Dover, Del. October, 6th, 1924.
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council was called to order by the President at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present Messrs. Downes, LeFevre, Clements, Hancock, Frear, Burton & Clark.
Superintendent’s Report.
Upon motion of Messrs. Burton & Clements the following report of the Superintendent, after being read by the clerk, was accepted ordered entered in the minutes and filed.
September 30th, 1924.
Amount received for water rents
“ ” “ light “
” “ ” sundries
1922 Tax
1923 “
1924 “
$ 200.34
3,520.48
4.40
23.94
71.38
251.35
4,071.89
Engineer’s Report:
The following report of the Chief Engineer was read by the Clerk, and on motion of Messrs. LeFevre and Clark, was accepted and ordered entered in the minutes and filed.
September 30, 1924.
Commercial Light 61,370 K. W.
Street Light 6,330 K. W.
Cylinder Oil 110 Gal.
Engine Oil 75 Gal.
Compressor Oil 40 Gal.
Cup Grease 27 Lbs.
Waste 22 Lbs.
Coal Used 272 T. 1160 Lbs.
Coal on Hand 944 T. 1005 Lbs.
(Signed) A. L. Kichline, Chief Engineer
Alderman’s Report:
The Alderman’s report for August showed 18 arrests and fines collected amounting to $57.50, check for same being turned over to the Treasurer. Approved on motion of Messrs. Burton and Clements.
Treasurer’s Report:
The following report of the Treasurer was accepted by Council, on motion of Messrs. Downes and Burton, and ordered entered in the minutes and filed.
GENERAL FUND
Receipts
Sept. 1, Balance
Cash, E. F. Wood
Circus license
Sewer Fee
1924 Tax
1923 Tax
1924 Tax
$23,456.63
$ 1,845.65
40.50
50.00
15.00
251.35
71.38
23.94
$ 2,297.82
Disbursements
Order #100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
(Approved Bills)
Interest, S. & S. Coupons
Over Draft, October 6.
50.00
29.34
15.00
27.18
75.00
223.13
8.00
823.55
1,687.50
$ 2,938.79
$ 640.97
LIGHT AND WATER FUND
Receipts
Balance, Sept. 1
Cash, W. D. Burton, Supt.
7,186.44
3,725.22
$10,911.66
Disbursements
Order #94
95
96
97
98
114.64
2.80
7.50
117.01
104.66
99
100
101
102
103
104
(Approved Bills)
Balance, October 6
25.60
33.85
38.00
289.19
522.12
3,988.58
$ 5,243.95
$ 5,667.71
Increase in Rental of Lot:
Upon motion of Messrs. Downes and Burton Council granted request of Mabel A. Godwin for increase from $6.00 to $10.00 rental for lot occupied by the Town.
Committee on Accounts:
The following bills were presented to the Committee for payment, audited by them, found correct, and on motion of Messrs. Burton and Hancock Council voted to instruct the Clerk to draw the orders necessary for their payment:
GENERAL FUND
Order #108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
S. G. Adams
Birdsboro Stone Co.
J. H. Bullock
D. S. Butler
Diamond State Tel. Co.
Dover Garage Co.
H. C. Helm
J. C. Hopkins
Dover Index
P. N. Kellum
Levy Court, Kent County
Wm. McAfee
James W. Wise
H. C. Taylor
Robbins Hose Co.
10.25
91.00
7.50
6.70
4.75
15.11
1.75
5.00
8.40
6.00
347.10
5.00
6.30
17.50
50.00
$ 582.26
LIGHT AND WATER FUND
Order #105
106
107
108
Atlantic Ref. Co.
Baltimore Oil Co.
W. D. Burton
Geo. W. Bush and Sons
115.77
27.94
20.00
463.68
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
Dover Lumber & Milling Co.
Eastern Fuel Co.
General Electric Co.
M. A. Hartnett
E. T. Heite
E. L. Jones & Co.
Jos. Levi & Co.
C. W. Lord Estate
J. W. Maskell
Rumsey Elect. Co.
Sitnek Fuel Co.
The Usona Co.
Total
6.08
255.13
23.40
25.07
30.65
662.51
6.25
15.00
173.00
340.18
658.73
81.00
$ 2,904.39
$ 3,486.65
Finance Committee: No report.
Fire & Police Committee: No report.
Street Committee:
Chairman Clements reported that five carloads of cinders had been placed on the road leading from Ralph Wilson’s farm to the bridge.
The P. R. R. Co. having given permission for a water main to be extended under their tracks, on motion of Messrs. LeFevre and Hancock Council empowered the light and water committee to construct a 4" main to the town limits out North Street.
Council authorized the Light and Water Committee to extend a light and power line to the A. G. Massey farm west of Dover, Mr. Massey to furnish the material, the Town to do the work and own the line.
Council, acting upon motion of Messrs. Downes and LeFevre, agreed to increase Reynolds Reed hauling rate from 65¢ to 85¢, this increase to be effective until December 1st, after which date the old rate will be in effect.
Council acting upon motion of Messrs. LeFevre and Frear, empowers the Light and Water Committee to purchase six circuit breakers.
Salary increases:
Council, acting upon motion of Messrs. Hancock and LeFevre, granted Mr. Kichline an increase of $8.00 per week in salary, and George Collins an increase of $5.00 per week.
Sliding Scale for Light:
The question of a sliding scale for electricity to be used as power for manufacturing purposes was again brought up by Col. LeFevre, but was held over until the November meeting.
Removal of trees:
Council, acting upon motion of Messrs. Hancock and Burton, instructed the Clerk to notify John Bell to remove three trees on his property on Clara Street.
Board of Health report:
The following report of the Board of Health was read and approved by Council on motion of Messrs. Clements and Hancock:
Oct. 6, 1924.
To the President and Members of Dover Town Council
Gentlemen:
Health conditions in the town for the past six months have been all that could have been expected. No serious epidemic has been reported by the local physicians and aside from the usual outbreak of mumps and some measles, the town has been practically free from diseases.
No cases of typhoid fever have been reported, which speaks well for the Water supply.
Just after the last report submitted by the Board of Health in April, there was a breakage or sinking of sand at the Water and Light Plant which caused a discoloration of the water. Also some weeks back when alterations were being made at the plant, in the running of a pipe from one of the wells into the plant, the water also was discolored which brought about many complaints as no doubt members of Council are aware. Samples of the water were sent for analysis, the result being that there was no bacteria contamination in the water. Within a few days the water cleared up and no further trouble has been experienced in this direction.
Expenses for the past six months $9.82, leaving balance in treasury of $10.01.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) Herman C. Taylor,
Secretary and Executive Officer.
Council approved payment of $17.50 for Mr. Taylor’s salary for the past six months.
Tax on Scott Factory:
Council, acting upon motion of Messrs. Downes and LeFevre, voted to settle the tax question on the Scott Factory at $175.00.
Adjournment:
Council adjourned at 9:55 P.M.