Dover, Delaware Dec. 6th, 1920.
Council met at 7:30 PM with the following members present: Burton, Caulk, Downes, Forkum, J.C. Hayes, L. J. Hayes, Hopkins Magee, total 8.
The minutes for November were read and approved motion Caulk and Hopkins.
Aldermans Report:
The Aldermans report showed 5 arrest and Fines amounting to $18.00 collected and cheque for same turned over to the Treasurer.
Same approved on motion of Messrs Burton and Hayes.
Engineers Report:
Water pumped 13,555388 Gallons
Coal used 274 Tons 211 Lbs.
Kilowatts, Commercial lights 37530 K. W.
“ Street “ 7500 K. W.
Engine Oils, used 38 Gals.
Cylinder oil used 30 Gals.
Cup Grease used 7 Lbs.
Waste used, 20 Lbs.
Coal on hand Nov. 30th 184 Tons. 375 Lbs.
Signed,
A.L. Kichline, Chief Engr.
On motion of Messrs Downes and Caulk the report was approved.
Superintendents Report:
Water Rents, $ 200.02
Light “ 2091.00
Sundries 56.47 $2347.49
1920 Town Taxes 619.53
Total amounts collected and paid Treasurer $2967.02
On motion of Messrs Forkum and Downes the report was accepted, and ordered spread on the record.
Treasurers Report
General Fund,
RECEIPTS,
Balance Nov. 1st $4070.91
Fines, E. F. Wood 26.50
Fines W. D. Burton 16.50
1920 Taxes 619.53
Kent County, on A/c, 1500.00 $6233.44
DISBURSEMENTS,
Street and Sewer Coupons $ 562.50
Order No. 124 $ 311.22
“ “ 125 8.26
“ “ 126 2.15
“ “ 127 4.23
“ “ 128 194.44
“ “ 129 3.00
“ “ 130 “Approved Bills” 546.47 $1632.27
Balance Dec. 6th, 1920 $4601.17
Water and Light,
DISBURSEMENTS,
Overdraft Nov. 1st $ 2506.60
Order No. 110 106.02
“ “ 111 128.61
“ “ 112 54.61
“ “ 113 102.60
“ “ 114 7.76
“ “ 115 124.50
“ “ 116 3.10
“ “ 117 1.25
“ “ 118 5.05
“ “ 119 37.22
“ “ 120 4.84
“ “ 121 4.50
“ “ 122 7.20
“ “ 123 1225.00
“ “ 124 “Approved Bills $4421.47 $8740.40
RECEIPTS,
Cash from Superintendent $ 844.86
“ “ “ 533.97
“ “ “ 552.32
“ “ “ 416.34 $2347.49
Overdraft Dec. 6th, 1920, $6392.91
On motion of Messrs Burton and Caulk the report was accepted and ordered in the minutes of record.
Committee on Accounts:
The following bills were audited and presented by the Committee to Council for payment: same being done on motion of Messrs Hopkins and Downes.
Water and Light Fund,
Order No. 125 Atlantic Refining Co., $ 39.19
“ “ 126 Balto., Elec. Co., 11.00
“ “ 127 Campbell Peacock 2990.21
“ “ 128 Garlock Pkg. Co., 18.20
“ “ 129 General Electric Co., 82.72
“ “ 130 Reckers Mfg. Co., 18.20
“ “ 131 Rumsey Electric Co., 22.08
“ “ 132 Southern Electric Co., 10.51
“ “ 133 Yarnall Waring Co., 87.60
“ “ 134 Henry I. Beers 359.16
“ “ 135 Harvey Farrow, 8.00
“ “ 136 E. L. Jones and Co., 508.17 $4155.04
General Fund,
Order No. 131 Birdsboro Stone Co., $ 93.77
“ “ 132 The Bristol Co., 5.00
“ “ 133 Delaware State News 17.50
“ “ 134 Held up,
“ “ 135 Dover Lumber Co., 3.95
“ “ 136 John M. Houston 15.85
“ “ 137 W. A. Myers, 4.00
“ “ 138 W. H. Peterson, 24.05
“ “ 139 State Sentinel, 1.50
“ “ 140 James W. Wise, 3.00
“ “ 141 E. P. Horsey, Clerk, 300.00
“ “ 142 Robbins Hose Co., 200.00 $ 668.62
Total accepted Bills, ordered paid $4823.66
Mr. L. J. Hayes inquired if Council was strictly within its bounds in using the Special Fund collected for the Fire Engine towards other work in the Town, and both the Solicitor and the resident stated positively that it was perfectly just and proper to so use these funds replacing them, as proposed by issuing bonds to carry on the work.
Ordinance Committee: No report
Street Committee: No report
Fire and Police Comm:
Mr. Hayes reported that the new Fire engine would reach Dover about Dec. 15th.
Water and Light Comm:
Mr. Hayes reported that E. L. Jones and co. estimate on new work is $1.85 per foot for excavation etc., per letter, same referred to the clerk for file.
Sewer Comm:
Mr. Hayes reported he was trying to have some trees removed for their wood, and without cost to the Town.
Committee On Accounts:
Resolution read in full, for issuing three bonds of $5000 denomination each read by the Clerk and on motion for its adoption on roll call it was voted for unanimously by Council, per Messrs Hayes and Caulks, and the Finance Committee was authorized to make sale of the Tree bonds aggregation $15,000.
On motion of Messrs J. C. Hayes and Hopkins $5,000. was to go to the Water and Light Fund and $10000. to go to the General Fund.
Engineers Livingstons report on the Wells Numbers 1, and 2, were read before Council and on motion of Messrs Hayes and Hayes ordered filed by the Clerk.
Pole Line Contract:
On motion of Messrs Downes and Hayes the Pole line contract was approved by Council after Solicitor Satterfield had passed same.
Street Light for 1920:
On motion of Hopkins and Hayes the light rental for the year 1920 was fixed at $4500 and same credited to the Water and Light Account, and charged to the General Fund.
Adjournment:
On motion of Burton and Downes Council voted when adjourned to adjourn at the call of the President.
New Business:
Council was notified that the Building and Loan Association rental had been raised by the Robbins House Co. to $50.00 per annum. Same was discussed, but no action was taken, and Mr. J. C. Hayes was asked to try and have same adjusted between the Loan Assn. and the Hose Company.
Adjournment:
On motion of Messrs Hopkins and Forkum Council voted to adjourn.
Signed,
E.P. Horsey
Clerk.