REGULAR MEETING
March 25, 1974
The Regular Meeting of City Council was held on Monday, March 25, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Members present were Messrs. Biggs, Cullen, Hardcastle, Harris, Holpp, Muir and Walls. Councilman Legates was absent.
The invocation was said by the Reverend J. H. Williams, Council Chaplain.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on March 11, 1974, were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
WOODCREST REZONING REQUEST
A request was received to rezone property located on Walker Road and Buttner Place, owned by Woodcrest Development Company, equitable owner being Dr. William F. Moffett and Dr. Craig A. Stonesifer. Prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map a public hearing is required. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Biggs, 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 property located on Walker Road and Buttner Place is presently zoned for C-1A 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 be held in City Hall on April 22, 1974, at 8:00 P.M. on a proposed amendment to the zoning map that would rezone from C-1A to C-3 that property located on Walker Road and Buttner Place, owned by Woodcrest Development Company, equitable owner being Dr. William F. Moffett and Dr. Craig A. Stonesifer.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED MARCH 25, 1974
DOVER RING ROAD
An excerpt from the minutes of a meeting with Mr. Richard Haber concerning the Dover Ring Road was presented to Council. It was requested that Council rescind the present plan of Route 13 to Route 113 and apply the money already set aside to the new proposal. This does not require official acceptance of the proposal by the Council but would allow the department to proceed with alignment and engineering of the necessary plans. Questions were raised as to whether this project was to be federally funded and if it would interfere with the growth of the City. On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes and directed that any exceptions and suggestions on the proposed ring road to be given to Mr. Roe so that the Planning Commission can make a firm recommendation on the proposal.
NAACP
A letter was read from Mr. Wilbert L. Cooper, President of the Central Delaware Branch of the NAACP, for the information of the Council concerning the rejection of Mr. William W. Walker who applied for probationary membership to the Robbins Hose Company. The letter was addressed to the Office of Revenue Sharing and requested that all Revenue Sharing monies be withheld from the City of Dover pending a full investigation of the matter. On motion of mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle, Council acknowledged receipt of the letter.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
A request was received from St. John’s Lutheran Church to conduct Sunrise Services at the recreation area of Silver Lake on Easter Sunday. On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council approved the request and direct that the activities be coordinated with the Chief of Police, Fire Marshal and City Manager.
KENNILWORTH ASSOCIATES, INC.
A request was received from Kennilworth Associates, Inc., that a workshop meeting be set up with the Mayor and Council, City Planner, Kling Planning, Planning Commission and Kennilworth Associates to pursue the rezoning of the Rudnick Property. On motion of Mr. Cullen, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council acknowledged receipt of the letter and directed that the City Manager set a date convenient with all participating parties.
HELYNE RODBELL RESOLUTION
On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes and one (1) absent, Mr. Legates, adopted the following resolution.
WHEREAS, Helyne Rodbell was first employed by the City of Dover on September 18, 1974, and
WHEREAS, Helyne Rodbell has recently retired from her employment with the City of Dover. Her retirement being effective in September of 1974 but because of accumulated sick leave and vacations she ceased working for the City of Dover on March 8, 1974, and
WHEREAS, during her term of employment with the City of Dover she acted as a clerk for the City of Dover Police Department, she served as secretary to Chief of Police, James Turner, she has been supervisor of the records section of the City of Dover Police Department, and she last served as secretary to Chief William L. Spence, Jr. of the City of Dover Police Department, and
WHEREAS, Helyne Rodbell has been a trusted and faithful employee and one who has been devoted to her work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover hereby express their appreciation to Helyne Rodbell for her 30 years of service to the City of Dover and for her trustworthiness and faithfulness and dedication to her job.
2. That the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover hereby extend their best wishes to Helyne Rodbell in her retirement, and
3. That the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover direct the City Clerk to make this resolution a part of the permanent records of the City of Dover in appreciation of the dedicated and faithful service rendered by Helyne Rodbell as an employee of the City of Dover.
ADOPTED MARCH 25, 1974
PARADEE OIL COMPANY REQUEST
A request was received from Paradee Oil Company for permission to tap into the City of Dover’s water main at Denny’s Road and extend the main for about 400 feet to be used for fire fighting purposes only. This area is outside the Buffer Zone and no control could be maintained on the usage of the water and the water main itself. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes and one (1) absent, Mr. Legates, denied the request of Paradee Oil Company to extend the water line outside the corporate limits of the City of Dover.
VONDAWAY DRIVE PETITION
A petition was received from the property owners on Vondaway Drive requesting that Vondaway Drive be dedicated to the public, that Vondaway Drive be paved, with curb, gutters and street lights installed and the requested improvements be assessed on a pro-rated basis to the adjacent property owners. Mr. Wagner, representing the residents of Vondaway Drive, was present and spoke in behalf of the petition. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle, Council referred the requests to the Utility Committee for their study and recommendation.
CITY ASSESSOR’S DELINQUENT TAXES REPORT
Mr. Hayes, City Assessor, presented to Council a listing of the delinquent taxes as of 1973 and the outstanding taxes for 1973. Questions were asked as to the policy of the City for obtaining delinquent taxes. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council accepted the report of the City Assessor and directed that the City Manager and City Assessor give a detailed report on their recommendations as to the collection of these delinquent taxes at the next Council meeting.
CARLISLE HOTEL REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of land locate on North DuPont Highway owned by Carlisle Hotel, General Partners, equitable owner being Carlisle Hotel Corporation. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing open. Mr. Nate Cohen was present and spoke in behalf of the rezoning request. No correspondence was received for or against the rezoning. Planning Commission has recommended approval of the request. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes and one (1) absent, Mr. Legates, approved the rezoning and adopted the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE LAND LOCATED ON NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY FROM C-4 TO R/C.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the limits of the City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of the property described below from C-4 to R/C.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover has been amended by changing the zoning designation from C-4 to R/C on that property located on North DuPont Highway, owned by Carlisle Hotel, General Partners, equitable owner being Carlisle Hotel Corporation.
ADOPTED MARCH 25, 1974
MR. JAMES - GENERAL INFORMATION
The projector for the Council Chambers has been sent back to the factory in New Jersey for modification and is expected to be fixed and returned in a short time.
The light standards and lights on Loockerman Street were removed to be replaced by colonial styled standards. The delay is due to the loss of the truck and a new delivery dare is set for the near future. New wire had to be laid and all is in readiness for the new standards as soon as they arrive.
The power plant new turbine is being erected on the foundation and work is progressing. The big problem today is the availability of materials. Material shortage and long delivery times have made it necessary to move the completion date from May up to November 1974. The control panel which is the intricate part of the new system is due now to be shipped in the early part of May. That is the last real important thing that is necessary before the unit can be tested.
The price of oil went down $.42 per barrel. Fuel allocation for month of April is approximately 1.3 million gallons which is more than last year but will be used to replenish the reserve supply.
The City Hall is completed except for the arrival of the furniture for the upstairs. Two light fixtures are to be put in the conference room to complete the downstairs City Hall.
COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 8:25 P.M.
WILLIAM H. WILLIS
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of March 25, 1974, are hereby approved.
CRAWFORD J. CARROLL
MAYOR
March 27, 1974