REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on January 27, 2003 at 7:56 p.m. with Council President Carey presiding. Council members present were Mr. Ritter, Mr. Pitts, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Truitt, Mr. McGlumphy, Mr. Speed, Mr. Salters, and Mr. Ruane.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Horvath, Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Jorgenson, Fire Chief Bashista, Mr. DePrima, City Solicitor Rodriguez, Mrs. Green, and Mayor Hutchison.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Carey declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council is not in official session and cannot take formal action.
Mr. Robert Tudor, 706 E. Division Street, relayed his concerns that the City does not provide updated policies and procedures that affect businesses. He explained to members that, as an electrical contractor, he successfully bid contracts for three schools located within the City limits. The bids included estimated costs for the City of Dover Electric Department, which were based on information contained in the City of Dover Electric Handbook.
Mr. Tudor stated that once the work commenced, the City’s Electric Department began making modifications to the electrical services for two (2) of the schools and subsequently billed him for Primary Fees in the amounts of $826.00 and $676.00. When Mr. Tudor inquired about the charges, he was informed that the City’s Electric Handbook had been updated to require developers and contractors to make contributions to the expense of electric infrastructure extensions. He noted that, since he was not provided, nor made aware of, changes to the handbook, these charges were not provided for in their bid. Mr. Tudor stated that he went to the Electric Department to obtain an updated handbook and found that they were being stored in a back room - not out front where they would be available to contractors and developers.
It was Mr. Tudor’s feeling that the updated handbook should have been distributed to all contractors licensed to do business in the City. He also expressed concern with the way the charges are assessed, feeling that if the City is going to levy a fee, a policy should be developed for determining the rates so that contractors can include the fees in their bids.
Mr. Eric O’Brien, 30 N. New Street, referred to the recent PAS Organizational Review Study and suggested consideration be given to having the Police Department reporting to Council. He also complimented Council on their decision to provide a seat for the Mayor at the dais, feeling that when presenting issues to the Mayor and Council, it is more appropriate to address the Mayor at the dais rather than in the audience.
Mr. O’Brien expressed to members grave concerns regarding illegal activities that are occurring in his neighborhood and requested assistance. He explained that the assistance needed is simply to enforce the current laws pertaining to noise, loitering, drugs, etc. He stated that although he attempts to tolerate as much as possible and only calls the police when the activities have become unbearable, the police are becoming irritated with his calls. Rather than being irritated with the calls, he suggested that the police become irritated with the people involved in the illegal activities and incidents that initiate the calls. Mr. O’Brien advised members that the noise levels are excessive and occur in the middle of the night. He has changed his living arrangements in order to tolerate the noise as much as possible, which he feels is unfair. Having been advised that witnesses are needed, he suggested that the police conduct “sting operations” and work undercover. In talking with another homeowner in the area, he advised members that there are only four (4) owner/occupied residences out of approximately 20 homes.
The invocation was given by Chaplain Dixon, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Council President Carey requested the addition of item #10, Draft Legislation - Write-in Candidates - Dover Municipal Elections and item #11, Executive Session - Legal and Personnel Matters, as follows: 1) Discussion - Wholesale Power Supply and Services Contract; 2) Status of Arbitrator’s Award for the IUE, AFL-CIO, Local 315, Dover Organization of Employees; 3) Compensation - Indoctrination Period of City Planner; and 4) City Manager Annual Review.
Mr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Salters and unanimously carried.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL WORKSHOP OF JANUARY 13, 2003
The Minutes of the Special Council Workshop of January 13, 2003 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Salters, seconded by Mr. McGlumphy and bore the written approval of Mayor Hutchison.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2003
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 13, 2003 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. McGlumphy, seconded by Mrs. Williams and bore the written approval of Mayor Hutchison.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2003
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of January 16, 2003 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. McGlumphy, seconded by Mr. Truitt and bore the written approval of Mayor Hutchison.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY PLANNER - RANDY L. JORGENSON
Council President Carey introduced and welcomed the new City Planner, Mr. Randy L. Jorgenson. Mr. Jorgenson thanked the department staff for their efforts during the interim period and stated that he is looking forward to the opportunities and challenges facing the community. It is his brief observation that this is an exciting time in the community’s history and he feels blessed and is happy to be here at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENT - PLAYGROUND DESIGN WORKSHOPS
Ms. Carolyn Courtney, Secretary for the City of Dover Parks and Recreation Department, advised members that Playground Design Workshops have been scheduled for Silver Lake, and Kirkwood and Division Streets. She stated that these workshops will provide an opportunity for the community, including the children, to relay their thoughts and ideas for possible implementation. The workshop to discuss Silver Lake will be held on January 30, 2003 and the workshop to discuss Kirkwood and Division Streets will be held on February 6, 2003. Both workshops will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Dover Parks and Recreation Center.
UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT
The Utility Committee met on January 13, 2003 with Chairman Ruane presiding.
Request for Alley Abandonments - Located Between North Governors Avenue and North Bradford Street and Division Street: 1) Alley Running East/West (Paper); and 2) Alley Running North/South (Applicants: Wesley College, Conmal Investments LLC, and Zimmal Properties LLC)
Members considered a request of Wesley College, Conmal Investments LLC, and Zimmal Properties LLC, for alley abandonments. The two subject alleys are located within the block between North Governors Avenue and North Bradford Street and north of Division Street. Alley #1 takes access from North Governors Avenue and continues east to mid-block. Alley #2 takes access from Division Street and continues north.
The Site Plan proposes construction of a dormitory building consisting of forty-eight (48) units and a two-level parking garage. The property consists of multiple parcels located on the east side of North Governors Avenue and north of Division Street. These parcels will be consolidated under a single ownership. The applicants submitted a request to have the two alleys abandoned so the land could be further consolidated for project development. Under the plan, the land associated with these two alleys will remain open for circulation and emergency vehicle access and access to the parking areas. It was also noted that a City of Dover water line is located in the alley running from Division Street to Fulton Street and the developer agreed to grant an easement for maintenance of the line.
The Planning Commission reviewed this alley abandonment request as part of its review of the Site Development Plan for Wesley College – Alexander Hall and recommended approval of the abandonment of the two alleys as requested. It was noted that a Minor Lot Line Adjustment Plan must be submitted for review to combine existing Parcels A, D, and C and to clarify ownership of a portion of Parcel B, as noted within the application. If approval for the abandonment of the alleys is received, this information should also be included on the plan noting ownership. Also, if the alleys are abandoned, agreements between the developer and adjacent property owners as to the use of parking spaces or cross access to nearby streets may need to be developed.
The committee recommended approval of the request for abandonment of the alleys, as recommended by the Planning Commission, with the condition that the City retain an easement for maintenance of the water line. In accordance with the City’s Procedure for Alley Abandonments, a Resolution setting the Public Hearing must be adopted by Council.
By motion of Mr. Ruane, seconded by Mr. Speed, Council unanimously approved the committee’s recommendation and adopted the following Resolution to set a public hearing for February 10, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.:
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE VACATING AND ABANDONMENT OF CERTAIN ALLEYS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DOVER.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
Section 1. The Council of the City of Dover favors the vacating and abandoning of the following alleys:
ALLEY #1
All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Dover, Kent County, State of Delaware, an alley running east to west, lying on the easterly side of North Governors Avenue between North Bradford Street and North Governors Avenue and the alley parallel to Division Street, being 10 feet wide and approximately 150 feet in length, comprising 1,500 square feet, more or less.
ALLEY #2
All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Dover, Kent County, State of Delaware, an alley running north to south, lying on the northerly side of Division Street between Fulton Street and Division Street and the alley parallel to North Governors Avenue, being 17 feet wide and approximately 254.68 feet in length, comprising 4329.56 square feet, more or less.
Section 2. The Council of the City of Dover will sit on Monday, February 10, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Dover, Delaware, to hear the objections of such residents of the City or owners of the property affected as shall attend, in accordance with the provisions of Section 27 of the Charter of the City of Dover (Chapter 158, Volume 36, Laws of Delaware).
Section 3. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to post copies of this Resolution in five or more public places in the City of Dover.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 27, 2003
Mr. Ruane moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Speed and unanimously carried.
LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Legislative and Finance Committee met on January 13, 2003 with Chairman Salters presiding.
2002-2007 CIP Amendments - City Hall Reheat/Air Conditioning Unit Replacement and Pole Barn Construction
The committee met on December 9, 2002, to consider an amendment to the 2003-2007 CIP for the City Hall Reheat/Air Conditioning Unit Replacement and Pole Barn Construction. Members were advised that the current air conditioning/heating unit was purchased and installed in 1968. It furnishes both heat and air conditioning for the annex section of City Hall. The unit in service has outlasted its normal service life. It was anticipated last year that this unit and its companion unit in the City Hall wing could last until the summer of 2004 when it was scheduled in the CIP for replacement over two fiscal years (FY 2003/04 and FY 2004/05). Unfortunately, this summer and fall there have been numerous breakdowns of the annex unit. It is barely functioning and must be replaced before the summer. The unit will not last until the date estimated last fiscal year. It would cost approximately $10,000 to extend the service life to the scheduled replacement date.
Given the City’s goal to keep within the budget, other 2002/03 CIP projects were evaluated to see what projects could be moved out of this fiscal year. It was determined that the Central Services Pole Barn Construction would be the best candidate. Vehicles that should be stored indoors could remain outside (salt and sander trucks) and in the maintenance garage (jet trucks) for one more season.
The Pole Barn project will be re-budgeted for FY 2004/05 using a new estimate in the next CIP. The City Hall Reheat-Air Conditioner Unit Replacement project will have to be bid. The anticipated replacement cost is approximately $90,000. The budget contains $80,000 that was earmarked for the pole building. The additional funding, if necessary, will come through a budget transfer recommendation that will be presented with the bid results.
The committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation to amend the 2002 -2007 CIP by moving the City Hall Reheat/Air Conditioner Unit Replacement project (Page 16) from FY2004/05 to FY 2002/03 and moving the Central Services Pole Barn Construction project (Page 12) from FY2002/03 to FY2004/05. This would entail the transfer of $80,000 from the Central Services Construction account #613-2700-571-40-31 to the Central Services Contractual Services account #613-2700-571-30-31.
Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Truitt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Fox Hall Drive Water and Sewer Connection Fees
In conjunction with the City’s FY-2003 Budget and the 2003-2007 Capital Investments Plan, the Department of Public Works proposed to extend a water and sanitary sewer infrastructure to the area of Fox Hall Drive. As of this date, the projects are complete and connections are being made to the new mains by area residents. In the spring, the road will need to be resurfaced and the right-of-way will need final grading and seeding. The estimated final costs of these projects are as follows:
Fox Hall Drive Water Main Extension: $32,154.40 (Expenses to date are $24,516.58)
Fox Hall Drive Sewer Main Extension: $44,574.08 (Expenses to date are $29,755.40)
The Department of Public Works budgeted $26,000 for the water main project and $35,000 for the sanitary sewer project. There are thirteen (13) existing houses in the service area. One house has been relieved of the City’s connection fees since this property granted an easement to allow the construction of these extensions; therefore, the potential construction reimbursements for these projects are based on the remaining twelve (12) houses plus two (2) undeveloped lots which currently exist in the project area.
Section 22-213 and Section 22-129 of the Dover Code allows City Council to set fees for connections to the City’s water and sewer infrastructure. Staff recommended the following connection fees for these specific projects:
Water Connection Fee (Fox Hall Drive Project) - $ 2,300.00
Sewer Connection Fee (Fox Hall Drive Project) - $ 3,183.00
The proposed sewer connection fee includes the current City of Dover impact fee. Due to the amount of the connection fees, staff recommended that an amortization schedule be utilized to allow these fees to be paid over a five (5) year period. The fees would be added to the monthly utility bill upon connection to the respective utility. Each property would also be required to pay the current County impact fee upon connection to the sewer system. County Impact fees have not been included in these calculations since they are governed by the County ordinances. All properties in the service area have been notified of the proposed fees and the meeting via certified mail.
Staff estimated that the potential reimbursement would be as follows:
Water Main Project: 14 x $2,300.00 = $32,200.(100% of the estimated final cost)
Sewer Main Project: 14 x $3,183.00 = $44,562.(100% of the estimated final cost)
Staff recommended the adoption of a water connection fee of $2,300 for the Fox Hall Drive Water Main Extension Project and a sewer connection fee of $3,183 for the Fox Hall Drive Sewer Main Extension Project. Staff also recommended amortizing the connection fees over a five (5) year period at an interest rate of 6.25%. The property located at 112 Fox Hall Drive is excluded from these fees since an easement across this property was granted to allow the construction of the infrastructure.
After hearing testimony from several property owners, members suggested providing a payback period of ten (10) years to help reduce costs.
The committee recommended adoption of a water connection fee of $2,300 for the Fox Hall Drive Water Main Extension Project and a sewer connection fee of $3,183 for the Fox Hall Drive Sewer Main Extension Project, amortizing the connection fees over a ten (10) year period at an interest rate of 6.25%. (Note: The property located at 112 Fox Hall Drive is excluded from these fees since an easement across this property was granted to allow the construction of the infrastructure.)
Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Truitt.
As a result of discussion regarding the payback period and interest rate by committee members, Mrs. Green, City Clerk, provided information regrading the guidelines established by Council for the levy and collection of special assessments. It was noted that the Delaware Code provides for a Notice of Lien to be effective for three (3) years, with a one-time renewal, allowing the City to maintain its priority status for only six (6) years. Also, in accordance with Section 18.7-7 of the Dover Code, the interest rate shall be not less than six (6) percent per annum for those assessments not paid within 30 days. Although the property owners involved in the Fox Hall Drive Project are being charged a connection fee (when connection occurs) rather than being charged as an assessment, it was felt that these guidelines would be useful.
In response to Mr. Ruane, Mr. DePrima suggested an addition to the motion as follows: “and allow appropriate liens to be placed on the participating properties to secure the City’s costs”.
Mr. Salters moved to amend the motion by adding “and allow appropriate liens to be placed on the participating properties to secure the City’s costs”, seconded by Mr. Truitt.
Responding to Council President Carey, City Solicitor Rodriguez indicated that the General Assembly has not amended the Delaware Code, as suggested several years ago, to provide priority for City liens for ten (10) years. Since the properties involved are located outside the corporate city limits, Mr. Rodriguez explained that the lien should be recorded with the Prothonotary’s Office, rather than the Municipal Lien Docket.
Concurring with Mr. Ruane, Mr. Rodriguez explained that although there could be a private agreement recorded, it would not be a priority lien.
After much discussion regarding the lien process, Mr. McGlumphy moved to table the matter to allow for further clarification and review by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salters and unanimously carried.
Mr. Ruane noted that there has been much discussion regarding annexation, as well as islands within the City that should be annexed. He suggested that members consider requesting a change at the State level that would allow for these types of situations to be considered for annexation without consent. He explained that these areas located within the City, but not within the corporate limits, are receiving many of the City benefits with no costs to the property owners. Mr. Ruane requested that the Mayor and City Planner work assiduously by both persuasion and legislative action to have these areas annexed into the City limits.
Review of Revenue Manual
During the Regular Meeting of December 9, 2002, members were provided a Draft Revenue Manual for their review and were requested to provide the City Manager, Mr. DePrima, with any comments or concerns within the next 30 days for a report back to the committee.
Mr. DePrima requested authorization to move forward with a review of revenues for appropriateness (Item II of the Revenue Guidelines). He also requested authorization to move forward with requesting
the department heads to review their fees for a report back to the committee and that members continue to review the Revenue Manual and provide recommendations.
During the committee meeting, Mr. Ruane had requested staff to include the Kent County Library User Fees in their review of revenue for appropriateness. He also requested clarification on Item III, A-C including a presentation on what the real implications are in a given year.
