REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, November 10, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Biggs, Hastings, Hayes, Holpp, Hughes, Jackson, Legates and Walls.
The invocation was said by Rev. Olliver Spence of the Whatcoat Methodist Church.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of City Council of October 27, 1969 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REPORTS
Chief of Police report for the month of October was accepted.
Building Inspector and Fire Marshal report for the month of October was accepted.
Alderman report for the month of October was accepted. Fines in the amount of $182.40 were remitted.
J. P. Court #7 report for the month of October was accepted. A check in the amount of $2,822.00 was remitted to the City of Dover.
Cash Receipts, General Fund, for the month of October was accepted.
Budget Report, General Fund, for the month of September was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Revenue Fund, for the month of October was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Improvement Fund, for the month of October was accepted.
City Manager Report for the month of October was accepted.
BUS SURVEY
A recent meeting was held with the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, State Department of Transportation and the City of Dover in conjunction with the possibility of a study being made to determine the need for bus transportation in the Dover area. This study would be made with State and Federal Funds. The Chamber of Commerce has requested that both the City of Dover and Kent County Levy Court request through the State that a feasibility study be made on Bus Transportation in the Dover area. On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘no’, Mr. Legates, directed that the City Manager write a letter to the State Department of Transportation requesting that such a feasibility study be made.
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS & TREES COMMITTEE
A written report of the Parks, Playgrounds & Trees Committee meeting was presented by Chairman Hastings, the meeting being held on November 3, 1969. On motion of Mr. Walls, Council accepted the report as presented.
SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A written report of the Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on November 3, 1969 was presented by Chairman Hastings. On motion of Mr. Walls, Council accepted the report as presented.
STOP SIGN ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
That stop signs shall be erected at the following intersections:
1. At the intersection of Legislative Avenue and “E” Street requiring traffic traveling in a westerly direction on “E” Street to stop at Legislative Avenue.
2. At the intersection of Legislative Avenue and “E” Street requiring traffic traveling in an easterly direction on “E” Street to stop at Legislative Avenue.
3. At the intersection of “E” Street and Federal Street requiring traffic traveling in a westerly direction on “E” Street to stop at Federal Street.
Adopted November 10, 1969
LEGISLATIVE & FINANCE, WAGES & HOURS COMMITTEE
A written report of the Legislative & Finance, Wages & Hours Committee meeting held on November 5, 1969 was presented by Chairman Hayes. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Council accepted the report as presented.
WSFS BUILDING
The terms of payment contained in the offer of Mrs. Wilson for the purchase of the WSFS Building were discussed by the Legislative & Finance Committee. Mrs. Wilson has asked for full payment during the week of December 8, 1969, and at the same time reduced the price from $275,000 to $270,000. The Legislative & Finance Committee recommends that the latest offer of cash be accepted by Council. On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Hughes, Council by unanimous vote accepted the offer of purchase of $270,000 with full payment during the week of December 8, 1969.
ROBBINS HOSE FIRE CHIEFS
A letter was received from Robbins Hose Company announcing the following slate of officers have been announced for Fire Line Officers for the year of 1970:
CHIEF: William T. James
DEPUTY CHIEF: Leroy Dear, Sr.
Wilson R. Comegys, Jr.
FIRST ASSISTANT CHIEF: William H. Rhodes
SECOND ASSISTANT CHIEF: C. Donald Hodge
James W. Hurley, Jr.
THIRD ASSISTANT CHIEF: John W. Raughley
In that a contest exists, an election will be conducted by Council as prescribed by ordinance, the election to be held on November 17, 1969, the third Monday on November. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council appointed the following Councilmen to act as election officials; Messrs Holpp, Hastings, and Walls, with Councilman Hughes as alternate. Council also directed that ballots be printed. The election will be held at the Fire House on November 17, 1969 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
ADAMS REZONING
A request has been received from Mr. John O. Adams to rezone the property located at 509 Pear Street. A public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Legates, 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 A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain property located on New Burton Road, “Midway Subdivision”, Lots 3, 4, and 5 are presently zoned for C-1 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning ordinance and the zoning 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 December 8, 1969 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 C-1 to C-1A that property located on New Burton Road, “Midway Subdivision”. Lots 3, 4, and 5, owned by George and Beth Mazock, and containing approximately 0.78 acres.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted November 10, 1969
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
A request has been received through the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover by adopting the following proposed ordinances: (1) Flight Path Height Restriction Zone, (2) High Rise Apartment Classification, (3) High Rise Office Classification, and (4) Amending length of apartment structures and eliminating restriction on maximum number of units in RG-1 and RG-2 zones. A public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Biggs, 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 ORDINANCE AND DIRECTING THAT A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain amendments in the form of proposed ordinances have been requested for the City of Dover Zoning Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That a public hearing be held at City Hall on December 8, 1969 at 8:10 P.M. on a proposed amendment tot he zoning ordinance of the City of Dover which would adopt the following ordinances:
a. Flight Path Height Restriction Zone.
b. High Rise Apartment Classification.
c. High Rise Office Classification.
d. Amendment as to length of apartment structures, increasing maximum length permissible under the code from 160 feet to 220 feet; and also eliminating the restriction as to the maximum number of units in apartment structures in the RG-1 and RG-2 Zones.
A copy of these proposed ordinances are on file in the office of the Clerk of Council, City Hall, Dover, Delaware.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted November 10, 1969
FLOURIDATION REGULATIONS
A letter was received from the State Board of Health attached to a copy of the amended regulations concerning the fluoridation of Public Water Supplies, and extending the deadline for fluoridation from January 1, 1971 to January 1, 1973. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council referred this letter to the Utility Committee for their study.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
A letter was received from the League of Women Voters of Greater Dover stating that they have recently completed a study on the park facilities and recreational program of the City of Dover. They would like to present this study to the Council of the City of Dover, as soon as possible. On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed that the Parks, Playgrounds and Trees Committee invite the League of Women Voters to their next meeting, accept the study as prepared by this group, and make the necessary recommendations to the Council.
ANNUAL AUDIT
Copies of the Annual Audit were received by Council from the firm of Manter & Richardson, Inc. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council requested that a representative of the firm of Manter & Richardson be present at the next Council meeting to formally present the report at that time.
“FLAME FOR FREEDOM”
A letter was received from the Kent County Levy Court stating that the American Legion in Delaware is interested in placing a “Flame For Freedom” torch in each County seat in Delaware. The eternal flame would be a memorial to all veterans from the State of Delaware. The initial cost of the torch is approximately $150 and an annual cost of approximately $250 for the gas to light this torch. This annual cost would be shared by the City of Dover and the County. On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council favored this project in principle, reserving in place of gas to illuminate the “Flame of Freedom”.
COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 8:45 P.M.
Jay R. Dougherty
City Clerk
All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by Council at its meeting of November 10, 1969 are hereby approved.
November 11, 1969 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor