REGULAR MEETING
October 23, 1972
The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, October 23, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Members present were Messrs Biggs, Harris, Hayes, Holmes, Holpp, Legates, Muir and Walls.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 9, 1972 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
J. P. COURT #7 MONTHLY REPORT
A written report was received from J. P. Court #7 attached to a check in the amount of $8,131.72. The deferred payments due the City of Dover as of September 30, 1972 amounted to $25,702.58. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council accepted the report as presented.
COMMITTEE OF COMMITTEES
A written report for the Committee of Committees meeting held on October 17, 1972 was presented by Chairman Hayes. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council accepted the report as presented.
CITY HALL ADDITION PLANS
Plans have been presented by the architect for the addition to City Hall. These plans are ready to be submitted to the contractors for bidding. After review of these plans and upon the recommendation of the Committees, a motion was made by Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘no’, Mr. Harris, authorized the architect to proceed with the documents for bidding on the construction of the City Hall Addition. These bids will be received on December 7, 1972 and presented to Council on December 11, 1972.
CITY HALL OFFER
It was further recommended by the Committee of Committees that the present City Hall be offered to any or all organizations that might be interested in removing the building from the present site in order to allow for the future construction. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council directed the City Manager to advertise in the various Sunday papers distributed in this area that any or all organizations interested in City Hall may so indicate in writing by November 10, 1972, and the building will be donated to them at no cost provided that it be removed from the premises by January 1, 1973. If no suitable offer is received by November 10, 1972, the building will be demolished to make way for future construction.
ACTING CITY PLANNER
Mr. Nicholas Brown, City Planner has submitted his resignation from the City of Dover effective October 30, 1972. The Committee of Committees has recommended that Mr. Jack T. Roe be appointed acting Planner. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council adopted the following Resolution.
WHEREAS, Nicholas R. Brown, City Planner of the City of Dover has submitted his resignation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover will have no City Planner as of the effective date of Mr. Brown’s resignation; and
WHEREAS, it will be necessary for Council to advertise and receive applications for the appointment of a new City Planner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DOVER, MAYOR AND COUNCIL.
That Jack T. Roe, City of Dover Building Inspector be and hereby is appointed acting City Planner until a replacement for Nicholas R. Brown can be found.
ADOPTED OCTOBER 23, 1972
PLANNING FIRM
On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous roll call vote directed the City Manager to contact consulting firms in the Planning field to obtain bids for the updating of the City of Dover comprehensive plan and Dover planning codes, these bids to be review by Council upon their receipt.
ALBERTA WARREN PROPERTY
The Committee of Committees has considered the offer of Mrs. Alberta Warren offering her property to the City of Dover which is located at the entrance to Silver Lake off Kings Highway. This land is approximately 1.7 acres and she has offered it to the City for $75,000 which includes two houses. The Committee rejected the offer and has recommended that City Manager make a counter-offer to Mrs. Warren for the property of a value equal to the appraised value on the tax records of the City of Dover. Mr. James stated that a counter-offer will be made and Mrs. Warren reply will be brought back to the Committee for their study and recommendation.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
A written report of the Utility Committee meeting held on October 18, 1972, was presented by Chairman Holpp. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council accepted the report as presented.
BAKER TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT
A new contract has been recommended by the Utility Committee with Baker Petroleum Transportation Company for the delivery of fuel oil to McKee Run Generating Station. The contract would run from December 1, 1072 through November 30, 1973. The contract is identical to the existing one with Baker except that it provides a rate from Claymont, Delaware to Dover which is the new pickup point for oil under the contract with Texaco Company. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by unanimous roll call vote authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such a contract as outlined above.
ELECTRIC RULES AND REGULATIONS ORDINANCE
The Utility Committee has recommended that the ordinance governing the electrical inspections of new electrical services on the City of Dover electric system be rescinded and a new ordinance adopted in its place, primarily concerning the inspection agency that will do the work. Mr. Richard Austin, Chairman of the State Electrical Examiners, was present and addressed Council requesting that this proposed ordinance not be adopted and that any qualified inspection agency, under State qualification, be allowed to do the inspection work in the City, upon the request of the contractor. Mr. Robert Tudor and Mr. O. B. Williams were also present and requested Council not to adopt this ordinance. After much discussion by Council, a motion was made by Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Hayes, and Council by a roll call vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘no’ Mr. Harris, adopted the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING ELECTRIC WIRING AND APPARATUS NOW IN EXISTENCE AND IN THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND ANY OUTDOOR ELECTRICAL DISPLAYS OR SIGNS, DEFINING THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR, INCLUDING PERMITS AND PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
SECTION 1. Adoption of National Electrical Code. - There is hereby adopted by the Dover Council of the City of Dover for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the installation, renewal, extension, and reception of electric wiring and electric apparatus in existing buildings, structures or outdoor electrical displays or signs, that certain code known as the “National Electrical Code” as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association, being particularly the 1971 Edition thereof and the whole thereof, hereinafter referred to as the National Electrical Code; of which not less that three (3) copies have been and now are filed in the Office of the City Clerk and the Building Inspector are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling for all existing and future electrical wiring and apparatus in building, structures, or outdoor electrical displays; or signs within the corporate limits of the City.
SECTION 2. Enforcement - The “National Electrical Code” adopted in Section 1 hereof shall be enforced by the office of the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall, upon the install, renewal, extension and reception of any electrical wiring and electric apparatus pursuant to this ordinance, cause an inspection or inspections to be made by himself or his duly authorized agents, to determine that the electrical work conforms with the provisions of the “National Electrical Code” and this ordinance of this City and the statutes of the State of Delaware, as contained in Title 24 of the Delaware Code antedated of 1953.
SECTION 3. Prohibition without Application for Inspection. - No person, co-partnership, firm, association, corporation or other legal entity shall hereafter install, receive, renew or extend electrical wire or conductors to be used for the transmission of electric current for electric light, heat or power purposes in existing buildings, structures or outdoor electrical displays or signs or in the construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of buildings, structures or outdoor electrical displays or signs, without first applying for an Application for Inspection to do so pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance.
(a). All such applications for inspection shall be made to the Building Inspector or in lieu thereof to the City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency, hereinafter referred to as The City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency that specializes in such inspections, as determined and approved by the Building Inspector.
(b). Any person making any false answers to any of the questions or items set forth in such application form shall forthwith forfeit and surrender any application issued pursuant thereto.
(c). Such application form shall contain questions designed to elicit information to determine whether or not said proposed electric wiring and electrical apparatus complies with the “National Electrical Code” and any other ordinance of the City of Dover or the laws of the State of Delaware.
(d). Each such application form shall be accompanied by a fee prescribed by this ordinance.
(e). The City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency, as foresaid, shall furnish to the Building Inspector proof in writing that an application for inspection of the proposed electrical wiring and electric apparatus has been made to the City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency, hereinafter referred to as City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency that specializes in such inspections, to determine that the electrical work conforms with the provisions of the “National Electrical Code” and this ordinance. The payment of all inspection fees and charges of the City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency shall be borne by the applicant.
(f). Each applicant for inspection shall cause the premises covered by the application to b be open for inspection and/or inspections to the Building Inspector and his agents and the representative or representatives of the City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency at all reasonable times.
(g). Upon determination by the Building Inspector or any authorized inspection organization that the proposed electric wiring and electric apparatus comply with the “National Electrical Code” and the provisions of this ordinance and the provisions of the ordinance of this City and the laws of the State of Delaware, a certificate of approval shall be issued forthwith.
(h). All applications for inspection shall expire at expiration of one year from the date of issuance by the Building Inspector or authorized inspection organization.
SECTION 4. Inspection of Work Under Application
(a). All inspections shall be made to insure that the proposed electrical work complies with the provisions of the “National Electrical Code”. No electric wiring shall be concealed unless inspected and approved by Building Inspector or his agents and their representatives of the City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency, but such inspection or reinspection shall be made within a reasonable time after notice of the completion of the electrical work sought to be inspected for approval. A duplicate record of each written approval made by the City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency shall be filed with the Building Inspector.
(b). All decisions made to determine whether or not the proposed electrical work complies with the provisions of the “National Electrical Code” shall be made by the Building Inspection.
(c). The Building Inspector shall have the power to stop electrical work and order the removal thereof when he determines that such work is being installed not in conformity with the “National Electrical Code” and this ordinance and the provisions of the ordinances of the City and the laws of the State of Delaware.
(d). The Building Inspector may waive his inspection of all or that portion of the proposed electrical work for which he shall have received a duplicate record of approval by the City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency that it complies with the provisions of the “National Electrical Code” and this ordinance within 15 days of notification to the contractor by the City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency.
SECTION 5. Inspection of Existing Wiring and Apparatus. - In order to safeguard persons and property against the hazards and perils incident to defective electric wiring and apparatus that are or may now be in existence within the corporate limits of the City the Building Inspector is hereby given the duty to inspect with his agents and the representative or the City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency when requested by proper authority, or when public interest so requires, any premise within the City at reasonable times to insure that the existing electric wiring system and apparatus is not defective and unsafe.
(a). All decisions that the existing electric wiring system and apparatus is defective shall be made by the Building Inspector in writing on notice to the owner of the premises served forthwith personally or by regular mail addressed to the address as shown on the latest tax records, with reasons for his decision.
(b) Upon the Building Inspector’s decision that the existing electric wiring system is defective and unsafe, aforesaid, the system or portions of the system which are defective and unsafe shall be discontinued until it is corrected and made to comply with the provisions of the “National Electrical Code” in accordance with this ordinance.
SECTION 6. Council - Every applicant and owner of the premises and other parties in interest shall have the right to demand in writing a hearing before the Council of the City of Dover to contest any decision or order made by the Building Inspector. Such demand for a hearing shall be signed by the contesting party stating what portions of the Building Inspector’s decision or orders are contested and his, her, or their interest in the premises.
(a) The Council of the City of Dover shall fix a time and place for the hearing not less that 10 days nor more than 30 days after receiving such demand for a hearing and cause a notice of the hearing to be served personally or by regular mail on the contestant, owner of the premises and other parties in interest.
(b) The contestant, owner of the premises and other parties in interest shall have the right to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the hearing, and the rules of evidence prevailing in the courts shall not be controlling.
(c) The Council of the City of Dover, within a reasonable time after such hearing, shall make its decision, and the City Clerk shall serve a copy of the decision personally or by regular mail on the contestant, owner of the premises and other parties in interest.
SECTION 7. Approved Listing - Only the materials, fittings and devices enumerated in the “Listings of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or approved by the inspection authority,” as revised from time to time, shall be used in the electrical work regulated by the “National Electrical Code” and this ordinance.
SECTION 8. Supplements. - The “National Electrical Code” herein adopted is supplemented by adding thereto the following which is made a part thereof.
(a) Whenever an application for inspection is required under the terms of this ordinance for electrical wiring and apparatus to be done in connection with a gas or oil burner installation in any existing building or structure or in the construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of buildings or structures, there shall be installed an emergency shut off switch with a red plate thereon marked “oil burner” or “gas burner” as the case may be, at the entrance to the basement or heating room.
SECTION 9. Modification on Application - The Building Inspector shall have the power to modify any of the provisions of this ordinance, upon application in writing by the owner of a premise of his agent, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of this ordinance, provided that the spirit of this ordinance shall be observed, public safety secured, and substantial justice done.
SECTION 10. Exemption - No permit shall be required under this ordinance for the following electrical work:
(a) Any minor repair work such as the replacement of lamps and fuses.
(b) Any electric light or power company, electric railway company, steam railway company, diesel railway company or telegraph or telephone company, not to any person performing the electrical work of any such company, when such work is a part of the plant or services used by the company in rendering its authorized service to the public.
(c) Any person employed by any other person to repair and maintain or to supervise the repair and maintenance of any electrical equipment on the premises and buildings of the employer.
(d) Any person who installs his own electrical work, service or equipment in or about his own home and not for sale, except that such person shall be required to file application for inspection with the proper electrical inspection authority.
(e) Any employee of any person engaged in the performance of electrical work while under the supervision of any master electrician, general master electrician limited.
(f) Property used exclusively for agricultural purposes is excluded from all provisions of this ordinance, except for the necessity to file for an application for a inspection certificate with the authorized inspection authority where new installations are involved.
(g) Any manufacturing or industrial establishment retaining in its own employment a professional Electrical Engineer with at least 10 years of experience in planning and design. Such Engineer may inspect the plant’s additional electrical installations if the said industrial plants file with the State Board of Electrical Examiners and the Building Inspector the name of the Electrical Engineer that would be responsible for such electrical inspection and to file with the Board of Electrical Examiners and the Building Inspector a letter stating that all additional electrical installation meets the minimum standard of the “National Electrical Code” or any revisions thereof once a year.
(h) Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed as to forbid insertion in electrical circuits by unlicensed persons of devices or applicances which are property designed for such insertion and for which proper wiring and insertion devices are installed.
(I) Nothing in this ordinance shall be so construed as to restrict anyone from servicing equipment in the fields of heating, air conditioning refrigeration, or applicances.
SECTION 11. Fees - Fees for permits or renewals thereof required by this ordinance shall be as follows:
(a) There shall be no fee for permits or renewals thereof issued by the Building Inspector as may be required by this ordinance.
(b) Fees for applications for inspections issued by The City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency, as may be required of this ordinance, shall be as determined by said City of Dover Authorized Inspection Agency and approved by the Building Inspector.
SECTION 12. Penalties - Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this ordinance or of the “National Electrical Code” hereby adopted or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall do or cause to be done electrical work in violation of any detailed statement or specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Building Inspectors within the time fixed therein, shall severally for each and every such violation and non-compliance respectively, be guilty of violating this ordinance, punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment of not exceeding thirty (30) days or both. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days that prohibited condition are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 13. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinance. - A former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance or of the “National Electrical Code” hereby adopted are hereby repealed.
SECTION 14. Validity. - The invalidity of any section or part of this ordinance shall not affect the remaining sections or parts.
SECTION 15. Date of Effect. - This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and approval.
ADOPTED OCTOBER 23, 1972
HALLOWEEN PROCLAMATION
A proclamation was read, issued by Mayor Crawford J. Carroll, limiting the observance of Halloween to October 30, 1972 and setting a curfew of 10:00 P.M., subject to the penalties provided by the ordinances of the City of Dover.
EDWARD H. RICHARDSON ASSOC. REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property owned by Edward H. Richardson Assoc. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. James Tebevaugh, representing Richardson Assoc., was present and addressed Council requesting their approval of this petition for rezoning. No one else was present to speak for or against the rezoning. The Planning Commission, with the lack of a quorum, took no action on this request. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council by a roll call vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘not voting’, Mr. Hayes, deferred action on this request pending a recommendation from the Planning Commission.
DAVID HARMON REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised fro this time and place to consider the rezoning of property owned by David Harmon located on White Oak Road. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. Walter Ellis, representing the owner, was present and requested of Council their consideration at his time due to the fact of a time element in the rezoning and use of this property. No one else was present to speak for or against this request. The Planning Commission, due to the lack of a quorum, took no action on this request. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. Motion made by Mr. Muir and seconded by Mr. Biggs that this property be rezoned as request. A roll call was taken and by a vote of 4 ‘yes’, Messrs Biggs, Holmes, Legates and Muir and 4 ‘no’, Messrs Harris, Hayes, Holpp and Hayes, this motion was defeated since it requires a 3/4 vote of Council to rezone property. A motion was then made by mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, and by unanimous roll call vote, Council referred this request back to the Planning Commission pending a recommendation on their part.
KEITH REZONING - EASTLAKE GARDENS
A request has been received from Ernest & Esther Keith to rezone property they own located in Eastlake Gardens. A public hearing is required prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council adopted the following resolution 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 ORDINANCE AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain property located in Eastlake Gardens, lots 37 to 44 and lots 61 to 66, are presently zoned from R-20 use; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
1. That a public hearing be held in City Hall on November 27, 1972 at 8:00 P.M. on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover that would rezone from R-20 to RG-2 lots 37 to 44 and lots 61 to 66 in Eastlake Gardens, owned by Ernest and Esther Keith and containing approximately seven acres.
2. That notice of this public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED OCTOBER 23, 1972
LOOCKERMAN STREET SIGNS
A letter was received from Mr. William S. Hudson, Attorney, representing a group of merchants on Loockerman Street who are opposed to the removal of all advertising signs that do not conform with the Zoning Code. He had wished to address Council at this time, but due to the fact no one was present including Mr. Hudson, Council acknowledged receipt of this letter and no further action was necessary.
DOVER HERITAGE TRAIL BROCHURE
A request was received from the Bureau of Travel Development, State of Delaware, to ask the City to help defray the cost of printing the brochure they distribute titled “Dover Heritage Trail”. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized the expenditures of $200 to help defray the cost of printing this brochure, this cost represents approximately one-third of the total printing cost.
HIGH SCHOOL BAND
A request was received from the High School band to solicit a donation from the City of Dover to help send the Dover High School band to Mexico City in 1973 to attend the Second Annual Invitational Band Festival. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council authorized the donation of $2000 per the above request.
PARADEE TEMPORARY PERMIT
A request was received from Mr. Charles Paradee, Paradee Oil Company, for a temporary permit for the placement and use of four (4) 14,000 gallon fuel oil tanks on their property located on the southbound land of U.S. Route 13, just north of the College. The Building Inspector has denied this request, per the zoning ordinance. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council agreed to issue a temporary permit for a period of six (6) months and that the Building Inspector was to inform Paradee Oil Company that the maximum standards would be met in this case prior to issuance of this permit.
DOVER POLICE PISTOL TEAM RESOLUTION
On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous roll call vote adopted the following resolution honoring the Dover Police Pistol Team.
WHEREAS, The City of Dover Police Pistol Team has participated in the National Police Combat Championship held in Jackson, Mississippi;
WHEREAS, The City of Dover Police Pistol Team represented the City of Dover and the State of Delaware in these matches held from October 1 through October 4, 1972;
WHEREAS, Detective Thomas M. Breazeale (Team Captain), Corporal Cuthbert J. Behan III, PFC Joseph C. Bartsch and Patrolman Timothy F. Staniszewski represented the City of Dover as the Dover Police Pistol Team.
WHEREAS, This team finished first and second in the Riot-Gun Competition and eighth in the Service Revolver Competition in their respective classes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover do hereby wish to congratulate the Dover Police Pistol Team for their outstanding showing and representation of the City of Dover in the National Police Combat Championships.
2. That the Clerk of Council be directed to make this resolution a part of the permanent records of the City of Dover commemorating the Dover Police Pistol Team.
ADOPTED OCTOBER 23, 1972
MARKOWITZ ANNEXATION
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council by a vote of 6 ‘yes’ and 2 ‘no’, Messrs Hayes and Legates, adopted the following resolution upon the recommendation of the Utility Committee.
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 SAID AREA.
WHEREAS, a recent Amendment to the Charter of the City of Dover authorized 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 east of the present City limits and hereinafter 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.
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 pieces, parcels or lots of land lying and being on the southerly side of White Oak Road, East Dover Hundred, Kent County, and State of Delaware being more particularly described as follows, to wit:
BEING all the lands of Isidor & Henrietta Markowitz lying on the south side of White Oak Road and being adjacent to the City limits on the west side and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Kent County, Delaware.
2. That an election be held on the 27th day of November A.D., 1972 commencing at the hour of 1:00 P.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 date of said election.
ADOPTED OCTOBER 23, 1972
COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 9:20 P.M.
JAY R. DOUGHERTY
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of October 23, 1972 are hereby approved.
CRAWFORD J. CARROLL
MAYOR
OCTOBER 25, 1972