REGULAR MEETING
September 13, 1976
The Regular Meeting of Council was held on September 13, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Legates presiding. Members present were Messrs. McDonough, Weyandt, Muir, Hardcastle, Witt, Harris and Bewick. Mr. Perman was absent.
The invocation was given by the Reverend J.H. Williams, Council Chaplain.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 23, 1976 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Legates.
RESOLUTION - JACK R. WOODS
The City Clerk read into the record of the Official Minutes of City Council, the following resolution.
WHEREAS, Jack R. Woods has been employed by the City of Dover since February 27, 1958 and now serves as Director of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, Jack R. Woods is a member of the Chesapeake Section, American Water Works Association and served as its Chairman in 1972 - 1973; and
WHEREAS, each year the various sections of the American Water Works Association may designate one of its members to receive the George Warren Fuller Award, established in 1937 to recognize distinguished service to the water supply field, sound engineering skill, brilliant diplomatic talent and constructive leadership, which exemplifies the life of George Warren Fuller, one of America’s most eminent engineers; and
WHEREAS, at the 28th Annual meeting of the Chesapeake Section, American Water Works Association Jack R. Woods was the recipient of the George Warren Fuller Award, known as the “Water Utility Man of the Year”, which is the highest honor the American Water Works Association can bestow on a member; said citation to be officially presented at the Annual American Water Works Association meeting in Anaheim, California during June 1977, and
WHEREAS, the George Warren Fuller Award to Jack R. Woods will read; “For his many years of dedicated service to his community and its water system; for his untiring efforts to promote the water industry thru his leadership and guidance on various Committee assignments, and for his outstanding service as trustee and chairman of the Chesapeake Section”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the Mayor and Council express their extreme pride in having Jack R. Woods as an employee of the City of Dover and recognize his able supervision of the Public Works Department.
2. That the Mayor and Council realize the extra effort Jack R. Woods has expended for the betterment of the Chesapeake Section, American Water Works Association and the entire water industry.
3. That the Mayor and Council heartily congratulate Jack R. Woods upon receiving the George Warren Fuller Award from the Chesapeake Section, American Water Works Association which bestows great honor to him as an individual and to the City of Dover as his employer.
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 13, 1976
On motion by Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Bewick, Council by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted the resolution which bore the signature of Charles A. Legates, Jr., Mayor. Mr. Perman was absent.
Mayor Legates extended his personal congratulations to Mr. Woods for a job well done. Mr. James presented the award to Mr. Woods with his personal congratulations.
ANNEXATION - CLIFFORD & ELIZABETH ENNIS - 1124 FOREST STREET
Mr. McDonough moved that the lands owned by Clifford and Elizabeth Ennis, known as 1124 Forest Street as described in the Annexation Referendum held on August 27, 1976, be accepted as a part of the corporate limits of the City of Dover. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bewick. By a roll call vote of seven (7) yes, Mr. Perman absent, Council adopted the following resolution.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, a recent amendment to the Charter of the City of Dover authorized the Council to extend the boundaries of the said City after a special election of the qualified voters and real estate owners of the territory proposed to be annexed, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it in the best interest of the City of Dover to include an area west of Dover and north of the present City limits, and hereinafter more particularly described within the limits of the City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, an election as above mentioned was held during the 127th General Assembly, Special Session 1973 for the purpose of submitting the question of annexation of the following described area to the persons entitled to vote thereon, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned Amendment of the Charter of the City of Dover provides that if a majority of the Votes cast in an election held in a territory proposed to be annexed shall be in favor of inclusion of that territory within the limits of the City of Dover, the Council shall thereupon adopt the resolution annexing said territory and including same within the limits of the City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1.) That the following described area situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware and more particularly described and bounded therein shall be annexed to and included within the limits of the City of Dover:
ALL that certain tract, piece or parcel of land now or late of Clifford and Elizabeth Ennis lying in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, being contiguous to the City of Dover and bounded on the north by the southerly line of Delaware Route 8, known as Hartly Road, also known as Forrest Street; on the east by lands of others, and consisting of lot numbers 11, 12, 13, 14, 22 and 23 and a portion of a 15' wide alley, as appear on a plan of “Country Club Estates”, dated 1927, and recorded in deed record L-13-409; this parcel has a frontage of 200' on Hartly Road, and extends back between parallel lines a distance of 1007.1', more or less, on the east, and a distance of 1016.5', more or less on the west, to their intersection with the northerly line of lands of Walker Mifflin Estate, being the present boundary of The City of Dover, and contains 4.65 acres of land, be the same more or less.
2. That the certified copy of the resolution of annexation together with a plot of the area annexed shall be forthwith filed for record with the Recorder of Deeds of Kent County.
3. That the above described area so annexed and included within the limits of the City of Dover shall be for all purposes beginning with the effective date of this resolution be a part of the City of Dover.
4. That the effective date of this resolution shall be the 14th day of September 1976 at 12:01 A.M. o’clock.
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 13, 1976
1976 VOTER REGISTRATION PURGE LIST
The first review of the 1976 Voter Registration Purge List was conducted by Council. Three hundred and thirty-three certified letters, return receipt requested, were mailed by the City Clerk. As of September 8, 1976, forty of those registrants have renewed their registration. The final review for acceptance by Council will be conducted September 27, 1976.
RAYMOND PUSEY - TRAFFIC ENGINEER - U.S. 13 SIGNAL SEQUENCE
Mayor Legates called upon Mr. Raymond Pusey, Traffic Engineer for the State Highway Department, to explain the reasoning of the traffic light sequence on U.S. 13 in the City.
Mr. Pusey explained that the traffic light control system for U.S. #13 extends from the intersection of Delaware State College to Court Street and the south end of Blue Hen Mall on Route #113. Each light is given a fixed amount of time to complete one cycle which is based on the worse case intersection. At the present time Division Street and Court Street are the worse case cycles. Therefore, these two intersections that are tripped by heavy traffic, will delay the sequence at other intersections, resulting in what seems to be an excessive time period. The lights area activated by detectors at each intersection. He stated that his department is receiving a new computer program which would permit the signals to be coordinated in a much better fashion.
Questioned about excessive delays in crossing U.S. #13 during late evening, when traffic is non-existent, Mr. Pusey stated that new detectors would be installed at various intersections in an attempt to correct this problem.
WATER STREET YOUTH CENTER - MR. KEVE
Mr. Paul Keve was present to expound on future utilization of the Water Street Youth Center by the Board of Corrections.
Mr. Keve informed Council that the new facilities, on the site of the Ferris School in New Castle County, will be completed in November or December of 1976. At that time, the program for youth offenders will be moved to the new facility.
After the Youth Center is vacated, it will not be used until Legislature appropriates money to staff the facility, although Mr. Keve said that money has already been appropriated for renovation. At present, it seems likely that the facility will be used for short term misdemeanor prisoners or protective prisoners. The latter type prisoner is one that must be protected from physical harm by others in the penal institution. As in the case of the Youth Center, this would mean 40 to 50 inmates.
Referring to a letter from Mrs. Robert Wheeler, Mr. Bewick asked if sirens could be installed to warn area residents of escapes.
Mr. Keve stated that he was not particularly enthused about sirens or warning systems since in his experience, people either do not hear them or generally do not pay any attention. “It is far more justified to spend that money for security and a good trained staff,” he said.
Mr. Witt inquired about the possibility of having 80 or 90 inmates at the Center instead of the 40 or 50 mentioned as the maximum capacity.
Mr. Keve did not commit himself, however, he said that the design of the Youth Center did not lend itself to overcrowding, adding that he doubted this would happen.
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - SUPPLEMENTARY SIGN REGULATIONS
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the adoption of an ordinance that would add a new subsection to Article 5, Section 4, of the City of Dover Code, dealing with supplementary sign regulations.
Mayor Legates declared the hearing open. Mr. Roe stated that this section was in the original code, but was deleted somehow in the drafting of the new code. There was no one present to speak for or against the ordinance.
On motion by Mr. Bewick, seconded by Mr. Weyandt, Council by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes, one (1) absent, Mr. Perman, adopted the following ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover shall be amended by adding a new sub-section to Article 5, Section 4, dealing with Supplementary Sign Regulations, said sub-section to be known as Section 4.4, the same to read as follows:
“4.4 The sign requirements and regulations, insofar as applicable, pertaining to the Institutional and Office Zone (I0) as set forth in Article 3, Section 10.14, shall be applicable to the following nonresidential zones: C-1, C-1A, C-2, C-2A, C-3, C-4, SC-1, SC-2 and SC-3.
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 13, 1976
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - DOVER MUNICIPAL CODE - MOBILE HOMES SKIRTED & ANCHORED
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the adoption of an amendment to Section 18-38 of the Municipal Code which would require all mobile homes to be skirted and anchored within thirty (30) days after occupancy. Mayor Legates declared the hearing open. There was no one present to speak for or against the ordinance.
