REGULAR MEETING
February 28, 1966
The Regular Meeting of City Council was held Monday, February 28, 1966 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs. Biggs, Harris, Hastings, Hayes, Holpp, Hughes, Jackson and Smith.
The invocation was said by the Rev. Raymond Best of the Lutheran Church.
MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of February 14, 1965 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
WAGES & HOURS COMMITTEE
Councilman Hayes reported on a meeting of the Wages & Hours, Legislative & Finance Committee held on February 21. The committee presented job classifications for a Planning Director, Grade XV, Key Punch Operator, Clerical Grade V, and IBM Operator ‘A’, Clerical Grade IX. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council approved the classifications and directed they be included in the personnel policy of the City.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
Councilman Holpp submitted to Council a written report of a meeting of the Utility Committee held on February 22, 1966. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Hayes, the report was accepted.
WHITE OAK STREETS
Enclosed in a letter from Herman C. Brown, Attorney, were deeds to streets and park land in the White Oak Farms development of P & B Builders with the request that the City accept the same. A maintenance bond was also provided. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, the deeds to the streets and park were accepted.
JAY CEE CIRCUS
The Junior Chamber of Commerce requested permission to hold a circus Thursday, April 21, on property of Max Ambach located on the east side of U.S. Route 13, opposite Capitol Green. Chief of Police Turner pointed out traffic and parking hazards which would be created at the location and recommended the request be disapproved. The Junior Chamber of Commerce had picked no alternate site. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council approved the circus being held within the City limits, provided the location selected is approved by the Chief of Police.
PARK HEARING
A public hearing has been duly advertised for this date at 8 P.M. on the park and play area proposed by the Dover Century Club on the east side of the St. Jones River between Loockerman and Division Streets. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mrs. Marian Tracy spoke for the Century Club. She notified Council that Mrs. William Richardson had withdrawn the offer of $5000 or $6000 towards the cost of the proposed park because of the opposition which had developed, but declared that the Dover Century Club was still interested but desired more definite commitments from the City before continuing any projects to raise funds. She presented a petition signed by residents in the area favoring establishment of a park as a beauty spot and the dredging and cleaning up of St. Jones River and Mirror Lake. City Manager Ward reported that the estimated cost of dredging the lake was $20,000 and that if the sediment was not suitable for fill on the banks, additional cost would be involved in its disposal. A petition signed by a majority of residents in the area objected to the establishments of a band stand and playground in the area. It was noted that in its original development the area had been designed for a park. Mayor Carroll pointed out that no one objected to the establishment of a park but that there were objections to some of the proposed uses. Discussion took place on naming the park, the possibility of the Century Club looking at other areas for interest and development, the time required to develop this park, its cost and the source of funds. The Parks and Playgrounds Committee of Council has a continuing interest in the subject and was available for meeting and discussion with the Century Club. Mayor Carroll gave all who wished a chance to speak. It appeared that every one favored the development of a park in the area with the time of completion being contingent on the availability of funds. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed.
EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL
City Manager Ward requested permission of Council to dispose of an earth drill which has become obsolete at an offered price of $150. Upon questioning by Councilman Hughes, it was determined that an ordinance of the City required special authorization of the Council before any property, article or thing belonging to the City is sold or given away. He objected to action of past Councils governing the present Council. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, the City Manager was authorized to dispose of the drill. City Clerk Neylan asked permission to dispose of the Addressograph and Burroughs equipment which has been replaced by IBM equipment. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council authorized disposal of the equipment. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, the ordinance requiring approval of Council before disposal of equipment was referred to the Legislative & Finance for study and possible revision.
POLICE STATION
Bids were taken on February 24, 1966 on construction of a public building to house the Police Department at Bank Lane and Queen Street. The following bids were received:
Base Bid Alt. Deduct Alt. Deduct
J. Roland Dashiell & Sons $445,500 5,700 8,200
Clute Bros., Inc. 458,530 6,600 9,656
W.B. Mitten & Sons, Inc. 450,000 6,600 5,870
Helco Eng. & Const. Co. 474,000 5,400 9,220
Low bidder was Dashiell with net of $431,600. The amount of $400,000 was provided in the 1965 Bond issue for improvements to construct and equip a building for the Police Department. The low bid received is in excess of the cost originally estimated. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, the bids were tabled until a meeting of Council can be arranged with the architects who prepared the plans and specifications.
Council adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
City Clerk
All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of February 28, 1966 are hereby approved.
Crawford J. Carroll
Mayor
March 1, 1966