Kent County Levy Court Business Meeting - March 10, 2026

The Kent County Levy Court held its regular business meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Levy Court Chambers at 555 Bay Road, Dover, Delaware. The meeting was conducted in person and via WebEx. Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, consent agenda, two resolutions, and an ordinance after a public hearing. The meeting opened with a recognition of law enforcement and fire personnel from multiple states, along with a prayer for firefighters battling a barge fire on the Delaware River.

Presentations & Recognitions

• Recognition of First Responders: Joel Gardner read a list of approximately 20 law enforcement officers and firefighters from various states (including Mississippi, Arizona, Indiana, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, New Mexico, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia) and called for prayers for firefighters fighting a barge fire on the Delaware River, noting that his son-in-law was among them.
• Resolution 4150 – Honoring Ireland’s Contributions to the U.S. War of Independence: The resolution commemorates the role of Irish immigrants and Irish Americans in the American Revolution, including figures like Commodore John Barry and General Richard Montgomery. Commissioner Angel remarked that he had recently been invited to the Irish Ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C., and wished he had known about the resolution to present it there. The resolution was adopted unanimously (7-0).
• Resolution 4151 – Procurement Month Proclamation: Commissioner Pepper read the proclamation declaring March 2026 as Procurement Month in Kent County, recognizing the work of procurement professionals in ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency. Multiple commissioners thanked the procurement staff present. The resolution was adopted unanimously (7-0). Following the vote, commissioners and procurement staff posed for a photo.

Consent Calendar

• Agenda Adoption: Motion by Commissioner Angel, second by Commissioner Pepper. Approved 7-0.
• Consent Agenda 2604: Motion by Commissioner Pepper, second by Vice President Scott. Commissioner Angel noted he was absent from the previous meeting on county business. Approved 7-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Public Hearing on Ordinance LC 25-05 (Regional Sewer Advisory Board Bylaws): No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition in person or online. The hearing was opened and closed without testimony.

Discussion Items

• Ordinance LC 25-05 – Bylaws Revisions for the Kent County Regional Sewer Advisory Board: Sam presented the ordinance, which would repeal and replace Chapter 84 of the Kent County Code to update bylaws originally executed in 1996. Revisions address user contracts, membership, communications, election of officers, duties, and other operational matters. The Sewer Advisory Board approved the revisions on January 8, 2025, and the county attorney reviewed the documents. Commissioner Hertz moved adoption, seconded by Commissioner Scott. The ordinance was approved 7-0.

New Business (Introductions for Future Public Hearings)

• Resolution 4146 – Public Hearing on Extending Kent County Sewage Disposal District No. 1 (Aguilla Farms, Chesal Area): Approved 7-0. Public hearing scheduled for March 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
• Resolution 4147 – Public Hearing on Extending Kent County Sewage Disposal District No. 1 (Aguilla Farms, JESL Area): Introduced for public hearing on March 24, 2026.
• Ordinance LC 26-05 – FY 2026 Annual Operating Budget Amendment: Introduced for public hearing on March 24, 2026. This budget amendment incorporates projected expenditures and revenues not included in the originally adopted budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.
• Resolution 4148 – Establishing Cartmers Bridge Crossing Street Lighting District No. 1-54: Introduced by Vice President Scott for public hearing on March 24, 2026.

Commissioner Comments

• Commissioner Angel reminded attendees of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Smyrna on Sunday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM, starting at St. Polycarp’s Church, Ransom Lane, and Kentway.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Agenda 2604 approved unanimously.
• Resolution 4150 (Ireland’s contributions) adopted unanimously.
• Resolution 4151 (Procurement Month) adopted unanimously.
• Ordinance LC 25-05 (Sewer Advisory Board bylaws) adopted unanimously after public hearing.
• Resolution 4146 approved to schedule a public hearing for March 24, 2026.
• Resolution 4147, Ordinance LC 26-05, and Resolution 4148 introduced for public hearings on March 24, 2026.
• Meeting adjourned by unanimous consent after no executive session.

Note

No agenda or minutes were provided; the summary is based solely on the transcript. The transcript includes a lengthy list of first responders recognized at the start, which is not a formal agenda item but is included as a recognition.