REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on March 24, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Christiansen presiding. Council members present were Mr. Lambert, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Leary, Mr. Truitt, Mrs. Malone, Mr. Fenimore, Mr. Salters and Mr. Hare.
Council staff members present were Chief Smith, Mr. Lucas, Mr. O'Connor, Mr. DePrima, Chief Carey, Mrs. Boaman and Mrs. Crystal Carey.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Christiansen declared the open forum in session and reminded those present that Council is not in official session and cannot take formal action.
Mrs. Rexene Ornauer of 17 Mifflin Road informed Council of a recent accident at the intersection of Mifflin and Hazletteville Roads. She stated that Little League activities have just begun and that traffic at the intersection will increase significantly. Mrs. Ornauer suggested that the City urge DelDOT to improve this intersection before someone is seriously hurt or killed.
Council President Christiansen informed Mrs. Ornauer that the City has brought this matter to the attention of DelDOT. Mr. O’Connor stated that Mr. Bruce Littleton of DelDOT has assured the City that improvements will be made; however, funding is a problem since the proposed improvements total $685,000 although the cost of the traffic light is only $60,000. Mr. Fenimore stated that although the proposed improvements, which include turn lanes and full fledged improvements, would be great, it is imperative that DelDOT be urged to install the traffic light immediately.
On another issue, Mr. Fenimore reminded the Chief of Police that with summer weather comes the problem of loud music emitting from moving vehicles. He suggested that the Police Department beef up their patrol for such violations.
Referring to vehicle noise, Mr. Hare relayed a recent problem of a refrigerated tractor trailer that parks on the property of the W. Reily Brown School. The refrigeration unit runs on the truck which is bothersome to nearby residents. He requested that the Police Department contact W. Reily Brown School officials to determine if the vehicle has the permission of the school to park on school property and to inform them of the noise problem. Chief Smith will investigate the matter.
The invocation was given by Reverend Howell Wilkins, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Salters requested the addition of agenda item #2E (Proposed Amendment - Appendix C, Article II, Section 3 - Target Area - Downtown Redevelopment Ordinance) and Mrs. Malone requested the addition of agenda item #3D (Dover Recreational Facilities Committee - Phase I Report).
Mr. Fenimore moved for approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mrs. Malone and unanimously carried.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 10, 1997
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 10, 1997 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Salters, seconded by Mrs. Malone and bore the written approval of Mayor Hutchison.
LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Legislative and Finance Committee met on March 10, 1997 with Chairman Salters presiding.
Update - City of Dover Travel Policy
The City reviews its travel policy periodically and incorporates changes that come from auditing expenses reports, suggestions from departments and from changes in the travel industry. The City Treasurer/Finance Director submitted minor proposed changes to the City of Dover Travel Policy. He stated that most of the changes are technical in nature and that there are no major items changed in the current policy. The proposal includes revisions to Sections 4.14, 4.15, 5.8, 6.1, 10.4 and 10.5.
The committee recommended approval of the amended City of Dover Travel Policy (on file with the Office of the City Clerk) as proposed by the Finance Director/Treasurer.
Utilizing the consent agenda format, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mrs. Malone and unanimously carried.
Amendments to Pension Code
The Civilian Pension Board proposed technical changes to the City’s Pension Code to give greater deference for pension plan participants who have twenty (20) or more years of service. The proposed changes are:
Section 2-186 - Form of Benefits. The present language provides a benefit to the eligible survivor(s) of a retiree or employee if the employee would otherwise qualify to retire. The proposed language will now also provide a reduced benefit to the eligible survivor(s) of a 20-year employee who could not have retired because of the age qualifications of the section.
Section 2-190 - Termination of Employment. The Pension Board recommended a technical change in order to conform to present pension law. Also, under paragraph (d), the requirement that a 20-year ex-employee be reemployed for a period of five (5) continuous years to gain credit for their past service is reduced to two (2) continuous years.
