REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

The Regular Council Meeting was held on April 12, 1999 at 8:00 p.m. with Council President Christiansen presiding. Council members present were Mr. Lambert, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Leary, Mr. Truitt, Mr. Carey, Mrs. Malone, Mr. Salters, and Mr. Weller.

Council staff members present were Chief Faulkner, Mr. Lucas, Mr. O'Connor, Mr. DePrima, Chief Carey, Mrs. Green, and Mr. Rodriguez.

The invocation was given by Elder Wallace Dixon, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Mr. Lambert requested the addition of item #4-B, a Utility Committee Report regarding the Memorandum of Understanding for the Garrison Farm. Mr. Carey moved for approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Weller and unanimously carried.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 22, 1999

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 22, 1999 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Carey, seconded by Mr. Leary and bore the written approval of Mayor Hutchison.

PROCLAMATION - PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK

The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:

WHEREAS, the week of April 11, 1999 through April 17, 1999 has been set aside to honor Public Safety Telecommunicators throughout the nation; and

WHEREAS, these Telecommunicators, comprised of administrators, dispatchers, operators and call-takers who work with Emergency 911 public safety communications systems and equipment, are recognized by various public safety service organizations for the role they play in providing a vital link between those who need help and those who provide it, such as the police, fire and emergency medical personnel; and

WHEREAS, the men and women of the Mid-Eastern Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, Inc., who serve the Delaware, Maryland and District of Columbia area is such a service organization who annually honors the outstanding “Telecommunicators” from our community; and

WHEREAS, nominations have been accepted by the Mid-Eastern Chapter from which awards will be made to selected men and women who serve the citizens of Delaware; and

WHEREAS, the recipients of these awards will be honored at the annual “Telecommunicator of the Year” awards ceremony to be held at the Dover Elks Lodge in Dover on April 15, 1999.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES L. HUTCHISON, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, do hereby proclaim Sunday, April 11^th through Saturday, April 17^th 1999, as PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK in the City of Dover and ask that citizens join in congratulating all of the recipients of the “Telecommunicator of the Year” award for their unselfish dedication to their jobs as Emergency 911 administrators, dispatchers, operators and call-takers.

Mayor Hutchison presented the Proclamation to Mr. Richard R. Reynolds, Chapter President of the Mid-Eastern Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, Inc. Mr. Reynolds thanked members for taking the time to recognize and honor the many men and women who work behind the scene at the 911 centers, providing vital services.

RESOLUTION - SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK

By motion of Mr. Salters, seconded by Mr. Leary, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, we are fortunate to live in a City so abundantly blessed with natural assets and we have a continuing responsibility for preserving our environment by keeping it clean, healthy, and beautiful; and

WHEREAS, the annual Old Dover Days celebration, a period set aside to honor the past and heritage of the City, will be celebrated on May 1 - 2, 1999; and

WHEREAS, during this celebration we have the opportunity to demonstrate to ourselves, our neighbors, and our visitors, our commitment to a clean and beautiful city.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:

1. That the week of April 12 - 16, 1999 is designated as SPRING CLEANUP WEEK in the City of Dover.

2. That all organized and individual segments of our population participate in this noble effort by developing and carrying out imaginative clean-up, paint-up, and fix-up projects which will serve to enhance, restore, or maintain the beauty of all properties in our community.

3. All Spring Clean Up debris should be placed for pickup along with regular household garbage during the week of April 12 - 16, 1999 so that our City will exemplify cleanliness and beauty during the Old Dover Days celebration.

LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

The Legislative and Finance Committee met on March 22, 1999 with Chairman Salters presiding.

Review of Capital Investments Plan

Members were provided copies of the 2000/2004 City of Dover Capital Investments Plan (CIP), which is prepared by staff every three (3) years with annual updates. The next scheduled five-year CIP is scheduled for FY 2003. This method emphasizes the City’s real needs, focuses on the completion of projects, and enables staff to monitor long-term needs of the City more efficiently. Capital projects totaling approximately $14.6 million are scheduled to begin in the next five (5) years, of which approximately $3.5 million (or 26%) is projected to be funded in FY 2000. The CIP also contains proposed vehicular/equipment purchases of $4.1 million over the next five (5) years. Vehicular/equipment purchases of $797,108 are projected to be funded in FY 2000.

Members were reminded that the CIP is strictly a planning document designed to coordinate and communicate the City’s capital requirements for the next five (5) years. Projects in future years will continue to be reviewed on an annual basis. The CIP is to be used as a guide, not a final commitment. Funding is committed only when City Council approves the project or purchase in a budget.

During the committee meeting, Mr. Lambert relayed concern regarding the request of the Fire Department for the purchase of an additional ladder truck in FY 2001-2002. It was suggested that a subcommittee be formed to consider the options available to the Fire Department to be presented back to the committee for consideration.

Mr. O’Connor assured members that he will be meeting with the Fire Chief, along with Councilman Salters (Chairman of Legislative and Finance Committee), Mr. Lambert, and Council President Christiansen to further discuss this issue.

The committee recommended adoption of the CIP for 2000-2004 as presented.

Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation under consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Leary and unanimously carried.

Mr. Salters moved for acceptance of the Legislative and Finance Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Leary and unanimously carried.

UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT

The Utility Committee met on April 12, 1999 with Chairman Lambert presiding.

Memorandum of Understanding - Land Use Controls

The committee reviewed a Memorandum of Understanding, whereby the City and County would agree to conform to their respective zoning ordinances and comprehensive plans. Mr. DePrima, City Planner, explained that the agreement was designed to allow for the Garrison Farm, located on White Oak Road, east of Route #1, to be considered for campus type industrial development. Approval of the Memorandum would indicate an agreement to discourage further development east of the site.

The committee recommended approval of the Memorandum of Understanding as presented.

Mr. Lambert moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Mr. Lambert moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report, seconded by Mrs. Malone and unanimously carried.

APPOINTMENTS - DOWNTOWN DOVER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (DDDC)

Reappointments - 3 Year Terms to Expire April 23, 2002

Mayor Hutchison requested the reappointment of Mr. Karl Dorzback, Ms. Lorraine Goodman, and Mrs. Leytrice Henson to the Downtown Dover Development Corporation. The appointments are for three (3) year terms to expire April 23, 2002.

Mrs. Malone moved for approval of the reappointments to the Downtown Dover Development Corporation, as recommended by Mayor Hutchison. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Appointment to Fill Unexpired Term of William H. Witham - Term to Expire April 23, 2000

Mayor Hutchison requested the appointment of Ms. Rebecca Gordon (Representative of the Dover Parking Authority, Chairperson) to fill the unexpired term of Mr. William H. Witham, which will expire April 23, 2000.

Mrs. Malone moved for approval of the appointment to the Downtown Dover Development Corporation, as recommended by Mayor Hutchison. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

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

Meeting Adjourned at 8:11 P.M.

                                                                       JANICE C. GREEN

                                                                       CITY CLERK

All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council during their meeting of April 12, 1999, are hereby approved.

                                                                       JAMES L. HUTCHISON

                                                                       MAYOR

/JG