REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, June 9, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Biggs, Hastings, Hayes, Holpp, Hughes, Jackson, Legates and Walls.
In absence of a member of the Ministry to say the invocation, Mayor Carroll asked all present to rise in a moment of silence in memory of Mr. William Jackson, the departed brother of Councilman Harry R. Jackson.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of City Council of May 26, 1969 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REPORTS
The Chief of Police report for the month of May was accepted.
The 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 $290.60 were remitted.
J. P. Court #7 Report for the month of May was accepted. A check in the amount of $3,510.00 was remitted to the City of Dover.
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.
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS
Bids for the construction and improvement of certain facilities in the City of Dover were taken today by the City Manager. They included Project 41, installation of pumping station on Oak Drive; Project 42, Alley program in north section of Dover; Project 42A, Hot Mix Requirements for 1969; and Project 43, Improvements to Spruance and Willis Roads.
On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council accepted the low bid of George & Lynch, Inc. of $10,000 for Project 41.
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council accepted the low bid of W. B. Mitten & Sons, Inc. of $62,915.00 for Project 42.
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council accepted the low bid of Warren Bros. Inc. of $67,550.00 for Project 42A.
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council accepted the low bid of Warren Bros., Inc. of $30,135.00 for Project 43.
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT BUDGET
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place on the preliminary budget of current expenses of the Electric System for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1969. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one was present to speak for or against the adoption. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, 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 amount hereinafter named, aggregating Five Million, Four Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand, Ninety Four Dollars and Seventy Five Cents ($5,457,094.75), or so much thereof as may be necessary, are hereby appropriated from current revenues of the Electric Department, estimated to be Five Million, Three Hundred Sixty Three Thousand Dollars and No Cents, ($5,363,000.00), for the use of the several divisions of the Electric Department, and for the purposes hereinafter mentioned, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1969 and ending June 30, 1970, as follows:
OPERATION:
Productions
Labor
Materials & 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 AND INTEREST ON G.O. BONDS
TOTAL APPROPRIATION
$ 300,000.00
990,000.00
1,420,000.00
90,000.00
75,000.00
100,000.00
80,000.00
30,000.00
25,000.00
$ 2,710,000.00
165,000.00
235,000.00
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$ 3,110,000.00
286,736.00
305,420.00
1,100,000.00
600,000.00
54,938.75
$ 5,457,094.75
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of City Council, to make interdivisional 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 9, 1969
GENERAL BUDGET
The General Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1969 was presented to Council for its adoption. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council deferred action on this budget until the Council meeting of June 23, 1969.
McGINNIS-BOOK REZONING
A request has been received from Mr. James McGinnis & Mr. Raymond Book to rezone from RG-1 to C-3 the property they own on the northeast corner of Water and New Streets. A public hearing is required prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, 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 property located on the east side of U.S. Route 13, south and west of the lands of Dover Downs, Inc., west and north of the Liepsic 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 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 at 8:05 P.M. on July 14, 1969 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance of the City of Dover which would rezone from R-20 to C-4 that property located on the east side of U.S. Route 13, south and west of the lands of Dover Downs, Inc., and west and north of the Liepsic Road, owned by Jefferic Enterprises, Inc., and containing approximately 43 acres.
Adopted June 9, 1969
HINKLE BUILDING
The Hinkle Building, owned by the City of Dover, which is located on the southeast corner of South State Street and North Street, was discussed by Council at this time. The building is in need of repair or demolition. The main problem is that there is a common wall between this building and the building next door. The City Manager was requested to get prices on the demolition of this building, these prices will then be referred to the Committee headed by Councilman Hayes, having been appointed by Mayor Carroll to deal with the expansion of the physical plant of the City of Dover.
WOODWARD REQUEST - SILVER LAKE
A letter was received from SSgt. Andrew Woodward, 944 Boogs Drive, concerning the unjustifiable way the boating restrictions on Silver Lake have been handled by the City of Dover, concerning who may, or may not use this facility for boating. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council referred this request to the Parks, Playgrounds & Trees Committee.
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
City Manager Neylan at this time outlined the various programs and locations that will be utilized by the City of Dover for the Summer Recreational Program to be headed by Mr. Lawrence Ginsburg, Recreational Director.
NEWSLETTER
A quarterly newsletter to be sent to the citizens of the City of Dover was discussed by Council. The feeling being, that the publicity would be of great benefit to all concerned, keeping then abreast of the activities and progress being made by the City of Dover on their behalf. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council directed that the City Manager start sending these newsletters on a quarterly basis, relaying to the people of Dover the activities of the various departments of the City of Dover.
SHAEFFER PETITION
A letter, accompanied by a petition containing 343 signatures, from Dr. Peter K. Schaeffer was received by Council. This letter stating that Dr. Schaeffer were not alone in their feeling that the City of Dover had discriminated against them in not granting sewer and water to their building located on South Governors Avenue. They wished that the City Council might reconsider their action taken on this matter. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council acknowledged receipt of this letter and petition. No further action to be taken.
DOVER BY-PASS
The ever increasing problem of traffic on U.S. Route 13 was again brought before Council. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote adopted a resolution stating the desire of the City of Dover to see a by-pass constructed around the City of Dover, a copy of said resolution to be addressed to Governor Russell W. Peterson, with additional copies to be sent to the State Highway Administration and the Legislators of the State of Delaware. Below is a copy of said resolution.
RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ON U.S. ROUTE 13 AND FAVORING A BY-PASS OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, the flow of traffic on U.S. Route 13 through the City of Dover has tremendously increased over the last few years; and
WHEREAS, such increase in the flow of traffic has created a hazard to the health and safety of the residents of the City and to others using U.S. Route 13 and streets and roads within the City which intersect with U.S. Route 13; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have gone on record as favoring a by-pass of the City by motion dated June 26, 1967, which was forwarded to the State Highway Department; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have urged the State Highway Department to take corrective action as soon as possible to alleviate the hazardous condition of traffic on said U.S. Route 13 in the City of Dover, by Resolution of Mayor and Council dated July 24, 1967, and forwarded to the State Highway Department; and
WHEREAS, no action has been taken by the State Highway Department to date to alleviate the problem heretofore cited concerning traffic on U.S. Route 13 in the City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER:
1. That the traffic condition on U.S. Route 13 in the City of Dover due to an increased flow of traffic is considered to be a special hazard to health and safety of the residents of the City and all persons traveling on U.S. Route 13 in the City and intersecting roads and streets.
2. That the State Highway Department is once again urged to take immediate corrective action to alleviate the hazardous condition.
3. That a by-pass of the City for traffic in U.S. Route 13 is favored, without recommendation of any specific route, and the State Highway Department is urged to proceed with the construction of such a by-pass at the earliest possible date.
4. That copies of the Resolution be forwarded by the Clerk to Honorable Russell W. Peterson, Governor of the State of Delaware; to all members of the General Assembly; and to the State Highway Department.
Adopted June 9, 1969
Council adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Jay R. Dougherty
City Clerk
All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by Council at its meeting of June 9, 1969 are hereby approved.
June 10, 1969 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor