SPECIAL MEETING
July 28, 1958
The special meeting of City Council was held Monday, July 28, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Haman presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Carroll, Davis, Fromm, Hayes, Holpp, Mundy, Turner and Zartman.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Reverend Best.
MINUTES
The minutes of the last regular meeting were accepted as read and had been approved in writing by Mayor Haman.
MISUNAS LOT
A letter from Mr. Harold Schmittinger, attorney for Mr. Misunas, was received by Counci8l. The following two alternatives for the purchase of a strip of land approximately 45 x 127 feet adjacent to Club 13 were outlined:
(1) The City of Dover would pay $1,800.00 plus the legal fees incidental to transferring the property (approximately $25.00) for the subject property on condition that the cost of the curbing, gutters, etc., is $900.00 or less to Club 13; or
(2) The City of Dover would pay Mr. Misunas $1,000.00 plus legal fees incidental to transferring the property (approximately $25.00) and the City of Dover, at its own expense, put in curbing, gutters, etc.
Mayor Haman directed the Planning Commission to make a thorough study to determine whether or not a street at that location is needed or desirable in conjunction with other plans of the Commission for the development of that area. The Commission was requested to prepare a report for the next meeting of Council.
UTILITIES - BUSH PROPERTY
Mr. George Records, acting as agent for Mr. Robino, developer of the Bush lands, requested the developer be allowed to proceed with installation of utilities according to specifications of the City of Dover and at a given unit price agreed upon by both parties. The developer would in turn bill the City of Dover for that portion of cost ad applies to the City.
On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Acting City Manager was directed to enter into negotiations with Mr. Robino; Mr. Buckson, City Solicitor, was requested to prepare an agreement for those properties not involving other property owners.
CAR BIDS
Bids were received and opened as follows for a Station Wagon:
Holden & Mundy $2,445.00
Townsend Brother 2,375.00 Unable to furnish special generator or alternator
Bolan Motors 2,428.00
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Davis, Council authorized purchase of the station wagon from the low bidder, Bolan Motors.
RATE ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Davis, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CHANGE OF ELECTRIC RATES OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
Be It Ordained By The City Of Dover In Council Met:
Section 1. On July 31, 1958, the electric rates of the City of Dover known as the Commercial and Power rates will be discontinued. Beginning August 1, 1958, new electric rates to be known as the General Service Schedule and the Industrial Service Schedule will apply to customers with service taken through one meter at one location whose demand is less than 20 kilowatts. The Industrial Service Schedule will apply to customers with service taken through one meter at one location whose demand is 20 kilowatts or more.
GENERAL SERVICE SCHEDULE
AVAILABILITY:
Available to all customers for all purposes for electric service where such service is taken through one meter at one location.
RATE PER MONTH:
Energy Charge:
$2.50 for the first 30 kilowatt hours.
7.0¢ per kilowatt hour for the next 140 kilowatt hours.
3.75¢ per kilowatt hour for the next 4,830 kilowatt hours.
3.45¢ per kilowatt hour for all over 5,000 kilowatt hours.
Demand Charge:
$2.00 per kilowatt for each kilowatt of billing demand in excess of 20 kilowatts taken to the nearest whole kilowatt.
Determination of Billing Demand:
The highest demand determined either by a 15 minute integrated demand meter or by a lagged thermal demand meter occurring during the month shall be used for billing purposes, except that the billing demand shall not be less than 75% of the highest billing demand occurring during the twelve (12) months’ period ending with the current billing month. In the case of fluctuating loads, such as welders, X-Ray machines, elevators, etc., the demand of which cannot readily be measured, the billing may be established from manufacturer’s rating, or determined by other suitable means.
Where the power factor is found to be less than 85%, Dover reserves the right to base the demand on 85% of the kilovolt amperes instead of on the kilowatts.
Conjunctive billing will not be permitted.
Minimum Monthly Bill:
Demand, 20 kilowatts or less:
$2.50 for single phase service.
$5.00 for three phase service
Demand, over 20 kilowatts:
Not less than the greatest demand charge in the preceding (11) months.
Primary Service:
When service is metered and delivered at primary voltage of 2,400 volts or higher, and the customers owns, installs and maintains all transforming and protective equipment, 5% of the kilowatt hours will be deducted for billing purposes.
FUEL CLAUSE:
The Net bill for service for the three billing months of each calendar quarter shall be increased or decreased by nine hundredths of a mill (0.009¢) per kilowatt hour for each whole ten cent (10¢) increase above ten dollars or decrease below nine dollars per shirt ton in the average delivered cost of coal used un the electric generating station of the City of Dover for the year ending with the second month preceding the beginning of such quarter.
TERM OF CONTRACT:
Not less than one (1) year. Where special investment is made to serve a customer, a contract for more than one year may be required.
Effective August 1, 1958.
INDUSTRIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE
AVAILABILITY:
For use for all purposes, for demand of 20 kilowatts or more at one location through one meter.
MONTHLY NET RATES:
Energy Charge:
First 5,000 kilowatt hours @ 3.2¢ per KWH
Next, 5,000 kilowatt hours @ 1.95¢ per KWH
All over 10,000 kilowatt hours @ 1.55¢ per KWH
Demand Charge:
$1.65 per kilowatt of billing demand per month.
DETERMINATION OF BILLING DEMAND:
The Highest kilowatt demand determined either by a fifteen (15) minute integrated demand meter, or a lagged thermal meter, occurring during the month, taken to the nearest one-half of one kilowatt shall be the billing demand for that month, except that the billing demand shall not be less than seventy-five (75%) percent of the highest billing demand determined during the twelve (12) months period ending with the current billing month, and in no case less than twenty (20) kilowatts.
In the case of fluctuating loads, such as welders, X-Ray machines, elevators, etc., the demand of which cannot readily be measured, the billing demand may be established from manufacturer’s rating or determined by other suitable methods.
Where the power factor is found to be less than 85%, Dover reserves the right to base the demand on 85% of the kilovolt amperes instead of on the kilowatts.
Conjunctive billing will not be permitted.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL:
Not less than the greatest billing demand charge in the preceding eleven (11) months.
PRIMARY SERVICE:
Where service is metered and delivered at primary voltage of 2,400 volts or higher and the customer owns, installs and maintains all transforming and protective equipment, 5% of the kilowatt hours will be deducted for billing purposes.
FUEL CLAUSE:
The net bill for service for the three billing months in each calendar quarter shall be increased or decreased by nine hundredths of a mill (0.0009¢) per kilowatt four for each whole ten cents (10¢) increase above ten dollars or decrease below nine dollars per short ton in the average delivered cost of coal used in the electric generating station of the City of Dover for the year ending with the second month preceding the beginning of such quarter.
SPECIAL PROVISION FOR SCHOOLS:
In the case of schools which greatly curtail their use of electricity during the summer months the demand charges shall be based upon the actual demands created during such period of curtailed operations but in no case less than 20 KW.
TERMS OF CONTRACTS:
One to three years, dependent upon extension requirements and thereafter until terminated by at least 30 days’ notice from the Customer.
Effective August 1, 1958.
Passed July 28, 1958.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor W. Edward Haman
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mr. Fromm reported that the Planning Commission had met with Dr. John Sly of Princeton University, in an attempt to establish the duties and proper procedure for a Planning Commission in a community the size of Dover. He stated that the purpose of the Commission is to study the needs of the City, to make a master plan for the development and expansion of the City but was in no way a replacement of other committees or commissions of the Council. Further, the Planning Commission will set up a study of the City, past, present and future, to include the history and background of all phases and groups of the City. Such a study will lead to the master plan as a key to what is needed for the City in the future relative to size of the community, required services to be provided, size of residential and business areas, schools, parks, etc. The master plan would define zones, traffic patterns, utility problems and would determine the financial requirements to attain the goal set forth in the mast plan to provide for the growth and improvement desired. He requested an enlargement of the Commission to include members outside the Council and that consideration be given to a public relations program in the near future to stimulate the encouragement and cooperation of the citizens of Dover. Mayor Haman expressed his appreciation and approval of the work done thus far by the Commission.
ROTARY CLUB LETTER
The following resolution for the establishment of a Park Commission was received from the Dover Rotary Club and discussed by the Council:
WHEREAS, the City of Dover is a growing and expanding community, and the services and opportunities demanded by its citizens are increasing, and
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Dover is interested in the progressive and planned development of the City, we respectfully request, that the City Council of Dover establish a Park Commission to investigate, plan and develop park and recreational facilities for the enjoyment and pleasure of the citizens of the community.
A motion was made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Zartman, directing the Clerk of Council to acknowledge receipt of the letter, express appreciation for the interest shown by the Rotary Club, and advise that body that the matter was referred to the Planning Commission.
BANK OF DELAWARE
Council received a request from the Bank of Delaware that they consider dividing deposits of the City funds among the three Dover banks, or rotating deposits among the three Dover banks for one year periods. On motion of Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Clerk of Council was asked to acknowledge receipt of the letter and notify the bank that Council will consider the request.
POWER PLANT
Reports of the Kuljian Corporation were submitted to City Council on Proposed Expansion of the Dover Power Plant and on the Condition of the Existing Power Plant.
On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Turner, Council authorized the City Manager to proceed to negotiate with Delaware Power & Light for such contract conditions as would permit Dover to remove the Union Boiler from operation and make needed repairs, and if such conditions are unsatisfactory to notify Delaware Power & Light our present Purchased Power Contract would be terminated on its anniversary date. In addition, the Acting City Manager was authorized to proceed to make the necessary repairs to the Union Boiler and accessory equipment and to employ the Kuljian Corporation as its agent in the project.
Council adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
City Clerk
All ordinances, Resolutions and orders adopted by City Council at its meeting of July 28, 1958, are hereby approved.
W. Edward Haman, Mayor