Dover, Delaware, July 2nd, 1923.
The regular monthly meeting of Town Council was called to order by the President. The following members were present and answered roll call: Messrs. Burton, Keith, Clements, Bice, Hancock, LeFevre and President Hopkins.
The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Clerk and there being no corrections same were approved as read.
Alderman’s Report: The Alderman’s report for June showed nine arrests and fines collected amounted to$34.20, check for same being turned over to the Treasurer. Approved on motion of Messrs. Keith and LeFevre.
Engineer’s Report: The following report of the Chief Engineer was read by the Clerk and on motion of Messrs. LeFevre and Burton same was accepted and ordered entered in the Minutes and filed:
June 30, 1923.
Commercial Light 51,750 K. W.
Street “ 4,950 K. W.
Cylinder Oil Used 90 Gals.
Engine Oil “ 75 “
Cup Grease 7 Lbs.
Waste 15 “
Coal used 271T. 1160 Lbs.
“ on Hand 1590 T. 1985 “
Signed: A. L. Kichline
Chief Engineer.
Superintendent’s Report: Upon motion of Messrs. Clements and Keith the following report of the Superintendent, after being read by the Clerk, was accepted ordered entered in the Minutes and filed:
June 30, 1923
Amt. rec’d. Water Rents $ 31.19
“ “ Light 3,447.46
Sundries 30.41
1922 Taxes 49.77
1923 “ 301.36
Total Rec’d and paid Treas. $3,850.19
Treasurer’s Report:
GENERAL FUND
Receipts
June 4th: Balance $ 11,559.96
Cash E. F. Wood 18.30
W. D. Burton, 1922 Tax 5.00
W. D. Burton, 1923 Tax 301.36
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Disbursements
Order No. 56 Robbins Hose Co. 50.00
57 N. Snellenburg & Co. 11.50
58 P. N. Kellum 4.25
59 J. M. Kelso 5.70
60 H. McDaniel, Sr. 35.00
61 Eugene Raughley 2.85
62 J. M. Roe 40.48
63 W. D. Drysdale 1.20
64 Harold W. Horsey 100.00
65 State Highway Dept. 4,948.44
Farmers Bank, Int. 250.00
66 W. S. Haman, Treas. 679.23 6,128.65
July 2nd. Balance $5,805.74
LIGHT & WATER
Receipts
June 4th: Balance $7,009.31
Cash, P. B. & W.R.R. Co. 10.00
W. D. Burton, Supt. 3,499.06 $10,518.37
Disbursements
Order No. 59. Atlantic Ref. Co. 111.87
60 Braiding & Pck. Works 44.96
61 Campbell, Peacock & K. 3,499.04
62 General Elec. co. 232.37
63 Md. Culvert & Metal Co 127.20
64 H. C. Roberts Elec. Co. 113.50
65 R. D. Wood & co. 267.42
66 Dover Garage Co. 13.04
67 Dover Gas Lt. Co. 54.37
68 T. K. Jones Co. 29.44
69 Stewart Bros. 29.63
70 J. m. Satterfield 125.00
71 Ahrens-Fox F. Eng. Co. 191.10
72 W. S. Haman, Treas. 4,308.57
Farmers Bank, Int. 125.00 9,272.51
July 2nd: Balance $ 1,245.86
The above report of the Treasurer was accepted by Council, acting on motion of Messrs. Keith and LeFevre, and same ordered entered in the Minutes and filed.
Committee on Accounts The following bills were presented to the Committee for payment, audited by t hem, found correct and on motion of Messrs. Bice and Burton Council voted to instruct the Clerk to draw the orders necessary for their payment:
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Committee on Accounts (con’t)
General Fund
Order No. 66, W. S. Haman, Treas. $679.23
67 Robbins Hose Co. 50.00
68 D. State Tel. Co. 3.30
69 E. H. Atkinson, 2.50
70 J. H. Bullock 5.00
71 J. S. Godwin 1.00
72 E. T. Heite 55.72
73 J. M. Houston 8.15
74 E. I. Lane 75.25
75 W. C. Jamison 24.62
76 P. N. Kellum 3.75
77 Pure Food Co 5.17 $914.39
Light & Water
Order No. 72 W. S. Haman, Treas. $4,308.57
73 Atlantic Ref. Co. 188.28
74 Campbell, Peacock & K. 2,626.90
75 Jenkins Bros. 20.86
76 E. W. Humphrey 27.91
77 J. B. Bice Co. 143.41
78 Dover Garage co. 15.33
79 Dover Lum. & Mill. Co. 15.30
80 Dover Mch. Works 342.50
81 Fooks Auto Co. 4.75
82 Stewart Bros. 6.00 $7699.81
Total Approved Bills: $8,614.20
Finance Committee: No Report
Fire & Police Comm: Chairman Keith requested Council’s opinion as to the advisability of placing a “Stop” and “Go” sign at State & Loockerman Sts. and at Gov. Ave and Loockerman Sts. After discussion the matter was dropped.
Mr. W. H. Commerford, Special Constable: Council, acting upon motion of Messrs. Keith and Bice, elected Mr. William H. Commerford a Special Constable without pay and Mr. Commerford was sworn in by President Hopkins.
Street Committee: Chairman Clements reported that nothing had been done on repairing the part of Division St. Also that street signs had not been received. He reported progrees on the removal of Mr. Fischer’s Stable on North St.
Tree Committee: Council discussed the need of a general trimming of trees, etc but no motion regarding matter taken.
Ordinance Committee: No Report
Sewer Committee: No Report
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Sewer and Water Line on Water St: Mr. LeFevre brought up for consideration the laying of a sewer and water line on Water Street. He pointed out the condition there and the matter was discussed. The cost was estimated at $1,000.00 and there are fifteen to eighteen houses located in that vacinity with surface closets. It was pointed out, however, that many of these houses were owned by parties who possibly would not incur the expense of power and water attachment. The matter was held over for the next meeting.
Water & Light Committee:
New Contract for Coal: Council again took up the coal situation and after a full discussion of the supply on hand, price, etc. it decided to enter into another contract with Campbell, Peacock and Kinzer, Inc. for 1500 Tons at $3.50. this action was taken on motion of Messrs Lefevre and Hancock.
Report of Special Committee On Repairs to W. & L. Plant: The Special Committee appointed to undertake the necessary repairs to the roof, etc of the W. & L. Plant reported that the coast would run from $3500 to $4000 and t hat specifications for bids were going out the following week.
Resolution Re: Road Construction Connecting with State St: The following Resolution was presented, read by the Clerk and on motion of Messrs. Lefevre, seconded by Mr. Keith, it was unanimously adopted by Council:
WHEREAS the State Highway Commission of Delaware is about to extend its concrete road from just North of Silver Lake Southward to the town limits of Dover, and from Cooper’s Corner Northward to the town limits of said Town;
and
WHEREAS State Street in said Town is paved with bithulithic from a point just South of Washington Street to Water Street in said Town; and
WHEREAS there is a vast amount of traffic on State Street aforesaid, passing both North and South through the said Town, and an extension of the said concrete road form the town limits on the South to Water Street, and from the town limits on the North to a point just South of Washington Street, thus connecting both ends with the bithulithic pavement, is very greatly to be desired;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Dove in regular session met, that it is the sense of said Council and of the people of said Town, that the State Highway Commission be requested to extend its concrete road from the Northern limits of said Town, on State Street, to a point just below Washington Street, and from the Southern limits of the said Town, on State Street, to the bithulithic pavement at Water Street, so that the entire highway through State Street may be complete; providing, however, that the said State Highway Commission arrange that said additional concrete road be build as aforesaid without expense to the Town of Dover.
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Robbins Hose Co Granted Permission to Hold Carnival: A Committee of three from the Robbins Hose Co. Waited upon Council to request the privilege of holding a carnival in Dover the week in August beginning the 27th and continuing thru Friday the 31st. upon motion of Messrs. LeFevre and Keith Council voted to grant the privilege.
New Driver For Robbins Hose Co: The Robbins Hose Co. informed Council that they had employed Chas. Short as truck driver at a salary of $100 per month in lieu of Mr. Minner, resigned. Upon motion of Messrs. Burton and Keith Council approved of the action.
Adjournment: There being no further business, Council voted to adjourn, on motion of Messrs. Bice and LeFevre.
Signed: Harold W. Horsey
Clerk.