Ocean View public meetings in 2024

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a new business application for a wireless communications facility. The proposal includes a 180-foot monopole tower (185 feet with attachments) on a roughly 8,431-square-foot site at 222 Maintenance Road in Bear Trap Dunes. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 21 meeting.

• Application P-349 for a 185-foot Verizon Wireless monopole tower at 222 Maintenance Road
• Site area of approximately 8,431 square feet in RPC (Residential Planned Community) zoning
• Applicant is Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; property owner is Bear Trap Partners, LLC
• Review for compliance with wireless communications facility requirements in Town Code Article XVIII, §140-131

The commission unanimously approved a preliminary and final site plan for a telecommunications tower at 222 Maintenance Road, contingent on the applicant securing and recording necessary easements and meeting all other outstanding conditions noted in the town engineer's review letter.

• Approved application P-349 for a telecommunications tower at 222 Maintenance Road as both preliminary and final site plan, subject to conditions in the December 16, 2024 engineer's letter (4-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two lot consolidation applications: P-354 to merge four lots at 79 Woodland Avenue and 72-80 Atlantic Avenue into one, and P-355 to merge three lots at 33-39 Atlantic Avenue into one and build a bank with drive-in and an office building. The meeting also includes swearing in a new member and approving prior minutes.

• P-354: Consolidate 4 lots into 1 at 79 Woodland Ave and 72-80 Atlantic Ave (GB-1 zoning)
• P-355: Consolidate 3 lots into 1 at 33-39 Atlantic Ave and construct bank with drive-in and office building (GB-1 zoning)
• Swearing-in of new Planning & Zoning Commission member
• Approval of July 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a lot consolidation plan (P-354) for four parcels at 79 Woodland Avenue and 72, 76, 80 Atlantic Avenue, contingent on compliance with engineering comments. A concept plan for a bank and office building at 33, 35, 39 Atlantic Avenue (P-355) was reviewed but no vote was taken. The meeting also included swearing-in of a new member and approval of prior minutes.

• Approved lot consolidation plan P-354 for 79 Woodland Ave and 72, 76, 80 Atlantic Ave, contingent on compliance with engineer's comments (5-0)
• Reviewed concept plan P-355 for lot consolidation and bank/office building at 33, 35, 39 Atlantic Ave; no vote taken
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 18, 2024 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:32pm (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean View Board of Adjustment will consider two variance applications. One seeks to allow a garage to project 5 feet into a required 15-foot side yard setback, and the other seeks to allow existing structures to exceed the maximum 35% lot coverage. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• V-455: Variance for 1-car garage at 27 South Primrose Ln to project 5 ft into 15 ft side yard setback
• V-456: Variance at 36 Hudson Ave to exceed 35% maximum lot coverage
• Approval of July 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications. One allows a garage to project 5 feet into the required side yard setback at 27 South Primrose Lane. The other permits lot coverage of 36.2% (1.2% over the 35% maximum) at 36 Hudson Avenue, correcting a contractor error.

• Approved variance for attached garage at 27 South Primrose Lane to project 5 feet into side yard setback (3-0)
• Approved variance for lot coverage of 36.2% at 36 Hudson Avenue, exceeding 35% maximum by 1.2% (4-0)

Town Meetings

The Sussex County Southeast Regional Police Accountability Committee will discuss and vote on its bylaws and on accepting the Dagsboro Police Department's request to join the committee. The meeting also includes planning next steps, potential field trips, and setting the next meeting location.

• Discussion and vote on PAC By-laws
• Vote on accepting the Dagsboro Police Department’s request to join the PAC
• Potential field trips - tour of SUSCOM, SCI
• Location of next meeting

Town Meetings

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to prohibit smoking in any public park. Council will also consider approving an updated fee schedule, engaging a financial adviser for long-range planning, repairing shower stalls at 201 Central Avenue, and opting out of the state paid family leave plan.

