REGULAR MEETING
June 12, 1972
The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, June 12, 1972 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 the Rev. J. H. Williams of the Union Baptist Church.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 22, 1972 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REPORTS
The Chief of Police report for the month of May was accepted.
The Building Inspector & Fire Marshal report for the month of May was accepted.
The City Planner report for the month of May was accepted.
City Alderman report for the month of May was accepted, fines in the amount of $1,080 were remitted.
J. P. Court #7 report for April was accepted, attached to a check in the amount of $9,390.51. The deferred payments due the City of Dover as of April 30, 1972 were $22,112.10.
Cash Receipts, General Fund, for the month of May were accepted.
Budget Report, General Fund, for the month of April was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Revenue Fund, for the month of May were accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Improvement Fund, for the month of May were accepted.
City Manager report for the month of May was accepted.
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS & TREES COMMITTEE
A written report of the Parks, Playgrounds & Trees Committee meeting held on June 5, 1972 was presented by Chairman Walls. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council accepted the report as presented.
SKI SCHOOL - SILVER LAKE
A request has been received from Mr. Francis O’Brien to conduct a ski school for water skiing on Silver Lake. The Park Committee has discussed this with Mr. O’Brien and his partner, Mr. Mayer, and stated they felt that prior to licensing by the City, a certificate of insurance would be necessary. They had no objections to their conducting this school, and recommended to Council that permission be granted. On motion of Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council granted permission to Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Mayer to conduct the ski-school on Silver Lake, provided the proper insurance coverage is obtained by them, this insurance certificate to be approved by the Agent of Record for the City of Dover, Chas. W. Hardesty Agency.
WESLEY 100TH ANNIVERSARY SIGNS
A recommendation has been received from the Park Committee to allow Wesley College to attach a sign commemorating the 100th year of Wesley College to the present park and recreation area signs located around the City of Dover. These signs will be installed at the expense of Wesley College and will be hung from September, 1972 through May, 1973. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council granted permission to Wesley College for their signs as outlined above.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
A written report of the Utility Committee meeting held on June 7, 1972 was presented by Chairman Holpp. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council accepted the report as presented.
STANDARD BRANDS RATES - SEWER
Representatives of Standard Brands appeared before the Utility Committee to ask for reconsideration of the rate charges to be made to Standard Brands upon the completion of the tie-in with the City sewer system. The existing rate for sewer charges for users outside the City limits is 150% of the rate charged for users within the City limits. The Utility Committee has recommended that the rate charged Standard Brands be that of 125% of the existing City rate. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council approved the recommendation of the Utility Committee on the rate to be charged Standard Brands as outlined above.
STANLEY ROLLE PROPERTY
A request of the Utility Committee to permit the City Manager to purchase a tract of land on behalf of the City that would be used for an Electric Substation to service the north loop of the City’s 69KV system in that area. The land consists of approximately 2.2 acres and can be purchased for $4,000 per acre. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract to purchase the abovementioned tract of land as outlined above.
LEGISLATIVE & FINANCE COMMITTEE
A written report of the Legislative & Finance Committee meeting held on June 8, 1972 was presented by Chairman Hayes. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council accepted the report as presented.
GENERAL FUND BUDGET
On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by unanimous roll call vote adopted the following General Fund Budget for the fiscal year 1972-1973.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. The amounts hereinafter named, aggregating Three Million, Ninety Thousand, Ninety Six Dollars and Sixty Two Cents ($3,090,096.62) or so much as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use of the several departments of the Municipal Government and for the purposes hereinafter mentioned, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1972 and ending June 30, 1973.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Fire Marshal & Building Inspector
160,000.00
100,000.00
58,170.00
1,026,205.62
Donations
Debt Service
Social Security & Group Insurance
Pensions
Electricity
Parking Authority
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Gasoline, Oil & Grease
Pensions
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Material & Supplies
Gasoline, Oil & Grease
Donations
STREET & TRASH DEPARTMENTS
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Contractual Services
SEWER PLANT & SEWERS
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Electricity
WATER DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Electricity
STORES DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Gasoline, Oil & Grease
PARKS, & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Donations
School Program
5,000.00
498,035.62
125,000.00
50,000.00
15,000.00
15,000.00
549,291.00
86,900.00
12,000.00
15,000.00
24,000.00
13,000.00
1,200.00
2,000.00
190,000.00
80,000.00
64,000.00
120,000.00
80,000.00
30,000.00
50,000.00
75,000.00
55,000.00
14,000.00
6,000.00
20,000.00
89,000.00
15,000.00
10,000.00
50,000.00
663,191.00
40,200.00
334,000.00
230,000.00
180,000.00
40,000.00
164,000.00
AMBULANCE
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
PLANNING COMMISSION
MUNICIPAL STREET AID
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
62,000.00
2,500.00
TOTAL
64,500.00
23,000.00
250,000.00
75,000.00
3,090,096.62
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized without further approval of City Council to make interdepartmental transfers of up to 10% of the amount herein appropriated to any department.
ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1972
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT BUDGET
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the Electric Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1972. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one was present to speak for or against the budget. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by unanimous roll call vote adopted the following ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. The amounts hereinafter named, aggregating Eight Million, Five Hundred Thirty Thousand, Two Hundred Seventy Three Dollars and Forty Two Cents ($8,530,273.42) or so much thereof as may be necessary, are hereby appropriated from current revenues of the Electric Department, estimated for Eight Million, Six Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($8,633,000.00) for the use of the several divisions of the Electric Department, and for the purpose hereinafter mentioned, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1972 and ending June 30, 1973, as follows:
OPERATIONS
Production Labor
Materials & Supplies
Purchased Power
DISTRIBUTION
Labor
Materials & Supplies
ADMINISTRATION
Salaries & Wages
Materials & Supplies
Social Security & Group Insurance
390,000.00
2,200,000.00
2,748,000.00
105,000.00
75,000.00
145,000.00
105,000.00
68,000.00
5,338,000.00
180,000.00
653,000.00
Meter Deposit Refunds
State Utility Tax
INTEREST ON 1965 REVENUE BONDS
PRINCIPAL ON 1965 REVENUE BONDS
ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENT FUND
CITY OF DOVER GENERAL FUND
PRINCIPAL & INTEREST ON G.O. BONDS
INTEREST ON 1970 REVENUE BONDS
35,000.00
300,000.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATION
240,290.00
351,250.00
900,000.00
500,000.00
51,494.38
316,239.04
8,530,273.42
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of City Council, to make inter-departmental (divisional) transfers of up to 10% of the amount herein appropriated to any division, except that the amounts herein appropriated for interest, principal and debt reserve on 1965 and 1970 Revenue Bonds and for the Electric Improvement Fund may not be decreased.
ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1972
COMMITTEE OF COMMITTEES
A written report of the Committee of Committees meeting held on May 23, 1972 was presented by Chairman Hayes. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council accepted the report as presented.
DOVER MODERN MATURITY CENTER
A letter was received from the Dover Modern Maturity Center requesting tax exempt status for their property being they are considered a non-profit Civic organization. They were requesting retroactive status on this tax relief. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council referred this request to the Committee of Committees for their study and recommendation, then was deferred at the request of the Modern Maturity Center, until further notice.
ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY LOAN
Mr. Harry Pusey, President of Robbins Hose, addressed Council in requesting a loan of $35,000 to help Robbins Hose in purchasing a new piece of equipment. This loan would be for a period of approximately two years and would be needed sometime during the month of July. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council authorized the loan of $35,000 to Robbins Hose Company, interest free, for a period of approximately two (2) years, with $20,000 to be repaid from this years Fund Raising drive, and $15,000 from next years.
ANNEXATION REFERENDUM RESULTS - GAGEN FARM
The Election Officials of Kent County certified to Council the results of the election held on May 25, 1972 pertaining to the annexation of the area of the Gagen Farm and the properties located on Mifflin Road as follows:
FOR ANNEXATION 796 Votes
AGAINST ANNEXATION 1333 Votes
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council accepted the results of the referendum as presented by the Election Officials. The vote being in the majority against annexation, there being no further action necessary.
