2016 Annual Election April 4th, 2016
TOWN OF BLADES ANNUAL ELECTION
The Town of Blades will hold their Annual Municipal Election for three (3) Council seats on Monday, April 4th, 2016 at Hardin Hall from 2pm to 6pm.
The three (3) candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected for a two year term. The candidates running for Council are as follows:
BJ Hardin (Incumbent)
John Reiss (Incumbent)
David Ruff (Incumbent)
Michael Smith
At the Annual Municipal election, every person, male or female, who shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years on the date of the Annual Municipal Election and who shall have been a citizen of the United States for a period of one year and a citizen of the Town of Blades for a period of six (6) months preceding the date of the Annual Municipal Election shall have one (1) vote, provided he or she has registered on the “Books of Registered Voters” of the Town of Blades by March 23rd, 2016. A registered voter that is unable to come to the election polls on the day of the election must complete an affidavit prior to receiving an absentee ballot. The completed affidavit must be received in Town Hall by noon on Thursday, March 31st, 2016. Absentee ballots will be made available for mailing to registered voters, who have completed an affidavit, starting March 7th, 2016 through March 28th, 2016. If the registered voter needs the ballot after March 28th, 2016 they must come to Town Hall and pick up the ballot. All absentee ballots must be received by the Election Board by the close of the election polls at 6:00pm on Monday, April 4th, 2016.
TOWN OF BLADES
Vikki Prettyman
Town Administrator
Grave Opening and Cremation Fee Increase Effective 2016
On December 14th, 2015, council approved an increase in the Grave Opening and Cremation Fees for the Blades Cemetery. Please see the update By-Laws below.
2016Memorial Addition By-laws PDF
Reduced Planning & Zoning Fees effective 12/15/2015
At the council meeting on December 14th, 2015 the council approved R10 430A 2015.12.14 All related planning ans zoning fees and building permit fees impact fees for new construction and water installation. For 12 months, effective 12/15/2015, the fees for new construction is reduced. Please see the fee schedule below.
FEE SCHEDULE R10 430A 2015.12.14 Fee Resolution for PZ Fees Building Permits Impact Fees New Construction
Beginning December 15th,2015 to December 15th,2016
On 12/15/2016 the fees revert back to the second column
A. New Construction Site Plan Review $200.00
B. Sub-Division Concept Review $250.00
C. Preliminary Review $200.00
D. Final Review $200.00
E. Variance/Special Exception/Rezone Request $1000.00
F. Building Permits $25.00 for the first $1000.00 (Based on Construction Cost Estimates Materials Only) $5.00 for every $1000.00
and/or portion thereafter
G. Building Permit Annual Renewals $25.00
H. Certificate of Occupancy Inspection $50.00
I. Community Impact Fee $500.00
J. Water Impact Fee $1200.00
K. Meter & Water Permits (Installed Meter) $500.00
L. Meter & Water Permits (Uninstalled Meter) $750.00
FY2016 Budget Passes at Dec 14th Council Meeting
FY2016 Budget passed at the council meeting on December 14th, 2015. See link below for the resolution and departmental budgets.
Red Ribbon Week October 23rd to October 31st
Seaford Young Marines Red Ribbon Week Proclamation October 23rd to October 31st, 2015
WHEREAS, communities across American have been plagued by the numerous problems associated with illicit drug use and those that traffic in them; and
WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the war on drugs, and that hope lies in education and drug demand reduction, coupled with the hard work and determination of organizations such as the Young Marines of the Marine Corps League to foster a healthy, drug free lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, governments and community leaders know that citizen support is one of the most effective tools in the effort to reduce the use of illicit drugs in our communities; and
WHEREAS, the red ribbon has been chosen as a symbol commemorating the work of Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent who was murdered in the line of duty, and represents the belief that one person can make a difference; and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to encourage a drug-free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention and reduction efforts; and
WHEREAS, October 23rd through October 31st, 2015, has been designated National Red Ribbon Week, which encourages Americans to wear a red ribbon to show their support for a drug-free environment;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Atkinson, Mayor of the Town of Blades, do hereby proclaim October 23rd through October 31st, 2015 as Red Ribbon Week in the Town of Blades, Delaware, and urge all citizens to join me in the special observance.
