REGULAR MEETING
June 8, 1970
The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, June 8, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Members present were Messrs Biggs, Coyle, Hastings, Hayes, Holpp, Legates and Walls.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on May 25, 1969 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
The minutes of the special meeting of City Council held on June 2, 1970 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REPORTS
Chief of Police report for the month of May was accepted.
Building Inspector and Fire Marshal report for the month of May was accepted.
Alderman report for the month of May was accepted. Fines in the amount of $191.10 were remitted.
J. P. Court #7 report for the month of May was accepted. A check in the amount of $2,591.75 was remitted. A balance due on the State’s deferred payment plan is $11,847 due the City of Dover as of May 31, 1970.
Cash Receipts, General Fund, for the month of May was accepted.
Budget Report, General Fund, for the month of April was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Revenue Fund, for the month of May was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Improvement Fund, for the month of May was accepted.
City Manager Report for the month of May was accepted.
COMMITTEE OF COMMITTEES
A written report of the Committee of Committees meeting held on June 3, 1970 was presented by Chairman Hayes. On motion of Mr. Walls, Council accepted the report as presented.
CITY HALL-WAREHOUSE ARCHITECT
Bids were received from six (6) firms for the architectural work necessary on the construction of a garage-warehouse, renovation of City Hall and a Recreation Building. The low bidder was R. Calvin Clendaniel of Lincoln, Delaware, at a fee of 5½ % for all three projects. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by unanimous vote authorized the retaining of the firm of Mr. Clendaniel for the architectural work on the three projects provided for by the 1970 Bond Fund.
MOORE PROPERTY - 430 PEAR STREET
Settlement was made today on the property owned by Mrs. Florence Moore located at 430 Pear Street. The City of Dover will have occupancy approximately June 15, 1970. On motion of mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized the City Manager to hold a public auction for the house of Mrs. Moore, upon the vacating of the property.
BROWN STREET AND ALLEY ABANDONMENT
The City has recently purchased all of the properties located on Pear Street between Williams Street and Brown Street on the west side, which border the City Warehouse property. This land will be used in the expansion of the warehouse facilities. The Committee of Committees recommends that the City abandon for public use the 15' alley and that portion of Brown Street west of Pear street which adjoins the warehouse property. A public hearing is required prior to abandonment and vacating this street and alley. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Coyle, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution.
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE VACATING AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF BROWN STREET AND A 15' ALLEY WHICH ADJOIN THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF DOVER, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PEAR STREET, SOUTH OF WILLIAMS STREET.
1. The Council of the City of Dover is considering the vacating and abandoning of a portion of Brown Street and a 15' alley, both lying west of Pear Street and adjacent to the property owned by the City of Dover, described as follows:
ALL that certain alley and part of that certain street lying and being situate in the City of Dover, East Dover Hundred, Kent County, and State of Delaware and being more particularly described as follows; to wit:
ALL that alley at 15 feet bordering on the property of the City of Dover and known as the Warehouse Property and beginning at the southerly right of way line of Williams Street and thence in a southerly direction at 15 feet to the northerly right of way line of Brown Street and be the contents what they may.
Part of a certain street known as Brown Street at 60 feet wide and beginning at the westerly right of way line of Pear Street and extending at 60 feet in a westerly direction to the property line of lands of the City of Dover known as the Warehouse Property and be the contents what they may.
2. The Council of the City of Dover will sit on Monday, June 22, 1970 at 8:05 P.M. at the City Hall to hear any objections of such residents of the City or owners of the property affected who shall attend, in accordance with the provisions of Section 27 of the Charter of the City of Dover (Chapter 158; Volume 36, Laws of Delaware.)
3. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to post copies of this resolution in five or more places in the City of Dover and to publish the same in a newspaper published in the said City.
ADOPTED JUNE 8, 1970
LEGISLATIVE & FINANCE, WAGES & HOURS COMMITTEE
A written report of the Legislative & Finance, Wages & Hours Committee meeting held on June 3, 1970 was presented by Chairman Hayes. On motion of Mr. Walls, Council accepted the report as presented.
TAX ASSESSOR’S CLERK
A recommendation has been received to allow the employment of an additional clerk in the office of the City Assessor. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council authorized the City Assessor to so employ an additional clerk, effective July 1, 1970.
SECOND AMBULANCE
A recommendation has been received to purchase a second ambulance of the van type and the employment at four addition ambulance attendants to provide a total of 8 attendants, thereby affording 24 hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week coverage. The purchase of the ambulance will be financed through a federal Grant. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council authorized for the advertising of bids to be received on the purchase of a second Ambulance, and the employment of 4 additional ambulance attendants.
GENERAL FUND BUDGET
On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Coyle, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance adopting the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year 1970-1971.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. The amounts hereinafter named, aggregating Two Million, Five Hundred Seventy Two Thousand, Five Hundred Seventy Six Dollars and Eighty Seven Cents ($2,572,576.87) 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 purpose hereinafter mentioned, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1970 and ending June 30, 1971, as follows:
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Fire Marshal & Building Inspector
Donations
Debt Service
Social Security & Group Insurance
Pensions
Electricity
Parking Authority
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Gasoline, Oil & Grease
Donations
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
120,000.00
90,000.00
53,000.00
3,000.00
354,276.00
80,000.00
40,000.00
10,000.00
17,000.00
466,500.00
68,600.00
9,000.00
10,000.00
24,500.00
12,000.00
767,276.87
554,100.00
39,700.00
Gasoline, Oil & Grease
Donations
STREET & TRASH DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Contractural 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 Rental & Expanded Program
AMBULANCE
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
New Equipment
PLANNING COMMISSION
MUNICIPAL STREET AID PROGRAM
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
1,200.00
2,000.00
180,000.00
75,000.00
55,000.00
130,000.00
100,000.00
30,000.00
53,000.00
80,000.00
40,000.00
12,000.00
5,000.00
15,000.00
77,000.00
15,000.00
1,500.00
35,000.00
46,000.00
2,000.00
10,000.00
TOTALS
310,000.00
260.000.00
173,000.00
32,000.00
128,500.00
58,000.00
25,000.00
200,000.00
25,000.00
2,572,576.87
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 8, 1970
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT BUDGET
A public hearing was duly advertised for the time and place for the purpose of presenting the preliminary budget of current expenses of the Electric System for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1970. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. On one was present to speak for or against the adoption of the Budget. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. The amounts hereinafter named, aggregating Five Million, Four Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Thirty Dollars and Sixty Three Cents ($5,469,430.63), or so much thereof as may be necessary, are hereby appropriated from current revenues of the Electric Department, estimated to be Five Million, Six Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($5,678,600.00), for the use of the several divisions of the Electric Department, and for the purpose hereinafter mentioned, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1970 and ending June 30, 1971, as follows:
OPERATION:
Productions
LaborMaterials & Supplies
Purchased Power
DISTRIBUTION
Labor
Materials & Supplies
ADMINISTRATION
Salaries & Wages
Materials & Supplies
Social Security & Group Insurance
Electric Deposit Refunds
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
INTEREST ON 1965 REVENUE BONDS
INTEREST ON 1965 REVENUE BONDS
ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENT FUND
CITY OF DOVER GENERAL FUND
PRINCIPAL & INTEREST ON G.O. BONDS
TOTAL APPROPRIATION
330,000.00
1,150,000.00
1,125,000.00
100,000.00
75,000.00
130,000.00
95,000.00
45,000.00
25,000.00
$ 3,005,000.00
175,000.00
295,000.00
3,475,000.00
266,475.00
324,165.00
700,000.00
650,000.00
53,790.63
$ 5,469,430.63
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 division, except that the amounts herein appropriated for interest, principal and debt reserve on 1965 Revenue Bonds and for the Electric Improvement Fund may not be decreased.
ADOPTED JUNE 8, 1970
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS & TREES COMMITTEE
A written report of the Parks, Playgrounds & Trees Committee meeting held on June 1, 1970 was presented by Chairman Hastings. On motion of Mr. Hayes, Council accepted the report as presented.
SUMMER THEATRE FESTIVAL
A request had been received from Mr. Ira Kinder, Drama Director of Capital School District, for a grant of $2,000 from the City of Dover to finance a Summer Theatre Festival. This request has been forwarded to the Parks Committee for the recommendation. Mr. Kinder was present this evening and addressed the Council. He stated that his plans had been firmed up and he was attempting to produce this plays this summer and they would be presented at the Blue Hen Mall, in conjunction with the management of the Blue Hen Mall. Any incorporation of a program of this type with the City of Dover Recreation Program would have to be done with the sanction of the Recreation Director and the City Manager. Mr. Neylan, City Manager, stated that this summer’s program was already firmed up and a grant had been approved by the State Recreation Department, therefore no monies would be available this summer to help finance a Summer Festival. A suggestion was then made to Mr. Kinder to apply to the Kent County Levy Court, as this program would be a benefit to the entire county and not just the City of Dover. After further discussion, Mr. Holpp, made a motion, seconded by Hayes, that the request of Mr. Kinder be denied. This motion was carried unanimously.
HOLIDAY INN PIER
A request has been received from the Holiday Inn to construct a pier on Silver Lake adjacent to the Holiday Inn. Permission had previously been granted to the Lake Club Apartments, which is adjacent to the Holiday Inn. The Parks, Playgrounds & Trees Committee recommended that the construction of a pier be approved providing that the construction would be parallel to the shore line, and be the same type and size as approved by Council for the Lake Club Apartments. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Coyle, Council requested that the Holiday Inn submit plans to Council for the construction of such a pier on Silver Lake.
JOSEPH SEDULE TREE REQUEST
A letter was received from Mr. Joseph Sedule, 949 Westview Terrace, in answer to a letter he had received from the City of Dover requesting he remove the trees that had been planted on his property between the curb and the gutter. The ordinance of the City of Dover concerning trees, prohibits planting trees in the right-of-way, this being the area between the street and the sidewalks. The Parks Committee has recommended that the present ordinance be upheld. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed that Mr. Sedule be required to remove the trees in question on the property located at 949 Westview Terrace.
MINI-BIKES
The Parks Committee had been asked by Mr. Inocencia Martinez, Nimitz Road, if there were any ordinances on the City books that prohibit the riding of mini-bikes in City-owned public parks. Chief Spence stated that there are presently no ordinances to cover this problem. The Parks Committee has recommended that a policy be established concerning this problem. Chief of Police Spence will survey this problem and make a recommendation to the Parks Committee.
TENNIS COURTS
A request for lighted tennis courts in the City of Dover has been presented to the Parks Committee. There are presently no lighted courts in the City. Also discussed by the Parks Committee was the possibility of making a sports facility located on the grounds of the William Henry School that would include the utilization of the entire area, which might be able to provide lighted tennis courts. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council directed the Recreation Director and City Manager make a study of the possibility of lighted tennis courts and the sports facility at William Henry School.
SIGNING OF CITY-OWNED PARK LANDS
The Parks Committee was presented with a proposed sign that could be used in signing all of the City-owned park and recreation areas in the City of Dover. The Parks Committee recommended that this be done. On motion of Mr. Coyle, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council directed that all City-owned Park & Recreation areas be signed.
SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A written report of the Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on June 1, 1970 was presented by Chairman Hastings. On motion of Mr. Walls, Council accepted the report as presented.
STOP SIGN ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Coyle, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE CREATING STOP SIGNS IN THE CITY OF DOVER
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That stop signs shall be erected on the following streets and intersections:
a. On Mockingbird Avenue at its intersection with Alder Road requiring traffic traveling on Mockingbird Avenue to stop at the said intersection.
b. On Mimosa Avenue at its intersection with Alder Road requiring traffic traveling on Mimosa Avenue to stop at said intersection.
c. On Crawford Avenue at its intersection with Roberts Avenue requiring traffic traveling on Crawford Avenue to stop at said intersection.
d. At the driveways leading from Devon Apartments requiring traffic to stop at the intersection of said driveway with Buckson Drive and Carvel Drive.
2. That this order shall be enforced once the appropriate signs are erected.
ADOPTED JUNE 8, 1970
MCB. INC. REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of the property located at 905 South Governors Avenue. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. Bob Leonard, representing the owners was present and spoke on their behalf. No one else was present to speak for or against the rezoning. Mr. Leonard was questioned as to off-street parking and stated that 49 spaces were to be made available, which is more that required. The Planning Commission has recommended the approval as submitted. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council by a vote of 5 ‘yes’ and 2 ‘no’, Messrs Coyle and Hastings, 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 905 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE, FROM RG-2 TO C-1A 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 RG-2 to C-1A 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 RG-2 to C-1A on that property located at 905 South Governors Avenue, owned by MCB, Inc., and containing approximately 31,250 square feet.
ADOPTED JUNE 8, 1970
JOHN HILL REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of the property located on the north side of Webbs Lane, formerly Whelan’s Service. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. John Hill, the owner, was present and spoke on behalf of the rezoning. No one else was present to speak for or against the rezoning. The Planning Commission has recommended approval as submitted. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by unanimous 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 WEBBS LANE, FORMERLY WHELAN’S SERVICE, FROM R-20 TO C-1A 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 RG-2 to C-1A 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 RG-2 to C-1A on that property located at 905 South Governors Avenue, owned by MCB, Inc., and containing approximately 31,250 square feet.
ADOPTED JUNE 8, 1970
GEORGE HUET REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of the property located on the west side of U.S. Route 13, in East Lake Gardens, Lots 1, 2, and 3. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. Walter Ellis, representing Lore-Ellis Realty Company, the equitable owners, was present and spoke on behalf of the rezoning. Presently there are deed restrictions on this property prohibiting commercial enterprises. The City Solicitor stated that he felt these restrictions would not be upheld by the Courts, do to the fact that the character of the property in conjunction with the surrounding property, which is commercial, and is not very desirable for residential property. Mr. Ellis stated that they would like to have this property rezoned, as well as the request for lots 4, 5, 6 and 7 which has been tabled by Council, and then they would attempt to have the restrictions lifted. If they fail to do this, the property would be of no value to them as commercial property and could be rezoned back to residential at the end of the year waiting period as provided by a recently adopted ordinance. No one else was present to speak for or against the rezoning. The Planning Commission has recommended approval with the knowledge that there are deed restrictions. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous 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 WEST SIDE OF U.S. ROUE 13, EASTLAKE GARDENS, LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 OWNED BY MR. GEORGE HUET, FROM R-7 TO C-1A 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 C-1a 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 C-1A on that property located on the west side of U.S. Route 13, East Lake Gardens, Lots 1, 2, and 3, owned by Mr. George Huet, equitable owners being Lore-Ellis Realty Company, and containing approximately 0.53 acres.
ADOPTED JUNE 8, 1970
CARR REZONING
On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council removed from the table the request of Mrs. Anne Carr to rezone the property she owns located on U.S. Route 113, EastLake Gardens, Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7. A public hearing was held on March 23, 1970 as duly advertised. Mr. Walter Ellis was present at that time and again this evening, representing the owner of this property. This property fall under the same category as the Huet property that was rezoned this evening. The same deed restrictions apply in this case also. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of this rezoning as submitted. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous 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 WEST SIDE OF U.S. ROUTE 13, EASTLAKE GARDENS, LOTS 4, 5, 6 AND 7, OWNED BY MRS. ANNE CARR, FROM R-7 TO C-1A 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 C-1A 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 C-1A on that property located on the west side of U.S. Route 13, EastLake Gardens, Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7, owned by Mrs. Anne Carr, equitable owner being Lore-Ellis Realty Company, and containing approximately .70 acres.
ADOPTED JUNE 8, 1970
LARAMORE, DOUGLAS AND POPHAM AGREEMENT
An agreement was presented to Council for their consideration, whereby the firm of Laramore, Douglass and Popham would provide for consulting engineering services consisting of the design and resident engineering required for the construction of a new 100 MW unit at McKee Run complete with all auxiliaries and its setup substation and switchyard. The total cost of this agreement to the City of Dover is approximately $1,300,000. On motion of Mr. Coyle seconded by Mr. Walls, Council authorized the signing of an agreement for Consulting Engineering Services to be performed by the firm of Laramore , Douglass and Popham for the construction of a 100 MW Unit at the McKee Run Generating Station.
BUCKSON REZONING
A request was received from Mr. David Buckson to rezone property he owns located on the northside of Route 8, the Hartly Road. A public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Map and Ordinance. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Coyle, Council by unanimous vote 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 north side of Route 8, the Hartly Road, is presently zoned for R-20 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning ordinance and map.
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 13, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and map of the City of Dover which would rezone from R-20 to MHP, RG-3, R-8, C-2 that property is located on the northside of Route 8, the Hartly Road, owned by David P. Buckson and Edward H. Richardson, and containing approximately 154 acres.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED JUNE 8, 1970
RANDOLPH HUGHES REPLACEMENT
Councilman Alfred S. Biggs, of the 1st District, addressed Council and requested at this time that the name of Albert W. Holmes be submitted to fill the unexpired term of the late Randolph Hughes, whose untimely death has created a vacancy in the representation of the 1st District on City Council. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, the nominations were closed. On motion of Mr. Coyle, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote confirmed the appointment of Mr. Albert Holmes to fill the unexpired term of the late Randolph Hughes, this term to expire in February, 1972.
CIVIC CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
A letter was received from Mr. Joseph McCollum, representing the Chamber of Commerce, asking for a donation of $2500 to be used as part of the cost of a feasibility study on the need for a Civic Center in Dover. The cost of this study would be defrayed by the City of Dover, Kent County, State of Delaware and the Chamber of Commerce. On motion of Mr. Coyle, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council requested that the Chamber of Commerce be requested to approach the Kent County Levy Court for $5000 since half of this money would be coming from the City of Dover indirectly, and this being a County project.
EDWARD POLITE
A letter was received from Mr. Edward Polite, 40 Girl Scout Lane, concerning the construction of a park on the Tarburton land on the east side of Dover. Mr. Polite is concerned with the fact that the trees located between his property and the park are being torn down and eliminating the screening for his property. Mr. Polite was informed that these trees were of little or no value and were destined to be removed in the redevelopment of this land. Upon the completion of the tennis courts and the basketball courts, that border on the parkland and his property, fencing and/or a living fence will be installed to separate the two properties. In order that Mr. Polite be made more familiar with the up-to-date plan of the Tarburton land, it was suggested that maybe he appear before the Parks Committee at its next meeting. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council referred this request to the Parks, Playgrounds & Trees Committee.
MOSQUITO SPRAYING
A letter was received from Dr. Mary C. Baker, 238 North Governors Avenue, requesting that the City of Dover cease the spraying of mosquitoes, do to the fact that the chemicals used in spraying can cause pollution to the air and are harmful to human welfare. After a short discussion by Council, Mr. Holpp made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Hayes, and Council unanimously voted to deny Dr. Baker’s request and the practice of spraying for mosquitoes will continue.
ANSWERING OF CORRESPONDENCE
On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed that all correspondence read before Council will be answered by the City Clerk, unless Council so designates someone else to answer a particular piece of correspondence.
COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 9:50 P.M.
Jay R. Dougherty
City Clerk
All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by Council at its meeting of June 8, 1970 are hereby approved.
JUNE 10, 1970 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor