REGULAR MEETING
June 26, 1967
The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, June 26, 1967 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Biggs, Harris, Hastings, Hayes, Holpp, Hughes, and Smith. Councilman Jackson was out of town on vacation.
The invocation was said by Rev. Smith, the Associate Pastor of Wesley Methodist
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of June 12, 1967 were approved by Council and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
LEGISLATIVE & FINANCE, WAGES & HOURS COMMITTEE
Councilman Hayes presented a report of the meeting of the Legislative & Finance, Wages & Hours Committee held on Monday, June 19, 1967. The Committee recommended that the City Police force be increased from 25 to 28 men, beginning salary would be increased to $95 per week, with an increase to $100 after completion of six months service, and the hiring of a janitor when the new police building is occupied. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council by unanimous vote accepted the report of the Committee and approved the recommendations.
PENSION ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘absent’ adopted the following ordinance, subject to the legal approval of the City Solicitor.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF DOVER EMPLOYEE’S PENSION PLAN
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
Section 1. Plan Established, etc.
(Attached hereto and to be made a permanent part of these minutes is a copy of the pension plan to become effective as of July 1, 1967.)
Passed June 26, 1967
GENERAL BUDGET
On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘absent’ passed the following ordinance adopting the General Budget for the fiscal year 1967-68.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
Section 1. That the amount herein named, aggregating One Million, Eight Hundred Forty Thousand, Eight Hundred Fifty Eight Dollars and Seventy Five Cent($1,840,585.75), or so much as may be necessary, are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use of the several departments of the Municipal Government, and for the purposes hereinafter mentioned, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967 and ending June 30, 1968, as follows:
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION $626,358.75
Personal Services $95,000.00
Materials & Supplies 60,000.00
Fire Marshal & Building Inspector 37,500.00
Donations 2,600.00
Debt Service 365,258.75
Social Security & Group Insurance 25,000.00
Pensions 35,000.00
Electricity 6,000.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT 252,000.00
Personal Services 210,000.00
Materials & Supplies 37,000.00
Gasoline, Oil & Grease 5,000.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT 33,000.00
Personal Services 18,000.00
Materials & Supplies 12,000.00
Gasoline, Oil & Grease 1,000.00
Donations 2,000.00
STREET & TRASH DEPARTMENT 300,000.00
Personal Services 110,000.00
Materials & Supplies 60,000.00
Electricity 90,000.00
Contractual Services 40,000.00
SEWER PLANT AND SEWERS 171,000.00
Personal Services 96,000.00
Materials & Supplies 45,000.00
Electricity 30,000.00
WATER DEPARTMENT 102,000.00
Personal Services 30,000.00
Materials & Supplies 37,000.00
Electricity 35,000.00
STORES DEPARTMENT 35,000.00
Personal Services 17,000.00
Materials & Supplies 3,000.00
Gasoline, Oil & Grease 15,000.00
PARKS & RECREATION 37,500.00
Personal Services 33,000.00
Materials & Supplies 10,000.00
Donations 9,500.00
PLANNING COMMISSION 19,000.00
MUNICIPAL STREET AID 150,000.00
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 100,000.00
TOTALS $1,840,858.75
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers up to 10% of the amount herein appropriated to any department.
Passed June 26, 1967
ANNEXATION REFERENDUM RESULTS
Pauline Monismith and Marguerite Seacord, Kent County Election Officials who conducted the referendum election on June 22, 1067 on the question of annexing to the City of Dover a tract of land adjacent to White Oak Road, in the vicinity of White Oak Farms, certified to Council the result of the election as follows:
FOR ANNEXATION to the City of Dover 13 Votes
AGAINST ANNEXATION to the City of Dover 0 Votes
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council by a vote of 6 ‘yes’, 1 ‘no’, Mr. Harris, and 1 ‘absent’, Mr. Jackson accepted the report of the election committee
ANNEXATION RESOLUTION
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by a vote of 6 ‘yes’, 1 ‘no’, Mr. Harris, and 1 ‘absent’ Mr. Jackson, adopted the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA ADJACENT WHITE OAK ROAD AND THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER
WHEREAS, a recent Amendment to the Charter of the City of Dover authorized the Council to extend the boundaries of the said City after a special election of the qualified voters and real estate owners of the territory proposed to be annexed, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deemed it in the best interest of the City of Dover to include a tract of land south of White Oak Road as hereinafter more particularly described within the limits of the City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, an election as above mentioned was held on the 22nd Day of June A.D., 1967, for the purpose of submitting the question of annexation of the following described area to the persons entitled to vote thereon, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned Amendment to the Charter of the City of Dover provides that if a majority of the votes cast in an election held in a territory proposed to be annexed shall be in favor of inclusion of that territory within the limits of the City of Dover, the Council shall there upon adopt a resolution annexing said territory and including same within the limits of the City of Dover.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the following described area situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, Delaware as more particularly bounded and described herein shall be annexed to an included within the limits of the City of Dover:
ALL that certain tract of land lying and being in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, and the State of Delaware, and being adjacent to the City of Dover and being more particularly described as follows, to wit:
BEGINNING at a point in the east line of Nimitz Road at a corner for this parcel and for lands of Harild Haines, said point of beginning being North 25 Deg. 13 Min. West of and 180 ft. from the intersection of the east line of Nimitz Road with the north line of North Little Creek Road; thence running from said point of beginning with the east line of Nimitz Road and with the present Corporate Limits of the City of Dover North 25 deg. 13 min. West 30 ft. to a point in the east line of Nimitz Road at a corner for this parcel and for lands of Kendall Gibbs; thence running with lands of Gibbs and with the present Corporate Limits of the City of Dover on the five following courses, (1) North 64 deg. 47 min. 200 ft; thence (2) North 25 deg. 13 min. West 1274.82 thence (3) North 64 deg. 47 min. 304.30 ft; thence (4) North 20 deg. 23 min. West 248.79 ft; thence (5) North 25 deg. 17 min. West 568.0 ft to a corner for this parcel and for said Gibbs Lands in the south line of White Oak Road; thence running with the south line of White Oak Road North 61 deg. 43 min. 50 ft. to a point in the southline of White Oak Road at a corner for this parcel and for lands now or late of Custer Farms, Inc.; thence running with lands now or late of Custer Farms Inc. on the two following courses, (1) South 48 deg. 45 min. East 964 ft; thence (2) North 60 deg. 33 min. East 166.27 ft to a corner for this parcel and for lands now or late of A.M. Braasch; thence running with lands now or late of A.M. Braasch on the two following courses, (1) South 14 deg. 52 min. East 563.13 ft; thence (2) North 85 deg. 48 min. 17.8 ft. to a point in line of lands now or late of A.M. Braasch and in the west line of a roadway laid out in the Oscar Reed Development; thence running with the west line of said roadway South 8 deg. 25 min. East 330.1 ft. to a north line of a second roadway laid out in said Oscar Reed Development; thence running with the north line of a second roadway South 81 deg. 35 min. West 202.9 ft. to the west line of a third roadway laid out in said Oscar Reed Development; thence running with the west line of said third roadway South 8 deg.25 min. East 100 ft. to a point in the west line of said third roadway at a corner for this parcel and for lands of the Oscar Reed Estate; thence running with lands of the Oscar Reed Estate on the two following courses, (1) South 81 deg. 35 min. West 276.69 ft; thence (2) South 30 deg. 30 min. East 424.87 ft. to a corner for this parcel and for lands of G. H. Kahl; thence running with lands of G. H. Kahl and with lands of Harold Haines South 64 deg. 47 min. West 422.2 ft to the place of beginning, and containing 24.23 acres of land be the same more or less.
2. That a certified copy of this Resolution of annexation together with a plot of the area annexed shall be forthwith filed for record with the Recorder of Deeds of Kent County.
3. That the above described area so annexed and included within the limits of the City of Dover shall for all purposes beginning with the effective date of this resolution be a part of the City of Dover.
4. That the effective date of this resolution shall be the 27th day of June, 1967 at 12:01 A.M. o’clock.
Adopted June 26, 1967
REQUEST FOR ZONING CHANGE
A letter was received by Council requesting a change in zoning on the property located at 308 North Queen Street. The present zoning is R-8 and the request for change is to RG1. A public hearing is required prior to any change in the zoning ordinance and zoning map. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council adopted the following resolution and referred the request to the Planning Commission.
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 at 308 North Queen Street is presently zoned for R-8 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning map and zoning ordinance
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER:
1. That a public hearing be held at City Hall at 8:00 P.M. on July 24, 1967 on a proposed amendment to the zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover which would rezone from R-8 to RG-1 use the property located at 308 North Queen Steet.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted June 26, 1967
DP&L CONTRACT
City Manager Neylan reported that he, Mr. Holpp, and Mr. Buttner had met with Mr. Smith, the Engineering Consultant and the Federal Power Commission as requested by Council in connection with the pending contract signing with the Delmarva Power & Light for purchased power. The new contract would combine the present three contracts that the City of Dover now has with DP&L. Both the Consultant and the FPC gave their approval of the contract. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by a vote of 6 ‘yes’, 1 'no’, Mr. Hayes, and 1 ‘absent’ Mr. Jackson, authorized the proper persons within the City Government to sign the contract in question. This contract runs for five (5) years, with renewal on a year-to-year basis beyond that.
STUDY BY CONSULTING FIRM
Mayor Carroll stated that he felt that with the City entering into a new contract with DP&L now was the time to consider the future need for additional generation of electricity by the City of Dover Electric System. A consulting firm could be retained to work up figures as to the cost per KWH of construction for an increase in the generating capacity of out plant. We would have four years in which time these studies could be made and monies could be obtained to increase our facilities if it were felt that this was the answer to the problem. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council authorized the City Manager to contact Consulting Firms and obtain prices on this study to be made. The City Manager will then report these offers to City Council, which will accept or reject the cost of this study.
DOVER PARKING AUTHORITY
The Dover Parking Authority has requested of Council financial help in obtaining property in downtown Dover that might be used for parking facilities, to help relieve the parking problem that now exists. On motion of Mr.Harris, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council approved a pledge of $15,000 or 75% of the gross receipts of the Parking Meter Revenue, whichever is greater, over the next ten years, for the purchase of a site in downtown Dover by the Parking Authority to be made into a parking lot. The purchase of this site is to be approve by Council, and upon the completion of the parking facility meters will be installed and the revenue from these meters will be retained by the Parking Authority to be used for the purchase of additional land to be used for parking lots.
TAX BENEFIT DISTRICT
The establishment of a benefit district in reference to the parking areas that might be created in downtown Dover was discussed by Council. Mr. Buckson, City Solicitor stated that legislation could probably be drawn to create such a Tax Benefit District. The would be a tax in addition to the present real estate tax on business properties in the area to be served by parking lots created by the Parking Authority. Mr. Hughes stated that he wanted to go on record as opposing any tax to private residence in the area that would be created as a Tax Benefit District. He was assured that this would be the case, as the businesses in the area were the only ones to be affected. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed the City Solicitor to investigate the possibility of preparing legislation to create a Tax Benefit District within the City of Dover.
COWGILL STREET CURB
A public hearing has been duly advertised for this date on a proposal of City Council to install curb and gutter on both sides of Cowgill Street between Court Street and U.S. Route 13 and assessing the cost thereof to property owners. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one appeared to speak for or against the proposal. City Manager Neylan stated that at the time of construction of the curb and gutter, a turn-around would be placed at the east end of Cowgill Street where it enters into U.S. Route 13, and there would no longer be an exit onto U.S. Route 13 from Cowgill Street. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed.
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTERS ON BOTH SIDES OF COWGILL STREET BETWEEN COURT STREET AND U.S. ROUTE 13.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover have considered the installation of concrete curb and gutter on the street mentioned above and assessing the cost thereof to property owners, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Mayor and Council to determine whether the said concrete curb and gutter should be installed, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the hearing the Mayor and Council have determined that such installation if for the best interest of the residents of the above area
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the City of Dover shall install concrete curb and gutter along both sides of Cowgill Street between Court Street and U.S. Route 13.
2. That the cost of installation of the said concrete curb and gutter shall be assessed against the adjoining property owners based upon the front footage each property owner has on the aforesaid street, except that no charge shall be made to those property owners in front of whose property curb and gutter is now installed.
Adopted June 26, 1967
LOTUS STREET CURB
A public hearing has been duly advertised for this date on a proposal of City Council to install curb and gutter on both sides of Lotus Street east of U.S. Route 13, assessing the cost thereof to property owners. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one appeared to speak for or against the proposal. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed.
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution.
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER ON BOTH SIDES OF LOTUS STREET EAST OF U.S. ROUTE 13
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover have considered the installation of concrete curb and gutter on the street mentioned above and assessing the cost thereof to property owners, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Mayor and Council to determine whether the said concrete curb and gutter should be installed, and
WHEREAS, pursuance to the hearing the Mayor and Council have determined that such installation is for the best interest of the residents of the above area
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the City of Dover shall install concrete curb and gutter along both sides of Lotus Street east of U.S. Route 13.
2. That the cost of installation of the said concrete curb and gutter shall be assessed against the adjoining property owners based upon the front footage each property owner has on the aforesaid street, except that no charge shall be made to those property owners in front of whose property curb and gutter is now installed.
Adopted June 26, 1967
MAYFAIR PLAYGROUND
A letter was received from Mr. Grover C. Brown, Attorney for Mr. Ernest Davison, of 375 Alder Road, Mayfair. Mr. Davison’s property borders on the playground owned by the City in the Mayfair Development. The City recently installed fence around this playground and in doing so, placed a portion of this fence on land that Mr. Davison thought to be his. Upon checking, he found that a misrepresentation by the builder enabled Mr. Davison to landscape and plant a hedge on what is now a portion of the playground, amounting to approximately 600 square feet. He has asked if the City would be willing to sell to him this portion that he believed to be his from the time he brought his house. On motion of Mr. Hayes, Council he believed to be his from the time he bought his house. On motion of Mr. Hayes, Council referred this request to the Parks, Playgrounds & Trees Committee for its consideration.
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Neylan advised Council that the Highway Department had received his communication concerning the problem of traffic on Route 13. The closing of the crossover in the vicinity of Edgehill Shopping Center had been approved by the Highway Department, but the closing had been delayed. The construction of storage lanes and the problem of truck traffic on Route 13 has also been considered by the Highway, but Safety improvements to correct these problems can not be undertaken until the new State Budget is adopted and funds become available. Mr. Hastings stated at this time that he felt the City should go on record as favoring a by-pass of Route 13, as has been proposed. The increased flow of traffic on Route 13 is becoming quite a problem. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council directed the City Manager to contact the State Highway Department and call our concern to the Highway and express the City of Dover’s desire to see a by-pass constructed around the City to help alleviate the flow and congestion of traffic on Route 13 within the City Limits.
JULY 3RD CLOSING
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Hayes Council authorized the City Manager to close the business offices of the City of Dover on July 3, 1967, Monday, in connection with the closing of Tuesday, July 4, 1967.
RESIGNATION OF JAMES E. TURNER
Mayor Carroll read a letter he had received from Chief of Police James Turner expressing his desire to resign as Chief of Police effective on December 16, 1967. Mayor Carroll stated that he was sorry to see Chief Turner leaving, feeling that the City was losing a very valuable man who has contributed much to the progress of the Police Department of the City of Dover during his employ here.
POLICE PROMOTIONS
Mayor Carroll at this time named Lt. William Spence to replace Chief Turner upon his retirement from the force. Lt. Spence will be promoted to Captain effective July 1, 1967 and will hold that rank until taking over as Chief of Police. Also effective on July 1, 1967, Sgt. Dan Camac will be elevated to the rank of Lieuenant, and Patrolman Dabson will be promoted to the rank of Cororal.
RADIO AND CLOSED CIRCUIT TV
Bids had recently been received for the radio equipment and closed circuit TV equipment to be installed in the new Police Station upon its completion. On the radio equipment, the following two bids were received.
BIDDER PURCHASE 5 YR. LEASE MAINT. CONTRACT
Motorola Co. 9,439.80 198.20/month 75.00/month
RCA 9,083.00 222.00/month 57.25/month
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council authorized the purchase of the radio equipment from the apparent low bidder, RCA.
On the closed circuit TV equipment, the following two bids were received.
BIDDER PURCHASE 5 YR. LEASE MAINT. CONTRACT
Lerro Co. 13,108.00 350.00/month 880.00/year
Motorola Co. 12,759.84 267.96/month 98.00/month
On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized the City to enter into a five year lease contract with the low bidder, Motorola, for the closed circuit TV.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONVENTION
A letter was received from the National League of Cities inviting the officials of the City of Dover to their upcoming convention to be held this year in Boston, Massachusetts on July 29 through August 2. Mayor Carroll stated that anyone that desired to attend could contact the City Manager or City Clerk and reservations would be made for them.
KENT GENERAL HOSPITAL
A letter was received from Mr. Walton H. Simpson, President, Board of Directors, of Kent General Hospital thanking the City for its annual donation of $1000 to Kent General Hospital.
LAKE CLUB APARTMENTS
A letter was received from the owner of the Lake Club Apartments requesting permission to construct a boat dock and swimming float on Silver Lake adjacent to the Lake Club Apartments. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council referred this request to the Parks, Playground and Trees Committee for their study and recommendation, which will be returned to Council.
CHICKEN FESTIVAL PARADE
City Manager Neylan presented the trophy which was won by the City of Dover entry in the Chicken Festival Parade. The City was presented with the 2nd prize in the float entries.
OBSTRUCTIONS TO INTERSECTIONS
Mr. Hughes asked if anything has been done on the hedge problem that had been presented to Council at its last meeting. Mr. Buckson stated that he had inspected the property involved and concurred with the Chief of Police that no safety problem existed. Mr. Buckson further stated that in order to enforce the present section of the Zoning Ordinance in this instance, it would require enforcing the same ordinance in many other sections of City of Dover. It would have to be determined that it was a definite safety hazard, before any action could be taken in a court of law. On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council directed that the Chief of Police, City Manager, and Building Inspector study the present Zoning Ordinance and then try to determine the number of other intersections that would be involved under these same conditions around the City of Dover.
PARKING ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘absent’, Mr. Jackson, passed the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF NEW STREET IN THE CITY OF DOVER, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE.
WHEREAS, the parking of motor vehicles on certain portions of South New Street Constitutes a hazard to the free flow of traffic on the street mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it in the best interests of the residents of the City of Dover and the best interests of those individuals operating motor vehicles on the above referred to street, to prohibit parking on certain portions of said street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
Section 1. From and after the passage and approval of this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to park any vehicle on the easterly side of South New Street in the City of Dover from a point starting two hundred forty-three (243) feet south of the intersection of New Street and the southerly line of Reed Street, and continuing from said point a distance of one hundred fifty-seven (157) feet in a southerly direction along South New Street.
Section 2. Any person, firm, association or corporation convicted of a violation of this Ordinance shall be fined not less than $1.00 nor more than Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars, or upon failure to pay such fine shall be imprisoned not more than twenty-five (25) days.
Passed June 26, 1967
PARKING ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘absent’, Mr. Jackson, passed the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF KERBIN STREET IN THE CITY OF DOVER, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE.
WHEREAS, the parking of motor vehicles on certain portions of Kerbin Street constitutes a hazard to the free flow of traffic on the street mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it in the best interests of the residents of the City of Dover and the best interests of those individuals operating motor vehicles on the above referred to street, to prohibit parking on certain portions of said street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
Section 1. From and after the passage and approval of this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to park any vehicle on both sides of Kerbin Street from a point beginning at the intersection of the aforesaid Kerbin Street with the southerly line of Water Street, and extending back on either side of Kerbin Street a distance of forty (40) feet.
Section 2. Any person, firm, association or corporation convicted of a violation of this Ordinance shall be fined not less than One ($1.00) Dollar nor more than Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars, or upon failure to pay such fine shall be imprisoned not more than twenty-five (25) days.
Passed June 26, 1967
STOP SIGN ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’, 1 ‘no’ Mr. Biggs, and 1 ‘absent’, Mr. Jackson, passed the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF STOP SIGNS ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, Title 21, Delaware Code, Section 502, vests in the Local Authorities the right to install signs notifying drivers of motor vehicles to come to a full stop and to yield the right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it in the best interests of the residents of the City of Dover and the best interests of those individuals operating motor vehicles to install such stop signs at the intersections of certain hereinafter named streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
Section 1(a). From and after the passage of this Ordinance, no vehicle shall enter onto any of the following described streets without first coming to a full stop, nor shall any individual operate a motor vehicle so as to enter onto any of the following streets without first coming to a full stop.
(b). The operator of any vehicle sho has come to a full stop as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall not enter into, upon or acrossed such street until such movement can be made in a safe manner.
NORTH BRADFORD STREET
Stop on Bradford Street before crossing Mary Street while proceeding in a northerly direction.
Stop on Bradford Street before crossing Mary Street while proceeding in a southerly direction.
Section 2. That the Police Department of the City of Dover, pursuant to Title 21, Delaware Code, Section 505, is hereby authorized and empowered to install the necessary stop signs and/or symbols at the locations and intersections mentioned above.
Section 3. Any violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall result in prosecution under the Laws of the State of Delaware, and any fines an/or imprisonments shall be provided in the applicable provisions of the Delaware Code.
Passed June 26, 1967
Council adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Jay R. Dougherty
City Clerk
All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of June 26, 1967 are hereby approved.
June 27, 1967 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor