TOWN MANAGER S WEEKLY REPORT UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS Sussex County Association of Towns: Wednesday, March 6, 6:00 PM, Hosted by Town of Laurel Sussex County Association of Towns Steering Committee: Friday, March 8, 9:00 AM, Arena s at the Airport Town Council Meeting: Wednesday, March 13, 7:00 PM, Regular Meeting, First State Community Action Agency (308 North Railroad Avenue) Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 PM, First State Community Action Agency (308 North Railroad Avenue) Town Council Meeting: Wednesday, March 27 Cancelled UPDATES FROM DEPARTMENTS Finance o As of February 28, the Town has collected: $923,692 (91%) of the January Utility Billing ($996,152) $1,564,301 (99%) of the annual property tax billing ($1,581,677) o Attended the Annex & Town Hall Construction Progress Meeting on February 26 (Gene Dvornick, Laura Givens) o Grants VW15-1962 (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Investigator) and VF16-1891 (Victim Services) Financial Site Visit (Laura Givens, Olga Holm) Wastewater o Lagoon depths: Large Lagoon is 16.50 feet and Small Lagoon is 5.75 feet o Responded to sewer odor issue at Georgetown Plaza, everything was good on Town's side o Jetted sewer line on North King Street and cleared blockage o Met with Godwin Pumps regarding bypass pumping at Stevenson Lane station when repairs start Police o Weekly and Year to Date crime statistics (selected crimes) updated (copy attached) o Code Enforcement Report February 2019 (copy attached) o Departmental Press Releases issued as warranted Weekly Report 2019-03-01 Page 1
TOWN MANAGER S WEEKLY REPORT Public Works o Staff attended Delaware Rural Water Association s 29 th Annual Technical Conference o Street sweeper repaired and back in town o VOP assisted with trash pick-up along Burger King Road and the railroad tracks Planning o 16 Mile Brewery (413 South Bedford Street) Minor Subdivision Approved on February 28 o Parker Group (673 North Bedford Street) site plan resubmitted on February 26 o Village of College Park rezoning/concept plan Approved on February 27 o Outstanding Business License reminders mailed on February 27 o Predevelopment Meetings: 301 East Market Street (Mobile Classrooms) Construction Coordinator o Addressed street lighting issues Biden Avenue and Carmean Way o The Oaks at Georgetown Installed well points for dewatering o Reviewed FEMA floodplain for East Gateway and Sussex Sports Complex projects o Miss Utility Locate Summary (copy attached) TOWN MANAGER S UPDATE Met with property owner to discuss Downtown Development District boundaries, potential for expansion, and sidewalk concerns (Jamie Craddock, Gene Dvornick, Laura Givens) Interviewed by WRDE concerning the recent Camping Ordinance Researched and responded to land locked property question Attended DelDOT Utility Summit (Gene Dvornick, Jeff Ward) Topics included: Agreement and Notice to Proceed Process Training Opportunities DelDOT update on Statewide projects Policy updates Items to watch FHWA Federal updates Temporary Traffic Control Attended Progress Meeting on 39 The Circle (Gene Dvornick, Laura Givens) Weekly Report 2019-03-01 Page 2
TOWN MANAGER S WEEKLY REPORT Responded to resident complaint regarding Code Enforcement Answered local Representative s questions on recently introduced legislation Attended First State Community Action Agency Board Meeting Followed up with Verizon Wireless on information requests Met with Sussex County Vietnam Veterans of America to discuss March 29 event and Signs of Respect Program (Gene Dvornick, Bill West) Participated in Predevelopment Meeting for potential church on South Bedford Street (Jamie Craddock, Gene Dvornick) Interviewed by WBOC concerning action items from the Walkability & Connectivity Study Contacted DelDOT regarding requirements and Regulations for Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFB) and use within Delaware Contacted DelDOT Planning regarding information and steps for pedestrian improvements along North Bedford Street (Gene Dvornick, Laura Givens) Held teleconference call with Simone Collins regarding Technical Assistance for Bicycle Trail easements Followed up on several Code Enforcement concerns Weekly Report 2019-03-01 Page 3
TOWN MANAGER S WEEKLY REPORT THIS REPORT AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE ONLY BEING SENT ELECTRONICALLY UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED Weekly Report 2019-03-01 Page 4
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February 27, 2019 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Weekly Robbery Assault Buglary Thefts Collision DUI
February 27, 2019 90 82 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Year to Date Robbery Assault Buglary Thefts Collision DUI
Page 1 of 1 Code Enforcement Activity Report Report Criteria: Location Type Location Field Date From To Ward All 02/01/2019 02/28/2019 Case Activity: Dvornick, Gene Picarello, Michael Total New Cases 57 57 Closed Cases 47 47 Open Cases at start of period 2 58 60 Open Cases at end of period 2 68 70 Violation Activity New Violations Cited Dvornick, Gene Picarello, Michael Total Accessory Structures 1 1 Accumulation (Scrap Tires) 2 2 Addressing of buildings 2 2 Animals not allowed to be kept 1 1 Condition of premises. 3 3 Depositing garbage prohibited 7 7 Detrimental Objects 9 9 Dumpsters Size and Use 2 2 Habitual Offender - Nonrental dwelling units 1 1 Holiday Lighting 12 12 Outdoor Burning, Permit Required 1 1 Parking - Certain other parking prohibited 1 1 Parking Area Standards 1 1 Rental/Business License 5 5 Satellite Dish & Antennas 6 6 Trash, Collection 9 9 Uses not listed prohibited 1 1 Vacant structures and land 1 1 Vehicles abandoned on public property 1 1 Vehicles wrecked, dismantled, inoperable or unregistered on private property 7 7 Violations and Penalties (Ice Cream Peddlers) 1 1 Violations and penalties (Licensing) 3 3 Violations and penalties (Outdoor Burning) 1 1 Windows, Doors & Frames 2 2 Totals 80 80
Page 1 of 1 Code Enforcement Activity Report Report Criteria: Location Type Location Field Date From To Ward 1 02/01/2019 02/28/2019 Case Activity: Dvornick, Gene Picarello, Michael Total New Cases 7 7 Closed Cases 6 6 Open Cases at start of period 1 10 11 Open Cases at end of period 1 11 12 Violation Activity New Violations Cited Dvornick, Gene Picarello, Michael Total Accessory Structures 1 1 Addressing of buildings 1 1 Condition of premises. 1 1 Depositing garbage prohibited 1 1 Habitual Offender - Nonrental dwelling units 1 1 Holiday Lighting 1 1 Rental/Business License 2 2 Vacant structures and land 1 1 Vehicles wrecked, dismantled, inoperable or unregistered on private property 3 3 Violations and penalties (Licensing) 1 1 Totals 13 13
Page 1 of 1 Code Enforcement Activity Report Report Criteria: Location Type Location Field Date From To Ward 2 02/01/2019 02/28/2019 Case Activity: Dvornick, Gene Picarello, Michael Total New Cases 29 29 Closed Cases 27 27 Open Cases at start of period 1 36 37 Open Cases at end of period 1 38 39 Violation Activity New Violations Cited Dvornick, Gene Picarello, Michael Total Accumulation (Scrap Tires) 2 2 Animals not allowed to be kept 1 1 Condition of premises. 1 1 Depositing garbage prohibited 6 6 Detrimental Objects 9 9 Dumpsters Size and Use 2 2 Holiday Lighting 5 5 Outdoor Burning, Permit Required 1 1 Parking - Certain other parking prohibited 1 1 Parking Area Standards 1 1 Rental/Business License 2 2 Trash, Collection 5 5 Vehicles wrecked, dismantled, inoperable or unregistered on private property 1 1 Violations and Penalties (Ice Cream Peddlers) 1 1 Violations and penalties (Licensing) 1 1 Violations and penalties (Outdoor Burning) 1 1 Windows, Doors & Frames 2 2 Totals 42 42
Page 1 of 1 Code Enforcement Activity Report Report Criteria: Location Type Location Field Date From To Ward 3 02/01/2019 02/28/2019 Case Activity: Picarello, Michael Total New Cases 17 17 Closed Cases 13 13 Open Cases at start of period 11 11 Open Cases at end of period 15 15 Violation Activity New Violations Cited Picarello, Michael Total Holiday Lighting 5 5 Rental/Business License 1 1 Satellite Dish & Antennas 6 6 Trash, Collection 4 4 Uses not listed prohibited 1 1 Vehicles abandoned on public property 1 1 Vehicles wrecked, dismantled, inoperable or unregistered on private property 1 1 Violations and penalties (Licensing) 1 1 Totals 20 20
Page 1 of 1 Code Enforcement Activity Report Report Criteria: Location Type Location Field Date From To Ward 4 02/01/2019 02/28/2019 Case Activity: Picarello, Michael Total New Cases 4 4 Closed Cases 1 1 Open Cases at start of period 1 1 Open Cases at end of period 4 4 Violation Activity New Violations Cited Picarello, Michael Total Addressing of buildings 1 1 Condition of premises. 1 1 Holiday Lighting 1 1 Vehicles wrecked, dismantled, inoperable or unregistered on private property 2 2 Totals 5 5
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