REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, July 14, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Biggs, Hastings, Hayes, Holpp, Jackson, Legates and Walls. Councilman Hughes was absent.
MINUTES
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Jackson, a correction was made in the minutes of the Council meeting of June 23, 1969, that being that in the resolution pertaining to closing of the alley adjacent to Wesley College, in paragraph 1, the name of the street was changed from Fulton to Cecil Street. Council then approved as corrected the minutes, which bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REPORTS
Chief of Police report for the month of June was accepted.
Building Inspector & Fire Marshal report for the month of June was accepted.
Alderman report for the month of June was accepted. Fines in the amount of $299.80 were remitted.
J. P. Court #7 report for the month of June was accepted. Fines in the amount of $4,090.00 was remitted to the City of Dover.
Cash Receipts, General Fund, for the month of June was accepted.
Budget Report, General Fund, for the month of May was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Revenue Fund, for the month of June was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Improvement Fund, for the month of June was accepted.
City Manager report for the month of June was accepted, and approved as presented.
CONDEMNED BUILDINGS
Building Inspector Roe reported that the following buildings had been posted as dangerous and nor response had ben received from the owners:
Marion Apartments, Reed Street, Mr. Aaron Paskins
230½ North Queen Street, Anderson E. Patterson
549 Fulton Street, Hilton Vann Estate, c/o Mrs. Helen Brown
112-114 South Kirkwood Street, Rhoda Shockley Estate, c/o Edith J. Hardcastle
The ordinance of the City of Dover requires that notice be sent to the owners of such posted buildings to appear at a public hearing to show cause why the buildings should not be repaired, vacated or demolished. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council directed that such public hearing be held on Monday, August 11, 1969 at 8:00 P.M., and will run at five (5) minute intervals until completion, each owner to be notified of the time of their respective hearing.
SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A written report of the Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on July 7, 1969 was presented by the Chairman Hastings. On motion of Mr. Walls, Council accepted the report as presented.
NO PARKING & STOP SIGN ORDINANCES
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council directed that ordinances be prepared to prohibit parking on both sides of the Hazletville Road and entire length of the General Foods property, and also to prohibit parking on portions of Kings Highway from Division Street to Lakeview Drive. An ordinance is also to be prepared to erect stop signs at Kesselring Avenue and New Burton Road and at Hayman Drive and Kesselring Avenue.
MARGARET FORD REQUEST
Mrs. Margaret Ford, owner of a second hand furniture store located at 2 South New Street requested that a truck loading zone be permitted in front of her store located at the same address. The Safety Advisory Committee recommends that this request be denied. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council denied the request of Mrs. Ford.
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS & TREES COMMITTEE
A written report of the Parks, Playgrounds & Trees Committee meeting held on July 7, 1969 was presented by Chairman Hastings. On motion of Mr. Walls, Council accepted the report as presented.
TISCHER ASSOCIATES REQUEST
A letter was received from Tischer Associates offering a 10 acre tract of land for sale to the City of Dover, the land being located on the Dover-Leipsic Road in the vicinity of Persimmon Tree Lane. This tract was offered as a possible site for park land. The Parks, Playgrounds & Trees Committee recommends that the offer of Tischer Associates be tuned down. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council turned down the offer for the purchase of the above mentioned tract of land.
BOATING ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council adopted the following ordinance with reference to inboard-outboard motorboats being prohibited in the past on Silver Lake. The below ordinance now permits such type boats on Silver Lake, providing all other restrictions are met.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, ARTICLE III, SECTION 21-15 (d) WITH REFERENCE TO THE USE OF INBOARD-OUTBOARD MOTORS OR A COMBINATION OF INBOARD AND OUTBOARD MOTORS ON SILVER LAKE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
That Article III, Section 21-15 (d) of THE CODE OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE is hereby amended by deleting the second sentence thereof in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
“For the purpose of this Section, an inboard-outboard or combination of inboard and outboard motors shall mean an outboard motor.”
Adopted July 14, 1969
TOWNE POINT NORTH
The Parks Committee has asked that the City staff check on the status of the Swimming Pool and Golf course that had been proposed in the development of the Towne Point North area. City Manager Neylan stated that the swimming pool was approved by the Planning Commission under the Site Development Plan of the apartments that are being constructed in this area. The area that was presented by the Architects sketch in the future development of the Towne Point North area has not been submitted to the Planning Commission for Site Approval at this time. The builder has not started to develop this area, and prior to doing so, must gain the approval of the Planning Commission.
McGINNIS-BOOK REZONING
A request has been received to rezone the property located on the northeast corner of Water and New Street. A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and date. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. Nate Cohen was present representing the owners. No one else was present to speak for or against the rezoning. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘absent’, Mr. Hughes, adopted the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WATER AND NEW STREETS.
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-1 to C-3 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-1 to C-3 on that property located on the northeast corner of Water and New Streets, owned by Mr. James McGinnis and Mr. Raymond Book, and containing approximately 1 acre.
Adopted July 14, 1969
JEFFERIC REZONING
A request has been received to rezone the property owned by Jefferic Enterprises, Inc. adjacent to the Dover Downs Racetrack. A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. Nate Cohen was present representing the owners. No one else was present to speak for or against the rezoning. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘absent’, Mr. Hughes, adopted the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF U.S. ROUTE 13; SOUTH AND WEST OF LANDS OF DOVER DOWNS, INC.; AND WEST AND NORTH OF THE LEIPSIC ROAD.
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-4 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-4 on that property located east of U.S. Route 13; south and west of lands of Dover Downs, Inc.; and west and north of the Leipsic Road, owned by Jefferic Enterprises, Inc., and containing approximately 43 acres.
Adopted July 14, 1969
KENT COUNTY MOTOR REZONING
A request has been received to rezone the property owned by Kent County Motor Company located on the southeast corner of Queen and Loockerman Streets. A public hearing is required prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Hayes, 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 the southeast corner of Queen and Loockerman Streets is presently zoned for C-2 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 at 8:20 P.M. on August 11, 1969 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance of the City of Dover which would rezone from C-2 to C-3 that property located at in the southeast corner of Queen and Loockerman Streets, owned by Kent County Motor Company, and containing approximately 13,500 square feet.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted July 14, 1969
DOVER DOWNS REZONING
A request has been received to rezone the area containing the racetrack owned by Dover Downs, Inc. on the east side of U.S. Route 13. A public hearing is required prior to amending the zoning map and zoning ordinance. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Hastings, 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 lands located on the east side of U.S. Route 13, owned by Dover Downs, Inc., 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 at 8:25 P.M. on August 11, 1969 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance of the City of Dover which would rezone from R-20 to C-4 that land located on the east side of U.S. Route 13, north of Leipsic Road, owned by Dover Downs, Inc., and containing approximately 200 acres.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted July 14, 1969
SIDEWALK SALE
A letter was received from the Central Dover Business Association requesting permission to hold a sidewalk sale on Loockerman Street from State Street to Governors Avenue on Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, 1969. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council granted permission to the CDBA as requested above.
SAN DIEGO INVITATION
A letter was received from the City of San Diego, California announcing the celebration of their 200th Birthday, and also that of the State of California. This letter is an invitation to the Mayor and Council and other City dignitaries to represent the citizens of Dover during the Delaware-week festivities to be held the week of September 22 to September 28. Mayor Carroll stated that he would acknowledge receipt of this letter and invitation, and would be in touch with Council in the near future to determine if any or all of the Councilmen might make the trip to San Diego.
KENNETH BROWN REQUEST
The City of Dover owns a small triangular piece of land on Charles Drive that is bordered by the properties of Mr. John C. Harris and Mr. Kenneth V. Brown. Mr. Brown wrote the City and requested the City consider selling this small parcel of land to him. He has maintained the land for the last several years. City Manager Neylan stated that this piece of land is too small to conform to the zoning regulations of the area. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council directed the City Manager to offer for sale this above mentioned piece of land to Mr. Kenneth V. Brown for the appraised value on the tax books of the City of Dover.
INDECENT AND OBSCENE ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘absent’, Mr. Hughes, adopted the following ordinance
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING OBSCENE OR INDECENT WRITINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, RECORDS, WRITINGS, SHOWS, NUDE PICTURES, ADVERTISING AND MOTION PICTURES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. Indecent Writings, Photographs, Engravings or Photograph Records.
(a) No person shall write, compose, stereotype, print, publish, sell, keep for sale, distribute, or make, photograph, design, copy, draw engrave, paint or otherwise prepare any obscene or indecent bill, poster, engraving, photograph or drawing.
(b) No persons shall write, compose, stereotype, print, publish, sell keep for sale or exhibition, exhibit or distribute any obscene or indecent print, picture, bill poster, engraving, photograph or drawing.
(c) No person shall sell, distribute, give away, possess, for sale, or exhibition, mold, cut, cast or otherwise make or prepare any obscene or indecent cast, statue or image.
(d) No person shall manufacture, cut records of, transcribe or otherwise prepare, or sell, or keep for sale or exhibition, play or play back, any obscene or lewd phonograph record, electrical transcription, wire recording, or other device for the recording of sight or sound.
(e) No person shall wilfully be, or remain present, at any place where, or time when any obscene or lewd phonograph record, electrical transcription, wire recording of sight or sound is being played or can be heard.
(f) Every person who is authorized or enjoined to arrest any person for violation of this section is equally authorized and enjoined to seize any obscene indecent or lewd picture, print, writing, paper, book, bill, poster, engraving, photograph, drawing, cast, image, figure, phonograph record, electrical transcription, wire recording, or other device for the recording of sight or sound, found in the possession or under control of the person so arrested and to deliver the same to the Magistrate before whom the persons so arrested is required to be taken.
(g) Any such material shall be delivered by the Magistrate to the City of Dover Police Department for disposal after the case is concluded and the time for appeal has expired or such appeal has been taken and dismissed.
2. Indecent Writings, Etc. – Possession Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession any obscene or indecent writing, book, pamphlet, picture, photograph, drawing, figure, motion picture film, phonograph recording, wire recording or transcription of any kind in any of the following places:
(a) In any school, school-grounds, public park or playground or in any public place, grounds, street or way within 300 yards of any school, park or playground.
(b) In any place of business where ice-cream, soft drinks, candy, food, school supplies, magazines, books, pamphlets, papers, pictures or postcards are sold or kept for sale.
(c) In any toilet or restrooms open to the public
(d) In any poolroom or billiard parlor, or in any place where alcoholic liquor is sold or offered for sale to the public.
(e) In any place where phonograph records, photographs, motion pictures, or transcriptions of any kind are made, used, maintained, sold or exhibited.
3. Indecent shows.
(a) No persons, either as owner, manager, producer, director, actor or agent, or who acts in any other capacity, shall give, direct, present or participate in any obscene, indecent, immoral, or impure drama, play, exhibition, show, or entertainment, or any obscene, indecent, immoral, impure scene, tableau, incident, part or portion of any drama, play, exhibition, show, or entertainment.
(b) No person shall exhibit or perform, or participate in the presentation of any obscene, indecent or lewd play or representation.
4. Nude Pictures.
(a) It shall be unlawful to display or exhibit in the entrance to or in front of any theatre or place of amusement, or any street or sidewalk, any picture, print, photograph, engraving or drawing of any nude human figure or figures, or wherein the female breast or breasts, or the public region, whether male or female, is shown or is discernible.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any place of business to display or exhibit within or upon any magazine or newsstand or premises thereof any pictures, prints, photographs, engravings or drawings of any nude human figure or figures or wherein the pubic region, whether male or female, is shown or is discerned.
(c) It shall be unlawful to display or exhibit any picture, print, photograph, engraving or drawing of any nude human figure or figures, or wherein the female breasts or breast or the public region, whether male or female, is shown or is discernible in such a manner as may be observed or seen from any street, parkway or sidewalk.
5. Indecent Advertising. No person shall erect, construct, maintain, exhibit, post, display or advertise upon any sign, signboard, sign device, billboard, advertising sign board, street clock, banner, canopy or marquee, or on any advertising device or statuary, any obscene, immoral, indecent, lewd, or lascivious act, statement, word, sign, picture, illustration or delineation.
6. Indecent Motion Pictures.
(a) No person shall show, exhibit, display, rent, sell, loan or give to any person, any motion picture or the projection of any picture, which pictures illustrate, or depict any obscene, immoral, indecent, lewd or lascivious act, or acts.
(b) No person shall knowingly and willfully view or remain present where any motion picture, illustrating or depicing any obscene, immoral, indecent, lewd, or lascivious act or acts is being shown, exhibited or displayed.
(c) Any person authorized or enjoined to arrest any person for the violation of subsection (a) of this Section, is equally authorized and enjoined to seize any motion picture of film, the exhibition and display of which is by this section prohibited, in the possession or under the control of the person so arrested, and deliver the same to the Magistrate before whom the person so arrested is required to be taken.
(d) Any such material shall be delivered by the Magistrate to the City of Dover Police Department for disposal after the case is concluded and the time for appeal has expired or such appeal has been taken and dismissed.
Adopted July 14, 1969
FALSE ALARM ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘absent’, Mr. Hughes, adopted the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO CAUSE FALSE FIRE OR AMBULANCE ALARMS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
FALSE FIRE ALARMS - - - FALSE AMBULANCE ALARMS:
(a) False Fire Alarms. No person shall wilfully make or cause to be made any false alarm of fire by means of the fire alarm telegraph system, or by means of any public or private alarm system, or by telephone, or by word of mouth, or by other means of communication whatsoever.
(b) False Ambulance Calls. No person shall wilfully make or cause to be made any false ambulance call for either city-owned ambulances or privately owned ambulances which are under contract with the City of Dover, by means of telephone, or by word of mouth, or by any other means of communication whatsoever.
(c) Exceptions. This ordinance shall not apply to City, State or Federal employees who are testing said alarms or are otherwise working with the same in their normal course of employment.
Adopted July 14, 1969
PAWNBROKERS ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘absent’, Mr. Hughes, adopted the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL PAWNBROKERS TO REPORT TO THE POLICE CHIEF
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. All pawnbrokers, as the term is defined in The Dover Municipal Code, Section 18-33, must obtain a business license as set forth in the Dover Municipal Code, Section 18-34 before engaging in any business in The City of Dover.
2. Each and every pawnbroker, licensed as aforesaid, shall cause to be written in a legible and accurate manner on forms supplied by the Police Chief a list of articles taken on pledge and to forward the same daily to the Police Chief. The above reports made to the Police Chief shall be open to the inspection of such persons as, in the discretion of the said Police Chief, may be regarded as having an interest in the same.
3. In preparing the said list, the following instruction shall be strictly adhered to:
(a) All articles, such as guns, pistols, typewriters, microscopes, bicycles, etc., shall be reported by the maker’s name and number together with any initials, inscriptions, or any peculiar distinguishing marks or characteristics.
(b) Diamonds and other precious stones shall be described by giving the approximate weight of the stone, style of mounting, whether lady’s or gentleman’s ring, the number of stones, and any initials, inscriptions, scratch numbers or peculiar distinguishing marks or characteristics.
(c) Watches shall be designated by the kind of metal, maker’s name, movement number, case number, kind of movement, whether lady’s or gentleman’s, and any initials, inscriptions, scratch numbers or peculiar distinguishing marks or characteristics.
(d) All jewelry shall be described as to kind, character, and whether lady’s or gentleman’s, number of stones, name of each stone, and any initials, inscriptions, scratch numbers or peculiar distinguishing marks or characteristics. In case of rings, the design or setting, whether lady’s gentleman’s or child’s.
(e) Chains shall be designated by kind, character of metal or other material, design of link, and whether lady’s, gentleman’s or child’s, and in all cases any inscriptions, initials or peculiar distinguishing marks or characteristics.
(f) Silverware shall be designated by the kind and character, maker’s name, and any initials, inscriptions or peculiar distinguishing marks or characteristics.
(g) Furs shall be designated by kind, whether lady’s, gentleman’s or child’s, color, maker’s owner’s or alterer’s name, if any attached, or any initials, inscriptions or peculiar distinguishing marks or characteristics.
(h) Field, marine or open glasses, binoculars, etc., shall be designated by full descriptions, maker’s or owner’s name, and all initials, inscriptions or peculiar distinguishing marks or characteristics.
(i) Instruments, such as surgical, architectural, mathematical, surveying, etc., shall be designated by the kind, character, design, name of maker, and any initials, inscriptions or peculiar distinguishing marks or characteristics, whether upon the case or the instruments.
(j) Tools shall be designated by the trade in which same may be use, whether carpenter’s, machinist’s, or otherwise; also all numbers, name of make of number, and any initials, inscriptions or peculiar distinguishing marks or characteristics, whether upon the tools or upon the box or case.
(k) Clothing shall be designated by kind, character, whether lady’s, gentleman’s or child’s, color size, material, maker’s owner’s, or alterer’s name, if attached, and any initials, inscriptions or peculiar distinguishing marks or characteristics.
Adopted July 14, 1969
H. B. 400
A discussion was held by Council concerning HB 400, passed by the State Legislature and signed into Law by the Governor of the State of Delaware. This bill concerns the City in relation to the Impossible and Collection of Fines and Costs. The City Charter now states that a violator of the City Ordinances may be fined up to $100 and in default of this fine maybe imprisoned for a period not to exceed 30 days. This bill prohibits the imprisonment in default of Fines. On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council adopted the following resolution relating to HB 400.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO RECENTLY PASSED H. B. 400
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
WHEREAS, the Senate and the House of Representative of the State of Delaware in the First Session of the 125th General Assembly adopted House Bill 400 entitled “An Act to Amend Chapter 41, Title 11, Delaware Code, Relating to the Imposition and Collection of Fines and Costs, Providing for Remittance of Fines to Victims of Crimes, Prohibiting Imprisonment in Default of Fines, and Providing for Work Assignments for the Discharge of Fines”, and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Delaware has signed the aforesaid House Bill into Law, and
WHEREAS, the language of the aforesaid legislation would indicated that the terms thereof apply in the prosecution of violations of the Ordinances of the City of Dover before the City Alderman, as well as before the Justice of the Peace Courts of the State of Delaware and the other Courts of this State, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover had no prior knowledge of the effect of this legislation on the prosecution of violations of Ordinances as aforesaid, and
WHEREAS, in order that the City of Dover may now comply with the intent of the aforesaid legislation, revisions to the Charter and the Ordinances of the City of Dover are required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover have reservations as to:
(a) the effectiveness of the said legislation in actual application
(b) the effect of portions of the legislation on civil actions which might arise between the victims of a crime and the Defendants in criminal prosecutions.
(c) the costs of administration of the provisions of this legislation.
(d) a general weakening in the observance of the laws of The City of Dover and the State of Delaware by certain elements of the community in reliance on the provisions of this legislation which will be viewed as a relation of law enforcement.
2. That the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover will study the amendments tot eh Charter and Ordinance of the City of Dover that are necessary to revise the existing procedures so as to conform with the intent of this legislation and to work for the adoption of the said amendments.
3. That the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover will maintain a continuing study of the effect of this legislation in the area outlined above and act in concert with other groups similarly concerned for the amendment of the said legislation to eliminate any dilitarious effects on the proper administration of justice or the full enforcement of the laws of the City of Dover or the State of Delaware
Adopted July 14, 1969
Council adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
Jay R. Dougherty
City Clerk
All ordinances, resolutions and orders adopted by City Council at its meeting of July 14, 1969 are hereby approved.
July 15, 1969 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor