SPECIAL MEETING
March 19, 1956
A special meeting of City Council was held Monday, March 19, 1956, 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 meeting of March 12, 1956 were accepted as read.
REPORTS
Report of Budget Expenditures for February 1956 were accepted as read.
Ambulance report for February 1956 was accepted as read.
BAKER REPORTS
Thomas Baker reported that all restaurants and school cafeterias within the City have been inspected and improvements ordered made where needed.
Letters have been sent to the following ordering corrections made to building and health deficiencies:
David Hardcastle, 30 S. Kirkwood St.
Mrs. Hevalow, 32 S. Kirkwood St.
William Hardcastle Estate, 17 S. Kirkwood Street.
Mrs. Sarah B. Scull, Kerbin Row & Elm Terrace.
The following properties have been condemned and posted and Council directed that letters be sent to the owners, tenants, lessees, or heirs stating that hearing will be held within 30 days of the date of the letter to decide final action on removal and cleanup:
John Trifillis, 443 S. New Street
Coward Estate, Shotgun Alley
Emmanuel Barros, North Street
INTOXIMETER
On motion of Mr. Petty, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized the purchase of an intoximeter and needed supplies at a cost not to exceed $206.00.
DOGS
On motion of Mr. Mundy, seconded by Mr, Zartman, Council authorized employing a dog catcher for one day at $20.00. If results are satisfactory employment will be continued as needed.
WATER GREENHILL AVENUE
William Hurley requested that a small water line on White Oak Road be extended to serve his property on Greenhill Avenue. Council did not approve the request because the policy of the City is to extend water lines of adequate size.
WATER METERS
Council discussed the installation of water meters by all customers of the City. On motion of Mr. Tischer, seconded by Mr. Davis, the question of the installation of water meters was referred to the Utility committee for study.
SUNRISE SERVICE
On motion of Mr. Mundy, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council authorized use of City help in preparing Richardson Park for the annual Sunrise service.
AUDIT
City Manager Ward reported that audit estimates were being procured from four accounting firms.
JAY CEE LETTER
City Manager Ward presented a letter received from the Junior Chamber of Commerce in reply to suggestion of Council that other civic organizations within the City might give assistance in their park project. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized the City Manger to use City equipment to dig a ditch that would connect the tail of the race on the former mill property with the main stream of St. Jones River, thus creating an island and eliminating stagnant water.
TAX APPEAL COMMITTEE
Mayor Haman appointed as the committee to hear tax appeals Councilmen Tischer, Zartman and Petty. If needed, the Mayor will appoint an alternate member.
LATEX UTILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Utility Committee reported on its discussions and study to date of the power and water requirements of the proposed plant of International Latex Corporation west of the railroad. Discussions have been held with representatices of Delaware Power & Light Company regarding power needs.
ORDINANCE
By unanimous vote, Council adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING BARBER SHOPS AND THE PRACTICE OF BARBERING.
Be It Ordained By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. Definitions.
(a) “Barber Shop” shall mean any building or portion thereof within the City of Dover in which any person is engaged in the practice of barbering; for the purpose of these regulations barber schools or barber colleges are included.
(b) The term “manager” shall mean any person having control of a barber shop or of persons working or employed therein.
(c) The term “barber” shall mean any person who engages in the practice of barbering.
Section 2. General Provisions
(a) Inspection. The Executive Officer of the City Board of Health shall have the right, and it shall be his duty, to enter and inspect every barber shop in the City of Dover. The said Executive Officer and agents of the City Board of Health shall have access to the premises for inspection at any time during business hours.
(b) Plans. Any barber shop to be established, remodeled or moved to a new location after the date of adoption of this ordinance shall submit plans and specifications for the proposed barber shop. Such plans will show the detail of equipment arrangement, plumbing, ventilation, water supply, sewage disposal and other pertinent items required by the Board of Health. Written approval shall be obtained from the Board of Health prior to beginning construction and equipping such a shop.
Section 3. General Sanitation
(a) All barber shops must be kept clean, sanitary, well lighted and ventilated at all times. Floors must be kept clean and reasonably free from hair and other debris.
(b) Hot and cold water under pressure secured from a safe and sanitary source shall be used.
(c) Every barber shop must be equipped with all implements, supplies, sterilizers, linen, and other requisites necessary to perform the services usually rendered.
(d) Every barber must have sufficient combs and brushes so that each brush and comb may be sterilized after each use. Razors, scissors, tweezers blades and other instruments shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected by immersing in a disinfectant solution after each use, and such disinfected tools, instruments and appliances when not in use shall be kept in a clean cabinet. The blades of all clippers shall be disinfected in a method approved by the Board of Health following each use.
(e) Every blade must have an adequately clean cabinet for storing instruments and a sterilizer which allows instruments to be completely immersed. Dip sterilizers may be made of glass, plastic or non-corrosive metal and must contain, during operational hours, a fresh supply of an approved disinfectant.
(f) Combs and brushes shall be washed and dipped in a sterilizer immediately after each use, prior ro placing in a clean cabinet.
Section 4. Sanitation of Linens and Dispensable Articles
(a) No barber or employee in any barber shop shall use for the service of a patron any neck strip, towel or wash cloth that has been used for any other patron unless the same shall have been laundered since last used.
(b) When a hair cloth is used in serving a patron, a neck strip and a freshly laundered towel or other suitable protection shall be placed between the hair cloth and the neck of the patron. Unduly soiled hair cloths shall not be used.
(c) Cotton pads, absorbent cotton and other single service or dispensable articles shall not be used on more than one patron and must be placed in a proper waste receptacle immediately after such use.
Section 5. Hygenic Practice of Barbering
(a) All towels, barber tools and other implements or materials used in the service of a patron shall be removed from the work stand and from the wash basin immediately after the service of each patron and shall be places in their proper containers. Hair cloths, breast cloths or towels shall not be left on chairs or work stands.
(b) Towels and other linens shall not be laundered in that portion of the premises termed a barber shop.
(c) The use of common brushes, neck dusters, shaving mugs, shaving brushes and sponges is prohibited.
(d) Any materials used to stop the flow of blood must be used only in the form of a powder or liquid and applied with a clean towel or absorbent cotton.
(e) The making of shaving lather in a wash basin or lavatory for use in serving a patron is prohibited.
(f) The use of lump alum, styptic pencils or similar materials is prohibited.
(g) Each barber shall thoroughly cleanse his or her hands with soap and water before serving the patron. The wiping of hands or instruments of any kind on linens used by patrons is prohibited.
Section 6. Control of Contagious Disease
(a) No barber shall serve any patron when the skin of the patron’s face, neck or scalp appears suspicious of being infected with a contagious disease such as ring worm, barbers’ itch, etc., unless such a patron submits a certificate signed by a duly licensed physician stating that such inflammation or eruption is not contagious.
(b) No barber shall serve any person infested with pediculosis capitis (head lice).
(c) No barber suffering from any infectious or contagious disease shall serve any patron in a barber shop.
Section 7. Equipment Required
(a) The following equipment is required at each barber shop:
(1) At least one lavatory with hot and cold running water for each three chairs;
(2) Automatic lathering device or devices:
(3) Closed storage cabinet or cabinets for supplies, clean linens and other materials used in the practice of barbering;
(4) Suitable storage space for custodial equipment and supplies;
(5) Covered containers for all waste materials;
(6) Supplies of disinfectant solution approved by the Board of Health;
(7) Clean laundered towels, hair and breast cloths;
(8) Neck strips and suitable dispensers;
(9) Clean head rest covers and suitable dispensers.
(b) The following equipment is required at each barber chair;
(1) Barber chair with head rest having a changeable cover;
(2) One or more covered containers for disinfecting solution;
(3) At least one closed cabinet or covered container for clean towels and linen;
(4) Closed container for soiled linen;
(5) Closed container for used disinfectant materials;
(6) When shoe shining and/or manicuring is a part of the services provided, there shall be proper equipment therefor.
Section 8. Approved Disinfectant Solutions and Methods
The following shall constitute satisfactory disinfectant solutions and methods in barber shops:
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM IMMERSION FOR 15 One of the most recent
COMPOUNDS seconds in a 1:1000 developments. Odorless, non-
dilution. toxic, highly stable and non-corrosive. If metallic implements are immersed for any length of time, anti-rust tablet (0.5%) sodium nitrate should be added.
BOILING WATER Immersion for 5 The addition of 1% sodium
minutes. carbonate will prevent rusting.
TRI CRESOL Immersion for 3
minutes in a 5%
solution.
COMMERCIAL FORMALIN Immersion for 1 May be irritating; deteriorates
minute in a 10% on standing
solution.
ALCOHOL ETHYL 70% Recommended especially for
ISO-PROPYL ALCOHOL 96% clippers.
Any other method that may be approved by the Board of Health.
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS To obtain a 1:1000 dilution for a 10% concentrate, dilute with 100 parts of water, or 2½ teaspoonfuls to a quart of water, or 1 ounce to a gallon of water. The solution should be changed at least twice a week, or sooner if it becomes cloudy. Complete immersion of implements is necessary.
TRI CRESOL To obtain a 5% tri cresol solution, mix 3 tablespoonfuls or 1½ ounces of tri cresol to a quart of warm water.
COMMERCIAL FORMALIN Is a preparation consisting of between 37 and 40% formaldehyde gas dissolved in water and methyl alcohol. This is usually purchased undiluted. It may be made up into 10% dilution by adding 3½ ounces or 7 tablespoonfuls to a quart of water. The use of formaldehyde gas is not satisfactory.
Section 9. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
Section 10. Unconstitutionality or Invalidity
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder shall not be affected thereby.
Section 11. Penalties
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less than Five ($5.00) Dollars nor more than Fifty ($50.00) Dollars or, upon failure to pay such fine as shall be imposed and the costs of prosecution, imprisoned not more than ten (10) days.
Passed March 19, 1956.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
ORDINANCE
By unanimous vote, Council adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING BEAUTY PARLORS AND THE PRACTICE OF COSMETOLOGY
Be It Ordained By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. Definitions
(a) “Beauty parlor” shall mean any building or portion thereof in the City of Dover in which any person engages in the practice of cosmetology, and for the purpose of this ordinance beauty culture schools or cosmetology are included.
(b) The term “manager” shall mean any person having control of a beauty parlor or of persons working or employed therein.
(c) The term “beautician” shall mean any person who engages in the practice of cosmetology.
Section 2. General Provisions
(a) Inspection. The Executive Officer of the City Board of Health shall have the right, and it shall be his duty, to enter and inspect every beauty parlor in the City of Dover. The said Executive Officer and agents of the City Board of Health shall have access to the premises for inspection at any time during business hours.
(b) Plans. Any beauty parlor to be established, remodeled or moved to a new location after the date of adoption of this ordinance shall submit plans and specifications for the proposed beauty parlor. Such plans shall show the detail of equipment arrangement, plumbing, ventilation, water supply, sewage disposal and other pertinent items required by the Board of Health. Written approval shall be obtained from the Board of Health prior to beginning construction and equipping such a beauty parlor.
Section 3. General Sanitation
(a) All beauty parlors must be kept clean, sanitary, well lighted and ventilated at all times. Floors must be kept clean and reasonably free from hair and other debris.
(b) Hot and cold water under pressure secured from a safe and sanitary source shall be used.
(c) Every beauty parlor must be equipped with all implements, supplies, sterilizers, linen, and other requisites necessary to perform the services usually rendered.
(d) Every beautician must have sufficient combs and brushes so that each brush and comb may be sterilized after each use. Razors, scissors, tweezers blades and other instruments shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected by immersing in a disinfectant solution after each use, and such disinfected tools, instruments and appliances when not in use shall be kept in a clean cabinet. The blades of all clippers shall be disinfected in a method approved by the Board of Health following each use.
(e) Every beautician must have an adequately clean cabinet for storing instruments and a sterilizer which allows instruments to be completely immersed. Dip sterilizers may be made of glass, plastic or non-corrosive metal and must contain, during operational hours, a fresh supply of an approved disinfectant.
(f) Combs and brushes shall be washed and dipped in a sterilizer immediately after use, prior to placing in a clean cabinet.
Section 4. Sanitation of Linens and Dispensable Articles
(a) No beautician or employee in any beauty parlor shall use for the service of a patron any neck strip, towel or wash cloth that has been used for any other patron unless the same shall have been laundered since last used.
(b) When a hair cape or shampoo cape is used in serving a patron, a neck strip and a freshly laundered towel or other suitable protection shall be placed between the hair cape or shampoo cape and the neck of the patron. Unduly soiled hair capes or shampoo capes shall not be used.
(c) Cotton pads, absorbent cotton and other single service or dispensable articles shall not be used on more than one patron and must be placed in a proper waste receptacle immediately after such use.
Section 5. Hygenic Practice of Cosmetology
(a) All towels, beauticians’ tools and other implements or materials used in the service of a patron shall be removed from the work stand and from the wash basin immediately after the service of each patron and shall be places in their proper containers. Hair capes, shampoo capes or towels shall not be left on chairs or work stands.
(b) Towels and other linens shall not be laundered in that portion of the premises termed a beauty parlor.
(c) The use of common hair brushes and neck dusters is prohibited.
(d) Any material used to stop the flow of blood must be used only in the form of a powder or liquid and applied with a clean towel or absorbent cotton.
(e) The making of shaving lather in a wash basin or lavatory for use in serving a patron is prohibited.
(f) The use of lump alum, styptic pencils or similar materials is prohibited.
(g) Each beautician shall thoroughly cleanse his or her hands with soap and water before serving the patron. The wiping of hands or instruments of any kind on linens used by patrons is prohibited.
(h) Creams and other semi-solid substances should be dipped from the container with a clean spatula or similar article. Removing such substances with the fingers of prohibited. Creams must be kept covered when not in use.
(i) Fluid and powders must be applied from a sanitary dispenser.
(j) Permanent wave pads may be used only once and must be discarded or destroyed as soon as they are removed from the rods. Permanent wave felts, protectors, heaters and accessories shall be kept clean at all times, and all except heaters shall, when not in use, be kept in a dust-free cabinet or drawer.
Section 6. Control of Contagious Disease
(a) No beautician shall serve any patron when the skin of the patron’s face, neck or scalp appears suspicious of being infected with a contagious disease such as ring worm, barbers’ itch, etc., unless such a patron submits a certificate signed by a duly licensed physician stating that such inflammation or eruption is not contagious.
(b) No beautician shall serve any person infested with pediculosis capitis (head lice).
(c) No beautician suffering from any infectious or contagious disease shall serve any patron in a beauty parlor.
(d) Every person who gives service to patrons shall have an annual x-ray of the chest and a blood test. Health cards issued by the State Board of Health must be kept at each shop for inspection by agents of the Board of Health.
Section 7. Equipment Required
(a) The following equipment is required at each beauty shop:
(1) Sufficient lavatories with hot and cold running water;
(2) Automatic lathering device or devices:
(3) Closed storage cabinet or cabinets for supplies, clean linens and other materials used in the practice of cosmetology;
(4) Suitable storage space for custodial equipment and supplies;
(5) Covered containers for all waste materials;
(6) Supplies of disinfectant solution approved by the Board of Health;
(7) Clean laundered towels, hair capes and shampoo capes;
(8) Neck strips and suitable dispensers.
(b) The following equipment is required at each cosmetological chair;
(1) One or more covered containers for disinfecting solution;
(2) At least one closed cabinet or covered container for clean tools and linen;
(3) Closed container for soiled linen;
(4) Closed container for used dispensable materials;
(5) Shampoo dispenser;
(6) Waving fluid dispenser;
(7) Shampoo board (where nor provided with shampoo bowl).
(c) Where Manicurist Stations are operated, the following equipment shall be required for each Manicurist:
(1) Manicuring stand, either stationary or movable, with lamp;
(2) Closed cabinet or covered container for the storage of clean and disinfected manicuring instruments;
(3) Covered container of such size as will accommodate the instruments to be disinfected;
(4) Closed container for waste materials;
(5) Two complete sets of manicuring instruments.
Section 8. Approved Disinfectant Solutions and Methods
The following shall constitute satisfactory disinfectant solutions and methods in beauty shops:
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM Immersion for 15 One of the most recent
COMPOUNDS seconds in a 1:1000 developments. Odorless, non-
dilution. toxic, highly stable and non-corrosive. If metallic implements are immersed for any length of time, anti-rust tablet (0.5%) sodium nitrate should be added.
BOILING WATER Immersion for 5 The addition of 1% sodium
minutes. carbonate will prevent rusting.
TRI CRESOL Immersion for 3
minutes in a 5%
solution.
COMMERCIAL FORMALIN Immersion for 1 May be irritating; deteriorates
minute in a 10% on standing.
solution.
ALCOHOL ETHYL 70% Recommended especially for
ISO-PROPYL ALCOHOL 96% clippers.
Any other method that may be approved by the Board of Health.
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS To obtain a 1:1000 dilution for a 10% concentrate, dilute with 100 parts of water, or 2½ teaspoonfuls to a quart of water, or 1 ounce to a gallon of water. The solution should be changed at least twice a week, or sooner if it becomes cloudy. Complete immersion of implements is necessary.
TRI CRESOL To obtain a 5% tri cresol solution, mix 3 tablespoonfuls or 1½ ounces of tri cresol to a quart of warm water.
COMMERCIAL FORMALIN Is a preparation consisting of between 37 and 40% formaldehyde gas dissolved in water and methyl alcohol. This is usually purchased undiluted. It may be made up into 10% dilution by adding 3½ ounces or 7 tablespoonfuls to a quart of water. The use of formaldehyde gas is not satisfactory.
Section 9. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
Section 10. Unconstitutionality or Invalidity
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder shall not be affected thereby.
Section 11. Penalties
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less than Five ($5.00) Dollars nor more than Fifty ($50.00) Dollars or, upon failure to pay such fine as shall be imposed and the costs of prosecution, imprisoned not more than ten (10) days.
Passed March 19, 1956.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
ORDINANCE
By unanimous vote, Council adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO DESIGNATE LOADING ZONES ON LOOCKERMAN STREET AND INTERSECTING STREETS, PROVIDING FOR MARKING SUCH ZONES, AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Be It Ordained By The Council Of The City Of Dover:
Section 1. The Chief of Police is hereby authorized and empowered to designate certain parking spaces on Loockerman Street within one block thereof as loading zones. Such spaces shall be plainly marked by signs attached to parking meters or otherwise placed to indicate the spaces designated and stating the nature and time of the parking restriction thereby established.
Section 2. Between the hours of 9 A.M. and 3 P.M. of all days except Sundays loading zones designated by the Chief of Police and properly marked as provided in Section 1 shall be used for loading and unloading trucks and for no other purpose.
Section 3. Any person who parks a vehicle in violation of the terms of this ordinance in a space properly designated and marked as a loading zone shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than $50 or, upon failure to pay such fine as shall be imposed and the costs of prosecution, imprisoned for not more than 10 days.
Passed March 19, 1956.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
Council adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
F. Neylan
City Clerk