SPECIAL MEETING
July 27, 1959
The special meeting of City Council was held Monday, July 27, 1959 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Haman presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Carroll, Davis, Hayes, Holpp, Mundy, Turner and Zartman.
MINUTES
Minutes of the meetings of July 13 and July 20 were accepted as read and bore the written approval of Mayor Haman.
SEWER TAP SCHEDULE
The Utility Committee recommended that the policy of the City on sewer taps be changed so that all taps will be made by City crews, and that the charges for sewer taps be adjusted to cover the cost of such taps. On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Turner, Council directed the City Solicitor to prepare an ordinance providing for the changes.
CHLORINATION
The Utility Committee reported that its study revealed some 33 instances in the past seven months where tests of City water were positive for bacterial content. The committee recommended chlorination. Reports taken at well sites were all negative so that contamination. Reports taken at well sites were all negative so that contamination, to the degree that it existed, came from the distribution system or, as some Councilmen felt possible, from the distribution system or, as some Councilmen felt possible, from the method of collecting water samples. Before authorizing chlorination of the City water supply, Council felt it should have more detailed and precise information as to the degree and type of contamination, past and present, whether the City’s program of the elimination of dead ends in water mains had any effect, and wether the one-time chlorination of Dover’s distribution system would eliminate whatever contamination existed. On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Davis, Council directed the City Manager to write the State Board of Health inviting one of their representatives to a meeting of City Council, with detailed information of conditions found in the past and up to the time of the meeting.
WELL - DIAMOND ICE & COAL
Norman Ward of the Diamond Ice & Coal Co. appeared before City Council and requested permission to drill a well approximately 200' in depth to obtain water for their ice-making and cold storage operations. They have a shallower well which has run dry from time to time forcing them to increase their use of City water. The request was referred to the Utility Committee for study and recommendation.
SILVER LAKE
Council discussed the need for more regulation of boating on Silver Lake with the President of the Silver Lake Boating Association, Clem Horvath. Mr. Horvath stated that his association has assigned men to police the lake, especially during periods of peak use, and felt that a good job was being done. He stated that great numbers of boats used the lake at the beginning and the end of the boating season, but dropped off to a much smaller number during most of the summer. He quoted a report which indicated that a small percentage of water accidents resulted from skiing. Chief Turner remarked on reports of skiers coming dangerously close to piers and bathers near them and the near-accidents when skiers who tumbled into the Lake were almost struck by boats following behind.
FIRE MARSHALL CAR & UNIFORM
Bids have been received from four dealers on a car for the Fire Marshall with low bidder on the car and extra alternator being Townsend Brothers at a total price of $1929.34. On motion of M.r Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized purchase of a car and alternator from the low bidder, Townsend Brothers.
Bids were received for furnishing a gabardine or serge uniform from King’s. Council authorized purchase of the gabardine uniform from King’s at the total price of $123.90.
BUSINESS IN RESIDENTIAL AREA
The request of Hilda Smith to open a beauty shop at 12-14 S. Governors Avenue, a residential section, was duly advertised for hearing at 7:30 P.M., July 27, at City Hall. No petitions have been received for or against the request. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Carroll, Hilda Smith was authorized to open a beauty shop at 12-14 S. Governors Avenue.
Dr. Jessie R. Williamson, 44 Washington Street, petitioned Council for permission to open a dental office and practice at 24 N. Queen Street, a residential section. Council directed that the request be advertised for hearing at 7:30 P.M., Monday, August 10.
LAWS ANNEXATION
William Laws, owner of a tract of land adjacent to the Booker T. Washington School and just outside present City limits, requested that his land, which he proposes to develop, be annexed to the City. The request was referred to the Planning Commission, with the recommendation that that Commission attempt to acquire right-of-way for the extension of Fulton Street west of the railroad, which would also be the southern border of the tract in question.
MINOR STREET
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed the City Solicitor to preapre an ordinance prohibiting tractor-trailers from making a right hand turn from Governors Avenue into Minor Street.
The City Solicitor will prepare an ordinance previously authorized prohibiting parking in one space on the east side of Governors Avenue, north of Minor Street.
WAGES AND HOURS
The following recommendations of the Wages and Hours Committee were approved and authorized by City Council:
Vacations: Individuals hired between January 1 and June 30 will not be granted vacations during that calendar year, but during the following calendar year and each year thereafter shall be granted two weeks’ vacation during the vacation season. Individuals hired between July 1 and December 31 shall be granted one week of vacation during the vacation season of the following calendar year, and two weeks’ of vacation during each calendar year thereafter. The vacation season shall be June, July and August. Vacation during other periods must have the prior approval of immediate supervisors and the City Manager.
Sick Leave: Employees of the City of Dover shall acquire sick leave at the rate of one day for each month or fraction of month of continuous employment, beginning with the date of employment. However, sick leave with pay shall not be granted during the first six months of employment but shall be cumulative and will be usable when required after the 6th month of continuous employment.
All requests for sick leave must be supported by a statement from a reputable physician certifying that the employee was under medical treatment and was unable to perform his regular duties. Sick leave with pay shall not be granted without the required certificate.
Paid Holidays: City employees are authorized six holidays with pay, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. If any of the above days should fall on Saturday, the holiday will be granted on Friday, if any should fall on Sunday, the holiday will be granted on Monday.
Work Week: The normal work week of the various departments of the City of Dover shall consist of forty hours. Exceptions are the Police Department, the Incinerator and Sewage Disposal Plant, and those employees of the Power Plant regularly required to work in excess of forty hours.
Pay Adjustments: The City Manager was authorized to increase by 10% the hourly rate of those employees whose regular work week is reduced from 44 to 40 hours, and to increase by 5% the hourly rate of all other employees. The adjustment will be to the nearest five cents. No salaried employees are effected.
HARRIMAN & RIPLEY PROPOSAL
Council considered the proposal, attached hereto, of Harriman, Ripley & Co., under which that firm would agree to hand and initial issue of revenue bonds by the City of Dover, and an amendment thereto under which Dover could terminate the agreement at any time by paying out-of-pocket expenses of Harriman & Ripley and fees and expenses on bond counsel up to the time of termination. Upon motion of Mr. Davis, bond counsel up to the time of termination. Upon motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Turner, Council approved acceptance of the proposal.
PLANT SITE OPTIONS
Councilman Zartman reported on his progress in obtaining options in several tentative sites for location of a power plant. One site of 27.5 acres is for sale at $650 per acre, with option to buy obtainable at 10% of the purchase price. Price and availability of option on a second site, deemed more desirable, have not yet been determined. The committee, Mr. Zartman and City Manager Ward, will report on the latter at a future meeting.
PLANNING MEETING
Mayor Haman announced that a meeting of Council will be held with the planning consultants, Raymond & May, at 7;30 P.M., Monday, August 3.
PARK COMMITTEE
Mayor Haman announced that representatives of the Dover Coordinating Council will appear before City Council at its meeting of August 10, 1959.
Council adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
F. Neylan
City Clerk
All ordinances, resolutions and orders adopted by City Council at its meeting of July 27, 1959 are hereby approved.
July 29, 1959 W. Edward Haman
Mayor