REGULAR MEETING
October 10, 1960
The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, October 10, 1960 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Haman presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Carroll, Hayes, Holpp, Thompson, Turner and Zartman.
The invocation was said by the Rev. McKim.
MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of September 26, 1960 which bore the written approval of Mayor Haman were amended on motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Thompson, to include a statement on the subject of the Director of Urban Renewal to the effect that the $8500 per annum salary of the Director be paid solely from U.S. Government funds.
REPORTS
Report of the Alderman for September was accepted as read. Checks in the amounts of $137.00 and $656.05 was remitted to the City.
Report of the Chief of Police for September was accepted as read.
Report of the Fire Marshall and Building Inspector was accepted as read. Included in the report was a notice to Council that under the provisions of the “Dangerous Building” ordinance the Building Inspector had given proper notice that the Odd Fellows Hall, 423 W. Division Street, be repaired or demolished within thirty days, that the period had expired October 3, 1960 and no action had been taken. The ordinance requires that Council serve notice on the owner of the property to appear and show cause why the orders o the Building Inspector should not be carried out. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed that notice be given the owner or owners to appear at a hearing to be held Monday, October 24, 1960, at City Hall, at 8 P.M.
Report of General Fund Cash Receipts for September was accepted as read.
Report of General Fund Budget Expenditures for July was accepted as read.
Report of budget expenditures, General Fund, for August was accepted as read.
Report of Electric Revenue and Improvement Funds cash receipts and disbursements for September was accepted as read.
URBAN RENEWAL DIRECTOR
City Manager Ward introduced to the Mayor and Council Myron U. Lamb, employed by Council effective October 1, 1960 as Director of Urban Renewal. Mr. Lamb reported to Council on his activities since his arrival in Dover and in his plans for meeting in the near future with the City’s Planning Consultants, Raymond & May, and with officials of H.H.F.A. in Philadelphia.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Report of the City Manager for September was accepted as read.
RAILROAD EASEMENT
City Manager Ward reported an easement had been received from the Pennsylvania Railroad for sewer, water and gas lines under the railroad track to serve the new power plant. The fee is $24.00 per year. On motion of Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Zartman, Council authorized completion of the easement agreement.
OLD POWER PLANT
Mr. Ward reported that the cause of recent power outages had not been determined although the cause may have been corrected as none have occurred in the past few days.
Mr. Ward reported that tubes were blistered in the Union Boiler which had been taken off the line and inspected this past Sunday. Apparently the blisters are being caused by mineral deposits forming in the tubes. To correct the condition will necessitate taking the boiler off the line for several weeks. Efforts will be made to continue maximum power generation with other plant facilities and purchases will be increased to take care of the balance of the load. Mr. Ward will contact Delaware Power & Light Company to see what agreement can be worked out to cover the period that the Union Boiler is undergoing repairs.
CAPUTO DRIVEWAY
Chief Turner reported he had investigated the request of Joseph Caputo for a driveway to a parking area in the rear of his business property at Division and Governors Avenue. The driveway would have an entrance on Governors Avenue and an exit on Division Street and would allow off-street loading and unloading and employee parking. The Chief recommended approval of the request. On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Zartman, the request was approved.
CITY CHARTER
City Solicitor Buckson reported that he would attempt to have the revised City Charter, incorporating all amendments to date, ready for presentation at the next meeting of City Council.
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Zartman, Council by unanimous vote passed the following amendment to the dangerous building ordinance:
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION, REMOVAL, REPAIR, OR DEMOLITION OF ANY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE DANGEROUS TOT HE HEALTH, MORALS, SAFETY, OR GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
Be It Ordained By The Council Of The City Of Dover In Council Met:
That the above entitled Ordinance passed February 28, 1955 be and is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1. Section 2 is hereby amended by inserting after the words “Building Inspector” the following: “and/or Executive Officer City Board of Health”.
Section 2. Section 4 us hereby amended by inserting after the words “Building Inspector” the following: “and/or Executive Officer City Board of Health”.
Section 3. Section 4 (1) is hereby amended by inserting after the words “building inspector” the following: “and/or Executive Officer City Board of Health”.
Section 4. Section 5 (a) is hereby amended by inserting after the words “Building Inspector” wherever the same may appear the following: “and/or Executive Officer City Board of Health”.
Section 5. Section 5 (b) is hereby amended by inserting after the words “Building Inspector” the following: “and/or Executive Officer City Board of Health”.
Section 6. Section 8 is hereby amended by inserting after the words “Building Inspector” the following: “and/or Executive Officer City Board of Health”.
Passed October 10, 1960.
SOLICITOR REPORT
City Solicitor Buckson reported on the status of the suit opposing annexation of the area southwest of Dover and of the suit filed against the City and Patrolman Rasmussen.
CITY MANAGER RESIGNATION
Mayor Haman read a letter from City Manager Ward dated April 11, 1960 tendering his resignation as City Manager and stating that the condition of his health required the action. Mayor Haman expressed his regret, and his full appreciation of the services of Mr. Ward. He stated that Mr. Ward agreed to serve until a successor was found, and asked Council to authorize him to appoint a committee to find a new City Manager. On motion of Mr. Zartman, seconded by Mr. Hayes, the Mayor was authorized to find such a committee. Mayor Haman appointed Councilman Fromm as Chairman and Vice Mayor Holpp as the Committee to locate a new City Manager.
RESOLUTION
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Turner, Council by vote of 5 to 1 adopted the following resolution, Mr. Hayes voting “No”.
RESOLUTION CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT OF MYRON U. LAMB AS DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council of The City of Dover, hereinafter referred to as the “Local Public Agency”, has qualified under Title I of Housing Act of 1949 as amended, and the Housing Act of 1954, to receive financial assistance for The City of Dover for the elimination and prevention of the spread of slums and urban blight through planning and undertaking of urban renewal projects; and
WHEREAS the provisions of the aforesaid laws pursuant to which the said “Local Public Agency” will receive such funds provides for the appointment of a Director of Redevelopment by the said Local Public Agency; and
WHEREAS the said laws provide for the payment of salary and expenses duly incurred by said Director of Redevelopment,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That Myron U. Lamb be and is hereby appointed Director of Redevelopment, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of the Contract of hire provide for payment of a salary and such expenses as are properly incurred and as from time to time may be presented to and approval by the City Manager on behalf of said Local Public Agency, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Director of Redevelopment be an dis hereby authorized to file reports, submit requests for information or date, sign correspondence and negotiate with persons, firms or associations whose services may be required for the carrying out of the project, with final approval of any contracts or expenditures of funds reserved to the said Local Public Agency.
Adopted October 10, 1960.
Council adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
F. Neylan
City Clerk
All ordinances, resolutions and orders adopted by City Council at its meeting of October 10, 1960 are hereby approved.
October 12, 1960 W. Edward Haman
Mayor