REGULAR MEETING
May 10, 1965
The Regular Meeting of City Council was held Monday, May 10, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs. Biggs, Hayes, Holpp, Hughes, Massey, Smith and Walls.
MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of April 26, 1965 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REPORTS
Report of the Chief of Police was accepted.
Report of Alderman Cavanaugh was accepted. Checks in the amounts of $781.00, $248.00 and $142.50 were remitted to the City. Report of Magistrate Knotts was remitted to the City. A check in the amount of $1314.10 was remitted to the City.
Report of the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector was accepted.
Report of the Board of Health was accepted.
Report of Cash Receipts, General Fund, was accepted.
Budget Report, General Fund, was accepted.
Report of Cash, Electric Revenue Fund, was accepted.
Report of Cash, Electric Improvement Fund, was accepted.
Report of the 1963 Bond Fund was accepted.
Report of the City Manager was accepted.
FIRE MARSHAL
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council approved attendance of the Fire Marshal at the Eastern Association of Fire Chiefs Conference in Scranton, Pennsylvania on June 24 and 25, 1965.
ZONING NEW STREET
A petition was received from property owners south of Reed Street on New Street and Governors Avenue requesting that their area be rezoned from RG-1 to C-2. A public hearing is required prior to any change in the zoning map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP AND DIRECTING THAT A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, a certain area south of Reed Street, between New Street and an alley east of Governors Avenue, is presently zoned for RG-1 use, and
WHEREAS, a request has been received to change the zone designation from RG-1 to C-2, Central Commercial use, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Map 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 at City Hall at 8:00 P.M. on June 14, 1965 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of The City of Dover which would change from RG-1 to C-2 use that certain area bounded on the north by Reed Street on the west by New Street on the east by an alley between Governors Avenue and Bradford Street and on the south by the present limits of the C-2 zone.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted May 10, 1965.
LEWES DAIRY ZONING
A public hearing has been duly advertised for this date on a request to rezone from R-8 to C-1 use a certain lot located on the east side of Mitscher Road south of the Whiteoak Road. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing open. Jackson Raysor, attorney for Lewes Dairy, owner of the lot who made the request, presented a petition signed by nearby property owners who approved the request. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of the request. The Lewes Dairy people have apparently promised nearby property owners they would not use signs with flashing lights and would plant shrubbery about the site. Building Inspector Roe pointed out that the Zoning Ordinance of the City already limits the use of signs in a neighborhood commercial zone and required screening by hedge or otherwise of commercial property abutting on residential zones. There being no other discussion, Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by vote of 6 to 1 passed the following ordinance, Mr. Hayes voting ‘No’.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF AN AREA EAST OF MITSCHER ROAD.
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 from R-8 to C-1 in an area described below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. From and after the passage and approval of this ordinance, the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of The City of Dover shall be amended by changing the zoning designation from R-8 to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Zone, on a certain 50' x 103' lot on the east side of Mitscher Road beginning at a point approximately 123' south of the center line of Whiteoak Road, bounded on the west by Mitscher Road, on the south by lands of John Pleasanton, and on the east and north by other lands of Lewes Dairy, Inc., now zoned for C-1 use.
Passed May 10, 1965
SALE OF BONDS
A Resolution providing for the sale of $2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of The City of Dover was considered by City Council. On motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, at a referendum election held in the City of Dover on January 18, 1965, a majority of the qualified voters of said City voted for the issue of bonds of the City of Dover of the aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 to finance the following purposes:
(a) For the construction, extension and improvement of sanitary sewers
and sewer plants $500,000
(b) For the construction, enlargement, improvement and extension of the
water system of the City $500,000
(c) For the improvement of the electric light plant of the City by the
installation of street lights and signal system in and along public
highways $300,000
(d) For the construction and equipment of a public building for the use of
the Police Department of the City $400,000
(e) For the improvement of the public streets in the City and the acquisition
of lands or rights-in-land required therefore $300,000
and the City Council desires to issue at this time the bonds thereby authorized; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dover, in Council met, as follows:
(1) The City of Dover shall issue its negotiable bonds of the aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 pursuant to Section 50 of Chapter 158 of Volume 36 of the Laws of Delaware, as amended by Chapter 318 of Volume 49 of the Laws of Delaware and by Chapter 112 of Volume 52 of the Laws of Delaware, in order to finance the purposes described in the preamble to this resolution. Bonds shall be issued for each such purpose in the full amount authorized at said election held on January 18, 1965, for each purpose, respectively.
