REGULAR MEETING
March 25, 1963
The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, March 25, 1963 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Biggs, Harris, Hayes, Hill, Holpp, Hughes, Smith and Walls.
The invocation was said by the Rev. John Donohoe of Holy Cross Church.
MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of March 11, 1963 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Legislative & Finance & Hours
Report of the Wages & Hours and Legislative & Finance Committee was presented by Chairman Hayes. The report included recommendations that the Charter of the City of Dover be amended to change the final filing date for the offices of Mayor and City Councilmen to the last Friday in December; to provide for the appointment of a Deputy Alderman; to provide for the appointment of a Deputy Solicitor; To provide that the amount raised for City operating purposes from genera taxation may be equal to 2% of taxable property assessment; to provide that the amount which may be borrowed for temporary needs to be repaid from current revenues may be a sum not in excess of 1% of taxable property assessment; to provide for changing councilmanic districts of the City on a more equitable basis. On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, the report and recommendations of the Committee were accepted.
Parks & Recreation Committee
Report of the Parks and Recreation Committee was presented by Chairman Walls. The report included recommended improvements to the Water Street recreation building and discussion of other possible recreational developments. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, the report of the committee was accepted. Mr. Walls reported that Frank Robino will donate playground equipment for the Dover Street area at a cost not to exceed $500.
Safety Committee
Report of the Safety Committee was presented by Chairman Hill. The report included a recommendation that parking in Edgehill and Edgehill Acres be limited to one side of the street. On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Walls, the report of the committee was accepted.
ZONING MAP HEARING
Frank Robino, developer, requested Council to amend the zoning map of the City of Dover to provide that the Ammon Kesselring lands between Puncheon Run and Webbs Lane be changed from R-20 designation to R-10, R-8, R-7, RG0, and C-3. On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution providing for a public hearing on the proposed changes and requested the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, it is proposed to rezone the Kesselring lands between Puncheon Run and Webbs Lane from R-20 to R-10, R-8, R-7, RG0 ad C-3,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover:
1. That a public hearing be held on Monday, April 22, 1963, at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Room at City Hall, on a proposed amendment to the zoning map of the City of Dover which would rezone lands of Ammon Kesselring between Puncheon Run and Webbs Lane from the present R-20 Zone to the following zones in order from north to south: approximately 52.8 acres to R-7; approximately 34 acres to R-8 zone; approximately 33.7 acres to R-7; approximately 7 acres to RG0 zone, approximately 11 acres to C-3 zone.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted March 25, 1963.
TEMPORARY ROAD
City Solicitor Buckson reported that efforts to secure right-of-way for temporary road between the Hartly and Hazlettville Roads were halted while Councilman Hughes attempted to determine whether the State Highway Department would build a permanent road with the aid of City funds. It was determined that they could not begin construction until 1964, if the legislature approved their program. Mr. Buckson will proceed to secure agreements for the temporary road from the three landowners involved.
Council briefly recessed and then reconvened.
PUMPING STATION
City Manager Ward reported that bids have been advertised for the pumping station and force main in the Hazlettville Road area.
SHOCKLEY DEATH
Council expressed regret at the death of Alderman George K. Shockley which occurred on March 22. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Walls, the City Solicitor was directed to prepare a resolution expressing sentiments of Council.
ALDERMAN
On motion of Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Hughes, William J. Cavanaugh was elected City Alderman to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Shockley.
SCULL LAND
City Solicitor Buckson reported he had contacted Max Terry, attorney for Mrs. Bertha Scull, about the need of the City to acquire approximately 4.8 acres of land near the St. Jones River to expand the sewage disposal plant. The tentative price quoted was high. Mr. Buckson will meet with Mr. Terry again on Wednesday of this week.
COLGIN RESIGNATION
City Manager Ward read to Council a letter he received from Harvey Colgin in which Mr. Colgin resigned as Superintendent of the Dover Power Plant effective April 10, 1963.
JAY CEE BANNER
The Junior Chamber of Commerce requested permission of City Council to erect a banner across Loockerman Street from the middle of May thru June 8 to advertise the Miss Delaware Scholarship Pageant. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, the request was approved.
HEARING SEWER AND WATER
Council discussed the matter of holding a public hearing or hearings on the question of installing sewer and water in areas recently annexed to the City. The City Engineer will make a recommendation on areas so that public hearings may be held for each separate area.
Council adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
F. P. Neylan
City Clerk
All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of March 25, 1963 are hereby approved.
March 26, 1963 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor