Council Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
What happened
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The Dover Council Committee of the Whole and the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on July 14, 2026. The committee recommended approval of a proposed Dual Employment Policy to comply with Delaware Code Title 29 § 5955. Although an item concerning Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission funding disbursement was removed from the agenda prior to the meeting, extensive discussion and public comments took place regarding transparency, criteria, distribution, and oversight of the city's $258,000 opioid settlement allocation.
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Votes
3 routine votes, all passed
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Move for adoption of the Council Committee of the Whole agenda
Passed 7 yes, 2 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr., Tricia K. Arndt.
Move for adoption of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee agenda
Passed 2 yes.
Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation for the approval of the dual employment policy
Passed 3 yes.
Agenda
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1. Adoption of Council Committee of the Whole Agenda
Adoption of the agenda for the Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
2. Council Reports (May & June 2026)
Council members reported on district activities, constituent matters, community events, traffic camera inquiries, park improvements, and committee work.
3. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee - Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of the committee agenda following the removal of the opioid settlement item.
4. Proposed Dual Employment Policy
Review and recommendation for approval of a new Dual Employment Policy governing city employees holding multiple public positions or outside employment pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 5955.
5. Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission Funding Disbursement (Discussion and Public Comment)
Discussion and extensive public comment regarding the removed opioid settlement item, focusing on reporting, selection criteria, grant amounts, and transparency.
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Attendance
6 in person, 2 remote, 2 absent.
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- Robin R. ChristiansenIn person
- Andre M. BoggertyIn person
- David L. AndersonIn person
- Fred A. Neil (Presiding)In person
- Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.In person
- Julia M. PillsburyIn person
- Brian E. Lewis (Attended via WebEx)Remote
- Donyale M. Hall (Attended via WebEx)Remote
- Roy Sudler, Jr.Absent
- Tricia K. ArndtAbsent