Town of Bellefonte, Delaware

Public Notice 

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing shall be held by the Bellefonte Planning Commission on Thursday, May 6, 2010, 7 p.m., at Bellefonte Town Hall, to consider a revised Land Use Code and a proposed revised Zoning District Map (Ordinance 2010-01, entitled AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE AND REPLACE BELLEFONTE ZONING CODE AND AMENDMENTS

RELATING TO THE TOWN OF BELLEFONTE ZONING REGULATIONS, MAPS, AND DISTRICTS.)

At the hearing, the Planning Commission shall hear public comments, and will review and make recommendations concerning the draft Land Use Code and proposed Zoning District Map. The proposed Ordinance and Map, if adopted by the Commissioners after Planning Commission comment, will replace the current Bellefonte Zoning Code, as amended, and will comprehensively rezone the Town.  The purpose of the proposals is to update the zoning code and rezone the Town pursuant to the Bellefonte Comprehensive Development Plan (2008).

The Ordinance is available for public review at Bellefonte’s website, Proposed Town Use Code and copies will be available at the hearing.  Residents with disabilities requiring special accommodation are asked to call Town Hall at least 3 days in advance of the hearing. Bellefonte Town Hall, 901A Rosedale Avenue, Bellefonte, DE 19809, (302) 761-9638 Mailbox 01.

Notice of

Solicitation of Candidates

The Town of Bellefonte annual election will be held

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the Brandywine Hundred Fire Company,

1006 Brandywine Blvd., from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Offices to be Elected:

Town Commissioner (2 year term)

Town Commissioner (2 year term)

                Town Treasurer (1 year term)

          Town Assessor (1 year term) 

Candidate Qualifications:

·       All positions:  Citizen of the Town of Bellefonte

·       Treasurer must also be a freeholder (property owner)

·       Must not have been convicted of a felony

·       At least 21 years of age by date of election

·       Qualified voter for at least 1 year

How to file for candidacy:

Submit a letter or other certificate to the Town Commission  Secretary (Keith Hughes) or President (T.J. LoVerde) declaring candidacy for a designated position.  This letter or certificate may be placed in the mail slot at Town Hall.  Instructions for candidates under the new State Municipal Election Law can be found at website:  http://elections.delaware.gov/information/elections/municipal.shtml

or can be obtained by calling 762-1235.

Filing Deadline: Tuesday, May 4, 2010     6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Public Hearing

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

7:00 pm

1.    Call to Order.

2.    Review Minutes for previous meeting.

3.          Formal adoption of Zoning Ordinance

4.          Public Hearing – Q & A

5.    Adjournment.

Town Commission Meeting Agenda

Monday, April 12, 2010

1.      Call to Order – 

2.      Special Guests / Public Comments (limit of 2 – 3 minutes per person)

      Mike Netta (IDS) – New Contract Introduced

3.      Minutes of Previous Meeting – reading and consideration for approval

4.      Treasurer/Tax Collectors Report – Curt Nass

a.      Financial Reports; Assessment Changes; Property Transfers; Tax Issues

5.      Building Inspector Report – M. Hargis

6.      Plumbing Inspector Report – S. Russo

7.      Board of Adjustment Report – B. Donovan / R. Mulhern

8.      Planning Commission Report – Scott MacKenzie

9.  Reading and Approval of Bills

10.  Old Business

(Motions to take from the table previously proposed actions that require a vote but did not come up for a vote in the past)

a. IDS Contract

      11. Public Comments/Questions (2-3 minutes per person in turn; each person may speak up to 3 times)

12.  New Business
a.  The chair will consider motions on new proposed actions that require a vote

                    i. Unpaid taxes

                   ii. Annual Audit/Auditor

                  iii. Election Process

iv. Proposed Budget for FY 2010/2011

b.  Next Working Meeting – May 5, 2010

c.  Next Regular Town Meeting – Monday, May 10 2010

1. Public Comments/Questions (2-3 minutes per person in turn; each person may speak up to 3 times)

Town of Bellefonte

Planning Commission

Thursday, March 18, 2010

7:00 p.m.

Bellefonte Town Hall

901A Rosedale Avenue  

 

Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 

•  Review and approve minutes of last meeting.
•  Discussion and election of new officers.
• Completion of forms from Census Bureau  (validatingboundaries/ annexation plans
• Review of work to date submitted to Linda Raab
• Set schedule of meetings and set goals for completion of project

Town Commission Meeting Agenda

Monday, March 08, 2010

1.      Call to Order

2.      Special Guests / Public Comments (limit of 2 – 3 minutes per person)

3.      Minutes of Previous Meeting – approval

4.      Treasurer/Tax Collectors Report – Curt Nass

a.      Financial Reports; Assessment Changes; Property Transfers; Tax Issues

5.      Building Inspector Report – M. Hargis

7.      Plumbing Inspector Report – S. Russo

8.      Board of Adjustment Report – B. Donovan / R. Mulhern

9.      Planning Commission Report – Scott MacKenzie

10.  Reading and Approval of Bills

11. Public Comments/Questions (2-3 minutes per person in turn; each person may speak up to 3 times)

12.  Old Business

a. Motions to take from the table previously proposed actions that require a vote but did not come up for a vote in the past

      13. Public Comments/Questions (2-3 minutes per person in turn; each person may speak up to 3 times)

12.  New Business
a.  Motions to introduce new proposed actions that require a vote

b.  Next Working Meeting – April 7, 2010

c.  Next Regular Town Meeting – Monday, April 12 2010

1. Public Comments/Questions (2-3 minutes per person in turn; each person may speak up to 3 times)

1. Adjournment
    

Town Commission Special Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

(to follow working meeting) 

1.      Call to Order

2.     Proposed adoption of new inspection agency for additional assistance on an as needed basis

3.   Adjournment

BELLEFONTE TOWN COMMISSION

WORKING MEETING AGENDA

Town Hall

Wednesday, March 03, 2010  7:00 P.M.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SPECIAL NOTE:  NO DECISIONS ARE MADE OR VOTES TAKEN AT THIS MEETING

1)    Call to order

2)    Read, revise and prepare for approval the Minutes of 02/08/10 Meeting
- This is needed so we do not spend too much time reviewing the minutes at the next Commission meeting on 3/08/10.  Our goal is to make our Commission meetings shorter so that we will get more participation from the general public.

3)    Review Roles and Responsibilities of Commission Members and open for discussion any pertinent matters.

It is better to review now so an informed vote can be taken at the Town Meeting on 3/08/10.

4)    Public comments/question/concerns (2-3 minutes per person in turn; each person may speak up to 3 times)

5)    Adjournment of Working Meeting and motion to convene Special Meeting to vote on approval of inspection agency

Town Commission Meeting Agenda

Monday, February 8th, 2010

1.      Call to Order

2.      Special Guests / Public Comments (limit of 2 – 3 minutes per person)

3.      Minutes of Previous Meeting – approval

4.      Treasurer/Tax Collectors Report – Curt Nass

a.      Financial Reports; Assessment Changes; Property Transfers; Tax Issues

5.      Building Inspector Report – M. Hargis

7.      Plumbing Inspector Report – S. Russo

8.      Board of Adjustment Report – B. Donovan / R. Mulhern

9.      Planning Commission Report – Scott MacKenzie

10.  Reading and Approval of Bills

11. Public Comments/Questions (2-3 minutes per person in turn; each person may speak up to 3 times)

12.  Old Business

a. Business Ads in Newsletter

      13. Public Comments/Questions (2-3 minutes per person in turn; each person may speak up to 3 times)

12.  New Business
a.  Correspondence

b.  Next Working Meeting – March 3, 2010

c.  Next Regular Town Meeting – Monday, March 8, 2010

1. Public Comments/Questions (2-3 minutes per person in turn; each person may speak up to 3 times)

1. Adjournment
    

BELLEFONTE TOWN COMMISSION

WORKING MEETING AGENDA

Town Hall

Wednesday, February 03, 2010  7:00 P.M.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SPECIAL NOTE:  NO DECISIONS ARE MADE OR VOTES TAKEN AT THIS MEETING

1)    Call to order

2)    Read, revise and prepare for approval the Minutes of 01/11/10 Meeting
- This is needed so we do not spend too much time reviewing the minutes at the next Commission meeting on 2/08/10.  Our goal is to make our Commission meetings shorter so that we will get more participation from the general public.

3)    Review Roles and Responsibilities of Commission Members and open for discussion any pertinent matters.

It is better to review now so an informed vote can be taken at the Town Meeting on 2/08/10.

4)    Public comments/question/concerns (2-3 minutes per person in turn; each person may speak up to 3 times)

Adjournment