REGULAR MEETING
June 14, 1965
The Regular Meeting of City Council was held Monday, June 14, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs. Biggs, Harris, Hayes, Holpp, Hughes, Massey and Walls. Councilman Smith was absent due to illness.
The invocation was said by the Rev. Robert H. Parker of Wesley College.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 24 and the special meeting of June 2, 1965 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REPORTS
Report of the Chief of Police was accepted.
Report of Alderman Cavanaugh was accepted. Checks in the amounts of $181.50, $233.00 and $941.00 were remitted to the City. Report of Magistrate Knotts was accepted. A check in the amount of $1752.25 was remitted to the City.
Report of the Fire Marshal & 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.
HOUSING CODE
Building Inspector Roe discussed establishment of a new date by which the requirements of the Housing Code are to be met. He will meet with the Plumbing and Housing Code committee on the matter.
OFFICE SPACE
The Building Inspector requested additional or new office space because of the crowded condition in his present office. Mayor Carroll appointed a committee consisting of Councilmen Hayes, Holpp, Walls and Hughes to study and make recommendations on the matter.
P & B REZONING
A public hearing has been duly advertised for this date on a request to rezone lands of Pullella & Baldini south of the south Little Creek Road from R-20 to C-1 and R-8 use. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing open. No one appeared to speak for or against the proposed change. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the request. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed.
On motion of Mr. Massey, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF AN AREA NEAR SOUTH LITTLE CREEK ROAD.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the limits of The City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use from R-20 to R-8 and C-1 in the areas described below,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. From and after the passage and approval of this ordinance, the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of The City of Dover shall be amended by changing the zoning designation from R-20 to R-8 on those lands of Pullella & Baldini immediately east of lands of John M. Roe Heirs, beginning approximately 175' south of the South Little Creek Road, and containing approximately 23½ acres; and by changing the zoning designation from R-20 to C-1 on those lands of Pullella & Baldini having a frontage on the South Little Creek Road of approximately 268' and a depth southward of approximately 175' and on all those lands of Edward and Winona Abbott south of South Little Creek Road immediately adjoining lands of Pullella & Baldini.
Passed June 14, 1965
REED STREET REZONING
A public hearing has been duly advertised for this date on a request to rezone from RG-1 to C-2 the area south of Reed Street between New Street and the alley east of Governors Avenue. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one appeared to speak for or against the proposed amendment. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed.
On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF AN AREA SOUTH OF REED STREET.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the limits of The City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use from RG-1 to C-2 in the area described below,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. From and after the passage and approval of this ordinance, the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of The City of Dover shall be amended by changing the zoning designation from RG-1 to C-2 use that area bounded on the north by Reed Street, on the west by New Street, on the east by an alley between Governors Avenue and Bradford Street, and on the south by the present limits of the C-2 zone.
Passed June 14, 1965
EDGELL REZONING
A public hearing has been duly advertised for this date on a request to rezone from R-20 to C-4 and R-8 use the lands of Louis Edgell located between U.S. Route #13 and Silver Lake. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one appeared to speak for or against the request. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed.
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF AN AREA NEAR SILVER LAKE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the limits of The City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use from R-20 to C-4 and R-8 in the area described below,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. From and after the passage and approval of this ordinance, the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of The City of Dover shall be amended by changing the zoning designation from R-20 to C-4 and R-8 use lands of Louis Edgell, immediately south of lands of Holiday Inn, having a frontage of 200' on U.S. Route #13 and extending westward to Silver Lake for a distance of 457', to be rezoned to C-4 use for a depth of 190' westward from U.S. Route #13, and to be rezoned for R-8 use the remaining depth of approximately 267'.
Passed June 14, 1965
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT BUDGET
In accordance with the Resolution adopted May 9, 1960 authorizing the issuance of Electric Revenue Bonds, a public hearing has been advertised for this date on the proposed budget of the Electric Department for the fiscal year 1965-1966. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. The proposed budget was read. No one appeared to speak for or against the proposed budget. Gilbert Associates, Engineering Consultants, have approved the proposed budget. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed.
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following budget for the Electric Department:
Be It Ordained By The Council Of The City of Dover:
Section 1. The amounts hereinafter named, aggregating Three Million, five hundred forty-five thousand, four hundred eight-one Dollars and Twenty-five Cents ($3,545,481.25), or so much thereof as may be necessary, are hereby appropriated from current revenues of the Electric Department, now estimated to be Three Million, six hundred eighteen thousand Dollars ($3,618,000.00), for the use of the several divisions of the Electric Department, and for the purposes hereinafter mentioned, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1965, and ending June 30, 1966, as follows:
Operations:
Production
Labor
Materials and Supplies
Purchased Power
Distribution:
Labor
Materials and Supplies
Administration
Salaries and Wages
Materials and Supplies
Social Security & Group Insurance
Electric Meter Deposit Refunds
Total Operating Budget
$ 230,000.00
550,000.00
1,160,000.00
26,000.00
30,000.00
70,000.00
70,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
$ 1,940,000.00
56,000.00
175,000.00
2,171,000.00
Interest on 1960 Revenue Bonds
Principal on 1960 Revenue Bonds
Reserve on 1960 Revenue Bonds
Electric Improvement Fund
City of Dover General Fund
Principal & Interest on General Obligation Bonds
Total Appropriation
338,250.00
195,000.00
106,700.00
250,000.00
425,000.00
59,531.25
$ 3,545,481.25
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of City Council, to make interdivisional transfers of up to 10% of the amount herein appropriated to any division, except that the amounts herein appropriated for interest, principal reserve for 1960 Revenue Bonds and for the Electric Improvement Fund may not be decreased.
Passed June 14, 1965
GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Council considered the adoption of a budget for the operation of the general departments of the City for the fiscal year 1965-1966. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance:
Be It Ordained By The Council of The City of Dover in Council Met:
Section 1. The amounts hereinafter named, aggregating One Million, Three Hundred seventy thousand, nine hundred twelve Dollars and Fifty Cents ($1,370,912.50) 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, 1965 and ending June 30, 1966, as follows:
General Administration
Personal Services
Materials and Supplies
Fire Marshal
Donations
Debt Service
Social Security & Group Insurance
Pensions
Electricity
Police Department
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Gasoline, Oil & Grease
Fire Department
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Gasoline, Oil & Grease
Donations
Street & Trash Department
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
$ 95,000.00
35,000.00
24,000.00
2,500.00
369,212.50
18,000.00
1,800.00
4,000.00
150,000.00
30,000.00
6,000.00
16,900.00
7,500.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
90,000.00
50,000.00
$ 549,512.50
186,000.00
27,400.00
200,000.00
Electricity
Incinerator Department
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Contract Services
Sewage Plant & Sewers
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Electricity
Water Department
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Electricity
Stores Department
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Gasoline, Oil & Grease
Parks and Recreation
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Donations
Planning Commission
Municipal Street Aid
Capital Expenditures
Total Appropriations
60,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
40,000.00
60,000.00
15,000.00
5,000.00
30,000.00
30,000.00
25,000.00
16,000.00
5 ,000.00
15,000.00
21,000.00
5,000.00
9,500.00
42,000.00
80,000.00
85,000.00
36,000.00
35,000.00
10,000.00
90,000.00
30,000.00
$ 1,370,912.50
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to 10% of the amount herein appropriated to any department.
Passed June 14, 1965
WESLEY COLLEGE ALLEY
Wesley College requested Council to abandon a portion of a certain alley located between Governors Avenue and Bradford Street south from Fulton Street. The request was duly advertised for hearing this date. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Dr. Parker of Wesley College told of the plans of the college to construct a dormitory with a wing that would cross a portion of the alley which they request be abandoned. They will grant the City such easements as may by required for utilities and provide a utility tunnel through the proposed building. No one appeared to object to abandonment of the portion of the alley advertised. Councilman Walls disqualified himself from voting on the request. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. No compensation will be awarded as no one will be deprived of property.
On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution, with Mr. Walls not voting:
A RESOLUTION VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A CERTAIN ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN GOVERNORS AVENUE AND BRADFORD STREET SOUTH FROM FULTON 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 portion of a 16' alley between Governors Avenue and Bradford Street extending southward from the right-of-way of Fulton Street for a distance of 185'.
Section 2. Since no one has been deprived of property by the vacating and abandoning of the aforesaid alley, no compensation is awarded.
Adopted June 14, 1965
ALLEY DEED
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council authorized sale of the aforesaid portion of abandoned alley to Wesley College for the sum of $1 and directed that the deed contain provisions requiring utility easements as determined by the City Manager.
REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS
Chairman Hayes of the Legislative & Finance Committee reported that the committee recommended the City enter into an agreement with Harriman Ripley & Co., Inc. for the issuance and sale of refunding revenue bonds for the purpose of refunding in advance of their due date the presently outstanding Electric Revenue Bonds (Series A). The refunding is proposed for the purpose of taking advantage of a favorable bond market and reducing the cost of servicing the revenue bond indebtedness of the City. There will be no cost to the City unless the agreement is cancelled or the bonds sold at public sale, in which event the out of pocket expenses of Harriman & Ripley will be reimbursed. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council by unanimous vote authorized signing the agreement by the proper officials of the City with Harriman & Ripley & Co., Inc. for the issuance of refunding bonds.
ANNEXATION REFERENDUM
The Election Officials of Kent County who conducted the referendum held June 12, 1965 on the question of annexing to the City of Dover certain areas located west and north of the present limits of the City certified the result of the election to be 3494 votes in favor of annexation, 2058 votes against annexation. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, the certification was accepted.
Councilman Hayes noted some of the housing problems which would be assumed by the City in the area being considered for annexation and the problem of providing sewer and water utilities, particularly the treatment of sewage, and moved that action of a resolution providing for annexation of the area be deferred until the meeting of July 12, 1965 to permit more time for study. Mr. Harris, seconded the motion, noting that he favored annexation but that a study was now underway on whether the City could provide sewer and sewage treatment for a large area east of the City in which annexation is requested. Mr. Hughes stated he had recently toured the area in which the annexation vote was held, that he was amazed at its size, that it contained low swamp area, and that he was prepared to vote against annexation.
Mayor Carroll noted that this was the second referendum to be held in the area, that Council had opposed the extension of sewer and water by a private utility in the area, and had indicated the desire to control the watershed of Silver Lake, so that annexation was desirable. On the question, the motion to defer action until the July 12 meeting was approved unanimously.
SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councilman Walls submitted a written report of a meeting of the Safety Advisory committee which was accepted by Council.
ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Walls submitted a written report of a meeting of the Safety Advisory committee which was accepted by Council.
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC ON HAZLETTVILLE ROAD BETWEEN BERTRAND DRIVE AND MIFFLIN ROAD.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover are authorized and empowered subject to certain reservations as set forth in Title 21, Delaware Code, Section 4104, to regulate the speed of traffic on streets and alleys within the limits of the City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, a determination has been made by the Police Department of the City of Dover in connection with the Delaware State Highway Department that the speed limit on that portion of Hazlettville Road lying between Bertrand Drive and Mifflin Road, should be increased from 25 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour, and
WHEREAS, said increase is considered to be in the best interests of the residents of the City of Dover and in the best interests of those individuals using the said thoroughfare,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover in Council Met:
That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance:
1. That the speed limit on that portion of Hazlettville Road between Bertrand Drive and Mifflin Road be 35 miles per hour and that all motor vehicles operating on said street shall be limited to the said speed.
2. That the Police Department of the City of Dover be authorized and empowered, pursuant to Title 21, Delaware Code, Section 4104, to install any and all necessary signs or symbols prescribing the speed for motor vehicles on said street.
3. That any person operating any motor vehicle in violation of the restriction set forth above and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Delaware Code and the Ordinances of the City of Dover setting forth fines and penalties of speeding restrictions within the City.
Passed June 14, 1965
POLICE STATION LOCATION
Council discussed the location of the proposed Police Station building in the area between Bank Lane and Water Street west of a proposed extension of Queen Street. Chief Turner favors its location at the southwest corner of Bank Lane and Queen Street. The architect will be asked to make recommendation as to its location after test borings are made at Bank Lane & Queen, Water Street and Queen, and Water Street and New Burton Road.
PLAZA REVISION
The Safety Advisory Committee recommended approval of revision of the traffic pattern on The Plaza and the parking lot east of City Hall in accordance with a plan which was shown to City Council. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Massey, Council approved the plan and authorized obtaining bids on the project.
PARKS COMMITTEE
Councilman Walls submitted a written report of a meeting of the Parks, Playgrounds and Tree Committee which was accepted by Council.
PLAYGROUND
William Holden has offered the Lincoln Park Community Association use of a piece of his land as a playground until such time as he sells it. The Association has asked the City to grade the land for use and the Parks committee recommends approval of the request. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized grading of the land by the City.
TOWNE POINT PLAYGROUND
Residents of the Towne Point development asked the City to obtain permission to grade a piece of land in that development for playground use. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Massey, Council authorized sending a letter asking the creditors who have assumed the obligation of completing the development for permission to grade the land for such use.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
Councilman Holpp submitted a written report of a meeting of the Utility Committee which was accepted by Council.
JETT TRAILER CAMP
The Max Jett Trailer Camp has created a problem in relation to the improvement to Roosevelt Avenue. The City Manager will send members of Council a copy of his proposed plan for solving the problem.
TOWNSEND ACRES ZONING
A request has been received to rezone from RG-1 to RG-2 use a plot of approximately 5.9 acres located between the Caravan Motel and the Towne Point Development. A public hearing is required prior to any change in the zoning ordinance or zoning map. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution and referred the request to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
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 of approximately 5.9 acres immediately adjoining on the east lands of Cheritree Motel Co., (Caravan Motel) is presently zoned for RG-1 use, and
WHEREAS, a request has been received to change the zone designation from RG-1 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 8:30 P.M. on July 26, 1965 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of The City of Dover which would change from RG-1 to RG-2 use lands of Townsend Acres Inc. containing approximately 5.9 acres, bounded on the west by lands of Caravan Motel, on the north by Carvel Drive, on the east by lands within the Towne Point Development, and on the south by lands now or formerly of Kent County Motor Co.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted June 14, 1965
SMITH REZONING
A request has been received to rezone from R-20 to C-4 use a plot of approximately 4 2/3 acres owned by James G. Smith Jr. located on the west side of U.S. Route #13 and being north and west of the Capitol City Motel. A public hearing is required prior to any change in the zoning ordinance or zoning map. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution and referred the request to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
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 of approximately 4.66 acres immediately north and west of the Capitol City Motel is presently zoned for R-20 use, and
WHEREAS, a request has been received to change the zone designation from R-20 to C-4 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 8:45 P.M. on July 26, 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-4 use lands of James G. Smith Jr. containing approximately 4.66 acres, bonded on the north by lands of Louis Edgell, on the east by U.S. Route #13 and lands of Capitol City Motel, on the south by lands of Capitol City Motel and lands now or formerly of Harrington Scott, on the west by lands of Henry S. Pancoast, lands now or formerly of Dover YMCA, and lands of Louis Edgell.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted June 14, 1965
PLUMBING CODE APPEAL
The Woodbrook Realty Co. appealed to City Council against a decision of the Plumbing Inspector and the Appeals Committee of the Plumbing Code which denied the use of vitrified clay pipe in place of the code requirement for cast iron for house sewer laterals. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Holpp, a public hearing on the appeal will be held by City Council at its regular meeting of June 28, 1965. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Harris, the appeals was also referred to the Plumbing Code committee for its recommendation.
ANNEXATION GIBBS
I. Kendall Gibbs asked Council about his request for annexation of his lands to the City. Council had deferred action on the request until a study was completed of the feasibility of supplying sewer and water to a larger area to the east which also requested annexation. A report on the sewer utilities will not be received until June 23. Since sewer lines are already run through the Gibbs land Council felt that an annexation referendum could be set now.
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID AREA.
WHEREAS, the Charter of The City of Dover authorizes 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 deem it in the best interest of the City of Dover to include an area as hereinafter more particularly described within the limits 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 the following territory situate in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware, as more particularly bounded and described below, be annexed to the City of Dover, to-wit:
ALL those certain pieces, parcels or tracts of land lying and being adjacent to The City of Dover, East Dover Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
BEGINNING at a corner in the south right of way line of White Oak Road and being the easterly corner for lands of I. Kendall Gibbs; thence with three lines in a southerly, westerly, and southerly direction being the division lines between lands of I. Kendall Gibbs and lands of Leon Tarburton to a point being a corner for lands of I. Kendall Gibbs and lands of Irving Voshell; thence in a westerly direction with the division line between lands of I. Kendall Gibbs and lands to Irving Voshell to the east right of way line of Nimitz Road; thence with the east right of way line of Nimitz Road in a northerly direction to a point with the easterly extension of the northerly right of way line of a certain 15' alley of the Dover Heights Development; thence with the northerly right of way line of the aforesaid 15' alley in a westerly direction to the easterly boundary of lands of John Pleasanton, being the present boundary line of the City of Dover; thence in a northerly direction with the said line being a division line between lands now or formerly of John Pleasanton and lands of I. Kendall Gibbs and lands of Roland P. Trader to the southerly right of way line of White Oak Road; thence with the said southerly right of way line of the White Oak Road in an easterly direction home to the place of beginning, be the contents what they may.
2. That an election be held on the 24th day of July 1965 between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. at City Hall on The Plaza in Dover, Kent County, Delaware for the purpose of submitting the question of annexation of the above area to the persons entitled to vote thereon.
3. That the election be held and conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Dover as amended, and the Laws of the State of Delaware.
4. That this resolution be published in at least two issues of a newspaper published in the City of Dover at least two weeks prior to the date of said election.
Adopted June 14, 1965
MOSQUITO SPRAY
A letter from the Mosquito Control Division of the Highway Department requested approval of Council to spray for mosquitoes over marshy areas in the City. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council granted approval.
CIVIL DEFENSE
A letter from the Director of Civil Defense of Kent County requested Council to appoint an Active Civil Defense Director for Dover. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council directed that the letter be acknowledged.
AUDITOR
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Massey, Council named William Manter, CPA, to audit City books and accounts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1965.
SEWAGE PLANT
City Manager Ward reported that a meeting had been held today to discuss the problems of the sewage treatment plant with representatives of General Foods, Stream Pollution, the Engineers and City officials. A meeting will be held on June 23 to which the utility committee and all members of Council are invited.
HOLDEN SEWER AND WATER
City Manager Ward reported that William Holden had agreed to extend the period for the right of way of Bertrand Drive in return for extension of City sewer and water on Lincoln Street to Bertrand Drive, although the agreement is not yet in writing. Bids were received today on the sewer and water extension. Edgell Construction Co. was low bidder at a price higher than the original estimate. Council directed that all bids be rejected and readvertised at a later date.
ROSS STREET SIDEWALKS
Residents on Ross Street appeared before Council to discuss the installation of sidewalks on Ross Street and to object to any installation of their property. It was noted that FHA financing, which they have, usually required the installation of sidewalks, and that the problem was one for the developer to solve.
Council adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
City Clerk
All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of June 14, 1965 are hereby approved, with the exception of the ordinance appropriating funds for the operation of the General Departments of the City, which is not approved. It is my belief that the salary scale of the Police Department should be revised and increased, and the necessary funds appropriated to provide for the change.
Crawford J. Carroll
Mayor
June 18, 1965