REGULAR MEETING
July 28, 1975
The Regular Meeting of Council was held on July 28, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. with Vice Mayor Legates presiding. Members present were Messrs. Cullen, Legates, Muir, Hardcastle, Perman, Witt, Harris and McDonough. Mayor Carroll was in attendance at a meeting of the National League of Cities in Butte, Montana.
The invocation was given by Reverend J. H. Williams, Council Chaplain.
MINUTES
Mr. Perman asked that the following corrections and additions be considered as an amendment to the minutes of July 14, 1975:
1. Correction of the spelling of Mr. Ruane from Rulane.
2. Mr. Perman’s remarks on the noise level and smoke and McKee Run and Mr. Schucker’s remarks.
3. Mr. Perman’s questions on insurance for residents in flood hazard areas.
Concerning Flood insurance, Mr. Hodge informed Council that individuals who live in a flood zone, who own their home, are not required to take flood insurance although they are qualified if they desire the coverage. Individuals who seek a loan either to purchase, expand or repair a home in a flood zone are required to take flood insurance.
“In other words,” Mr. Perman said, “just by our declaring an area a flood zone does not require people to have flood insurance?” Mr. Hodge stated that this was correct.
Mr. Perman referred to the letter to Mayor Carroll from Mr. David Keifer who stated that flood insurance would be required by residents in flood areas.
Mr. Hodge answered that the City was informed that the letter should not have been received. In addition, he informed Council that as of July 24, 1975, the City of Dover was accepted as a flood insurance community. A press release was mailed July 4, 1975 to the news media.
Mr. Perman referred to the meeting of July 14, 1975 when he voted no to the appointment of Robert Berglund to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission left by Mr. Frederick Brittan. His objection was not toward Mr. Robert Berglund but basically Mayor Carroll’s failure to give Council prior notice as to who he nominated for that position. Mr. Perman requested that this fact be made a part of the permanent record.
Mr. McDonough asked who assumed the responsibility of deciding what is included in Council Minutes.
The City Clerk replied that he prepares the Official Minutes from the tape recording and the decision of what is to be included is his with final approval of Mayor and Council.
On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Witt, Council accepted the minutes of July 14, 1975, stipulating that the amendments be prepared and presented for approval at the August 11, 1975 regular meeting.
REPORTS
Chief of Police Report for the Month of June - Mr. Perman noted that in Chief Spence’s report nearly half of the boats registered for Silver Lake are non-resident. Chief Spence added that the non-resident registration consist mostly of people who live in the general area of the City, such as Rodney Village and Base Housing. Mr. McDonough suggested that boat registration fees for non-residents should be higher giving a tax paying resident same consideration. The report was accepted by a motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Muir.
Building Inspector and Fire Marshal’s Report for the Month of June - Mr. Perman asked if the City had any ordinance to control laundromats regarding cleanliness and hot water. Mr. Roe stated that several ordinances would cover cleanliness. Complaints on inadequate hot water was due to the recent heavy rainfall which inundated several basements causing abnormal usage of laundromats which exceeded the hot water heating capacity. As requested by Mr. Perman, Mr. Roe agreed to check other municipalities to see if an ordinance covering hot water restrictions for laundromats is used. The report was accepted on motion of Mr. Cullen, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle.
City Planner’s Report for the month of June was accepted.
City Alderman’s Report for the month of June was accepted.
Cash Receipts for the Month of June - Mr. McDonough reported being informed by the Finance Director that the reason there was only $350,000 out of the original $500,000 in the Electric Revenue Fund was that the $350,000 will not show on the official year end work papers of the City. This money was actually transferred to another account. No money apparently came form the Electric Revenue Fund to the General Fund.
Mr. Hodge stated that $350,000 was during the fiscal year transferred to the General Fund. A later report will show tonight that the City was required to meet the bond covenant for the Electric Revenue Fund necessitating a transfer back to the Revenue Fund, thus, the City is $350,000 shy in the General Fund. The report was accepted by a motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle.
Budget Report, General Fund, for the month of May was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Fund, for the month of June was accepted.
Budget Report, Electric Revenue Fund, for the month of May was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Improvement Fund, for the month of June was accepted.
City Manager’s Report for the Month of June - Mr. McDonough asked why the commercial rate paid by Dover Air Force Base was higher than General Foods for the month. Mr. Schucker replied that General Foods has a much better power factor than Dover Air Base which would account for some of the difference.
In the City Manager’s Written Report, Mr. Hodge reported a date of August 8 for commercial use of Unit #3. The delay is a result of damage to Unit #3 turbine which has been repaired and is awaiting other parts in Philadelphia. While Unit #3 was in the testing stage, 1,728,000 kilowatts of energy was sold to Delmarva in conjunction with the PJM agreement.
Mr. Witt again questioned the reduced number of water customers for the year. Mr. Hodge answered that it is probably due to a bookkeeping adjustment but he would check further for an answer.
Mr. Hardcastle noted no mention of action to process damages for the recent malfunction of Unit #3. Mr. Schucker reported that the insurance company has been notified and a separate account set up to totalize every bill received in that account. Cost of repairs will not be known until the unit is back on the line and operational.
Mr. Hardcastle expressed hope that a progress report, it writing, will be forthcoming from the City Manager on planned repairs to the various railroad crossings in the City.
On motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle, Council accepted the City Manager’s Report as presented.
J. P. COURT #7 REPORT
A check for the month of June 1975 was received in the amount of $6,515.85. Deferred payments as of June 30, 1975 totaled $35,503.67. Mr. Witt asked if a column indicating the fines incurred for the month could be added. The City Clerk replied that the fines reported are not necessarily levied in that month due to the deferred payment system. On motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council accepted the report as submitted.
BIDS - PARCELS OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF DOVER
A bid opening for three parcels of land was advertised for submission to the Office of the City Manager on July 25, 1975. The following is the submitted bids as presented by the Assistant City Manager:
Parcel #1 = 16' x 150' Northwest corner of Monroe Terrace and Wyoming Avenue by Mr. Alex Gniesco for $1.00
Parcel #2 = 12' x 102' Southwest corner of Governors Avenue and Bank Lane by Mr. Kline Kemp for $25.00 and Mr. William H. Hurley for $130.00
Parcel #3 = A strip of land running parallel with Bank Lane between Governors Avenue and New Street by Mr. William H. Hurley for $125.00
Mr. Witt moved that the bids be referred to the Utility Committee for their study and recommendation to Council.
Mr. McDonough stated that the whole point of the bids was to dispose of the property and did not agree with the referral.
Mr. Harris pointed out that the parcels have been cleared as far as necessity for right of way and the parcels are an expense to the City considering the upkeep such as mowing.
Vice Mayor Legates declared Mr. Witt’s motion had failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Perman moved that Council accept the bids on parcels #2 and #3 as submitted by Mr. William H. Hurley and defer the bid on parcel #1 until more significant bids are received. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hardcastle.
Mr. Harris objected to the motion pointing out that the City had followed the law in accepting the bids and that the parcels are of no value to the City.
Mr. McDonough moved to amend Mr. Perman’s motion to accept the three highest bids on the three parcels of land.
Mr. Perman accepted Mr. McDonough’s amendment as did Mr. Hardcastle, who seconded the original motion. Council accepted the amendment by a voice call vote.
Council voted to accept the bids on all three parcels of land as follows:
Parcel #1 Mr. Alex Gniesco $ 1.00
Parcel #2 Mr. William H. Hurley 130.00
Parcel #3 Mr. William H. Hurley 125.00
LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Legislative and Finance Committee met on July 23, 1975, at 4:00 P.M. The Committee discussed taking over the City of Dover Public Library meeting all legal requirements of the legislation as signed by the Governor of the State of Delaware.
The Committee recommends that the City set a tax rate of .08¢ per $100 of assessment to report the library’s operating cost and bonded indebtedness. The .08¢ would be dropped by the Kent County Receiver of Taxes on bills mailed to residents of the Capitol School District. In addition, the City should formally request the transfer of the bonded indebtedness and title and property from the Capitol School District to the City of Dover.
The Committee next recommended that trailer occupants be required to have a City of Dover license prior to any utility hookups and that the City Solicitor prepare an ordinance to that effect.
Attached to the report, the Committee submitted a clarification of the definition of farmlands which is needed by the Tax Assessor.
DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY - TAX RATE SET
Vice Mayor Legates relinquished the floor to Mr. Hayes for questions on the Charter provisions which provide for the present taxation of residents and the procedure for applying the proposed .08¢ library tax levy. Present charter provisions that would conflict with the collection of the library tax for the year 1975-76 as mentioned by Mr. Hayes are as follows:
1. The date the assessment book is to closed and hung.
2. The date of the tax hearings on the assessment.
3. Setting the tax rate.
4. The billing date, discount period and old age exemption.
5. Unless the same assessments that were used in April 1975 are used, updated mortgage lists will be needed.
Mr. Rodriguez stated that the law passed by the General Assembly provides that the City has a right to levy a tax for the library and to assess penalties for the non-payment of same.
Mr. McDonough asked if the City’s Charter is in conflict with the state law or does the state law over ride the charter.
Mr. Rodriguez stated that the City Charter is a state law and in effect the new library law adds an additional power to Council. It gives the City the right to tax but does not basically state how. Legally the City can levy the tax now but obviously in future years the library tax will be levied to coincide with the present tax bills.
Mr. Hayes reminded Council that they would be levying a one year tax for a six-month period.
Mr. Witt asked if the .08¢ tax would cover the expenses of the library. Mr. Hodge answered affirmative for the present fiscal year.
Mr. Perman moved that the City of Dover accept the Dover Public Library, the tax rate be set at .08¢ per hundred dollars of assessment, that the present assessments be used as a basis for billing and that discounts and penalties be applied to the collection of the tax as is normally used in the present real estate tax. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cullen.
Mr. Harris asked what provisions would be made for persons who are now in the district and who will not be after the library becomes the property of the City of Dover.
Vice Mayor Legates informed Council that Mr. Harry Camper, President of the Capitol School District Board, was present to speak on this subject. Mr. Witt asked that Mr. Camper be recognized.
Mr. Camper suggested that the people who will be outside the City limits but in the district be given a year or two consideration for the equity earned in paying on the bond issue since 1960. A five dollar fee has been paid in the past by these people. Mr. Camper further stated that there would be no problems in relinquishing the library deed to the City although the legal ramifications of the bonded indebtedness has not been entirely resolved by the school board.
Mr. Perman questioned the City’s jurisdiction over the Library Commission relating to the state law that keeps the commission in effect for five years.
Mr. Rodriguez agreed with Mr. Perman but added that as each present member’s term expires the replacement of that vacancy would be a decision made by the City. In the opinion of the City Solicitor, the City would have the power to dictate policy after the takeover regardless of the Commission’s present jurisdiction.
A discussion followed on the dates that would apply to the mailing, discount period and penalty of the library tax.
Mr. Perman amended his original motion to read as follows:
1. The City of Dover will accept the Dover Public Library.
2. The tax rate be set at .08¢ per $100 of assessed value
3. The assessment books will be closed July 31, 1975
4. The tax bills will be mailed August 31, 1975
5. The date of September 30, 1975, will be set for the final day of the 5% discount eligibility.
6. A five month period from the date of billing, or February 1, 1976, will apply before a 1% penalty will be applied for nonpayment.
7. All subsequent years, after the first billing of the library tax, the library tax will concur with the regular mailing of the real estate tax.
Mr. Cullen accepted the amendments to the original motion. On a roll call vote, Council adopted the motion as amended.
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS & TRANSFER OF DEED - DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Legislative and Finance Committee next considered a formal request from the Capitol School District Board to transfer the bonded indebtedness and the deed to the lands and property of the Dover Public Library to the City of Dover. The Committee recommended to Council that this request be honored. On motion of Mr. Cullen, seconded by Mr. Witt, Council voted for the recommendation of the Committee.
Mr. Hardcastle referred to remarks previously made by Mr. McDonough relating to monies derived from the library tax and how it would be handled.
Mr. Perman stated his interpretation of the state law as being that monies collected through taxation for the library can only be allocated for library operational costs. Any excess funds can only be held in escrow for the following year. The City Solicitor confirmed Mr. Perman’s point.
Mr. Hayes informed Council that a 100% collection of the library tax would amount to approximately $100,000 to $120,000. The budget needs of the library would be approximately $107,000 plus $10,000 to pay off the indebtedness.
Vice Mayor Legates stated that meeting with the library will be necessary to establish guidelines for expenditures and general operation.
A discussion followed on the consideration to be given persons using the library who live outside the City, filling commission vacancies with City appointees and establishing guidelines for the operation of the library.
Vice Mayor Legates stated that the above problems should be referred to the Legislative and Finance Committee for their recommendations with input from the Library Commission.
ORDINANCE - TRAILER LICENSE BEFORE PROVIDING UTILITIES
The City Solicitor prepared an ordinance for the consideration of Council which would provide that a trailer must have a license before City utilities would be provided.
Mr. Hayes stated that out of 290 trailers in the City, 139 are licensed, leaving 151 not licenses. The proposed ordinance would assist the tax department in collecting these fees.
It was the recommendation of the Committee that the ordinance be adopted.
Mr. Witt moved that Council adopt the ordinance as recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cullen.
Mr. Perman asked why the City licenses trailers. Mr. Hayes replied that it is a state law, adopted by Council in 1970 which required trailers to pay a placement fee and obtain a license.
Mr. Perman asked since it is a license and not a tax why does the tax department issue same. Mr. Hayes replied that at one time, trailers were assessed from the City Assessor’s Office. The collection and issuing of license fees remained in the Assessor’s Office after the adoption of the state license law.
On a call for the vote on Mr. Witt’s motion, Council adopted the following ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The Dover Municipal Code shall be and the same hereby is amended by adding a new section to be known as Section 18-43 which shall read as follows:
Section 18-43. Use of City Utilities - The owner or occupant of any trailer shall not be entitled to receive city utilities until the license fee required in Section 18-43 is paid in full and the City personnel shall refuse to provide sewage, water and electricity to the trailer until satisfactory proof is furnished that the license fee has been paid.
ADOPTED JULY 28 1975
Mr. Perman stated that if indeed the trailer fee is a license and not a tax should it not be handled through Mr. Roe’s office.
The City Solicitor’s opinion was the trailer license cannot be considered a tax since the City would have to enter suit against anyone who might be delinquent.
Mr. Harris suggested deferring action on the question of moving this function to Mr. Roe’s office until he and Mr. Hayes has time to discuss any problems that might arise from the transfer and report back to Council.
Mr. Roe informed Council that the City Manager is the true licensing agent as provided by the Charter. This authority is delegated by the Manager.
DEFINITION OF FARMLAND
The Legislative and Finance Committee considered establishing a definition of farmland and woodland to allow the Tax Assessor’s Office a more accurate method of determining lands that fall under that category. A proposed clarification from the City Assessor’s Office was presented to Council.
Mr. Roe addressed Council relating to the exemption description, paragraph A, which relates to a zoning of A (agriculture). He stated that the City of Dover has no land zoned A. All newly annexed land is automatically classified R-20 which is the most restrictive residential zoning. His question to Council was that everyone who applies for this exemption to an A category will have to pay twenty five dollars ($25.00) for the application and five dollars ($5.00) per acre.
Mr. Roe asked how this would be handled since in some cases it would cost individuals six hundred to seven hundred dollars ($600 - $700) for an A zoning. As far as the City Assessor’s records, some land would be recorded as A but the zoning map would show a zoning of R-20.
Mr. Witt moved that this particular item be referred back to the Legislative and Finance Committee, the Utility Committee and the City Solicitor for their study and recommendations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cullen and carried.
Mr. Harris mentioned the possible conflict with City ordinances on land declared a farm where animals such as hogs and chickens are raised. Mr. Roe agreed since farmland is exempt from most City ordinances.
On motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council accepted the report of the Legislative and Finance Committee as submitted.
RESOLUTION - $400,000 LOAN TO SUPPLEMENT GENERAL FUND
A resolution to authorize the City Manager to borrow four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) was read by the City Clerk. Mr. Witt moved that the resolution be adopted to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the negotiations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Muir.
Mr. Perman asked Mr. Hodge to give a brief explanation of why the City needs to borrow $400,000. Mr. Hodge explained that the $350,000 that was transferred from the Electric Revenue Fund to the General Fund had to be transferred back as of June 30, 1975 to meet the bond covenants thus causing a shortage of operating funds.
Mr. McDonough asked why the Electric Revenue Fund was short $350,000 since the last budget review and was this not known at that time. Mr. Hodge answered that the City did not know that the bond covenants would not be met but the failure of Unit #3 to be in commercial operation by July 1, 1975 was a contributing factor coupled with the increase in operational and maintenance costs. He reminded Council that the 1975-76 budget was adopted knowing that deficit existed and hoped that Council would consider some of the proposals such as sewer and water rates for additional revenue.
Council by a unanimous roll call vote adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Dover needs to borrow the sum of $400,000 to be deposited in the General Fund for the purpose of meeting current financial needs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover shall repay this loan on or before June 30, 1976.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the City of Dover shall borrow the sum of $400,000 to supplement the General Fund for the purpose of meeting current financial needs which loan shall be repaid on or before June 30, 1976.
2. That the City Manager is authorized to secure a loan in the amount of $400,000 at the best possible terms.
ADOPTED JULY 28, 1975
CORRESPONDENCE
ERNEST V. KEITH - 3,668.00 ASSESSMENT - BLUE COAT & WHARF - EAST LAKE GARDENS
Mr. Ernest Keith, in a letter to Mayor Carroll, requested that the City delete the sewer and water assessment cost of $3,668 from their records. He stated that City representatives assured him that no difficulty would be encountered in hooking up to City utilities when available with the tanks and sewage lines that were installed initially to carry effluent from the Blue Coat Inn. When City utilities were made available he discovered that pumps would be needed, in lieu of proper gravity feed, to carry the effluent. He pointed out the cost of several thousand for the pumps and the maintenance and operation cost.
In addition, Mr. Keith proposed that the City build a bulwark or wharf on the 90 ft. frontage of lake that the residents of East Lake Gardens use for access. When the Ramada Inn was built, he stated that a drainage pipe was installed across the highway to the lake. The pipe uses part of this access land on the lake and was described as a hazard and an eyesore and was installed without first consulting Mr. Keith.
On motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle, Council referred this matter to the Utility Committee.
STREET FAIR ON COWGILL STREET - MRS. MAMIE WARREN
In a letter to Council, Chief Spence referred to a Street Fair and Dance that Mrs. Mamie Warren had requested permission to hold and Council granted in their meeting of July 14, 1975. An inquiry revealed that Mrs. Warren planned to charge admission and engage a band.
Chief Spence said that he had no objections to the fair, which was to be held on a vacant lot, but did not feel that a precedent should be established by allowing the closing of a public street by a profit organization to permit a dance and admission fee.
Mr. Perman moved that the use of the street for a dance be denied to Mrs. Warren. The motion was seconded by Mr. Muir, and Council approved Mr. Perman’s motion with Mr. Witt voting no.
Mr. Perman suggested that the City Manager and Chief of Police prepare guidelines on related events, such as above, so that future requests can either be accepted, rejected or modified.
RESOLUTION - THANKING CITY FOR HOSTING AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTION
A resolution from the American Legion signed by Edward S. Phillips, Dept. Cmdr., and Garland B. Bloodsworth, Dept. Adj., conveyed appreciation to the City officials for making their convention held on July 13 & 14, 1975 a successful event. A motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Muir, so noted the message of the resolution.
PARKING - ONE SIDE - MOCKINGBIRD AVENUE
A letter from Mr. James A. Kime, Mockingbird Avenue in Mayfair, requested that parking be restricted from one side of that street for the safety of children playing. A list of resident signers was attached. On motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council referred this letter to the Safety Advisory Committee.
CHILDREN PLAYING SIGNS - MOCKINGBIRD AVENUE
A letter from Mr. James A. Kime, Mockingbird Avenue, Mayfair, requested that “Children Playing” signs be erected on each end of the street and possibly a 15 MPH speed limit Names of residents was attached to the letter supporting Mr. Kime’s letter. On motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle, Council referred the matter to the Safety Advisory Committee.
DOVER RACQUETS CLUB - REQUEST TO RESERVE TENNIS COURTS
Mr. Witt presented a request from Mr. Al Hause, President of the Dover Racquets Club, which asked permission to reserve two courts on Monday and Wednesday from July 28 and for the next five weeks thereafter at the Dover Park and Recreation Center. Mr. Hause is assisting young adults, between 5 & 18 years of age, in tennis. He asked that the two courts be reserved from 9:30 A.M. to 12 noon and from 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. in the afternoon.
Mr. Witt moved that the request be granted. Mr. Perman seconded the motion adding that only participants between 5 & 18 years of age would be permitted.
Mr. Hause was recognized and explained that a $6.50 fee is charged to each participant. This pays for two instructors and about 300 cans of tennis balls. The club subsidizes the fee out of their dues in the amount of $850.00 per year.
Mr. Witt suggested that signs be posted for the public designating the days and times. On a roll call vote Mr. Hardcastle, Mr. Harris and Mr. McDonough voted no and Council granted the Racquets Club the use of the two courts as requested.
MR. PERMAN - REQUEST TO REVIEW CHARTER
Mr. Perman addressed Council on the much discussed charter changes and pointed out that the City of Dover has outgrown its charter which was produced in 1929. Further, he stated that tonight was a small picture of some of the administrative problems the City has because the charter is not a true Council-City Manager type government where the City Manager is the Chief Administrator of the entire administration but kind of a hybrid between the Council-City Manager from or the Mayor-Council form. The Mayor does control the Police Department and has other power over the Council. Mr. Perman stated that since Council does have committees such as Parks, Recreation and others, in essence Councilmen act somewhat in the capacity of commissioners.
It is time that Council resolve the City’s present Charter toward a pure Council-City Manager type of government. Mr. Perman suggested that Council resolve between the present and a date of their choice, to work together to amend the Charter or come up with a new one to streamline the City government as a step into the future and take the City out of the past.
Vice Mayor Legates suggested that Council set a date to proceed with the above. Mr. Perman moved that Council meet at least once a week until we feel that we have a charter which we feel will help us streamline our government in the future and that at least five members of Council be present to make a quorum. The motion was seconded by Mr. McDonough.
Vice Mayor Legates suggested that the meeting start the week of August 3, 1975.
Mr. McDonough questioned the figure five to constitute a quorum and Mr. Perman agreed to amend his motion to four. Mr. McDonough accepted four as the second to Mr. Perman’s motion.
Mr. Hardcastle questioned the legality of setting the quorum at four out of a body of eight Councilmen and asked for an opinion from the City Solicitor.
Mr. Rodriguez thought that there would be no problems since the sessions would be more like a workshop and major decisions would not be made. He also suggested that Council investigate a model charter which the League of Local Governments has been working on for some time.
Mr. Perman’s motion was voted and carried.
Vice Mayor Legates announced that the first meeting would be held August 6, 1975 in the Chambers at 7:30 P.M.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Mr. Witt commented that due to the U.S. 13 traffic, Council should revitalize the plan for a Dover By-Pass.
Vice Mayor Legates instructed the Asst. City Manager to again contact the Highway Department on this matter.
Mr. Perman asked when the dedication of the City of Dover Parks and Recreation Center would take place. Mr. Hodge stated that there are some items to be taken care of by the contractor who is awaiting parts. It was his feeling that in two weeks or before the next Council Meeting a firm date will be set.
DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY - MILBORNE ESTATE ON GOVERNORS AVENUE & MINOR STREET
Mr. Roe asked that he be granted permission to receive bids to demolish property belonging to the George Milborne Estate and formally Johnny the Tailors at the corner of Governors Avenue and Minor Street.
On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Perman, Council granted Mr. Roe permission to receive the bids.
DEMOLITION - WESLEY ADKINS PROPERTY - NORTH KIRKWOOD STREET
Mr. Roe asked permission to receive bids to demolish the property of Wesley Adkins on North Kirkwood Street. On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Witt, Council granted the above.
PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP - CLOSING OF COURT STREET
The Planning Commission will hold a workshop meeting on August 13, 1975, at 8:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to discuss the closing of Court Street. The Committee of Committees will attend this meeting to hear a presentation by Secretary of State Robert Reed.
WEEDS - BLUE HEN MALL
Mr. Perman asked Mr. Roe if the weeds behind Blue Hen Mall had been taken care of. Mr. Roe stated that they will be taken care of by Mr. Robbins. The excessive wet weather has restricted using a tractor and mower in that area. Mr. Robbins has a contract to mow the weeds.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:55 P.M.
WILLIAM H. WILLIS, CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council in their meeting of July 28, 1975, are hereby approved.
CHARLES A LEGATES, JR., VICE-MAYOR
7 August 1975
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