REGULAR MEETING
November 13, 1946
The regular meeting of City Council was held on Wednesday evening, November 13, at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Woodford presiding. The following members were present: Messrs. Downes, Keith, Vane, Burton, Carson, Mikell and Hinkle.
Minutes
Without objection, the reading of the minutes of the last regular and specialmeetings was dispensed with.
City Manager’s Report
Upon motion of Mr. Keith, seconded by Mr. Downes, the report of the City manager was accepted as read.
Chief of Police Report
The report of the Chief of Police was read and, without objection, was approved as read.
Alderman’s Report
Upon motion of Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Keith, the Alderman’s report was accepted as read. A check in the amount of $475.75 accompanied the report.
Dump Truck
The City Manager reported that it has become necessary to purchase a new dump truck. Upon motion of Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Downes, the City Manager was authorized to purchae the truck.
Taxi Permit
Upon motion of Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Downes, the request of Arthur H. Kellett for a taxi permit was refused.
Store-South State Street
Earl Smith appeared before Council requesting permission to erect a general store at State and Pine Streets stating that there was a general demand for a store in that locality. In accordance with City ordinance, it is necessary to advertise in two Dover papers before request can be granted. Without objection, the City Manager was instructed to advertise and that Council would sit on Monday, November 25, for a hearing.
Fire Siren
Mr. Carson was of the opinion that the fire siren which Robbins Hose Company asked to have erected in the south section of the City should be on Bradford Street rather than on Park Avenue. Without objection, it was decided to defer action until the next meeting, and that the City Manager make a further study.
War Memorial
Upon motion of Mr. Keith, seconded by Mr. Hinkle, Council suggested that a canvas of the citizens be made to determine the type of War Memorial which was wanted, and that the expenses of same be paid by the City.
Water Street Recreation Center
When the buildings on the Water Street Recreation Center were moved and repaired, an outstanding bill in the sum of $500.00 due M. A. Hartnett, Inc. was left unpaid. Upon motion of Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Carson, this bill was ordered paid.
Latex Contract
Mr. Wilcox stated that the old contract with Latex expired early in January. The old rate for steam of 40¢ which was based on the year 1945 was too low, since it cost 56.3¢ to produce at this time. Since International Latex Corporation criticized this figure, the City Manager had them checked by Mr. Goldstein. Upon motion of Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Downes, the price of the new contract for steam was set at 62¢ with a coal clause included, the contract to be for one year only.
Without objection, it was decided that the electric clause in the contract should be based on the City’s P-2 schedule, and that it should be for one year only.
Mr. Wilcox stated that before the next meeting Council should think about increasing the electric generating capacity, since Latex is planning to increase the capacity of its plant to such an extent that if the 2500 KW would break down we would not have sufficient stand-by. He stated that he has had several letters to the effect that a diesel turbine could be syncronized with our present steam plant.
Queen Street Improvements
Mr. Wilcox stated that several years ago it had been recommended to Council that Queen Street in front of the Catholic Cemetery be hard surfaced, but it was felt at that time that it was not necessary. Father Tosick requests at this time that it be improved. Without objection, the City Manager was instructed to improve this street.
Building Code
The City manager stated that the building and fire limits as outlined by the Building Commission were much larger than in the original code. Upon motion of Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Keith, the building and fire limits were approved as recommended by the City Manager. Without objection, the Building Code with amendments as recommended by the City manager was approved.
Salary Increases
Without objection, the salaries of Miss Rodbell and Mr. Sypherd of the Police Department were increased to $30.00 per week effective immediately.
Rate Schedule for Baseball Club
Upon motion of Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Keith, the City Manager was instructed to have an ordinance drawn to be known as Schedule P-3 to be applicable to the Baseball Club only. This would make the price approximately $19.83 per game based on last year’s consumption.
Old Accounts
Upon motion of Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Hinkle, the inactive accounts in the Farmers Bank were ordered closed and transferred to the General Account.
Council adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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City Clerk