REGULAR MEETING

August 13, 1973

The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, August 13, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Members present were Messrs. Biggs, Harris, Hayes, Holmes, Holpp, Legates, Muir and Walls.

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

COUNCIL CHAPLAIN RESOLUTION

On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution appointing Reverend J. H. Williams as Council Chaplain.

A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE APPOINTMENT OF REVEREND J. H. WILLIAMS AS COUNCIL CHAPLAIN CITY OF DOVER.

WHEREAS, the Dover Ministerial Association has abandoned the practice of saying invocation at the City of Dover Council meetings; and

WHEREAS, Reverend J. H. Williams of the Union Baptist Church has volunteered to serve as the Chaplain of the City of Dover Council; and

WHEREAS, Reverend J. H. Williams has been a faithful and dedicated citizen of the City of Dover and a faithful and dedicated servant of God; and

WHEREAS, Reverend J. H. Williams has served the community of Dover since June 1935, as Pastor of the Union Baptist Church.

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

1. That the Mayor and Council hereby appoint Reverend J. H. Williams as the Chaplain of the City Council of Dover, Delaware, to serve this body at its call.

2. That this appointment shall become effective this date, August 13, 1973.

3. That the Mayor and Council direct that a copy of this resolution be made a permanent part of the records of the City of Dover and Reverend J. H. Williams hereby proclaimed Chaplain.

ADOPTED AUGUST 13, 1973

MINUTES

The minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 23, 1973 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.

REPORTS

Chief of Police report for the month of July was accepted.

Building Inspector & Fire Marshal report for month of July was accepted.

City Planner report for month of July was accepted.

Alderman report for month of July was accepted, fines in amount of $813 were remitted.

Cash Receipts, General Fund, for month of July were accepted.

Budget Report, General Fund, for month of June was accepted.

Cash Receipts, Electric Revenue Fund, for month of July were accepted.

Cash Receipts, Electric Improvement Fund, for month of July were accepted.

City Manager report for the month of July were accepted.

TREATMENT PLANT EQUIPMENT

City Manager James informed Council that the City of Rehobeth has inquired about purchasing a circulating pump that the City of Dover has at the treatment plant, and are no longer using. Council had requested prior to this that any equipment that might be saleable or usable, Council should be notified as to any requests for the purchase of such equipment before it would be disposed of. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council directed the City Manager be authorized to sell any salvageable equipment at the Sewage Treatment Plant that is no longer required for the operation of the City of Dover sewer system.

PROJECT 57

Bids were received this date for Project 57, Street Construction. Three (3) bids were received with the low bid being that of Teal Construction Company at the bid price of $43,967. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council awarded the Project 57, Street Construction to the low bidder, Teal Construction Company.

PROJECT 57-A

Bids were received this date for Projects 57-A, Hot Mix Requirements for 973. Three (3) bids were received with the low bid being that of George & Lynch, Inc., at a bid price of $49,040. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council awarded the Project 57-A to the low bidder, George & Lynch, Inc.

PROJECT 60

Bids were received this date for Project 60, Sidewalk Construction for 1973. Four (4) bids were received with the low bid being Mitten Construction Company at a bid price of $53,280. The bids specified that completion of this work must be done by October 31, 1973. The City Engineer stated that Mitten has informed the City that they cannot begin work for the completion date of October 31, 1973. They cannot start before October 1. Therefore the City Engineer has recommended that the second low bidder be awarded the job, that being Teal Construction Company at a bid price of $71,475. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council awarded Project 60 to Teal Construction Company at a bid price of $71,475.

SARGEANT REZONING

A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property located on McKee Road owned by Edson Sargeant. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one was present to speak for or against the rezoning. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of this request. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous roll call vote 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 McKEE ROAD, OWNED BY EDSON SARGEANT FROM R-20 TO R-8 USE.

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 the zoning and planning to change the permitted use of the property described below from R-20 to R-8 use.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 R-8 on that property located on McKee Road, owned by Edson and/or Ethleen Sargeant and containing approximately 40,000 square feet.

ADOPTED AUGUST 13, 1973

VACATE AND ABANDONMENT OF ALLEY

A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the vacation and abandonment of an alley lying east of Bradford Street and north of Division Street. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one was present to speak for or against the request. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council by unanimous roll call vote vacated and abandoned the alley known as North Alley lying between the properties of Wesley College and Walter Warrington, being 10 feet in width, the vacated portion to be awarded half to each adjoining property owner.

ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY LOAN

On August 7, 1973 a check in the amount of $5,000 was received from Robbins Hose Company for the last and final payment on a $35,000 loan that was negotiated between the City of Dover and Robbins Hose Company on September 12, 1972. Council requested that Robbins Hose Company be sent a letter thanking them for their prompt payment and their fine support of the City of Dover.

J. P. COURT #7 REPORT

The monthly report of J. P. Court #7 for July was received by Council attached to a check in the amount of $7,973.09. Deferred payments due the City of Dover as of July 31, 1973 amount of $30,051.68. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council accepted the report as presented.

ZENKER REZONING

A request has been received from Carl & Elaine Zenker to rezone property they own located on Persimmon Tree Lane. A public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council adopted the following resolution and referred the request to the Planning Commission for their study and recommendation.

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 Persimmon Tree Lane, County Route 337, 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.

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

1. That a public hearing will be held in City Hall Annex on September 10, 1973 at 8:00 PM on a proposed amendment to the zoning map that would rezone from R-20 to RG-2 that property located on Persimmon Tree Lane, County Route 337, owned by Carl I. and Elaine T. Zenker, equitable owner being Pierce and Vietri General Contractors, and containing approximately 5.5 acres.

2. That notice of this public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.

ADOPTED AUGUST 13, 1973

CAPITOL GREEN COMMUNITY CENTER

A letter was received from the Capitol Green Community Center requesting support of the City Council in their plight to avoid being evicted from 465 New Castle Avenue, the headquarters of the CGCC. This property is located in Capitol Green and is owned by the Dover Housing Authority, who rent it to the CGCC. They have been asked to vacate by September 29, 1973, and have asked that the City Council support them in their request to remain at this location. Mr. Hayes, a member of the Dover Housing Authority, stated that he was under the impression that the Dover Housing Authority was asking them to vacate because they were delinquent in the rent payments. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holmes, Council directed that the City Manager contact Mrs. Tazalaar, Dover Housing Authority, and ascertain the facts surrounding this letter.

HOME RUN DERBY DAY PROCLAMATION

Mayor Crawford J. Carroll has issued a proclamation declaring Friday, August 17, 1973 as Home Run Derby Day in the City of Dover, the site of the regional finals of the Home Run Derby Contests for 1973.

DOVER LITTLE LEAGUE REQUEST

A request has been received from the Dover Little League asking for a donation of $1,000 to help defray the cost of the two Little League teams participating in championship tournaments, one in Jersey City, NJ and the other in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Big League Team (16-18 year olds) also competed in a tournament last week in Glassboro, New Jersey. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council directed that $1,000 be contributed to the Dover Little League as requested in their letter and an additional $550 be contributed to help defray the expenses of the trip to Flordia by the Big League team. All the money contributed by the City of Dover will be allocated from the Revenue Sharing Funds.

COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 8:40 PM

                                                                        JAY R. DOUGHERTY

                                                                        CITY CLERK

All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of August 13, 1973 are hereby approved.

                                                                        CRAWFORD J. CARROLL

                                                                        MAYOR

AUGUST 14, 1973