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Town Council Meeting

May 6, 2025 · Bethel, DE
Source: 5 6 25BCCM (DOCX)
Retrieved April 26, 2026 from bethel.delaware.gov ↗
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Attendees

M. Shaver (Member)
P. Kough (Member)
K. Phillips (Member)
L. Crawshaw (Member)
M. Hawkins (Member)
✓ Present: 5/5

Decisions

Agenda Items

#1

Meeting Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.

#2

Pledge of Allegiance

The pledge of allegiance was led by P. Kough.

#3

Secretary's Report

A motion was made to approve the April minutes with corrections.

#4

Town Clerk's Report

The clerk presented her monthly report and the town picnic was discussed.

#5a

Bills to be Paid

M. Shaver presented the bills to be paid.

#5b

Treasurer's Report

M. Shaver presented the April 2025 Treasurer's report.

#6

Building Permits

Four permits were presented.

#7

Bracken Property Status

P. Kough discussed the email she had received.

#8

Town Dock Status

K. Layfield was absent for this report.

#9

Complaints

There were no complaints this month.

#10

Ordinance Committee

The public reading of the marijuana ordinance took place.

#11

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Council adopted the map as official.

#12

Building Hazard Inspection Committee

K. Phillips was asked to join the committee.

#13

Graveyard Grass Cutting

K. Phillips discussed options to get the cemetery grass cut.

#14

Old/New Business

K. Phillips asked if the town would donate $500 to the Sussex County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Fundraiser.

Public Comments

1 speaker
H. Graves · Topic: Free speech regarding yard items

H. Graves stated that it may be a matter of free speech.