REGULAR MEETING
August 12, 1957
The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, August 12, 1957 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Haman presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Carroll, Davis, Hayes, Holpp, Mundy, Tischer, Turner and Zartman.
Rev. Paul Kellogg opened the meeting with prayer for Divine guidance.
MINUTES
Minutes of the special meeting were accepted as read.
RESOLUTION
On motion of Mr. Tischer, seconded by Mr. Zartman, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE COUNCIL’S REGRET AT THE PASSING OF J. WALLACE WOODFORD, FORMER MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER
WHEREAS J. Wallace Woodford, who died August 5, 1957, served as Mayor of this City from February 1925 to February 1948, a record of service unequaled by any other elected official of the City; and
WHEREAS the said J. Wallace Woodford during his entire adult life had been active in community affairs; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council wish to make official recognition of the passing of a man so long and closely connected with the City they now represent; Now Therefore
Be It Resolved By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
The Mayor and Council of the City of Dover have experienced deep regret upon the death of J. Wallace Woodford, who served the said City as its Mayor for 23 years and was an outstanding citizen of this community during his entire life;
The Mayor and Councilmen, both as individuals and in their representative capacities, wish to extend their sympathy to Mayor Woodford’s widow and family;
The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to spread this resolution upon the minutes, to deliver a copy to Mrs. Woodford, and to make copies hereof available to the public press.
Adopted August 12, 1957.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
BOND SALE
Bids were received and opened for sale of $450,000 City of Dover bonds, series of 1957. Bids were received as follows:
Harris Trust and Savings Bank & Schmidt, Poole & Co., $452,605.50 @ 4%
The First Boston Corporation, $451,889.55 @ 4%
C. J. Devine & Co., & Associates, $450,631.00 @ 4%
The Philadelphia National Bank, Liard, Bissell & Meeds, Liard & Company, Corporation, $452,605.50 @ 4%
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Zartman, sale of the bonds was awarded to Harris Trust and Savings Bank & Schmidt, Poole & Co. on their high bid of $453,605.50 @ 4%
REPORTS
Report of the Chief of Police for July was accepted as read.
Report of Alderman Dempsey for July was accepted as read. Checks in the amounts of 41482.40, $205.50, $99.00 and $415.00 were remitted to the City. Report of Acting Alderman Shockley was accepted as read. A check in the amount of $70.00 was remitted to the City.
Report of Budget expenditures for the year ending June 30 was accepted as read.
Report of cash receipts for July was accepted as read.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
Petitions have been received, sponsored by the Mercantile Section of the Dover Chamber of Commerce, signed by residents and business owners on State Street, King Street and Loockerman Street objecting to the trial ordinance that would make one way streets of State Street and Governors Avenue between Division Street and Water Street, and of Loockerman Street between State Street and Governors Avenue. The matter was thoroughly discussed. On motion of Mr. Tischer, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council directed that its former action directing preparation of the ordinance be rescinded, although Council believed those now strenuously objecting to the plan would be adversely effected by traffic conditions from which relief is sought. Councilmen Carroll voted ‘No’.
CITY FUNDS
J. E. Leo Scanlon, Asst. Vice President of the Equitable Security Trust Company requested Council to consider a policy by which City funds on deposit would be spilt between the three Dover banks, or that the deposits be rotated for one year at a time with each bank. Council felt that if such a plan were adopted it should be effective with the beginning of a fiscal year and tabled the request until April 1958 when the budget for the following year will be considered.
ORDINANCES
On motion of Mr. Tischer, seconded by Mr. Davis, Council by unanimous vote passed the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF REED STREET IN THE CITY OF DOVER.
Be It Ordained By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. No person shall park any vehicle on wither side of Reed Street between Bradford Street and Governors Avenue in the City of Dover.
Section 2. Any person convicted of a violation of this ordinance shall be fined not less than One ($1.00) Dollar and not more than Ten ($10.00) Dollars or, upon failure to pay such fine as shall be imposed, imprisoned for not more than ten (10) days.
Passed August 12, 1957.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES AT INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY OF DOVER.
Be It Ordained By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. The ordinance adopted June 14, 1937, as amended on May 9, 1949, and on other occasions, regulating the parking of vehicles at intersections, is hereby further amended by adding at the end of Section 1b thereof the following words:
Reed Street - North side, west of intersection with Governors Avenue
Passed August 12, 1957.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
BRADFORD CONDEMNATION
City Solicitor Hughes reported that the appeal on the result of the Bradford condemnation proceedings had been denied. Mr. Bradford was awarded $3500 for a strip of land, approximately 11 feet wide, extending east from State Street on the north side of Water Street which was required for street right-of-way.
REPORT
Report of the City Manager was accepted as read.
RODNEY VILLAGE SEWER
Council considered the request of Dover Builders to provide sewer facilities and a sewage pumping station to serve homes in the Rodney Village development which might ultimately total 364 additional homes, plus 133 now constructed. Gravity sewers now care for the 133 homes but a pumping station is required for the additional homes. The Utility Committee recommended that certain conditions be imposed prior to approving additional sewer hookups including Dover Builders placing funds in escrow to pay their share of capital improvements to Dover’s sewer system, purchasing and stocking larger impellers for the Wyoming Avenue pumping station, inserting in deeds an agreement that the homes served will become a part of Dover should the limits of the City become contiguous to the development, approval be the City and its consultants pf pumping station construction, etc. Mr. Wilson, president of the Board of Directors of Dover Builders agreed to all conditions that Dover might impose, except that rather than place funds in escrow he asked that Dover Builders be permitted to pay a flat fee for each sewer tap made with such payments to apply against capital improvements in proportion to the Rodney Village load with excess payments being refunded. A tentative figure of $50 per tap was suggested with the amount being adjusted when actual costs were determined. He also stated that Dover Builders had appropriated $25,000 for the immediate construction of a permanent pumping station, should Dover permit use of its sewers.
On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Davis, Council agreed to have up to 364 additional Rodney Village homes attached to City sewer, provided Dover Builders construct a permanent pumping station to specifications approved by the City and its consultant engineers, pay for all installations, and pay the City the tentative fee of $50 for each home attached to the sewer, such fee to be increased or decreased as a survey of costs may determine. In addition Dover Builders will insert in the deed of each home sold a clause that would require agreement to annexation to Dover should Dover so request, if such a clause is legally feasible.
JANEKA RIGHT OF WAY
Mr. Janeka has been disputing a right of way to Waples Avenue which has been dedicated to Dover although Dover is certain of its claim. City Manger Ward believes he can satisfy Mr. Janeka and procure from him other right-of-way required by the City for the extension of West and Dover streets for the sum of $710, plus the possible relocation of his house. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Mundy, Mr. Ward was authorized to attempt such a settlement.
WEST DOVER DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Ward discussed with Council a proposed development in Dover west of the railroad and the need for street right of way over land owned by Mr. Paskins. Mr. Ward was authorized to point out to Mr. Paskins that as a last recourse the City would institute condemnation proceedings.
Council adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
F. Neylan
City Clerk