City of Dover
Delaware
Delaware
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, August 12, 1968 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Biggs, Harris, Hastings, Hayes, Holpp and Smith. Councilman Jackson and Hughes were absent.
The invocation was said by Mr. John Johnson of the Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 22, 1968 were accepted by Council and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REPORTS
Chief of Police report for the month of July was accepted.
Building Inspector and Fire Marshall report for the month of July was accepted.
Acting Alderman report for the month of July was accepted. Fines in the amount of $370.90 were remitted to the City of Dover.
J. P. Court #7 report for the month of July was accepted. A check in the amount of $3,215 was remitted to the City of Dover.
Cash report, General Fund, for the month of July was accepted.
Budget report, General Fund, for the month of June was accepted.
Cash Report, Electric Revenue Fund, for the month of July was accepted.
Cash Report, Electric Improvement Fund, for the month of July was accepted.
City Manager report for the month of July was accepted.
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS & TREES COMMITTEE
A written report of the Parks, Playgrounds & Trees Committee meeting held on August 5, 1968 was presented to Council by Chairman Smith. On motion of Mr. Hayes, Council accepted the report as presented.
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
A request has been made of Council to spend approximately $223 to purchase playground equipment to be used on a play area located at Simon’s Circle. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized the above expenditure.
USE OF SILVER LAKE
The Parks, Playground & Trees Committee has received a complaint from a resident of the Lake Club Apartments that he was denied the use of Silver Lake for his inboard-outboard motor boat. Chief Spence stated that in his opinion, inboard-outboard motors are in reality the same as inboard motors, which are prohibited by the Ordinance that governs the use of Silver Lake. He further stated that any inboard-outboards that are now licenses will be revokes and no more will be issued. The Council agreed with the opinion of Chief Spence. The Committee recommends that a maximum of 100 H. P. per boast be allowed on Silver Lake. The present ordinance does not contain a maximum. The Committee will review the existing Ordinance and make recommendations to the Council.
RECREATION PROGRAMS
Mr. Larry Ginsburg presented a recreational program on which he has been working this summer, which included the recommendations for a winter and summer recreation schedule. The Winter Program will be put into effect starting on October 16th, upon approval of Council. The monies to support this Winter Program have been incorporated in the current budget. The Summer Program, which would go into effect next June, would be provided by the next year budget. Mr. Ginsburg has worked quite extensively with the people and various organizations of Dover in compiling this report and the proposed programs. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council approved the Winter Program to be put into effect in October, 1968.
SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A written report of the Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on August 5, 1968 was presented to Council by Chairman Smith. On motion of Mr. Harris, Council accepted the report as presented.
CROSSING GUARDS
At present the Police Department is authorized 8 crossing guards and Chief Spence said there is a need for 9, thereby at this time requesting the authorization to hire one more. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council authorized the Police Department to hire another crossing guard.
EHRLICH REZONING
A request has been received from J. Ehrlich Realty Co. to rezone approximately 5.75 acres of land located on Spruance and Willis Roads, north of North Little Creek Road. A public hearing is required prior to the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, 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 AND DIRECTING THAT A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, a certain land located on Spruance Road and Willis Road, north of North Little Creek Road, is presently zoned for R-7 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map.
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 September 9, 1968 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Dover which would rezone from R-7 to RG-3 that land located on Spruance and Willis Roads, north of North Little Creek Road, owned by J. Ehrlich Realty Co. and containing approximately 5.75 acres.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted August 12, 1968
ZONING REQUESTS
A request has been received from George Thomas to rezone approximately 1 acre of land he owns on the east side of Saulsbury Road, approximately 2000' north of Carver Street. A public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hayes, 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 AND DIRECTING THAT A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain land located on the east side of Saulsbury Road, approximately 200' north of Carver Road, is presently zoned for R-20 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map.
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 September 9, 1968 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Dover which would rezone from R-20 to C-3 that land located on the east side of Saulsbury Road, approximately 200' north of Carver Street, owned by George M. Thomas and containing approximately 1 acre.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted August 12, 1968
A request has been received from Jefferic Enterprises to rezone from Rg2 to RG-3 approximately 6.255 acres of land in Towne Point, Section 2A. A public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, 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 AND DIRECTING THAT A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain land located in Towne Point, Section 2A, is presently zoned for RG-2 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map.
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 8:30 P.M. on September 9, 1968 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Dover which would rezone from RG-2 to RG-3 that land located in Towne Point, Section 2A, owned by Jefferic Enterprises, Inc. and containing approximately 6.255 acres.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted August 12, 1968
A request has been received from Dawson Sapp and Bobby Stiers to rezone approximately 1.5 acres of land they own of U.S. Route 113 from R-20 to C-4. A public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Smith, 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 AND DIRECTING THAT A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, a certain land located on U.S. Route 113, owned by Dawson Sapp and Bobby Stiers, is presently zoned for R-20 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map.
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 8:45 P.M. on September 9, 1968 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Dover which would rezone from R-20 to C-4 that land located U.S. Route 113 owned by Dawson Sapp and Bobby Stiers, and containing approximately 1.5 acres.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted August 12, 1968
A request has been received from Mr. Ernest Keith to rezone the area known as the Blue Coat Inn, Inc. of approximately 2.43 acres from R-20 to C-2A. This area is located on North State Street adjacent to Silver Lake. A public hearing is required prior to the amending of the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Hastings, 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 AND DIRECTING THAT A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, a certain land located on North Street adjacent to Silver Lake, known as the Blue Coat Inn, Inc., is presently zoned for R-20 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map.
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 9:00 P.M. on September 9, 1968 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Dover which would rezone from R-20 to C-2A that land located on North State Street adjacent to Silver Lake, known as the Blue Coat Inn, Inc., owned by Mr. Ernest Keith and containing approximately 2.43 acres.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted August 12, 1968
RESTAURANTEURS LICENSE PETITION
A petition was received from some seventeen (17) restaurant owners complaining that under the present license policy of the City of Dover, they are required to obtain two license, one being that as a merchant and the other that as an eating house keeper. They are now claiming it places them in a double tax standard from which they are now seeking relief. At the beginning of this license year, City Solicitor Rodriguez gave an opinion that the ordinance covering Business License states that all merchandise purchased for resale in the course of their business, that being a merchant, would be used to calculate the cost of the Business License of the City of Dover. Mr. Lock Emmert, owner of the Dinner Bell Inn, was present and spoke on behalf of the Restaurant owners and explained their position and the reason for this petition. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council directed that the licensing procedure and fee will remain as per the present ordinance as such for this licensing year, and a complete review be made of the Ordinance prior to the Business License being issued in 1969.
SCHOOLHOUSE LANE PARKING
A letter was received from Mr. Willard Locker of 895 Schoolhouse Lane complaining about the parking of students automobiles on Schoolhouse Lane while they are attending Dover High School. The residents in the area would favor a restricted parking ban during school hours. Chief of Police Spence agreed with the parking ban to help this certain area and its residents but at the same time you would only be transferring the problem to another area of the neighborhood, stated Chief Spence. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council directed the Chief of Police to contact the Board of Education, relating the problem to them and see of they could come up with any solution to help relieve the problem of not enough parking spaces on school grounds.
SINGER SIDEWALK SALE
A request has been received from the Singer Sewing Machine Co. of 235 Loockerman Street to hold a sidewalk sale on Friday and Saturday, August 16th and 17th. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council by a vote of 4 ‘yes’; 2 ‘no’, Messrs Harris and Hastings; and 2 ‘absent’; Messrs Jackson and Hughes, Granted permission to Singer to conduct the sidewalk sale, after first obtaining clearance with the Chief of Police and the City Manager.
Council adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Jay R. Dougherty
City Clerk
All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of August 12, 1968 are hereby approved.
August 13, 1968 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor