REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING


A G E N D A


June 14, 2004 - 7:30 P.M. - Council Chambers - City Hall - City of Dover



OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 P.M.)

INVOCATION BY CHAPLAIN WALLACE DIXON

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

*CONSENT AGENDA

Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial shall be marked with an asterisk (*) and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item.

 

* 1. Adoption of Minutes - Regular Council Meeting of May 24, 2004

 

 2.   Presentations

       A.   Certificates of Appreciation - Sal Leone, John J. Friedman, Michael A. Zimmerman - Donations to July 4th Celebration Committee

       B.   Lutheran Senior Services of Dover, Inc. - Contribution in Lieu of Taxes

       C.   Spring Flower Photo Album

       D.   Delaware Civic Center (Dr. Sessoms and E. Stuart Outten)

 

 3.    Property Assessment Appeals Report/Public Hearings

 

 4.    Public Hearing - 2004/2005 City of Dover Budget

 

 5.    Council Budget Hearings Report of May 18-20, 2004 (See Item #18A-#18T)

 

 6.   Setting of Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2004/2005

 

 7.   IUE Contract Settlement

 

8.    Right-of-Way and Street Dedication for Persimmon Park Place

        A.   Acceptance of Results of Property Owner Votes:               122 FOR         8 AGAINST

       B.   Legal Opinion - Reassessment for Improved Property Values (Permissible under Delaware Law) and Confirmation - Persimmon Park Place Condominium Association to Assume all Legal Costs Associated with the Dedication

       C.   Public Hearing and Action for Acceptance of Right-of-Way and Street Dedication for Persimmon Park Place


Council Agenda

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9.    Public Hearing/First Reading - Rezoning

Property located at 40 N. Saulsbury Road, owned by Riverview Associates. The present zoning classification is C-3 (Service Commercial) and the proposed zoning classification is I-O (Institutional and Office) - During the Regular Council Meeting of April 26, 2004, Council referred request to the Planning Commission for May 17, 2004 and that a Public Hearing be set for June 14, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. The Final Reading of the proposed rezoning ordinance will be accomplished during the Regular Council Meeting of June 28, 2004.

 

*10.Council Committee of the Whole Report - May 24, 2004

       A.   Proposed Permit, Planning and Zoning, Fire Protection, and Business License Fee Changes (See Item #16A and #17A)

       B.   230 KV Tie Change Orders

 

*11.Safety Advisory Committee Report - June 2, 2004

       A.   Concerns of Robbins Hose Company - Street Width Waiver Requests

 

*12.Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - June 4, 2004

       A.   Revised Hospitality Policy

       B.   Downtown Dover Business Improvement District - Assessment (Tax) Rate for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 (See Item #17B)

 

*13.Utility Committee Report - June 4, 2004

       A.   Acceptance of Land Dedication of Unimproved Right-of-Way - Luther Village

 

*14.Appointment - Recommended by Council President Williams

        A.   Chaplain Wallace Dixon - City Chaplain (Annual Appointment expires June 2005)

 

15.  Evaluation of Bids

       A.   Audit Services

       B.   Miscellaneous Brick Paver Improvements

       C.   Variable Frequency Drives (Water Production Facilities)

       D.   Contract Renewal - Delaware Prevention Network

 

16.  First Reading - Proposed Land Subdivision Amendments

The First Reading is offered on the following proposed ordinances. Since they are amendments to the Land Subdivision Regulations, it is recommended for referral to the Planning Commission on June 22, 2004 and that a Public Hearing be set for July 12, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. and that the Second Reading and Final Action by Council take place at that time. Copies of all proposed ordinances are available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office.

 

A.Planning and Zoning Fees

                a-1.   Appendix A, Article IV - Section A(2)

                a-2.   Appendix A, Article IV - Section B(2)

                a-3.   Appendix A, Article IV - Section C(3)

                a-4.   Appendix B, Article 3 - Section 24

                a-5.   Appendix B, Article 3 - Section 5

                                (Council Committee of the Whole)


Council Agenda

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17.  First Reading - Proposed Ordinances

The First Reading is offered on the following proposed ordinances. Final action by Council will take place during the Second Reading of the ordinances on June 28, 2004. Copies of all proposed ordinances are available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office.

 

       A.   Permit, Fire Protection, and Business License Fees

               a-1.  Chapter 5, Article II - Building Code

               a-2.  Chapter 5, Article IV - Mechanical Code

               a-3.  Chapter 5, Article V - Plumbing Code

               a-4.  Chapter 7, Article III - Fire Prevention Code

               a-5.  Chapter 11, Sectin 11-4 - License Required; Fee

                         (Council Committee of the Whole)

       B.   Downtown Dover Business Improvement District - Cash Receipts/Budget FY 2004-2005

                        (Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee)

 

18.  First Reading - 2003/2004 Revised and 2004/2005 City of Dover Budget

The First Reading is offered on the following proposed ordinances. Final action by Council will take place during the Second Reading of the ordinances on June 28, 2004. Copies of all proposed ordinances are available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office.

 

         A.    General Fund - Cash Receipts and Budget

         B.    General Fund Contingency - Cash Receipts/Revenue and Budget

         C.    Municipal Street Aid Fund - Cash Receipts/Revenue and Budget

         D.    Weed and Seed Fund - Cash Receipts/Revenue and Budget

         E.    Delaware Prevention Network - Cash Receipts/Revenue and Budget

         F.    Water/Wastewater Fund - Revenue and Budget

         G.    Water/Wastewater Contingency Fund - Cash Receipts/Revenue and Budget

         H.    Water/Wastewater Capital Asset Reserve Fund - Cash Receipts/Revenue and Budget

         I.     Water/Wastewater Improvement/Extension Fund - Cash Receipts/Revenue and Budget

         J.     Electric Revenue Fund - Revenue and Budget

         K.    Electric Utility Contingency Fund - Cash Receipts/Revenue and Budget

         L.    Electric Utility Rate Stabilization Fund - Sources and Uses of Funds

         M.   Electric Utility Insurance Stabilization Fund - Sources and Uses

         N.    Electric Utility Improvement and Extension Fund - Cash Receipts/Revenue and Budget

         O.    Electric Utility Depreciation Reserve - Sources and Uses of Funds

         P.    Electric Utility Future Capacity (Restricted) Fund - Sources and Uses

         Q.    Workers Compensation Fund - Cash Receipts/Revenue and Budget

         R.    Transportation Enhancement Grant Fund - Cash Receipts/Revenue and Budget

         S.    Community Transportation Improvement Fund - Cash Receipts/Revenue and Budget

         T.    P.F.P. Salary Calculations Worksheet (Non-Bargaining Employees)

 

19.  Council Members Comments


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