Middletown public meetings in 2022

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting to consider Ordinance 22-12-01, which authorizes the transfer of a local service function. The agenda includes a public hearing and a motion to approve the ordinance. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing and motion on Ordinance 22-12-01 for transfer of a local service function

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is holding its 27th meeting, primarily to hear a detailed police report on community trends, crime statistics, and recruitment/retention, including diversity. The board will also receive subcommittee reports on police report evaluation, community connections, and research topics such as a community survey and force strength. Old business includes a review of the Citizen's Police Academy, and new business is a brainstorming session on improving the board and implementing recommendations.

• Police report with crime/incident statistics and recruitment/retention update
• Subcommittee reports on police report evaluation, community connections, and research topics (community survey, force strength, recruitment ideas)
• Discussion of hybrid vs. 100% virtual meetings and by-laws
• Review of Citizen's Police Academy
• Public comments and questions

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with two public hearings. The first is a conditional use permit request for an indoor amusement center (children's playground) at 380 E. Main Street in a C-2 zone. The second is a conditional use permit request for a logistics company (JJ First Express, LLC) at 108 Patriot Drive, Suite F in an M-I zone. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Conditional Use Permit CU-33-22: indoor amusement center (children's playground, ages 0-6) at 380 E. Main Street, C-2 zone, no trampolines or hazardous play, pre-packaged snacks only
• Conditional Use Permit CU-34-22: logistics company JJ First Express, LLC at 108 Patriot Drive, Suite F, M-I zone, receiving and re-packaging products for shipment

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on several conditional use permits, including a home office for a construction business and a professional office for an environmental services company. They will also consider ordinances on business licenses and annexation withdrawals, plus agreements for land transfer and wireless installations. Some items, such as the Bunker Hill Road warehouse plan and two annexations, are tabled at the applicant's request.

• 1708 Eckington Drive – Conditional Use Permit for home office (Delaware Home Improvements 2) in R-3 zone
• 701 Industrial Drive – Conditional Use Permit for EnviroSure, Inc. professional office
• 117 Patriot Drive, Suite B – Conditional Use Permit for Packeit, LLC packaging-forwarding service
• Ordinance 22-11-03 to amend Chapter 45 on business licenses
• Ordinance 22-11-01 to withdraw annexation of 504 Marl Pit Road

The Town will absorb 50% of electric cost increases caused by the Indian River Power Plant retirement through June 30, 2023, passing the remainder to customers. Council also approved several conditional use permits and a residential re-subdivision plan.

• Approved 50% cost-sharing of electric increases for residents through June 30, 2023
• Approved Hummer’s Parade Permit for January 1, 2023
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for home office at 1708 Eckington Drive
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for EnviroSure, Inc. at 701 Industrial Drive
• Approved 6-month conditional use permit for Packeit, LLC at 117 Patriot Drive (4-3)
• Approved Re-Subdivision Plan for Phases 4 and 5 of The Highlands of Middletown
• Approved Revised Record Major Land Development Plan for 301 Business Park North
• Adopted Ordinance 22-11-01 to withdraw annexation of 504 Marl Pit Road

Board Meetings

This is a special executive session agenda with no public business items. The Mayor and Council will meet behind closed doors to discuss documents exempt from public record and personnel matters concerning individual employees. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss documents excluded from public record under 29 Del. Code §10004(b)(6)
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters under 29 Del. Code §10004(b)(9)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is holding its 26th meeting to discuss police reports, subcommittee updates, and old business including a community survey and by-law review. The board will also brainstorm ways to improve itself and address recommendations from its last report.

• Police report with crime/incident statistics and recruitment/retention details
• Community survey discussion
• By-law review
• Citizens Police Academy update
• Brainstorming session on improving the board

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit and preliminary major land development plan for two warehouses at 1023 Bunker Hill Road, a re-subdivision of The Highlands of Middletown, and several ordinances regarding annexation withdrawals and additions. The commission will also review ordinances to amend the Growth and Annexation Areas Map and to annex properties on Levels Road and Green Giant Road.

• Conditional use permit for warehouses in M-I zone at 1023 Bunker Hill Road (CU-32-22)
• Preliminary major land development plan for warehouses totaling 1,081,600 sq ft on 75 acres at 1023 Bunker Hill Road
• Re-subdivision plan for Phases 4 and 5 of The Highlands of Middletown
• Ordinance 22-11-01 to withdraw annexation approval for 504 Marl Pit Road
• Ordinances 22-11-04 and 22-11-05 to annex 1270 Levels Road and 380 Green Giant Road

The board recommended several land use approvals for Mayor and Council, including two warehouses on Bunker Hill Road and a re-subdivision for The Highlands of Middletown. It also recommended the annexation of two parcels on Levels Road and Green Giant Road with restrictions against apartments, and the de-annexation of 504 Marl Pit Road.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for warehouses at 1023 Bunker Hill Road (5-1)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 1023 Bunker Hill Road (5-1)
• Recommended approval of Re-Subdivision Plan for Phases 4 and 5 of The Highlands of Middletown (Unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 23-11-01 to withdraw annexation of 504 Marl Pit Road (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 22-11-02 regarding Growth and Annexation Areas Map
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 22-11-04 to annex 1270 Levels Road with no apartments (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 22-11-05 to annex 380 Green Giant Road with no apartments (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on a wide range of items, including several conditional use permits, land development plans, and annexations. They will also consider resolutions to finance up to $12 million for wastewater treatment plant upgrades and up to $1.1 million for replacement vehicles. The agenda includes routine reports and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Resolution 22-11-01: Bond Anticipation Note up to $12,000,000 for wastewater treatment plant upgrades
• Resolution 22-11-02: Master equipment lease up to $1,100,000 for replacement vehicles
• Conditional use permits: 1708 Eckington Drive (home office), 701 Industrial Drive (EnviroSure), 117 Patriot Drive (Packeit), 336 Brick Mill Road (daycare)
• Major land development plans: 841 Middletown-Warwick Road (8-lot subdivision), 359 Auto Park Drive (21,250 sq ft auto collision center), 336 Brick Mill Road (daycare and office buildings)
• Annexations: 5187 Summit Bridge Road, 900 N. Broad Street, 1000 N. Broad Street, 1023 Bunker Hill Road, 1270 Levels Road, 380 Green Giant Road

The Council authorized a $12 million Bond Anticipation Note for wastewater treatment plant upgrades and approved several land annexations, including a 76-acre parcel at 1023 Bunker Hill Road. Several land development plans for medical and auto services were approved, while others were tabled or continued. The Council also approved a $1.1 million lease for replacement vehicles.

• Authorized $12M Bond Anticipation Note for wastewater treatment plant upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 1023 Bunker Hill Road (5-1)
• Approved annexation of 900 N. Broad Street and 1000 N. Broad Street (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.1M master equipment lease for replacement vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,984,723 agreement with Dutchland, Inc. for SBR project mechanical equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved Minor Land Development Plan for medical offices at 29 Anderson Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Record Major Subdivision Plan for 841 Middletown-Warwick Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Record Major Land Development Plan for auto collision center at 359 Auto Park Drive (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit requests for businesses in residential or industrial zones, and review four annexation ordinances to bring several parcels into the town. The commission will make recommendations on these items, which will then go to the town council for final decisions.

• Conditional use permit for home office at 1708 Eckington Drive (Delaware Home Improvements 2) in R-3 zone
• Conditional use permit for EnviroSure, Inc. office at 701 Industrial Drive
• Conditional use permit for Packeit, LLC at 117 Patriot Drive, Suite B in M-I zone
• Annexation of 5187 Summit Bridge Road and 0 Summit Bridge Road (Ordinance 22-09-02)
• Annexations of 900 N. Broad Street, 1000 N. Broad Street, and 1023 Bunker Hill Road (Ordinances 22-09-03, 22-09-04, 22-10-02)

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of three conditional use permits for a home office, an environmental services office, and a packaging-forwarding warehouse, as well as four annexation ordinances for parcels on Summit Bridge Road, North Broad Street, and Bunker Hill Road. All seven motions carried without dissent. The board also discussed traffic and utility concerns for the proposed 76-acre light industrial warehouse at 1023 Bunker Hill Road.

• Approved conditional use permit for home office at 1708 Eckington Drive (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for EnviroSure office at 701 Industrial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Packeit LLC at 117 Patriot Drive, Suite B (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 22-09-02 annexing three parcels at 5187 Summit Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 22-09-03 annexing 900 N. Broad Street (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 22-09-04 annexing 1000 North Broad Street (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 22-10-02 annexing 1023 Bunker Hill Road (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is holding its 25th meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, chair and subcommittee reports, and a detailed police report from Chief Texter covering community trends, crime statistics, and recruitment. The board will also address old business such as PAL program updates, a community survey, and by-law review, followed by a brainstorming session and public comments.

• Police report with crime/incident statistics and recruitment/retention details
• Community survey discussion
• By-law review
• Citizens Police Academy update
• PAL program updates

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on Ordinance 22-09-01 to adopt the 2022 Comprehensive Plan, along with several land development plans, conditional use permits, and a subdivision. They will also consider an agreement with Apothic Revenue for business license audit services and introduce an annexation ordinance. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, treasurer's report, and police report.

• Ordinance 22-09-01: adopt 2022 Comprehensive Plan
• Northside Shopping Center: major land development plan for 147,613 sq ft retail on 12.79 acres
• Poole Property: preliminary major subdivision into 8 parcels; conditional use for 84,800 sq ft hotel; Phase 1 plan with two restaurant pads and hotel
• Hertrich Auto Repair: conditional use and preliminary plan for 21,250 sq ft auto repair garage at 359 Auto Park Drive
• Annexation of 1023 Bunker Hill Road (Ordinance 22-10-02)

The council unanimously adopted the 2022 Town of Middletown Comprehensive Plan, replacing the previous plan and requiring a zoning code update within 18 months. They also approved a Record Major Land Development Plan for a 147,613-square-foot retail center (Target) at Northside Shopping Center, and approved several other development projects including a hotel, restaurant pads, and an auto body shop. A minor land development plan for a medical office at 29 Anderson Street was tabled until November due to an illegal business operating on the property.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-09-01, the 2022 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Record Major Land Development Plan for 147,613 sq ft Target retail center at 305 Middletown-Warwick Road/700 Ash Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Delmarva Aces baseball training academy at 110 Patriot Drive, Suite F (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Total Resistance fitness center at 117 Patriot Drive, Suite C (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Subdivision of Poole Property into 8 parcels at 841 Middletown-Warwick Road (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 110-room hotel on Poole Property Parcel 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for Phase 1 of Poole Property (two restaurant pads and hotel) (unanimous)
• Tabled 29 Anderson Street medical office plan until November due to illegal business (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Sept. 28, 2022, to consider three variance requests. These include a pergola setback variance, a hotel height increase, and multiple variances for a building redevelopment. The board will decide whether to grant relief from zoning code requirements.

• Case 05-22: Two variances for pergola at 9 N. Cass Street (side yard relief of 4 ft, rear yard relief of 4.1 ft)
• Case 06-22: Variance to increase hotel height to 65 ft (15 ft relief) at Parcel E-4 Levels Business Park
• Case 07-22: Eight variances for redevelopment at 29 Anderson Street, including reduced setbacks and parking spaces (19 vs 22 required)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is meeting to review the police chief's report on crime statistics, community trends, and recruitment, and to hear subcommittee updates on police report evaluation, community connections, and strategic planning. They will also discuss old business like the PAL program and community survey, and brainstorm ways to improve the board.

• Police report with crime/incident statistics and recruitment/retention details
• Subcommittee reports on police report evaluation, community connections, and research topics
• Discussion of PAL program updates and community survey
• Transitioning board membership as terms end, including bylaw review and Citizens Police Academy
• Public comments and questions session

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on seven items, including conditional use permits for a baseball training academy, a fitness center, a hotel, and an auto repair shop, as well as preliminary subdivision and land development plans for the Poole Property. The commission will also review an ordinance to adopt the 2022 Comprehensive Plan.

• Conditional use permit for baseball training academy at 110 Patriot Drive, Suite F (Delmarva Aces Baseball & Softball, Inc.)
• Conditional use permit for fitness center at 117 Patriot Drive, Suite C (Total Resistance, LLC)
• Preliminary major subdivision of 25 acres at 841 Middletown-Warwick Road into 8 parcels
• Conditional use permit for 84,800 sq ft hotel at 841 Middletown-Warwick Road, Parcel 4
• Preliminary major land development plan for restaurant pads and hotel at Poole Property, Phase 1

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a preliminary major subdivision for the Poole Property at 841 Middletown-Warwick Road, dividing 25+ acres into eight commercial parcels including a hotel and restaurant pads. They also recommended conditional use permits for a baseball training academy, a fitness center, a hotel, and an auto repair facility, along with associated land development plans. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for baseball training academy at 110 Patriot Drive, Suite F (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for fitness center at 117 Patriot Drive, Suite C (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary major subdivision for Poole Property, 841 Middletown-Warwick Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for a 4-story, 84,800 sq ft hotel on Poole Property Parcel 4 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary major land development plan for Phase 1 of Poole Property (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Hertrich Auto Repair at 359 Auto Park Drive, conditioned on fire truck turning radius (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary major land development plan for Hertrich Auto Repair at 359 Auto Park Drive, conditioned on fire truck turning radius (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on several land use items, including conditional use permits, major subdivision and land development plans, rezonings, and annexations. They will also consider a construction contract for road restoration and other routine matters.

• Conditional Use Permit for Philadelphia Bearings and Drive Solutions at 113 Patriot Drive, Suite 1 (CU-19-22)
• Conditional Use Permit for Bevans Home Improvement home office at 114 E. Cochran Street (CU-24-22)
• Major subdivision and land development plans for Northside Shopping Center (305 Middletown-Warwick Road / 700 Ash Boulevard)
• Major land development plans for 301 Business Park North and South (Middle Neck Road)
• Ordinance 22-08-01 to rezone parcels from Commercial to Manufacturing-Industrial

The council unanimously approved the preliminary major land development plan for a 147,613-square-foot retail building at the Northside Shopping Center, which will include a Target store. They also approved a $878,260.60 road restoration contract, several conditional use permits, and subdivision plans for industrial and commercial projects. Multiple ordinances were introduced for future action, including annexations and the comprehensive plan update.

• Approved preliminary land development plan for 147,613 sq ft retail building at Northside Shopping Center (Target-anchored) (unanimous)
• Ratified $878,260.60 road restoration contract to Cirillo Brothers (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for industrial parts distributor at 113 Patriot Drive (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for home-based office at 114 E. Cochran Street (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision of two parcels into eight at Northside Shopping Center (unanimous)
• Approved record major land development plans for 301 Business Park North and South (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary land development plan for new Louis L. Redding Middle School (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-08-01 rezoning two parcels from Commercial to Manufacturing-Industrial (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests for a property at 9 N. Cass Street. The variances are needed because a pergola was built too close to the property lines, and the owner is seeking relief from the required setbacks.

• Case No. 05-22 – 9 N. Cass Street
• Two variances requested: 4 feet from side yard, 4.1 feet from rear yard
• Pergola constructed in 2021, located 1 foot from side and 0.9 feet from rear property lines
• Zoning code requires 5-foot setbacks for accessory structures

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a conditional use permit for a home office, two major land development plans, a rezoning ordinance, and a minor land development plan. The commission will also review Ordinance 22-08-01 to rezone two parcels from Commercial to Manufacturing-Industrial.

• 114 E. Cochran Street – Conditional use permit for home-based office for Bevans Home Improvement, LLC
• 305 Middletown-Warwick Road / 700 Ash Boulevard – Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 147,613 sq ft retail on 12.79 acres
• 201 New Street – Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for new 133,000 sq ft middle school (Louis L. Redding Middle School)
• Ordinance 22-08-01 – Rezoning Tax Parcels 23-008.00-115 and 23-008.00-110 from Commercial to Manufacturing-Industrial
• 29 Anderson Street – Minor Land Development Plan for medical offices with parking lot improvements

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend Mayor and Council approve a preliminary major land development plan for a 147,613-square-foot retail center at 305 Middletown-Warwick Road/700 Ash Boulevard, anchored by a Target store. The board also recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a home-based office, a new middle school plan, a rezoning, and a medical office development. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for home-based office at 114 E. Cochran Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary major land development plan for Northside Shopping Center (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary major land development plan for new Louis L. Redding Middle School (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning two parcels on Tower Lane from Commercial to Manufacturing-Industrial (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of minor land development plan for medical offices at 29 Anderson Street (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council approved a conditional use permit allowing Warriors Helping Warriors to house three homeless veterans at 5 S. Cox Street, with conditions including code compliance, parking restrictions, and electrical/sprinkler upgrades. The council also approved several other conditional use permits and land development plans, including a hotel at 255 Celebration Court and a large industrial park at 301 Business Park. A conditional use request for 113 Patriot Drive, Suite 1 was tabled due to no representation.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-18-22 for 3 non-transient boarders at 5 S. Cox Street (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-20-22 for Alpha to Omega Precision Industrial Maintenance at 113 Patriot Drive, Suite 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-21-22 for a 4-story, 48,800 sq ft hotel at 255 Celebration Court (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for hotel at 255 Celebration Court (unanimous)
• Approved Record Major Land Development Plan for Birdie's Golf at 320/324 Auto Park Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-22-22 for warehouse at 301 Business Park North (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 301 Business Park North (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-23-22 for warehouse at 301 Business Park South (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of seven conditional use permits and preliminary plans, including a hotel, warehouses, and a subdivision. The commission tabled the preliminary land development plan for a 147,613 sq ft retail building (Target) to allow for more details on landscaping and traffic calming.

• Approved CU-19-22 for Philadelphia Bearings at 113 Patriot Dr (unanimous)
• Approved CU-20-22 for Alpha to Omega repair shop at 113 Patriot Dr (unanimous)
• Approved CU-21-22 for 4-story hotel at 255 Celebration Ct (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plan for hotel at 255 Celebration Ct (unanimous)
• Approved CU-22-22 for warehouse at 301 Business Park North (unanimous)
• Approved CU-23-22 for warehouse at 301 Business Park South (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plan for 1.485M sq ft industrial space with condition for two entrances (unanimous)
• Tabled preliminary plan for Target retail building at Northside Shopping Center (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is meeting to review police reports, discuss recruitment and retention, and hear subcommittee updates. The board will also comment on Senate Bill #149 (Police Officers Bill of Rights) and brainstorm recruitment ideas for the police department.

• Comment on Police Officers Bill of Rights (Senate Bill #149)
• Police report on crime/incident statistics and community trends
• Discussion of recruitment and retention, including diversity
• PAL Program updates
• Brainstorming session on MPD recruitment suggestions

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY'23 budget, utility rates, and several conditional use permits, including a skincare spa, a painting business, an inflatables rental, and a boarding house. They will also consider a large industrial development plan and a warehouse project, along with appointments and routine reports.

• FY'23 Budget approval and Resolution 22-07-01 setting utility rates and fees
• Conditional Use Permit for Glow Skinetics Skin Spa at 915 Cadman Drive (CU-15-22)
• Conditional Use Permit for Mayse Painting & Contracting at 1120 Industrial Drive, Suite 3 (CU-16-22)
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 1,420,200 sq ft manufacturing/industrial space at 301 Business Park North
• Record Major Land Development Plan for 567,000 sq ft industrial warehouse at 929 Middletown-Warwick Road

The Middletown Mayor and Council unanimously adopted the FY'23 operating and capital budget of $61,032,865, which includes no tax increase and a 3.2% utility rate increase. The council also approved several conditional use permits, land development plans, and appointments, while tabling a request for a home-based spa business pending HOA discussion.

• Adopted FY'23 budget of $61,032,865 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-07-01 setting utility rates and fees (unanimous)
• Approved FOP Lodge #20 agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 301 Business Park North preliminary plan for 1,420,200 sq ft industrial space (unanimous)
• Approved 929 Middletown-Warwick Rd record plan for 567,000 sq ft warehouse (unanimous)
• Tabled 915 Cadman Dr conditional use for skincare spa pending HOA discussion (unanimous)
• Approved 1120 Industrial Dr conditional use for Mayse Painting & Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved 554 N. Ramunno Dr conditional use for Top Flight Inflatables (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital and Operational Budgets. They will also vote to ratify Resolution 22-06-05, which amends the Purchasing Card Usage Policy. The meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2022, at 10 a.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget review
• Fiscal Year 2023 Operational Budget review
• Ratification of Resolution 22-06-05 to amend the Purchasing Card Usage Policy

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the quarterly police report, subcommittee updates, and new business including a PAL program and recruitment ideas. The board will also comment on Senate Bill #149, the Police Officers Bill of Rights, and hear a presentation on the NPAL Convention trip.

• Discussion of Police Officers Bill of Rights (Senate Bill #149)
• Review of quarterly police report and crime/incident statistics
• Recruitment and retention efforts, including diversity
• PAL Program update
• NPAL Convention Trip Presentation

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several conditional use permit requests. The meeting also includes a review of a preliminary major land development plan for 135.05 acres and an ordinance to amend the Town Comprehensive Plan Map.

• Conditional Use Permit for Glow Skinetics Skin Spa at 915 Cadman Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for Mayse Painting & Contracting at 1120 Industrial Drive, Suite 3
• Conditional Use Permit for Top Flight Inflatables, LLC at 554 N. Ramunno Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for Warriors Helping Warriors at 5 S. Cox Street
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for manufacturing/industrial space at 301 Business Park – North

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of five conditional use permits, including a home-based spa, a painting business, an inflatables business, and a veterans housing facility, plus a preliminary major land development plan for a large manufacturing/industrial complex. All recommendations go to Mayor and Council for final action. The board also recommended approval of a zoning ordinance amendment for two parcels from Commercial to Manufacturing-Industrial.

• Recommended approval of CU-15-22 for Glow Skinetics Skin Spa at 915 Cadman Drive (motion carried, no tally recorded)
• Recommended approval of CU-16-22 for Mayse Painting & Contracting at 1120 Industrial Drive, Suite 3 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CU-17-22 for Top Flight Inflatables at 554 N. Ramunno Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CU-18-22 for Warriors Helping Warriors at 5 S. Cox Street (5-1, Rachko nay on parking concerns)
• Recommended approval of preliminary major land development plan for 1,420,200 sq ft manufacturing/industrial space on Middle Neck Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 22-06-01 rezoning Tax Parcels 23-008.00-115 and 23-008.00-110 from Commercial to Manufacturing-Industrial (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown are holding a special meeting to continue discussions with the University of Delaware on the Town of Middletown Comprehensive Plan update. This is a workshop session, so no formal decisions are expected; the agenda contains only this single discussion item.

• Workshop with University of Delaware on Comprehensive Plan update

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on several land use items, including conditional use permits, land development plans, and zoning ordinance amendments. They will also consider ratifying agreements for trash collection, actuarial, and treasury services, and introduce a comprehensive plan amendment.

• Ordinance 22-04-01 to amend zoning code for mobile food unit vendors
• Conditional use permit for mobile food units at JAKL Beer Works, 128 Patriot Drive
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for Birdie's Golf, 320 Auto Park Drive
• Record Major Land Development Plan for STA Pharmaceutical campus, 1091 Industrial Drive
• Ordinance 22-05-01 to rezone parcels from Residential to Manufacturing-Industrial

The Middletown Mayor and Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 22-04-01, amending the zoning code to permit mobile food unit vendors under specified conditions, and approved several land development plans, including a pharmaceutical campus, a hotel, and an industrial warehouse. They also ratified agreements for trash collection, actuarial services, and treasury management, and approved rezoning and annexation ordinances.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-04-01 amending zoning code for mobile food unit vendors (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Blue Hen Insurance at 108 Patriot Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Birdie's Golf at 320 Auto Park Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for Birdie's Golf (unanimous)
• Approved Record Major Land Development Plan for STA Pharmaceutical campus at 1091 Industrial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 567,000 sq ft warehouse at 929 Middletown-Warwick Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-05-01 rezoning three parcels from Residential to Manufacturing-Industrial (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-05-02 annexing Tax Parcel 13-026.00-029 with Manufacturing-Industrial zoning (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on six items, including two conditional use permits, a major land development plan, a minor subdivision, and two ordinances for rezoning and annexation. The commission is deciding on these requests at this regular meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit CU-13-22 for Blue Hen Insurance at 108 Patriot Drive, Suite A in M-I zone
• Conditional Use Permit CU-14-22 for Birdie's Golf indoor entertainment at 320 Auto Park Drive in C-3 zone
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for Birdie's Golf, a 30,173-sq-ft indoor virtual golf facility with restaurant/bar at 320 Auto Park Drive
• Minor Subdivision Plan to split 301 North Cass Street into two lots
• Review Ordinance 22-05-01 rezoning three tax parcels from Residential to Manufacturing-Industrial

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is meeting to discuss police reports, subcommittee updates, and community trends. They will review crime statistics, recruitment and retention efforts, and provide comments on Senate Bill #149 (Police Officers Bill of Rights). The meeting includes a brainstorming session for ideas and solutions, followed by public comments.

• Review of quarterly police report and crime/incident statistics
• Discussion of recruitment and retention, including diversity efforts
• Comments on Senate Bill #149 (Police Officers Bill of Rights)
• Subcommittee reports on police report evaluation, community connections, and 911 call center/force strength research
• Brainstorming session for ideas and solutions

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold a public meeting to consider a range of items, including public hearings on sign requests, conditional use permits for businesses, and several ordinances. They will also vote on ratifying agreements with local organizations and financial resolutions. The agenda includes both decisions and introductions of new ordinances.

• Public hearing: sign request for 19 S. Broad Street (Pierce Total Comfort)
• Public hearing: conditional use permit for Greenix Pest Control at 699 Industrial Drive (CU-05-22)
• Public hearing: conditional use permit for mobile food units at JAKL Beer Works, 128 Patriot Drive (CU-08-22)
• Introduce Ordinance 22-05-01 to rezone three tax parcels from Residential to Manufacturing-Industrial
• Ratify agreement with YMCA of Delaware for additional parking and amenities

The Middletown Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 22-03-01, amending Map 7 of the Comprehensive Plan to rezone the Wellington Estates and Casapulla Farm parcels from R-2/R-3 to Manufacturing-Industrial. The Council tabled Ordinance 22-04-01, which would have imposed a $500 annual fee on businesses hosting mobile food vendors, after hearing concerns from business owners. Multiple conditional use permits were approved for businesses in the Patriot Drive and Industrial Drive areas, and agreements were ratified for MOT Little League field construction, YMCA parking and amenities, and Efficiency Smart.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-03-01 amending Comprehensive Plan Map 7 to rezone Wellington Estates and Casapulla Farm parcels to Manufacturing-Industrial (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 22-04-01 on mobile food unit vendor fees for revision (unanimous)
• Approved sign request for Pierce Total Comfort at 19 S. Broad Street (unanimous)
• Approved sign request for Fairfield by Marriott at 411 Merrimac Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-05-22 for Greenix Pest Control at 699 Industrial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-08-22 for JAKL Beer Works food truck for May dates only (unanimous)
• Ratified agreement with MOT Little League for two new fields; Town pays $301,000, reimbursed $150,500 over four years (5-0, one abstention)
• Ratified agreement with YMCA of Delaware for parking and amenities; costs: $146,700 parking, $107,000 basketball court, $160,000 pickleball courts (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a major industrial warehouse proposal and seven conditional use permit requests, plus review a comprehensive plan map amendment. The warehouse would be 567,000 square feet with 619 parking spaces and two access points off Middletown-Warwick Road. The conditional use requests cover a pest control business, mobile food units, a mattress distribution service, an electrical contractor, a job placement agency, and a massage business.

• 929 Middletown-Warwick Road: 567,000-sq-ft industrial warehouse, 619 parking spaces, 145 truck loading area, two access points
• 699 Industrial Drive: Greenix Pest Control conditional use for pesticide storage and equipment
• 128 Patriot Drive Units 11-12: JAKL Beer Works mobile food units for 2022 special events
• 128 Patriot Drive Unit 2: Nate & Bradley Services wholesale mattress/appliance distribution
• Review Ordinance 22-03-01 to amend Map 7 of the Comprehensive Plan

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board will review the Police Officers Bill of Rights (Senate Bill #149) and examine crime statistics. The meeting includes subcommittee reports on recruitment, 911 call centers, and community connections.

• Discussion of Senate Bill #149 (Police Officers Bill of Rights)
• Review of crime and incident statistics
• Report on recruitment and retention/force strength
• Proposal to add 'non-partisan' language to the By-Laws
• Research topic regarding 911 Call Center and Force Strength

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown are holding a special meeting for a workshop with the University of Delaware to continue discussion of the Town's Comprehensive Plan update. The agenda contains only this single workshop item, with no other business or decisions listed.

• Workshop with University of Delaware on Comprehensive Plan update

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will consider multiple conditional use permits and land development plans, including a hotel, an industrial warehouse, and a convenience store. The meeting also includes the introduction of two new ordinances regarding food vendors and the Town Comprehensive Plan.

• Conditional Use Permit for United Floors, Inc. at 128 Patriot Drive, Unit 5
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for Merrimac Gateway at 501 Merrimac Avenue
• Major Land Development Plan for a Dash In convenience store and fuel station at 405 Middletown Warwick Road
• Concept Plan for a 567,000-square-foot industrial warehouse at 929 Middletown-Warwick Road
• Introduction of Ordinance 22-04-01 to amend mobile food unit vendor regulations

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the development of a strategic plan, review the quarterly report, and hear a detailed police report on community trends, crime statistics, and recruitment. The board will also receive subcommittee reports on police report evaluation, community connections, and research on the 911 call center and force strength. Old business includes adding 'non-partisan' language to the by-laws, and new business is a brainstorming session for ideas and solutions.

• Discussion of Police Officers Bill of Rights (Senate Bill #149)
• Police report on community trends, crime/incident statistics, and recruitment/retention
• Subcommittee report on 911 Call Center & Force Strength research
• Old business: adding 'Non-Partisan' language to the by-laws
• Public comments and questions period

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four requests: conditional use permits for a pest control business, a flooring business, and a hotel, plus a preliminary land development plan for a hotel and restaurant project. All items are up for public hearing and decision.

• Conditional use permit for Greenix Pest Control at 699 Industrial Drive (CU-05-22)
• Conditional use permit for United Floors at 128 Patriot Drive, Unit 5 (CU-06-22)
• Conditional use permit for a hotel at 501 Merrimac Avenue (CU-07-22)
• Preliminary land development plan for Merrimac Gateway: two restaurants (10,800 sq ft), 84-room hotel, ATM at 501 Merrimac Avenue

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of three conditional use permits and a preliminary land development plan. The board unanimously recommended approval for a flooring business at 128 Patriot Drive, a hotel at 501 Merrimac Avenue, and the Merrimac Gateway project with a hotel, restaurants, and ATM. A request for a pest control business at 699 Industrial Drive was continued to the April meeting because the applicant did not attend.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for United Floors, Inc. at 128 Patriot Drive, Unit 5 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for a hotel at 501 Merrimac Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary major land development plan for Merrimac Gateway (unanimous)
• Continued conditional use permit request for Greenix Pest Control at 699 Industrial Drive to April meeting

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several land development proposals, including a new convenience store, a large warehouse, and an apartment building. They will also vote on parade permits, an annexation, and contracts for wastewater treatment equipment and other services.

• Public hearings for M.O.T. Little League Parade (Apr 23), Memorial Day Parade (May 30), Peach Festival (Aug 20), and Health Fair at Doc Levinson Park (Jun 18)
• Conditional Use Permit for food trucks at M.O.T. Little League fields (CU-04-22)
• Minor Land Development Plan for Middletown Training Center Expansion at 500 N. Cass St. (Del Tech)
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for Dash In convenience store, fuel station, and car wash at 405 Middletown Warwick Rd.
• Record Major Land Development Plan for 4-story, 91,899 sq ft apartment building at Parcel E-2 Levels Business Park

The Middletown Council certified the March 7 election results, swore in James Reynolds, Bruce Orr, and Craig Sherman, and made department appointments. The Council approved several land development plans, including a Dash In convenience store, a 91,899-square-foot apartment building, and a DelTech expansion, as well as a conditional use permit for food trucks at Little League fields. It also ratified contracts for wastewater treatment equipment and software, and approved multiple parade and event permits.

• Certified election results: Reynolds, Orr, Sherman elected (626, 528, 526 votes)
• Swore in new council members and made department appointments
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for Dash In at 405 Middletown-Warwick Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Record Major Land Development Plan for Summerton II apartments (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for food trucks at MOT Little League fields (5-0, Blythe abstained)
• Ratified $1,597,000 agreement for three sludge dewatering presses (unanimous)
• Ratified $409,600 contract for WWTP Blower Building to B&B Design Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved Mission Church signs in downtown (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown are meeting to tabulate absentee ballots for the March 7, 2022 election. The process includes taking oaths, preparing and counting ballots, and announcing results after polls close at 8 p.m. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Absentee ballot tabulation process
• Oath taking for election officials
• Ballot counting until 8 p.m.
• Announcement of absentee ballot results
• Public comment period

Board Meetings

The March 7, 2022, meeting is scheduled to present unofficial election results. The business portion of the meeting, including official results and swearing-in, has been moved to March 14, 2022.

• Review of unofficial election results

Board Meetings

The Board will review its by-laws, including adding non-partisan language, and discuss the development of a strategic plan. Subcommittee reports will cover police report evaluation, community connections, and research on 911 call centers.

• By-Laws Review
• Development of a Strategic Plan
• Research Topic: 911 Call Center
• Adding 'Non-Partisan' Language to the By-Laws
• Review of Community Trends and Crime/Incident Statistics

Board Meetings

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding several development requests. These include a conditional use permit for food trucks at M.O.T. Little League fields and expansion plans for the Delaware Technical & Community College Training Center.

• Conditional Use Permit for food trucks at 202 E. Cochran Street and 450 Cleaver Farm Road
• Minor Land Development Plan for Middletown Training Center expansion at 500 N. Cass Street
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for a Dash In convenience store, fuel station, and car wash at 405 Middletown Warwick Road

Board Meetings

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four separate variance requests. These cases involve modifications to landscaping, signage, building use, and parking requirements for various local developments.

• YMCA Middletown: Request to omit 100 percent of the required landscape screen at 202 E. Cochran Street
• Middletown Crossing Parcel B-3: Request to reduce first-floor non-residential area, modify window requirements, and reduce parking from 564 to 495 spaces
• Appoquinimink Library: Request for multiple area variances regarding identification and instructional signage at 204 E. Main St.
• 504 S. Broad Street: Request to increase maximum sign height from 4 feet to 7.75 feet for Appoquinimink School District

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will hold a workshop meeting with the University of Delaware. The session is for continued discussion regarding the Town of Middletown Comprehensive Plan update.

• Workshop meeting with University of Delaware regarding Comprehensive Plan update

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will consider multiple requests for conditional use permits and land development plans. The agenda includes proposals for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across various locations.

• Conditional Use Permit for a fabrication shop at 119 Patriot Drive, Suites E and F
• Conditional Use Permit for additional space for Paul Davis Restoration at 118-120 Sleepy Hollow Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for an in-home firearms business at 517 Aidone Drive
• Concept plan for a 4,707-square-foot Chili’s Restaurant at 501 Merrimac Avenue
• Development plan for a Dash In convenience store and fuel station at 405 Middletown Warwick Road

The Middletown Mayor and Council denied a conditional use permit for 192 garden apartments at Dove Run Centre Lot B, voting unanimously against the proposal. Council also denied a request for an in-home firearms transfer business at 517 Aidone Drive by a 4-1 vote. The council approved two other conditional use permits for a fabrication shop and additional warehouse space, along with several routine items.

• Denied Dove Run Centre Lot B garden apartments conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Denied Allgood Firearms in-home gun transfer business at 517 Aidone Drive (4-1)
• Approved US Piping fabrication shop conditional use at 119 Patriot Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Paul Davis Restoration warehouse expansion at 118-120 Sleepy Hollow Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 55,500 sq ft warehouse addition at 701 Industrial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Linda LaRue nomination to Police Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2022 minutes, Treasurer's Report, Bills Payable, Police Report, PAB Update, MMS Update (all unanimous)
• Denied employee promotion appeal in executive session (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council are holding a special meeting to consider a motion to approve a contract for upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Motion to approve the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Contract

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is holding its 16th meeting to discuss routine business, including approving the agenda and prior minutes, receiving committee reports, and hearing a detailed police report from Chief Texter. The board will also review its bylaws and hold a brainstorming session for ideas and solutions. Public comments are scheduled at the end.

• Review of police report with community trends and crime/incident statistics
• Research topic on 911 call center
• By-laws review
• Community connections committee report
• Public comments and questions

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit requests. These include a fabrication shop, an expansion for an existing restoration business, and an in-home firearms transfer business. The commission will decide whether to approve these uses in their respective zones.

• Conditional Use Permit CU-01-22 for a fabrication shop at 119 Patriot Drive, Suites E and F (US Piping, Inc.) in M-I zone
• Conditional Use Permit CU-02-22 for 3,400 sq ft expansion at 118-120 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Suite 3 (Paul Davis Restoration) in M-I zone
• Conditional Use Permit CU-03-22 for in-home firearms transfer business at 517 Aidone Drive (Allgood Firearms) in R-3 zone

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Board unanimously denied a conditional use permit for an in-home firearms transfer business at 517 Aidone Drive, citing concerns about public welfare. The board also unanimously recommended approval for two other conditional use permits: a fabrication shop for US Piping at 119 Patriot Drive and additional storage space for Paul Davis Restoration at 118-120 Sleepy Hollow Drive.

• Denied conditional use permit for Allgood Firearms in-home gun transfer business (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for US Piping fabrication shop at 119 Patriot Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Paul Davis Restoration storage at 118-120 Sleepy Hollow Drive (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown are holding a special meeting to continue discussions with the University of Delaware on updating the Town's Comprehensive Plan. This is a workshop session, so no formal votes are expected; the focus is on discussion and planning.

• Workshop with University of Delaware on Comprehensive Plan update
• Special meeting held at Town Hall Council Chambers, 19 W. Green St.

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits, a subdivision concept plan, and resolutions related to electric rates and COVID-19 policies. They will also consider ratifying agreements for COVID-19 testing and construction management. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, treasurer's report, and police report.

• Conditional use permit for martial arts academy at 119 Patriot Drive, Suite D (CU-19-21)
• Conditional use permit for custom car restoration at 118-120 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Suites 5 & 6 (CU-20-21)
• Concept plan for age-restricted townhouses and apartments on 51.6 acres at 644 Garden Gate Drive and 827 Middletown Warwick Road
• Resolution 22-01-01 to amend electric department rules on PPCA Base Rate
• Resolution 22-01-02 requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for new hires and testing for all employees

The Middletown Mayor and Council approved a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for new hires and mandatory testing for all employees, along with a mask mandate for employees. They also ratified an agreement with Delaware State University for COVID-19 testing and a contract with CP Swift LLC for construction project management. Several conditional use permits were approved, including for a martial arts academy and a custom car restoration facility. A concept plan for an age-restricted subdivision was discussed but not approved.

• Approved Resolution 22-01-02 requiring COVID-19 vaccination for new hires and testing for all employees (unanimous)
• Ratified agreement with Delaware State University for COVID-19 testing (unanimous)
• Ratified contract with CP Swift LLC for construction project management at $150/hour (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for martial arts academy at 119 Patriot Drive (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for One Off Rod and Custom at 118-120 Sleepy Hollow Drive (unanimous)
• Approved modified work plan for Clarios stormwater treatment at 700 N. Broad Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-01-01 amending electric rate formula (unanimous)
• Approved promotions and raises for two employees in executive session (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including conditional use permits for a martial arts academy and a custom car restoration facility, and a concept plan for an age-restricted residential development. They will also consider resolutions on electric rates and COVID-19 vaccination/testing policies, and ratify agreements for COVID-19 testing and construction management.

• Conditional use permit for 302 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at 119 Patriot Drive, Suite D (CU-19-21)
• Conditional use permit for One Off Rod and Custom at 118-120 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Suites 5 & 6 (CU-20-21)
• Concept plan for age-restricted townhouses and apartments on 51.6 acres at 644 Garden Gate Drive and 827 Middletown Warwick Road
• Resolution 22-01-01 to amend Municipal Electric Department Rules on PPCA Base Rate
• Resolution 22-01-02 requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for new hires and testing for all employees