SPECIAL MEETING

July 25, 1955

The special meeting of City Council was held Monday, July 25, 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 meeting of Council were accepted as read.

DIAMOND STATE DAIRY

The request of Diamond State Dairy to erect a storage shed and retaining wall on its property on S. State Street was heard. Residents of the area presented a petition opposing the request. Mr. William J. Storey spoke as their attorney. Mr. Arlee B. Magee was present to represent the Diamond State Dairy. A majority of property owners in the block objected to the request. A point in question is whether the ordinance covering business in residential sections applies to the extension of an established business. Council tabled the matter for further consideration.

ORDINANCES

The City Solicitor was directed to prepare an ordinance reducing the speed limit on S. State Street form Wyoming Avenue to Elm Terrace from 35 MPH to 25 MPH.

The City Solicitor was directed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting parking for three spaces at the Post Office drop mail box.

POLICE CAR

Council authorized purchase of a new police car from the low bidder Bolan Motors for the sum of $1800, less trade in allowance on 1955 Ford of $1501, a net change $299.00.

SOUTHWEST DOVER DEVELOPMENT

Council approved a plot plan of a development on southwest Dover south of Waples Avenue between West Street and New Burton Road. The plot includes three streets.

NEW STREET RIGHT OF WAY

The City Solicitor was directed to take the necessary steps to procure street right-of-way for extension of New Street from South Street to Waples Avenue.

PAYLOADER

The City Manager was authorized to purchase a payloader. The quoted price is $10,049, with allowance to be made for rental charge if the machine rented for the past month is purchased. The City Manager will negotiate the final price.

ZONING COMMITTEE

Mayor Haman appointed as a Zoning Committee Councilmen Helm, Tischer and City Manager Ward. The committee will study and recommend to Council revision of City of Dover zoning ordinances.

HOTEL

Council approved the proposal prepared by a committee of Council for submission to the Dover Hotel Corporation, which organization desires to erect a hotel in the low area east of City Hall.

FRANCHISE

Council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a franchise with the State Highway Department granting right-of-way for a water line to Rodney Village.

Council adjourned at 11:20 P.M.

F. Neyaln

City Clerk