Regular City Council Meeting
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Apr 13, 1981 at 12:00 AM

REGULAR MEETING

April 13, 1981

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on April 13, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor McDonough presiding. Members present were Messrs. Bewick, Weyandt, Boaman, Hardcastle, Carey, Witt, Carson and Richter.

The invocation was given by the Reverend J.H. Williams, Council Chaplain.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Mr. Bewick requested an additional agenda item to discuss Council voting requirements.

Mr. Carson requested an additional agenda item to discuss Riverside Trailer Park, old and new sections.

Mr. Hardcastle requested an additional agenda item to discuss financing of the Mayor and Council’s Old Dover Days Reception.

Mr. Mogan requested an additional agenda item, under the Legislative and Finance Committee Report “Paramedic Program”, to discuss an EMT level of service for the Ambulance Department.

RESOLUTION - SPRING CLEAN UP

By motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle, Council by unanimous vote, adopted the following resolution.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council desire to place special emphasis on a clean and beautiful City, and

WHEREAS, traditionally in May there is a period set aside to honor the past and heritage of the City, and

WHEREAS, the annual Old Dover Day will be celebrated May 1st and 2nd, 1981.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:

1. The period of April 18th - 25th, 1981 be designated Spring Clean Up Week for the City.

2. All citizens are encouraged to clean up and beautify their premises and to place any trash or debris that they may have at the curb for pickup during said Special Clean Up Week.

3. During said Spring Clean Up Week, City of Dover crews will pick up any debris or trash removed by citizens and placed at curbside on a non-scheduled basis and as needed in the area.

4. The City Clerk of the City of Dover is hereby directed to make this resolution a part of the permanent records of the City of Dover.

ADOPTED: APRIL 13, 1981

PROCLAMATION - BETTER WATER FOR PEOPLE WEEK

By motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Carey, Council by unanimous vote, adopted the following proclamation.

WHEREAS, the health, comfort and quality of life for the citizens of this community depend upon an abundant and safe supply of water; and

WHEREAS, the economic well-being of our community is closely tied in the availability of a dependable water supply; and

WHEREAS, the community is served by the Dover Water Department, whose personnel have demonstrated outstanding performance over the past 100 years by serving this community with reliable water service; and

WHEREAS, this community’s water system is represented in the membership of the American Water Works Association, which is observing its 100th Anniversary this year and has spent its first century advancing the design, operation and management of water systems to assure continuous improvements in the methods used to deliver a water produce of high quality to consumers; and

WHEREAS, the City’s water system has been in operation for 100 years and is recognized as one of the select group of American Centennial Water Works; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH M. MCDONOUGH, MAYOR, of the City of Dover do hereby proclaim the week of May 3 - 9, 1981, as BETTER WATER FOR PEOPLE WEEK in this community and ask all citizens of Dover to join me in paying tribute to the talented, dedicated men and women of the Dover Water Department, which operates the water system and provides us with essential service; I further commend those representatives of our water supply system who have contributed to important progress of the American Water Works Association and, thus, share in AWWA’s proud, 100 year record of service, and pay special tribute to our community’s water system for its prominent status as one of America’s Centennial Water Works.

ADOPTED: APRIL 13, 1981

PROCLAMATION - PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES WEEK AND DAY

By motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Carey, Council by a unanimous vote, adopted the following proclamation.

WHEREAS, professional secretaries continue to play a vital role in every field of endeavor in this State, and

WHEREAS, the skill, knowledge and diplomacy of professional secretaries are needed to an even greater extent as offices have become more complex,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH M. MCDONOUGH, MAYOR of the City of Dover do hereby declare the week of April 19 through April 25, 1981 as PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES WEEK, and April 22, 1981 as PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES DAY, and I urge all citizens to join The National Secretaries Association (International), the originator and sponsor of these observances, in their recognition.

ADOPTED: APRIL 13, 1981

RESOLUTION - NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

By motion of Mr. Bewick, seconded by Mr. Carson, Council by a unanimous vote, adopted the following resolution.

WHEREAS, libraries are one of the community’s most valuable resources, providing information, education, and enjoyment to nearly every Dover resident;

WHEREAS, libraries are one of the few institutions that serve people of all ages from every economic and ethnic background;

WHEREAS, the Dover Public Library and public school libraries of the Capital School District contribute to out growth and vitality;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF DOVER observes the week of April 5 -11, 1981 as National Library Week and recognizes the Library’s outstanding contribution to everyone from preschooler to the professional all year long.

ADOPTED: APRIL 13, 1981

ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 23, 1981

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 23, 1981 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Carey and bore the written approval of Mayor McDonough.

TAX APPEALS COMMITTEE REPORT

Chairman Witt, as chairman of the Tax Appeals Committee sitting with Councilmen Weyandt and Boaman, reported the following action:

     Dover Century Club - 40 The Green - $20,200

     The committee recommends that the appeal for tax exemption be denied.

     Holy Tabernacle Church of Love - 429 W. Division Street - $6,200

     The committee recommends that the appeal for tax exemption be approved.

     Dover Heritage Trail, Inc. - 408 S. State Street - $6,100

     The committee recommends that the appeal for tax exemption be approved.

     The Square Club, Inc. - 3.339 Acres - 1412 W. State College Road    -  $207,400

                                            1 acre - S. side of N. Fox Hall Road                -  $ 1,800

                                             2.3162 Acres - SE side of College Road         -  $ 4,200

     The committee recommends that the appeal for tax exemption be denied.

PUBLIC HEARING - TAX APPEALS

Noting the aforementioned report of the Tax Appeals Committee, Mayor McDonough declared the hearing open for tax appeals and requested anyone present to come forward with his or her presentation.

Mr. William Satterfield of 910 Monroe Terrace, President of Dover Heritage Trail, Inc., was present open for tax appeals and requested anyone present to come forward with his or her presentation.

Mr. William Satterfield of 910 Monroe Terrace, President of Dover Heritage Trail, Inc., was present to answer any questions concerning that organization’s property located at 408 S. State Street.

No one else was present to speak for or against the other properties listed on the Tax Appeals Committee Report and no correspondence was received.

Mayor McDonough declared the hearing closed.

Mr. Weyandt moved for approval of the Tax Appeals Committee Report as presented, seconded by Mr. Carson and unanimously carried.

SET RATE OF PROPERTY TAX - 1981/82

Mr. Bewick moved that the City of Dover maintain the present tax rate of 98¢ per $100 of assessment for 1981/82. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weyandt.

Speaking to the time and effort put forward by the Legislative and Finance Committee, Mr. Witt felt that Council action to maintain the present tax rate would mandate the following action:

     1. A 15% sewer and water increase prior to July 1st

     2. An electric rate increase prior to July 1st

     3. A decrease of 28 personnel in the various departments in the City

Mr. Witt stated that setting the tax rate at the current level would also reduce some of the services now offered.

Mr. Carson spoke in favor of a reasonable tax increase, feeling that an increase should have been accomplished in prior years.

Reiterating a former suggestion, Mr. Weyandt stated that the Charter should be amended enabling Council to adopt a budget before it is necessary to set a tax rate. Reminding those present that the tax rate must be set, according the Charter, at this meeting, Mr. Weyandt called for the question.

Mr. Weyandt’s call for the question failed by a majority of negative votes.

Mr. Witt moved to defer any further discussion on setting the property tax rate for 1981/82 until after item #11 (c) on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hardcastle and unanimously carried.

SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT

The Safety Advisory Committee met on March 30, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. with Chairman Hardcastle presiding.

North Governors Avenue - Traffic Hazards

Mr. Mogan presented to the committee a letter from Mr. Kurt Katz, District II Traffic Engineer of the State Highway Department, that offered the following suggestions in an effort to alleviate some of the traffic hazards on North Governors Avenue, in the vicinity of Columbia Avenue.

     1. Radar surveillance of the area to be continued

     2. Paint an edge line on the roadway that will aid in outlining the curvature of the road

     3. The State plans to review the signing and speed approaching the area from Silver Lake bridge

The committee recommended to accept the recommendations of the Highway Department.