The committee recommended approval of the amendments to Sections 2-186 and 2-190 of the Civilian Pension Plan, as recommended by the Pension Board.
Utilizing the consent agenda format, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mrs. Malone and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
Amendment to Zoning Code - Fire Access Regulations (Fire Lanes)
In late 1994, the Planning Commission and City Council adopted changes to the Zoning Ordinance that set forth requirements for fire lanes. After two years of using the requirements, the Fire Marshal and the Fire Safety Standards Committee feel that some adjustments are necessary. The proposal recommends that the portions of the requirements that deal with non-residential buildings be stricken from the ordinances. After careful comparison with the Delaware State Fire Regulations, the Fire Marshal and Fire Safety Standards Committee believe that the State regulations are superior provisions that give more uniformity and design flexibility. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed changes and recommended that they be approved by City Council.
Council President Christiansen stated his hope that along with adoption of the stronger code requirements that the City will vehemently enforce all fire lane violations. Mr. DePrima stated that the Police Department and Fire Marshal’s Office will enforce violations.
The committee recommended approval of the proposed Zoning Code amendments to the Fire Access Regulations as recommended by the Planning Commission and that a public hearing be set for April 14, 1997.
Utilizing the consent agenda format, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mrs. Malone and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
Planned Residential Neighborhood Design - Lindell Property
The Village, L.L.C. has proposed a residential development for the 65.8 +/- acres of land, known as the Lindell Property. The property is located on the north side of Hazletteville Road, just west of the Village of Westover Development.
The developers are seeking to develop this property under the new “Planned Neighborhood Design Option” ordinance which was recently adopted by Council. The Planned Neighborhood Design Option involves a three-step review and approval process. In the first step, the developer meets with City Council and presents a general sketch plan. City Council determines whether the proposed project is of such a design and type that it warrants further review by the Planning Commission. The second and third steps are more detailed conditional use and subdivision hearings before the Planning Commission.
The Planned Neighborhood Design Option was intended to encourage superior residential environments through a unified planning process. Mr. DePrima reviewed in detail the features of the proposal.
The Planning Department has been working with the developer of this site, however, because of the long narrow shape of the land, it was somewhat difficult to be overly creative with this project. They feel, however, that the proposed plan is a good plan.
The Developer gave a presentation to committee members which fully described the proposal and showed a video of the proposed development. It is the opinion of the Planner that this project presents a reasonable alternative to a large monotonous townhouse project that would be permitted in the RM-1 zone. Mr. Bud Felty, representing McCrone, Inc., Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, addressed members of the committee. He stated that the plan is for a 65 acre parcel, with 26% (17.66 acres) of open space of which 6.4 acres is active open space.
Mrs. Malone commended the developers for their commitment to open space. She referred to an ordinance that requires temporary turn-arounds for the streets that are dead-end streets until adjacent projects are developed. She referred to problems in similar developments where school buses could not access the roads properly and where vehicles are forced to turn around in yards.
Mrs. Malone asked for a commitment from the developers that this requirement will be met to ensure appropriate turn-arounds for vehicular traffic. Mr. Felty assured Mrs. Malone that they will adhere to whatever the City requests of them on this matter.
Mr. Lambert voiced concern with adding over 350 dwelling units in this part of the City, stating that it is already suffering from high density and lack of infrastructure in terms of roads and heavy traffic. He relayed appreciation that the developers have chosen a lesser density than they could have pursued, but he reiterated previous concerns with traffic in West Dover. Responding to Mr. Lambert’s question on DelDOT’s position on the project, Mr. Felty stated that DelDOT has not been contacted at this very preliminary stage.
Agreeing with Mr. Lambert, Mr. Pitts stated his opinion that the City should take a slower approach to housing development in the western portion of Dover.
The committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation to refer the project to the Planning Commission for further review and hearings.
Utilizing the consent agenda format, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mrs. Malone and unanimously carried.
Proposed Amendment - Appendix C, Article II, Section 3 - Target Area - Downtown Redevelopment Ordinance
The Downtown Dover Development Corporation recommended to City Council that they expand the Downtown Redevelopment target area westerly across the railroad tracks between North Street and Division Street. This area includes several older industrial buildings that are under utilized and in need of investment. This older industrial area, which was associated with the Train Station and developed at the same time as the rest of Downtown, should be included in its redevelopment. The DDDC would like to begin promoting the area around the Train Station for redevelopment and it is felt that it would be advantageous if these areas could qualify for the various development incentives.
The committee recommended approval of the proposal, as outlined in the proposed amendment to Appendix C, Article II, Section 3.
Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mrs. Malone and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
Mr. Salters moved for acceptance of the Legislative and Finance Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Leary and unanimously carried.
UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT
The Utility Committee met on March 10, 1997 with Chairman Lambert presiding.
Proposed Ordinance Amendments - Sections 22-226 through 22-231 - Water Meters
In an effort to standardize Public Works procedures and infrastructure improvements, the Department of Public Works requested changes to Sections 22-226 through 22-231 (Water Meters) of the City Code. As part of the City’s efforts to standardize water meter locations, several sections of the ordinances are proposed for revisions to meet the changing needs of the Public Works Department and the metering section of our utility. The proposed ordinance changes are minor in nature and reflect the current metering technology in use by the City of Dover.
Noting that members of the committee have not had the opportunity to see what the pits look like, Mr. Lambert requested that the matter be tabled for further review. The committee tabled the matter for further review.
No action was taken by Council.
Bids - 20 Cubic Yard Rear Loading Sanitation Truck
The Department of Public Works received a repair estimate for Vehicle #455 in the amount of $13,000 to repair the rear body. In addition, this truck will need extensive repairs to the cab. Based on costs of needed repairs and a recommendation of Ryder MLS, bids were solicited for a new 20 cubic yard rear loading sanitation truck. In order to standardize our current sanitation fleet, specifications were targeted toward a Heil Formula 4000 or approved equal.
Bids were received from four vendors but the low bid, submitted by McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Company was rejected because the proposal did not meet our specifications. The machinery that was offered in the rejected bid is not currently used in this region of the country and there are no service facilities within seventy (70) miles. The second lowest bid was submitted Elliot/Wilson Trucks and it was also rejected. Their bid noted numerous exceptions to the City’s specifications.
The committee recommended that the bid submitted by Heil Equipment Co. of Philadelphia, Inc. be accepted and that a purchase order be issued to them in the amount of $68,563 for the purchase of a 20 cubic yard loading sanitation truck.
Mr. Lambert moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Fenimore and unanimously carried.
Private Outdoor Lighting Service Classification
The current Private Outdoor Lighting Service Classification was placed in effect on January 1, 1994. Revised rates have been calculated using corrected input watts, current labor and material rates. The revised rates will affect all private lighting contracts and will allow for additional services to be offered by the City.
Mr. O’Connor explained that the proposal will bring the charges for outdoor lighting into conformance with our actual costs. Our customers have begun to request a variety of services such as underground service for security lights, decorative security lighting, and lighting for commercial parking facilities. This proposal will upgrade our outdoor lighting to meet the demands of our customers.
For customers that have a long term contract, their current contract will remain in effect and the new rates will not be instituted until after current contracts have expired.
The committee recommended adoption of the proposed rates for Private Outdoor Lighting Service Classification, effective with May 1997 billings.
Mr. Lambert moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Fenimore and Council unanimously adopted the following rates:
PRIVATE OUTDOOR LIGHTING
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for all-night outdoor lighting service for lighting of outdoor areas on private property.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
UNMETERED - This will be the standard installation practice. The lights under this classification shall be fed directly from the City of Dover's energy source.
METERED - This classification will be available at the City of Dover's discretion and only when it is not feasible to install the lighting service from an unmetered source. These lights will have the energy supplied through the customers meter and the monthly rental fee shall be reduced to reflect this customer expense.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The equipment supplied will be the type of fixture currently being furnished by the City at the time of installation as described below in the Classifications of Security Lights, Decorative Lighting, and Roadway/Area Lighting. Lighting shall be from dusk to dawn each day.
The initial term for lighting service shall be for two (2) years. The City may require a fee if the installation is removed prior to the two (2) year term.
Where service is not associated with a metered service, a Customer Service Charge of $4.00 for residential lights and $5.00 for commercial lights will be added to cover the associated costs of billing and related consumer costs not reflected in the lighting schedule.
Unmetered - The City shall maintain, relamp, and supply the energy to the lighting equipment that it owns. Metered - The City shall also maintain and relamp the lighting equipment it owns where energy is not supplied.
The City will perform relamping, repair, and/or maintenance during normal working hours within a reasonable period following notification by the Customer.
Customers requiring unique or unusual lighting service different than outlined below may obtain such service under a mutually agreeable contractual arrangement.
SECURITY LIGHTS
Includes a 2' (+/-) arm, pole not included. If a pole needs to be installed, the location shall be accessible to truck traffic via driveway, roadway, alleyway, or other public accessible parking areas. If a pole must be installed and the location is not truck accessible, a decorative lighting fixture may be installed at the applicable rates.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered
Monthly Charge kWh Monthly Charge
100 watt HPS 5.80 47 3.37
175 watt MV 6.55 68 2.88
The following style is not available after February 28, 1997
70 watt HPS 5.24 33
DECORATIVE LIGHTING
Includes a 18' fiberglass pole (15' above ground). The electrical service to these poles shall be underground; therefore, the installation location shall be accessible to trencher traffic.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered
Monthly Charge kWh Monthly Charge
70 watt HPS w/o ladder rest 9.72 33 7.94
150 watt RPS w/o ladder rest 11.60 62 8.16
250 watt HPS w/o ladder rest 15.89 101 10.44
The following styles are not available after February 28, 1997.
Est. Monthly
Monthly Charge kWh
175 watt MV w/o ladder rest 11.15 68
175 watt MV contemporary 11.72 68
ROADWAY/LIGHTING
Includes choice of bracket from 8' to 16' if the fixture is accessible to truck traffic via driveway, roadway, alleyway, or other public accessible parking areas. If not accessible to trucks a 2' (+/-) arm shall be used. Pole not included.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered
Monthly Charge kWh Monthly Charge
100 watt HPS 7.17 47 4.64
175 watt MV 7.65 68 3.98
250 watt HPS 10.44 101 4.99
400 watt MV 13.55 154 5.23
400 watt HPS 13.61 155 5.29
POLE CHARGES PER MONTH
For each wood pole required exclusively for the support of lighting fixtures or lighting circuits under this service classification a per pole charge will be assessed as follows:
Monthly Charge
Poles installed through February 28, 1997 2.59
Poles installed or changed out after February 28, 1997 4.00
FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE
This rate will not be subject to the fuel adjustment clause.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service classification.
OUTDOOR DEVELOPMENT LIGHTING RATE
(Residential Area Lighting Only)
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover service area for residential developments/ mobile home park lighting.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle alternating current, single phase.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The association and/or owner shall install and maintain all lighting and associated equipment. This rate applies to one metering point. If multiple metering points are required to reduce voltage drop, a totalized bill will be rendered. The metering point(s) will be governed by the City of Dover.
The initial term for lighting service shall be for one (1) year with automatic month to month extension until either party terminates this agreement via letter. Billing will be monthly. If this contract is terminated prior to the one year agreement, the customer shall reimburse the City of Dover for all expenses incurred.
MONTHLY RATES
Customer Service Charge 5.00
Energy Charge .0902 per kWh
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE
The minimum monthly bill shall be $5.00.
FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Fuel Adjustment Clause included in this schedule.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service classification.
ADOPTED: March 24, 1997
Mr. Lambert moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Fenimore and unanimously carried.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The Parks and Recreation Committee met on March 24, 1997 at 6:20 p.m. with Chairwoman Malone presiding.
Dover Recreational Facilities Committee - Phase I Report
In August 1996, the Mayor and Council formulated the Dover Recreational Facilities Committee (DRFC) and appointed members to review the recreational facilities in the City of Dover in order to determine if its programs and facilities are meeting the needs of the residents. The committee was charged with the following:
✻ Study the existing facilities and define the problems and needs of recreational activity in the City of Dover.
✻ Identify possible solutions to those problems and address those needs to include possible construction of new facilities, but not to exclude increased cooperative agreements, including the leasing of additional space and facilities from public and private entities.
✻ Identify revenue sources required to fund any and all projects or alternatives. Further, to present final recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Committee for its review and recommendation to City Council.
Mrs. Malone, Chairwoman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, introduced Mrs. GiGi Windley, Chairwoman of the DRFC. Mrs. Windley stated that she was very pleased with the professionalism of the volunteers that served on the committee. The committee members have been meeting bi-weekly since September and Mrs. Windley stated that all of the members have attended the meetings and participated in every aspect of the report. The members are: GiGi Windley (Chairperson), Fred Vetter (Vice-Chairperson), Robert Coleman, Bruce Gorman, C.C. Wagner, William McGlumphy, Charles Reed, John Fisher, Michael Chapman and James Platt. Zach Carter and Jim O’Connor are Staff Members, and Mrs. Windley expressed the sincere appreciation from the Committee for the staff assistance they offered.
Due to the large scope of the project, the committee agreed to divide the project into three phases, with the following objectives: Phase I - to determine the existing recreational facilities, both indoor and outdoor, within the Dover Community at large and to assess their adequacy in meeting the perceived needs of the community through the year 2010. Phase II - to develop recommendations for type(s) of management facilities and locations(s) that would best optimize our recreational structure and meet the needs of the community as identified in Phase I. Phase III - to identify implementation strategy and address implementation issues such as conceptual design of new facilities, financing, and program initiation/development.
Mrs. Windley stated that Phase I was basically a needs assessment. Because Phase I entailed collection of a considerable amount of background information, it is felt that it will probably be the most time consuming phase.
Mrs. Windley presented a slide display which outlined details of the Dover Recreational Facilities Committee - Phase I Report (as on file with the Office of the City Clerk).
Mrs. Windley presented the Phase I Report with the following executive summary: “The Phase I report of a Council appointed select committee has undertaken an examination of the greater Dover recreational infrastructure, including a detailed inventory and evaluation of existing facilities and staff. Capacities were examined in relation to community needs, both routine and unique, as well as their condition, location, suitability and potential.”
The findings and conclusions were not unexpected. Dover, as is true for most progressive cities in the country during the past ten years, has seen a period of remarkable growth, the effects of which have seriously out paced the local government's activities to provide for the community's recreational needs. Such needs are very real and have a profound effect on community health, safety and quality of life.
The Dover recreational staff was found to be well qualified, exceedingly well informed and coping as well as could be expected given the circumstances under which they must function. For example, we have seen almost exponential growth in such activities as soccer and basketball with increased participation by adults and females. For the most part, this load is imposed upon a structure that is largely fragmented, difficult to supervise and rapidly becoming outdated. There is substantial and growing public concern over what is perceived as a lack of civic leadership interest in addressing the issue. The changes and growth we are seeing are indeed unprecedented.
A case in point -- a mere five years ago, female participation, especially in the more physical forms of recreation, was minimal. Had there been no growth in total population, the recent addition of females to recreation's customer population would have alone almost doubled its workload. Our ability to cope has "topped out", and too little is being done.
The participants of this select committee urge the City Council to begin an accelerated effort to revitalize the indoor/outdoor capacities of Dover's recreational structure. This recommendation is fully supported by the data developed during Phase I. It further recommends that Phase II of this effort be directed by the Council in order to develop specific types and locations of facilities together with the management structure necessary to its future success. We need to know how best to meet the growing deficit, then to provide the Council with a prioritized list of options to guide its decisions in the matter. The resources of the City Staff, especially its planning and financial activities, are needed to assist in such an effort.
Mrs. Windley stated that after careful review and study, the Committee concludes that the current recreational facilities of the greater Dover City area are seriously inadequate to serve the growing population and the recreational needs of its residents. Further, when viewed in terms of its future adequacy (both qualitative and quantitative), the deficit is even more worrisome. She stated we are clearly long overdue in addressing these needs, and it is urgent that such a comprehensive effort be undertaken at the earliest date.
General Fred Vetter, Vice-Chairman of the DRFC, expressed appreciation to City Council for taking an interest in this matter and for taking action to ensure the recreational needs of our community are met. He reminded the public that this is also an issue of the health, quality of life and the individual longevity of every citizen. General Vetter stated that the number of people in the community who avail themselves of recreational activities has doubled, not only due to growth, but due to the fact that women have now entered the “sweaty sports”. General Vetter stated that women now work out with weights, treadmills, in fitness centers, play volleyball, softball, etc. At his fitness center, there are 600 members with ten women for every six men. Women are now as interested as men in keeping themselves fit and well. With the heavy workload of both men and women, with many now working 50 to 60 hours per week, families have started making recreational activities a part of their life for better mental and physical health.
Referring to the concerns of some citizens of the costs associated with meeting our recreational needs, General Vetter stated that there are many ways to fund such programs. User fees pay for a substantial amount of recreational programs. Currently, user fees have plateaued mainly due to crowded facilities with sub-par equipment. With better programs, it is felt that better income will follow. There are many other financial wells that could be tapped such as state and federal monies and fund-raising, if necessary. General Vetter thanked Councilwoman Malone for initiating the project and urged Council to authorize the DRFC to continue with their study in an attempt to resolve this matter.
If the Committee moves to Phase II, Mr. Fenimore requested that they consider an integrated transportation plan to support the infrastructure that is addressed in the programs and the scheduling of the programs. He felt that the committee should consider a system that will ensure that every person, young and old, has some reasonable means of getting to and from the recreational program. Referring to the aging population and to the issue of active and passive recreation, Mr. Fenimore suggested that passive recreation be strongly reviewed, such as a satellite library and study areas for our youth to utilize if they have no other quiet area in which to study. In the Phase I Report it is stated that the Committee intends to maintain the existing physical plant at the other parks. Mr. Fenimore urged them to go beyond that and to reclaim, improve and upgrade our existing physical plant. He suggested additional law enforcement to force out what is not wanted in our parks and to encourage what we would like in our parks and upgrades to Whiteoak Park and Silver Lake.
Mr. Salters noted that the Whiteoak Park is located on the east side of Dover and Schutte Park is located on the west side of Dover. He stated that although the committee is reviewing the recreational needs of the entire community, he requested that they give consideration to the recreational needs of the 30% of the population that live in the central downtown area.
All members of the Parks and Recreation Committee and of City Council relayed their appreciation for the enormous amount of work that the DRFC members put into this project and expressed their feeling that the report was prepared in an excellent manner.
Mr. Lambert asked if the committee has a timetable for completion of Phase II. Mrs. Windley stated that it is difficult to say how long it will take, but it is felt that it will take less time than was needed for Phase I. They hope to have Phase II completed within eight weeks.
The committee recommended acceptance of the Phase I Report of the Dover Recreational Facilities Committee and to authorize the DRFC to begin Phase II of the process in order to develop specific type and locations of facilities, together with the management structure necessary for its future success. Council President Christiansen requested that all current members be maintained for completion of all phases of the project.
Mrs. Malone moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded