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Seaford council approves grant acceptance, labor agreement, procurement awards and code updates
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Summary
In a series of unanimous votes April 14, Seaford’s council approved acceptance of a $19,812 Byrne JAG allocation, ratified a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 126 (pay increases for FY27–29), awarded cleanup and demolition contracts, appointed an annexation committee and adopted updates to the plumbing and energy codes.
Seaford’s mayor and council used their April 14 meeting to approve several administrative and budget‑related items in a series of unanimous votes.
Grants and public safety: Council approved submission and acceptance of Seaford’s portion of an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. Chief Marshall Craft said Seaford’s entitlement is $19,812 as part of a four‑agency allocation totaling $70,002.23, and that the funds would most likely be used for equipment. Vice Mayor Dan Henderson moved the motion and Councilwoman Grasset seconded; the council approved the submission unanimously.
Labor agreement: Council ratified a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 126 (electric department). The agreement includes an increase to the pay progression of 12% in fiscal year 2027 and 3% in each of fiscal years 2028 and 2029, changes to glove and sleeve testing frequency to match OSHA (saving an estimated $2,000 annually), new uniform replacement language, a meal allowance increase from $15 to $20 and language to allow equivalent experience in progression rules. Councilman Mike Bradley moved the motion and Councilman Holland seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Procurement and public works: The council awarded the cleanup week contract to the low bidder, Casella Waste, at $206 per pull (estimated base $27,100), and awarded a single‑property demolition contract to Clark’s General Contractors for $27,281. Both awards were recommended by staff and passed unanimously.
Planning and committees: Council appointed three members to an annexation committee to review a request from ARKA Assets Limited (parcel 53110.234.01) and approved a list of names for a revived spring/summer festival committee (working name Riverfest Committee). Councilwoman Grasset was named chair of the annexation committee and will be joined by Vice Mayor Dan Henderson and Councilman Alan Quillen.
Codes and regulation: Council approved second readings of two code updates: revisions to Chapter 9 Article 1 adopting the 2021 edition of the International Plumbing Code with amendments, and revisions to Chapter 4 Article 1 to adopt the state‑adopted International Energy Conservation Code (2018 edition). Both ordinances passed unanimously.
What’s next: Most approvals will require administrative follow‑up—contract execution, special events permits, annexation committee review and detailed budgets for FY27. Council entered an executive session to discuss negotiations at the end of the meeting.