• Public hearing and first reading on ordinance to prohibit smoking in all public parks
• Resolution to approve an updated Fee Schedule for the town
• Recommendation to hire PFM Financial Adviser for long-range financial planning
• Recommendation to repair shower stalls at 201 Central Avenue
• Recommendation to opt out of Delaware Paid Family and Medical Leave and implement a private Guardian Plan

The Ocean View Town Council approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking in public parks, with an amendment allowing designated smoking areas. The council also approved a 6% Gross Rental Receipts Tax increase, hired a financial advisor for long-range planning, authorized $12,000 for shower stall repairs, and opted out of the state paid family leave plan for a private alternative.

• Approved smoking ban in parks with designated areas (5-0)
• Approved 6% Gross Rental Receipts Tax increase (5-0)
• Approved hiring PFM Financial Advisor for $30,000 (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 shower stall repairs at 201 Central Avenue (5-0)
• Approved opting out of state PFML and implementing Guardian plan (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will hold a regular meeting on October 8, 2024. Key items include introduction of an ordinance to prohibit smoking in public parks, an audit report for FY24, and reports from town departments. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Introduction of ordinance to prohibit smoking in any public park
• PKS – Audit Report FY24
• Reports from Public Safety, Planning, Town Manager, Public Works
• Executive session for legal advice on litigation/personnel/land

The Ocean View Town Council held a regular meeting on October 8, 2024, with all four council members present. They received the 2024 audit report with an unmodified opinion and net position of $28.6 million, introduced a first reading of a No Smoking in Town Parks Ordinance for November, and went into executive session with no decisions made. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 12, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Introduced No Smoking in Town Parks Ordinance for first reading in November
• Moved to executive session at 3:47pm (4-0)
• Closed executive session at 5:20pm (4-0)
• Adjourned at 5:23pm (4-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will consider several contracts, including lighting at 33 West Avenue, municipal tree trimming, and snow removal, as well as a resolution for an outdoor classroom grant and a mobile speed awareness monitor purchase. They will also vote on appointing Sharon DiNoto to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The meeting includes routine reports and an executive session.

• Resolution for ORPT Grant for Outdoor Classroom at Berzin's Nature Trail
• Contract for Lighting at 33 West Avenue (OV21-0001, Task 22)
• Contract for Municipal Tree Trimming (OVPZ&D 25-01)
• Contract for Municipal Snow Removal (OVPZ&D 25-02)
• Appointment of Sharon DiNoto to Planning and Zoning Commission

The Ocean View Town Council unanimously approved six items: a resolution for an ORPT grant for an outdoor classroom at Berzin’s Nature Trail; a $47,809 lighting contract with Byers Industrial Services at 33 West Avenue; a three-year tree trimming contract with SavATree Inc.; a five-year snow removal contract with SMI Site Services (budgeted $30,000 annually); the appointment of Sharon DiNoto to the Planning and Zoning Commission (term ending May 2025); and the purchase of a mobile speed awareness monitor using $14,454.20 in ARPA funds. In executive session, the council also supported adding one part-time assistant administrative position to the police department to meet state mandates.

• Adopted resolution for ORPT grant for outdoor classroom at Berzin’s Nature Trail (5-0)
• Approved $47,809 lighting contract with Byers Industrial Services at 33 West Avenue (5-0)
• Approved three-year tree trimming contract with SavATree Inc. (5-0)
• Approved five-year snow removal contract with SMI Site Services, $30,000 annual budget (5-0)
• Appointed Sharon DiNoto to Planning and Zoning Commission, term ending May 2025 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of mobile speed awareness monitor using $14,454.20 ARPA funds (5-0)
• Supported adding one part-time assistant administrative position to police department (5-0, executive session)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two applications for a wireless communications tower at an unspecified location on Maintenance Road in the Bear Trap Dunes Residential Planned Community. V-453 seeks a height variance for a 185-foot monopole, exceeding the 35-foot RPC height limit. V-454 requests a special exception to establish the facility. The meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2024, at 3:00 PM.

• V-453: variance from 35-foot height limit for a 185-foot monopole communications tower
• V-454: special exception for a wireless communications facility
• Applicant: Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, property owner: Bear Trap Partners, LLC
• Location: 222-245 Maintenance Road, Bear Trap Dunes RPC

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a height variance and special exception for Verizon to build a 185-foot telecommunications tower on Maintenance Road in Bear Trap Dunes, exceeding the 35-foot height limit by 150 feet. The board found the tower met all required criteria, including no substantial detriment to the public good and benefits outweighing detriments. Public comment was mixed, with some residents opposing due to property value and health concerns, while others supported improved cell service.

• Approved height variance for 185-ft antenna support structure (4-0)
• Approved special exception for wireless communications facility (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 23, 2024 minutes (4-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a land site concept plan for a wireless communications facility, specifically a 185-foot monopole tower with equipment, at 222-245 Maintenance Road in Bear Trap Dunes. The application is submitted by Verizon Wireless with property owner permission. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.

• Application P-349: 185-foot monopole communications tower and equipment on 8,431 sq ft site at 222-245 Maintenance Road
• Property zoned RPC (Residential Planned Community) in Bear Trap Dunes
• Applicant: Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, represented by John E. Tracey

The Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed a concept site plan for a Verizon cell tower at 222-245 Maintenance Rd. The plan was presented for discussion only; no vote was taken. Commissioners heard technical details on fencing, lighting, and structural standards, and a formal preliminary/final site plan hearing will be held in the future.

• Reviewed concept plan for P-349 Verizon cell tower at 222-245 Maintenance Rd (no vote taken)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 20, 2024 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m. (3-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will hold public hearings on restating the FY24 budget and FY24-28 capital improvement budget, then vote on selling the town's water utility to Tidewater Utilities and hiring special legal counsel for a Verizon Tower Board of Adjustment case. Reports from town staff and the fire company, plus citizen comment periods, are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance to restate FY24 Annual Budget
• Ordinance to restate FY24-28 Capital Improvement Budget
• Resolution to sell Town of Ocean View Water Utility to Tidewater Utilities
• Hiring special legal counsel for Verizon Tower Board of Adjustment application
• Letter from Miken Builders (Cimino) and MVFC Financial Report 2022/2023

The Town Council voted 5-0 to approve the sale of the water distribution system to Tidewater Utilities, pending PSC and USDA approval. They also unanimously approved restatements of the FY24 operating and capital budgets. A letter from Miken Builders requesting rezoning of a Windmill Drive property was introduced but no vote was taken.

• Approved restatement of FY24 Annual Operating Budget (5-0)
• Approved restatement of FY24-28 Capital Improvement Budget (5-0)
• Approved sale of water distribution system to Tidewater Utilities (5-0)
• Approved hiring of special counsel for Board of Adjustment Verizon Tower application (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council is holding a budget workshop on June 25, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The main item is a presentation to share information with the public about the pending sale of the town's water distribution system to Tidewater Utilities. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, citizens' privilege, and adjournment.

• Presentation on pending sale of water distribution system to Tidewater Utilities
• Public information session on the water system sale
• Citizens' privilege period for public comments
• Meeting held as budget workshop

The Town Council received a presentation from staff and Tidewater Utilities regarding the pending sale of the town's water distribution system. No vote or decision was taken on the sale; the item was informational only. Citizens asked questions about agricultural wells and billing. The meeting was procedural and adjourned without substantive action.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:31pm (3-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a minor subdivision application (P-353) for 9 Oakland Avenue, which would divide one lot into three. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine procedural items.

• P-353: Minor subdivision of 9 Oakland Avenue into 3 lots (R-1 zoning)
• Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a minor subdivision application (P-353) to split one lot into three lots at 9 Oakland Avenue, zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential. Approval was conditioned on addressing engineering comments, including moving non-conforming sheds and providing utility and floodplain information. Public comment raised concerns about sidewalks, drainage, and house sizes.

• Approved minor subdivision P-353 at 9 Oakland Avenue (4-0) with conditions from engineer's review

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including a presentation on the proposed sale of the town's water distribution system. The council will also introduce ordinances to restate the FY24 annual budget and the FY24-28 capital improvement budget. The agenda includes a proclamation for the town's 135th anniversary, standard reports, and an executive session for legal advice on litigation, personnel, land acquisition, or sale of a town asset.

• Presentation on Town of Ocean View Water Distribution System Sale
• Ordinance for Restate of the FY24 Annual Budget
• Ordinance for Restate of the FY24-28 Capital Improvement Budget
• 135th Anniversary Proclamation
• Executive session for legal advice on litigation, personnel, land acquisition, or sale of town asset

The council received a presentation on the proposed sale of the water distribution system, which would net the town about $152,000 and affect 971 properties. Two ordinances were introduced to restate the FY24 operating budget and the FY24-28 capital expenditure budget. All reports were received and filed, and the meeting adjourned without any citizen comments or executive session.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 14, 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed financial report
• Received and filed public safety report
• Received and filed planning, zoning, and development report
• Received and filed town manager report
• Received and filed public works report
• Received and filed MVFC report

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a minor subdivision application (P-352) that would split one lot at 23 Holly Lane into two lots. The property is zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and standard procedural items.

• Application P-352: minor subdivision of 23 Holly Lane into two lots (PIDN: 008.010 / CTM# 134-12.00-462.00)
• Approval of April 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Commission unanimously approved a minor subdivision application (P-352) to split one lot into two at 23 Holly Lane, subject to conditions in the planning engineer's letter. The applicant agreed to demolish a non-conforming shed. No public comment was received.

• Approved minor subdivision P-352 at 23 Holly Lane, splitting one lot into two (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 18, 2024 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:11pm (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean View Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on May 16, 2024, to consider a single new business item: a variance request for the property at 32 Hudson Avenue. The owner, Jonathan DeCanio, seeks to exceed the 35% maximum lot coverage allowed in the R-1 Single Family Residential District. The board will also approve minutes from its March 21, 2024 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Variance application V-456 for 32 Hudson Avenue to exceed 35% lot coverage limit
• Property zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
• Owner: Jonathan DeCanio
• Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public hearing at 32 West Avenue, 3:00 PM

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will consider and possibly vote on a bank account resolution, a contract recommendation for Country Estates Drainage Improvements Phase 2, and a recommendation to demolish 8 Oakwood Avenue. The agenda also includes a Coast Guard Auxiliary proclamation, reports from town staff and the fire company, and an executive session for legal advice.

• Possible vote on Bank Account Resolution
• Possible vote on contract for Country Estates Drainage Improvements, Phase 2
• Possible vote on demolition of 8 Oakwood Avenue
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Proclamation
• Executive session for legal advice on litigation/personnel/land

The Town Council unanimously approved a $324,945.85 contract with A-DEL Construction for Country Estates Drainage Improvements Phase II, and a $15,625 contract with Walker Construction for demolition of 8 Oakwood Avenue. A resolution to open a new bank account at Fulton Bank for employee flexible spending was also approved unanimously. The council entered executive session but took no votes or action.

• Approved $324,945.85 contract to A-DEL Construction for Country Estates Drainage Improvements Phase II (5-0)
• Approved $15,625 contract to Walker Construction for demolition of 8 Oakwood Avenue (5-0)
• Approved resolution to open new bank account at Fulton Bank for employee flexible spending (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2024 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 23, 2024 Reorganization Meeting (5-0)
• Entered executive session at 3:44pm, closed at 4:50pm; no votes or action taken

Community Events

The Sussex County Regional Police Accountability Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on the budget for administrative assistance. They will also consider developing operating policies on training requirements, jurisdictional limits, and meeting schedules, and will hear presentations from state officials.

• Discussion and possible vote on budget for administrative assistance
• Development of operating policy on training requirements within first year
• Development of operating policy on jurisdictional limits
• Development of operating policy on meeting schedule
• Presentations from Chris Kervick and Sean Moriarty

Town Meetings

The Town Council will conduct a reorganization meeting to administer the oath of office to Donald Walsh and elect a Mayor Pro Tem. The council will also consider several board reappointments and a change in insurance brokers.

• Oath of office for Donald Walsh
• Reappointment of John Planchart to the Board of Adjustment
• Reappointment of Mark Nicholson to the Planning & Zoning Commission
• Reappointment of Ed Donnelly, Kitty Rehrig, and Bill Olsen to the Board of Assessment
• Reappointment of Caryn Cleveland-Short, Richard Birkmeyer, and Marilynn Sheetz to the Board of Election

The Ocean View Town Council held a reorganization meeting, swearing in Council Member Donald Walsh and electing him Mayor Pro-tem. The council unanimously approved the yearly meeting calendar, reappointments to several boards, and a change in insurance broker to Strategic Insurance Partners, saving $38,000. A beer garden event was discussed but no vote was taken.

• Approved Council Member Walsh as Mayor Pro-tem (5-0)
• Approved yearly meeting calendar with September date change (5-0)
• Reappointed John Planchart to Board of Adjustment until May 2027 (5-0)
• Reappointed Mark Nicholson to Planning and Zoning Commission until May 2029 (5-0)
• Reappointed Ed Donnelly, Kitty Rehrig, and Bill Olsen to Board of Assessment until 2025 (5-0)
• Reappointed Caryn Cleveland-Short, Richard Birkmeyer, and Sandra Sheetz to Board of Elections until May 2027 (5-0)
• Approved change of insurance broker to Strategic Insurance Partners (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean View Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on April 18, 2024, to consider a variance request from property owner Jonathan DeCanio for 32 Hudson Avenue, zoned R-1. The variance would allow existing buildings/structures to exceed the maximum 35% lot coverage. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March 21 meeting.

• Variance application V-456 for 32 Hudson Avenue to exceed 35% lot coverage limit
• Public hearing on lot coverage variance under Article V, §140-28
• Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two minor subdivision applications, each proposing to split one lot into two. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from January 18, 2024, and is open to the public with accommodation available upon request.

• P-350: Subdivide one lot into two at 32625 Windmill Drive (zoned R-2)
• P-351: Subdivide one lot into two at 77 West Avenue (zoned R-1)
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission approved two minor subdivision applications, each splitting one lot into two, with conditions from the town engineer's review. Both votes were unanimous (4-0). No public comments were made on either application.

• Approved minor subdivision P-350 at 32625 Windmill Drive, splitting one R-2 lot into two, with conditions from Mr. Lober's letter (4-0)
• Approved minor subdivision P-351 at 77 West Avenue, splitting one R-1 lot into two, in accordance with Mr. Lober's letter (4-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving the FY25 annual operating budget and the FY25-FY29 capital expenditures budget. The council will also vote on a grant application from the Millville Volunteer Fire Company, approve funds for air duct cleaning at 201 Central Avenue, and adopt the 2025 fee schedule. Other items include election results, a proclamation, and routine reports.

• Ordinance establishing FY25 annual operating budget
• Ordinance revising capital expenditures budget for FY25-FY29
• Grant application by Millville Volunteer Fire Company
• Air duct cleaning at 201 Central Avenue
• 2025 fee schedule

The Ocean View Town Council voted unanimously to adopt the FY2024 operating budget and the revised capital expenditures budget for FY2025–2029. They also approved an $80,000 grant to the Millville Volunteer Fire Company for a new van and air-packs, authorized $12,585 for duct cleaning at 201 Central Avenue, and adopted the FY25 fee schedule. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved FY2024 annual operating budget (5-0)
• Approved revised capital expenditures budget for FY2025–2029 (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 grant to Millville Volunteer Fire Company for van and air-packs (5-0)
• Approved $12,585 air duct cleaning at 201 Central Avenue (5-0)
• Approved updated fee schedule for FY25 (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Board of Supervisors of Elections will meet to consider canceling the 2024 Town Election and certifying Don Walsh as reelected for District 4. The agenda includes swearing in board members and approving the certification.

• Certification of Don Walsh for District 4
• Motion to approve Don Walsh as reelected
• Motion to cancel 2024 Town Election

The Board of Supervisors of Elections certified Don Walsh as reelected for District 4 and voted unanimously to cancel the 2024 town election. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Certified Don Walsh as reelected for District 4 (4-0)
• Cancelled 2024 Town Election (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean View Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request (V-452) to allow a minor subdivision at 32625 Windmill Drive, where both proposed lots would have less than the 100-foot minimum lot depth required in the R-2 zone. The board will also approve minutes from its November 16, 2023 meeting. Two related applications for a proposed 185-foot Verizon wireless tower at 222-245 Maintenance Road have been postponed to May 16, 2024.

• V-452: Variance from §140-28 (100-ft minimum lot depth) for lots A & B at 32625 Windmill Drive, submitted by Davis Bowen & Friedel on behalf of Joseph R. and Kristof A. Irwin
• V-453 & V-454: Postponed to May 16, 2024 — requests for height variance and special exception for a 185-ft Verizon monopole tower at 222-245 Maintenance Road (Bear Trap Dunes)
• Approval of November 16, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance (V-452) for two proposed lots at 32625 Windmill Drive, reducing the minimum lot depth from 100 feet to approximately 94 feet. The variance was granted because the state's road project took 21 feet of frontage, making the lots non-conforming through no fault of the owners. All other setbacks are met.

• Approved variance V-452 for 32625 Windmill Drive, reducing minimum lot depth from 100 to ~94 feet (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the minutes from November 16, 2023 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:17pm (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will consider introducing ordinances for the FY2025 operating budget and the FY2025-2029 capital expenditures budget. The council is also set to vote on the 2024 Reserve Study, a FY24 street paving project recommendation, an emergency sole-source purchase of transfer switches for a new generator, and an update to the Town Policy Manual's purchasing procedures.

• Ordinance establishing annual operating budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2025
• Ordinance revising capital expenditures budget for fiscal years ending April 30, 2025-2029
• Vote on updated 2024 Reserve Study
• Vote on FY24 Street Paving Project recommendation
• Vote on emergency sole-source purchase of transfer switches for new generator

The Ocean View Town Council voted unanimously on several items, including the FY25 annual budget, the FY2025-2029 capital budget, an updated 2024 Reserve Study, and a street paving contract with Jerry's Paving, Inc. They also approved an emergency sole source purchase of transfer switches for the generator and updated the Town Policy Manual's purchasing section. All decisions were made by unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved FY25 Annual Budget (5-0)
• Approved FY2025-2029 Capital Budget (5-0)
• Approved updated 2024 Reserve Study (5-0)
• Approved FY24 Street Paving contract with Jerry's Paving, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Water Service Agreement Amendment #5 for emergency sole source purchase of transfer switches (5-0)
• Approved update to Town Policy Manual Section 25, Purchasing Procedures (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Town Council will conduct a budget workshop to review the proposed FY25 General Fund, Water Fund, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Program. Following discussion, the Council is scheduled to provide direction to the Town Manager regarding the proposed budget.

• Review of FY25 General Fund Operating Budget
• Review of FY25 Water Fund Operating Budget
• Review of 5-Year Capital Improvement Program

The Town Council held a workshop to review the proposed FY2025 budget of $5,870,245, which keeps the tax rate at $0.2378 per $100 assessed value. The budget is balanced for FY2025, but the five-year outlook shows revenue shortfalls from FY2026 through FY2029, indicating a possible future tax increase. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the council decided no additional workshop was needed.

• Adopted the meeting agenda unanimously (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:39 p.m. unanimously (3-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will consider the proposed FY25 operating, capital improvement, and water utility budgets, plus a water service agreement amendment with Tidewater Utilities and an updated 2024 Reserve Study. The council will also vote on recommending Marie Curran to fill a vacancy on the Board of Election. A yearly report from the Historic Village in Ocean View is scheduled, and the meeting includes an executive session for legal matters.

• Presentation of proposed FY25 Operating Budget, 5-year Capital Improvement Budget, and Water Utility Budget
• Water Service Agreement Amendment #5 with Tidewater Utilities
• Recommendation of Marie Curran to the Board of Election to fill the place of Gene Brendel (deceased)
• Updated 2024 Reserve Study
• Yearly report from the Historic Village in Ocean View

The Town Council unanimously approved the appointment of Marie Curran to the Board of Election to fill a vacancy. They also unanimously approved Amendment #5 to the Water Service Agreement with Tidewater Utilities. A vote on the Updated 2024 Reserve Study was deferred to the next meeting. The meeting included several reports and presentations but no other substantive decisions.

• Appointed Marie Curran to the Board of Election (5-0)
• Approved Water Service Agreement Amendment #5 with Tidewater Utilities (5-0)
• Deferred vote on Updated 2024 Reserve Study to next meeting

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two new applications: a concept plan to subdivide three parcels into 16 single-family lots, and two condominium creation plans for a townhouse/multifamily site. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and standard procedural items.

• P-346: Howard Property Subdivision, 107 Central Ave, 97 & 99 Woodland Ave, 8.28 acres R-1, 16 lots
• P-347: Two condominium units at 129 Central Ave, Lot 2 (R-3)
• P-348: Two condominium units at 129 Central Ave, Lot 3 (R-3)
• Approval of November 16, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two subdivision applications: a concept plan for a 16-lot single-family subdivision at 107 Central Avenue (P-346) was allowed to proceed to preliminary plan, and two condominium projects (P-347 and P-348) at 129 Central Avenue were approved unanimously 5-0. The commission also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved concept plan for Howard Property Subdivision (P-346) to proceed to preliminary plan (5-0)
• Approved condominium project P-347 for two units on 129 Central Avenue, Lot 2 (5-0)
• Approved condominium project P-348 for two units on 129 Central Avenue, Lot 3 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2023 (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will discuss and possibly vote on providing direction for the FY25 budget process, approving the 2024 election calendar, and reconsidering the path forward for 8 Oakwood Avenue. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, reports, and a proclamation for Helen Rathbun. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on litigation, personnel, and land matters.

• Discussion and possible vote on FY25 budget direction
• Discussion and possible vote on 2024 Election Calendar
• Discussion and possible vote on 8 Oakwood Avenue reconsideration
• Proclamation for Helen Rathbun
• Executive session for legal advice on litigation/personnel/land

The council unanimously approved the FY25 budget direction, including a discount on prompt property tax payments, no reliance on transfer tax, CPI-based wage increases, sick leave buyback, and a new police vehicle. They also approved the 2024 election calendar with a revised voting machine request deadline of February 13, 2024. Additionally, they authorized the town manager to proceed with converting 8 Oakwood Avenue into a parking lot using grant, ORPT, and ARPA funds, and to give away the existing house if possible.

• Approved FY25 budget direction: prompt payment discount, no transfer tax reliance, CPI wage increases, sick leave buyback, new police vehicle (5-0)
• Approved 2024 election calendar with voting machine request deadline changed to February 13, 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized town manager to proceed with parking lot at 8 Oakwood Avenue using grant, ORPT, and ARPA funds, and to give away the house (5-0)