Dover, Delaware, June 6th, 1921.
The Regular Meeting of Town Council was held at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Messrs. Hopkins, Caulk, Downes, Keith, Burton, Clark and the President of Council, Mr. Magee.
The Minutes of the last regular meeting and the Special meetings of May 6th and May 9th were read and approved on motion of Messrs. Clark and Hopkins.
Alderman’s Report: The Alderman’s Report for May showed twelve arrests and fines collected amounted to $58.00, check for same being turned over to the Treasurer. On motion of Messrs. Hopkins and Burton the report was accepted and ordered filed and entered in the minutes.
Engineer’s Report: The Chief Engineer presented the following report:
Dover, Dela., May 31, 1921.
Water Pumped in month 19,278,864. Gals
Commercial Light 31,550. K.W.
Street Light 5,290. K. W.
Cylinder Oil Used 50 Gals.
Engine Oil “ 38 Gals.
Cup Grease “ 7 Lbs.
Waste “ 15 Lbs.
Coal Used During Month 279 Tons 117 Lbs.
Coal on Hand. 449 “ 1283 “
Signed: A.L. Kichline,
Chief Engineer
On motion of Messrs. Keith and Clark the report was accepted, ordered entered in the minutes and filed.
Superintendent’s Report: The Superintendent presented the following report:
Amount received from Water Rents $ 54.44
“ “ for Light 2,680.73
Sundries .50
Received from 1921 Taxes 16,287.33
Amount Paid to Treasurer $19,023.00
On motion of Messrs. Keith and Downes the report was accepted, ordered entered in the Minutes and filed.
Finance Committee: Mr. Hopkins reported that the Collector’s books and records had been examined and a settlement made for 1920, same agreeing with the Treasurer’s records.
It was also reported to Council that arrangements had been completed for the sale of the $30,000.00 Light and Water Improvement bonds. However, any individuals who wished to purchase any of the bonds had the privilege of doing so.
In connection with the bond issue, it had been learned that the printing of same by regular bond printing houses would cost about $275.00. The President of Council and Mr. Hopkins had, therefore, arranged with Mr. E. C. Johnson of Newark, Delaware, for him to print the sixty bonds, same to cost $40.00 to $50.00.
Committee on Accounts: The following bills were presented to Council for payment, were examined, audited by the Committee, reported favorably and on motion of Messrs. Hopkins and Caulk, the Clerk was directed to draw the necessary orders for their payment:
GENERAL FUND
74 W. S. Hamam, Approved Bills $ 654.18
Order No. 63 F. N. Buckingham 1.00
“ “ 64 Mrs. N. G. Cohee 4.56
“ “ 65 Dover Garage Company 1.62
“ “ 66 F. T. Herbert & Co., 2.80
“ “ 67 A. C. Hopkins 1.15
“ “ 68 J. R. Hunter 6.00
“ “ 69 T. K. Jones & Bro. Co., 18.99
“ “ 70 Wm. K. Knight 17.95
“ “ 71 Jas. K. Pyle 2.85
“ “ 72 Stephen Slaughter 2.25
“ “ 73 Stewart Brothers 55.34 $768.69
WATER & LIGHT FUND
62 W. S. Haman, Approved Bills $5922.77
Order No46Dover Lumber & Milling Co., 1.00
“ “ 47 Dover Motor Service, Ins. 1.29
“ “ 48 Atlantic Refining Co., 93.13
“ “ 49 Dover Machine Works 802.12
“ “ 50 Eastern Specialty Co., 21.00
“ “ 51 D. A. Farrell & Co., 45.00
“ “ 52 General Electric Co., 27.84
“ “ 53 A. C. Hopkins 13.54
“ “ 54 J. M. Houston 12.23
“ “ 55 C. H. Pearson 131.50
“ “ 56 Powell & Albert Co., 15.45
“ “ 57 Rensselaer Valve Co., 82.80
“ “ 58 U. G. I. Contracting Co., 102.05
“ “ 59 W. M. Newton 439.81
“ “ 60 W. M. Newton 528.18
“ “ 61 W. E. S. Dyer 750.00 $8,989.71
Total Accepted Bills Paid. $9,758.40
The Clerk was directed to notify Mr. E. L. Jones that Council expected him to present his bills on or before the 25th day of each month.
Ordinance Committee: The Committee reported progress on the new Rubbish Ordinance. Mr. Clark, on behalf of the Ordinance Committee, presented the following preamble and resolutions which were read by the Clerk of the Council. On motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Burton, the same were adopted by a “Yea” and “Nay” vote as follows: Messrs. Hopkins, Caulk, Burton, Keith, Downes, Clark and President of council voted “Yes”, there being no dissenting vote cast. Same were ordered filed and entered in full in the minutes of this meeting. They are as follows:
TREASURER’S REPORT:-
GENERAL FUND
Receipts
Received from E. F. Wood $ 67.00
“ “ Kent County 264.77
“ “ Sup’t Burton 16,287.33 $16,619.10
Disbursements
Overdraft, May 2nd, 1921. $6,997.77
Order No. 50 36.17
“ “ 51 98.75
“ “ 52 1.00
“ “ 53 43.56
“ “ 54 158.22
“ “ 55 7.00
“ “ 56 2.50
“ “ 57 2.00
“ “ 58 3.10
“ “ 59 3.90
“ “ 60 25.95
“ “ 61 23.50
“ “ 62 350.00
Paid Street & Sewer Coupons 654.18 8,970.10
BALANCE, June 6th, 1921. 7,649.00
LIGHTS & WATER
Receipts
Balance on hand, May 2nd, 1921. $2,574.98
Received from Campbell, Peacock & Kinzer 751.43
“ “ Sup’t. Burton 2,735.67 $6,062.08
Disbursements
Refunding Coupons $780.00
Order No. 37 68.62
38 3.50
39 60.60
40 751.39
41 21.18
42 Not Issued
43 Not Issued
44 12.13
45 65.80
36 “Approved Bills” 5,922.77 $7,685.99
Overdraft, June 6th, 1921. $1,623.91
On motion of Messrs. Hopkins and Caulk, the Treasurer’s Report was accepted, ordered filed and entered in the minutes.
Street Committee: Mr. Caulk reported that the crossing between Messrs. Haman’s and Sipple’s residences on Bradford Street had been repaired.
Mr. Caulk also submitted list of names of property owners who should be served with notices that their curbings, etc. should be repaired. On motion of Messrs. Keith and Burton, Council directed the Clerk to fill out said notices in accordance with the list and to deliver same to Mr. Lane who should serve them.
Fire and Police Committee: Mr. Keith reported that he had the promise of Mr. Sipple, the owner of the frame addition erected on Lockerman Street, that the building would be covered with iron within thirty days.
Sewer Committee: A request having been received from Mr. Scanlon that repairs be made to the sewer in his neighborhood, Mr. caulk and Mr. Hopkins madea motion that the matter be referred to the Sewer Committee for adjustment. Motion was carried.
On motion of Messrs. Clark and Downes, the matter of the repair of the sewer in the rear of Mr. Knight’s lot was referred to the Committee.
Tree Committee: No Report
Water & Light Committee: Mr. Clark reported that the Wells at the Water Plant had been completed, as had, also, the foundation for the new stack.
Mr. H. C. Taylor, Secretary of the Board of Health, was present and reported that the results of tests of water taken from the new wells turned out favorable, there being no contamination or pollution found. On motion of Messrs. Keith and Burton, Council voted that the new wells be opened.
Rebate of Taxes: The following tax rebates were allowed by action of Council; on motion made by Messrs. Hopkins and Clark.
J. K. Pyle $2.85
Mrs. N. G. Cohee 4.56
Mary Evans 2.85
New Business: On motion of Messrs. Burton and Hopkins, Council voted that an order be drawn in favor of W.E.S. Dyer for $750.00 for services rendered.
Mr. Martin was present and introduced a Mr. Edwards who requested Council to give him a permit to install gasoline stations at the corners of State and King Streets, in front of the Hotel Richardson. After a lengthy discussion, Messrs. Keith and Hopkins moved that Council vote as to whether a gasoline tank and station should be allowed on State Street. Council by a four to three vote refused to allow a station on State Street.
Bids Opened on Addition to be Made to Water & Light Plant: Mr. W.E.S. Dyer was present and opened bids received for the construction of the addition to be made to the Water & Light Plant. All bids were rejected and the engineer was again instructed to secure bids, said bids to be in within three weeks.
Building Permit: Permit of Mr. J. E. Teat whereby he would be allowed to construct a room over the Street was presented to Council. On motion of Messrs. Burton and Caulk Council voted to refuse the permit until the matter had been looked into further.
Adjournment: On motion of Messrs. Clark and Hopkins, Council voted to adjourn to meet at the call of the President.
Signed: Harold W. Horsey
Clerk.