REGULAR MEETING
November 14, 1955
A regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, November 14, 1955, at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Haman presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs. Biddle, Davis, Helm, Holpp, Mundy, Petty, Tischer and Zartman.
MINUTES
Minutes of the last Special Meeting of October 24th were read by City Clerk. Council unanimously accepted the Minutes as read.
REPORTS
Budget Expenditure Report for the Month of October was accepted as read.
Ambulance Report for the Month of October was accepted as read.
City Manager’s Report for the Month of October was accepted as read.
Police Report for the Month of October was accepted as read.
Alderman Dempsey’s Report for the month of October was accepted as read.
A check in the amount of $773.45 was attached.
Acting-Alderman Shockley’s Report for the Month of October was accepted as read. A check in the amount of $647.44 was attached.
AMBULANCE
Referring back to the Ambulance Report, Mr. petty suggested a committee be appointed to study the Ambulance Problem. Mr. Zartman moved the Ambulance problem to be tabled for the next meeting. Mr. Tischer seconded. All were in favor.
SEWER REQUEST-SACKARACKIN AVENUE
Mr. Novinger and Mr. Coyle were present to request that Council instruct the City Manager to construct sewer lateral to their properties, 68 and 72 Sackarackin Avenue, instead of terminating construction on private property according to plans. Mr. Petty moved that the laterals be installed by the City. Mr. Zartman seconded. All were in favor.
HEARING COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Evans appeared before the Hearing Committee in behalf of the Merchants requesting that the City install New Street Lights on Loockerman Street by Thanksgiving. Mayor Haman explained to Mr. Evans that it has been discussed before and that Council decided to forgo any tearing up of streets until after the Holiday season. Mayor Haman assured Mr. Evans that it was going to be done the early part of next year.
WATER TAP - WILSON
Mr. Wilson appeared before the Hearing Committee requesting permission to tap the Water Main on Evergreen Drive, Morris Estates #2. Mr. Biddle moved that the request be granted; and that any furture facility available in that area be employed to the abandonment of the present tap. Mr. Zartman seconded the motion. The motion failed to carry and the request was denied.
RESOLUTION- PARKING AUTHORITY FINANCING
The following resolution for financing the Parking Authority was presented:
A RESOLUTION TO BORROW A SUM NOT EXCEEDING FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($55,000) DOLLARS TO PROVIDE THE DOVER PARKING AUTHORITY WITH FUNDS NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING FACILITIES
Be It Resolved By the Council of the City of Dover:
Section 1. The City of Dover shall borrow a sum of money not exceeding Fifty-five Thousand ($55,000) Dollars for the purpose of providing for and paying to the Dover Parking Authority the sum or sums of money necessary to construct parking facilities upon lands acquired by the said Dover Parking Authority by lease from the City of Dover and from the Public Archives Commission of the State of Delaware, said lands being situated on the north side of East Loockerman St., east of City Hall, and on South New Street between North Street and Bank Lane respectively.
Section 2. The Mayor of the City of Dover is hereby authorized and empowered to borrow such sum or sums of money for the purpose set forth in Section 2 as shall be required bu the Parking Authority from time to time, but not exceeding in the aggregate the sum of Fifty-five Thousand (55,000) Dollars, from such bank, trust company, or other lender, and upon such terms, interest, and conditions as he shall deem advisable, and the Mayor and the Clerk of the Council are authorized and empowered to execute in the name of The City of Dover, and to affix the seal of the City thereto, such bond or bonds or other evidence of indebtedness as shall be required, and to deliver the same to the lender or lenders, whereupon the faith and credit of The City of Dover shall be pledged for the payment thereof.
Section 3. This borrowing and the bonds to be issued shall be in accordance with Section 508, Title 22, Delaware Code, as amended by an Act of the 118th Session of the General Assembly approved June 8, 1955, and the indebtedness created under the authority of this resolution shall be in addition to and not within the statutory debt contained in the Charter of The City of Dover.
Section 4. The sum or sums of money borrowed in accordance with this resolution shall be paid to The Dover Parking Authority from time to time as needed for the construction of the aforesaid parking facilities and upon the execution and delivery by The Dover Parking Authority of its written agreement to devote all the revenues of the parking facilities so constructed, over and above the expenses of operation of said facilities, to the repayment to the City of Dover of the sums so provided and advanced.
Passed November 14, 1955.
Approved:
Clerk of Council Mayor
Mr. Petty moved the Resolution be adopted; Mr. Davis seconded. By roll call Messrs. Biddle, Helm, Holpp, Mundy, Pettym and Tischer voted affirmatively, Mr. Zartman voted negatively.
PERRY A. REESE PERMIT
Mr. Perry A. Reese requested Council’s permission to construct a Funeral Home at the intersection of Forest and Division Streets. Mr. Tischer moved that the request be granted; Mr. Holpp seconded. All were in favor.
W. ELLIS PRESTON, ARCHITECT
Mr. W. Ellis Preston, Architect from Wilmington presented thru the City Manager plans for conversation of City Hall basement into quarters for the Police Department. Mr. Davis moved that upon completion and acceptance of plans, the City Manager obtain bids for the required alternations, endeavoring to avail the Department of reasonably usable quarters by January 15th, 1956. Mr. Holpp seconded the motion. All were in favor.
DELAWARE STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
The City Manager read a letter from the Delaware State Education wherein their interest was indicated in the purchase of the Roman Catholic Rectory of Holy Cross Church, located at 24 South Bradford Street, as a Headquarters Building. They plan to use the first floor as a suite of offices; the second floor as one apartment; and the attic )or third floor) as living quarters for the general caretaker of the property. Mr. Tischer moved that their request be advertised in accordance with usual procedure. Mr, Davis seconded. All were in favor.
DELAWARE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
Mr. Ward reported a letter from the Delaware Power and Light Company granting the City an extension of Contract Dated October 15, 1948 and supplemented December 14, 1951 pending negotiations of new Contract.
DELAWARE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
A letter was reported form Johan J. Groot, State Geologist, regarding the drilling of a test hole ion the Dover area and the geologic investigations connected therewith. Mr. Groot stated that the Air Force is willing to give serious consideration to a substantial financial contribution tot eh proposed investigation, provided the State and/or the City of Dover show their interest in this matter in some tangible manner. Mr. Groot also states that he realized that the City of Dover could hardly be expected to share a major part of the cost of the investigations, but that some financial contribution would serve as a clear indication of its’ interest in the work, and may well be an important factor in bringing about a favorable decision by the U.S. Air Force.
PIPPIN SEWER TAPPING REQUEST
Mr. Robert Pippin requested a Sewer Tapping Permit for his home on the west side of Governors Avenue, south of Wyoming Avenue and north of Puncheon Run. Permission was given to issue the Permit, but the fee shall not be set until Council can formulate a Policy for Sewer Taps beyond the City Limits. Mr. Holpp suggested that the City Manager study the New Castle County procedures in these matters.
LOBBY RESTAURANT - SEWER PERMIT
Three possible routes for this sewer were presented to Council for consideration: (1) Dover By-Pass–Restaurant Location to School Sewer, 1386'-0", (2) Via Loockerman Street to Bayard Avenue-South to School Sewer, 1812-0", (3) Via Loockerman Street to Bayard Avenue, to the City of Dover Interceptor over and west of Loockerman Street Bridge, 1846'-0". The first route is the most economical, but the third route is the most logical one for future development. The City Manager is to study the routes, contact the Corporation, and report his findings at the next meeting.
NEW POLICE CAR
Chief Turner presented to Council Four Bids received on a new Car for the Police Department. One Ford, two Plymouths, and one Pontiac. Ford was the low bidder. Mr. Holpp moved that the low bid be accepted. Mr. Mundy seconded. All were in favor.
INSURANCE PROBLEM
Mr. Tischer moved that the Insurance Problem be tabled until the next Special Meeting, to be held Monday night, November 21st. Mr. Biddle seconded. All were in favor.
Council adjourned at 12:00 Midnight.