REGULAR MEETING
August 9, 1965
The Regular Meeting of City Council was held Monday, August 9, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs. Biggs, Harris, Hayes, Holpp, Massey and Smith.
The invocation was said by the Rev. Parker of Wesley College.
MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of July 26, 1965 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
LAMIA
Miss Despina Calentzou, transfer student from Lamia, Greece who attended Wesley College during the past year, was introduced to City Council. She is about to return home and spoke to Council of her experiences here and the memories which she will retain. Mayor Carroll presented to her a City of Dover plaque and wished her well.
REPORTS
Report of Alderman Cavanaugh was accepted. Checks in the amounts of $187, $142 and $377.80 were remitted to the City. Report of Magistrate Knotts was accepted. A check in the amount of $1125 was remitted to the City.
Report of the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector was accepted.
Report of the Board of Health was accepted.
Report of 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.
LINE TRUCK
Bids were received today on the purchase of a new line truck. Low bid was received from Holden & Mundy, $6298.69. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council authorized purchase of the truck from the low bidder, Holden & Mundy, providing specifications are met.
COCA COLA ALLEY
A public hearing has been advertised for this date on the proposed abandonment of a 12' alley running south from Lincoln Street for a distance of approximately 120'. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one appeared to speak against the proposed abandonment. No one will be deprived of property as the result of abandonment. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council passed the following Resolution by vote of 5 to 0, with Mr. Massey not voting.
A RESOLUTION VACATING AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN ALLEY RUNNING SOUTHWARD FROM LINCOLN STREET.
Be It Resolved By The Council Of The City of Dover:
Section 1. The Council of the City of Dover hereby vacates and abandons that 12' alley running southward from Lincoln Street a distance of 120' and being bounded on three sides by lands of Dover Coca Cola Bottling Company.
Section 2. Since no one has been deprived of property by the vacating and abandoning of the aforesaid alley, no compensation is awarded.
Adopted August 9, 1965
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council authorized giving a quit claim deed to the above alley to the Dover Coca Cola Bottling Company for the sum of $1 and costs.
STATE NEWS ZONING
The Delaware State News requests Council to rezone a tract of lands at the intersection of New Burton Road and Webbs Lane from R-20 to C-3. 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 by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution, and referred the request to the Planning Commission:
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE FOR THE 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, a certain area of approximately 2.4 acres located at New Burton Road and Webbs Lane is presently zoned from R-20 use, and
WHEREAS, a request has been received to change the zone designation from R-20 to C-3 use, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Map of the City of Dover,
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 September 13, 1965 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of The City of Dover which would change from R-20 to C-3 use those lands of Delaware State News containing approximately 2.4 acres, being bounded on the south by Webbs Lane, on the east by Garton Road and on the west and north by New Burton Road.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted August 9, 1965
REZONING
On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council requested the Planning Commission to study and recommend zoning for the balance of the area between New Burton Road and the Mayfair and Crossgates developments.
KEITH REQUEST
A letter from Ernest V. Keith stated his desire to acquire a piece of land owned by the City of Dover located west of Cherry Street and north of Slaughter Street. It is a part of two lots through which the City has constructed a 25' street. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Hayes, the request was referred to the Parks and Playgrounds Committee.
UTILITY REPORT
A written report of a meeting of the Utility Committee was presented by Councilman Holpp and accepted by City Council.
PROJECT 28
The Utility Committee recommended that Project 28, sewer line in northwest Dover and construction of certain streets, be awarded to the low bidder, Edgell Construction Company. Council discussed the bid price, $227,688 which was far in excess of the original estimated cost of the project. A state grant for sewage treatment projects and the contingency included in the recent bond issue would cover most of the added cost, apparently occasioned by ground water in the area to be sewered. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council authorized award of the contract to Edgell Construction Company at their bid price of $227,688.
CHAPPELLE WATER
Palmer Chappelle, S. Governors Avenue, has requested permission to tap City water. He lives outside City limits and permission has been denied. Mr. Holpp reported that Mr. Chappelle is willing to be annexed to the City. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed that investigation be made to determine whether the area could be annexed to the City.
ELECTRIC SURVEY
City Manager Ward reported that proposals will be received from six or more firms on a survey of the electric requirements of the City. He also reported on discussions with Mr. A. L. Penniman and a recommendation that such a study be made by other than construction engineers.
SAFETY ADVISORY
Councilman Smith submitted a written report of a meeting of the Safety Advisory Committee which was accepted by Council.
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
Councilman Smith submitted a written report of a meeting of the Parks, Playgrounds and Tree Committee which was accepted by Council.
TOWN POINT PARK
An area in the Towne Point development has been plotted for recreational use and residents int eh development have asked the City to take over and develop the area. Attorney Hudson advised Council that such action would not affect the legal position of the City relating to utilities and streets within the development which the City has not yet accepted. On motion of Mr. Massey, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council authorized the City to accept from the developers the area in the Towne Point development set aside for park land.
HEADSTART
A letter from Dr. Mary C. Baker, Vice-chairman of the Community Action Committee which administers the Headstart Program under the Federal Economic Opportunity Act asked Council whether the City had a building or land available for use of the program. The City has no building available. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed that a reply be made to the letter so informing Dr. Baker.
CEDAR RANCH
A letter from Harvey Porter, Wilmington Attorney, stated he represented the owners of Cedar Ranch or the Rudnick-Berkman farm, east of Acorn Lane, who desired to be annexed to the City for the purpose of securing City sewer and water. If annexation is not possible, they would still want to procure the utilities. Council noted that a recent annexation was denied because the present load on the sewage treatment plant is not fully determined and the same reasoning would apply to this request. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed that a reply be sent to Mr. Porter denying the request for annexation and the request for extension of sewer and water.
SCHWARTZ REZONING
A letter from Muriel Schwartz requested rezoning of a tract of land adjoining St. Jones River south of Court Street from its present R-20 to RG-2. A public hearing is required prior to any change in the zoning ordinance or zoning map.
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution, and referred the request to the Planning Commission:
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE FOR 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, a certain area immediately south of Court Street adjoining the St. Jones River is presently zoned for R-20 use, and
WHEREAS, a request has been received to change the zone designation from R-20 to RG-2, use and
WHEREAS, a public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Map of the City of Dover,
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 September 13, 1965 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of The City of Dover which would change from R-20 to RG-2 use those lands bounded on the north by Court Street, on the east of River Road, on the west by St. Jones River, and having a depth southward from Court Street of approximately 275'.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted August 9, 1965
RADIO
Building Inspector Roe asked permission of Council to purchase a radio to be installed in the car of the Plumbing Inspector. He explained that such communication was necessary to get quick inspection of gas installations the number of which is increasing. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council authorized the purchase of a radio to be installed in the car of the Plumbing Inspector.
POLICE
Chief of Police Turner reported to Council on the participation of Policeman Donovan and Lewis in the pistol matches at Camp Perry, Ohio and on their success. He also reported on the high marks earned by policemen who recently completed a course at the University of Maryland.
Council adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
                                                                        City Clerk
All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of August 9, 1965 are hereby approved.
Crawford J. Carroll
                                                                        Mayor
August 11, 1965