SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

A Special Council Meeting was held on February 24, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. with Council President McGlumphy presiding. Council members present were Mr. Carey, Mr. Truitt, Mr. Ritter, and Mr. Speed. Mr. Salters, Mr. Ruane, Mr. Pitts, and Mrs. Williams were absent.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Mr. Carey moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Truitt and unanimously carried.

PUBLIC HEARING - FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME MAYOR FOR THE CITY OF DOVER

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Council President McGlumphy reminded members that during their Regular Meeting of January 12, 2004, Council set a Public Hearing on the issue of a Full-Time or Part-Time Mayor for the City of Dover (due to inclement weather, the public hearing scheduled for January 27, 2004 was canceled).

Council President McGlumphy read the guidelines and declared the public hearing open.

Mr. James Flood, Sr. - 89 Laurel Drive

Mr. James Flood spoke in favor of a full-time Mayor. He felt that the amount of growth Dover is experiencing, validates the need for a full-time Mayor. As the state’s capital, he felt that Dover should have a Mayor that is constantly on duty and believes that the Mayor’s responsibilities could be increased, along with accountability.

Mr. Carey moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Speed and unanimously carried.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:07 P.M.

                                                                                    LISA C. GARDNER

                                                                                    SECRETARY

All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of February 24, 2004, are hereby approved.

                                                                                    JAMES L. HUTCHISON

                                                                                    MAYOR

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