Jennifer Conover

The meeting agenda includes reports from the Chief of Police, Town Manager, Town Solicitor, and the Accounting & Finance Officer, along with a vote on the monthly income and expense report. Key items under old business include a donation request for a local fire department event, the appointment of an investment firm for town accounts, and an annual subscription renewal. New business topics encompass the introduction of an ordinance regarding public assemblies, resolutions for property consolidation and street addressing, town sewer rate adjustments due to county increases, and a community movie fundraiser. The session also features an executive session to address personnel matters, property acquisitions, and legal strategies, with potential action to follow.

The meeting includes the swearing-in of elected council members and the reorganization of council positions such as Mayor, Vice Mayor, Treasurer, Asst. Treasurer, and Secretary. Additional agenda items involve reports from the Chief of Police, Town Manager, Town Solicitor, and Accounting & Finance Officer, alongside discussions on the income and expense report, committee reports, and a public forum. Old business includes a vote on an ordinance regarding trash collection and fees. New business covers the dedication of a new playground, the annual KEP subscription, and authorization for mutual fund transfers. An executive session is scheduled for discussions on personnel matters, site acquisitions, and collective bargaining or litigation.

The meeting agenda focuses on the reorganization of council positions, including the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Secretary. Key activities involve receiving reports from the Police Chief, Town Manager, Town Solicitor, and the Accounting and Finance Officer, as well as reviewing the April income and expense report. Old business includes a vote on an ordinance regarding trash collection and fees. New business items cover the dedication of a new playground, the annual KEP subscription, and authorization for transfers from the Impact Fee Mutual Fund. Additionally, the council will hold an executive session to address personnel matters, property acquisitions, and legal or collective bargaining strategies.

The meeting agenda includes communications from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware and the Smyrna School District, along with presentations concerning Underwoods Corner Road, University of Delaware Living Labs, and the 2026 Joint Council Briefing. Departmental reports will be presented by the Chief of Police, Town Manager, Town Solicitor, and Accounting and Finance Officer, with a vote on the monthly income and expense report. Committee reports are scheduled from various departments, including Budget, Economic Development, and Emergency Planning. New business includes voting on a resolution to establish a mandatory retirement age for police officers, a donation to the Clayton Fire Company, the first reading of an ordinance regarding trash collection fees, final acceptance of the Ovations Sub-Division, and updates to the employee handbook. The council will also enter into an executive session to discuss personnel matters, site acquisitions, collective bargaining, and pending litigation.

The committee discussed the combination of two parcels for a local church and approved a motion to recommend the action. Members deliberated on amending the zoning ordinance regarding permitted projections into rear yards, specifically deciding to reclassify decks and porches as accessory structures. The committee also authorized a group membership in the American Planning Association for its members. Additionally, several items were tabled, including the re-appointment of positions, recommendations from the Town Manager, and a workshop to discuss updates to the zoning and subdivision ordinances.