Mayor Margo G. Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were Council members Whaland Clark, Mabel Mumford-Pautz, James R. Johnson and Harrison C. Bristoll, Jr., Jennifer Stead, Stenographer, and guests.

Mayor Bailey asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting of November 17, 2003. Mr. Clark moved to approve the minutes as amended, noting that Mr. Bristoll was in attendance, was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey stated that the Mayor and Council went into Executive Session directly following the Mayor and Council meeting of November 17, 2003 to discuss personnel matters. No motions were made or passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Minutes were taken and are part of the record.

Mayor Bailey stated that there was an application for a liquor license for Lewes Dairy Market at 840 High Street. The hearing would be held on December 9 th at 9:30 a.m. in the County Commissioner's Room. Any person who wished to comment should report to the County Commissioners.

Mr. Clark moved to accept the audit as presented, was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey stated that the annual tree lighting for Hospice would be held on Thursday, December 11 th at 5:30 p.m. in the Court House Yard by Emmanuel Church.

Mayor Bailey stated that the Beautification Committee was holding a dedication for the Martha Washington Freedom Garden in the front of the Visitors Center on Sunday, December 14 th at noon.

Mayor Bailey stated that the Christmas decorations would be judged on Sunday, December 14 th . The Council needed recommendations for winners by Friday, December 12 th at noon.

Mrs. Mumford-Pautz stated that the Kent County News insulted her ward with reference to the extension of the Historic District. She said that her ward had enough trouble but they also had as much money coming into her ward as do in the other wards. She said it was a "slap in the face" to the property owners.

There being no further business, Mr. Clark made a motion to pay bills. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mumford-Pautz and carried unanimously.

Submitted by:
Jennifer Stead
Stenographer

Approved by:
Margo G. Bailey
Mayor