Mayor and Council of the City of New Castle

Regular City Council Meeting

Town Hall – 201 Delaware Street

Tuesday – August 8, 2006 – 7 p.m.

Agenda

Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Treasurer’s Report
Report from the City Administrator
Approval of Staff Reports
Grant Review
Communications
Business from the Floor (concerning agenda items only)
Business from the Mayor
Business from the Council President

Unfinished Business

Resolution No. 2006-22, with Discussion, Vote and Motion concerning the fees generated by the Riverbend Development that will be paid to the City, and the portion of those fees that will be shared with the Good-Will Fire Company. (Councilperson Churchill – posted: 7-12-06)

Resolution No. 2006-23, with Discussion, Vote and Motion authorizing the Kent County SPCA to act as the enforcement agency within the City of New Castle for issues relating to complaints concerning dogs, including dangerous dogs, dogs running loose, etc. (Councilperson Churchill – posted: 7-24-06)

Resolution No. 2006-24, with Discussion, Vote and Motion on closing of Meehan Avenue going into Buttonwood. (Councilperson Petty – posted: 7-25-06)

New Business:

Resolution No. 2006-25, extending the lease between the Mayor and Council of New Castle and the Bull Hill Boat Yard, Inc., for use of property in the Bull Hill area of the City (east end of Second Street) for operation of a boat club. (Councilperson Churchill – posted: 7-24-06)

Resolution No. 2006-26, with Discussion, Vote and Motion updating fees for the following:

Trash Collection – Special Items for 2006-07;
Filming Guidelines.

(Council President Blest – posted: 7-26-06)

Resolution No. 2006-27, with Discussion, Vote and Motion to install a handicapped parking space on Delaware Street in front of the Wilmington Trust Co. building. (Council President Blest – posted: 7-26-06)

Discussion concerning setting a public hearing to consider an Ordinance that would set the salary for the Mayor’s Court for the new term of the Mayor beginning in the Spring of 2007. (Council President Blest – posted: 7-27-06)

Discussion to hold a hearing to remove a member of the Historic Area Commission for cause, in accordance with the City Code. (Council President Blest – posted: 7-27-06)

Resolution No. 2006-28, Discussion, Vote and Motion, to apply for $10,000 in matching grant monies from Livable Delaware Funding. (Council President Blest – posted: 7-28-06)

Discussion of the Elections Committee and persons to work for the next election. (Council President Blest – posted: 7-28-06)

Discussion of the appointment of a new Public Works Director at a cost to the City of $86,000 per year. (Councilperson DiMondi – posted: 7-31-06)

Discussion of rental and vacant properties. (Councilperson Churchill – posted: 7-31-06)

Discussion of recommendations from the Planning Commission concerning a report from the Land Use Subcommittee. (Council President Blest – posted: 7-31-06)

Resolution No. 2006-29, Discussion, Motion and Vote on whether or not an encroachment in the Right-Of-Way on Second Street shall be allowed so that a porch may be constructed at 222 Second Street (McAdams property owner) to construct a porch, that has already been approved by the Historic Area Commission. (Councilperson Churchill – posted: 7-31-06)

Resolution No. 2006-30, Discussion, Motion and Vote to award the bid for a new amplification and recording system for the Town Hall building, City Council meeting room. (Council President Blest – posted: 7-31-06)

Comments from the floor.

Next Meeting Date: September 12, 2006

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