COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, ETC. DETAILS LISTING

 

1)     Committee:  Membership consists of non-elected individuals (residents and others interested in serving should complete application for consideration)

2)     Council:      Membership consists of members of City Council.

3)     Employee:   Membership consists of City staff.

 

A list of the City of Dover committees, commissions, boards, etc. is provided below. For additional details, including membership, please select the committee. To review minutes of the various committees, please visit the City’s website at: www.cityofdover.com/government/citycouncil/committeeminutes. There are some committees whose membership consists of a combination of the above (i.e. Council and Employee, and Council and Committee). Whenever a committee's type includes "Committee", this means that there are members who are non-elected individuals; therefore, should you be interested in serving as a member of one of those committees, please submit an application for consideration: Submit Application Here




 

 

LIST OF CITY OF DOVER COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, ETC.

 

 

COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, BOARD, ETC.

TYPE OF

Awards Committee 

Committee

Board of Adjustment 

Committee

Civilian Pension Board (Board of Trustees) 

Council and Employee

Construction Code Appeals Committee 

Council

Dover Fourth of July Celebration Committee 

Committee

Dover Housing Authority 

Committee

Dover Parking Authority 

Committee

Dover Public Library Advisory Commission 

Council and Committee

Dover-Kent County MPO Council 

Council and Employee

Downtown Dover Development Corporation

Council and Committee

Election Board 

Committee

Ethics Commission  

Committee

Greater Dover Arts Council 

Committee

Historic District Commission 

Committee

Human Relations Commission 

Committee

Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee 

Council and Committee

Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee 

Council and Committee

Planning Commission 

Committee

Police Pension Board 

Council and Employee

Property Maintenance Board of Appeals 

Committee

Public Advisory Committee of the Dover-Kent County MPO 

Committee

Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee 

Council and Committee

St. Jones Greenway Commission 

Committee

Silver Lake Commission 

Committee

Tax Appeals Committee - Board of Revision & Appeals 

Council

Technical Advisory Committee of the Dover-Kent County MPO 

Employee

Tree Commission 

Voided

Utility Committee 

Council and Committee

Zoning Commission 

Voided

 

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Awards Committee (Committee)

To review recommendations for City of Dover Medal and make recommendations to City Council for awards of City of Dover Medal.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 2-1(f)

Membership; Appointed by:           3; Mayor

Other Members:                               n/a

Criteria:                                             No City employee, retired employee, volunteer fireman, appointed or elected official shall be eligible to serve.

Terms; Term Expires:                      None; N/A

Meeting Date/Time:                          Called as needed

Meeting *Location:                           To be announced

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Shall serve without compensation


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Ms. Mary Skelton VACANCY

Mrs. Peggy Angel

Mrs. Georgia Van Sant

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Board of Adjustment (Committee)

To review appeals by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, board or bureau of the City affected by any decision of the administrative officer.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Article 9, Section 1 & 22 Del. C. 321-323

Membership; Appointed by:           5; Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               n/a

Criteria:                                             Members shall be residents of the City and who, at the time of appointment, shall not be candidates-elect for or incumbents of an elective public office. Staggered Terms.

Terms; Term Expires:                      3 Years; July

Meeting Date/Time:                          3rd Wednesday/10:00 a.m.

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Shall be entitled to compensation as determined by City: Section 2-201 of Dover Code.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

K.C. Sheth, Chairperson (7/10)

William Hufnal (7/10)

James N. Keller (7/12)

Richard Senato (7/12)

Arthur G. Ericson (7/11)

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Civilian Pension Board (Board of Trustees) (Council and Employee)

To manage the city employees pension plan.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 2-361 - 2-367

Membership; Appointed by:           7; Pres./Confirmed by Council (2)

Other Members:                               City Manager and City Treasurer

Criteria:                                             Consisting of: The City Manager; City Treasurer; Two (2) Members shall be elected City officials with a one-year terms; and Three (3) shall be elected by eligible employees with three year terms.

