REGULAR MEETING
May 13, 1974
The Regular Meeting of City Council was held on Monday, May 13, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Members present were Messrs. Biggs, Legates, Walls, Holpp, Hardcastle, Muir and Harris. Councilman Cullen was absent.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on April 22, 1974, were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REPORTS
Chief of Police Report for month of April was accepted.
Building Inspector and Fire Marshal Report for month of April was accepted.
City Planner Report for the month of April was accepted.
City Alderman Report for month of April was accepted with fines in the amount of $1,057.00 remitted.
Cash Receipts, General Fund, for month of April was accepted.
Budget Report, General Fund, for month of April was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Revenue Fund, for month of April was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Improvement Fund, for month of April was accepted.
City Manager’s Report for month of April were accepted.
STATISTICAL REPORT
Mr. James noted to Council that there was a decrease in electrical sales of approximately seven per cent (7%).
CONTRACT AWARDING - WATER LINES - US 13 SOUTH OF DENNEYS ROAD
Mr. James report bid results for the installation of water lines to serve Delaware Technical Community College and Kent Vo-Tech on lands owned by the State recently annexed into the City. George and Lynch submitted a bid of $47,122.50, Teal Construction Company of $41,993.00 and Warren Brothers of $46,487.50. All bidders met the specifications of the proposed installation. It is the recommendation of the City Manager and City Engineer that the low bid of Teal Construction Company ($41,993.00) be accepted. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by roll call vote of seven (7) yes and one (1) absent, Mr. Cullen, awarded the contract to Teal Construction.
ELECTRIC BUDGET HEARING
On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by roll call vote of seven (7) yes and one (1) absent, Mr. Cullen, directed that a public hearing be held on Monday, June 10, 1974, at 8:00 P.M. as per the bond resolution on the Budget for the Electric Department for the fiscal year of 1974-1975. This hearing will be duly advertised.
ELECTRIC REVENUE ANTICIPATION BORROWING
Mr. James addressed Council concerning the non-availability of electric distribution materials and the necessity of purchasing and stocking this material at the warehouse for regular maintenance and emergency conditions. This has caused an excessive expenditure out of the Electric Fund. He asked that the City Manager’s Office be authorized to borrow up to $500,000.
On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council by roll call vote of seven (7) yes and one (1) absent, Mr. Cullen, adopted the following resolution authorizing the borrowing of up to $500,000 in anticipation of revenue in the fiscal year of 1974-1975 to be repaid in the fiscal year of 1974-1975.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO UNDERTAKE TEMPORARY BORROWING AS PROVIDED IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorized and empowers the Council of the City of Dover to anticipate current revenue by borrowing such sum as shall be needed, not to exceed 1% of the total taxable assessment, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to borrow temporary funds for the current operating requirements of the City of Dover Electric Revenue Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this resolution, the Mayor and City Treasurer of the City of Dover shall be empowered and authorized to execute under the seal of the City of Dover any and all instruments, documents, or other evidences of indebtedness as required for the borrowing on a temporary basis a sum not to exceed $500,000.
2. The Mayor and Treasurer of the City of Dover shall be empowered to obtain said funds upon such terms and from such local lending institutions as in their best judgement they deem necessary and proper.
3. Any and all amounts borrowed pursuant to this resolution shall be repaid out of current revenue received hereafter by the Electric Revenue Fund, and not later than June 30, 1975 or thereabout.
ADOPTED MAY 13, 1974
STREET ACCEPTANCE - FOXHALL PLANTATION
Mr. James advised Council that he had received a deed for the following streets at Foxhall Plantation in Section 1-B and Section 2: a portion of Carnoustie Road, where it joins with present portion now in City limits, all of St. Annes Court, Muirfield Court, Gleneagle Court, Hoylake Court and a small portion of Oadmont Drive, where it joins Carnoustie Road. Acceptance of these streets, which includes street light, curbs and manholes, was held up due to defects in construction. A bond has been posted for a period of one (1) year for any additional maintenance that may be needed. all corrections have been made in compliance with two (2) punch lists handed to the owner and contractor by the City. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council accepted the above mentioned streets by seven (7) yes and one (1) absent, Mr. Cullen.
