REGULAR MEETING
January 14, 1963
The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, January 14, 1963 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Hayes, Hill, Hughes, Mowlds, Turner, Walls and Zartman.
The invocation was said by the Rev. John A. Trader of Wesley Methodist Church.
MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of December 17, 1962 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REPORTS
Report of the Chief of Police for December was accepted as read.
Report of Alderman Shockley was accepted as read. Checks in the amounts of $107 and $40 were remitted to the City. Report of Magistrate Knotts was accepted as read. A check in the amount of $670.70 was remitted to the City. Report of Magistrate Cavanaugh was accepted as read. A check in the amount of $658.60 was remitted to the City.
Reports of the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector for December and for the year 1962 were accepted as read.
Report of the Fire Chief for 1962 was accepted as read.
Board of Health report for December was accepted as read.
December Cash Receipt General Fund report was accepted as read.
November General Fund Budget report was accepted as read.
Cash reports Electric Revenue Fund and Electric Improvement Fund for December were accepted as read.
Electric Operating report for November was accepted as read.
December City Manager Report was accepted as read.
TRAFFIC LIGHT
On motion of Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed that the City Manager attempt to have a traffic light installed at Wyoming Avenue and Governors Avenue at the earliest possible date.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Alderman Shockley and Councilmen Hayes and Walls were appointed to conduct the municipal election on January 21, 1963.
The Election Board was contacted on the possible use of Kent County voting machines in the municipal election. The Board pointed out the State law which seemed to prohibit the loan of the machines to Dover, although the City Charter permits the use of voting machines. Council considered the fact that paper ballots would be required for the referendum on a bond issue to be held at the same time as the municipal election and decided less confusion would result if the same type of ballot were provided for both elections.
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Turner, Council authorized printing official and sample ballots for the municipal election, and the employment of four election clerks.
HEARING ON ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
Thomas Fooks requested Council to amend the zoning map to change the zone designation in the block where he is constructing apartment houses from its present R-8 to RG-1.
On motion of Mr. Mowlds, seconded by Mr. Zartman, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, City Council has been requested to change the zoning map of the City of Dover to rezone the block bounded by William, Clara and New Streets, and Governors Avenue, from R-8 to RG-1,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER:
1. That a public hearing be held on Monday, January 28, 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 the block bounded by William, Clara and New Streets, and Governors Avenue, from R-8 to RG-1 zone.
Adopted January 14,1963
SEWAGE WORKS GRANT
A federal Grant has been offered the City of Dover in the amount of $415,650 for assistance in the construction of alterations and additions to the existing sewage treatment plant, and for the installation of pumping stations, force mains and interceptors.
On motion of Mr. Zartman, seconded by Mr. Hughes, Council by unanimous vote passed the following resolution accepting the offer:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE FEDERAL GRANT AND AID FOR THE CITY OF DOVER ON PROJECT WPC-Del-19.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover had undertaken the construction of alterations and additions to the existing sewage treatment plant, and the installation of pumping station, force mains and interceptors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover is desirous of financing the said project in part by grants from the Federal Government; and
WHEREAS, The Federal Government had offered the grant of funds in the amount of $415,650.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the Mayor and Council of The City of Dover accept the Federal Grant in the amount of $415,650.00 for the construction of alterations and additions to the existing sewage treatment plant, and for the installation of pumping station, force mains and interceptors.
2. That the Mayor of The City of Dover is authorized to execute and enter into all agreements necessary to accept such grant.
Adopted January 14, 1963.
HAZLETTVILLE ROAD DEVELOPMENT
City Manager Ward exhibited to City Council a State Highway Department map of a proposed improvement to the Hazlettville Road from the Railroad to Highway 195 which would provide a 100 foot right-of-way. He also explained the problem of DP&L locating two 69,000 volt lines over which the new General Foods plant is to be supplied with electric power, and recommended that the location of one be approved just south of the proposed 100 foot road right-of-way. The location of the second line will be determined at a later date.
On motion of Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Zartman, Council by unanimous vote:
1. Adopted the proposed State Highway Plan for the improvement of the Hazlettville Road from the Delaware Railroad to County Road #195; as the City of Dover plan;
2. Approved the issuance of a permit to DP&L to construct a 69,000 volt power line along the southern line of the proposed road right-of-way from County Road #195 to the General Foods plant;
3. That the permit be issued with the condition that the City be permitted to ho over, under, along or through this right-of-way for the line, or any other DP&L right-of-way within the City, with any or all City-owned utilities.
TEMPORARY ROAD
Council discussed the opening of a temporary roadway to relieve traffic which is foreseen in the construction of the General Foods plant on Hazlettville Road. City Engineer Joseph proposed the extension of a dedicated street known as Bertrand Drive south of the Hartly Road, through lands owned by the Dover Housing Authority to the Hazlettville Road.
On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Zartman, Council adopted the following resolution by a vote of 6 years. Mr. Turner, a member of the Housing Authority, did not vote.
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE OPENING OF A STREET BY THE EXTENSION OF BERTRAND DRIVE IN THE CITY OF DOVER.
Be It Resolved By The Council Of The City Of Dover In Council Met:
Section 1. The Council of The City of Dover favors the opening of a street in the City of Dover known as Bertrand Drive, south from the Hartly Road, and its extension through lands of the Dover Housing Authority south to the Hazlettville Road.
Section 2. The Council of The City of Dover will sit at the City Hall Council Chambers at 8:30 P.M., January 28, 1963, to hear objections of such residents of The City of Dover, or owners of property affected, as may attend, in accordance with the provisions of Section 27 of the Charter of The City of Dover.
Section 3. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to post copies of this resolution in five (5) or more public places in the City of Dover.
Adopted January 14, 1963.
FILING DATE AMENDMENT
On motion of Mr. Zartman, seconded by Mr. Walls, the City Solicitor was directed to prepare an amendment to the City Charter, for approval of City Council and submission to the Legislature, which would change the filing date for the offices of Mayor and City Council to the last day of December, at 4 P.M., preceding the date of the election.
Council adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
F. P. Neylan
City Clerk
All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of January 14, 1963 are hereby approved.
January 18, 1963 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor