REGULAR MEETING
February 13, 1967
The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, February 13, 1967 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Biggs, Harris, Hayes, Holpp, Hughes, Jackson, and Smith. Councilman Hastings was absent. This meeting is the annual organizational meeting of City Council as provided by the City Charter.
The invocation was said by the Rev. William Hemphill of the Wesley Methodist Church.
William J. Storey, Resident Associate Judge of the Superior Court administered the oath of office to the following Councilmen, elected for two year terms:
First District Alfred S. Biggs
Second District Douglas L. Harris
Third District Earl D. Smith, Sr.
Fourth District Victor E. Holpp
Mayor Carroll delivered his State of the City Message expressing his appreciation for the progress the City has made in the past year, and at the same time outlining some plans that he hopes to see accomplished in the year to come. He thanked the Council, The Planning Commission, the Dover Housing Authority, the Dover Parking Authority, all City departments and employees for past accomplishments and asked their continued efforts for the year to come.
Following the address a short recess was held and Council reconvened at 8:25 P.M.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Smith, Councilman Hayes was elected Vice Mayor.
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Mr. Dougherty was elected City Clerk and City Treasurer.
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Mr. James was reelected Acting City Alderman.
On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smith, David P. Buckson was elected City Solicitor.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council unanimously approved the number of members of the Police Department and their salaries as provided for in the current budget.
MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of January 23, 1967 were approved and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
AUDITOR
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Council unanimously approved the appointment of the firm of Manter & Richardson as the auditors for the year of 1967.
COMMITTEES
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Council unanimously approved the appointment of the firm of Manter & Richardson as the auditors for the year of 1967.
BUILDING, HOUSING AND PLUMBING CODE COMMITTEE: Councilman Hughes Chairman, and Councilmen Biggs, and Hayes
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND TREE COMMITTEE: Councilman Smith, Chairman, Councilmen Jackson and Hastings, James C. Hardcastle, and Mrs. John McClearnan
SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Councilman Smith, Chairman, and Councilmen Hastings and Jackson.
UTILITY COMMITTEE: Councilman Holpp, Chairman, Councilmen Biggs and Harris, and Mayor Carroll.
LEGISLATIVE & FINANCE, WAGES & HOURS COMMITTEE: Councilman Hayes, Chairman, and Councilmen Biggs and Hughes
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by unanimous vote approved the reappointments of Albert W. Holmes, Francis L. Turner and Judge William J. Storey to the Planning Commission for another term.
REPORTS
Report of the Chief of Police for the year 1966 and month of January 1967 was accepted as read.
Report of the Alderman was accepted as read. Fines in the amount of $558.00 were remitted to the City in the month of January.
Report of the Justice of the Peace Court No. 7 for the month of January was accepted. A check in the amount of $2,940.00 was remitted to the City.
Report of the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector was accepted.
Report of the Cash Receipts, General Fund, was accepted.
Budget Report, General Fund, was accepted.
Cash Report, Electric Revenue Fund, was accepted.
Cash Report, Electric Improvement Fund, was accepted.
Report of the City Manager was accepted.
RECONSTRUCTION OF WALKER ROAD
In the reconstruction of Walker Road from Saulsbury Road to Governors Boulevard, the City is required to participate in the acquisition of right-of-way in the amount of $7500, or 25% of the total cost, whichever is less. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council by unanimous vote authorized the City Manager to enter into an approval and maintenance agreement with the State Highway Department on this project. Council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign this agreement for the City of Dover.
ZONING CHANGE
Mrs. Dorothy Newell, T/A Petite Beauty Salon petitioned Council to change the zoning on the property located at 350 North Bradford Street from RG-1 to C-3 for the purpose of operating a beauty salon at this location. A public hearing is required prior to any change in the zoning ordinance or zoning map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Smith, 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 lands located at 350 North Bradford Street is presently zoned for RG-1 use, 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:
1. That a public hearing be held at City Hall at 8:00 P.M. on March 13, 1967 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Dover which would rezone from RG-1 to C-3 use the property located at 350 North Bradford Street, Dover, Delaware.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted February 13, 1967.
COOPER ROAD WATER
A letter was received from J. Stites McDaniel, Jr. and William P. McDaniel requesting the city to extend its water main from its present location on Cooper Road, across Cooper Road to the Corner of Cooper Road and Woods Drive, a distance of approximately 250 feet. The request is made due to the fact that extensive pollution of the ground water has occurred in this area. A letter also received from John C. Bryson, of 44 Cooper Road, stating the ground water pollution problem that exists here, and Mr. Bryson says that tests have been made to deter mine the intensity of the problem. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council by a vote of 6 ‘yes; and 1 ‘no’, Mr. Harris, referred this request to the Utility Committee for further study. The Utility Committee will then make a recommendation to the Council.
DOVER LIBRARY COMMISSION
A letter was received from the Library Commission expressing their appreciation for the City granting the remaining land in the library block. They also acknowledged that their attorney would prepare the papers for the transfer of the property. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign this deed upon its presentation to the City.
250TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL DAYS
A letter was received from the 250th Anniversary Special Days Committee, in cooperation with the Downtown Merchants Assn., requesting that the City close Loockerman Street from State Street to Governors Avenue for the period of May 6 through May 13. The purpose would be to create a Mall for displays and exhibits in conjunction with the 250th celebration. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council referred this request to the Chief of Police for his study and he is to report back with his recommendation at its next meeting, February 27, 1967.
A further request in this letter was for the Downtown Merchants to install flower baskets on the light standards on Loockerman Street from State Street to New Street. They will be up from March 1 to May 31. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council by unanimous vote granted permission tot eh Downtown Merchants to install these flower baskets.
Council adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Jay R. Dougherty
City Clerk
All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of February 13, 1967 are hereby approved.
February 14, 1967 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor