Ordinance aimed to help businesses
Dewey Beach commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 12 to set a new four-hour parking rate aimed to help local businesses. FILE PHOTO
Ellen Driscoll February 26, 2021
In a unanimous vote Feb. 12, Dewey Beach commissioners have set a new four-hour parking rate aimed to help local businesses.
Commissioner David Jasinski introduced the ordinance, stating he asked the business community for ways the town could help. In some areas of town, business owners said, parking costs $20 an hour, which causes people to opt not to park for short visits such as dining out.
Visitors must pay to park on all public streets in Dewey during the summer season, May 15 to Sept. 15 of each year. In most areas, visitors must either purchase and display a permit or pay to park using the ParkMobile app, which only offered a 24-hour minimum time limit for $20 prior to the passing of the ordinance.
For the second time in two months, Dewey Beach commissioners tabled a vote on proposed zoning changes that have been in the works for two years. With several different recommendations under consideration in one ordinance, commissioners and residents.
Short discussion yields unanimous votes for chairs, members
Dewey Beach commissioners unanimously approved all town committee chairs and members in 10 minutes at their Dec. 11 monthly meeting. FILE PHOTO
Ellen Driscoll December 24, 2020
In contrast to what had been in other years a lengthy and sometimes contentious discussion, Dewey Beach commissioners unanimously approved a full slate of town committees in 10 minutes Dec. 11.
Mayor Dale Cooke introduced proposed committee chairs, all but three of whom are returning for duty this year.
Dave Davis will continue permanently in his role as budget and finance chair, which he assumed in the fall after former Chair Bill Stevens had to step down when he was elected commissioner in September. Stevens will serve as commissioner liaison.