Public Hearing: October 10th, 2016 Crime Free Rental Ordinance
PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL MEETING
Town of Blades
October 10th, 2016
7:20 p.m.
The Town of Blades will hold a Public Hearing on October 10th, 2016 at 7:20 p.m. in Hardin Hall located at 18 West Fourth Street, Blades, Delaware. The Public Hearing will be to discuss the Town Council approving the Crime Free Rental Ordinance and the purpose of gathering public opinion. The Crime Free Ordinance can be viewed at town hall or on the website at www.blades.delaware.gov under News & Notices for this public hearing. The regularly scheduled meeting of council will happen after the public hearing.
If you have any questions regarding this ordinance, please be present at the Public Hearing. If you have any other questions, please contact Vikki Prettyman, Town administrator, at (302) 629-7366.
Vikki Prettyman,
Town Administrator
2016 CCR BLADES
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2015
Town of Blades
20 West Fourth Street, Blades, Delaware 19973
PWSID# DE0000865
June 1, 2016
We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source is groundwater. Our wells draw from the Columbia Aquifer.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in conjunction with the Division of Public Health has conducted a source water assessment. If you are interested in reviewing the assessment, please contact the Blades Town Hall @ 629-7366. Or go on-line @ http://delawaresourcewater.org/assessments/. Overall, the Town of Blades’ drinking water supply system has exceeded the drinking water standard for metals, has a high susceptibility to petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides, other organic compounds, metals and other inorganic compounds, and a moderate susceptibility to nutrients, pathogens, and PCBs.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Brandon Slater or Vikki Prettyman @ 302.629.7366. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the second Monday of each month at the Hardin Hall on West Fourth Street at 7:00 p.m.
Public Health, Office of Drinking Water and the Town of Blades Water Department routinely monitor for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2015.
In this table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Or 1 drop in 13 gallons.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Or 1 drop in 13,000 gallons.
Action Level – the concentration of a contaminant which if exceeded triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
TEST RESULTS ATTACHED IN A PDF!
*The state allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, are more than one year old.
All other contaminants were non-detects in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Lead-If present, elevated lead levels can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Blades Water Department is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant you should ask advice from your health care provider.
We constantly monitor for various constituents in the water supply to meet all regulatory requirements. This past year we failed to provide to you in a timely manner an annual report that informs you about the quality of your drinking water and characterizes the risks from exposure to contaminants detected in our drinking water. The violation began 7/1/2015 and ended 7/6/2015.
MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. In order to insure tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations established limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
1) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operation, and wildlife.
2) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals can be naturally[occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharge, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
3) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources, such as agricultural, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.
4) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
5) Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers. These improvements are sometimes reflected as rate structure adjustments. Thank you for understanding.
Please call our office if you have questions.
We at the Town of Blades work around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap.
We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.
Town Clean-Up
Saturday, June 25th from 7am to 3pm at Blades Park 100 E Seventh Street, the town will have a roll-off dumpster for yard waste and one for household waste. Items NOT ALLOWED: Appliances, TV’s, Computers, Chemicals, Motor Oil, Paint, Tires.
You must provide identification that you are a resident of the Town of Blades! Any questions please call 302-629-7366
2016 Election Notice
TOWN OF BLADES ELECTION
Candidates wishing to run for the three (3) council seats that are up for election in Blades must file a letter of intent with the office of the Town Administrator. Forms may be obtained at the Town Hall or on Blades Elections. Candidates must file notice by the close of business at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 4th, 2016. Candidates filing must have attained the age of twenty five (25) years old; must have been a resident of Blades for six months preceding this election, hold title to real estate, and must be a citizen of the United States of America. All citizens wishing to vote in the April 4th, 2016 election must register at the Blades Town Hall by the close of business at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016. All citizens who shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years on the date of the Annual Election and be a citizen of the United States of America for a period of one (1) 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 be eligible to register and hold one (1) vote. All citizens who have not voted in the last two (2) contested elections held by the Town must re-register to vote by the above stated date. 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.
VIKKI PRETTYMAN
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
TOWN OF BLADES
Certificate of Intent with the state must be completed online: State of Delaware Certificate of Intent
Certificate of Intent with the Town of Blades must be completed and brought to the Town Administrator or mailed and received prior to the deadline: Blades Certificate of Intent
POSTED ONLINE JANUARY 22ND, 2016
Christmas Light Contest!
Now Hiring: Police Officer
Hiring
Blades Police Department will always accept applications. You can submit your application at anytime. We will notify when we are hiring and testing dates as it becomes necessary. Click on the link below for the application with Minimum Qualifications & Physical Fitness Assessment. Applications can be mailed or dropped off to 20 W Fourth Street, Blades, DE 19973 from 830am to 430pm.
Police Officer Employment Application
The town, as off December 1st, 2015, is hiring for a Police Officer. Please submit your applications to the Police Commissioner, Lee Benningfield, at town hall, 20 W Fourth Street, Blades, DE 19973 from 830am to 430pm or you may mail the application to the same address. Any questions please call 302-629-7366.
Closing Date for Applying
OPEN
Starting Salary
$34,000.00
Selection Process
- written entrance exam
- oral interview
- drug screening test
- background investigation
- medical examination
- physical agility test
- psychological test
How to Apply
Complete and submit application (link above)
Ending Veteran’s Homelessness
Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness set a bold and audacious goal to end Veteran homelessness in the United States before the end of 2015. Over the last three years, the Obama Administration and our partners in states and communities across the country have achieved a 24 percent decrease in homelessness among Veterans, during a time when our country was facing the worst recession since the Great Depression. Several communities, such as Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Houston, New Orleans and others are already on track to meet or beat this goal. On June 4, 2014, as part of the Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama announced that a growing coalition of mayors, governors, and county officials are committed to ending Veteran homelessness in their communities by the end of 2015, and called on additional mayors and local leaders to join this effort. Through the Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness, mayors and other state and local leaders across the country will marshal Federal, local, and nonprofit efforts to end Veteran homelessness in their communities. Ending Veteran homelessness means reaching the point where there are no Veterans sleeping on our streets and every Veteran has access to permanent housing. Should Veterans become homeless or be at-risk of becoming homeless, communities will have the capacity to quickly connect them to the help they need to achieve housing stability. When those things are accomplished, our nation will achieve its goal. To aid the mayors in pursuit of the goal of ending homelessness among Veterans, the Federal government has provided resources and enforced programs to strengthen our country’s homeless assistance programs. These resources and reforms, when implemented in local communities, can include:
• Using a Housing First approach, which removes barriers to help Veterans obtain permanent housing
as quickly as possible, without unnecessary prerequisites;
• Prioritizing the most vulnerable Veterans, especially those experiencing chronic homelessness, for
permanent supportive housing opportunities, including those created through the HUD-VASH
program;
• Coordinating outreach efforts to identify and engage every Veteran experiencing homelessness and
focusing outreach efforts on achieving housing outcomes;
• Targeting rapid re-housing interventions, including those made possible through the Department
of Veterans Affairs’ Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, toward Veterans and their
families who need shorter-term rental subsidies and services in order to be reintegrated back into our
communities;
• Leveraging housing and services that can help Veterans who are ineligible for some of the VA’s
programs get into stable housing;
• Increasing early detection and access to preventive services so at‐risk Veterans and their families
remain stably housed; and
• Closely monitoring progress toward the goal, including the success of programs in achieving
permanent housing outcomes.
To publicly commit to ending Veteran homelessness in your community and learn more
about joining the Mayors Challenge, send an email to mayorschallenge@hud.gov and visit
Mayor’s Challenge.
Landlords: we encourage you to sign up with Delaware Housing Search and state that you are interested in renting to veterans.
DHS.org Landlord Document (10-2015) (2)
Landlord Partnership and Benefits
Invitation to Bid: Public Sale Real Estate
Invitation to Bid
Town of Blades
Notice of Public Sale Real Estate
Title to the property will be conveyed by special warranty deed subject to all restrictions and easements of record. Lots 132-1.11-50 Land Locked off High Street and Lot 132-1.11-55 Lot on High Street (unbuildable in its current square footage). The Town is selling the Properties in an “AS IS” condition subject to the Town’s land use ordinance and resolutions. The Successful Bidder will be responsible for paying all escrow fees, title fees, recording costs and any and all other costs associated with the closing of the sale of the properties. The sale is exempt from reality transfer tax. If the Successful Bidder fails to pay the balance of the Purchase Price in a timely manner as required, time being of the essence, the Successful Bidder will forfeit any right to acquire the Properties. This notice is an invitation to bid only and is not intended to constitute an offer to sell. The Town Administrator, on behalf of the town, reserves the right to cancel or postpone the bid opening and reject any and all bids. Bids are due to the Town Administrator by December 11th, 2015 and will be presented at the Town Council meeting on December 14th for consideration. Map of the parcels are available at town hall. Resolution R07 2015.09.15.01 declaring the lots for sale also available at town hall.
Vikki Prettyman
Town Administrator
FLU CLINIC OCT. 28th
Blades Volunteer Fire Company
FLU CLINIC
Wed., October 28th
3:30pm to 7:00pm
Delaware Division of Public Health
For more information visit Delaware Division of Public Health
21st Annual Nanticoke Riverfest & Boat Parade
The Seaford-Blades Bridge will be closed starting Friday, July 10th at 3:00pm till Saturday, July 11th at 11:30pm. Please be cautious coming through town with the traffic back-ups that are expected.
NANTICOKE RIVERFEST TRAFFIC REMINDER: The Seaford-Blades Bridge will be closed starting today, Friday at 3pm till Saturday, Evening at 11:30pm. The Marina and our businesses: Uncle Willies, Peninsula Oil, Seaford Florist, Day Spa at the Marina, and BJ’s Pizza, Pasta, and Grill will be open so please patronize them!!!! Also, adhere to all “NO PARKING” signs at Peninsula Oil and Uncle Willies!!! Please be respectful that these businesses need to continue providing for their customers and no blocking the gates and tanks for Peninsula Oil. THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT RIVERFEST WEEKEND!
