History of New Castle
City Street Map and Driving Directions
Places to Stay, Dine and Visit
John F. Klingmeyer, Mayor
Mayor and Council Organizational Chart
Preserving Lands and Open Spaces
City Administration and Departments. Police, Finance, Building, Public Works, Health, Utilities, Parks and Rec., Phone Numbers
Oversees work done in Historic District
Historic Buildings, B&B's, Shops & Restaurants
Meetings, Holidays and Schedules
Events
Phone number. Fax numbers. Mailing addresses. Email addresses.

Sponsored by:



220 Delaware Street
New Castle, Delaware 19720
(302) 322-9804



City Council
Agenda/Summary

City Council of the Mayor and Council of New Castle

Regular Council Meeting

Town Hall – 201 Delaware Street – New Castle

Tuesday – September 11, 2007 – 7 p.m.

Agenda

Roll Call
Approval of Minutes by Date: August 14 Public Hearing, August 14 Reg. City Council Meeting – Approved
Approval of Treasurer’s Report – Approved
Report from the City Administrator
Approval of Staff Reports – Approved
Grant Review
Communications
Business from the Floor (concerning agenda items only)
Business from the Mayor
Business from the Council President

Unfinished Business

 

  1. Third Reading, Motion, Discussion and Vote on Ordinance No. 451 governing vacant buildings. (Council President Blest – posted 8/15/07) – Ordinance Amended to include Retroactive Provision; Further Public Hearing set at 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 9, to be followed by a Fourth Reading and Possible Adoption
  1. Discussion to develop a process for performance evaluation for the City Administrator. (Council President Blest – posted 8/15/07) – Workshop at 6 p.m. on September 26 to develop Performance Evaluation Form

 

  1. Motion, Discussion and Vote to Approve Ron Bright as an Ice Cream Vendor to operate with the City of New Castle. (Council President Blest – posted 8/15/07) – Vendor did not appear in person, no further action to be taken by City Council

New Business:

  1. Discussion to set a Public Hearing for a STOP Sign proposed to be located on 7th Street at its intersection with Clayton Street. (Councilperson Reese – posted 8/28/07) – Hearing Set for 6:30 p.m. on October 9

 

  1. Discussion of forwarding to the Police Department a proposal to change the block of 7th Street between Tremont and Delaware Streets to one-way for traffic to only travel eastbound. (Councilperson Reese – posted 8/28/07) – Proposal for this change was withdrawn
  1. Discussion to set a Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 454 governing items related to Graffiti. (Councilperson Reese – posted 8/28/07) – Hearing Set for 7 p.m. on September 26

 

  1. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution No. 2007-30, approving an employment agreement for a new hire to fill the vacant position of Public Services Director. (Council President Blest – posted 8/30/07) – Approved Appointment of Matthew Christopher
  1. Comments from the floor.

 

  1. Executive Session concerning a matter of pending litigation and a personnel matter. (Council President Blest – posted 8/28/07)

Next Regular Meeting Date: October 9, 2007

 

Note: This agenda as listed may not be considered in sequence and is subject to addition and deletion of items, including executive sessions.

Orig.: 07-09-11, dated 9/4/07
Rev.:

Site Design & Maintenance
by DCANet
Copyright 1999, City of New Castle, Delaware