REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, August 25, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Biggs, Hayes, Holpp, Hughes, Jackson, Legates and Walls. Councilman Hastings was absent.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of City Council of August 11, 1969 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
LEGISLATIVE & FINANCE, WAGES & HOURS COMMITTEE
A written report of the Legislative & Finance, Wages & Hours Committee meeting held on August 18, 1969 was presented to Council by Chairman Hayes. On motion of Mr. Walls, Council accepted the report as presented.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
There are presently two positions in the Electrical Department unfilled in the Classification of Electrical Engineer, Grade G-21. The Legislative & Finance, Wages & Hours Committee recommends the following change in the two positions. One would be reclassified to Transmission & Distribution Superintendent, Grade G-23, and the second to Electrical Engineer’s Assistant, Grade G-17. On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council authorized the reclassifications as recommend by the L & F, W & H Committee.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE
A written report of the Capital Improvements Committee meeting held on Monday, August 18, 1969 was presented by Chairman Hayes. On motion of Mr. Walls, Council accepted the report as presented.
FRED CAREY PROPERTY
Mr. Fred Carey, owner of a piece of property adjacent to the City Warehouse facility on Pear Street, has contacted the City in reference to purchase of this property. He has located a piece of property on East Division Street that he wishes the City to purchase at the price of $21,500 and swap for his property on Pear Street. The Capital Improvement Committee, after surveying the two properties, has recommended that the City not enter into this agreement with Mr. Carey. On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council approved the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee.
SEWER AND WATER PROJECTS
The Capital Improvement Committee recommends that the following projects be undertaken in 1969 with monies that are available from the remainder on bond monies and from a State grant. The following are the projects:
1. Enlargement of Walker Road sewage pumping station and rerouting of new 10" force main.
2. Construction of Sanitary Sewer beneath railroad at Fulton Street, and extending it to Playtex Plant.
3. Extending water line north on U.S. Route 13 to vicinity of Loumar Plant.
4. Extend water and sanitary sewer lines west on College Road to serve McKee farm and Foxhall area.
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council authorized the City Manager to draw specifications, take bids, and award contracts for the construction of the above projects.
WSFS BUILDING
A letter was received from Mrs. Mary G. Wilson, owner of the WSFS Building adjacent to City Hall, offering this building to the City of Dover at a price of $275,000. The building contains approximately 10,000 square feet, with an additional irregular size hard surface parking lot adjacent to the building. The sale would be subject to the lease of the Wilmington Savings Fund Society, which runs until approximately February, 1971. The terms of the sale price were as follows:
1. Down payment of $75,000 with $37,500 payable December 15, 1969 and $37,500 payable January 15, 1970.
2. The balance of $200,000 with interest at 5%, payable over a ten year period, is to be paid on an annual basis and the starting date to be advised by January 15, 1970.
On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council authorized the preparation and signing of a formal agreement with Mrs. Wilson on the purchase of the WSFS Building, located at 19 East Loockerman Street.
BOND REFERENDUM
The Capital Improvement Committee also recommended that a bond issue is the amount of $5,000,000 be submitted to the voters to make necessary improvements and expansion requirements in the City of Dover. $4,000,000 would be required for sewer and water improvements and $1,000,000 would be for improvements to the Tarburton park area, renovation of the present City Hall and the WSFS Building, and provisions for a warehouse and garage. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council directed that provisions be made to submit a bond issue to the voters for the required $5,000,000 as recommended by the Capital Improvement Committee.
ROUTE 13 WEST REZONING
A recommendation has been received from the Planning Commission to rezone the property located west of U.S. Route 13 from Towne Point Motel to Loumar, Inc. A public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council 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 A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain land located west of U.S. Route 13, east of Silver Lake and Fork Branch, extending from Towne Point Motel north to Loumar, Inc., and having not previously been rezoned, is presently zoned for R-20 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 October 13, 1969 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-4, C-2A, M, I0, R-7 and R-20 on that land bounded on the east by U.S. Route 13, on the west by Silver Lake and Fork Branch , on the south by the Lake Club Apartments, on the north by the lands of Loumar, Inc. and also including the lands of the Delaware State Police on the east side of U.S. Route 13, a detailed map of this area being on file in the office of the Clerk of Council.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted August 25, 1969
RECREATION GRANT
A letter was received from State Park Commission notifying the City of Dover of the approval of its application for a part-time year-round recreation program in the amount of $18,189.82, which was approved on August 6, 1969. This will cover the City’s recreational program from October 1, 1969 through September 30, 1970.
PORNOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION
On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘absent’, Mr. Hastings, adopted the following resolution pertaining to pornographic literature.
RESOLUTION ON PORNOGRAPHIC LITERATURE
WHEREAS, many residents of the City have complained to the Mayor and Council about the mailing into the City of large amounts of material advertising the purchase of pornographic pictures and literature; and
WHEREAS, said advertisements contain vulgar and indecent pictures;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the mailing into the City of advertisements of pornographic pictures and literature, which said advertisements are vulgar and indecent, tends to corrupt the morals of the youth of the City and is against the peace and dignity of residents of the City.
2. That the mailing of said advertisements into the City constitutes a public nuisance.
3. That all possible action will be taken at once to prevent any further mailing of said advertisements into the City.
Adopted August 25, 1969
WILLIAMS WATER REQUEST
A letter was received from Mr. & Mrs. Charles Williams, 1047 South Governors Avenue, requesting the installation of City water to the above mentioned property, which is not located within the City limits of Dover. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Council directed that Mr. & Mrs. Williams be notified of the present policy, that being no services extended beyond the City limits at this time, and that their only recourse might be trough possible annexation of their property to the City of Dover.
DSN PROGRESS EDITION
On September 12, 1969, the Delaware State News will publish its annual “Progress Edition”. They have contacted the City of Dover to ask if they wish to place an advertisement in this edition. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council authorized the as in this “Progress Edition.”
ONE WAY STREETS
On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed the City Solicitor to prepare an ordinance for consideration by Council for the establishment of one-way traffic on State Street and Governors Avenue. State Street would be one way northbound between Wyoming Avenue and Walker Road, and Governors Avenue would be one way southbound between Wyoming Avenue and Walker Road.
ACCETTA CURB DEPRESSION
Mr. Roderick W. Accetta, 1124 Charles Drive, was present and addressed Council on a problem he has in obtaining permission to depress the curb on his property line on New Burton Road. He stated that he had been in contact with the City Manager on numerous occasions and has not been satisfied yet. He was told by the City Manager and Chief of Police that he cannot depress the curb and install a driveway onto New Burton Road because of the safety hazards involved, and he at this time was appealing to Council for their help. Mayor Carroll then informed Mr. Accetta that Mr. Neylan, City Manager was on vacation this week, and upon his return, he would have Mr. Neylan contact him and see if this problem could be straightened out.
COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 8:45 P.M.
Jay R. Dougherty
City Clerk
All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by Council at its meeting of August 25, 1969 are hereby approved.
August 26, 1969 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor