REGULAR MEETING
June 28, 1971
The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, June 28, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Members present were Messrs Biggs, Coyle, Hayes, Holmes, Holpp, Legates and Muir and Walls.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on June 14, 1971 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REFERENDUM RESULTS
The Election Officials of Kent County certified to Council the results of the referendum election held on June 19, 1971 of an area west of Dover, as follows:
1. Area bounded by Mifflin Road, Hartly Road, Saulsbury Road and lands of Walker Mifflin;
FOR ANNEXATION 1086 Votes
AGAINST ANNEXATION 1691 Votes
2. Area bounded by Hartly Road, Saulsbury Road, Mifflin farm and westerly line of Country Club Estates:
FOR ANNEXATION 379 Votes
AGAINST ANNEXATION 1237 Votes
3. Area located on south side of Hartly Road owned by Henry Heller;
FOR ANNEXATION 78 Votes
AGAINST ANNEXATION 0 Votes
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Holmes, Council accepted the results of the referendum as certified by the Election Officials.
HELLER ANNEXATION
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by a roll call vote of 5 ‘yes’ and 3 ‘no’, Messrs Hayes, Legates and Walls, adopted the following resolution.
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 the lands 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 19th day of June A.D., 1971 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 lots No. 38, 64 and 65 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 29th day of June, 1971 at 12:01 A.M. O’Clock.
ADOPTED JUNE 28, 1971
REFERENDUM RESULTS
The Election Officials of Kent County certified to Council the results of the referendum election held on June 26, 1971 of an area west of Dover, as follows:
1. Area bounded by Hartly Road, Saulsbury Road, Mifflin Farm and westerly line of Reed Farm;
FOR ANNEXATION 372 Votes
AGAINST ANNEXATION 480 Votes
2. Area lying south of Hartly Road, known as the Reed Farm
FOR ANNEXATION 136 Votes
AGAINST ANNEXATION 0 Votes
On motion of Mr. Coyle, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council accepted the results of the referendum as certified by the Election Officials.
BUCKSON-RICHARDSON (REED FARM) ANNEXATION
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Coyle, Council by a roll call vote of 5 ‘yes’ and 3 ‘no’, Messrs Hayes, Legates and Walls, adopted the following resolution.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF DOVER ON THE WEST ALONG THE HARTLY ROAD, KNOWN AS THE REED FARM, 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 the lands of David P. Buckson and Edward H. Richardson, known as the Reed Farm, 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 26th day of June A.D., 1971 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 certain lots, pieces or parcel of land lying and being adjacent to the City of Dover, East Dover Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware and being more particularly described as follows, to wit:
ALL of that lot known as the Reed Farm lying south of the Dover-Hartly Road and being Lot No. 25 as shown on a plot of Country Club Estates and as recorded in Deed Book L-13-408 and containing 24 acres of land be the same more or less.
2. That a certified copy of the Resolution of Annexation together with a plot of the area annexed shall forthwith be 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 29th day of June, 1971 at 12:01 A.M. O’Clock.
ADOPTED JUNE 28, 1971
DOVER PARKING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT
The term of Mr. Karl Dorzbach, Jr. has expired on the Dover Parking Authority, and he has requested of Mayor Carroll that he not be reappointed. Mayor Carroll has recommended to Council that Mr. David H. L. King be appointed to fill this vacancy. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by a unanimous roll call vote approved the recommendation of Mayor Carroll and appointed Mr. David H. L. King to the Dover Parking Authority, his term to expire June 30, 1976.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
A written report of the Utility Committee meeting held on June 21, 1971 was presented by Chairman Holpp. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Holmes, Council accepted the report as presented.
FLUORIDATION-CHLORINATION RESOLUTION
Proposed regulations by the State Board of Health on the fluoridation and chlorination of public water supplies were discussed by the Utility Committee at its last meeting. The Committee has recommended that the Council adopt a formal resolution opposing both of these requirements and that copies be sent to the appropriate State Agencies. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Coyle, Council by unanimous roll call vote adopted the following resolution.
FLUORIDATION - CHLORINATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover have in the past gone on record as opposing forced chlorination and/or fluoridation of its City water system, and
WHEREAS, the subject of chlorination and/or fluoridation of the City water system was submitted to the residents of the City to be voted on at a referendum and the City overwhelmingly registered their opposition to the same, and
WHEREAS, the Utility Committee has recommended to the Council that Council continue to oppose forced chlorination and/or fluoridation of its water system.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover in Council met that forced chlorination and/or fluoridation of the municipal water system is opposed and the Mayor and Council will go on record as opposing the same and will take whatever action they deem necessary in the future in opposing said forced chlorination and/or fluoridation.
ADOPTED JUNE 28, 1971
OIL CIRCUIT BREAKER BIDS
Bids were received on June 22, 1971 for the oil circuit breakers required in the construction of Unit #3 at McKee Run. The bids have been evaluated by Laramore, Douglass & Popham and their recommendation is that the bid be awarded to McGraw Edison at the price of $100,200. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous roll call vote awarded the contract on the oil circuit breakers for Unit #3 to the evaluated low-bidder, McGraw Edison at the price of $100,200.
WILLIAM JAMES - ACTING CITY MANAGER
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council appointed Mr. William T. James, Acting City Manager for the duration of the absence of Mr. Francis Neylan, who is presently on sick leave. The Legislative & Finance Committee will review the salary of Mr. James and make a recommendation to Council for their consideration.
GRUWELL ACRES SEWER LINE
The Utility Committee has recommended that a sanitary sewer line be extended on U.S. Route 13 to service the area north of Towne Point, known as Gruwell Acres. An additional line to service the properties north of this area bordering on U.S. Route 13 and the Leipsic Road is also under consideration, but a pumping station might be needed and the Utility Committee will have a further recommendation on that after their next meeting. On motion of Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council approved the drawing of plans for the construction of sewer lines in the Gruwell Acres area, submitting these plans to the contractors, and upon construction of these lines, liens will be placed upon the abutting property owners of this sewer line.
ABANDONMENT ALLEY - AMERICAN TO PENNSYLVANIA AVENUES
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the abandonment and vacating of an alley running from American to Pennsylvania Avenues, north of Delaware Avenue. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. Thomas Jackson, representing a property owner in the area was present and spoke on behalf of the request. No one else was present to speak for or against the alley. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by unanimous roll call vote granted the request to abandon the above mentioned alley, as legally described in the Council minutes of June 14, 1971.
TUDOR REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of land owned by Robert Tudor located on the south side of the South Little Creek Road, from R-20 to C-1A use. 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 pending further information. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Coyle, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous roll call vote deferred action on this rezoning request pending a decision of the Planning Commission.
ROBINO REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of land owned by Frank Robino, Inc., located on the north side of the South Little Creek Road. Prior to Mayor Carroll opening the hearing, a letter was read that had been received from Mr. Robino requesting that this petition for rezoning be withdrawn. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council accepted the letter of mr. Robino, withdrawing the rezoning request.
DIXON REZONING
On motion of Mr. Coyle, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council removed from the table the request of Mrs. Beulah Dixon for rezoning of property she owns located on Fox Hall Road (Walker Road Extended). The public hearing on this request had been held on December 14, 1970, a decision was pending from the Planning Commission, which has been received at this time. The Planning Commission has recommended the request be granted as submitted. On motion of Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Coyle, 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 NORTH SIDE OF FOX HALL ROAD (WALKER ROAD EXTENDED) OWNED BY BEULAH DIXON, FROM R-20 TO C-1A, RG-1 AND RG-3, 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 zoning and planning to change the permitted use from R-20 to C-1A, RG-3 and RG-1 on that land 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 the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover shall be amended by changing the zoning designation from R-20 to C-1A, RG-3 and RG-1 on that property located on the north side of Fox Hall Road (Walker Road Extended), owned by Mrs. Beulah Dixon and containing approximately 7.2 acres.
ADOPTED JUNE 28, 1971
HINKLE BUILDING
A bid has been received from Mitten Construction Company for stuccoing and refinishing the exposed wall of the Hinkle Building that was recently demolished. The quoted price was $7,850 including all material and labor. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council authorized the award of the above contract to Mitten Construction Company, stipulating that work must be completed within 45 working days and that the contractor will post the necessary bonds with the City of Dover.
PROGRESS EDITION AD
The format for the ad to be placed in the Progress Edition of the Delaware State News was presented to Council by Acting City Manager James. One request was made for an addition to the ad, and that would be to place three symbols on this ad that would represent the General Fund and Electric Revenue Fund Budgets and Incomes, broken down on a percentage per dollar as to how they are spent for each of these departments of the City of Dover. This will be incorporated in the ad and resubmitted to Council for their approval.
STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jack Roe, City Health Officer, addressed Council and stated that he has been encountering problems with the State Health Department, mainly in their enforcement of State Regulations on businesses within the City limits. The most recent complaint has come from Motel and Apartment House owners concerning the State regulations governing the swimming pools at these facilities. After various meeting with the State Board of Health over the past couple of years, an agreement was reached between the City and State that the State would conduct no inspections within the City limits without first notifying Mr. Roe’s office, at which time one of his inspectors would accompany the State Inspector. In the most recent past, this has not been done and many complaints have been filed in Mr. Roe’s office by the residents and business people of the City of Dover. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Coyle, Council directed the Health Inspector, Mr. Roe, to invite the various heads of the State Board of Health to appear at the next Council meeting, at which time discussion of this and other problems concerning the two bodies might be held before the entire Council.
PARKING ORDINANCE - FAMILY COURT
On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Legates, 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. Two parking spaces in front of the Arden Building on North Street shall be restricted to the parking of police vehicles only for the purpose of attending Family Court between the hours of 8:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday inclusive.
2. Three parking spaces on the south side of the island in front of the Wesley Church Educational Building shall be reserved for the parking of police vehicles only for the purpose of attendance in Family Court between the hours of 8:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday inclusive.
3. This ordinance shall be enforced upon the erection of appropriate signs.
ADOPTED JUNE 28, 1971
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE
A request has been received from The Central Dover Business Association to put merchandise on the sidewalk on Loockerman Street on July 16 and July 17 and to close Loockerman Street from State Street to Governors Avenue and one block of South Bradford Street, north of Loockerman Street on July 17. This request is for their annual Sidewalk Sale and also the Historical Vintage Chevrolet Club of Delaware will have Antique Cars on display at this time. On motion of Mr. Coyle, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council granted permission as requested above, and requested that the guidelines be set by the Staff with the Central Dover Business Association.
RESIDENTS PETITION - HARTLY ROAD
A petition signed by 59 residents and/or property owners located on the south side of the Hartly Road was presented to Council along with their request that consideration be taken when any future annexation referendums are contemplated, since they have soundly defeated all prior referendums and do not wish to become a part of the City. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Coyle, Council acknowledged receipt of this petition.
KELLY REZONING
A public hearing was held on June 14, 1971 on the rezoning of the property located at 31 N. Edgehill Avenue owned by Mrs. Edna Kelly. Action at that time was tabled. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Coyle, this matter was removed from the table. The reason for tabling this request was that there were apparent deed restrictions on this property and the City Solicitor was requested to check into this matter. Mr. Rodriguez, City Solicitor, stated that there were deed restrictions on this property, they being that the property may be used for residential purposes only, and buildings used in connection therewith. His opinion is that the purpose of Mrs. Kelly’s request, apartment house, would meet these restrictions, and further felt that rezoning it to RG-2 would not violate these restrictions. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Legates, 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 31 N. EDGEHILL AVENUE, FROM R-7 TO RG-2 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 zoning and planning to change the permitted use from R-7 to RG-2 on that land 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 the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover shall be amended by changing the zoning designation from R-7 to RG-2 on that property located at 31 N. Edgehill Avenue, owned by Mrs. Edna Kelly and containing approximately 10,250 square feet.
