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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular City Council Meeting was held on October 25, 2021 at 6:31 p.m. with Council
President Sudler presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil,
Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Taylor (departed at 7:25 p.m. and returned at 7:26 p.m.).
Staff members present were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Harline, Mr. Hugg, Mr.
Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present (departed at 6:58 p.m.).
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Elder Ellis Louden.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boggerty.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial 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.
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
PRESENTATION - DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY PRIME TIME FAMILY PROGRAM
Mr. Brian Sylvester, Library Director, reviewed a presentation on the Prime Time Family program
(Exhibit #1).
Mr. Taylor asked if equity, hearing impaired, special needs, ESL, etc. was a part of the program.
Responding, Mr. Sylvester advised that he believed it could be. He did not think any of the families
that were in this session had any students that had those needs, but he believed that they could
accommodate them if needed. Mr. Sylvester indicated that he thought it would be a good idea and
that he would discuss it with that committee.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Sylvester advised that the program was run by a committee that was
headed by Susan Elizabeth Cordell, the head of Youth Services. Two (2) of those committee
members were community outreach people, Crystal Tompkins from Towne Point and Jennifer Lyle
from East Dover. Mr. Sylvester stated that they did the bulk of the marketing and they tried to
identify families that would benefit from the program and tried to get information into those families'
hands. They would send the information home with the students or give them a call or those kind
of things.
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Mr. Rocha asked if the downtown community was being targeted. Responding, Mr. Sylvester
advised that they were hoping to reach different schools and groups each time the program was run.
He indicated that the focus was to identify and provide services to families that were at the poverty
level.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sylvester stated that he did not know when the next session would
begin; however he would find out and relay the information to members of Council.
Mr. Neil asked if they had to eliminate any other programs to fit this program in. Responding, Mr.
Sylvester noted that they were able to maintain the same list of programs they normally would. He
also advised that the library was able to obtain grant funding for this program.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Sylvester advised that the first year had a little bit higher cost than
following years and the first year was approximately $10,000. He noted that they expected the
following years to be between $6,000 and $8,000, depending on whether or not they could get
donations for food.
PRESENTATION - LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGAL SUPPORT FOR AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND
Ms. Colleen Davis, Delaware State Treasurer, and Mr. Jordan Seemans, Director of Policy and
Communications with the Office of the State Treasurer reviewed Local Government Legal Support
for American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.
Ms. Davis advised that she was connecting with all of the towns, including Dover, that were
dispersed American Rescue Plan Act funds. She noted that it was her understanding that the
Governor's office had logistic procurement of legal council for a number of non-entitlement units
of government, or other towns that are not grant recipients, who had decided that they wanted to
utilize this pooled resource in order to gain economies of scale, as well as unified legal counsel for
a variety of different reasons. Ms. Davis explained that she wanted to ensure that the City of Dover
was aware of this opportunity and the fact that the law firm was prepared and ready to support all
that the City may need in determining how those funds could be utilized for US Treasury guidelines.
Mr. Anderson noted that the City did not originally get the invitation to participate because it did not
receive the funds directly from the State. He asked what the deadline was for joining with this
particular group. Ms. Davis advised that, from the perspective of the legal council, they had set a date
for the end of October, which is when the initial report was due to US treasury. They were hopeful
that they could get support to all of the towns before that initial deadline.
Mr. Anderson asked if the City Solicitor thought that this type of specialized experience would be
valuable to the City. Responding, Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor, stated that he thought it
would.
Mr. Neil asked what it would cost the City to participate and if it would be paid from ARPA funds.
He noted that the City of Dover was shortchanged when it received $200 per capita versus $500 per
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capita for Middletown and Newark, which basically were smaller, and over $700 per capita for
Wilmington.
Mr. Seemans advised that a formula was devised in consultation with the office of the Governor and
Ms. Claire Dematteis, the special assistant to the Governor on the disbursement of the ARPA funds
of 0.4% or 0.004, that would be applied to non-entitlement units (NEUs) or municipalities’ total
ARPA disbursement. Also, that amount would be 0.4% off of the total amount and it would be out
of the second tranche numbers that would be coming in the spring to the City. He noted that no check
was to be made from these NEUs to the State or to the Treasurer's office or to the Governor's office.
However, with Dover's case, it was a unique situation because, unlike the 55 non-entitlement units,
the City of Dover’s money was sent directly from the US treasury instead of passing through the
State Treasurer's Office. It was Mr. Seemans’ understanding that a standalone agreement would
have to be brokered between Barnes and Thornburg, the law firm that was under retainer from the
State, and the City of Dover and that Mr. Matthew Harline, Interim City Manager, had a conversation
with the law firm already.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Harline advised that he spoke with Mr. Thomas McGonigle of
Barnes & Thornburg LLP that week and they would need to arrive at a separate agreement. Ms.
Davis noted that once the City determined if it would like to participate, they would engage the legal
counsel to submit an engagement letter to the City. Once that engagement letter was signed, then
they would move forward with the process of ensuring that Dover was connected with the firm, that
every question was answered, and that every opportunity to ensure that reporting was done properly
and the funds were being spent appropriately to the City’s satisfaction. Mr. Seemans added that the
US treasury just put out a change to the reporting deadlines for states, territories, counties, and cities
and tribal governments. Those reports, for projects and expenditure data would be due January 31,
2022 and, for the NEUs, the new reporting deadline was April 30, 2022.
Mr. Neil moved for Mr. Rodriguez, City Solicitor, to negotiate with Barnes & Thornburg and
report back to City Council for action. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and
unanimously carried.
PROCLAMATION - DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, dyslexia is a disorder that involves difficulty in learning to read or interpret words,
letters, and other symbols, but does not affect general intelligence; and
WHEREAS, dyslexia affects one in five students or 20 percent of the population and represents
80-90 percent of all those with learning disabilities, it is the most common of all neuro-cognitive
disorders without regard to race, gender, age or socioeconomic status; and
WHEREAS, 80% of children with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) have reading difficulty
and 85% of those are dyslexic. The achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers
occurs as early as first grade; and
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WHEREAS, early screening for, and early diagnosis of dyslexia is critical for ensuring that
individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading,
the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary
accommodations that ensures success in school and in life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim October 2021 as Dyslexia Awareness Month in the City of
Dover and recognize the need for early screening and diagnosis and encourage all citizens to learn
about dyslexia.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to
Mrs. Jeannie Anderson.
Mrs. Anderson advised that her oldest son was severely dyslexic and all through grade school, she
fought with the medical establishment that said it was a learning problem. She provided information
on the Fast-Forward program that was able to help her son. Mrs. Anderson noted that dyslexia is very
serious and a lot more common than people realize. She thanked members of Council for the
proclamation.
Mr. Taylor advised that he had struggled with dyslexia his entire life and that he has to read things
three times where most people read them once. He thanked Mrs. Anderson for her courage and
bravery and for bringing dyslexia to everyone's attention.
Mr. Anderson advised that Mrs. Anderson did not give herself credit for the research she did and the
work she did with the experts, including the Governor's Council on Disabilities. He noted that they
found that the research was valid and Dr. Marcia Lawton tried it at the Campus Community Schools
and it has been used in other places. He encouraged parents that there were answers today that work
and they help people tremendously.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 2021
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of October 11, 2021 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 2021
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 11, 2021 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT -
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
The Economic Development Committee Meeting was held by video conference on
September 14, at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor Robin R. Christiansen presiding. Committee
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Members present via video or telephone were Dave Hugg Director of Planning and
Inspections, Councilman Andre Boggerty, Councilman Fred Neil, Diane Laird,
Interim City Manager Matt Harline were present. Kim Adams and Clayton E.
Hammond II were not present. Guests present Dr. Stacy Downing and Dr. Terrell
Holmes from Delaware State University. Public Present Councilman David
Anderson, Gregory Moore, Shannon Heal, , Pastor Grimes, and Judy Diogo.
WELCOME
At 4:00 pm Mayor Robin R. Christiansen called the Economic Development Meeting
to order.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mayor Christiansen called for a motion to adopt the Agenda. Councilman Fred Neil
moved for adoption of agenda, seconded by Diane Laird, unanimously carried. (Kim
Adams and Clayton E. Hammond II absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Mayor Christiansen called for a motion to adopt June 8, 2021 minutes. Dave Hugg
moved for adoption of minutes, seconded by Diane Laird, unanimously carried. (Kim
Adams and Clayton E. Hammond II absent).
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY - DR. STACY DOWNING DSU
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS UPDATE
Dr. Downing states Staff have moved down to campus in mid-July 2021, a lot of
renovation and branding have occurred. Secondly, wanted activity for the academic
year, Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences will be housed at this
location. 70 classes/ 200 students living on campus is occurring this semester and the
goal is to have the entire college for fall of 2021. Branding is intentional to preserve
legacy of Wesley. Goal is to do a Wesley Legacy Hall and 147-year history. As news
is spreading have had outreach from community goal is to use resources from
community and provide resources to the community.
Dr. Terrel Holmes extremely excited and proud of what is happening, the opportunity
to serve Dover and the State of Delaware better and further. Group that is on campus
is doing Covid screening and testing on Campus. Van on the Governors St once a
week for Covid screening, testing, and vaccination free of charge. We welcome our
community to walk around campus to see the branding they have done. Desire to
keep existing partnerships like hosting Charleston School. The goal is to contribute
and immerse ourselves in the community. Looking at how to do that with religious
leaders in the community and local business owners.
Councilman Fred Neil asks how many of the Wesley Students stayed and transferred
to Delaware State University? Dr. Downing states 500 students from undergraduate,
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online, and graduate they are called Wesley Legacy Students. Councilman Fred Neil,
in terms of course work and credits does that transfer to DSU program? Dr.
Downing, yes we insured their transition would be seamless as possible.
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY - DR. CHERESE WINSTEAD AND DR.
MICHAEL CASSON
Dr. Winstead and Dr. Casson were not present Committee moved to next Agenda
item.
