REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on January 9, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Richter presiding. Members present were Councilmen Hall, Daisey, Legates, Lynn, Christiansen, Levitt, Weyandt and VanSant.
Council staff members present were Chief Hutchison, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Bartolotta, Mr. Cregar, Chief Whitham, Ms. Bittner and Mr. Rodriguez.
In the absence of the Reverend J.H. Williams, Council Chaplain, the invocation was given by Councilman VanSant, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. VanSant requested the addition of agenda item #16D to consider a letter from Robert Tudor.
Mr. Weyandt moved for approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Levitt and carried with Mr. Hall voting no.
RESOLUTION - R. THOMAS WORLEY
By motion of Mr. VanSant, seconded by Mr. Christiansen, Council unanimously adopted the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, R. Thomas Worley has served as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Dover since he began employment on September 1, 1982; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Worley is widely recognized for his contribution to the "Constitution Place" Project, having spent countless hours in the coordination of all aspects of the Project and overseeing the project to its successful completion; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his many responsibilities as Assistant City Manager R. Thomas Worley served on all employee bargaining units which was extremely demanding of his time and yet he was always able to work towards an amicable agreement that was beneficial to both the City of Dover and its employees; and
WHEREAS, R. Thomas Worley has been chosen to serve the City of Paducah, Kentucky as their City Manager, and will officially leave the City of Dover on January 14, 1989; and
WHEREAS, during the time that Mr. Worley has served the City of Dover, he has made many friends that will sorely miss his good natured approach in dealing with the many complex and difficult problems he faced in his position as Assistant City Manager.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. The Mayor and Council express their sincere gratitude to R. Thomas Worley for his many contributions to the City of Dover and highly commend him for the manner in which he carried out his responsibilities and duties as the Assistant City Manager.
2. R. Thomas Worley has been a very valuable employee of the City of Dover and the Mayor and Council extend their very best wishes to him in his new capacity as City Manager of Paducah, Kentucky.
3. The Mayor and Council hereby present the Dover Cup to R. Thomas Worley in appreciation of the many contributions he has made to the City of Dover.
4. The Mayor and Council direct the City Clerk to make this Resolution a part of the permanent records of the City of Dover as a lasting symbol of appreciation for the dedicated service of R. Thomas Worley.
ADOPTED: January 9, 1989
The Dover Cup was presented to Mr. Worley. On behalf of the City of Dover, Mayor Richter expressed the loss the City will incur with Mr. Worley's departure and conveyed his best wishes to Mr. Worley in his new job.
RESOLUTION - JOSEPH D. SCOTT
By motion of Mr. VanSant, seconded by Mr. Christiansen, Council unanimously adopted the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Scott began employment with the City of Dover in November 1961, leaving the City's employ for a short period of time in 1963, returning in August 1965, and after having acquired in excess of 25 years of service, is now planning to retire; and
WHEREAS, during the 25 years that Joe Scott has served the City of Dover, he has significantly contributed to the successful expansion of the City's electrical department, having served as an Electrical Engineering Fieldman since 1979; and
WHEREAS, the performance of his duties and responsibilities, and his working relationships were always characterized by an obvious dedication to performing a job to the best of his ability; and
WHEREAS, during the course of his career, Joe Scott attended many workshops and seminars, resulting in an extremely high level of competence and professionalism which benefitted not only the Electrical Department, but the entire City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the Mayor and Council extend their sincere gratitude to Joseph D. Scott for his contributions to the community, and highly commends him for the manner in which he has carried out his responsibilities and duties as an employee of the City of Dover.
2. That the Mayor and Council wish Joseph D. Scott and his family a happy and peaceful retirement.
3. That the Mayor and Council direct the City Clerk to make this Resolution a part of the permanent records of the City of Dover in expression of their appreciation to Joseph D. Scott.
ADOPTED: January 9, 1989
Mayor Richter presented the Dover Cup and a City of Dover Plaque to Mr. Scott in expression of appreciation for the many years of dedicated service to the City of Dover.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 1988
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 12, 1988 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Hall, seconded by Mr. VanSant, and bore the written approval of Mayor Richter.
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON DIVISION STREET AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD - MILFORD LAND ASSOCIATES, INC.
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property located on Division Street and Independence Blvd., owned by Milford Land Associates, Inc.
A letter was received from the Schaeffer Management Group, on behalf of Milford Land Associates, requesting that the rezoning request be withdrawn.
Mr. VanSant moved for acceptance of the request for withdrawal, seconded by Mr. Weyandt and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST INTERSECTION OF S. BRADFORD STREET AND WYOMING AVENUE - BIDDLE AND MARVEL
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property located on the northwest intersection of S. Bradford Street and Wyoming Avenue, owned by Millard F. and Hattie Mae Biddle, Eleanor E. Biddle and Patricia Ann Marvel.
The City Clerk reported that a petition opposing the rezoning was received. A letter was submitted by Mr. Grover Biddle, on behalf of the owners, requesting that the rezoning request be withdrawn.
Mr. VanSant moved for acceptance of the request for withdrawal, seconded by Mr. Lynn and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CHERRY STREET - WILMER H. GIBSON
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property located on the east side of Cherry Street, owned by Wilmer H. Gibson.
Planner's Review
The City Planner reported that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the application for rezoning from RG-1 to C-2. The recommendation was based upon the existing land use in the area, which is entirely surrounded by residential zoning classifications. The Comprehensive Plan recommends that this area be utilized for medium density residential uses. The proposed use would be inconsistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and would represent a spot commercial zoning in a residential area.
Correspondence
The City Clerk reported that a petition, containing 26 signatures, was submitted protesting approval of the rezoning request. As calculated by the City Assessor, less than 20% of the permitted area protested and therefore the request could be approved by a majority vote of Council. The City Assessor stated that the Planning Commission received a letter of protest from Elnetta Mason. Since she does not live in this immediate area, she was unable to sign the petition.
Public Hearing
Mayor Richter declared the hearing open.
Ms. Gloria L. Chappell, of 112 S. Queen Street, addressed Council on behalf of Elnetta Mason and other residents opposing the rezoning request. Ms. Chappell stated that they strongly oppose the request, feeling that approval would introduce more industrial concentration in this residential area. Approval of the request would facilitate the owner to store large, commercial vehicles in the neighborhood. Cherry Street is very narrow and cannot handle commercial vehicles. The residents also objected to the potential noise, pollution and traffic hazards.
Ms. Chappell stated that the City recently upgraded the homes in this area through the Community Development Block Grant Program and stated that the residents would like it to remain as a residential neighborhood.
Mr. Wilmer H. Gibson, owner of the property, questioned the procedures for approval. Mayor Richter explained that members of Council will vote upon the request at the completion of the public hearing.
Mayor Richter declared the hearing closed.
Mr. VanSant moved that the request be denied in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daisey and was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON WHITE OAK ROAD - PARK VIEW, INC.
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property located on White Oak Road, owned by Park View, Inc.
The City Clerk reported that a petition in opposition of the rezoning was received.
A letter was received from George H. Chabbott, equitable owner, requesting that the rezoning request be withdrawn.
Mr. VanSant moved for acceptance of the withdrawal request, seconded by Mr. Hall and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE - ASSOCIATED LABORATORY FACILITIES
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider adopt ion of an amendment to the City of Dover Zoning Ordinance to permit "Associated Laboratory Facilities" as a conditional use in the RG-0 zoning district where a building complex has reached a total building area of 100,000 square feet.
The City Planner explained that the purpose of the amendment is to lessen the likelihood or need to rezone an area within an RG-0 office complex for laboratory facilities connected with permitted office uses. He cited the example of the Artesian Water Company's administrative offices currently located in the Silver Lake Office Plaza. Their laboratory work is processed in Newark due to the limitations of the zoning ordinance. The proposed amendment would permit the Planning Commission the opportunity to review and hold a public hearing on the appropriateness of such a laboratory facility and condition its approval without having to rezone to a higher classification which would allow more intensive uses within the RG-0 office park complexes. A draft amendment was prepared by the Solicitor and submitted for review.
Mayor Richter declared the hearing open.
There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed amendment.
Mayor Richter declared the hearing closed.
Mr. Weyandt questioned the intent of the complex size, asking if the 100,000 square feet refers to one building or a complex of buildings. Mr. Cregar explained that it refers to a complex that totals 100,000 square feet. This could mean only one building or a combination of several buildings within the same complex.
Mr. Levitt requested clarification on what is defined as an "associated laboratory facility" in terms of what type of laboratory work could be performed. Mr. Cregar explained that the term was worded in this manner to allow the Planning Commission and staff to hold a public hearing which would bring forth all pertinent information. Approval would then be based upon the information relating specifically to the request and would be considered on an individual basis.
Mr. VanSant moved for approval of the amendment to Article 3, Section 9.13 of the Zoning Code. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Legates and by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes, one (1) no (Mr. Christiansen), Council adopted the following ordinance:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET, THAT THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF DOVER BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Add to Article 3, Section 8, General Residence and Office Zone (RG-0) an additional item "Associated Laboratory Facilities" to Section 9.13 to read as follows:
Section 9.13 - Business, professional, or governmental offices on suitably landscaped lots after a building complex in this zone has reached a building space area of one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet, then the following uses shall be permitted as Conditional Uses subject to the approval of the Planning Commission: cafeteria, restaurant, barber shop/beauty shop, travel agency, bank, copy center, office supply, retail store, newsstand and associated laboratory facilities.
ADOPTED: January 9, 1989
MONTHLY REPORTS - NOVEMBER 1988
Referring to the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal's Report, Mr. Weyandt requested that future reports be altered to break down the number of incidents for the Fire Department to depict the number of vehicular accidents that are included in the total number of incidents.
Mr. Christiansen referred to recent action by the Board of Adjustments concerning a performance standards review, questioning how action could be taken on this matter when Council imposed a moratorium on all such actions until legal questions have been resolved.
Mr. Rodriguez stated that the decision of the Board of Adjustments specifically refers to Council's action as imposing a moratorium. The Board of Adjustments was under a time constraint in performance standards which could not be violated. Based upon expert testimony, the Board of Adjustments only approved the application as being in conformance with the performance standards. Building permits cannot be issued until the moratoriums imposed by the City and State are lifted. Mr. Rodriguez stated that he has been in contact with Mrs. Wilcutt's attorney and is awaiting further information from them before taking action.
By motion of Mr. VanSant, seconded by Mr. Hall, Council unanimously adopted the following reports for the month of November:
Chief of Police Report
Building Inspector and Fire Marshal Report
City Alderman Report
City Manager Report
J.P. Court #7 Report
General Fund, Cash Receipts & Budget Report
Water/Sewer Fund, Revenue & Budget Report
Internal Service Fund, Revenue & Budget Report
Electric Revenue Fund, Revenue & Budget Report
Improvement and Extension Fund, Cash Receipts & Budget Report
General, Water/Sewer, Electric Revenue - Receipts & Disbursements Report
Parking Fund, Cash Receipts & Budget Report
UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT
The Utility Committee met on December 13, 1988 at the Dover Century Club with Chairman VanSant presiding.
Norman Day Presentation - Phase II - Constitution Place
A presentation was given by Mr. Norman Day on Phase II of the Constitution Place Project. A question and answer session was held after the presentation for citizens living in the area around The Green. Mr. VanSant reported that the plan was met with mixed emotions by those attending the meeting. Of the two alternatives submitted by Mr. Day, Alternative A was generally more acceptable to the residents since it would not reduce the number of available parking spaces around The Green. An estimated cost for Alternative A was submitted by Mr. Day, totaling $1,188,200.
Although no action was taken by the committee, Mr. VanSant moved that expansion of Phase II of Constitution Place be placed on hold, and that the City Manager and Utility Committee be directed to budget the necessary funds in the out years of the Capital Improvement Plan for utility repairs in the area of The Green. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christiansen and unanimously carried.
Annexation Request - Lillian M. Smith - 299 College Road
The committee considered an annexation request from Lillian M. Smith for property located at 299 College Road (parcel #24). The property is located in a large island surrounding the City limits. Staff polled property owners of an area consisting of parcels #19 through #26 and parcel #13, with very little interest expressed for annexation.
Since there was no interest for inclusion by other property owners, staff recommended denial of the request. However, Mr. Bartolotta stated that he would have no problem with annexing only the Smith property if Council wishes to do so. The City needs to determine if it is willing to annex properties individually or if it should wait until a large area is willing to be annexed.
The Planning Commission recommended denial of the request. If, however, the property is annexed, it was recommended that it be assigned a zoning classification of RG-3 (Group Housing).
The Utility Committee recommended that an annexation referendum be held for the Smith property only.
Mr. VanSant moved for approval of the Utility Committee's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hall and Council unanimously adopted the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE SAID AREA.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorizes the Council to extend the boundaries of the said City after a special election of the qualified voters and real estate owners of the territory proposed to be annexed, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it in the best interest of the City of Dover to include an area contiguous to the present City limits, and more particularly described within the limits of the City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the following described area situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware, and more particularly described and bounded herein be annexed to the City of Dover:
All those two certain lots, and parcels of land and premises situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware; and lying on the northerly side of the public road known as College Road leading from the DuPont Boulevard to Chestnut Grove School House by way of the Delaware State College adjoining lands now or formerly of Olin Curry, each of said lots having a front on said public road of fifty (50) feet and extending back therefrom between parallel lines a distance of two hundred (200) feet, the two lots containing twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of land, be the same more or less, and being lots #145 and #146 as laid out on a plot of lands of record on the Office of the Recorder of Deeds at Dover, in and for Kent County, in Deed Record Book C, Volume 42, page 295.
2. That an election be held on the 16th day of February, 1989, commencing at the hours of 11:00 a.m. in the City Hall Annex, The Plaza, Dover, Delaware, for the purpose of submitting the question of annexation of the above area to those persons entitled to vote thereon.
3. That the election be held and conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Dover as amended.
4. That this resolution be published in at least two issues of a newspaper published in the City of Dover at least two weeks prior to the day of this election.
ADOPTED: January 9, 1989
Sewer Backup Complaint - Mimosa Avenue Area
A complaint of sewer backups in the Mimosa Avenue area, submitted by Ms. Veronica Dutton of 315 Mimosa Avenue, was researched by City staff and reviewed by the Committee. Mr. Bartolotta explained that all claims of this nature are referred to the City's insurance carrier for review. They have standard criteria in determining if there is any fault on the part of the City. The City has recommended to property owners that they plug their basement drains to prevent backflow.
The committee felt that Ms. Dutton received information from her plumber that needed clarification. Staff was directed to contact Ms. Dutton to fully clarify the situation and to answer any other questions she may have.
Council took no further action on the matter.
Fuel Adjustment Review
Fuel adjustment projections are reviewed on a quarterly basis and modified in December on a levelized basis for the next calendar year. The 1988 fuel adjustment was set at -$0.00081, based on a fuel cost of 40 cents per gallon for the year. The price of oil has averaged 37 cents per gallon. The cumulative fuel fund total at the end of October was $2,227,774.17 and is expected to reach $2,563,253.48 by the end of the year.
Based upon information available, staff projected that a fuel adjustment of negative one cent per KWH (-$0.007/KWH) for all rate classes to be adequate to cover the cost of fuel oil purchases for 1989. The committee recommended that the fuel adjustment be set at negative one cent per KWH (-$0.01/KWH) for 1989.
Mr. VanSant moved for approval of the committee's recommendation to set the fuel adjustment for 1989 at negative one cent per KWH (-$0.01/KWH) for all rate classes, effective for all January 1989 billings. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lynn and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Flood Plain Ordinance Revisions
To assure compliance with the National Flood Insurance Regulations, as recently adopted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the committee recommended approval of the Planner's recommended amendments to the City's Flood Plain Ordinance.
Mr. VanSant moved for approval of the amendments as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hall and by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted the following ordinance:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE 14AYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The Dover Code is hereby amended by making the following amendments to Chapter 7.5, Flood Damage Prevention.
Amend Section 7.5-5 - Establishment of the Flood Plain District: by adding the following language to the subparagraph (b) Item (3):
For these areas, elevation and floodway information from other Federal, State or other acceptable source shall be used when available. Where other acceptable information is not available, the elevation shall be determined by using the elevation of a point on the boundary of the identified flood plain area which is nearest the construction site. The Department of Inspections may require the applicant to determine the elevation with hydrologic and hydraulic engineering techniques. Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses shall be undertaken only by professional engineers or otbers of demonstrated qualifications who shall certify that the technical methods used correctly reflect currently accepted technical concepts. Studies, analyses, computations, etc. shall be submitted in sufficient detail to allow a thorough technical review by the Department of Inspections.
Amend Section 7.7-7 - Building Permit Criteria: by adding the following clause to subparagraph (a) Item (1) after the words "lateral movement":
of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy:
Amend Section 7.5-7 - Building Permit Criteria: by adding a new Item (4) to subparagraph (1) to read as follows:
construction with electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.
Amend Section 7.5-8 - Basements and Lowest Floors: by adding the following to subparagraph (a) to read as follows:
For all new construction and substantial improvements, those fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect or meet or exceed the following minimum criteria:
(1)A minimum of two openings having a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided.
(2)The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above grade.
(3)openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings or devices provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
Amend Section 7.5-9 - Site Plan Criteria: by adding a new Item (4) under subparagraph (a) "Contents of Site Plan" to read as follows:
(4)onsite waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding.
Amend Section 7.5-4 - Definitions: by deleting the term and definition Mobile Home in its entirety and substituting the term and definition "Manufactured Home" to read as follows:
Manufactured Home means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. For Flood Plain Management purposes the term "Manufactured Home" also includes park trailers, travel trailers, and other similar vehicles placed on a site for greater than 180 consecutive days. For insurance purposes the term "Manufactured Home" does not include park trailers, travel trailers, and other similar vehicles.
Amend Section 7.5-4 - Definitions: by deleting the term and definition Mobile Home or Subdivision in its entirety and substituting the term and definition "Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision in its entirety and substituting the term and definition "Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more Manufactured Home lots for rent or sale."
Finally, Chapter 7.5 - Flood Damage Prevention shall be amended by deleting the term Mobile Home wherever it appears throughout the chapter and substituting the term Manufactured Home.
ADOPTED: January 9, 1989
Acceptance of Streets and Utilities in the Villas of Spruance
The Utility Committee recommended acceptance of the streets and utilities in the Villas of Spruance. A one year maintenance agreement, a bond, and a Release from Liabilities have been submitted.
Mr. VanSant moved for acceptance of the streets and utilities in the Villas of Spruance as recommended by the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weyandt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Proposed City/County Sewer Agreement - Millcreek
The committee reviewed a draft agreement which was submitted to the City by the Kent County Engineer to provide sanitary sewer service to the proposed development of Millcreek. The sewer service would be temporary until the proposed Fork Branch Pumping Station is on-line. The agreement was scheduled for review by Kent County Levy Court on December 13th.
The committee recommended approval of the agreement, subject to review and approval by the City Solicitor. Mr. VanSant stated that the agreement has been approved by Mr. Rodriguez, although it is not known at the present time if it has been approved by Levy Court.
Mr. VanSant moved for acceptance of the City/County Sewer Agreement on Millcreek (as on file in the Office of the City Clerk), seconded by Mr. Weyandt and unanimously carried.
Bid - Primary Cable Purchase
Bids were received for 100,000 feet of 15kV primary URD cable, with the Utility Committee recommending that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Wesco, in the amount of $191,400.
Mr. VanSant moved for approval of the committee's recommendation to award the bid to Wesco in the amount of $191,400 for the purchase of 100,000 feet of 15kV cable. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hall and unanimously carried.
Bid - Three-Phase Transformer Purchase
In order to replenish the City's stock of certain sizes of both underground and overhead transformers, bids were received for the needed styles and sizes, with low bids as follows:
1.25 - 15 KVA., single phase CSP pole mounted transformers
RIGBY ELECTRIC - $12,125
2.25 - 50 KVA, single phase CSP pole mounted transformers
RIGBY ELECTRIC - $22,050
3.25 50 KVA, single phase conventional pole mounted transformers
A.J.P. ELECTRIC - $23,750
4.6 - 75 KVA, single phase conventional pole mounted transformers, 227/480 volt
A.J.P. ELECTRIC - $7,902
5.2 - 1000 KVA, three phase padmount transformer, 277/480 volt secondary
VANYO ELECTRIC - $23,054
6.2 - 1000 KVA, three phase padmount transformers, 120/240 volt secondary
VANYO ELECTRIC - $23,756
7.5 - 500 KVA, three phase padmount transformers, 277/480 volt secondary
VANYO ELECTRIC - $40,015
8.3 - 500 KVA, three phase padmount transformers, 120/208 volt secondary
VANYO ELECTRIC - $24,201
9.1 - 500 KVA, three phase padmount transformers, 4160 volt primary 120/208 secondary voltage
VANYO ELECTRIC - $7,545
10.3 - 300 KVA, three phase padmount transformers, 277/480 volt secondary
VANYO ELECTRIC - $17,679
11.2 - 300 KVA, three phase padmount transformers, 120/240 volt secondary
VANYO ELECTRIC - $11,636
12.3 - 150 KVA, three phase padmount transformers, 120/240 volt secondary
HESCO - $12,375
13.5 - 150 KVA, three phase padmount transformers, 120/208 volt secondary
HESCO - $20,440
14.5 - 75 KVA, three phase padmount transformers, 120/208 volt secondary
HESCO - $16,710
15.25 - 25 KVA, single phase padmount transformers
A.J.P. - $25,625
It was recommended by the committee that four purchase orders be issued, as follows: (1) A.J.P. for $57,277; (2) Hesco for $49,525; (3) Rigby Electric for $34,175; and (4) Vanyo for $147,886.
