the Sussex County Council was held Order on Tuesday, June 8, 1976 at 10:00 A. M. with the following members present:

John T. Cannon, Sr. President W. Howard Workman Vice President Ralph E. Benson Member Charles W. Cole Member Oliver E. Hill Member

The meeting was opened with the repeating of the Lord's Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

M 318 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Workman, to Minutes approve the minutes of the previous meeting as presented. Approved Motion Adopted by Voice Vote.

Corre­ The Following correspondence was read by Mr. Betts, County spondence Solicitor: United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. Re: A negative declaration that has been prepared on the Mispillion Resource Conservation and Development Project in accordance with Section 102(2) (c) of the National Envir­ onmental Policy Act of 1969.

Bridgeville Public Library. Re: Invitation to an Open House on June 13, 1976 at 2:00 P. M.

Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. Re: Thanking the Council for allowing John C. Landis to appear before them.

Delaware Boys State. Re: Thanking the Council for sponsoring County Government Day for Boys State.

Sussex Central Youth Center Association. Re: Requesting financial help to be used towards the final completion of the Sussex Central Youth Center.

Department of the Army, Philadelphia District, Corps of En­ gineers. Re: Application by Brian P. Murphy, 7203 Bayside Court, McLean, Virginia, for a Department of the Army permit to construct a bulkhead and dock in a lagoon in White Creek along Pinecrest Drive, Ocean View, Sussex County, Delaware.

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Corre­ Department of the Army, Philadelphia District, Corps of En­ spondence gineers. Cont. Re: Application by Thomas W. Hickman, Box 48, Clubhouse Road, Millville, Delaware, for a Department of the Army per­ mit to construct a pier in White Creek along Clubhouse Road, Millville, Sussex County, Delaware.

Department of the Army, Philadelphia District, Corps of En­ gineers. Re: Application by Joseph H. Prettyman, Jr., Pine Road, R.F.D. #1, Selbyville, Delaware, for a Department of the Army permit to construct a bulkhead and pier in Roy Creek along Pine Road, Keen Wik, Sussex County, Delaware.

Bi-County Adult Center of Milford, Inc. Re: Submitting their newsletter for the month of June, 1976.

Nanticoke Senior Center, Inc. Re: Submitting their newsletter for the month of June, 1976.

Sussex County Horne Services, Inc. Re: Submitting their "Cheer News" for the month of June, 1976.

American Cancer Society. Re: Submitting a report on their "Custodian Fund" through May, 1976.

Credit Mr. P. Ellingsworth, Personnel, Manpower and Safety Director, Union reported to the Council that county employees can join the State Credit Union and that Mrs. Betty Baker will be in the Courthouse on June 18, 1976 at 9:00 A. M. to accept member­ ship into the Union.

M 319 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Workman, seconded by Mr. Benson, Employment that Robert Lynch be employed as Custodian, replacing Joseph Hearn, at a salary of $5,628.00 per year, effective June 9, 1976. Motion Adopted; 4 Yea, 1 Absent.

Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Mr. Hill, Absent; Mr. Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea

Millsboro Mrs. J. Raymond Baker, representing the Millsboro Bicenten­ Bicentennial nial Committee, appeared before the Council and made a pre­ Committee sentation of a Millsboro Commemorative Bicentennial Plate.

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M 320 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Workman, that Nanticoke Mr. Carey, Finance Director, be authorized to advertise for River bids on liability insurance for the Nanticoke River Dredging Dredging Project. Motion Adopted; 5 Yea. Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Mr. Hill, Yea; Mr_ Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea

M 321 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Benson, seconded by Mr. Cole, that Borrowing Mr. Carey, Finance Director, be authorized to borrow for of Monies water and sewer expenses $1,115,000.00 for a period of ap­ proximately six months, and this money be prepaid if funds are available prior to the due date. Motion Adopted; 5 Yea.

Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Mr. Hill, Yea; Mr. Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea

Tax Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, reported to the Council Collections that tax collections are $7,000.00 over the anticipated revenue.

M 322 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Benson, seconded by Mr. Hill, that Doorway a doorway be cut between the Attorneys' Lounge and the Pre­ sentence office at an approximate cost of $750.00. Motion Adopted; 5 Yea.

Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Mr. Hill, Yea; Mr. Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea

Workshop The Council agreed that Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, Sessions on will speak in Pennsylvania at workshop sessions on Economit Economic Development on June 18, 1976 and June 28, 1976, and expenses Development will be paid by the State of Pennsylvania.

Beach Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, reported to the Council Passes that during the past week 585 beach passes were issued to re­ sidents and 24 to non-residents.

State Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, reported to the Council Parks that as it is not the state policy for bicyclists or pedes­ trians to be charged to go into the State Parks, steps are being taken to correct this misunderstanding.

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Dumpsters The Council agreed that Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, should get costs on putting dumpsters in areas where there is a problem of trash being dumped outside of "Pitch-In" barrels in lieu of trash being taken to the landfills.

EOC The Council agreed that October 2, 1976 will be the Ground­ breaking for the new Emergency Operations Center, and that Mr. W. Ellingsworth should proceed with the preparing of the invitations.

Nanticoke Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, submitted to the Council River copies of a memo from Mr. McKee, Civil Engineer, regarding Dredging the schedule for the Nanticoke River Dredgirig Project.

S.C. Aging Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, submitted to the Council Advisory copies of the minutes of the Sussex County Aging Advisory Council Council meeting held on May 10, 1976.

Indian Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, submitted to the Council River copies of a letter from the Indian River Senior Center, Inc. Senior regarding the efforts of the Council to ke~p DAST going in Center special areas for the balance of this fiscal year.

Nanticoke Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, submitted to the Council River copies of a memo from Mr. McKee, Civil Engineer, regarding Dredging the bid proposals received by the Corps of Engineers for the Nanticoke River Dredging project.

R 016 76 Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, read the following proposed resolution:

SEEKING THE CONTINUATION OF THE MISPILLION RIVER DREDGING PROJECT AS AN ACTIVE PROJECT BY THE U. S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS, PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT

WHEREAS, the Mispillion River is a major commercial and recreational river in Sussex County; and

WHEREAS, the City of Milford is developing park land on the banks of the Mispillion that will lead to increased re­ creational use of this River; and

WHEREAS, commercial interests in the Milford area are developing a ship building industry along the banks of the Mispillion River; and

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R 016 76 WHEREAS, local interests including the City of Milford Cont. are extremely interested in reactivating this project and following through with the necessary procedures to see the work accomplished; and

WHEREAS, the City of Milford is spending $200,000.00 a year to see that its sewage is not dumped into the Mispillion River thus increasing its potential for recreational develop­ ment; and

WHEREAS, the economic potential of the river has increased dramatically because of the advent of offshore drilling;

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Sussex County Council that the dredging of the Mispillion River be continued as an active project by the U. S. Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia Dis­ trict; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sussex County Council is prepared to develop the same type of program to accomplish the dredging of the Mispillion River that has proven success­ ful in the dredging of the Nanticoke River in Sussex; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Sussex County Council that a certified copy of this Resolution be sent to U. S. Senator William V. Roth, Jr.; U. s. Senator Joseph R. Eiden, Jr.; U. S. Representative Pierre S. du Pont IV, Delaware Senator Thurman Adams, Jr., Delaware Representative Lewis B. Harrington; and Milford Mayor Herman S. McNatt.

M 323 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Benson, seconded by Mr. Cole, that R 016 76 Resolution No. R 016 76 be adopted as read by Mr. Conaway, County Administrator. Motion Adopted; 5 Yea.

Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Mr. Hill, Yea; Mr. Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea

R 017 76 Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, read the following proposed resolution:

CONGRATULATING THE MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM, THE "1976 STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS

WHEREAS, three Henlopen Conference Girls' Softball Teams were entered in the 1976 Delaware State High School Softball Championship; and

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R 017 76 WHEREAS, the Milford High School Girls' Softball Team Cont. has won the 1976 State High School Championship in softball; and

WHEREAS, Dorcell Smith played an outstanding game as Short Stop and at the plate; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Washington was the winning Pitcher for Milford; and

WHEREAS, Beverly Breeding has done an outstanding job as Coach of the Milford High School Softball Team,

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Sussex County Council that con­ gratulations are in order for the Milford High School Soft­ ball Team, the 1976 State High School Softball Champions; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be sent to DanMcGinniss, Principal of Milford High School; Beverly Breeding, Coach of the Team; Dorcell Smith, team member; and Shirley Washington, team member.

M 324 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Benson, seconded by Mr. Hill, that R 017 76 Resolution No. R 017 76 be adopted as read by Mr. Conaway, County Administrator. Motion Adopted; 5 Yea.

Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Mr. Hill, Yea; Mr. Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea

E.D.A. The Council agreed that Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, should contact E.D.A. and request a grant for comprehensive development planning for the Western Sussex corridor if funds are available.

M 325 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Workman, that Delmarva $2,574.00 be granted to the Delmarva Advisory Council and Advisory these funds are to be from Revenue Sharing funds. Motion Council Adopted; 5 Yea.

Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Mr. Hill, Yea; Mr. Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea;

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208 Program The Council agreed that the Coastal Sussex County E.P.A. Waste Treatment Planning Program can begin negotiations with Engineering Sciences, Inc. for the following tasks:

Task 2333 - Analyze Existing Industrial Discharges Task 2334 - Analyze Municipal Treatment Systems Task 2335 - Analyze Municipal Collector Systems Task 2336 - Analyze Existing Private Treatment Systems Task 2337 - Analyze Existing Residuals Disposal Programs Task 2353 - Identify Existing Service Areas Task 2354 - Identify Capacity Excesses or Deficiencies in Present Systems Task 2356 - Delineate Future Service Areas Task 2357 - Analyze Residuals Disposal Alternatives Task 2358 - Future Residuals Production Analysis.

Land Use Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, reported to the Council on the status of legislation on Land Use in Delaware.

M 326 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Cole, that NA Co Joseph Toner be endorsed as a member of the Board of Direct­ ors of the National Association of Counties. Motion Adopted; 5 Yea.

Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Mr. Hill, Yea; Mr. Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea

NA Co The Council agreed that Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, should review the proposals that will be voted on at the NACo convention in Salt Lake City and report to the Council so that a decision can be made as to whether the Council wants to vote by proxy.

Recess At 10:59 A. M. the Council recessed.

At 11:10 A. M. the Council reconvened.

M 327 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Benson, seconded by Mr. Hill, that Grass William D. King be employed to cut the grass at all landfills Cutting at at a cost of $300.00 per cutting of the six landfills. Landfills Motion Adopted; 5 Yea.

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M 327 76 Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Cont. Mr. Hill, Yea; Mr. Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea

CETA Mr. Conaway, County Administrator, reported to the Council that there will be a meeting on June 10, 1976 of the Compre­ hensive Employment Training Act Planning Council regarding CETA funding and monies that are being cut back in the Public Service Employment program. The Council agreed that Mr. Conaway should voice the opinion of the Council that a part of the training funds from CETA Title I will be used to continue public service employment through June 30, 1977.

Water Mr. Henry, County Engineer, reported to the Council on the Franchises meeting he attended on June 2, 1976 regarding the bill that has been introduced in the House of Representatives regard­ ing the changing of authority to grant water franchises from the Public Service Commission to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

Dewey Beach The Council agreed that the letter written by Mr. Henry, Water & County Engineer, to Miriam Howard, Mayor of Rehoboth Beach, Sewer dated June 8, 1976, regarding Dewey Beach Water and Sewer District, Water Supply, should be delivered.

Dewey Beach Mr. Henry, County Engineer, reported to the Council that Water & the State Highway Department has approved the restored State Sewer maintained streets under the Dewey Beach Water and Sewer District, Sussex County Contract No. C-10-55-1.

Dewey Beach Mr. Henry, County Engineer, reported to the Council that Water & George, Miles and Buhr have recommended the acceptance of Sewer all pipeline work as having been completed and inspected under the Dewey Beach Water and Sewer District, Sussex County Contract No. C-10-55-1.

M 328 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Benson, to Rail Spur approve amending the contract for the Sussex County Indus­ trial Airpark Rail Spur, EDA 01-11-01212, to extend the completion date to June 30, 1976. Motion Adopted; 5 Yea.

Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Mr. Hill, Yea; Mr. Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea

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Western Mr. Cannon, President signed the contract between the Sussex Exterminating County Council and Western Exterminating Company, Inc. for Company, Inc. pest control services for the Courthouse for a period of o:h.e year_..

M 32 9 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Benson, seconded by Mr. Hill, that Planning & E. Winfred Davis be reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Zoning Com­ Commission for the term of July 1, 1976 to July 1, 1979. mission Motion Adopted; 4 Yea, 1 Nay.

Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Nay; Mr. Hill, Yea; Mr. Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea

M 330 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Benson, that Planning & Henry M. Wilson be reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Zoning Com­ Commission for the term of July 1, 1976 to July 1, 1979. mission Motion Adopted; 5 Yea.

Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Mr. Hill, Yea; Mr. Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea

M 331 76 A Motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Benson, that Board of R. James Mariner be reappointed to the Board of Adjustment Adjustment for the term of July 1, 1976 to July 1, 1979. Motion Adopted; 5 Yea.

Vote by Roll Call: Mr. Benson, Yea; Mr. Cole, Yea; Mr. Hill, Yea; Mr. Workman, Yea; Mr. Cannon, Yea

M 332 76 At 11:41 A. M. a Motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Adjournment Benson, to adjourn. Motion Adopted by Voice Vote.

Respectfully submitted! ~/!~~ Emogene P. Ellis Clerk of the County Council

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