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Streets and Sidewalks Committee

Established in accordance with Section 15 of the Charter of the Town of Milton.

The Town of Milton has been vested with the power to establish, alter, pave, regulate and abandon streets, sidewalks and curbs in the town (Charter Section 20, subsection a)3). This authority is further detailed in Sections 30 and 31 of the Town of Milton Charter.

In addition, the Town of Milton has been vested with the power to establish and improve any park, watercourse or lake in town (Charter Section 20, subsection a) 3). It may also construct, maintain and manage docks, jetties and piers (Section 20, subsections a) 3 and 10).

The Streets and Sidewalks Committee is composed of an indefinite number of persons. It is not a Charter-mandated commission or committee. Section 15 of the Charter says: “The Mayor may, with the advice and consent of a majority of the Town Council, for the proper administration of the Town of Milton, create committees and/or appoint any and all persons to such committees.”

Members of such committees serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council. Persons being considered for appointment to committees, ad hoc committees and working groups must first complete the Ethics Form (referenced in Appendix C of the Town of Milton Charter). Members of such committees and groups shall not be required to have their primary residence within town.

The current members of the Streets and Sidewalks Committee are as follows:

  • Randi Meredith, Councilwoman, Chair CouncilWomanMeredith@ci.milton.de.us
  • George Cardwell
  • Dara Schumaier
  • Joel Leidy
  • Susan Fewell
  • Walt Tydings
  • Mary Quigley
  • Daniel Donaway, Maintenance & Recreation Superintendent, Liaison

The Streets and Sidewalks Committee serves the Mayor and Town Council through periodic reviews of streets, sidewalks, and parks issues and departmental practices. Together with the Town Manager and Public Works Supervisor, the Streets and Sidewalk Committee may develop and propose policies or changes in practice. Changes in administrative practices may be enacted by the Town Manager. Policies and Code amendments must be proposed to and adopted by Council.

Chapter 183 of the Town of Milton Municipal Code “Streets and Sidewalks” details the construction standards, use and scope of responsibilities for streets and sidewalks. Funding for streets and lighting is provided, in part, through an annual grant from the State of Delaware.

The Streets and Sidewalks Committee may not meet on a regular basis. All meetings are open to the public. Meeting notices are posted on the town web site and the bulletin board at 101 Federal Street.