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City Council Meetings. 11 mas 2019.

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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The Regular Council Meeting was held on March 11, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Slavin presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil, Mr. Polce (departed at 8:45 p.m. and returned at 8:46 p.m.), Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Sudler and Mr. Cole were absent. Staff members present were Police Chief Mailey, Ms. Peddicord, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Fire Chief Rhodes (departed at 7:41 p.m.), City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present (departed at 7:41 p.m.). OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Slavin declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. Ms. Mary Fenimore, 47 Wyatt Street, Frederica, and her son, Mr. Eric LaFontaine, spoke about a $9,650 bill that they received for expenses related to removal of bamboo at 125 Rodney Road. Ms. Fenimore provided a copy of her documentation related to trying to obtain more specific information on the bill for bamboo removal (as on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Ms. Suzie Stehle, 507 Woodsedge Road, Dover, questioned why the City charges more for a license for a one bedroom, one bath, small apartment than for a three bedroom, three bath, townhouse. The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil moved for approval of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Polce and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Cole and Sudler absent). ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 2019 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 25, 2019 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Polce and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-02: PRESENTATION - CITY OF DOVER GOLD MEDALS - WESLEY LIBERTO AND JONATHAN OSIKA By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil, Resolution No. 2019-02 was unanimously adopted, as follows: WHEREAS, on September 7, 2018 Firefighter/EMT’s Wesley Liberto and Jonathan Osika responded to a call from the Dover Police Department about two subjects trapped on the 130-foot high water tower located on United Way, where one subject was experiencing chest pains. Upon arrival Firefighter/EMT’s Liberto and Osika joined the command officer to assess the situation, a

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 PAGE 2 general alarm was struck, and the Kent County Special Operations Team and the Sussex County Technical Rescue Team were activated; and WHEREAS, Firefighter/EMT’s Liberto and Osika donned protective gear and ascended the 130- foot exterior ladder in extreme weather conditions and, within minutes, made contact with the two subjects and started providing first aid. Once a Kent County Paramedic arrived, both Liberto and Osika remained to assist in safely lowering both subjects and, just two hours after the initial call, the first subject was lowered with the second subject close behind; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council recognize that with their rapid response, knowledge of rescue techniques, and calm demeanor, Firefighter/EMT’s Liberto and Osika were able to successfully assist in a difficult rescue that could have had an extremely different outcome. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council award Firefighter/EMT’s Wesley Liberto and Jonathan Osika City of Dover Gold Medals in recognition of their heroic actions, and direct the City Clerk to make this resolution a part of the permanent records of the City of Dover. ADOPTED: MARCH 11, 2019 On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the Resolution and Gold Medals to Mr. Wesley Liberto and Mr. Jonathon Osika. PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-04 - LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAP AMENDMENT TO THE 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider Proposed Ordinance #2019-04, which would amend the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, as amended, by amending Map 12-1: Land Development Plan. Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2019-04 be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of January 28, 2019.) Planner's Review Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the proposed amendments to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg advised that there is currently an apartment complex on the west side of the property. He noted that the balance of the project, which would have been on this property, never went forward and has since been abandoned. Mr. Hugg advised that, with a change in the zoning classification, there will be requirements for buffering and setback to protect the existing residential use. Public Hearing Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 PAGE 3 Mr. Charlie Rodriguez, R&R Commercial Realty, advised that he was present on behalf of H&M Properties to answer any questions. There being no one else present wishing to speak, Council President Slavin declared the hearing closed. By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Lindell, Ordinance #2019-04 was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote (Cole and Sudler absent), as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF DOVER 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT MAP 12-1 BY CHANGING THE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY TO INDUSTRIAL AND PUBLIC UTILITIES ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF COMMERCE WAY AND NORTH OF WEST NORTH STREET WHEREAS, the City of Dover has adopted a Comprehensive Plan laying out land use policies within the City of Dover; and WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the land use classification of property described below from Residential High Density to Institutional and Public Utilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Land Development Plan Map of the City of Dover has been amended by changing the land use classification from Residential High Density to Industrial and Public Utilities on a 13.967+/- acre portion of a 22.967+/- acre parcel located on the northwest side of Commerce Way and north of West North Street, owned by H & M Properties, LLC (Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.10-02-07.03-000; Planning References: MI-19-02 and Z-19-01; First Council District) ADOPTED: MARCH 11, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-05 - REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF COMMERCE WAY AND NORTH OF WEST NORTH STREET A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property located on the northwest side of Commerce Way and north of West North Street, consisting of a 22.967+/- acre parcel, owned by H & M Properties, LLC. The property is currently zoned RG-2 (General Residence) and IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing) and the proposed zoning is IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing) (Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.10-02-07.03-000; Planning References: Z-19-01 and MI-19-02; Council District: 1).

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 PAGE 4 Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2019-05 be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of January 28, 2019.) Planner's Review Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission. He noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request. Public Hearing Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open and, with there being no one present wishing to speak, Council President Slavin declared the hearing closed. Mr. Neil moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Polce and, by a unanimous roll call vote (Cole and Sudler absent), Council adopted Ordinance #2019-05, as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF COMMERCE WAY AND NORTH OF WEST NORTH STREET WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the limits of the City of Dover; and WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property described below from RG-2 (General Residence Zone) and IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone) to IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from RG-2 (General Residence Zone) and IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone) to IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone) on a 22.967+/- acre parcel of land located on the northwest side of Commerce Way and north of West North Street, owned by H & M Properties, LLC (Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.10-02-07.03-000; Planning References: Z-19-01 and MI-19-02; First Council District) ADOPTED: MARCH 11, 2019

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 PAGE 5 PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-06 - REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 45 SOUTH STATE STREET AND SOUTH AMERICAN AVENUE A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property located at 45 South State Street and South American Avenue, consisting of two (2) parcels of land totaling 0.81+/- acres (0.32+/- acres and 0.49+/- acres), owned by Wesley College, Inc. The properties are currently zoned RG-O (General Residence and Office), subject to H (Historic District) and the proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office), subject to H (Historic District) (Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.05-04-33.00-000 and ED-05-077.05-04-36.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-19-02; Council District: 2). Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2019-06 be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of January 28, 2019.) Planner's Review Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission. He noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request. Public Hearing Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open. Mr. Jonathan Street of Becker Morgan Group, representing Wesley College, advised that he was present to answer any questions members may have regarding the rezoning. There being no one else present wishing to speak, Council President Slavin declared the hearing closed. Mr. Neil moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and, by a unanimous roll call vote (Cole and Sudler absent), Council adopted Ordinance #2019-06, as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 45 SOUTH STATE STREET AND SOUTH AMERICAN AVENUE WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the limits of the City of Dover; and WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property described below from RG-O (General Residence and Office zone), subject to H (Historic District zone) to IO (Institutional and Office zone), subject to (Historic District zone). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 PAGE 6 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from RG-O (General Residence and Office), subject to H (Historic District) to IO (Institutional and Office), subject to H (Historic District) on that property located at 45 South State Street and South American Avenue, consisting of two (2) parcels of land (0.32+/- acres and 0.49+/- acres) totaling 0.81+/- acres, owned by Wesley College, Inc. (Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.05-04-33.00-000 and ED-05-077.05-04-36.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-19-02; and Second Council District) ADOPTED: MARCH 11, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-07 - REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 157 ROOSEVELT AVENUE A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property located at 157 Roosevelt Avenue, consisting of 1.641+/- acres, owned by Paul and Linda Schreppler (equitable owner: Miller Investments, LLC). The property is currently zoned R-8 (One-family Residence) and the proposed zoning is RG-2 (General Residence) (Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.18-02-75.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-19-03; Council District: 2). Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2019-07 be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of January 28, 2019.) Planner's Review Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission. He noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request. Public Hearing Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open. Mr. David Miller, Miller Investments, advised that he was the equitable owner of the property and that he was there to answer any questions. Mr. Neil, referencing the report of the Planning Commission, noted the issue of dealing with the mobile homes that may be moved into the neighboring community. He also advised that he inspected the property and the rise in the ground above street level could be a problem. Mr. Neil said that it was his hope that the developer could work the issues out with the residents. Responding, Mr. Miller stated that he had been attempting to work with the neighbors since he looked at this property and has had a number of meetings with the owner of the mobile home park and with her counsel. Mr. Miller advised that he had made a couple of proposals to them and is waiting to hear back from them. He stated that he had his engineer develop two separate designs, one trying to accommodate their concerns, and he advised that he was always open, and ready and willing to make it work for everybody in the neighborhood. Mr. Paul Schreppler, part owner of the property, advised that he was present to answer questions.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 PAGE 7 Ms. Nicole Faries, Esquire, Baird Mandalas Brockstedt, LLC, advised that she was present representing Riverside Mobile Home Park and that her client was opposed to the rezoning, noting that they are very concerned that they will feel boxed in if this zoning is changed. She stated that it is currently permissible to develop a single family residence on the property. Ms. Faries advised that she went to the property herself and the east portion of the property actually falls off and goes into the river with a significant drop. She stated that they have been working with Miller Investments to try to figure out if there is a way to make this work between the two properties, because their concern is that they have the curved driveway, but there is a sewer easement that goes on the east side of the property, and it is over that easement that they actually transport larger mobile homes in and out of the park. Ms. Faries indicated that there are six empty lots currently and one home that needs to be replaced, so there are seven potential placements, and they do not want that restricted in any way. Ms. Faries stated that she has also learned that, in emergencies, emergency equipment blocks the entrance and the only way for residents to get in and out is actually to travel across the empty lot. She stated that they do believe they have an easement by necessity in addition to their recorded sewer easement against the property. Ms. Faries stated that they have not yet filed legal action and that they are hoping not to. She indicated that Mr. Miller was waiting on a counter-proposal from them; however, because the area is so tight, they do not know how to make a counter proposal. Ms. Faries provided an aerial view of the area (Exhibit #1). Ms. Faries stated that the proposed residential medium density zone talks about a maximum density of eight dwelling units per acre and she suggested that the usable property is about one acre and 22 units well exceeds that. Responding to Mr. Hare, Ms. Faries stated that they would also object to a fence around a single family home if it impeded the recorded easement. She stated that the ingress and egress that was established when the park was first built is a curved entrance that the homes cannot get across. There being no one else present wishing to speak, Council President Slavin declared the hearing closed. Mr. Neil moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lindell and, by a unanimous roll call vote (Cole and Sudler absent), Council adopted Ordinance #2019-07, as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 157 ROOSEVELT AVENUE WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the limits of the City of Dover; and WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property described below from R-8 (One-family Residence) to RG-2 (General Residence).

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 PAGE 8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from R-8 (One-family Residence) to RG-2 (General Residence) on that property located at 157 Roosevelt Avenue, consisting of 1.641+/- acres, owned by Paul and Linda Schreppler (Equitable Owner: Miller Investments, LLC). (Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.18-02-75.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-19-03; and Second Council District) ADOPTED: MARCH 11, 2019 ANNEXATION/REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2920 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY, OWNED BY NEWWIND PROPERTIES 2920 LLC Council President Slavin advised that the applicant had requested that the Public Hearing and final action on the annexation be postponed. Staff recommended that the public hearing for the annexation and rezoning be rescheduled for Monday, April 22, 2019. Mr. Neil moved to reschedule the public hearing for the annexation and rezoning of 2920 North DuPont Highway for Monday, April 22, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. PRESENTATION - 2018 ANNUAL REPORT - DOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief Marvin Mailey reviewed the highlights of the 2018 Annual Report for the Dover Police Department. Mr. Polce, noting the spike in criminal activity, stated that it was his opinion that it highlights an individual and active addictions behavior. He asked if the drug overdoses were being classified as fatal and nonfatal overdoses. Chief Mailey stated that he could provide that information. He noted that EMS and the Dover Fire Department are also responding to a lot of the overdoses and all of the officers are carrying Narcan now. Chief Mailey advised that they looked at what some of the other agencies are doing as far as having a counselor ride with an officer; however, that presented a lot of problems for them and they are not ready to participate in that program. He suggested that once he is fully staffed in the community policing unit he could devote a community policing officer to it that does not have to handle traditional calls. Mr. Polce stated that he wrote the grant with the Health Management Association that allowed Smyrna to participate in the embedded program and he strongly recommended that the City be a bit bold and figure out how to make a program like that work because it is demonstrating high efficacy, not only in New Castle County, but Smyrna is seeing the instant benefit, and he knows that more departments will be coming on line very shortly. Mr. Polce reiterated that it is a great opportunity for Dover. Mr. Polce asked if the Angel Program had a focus in pre-arrest diversion or if it was strictly post-arrest aversion. Responding, Chief Mailey stated that it has a pre-arrest aspect of voluntary participation. He noted that when someone turns their drugs in they are not charged and they are

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 PAGE 9 vetted for counseling. He noted that if an officer encounters someone who has committed a crime, they have to take enforcement action, so they might issue a civil citation, and if that person's problem stems from drugs and they express an interest in receiving some addiction counseling, they send them to Connections for help. Responding to Mr. Polce, Chief Mailey stated that they work with all of their partners at the local, state, and federal level to track the origin of seized drugs. He advised that he has an officer assigned to the DEA task force who is also assigned to just overdose cases. Mr. Anderson pointed out that while many of the numbers have edged up slightly, most of the numbers are low and some of them are four or five year lows, and they are still lower than previous years. Chief Mailey noted that shootings have dropped from 20 shootings in 2017 to 16 shootings in 2018 and the department is doing a phenomenal job. Mr. Anderson asked how succession planning was going. Responding, Chief Mailey stated that 17 officers were eligible to retire, with most of them being sergeants and above. He noted that promotions would fill any vacancies and then there would be voids in the patrol shift. Chief Mailey advised that he has worked with the City Manager about possible increases. In response to Mr. Anderson, Chief Mailey advised that they had three individuals starting in the academy on the following Sunday and four had just graduated. Mr. Lindell stated that he was glad that the report highlighted the increase in traffic enforcement and citations. He advised that he concurred with Mr. Polce on being bold and more proactive and asked what challenges he saw with an embedded social worker riding along with police that the other departments have not looked at. Responding, Chief Mailey stated that one of the problems that they saw was the liability factor of a councilor riding with an officer. He explained that if an officer should have to go to a hot complaint, like an active shooter, they cannot take the councilor into that environment. He also noted that there is a certain amount of follow-up required on the part of the councilor and that takes that officer out of his workflow for the shift. Chief Mailey stated that there are also State approved mobile crisis counselors that can come to the scene, meet the officer, and then they do a hand off for mental health services or committals. Responding to Mr. Lindell, Chief Mailey advised that all officers are receiving crisis intervention training and there is good representation on every shift. He stated that they also have crisis negotiation officers who are highly trained to de-escalate situations. Chief Mailey noted that when they became involved with the the Angel Program, all of the officers were trained in narcotics addiction, protocol, how to deal with those situations, and what services are available through Connections. They also recceive online training occasionally from the State or from other sources. Mr. Lindell asked if there was any data on when police are called out to tax exempt properties within the City. Chief Mailey stated that the data could be extracted. Mr. Lindell asked how many actual officers are on the street at any given time. Chief Mailey stated that they are currently staffed at 98 active officers and they have three vacancies and three people are going through the six month academy.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 PAGE 10 Mr. Hare, noting that budget hearings were coming up, asked if Chief Mailey thought they were going to request officers. Chief Mailey replied that he would be requesting four officers. Mr. Hare suggested that it would not be beyond the scope to consider adding six or seven for public safety. Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the report, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. SPECIAL DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT - JANUARY 17, 2019 A Special Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) meeting was held on January 17, 2019 at 6:10 p.m. with Mr. Gaddis presiding in the absence of a chair. Members present were Mr. Fleming, Mrs. Herbert, Ms. Mullen. Mr. Rocha and Ms. Paige were absent. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 6:00 p.m., prior to the commencement of the Official Commission Meeting. Mr. Gaddis declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that the Commission was not in official session and could not take formal action. There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum. Mr. Fleming moved for Mr. Gaddis to preside over the meeting in the absence of a chair. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Herbert and unanimously carried. Report - Mediation Training Referring to the March 22 - 23, 2018 Mediation Training attended by Mr. Henderson, Mr. Gaddis, Ms. Mullen and Mr. Rocha, Mr. Gaddis advised that the training was a 12-hour orientation over two (2) days. He noted that People's Place introduced methods of mediation and tactics from the extensive training to become mediators. Those in attendance were given examples of mediation sessions that enabled two (2) opposing sides to present their views and reach a mutual agreement. Ms. Mullen added that the training was very informative and helpful in understanding the process of mediation. Submissions for 2018 Annual Report to Council Mr. Fleming stated he would like to add information to the annual report regarding the conflict resolution training he attended. He stated the training was two (2) to three (3) hours long, but that it was very good and that he learned a great deal. Mr. Fleming noted that there were a few lawyers there that were not necessarily in favor of conflict resolution because it cut out that portion of the situation. The Commission recommended that Mr. Gaddis draft the 2018 Annual Report to City Council.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 PAGE 11 By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Commission’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Polce and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Cole and Sudler absent). Responding to Ms. Denise Devine, Assistant City Clerk, Mr. Gaddis advised that the report would be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by February 1, 2019. Commission Members’ Announcements Mr. Gaddis, Ms. Mullen, Mrs. Herbert and Mr. Fleming discussed including the following topics on the agenda for the February 21, 2019 meeting: • Election of Commission Chair • Scheduling a meeting with the State Human Relations Commission Liaison • Finalizing the 2018 Annual Report to City Council • Future Meeting Dates • Proposed Revisions to the DHRC Brochure By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Dover Human Relations Commission Report, seconded by Mr. Polce and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Cole and Sudler absent). Monthly Reports - January 2019 By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Polce, the following monthly reports were accepted by consent agenda: City Assessor’s Report City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report City Manager’s Report City Planner’s Report Fire Chief’s Report Police Chief’s Report SETTING OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS Staff recommended that the 2019 Property Assessment Appeals be scheduled for May 29, 2019 - May 31, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., June 3, 2019 - June 6, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (if needed), and one evening (if needed). Members were advised that the hearing times are subject to change. Mr. Neil moved for approval of the dates and times recommended by staff for the 2019 Property Assessment Appeals, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 PAGE 12 PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2019-04 AMENDING THE RESOLUTION ADOPTED AUGUST 27, 1990 FORMALLY ESTABLISHING THE SILVER LAKE COMMISSION By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare, Resolution No. 2019-04 was unanimously adopted, as follows: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RESOLUTION ADOPTED AUGUST 27, 1990 FORMALLY ESTABLISHING THE SILVER LAKE COMMISSION WHEREAS, City Council formally established the Silver Lake Commission by Resolution adopted August 27, 1990; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to increase the terms of membership from one-year to two-year staggered terms commencing the first Regular Council Meeting in June 2019; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: THAT paragraph 1 of the Resolution adopted August 27, 1990 be amended to read as follows: 1. The members of the Silver Lake Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council. The Silver Lake Commission shall consist of seven (7) members serving two-year terms. The terms of the members shall be arranged so that the terms of four (4) members shall expire in odd years and the terms of three (3) members shall expire in even years, and the expiration date shall be the first Regular Council Meeting in June. Incumbent members of the Silver Lake Commission shall continue to serve beyond the expiration of their term until a successor is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Council wish for members with terms expiring May 2019 to continue to serve until their reappointments or replacements occur during the first Regular Council Meeting in June 2019. ADOPTED: MARCH 11, 2019 APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN Mayor Christiansen recommended the following appointments/reappointments: Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors - Private Sector - Three-Year Terms Maxine Lewis - Downtown Retailer/Commercial Property Owner Designee (Term to Expire May 2020) (Reappointment) Erin L. Thwaites - Commercial Property Owner Designee (Term to Expire May 2021) (Reappointment) John Van Gorp - Chief Executive Officer of Bayhealth Foundation Designee (Term to Expire May 2020) (Appointment)

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 PAGE 13 Election Board James W. Brockton (Third District) (to fill the unexpired term of Curtis E. Raymond - term to expire May 2019) By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the appointments/reappointments as recommended by Mayor Christiansen. The motion was seconded by Mr. Polce and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Cole and Sudler absent). CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager had no announcements. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Anderson wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day and recognized local author, Mr. Donald Ayotte, noting that it is always good to see local people do well in the arts. Mr. Lindell congratulated the Dover High School boys' basketball team for almost pulling off the win on Saturday, noting that second place and one loss is not a bad season. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of March 11, 2019, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2019\03-11-2019 Council Minutes.wpd Exhibits Exhibit #1 - Aerial map of Roosevelt Avenue

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EXHIBIT #1 Regular Council Meeting of 03/11/2019

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