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New Castle, Delaware 19720
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The New Castle City’s Planning Commission Meeting took place on
January 5, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the City of New Castle’s Town Hall.

Members Present: David Bird, Chair
Bill Simpson
Joe DiAngelo
Dorsey Fiske
Christine Masiello
Dr. John Norsworthy*

Member Absent: George Freebery

Staff Present: Marian Hull, URS, City Planner

City Personnel: Mayor John F. Klingmeyer
Jeff Bergstrom, Building Inspector

City Council: Jan Churchill, Councilperson

Mr. Bird called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Roll call was taken.

Approval of Minutes – Ms. Fiske suggested a change in language on page 1 concerning the Goodwill Fire Company deleting the word ‘public’ (property) and inserting ‘City’ (property) for better clarification. A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the 11/24/08 meeting as amended.

Budget Review – Mr. Bird has not received a copy of the current budget to date. No expenses were reported.

Comprehensive Plan Update – Ms. Hull reviewed the draft Comprehensive Plan that was distributed to Commission members prior to this meeting. Maps associated with the plan were also reviewed. Comments and lengthy discussion about the plan and maps were offered by the Commission and others present to Ms. Hull. A number of changes were discussed and she will make the suggested changes and provide a new version of the Comprehensive Plan to the Planning Commission at its next meeting on 1/26/09. That version will be reviewed again before recommending to City Council for their review in February. City Council would receive the plan in time for their February meeting and Ms. Hull will be present to discuss key issues with them. Ms. Hull suggested having a public comment meeting/public hearing in February 2009 and having the document on hand for the public’s review. We would also do a briefing with WILMAPCO and the City then go to the State.

*Dr. Norsworthy arrived at 8 p.m.

General Discussion
No general discussion was presented before the Commission.

AdjournmentIt was moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Next Meeting -- Our next meeting is scheduled for 1/26/09 at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Debbie Turner
Stenographer