TOWN MANAGER S WEEKLY REPORT UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS Town Offices Closed: Monday, September 7 th, in observance of Labor Day Sussex County Association of Towns: Wednesday, September 9 th, 6:00 PM, hosted by Sussex County Association of Realtors Town Council Meeting: Wednesday, September 9 th, 6:30 PM: Public Hearing; 7:00 PM: Regular Meeting, Town Hall Sussex County Association of Towns Steering Committee: Friday, September 11 th, 9:00 AM, Arena s at the Airport Planning Commission: Wednesday, September 16 th, 6:00 PM, Town Hall 1. Public Hearing Revision to 230-5. Definitions Home Occupation 2. Regular Meeting Historic Review 101 East Market Street (Exterior Renovations) Historic Review 36 The Circle (Signage & Exterior Painting) Site Plan Review 20663 Dupont Boulevard (Burger King) Town Council Meeting: Wednesday, September 23 rd, 7:00 PM, Regular Meeting, Town Hall Delaware League of Local Governments: Thursday, September 24 th, 6:00 PM, Duncan Center (Dover) UPDATES FROM DEPARTMENTS Finance o As of September 3 rd, the Town has collected $775,250 (91%) of the July 2015 Utility Billing ($849,627) o As of September 3 rd, the Town has collected $1,463,822 (97%) of the FY 2016 Tax Billing ($1,511,679) o On September 1 st, 189 disconnect notices were mailed and properties were posted - the disconnect date is scheduled for September 16 th. Wastewater o Lagoon depths: Large Lagoon is < 2.50 feet and Small Lagoon is 2.75 feet o Removed air blower #1 sent to Hills Electric to be repaired o Changed gear box on irrigation rig Field 3 at Baxter Farms o Changed two (2) drive shaft couplers on Field 3 o Baxter s has cut all the corn on the Prettyman Field Weekly Report 2015-09-04.doc Page 1
TOWN MANAGER S WEEKLY REPORT Public Works o North Race Street pavement rehabilitation completed (see photos 1 and 2) o Received new park benches for Bedford Street Park assembly in process o Generator building and sewer pump station at shop was painted o Curb in front of North King Street Playground painted yellow for No Parking Planning o Predevelopment Meetings: Stevenson Lane & Charles Way (Habitat for Humanity) o Georgetown Marketplace Preliminary plan comments received on August 31 st o Pre-rental Inspections: 30 Silverberry Street Passed o As of August month end, the Town received 20 new business licenses through MetroRev review, for a total of $2,400 o Parking Ordinance review Staff and URS took place on September 3 rd o Building Permit Summary (August 2015) Building Activity August 2015 July 2015 August 2014 Permits Issued 25 21 21 Value of Improvements $1,538,609 1 $697,164 $853,205 Permit Revenue $8,210 $3,915 $4,640 Police o Significant Incident Reports and Press Releases distributed as prepared o Weekly and Year to Date crime statistics (selected crimes) updated (copy attached) o Our School Resource Officer attended Open House events at all five (5) Indian River schools o We have requested a Video Phone System (VPS) for the police station this will help expedite arrest processing and warrant execution (No cost to the Town) o Two (2) conditional offers and one (1) alternate offer of employment have been extended New hires will begin the Police Academy on September 14 th 1 Sussex Academy Pool Addition, $1,200,000 Weekly Report 2015-09-04.doc Page 2
TOWN MANAGER S WEEKLY REPORT TOWN MANAGER S UPDATE Handled tenant concern over Town Code Enforcement and compliance with Fair Housing Standards Act Researched availability of water and sewer utilities for parcel being considered for development Created a Referendum Information section on Town Website (Reports, Frequently Asked Questions, and other information) Represented the Town at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Sharp Energy Headquarters Attended Ribbon Cutting for the Sussex Academy Phase I Expansion (Gene Dvornick, Chief Hughes, Rebecca Johnson-Dennis, Chris Lecates, Bill West) Addressed parking concerns and site plan requirements relating to a tenant fit-out (Gene Dvornick, Jocelyn Godwin) Continued work on Burger King Road dedication to the Town. Title search has been completed, Extinguishment of Easement drafted, verification of property owners is underway. Responded to questions regarding signage and site requirements for UB3 zoned property (Gene Dvornick, Jocelyn Godwin) Finalized the presentation regarding the proposed referendum for capital improvements to 37 The Circle (Annex) and 39 The Circle (Town Hall) Public Hearing scheduled for September 9 th Worked with Comcate Technical Support for incorporation of our revised Code Enforcement forms: Notice of Deficiency First Notice of Violation Second Notice of Violation Outstanding Fine Notice Weekly Report 2015-09-04.doc Page 3
TOWN MANAGER S WEEKLY REPORT Photo 1 - North Race Street (Looking South) Photo 2 - North Race Street (Looking North) Weekly Report 2015-09-04.doc Page 4
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Depth (in feet) 20.00 18.00 16.00 14.00 12.00 10.00 00 8.00 600 6.00 4.00 2.00 WWTF Lagoon Depths January 9, 2015 January January January 23, 2015 30, 2015 16, 2015 February 6, 2015 February February February 13, 2015 20, 2015 27, 2015 March 6, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 20, 2015 March 27, 2015 April 3, 2015 April 10, 2015 April 17, 2015 April 24, 2015 May 1, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 15, 2015 May 22, 2015 May 29, 2015 June 5, 2015 June June June 12, 2015 19, 2015 26, 2015 July 3, 2015 July 10, 2015 July July July August August August August Septembe 17, 2015 24, 2015 31, 2015 t 7, 2015 14, 2015 21, 2015 28, 2015 r 4, 2015 Large Lagoon Small Lagoon
Town of Georgetown Planning Department Building Permits August 2015 Use Type # of Project Emerg. Inspect Bldg. Per. Brief Permit # Date Address Map/Parcel Property Owner SF MF COM New Int Ext Demo Misc EDU Cost Fee Fee Fee Description P1400030 01 8/21/2015 21365 Biden Avenue 135 14.00 203.00 College Park Medical Pav. 1 1 $ 20,000.00 $ 120.00 Install Sign P1500149 8/4/2015 528 East Market St. 135 15.13 67.00 Seneca Land Co. 1 1 $ 1,935.00 $ 30.00 Ext. Painting P1500150 8/4/2015 245 South Bedford St. 135 20.09 15.00 Richard Greenberg 1 1 $ 4,500.00 $ 45.00 Repl. Windows P1500151 8/4/2015 8 West Laurel St. 135 19.08 73.00 Carpentry Unlimited 1 1 $ 340.00 $ 25.00 Ereplace Sign P1500152 8/5/2015 826 East Market St. 135 15.00 120.00 Roberto Perez 1 1 $ 300.00 $ Install Pool P1500153 8/5/2015 9 Clover Drive 135 20.00 213.00 Carlos Erazo 1 1 $ 5,000.00 $ 45.00 Finish Basement P1500154 8/6/2015 312 Cedar Street 135 15.17 10.00 Arturo Miguel Soto 1 1 $ 500.00 $ 25.00 Concrete Drive P1500155 8/6/2015 106 South Front St. 135 19.08 189.00 Gordon Mariner 1 1 $ 2,700.00 $ 35.00 Extend Fence P1500156 8/7/2015 301 Nancy Street 135 19.07 27.00 Joseph Rushton 1 1 $ 6,500.00 $ 55.00 Renovations P1500157 8/11/2015 21392 Park Avenue 135 20.00 53.00 Jeffrey Shockley 1 1 $ 1,000.00 $ 25.00 Metal Roof P1500158 8/11/2015 201 North King St. 135 14.20 276.00 Sandra Hagans 1 1 $ 800.00 $ 25.00 Fencing P1500159 8/12/2015 614 North Bedford St. 135 14.00 91.00 Ann Preston 1 1 $ 31,860.00 $ 180.00 Reshingle Roof P1500160 8/13/2015 21150 Airport Road 135 15.00 119.00 Sussex Prep. Academy 1 1 $ 1,200,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 6,020.00 Pool Bldg. P1500161 8/14/2015 302 North King St. 135 14.16 64.00 Alfred Chavez 1 1 $ 4,500.00 $ 45.00 Renovations P1500162 8/17/2015 126 West Market St. 135 19.08 89.00 M & R Properties LLC 1 1 $ 85,000.00 $ 445.00 Tenant Fitout P1500163 8/18/2015 104 East Pine St. 135 19.08 159.00 1020 Cromwell II, LLC 1 1 $ 2,500.00 $ 35.00 Renovations P1500164 8/18/2015 126/128 West Pine St. 135 19.08 129.00 Briggs Realty 1 1 $ 5,200.00 $ 50.00 Replace Steps P1500165 8/20/2015 3 Huckleberry Drive 135 19.00 69.08 57 Jane Brock 1 1 $ 610.00 $ 25.00 8' x 10' Concrete P1500166 8/21/2015 609 East Laurel St. 135 15.13 29.00 John Lasky 1 1 $ 1,800.00 $ 30.00 30'x10' Deck/Pad P1500167 8/21/2015 306 Edward Street 135 14.20 49.01 Carlos Ruiz 1 1 $ 800.00 $ 25.00 Repl. Deck Boards P1500169 8/21/2015 705 East Laurel St. 135 15.13 32.00 Daniel Tabler 1 1 $ 25,000.00 $ 25.00 $ 145.00 22'x26' Garage P1500170 8/25/2015 118 Linden Avenue 135 19.07 50.00 SC Habitat For Humanity 1 1 1 $ 80,286.00 $ 80.29 $ 35.00 $ 425.00 1740 sf Home P1500171 8/25/2015 106 Wingate Drive 135 19.07 66.00 Jamie Bowden 1 1 $ 23,277.60 $ 140.00 Solar Panels P1500172 8/26/2015 301 North Railroad Ave. 135 14.20 237.00 Michael Rhodes 1 1 $ 3,000.00 $ 35.00 Repl. Cabinets P1500173 8/31/2015 7 Cranberry Court 135 19.00 69.08 76 Thomas Middleton 1 1 $ 31,200.00 $ 31.20 $ 180.00 270 sf Addition Totals 17 2 6 4 5 5 0 11 1 $ 1,538,608.60 $ 6,136.49 $ 35.00 $ 8,210.00 Permits 25 Use Type Imprvmts $ 1,538,609 SF Single Family New New Construction Fee $ 8,210 MF Multi family Int Interior Renovation COM Commercial Ext Exterior Renovation Demo Demolition Misc Miscellaneous
Permits 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 Building Permit Activity November 1, 2013 December 1, 2013 January 1, 2014 February 1, 2014 March 1, 2014 April 1, 2014 May 1, 2014 June 1, 2014 July 1, 2014 August 1, 2014 September 1, 2014 October 1, 2014 November 1, 2014 December 1, 2014 January 1, 2015 February 1, 2015 March 1, 2015 April 1, 2015 May 1, 2015 June 1, 2015 July 1, 2015 August 1, 2015
18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Weekly Robbery Assault Buglary Thefts Collision DUI
400 351 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Year to Date Robbery Assault Buglary Thefts Collision DUI