Annexation Vote Passes 54 to 1
PRESS RELEASE
September 15, 2015
Contact: Vikki Prettyman, Town Administrator cell #302-853-0997
RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON Tuesday, September 15th, 2015 from 12pm to 7pm at Hardin Hall, 18 W Fourth Street, Blades, DE 19973 to determine whether the Town of Blades shall annex five parcels located contiguous to the present corporate limits of the Town of Blades;
Two Farms, Inc., 132-1.00-21.00 (Royal Farms)
Marie Bennett, 132-1.12-6.00
Ralph & Violet Moore, 132-1.12-22
Ronald Waller, 132-1.12-10.00
Ronald Waller, 132-1.12-10.01
Votes received FOR the annexation of all parcels: 54
Votes received AGAINST annexation of all parcels: 1
Voters approved the annexation of all parcels.
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Flag Day Reschedule for Friday, June 19th at 6PM
DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER WE RECEIVED ON SUNDAY EVENING
WE HAVE RESCHEDULED THIS EVENT FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH AT 6PM.
FLAG DAY RETIREMENT CEREMONY
Town of Blades 3rd Annual Flag Day Ceremony
Conducted by Boy Scout Cub Scout Pack 182
The American Creed states…
“We retire flags with dignity and respect when they become worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled.”
Please join the Town of Blades & Cub Scout Pack 182 as we retire our Flags on
SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2015 @ 6:30PM
BLADES PARK
100 E SEVENTH STREET
BLADES, DELAWARE
Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
Town Hall will be collecting your worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled flags until 4:30pm Friday, June 12th, 2015.
Please contact the Town Hall at (302) 629-7366 with any questions.
2015 FLAG DAY RETIREMENT CEREMONY, SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2015 @ 6:30PM
2015 Mayoral Election Results
PRESS RELEASE (Updated)
April 6th, 2015
Contact: Vikki Prettyman, Town Administrator cell #302-853-0997
April 6th, 2015 Town of Blades Municipal Elections
The result for the Mayor of the Town of Blades is as follows:
Robert Atkinson 52 Votes
John Reiss 15 Votes
David Ruff 36 Votes
Town of Blades will swear in Mayor-elect Atkinson and Councilmen-elect Russell T Joseph and Lee Benningfield on Monday, April 13th, 2015 at the town’s council meeting.
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Town Hall Closed for Good Friday. April 3rd, 2015
Town Hall will be closed Friday, April 3rd, 2015
Any emergencies please contact Vikki Prettyman at 302-853-0997. For water emergencies please contact Brandon Slater at 302-853-2002.
2015 Election Sample Ballot
TOWN OF BLADES ANNUAL ELECTION
The Town of Blades will hold their Annual Municipal Election for the Mayoral Seat on Monday, April 6th, 2015 at Hardin Hall from 2pm to 6pm.
The one (1) candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected for a two year term. The candidates running for Blades Town Mayor are as follows:
Robert Atkinson
John Reiss
David Ruff
There will not be an election for the two (2) council seats. Lee Benningfield and Incumbent Russell Joseph were the only two that completed a certificate of intention and will fill the councilman positions.
At the Annual Municipal election, every person, male or female, who shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years on the date of the Annual Municipal Election and who shall have been a citizen of the United States for a period of one year and a citizen of the Town of Blades for a period of six (6) months preceding the date of the Annual Municipal Election shall have one (1) vote, provided he or she has registered on the “Books of Registered Voters” of the Town of Blades by March 25th, 2015. A registered voter that is unable to come to the election polls on the day of the election must complete an affidavit prior to receiving an absentee ballot. The completed affidavit must be received in Town Hall by noon on Thursday, April 2nd, 2015. Absentee ballots will be made available for mailing to registered voters, who have completed an affidavit, starting March 6th, 2015 through March 27th, 2015. If the registered voter needs the ballot after March 27th, 2015 they must come to Town Hall and pick up the ballot. All absentee ballots must be received by the Election Board by the close of the election polls at 6:00pm on Monday, April 6th, 2015.
TOWN OF BLADES
Vikki Prettyman
Town Administrator
Below is the SAMPLE BALLOT for the TOWN OF BLADES
Election on Monday April 6th, 2015 from 2pm to 6pm at
Hardin Hall 18 W Fourth Street, Blades
ELECTION, APRIL 6th, 2015
MARK AN “X” FOR THE CANDIDATE OF YOUR CHOICE:
VOTE FOR ONE (1) FOR TOWN MAYOR (TWO YEAR TERM)
ROBERT ATKINSON ______________
JOHN REISS ___________________
DAVID RUFF ___________________