(2) The bonds to be issued for the construction, enlargement, improvement of sanitary sewers and sewer plants shall be of the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 and shall comprise an issue of bonds consisting of one hundred bonds of the denomination of $500,000 each, numbered June 1 in each year as follows: viz:
$25,000 in each of the year 1966 to 1985, inclusive. Each of said bonds shall be designated “Sanitary Sewer System Bond, Series of 1965".
(3) The bonds to be issued for the construction, enlargement, improvement and extension of the water system of the City shall be of the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 and shall comprise an issue of bonds consisting of one hundred bonds of the denomination of $5,000 each, numbered from 1 to 100, inclusive, in the order of their maturity, maturing in annual installments on June 1 in each year as follows: viz:
$25,000 in each of the years 1966 to 1985, inclusive. Each of said bonds shall be designated “Water System Bond, Series of 1965".
(4) The bonds to be issued for the improvement of the electric light plant of the City by the installation of street lights and signal system in and along public highways in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000, the bonds to be issued for the construction and equipment of a public building for the use of the Police Department of the City in the aggregate principal amount of $400,000 and the bonds to be issued for the improvement of the public streets in the City and the acquisition of lands or rights-in-land required therefore in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000 shall be issued as a single consolidated issue of the bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000 and shall comprise an issue of bonds consisting of two hundred bonds of the denomination of $5,000 each, numbered from 1 to 200, inclusive, in the order of their maturity, maturing in annual installments on June 1 in each year as follows, viz:
$25,000 in each of the years 1966 to 1975, inclusive, and
$75,000 in each of the years 1976 to 1985, inclusive. Each of said bonds shall be designated “Public Improvement Bond, Series of 1965.”
(5) Each of said bonds shall be dated June 1, 1965. Each of said bonds shall bear interest from its date until its maturity at a rate or rates which shall not exceed four per centum (4%) per annum, and such interest shall be payable on December 1, 1965 and semi-annually thereafter on each June 1 and December 1. Both principal of and interest on said bonds shall be payable at the office of The Farmers Bank of the State of Delaware, in the City of Dover, Delaware, in any coin or currency of the United State of America which at the time of payment is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts.
(6) Each of said bonds shall be a coupon bond, without privilege of registration. None of said bonds shall be redeemable prior to its stated maturity, without the consent of the holder of said City and shall be sealed with the corporate seal of said City. Each of the interest coupons representing the interest payable on any of said bonds shall bear shall bear the facsimile signatures of the Mayor and Treasurer of said City.
(7) The bonds, and the interest coupons representing the interest payable thereon, shall be in substantially the following form:
(Form of Bond)
No. No.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF DELAWARE
COUNTY OF KENT
THE CITY OF DOVER
BOND
SERIES OF 1965
$5,000 $5,000
The CITY OF DOVER (hereinafter referred to as “City”), a municipal corporation of the State of Delaware, hereby acknowledges itself indebted and for value received promises to pay to the bearer of this bond, on June 1, 19 , the principal sum of
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000)
and to pay interest on such sum from the date of this bond until it matures, at the rate of per centum ( %) per annum, payable on December 1, 1965 and thereafter semi-annually on June 1 and December 1, upon presentation and surrender, as they severally mature, of the interest coupons therefor annexed hereto. Both principal of and interest on this bond are payable at the office of The Farmers Bank of the State of Delaware, in Dover, Delaware, in any coin or currency of the United States of America which at the time of payment is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts.
(Paragraph to appear only in Sanitary Sewer System Bonds)
This bond is one of an authorized issue, the aggregate principal amount of which is $500,000 the bonds of which are of like tenor, except as to number and maturity, and has been duly authorized and issued pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 158 of Volume 36 of the Laws of Delaware, and the acts amendatory thereof. The bonds of said issue have been approved by a majority of the votes cast at a referendum election held in said City on January 18, 1865, pursuant to and in accordance with said Act.
(Paragraph to appear only in Water System Bonds)
This bond is one of an authorized issue, the aggregate, principal amount of which is $500,000, the bonds of which are of like tenor, except as to number and maturity, and has been duly authorized and issued pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 158 of Volume 36 of the Laws of Delaware, and the acts amendatory thereof. The bonds of said issue have been approved by a majority of the votes cast at a referendum election held in said City on January 18, 1865, pursuant to and in accordance with said Act.
(Paragraph to appear only in Public Improvement Bonds)
This bond is one of an authorized issue, the aggregate, principal amount of which is $1,000,000, the bonds of which are of like tenor, except as to number and maturity, and has been duly authorized and issued pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 158, of Volume 36 of the Laws of Delaware, and the acts amendatory thereof. The bonds of said issue have been approved by a majority of the votes cast at a referendum election held in said City on January 18, 1865, pursuant to and in accordance with said Act.
The faith and credit of the City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on this bond according to its terms.
It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by the Constitution or statutes of the State of Delaware to exist, to have happened and to have been performed precedent to and in the issuance of this bond, exist, have happened and have been performed, and that the issue of bonds of which this is one, together with all other indebtedness of the City, is within every debt and other limit prescribed by such Constitution or statutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City has caused this bond to be executed in its name and signed by its Mayor and by its City Treasurer, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, and the interest coupons hereto attached to be authenticated by the facsimile signatures of its Mayor and City Treasurer, and this bond to be dated as of June 1, 1965.
Mayor
City Treasurer
(8) The Mayor and City Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to cause said bonds to be prepared and to execute said bonds in accordance with their terms.
Adopted May 10, 1965
Council considered the resolution providing for the Notice of Sale of $2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of The City of Dover desires to make provision for the sale of the $2,000,000 of bonds of The City of Dover hereinafter described; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of The City of Dover, as follows:
(1) The $2,000,000 of bonds dated June 1, 1965, which are to be issued pursuant to the resolution heretofore adopted by the Mayor and Council on May 10, 1965, and which are described in the Notice of Sale hereinafter set forth, shall be sold at public sale pursuant to and in accordance with the following Notice of Sale:
NOTICE OF SALE
THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
$ 500,000 Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, Series of 1965
$ 500,000 Water System Bonds, Series of 1965
$1,000,000 Public Improvement Bonds, Series of 1965
The City of Dover (herein referred to as “City”), a municipal corporation of the State of Delaware, will receive sealed proposals for the purchase of bonds of the City hereinafter described. Such proposals will be received until 12:00 o’clock noon, Eastern Daylight Saving Time, on June 2, 1965, at which time all proposals received will be publicly opened and considered by the Mayor and Council of the City at a meeting to be held at such time at City Hall, in the City of Dover, Delaware. Each proposal submitted should be addressed to F. P. Neylan, City Clerk, at City Hall, Dover, Delaware, and should be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal for Bonds”.
The bonds consist of the following three issues of bonds, viz.:
(1) $500,000 Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, Series of 1965, payable in annual installments on June 1 in each year as follows, viz.: $25,000 in each of the years 1966 to 1985, inclusive.
(2) $500,000 Water System Bonds, Series of 1965, payable in annual installments on June 1 each year as follows, viz.: $25,000 in each of the years 1966 to 1985, inclusive.
(3) $1,000,000 Public Improvement Bonds, Series of 1965, payable in annual installments on June 1 in each year as follows, viz.: $25,000 in each of the years 1966 to 1975, inclusive, $75,000 in each of the years 1976 to 1985, inclusive.
The bonds will be dated June 1, 1965, and will be in the denomination of $5,000 each. Interest is payable semi-annually on December 1 and June 1. The bonds are coupon bonds, without privilege of registration and are payable at The Farmers Bank of the State of Delaware, Dover, Delaware.
No proposal for less than all of the bonds will be considered. Two rates may be named, but both must be a multiple of 1/8 or 1/20 of 1%, and must not exceed 4% per annum, and the higher rate shall be no more than 1% above the lower rate. The bonds of each issue maturing in the same year shall bear the same rate of interest. The interest payable with respect to each bond on any date will be evidenced by a single coupon. The price offered for each issue must not be less than par and accrued interest. Unless all bids are rejected, the bonds of the three issues will be awarded to the bidder whose proposal for the bonds of the three issues results in the lowest net interest cost to the City, and such net interest cost will be determined by computing the aggregate amount of interest payable on the bonds of all three issues from their date to their respective maturities, and be deducting from such aggregate amount of the premium offered, if any.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check or checks for $40,000 drawn upon an incorporated bank or trust company and payable to the order of the City, to secure the City against any loss resulting from a failure of the bidder to comply with the terms of his proposal. The check or checks of the bidder whose proposal is accepted will be deposited by the City and credited to the purchase price. The proceeds of the check or checks will be retained by the City as liquidated damages in case the bidder fails to accept the delivery of and pay for the bonds. Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon the award of the bonds. The right to reject any or all of the proposals is hereby reserved.
The bonds will be delivered to the successful bidder on or about June 22, 1965, or as soon thereafter as the bonds can be made ready for delivery, at the City Treasurer’s Office, Dover, Delaware, or any other place designated by the City Treasurer with the consent of the purchaser.
The City will furnish without cost to the purchaser or purchasers, at the time the bonds are delivered (1) the opinion of Messrs. Reed, Hoyt, Washburn & McCarthy, of New York City, that the bonds are valid and legally binding obligations of the City and that the City is authorized and required by law to levy on all real property taxable by the City such ad valorem taxes as may be necessary to pay the bonds and the interest thereon without limitation as to rate or amount, and (2) certificates in form satisfactory to said attorneys evidencing the proper execution and delivery of the bonds and receipt of payment therefor, and (3) a certificate, dated as of the date of delivery of the bonds, and signed by the officers who signed the bonds, stating that no litigation is then pending or, to the knowledge of such officers, threatened to restrain or enjoin the issuance or delivery of the bonds or the levy or collection of taxes to pay the bonds or the interest thereon, or questioning the validity of the statues or the proceedings under which the bonds are issued, and that neither the corporate existence or boundaries of the City, nor the title of any of the said officers to their respective offices, is being contested.
Dated: May , 1965 F. P. NEYLAN
City Clerk
(2) The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish said Notice of Sale in the Delaware State News and in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dover, and in the Bond Buyer, a financial newspaper published in the City and State of New York, such publication, in each case to be made not less than ten days prior to the date set for the receipt of sealed proposals.
Adopted May 10, 1965
SILVERLAKE REZONING
A public hearing has been duly advertised for this date on a request to rezone from R-20 to RG-2 use an area of approximately 1½ acres between Towne Point Motel and Silver Lake. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one appeared to speak against the proposed change. The Planning Commission recommended that the proposed zoning be approved. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Massey, Council by unanimous vote passed the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF AN AREA ADJOINING SILVER LAKE.
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 from R-20 to RG-2 in an area described below:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:
1. From and after the passage and approval of this ordinance, the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of The City of Dover shall be amended by changing the zoning designation from R-20 to RG-2, in that area of approximately 11½ acres, bounded on the south by lands of Holiday Inn, on the west by Silver Lake, on the north by lands now or formerly of Ernest V. Keith, and on the east by lands of Vernon B. Derrickson, Vineta Hotel Co., and Towne Point Motel, Inc.
Passed May 10, 1965
UTILITY COMMITTEE
Councilman Holpp submitted a written report of a meeting of the Utility Committee held May 3, 1965. The report was accepted.
SEWAGE PLANT ODOR
Councilman Biggs discussed the numerous complaints which have been received concerning the unpleasant odor coming from the sewage disposal plant. The present odor seems to come from the plant and not from the stream, although it was pointed out that the stream odor seems to come from the plant and not from the stream, although it was pointed out that the stream odor will again be present with the arrival of hot weather. The present odor will be eliminated as the plant is completed and gets into full operation. Chemicals are being used to treat the sewage in an effort to cut down the odor. Residents in the area voiced their objections to Council. It was pointed out that the problem of the stream would probably not be eliminated without dredging and that appeared beyond the means of the City.
ROSS STREET
Councilman Holpp noted that no work was yet begun on Ross Street. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, the City Solicitor was directed to take such court action as was necessary to require the developer to complete construction of Ross Street.
KGH TRASH
The Kent General Hospital has been asking for relief on their trash problem which the City now collects twice weekly. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Massey, Council authorized daily collection of trash from the hospital, as is done on Loockerman Street.
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
Councilman Walls submitted a written report of a meeting of the Parks, Playgrounds and Tree Committee held on May 3, 1965, which was accepted.
P&B REZONING
A request has been received from P&B builders to rezone an area near South Little Creek Road recently annexed to the City from R-20 to R-8 and C-1. Councilman Hayes stated that the adjoining property of Edward Abbott should also be rezoned to C-1. A public hearing is required prior to any change in the zoning map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP AND DIRECTING THAT A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP AND DIRECTING THAT A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, a certain area south of the South Little Creek Road adjoining the Roe tract is presently zoned for R-20 use, and
WHEREAS, a request has been received to change the zone designation from R-20 to R-8 and C-1 use, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Map 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 at City Hall at 8:15 P.M. on June 14, 1965 on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance and zoning map which would change from R-20 to R-8 use those lands of Pullella & Baldini immediately east of lands of the John M. Roe Heirs and beginning approximately 175' south of the South Little Creek Road and containing approximately 23½ acres; and which would change from R-20 to C-1 use those lands of Pullella & Baldini having a frontage on the South Little Creek Road of approximately 268' and a depth southward of approximately 175' and all those lands of Edward and Winona Abbott south of South Little Creek Road immediately adjoining lands of Pullella & Baldini.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted May 10, 1965
The above request is also referred to the Planning Commission for recommendations.
ORDINANCES
Council considered an ordinance authorizing the installation of stop signs at various intersections throughout the City. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Massey, Council by vote of 6 to 1 adopted the following ordinance, Mr. Hughes, voting ‘No’.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE ERECTION OF STOP SIGNS ON VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, Title 21, Delaware Code, Section 505, vests in the Local authorities right to install signs notifying the drivers of motor vehicles to come to a full stop; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department of the City of Dover has deemed it necessary and advisable to install such stop signs the intersections of certain hereinafter named streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET That:
1. No vehicle shall enter onto any of the following described streets without first coming to a full stop, nor shall any individual operate a motor vehicle so as to enter into any of the following named streets without first coming to a full stop:
Towne Point Development
On Townsend Blvd. before entering U.S. 13
On Buckson Drive going south before entering Townsend Blvd.
On Boggs Drive going north before entering Townsend Blvd.
On Buck Drive before entering Boggs Drive, West End
On Buck Drive before entering Boggs Drive, East End
On Boggs Drive before entering Nimitz Road
On Carvel Drive before entering Nimitz Road
On McDowell Drive before entering Carvel Road
On Carvel Drive before entering Buckson Drive
On McDowell Drive before entering Nimitz Road
On Frear Drive before entering McDowell Drive
White Oak Farms
On Nimitz Road before entering White Oak Farms
On Harrison Drive before entering Nimitz Road
On MacArthur Drive before entering Nimitz Road
On Kennedy Drive before entering MacArthur Drive
On Bradley Road before entering Kennedy Drive, going north
On Bradley Road before entering Kennedy Drive, going south
On Eisenhower Drive before entering Frear Drive
On Kennedy Drive before entering Eisenhower Drive
On Harrison Drive before entering Frear Drive
On Frear Drive before entering White Oak Road
On Road from new High School before entering Walker Road
Woodcrest
On Woodcrest Drive before entering road leading from New High School to Walker Road
On School House Road before entering Woodcrest Drive
On Woodcrest Lane before entering Woodcrest Drive
On Woodcrest Lane before entering Power Plant Road
On Power Plant Road before entering Walker Road
Crossgates
On Blue Beach Drive before entering New Burton Road
On Fiddlers Green before entering Blue Beach Drive
On Dogwood Avenue before entering Blue Beach Drive
On Blue Beach Drive before entering Alder Road
On Baker Turn before entering Fiddler Green
On Winterberry Drive before entering Fiddlers Green (1)
On Winterberry Drive before entering Fiddlers Green (2)
On Fiddlers Green before entering Kesselring Avenue (1)
On Fiddlers Green before entering Kesselring Avenue (2)
On Kesselring Avenue before entering Governors Avenue
On Dogwood Court before entering Dogwood Avenue
On Dogwood Avenue before entering Winterberry Drive
Mayfair
On Post Blvd. before entering Kesselring Avenue
On Alder Road before entering Kesselring Avenue
On Mockingbird Avenue before entering Post Blvd.
On Mimosa Avenue before entering Post Blvd.
On Post Blvd. before entering Webbs Lane
Woodbrook 3
On South Crescent Drive before entering Lynnhaven Drive
On North Crescent Drive before entering Lynnhaven Drive
On Westview Terrace before entering Crescent Drive
On Woodsedge Road before entering Westview Terrace
On Westwood Drive before entering Westview Terrace
Fairview
On Ross Street before entering Carol Street going East
On Ross Street before entering Carol Street going West
On Ross Street before entering West Street going East
On Ross Street before entering West Street going West
On Ross Street before entering Pear Street
On Ross Street before entering Fairview Avenue
To Control School Traffic
On Delaware Avenue before entering Pennsylvania Avenue going East
On Delaware Avenue before entering Pennsylvania Avenue going West
On Delaware Avenue before entering Maple Lane, going West
On Delaware Avenue before entering Maple Lane, going East
2. That the Police Department of the City of Dover, pursuant to Title 21, Delaware Code, Section 505, is hereby authorized and empowered to install the necessary stop signs at the location and intersections mentioned in Paragraph (1) above.
3. Any violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall result in prosecution under the laws of the State of Delaware, and any fines and/or imprisonment shall be as provided in the applicable provisions of the Delaware Code.
Passed May 10, 1965
Council considered the approval of an ordinance limiting parking in two spaces at the Underwood Plant to 15 minutes. Councilman Hughes objected on the basis that other businesses would request the same treatment. The Safety Advisory Committee proposed the ordinance as a temporary measure pending the extension of Legislative Avenue. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by vote of 5 to 2 passed the following ordinance, Messrs. Hayes and Hughes voting ‘No’.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF TWO FIFTEEN MINUTE PARKING ZONES.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover have directed the Police Department to create two 15 minute parking spaces on the East side of King Street, and
WHEREAS, the Police Department of the City of Dover is authorized and empowered to install the necessary symbols and signs prescribing for the parking regulation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover in Council Met,
That from and after the passage of this Ordinance:
1. That the area located on the easterly side of King Street beginning at a point opposite the northerly boundary of 63 King Street and extending in a northerly direction a distance of 44 feet shall be prescribed as a 15 minute parking zone for the space of two vehicles.
2. That the Police Department of the City of Dover be authorized and empowered to install the necessary signs and symbols providing for two 15 minute parking spaces.
3. That any person convicted by an alderman or magistrate of the City of Dover shall be fined not less than $2.00 or more than $5.00 and each day that the offense continues shall constitute a separate offense and in lieu of payment of the said fine shall be imprisoned for not more than five days.
Passed May 10, 1965
TOWNE POINT DEVELOPMENT
A committee of residents of the development known as Towne Point appeared before City Council to ask assistance in getting the developer to keep the streets in repair and to eliminate trash heaps and water holes which constitute a hazard to the health and safety of their children. Mayor Carroll assured the committee that the City would do all it could to help remedy the situation.
YANKEE DIXIE REPORT
Mayor Carroll reported to Council on the trip he took to Los Angeles to attend an APPA convention where the proposed Yankee-Dixie power project for the Eastern United States was a subject of discussion. He will furnish Council with copies of the material which he gathered.
DOVER ENGLAND
Councilman Holpp read a letter which he had accepted on behalf of Mayor Carroll from the Mayor of Dover, England presented by Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sellers who visited this City from England. A plague and other literature on Dover, England was also presented.
Council recessed at 10:30 P.M. and reconvened at 11:00 P.M.
POLICE STATION AREA
Council discussed the acquisition of land for the extension of Queen Street from North Street to Water Street, and for the location of the proposed new Police Station in the area. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council authorized purchase of lands owned by J. W. Schenck, Bernard Paskins, Charles A. Douglas, Louis Emery and Louise E. Fountain at a price double the appraised value on City tax records, and authorized the City Solicitor to proceed to condemn if the purchase could not otherwise be made.
ORDINANCE CEMETERY
Council discussed the need to provide for the care and upkeep of cemeteries within the City and the means to require maintenance. The City Solicitor prepared an ordinance for the consideration of Council. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote passed the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING MAINTENANCE CERTAIN BURIAL PLOTS AND CEMETERIES WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, the existence and continuation of certain procedures and practices with regard to the maintenance of burial plots and cemeteries within the limits of the City of Dover has resulted in the creation of a condition affecting the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Dover, to-wit: that weeds, debris and other foreign matters have been allowed to accumulate on said lands, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover have deemed it advisable in the best interest of the residents of the City of Dover that it regulate and restrict the use and maintenance of said lands,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED By the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover in Council Met:
1. That from and after the passage of this ordinance, the Building Inspector of the City of Dover or such other person so designated by the said Mayor and Council is hereby authorized and empowered to enter upon any lands within the corporate limits of the City of Dover and clean up and improve said lands which are used for the express purpose of human burials or cemeteries where the owners of the said land are unknown and the designated City official had determined through personal inspection that the burial plot or cemetery is not being maintained and/or cared for properly.
2. The Building Inspector or other designated public official is expressly authorized and empowered to post and police all of said lands and to prohibit future burials.
3. The Building Inspector or other designated public official is hereby authorized and empowered to compile an accurate record of monies expended in the maintenance and care of the aforesaid burial plots and said amount shall be collected from the owner or owners of said land should the Building Inspector be able to determine and locate said owner.
4. With relation to paragraph 3 above where the Building Inspector is able to determine the legal owner of the land or his designated agent, he shall notify the owner in writing at least 10 days prior to entering and taking whatever action is prescribed in paragraphs 1 through 3 above, and shall thereafter proceed in the name of the City to collect from said owner any monies expended by the City in correcting the condition which exists at the time or for which money has been expended correcting the condition existing in the past.
Passed May 10, 1965
LEGISLATIVE AVENUE
Councilman Walls distributed to members of Council a suggested plan for the extension of Legislative Avenue which had been considered by the Safety Advisory Committee.
Council adjourned at 11:25 P.M.
City Clerk
All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of May 10, 1965 are hereby approved.
Crawford J. Carroll