J. P. COURT #7 APRIL REPORT
The monthly report for the month of April from J. P. Court #7 was received with a check in the amount of $8,348.14. Deferred payments due the City of Dover as of April 30, 1974, amounted to $31,488.61. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council accepted the report as presented.
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND TRESS COMMITTEE
A letter was received from Mrs. Cornelia Taylor Jones of Dover Heritage Trail, Inc. expressing their appreciation for the City’s financial aid. It was noted by Mayor Carroll that to date no bids have been received for the Silver Lake Concession stand. Mr. Walls report that a tree on the SE corner of the Green with Dutch Elm Disease. If, after all results of tests have been received, and the tree endangers other trees in the immediate area, Mr. Walls requested permission from Council to remove same. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council voted to remove the tree if it does indeed have Dutch Elm Disease. Motion carried.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle, Council accepted the written report of the Parks, Playgrounds and Tree Committee meeting held on May 6, 1974, as presented.
SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A written report of the Safety Advisory Committee was presented by Chairman Walls. On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council accepted the report as presented.
LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
A written report of the Legislative and Finance Committee meeting of May 7, 1974, was presented by Chairman Legates.
Mr. Legates reported that several suggestions had been submitted by the City Clerk’s Office relative to registration and general election procedures. The Committee took these recommendations under advisement and will consult with the City Solicitor to see if any of these recommendations would be in conflict with State Election laws and/or City Charter.
The League of Women Voters had submitted a list of items concerning elections and registration which the Committee took into consideration. The League will be invited to the next meeting to comment on these items as outlined in the Committee report as well as present any input which they may have into the deliberations.
CITY CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION
On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes and one (1) absent, Mr. Cullen, adopted the following job description for the City Clerk as submitted by the Legislative and Finance Committee and corrected by Council.
CITY CLERK
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from standard high school or business school; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Minimum of two years experience in administrative or office management, including accounting procedures, filing and records maintenance, or comparable business experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of modern office equipment and practices.
Ability to prepare reports on city operations and special reports requested by Council.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees, city officials and the general public.
DESCRIPTION AND EXAMPLES OF WORK
This is responsible work concerning all clerical work of City Council. Work is reviewed by Mayor and Council. Considerable scope of independent judgement in operations and procedures of office.
(a) Keep City records and books. Have charge of and preserve the records, ordinances, City Code and other books and papers of the City that are entrusted to him by the Code or by the City Manager.
(b) Take Council and Committee minutes. Attend all meetings of the City Council and transcribe a record of the proceedings.
(c) Compile ordinances. Compile all ordinances in the proper place in the City Code and keep a book of special ordinances.
(d) Sign notices. Prepare and sign, at the direction of the City Council or the City Manager, as the case may be, all notices for grading, paving, graveling or curbing sidewalks or the placing of gutter plates, notices for opening streets and condemnation of land and whatever other notices that the City shall direct.
(e) Certify Official copies. Make and certify a copy of every paper under his official charge upon application.
(f) Record or file papers. Record or file reports or papers at the direction of the City Council or the City Manager.
(g) Answer all correspondence directed to Mayor and Council.
(h) Prepares Council Agendas.
(i) Responds in writing, to all requests and decisions made by Council.
(j) Maintains current voter registration list and annually purges list of disqualified voters.
(k) Responsible for preparation for all City elections, referendums and any special elections that apply to the citizenry of Dover. Secures adequate voting machines for City election, hires approved personnel to staff voting place(s) and directs printing of necessary ballots for said elections.
Performs other work as required.
ADOPTED MAY 13, 1974
CITY TREASURER JOB DESCRIPTION
On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes and one (1) absent, Mr. Cullen, adopted the following job description for the City Treasurer as submitted by the Legislative and Finance Committee and corrected by Council.
CITY TREASURER
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from standard high school or business school; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Minimum of two years experience in administrative or office management, including accounting procedures, filing and records maintenance, or comparable business experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of modern office equipment and procedures.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal accounting and financial management.
Ability to prepare reports on city operations, financial reports and special reports requested by Council.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees, city officials and the general public.
DESCRIPTION AND EXAMPLES OF WORK
This is responsible work concerning all custody or money, disbursement and accounting of all city money. Work is reviewed by Mayor and Council. Considerable scope of independent judgment in operations and procedures of office.
The City Treasurer shall be the custodian of all the City funds and shall deposit them in a banking institution designated by the Council.
He shall pay no money except upon warrant signed by the City Manager and countersigned by the Mayor.
The Mayor and the City Manager shall sign no warrants on the City Treasurer except pursuant to appropriations and resolutions theretofore made by the Council.
He shall keep a true and detailed account of all moneys received and of all moneys paid out by him. He shall preserve all vouchers for moneys paid by him. His books and accounts shall at all times be open to inspection by the Council of the Mayor or the City Manager.
He shall make such reports and at such times as the Council may direct.
The City Treasurer shall be required to give bond in such amount and in such form and with such surety as the Council shall determine or approve.
Performs other work as required.
ADOPTED MAY 13, 1974
On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council accepted the written report of the Legislative and Finance Committee as presented.
ELLIS-TOWNSEND REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of land located on the southwest corner of South Governors Avenue and Dover Street, owned by Thelma Lou Ellis and Fred A. Townsend. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing open. Mr. Walter Ellis was present to speak for the rezoning. No correspondence was received. Planning Commission has recommended approval of this rezoning. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion by Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by roll call vote of six (6) yes, one (1) abstain, Mr. Biggs, and one (1) absent, Mr. Cullen, approved the rezoning and adopted the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE LAND LOCATED ON SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE AND DOVER STREET FROM C-3 TO C-2A.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the limits of the City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of the property described below from C-3 to C-2A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover has been amended by changing the zoning designation from C-3 to C-2A on that property on South Governors Avenue and Dover Street, owned by Fred A. Townsend and Thelma Lou Ellis.
ADOPTED MAY 13, 1974
O & W REALTY REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of land located at 1190 South Little Creek Road, owned by O & W Realty. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing open. No one was present to speak for or against the rezoning. There was no correspondence received. Planning Commission has recommended approval of this rezoning. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council by roll call vote of seven (7) yes and one (1) absent, Mr. Cullen, approved the rezoning and adopted the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE LAND LOCATED AT 1190 SOUTH LITTLE CREEK ROAD FROM R-20 TO C-3.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the limits of the City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of the property described below from R-20 to C-3.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover has been amended by changing the zoning designation from R-20 to C-3 on that property located at 1190 South Little Creek Road, owned by O & W Realty Company.
ADOPTED MAY 13, 1974
COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 27th POSTPONED
On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle, Council voted to cancel the regular meeting of May 27, 1974 and that any hearings or business be continued until June 10, 1974. Motion carried.
CHES-DEL REZONING REQUEST
A request was received from Ches-Del Corporation to rezone their property located on the east side of McKee Road, north of County Rt. #99 and south of Route #100. Prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map a public hearing is required. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council adopted the following resolutions and referred the request to the Planning Commission.
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain property located on the east side of McKee Road, north of County Route #99 and south of Route #00-Dover is presently zoned for R-20 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning map and zoning ordinance 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 a public hearing be held in City Hall on June 24, 1974, at 8:00 P.M. on a proposed amendment to the zoning map that would rezone from R-20 to IPM that property located on the east side of McKee Road, north of County Route #99 and south of Route #100-Dover, owned by Ches-Del Corporation, equitable owner being Nate Cohen Realty Company and approximately containing 82.4632 acres.
2. That notice of said hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED MAY 13, 1974
RICHARDSON TRACT REZONING REQUEST
A request was received from Amstel Corporation, equitable owner of the Richardson Tract, 61.6 acres on Silver Lake and zoned R-20, for rezoning. Mr. Roe addressed Council asking that this application be forwarded to the Planning Commission without setting a hearing date for their proposed action on a rezoning recommendation. Planning Commission will report back to Council on June 10, 1974 and Council could set a hearing date of July 8, 1974. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council voted for the above request. Motion carried.
J. C. BOWDLE REZONING REQUEST
A request was received from J. C. Bowdle to rezone his property located at 59 South Governors Avenue. Prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map a public hearing is required. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council adopted the following resolution and referred the request to the Planning Commission. Hearing set for June 24, 1974 at 8:00 P.M.
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain property located on 59 South Governors Avenue is presently zoned for RG- use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning map and zoning ordinance 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 a public hearing be held in City Hall on June 24, 1974, at 8:00 P.M. on a proposed amendment to the zoning map that would rezone from RG-1 to C-2 that property located at 59 South Governors Avenue owned by J. C. Bowdle, leased by Jean E. Francis.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED MAY 13, 1974
ALMA M. BAKER - CURB PAINT
A letter was received from Mrs. Alma M. Baker, 50 South New Street, requesting a quart of yellow paint to cover her driveway entrance. In a conversation with Mrs. Baker, Mayor Carroll explained that restrictive parking is a matter that must be supervised by City Ordinance changes. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council referred this matter to Mr. James for his review. Motion carried.
DOVER HERITAGE TRAIL
A letter was received from Mrs. Cornelia Taylor Jones thanking the City for their financial assistance in establishing a headquarters for Dover Heritage Trail, Inc. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council acknowledged receipt of the letter. Motion carried.
DOVER LIBRARY NON-RESIDENT FEE
A letter was received from Mr. Joseph M. McDonough stating that although he is a resident of the City, living in Crossgates, he is not eligible to use the Dover Library on State Street without paying a $5.00 fee. He explained that Crossgates is a part of the Caesar Rodney School District and not the Capital School District. In addition, the Dover City Library recently requested and received Revenue Sharing money from the City which he feels is a part of his tax dollar. Is was suggested that the City seek relief from the $5.00 annual fee for all citizens living within its corporate limits. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Walls, the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the Library requesting relief from any fees for citizens in the corporate limits of the City of Dover regardless of the school district boundaries. Motion was carried.
DELAWARE VETERANS WORLD WAR II - MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE
A letter was received from the Delaware Veterans of World War II, Inc. requesting that the City participate in the observance of Memorial day by the laying of a wreath at the Memorial Plot on Kings Highway and State Street, May 26, 1974, at 12:30 P.M. On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council voted to have a representative of the City present at the services to honor departed veterans and that the City contribute a wreath for the memorial. Motion carried.
MEMORIAL SERVICE - BARRICADES
A letter was received from the Delaware Veterans of World War II, Inc., Mr. James A. Wall, Chairman, requesting that Kings Highway from State Street to Reed Street be barricaded from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. for the purpose of holding a Memorial Day Service in honor of departed veterans. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council voted to allow this request with the stipulation that all activities be coordinated with the City Manager’s Office, the Fire Marshal and the Chief of Police. Motion carried.
JASON HARMAN - WATER TAP REQUEST
A letter was received from Mr. Jason R. Harman concerning Council’s denial of a water tap on City lines at 1222 South Governors Avenue, due to the City’s policy not to extend utilities beyond the City limits. Mr. Harman sited the Peter Schaeffer case and stated that he hoped that legal action would not be necessary. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council acknowledged receipt of the letter. Motion carried.
MAURICE A. HARTNETT, III - COURT HOUSE FACILITIES
A letter was received from Maurice A. Hartnett, III, asking that the City go on record as favoring Court House facilities adjacent to or nearby the existing Court House. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle, Council acknowledged receipt of the letter and referred the matter to the Utility Committee. Motion carried.
WESLEY COLLEGE CHORUS, ROMANIA TRIP
A letter requesting funds and/or souvenirs from Ona R. Weimer, Director of the Wesley Chorus, was received. Contributions would be used for a three week concert tour of Romania. The Chorus, chosed by audition, will spend one week on the campus of Westminister and will be par of a mass chorus which will sing a concert in Bucharest for President Nicolae Ceauscescu. The dates will be June 16 through July 13. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council voted to contribute $500.00 to the Wesley Chorus for their trip to Romania. Motion carried.
KENT COUNTY MENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC FUNDS FOR FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION
A letter was received from Mr. Norman Kaufman, Community Mental Health Coordinator of the Division of Mental Health, Kent County Mental Health Clinic. Mr. Kaufman had been informed that Mr. Weaver of the Family Service Assoc. recently requested consideration for Revenue Sharing Funds to make that service available to City residents and wished to convey his support for this request. On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council referred this matter to the Committee of Committees.
FUNDS REQUEST FOR UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY FOUNDATION - LENAPE CAMP
A letter was received from Mr. Melville Warren of the Capital School District endorsing the request of Mr. Bob McKinney for funds to operate a Lenape Camp for the physically handicapped south of the canal. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle, Council referred this matter to the Committee of Committees. Motion carried.
STATE OF DELAWARE - NOTICE OF APPLICATION BY TIDEWATERS UTILITIES GARRISON LAKE VILLAGE
A letter was received from the State of Delaware, Public Service Commission with an attached notice of application by Tidewaters Utilities to extend its franchise to permit the operation of water supply utilities at Garrison Lake Village, State of Delaware, near Cheswold. Mr. James addressed Council siting the dangers of other utilities building around the City’s water system and drawing water from the same natural source utilized by the City of Dover. It was the opinion of Mayor and Council that the City of Dover have representation a this meeting. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council voted to have Mayor Carroll and Mr. Jack Woods attend the hearing to represent the City of Dover on May 22, 1974. Motion carried.
VETERINARY HOSPITAL - ORDINANCE CHANGE
An amendment to the zoning ordinance relative to veterinary hospitals and offices was presented to Council which would allow said hospitals and offices to be located in any zone except one family residence zones (R-20, R-15, R-10, R-8, & R-7) subject to the decision of the Planning Commission. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council set a public hearing date of June 24, 1974. Motion carried.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF DOVER ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE LOCATION OF VETERINARY HOSPITALS AND OFFICES FOR VETERINARIANS IN ANY ZONE EXCEPT ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
That the City of Dover Zoning Ordinance, Appendix G, of the Dover City Code be and the same hereby is amended by adding a new subsection to be known as Subsection 3.216 which shall read as follows:
3.216 - Veterinary hospitals and offices for veterinarians shall be permitted in any zone with the exception of the One Family Residence Zones (R-20, R-15, R-10, R-8, R-7) conditional upon approval as to the use by the Planning Commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in Section 10.1 of this ordinance.
LEGISLATION - LOCAL SERVICE FUNCTION IN KENT COUNTY
Mr. Legates presented to Council an act or bill to establish a local service function budget for Kent County as appears in New Castle County. The filing deadline in legislature is May 15. Mr. Legates asked for a motion from Council to present the bill to the City Solicitor so that he may prepare the proper legislation to be brought before legislature. On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council voted affirmative to the above. Motion carried.
HOME RULE BILL
Mayor Carroll brought before Council the subject of the Home Rule Bill now in Legislature. Mr. Harris voiced his opposition to the bill and the effects, if passed, it might have on municipalities. Therefore, on motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council voted to go on record as opposing the Home Rule Bill. Motion carried. NOTE: Letters to the legislators were mailed from the City Clerk’s Office requesting their support in accordance with Council’s opposition.
