REGULAR MEETING
December 9, 1957
The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, December 9, 1957, at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Haman presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Carroll, Davis, Hayes, Holpp, Mundy, Turner and Zartman.
The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. Robert W. Duke.
MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of November 25 were accepted as read.
REPORTS
Report of the Chief of Police was accepted as read.
Report of the Alderman Dempsey was accepted as read. Checks in the amounts of $1999.55, $29.50 and $133.00 were remitted to the City. Report of the Acting Alderman Shockley was accepted as read. Checks in the amounts of $4.00 and $67.10 were remitted to the City.
Report of Cash Receipts for November was accepted as read.
Report of Cash Expenditures for October was accepted as read.
FIRE CHIEFS
On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Mundy, the following were elected chief engineers of the Robbins Hose Company for 1958.
Chief Engineer - George D. Hill Jr.
First Asst. - Paul N. Kertiles
Second Asst. - Jack T. Roe
CITY ASSESSOR AND BUILDING INSPECTOR
On motion of Mr. Mundy, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Thomas E. Baker was appointed City Assessor and Building Inspector for the year 1958.
WESLEY JUNIOR COLLEGE
Dr. J. Paul Slaybaugh presented to Council drawings of proposed improvements to Wesley Junior College in College Square and a photographic diagram of overall plans which includes the construction of dormitories on Bradford Street between Cecil and Mary and between Fulton and Division Sts. Dr. Slaybaugh asked Council for a letter stating whether or not zoning restrictions would limit the program. On motion of Mr. Zartman, seconded by Mr. Davis, Council authorized a letter to Dr. Slaybaugh stating that “although the lands bounded by State Street, Fulton Street, Governors Avenue, and Cecil Street, now known as College Square, lies in an area classified as a residential district of the City of Dover, it was in use as a school site for many years before the Dover Zoning Ordinance was adopted, and therefore any continuation of its use for school purposes will not be in conflict with the Zoning Ordinance. Any Building which may be erected thereon, and any alteration of an existing building, for purpose reasonably connected with the operation of a school or college would received the approval of Council as far as zoning is concerned.”
INSURANCE
Charles W. Hardesty appeared before Council to discuss the insurance program of the City. On motion of Mr. Mundy, seconded by Mr. Davis, Council directed the contents of the Police Station be insured for fire in the amount of $2500.
REPORT
Report of the City Manager was accepted as read.
PRR AGREEMENT
City Manager Ward presented to Council the agreement to be signed with the Pennsylvania Railroad for the purchase of a triangular piece of land at Forest and Loockerman Streets for $2000.
STATION WAGON
Council authorized the purchase of a station wagon for City Hall from the lowest bidder, Townsend Brothers, for the sum of $2196.42, provided the delivery schedule is acceptable.
SINCLAIR GASOLINE STATION
Council approved the application of Sinclair Refining Company for permission to erect a gasoline station on the southwest corner of Governors Avenue and Water Street.
NEW BOILER POWER PLANT
Councilman Holpp moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate the purchase of a steam boiler for the power plant of 125,000 # capacity, 600 # pressure of standard manufacture complete with accessories, to be paid for at the rate of $10,000 per month from the general fund, subject to approval of specifications by the City Manager and such consultants as the City may employ. Following discussion by Council, Mr. Holpp withdrew his motion. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Davis, Council authorized the Utility Committee, with Mr. Ward, to investigate and recommend to Council a firm of consulting engineers who would be engaged by the City for the purpose of designing the installation of a boiler unit complete with accessories.
CARROLL LETTER
Council received a letter from Mr. Anthony Carroll in which he outlined complaints with electric service provided Carroll’s Market by the City. Mr. Ward, Mr. Nance and Mr. Balderson explained to Council the actions that have been taken by the City in the matter.
POLICE CARS
Bids have been received for the purchase of one police car with one trade-in, and for the purchase of two police cars with one trade-in. On motion of Mr. Mundy, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized the purchase of two police cars with one trade-in at the net price of $2878. Council discussed police radio needs and asked the Chief of Police to determine what proposition Civil Defense offered for participation by the City in its program.
Council adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
F. Neylan
City Clerk