City Council of the Mayor and Council of New Castle

Public Hearing

Town Hall – 201 Delaware Street – New Castle

Thursday – April 10, 2008 – 6 p.m.

Present:

President of Council William Blest
Councilperson Janet Churchill
Councilperson John Gaworski
Councilperson Teel Petty
Councilperson Donald Reese

Others Present:

City Administrator Cathryn Thomas

The City Council held a Public Hearing concerning a proposal to enact a City Ordinance regulating portable temporary storage units. No citizens spoke at the Public Hearing.

City Council members discussed the proposal and agreed one change was in order, which is to make the ordinance applicable to all zoning districts.

A motion was made by Councilperson Churchill to adjourn the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Reese and passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathryn C. Thomas
City Administrator

City Council of the Mayor and Council of New Castle

Special Meeting and Workshop Meeting – Executive Session

Town Hall – 201 Delaware Street – New Castle

Thursday – April 10, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.

1. First and Second Reading of proposed Ordinance No. 458, to amend Chapter 140: Housing and Property Maintenance, to include language governing portable temporary storage units. Due to the change in the proposed ordinance, as agreed upon by a consensus of the Council members, it was decided to reschedule the first and second reading of the ordinance to occur at the next regular City Council meeting, to be held on May 13.

A motion was made by Councilperson Reese to adjourn the open session of the meeting and enter into executive session in order to discuss a legal matter with an attorney. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Churchill and passed unanimously.

1. The City Council met with attorney Daniel Cohen regarding upcoming cable franchise negotiations with Verizon. The Council is considering hiring Mr. Cohen to represent the City in these negotiations. Mr. Cohen will provide a proposed letter of engagement, which the Council shall consider for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting, to be held on May 13.

A motion was made by Councilperson Churchill to adjourn the executive session of the meeting and enter into open session. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Reese and passed unanimously.

1. The City Council met with the Executive Director of the Delaware League of Local Governments Mr. George Wright and Ms. Theresa DeSanto of HRH, concerning the future of the DeLea Founders Insurance Trust (DFIT), a statewide workers’ compensation pool. After the presentation, the City Council reconfirmed their commitment for the City to continue membership in the pool and move to the pool the City’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage.

A motion was made by Councilperson Reese to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Churchill and passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathryn C. Thomas
City Administrator