Mr. Hardcastle moved for the recommendation of the committee, seconded by Mr. Witt and unanimously carried.

Parking - South State Street - Kent General Hospital

Mr. Hardcastle advised the committee of a letter from Mr. James P. Reber, Associate Director of Kent General Hospital, stating that the hospital has studied the use of parking spaces throughout the complex and has begun to implement improved control procedures. The hospital requested that the City continue to permit public parking in front of the hospital on South State Street for use of the community until such time as the hospital has completed its program for improved parking throughout the complex.

The committee recommenced that no action be taken on the parking on South State Street until the hospital has submitted a final report on their progress to improve parking throughout the hospital complex.

Mr. Hardcastle moved for the recommendation of the committee, seconded by Mr. Carey.

Mr. Weyandt spoke to the potential traffic hazard on South State Street in front of the hospital, reiterating his feeling that parking should be eliminated from Hope Street to Frear’s driveway on the west side and from Sackarackin Avenue to the north entrance of Holy Cross on the east side. Elimination of parking on the east side could facilitate a turning lane into the entrance of Holy Cross.

Mr. Witt moved to amend Mr. Hardcastle’s motion, stipulating that an ordinance be drawn to consider elimination of parking on South State Street, from Hope Street to Frear’s driveway on the west side and from Sackarackin Avenue to the north entrance of Holy Cross and that a public hearing be held on May 11, 1981 at 7:45 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boaman and unanimously carried.

Mr. Mogan was instructed to contact the City Solicitor to draw an ordinance.

Two Hour Parking - Wesley College Educational Center

The committee was informed that several complaints have been lodged concerning employees in the area of the Wesley College Educational Center utilizing the parking area in the front for all day parking.

Chief Klenoski informed the committee that the parking spaces in front of the Center are the only spaces not covered by a two hour parking restriction in the area. He presented an ordinance recommending adoption to initiate two hour parking in front of the Center.

The committee recommended adoption of the ordinance with a public hearing to be held on April 27, 1981 at 7:45 p.m.

Mr. Hardcastle moved for the recommendation of the committee, seconded by Mr. Witt and unanimously carried.

Parking Restrictions - New and Queen Streets - 2:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M.

The committee recommended removal of a provision in Section 31-110 of the City Code that prohibits parking between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. In addition, an ordinance be drawn and a public hearing held on April 27, 1981 at 7:45 p.m.

Mr. Hardcastle moved for the recommendation of the committee, seconded by Mr. Witt and unanimously carried.

No Stopping, Standing or Parking - South Little Creek Road

Chief Klenoski informed the committee of complaints stemming from tractor trailers parking on the north side of South Little Creek Road, near the entrance to Dover East Mobile Home Park. Parking of the tractor rigs block the view of cars traveling west on the South Little Creek Road, creating a hazard to persons exiting from the mobile home park. He submitted an ordinance, Sec. 31-68 (a), that would prohibit parking where signed, alleviating the necessity of adopting separate ordinances each time it is deemed necessary to prohibit stopping, standing or parking along a roadway of the City.

The committee recommended that the ordinance be adopted and a public hearing held on April 27, 1981 at 7:45 p.m.

Mr. Hardcastle moved for the recommendation of the committee, seconded by Mr. Witt and unanimously carried.

Mr. Witt moved for acceptance of the Safety Advisory Committee report as submitted, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle and unanimously carried.

LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - MARCH 25, 1981

The Legislative and Finance Committee met on March 25, 1981 with Chairman Witt presiding.

Motel and Hotel Guest Fee

Mr. Witt reported a recommendation by the Legislative and Finance Committee to initiate a $1.00 per room, rented per day, guest fee to be initiated upon approval by Council.

Mr. Witt submitted the following motion: That an ordinance be drawn providing for a $1.00 fee to be levied by the City for each room rented per day, effective July 1, 1981 and that a public hearing be held on June 8, 1981 at 7:45 p.m. Fees are to be paid monthly and due 30 days after the month in which the fees were collected. The motel or hotel will be allowed a 3% collection cost. If the fees are not paid to the City within 30 days, the 3% collection cost will be eliminated and a 2% penalty each month levied on the unpaid balance. The license and permit department, in cooperation with the Finance Department, will be the enforcer for collection. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boaman and unanimously carried.

Adoption of 1980/81 Revised Budget

Mr. Witt advised Council that of the $15,00 cut from the Parks and Recreation Department budget, $9,170 was reinstated to continue various programs. In addition, $2,000 was cut from the Planning Commission budget and the City Clerk’s Office withdrew $800 from that budget. This will result in a total deficit of $92,830.

Mr. Witt moved that the 1980/81 revised budget be approved in the amount of $4,244,350. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boaman and unanimously carried.

Dover Days - Mayor’s Annual Reception

Mr. Hardcastle stated that funding in the amount of $1,475 for the Mayor’s annual reception as a climax to Old Dover Days is an important function. The reception affords an opportunity for various volunteer groups in the City of Dover to gather in fellowship and is an added asset to the Old Dover Days program.

In the opinion of Mr. Bewick and Mr. Richter it was ridiculous to discuss appropriation of $1,475 for a reception considering the present deficit of the overall budget.

Mr. Weyandt moved that members of Council donate the $10 per meeting earned towards funding the function. The motion failed for lack of a second.

Mr. Hardcastle moved that $1,475 be appropriated for the Annual Mayor and Council Reception. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boaman and defeated by a vote of six (6) to two (2) (Mr. Boaman and Mr. Hardcastle voting yes).

Paramedics - Ambulance Service

Mr. Witt reported that the committee thoroughly discussed the Ambulance Department and use of the paramedics by the Kent General Hospital. The committee was informed that the City will be spending approximately $186,000 in the coming fiscal year with a probable maximum revenue of $50,000.

The committee recommended that Mr. Mogan arrange a meeting between a committee of Council and Kent General Hospital to discuss the matter.

Mr. Mogan informed Council that non-emergency runs out of town have been eliminated for the past two years. Recently the City has again been saddened with this service because there is no alternate service available. Specifically, other alternate services (mainly the Capitol Ambulance Service) do not have required communication equipment to maintain contact with the hospital. This has resulted in paying paramedic trained personnel overtime to make these non-emergency runs.

Mr. Mogan requested authorization from Council to hire part-time EMT trained personnel, establishing a pool that would substitute on non-emergency runs out of town.

Mr. Bewick moved for approval of Mr. Mogan’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Boaman.

Mr. Witt suggested that the matter be referred back to the Legislative and Finance Committee since Council has not established a policy to control ambulance runs.

After a thorough discussion on the matter, Mr. Bewick called for the question.

By a vote of seven (7) yes, one (1) no (Mr. Witt), Mr. Mogan received authorization to hire part-time EMT’s.

Mr. Witt noted that the committee recommended that Mr. Mogan arrange a meeting between a committee of Council and Kent General Hospital to discuss some of the matters concerning the ambulance service and so moved that this be accomplished. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weyandt and carried with Mr. Richter voting no.

Trash Department

Mr. Witt stated that the Utility Committee recommended consideration of trash pick-up of residential properties only. Commercial establishments, including schools and tax exempt properties would be required to provide trash collections from private sources.

Donation Account

The Legislative and Finance Committee transferred all donations from the City Manager’s budget to the Mayor and Council budget.

Postage Charges

It was noted by the committee that postage is becoming a major factor for increasing the budget. It was suggested that Mr. Roe’s office make a list of requirements for certified mail to facilitate committee discussion. In addition, the City Manager will inquire into the possibility of the City utilizing a local bank that would deduct electric billings and other City charges from customer accounts, eliminating the necessity of mailing.

By motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Weyandt, the Legislative and Finance Committee report for March 25, 1981 was unanimously approved as submitted.

LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - APRIL 8, 1981

The Legislative and Finance Committee met on April 8, 1981 with Chairman Witt presiding.

Ambulance Service

The committee recommended that the City Manager investigate a contract service with a private operator to take over the City ambulance service on an EMT and paramedic level. It was mentioned that the contract service would be responsible for collection of all fees.

Mr. Witt moved for approval of the recommendation, seconded by Mr. Weyandt and unanimously carried.

Senior Surrey

Referring to the practice of the Senior Surrey allowing non-residents to utilize the service when in the area, Mr. Witt informed Council that the committee recommended that the City Manager proceed to alter the identification cards of citizens living within the limits disallowing ridership by non-residents.

Mr. Witt requested that the City Clerk read into the record the following letter from the State of Delaware, Department of Transportation, Delaware Transportation Authority.

“Dear Mr. Mogan:

All of our planning for Kent and Sussex Transportation has contemplated continuation of Dover Senior Surrey service to the same clientele as in the past. Through the press we have learned that you have recommended discontinuance of riding privileges to non-city residents who have been using the service from the Modern Maturity Center and other city residents who have been using the service from the Modern Maturity Center and other locations within the City which they reach via DAST or other transportation. We did not foresee this as your plan when I sent you my letter of January 20, 1981.

As we see it, implementation of your recommendation would save Senior Surrey little or no mileage, no operating hours, and therefore negligible money. On the other hand, it would cause a hardship on a number of people and create a need for duplicative transportation service within the City of Dover.

Our intent in managing our Kent and Sussex Transportation funds, as we have, has been to have the systems complement one another and avoid duplication of cost and effort. To reflect our continued financial support of Dover Senior Surrey, as agreed in my letter of January 20, 1981, we put two new line items in our FY 1982 Budget reflecting “Dover Transportation E &H - $60,000" and Dover Capital E &H - $30,000". These were included in contemplation of continued service to the present clientele.

I now have on my desk an invoice for $10,625 representing fourth quarter support of Dover Senior Surrey. I am signing same with the understanding that service will be continued for those riders who have had access to Senior Surrey in the past.

                                                                        Sincerely,

                                                                        John B. Wallace, Director”

Mayor McDonough expressed an opinion that the initiation of the Senior Surrey service was initiated with the thought that only residents of the City of Dover would qualify for ridership. He questioned the transition that allowed identification cards to be issued to non-residents.

Mr. Richter stated that there is a simple explanation for the Transportation Authority’s thinking. “The logic of the State’s position is that they are giving funds to assist the Senior Surrey. If the City stops ridership of non-residents, the State will have to haul them. We feel (referring to Mr. Richter’s affiliation with the Transportation Authority) that it will just cost the taxpayer’s of the State of Delaware more money.”

Based on the contents of Mr. Wallace’s letter, Mr. Witt suggested that the matter be referred back to committee for continued discussion.

Mr. Witt moved for approval of the April 8, 1981 Legislative and Finance Committee Report as submitted, seconded by Mr. Carey and unanimously carried.

COUNCIL VOTING REQUIREMENTS

Mr. Bewick informed Council of his inquiry to the City Solicitor requesting an opinion on passing motions during Council Session with less than five (5) affirmative votes.

Mr. Rodriguez stated that his interpretation of Section 10 is that a majority of members elected to Council constitutes a quorum to conduct normal business, such as the passage of motions and other routine matters. This would mean that five (5) members present could do regular business and a motion could be passed by an affirmative vote of three (3) members. However, in the case of ordinances, resolution or orders, an affirmative vote of a majority of members elected to Council is required.

Mr. Rodriguez agreed that Section 10 of the Charter should be discussed and possibly amended with Council approval.

Mr. Bewick read the first sentence in the second paragraph of Section 10 that states no ordinance, resolution or order shall be valid unless it shall have the affirmative vote of a majority of the members elected to Council.

In researching the Charter and provisions of the Code, Mr. Bewick said that he could find no deviation from the provisions of Section 10, related to the passage of motions in Council with less than a majority of members elected. He therefore, disagreed with the City Solicitor’s opinion.

Mr. Bewick moved that until the Legislative and Finance Committee has an opportunity to revise the Charter to clarify that particular point, that Council have an understanding that it will take a majority of members elected to Council to pass any item of action. The motion was seconded by Mr. Richter.

To further clarify the motion, Mr. Bewick stated that he is essentially requesting that the Legislative and Finance Committee prepare an amendment to the Charter and during this procedure, Council will adopt a policy that will provide for a majority of those Councilmen elected to Council to pass any action.

Mr. Boaman moved to table Mr. Bewick’s motion until the Solicitor has an opportunity to provide answers to some of the questions presented by Council. He stipulated that Mr. Mogan contact the Solicitor in preparation for his presentation at the next Regular Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hardcastle and carried by a vote of five (5) yes, three (3) no.

RIVERSIDE TRAILER PARK - CONVERSION OF PRIMARY ELECTRIC SYSTEM

Mr. Carson related conversations with people living outside of Riverside Trailer Park who express concern over work being performed by the City converting the trailer park primary electric system to individual metering. He pointed out Mr. Newman, one of the concerned citizens present at the meeting.

By request of Mr. Carson, Mr. Mogan explained that the City of Dover commenced conversion of various mobile home parks in the City several years ago, from primary service which incorporates one master meter to individual metering of each mobile home unit. This was initiated to alleviate the practice of mobile home park owners paying the entire bill for the park and billing individuals renting spaces. In a sense, Mr. Mogan stated that prior to the conversions, mobile home park owners were in the utility business.

The work being performed by the City incorporates installation of underground service to pedestals that will service at least two trailers. The pedestals contain adapters for the installation of meter plans where meters are installed. When this phase of the work is completed by the City, each mobile home unit will be required to connect to the new installations.

Mr. Wayne Newman, a citizen who conversed with Mr. Carson, was present objecting to the work being performed by City crews with City equipment.

It was Mayor McDonough’s opinion that matters of this sort should be discussed with the City Manager be appointment. He, therefore, suggested that Mr. Newman contact Mr. Mogan for an appointment to further discuss the matter.

SET PROPERTY TAX RATE - 1981/82

Mr. Weyandt moved to remove the subject of the property tax rate for 1981/82 from the table for discussion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Witt and unanimously carried.

Under item #8 of the Agenda, Mr. Bewick presented a motion to maintain the property tax rate for 1981/82 at the present level of 98¢ per $100 assessment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weyandt.

Mr. Boaman called for the question.

The motion failed by a vote of four (4) yes, four (4) no (Mr. Bewick, Mr. Weyandt, Mr. Hardcastle and Mr. Carey voting yes) and (Mr. Boaman, Mr. Witt, Mr. Carson and Mr. Richter voting no).

Mr. Richter moved that the tax rate be increased by 10¢ for a total of $1.08 per $100 of assessment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carson.

Questioned by Mr. Boaman, Mr. Richter stated that his reason for raising the tax 10¢ is to raise $170,000 that will be needed along with other proposed methods of raising revenue.

Members of Council pursued a lengthy discussion with Mr. Bewick stating that he was amazed that a 10¢ raise in taxes would be considered without proper facts on the amount of the deficit for 1980/81.

Mr. Hardcastle objected to a raise in taxes considering other users fees being considered.

Mr. Weyandt and Mr. Witt agreed that further discussion should be pursued on various cuts that could be made in the budget.

By a roll call vote of four (4) yes (Mr. Boaman, Mr. Witt, Mr. Carson and Mr. Richter) and four (4) no (Mr. Bewick, Mr. Weyandt, Mr. Hardcastle and Mr. Carey) the motion for a 10¢ raise in taxes was defeated.

Mr. Witt moved that the tax rate for 1981/82 be set for $1.03 per $100 of assessment, seconded by Mr. Richter.

By a roll call vote of four (4) no, three (3) yes (Mr. Boaman, Mr. Witt and Mr. Richter) with Mr. Carson absent, the motion failed.

Noting the futility of continuing under the present circumstances, Mayor McDonough entertained a motion for adjournment into executive session. The motion for adjournment was moved by Mr. Weyandt, seconded by Mr. Boaman and approved.

Council Adjourned at 9:40 P.M.

                                                                        WILLIAM H. WILLIS

                                                                        CITY CLERK

All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council in their meeting of April 13, 1981, are hereby approved.

JOSEPH M. MCDONOUGH

                                                                        MAYOR

April 20, 1981

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