CLNCC Monthly ZOOM Meeting: Guests, Lead-Free DE On Lead Sampling Testing In Schools; The Public Advocate On DPL Rates - 7PM Tuesday, January 17th

 

CLNCC Monthly Meeting

7 p.m. Tuesday, January 17th 

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Election of Directors and Officers 2022-23 CONTINUED.

Civic League for New Castle County Zoom Meeting

Time: 7:00 PM EST January 17th 2022  

Topic :: The Fiasco of Lead Sampling Testing in Schools - How Does Division of Public Health Secretary Still Have A Job?

Experts :: Sarah Bucic MSN & Amy Roe Ph.D. 

Second Topic :: Exelon / DPL Close to Rolling blackouts on Christmas Eve - Did anyone hear about this?

Experts :: Delaware Public Advocate Andrew Slater 

Continuation of Annual Meeting :: Voting for slate as presented last month w adjustments .

1) Directors Ballot for 2022-23

Vic Singer

Donnie Shankie

Barry Shotwell

Chuck Stirk

Mike Johnston

2). Officers Ballot for 2022-2023

Chuck Stirk - President

Scot Sauer - Treasurer

Barry Shotwell - Secretary

Bill Dunn - 1st VP

Nancy Willing - 2nd VP 

Link :: https://tinyurl.com/2p8znsjt

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Passcode: 12345

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Updated: Joint Legislative And Sunset Review Committee Petition To Address Childhood Lead Poisoning Programs, Meeting 11AM January 26th In Dover

 Update:

CLNCC supports the Lead-Free DE petition and initiative to get a reivew of State programs around childhood lead poisoning.  

Write to the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Meeting to ask for their help.  

Hybrid Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Meeting: 11 a.m. Thursday, January 26th Agenda and Livestream links HERE

Written public comments accepted at sunset@delaware.gov.

I sent this email to the committee on January 26th:

Dear members,

I signed onto a petition from Lead-Free DE that requests an evalutation from this committee on State programs that address childhood lead poisoning. The Civic League for New Castle County also takes this position.

I cannot be in Dover today to stand with Lead-Free Delaware on this issue, but please know these petition signatories are your constituents who need your help. Please consider this request at your meeting today.

Nancy

Nancy Willing

VP and Lobbyist

Civic League for NCC

https://legis.delaware.gov/MeetingNotice/32930

Alert from Lead-Free Delaware: Please sign.

Petition to the Joint Legislative and Sunset Review Committee

Following feedback and conversation about the current status of childhood lead poisoning in Delaware, Lead-Free Delaware is moving forward with a petition to the Joint Legislative and Sunset Review Committee to evaluate the State programs that address childhood lead poisoning.  

Please sign this petition no later than Friday, January 20.

Stay up to date on lead poisoning prevention in Delaware.

Join our email list: https://forms.gle/BxdyrPcfjDvbdByt8 

Find us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LeadFreeDelaware

Read our blog:  https://leadfreede.blogspot.com/

Bob Valihura On Homeowner And Civic Associations: The Basics, 5:30PM Monday, January 23rd At The Claymont Library

CCOBH Seminar

Homeowner and Civic Associations: The Basics

5:30 p.m. Monday, January 23rd

Claymont Library

400 Lenape Way, Claymont, DE 19703

CCOBH Seminar-Homeowner and Civic Associations: The Basics, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023 5:30pm CCOBH (The Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred) is pleased once again to present, “Homeowner and Civic Associations: The Basics", a repeat of the first of its series of seminars for assistance to current or future board members of Civic Associations in Brandywine Hundred. This seminar, focusing on the fundamentals, is intended to introduce Civic Association Board members to the legal and structural aspects of serving on a non-profit Board of Directors. This seminar, to be led by CCOBH Acting President, Robert J. Valihura, Jr., Esquire, will cover the structures of Civic Associations and Homeowner Associations, the integration of Delaware law and a community’s controlling documents, the role of the Board of Directors, including fiduciary duties imposed on board members, reporting obligations, the limitation of liability of directors and some of the basics of addressing the Board’s role in overseeing deed restriction enforcement. A former State Representative and a current Adjunct Professor of Law teaching the Delaware Corporate law applicable to corporations and Civic Associations, Bob focuses his practice on representation of communities up and down the state concerning these types of structural Board issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what you need to know to more confidently, effectively and knowledgeably represent your community. CCOBH hopes to see you on Monday, January 23rd at 5:30 p.m. at the Claymont Library.

CLNCC Annual Meeting And Election - 7PM Tuesday, December 20th Via ZOOM

CLNCC Monthly Meeting

7 p.m. Tuesday, December 20th 

ZOOM Program

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Annual Meeting

Election of Directors and Officers 2022-23

Civic League for New Castle County  Time:  7:00 PM EST December 20th 2022 Topic ::  Annual Meeting  Link :: https://tinyurl.com/2p8znsjt                   Join CLNCC Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 898 692 4710 Passcode: 12345 https://tinyurl.com/2p8znsjt

Development Impact Fee Hybrid Public Workshop - 6:30PM Monday, December 12th In New Castle And Via ZOOM (RSVP)

From Councilman Dave Carter - 

Development Impact Fee Public Workshop

6:30 - 8 p.m. Monday, December 12th

HYBRID Program

NCC Gilliam Building - Multi Purpose Conference Room 

67 Reads Way New Castle, DE 19720

REGISTER HERE 

REMINDER: Impact Fee Study Pubic Hearing - New Castle County Government contracted the Rossi Group to conduct a study of its Development Impact Fee practices and to develop considerations for future implementation.  Impact fees are needed to help pay for infrastructure capital costs to meet the new needs from development such as: parks, libraries, public safety buildings, and other county facilities.

The Department of Land Use will host a Public Workshop on December 12, 2022 at 6:30pm to present the findings of the Development Impact Fee Study and receive public feedback.
 
This event will be held in-person at the Gilliam Building (67 Reads Way) and live-streamed via Zoom.  For those attending in-person, the presentation will be followed by an Open House styled workshop where the public may engage with, ask questions, and share comments with the County and consultant. Those participating virtually are asked to submit any questions or comments via email to LandUse@newcastlede.gov

If you are interested, you can register for the event here.  If you would like to participate virtually, the ZOOM link will be distributed to registrants on the morning of the event.

Contact Us
 

Councilman David Carter
800 N French Street - 8th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
david.carter@newcastlede.gov
302.395.8346

Rachel Zara
Legislative Aide
rachel.zara@newcastlede.gov
302.395.8366

CLNCC Monthly ZOOM Meeting - With NCC Council Candidate-Elect Brandon Toole - 7PM Tuesday, October 18th

CLNCC Monthly Meeting

7 p.m. Tuesday, October 20th

ZOOM Program

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Civic League for New Castle County  Zoom Meeting

Time:  7:00 PM EST October 18th 2022


Topic : 1st County Council District Candidate elect 
Guest : Brandon Toole
                 
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CLNCC ZOOM Meeting - Guests: Rep. District 13 General Election Candidates Coelho And Neal, 7PM Tuesday, September 20th

CLNCC Monthly Meeting

7 p.m. Tuesday, September 20th

ZOOM Program

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The General Assembly candidates for the 13th District House seat in the 2022 General Election, Carlucci Coelho and DeShanna Neal, have been invited to speak. The public is welcome. Zoom link below. 

20 Sept 2022 Zoom Meeting at 7PM .

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8986924710?pwd=YmJMbUhpZlpoMUtGMERqdENCQlk5UT09

See their campaign web page:

Coelho for District 13

DeShanna Neal For District #13

Neal won the September 13th primary against incumbent Larry Mitchell - Primary voters send two prominent Delaware lawmakers into involuntary retirement

NCC Petition To Council To Deny Approval Of NCC2050 Comp Plan Update Until Appropriately Amended

 To All New Castle County Residents:

Please read through and sign this petition asking council not to rubber-stamp the Department of Land Use NCC2050 comprehensive plan update on their agenda Tuesday, July 26th - sponsored by residents who live in the industrial corridor of Route 9 and in the "Growth Zone" of southern-most NCC who want much more from this county planning document (LISTEN TO THEIR COMMENTS TO COUNCIL at their Land Use Committee meeting last week HERE)

NCC 2050 Comp Plan - Priority Changes Petition

We need your help. Various civic leaders from New Castle County have been expressing concerns to the NCC Dept. of Land Use regarding changes we believe are important and that should be implemented into the NCC 2050 Comp Plan. Our recommendations are as follows (with more detail in the petition):

1. Amendments to the Suburban Zoning Code so that communities know exactly would could potentially be built in their community AND to ensure placement of housing is proximal to infrastructure

2. Increase in the preservation of land and the creation of green spaces
3. Remove TDR as a method of funding preservation
4. Require precondition for special use permits
5. Review industrial uses
6. Add a strategy for Rt 9 corridor open space

In solidarity, everyone should listen to these valid concerns and suggested improvements the Department of Land Use has so far ignored. The NCC2050 comprehensive plan update is on the council agenda Tuesday, July 26th.

Churchman's Crossing TID Information Session, 6PM Wednesday, July 20th In NCC Gilliam Multipurpose Room Or Watch On ZOOM

 

Churchman's Crossing TID Information Session

6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20th

NCC Gilliam Multipurpose Room

67 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720

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The New Castle County Department of Land Use (NCC) and Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) seek to establish a Transportation Improvement District (TID) in the Churchman’s Crossing area.

The purpose of tonight’s information session is to:

• Provide information about TIDs
• Present the elements that will be explored and included in the development of a Churchman’s Crossing TID
• Solicit feedback about the proposed Churchman’s Crossing TID

For the best experience, please plan to attend this event in person where you will be able to interact with NCC and DelDOT Staff who will answer questions and receive your feedback on the specific topics presented.  Registration to attend in person is appreciated but not required.  

This event will also be broadcast live on Zoom. The Zoom meeting link will be posted to the Dept. of Land Use's official website and Facebook page on the day of the event.  (Registration is not necessary if viewing online) Those watching online are asked to submit any feedback or questions via email to: LandUse@Newcastlede.gov  

NCC Land Use Committee Comp Plan Hybrid Public Hearing - 3PM Tuesday, July 19th In Wilmington

Make your voices heard! 

NCC Comprehensive Plan Land Use Committee Hearing

3 p.m. Tuesday, July 19th

Hybrid Meeting

City/County Building

800 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

VIEW PACKET MATERIALS HERE

Councilman Dave Carter sent this along ~

We wanted to take this opportunity to let the community know that the Comprehensive Plan will be heard by County Council Land Use Committee on July 19, 2022 at 3:00pm the meeting will be live-streamed via ZOOM as well as in person at the City/County Building (800 N. French St, Wilmington)

There will be an opportunity for public comment during the Land Use Committee meeting both via ZOOM or in person depending on the preference. 

We have heard the concerns of the community expressed at the other public meetings on the Comprehensive Plan, and the Land Use Committee meeting is one more opportunity to have your voice be heard by County Council.

A final vote on the Comprehensive Plan is likely to be at the County Council meeting on July 26, 2022.

For more details, you can view the Land Use agenda here.

From the MOT Alliance ~ The Planning Board and Department of Land Use Conditional Approval recommendation of the plan

They conditionally approved the plan, with 11 or 12 specific conditions. They did not discuss them individually and I only was able to get a screenshot of the first five (they requested a specific definition of open space and a specific target acreage for conservation, which was one of the asks made by MOT and several community groups it arranged to partner with). But, my general impression was that they are passing this along to County Council relatively unrevised. Also, it looked like they were recording the meeting as well. Not sure how to access that, though.

Thanks to Councilman David Carter for the link! In case anyone else wants to listen: recording of the meeting HERE

 

CLNCC ZOOM Meeting - Guest Speaker Keith Steck On DE Inspector General Legislation, 7PM Tuesday, June 21st

CLNCC Monthly Meeting

7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21st

ZOOM Program

Civic League for New Castle County  Zoom Meeting
Time: June 21st 2022 7:00 PM EST

Topic :: Inspector General
Guest :: Keith Steck :: President of DelCOG

HB 405 Prime Sponsors Rep. Mike Smith & Rep. John Kowalko

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8986924710?pwd=YmJMbUhpZlpoMUtGMERqdENCQlk5UT09

Do we need more evidence of the need for an inspector general?

CLNCC Monthly ZOOM Meeting - With Public Advocate Andrew Slater, 7PM Tuesday, May 17th

 

CLNCC Monthly Meeting

7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17th

ZOOM Program

Civic League for New Castle County  Zoom Meeting
Time: May 17th  2022 7:00 PM EST
Topic :: Public Service Commission
Guest :: Public Advocate Andrew Slater 
Topic :: Inspector General
Guest :: Rep. Mike Smith & Rep.Kowalko

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NCC2050: PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING, 7PM Tuesday, May 3rd In New Castle

 VERY IMPORTANT - come out and support communities who want growth done correctly and want to see their expectations reflected in the county's future growth document:

NCC2050 Public Comment -

Hybrid PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING

7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3rd

NCC Gilliam Building

67 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720

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Only in person comments allowed so plan to attend in person (zoom will not have audio join option; chat feature of Zoom will be turned off.)

App. 2022-0095-T. *Draft New Castle County 2022 Comprehensive Plan Update.  Ord. 22-024 will amend New Castle County Code Chapter 28 (“Planning”) and Chapter 40 (“Unified Development Code or UDC”) regarding comprehensive planning.  The purpose of this amendment is to update the New Castle County Comprehensive Development Plan as required by the State of Delaware Quality of Life Act.