REGULAR MEETING

October 22, 1973

The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, October 22, 1973 at 7:30 PM with Mayor Carroll presiding. Members present were Messrs. Biggs, Harris, Hayes, Holmes, Holpp, Legates, Muir and Walls.

The invocation was said by the Rev. J. H. Williams, Council Chaplain.

MINUTES

The minutes of the Council meeting of October 8, 1973, were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.

J. P. COURT #7 REPORT - SEPTEMBER

A written report for the J. P. Court #7 for the month of September was received with a check in the amount of $8,043.75. Deferred payments due the City of Dover as of September 30, 1973, amounted to $29,361.19. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council accepted the report as presented.

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

Mr. Jay R. Dougherty, City Clerk, submitted to the Mayor and Council his resignation as City Clerk and Treasurer effective November 15, 1973. Council accepted his resignation with regrets and wished Mr. Dougherty well in his new endeavor.

KLING PLANNING

The Committee considered a proposal from Kling Planning to make a complete study of the various codes, maps and plans of the Planning Office. The proposed price of this study would be $48,000 plus out-of-pocket expenses. It is the recommendation of the Committee of Committees that the contract be awarded to Kling Planning. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Muir, action on this contract was tabled until the next Council meeting.

MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER’S OFFICES

The Committee of Committees made a recommendation that the City Manager be authorized to finish the second floor of the City Hall building for the relocation of the Mayor and City Manager’s offices. This expenditure is not to exceed $20,000. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council approved the recommendation of the Committee of Committees.

REVENUE SHARING REQUESTS

Revenue Sharing requests were received from the Y.M.C.A., Kent General Hospital and the Dover Public Library. The Committee of Committees recommended that $16,000 of the Revenue Sharing funds be allocated to the Y.M.C.A. On motion of the allocation of $16,000 to the Y.M.C.A.

It is the recommendation of the Committee of Committees that the request from Kent General Hospital for Revenue Sharing be denied since no financial statement was submitted with the request as required. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council by a unanimous roll call vote denied the request of Kent General Hospital for Revenue Sharing funds.

Upon recommendation of the Committee of Committees a motion was made by Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Walls, that the Dover Public Library be allocated an addition $5,000 from the Revenue Sharing funds. Council by unanimous roll call vote approved the allocation of Revenue Sharing funds in the amount of $5,000 to the Dover Public Library.

COMMITTEE OF COMMITTEES

A written report of the Committee of Committees meeting held on October 16, 1973, was presented by Chairman Hayes. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council accepted the report as presented.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

It is the recommendation of the Legislative and Finance Committee that a Department of Finance be set up within the City of Dover. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council approved the setting up of the Department of Finance. This department is to be headed by the Director of Finance, with a pay grade of G-28, $14,206 - $18,002, who will be appointed by and will answer directly to the City Manager. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council by unanimous roll call vote approved the recommendation of the Legislative and Finance Committee.

LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

A written report of the Legislative and Finance Committee meeting held on October 18, 1973, was presented by Chairman Hayes. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council accepted the report as submitted.

THE DELAWARE CHORAL SOCIETY

A letter was received from the Delaware Choral Society thanking the Mayor and Council for the $500 grant. Council acknowledged receipt of the letter.

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

A letter was received from Mr. Joshua Twilley, President of the Kent Count Levy Court, asking the City Council to support a countywide Transportation Authority. It was also requested that the City Council meet in a joint meeting with the Levy Court. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, a meeting was set for October 30, 1973, at 2 P.M. in the Civil Defense Room of the Levy Court.

CONGREGATION BETH SHOLOM

A letter was received from the Congregation Beth Sholom of Dover, Inc., expressing their sympathy and concern over the current struggle taking place in Israel. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council accepted the statement and acknowledged receipt of the letter.

TRUBIN REQUEST

A request was received from Alexander and Dorothy Trubin to move a building from 1406 Forest Avenue to Spruance Road. Council referred this request to Mr. Jack T. Roe, Building Inspector, for his decision.

MANCUS REQUEST

A letter was received from John A. Mancus requesting a change in the Charter of the City of Dover. On a motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Holmes, Council referred the letter to the Legislative and Finance Committee for their study and recommendation.

FOXHALL LIGHTING

On a motion made by Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council directed that the City Manager contact Dr. McClements to have the street lights on Carnoustie Drive in Foxhall complete as of October 23, 1973 or the City of Dover would do the work and bill Dr. McClements accordingly.

SCHULTZ REZONING

A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of land located on White Oak Road. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing open. Mr. Howard Stump, equitable owner, was present and spoke on behalf of the rezoning. A petition was read opposing the rezoning of this parcel of land signed by residents of this area. The Planning Commission has recommended that this request be denied. Mayor Carroll, after asking if anyone else was present to speak for or against the rezoning, declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by unanimous roll call vote denied the rezoning request of Gertrude Schultz, equitable owner being A & H Plumbing, from R-20 to C-3 on the property located on White Oak Road.

O’BRIEN REZONING

A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of land located on the corner of Carol and Columbia Avenue. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. William O. Phillips, representing residents of Fairview, those being Mr. Gene Puckett, Mrs. Mary Malloy, Gilden Robinson, Gilbert Marvel, Norma Phillips, Irene Gand and William Pszenny, addressed Council in opposition of the rezoning. Mr. Denis J. O’Brien, owner of record, addressed Council and presented a petition in favor of the rezoning. The Planning Commission has recommended the rezoning application be denied. Mayor Carroll, after asking if anyone else was present to speak for or against the rezoning, declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by unanimous roll call vote denied the rezoning request of Denis J. and Janet R. O’Brien, from R-8 to RG-1 that property located on the corner of Carol and Columbia Avenue.

COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 8:20 P.M.

                                                                        JAY R. DOUGHERTY

                                                                        CITY CLERK

All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of October 22, 1973 are hereby approved.

                                                                        CRAWFORD J. CARROLL

                                                                        MAYOR

OCTOBER 22, 1973