REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A G E N D A
August 25, 2003 - 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 - Special Council Meeting of August 11, 2003
- Regular Council Meeting of August 11, 2003
- Special Council Meeting of August 13, 2003
* 2. Parks and Recreation Committee Report - August 11, 2003
A. Consideration of Request for Dog Park - Dr. Dahlia Wasfi
3. Safety Advisory Committee Report - August 11, 2003
A. Proposed Ordinance Amendments:
* a-1. Chapter 14 - Offenses-Miscellaneous, Section 14-13 - Panhandling (See Item #12A)
a-2. Combative Fighting Licenses - Prohibition of Extreme Violent Events (See Item #12B)
* 4. Legislative and Finance Committee Report - August 11, 2003
A. Public Discussion of the Public Administration Service (PAS) Study - Compensation and Classification Review - Presentation by Council President McGlumphy
B. Comptroller/Auditor Review - Mayor’s Budget
C. Approval of Guidelines - Interim Policy for Mayor and Council Expenses
* 5. Monthly Reports - July 2003
A. Budget Report
B. Chief of Police Report
C. City Assessor Report
D. City Clerk/Alderman Report (Fines)
E. City Manager’s Report
F. Mayor's Report
G. Planning and Inspections Report
H. Robbins Hose Company No. 1 Report
Council Agenda
August 25, 2003 Page 2
6. Appointments - Legislative and Finance Committee - Recommended by Council President McGlumphy
A.Stephen R. Speed, Chairman; Robert G. Ritter; William P. Truitt; Bruce T. Gorman (recommended by the Council President); and Dana T. Shelton (recommended by the Chairman)
* 7. Appointment - City of Dover Ethics Commission - Recommended by Mayor Hutchison
A. Robin Case - Term to Expire July 31, 2006 (to fill the unexpired term of Doyle Owen)
8. Bids
A. Proposed Contract with Delaware Parenting Association as Sole Vendor
B. Service Agreement - Puncheon Run Motor Control
C. Service Agreement - Garrison Oak Pump Station
9. The Dover Plan: Draft 2003 Comprehensive Plan Update - “From the People - For the People” 2003-2008 (Notification of Public Hearing before Planning Commission on September 16, 2003 and that a Public Hearing before City Council be held on September 22, 2003)
10. Rezoning Request/First Reading (Recommended for referral to the Planning Commission on September 15, 2003 and that a public hearing be held on October 13, 2003)
A.Property located on the Southeast Corner of Kenton Road and Denny’s Road, known as Northgate Village, containing approximately 263.13+/- acres, owned by MCCK, LLC. The property is currently zoned RM-1 (Medium Density Residence) and the proposed zoning is RM-1 (Medium Density Residence) for 224.8682 acres, and RM-2 (Medium Density Residence) for 38.2617 acres
11. Annexation/Rezoning Request - First Reading (Recommended for referral to the Planning Commission on September 15, 2003, Utility Committee on September 22, 2003, that a Referendum be held on October 16, 2003, and that a Public Hearing be set for October 27, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.)
A. Property located at 5096 Hazlettville Road, containing 107.8+/- acres, owned by Alvin L. Brittingham. The present zoning classification is AC - Agricultural Conservation (Kent County) and the proposed zoning classification is RM-1 - Medium Density Residence (City of Dover)
12. 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 September 8, 2003. 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. Chapter 14 - Offenses-Miscellaneous, Section 14-13 - Panhandling
B. Combative Fighting Licenses - Prohibition of Extreme Violent Events
Alternative #1 - Chapter 11.5, Combative Fighting
Alternative #2 - Chapter 14 - Offenses-Miscellaneous, Section 14-1 - Combative Fighting
(Safety Advisory Committee)
Council Agenda
August 25, 2003 Page 3
13. Appointment of Acting City Planner - Director of Planning and Inspections
14. Appointment of Acting Building Inspector
15. Council Members Comments
16. Executive Session - Legal Matters - Pursuant to 29 Del.C. 10004(b)(4)
(Update on FOP and IUE Contract Negotiations)
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THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.