Terms; Term Expires:                      Council - 1 Year; Employees Elected - 3 Years; Council - Annual Meeting; Elected by Members - June 30th

Meeting Date/Time:                          As Needed

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Shall serve without compensation.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Council - Thomas J. Leary (5/12)

Council - William P. McGlumphy (5/12)

City Manager, Tony DePrima

Controller/Treasurer, Donna S. Mitchell

Elected Members:

            Kenneth Clendaniel (6/12)

            Chappy Lucas (6/10)

            Judy Rigby (6//11)

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Construction Code Appeals Committee (Council)

To hear appeals of decisions of the building inspector with respect to the provision of Chapter 22 of the Dover Code (Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Prevention). The determination by the committee shall be final in all cases.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 22-1

Membership; Appointed by:           3; Council President

Other Members:                               City Manager

Criteria:                                             Two (2) members shall be elected City officials.

Terms; Term Expires:                      1 Year; Annual Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:                          As Needed

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           No compensation set.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Councilman James G. McGiffin, Jr.

Councilman Timothy A. Slavin

City Manager, Anthony J. DePrima

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Dover Housing Authority (Committee)

To promote and protect the health, safety, morals and welfare of the public.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 22-2; Del. C. 4301

Membership; Appointed by:           6; Mayor (3)

Other Members:                               3 - Governor

Criteria:                                             All shall be residents of the area. Three (3) appointed by Governor; and Three (3) appointed by Mayor. Staggered Terms.

Terms; Term Expires:                      6 Years; August 15

Meeting Date/Time:                          As Needed

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Shall serve without compensation.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Mayor's Appointments:

   C. Terry Jackson (8/15/15)

   Courtesty M. Little, Jr. (8/15/06) VACANCY

   Beverly C. Williams (8/15/11)

Governor’s Appointments:

   Audrey Daniels (8/10/10)

   Kathleen Williams (1/15/13)

   George Records (7/26/10)

   Ami Sebastian-Hauer, Executive Director

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Dover Fourth of July Celebration Committee (Committee)

Operate independently in terms of raising and expending funds for the City of Dover 4th of July Celebration.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Council Motion - December 8, 2003

Membership; Appointed by:           Not less than 5, no more than 9; Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               Mayor serves as Ex-officio capacity as Chairman of the Board

Criteria:                                             None

Terms; Term Expires:                      Annual; May (City Council Annual Meeting)

Meeting Date/Time:                          As Needed

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           No compensation set.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Greg Patterson, President (05/10)

Andrea Maucher (5/10)

Donna Mitchell, Treasurer/Secretary (05/10)

Scott Cole (5/10)

Dave Bonar (05/10)

Elaine Brenchley (05/10)

Brad Holden (05/10)

Karen Nickerson (05/10)

Carleton E. Carey, Chairman (ex-officio member)

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Dover Parking Authority (Committee)

Conduct research activities and create an effective system of off-street parking for the fulfillment of public needs in relation to parking.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 106-235; Del. C. 507; Ordinance Adopted by City Council 10/25/1954; Enabling Legislation (1954?); Resolution Adopted 10/13/1986; and Resolution Adopted 6/13/1988

Membership; Appointed by:           5; Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               n/a

Criteria:                                             Must be residents of the City. Staggered Terms expiring July 1st. NOTE: Noting that the terms are set to expire May 13th, as of 5/92, terms will be changed to expire in accordance with Del. C. 507 (July).

Terms; Term Expires:                      5 Years; July

Meeting Date/Time:                          1st Thursday/8:00 a.m.

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Shall receive no compensation.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Michael J. Ambruso (709)

Laura G. Simmons (7/12)

Ronald G. Poliquin (7/13)

Thomas G. Smith, Chairman (7/11)

Rebecca M. Cooper (7/10)

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Public Advisory Committee of the Dover-Kent County MPO (Committee)

Serve as an advisory to the MPO on issues of interest to the Dover-Kent MPO Council and the PAC through public participation.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       By-Laws

Membership; Appointed by:           11; State - 4; County - 6; City - 3 by Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members: 

Criteria:                                             must reside within area governed by MPO

Terms; Term Expires:                      2 Years; July

Meeting Date/Time:                          Tuesday, 2 weeks following the TAC Mtg./7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Meeting *Location:                           Blue Hen Corporate Center and Mall, 655 Bay Road, Dover

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           N/A


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration (City Appointees Only):

James P. Webster (7/11)

Prameela Kaza (7/11)

William R. Saunders (7/10)


For full membership, please visit the Dover/Kent County MPO Website at:

http://www.doverkentmpo.org/about_us3.html


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Dover Public Library Advisory Commission (Council and Committee)

To assist the City in the administration and supervision of its public library facility; consider major policies proposed by staff and provide Council with advice on such policies prior to implementation, all grant requests and Long Range Plan, etc.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Resolution - Adopted: November 13, 1989

Membership; Appointed by:           5; Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               Library Director, Director of Community Services, City Manager, and President of The Friends of Dover Library

Criteria:                                             Meets Monthly. One (1) Member of Council appointed as a Liaison Member during the Annual Meeting. All other terms expire June 16th. Staggered Terms.

Terms; Term Expires:                      5 Years; June 16th

Meeting Date/Time:                          3rd Tuesday (alternate months beginning w/January)/5:00 p.m. (reorganize each year at their July Meeting)

Meeting *Location:                           Council's Office at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           No compensation set.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Lois J. Dunning (6/10)

Beth Petit DeMange (6/14)

Gertrude Jackson (6/13)

David Lewis (6/12)

Eugene B. Ruane (Council Liaison Member)

Dorothy Snyder (6/11)

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Technical Advisory Committee of the Dover-Kent County MPO (Employee)


 

Enabling Legislation:                       By-Laws (Dover-Kent MPO)

Membership; Appointed by:           18+; N/A - Employees of member governments and related agencies

Other Members: 

Criteria: 

Terms; Term Expires:                      N/A; N/A

Meeting Date/Time:                          2nd Wednesday, even months/10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Meeting *Location:                           Blue Hen Corporate Center and Mall, 655 Bay Road, Dover

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           N/A


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

For membership, please visit the Dover/Kent County MPO Website at:

www.doverkentmpo.org/about_us2.html


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Downtown Dover Development Corporation (Council and Committee)

To promote, guide and assist in the economic and physical development of the Central Dover Area for the benefit of all citizens.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Resolution - Adopted: May 8, 1989; DDDC Articles of Incorporation; and DDDC By-Laws

Membership; Appointed by:           15; Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               Mayor - ex-officio

Criteria:                                             #1 - 5 City (3 Council; 1 Planner; 1 Manager); #2 - 1 appt. by Governor (economic & urban development); #3 - 9 Private Sector (2-Business Owners of Central Dover; 1-Legal; 1-Commercial Real Estate; 1-Finance; 1-Parking Authority).

Terms; Term Expires:                      3 Years; April

Meeting Date/Time:                          2nd Wednesday/7:30 a.m. (Annual Meeting 2nd week in June)

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Shall serve without compensation.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Gary Patterson, President - Private Citizen (4/23/09)

Arden M. Bardol - Private Citizen (4/23/11)

Robert Berglund, Secretary - Business Rep. (4/23/09)

Thomas Smith - DPA Rep. (4/23/09)

Michael Harrington - Commercial Real Estate Rep. (4/23/10)

Joseph McDaniel - Finance Rep. (4/23/10)

Ed Perez (Main Street) - Business Rep. (4/23/11)

James D. McGinnis - Private Citizen (4/23/11)

Mayor Carleton E. Carey, Sr. (Ex-Officio Member)

Gerald Street, Vice-President - Legal Rep. (4/23/10)

Tony DePrima - City Manager

Ann Marie Townshend - City Planner

Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell - Council Rep.

Councilman Reuben Salters - Council Rep.

Councilman Timothy A. Slavin - Council Rep.

David L. Bonar (Governor's Appointment)

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Dover-Kent County MPO Council (Council and Employee)

To provide a forum for transportation planning and establish transportation programs and policies for Dover urbanized metropolitan area.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       By-Laws

Membership; Appointed by:           5+; Highest Ranking Elected or Appointed Official from each: State, County, City, DelDOT, Delaware Transit Corp., and other transportation or government agencies as designated

Other Members: 

Criteria: 

Terms; Term Expires:                      N/A; N/A

Meeting Date/Time:                          1st Wednesday of Odd Months; Annual Meeting held 4th week in September/3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Meeting *Location:                           Blue Hen Corporate Center and Mall, 655 Bay Road, Dover

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           N/A


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

For full membership, please visit the Dover/Kent County MPO Website at:

www.doverkentmpo.org/about_us.html


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Election Board (Committee)

To assist Mayor and Council in matters relating to voter registration and municipal elections.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Resolution - Adopted: November 12, 1990; Charter - Sec. 8

Membership; Appointed by:           5; Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               City Clerk

Criteria:                                             Consist of non-elected body (or relative of), citizen of U.S., regis. voter of the City, and have resided in the City for one year prior to the appointment. One member from each 4 districts and 1 from at-large

Terms; Term Expires:                      3 Years; Annual Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:                          As Needed

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Serve without salary, but shall be paid a per diem allowance as specified by City ordinance (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Anita L. McDowell Boyer First District (5/12)

Gerald P. Foss - Second District (5/12)

Goldie Legates - Third District (5/10)

William Garfinkel - At-Large (5/11)

Lillie M. Johnson - Fourth District (5/10)

Traci A. McDowell, City Clerk (Liaison Member)

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Ethics Commission (Committee)

To administer and implement Code of Conduct (Chapter 30 of Dover Code).

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 30-71

Membership; Appointed by:           5; Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               City Clerk and City Solicitor serves as Liaison Members

Criteria:                                             No members shall hold or be a candidate for any elective office

Terms; Term Expires:                      5 Years; July 31st

Meeting Date/Time:                          As Needed

Meeting *Location:                           Council's Office at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Shall serve without compensation.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Thomas C. Jackson, Chairman (7/13)

Robin Case (7/11)

Robert Bunnell (7/10)

Dennis K. Jones (7/12)

Nancy J. Shevock (7/14)

Traci A. McDowell, City Clerk (Liaison Member)

Nicholas H. Rodriguez, City Solicitor (Liaison Member)

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Greater Dover Arts Council (Committee)

To assist with the development and promotion of cultural programs; to provide the community with quality cultural and educational entertainment experiences and opportunities to explore the arts of visual displays, music, theatre, and dance performances.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Resolution - Adopted: May 26, 1998

Membership; Appointed by:           No less than 8 - no more than 12; Mayor

Other Members:                               n/a

Criteria:                                             Mayor shall designate Chairman.

Terms; Term Expires:                      2 Years; June 1st

Meeting Date/Time:                          As Needed

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           No compensation set.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Elaine Brenchley (6/10)

Sandra Conner (6/09)

N. Taylor Collins (6/10)

Joanne Freed (6/10)

Sylvia Cowell (6/10)

Fred Kaltreider, Chairman (6/09)

Brian Miller (6/09)

Tim O’Connor (6/10)

Susan Johnston (6/10)

Paul Janiga (6/09)

Caroline Greene (6/10)

Rosemary Twilley (6/09)

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Historic District Commission (Committee)

To assist Planning Commission and Planner in reviewing applications for architectural review certifications, designation of historic district zones; guidelines for preservation and conservation of historic district, & other historic preservation matters.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Article 10, Section 3

Membership; Appointed by:           5; Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               None

Criteria:                                             2 Residents; 2 Professionals; 1 Business Rep.

Terms; Term Expires:                      3 Years; July 26th

Meeting Date/Time:                          3rd Thursday/3:00 p.m.

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           No compensation set.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

C. Terry Jackson, Resident (7//11)

James D. McNair, II, Profession (7/11) VACANCY

Charles A. Salkin, Resident (7/10)

Richard Scrafford, Profession (7/10)

Joseph McDaniel, Business Rep. (7/11)

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Human Relations Commission (Committee)

To promote and develop an environment of fairness and respect among its citizens; develop ways to measure and monitor community relations; prevent and resolve issues of human relations, etc.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 58-32

Membership; Appointed by:           15; Mayor: 5 Members; Council President based upon recommendations of Council: 10 Members/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               None

Criteria:                                             Residents of the City.

Terms; Term Expires:                      3 Years; February

Meeting Date/Time:                          4th Wednesday/7:00 p.m.

Meeting *Location:                           Council Chambers at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Shall serve without compensation.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Mayor Appointments:

            Roy Sudler, Jr. (2/11)

            Ivan L. Finney (2/12)

            Brian E. Lewis (2/10)

            Anlee Baccio-Walker (2/12) VACANCY

            Mark S. Monroe (2/12)

Council President Appointments:

            Gregory J. Bunkley (2/10)

            Dr. Phyllis Edamatsu (2/10)

            Paul Fleming (2/10)

            Dr. Samuel B. Hoff, Chairman (2/10)

            Dawn Allen-Pyne (2/11)

            Nauleen A. Perry (2/12) VACANCY

            Katrina Brumble (2/10)

            Catherine M. Gregory (2/10)

            Saundra Sutton (2/11) VACANCY

            Ellen O. Wasfi (2/12)

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Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee (Council and Committee)

To advise Council on Charter and Code amendments, and other legislative matters; financial matters; administrative issues, policies, procedures, and operations; and matters relating to Mayor, Council, and Offices of City Manager, Finance, City Clerk, etc.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 2-101 - 2-103

Membership; Appointed by:           5; 4 - Pres./Confirmed by Council; 1 - Appointed by Committee Chairperson.

Other Members:                               n/a

Criteria:                                             Three (3) of the Members shall be elected City officials. Two (2) others shall be City residents.

Terms; Term Expires:                      1 Year; Annual Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:                          2nd & 4th Monday/6:00 p.m.

Meeting *Location:                           Council Chambers at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Civilian Members compensated (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Council - William P. McGlumphy, Chairman

Council - Thomas J.Leary

Council - Reuben Salters

Daniel Shevock (Appointed by Council President)

Bobby C. Jones (Appointed by Chairperson)

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Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee (Council and Committee)

To advise Council on parks, playgrounds, open space, and other recreational facilities and programs; matters relating to community enhancements; and matters related to Offices of Parks & Recreation, Planning, Community Development, Library, etc.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 2-121 - 2-123

Membership; Appointed by:           5; 4 - Pres./Confirmed by Council; 1 - Appointed by Committee Chairperson.

Other Members:                               n/a

Criteria:                                             Three (3) of the Members shall be Councilmen, and two (2) members shall be City residents.

Terms; Term Expires:                      1 Year; Annual Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:                          Tuesday following 2nd Monday/12:00 noon

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Civilian Members compensated (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Council - Sophia R. Russell, Chairwoman

Council - Eugene B. Ruane

Council - Kenneth L. Hogan

Ann Baker Horsey (Appointed by Council President)

David A. Lewis, Jr. (Appointed by Chairperson)

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Planning Commission (Committee)

For the development, improvement, and beautification of the city.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Charter - Section 23; Code - Section 82-1; & Del. C. 701

Membership; Appointed by:           9; Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               n/a

Criteria:                                             No member may hold at the same time, any elected City office. Two (2) members shall be appointed from each Council district and one (1) from At-Large, with staggered terms. Must be residents of the City.

Terms; Term Expires:                      3 Years; June 1st

Meeting Date/Time:                          3rd Monday/7:00 p.m.

Meeting *Location:                           Council Chambers at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Members receive compensation (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

First District:              Francis C. Nichols (6/11)

                                    Col. Robert D. Welsh (6/11)

Second District:          Michael J. Ambruso, Sr. (6/12)

                                    Thomas Holt (6/12)

Third District:             John Friedman, Chairman (6/12)

                                    Fred Tolbert (6/11)

Fourth District:           John H. Baldwin, Sr. (6/10)

                                    Ron Shomo (6/10)

At-Large:                    Michael Hemmig (6/10)

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Police Pension Board (Council and Employee)

To manage the City's Police Pension Plan.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 62-101 - 62-105

Membership; Appointed by:           7; Council Reps: Pres./Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               City Mgr., Chief, & 3 Elected

Criteria:                                             Two (2) Elected City Officials appointed at the Annual Meeting; the City Mgr & Chief; Three (3) members are elected by members of the plan and presented to Council for confirmation (Staggered Terms - January)

Terms; Term Expires:                      3 Years (for plan members elected); Annual (for Council); January 31st (plan members elected); Annual Meeting (for Council)

Meeting Date/Time:                          As Needed

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Unless otherwise agreed by the City, members shall serve without compensation.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Council - Thomas J. Leary

Council - William P. McGlumphy

City Manager, Tony DePrima

Chief of Police, Jeffrey Horvath

Elected Members:

            (Ret. Lt.) Timothy Mullaney, Chairman (1/11)

            (Ret. Cpl.) Martin Stallings (1/12)

            (Ret. Lt.) William Knotts (1/13)

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Property Maintenance Board of Appeals (Committee)

To review appeals of the building inspectors decisions with regards to property maintenance issues, including vacant buildings.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 22-225

Membership; Appointed by:           3; Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               City Manager

Criteria:                                             One (1) resident rep. of homeowners and one (1) rep. of local real estate industry association. Decisions of the board shall be final.

Terms; Term Expires:                      1 Year; Annual Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:                          As Needed

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           No compensation set.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Charles Martin, Representative Local Real Estate

Rexene Ornauer, Representative of Homeowners

Anthony J. DePrima, City Manager

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Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee (Council and Committee)

To advise Council on public safety issues, policies, procedures and operations relative to emergency operations, and fire and police services; matters related to Police and Fire Departments, Department of Inspections, etc.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 2-141 - 2-143

Membership; Appointed by:           5; 4 - Pres./Confirmed by Council; 1 - Committee Chairperson

Other Members:                               n/a

Criteria:                                             Composed of Three (3) City Councilmen; Two (2) City Residents.

Terms; Term Expires:                      1 Year; Annual Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:                          Tuesday following 4th Monday/6:00 p.m.

Meeting *Location:                           Council Chambers at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Members compensation set (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Council - Timothy A. Slavin, Chairman

Council - Sophia R. Russell

Council - Kenneth L. Hogan

Mark Harmon (Appointed by Council President)

John J. Davis (Appointed by Chairperson)

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St. Jones Greenway Commission (Committee)

To preserve and enhance the cultural, historical, natural, recreational, educational, and economic resources of the St. Jones River Watershed; to communicate and promote the value of Greenways to present and future residents.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       By-Laws

Membership; Appointed by:           9; State - 3 Members; County - 4 Members; City - 2 Members appointed by Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               Ex-Officio Member: City Parks & Recreation Director

Criteria:                                             Resident

Terms; Term Expires:                      3 Years; December 31st

Meeting Date/Time:                          As Needed

Meeting *Location: 

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Shall serve without compensation.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Robert Gorkin (12/12)

Michael P. Mercer (12/12)

Zachery Carter (Ex-Officio Member - City Staff)

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Silver Lake Commission (Committee)

To consider matters related to Silver Lake and the St. Jones River Watershed, including Fork, Mudstone, Penrose, & Cahoon Branches, and Puncheon Run; open spaces and park lands; and water activities, to include swimming, boating, skiing, and fishing.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Resolution - Adopted August 27, 1990

Membership; Appointed by:           7; Mayor/Confirmed by Council

Other Members:                               n/a

Criteria:                                             n/a

Terms; Term Expires:                      1 Year; Annual Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:                          As Needed

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           No compensation set.


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

James Burcham (5/10)

Cheryl A. Biddle (5/10)

Zachery Carter (5/10)

David L. Edgell (5/10)

Robert Gorkin (5/10)

Dean Holden (5/10)

Nancy Wagner (5/10)

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Tax Appeals Committee - Board of Revision & Appeals (Council)

To hear appeals from any general property assessments.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 102-181

Membership; Appointed by:           Not less than 3; Council President

Other Members:                               n/a

Criteria:                                             No less than three (3) City Councilmen to serve.

Terms; Term Expires:                      1 Year; Annual Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:                          As Needed

Meeting *Location:                           Caucus Room at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Members compensation set (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Councilwoman Russell

Councilman Hogan

Councilman McGiffin

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Tree Commission (Voided)

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Previously Charter - Section 51 - Eliminated through Recodification Adopted 6-28-2005


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Utility Committee (Council and Committee)

To advise Council on installation, maintenance, repair, etc. of electric, water, sewer, streets, and other infrastructures; utility rates, code amendments; utility issues, policies, procedures, etc.; matters related to Electric & Public Works Departments.

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Code - Section 2-161 - 2-163

Membership; Appointed by:           5; Pres./Confirmed by Council; Committee Chairperson

Other Members:                               n/a

Criteria:                                             Three (3) Members shall be elected City officials; Two (2) members shall be residents.

Terms; Term Expires:                      1 Year; Annual Meeting

Meeting Date/Time:                          2nd & 4th Monday/5:00 p.m.

Meeting *Location:                           Council Chambers at City Hall

                                                            *unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice

Compensation for Members:           Members compensation set (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).


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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration

Council - Eugene B. Ruane, Chairman

Council - Kenneth L. Hogan

Council - James G. McGiffin

Richard Snaman (Appointed by Council President)

Richard Kosior (Appointed by Chairperson)

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Zoning Commission (Voided)

 

Enabling Legislation:                       Del. C. Section 306


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