REGULAR MEETING
October 24, 1966
The Regular Meeting of City Council was held Monday, October 24, 1966 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs. Biggs, Harris, Hastings, Hayes, Holpp, Jackson and Smith. Councilman Hughes was absent.
The invocation was said by the Reverend C. Best, of St. Andrews Lutheran Church.
MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of October 10, 1966 were approved and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
MAGISTRATES COURT NO. 7
Report of the Magistrate Court No. & for the month of September, 196 was accepted. A check in the amount of $2,275.00 was remitted to the City of Dover.
EDGEHILL PHARMACY ZONING
A letter was received from Edgehill Pharmacy, Gerald V. Mayan, Manager, Edgehill Shopping Center, Dover, Delaware, asking Council to rezone a property owned by them at 641 East Division Street from RG2 to C4. A public hearing is required before changing the zoning ordinance or zoning map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded y Mr. Harris, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance 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 of Edgehill Pharmacy located at 641 East Division Street is presently zoned for RG-2 use, and
WHEREAS, a request was submitted to change the zone designation from RG-2 to C4 use,
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 November 28, 1966 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover which would rezone from RG-2 use to C-4 use that land of Edgehill Pharmacy located on 641 East Division Street measuring approximately 200' on East Division Street and 150' in depth.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted October 24, 1966
ELECTRIC RATE CHANGES
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council by vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 absent, Mr. Hughes, passed the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND ESTABLISHING A RATE SCHEDULE FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has, in the past, enacted rate schedules for the purpose of establishing rates in connection with the use of electric power for residential electric service; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it necessary and advisable to modify the existing rate schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover in Council Met:
Section 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this Ordinance, and as of January 1, 1967, the following rates area hereby established as more particularly set forth in the Schedule hereinafter set forth and designated as “City of Dover Municipal Electric Utility Rate Schedule for Residential Electric Service.”
CITY OF DOVER
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Schedule shall become effective on and after January 1, 1967, for customers of the Electric Utility Service of the City of Dover.
AVAILABILITY
This rate applies throughout the City of Dover Electric Service area to Customers desiring service for household and related services in a single private dwelling or dwelling unit, or farmhouse and usual detached buildings.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Alternating Current, Single or Three Phases, Primary or Secondary Voltage, Sixty (60) cycle Service (where available).
MONTHLY RATES
$ 1.60 for first 16 KWH or less
.07 per KWH for next 24 KWH
.037 per KWH for next 60 KWH
.025 per KWH for next 200 KWH
.02 per KWH for all over 300 KWH
WATER HEATER SERVICE
Where a Customer has installed and in regular use a standard approved type of electric water heater, with a minimum capacity of 30 gallons, the last 400 KWH used in any month shall be billed at 1.5¢ per KWH, except that the first 300 KWH of total consumption will always be billed at the regular residential rate. The total connected water heater load shall be limited to 100 watts per gallon of tank size or five thousand (5000) watts, whichever is larger.
SPACE HEATING SERVICE
Where a Customer has permanently installed space heating equipment totaling 5 KW or more which exclusively supplies requirements of heated space, all KWH in excess of 300 KWH consumed in any month from October through April inclusive, shall be billed at 1.5¢ per KWH.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be $1.60 per month.
SEASONAL SERVICE
Where a Customer takes service regularly for six (6) months or less of the year for summer homes, the minimum bill shall be $1.60 per month for the month of May through October inclusive.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover shall apply to the supply of service under this Service Classification.
Passed October 24, 1966
On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 absent, Mr. Hughes, passed the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND ESTABLISHING A RATE SCHEDULE FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has, in the past, enacted rates schedules for the purpose of establishing rates in connection with the use of electric power for commercial and industrial electric service; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it necessary and advisable to modify the existing rate schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover in Council Met:
SECTION 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this Ordinance, and as of January 1, 1967, the following rates are hereby established are more particularly set forth in the Schedule hereinafter set forth and designated as “City of Dover Municipal Electric Utility Rate Schedule for Commercial and Industrial Electric Service.”
CITY OF DOVER
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Schedule shall become effective on and after January 1, 1967, for Customers of the Electric Utility Service of the City of Dover.
AVAILABILITY
This rate applies throughout the City of Dover Electric Service area to Customers desiring service through one meter at their place of business.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Alternating Current, Single or Three Phase, Primary or Secondary Voltage Sixty (60) Cycle.
MONTHLY RATES
Demand Charge
$1.65 per KW of billing demand in excess of 20 KW
ENERGY CHARGE
$2.50 per first 30 KWH
.07 per KWH for the next 70 KWH
.04 per KWH for the next 900 KWH
.0375 per KWH for the next 4000 KWH
.0195 per KWH for the next 5000 KWH
.0155 per KWH for all over 10,000 KWH
No KWH will be billed for less than 3.75¢ unless a demand meter is installed.
DETERMINATION OF BILLING DEMAND
The highest kilowatt demand determined either by a fifteen (15) minute integrated demand meter, or a lagged thermal demand meter, occurring during the month, taken to the nearest whole kilowatt shall be the billing demand for that month, except that the billing demand shall not be less than sixty (60%) per cent of the highest billing demand determined during the twelve (12) month period ending with the current billing month.
In the case of fluctuating loads, such as welders. X-ray machines, elevators, etc., the demand of which cannot readily be measure, the billing demand may be established from manufacturer’s rating or determined by other suitable methods.
Where the power factor is found to be less than 90%, Dover reserves the right to base the demand on 90% of the kilowatt amperes instead of the kilowatts.
Conjunctive billing will not be permitted.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
Demand, 20 kilowatts or less:
$2.50 for single phase service
$5.00 for three phase service
Demand, over 20 kilowatts:
Not less than greatest demand charge in the preceding 1 months, but not less than $5.00.
PRIMARY SERVICE:
When service is metered and delivered at primary voltage of 2,400 volts or higher and the customer owns, installs and maintains all transforming and protective equipment, 5% of the kilowatt hours will be deducted for billing purposes.
SPECIAL PROVISION FOR SCHOOLS
In the case of schools which greatly curtail their use of electricity during the summer months the demand charges shall be based upon the actual demands created during such period of curtailed operations but in no case less that 20 KW.
WATER HEATER SERVICE
At Customer’s option, service for water heating will be rendered on a separate circuit, separately metered and billed at 1.5¢ per KWH. A standard approved type of electric water heater with a minimum capacity of 30 gallons must be installed. The total connected water heater load shall be limited to 100 watts per gallon of tank size or five thousand (5000) watts, whichever is larger. Water heating installations shall be open to Dover’s inspection at all reasonable times. The minimum bill will be $2.50 per month.
SPACE HEATING SERVICE
At Customer’s option, service for space heating will be rendered on a separate circuit, separately metered, and billed at 1.5¢ per KWH, during the months from October through April, inclusive. Space heating equipment must total KWH or more, be permanently installed, and exclusively supply requirements of heated space. During the months of May through September, inclusive, billing will be a 2¢ per KWH. Space Heating installations shall be open to Dover’s inspection at all reasonable times. The minimum bill will be $2.50 per month.
TERM OF CONDUCT
Not less than one year. Where special investment is made to serve a customer, a contract for more than one year may be required.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover shall apply to the Supply of service under this Service Classification.
PASSED OCTOBER 24, 1966
WAGES & HOURS, LEGISLATIVE & FINANCE COMMITTEE
Councilman Hayes presented a report of the Wages & Hours, Legislative & Finance Committee held on October 17, 1966. Mr. Hayes presented a job description for the Administrative Assistant to the City Manager and the Classification for the position in Grade XV. The committee recommended approval of hiring an inspector during the period of construction on the New Police Station. This inspector will work for the City Manager. By unanimous vote the City Council accepted the Committee Report and the recommendations of the Committee.
On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Smith, the classification of Administrative Assistant to City Manager was approved by Council, and placed in the Job Evaluation Program of the City of Dover.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council approved the hiring of an inspector during the period of construction on the new Police Building at a cost of between $100 and $125 per week.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
Councilman Holpp presented a report of the Utility Committee. Mr. Holpp asked Council for a sum of money not to exceed $2000.00, the expense by Dover to authorize a study by Marvadel Coop, Inc. to determine effect of application of Federal Power Commission decision in Delmarva Power & Light Company case, to the 1965-66 operating experience or the adjustment of estimated revenue for year ended June 30, 1963, for known increase in sales volume and revenue subsequent to the test year in said Federal Power Commission Rate Case. On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Hayes, the request of the Utility Committee was granted.
PUBLICATION OF NEW ELECTRIC RATES
On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized the City Manager to publish the new power rates in the local papers. These are to be published twice at the discretion of the City Manager.
HALLOWEEN
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council authorized the Mayor to issue a proclamation limiting the observance of Halloween to October 31, 1966 and setting a curfew of 10:00 P.M., subject to the penalties provided by the ordinances of the City of Dover.
PARKING ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council by vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 absent, Mr. Hughes, passed the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF STATE STREET IN THE CITY OF DOVER AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the parking of motor vehicles on certain portions of State Street constitutes a hazard to the free flow of traffic on the street mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it on 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, that:
Section 1. From and after the passage and approval of this Ordinance it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to park any vehicle on the East Side of State Street in the City of Dover from a point starting one hundred fifteen (115) feet South of the intersection of the East curb line of State Street and the South curb line of Loockerman Street, for a distance of eighteen (18) feet South.
Section 2. Any person, firm 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 October 24, 1966
ELIMINATION OF PARKING METER
On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 absent, Mr. Hughes, approved the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED ‘AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEASING AND INSTALLATION OF PARKING METERS; PROVIDING FOR AN REGULATING THE PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PARKING METERS THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover in Council Met:
Section 1. That Section 2 of the above referred to Ordinance is amended by striking from the provisions of said Ordinance, and by authorizing the Police Department of the City of Dover to remove the parking meter which is now installed on the east side of State Street in the City of Dover, at the parking space which begins at a point one hundred fifteen (115) feet south of the intersection of the east curb line of State Street and the south curb line of Loockerman Street, extending in a southerly direction for a distance of eighteen (18) feet.
Section 2. That all of the remaining provisions relative to the enforcement of the parking provisions as provided in said Ordinance shall be retained.
Passed October 24, 1966.
PARKING ORDINANCE, EAST DIVISION STREET
On motion of Mr. Smith, accepted by Mr. Harris, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 absent, Mr. Hughes, approved the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF EAST DIVISION STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, the parking of motor vehicles on certain portions of Division Street, within the limits of The City of Dover, constitutes a hazard to the free and uninterrupted flow of traffic on the above mentioned street; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it in the best interests of the residents of the City of Dover and in the best interests of the 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, that from and after the passage of this Ordinance:
1. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to park or allow to remain parked any motor vehicle on that portion of the southerly side of East Division Street starting at the intersection of the east curb line of the north bound land of U.S. 13 and the south curb line of East Division Street and extending for a distance of 364 feet in an easterly direction.
2. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to park or allow to remain parked any motor vehicle on that portion of the northerly side of East Division Street starting at the intersection of the east curb line of the northbound land of U.S. 13 and the north curb line of East Division Street and extending for a distance of 448 feet in an easterly direction.
3. The Mayor and Council authorizes and empowers the Police Department of the City of Dover to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and to install any and all signs or symbols necessary for the enforcement of the aforesaid provisions of this Ordinance.
4. Any person, firm, association or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than Two Dollars ($2.00) nor more than Five Dollars ($5.00), and each day that a vehicle remains parked on the aforementioned street shall constitute a separate offense for which an additional fine shall be imposed, and in lieu of the payment of the fine or penalty as prescribed in the Section shall be imprisoned for a period not to exceed seven (7) days.
Passed October 24, 1966
YIELD SIGNS
On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Council by vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 absent, Mr. Hughes, approved the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF YIELD SIGNS ON VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS 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 yield the right-of-way;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET, THAT:
1. From and after the passage of this Ordinance, no vehicle shall enter onto any of the following described streets without first yielding the right-of-way, nor shall any individual operate a motor vehicle so as to enter onto any of the following named streets without first yielding the right-of-way;
Before entering Division Street north side from property of old Roller Rink. One sign at each exit.
Before entering Route 13 northbound from right turn land off Division Street westbound.
Before entering Division Street eastbound from right turn lane off U.S. 13 northbound.
Before entering U.S. 13 southbound from right turn lane off Division Street eastbound.
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 signs and/or symbols at the locations and intersections mentioned above.
3. Any violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall result in prosecution under the laws of the State of Delaware, and any fines and/or imprisonment shall be as provided in the applicable provisions of the Delaware Code.
Passed October 24, 1966
STOP SIGNS
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council approved the following Ordinance. The approval was by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 absent, Mr. Hughes.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF STOP SIGN ON CERTAIN AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, Title 21, Delaware Code, Section 505, vests in the local authorities the right to install signs notifying the drivers of motor vehicles to come to a full stop; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover have deemed it necessary and advisable to install such signs at the intersection of certain hereinafter named streets; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have vested in the Police Department of the City of Dover authority to install such signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover in Council met:
1. That 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 named streets without first coming to a full stop:
On an alley between Greenhill Avenue and Upland Avenue before entering Division Street;
On an alley between North Edgehill Avenue and Greenhill Avenue before entering Division Street;
On an alley between U.S. 13 and North Edgehill Avenue before entering Division Street;
On an alley just east of Edgehill Shopping Center before entering onto Division Street
On Edgehill Shopping Center Parking Lot before entering Division Street;
On a right turn lane on southbound land of U.S. 13 before entering Division Street. Traffic may turn right regardless of the traffic light.
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 at the locations and intersections mentioned in Paragraph ‘1' above.
3. Any violations of the provisions of this Ordinance shall result in prosecution under the Laws of the State of Delaware, and any fines and/or imprisonment shall be as provided in the applicable provisions of the Delaware Code.
Passed October 24, 1966
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
A public hearing had been duly advertised for this date for the purpose of amending the Subdivision Regulations. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Discussion was presented on the changes to be made in the Regulations. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 absent, Mr. Hughes, approved the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DOVER, APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 27, 1961.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Dover on September 3, 1961, adopted the Land Subdivision Regulations of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, a Joint Committee of the Planning Commission and the Council have considered certain amendments to the Land Subdivision Regulations which the Committee considered to be in the best interests of the residents and property owners of the City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET, that from and after the passage of this amendment the Land Subdivision Regulations of the City of Dover shall be amended as follows, to wit:
1. That each and every reference to the City Engineer, as set forth on the attached Exhibit ‘A’, shall be deleted and in lieu thereof shall be inserted the term ‘City Manager’.
2. That Article IV, Section A, Subsection 1, shall be amended by striking the word ‘should’ and inserting in lieu thereof the word ‘shall’, and that the remaining portion of said Section shall remain as is.
3. That Article IV, Section B, Subsection 3, shall be amended by striking the words ‘Chief Engineer of the State Highway Department’ and inserting in lieu thereof ‘Director of State Highway Department’.
4. That Article VI, Section A, Subsection 14, shall be amended by striking out those portions of said Subsection relative to the width of the roadway and existing right-of-ways, and inserting in lieu thereof the following roadway widths and right-of-way widths:
‘Minor, for other residences - Right-of-way to 60' - Roadway to 38'
Dead End - Right of way to 60' - Roadway to 38'
Marginal access - Right of way to 60' - Roadway to 38'
Alley - Roadway to 16'’
5. That Article VI, Section H, Subsection 1(h), shall be amended by striking all of said Subsection and inserting in lieu thereof a new Subsection 1(h) to read as follows:
‘Monuments: Permanent monuments shall be placed on each corner of any building lot by the Developer prior to final settlement for the property.’
6. That Article VI, Section F, shall be amended by adding the said Section, a new section to be number ‘Subsection 5' as follows:
‘Definition of Park: A park shall for purposes of these Subdivision Regulations be considered as an open area accessible for the use of the public and shall be of a size as provided in Section VI, Subsection F (1 and 2), and in addition shall, prior to acceptance by the Mayor and Council, be graded and seeded, and shall have installed whatever drainage shall be necessary. The park area shall be completed in accordance with the following schedule:
a. 25% of the lots, as shown on the accepted Plat, when completed and occupied shall require on the part of the Developer completion and dedication of 25% of the total area of the park as shown on the preliminary plot plan.
b. 50% of the lots, as shown on the accepted Plat, when completed and occupied, shall require on the part of the Developer completion and dedication of 50% of the total area of the park as shown on the preliminary plot plan.
c. 75% of the lots, as shown on the accepted Plat, when completed and occupied, shall require on the part of the Developer completion and dedication of 75% of the total area of the park as shown on the preliminary plot plan.
d. 100% of the lots, as shown on the accepted Plat, when completed and occupied, shall require on the part of the Developer completion and dedication of 100% of the total area of the park as shown on the preliminary plot plan.
Prior to acceptance by the Planning Commission of the preliminary plot, the park area must be submitted to, and approved by the Parks and Playgrounds Committee of the City of Dover.
Passed October 24, 1966
CONDEMNED BUILDINGS
A public hearing was duly advertised for the date for the purpose repairing, vacating, or demolishing 2 houses owned by Lawrence Warren, Wyoming Delaware located at the City Wharf, City of Dover. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one was present to represent the owner. Mr. Roe, the Building Inspector for the City of Dover, presented pictures and information concerning the condition of these buildings. Mayor Carroll closed the hearing. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed Mr. Roe to notify the owner of the two buildings, Lawrence Warren, that in 10 days he should show cause why these buildings should not be repaired, vacated, or demolished. If no answer be received, Mr. Roe was to advertise by bid for the demolition of this properties, the cost to be paid by the City of Dover, and then turned over to the City Solicitor for collection or a lien placed against the land.
A public hearing was duly advertised for this date for the purpose of repairing, vacating, or demolishing the property located at 118-120 South Kirkwood Street, owned by the Rhoda Shockley Estate. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one was present to represent to owner. Mr. Roe, Building Inspector City of Dover, presented pictures and information concerning the conditions of this building. Mayor Carroll closed the hearing. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed Mr. Roe to notify the owner of this building, Rhoda Shockley Estate, that in 10 days cause should be shown why this building should not be repaired, vacated, or demolished. If no answer be received Mr. Roe was to advertise by bid for the demolition of this property, the cost to be paid by the City of Dover, and then turned over to the City Solicitor for collection or a lien placed against the land.
A public hearing was duly advertised for this date for the purpose of repairing, vacating, or demolishing, the property located at 105 South Kirkwood Street, owned by Mrs. Bessie Berman & Ed H. Clouse Estate. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. Roe, Building Inspector City of Dover, stated that this property has recently been sold, and he would contact the new owner to determine what he desired to do with the property. Mayor Carroll closed the hearing. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Harris, action on this property was deferred until the Council meeting of November 14, 1996.
A public hearing was duly advertised for this date for the purpose of repairing, vacating, or demolishing the property located at 107 South Kirkwood Street, owned by the Star Light, Inc. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. Roe, Building Inspector City of Dover, presented pictures and information concerning the conditions of the building. Mr. Aaron Paskins, a partner of Star Light, Inc. was present to represent the owners. Mr. Paskins stated that it was his desire to put this building in a safe and livable condition. He is presently in the process of repairing the building and expects to do much more to it. Mr. Roe then stated that he felt there was quite a bit that had to be done, and felt that he should meet with Mr. Paskins to clarify what needs to be done to put this building in condition acceptable by the Building Code of the City of Dover. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council directed Mr. Roe to meet with Mr. Paskins and go over these problems. Action was deferred until the Council Meeting of November 14, 1966.
The property located at 48 South Kirkwood Street, owned by Mrs. Mary Wharton Miller Estate had been advertised for a public hearing on this date, and the Building Inspector, Mr. Roe stated that this property was advertised in error. The property was sold by Mr. Max Terry, representing the owner, to a Church, of which the Board of Trustees were present. Mr. Roe indicated that he would be in contact with the new owners.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was received from Mrs. Joseph W. MacLeod, Mifflin Road, Dover, Delaware, concerning the hours of the Dover Public Library. Mayor Carroll noted receipt of the letter, and further stated that the City of Dover has no jurisdiction over the Dover Public Library.
A letter was received from Mrs. Ralph Palmer, 321 Post Boulevard, Dover, Delaware concerning the problem of using her home for babysitting service. She stated that she had in the past, been denied a license from the City of Dover, because of the Zoning Restrictions in the area in which she lives. She was again requesting information on changing the Zoning Regulations so she may obtain a license. Council directed that a letter be written to Mrs. Palmer, informing her of her options in reference to said Zoning Change.
Council adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Jay R. Dougherty
City Clerk
All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of October 24, 1966 are hereby approved.
Crawford J. Carroll
Mayor
October 26, 1966