SPECIAL MEETING
January 28, 1957
The special meeting of City Council was held Monday, January 28, 1957, at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Haman presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs. Biddle, Davis, Hayes, Holpp, Mundy, Petty, Tischer and Zartman.
MINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting were accepted as read.
REPORTS
Report of Budget expenditures for December were accepted as read.
Report of Ambulance operations for December was accepted as read.
ELECTION
The Election Board certified to City Council the result of the Municipal Election held January 21, 1957, to be as follows:
For Councilmen:
First District: Crawford J. Carroll, 359 votes
Randolph Hughes, 341 votes
Second District: Arthur G. Livingston, 267 votes
Paul E. Zartman, 428 votes
Third District: Francis L. Turner, 713 votes
Fourth District: Joseph H. Bedford Sr., 264 votes
Victor E. Holpp, 460 votes
REFERENDUM
On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE INCLUSION OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION.
Be It Resolved By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. It is hereby proposed that the boundaries of The City of Dover shall be extended to include the lands and premises described and designated as Territory III-2 in Section 1 A of the City Charter, as amended by Chapter 314, Volume 49, Laws of Delaware, said territory being bounded on the west by the east line of South State Street, on the south by the south line of Roosevelt Avenue, on the east by the west bank of St. Jones River, and on the north by the present City boundary, the south line of a 15 foot alley running parallel to and south of Lotus Street and the extension of said line to St. Jones River.
Section 2. A special election shall be held in said Territory III-2 at Capitol Plumbing Inc., 1030 S. DuPont Boulevard, on Saturday, March 16, 1957, in accordance with Title 22, Section 101, Delaware Code, and the provisions of Section 1 A of the City Charter, as amended by Chapter 314, Volume 49, Laws of Delaware, to determine whether the said territory shall be included within the City of Dover. The polls shall be open from one o’clock P.M. to seven o’clock P.M. Each resident of the said Territory III-2 who is a registered voter upon the records of the Third Election District of the Second Representative District of Kent County and who does not own real estate within said territory will be entitled to one vote, and each owner of real property in said territory who is of the age of twenty-one years or upwards will be entitled to one vote for each One Hundred Dollars ($100) or fractional part thereof of the assessed value of said real property, subject to certain rules for special types of ownership.
Section 3. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to make all arrangements necessary for holding said election, including the use of or access to the registration and assessment records of Kent County, providing ballots and ballot boxes, publication of this resolution and other matters required by pertinent provisions of the City Charter and other laws of the State of Delaware.
Passed January 28, 1957.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
CURBS
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF CURBS ON AMERICAN AVENUE FROM DIVISION STREET NORTH TO MARYLAND AVENUE.
Be It Resolved By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. The Council of The City of Dover will meet on Monday, February 25, 1957, at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time at the City Hall to consider the questions of installing concrete curbs and gutters on both sides of American Avenue from Division Street North to Maryland Avenue in the City of Dover in front of the properties of the following named persons and of assessing the cost thereof against the said owners:
Eckley Schooley
Adelaide and Annette Howe
Mrs. Frances Danner
Wesley Junior College
Mrs. Christopher Wallace
Hammon E. Coverdale
William and Sarah C. Smith
John W. and Anna P. Wilson
William J. H. Warren
Harold H. and Betty Warren
Marion M. Lane
Mrs. Jennie C. Muncy
Ora Outten
W. Marvel and Martie Baxter
Everett D. and Gertrude D. Bryan
Harry Deiss
Mrs. Harry Deiss
Roland and Elizabeth Conner
Martha Tunnell
Mrs. Helen Ireland
Mary W. Jones
Russell and Mildred E. Burris
Harry D. Rench Estate
A. Owen and Phyllis N. Sheffer
James E. and Anne H. Dragoo
Charles E. and Helen M. Massey
Charles Walls
Palmer Home for the Aged
John Grason and Anne P. Messick
Edith D. Moore
Elsie K. Pennypacker and Mary Klaes
George M. Sr. and Elizabeth C. Fisher
G. Roland and Grace M. Everett
Thomas W. and Mildred Marker
John and Elizabeth VonReider
Section 2. At the said meeting the Council will hear the aforesaid owners of property and other residents of the City in accordance with Section 28 of the Charter of The City of Dover, as amended by Chapter 152, Volume 37, Laws of Delaware.
Passed January 28, 1957.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
Om motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Zartman, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF CURBS ON PRYOR STREET FROM BUDD AND KING STREET TO DIVISION STREET.
Be It Resolved By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. The Council of The City of Dover will meet on Monday, February 25, 1957, at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time at the City Hall to consider the questions of installing concrete curbs and gutters on both sides of Pryor Street from Budd and King Street to Division Street in The City of Dover n front of the properties of the following named persons and of assessing the cost thereof against the said owners:
Neva P. Richardson Est.
Dr. C. R. Cummins and wife
James H. Hughes III
Charles B. and Adele Conner
John B. Hutton
Dr. Robert Zurkow
William M. Hope
James C. and Selma B. Donovan
Ruth K. Taber
Section 2. At the said meeting the Council will hear the aforesaid owners of property and other residents of the City in accordance with Section 28 of the Charter of The City of Dover, as amended by Chapter 152, Volume 37, Laws of Delaware.
Passed January 28, 1957.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
On motion of Mr. Tischer, seconded by Mr. Davis, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF CURBS ON PINE STREET FROM ORCHARD AVENUE TO THE DUAL HIGHWAY (U.S. ROUTE 13).
Be It Resolved By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. The Council of The City of Dover will meet on Monday, February 25, 1957 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time at the City Hall to consider the questions of installing concrete curbs and gutters on both sides of Pine Street from Orchard Avenue to the Dual Highway (U.S. Route 13) in The City of Dover in front of the properties of the following named persons and of assessing the cost thereof against the said owners:
Donald Lawson and wife
E. S. Knight
Gertrude and William Allen
Ruth Garrow
Jesse Harmon
Douglas L. and Ruth E. Harris
Michael Roy Harris
Jack Roe and wife
Synneva Thompson
Harold B. Hughes
Fred J. and Ella S. Davidson
Lerot James Rench
A. G. and Marti Livingston
Charles B. Baker and wife
Donald R. and Patricia Hayes
Earl Prince
Harold B. Hughes
Angeline D’Armi
Section 2. At the said meeting the Council will hear the aforesaid owners of property and other residents of the City in accordance with Section 28 of the Charter of The City of Dover, as amended by Chapter 152, Volume 37, Laws of Delaware.
Passed January 28, 1957.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
On motion of Mr. Zartman, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF CURBS ON ORCHARD AVENUE FROM MORRIS ESTATES #1 TO DOVER SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY.
Be It Resolved By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. The Council of The City of Dover will meet on Monday, February 25, 1957, at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time at the City Hall to consider the questions of installing concrete curbs and gutters on both sides of Orchard Avenue from Morris Estates #1 to Dover Special School District Property in The City of Dover in front of the properties of the following named persons and of assessing the cost thereof against the said owners:
John J. and Roberta A. McClearnen
Samuel S. and Marion Short
Jack Roe and wife
Donald Lawson and wife
Virginia Lee Hibbert
Samuel F. Jr. and Edna Heite
Angelina D’Armi
Thomas F. Ryan
Section 2. At the said meeting the Council will hear the aforesaid owners of property and other residents of the City in accordance with Section 28 of the Charter of The City of Dover, as amended by Chapter 152, Volume 37, Laws of Delaware.
Passed January 28, 1957.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Biddle, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF CURBS ON PARK AVENUE FROM MORRIS ESTATES #1 TO LOTUS STREET
Be It Resolved By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. The Council of The City of Dover will meet on Monday, February 25, 1957 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time at the City Hall to consider the questions of installing concrete curbs and gutters on both sides of Park Avenue from Morris Estates #1 to Lotus Street in The City of Dover in front of the properties of the following named persons and of assessing the cost thereof against the said owners:
Coleman Irvin and Dvora W. Gainsburg
J. Milton and Fannie M. Latta
Section 2. At the said meeting the Council will hear the aforesaid owners of property and other residents of the City in accordance with Section 28 of the Charter of The City of Dover, as amended by Chapter 152, Volume 37, Laws of Delaware.
Passed January 28, 1957.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF CURBS ON SMITH STREET FROM PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO AMERICAN AVENUE.
Be It Resolved By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. The Council of The City of Dover will meet on Monday, February 25, 1957 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time at the City Hall to consider the questions of installing concrete curbs and gutters on both sides of Smith Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to American Avenue in The City of Dover in front of the properties of the following named persons and of assessing the cost thereof against the said owners:
Harry B. King
Thomas W. and Mildred Marker
Belle A. Dorzback. C/o K. D. Dorzback
G. Roland and Grace M. Everett
W. G. and Helen G. Davis
Dover Special School District
Section 2. At the said meeting the Council will hear the aforesaid owners of property and other residents of the City in accordance with Section 28 of the Charter of The City of Dover, as amended by Chapter 152, Volume 37, Laws of Delaware.
Passed January 28, 1957.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Davis, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF CURBS ON MARY STREET FROM NORTH BRADFORD STREET TO NORTH GOVERNORS AVENUE.
Be It Resolved By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. The Council of The City of Dover will meet on Monday, February 25, 1957 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time at the City Hall to consider the questions of installing concrete curbs and gutters on both sides of Mary Street from North Bradford Street to Governors Avenue in The City of Dover in front of the properties of the following named persons and of assessing the cost thereof against the said owners:
James H. Wheatley
Thomas E. and Anna R. Baker
Smithers Harrington
Daniel F. and Mary Hazel Sullivan
Section 2. At the said meeting the Council will hear the aforesaid owners of property and other residents of the City in accordance with Section 28 of the Charter of The City of Dover, as amended by Chapter 152, Volume 37, Laws of Delaware.
Passed January 28, 1957.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
VOGEL TOILETS
City Engineer Bewick outlined to City Council the operation of Vogel toilets to which the Board of Health objects. There is a possibility of sewage entering the water system. On motion of Mr. Tischer, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council forbade the future installation of Vogel toilets within the City, and directed that Thomas Baker survey all present installation within the City.
RIDGELY PARKING
Mrs. Henry Ridgely complained that the No Parking signs in front of her residence on The Green were ignored by motorists who desired to park there. On motion of Mr. Biddle, seconded by Mr. Hayes, the matter was referred to the Police Department.
UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Ward reported on matters considered by the Utility Committee.
The Latex Steam tie and a contract based more or less on mutual assistance is about completed.
Agreement is nearly reached on a contract for supplying electric power to the International Latex installations near the railroad. Mr. ward requested Council’s approval of supplying electrical needs of Latex on both sides of the railroad under one contract. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized consolidating the billing under one contract.
The Utility Committee recommended that the entire cost of constructing the line at the end of the Whiteoak Road be borne by the applicant, Louis DeMarie. On motion of Mr. Petty, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council approved construction of the power line providing the entire cost is paid by Louis DeMarie, who would be reimbursed at the rate of 10% of all billings on the line, until the cost is reimbursed, for a period not to exceed 10 years. The City will assume title to the line upon its construction.
William Hurley requested permission to extend a water line from the Whiteoak Road to properties owned by him on Greenhill Avenue. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Davis, the request was tabled.
POWER PLANT
Mr. Ward explained to City Council that the power plant was now ready for operation with the exception of minor steam deficiencies which could be corrected by the installation of two additional tubes and certain corrections to the induced draft fan. Union Iron will agree to install the tubes at some later date at our convenience. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Zartman, Council authorized putting the plant in operation now, with corrections needed to be made later.
MAYOR’S REMARKS
Mayor Haman expressed the sentiment of Council and himself on services rendered the City be outgoing Councilmen Stanley Petty and Millard Biddle. He praised their efforts and thanked them for their long and earnest service.
Mr. Haman also welcomed the newly-elected Councilmen Crawford Carroll and Francis L. Turner who attended the meeting as observers.
Mayor Haman also expressed the appreciation of Council and himself for the long cooperation rendered by the members of the Press who were present, Harry C. McSherry and Charles Baker, and congratulated Mr. McSherry on the eighth anniversary of his radio news reporting program.
RADIO
On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Mundy, Council returned with thanks the Link radio donated by the Robbins Hose Company to the City.
ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Mundy, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A HISTORIC OLD DOVER DISTRICT AND REGULATING THE STYLE OF BUILDINGS HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED OR ALTERED THEREIN.
Be It Ordained By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. A Historic Old Dover District is hereby established in The City of Dover consisting of all those portions of the said City lying within 150' of the right of way lines of the following streets measured at right angles to said lines:
The Green;
State Street from Loockerman Street to South Street;
Bank Lane from The Green to Governors Avenue;
Court Street from The Green to Federal Street;
Water Street from State Street to East Street.
Section 2. No person shall construct, erect, emplace, modify, alter or remodel any building within said Historic Old Dover District without first submitting detailed plans and specifications for such work to the Council of The City of Dover and receiving the approval of said plans and specifications by the said Council. The Council shall carefully examine said plans and specifications with particular attention to the external appearance and style of the building proposed to be constructed, erected, emplaced, modified, altered or remodeled, and if the said appearance and style are in keeping with those of other buildings in the said District and suitable for the said District, approve the same, but if the Council finds that the appearance and style of such building will not be in keeping with those of other buildings in the said District or suitable for the said District it shall disapprove the said plans and specifications and return them to the applicant with a statement of the objections or deficiencies found to exist. No person shall construct, erect, emplace, modify, alter or remodel any building within the said Historic Old Dover District in accordance with plans which have been disapproved by the Council.
Section 3. Any person convicted of a violation of this ordinance shall be fined not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or, in default of payment of such fine as shall be imposed, imprisoned for not more than thirty (30) days.
Section 4. Each day of the presence of existence of any building in violation of this ordinance shall constitute a separate offense for which the person responsible may be charged and punished in Section 3.
Passed January 28, 1957.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
Council adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
F. Neylan
City Clerk