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Kent County Levy Court Business Meeting - October 13, 2026

Meeting Portal — Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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DateTuesday, October 13, 2026
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Unassigned speaker

0:25

Can

Speaker 1

0:25

County Levy Court Business Meeting is called to order at 7.03 p.m.

0:30

on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026.

0:34

Order in a levy court chambers.

0:36

With that, I'll turn the meeting over to County Administrator Kevin Sippel.

Speaker 2

0:42

Thank you, Madam President.

0:43

This meeting is being held in person at 555 Bay Road, Deborah Delaware in the Levy Court Chambers.

0:47

We're also making it available via the Internet through WebEx.

0:50

Participants can join us by phone or by computer during the meeting.

0:53

There will be opportunities for public comment for those attending in person or online.

0:57

When the President opens a public comment period, those attending in person may step forward to one of the two podiums and be recognized.

1:04

If you are joining us by phone and wish to comment, please press star three, which will raise your electronic hand.

1:09

Our operator will identify you and bring you into the meeting.

1:11

Pressing star six will mute and unmute your line.

1:14

If you are online, you will see a hand and microphone icon at the bottom of your screen.

1:18

Please use those at the appropriate times.

1:20

We ask guests to begin public comments, stating your name and address for the record.

1:23

The county attorney will administer any an oath of affirmation to anyone giving testimony during a public hearing.

1:30

We asked that public comments relate to the subject announced by the president.

1:33

In addition to public hearings, there are two public comment periods, one at the beginning of the meeting for agenda items and one near the end of the meeting for general comments.

1:41

This meeting is being recorded and will follow the rules and procedures adopted by Levy Court as well as the Mason Rules of Order.

1:46

Back to you, Madam President.

Speaker 1

1:48

Thank you.

1:48

I'd like invocation by Commissioner Pepper.

1:51

Pledge of allegiance to be led by Commissioner Hall.

1:54

All stand.

Speaker 3

2:02

Heavenly Father, thank you for allowing us to come together this evening to discuss important issues involving this county.

2:08

Please watch over us and guide us.

2:10

Make decision and make decisions that are not only pleasing to us, uh to you, but to our constituents as well.

2:18

Amen.

Speaker 4

2:34

Liberty and justice for all.

Speaker 5

2:58

I'm sorry, roll call.

3:02

Mr.

3:03

Angel?

3:04

Present.

3:04

Mr.

3:04

Hall?

3:05

Present.

3:06

Mr.

3:06

Hertz?

Speaker 3

3:07

Here.

Speaker 5

3:08

Mr.

3:08

Pepper?

3:09

Here.

3:09

Mr.

3:10

Scott?

3:10

Here.

3:11

Mr.

3:12

Sweeney.

3:13

Absent.

3:15

Mrs.

3:15

Maston?

3:16

Here.

3:17

Madam President.

3:18

Roll call

Speaker 1

3:19

reveal.

3:19

Six present.

3:20

One absent.

3:22

Now we move into the adoption of the agenda.

Speaker 6

3:25

Madam President, make a motion for the adoption of the agenda with the removal of ordinance LC 2616, public sewer extension outside the growth zone.

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Summary of Proceedings

Kent County Levy Court Business Meeting - October 13, 2026

The Kent County Levy Court held a business meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:03 PM in the Levy Court Chambers at 555 Bay Road, Dover, Delaware. The meeting was conducted in person and via WebEx, with six commissioners present and one absent. Key actions included the adoption of the consent agenda and approval of the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Consent Agenda

  • Consent Agenda 26-15 was approved by a roll call vote of 6-0 (one absent). Items included approval of the Levy Court Business Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2026, and the Kent County Emergency Operations Plan 2026 update. No commissioner requested separate discussion.

Discussion Items

  • Adoption of Agenda: The agenda was adopted with a motion to remove Ordinance LC26-16 (Public Sewer Extension Outside the Growth Zone) from New Business. The motion passed 6-0.
  • Resolution 4182 – 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan: Vice President Scott introduced Resolution 4182 to adopt the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan for Kent County. Commissioner Scott praised Chief Tinger and his staff for their work. The resolution was approved unanimously (6-0).
  • Introduction of Ordinance LC26-15: Commissioner Hall introduced Ordinance LC26-15 to amend the Comprehensive Plan Map Designation and Official Zoning Map for a specific property (CZ-26-03: Stoltzfus, John M. and Ruth R.). A public hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 7 PM. No further discussion or vote was taken at this meeting.

Key Outcomes

  • The agenda was adopted with the removal of Ordinance LC26-15 (Public Sewer Extension) from New Business.
  • Consent Agenda 26-15 was approved unanimously.
  • Resolution 4182 adopting the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved unanimously.
  • Ordinance LC26-15 was introduced, with a public hearing set for November 17, 2026.
  • No public comments were received. No executive session was held. The meeting adjourned shortly after 7:03 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Can County Levy Court Business Meeting is called to order at 7.03 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. Order in a levy court chambers. With that, I'll turn the meeting over to County Administrator Kevin Sippel. Thank you, Madam President. This meeting is being held in person at 555 Bay Road, Deborah Delaware in the Levy Court Chambers. We're also making it available via the Internet through WebEx. Participants can join us by phone or by computer during the meeting. There will be opportunities for public comment for those attending in person or online. When the President opens a public comment period, those attending in person may step forward to one of the two podiums and be recognized. If you are joining us by phone and wish to comment, please press star three, which will raise your electronic hand. Our operator will identify you and bring you into the meeting. Pressing star six will mute and unmute your line. If you are online, you will see a hand and microphone icon at the bottom of your screen. Please use those at the appropriate times. We ask guests to begin public comments, stating your name and address for the record. The county attorney will administer any an oath of affirmation to anyone giving testimony during a public hearing. We asked that public comments relate to the subject announced by the president. In addition to public hearings, there are two public comment periods, one at the beginning of the meeting for agenda items and one near the end of the meeting for general comments. This meeting is being recorded and will follow the rules and procedures adopted by Levy Court as well as the Mason Rules of Order. Back to you, Madam President. Thank you. I'd like invocation by Commissioner Pepper. Pledge of allegiance to be led by Commissioner Hall. All stand. Heavenly Father, thank you for allowing us to come together this evening to discuss important issues involving this county. Please watch over us and guide us. Make decision and make decisions that are not only pleasing to us, uh to you, but to our constituents as well. Amen. Liberty and justice for all. I'm sorry, roll call. Mr. Angel? Present. Mr. Hall? Present. Mr. Hertz? Here. Mr. Pepper? Here. Mr. Scott? Here. Mr. Sweeney. Absent.

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