Mr. Witt questioned what penalties would be applied if the occupant failed to comply within the specified thirty (30) days. Mr. Roe stared that the penalty would be covered under the Nimlo Code.
Mr. Roe stated that he has material in his office which shows the correct way of skirting and anchoring which will be available to the public.
In reply to a question by Mr. Weyandt, Mr. Roe stated that all existing mobile homes would have to comply within thirty (30) days after adoption of the ordinance.
Mr. Witt moved for adoption of the ordinance to be effective 12:01 A.M. September 14, 1976. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weyandt. By a roll call vote of seven (7) yes, one (1) absent, Mr. Perman, the following ordinance was adopted.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The Dover Municipal Code Section 18-38 is hereby amended by adding the following to the presently existing language in this section:
“Within thirty (30) days after occupancy of all mobile homes, the mobile homes shall be firmly anchored to the ground and the open space beneath the unit shall be skirted with approved material in accordance with the requirements of the Building Inspector.”
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 13, 1976
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - GRASS AND WEEDS
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the adoption of an amendment to the grass and weed ordinance. Said amendment would strike Section 30-4, 30-5, 30-6 and 30-7 of the Municipal Code and add Section 30-4 and 30-5.
Mayor Legates declared the hearing open. There was no one present to speak for or against the ordinance.
This ordinance is proposed to alleviate unnecessary time involved between the first notice of violation and the actual time of enforcement.
On motion by Mr. Weyandt, seconded by Mr. Bewick, the following ordinance was adopted by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes, one (1) absent, Mr. Perman.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The Dover Municipal Code is hereby amended by striking in their entirety the following sections of said Code: Section 30-4; Section 30-4; Section 30-6 and Section 30-7.
The Dover Municipal Code is amended by adding the following sections under Article II. Weeds. to read as follows:
Sec. 30-4 Duty to contain weeds on property and maintain at a certain height.
It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for the owner, occupant or tenant of any premises, of any agent caring for or in charge of the premises, to permit any weeds, grass, underbrush, deleterious or unhealthful growths or other noxious matter to grow to a height of twelve (12) inches or more.
Sec. 30-5 Failure to maintain weeds at proper height - City Authority; costs and lien.
(a) In the event that any owner, occupant, or tenant of any premises, or any agent caring for in charge of the premises, within the City, shall permit any grass, weeds, underbrush, deleterious or unhealthful growths or other noxious matter to grow to a height of twelve (12) inches or more as prohibited by Sec. 30-4 of this Code, then the Health Inspector or Fire Marshal or his authorized agents shall issue a summons showing a violation of Sec. 30-4, said summons to be served personally or by certified mail upon the owner, occupant or tenant of the premises, or any agent caring for or in charge of the premises. The summons shall cite the violation of this Code and shall state such corrective action must be taken and shall state the consequences for failure to take such corrective action. If the violation is not corrected within ten (10) days from the date of personal service of the summons or within fifteen (15) days from the date of mailing of the summons by certified mail, then the City at the direction of the Health Inspector or Fire Marshal may remove the weeds, grass, underbrush, deleterious or other unhealthful growths or other noxious matter growing to a height in excess of twelve (12) inches or more in violation of Section 30-4 of this Code and charge the responsible person $50.00 per hour for such work that must be done to render the property in compliance with this Ordinance.
(b) In the event that the owner, occupant, tenant or other agent caring for or in charge of the premises is deemed to be in violation of Section 30-4 of this Code and in the event that the violation is corrected in compliance with Section 30-5 (a) of this Code and if the charges assessed by the City for correcting said deficiency are not paid, then the City, after having corrected, the deficiency and violation, shall place its charges and expenses as specified in the municipal lien docket as a lien against said property and the City Solicitor shall be directed to enforce said lien or to collect the charges imposed by the City by any other means that he may deem desirable and most advantageous.
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 13, 1976
UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT
The Utility Committee met on September 10, 1976 at 10:00 a.m. with Chairman Harris presiding.
Annexation - Fox Hall Drive
The Committee considered a request by Mr. Nathan Cohen to annex properties along Fox Hall Drive. Mr. James is in the process of mailing out a fact sheet to each property owner or resident, with a return postcard asking if they are in favor of or against the annexation.
It was a recommendation of the Committee that the City Manager continue with his investigation and submit a report, based on the inquiry of residents.
Noise Level - McKee Run
Arrangement have been made with the Environmental Protection Agency to make a study at McKee Run relative to the noise level of the forced draft fans. In addition, the Salisbury Steel Products has submitted a tentative price of $250,000 to construct a wall around three sides of the exposed area of the fan which would help cut the noise level.
Mr. Harris explained that sometime in the future the Committee will submit a modified version of the present noise ordinance. Mr. Weyandt suggested that the Committee adhere to State and National regulations when modifying the present ordinance.
On motion by Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council accepted the report of the Utility Committee as submitted.
LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Legislative and Finance Committee met on September 1, 1976 at 7:30 a.m. with Chairman Muir presiding.
Bernard A. Bruner - 112-114 S. New Street - Tax Adjustment
The Committee considered a request from Bernard A. Bruner for an adjustment on his taxes for property located at 112-114 S. New Street, which was recently destroyed by fire. It was the recommendation of the Committee that Mr. Bruner’s request be denied based on the procedures of tax adjustments as outlined by the Charter of the City of Dover.
Mr. McDonough moved for the recommendation of the Committee seconded by Mr. Muir and carried.
Assessment of New Construction
It was recommended by the Committee that the City Assessor conduct a survey concerning the feasibility of assessing new construction on a quarterly or monthly basis. This would take into consideration the projected revenues verses the cost of additional bookkeeping.
Mr. Hayes informed Council that he would submit the requested survey at the Council Meeting of November 8, 1976.
Robbins Hose Company Loan - $60,000
A request was received from the Robbins Hose Company for a loan of $60,00 to complete construction of an addition to that facility. The loan would be for a maximum period of three (3) years with all assessed interest and principal being the financial responsibility of Robbins Hose Company. The Committee recommends approval of this request.
Mr. Bewick asked where the City would obtain the funds for this loan. Mr. James replied that the City will borrow the money from a bank for the Fire Company, since the City could obtain the loan at a much lower interest rate than the Fire Company.
It was the opinion of Mr. James that the reason for the shortage of funds was due to remodeling and refurnishing of the old section, which was not anticipated.
On motion by Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. McDonough, Council unanimously accepted the recommendation of the Committee.
POLICE DEPARTMENT - COMPENSATORY TIME
A request from Chief Spence and Carleton Phillips, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, was discussed by the Committee. Chief Spence and Mr. Phillips requested compensatory time in lieu of holiday overtime pay. Mr. James stated that compensatory time earned would be based on the actual hours worked. For example, a man working on an official City holiday would receive straight pay and earn one day compensatory time. Mr. James supports this request, as it would constitute a monetary savings in the Police Department.
It is the recommendation of the Committee that the request be granted. Mr. Weyandt moved to accept the recommendation of the Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hardcastle and carried.
Mr. McDonough moved to accept the report of the Legislative and Finance Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weyandt and carried.
PISTOL TEAM - CITY OF DOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Legates congratulated the Pistol Team of the City of Dover Police Department on their outstanding achievements received during the Delaware Police Combat Pistol Tournament. The Individual State Champion was awarded to PFC Joe Bartsch. The winners of the Two Man Team were PFC Carleton Phillips and Ptlm Tim Mullaney. Campions of the Four Man Team were PFC Joe Bartsch, Ptlm John Bartsch, PFC John Sigler and Ptlm Clarence Marr.
REZONING REQUEST - F. MICHAEL & BARBARA PARKOWSKI - 114 W. WATER STREET
A request was received from F. Michael and Barbara Parkowski to rezone property at 114 W. Water Street. Prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Dover, a public hearing is required.
On motion by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Mr. Bewick, Council adopted the following resolution and referred the request to the Planning Commission.
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain lands located at 114 W. Water Street are presently zoned for RG-2 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning map and zoning ordinance of the City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That a public hearing will be held in City Hall on October 25, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. on a proposed amendment to the zoning map that would rezone from RG-2 to I0 that property located at 114 W. Water Street, owned by F. Michael and Barbara Parkowski.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 13, 1976
REZONING REQUEST - EUGENE R. McNINCH - 800 S. BRADFORD STREET ADOPTED
A request was received from Dr. Eugene R. McNinch to rezone his property at 800 S. Bradford Street. Prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Dover, a public hearing is required.
On motion by Mr. Bewick, seconded by Mr. McDonough, Council adopted the following resolution and referred the request to the Planning Commission.
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain lands located at 800 S. Bradford Street are presently zoned for RG-1 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning map and zoning ordinance of the City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That a public hearing will be held in City Hall on October 25, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. on a proposed amendment to the zoning map that would rezone from RG-1 to RG-0 that property located at 800 S. Bradford Street, owned by Eugene R. McNinch.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
SEPTEMBER 13, 1976
PROMOTIONAL GUIDELINES - CITY OF DOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Legates presented a request from Chief Spence regarding the promotional procedures of the Police Department. It was indicated that action be taken by Council by July 30th. Since the procedure has been in the possession of Council for five or six weeks, Mayor Legates requested action by Council so that the guidelines can be implemented by the department.
Mr. Weyandt moved to adopt the promotional guidelines of the Dover Police Department, seconded by Mr. Muir.
Mr. McDonough said that he had no particular objections to the guidelines, but questioned why Council was not appraised of plans to present the policy tonight.
Further questioned by Mr. McDonough, Chief Spence stated that the booklet was presented to Carleton Phillips, President of the board, with no objections stated by the Committee. It was their request, the Department’s request and Mayor Legates’ request that they be acted upon favorably, effective January 1, 1977.
With no further discussion on the motion, Council approved the Police Department Promotional Guidelines. Mr. Perman was absent.
ALLEYS IN WOODBROOK
Councilman Bewick mentioned that there are ten foot alleys located behind properties in the Woodbrook development. Because of the substandard width of the alleys, they are not usable to the residents and are used for utility easements. Since they are not paved alleys and are not usable, the alleys present a problem to the property owners.
Mr. Bewick moved that this problem be referred to the Planning Commission for a recommendation to Council on ways to solve this problem. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hardcastle and carried.
FRIENDS OF OLD DOVER - SUPPORT OF REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN DOVER
A letter was received from Elizabeth Moyne, President of the Friends of Old Dover. Ms. Moyne encourages the City of Dover to do whatever possible to assist in the revitalization of the downtown area.
Mr. James reported that after filing a preliminary request with the State, he discovered that the applicant requesting the funds must have free and clear title to the property that the funds will be used for. Since the City of Dover does not own Loockerman Street, we are ineligible to apply for the grant from the EDA. Mr. James assured Council that the City and the State will continue to investigate all possibilities.
On motion by Mr. Bewick, seconded by Mr. Weyandt, Council acknowledged receipt of the letter.
DR. O.J. POLLAK - ZEBRA STRIPES FOR CROSSWALKS
In a letter to Mayor and Council, Dr. O.J. Pollak, of 9 Kings Highway, expressed his concern over hazardous crosswalks on the corner of Kings Highway/E. Division Street and Maple Lane. Dr. Pollak cited these particular crosswalks because he lives in this area, but he is quite sure there are similar conditions throughout the City.
It was the suggestion of Dr. Pollak that the City paint zebra stripes, parallel broad white strips, bridging streets from one sidewalk to another, across main thoroughfares in Dover. Also, the enforcement of the City ordinance for jaywalking was suggested by Dr. Pollak.
Mr. Bewick moved that Council acknowledge receipt of the letter and refer the matter to the Safety Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Witt and carried.
TEMPORARY TRAILERS
Mr. Witt moved that effective September 30, 1976 all requests for temporary trailers for non-residential purposes must be accompanied by a plot plan, indicating the location of such temporary structure and shall be in accordance with the setback requirements of that particular zoning. The request shall be referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation and a public hearing held by Council on the proposal a minimum of thirty (30) days from the date of the request. Also, that all existing ordinances shall be abided by.
The motion was seconded by Mr. McDonough and carried.
UTILITY HOOKUPS TO MOBILE HOMES
Mr. Witt stated that the City has an ordinance which requires the removal of all mobile homes within three (3) years after annexation into the City. Although this is seldom enforced, the City will not allow utility hookups to the mobile homes, where utility lines currently exist, because of this ordinance. It was Mr. Witt’s opinion that Council should take a firm stand on this practice.
Mr. Witt moved that a Utility Committee consider and recommend to Council, a policy on sanitary sewer and water hookups for residential trailers where current lines exist, with the understanding that the cost of hookup will be the burden of the property owner. If possible, Mr. Witt would like to have a report by September 27, 1976.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bewick and carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
WILLIAM H. WILLIS
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council in their meeting of September 13, 1976, are hereby approved.
CHARLES A. LEGATES, JR. MAYOR
September 20, 1976
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