REGULAR MEETING
March 11, 1963
The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, March 11, 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 February 25, 1963 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REPORTS
Report of the Chief of Police was accepted as read.
Report of Alderman Shockley was accepted as read. A check in the amount of $191.00 was remitted to the City. Report of Magistrate Cavanaugh was accepted as read. A check in the amount of $255.10 was remitted to the City. Report of Magistrate Knotts was accepted as read. A check in the amount of $818.20 was remitted to the City.
Report of the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector was accepted as read.
Report of the Board of Health was accepted as read.
Report of Cash Receipts General Fund was accepted as read.
Budget Report, General Fund, was accepted as read.
Electric Revenue Fund Cash Report was accepted as read.
Electric Improvement Fund Cash Report was accepted as read.
Electric Department Operating Report was accepted as read.
Report of the City Manager was accepted as read. A report of delinquent accounts will be added to the report in the future.
MOVING PERMIT
Hoskinson Brothers requested permission to move a building from 21 N. Bradford Street to a location near Clayton, Delaware. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, the request was approved if the route through the City meets the approval of the Building Inspector.
GENERAL FOODS UTILITIES
City Manager Ward reported that the contracts between DP&L and Dover and General Foods and Dover for electricity were being considered by the various parties and should soon be ready for signing. Plans for the pumping station on the General Foods site have been prepared and submitted to the State Water Pollution Commission for approval.
PRIMARY TREATMENT EXPANSION
City Manager Ward reported that construction at the sewage plant of primary treatment expansion is about 100% complete and that extras on the job in excess of the original estimate will be about 1%.
TRAFFIC
City Manager Ward reported on his investigation of traffic channel overhead signs and traffic lights at Wyoming Avenue. This information was referred to the committee of Council studying the traffic problems.
BOARD OF HEALTH
On motion of Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous vote approved the Mayor’s appointment of the following individuals to the City Board of Health: Dr. George R. Spong, Dr. Eugene R. McNinch, Donald K. Harmeson and Leon Davidson.
TAX APPEALS
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council approved the Mayor’s appointment of the following councilmen to the committee to hear tax assessment appeals: Councilman Hill, chairman, Councilmen Walls and Biggs.
On motion of Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council authorized the committee to sit to hear appeals on April 1 and April 8 between the hours of 1:30 and 3:30 P.M. Recommendations of the committee will be made to the full Council at its April meeting.
YMCA REQUEST
The YMCA offered to trade a plot of land on Kings Highway to the City of Dover for a plot of land on Dover Street on which they propose of build a YMCA center. The matter had ben referred to the Planning Commission for its recommendation. The Commission reported no objection and felt that both parties would profit. Residents in the Dover Street area have asked the City to grade the plot in question and to set it aside for use as a playground. The Parks & Playground committee of Council will meet with residents on the area on Wednesday to discuss the matter. On motion of Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Walls, the request of the YMCA was referred to the same committee for their recommendation.
PARKING METERS
Council has directed that a hearing be held on this date on a proposal to install parking meters on Queen Street between Loockerman and North Streets, and on Division Street, between Bradford and Queen Streets. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Representatives of Kent County Motors declared that they would prefer two hour parking limitation to parking meters on Queen Street. Paul Zartman stated he had contacted business people on Division Street who also preferred two houring parking to parking meters. Chief Turner pointed out that parking meter regulation was much easier to enforce but that the police department would attempt to enforce whatever regulation Council ordained. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council directed that City Solicitor to prepare an ordinance limiting parking on Queen Street from Loockerman North, and on Division Street from Bradford to Queen to two hours from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. except on Sundays and Holidays.
SCULL LAND
City Solicitor Buckson reported that he had been unable to contact Mrs. Sarah Scull although letters had been written and telephone calls made, on the desire of the City of purchase a portion of her land adjacent to the sewage disposal plant for the purpose of expanding that plant. He recommended that Council authorized steps to be taken to secure the land by condemnation. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council authorized the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to secure the land, by vote of 6 to 2, Messrs Hill and Hughes voting ‘No’.
TEMPORARY ROAD
City Solicitor Buckson reported he had contacted William Holden, the Dover Housing Authority and Walker Mifflin regarding a temporary road which the City purposes to open across their lands. William Holden, through his attorney, asks that the road be for a two year period, that the portion which would cut across three lots be removed at the end of that period, that a pipe be put across the road where Lincoln Street would intersect, and that the road be surfaced. The Dover Housing Authority agreed to the road to cross his property provided it is for a two year period and that he is paid at the rate of $750 per year for land taken out of farm use. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council directed the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary agreements with the land owners so that opening of the temporary road be referred to the Planning Commission for their consideration.
ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING OF VEHICLES ON EITHER SIDE OF MAPLE PARKWAY
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it advisable and in the best interests and the safety of the residents of Dover to limit the parking of vehicles on either side of Maple Parkway extending from Kings Highway to U.S. Route 13, and
WHEREAS, the presence of said vehicles is considered a hazard to the free flow of traffic over and upon the street above set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council in Council met that:
1. No individual, person, firm, association or corporation shall park or allow to remain standing any motor vehicle on any part of Maple Parkway at any time except as provided herein.
2. The existing angular parking presently allowed for the employees of International Latex Corporation shall be permitted to continue.
3. The Chief of Police of the City of Dover or his authorized agent shall be responsible for establishing a loading and unloading zone for the service of this area. In connection therewith the Chief of Police shall set out signs limiting the existing area solely for the purposes of loading and unloading.
4. A violation of any section of this ordinance shall result in a fine of not less than $2.00 nor more than $5.00 and each day that a motor vehicle remains parked in the above described areas shall constitute a separate offense and the fine as provided herein shall be imposed.
Passed march 11, 1963
WAGES AND HOURS COMMITTEE
Councilman Hayes reported that the Wages and Hours and Legislative and Finance Committee of Council will hereafter meet on the 3rd Monday of each month.
KULJIAN SETTLEMENT
Councilmen Holpp reported that an agreement had been prepared between the Kuljian Corporation and the City of Dover under which the City would pay to the Kuljian Corporation the amount of $198,500 in full settlement of all claims against the City for engineering and construction management fees, and all other charges. The City would pay $100,000 upon signing the agreement and the balance by June 30, 1963. The Utility Committee recommended that Council authorize completion of the agreement. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote approved the terms of the agreement, and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same.
Council adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
F. P. Neylan
City Clerk
All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of March 11, 1963 are hereby approved.
March 11, 1963 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor