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Feb 01, 2021
The Commissioners of Rehoboth Beach will hold a Virtual Workshop Meeting Monday, February 8, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.
AGENDA
PLEASE NOTE - AS PERMITTED BY GUBERNATORIAL AUTHORITY, IN ORDER TO LIMIT THE RISK OF POTENTIAL COVID-19 EXPOSURE, THE PUBLIC SHALL BE DENIED ACCESS TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP MEETING.(1) THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP MEETING ELECTRONICALLY. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ARE LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS AGENDA.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Correspondence (relating to agenda items only)
4. City Manager’s Report
5. City Solicitor’s Report
6. Administration of Oath of Office to Renee Bennett, Alderman
7. Presentation with annual update on management of Lake Gerar and Silver Lake by Todd Fritchman of Envirotech Environmental Consulting Inc.
8. Presentations on two proposed state historical markers to be located on or near the Boardwalk - one recognizing the Rehoboth Beach LGBTQ community and Poodle Beach and a second one recognizing the Rehoboth Beach Patrol.
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A. Discuss expanding the requirement for submittal of digital copies of forms, plans and other submittals beyond the currently required digital copies for only Permit of Compliance submissions, by example to Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Parks & Shade Tree Commission and building permit submissions.
B. Introductory discussion on development of rules & regulations related to the use of the new Grove Park Canal Dock.
C. Status report on the Wilmington/Baltimore Avenue Streetscape project and solicitation of task force members
D. Report of the Animal Issues Committee.
E. Presentation and discussion of Environment Committee recommendations 1) for the elimination of plastic straw use in establishments currently using plastic straws and 2) that all establishments display educational table placards to reduce use of straws.
F. Discuss a resolution authorizing the City Manager, Mayor and Vice-President to conduct financial transactions with Brighthouse Financial.
G. Discuss nomination for membership on the Parks & Shade Tree Commission.
H. Update on Lake Avenue Streetscape Phase Two project.
11. Commissioner Announcements/Comments
12. Review future meeting dates.
13. Citizen Comment
14. Adjournment
AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE CONSIDERED OUT OF SEQUENCE
[Time may not allow for the consideration of all agenda items.]
*For additional information or special accommodations, please call (302) 227-6181 (TDD Accessible) 24-hours prior to the meeting.
amw: 02/01/21; posted 02/01/21
- MEETING INSTRUCTIONS -
**The Board of Commissioners is holding this meeting under the authority issued by Governor John C. Carney through Proclamation No. 17-3292.(1) The meeting will be conducted using video-conference technology.
Members of the public wishing to speak will be required to pre-register with Ann Womack, City Secretary, at [email protected] at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting.
Citizen comment will be administered by a moderator to ensure everyone has an opportunity to comment. You will not be able to speak until called upon by the moderator.
Registered members of the public joining the meeting on the phone or by computer will be provided an opportunity to make comments. Citizen comments regarding New Business will be heard during each agenda item after discussion by the Board of Commissioners or at the discretion of the Chair. Speakers shall state their name and address. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes or at the discretion of the Chair. Comments on non-agenda items will be heard under "Citizen Comment".
The City will stream this meeting using the same technology it uses during its chamber broadcast that can be viewed on the City portal at /Portal/ or YouTube. This stream will broadcast the meeting, the public will not be able to comment or speak using this broadcast. This stream will experience a 30-second delay.
The Board of Commissioners meeting materials, including the "packet", are electronically accessible on the City's portal at /Portal/.
If any member of the public would like to submit comments, please feel free to send them to Ann Womack, City Secretary, at [email protected]. All comments shall be submitted at least two (2) full business days prior to the meeting date to allow for proper distribution.
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(1) These restrictions are being implemented to limit the exposure of "COVID-19" for City personnel and members of the public who seek to attend the Board of Commissioners meeting. The meeting protocol has been established pursuant to the authority issued by Governor John C. Carney through Proclamation No. 17-3292.
See: https://governor.delaware.gov/proclamation-173292-03132020.