BIDS - DEEP WELL - SOUTH LITTLE CREEK ROAD
Mr. James reported that bids for the new deep well on the South Little Creek Road have been opened. Delmarva Drilling Co. bid $83,875.00, Lane of New York Company - $104,080.00 and Shanahan Artesian Well Co. - $68,140.00. It was the recommendation of the City Manager that the bid of $68,140.00 be accepted by Council. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council by roll call vote of seven (7) yes and one (1) absent, Mr. Cullen, accepted the bid of Shanahan Artesian Well Co. in the amount of $68,04.00.
MAYFAIR - CROSSGATES PETITION ON TRASH PICK-UP
Mrs. Margaret Mooney was present to address Council on the proposed reclamation program in Crossgates and Mayfair. Mrs. Mooney read a petition containing 190 names from this area. The objection of the petitioners was one (1) trash pick-up per week during the one month test period. A discussion followed relative to City trucks delivering recyclables to the Reclamation Center versus the regular trips to the landfill. The City would also derive some income from the sale of materials to the Reclamation Center. Mrs. Lawrece Taylor was present to address Council and pointed out that the Crossgates and Mayfair area does not have service alleys, thus they keep their trash in the immediate confines of their home. With one garbage pick-up per week a sanitation problem might exist.
Mrs. Hartly from Crossgates addressed Council and asked if the Reclamation Center had been contacted in reference to picking up the recyclables with their equipment.
Mr. Curtis from Mayfair addressed Council as to the possibility of using Wednesday as a recyclable collection day.
Mr. Konowitz, president of the Reclamation Center, was present and suggested that his company pick up the recyclables thus relieving the City crews to continue regular trash collection twice a week. Mayor Carroll stated that this would solve the problem and suggested that the Reclamation Center submit a formal proposal to the City including trucks scheduling for pick up to be coordinated with the scheduling of the City’s Sanitation Dept. Mr. Konowitz stated that this would be on a 30 day trial basis and a record of all recyclables would be kept for future reference.
Ms. Ruth Johnson representing the League of Women Voters, addressed Council with a suggestion that a compromise collection schedule of wet garbage on Monday and Thursday except for the first and third Thursday of June which would be for collection of recyclables.
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council voted that a thirty day trial period, as recommended, be instituted during the month of June, with dry goods pick up being collected by the Reclamation Center and the City continuing their regular wet trash schedule. In addition, a formal letter will be presented to the City by the Reclamation Center designating their days of collection, how often, specific times and that the Reclamation Center work in cooperation with the Sanitation Dept and the Office of the City Manager. Motion carried.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Mr. Harris suggested that the Mayor appoint a Committee to meet with Levy Court members to discuss the Kent County Transportation System. Mayor Carroll appointed the Committee of Committees to meet with Levy Court and to set up a date for the near future with Mr. James present. On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council adopted the above. Motion carried.
Mr. James reported that the Dover Senior Surrey should be in operation before the next Council meeting. There have been 31 persons interviewed and seven selected. Delivery of buses was delayed because of a shortage in interior trim material. Mr. James has been assured that the buses will be in operation by June 5, 1974.
Mr. Konowitz asked if the selection of Mayfair and Crossgates had been brought before the entire Council and the question of separating garbage. Mr. Legates told Mr. Konowitz that this was the second item of the minutes during the meeting of April 22, 1974. Mr. Konowitz also requested that the City keep a record of the runs to Harrington to determine if fewer runs were experienced. At the same time, he will keep a record of the recyclables Mayor Carroll congratulated Mr. Konowitz on his efforts put forth in the program.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:47 P.M.
WILLIAM H. WILLIS
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of May 13, 1974, are hereby approved.
CRAWFORD J. CARROLL
MAYOR
May 22, 1974