REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 1958
The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, June 9, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Haman presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Carroll, Davis, Fromm, Hayes, Holpp, Mundy, Turner and Zartman.
MINUTES
Minutes of the last special meeting were accepted as read and had been approved in writing by Mayor Haman.
REPORTS
Report of the Acting Alderman was accepted as read. Checks in the amounts of $14.50, $106.00, $1,177.55 and $606.00 were remitted to the City.
Report of the Fire Recorder for May was accepted as read.
Report of the Chief of Police was accepted as read.
Report of City Manager was accepted as read.
POST OFFICE BOX ON PLAZA
A letter written by Harry K. Heite, Postmaster, was read to Council in which a request was made to allow the post office to place a small concrete foundation at the collection box on the Plaza in accordance with Post Office Department instructions. This is to be accomplished at the expense of that department. On motion of Mr. Zartman, seconded by Mr. Turner, permission was granted to have this foundation installed.
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Members of the Recreation Committee appeared before Council to present a report of immediate and long range needs of the Water Street Playground and Silver Lake Recreation Area. Mr. George Ayrers, spokesman, requested that the following equipment be purchased by the City of Dover for the Water Street Playground:
6 Swings with hardware $109.80
See-Saw 125.00
Sliding Board 189.50
424.30
Shipping Charge 50.00
Estimated Cost 474.30
Less 5% 21.00
Total Estimated Cost $453.30
Council discussed repairs to existing buildings now in use but decided that in view in the present condition of such buildings, long range plans should be made to replace them. It was also represented that net poles for volleyball court be set in cement, court grounds be filled and rolled. Long range plans were referred to the Planning Commission who will work with the Recreation Committee and members of the YMCA.
Mayor Haman directed the Clerk of Council to prepare a report of accumulated cost to the City for public recreation facilities to be presented at the next meeting of Council.
Jack Woods reported that all minor requirements at the Silver Lake swimming area had been accomplished and that additional needs would cost approximately $150.00.
On motion of Councilman Hayes, seconded by Mr. Zartman, Acting City Manager was authorized to spend an amount not to exceed $650.00 to procure equipment and for minor repairs at both recreation areas.
MINDLIN DEVELOPMENT
A letter from James Hughes, attorney, was read to council outlining a development proposed south of Waples, west of West Street and north of the Gus Konshak property. This proposal was made to Council during the month of November 1955 and a plot plan submitted at that time. Upon examination of the plan it was learned that the City has installed sewer lines in that area that may require a change in the plan as previously submitted. On motion of Councilmen Zartman, seconded by Mr. Holpp, the matter was referred to the Building Commission to study proposal and make recommendations for acceptance or changes to be presented to Council at its next meeting.
R. J. CONNER BUILDING LINE
Mr. Conner appeared before Council and requested that he be allowed to grade and landscape from the building foundation to sidewalk. It was learned that the building will be sp placed as to conform with the eleven foot from curb line requirement. Mr. Conner agreed to sign a waiver allowing the graded plot to be made into a sidewalk at any time, now or in the future, that the City may desire. City Solicitor Buckson was directed to prepare this waiver.
Mr. Conner also asked that he be allowed to install a canopy on the building. Permission was granted subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
The McWilliams property on Division Street, now for sale, was discussed. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Zartman, the McWilliams property will have to be moved back to conform with the building line set for Mr. Conner’s property - or eleven feet from curb line.
CITIES SERVICE BUILDING LINE (RICHARDSON HOTEL SITE)
On motion of Mr. Fromm, seconded by Mr. Carroll, it was directed that the building line in the triangular block from Budd Street to Loockerman Street between State and King Streets be set thirty-three (33) feet from center line of State Street and set at twenty-five (25) feet from center line of King Street. Motion was carried by a vote of six to two. Councilmen Hayes and Zartman voted nay.
City Solicitor Buckson was directed to prepare an Ordinance to establish all building lines for commercial and business areas on State maintained and sixty (60) foot thru streets at thirty-three (33) feet from center line with eleven (11) foot sidewalks. The purpose of this ordinance is to allow fir future construction and expansion. Fifty (50) foot streets are to be set at twenty-five (25) feet from center line with nine foot sidewalks.
SOUTH STREET
The street right-of-way for South Street was discussed. Mr. Buckson reported on condemnation proceedings and presented a proposal from Mr. Parker, represented by Mr. Twiller, that the City be given (20) feet and purchase an additional fifteen (15) feet at $100.00 a front foot, and in addition the City would arrange for the house at that location owned by Mr. Parker be sold and moved. Whatever is realized from the sale of the house by the City would be given to Mr. Parker. The City Solicitor was asked to talk with other property owners involved, determine what they are planning in view of the condemnation and report to Council so that they may further consider the proposal concerning the Parker property.
DIVISION STREET LIGHTING
Acting City Manager Neylan presented the Kuljian report on lighting for Division Street. An estimate was obtained by Mr. Neylan and Mr. Joseph from H. Eastburn, contractors, and was discussed by Council. It was learned that the quoted cost of installation of conduit on Division Street from the bridge to Forest Street was $46,000.00, with the City furnishing all materials with the exception of concrete for the cases. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Turner, Council authorized the Acting City Manager to have conduit for cross walks installed and proceed with other installations at his discretion, and at the best price available.
RADIO COMMUNICATION REPORT
Acting City Manager Neylan reported to Council that the State Civil Defense representative had called at the office to discuss reimbursement to the City a portion of the expense of installation of radio communication equipment at the police station and the power plant.
ESTELLA TUCKER CURB
A letter requesting permission to depress the curb for a driveway on Reed Street was read to Council. Due to the existing parking problem at Governors Avenue and Reed Street, it was recommended that Estella Tucker be allowed to construct a twelve (12) foot driveway. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Hayes, this action was approved.
SEWER POLICY - CAPITOL PLUMBING
Council discussed the extension of sewer lines to Capitol Plumbing on the Dual Highway south of Lotus Street and outside the City. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Mr. Turner, council directed any extension will be according to City specifications and at the expense of Capitol Plumbing as outlined in Council’s action of January 13, 1958, and that no recapture provision would be allowed. Seven councilmen voting; Mr. Zartman voted nay; Mr. Fromm not voting.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Chief of Police Turner requested that the City send a member of the police force to a school for two weeks beginning July 21, 1958, at the University of Maryland. Expenses for the two weeks would approximate $100.00. On motion of Councilman Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, this action was approved.
Council adjourned at 12:21 A.M.
F. Neylan
City Clerk
All ordinances, resolutions and orders adopted by City Council at its meeting of June 9, 1958, are hereby approved.
W. Edward Haman,
Mayor