ANNEXATION REFERENDUM RESULTS - HELLER PROPERTY
The Election Officials of Kent County certified to Council the results of the referendum held on May 25, 1972 on the lots 39, 66 and 67 located in Country Club Estates as follows:
FOR ANNEXATION 54 Votes
AGAINST ANNEXATION 0 Votes
HENRY HELLER ANNEXATION
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Holmes, a resolution was proposed that would include within the City limits the property of Henry Heller located on the Hartly Road, being lots 39, 66 and 67 of Country Club Estates. The vote on this resolution was 4 ‘yes’, Messrs Biggs, Harris, Holmes and Holpp; and 4 ‘no’, Messrs Hayes, Legates, Muir and Walls, thereby creating a tie-vote and the tie-breaker being cast by Mayor Carroll as a ‘yes’ vote thereby adopting the resolution by a final vote of 5 ‘yes’ and 4 ‘no’.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF DOVER ON THE WEST ALONG THE HARTLY ROAD WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
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 deemed it in the best interest of the City of Dover to include the area adjacent to the City limits and being land of Henry Heller lying on the south side of the Hartly Road more particularly described within the limits of the City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, an election as above mentioned was held on the 25th day of May A.D. 1972 for the purpose of submitting the question of annexation of the following described area to the persons entitled to vote thereon, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned Amendment to the Charter of the City of Dover provides that if a majority of the votes cast in an election held in a territory proposed to be annexed shall be in favor of inclusion of that territory within the limits of the City of Dover, the Council shall thereupon adopt a resolution annexing said territory and including same within the limits 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 the following described area situate in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, Delaware and more particularly described and bounded herein shall be annexed to and included within the limits of the City of Dover:
ALL those pieces, parcels or lots of land lying and being on the southerly side of Forest Avenue, East Dover Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware being more particularly described as follows, to wit:
BEING all of the lands of Henry Heller and comprising of lots No. 39, 66 and 67 as shown on a plot of lots known as Country Club Estates and on record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Kent County, Delaware.
2. That a certified copy of the Resolution of Annexation together with a plot of the area annexed shall be forthwith filed for record with the Recorder of Deeds of Kent County.
3. That the above described area so annexed and included within the limits of the City of Dover shall be for all purposes beginning with the effective date of this resolution be a part of the City of Dover.
4. That the effective date of this resolution shall be the 13th day of June, 1972 at 12:01 A.M.
ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1972
SIDEWALK HEARING - EASTOVER HILLS
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the installation of sidewalks on Loockerman Street from St. Jones River to U.S. Route 13; Division Street, south side, from Park Drive to U.S. Route 13; and the east side of Park Drive from Loockerman Street to Division Street. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. Thomas Jackson, a resident of Park Drive addressed Council representing the area residents and presented a petition opposing the installation of the sidewalks. No one else was present to speak for or against the installation of sidewalks. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council by a roll call vote of 6 ‘yes’ and 2 ‘no’, Messrs Biggs and Legates, directed that sidewalks be installed in the area of Eastover Hills, being both sides of Loockerman Street from St. Jones River to U.S. Route 13; both sides of Greenhill Road from Park Drive to U.S. Route 13; both sides of Bayard Avenue from Division Street to the land owned by the City of Dover known as the Little League Park; the east side of Park Drive from Loockerman Street to Divisions Street; and the south side of Division Street from Park Drive to U.S. Route 13. These sidewalks will be installed and the cost of the installation will be assessed to the property owner and a lien placed against the property in the Municipal Lien Docket.
EAST LOOCKERMAN STREET CLOSING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the vacating and abandonment of a portion of East Loockerman Street, east of U.S. Route 13. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. Robert Tudor, representing the area residents, presented to Council two petitions from these residents expressing their views and feelings on this closing and all but one resident, Mr. Francis McCoy, favored the closing of the street. The Planning Commission has recommended this street by closed. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by a roll call vote of 6 ‘yes’ and 2 ‘no’ Messrs Biggs and Hayes, approved the vacating and abandonment of a portion of East Loockerman Street at 50' width of right-of-way and beginning at the intersection of the right-of-way with Edgehill Avenue South and extending in a westerly direction to the easterly right-of-way of an alley adjoining the easterly property line of the Edgehill Shopping Center.
EMIL VOSHELL REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property located on East Division Street and Spruance Road. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. Voshell was present to speak on behalf of the rezoning, as was Mr. Everret Warrington, Mr. Mike Tracy and Mr. Jack LeCompte. Mr. Clarence Austin and Mr. Morris Bishop were present and addressed Council being opposed to this rezoning. The Planning Commission has deferred action on this request. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous roll call vote deferred action on this request pending a recommendation from the Planning Commission.
FRED ERDLE REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property located on South Little Creek Road owned by Fred Erdle from R-10 to I0. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one was present to speak for or against the rezoning. The Planning Commission has deferred action on this request. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council by unanimous roll cal vote deferred action on this request pending receipt of a recommendation from the Planning Commission.
KENT GENERAL HOSPITAL REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of the property located at 638 South State Street from R-10 to I0. 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. Hayes, 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 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 638 SOUTH STATE STREET FROM R-10 TO I0 USE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use from R-10 to I0 on that property described below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after passage and approval of this ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover shall be amended to change the zoning designation of property located at 638 South State Street from R-10 to I0, owned by Kent General Hospital, and containing approximately 1.16 acres.
ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1972
JOHN HUNN BROWN REZONING
A public hearing was previously held on rezoning of land owned by John Hunn Brown located on East Loockerman Street, at which time a decision by Council was tabled. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Holmes, this request was removed from the table at this time. Action on this request was deferred pending a decision on the closing of the portion of East Loockerman Street, which was done earlier in this meeting. On motion of Mr. Hayes, 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 PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST LOOCKERMAN STREET FROM R-8 TO C-4 USE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use from R-8 to C-4 on that property described below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after passage and approval of this ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover shall be amended to change the zoning designation of the property located at the south side of East Loockerman Street from R-8 to C-4, owned by John Hunn Brown, and containing approximately 1.66 acres.
ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1972
COOK & SMITH REZONING
A request was received from Cook & Smith, Inc. to rezone land they own located on South State Street. A public hearing is required prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Biggs, 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 at 1113 S. State Street is presently zoned for R-8 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the Zoning Map and Ordinance.
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 at 8:00 P.M. on July 10, 1972 on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover that would rezone from R-8 to C-1A that property located at 1113 South State Street, owned by Cook & Smith, Inc., and containing approximately .88 acres.
2. That notice of this public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1972
KATCHER REZONING
A request has been received from Mr. Abraham Katcher to rezone land he owns located on the east side of U.S. Route 113. A public hearing is required prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Biggs, 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 on the east side of U.S. Route 113 is presently zoned for R-20 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the Zoning Map and Ordinance.
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 at 8:05 P.M. on July 10, 1972 on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover that would rezone from R-20 to C-4 that property located on the east side of U.S. Route 113, owned by Abraham Katcher, and containing approximately 0.65 acres.
2. That notice of this public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1972
LITTLE LEAGUE BURNING REQUEST
In the process of clearing the land to construct the new Little League facility on Horsepond Road, a large amount of trees were bulldozed down and placed in a pile that now interferes with the construction of a much-needed parking facility. They are at this time requesting permission to burn these trees in order to dispose of them. Permission has been received from the Water & Air Resources of the State of Delaware. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council directed that the Fire Marshal work with the Little League in obtaining a permit from the City to burn the abovementioned trees.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS
Joseph R. Biden, candidate for United States Senate, has requested permission of Council to place a house trailer on a lot located at 1189 North DuPont Highway to be used as his campaign headquarters. It will be removed immediately after the November election. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council granted permission to Mr. Biden to located the mobile home at 1189 N. DuPont Highway to be used as his campaign headquarters, provided that no sewer and water hookups are needed.
CURB & GUTTERS - EASTLAKE GARDENS & CARVER ROAD
A public hearing had been held on the installation of curb & gutters in the area of Eastlake Gardens & Carver Road. A decision was tabled at the public hearing pending the receipt of a petition from the residents of the Eastlake Garden area opposing the installation of the curb & gutters. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council removed from the table the request to install the abovementioned curbs and gutters. A letter was read at this time attached to a petition stating that 100% of the area residents unanimously opposed this project. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council directed that the installation of concrete curbs and gutters be stricken from the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Dover, at this time.
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council by unanimous roll call vote authorized the installation of concrete curbs and gutters on Carver Road, as advertised in the public hearing of May 8, 1972, the cost to be billed to the adjoining property owners and a lien placed in the Municipal Lien Docket.
BRYSON LETTER
A letter was received from Mr. John Bryson, Director of the Division of Environmental Control, asking that the City of Dover notify his department and vice-versa, of any new industry that is starting in the Dover area or contemplating operations here, so as the State and City may work more closely together on Environmental Control. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holmes, Council referred this letter to the Building Inspector, Mr. Roe, for his information and files.
DOVER HIGH BASEBALL RESOLUTION
On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution honoring the Dover High School Baseball Team, 1972 Delaware State Champions.
WHEREAS, the Dover High School baseball team has completed a most successful season by finishing the regular season as the champions of the Henlopen Conference; and
WHEREAS, the Dover Senators played well and represented the City of Dover in the Annual Delaware State Scholastic Baseball Tournament, and by virtue of winning all three games, have been crowned the Champions of the State of Delaware; and
WHEREAS, the Dover Senators have not only displayed a high degree of competitiveness and sportsmanship during the baseball season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the Mayor and Council wish to extend their congratulations and appreciation to Coach Larry Ginsburg and all the members of the Dover High School Baseball Team.
2. That this Resolution shall be made a part of the permanent records of the City of Dover in commemoration to the 1972 Dover High School Baseball Team and Coach Larry Ginsburg.
ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1972
DELAWARE STATE NEWS - PROGRESS EDITION
The Delaware State News Progress Edition will be printed again this year, to be printed in the early fall. In the past the City has taken a full page ad at the cost of $550. The price will remain the same this year. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council authorized the purchase of a full-page ad in the 1972 Delaware State News Progress Edition at a cost of $550 for the full-page ad.
APPA - MODEL ELECTRIC SYSTEM
The APPA has notified the City of Dover that it’s Electric System has been selected as a “Model Municipal System” to be so honored at its Annual Conference to be held this year in San Francisco, California commencing on June 26, 1972. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council authorized expenditures for Mr. James and Councilman Holpp to attend this conference on behalf of the City of Dover.
ELECTRIC RATE INCREASES
The Utility Committee has recommended that the residential electric rates be increased effective July 1, 1972, this being necessitated by the increased cost in the operation of the system and in the increased cost in the purchase of power from Delmarva Power & Light Company. This is an approximate increase of 7% overall. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous roll call vote adopted the new Residential Rate Schedule, effective July 1, 1972
THE CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC SERVICE CLASSIFICATION RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
Effective with all billings on and after July 1, 1972 the following rate is hereby established and designated “The City of Dover Electric Service Classification for Residential Service”.
AVAILABILITY - This rate applies throughout the City of Dover electric service area to customers desiring service for household and related services in a single private dwelling or dwelling unit, or farmhouse and usual detached buildings.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE - The service furnished is 60 cycle, single or three phase where available alternating current at one standard primary or secondary voltage.
MONTHLY RATES - Energy will be billed monthly at the following rates per kilowatt hour:
First 15 KWHRS @
Next 30 KWHRS @
Next 105 KWHRS @
Next 350 KWHRS @
Next 500 KWHRS @
Over 1,000 KWHRS @
Billing Months
June - October
10.65¢ per KWH
6.10¢ per KWH
3.84¢ per KWH
2.37¢ per KWH
2.15¢ per KWH
2.15¢ per KWH
Billing Months
November - May
10.65¢ per KWH
6.10¢ per KWH
3.84¢ per KWH
2.37¢ per KWH
1.50¢ per KWH
1.30¢ per KWH
WATER HEATER SERVICE - Where a customer has installed and in regular use a standard, approved type of electric water heater, with a minimum capacity of 30 gallons, the last 350 kilowatt hours used in any month shall be billed at 1.50¢ per kilowatt hour, except that the first 150 kilowatt hours of total consumption will always be billed at the regular residential rate. This provision shall not apply to any portion of the last 350 kilowatt hours which are in the 1.30¢ block. The total connected water heater load shall be limited to 100 watts per gallon of tank size or six thousand watts (6,000W), whichever is larger.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL - The minimum monthly bill shall be $1.60 per month for single phase service and $5.85 per month for three phase service.
SEASONAL SERVICE - Where a customer takes service regularly for less than twelve months of the year, the monthly bill as calculated in accordance with the standard rate table will be increased by twenty-five percent (25%) before the application of the Fuel Adjustment Clause and any utility tax imposed by governmental authority. Bills will not be prorated for periods of less than one month.
FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE - All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Fuel Adjustment Clause approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX - In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS - The General Rules and Regulations of The City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service classification.
ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1972
CAPITAL GRANGE RESOLUTION
On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by unanimous roll call vote adopted the following resolution.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover recently demolished the Hinkle Building located at the intersection of South State Street and North Street; and
WHEREAS, the demolition of said building left a rather unattractive parcel of land in the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Grange No. 18 planted trees and shrubbery and did other work concerning this lot.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
That Mayor and Council extend the appreciation and gratitude to Capital Grange No. 18 for the work done on the vacant lot formerly occupied by the Hinkle Building on South State Street and North Street and compliment them on the beautification and improvement of the lot.
That this Resolution be made part of the minutes of the meeting of the City of Dover and become a permanent record of the same.
ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1972
COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 9:25 P.M.
Jay R. Dougherty
City Clerk
All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of June 12, 1972 are hereby approved.
Crawford J. Carroll
Mayor
June 13, 1972