ADOPTED JUNE 28, 1971
BUCKSON REZONING
A request has been received from Messrs Buckson and Richardson to rezone the property that was annexed to the City of Dover this meeting, that being the Reed Farm located on the Hartly Road. A public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance. On motion of Mr. Coyle, 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 MAP AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain property located on the southside of the Hartly Road is presently zoned for R-20 use,
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 at City Hall on July 26, 1971 at 8:00 P.M. on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Dover which would rezone from R-20 to C-1A and RG-2 that property located on the southside of the Hartly Road, known as the Reed Farm, owned by Mr. David P. Buckson and Mr. Edward H. Richardson, and containing approximately 23 acres.
2. That notice of this public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED JUNE 28, 1971
FOX HALL REZONING
A request has been received through the Planning Commission to rezone a portion of the area between College Road and Walker Road Extended, known as Fox Hall. A public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance. On motion of Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by a unanimous roll call vote adopted the following resolution.
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain properties located between College Road and Fox Hall Road (Walker Road Extended) east of the Kenton Road are presently zoned for R-20 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior tp 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 at City Hall on July 26, 1971 at 8:05 P.M. on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Dover which would rezone from R-20 to R-7, R-10, RG-2 and RC these properties located on College Road and Fox Hall Road (Walker Road Extended) east of the Kenton Road, a copy of which properties is on file in the office of the Clerk of Council.
2. That notice of this public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED JUNE 28, 1971
EAST DOVER ANNEXATION
A request has been received through the Utility Committee for the annexation of an area east of the present City limits, being most of the lands between the White Oak Road and the North Little Creek Road, Longpoint Road and the properties bordering on Acorn Lane. The Utility Committee has recommended that this area be set for a referendum. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Coyle, Council by a roll call vote of 5 ‘yes’ and 3 ‘no’, Messrs Hayes, Legates and Walls, adopted the following resolution.
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, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the following described area situated in East Dover Hundred and Little Creek Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware and more particularly described and bounded herein be annexed to the City of Dover:
ALL those certain lots, pieces or parcels of land lying adjacent to and east of the City of Dover, East Dover Hundred and Little Creek Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware and being more particularly described as follows, to wit:
BEGINNING at a point in the Southerly right-of-way line of the North Little Creek Road at its intersection with the Easterly right-of-way line of Acorn Lane thence; with the said southerly right-of-way line of North Little Creek Road in an easterly direction to the easterly right-of-way line of the Long Point Road; thence in a northerly direction in general with the said right-of-way line of Long Point Road to the northerly right-of-way line of the White Oak Road thence; with the northerly right-of-way line of the said White Oak Road in a westerly direction to the property line of Roland Garrison thence; by and with the property lines of Roland Garrison in a northerly direction in part and a westerly direction in part, and a southerly direction in part to the southerly line of Towne Point thence; with the said line of Towne Point said line now being a boundary of the City of Dover in a westerly direction to the easterly line of White Oak Farms thence in an easterly line of White Oak Farms in a southerly direction to the southerly right-of-way line of White Oak Road; thence with the said right-of-way line of White Oak Road in an easterly direction to a point approximately 253 feet east of Acorn Lane; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to Acorn Lane to the southerly property line of Cedar Development Company; thence to with the said property line of Cedar Development Company 8 degrees, 46 minutes and 40 seconds 601.49 feet; thence 83 degrees, 44 minutes and 10 seconds 252.83 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of Acorn Lane; thence with the said right-of-way line of Acorn Lane in a southerly direction home to the place of beginning be the contents what they may.
2. That an election be held on the 30th day of July A.D., 1971 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 JUNE 28, 1971
COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 9:20 P.M.
Jay R. Dougherty
City Clerk
All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by Council at its meeting of June 28, 1971 are hereby approved.
JUNE 29, 1971 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor