REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, June 24, 1968 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Biggs, Hastings, Hayes, Holpp, Hughes, Jackson and Smith. Councilman Harris was absent.

The invocation was said by the Rev. William Hemphill of the Wesley Methodist Church.

MINUTES

On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council directed that the words “Have to State” deleted from the final paragraph of the item entitled FLUORIDATION OF WATER SUPPLY of the Council minutes of the meeting of June 10, 1968.

The minutes of the regular meeting of May 27, 1968 were then approved by Council as amended and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.

DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT

Mayor Carroll stated at this time that a Thank You note was received from Mrs. Morris Simon, which was read to the Council at this time, expressing her appreciation for the Council’s Remembrance of her late husband.

Mayor Carroll then recommended that the vacancy created by the untimely death of Mr. Simon on the Dover Housing Authority be filled at this time. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council confirmed the appointment of Mr. Francis Lore to fill the unexpired term of the late Mr. Simon, this term expiring on August 15, 1970.

MAYOR’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE

On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council confirmed the reappointments of Dr. J. R. Williamson and Mr. John A. Hartnett III tot eh Mayor’s Advisory Committee, these appointments to expire on May 1, 1970.

CITY PARKING LOT

City Manager Neylan presented a plan to revise the City Parking Lot just east of the City Hall. The revised plan would create an additional 91 parking spaces, or a total of 215, and would cost approximately $3,000 to complete this project. On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Council authorized the City Manager to proceed with the revision of the City Parking Lot.

CITY EMPLOYEE’S PAY DAY

City Manager Neylan asked Council to consider a change in the City Employee’s Personnel Policy concerning the work week of the employees. The present work week runs from Thursday through Wednesday, with a few exceptions. The request is for a uniform work week throughout the City, that being commencing at 12:01 A.M. on Sunday and ending at 12 Midnight on Saturday, coinciding with the calendar week. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council recommended that the above request for the change int eh employee’s personnel policy be made effective July 1, 1968.

ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

A request has been received by City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover changing the Minimum Required Side Yard (feet) for the I0 Zoning from ‘30' to ‘10' feet. A public hearing is required prior to any change in the Zoning Ordinance. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Council adopted the following resolution.

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, the present requirement for Minimum Required Side Yard (feet) for I0 Zoning is 30 feet, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning ordinance and 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 8:00 P.M. on July 22, 1968 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance of the City of Dover which would change from 30 feet to 10 feet the Minimum Required Side Yard (feet) for I0 Zoning.

2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.

Adopted June 24, 1968

ST. JONES POWER PLANT

On November, 1967, Council authorized the employment of O’Brien Machinery Company as agent in the disposal and sale of the power equipment located at the St. Jones plant. They have contacted Mr. Neylan with a buyer for the 5000 KW machine. A price of $62,500 was offered by a lumber company in California. The City would have the machine dismantled and loaded for shipment to California and pay the shipping charges. They will cover all insurance cost once it is loaded in Dover for shipment. Payment will be; 25% upon signing contract, 65% when loaded for shipment, and remaining 10% upon delivery in California. The City will net approximately $40,000. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council recommended the sale of the above mentioned equipment as outlined above, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract for sale on behalf of the City of Dover.

ILC INDUSTRIES, INC.

A request was received from ILC Industries, Inc. for permission to utilize two office trailers on their property located at 350 Pear Street. These trailers would be used as offices in conjunction with the work they are doing for the Apollo Space Program. They have stated their need for a six month period. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Council granted permission to ILC Industries, Inc. to locate two office trailers on their property on Pear Street as requested. This permission expires on January 1, 1969.

ECONOMIC BASE STUDY

Mr. Paul Phua, of the Delaware State Planning Office, presented to City Council and members of the City of Dover Planning Commission, a written and oral report on the Economic Base Study being made in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan being developed by the State Planning Office. Mr. Phua discussed the economic development of the Dover area and the Kent County area over the last decade, the employment figures over the same period, and projected the possible growth of the Dover area both in employment and retail sales for the next decade.

TOWN HOUSE ZONING

Mr. Richard McCann, City Planner, presented to Council for their study and recommendations a Zoning Change creating a new Zoning designation for Row Houses and Town Houses, to be known as a Group Housing Zone (RG-3). A public hearing is required prior to any change in the Zoning Ordinance. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘absent’ Mr. Harris, 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, the City of Dover desires to create a new Zoning Classification to govern Row Houses and Town Houses, 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, at 8:15 P.M. on July 22, 1968 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance of the City of Dover which would create a new section 3.12, Group Housing Zone (RG-3).

2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.

Adopted June 24, 1968

Council adjourned at 9:10 P.M.

Jay R. Dougherty

City Clerk

All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of June 24, 1968 are hereby approved.

                                                                                                                                                            

June 25, 1968                                                                                      Crawford J. Carroll Mayor