City Council of the Mayor and Council of New Castle

Public Hearing
Town Hall – 201 Delaware Street – New Castle
Tuesday – March 13, 2007 – 6:45 p.m.

A Public Hearing will be held at 6:45 p.m. in Town Hall, 201 Delaware Street, New Castle on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, on proposed Ordinance No. 450, adding a section to the New Castle City Code regulating the feeding of wildlife on City and other public property.

City Council of the Mayor and Council of New Castle

Regular Council Meeting

Town Hall – 201 Delaware Street – New Castle

Tuesday – March 13, 2007 – 7 p.m.

Agenda

Unfinished Business

 

1. Discussion, First and Second Reading, on Ordinance No. 450, adding a section to the New Castle City Code regulating the feeding of wildlife on City and other public property. (Councilperson Churchill – posted: 2-14-07) – First and Second Reading Completed
2. Discussion of an Ordinance No. 451, governing Vacant Buildings, similar to what is contained in the Wilmington City Code, and to schedule a Public Hearing for said Ordinance on April 10. (Council President Blest – posted: 2-14-07) – Referred to the Planning Commission for Review
3. Third Reading, Motion, Discussion and Vote, on Ordinance No. 444, amending the Zoning Code to grandfather front yard setbacks in the R-1 classification legislated non-conforming by the Amended Zoning Act of 1968.  (Councilperson DiMondi – posted: 3-2-07) – Third Reading Completed; Ordinance Approved and Adopted

 

New Business:

1. Discussion of a Request from the Municipal Services Commission for the City to Commence Condemnation Proceedings for a Property Required for Public Purposes. (Council President Blest – posted: 2/16/07) – Request Denied for Now; Parties are to Meet to Negotiate; Issue May Be Presented Again to Council for Future Consideration If Necessary
2. Discussion of a Request from the Property Owner of 603 Center Street to connect to a water service line on property owned by the Mayor and Council of New Castle at 601 Center Street. (Council President Blest – posted: 3/2/07) – No Decision On This Matter, Councilperson Reese Will Investigate and Follow-up With Property Owner
3. Discussion of Withdrawal of Proposed Ordinance No. 446, Amending the Zoning Code of the City of New Castle by Requiring Approval of Utility Plans by the Municipal Services Commission Prior to a Building Permit Being Issued. (Councilperson Reese – posted 3/12/07) – Withdrawal Of Proposal Approved
4. Discussion and Approval of a Request for a Vendor License for a Hot Dog Cart. (Council President Blest – posted: 2-8-07) – Approved
5. Discussion to alter the configuration of one-way traffic on 14th Street in Washington Park. (Councilperson Reese – posted: 2-26-07) – Referred to Police Department; Public Hearing Set for April 10 at 6:45 p.m.
6. Discussion of Trash Collection Issues, as Raised Initially by Councilperson DiMondi. (Council President Blest – posted: 3-1-07) – Discussion Tabled
7. Discussion, Motion and Vote on Resolution No. 2007-8, approving wage increases for non-union part-time, seasonal and temporary employees equivalent to increases for employees covered under the AFSCME Union Contract. (Councilperson DiMondi – posted: 3-5-07) – Motion Died for Lack of a Second
8. Discussion, Motion and Vote on Resolution No. 2007-10, to make available to the Mayor or any member of the City Council, upon request by same, any documents or information paid for with taxpayer monies. (Councilperson DiMondi – posted: 3-5-07) – Motion Died for Lack of a Second
9. Discussion, Motion and Vote on Resolution No. 2007-11, to appropriate up to $25,000 for free enrollment and participation to any City-eligible youth in the 2007 Summer City Recreation Program. (Councilperson DiMondi – posted: 3-5-07) – Motion Died for Lack of a Second
10. Discussion and Motion to Confirm Appointments by the Mayor to the Planning Commission. – Two Appointments Approved: David Bird and William Simpson
11. Comments from the floor.

 

Next Meeting Date: April 10, 2007

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