Marshall D. Craft

The key discussion point of the meeting was the certification of the 2020 City of Seaford Municipal Election results. The total number of ballots cast was 594, including 350 absentee ballots. Results for the Mayor position, a two-year term, indicated David Genshaw received 317 votes and James King received 270 votes, resulting in David Genshaw serving as Mayor. For the two City Council seats, a three-year term, Jose Santos received 376 votes, Dan H Henderson received 374 votes, and Alan Cranston received 289 votes, meaning Henderson and Santos will serve on the City Council.

The key discussion topic involved conducting the process to open and tally absentee ballots for the 2020 Municipal Election. Election officials opened the ballots and confirmed that the tallies matched.

The meeting addressed revisions to the FY 21 draft budget, including changes related to the pool closing and police uniform procurement. The budget saw a net increase, necessitating a higher transfer from reserves. Discussions also covered the impact of the governor's mandate on utility service shutoffs, the rise in delinquency accounts, and payment arrangements for customers. Additionally, the meeting touched on the collection of Realty Transfer Tax and its monthly accrual.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several key items. The council approved committee appointments and discussed reminders of upcoming meetings, including the employee appreciation and awards dinner. A committee report was presented, covering topics such as roof frame replacement at the police department garage, a presentation to the seaford school building committee, attendance at the montessori school paving bid opening, server updates, and the installation of thermal scanners at the police department and city hall. The council also held a public hearing to discuss rezoning a property on Old Furnace Road, a sketch site plan review for a proposed residential community, and a final site plan review for a flexible warehouse park. Additionally, the council approved a contract extension for the chief of police.

The meeting included a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and approved.