The committee recommended that the City Manager be provided with an opportunity to: 1) analyze the fee structures (as outlined in Roman numeral II - Review Revenue for Appropriateness of the Revenue Manual) to determine which fee structures need to be updated; 2) provide additional information and further explanation as to the types of terminology being used (Roman numeral III - Revenue Indicators of the Revenue Manual); and 3) provide a presentation of recommendations for additional revenue sources.
Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation by consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Truitt and unanimously carried.
Council Executive Sessions
During the Special Council Workshop of January 13, 2003 members of Council and staff met with City Solicitor Rodriguez and Deputy City Solicitor Pepper to discuss recent concerns regarding Council related meetings, public notices, and the Freedom of Information Act to assure that members of Council and staff are conducting business in a correct manner and are meeting all legal requirements. The concerns and questions were raised as a result of the meeting on January 6th and so publicized in the Delaware State News on January 7th.
An opinion provided by the City Solicitor following the adjournment of the workshop suggested that members of Council vote in open session to go into executive session. City Solicitor Rodriguez indicated that to follow this procedure would eliminate the need to consult the Attorney General regarding a ruling.
The committee recommended following the recommendation of City Solicitor Rodriguez to call for and record a vote of council members in open session prior to convening an executive session.
Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation by consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Truitt and unanimously carried.
Mr. Salters moved for acceptance of the Legislative and Finance Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Speed and unanimously carried.
MONTHLY REPORTS - DECEMBER 2002
By motion of Mr. McGlumphy, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the following monthly reports were accepted by consent agenda:
Budget Report
City Assessor Report
City Clerk/Alderman Report (Fines)
City Manager's Report
Mayor's Report
Planning and Inspections Report
Robbins Hose Company No. 1 Report
At the suggestion of a constituent, Mr. Ruane requested that Chief Horvath consider a modification of the Chief of Police Report to include information on case closures. It was his feeling that the information would be numeric, not specific, similar to the information included in the Police Department’s Annual Report.
Chief Horvath explained that it could become a lengthy report depending on the categories requested to be included. However, he stated that burglaries and robberies are typically tracked, which gives him an indication of closures. All Part 1 Categories would include burglaries, robberies, rape cases, etc. and Part 2 Categories include all others not listed in Part 1.
Mayor Hutchison relayed concern with the request, noting that it could take a substantial amount of the Chief’s time. It was his feeling that the Chief should decide what is included in the monthly report.
Feeling that there are other means to assure accountability of the Police Department, Mrs. Williams felt that it was important to allow the Police Department to do their job in providing public safety, and the prevention and solving of crimes. She also relayed concern with additional time being spent by police officers that could be better utilized.
Mr. Ruane felt it would be beneficial to show the effectiveness of the police department and that including the case closure information would provide assistance and a sense of security to the citizens. He assured members that he did not want to burden the police department and stated that he was attempting to be responsive to a constituent’s request. He, too, felt that the information would prove beneficial.
Mr. Salters moved for acceptance of the Chief of Police Report, seconded by Mr. Truitt and unanimously carried.
CONFIRMATION OF POLICE PENSION ELECTION - RET. CAPTAIN LARRY GRAY (TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 31, 2006)
The term of office on the Police Pension Board of Ret. Captain Larry Gray expires on January 31, 2003. Pursuant to Section 18-47(2)(b) of the Pension Plan, notice of an election was given to all plan members. Ret. Captain Larry Gray was re-elected to serve a three (3) year term, to expire on January 31, 2006.
Mr. McGlumphy moved to confirm the election of Ret. Captain Larry Gray to serve on the Police Pension Board, with a three (3) year term to expire on January 31, 2006. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salters and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF RESCINDING MORATORIUM ON CONVERSION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS (RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 28, 2002)
During their Regular Meeting on May 28, 2002, City Council adopted a Resolution which instituted a moratorium on single family conversions in the RG-1 and RG-2 zoning districts. The purpose of the moratorium was to afford the Mayor and City Council a reasonable due diligence period to consider alternative courses of action relative to the conversion of single family dwellings including, but not limited to, the adoption of an amendment to the City of Dover Zoning Ordinance that would further regulate the conversion of single family dwelling structures to apartment houses, multi-family dwellings and/or rooming houses. It was specified that the moratorium shall remain in effect for one (1) year from the effective date established unless rescinded by City Council at an earlier date.
Since City Council adopted several amendments to the Zoning Ordinance during their Regular Meeting of January 13, 2003, that provide for further regulations for the conversion of single family dwelling structures to apartment houses, multi-family dwellings and/or rooming houses, Council President Carey suggested consideration of rescinding the moratorium.
Mr. Speed moved to rescind the moratorium, as instituted with the adoption of a Resolution on May 28, 2002. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ritter and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
APPOINTMENTS - HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - 3 YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE FEBRUARY 2006
Mayor Hutchison and Council President Carey recommended the following reappointments to the Human Relations Commission for a three (3) year term to expire February 2006:
Robin F. Case and John J. Kotzun (Appointments recommended by Mayor Hutchison)
Mittie Kelley and Ellen O. Wasfi (Appointments recommended by Council President Carey)
Noting that members of Council played a significant role in the initial appointments to the Human Relations Commission, Mr. Salters requested that members of Council be given the opportunity to submit recommendations for future appointments to the Human Relations Commission.
Mr. Truitt moved for approval of the appointments of Robin F. Case, John J. Kotzun, Mittie Kelley, and Ellen O. Wasfi by consent agenda, as recommended by Mayor Hutchison and Council President Carey. The motion was seconded by Mr. Speed and unanimously carried.
DRAFT LEGISLATION - WRITE-IN CANDIDATES - DOVER MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
The City Clerk, Mrs. Green, provided members with information Mayor Hutchison recently received from Senator Still regarding draft legislation being proposed to the General Assembly that would amend the City Charter to allow for write-in candidates in Dover Municipal Elections. Members were advised that a hearing on the legislation has been scheduled for the Community Affairs Committee for January 28, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Staff had several concerns with the proposal and, since Council has not had the opportunity to review the proposal, the Mayor agreed to attend the hearing and requested Council’s direction. It was recommended that members of Council request that this matter be removed from consideration until otherwise requested by the City.
Mr. Pitts moved that a Resolution be sent to the General Assembly indicating that at this time, members of Council are against legislation that would allow for write-in candidates for City of Dover Municipal Elections, seconded by Mr. Salters.
Although Mr. Speed does not object to allowing for write-in candidates, he relayed concern with the costs involved in situations when there are no contested seats and thus, no requirement for an election to be held.
Mr. Ruane stated that in addition to financial concerns, there are other issues that need to be addressed regarding this matter. He noted that the proposal would cause a delay in obtaining the results of an election and explained that the nominating petitions require certain requirements such as residency, age, assurance that the candidate has not been convicted of a felony, etc. He also alluded to the fact that nominating petitions to file for Mayor or Council do not need to be submitted by the individual running for office and that they may be submitted by a citizen nominating a particular person, which in essence, provides for a write-in candidate.
The motion that a Resolution be sent to the General Assembly indicating Council’s opposition to the proposed legislation that would allow for write-in candidates for City of Dover Municipal Elections was carried with Mr. Speed voting no.
Mrs. Williams moved to authorize the Mayor to relay to members of the General Assembly the City’s concerns regarding the proposed legislation, seconded by Mr. Truitt and unanimously carried.
Mr. Speed moved to recess into the executive session for legal and personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salters and unanimously carried.
Meeting recessed at 9:12 p.m. and reconvened at 10:13 p.m.
Mr. Speed moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Williams.
Mr. Ruane moved for acceptance of the City Manager Annual Review, as presented by the Review Committee during the executive session. The motion failed for lack of a second.
The motion for adjournment was carried with Mr. Ruane voting no.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:16 P.M.
JANICE C. GREEN
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of January 27, 2003, are hereby approved.
JAMES L. HUTCHISON
MAYOR
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