SPECIAL MEETING

August 20, 1962

A special meeting of City Council was held Monday, August 20, 1962 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Hayes, Hill, Holpp, Hughes, Mowlds, Turner, Walls and Zartman.

CHAMBER LETTER

A letter was received from George Cripps, President of the Chamber of Commerce, in which he criticized the manner in which the City conducted the recent referendum on annexation of territories south and west of the City, including the area in which General Foods Corporation might build a processing plant. Copies of the letter were printed in the newspapers and broadcast on the radio.

Mayor Carroll reported on the reaction of General Food’s officials to the defeat of the annexation question. It could only have an unfavorable effect on the decision of that Corporation on whether or not to locate in Dover. Mayor Carroll stated that large property owners in the vicinity of the proposed General Foods proposed site have indicated their willingness to sign a letter stating General Foods decide to build a plant. These letters will be forwarded to officials of the Corporation.

POST OFFICE AGREEMENT

Council discussed leasing to the U.S. Post Office Department a plot of land with approximately 150' of frontage on East Loockerman Street and running north parallel and just west of Legislative Avenue a distance of approximately 340', as a site for a new post office. The following Resolution authorized completion of an agreement.

On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of The City of Dover have sought to locate within the City limits of The City of Dover a new Post Office Building, and

WHEREAS, the United States of America, acting through the Post Office department is desirous of leasing the premises upon which the Post Office Building is to be located, and

WHEREAS, the area in question is immediately west of Legislative Avenue extended and north of East Loockerman Street,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL IN COUNCIL MET:

1. That the ground lease submitted to the Mayor and Council for their approval shall be entered into by the proper city officials acting on behalf of the Mayor and Council.

2. That the proper city officials are hereby authorized to affix their hand and seal to the ground lease and to thereby bind the City of Dover to the terms and conditions set forth therein.

Passed August 20, 1962.

ORDINANCE

The Chief of Police and City Solicitor presented to City Council a proposed amendment to the City ordinance relating to traffic and parking which is necessary to permit enforcement of regulations in the newly annexed area.

On motion of Mr. Mowlds, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS, ETC.

SECTION 19-404 of the ordinances of the City of Dover is hereby amended by striking out the entire section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

            That all markings, signs, signals and lights regulating the use thereof and the traffic thereon of all streets sidewalks, lanes and alleys within the City of Dover and all areas annexed thereto or to be annexed in the future, erected, installed or affixed as of the date of this ordinance shall continue in full force and effect until or unless otherwise changed.

Passed August 20, 1962

RECOMMENDATIONS OF CHIEF OF POLICE

The Chief of Police recommended to the Mayor and Council that traffic signs and signals now erected in the newly annexed areas of the City be continued in effect and that certain new signs be erected for the control and direction of traffic. A complete list is attached hereto and made part of these minutes. On motion of Mr. Mowlds, seconded by Mr. Turner, the recommendations of the Chief of Police were approved by City Council.

GARBAGE & TRASH COLLECTION

Council discussed the problem of garbage and trash collection in the newly annexed area. The City will require additional men and equipment to make the collections at a cost and time not yet determined. A tentative proposal has been received from a private contractor, Mitchell Powell, who would make two collections per week at the rate of $2 per month per customer, with a minimum contract period of one year. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Mowlds, the City Manager was authorized to negotiate a contract with a private contractor for collection of garbage and trash in the newly annex areas at a price not to exceed $2 per customer per month, for a period of one year, effective September 1, 1962. Mr. Zartman voted ‘No’.

ALBRIGHT & FRIEL CONTRACT

City Manager Ward presented to Council a proposed contract with Albright & Friel, Engineering Consultants, under which they would design sewer and water installations required in the newly annexed areas and perform related services on a percentage basis according tot eh cost of the project. Council had authorized their employment for the purpose at a previous meeting and now were asked to approve signing the contract. On motion of Mr. Mowlds, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized the proper officials to sign the contract.

Council adjourned at 9:45 P.M.

F. Neylan

City Clerk

All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of August 20, 1962 are hereby approved.

                                                                                                                                                            

August 21, 1962                                                                                  Crawford J. Carroll Mayor