REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 6, 2010
7:00 P.M. meeting called to order in the Council Chambers at 322 Wilson
Highway, Millsboro, Mayor Larry Gum presiding. Present were Vice-Mayor Bob
Bryan, Treasurer Michelle Truitt, Council Persons John Thoroughgood, Irene
Keenan, Greg Hastings, Town Manager Faye Lingo, Town Solicitor Mary Schrider-Fox,
Development Coordinator Linda Johnson, Town Clerk Tammy Phillips. Tim
Hodges, Secretary absent. Guests-- see attached
REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL
- Mayor - Bryan
nominated, Thoroughgood second Larry D. Gum as Mayor. With no other
nominations Bryan moved, Thoroughgood second to close the floor to
nominations, approved unanimously. Vote called for, Gum for Mayor,
approved unanimously with Councilman Hodges absent.
- Vice-Mayor -
Thoroughgood nominated, Truitt second Robert Bryan as Vice-Mayor. With
no other nominations Hastings moved, Thoroughgood second to close the
floor to nominations, approved unanimously. Vote called for, Bryan for
Vice-Mayor, approved unanimously with Councilman Hodges absent.
- Secretary
-Keenan nominated, Bryan second Greg Hastings as Secretary. With no
other nominations Bryan moved, Thoroughgood second to close the floor to
nominations, approved unanimously. Vote called for, Hastings for
Secretary, approved unanimously with Councilman Hodges absent.
- Treasurer -
Bryan nominated, Thoroughgood second Michele Truitt as Treasurer. With
no other nominations Bryan moved, Thoroughgood second to close the floor
to nominations, approved unanimously. Vote called for, Truitt for
Treasurer, approved unanimously with Councilman Hodges absent.
- President Pro-Tem-
Bryan nominated, Hastings second Thoroughgood as President Pro-Tem. With
no other nominations Bryan moved, Hastings second to close the floor to
nominations, approve unanimously. Vote called for, Thoroughgood for
President Pro-Tem, approved unanimously with Councilman Hodges absent.
All nominations were with
no opposed officers Bryan moved, Truitt second to close the floor to
nominations, approved unanimously with Councilman Hodges absent.
VILLAGES OF MILLWOOD - for the Millwood Expansion phase on Sussex
County Map No,. 2-33-5.00 parcel 12.00. They received their preliminary plan
approval in 2006 and had it extended for one year in 2009. They are asking
for a second extension of time. Mark Prata, representative from Mitchell Ave
Assoc., stated the parcel is west of the railroad and south of the
Industrial St. Mitchell Ave Assoc., are negotiating with M & T bank for a
new entrance on Industrial St. Bryan moved, Thoroughgood second to extend
preliminary plan for one year July 2011. Motion approved unanimously with
Councilman Hodges absent.
SECRETARY'S REPORT - Mayor Gum presented the minutes from the June 6,
2010 council meeting for Council's approval. Bryan moved Thoroughgood
seconded to approve the minutes from the June 6, 2010 council meeting as
written. Motion approved unanimously with Councilman Hodges absent.
TREASURER'S REPORT - Treasurer Truitt presented the bills and bank
balances to Council for approval. Bryan moved Hastings seconded to pay the
bills from the designated accounts as presented. Motion approved unanimously
with Councilman Hodges absent.
GREATER MILLSBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Fran Bruce, Director, no
report.
MILLSBORO FIRE COMPANY - Ron O'Neal, President, no report.
MILLSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT - Chief Murphy stated on June 7th & 8th -
Sgt Legates and Det. Wheatley attended Conducting Complete Traffic Stops at
the University of Delaware. June 28th - All officers received in house
recertification training on the Taser, OC Spray and ASP. June 28th - "A"
shift completed a firearms qualification. Homeland Security threat level
remains at yellow. No issues to report. Calea Update no issues to report.
Chief Murphy stated that one refurnished car is back from painting and
waiting for radio and graphic to be done. The two police cars at wastewater
treatment plant are out of service and will be refurnished at a later date.
PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT - No report
STREET REPORT - No report
WATER AND SEWER REPORT - Faye Lingo, Town Manager, stated that well #
5 is up on running to test the membranes.
MAYOR'S REPORT -
Sign Ordinance - Mary
Schrider-Fox, Town Solicitor, stated she is working on rewrites for sign
ordinance. She stated that she should have them to Kyle and Town Manager by
July 8th. The Town of Millsboro can publish draft and should be ready by
August council meeting.
Ordinance amendment, bar, taverns. This discussion had begun a few months
ago and a committee was appointed a that time ( Bryan, Thoroughgood and
Keenan) Mayor Gum appointed the same committee. Bryan moved Thoroughgood
second to ordinance amendment, bar and taverns. Motion approved unanimously
with Councilman Hodges absent.
Job posting for an Assistant Town Manager, this was discussed during the
budget process and the job description is in the packet. If agreeable we
will proceed with advertising for the position. Bryan moved Thoroughgood
second authorizing the position and to begin the advertising. Motion
approved unanimously with Councilman Hodges absent.
7:27 pm Bryan moved Keenan seconded to adjourn. Motion approved unanimously
with Councilman Hodges absent.
Executive Session at 7:45 till 8:00 pm
Regular Session
8:00 pm meeting called to order with Mayor Larry Gum presiding. Present were
Vice Mayor Robert Bryan, Secretary Greg Hastings, Treasurer Michelle Truitt,
Council persons John Thoroughgood, and Irene Keenan, Town Solicitor Mary
Schrider-Fox, Town Manager Faye Lingo. Councilman Tim Hodges absent.
Bryan moved Truitt second to continue with the payment schedule with Lennar.
Motion approved unanimously with Councilman Hodges absent.
8:02 Keenan moved Hastings second to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Greg Hastings
Secretary |