News Briefs 09/22/20

Lewes BPW goes before DNREC appeals board

The Environmental Appeals Board of the State of Delaware has scheduled a hearing for 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22, on an appeal filed by the Lewes Board of Public Works challenging the issuance of a well permit application to Jerry Peter to construct a geothermal supply well. The permit was issued on April 7. Due to the public health threat of COVID-19, the public hearing will be hosted virtually; the link to this hearing can be found at dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/environmental-appeals-board. The parties may present evidence, be represented by Delaware counsel or appear personally. The board shall reach its decision based on the record before the secretary and evidence presented by the parties. The board may affirm, reverse or remand the decision of the secretary. 

Lewes Board of Public Works meets Sept. 23

The Lewes Board of Public Works will meet virtually at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23. The group will discuss an agreement for services for the Tower Hill major subdivision on New Road. They will also discuss the 2019-20 audit report, stormwater rates for city parks and apartments/condos, and the impact of a capital project plan for Cedar Street on the BPW’s finances. Under new business, BPW officials will discuss a rate review, a dashboard for financial reporting, an agreement for sale of the Jones Farm property at the corner of Kings Highway and Clay Road, an agreement with the Department of Transportation regarding abandoned utilities on Pilottown Road, a proposed policy of extending services to existing individual homes in the BPW service area, and a 15 percent fee for BPW administrative expenses concerning development projects. A link is at lewesbpw.delaware.gov. 

Cape school board meets Sept. 24

The Cape Henlopen school board will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, at Rehoboth Elementary School. Members will possibly take action on change orders to minor and major capital projects, and the monthly financial statement for August. Education Support Professional of the Year awards will be presented.

Lunch program to explore caregiving Sept. 24

Your Health When Mom Comes Home From a Facility is the Sept. 24 Lunch & Learn topic. When a parent returns home from a nursing facility or hospital to be cared for by an adult child, this isn’t the time for the caregiver to neglect his or her own health. Delaware Hospice and Honoring Choices Delaware have teamed up to launch a virtual informational Lunch & Learn series featuring speakers from Delaware Hospice and community experts on a variety of topics. For information or to register for the links, call 800-838-9800 or go to www.delawarehospice.org.

Lewes Mayor and City Council meets Sept. 25

Lewes Mayor and City Council will meet virtually at 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 25, to discuss capital projects and amendments to the fiscal year 2021 budget. Budget amendments are related to capital projects and some general fund items. Council will also discuss allowing employees to carry over time off into the next calendar year, and consider possible incentives to encourage annexation of enclave properties. A link to the meeting can be found at lewes.civicweb.net. 

Dewey election board meets Sept. 25, 26, 28

The Dewey Beach Board of Elections has several virtual meetings scheduled involving the Saturday, Sept. 26 municipal election. The first meeting will take place at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 25, when members will conduct preliminary processing of absentee ballots. At 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, the board will complete processing and count absentee ballots, total votes and certify election results. At 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 28, the board will complete processing of absentee ballots and certify results if not completed on Election Day; this meeting will be canceled if election results are certified Sept. 26. Meeting links are available at www.townofdeweybeach.com.

Dewey audit committee meets Sept. 30

The Dewey Beach Audit Committee will meet virtually at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30. Members will possibly vote on priorities for oversight based on audit recommendations. A link to the meeting is available at www.townofdeweybeach.com.

CIB seeks comments on plan revision

For 25 years, the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays has worked with its partners to protect, preserve and restore the Inland Bays watershed by implementing a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. Since the CCMP was originally adopted in 1995, the watershed has undergone dramatic land-use and environmental changes. The center has been engaged in a three-year process to revise the management plan and now has a draft ready for public input. This revised CCMP will guide the efforts of the center and partners for the next 10 years. The center invites comments on the issues, goals and objectives of the CCMP. This comment period runs to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15. The draft revised CCMP and a link to the comment form can be found on the center’s website at www.inlandbays.org.