Mr. VanSant moved for acceptance of the committee's recommendation and that purchase orders be issued as stipulated. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weyandt and unanimously carried.
Additional Purchases on Bids
The committee discussed staff's request for additional purchases based on the same unit cost basis of the bid, feeling that a standard policy should be set. The committee recommended a City-wide policy for boiler plate language on all unit price bids, authorizing staff to purchase up to a cost equal to 25% of the original request for all purchases made on a cost unit basis.
Mr. VanSant moved for approval of the committee's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Hall and unanimously carried.
Workshop for Final Report on Power Supply Study
The Utility Committee will set a workshop for the final report on the Power Supply Study, which is tentatively set for January 19, 1989 at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. VanSant moved for approval of the Utility Committee Report as submitted, seconded by Mr. Weyandt and unanimously carried.
LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Legislative and Finance Committee met on January 3, 1989 with Chairman Weyandt presiding.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, for fiscal year ended June 30, 1988, was submitted and reviewed by Finance Director/Treasurer, Mike Karia. A representative of Faw Casson & Co., City of Dover auditors, was also present.
The committee recommended acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, as submitted.
Mr. Weyandt moved for approval of the committee's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Lynn and unanimously carried.
Dover Parking Authority - Mr. Michael Malkiewicz
The committee heard the concerns of Mr. Michael Malkiewicz, on behalf of the Citizens for Responsible Development, regarding the plans of the Dover Parking Authority to construct a parking facility in the area of Water Street. After a considerable amount of discussion, the committee recommended that a letter be forwarded to the Parking Authority informing them that the committee has heard the concerns of the Citizens for Responsible Development and request that the Authority consider responding to these concerns. It was stipulated that the Memorandum submitted by Mr. Malkiewicz also be forwarded to the Parking Authority.
Mr. Weyandt moved for approval of the committee's recommendation, seconded by Mr. VanSant and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hall stated his feeling that Council should take steps to dilute the powers of the Parking Authority to ensure Council participation in future projects, stating that the Parking Authority could be setting a dangerous precedent in the community.
In response to a question by Mr. VanSant, Mr. Rodriguez stated that the Parking Authority was enabled under the Del. Code, and that the City could not alter the parameters under which they operate.
Delaware Nature Society - Request for Donation
A request for a $1,000 donation was received from the Delaware Nature Society which they will utilize for their Stream Watch Program. Stream Watch volunteers provide water quality monitoring through observation and chemical and physical tests, litter clean up, and some aquatic insect biological testing along the St. Jones River. The Stream Watch Program is a cooperative program conducted by the Delaware Nature Society in cooperation with the Delaware Division of Water Resources, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, to help improve water quality in Delaware.
The committee felt that the goals of the Delaware Nature Society, through their Stream Watch Program, parallel Dover's goal of cleaning up Silver Lake and the Mayor's commitment to establishing a green area along Silver Lake and the St. Jones River. Due to the nature of the program and its contribution to the water quality of the St. Jones River and Silver Lake, the committee recommended that $1,000 be appropriated from the 1989/90 fiscal year budget to the Delaware Nature Society. The committee felt it very important that the Stream Watch Program include a volunteer for the area around Silver Lake.
Mr. Weyandt moved for approval of an appropriation of $1,000 from the 1989/90 fiscal year budget to the Delaware Nature Society, stipulating that a volunteer be utilized in the area of Silver Lake. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christiansen and unanimously carried.
Budget Appropriation and Update - KSERD
Council approved a proposal between the City and the Kirkwood Street Educational, Recreational, and Development Committee (KSERD) to provide a comprehensive program for at-risk youth. In accordance with the proposal, the City would provide use of the Recreation Center for eight hours per week, and the KSERD would be responsible for the program, staffing, supplies and equipment.
A supplementary budget appropriation of $1,379 is necessary in the Parks and Recreation Division in order to open the Recreation Center from Januar