REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 1947
The regular meeting of City Council was held in City Hall on Monday evening, August 11th at 7:30 with Mayor Woodford presiding. The following members were present: Messrs. Burton, Wright, Vane, Keith, Mikell, Carson, Hartnett and Mrs. Frear.
Minutes
Without objection the reading of the minutes of the last regular and special meetings was dispensed with.
City Manager’s Report
Upon motion of Mr. Keith seconded by Mr. Burton the report of the City Manager was accepted as read.
Chief of Police Report
Without objection the report of the Chief of Police was accepted as read.
Alderman’s Report
Without objection the report of the Alderman was accepted as read. A check in the amount of $490.15 accompanied the report.
Coal Contract
The City Manager reported that for some years the City had been entering into a coal contract with Weaver Company. Since the price of coal had increased $1.00 per ton he felt that a contract should not be made without Council approval. Upon motion of Mr. Keith seconded by Mrs. Frear the City Manager was instructed to enter into a contract with Weaver for part of our coal supply.
Deep Well
Upon motion of Mr. Keith seconded by Mrs. Frear the proposal of Shanahan Company to drill the deep well was accepted and the City Manager instructed to proceed with the work.
Aviation Committee
Mr. Barnes appeared before Council stating that the aviation committee had met about 10 days ago and had decided to ask the City to appoint a committee to go to Washington to try and find out the status of the Dove Army Air Field since quite a few replies has been received in answer to a letter sent out some time ago. Upon motion of Mr. Hartnett seconded by Mr. Burton, Mr. Barnes was instructed to appoint a committee but was instructed not to try to have the field turned over to the City but rather have the Army retain it, with the idea of reactivating it in the near future.
Radio Hook-up
Mr. Gentry appeared before Council to explain the two way Police radio hook-up with the transmitter in the Fire Dept. and stated that the equipment was in good shape and that a satisfactory installation could be made for a minimum cost. Upon motion of Mr. Hartnett seconded by Mr. Carson, Mr. Gentry was asked to get prices and report at next meeting of Council.
Roland Garrison Refund
The City Manager reported that some time ago Mr. Garrison was charged $59.16 for an electric line extension which was under the 70’ which the City does not make any charge for and asked that a refund be made. Upon motion of Mr. Wright seconded by Mr. Hartnett the City Manager was instructed to refund the amount.
S. S. Cooperative
Southern States Cooperative requested permission to install an 18,000 gallon storage tank at their place of business on West St. Upon motion of Mr. Wright seconded by Mr. Carson, permission was granted provided that proper dykes were installed and that all other regulations are complied with.
Street – West Dover
The request by Roy Honey for a street in West Dover was deferred until such a time as the consent of all property owners for right of way was secured.
Recreation Program
Upon motion of Mr. Carson seconded by Mr. Wright the present program whereby the City is to pay $500.00 until $4500.00 has been paid was ordered continued. Council also approved the request of Mr. Simpson, Recreational Director, for a street dance and the City Manager was instructed to make all necessary arrangements.
Carnival – Jr. C. of C.
Upon motion of Mr. Keith seconded by Mr. Wright the request of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce to hold a carnival on the parking lot east of City Hall was approved.
Acting City Manager
Upon motion of Mr. Carson seconded by Mr. Wright, Charles C. Brown City Engineer was appointed Acting City Manager as of August 21st with full powers to execute all papers.
Traffic Suggestions
Suggestions to eliminate parking problems were presented, North St., a one way street and that State St., have parking only on one side from Dover Green to Loockerman. Without objection the City Manager was instructed to ask the Highway Traffic Engineer to investigate these parking problems.
Resurfacing Dover Green
Upon motion of Mr. Wright seconded by Mrs. Frear the City Manager was instructed to have the street from the State house to State St. in front of Mrs. Ridgely’s on Dover Green resurfaced.
City Manager’s Salary
Upon motion of Mr. Carson seconded by Mr. Wright City Manager, Mr. Wilcox was given an additional months salary.
Power Situation
Upon motion of Mr. Hartnett seconded by Mrs. Frear the question of accepting that portion of the D. P. & L. contract calling for parallel operation was voted on. The results were as follows:
Mrs. Frear – Yes
Mr. Burton – No
Mr. Hartnett – Yes
Mr. Wright – No
Mr. Mikell – No
Mr. Carson – No
Mr. Vane – No
Upon motion of Mr. Carson seconded by Mr. Brown the question of having the present generator torn down and that we ask International Latex Corporation to go along with us while the repairs were being made was brought up. After some discussion Mr. Carson & Mr. Brown were appointed to interview the Westinghouse Corporation and International Latex Corporation to find out if it could be done.
Adjourn 10:15