Jason L. James Sr.

Sallivan 10th Street commercial development and waivers

A $60,000 DEMA grant covers the cost, per the August 22, 2026 documentation.

Subdivision of Land Code Amendment (Ordinance 2026-16)

Could save developers from costly litigation; no direct city cost identified.

Residential and mixed-use development ordinances

A new home priced around $290,000 enters the local housing stock.

Wilbur Street Storm Drainage

A new stormwater facilities plan was added as a goal; costs not yet estimated.

Lulu Ross Elementary School fire recovery

The city forgoes permit and impact fees for the school's demolition and rebuilding; the district faces a multi-year rebuilding effort.

Baltimore Aircoil Company Conditional Use

Downtown Public Restroom Conditional Use

Hearthstone Manor Maintenance Concerns

Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)

Kent Economic Partnership membership

Would cost about $25,000 a year from General Fund Reserves if approved.

10th Street and Walnut pedestrian safety

Any fix — from signal retiming to a turn lane — would draw on city or DelDOT road funds.

US 113 Pathway Phase 1 DelDOT Agreement

The city takes on ongoing path maintenance costs, but the project itself is in the five-year capital improvement plan with grant support.

Riverwalk Wall Repair and Fishing Platform Location

Up to $504,700 from reserves, with about $293,000 expected to be returned to general fund reserves.

Code enforcement and Board of Appeals vacancy

The $300 non-refundable appeal fee is a direct cost to residents challenging violations.

Lulu Ross Elementary School Fee Waivers and Sponsorship

Waiving fees would forgo city revenue to help the school recover from fire damage.

Milford Ponds Streets Final Acceptance

Once accepted, the city takes on ongoing maintenance costs for these streets.

Baltimore Aircoil Company Conditional Use (Ordinance 2026-17)

Downtown Storefront Vacancies

Milford Corporate Center Change Order #8

Unknown — the change order amount wasn't included in the provided documents.

City investment portfolio performance

The portfolio lost about 0.52% in value this quarter (roughly $150,000 on paper), but still earns about 4.42% in annual income on ~$31 million.

Cypress Hall Phase IV preliminary major subdivision (reconsideration)

Lulu Ross Elementary fee waiver

Buccaneer Educational Foundation sponsorship

Ordinance 2026-15 — Downtown Restroom conditional use

Ordinance 2026-16 — Chapter 200 subdivision amendment

Ordinance 2026-17 — Baltimore Aircoil pavilion conditional use

Resolution 2026-19 — Salevan 10th Street sidewalk waiver

Resolution 2026-20 — KD Properties sidewalk waiver

Resolution 2026-17 — Milford Ponds street acceptance

KCI pavement rehabilitation proposal

Ordinance 2026-15 — Conditional Use, City of Milford Downtown Restroom (CU-392-2026)

Ordinance 2026-16 — Amendment to Chapter 200-7, subdivision plan expiration appeals

Ordinance 2026-17 — Conditional Use, Baltimore Air Coil pavilion (CU-388-2026)

Sallivan 10th Street Development — continuance of curbing waiver, Northwest 10th Street

Sallivan 10th Street Development — continuance of sidewalk waiver, Northwest 10th Street

Sallivan 10th Street Development — new curbing waiver, Sallivan Place

Sallivan 10th Street Development — new sidewalk waiver, Sallivan Place

Sallivan 10th Street Development — preliminary site plan approval

Approval of the Agenda (with executive session removed)

Approval of Previous Minutes

Cypress Hall Phase IV preliminary major subdivision (reconsideration)

Ordinance 2026-15 — Downtown Restroom conditional use

Concerns adequately addressed

Ordinance 2026-16 — Chapter 200 subdivision amendment

Proper to allow recourse; asked staff to consider fee consistency

Ordinance 2026-17 — Baltimore Aircoil pavilion conditional use

Minimal impact to wellhead

approve Resolution 2026-16 and accept the changes on the deed restriction for Independence Commons

Resolution 2026-16 — Independence Commons Deed Restriction Amendment

Recused due to a conflict of interest as a property owner in Independence Commons.

Cypress Hall Phase IV — Preliminary Major Subdivision (Ordinance 2026-11)

The request is in line with the previously approved PUD with no new asking.

approve the preliminary major subdivision for Cypress Hall Phase IV

Central Sussex LLC — Conditional Use, Short-Term Rental (Ordinance 2026-12)

Provides short-term lodging for visitors to downtown events.

Approval of the Agenda

Reappointment of Charles Hammond and Ian Wright to the Planning Commission

Reappointment of Ronald Rizzo to the Board of Adjustment

Reappointment of Holly Heverly and Jason Peel to the Tree Preservation & Advisory Board

Reappointment of Darron Johnson and Meredith Schmidt to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Warrant

Authorization of Police FY27 Replacement & Expansion Vehicles

Authorization of BMX Facility Improvements

Ordinance 2026-10 — Beach Babies Conditional Use / Electronic Message Center Sign (CU-313-2026)

Sign meets requirements and conforms to code.

authorize the retainage, held by George and Lynch, from 6% to 3%

Milford Corporate Center/George & Lynch/Contract Retainage Reduction

He wanted to know the bond amount and noted repeated change orders on the project.

Ordinance 2026-02 — CCGTL Properties Conditional Use Site Plan

Ordinance 2026-03 — Lands of May Stanley Conditional Use

Emergency Riverwalk Repairs — Option Two (Living Shoreline)

Includes fishing pier; wants final cost brought back

Ordinance 2025-20 — Carlisle Fire Company Conditional Use

It has been a desire of council for a very long time.