TOWN MANAGER’S WEEKLY REPORT

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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS …

Town Council Meeting: Wednesday, October 26, 6:45 PM, Public Hearing; 7:00 PM, Regular Meeting, Town Hall

Delaware League of Local Governments: Thursday, October 27, 5:30 PM, Duncan Center (Dover)

Sussex County Association of Towns: Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 PM, hosted by Millville

Sussex County Association of Towns Steering Committee: Friday, November 4, 9:00 AM, Arena’s at the Airport

UPDATES FROM DEPARTMENTS …

Finance

o As of October 21, the Town has collected $322,523 (34%) of the October 2016 Utility Billing ($960,143)

o As of October 21, the Town has collected $1,491,554 (97%) of the May 2016 Property Tax Billing ($1,533,832)

o Staff attended iCompass Webinar Training (Kristen Dabrowski, Laura Givens) o Edmund’s Software conversion to version 4.1 completed on October 18

Wastewater

o Lagoon depths: Large Lagoon is 12.00 feet and Small Lagoon is 4.50 feet o W.G. Malden installed the new digital chart recorder at the plant o Hay field cutting, 2nd cut, completed by farmer o Repaired 4 air defuses in the Bio-Lac

Public Works

o Preparations for Return Day continue (Circle tree & bush trimming completed) o Shop roof repairs have been completed (old chimney removal) o “No Parking” signs installed along Eastside of South Front Street o Materials needed for November 3 Clean Up Day have been ordered

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Police

o Weekly and Year to Date crime statistics (selected crimes) updated (copy attached)

Planning

o 511 N. Bedford Street (Bedford Street Pour House) – application submitted October 20 for Category II Site Plan

o 2 Lee Avenue (Family Health) – resubmitted parking extension on 10/20/16 o Sun Behavioral Health – Engineer comments on Final Plan sent to applicant on

October 18

TOWN MANAGER’S UPDATE …

Environmental Covenant for Stevenson Lane submitted to DNREC for review by their AG

Provided local developer information on alternative methodology for calculating EDU’s for commercial projects

Supplied resident with information on Delaware and Town Code regarding animals (dogs specifically)

Completed 3rd Quarter 2016 eGrant Fiscal Reporting Bid opening for Burger King Road project held on October 18. Results were as follows:

C& J Paving $50,925.00 Delmarva Paving $56,978.00 George & Lynch $78,500.00 Jerry’s Paving $69,850.00

Reported bid results to DelDOT for funding through Community Transportation Funds Attended Water Infrastructure Advisory Council (WIAC) Meeting – Three Georgetown

items tabled due to lack of quorum: $100,000 Grant for Water Infrastructure Asset Management $100,000 Grant for Sewer Infrastructure Asset Management $500,000 Supplemental Funding for King Street Water Plant Upgrades All items will be addressed at the December 2016 WIAC Meeting

Presented Change of Zone Considerations at the October 17 Planning Commission Meeting

Completed and submitted Sussex County Grant Application for Return Day Mayor’s Reception

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Georgetown Planning

Commission

CHANGE OF ZONECONSIDERATIONS

BUSINESS SITE SELECTION

Define Search Requirements

Negotiation & Financial Modeling

Property Visits & Comparative Assessment

RFP & Proposal Screening

Regional Screening

Final Location Selection

Risk Analysis

Negotiation & Financial Modeling

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Current MR1 Zoning 408 Parcels ~ 212 11 Acres

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

408 Parcels ~ 212.11 Acres

137.95 (65%) Acres Vacant 65.38 (47%) – Oaks at Georgetown

26.13 (19%) – Isaacs

17.54 (13%) – Land Unlimited

11.29 (8%) – Weatherly

Current MR1/RPC Zoning 2 Parcels ~ 52.42 Acres

100% Vacant: Village of College Park

Current MR2 Zoning 14 Parcels ~ 8.52 Acres

1.00 Acres Vacant

2010 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Inadequate representation of future zoning

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

Inadequate representation of future zoning

Broad based descriptions versus parcel specific zoning

Application Submitted – Lynch Lane 5 Parcels ~ 10.19 Acres

Requesting Rezoning from UR1 to MR1

Checks & Balances = Control Town Code

S Development Design Standards

Stormwater Regulations

Fire Prevention Regulations

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Public Reaction Prospective Businesses

UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES

Prospective Businesses

Existing Businesses

Financial Impact Infrastructure Investments

Concern over Impact on Downtown Development District “Open for Business” or Closed

Highlights Importance of Comprehensive Plan