CITY OF DOVER PLANNING UPDATE GIVEN BY DAVE HUGG
Dave Hugg, anxious for Dr. Winstead to reestablish a relationship with Delaware
State University and its Agriculture program. The city has experiences issues with
food sufficiency and food deserts. Many residents do not have access to fresh food
supplies, which has been brought up Comprehensive Planning and Kent Economic
Partnership. Continue concept of urban farming such as vertical farming and hydro
culture. DSU has experience and expertise in these areas. We are intrigued by work
in Wilmington with 2nd Chance Farm and urban agriculture facility. Property in the
end of downtown as a possible location for a facility.
Tonight, Council Committee of the Whole Legislative and Finance Committee will
look text amendment to zoning ordinance. That will make meaningful changes to
manufacturing zoning district for example, raise height limitations and to eliminate
all manufactures must go through conditional use process, and technical changes to
allow additional to be used accessory uses. Talking to number of prospects near
Lafferty Lane and Horsepond Road area are flex manufacturing warehouse buildings.
Also working with Kent Economic Partnership to bring interest to Dover. Moving
forward with Residential projects to bring new housing to the City.
Councilman David Anderson, a commercial realtor stopped him on the street and told
him how excited he was to be working with the Office of Planning and is now
recommending them to choose city. Dave Hugg said he had heard this and is
delighted Councilman Anderson is hearing it. In the last couple of weeks received a
few compliments on how supportive staff has been. Mayor Christiansen states that
Dave and himself meet monthly with the local realtors so we can let them know what
we see, and they let us know how we can improve. Also partnering with Judy Diogo
from the Chamber of Commerce, Kent Economic Partnership Linda Parkowski and
Shannon Heal it is one big effort to spotlight not only the City of Dover but also
central Delaware.
MAYORS ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Christiansen asks Diane Laird for a brief update. Diane Laird, it is still hard
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to get people downtown shopping. First Friday in two weeks is Paint Dover, artists
will be coming to town to be painting Loockerman St., the Green and everyone
in-between. Black Swamp Artisanal Market invite you all to September 24th at
Noon. Rebel Cove is surfing the shopper's ups and downs and working hard to stay
afloat. Providing a full-service restaurant. is new for them and proving difficult
during Covid times. Working with DSU representatives incorporating them. Master
Plan Review Panel met last Friday and short listed three vendors to provide a Master
Plan for Dover.
Shannon Heal- Kent Economic Partnership - 17 projects in early stage 2 in serious
and 3 middle keeping up with a lot of inquiries. Recently met with East West Freight
Study group will be able to rap up in the next couple weeks. Recently had Kent
County Business Tour were able to see companies that moved into Dover area and
available industrial sites. Toured USA fulfillment, old Ricol site, Garrison Oak, Civil
Air Terminal, Shore Industries, and Delmarva Corrugated. We were able to see what
these companies needed and how they can address workforce issues. Councilman
Anderson asks if Shannon has any tentative dates on East West study and the corridor
connector to route 1 with industrial parks. Shannon Heal state this month for initial
workshop and another one for the next month around October. The Joint Use
Agreement we are hoping it will be signed by the end of this year.
Judy Diogo Executive Director of Delaware Chamber of Commerce currently
working on two different programs for Kent County Levy Court regarding ARPA
funding; small business grant program and a hospitality grant program. Hoping to
get in front of Commissioner in October to ask these two programs be expedited. On
September 23 Amazing Chase will be starting at 5:00pm. December 3 will be the
Capital Holiday Celebration. State of the Base Briefing will be November 22 at
Dover Airforce Base to register go to Delaware Chamber of Commerce Calendar due
to security reasons you must register early. Also, partnered with Leadership Delaware
program to network and encourage County participants to continue education in the
State program.
Mayor Christiansen asks everyone to join him on September 18 at 10am at Dover
Park for renaming of the park to LT Blackshear. Fun event October 2 the Mayor's
Silver Lake Regatta celebrating Silver Lake and will have a cardboard boat contest
for design and sea worthiness. The title this year is Whatever Floats Your Boat. Job
Fair will be held September 16 at the Blue Hen Corporate Center.
NEXT MEETING DATE
October 12, 2021 AT 4:00 PM
ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Robin R. Christiansen called for a motion to adjourn. Councilman Fred Neil
and moved for adjournment, seconded by Diane Laird, unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned 4:40PM.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Economic Development Committee
Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - OCTOBER 12, 2021
The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on October 12, 2021 at
6:00 p.m., with Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present
were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, and
Mr. Taylor. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their
Committee meetings were Mr. Lewis (Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement), Mr. McCutchen (Utility), and Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock
(Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. Jones (Parks, Recreation, and
Community Enhancement) was absent.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Taylor and
unanimously carried.
Proposed Updates to Electric Service Handbook (Paul Waddell, Electric
Director)
Mr. Paul Waddell, Electric Director, reviewed the proposed amendments to the
Electric Service Handbook.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the Electric Service
Handbook.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the proposed amendments to the Electric
Service Handbook (Exhibit #2), as recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
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The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman
Anderson presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Rocha moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Taylor and
unanimously carried.
Proposed Budget Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan (Tracey Harvey, Planner I)
Ms. Tracey Harvey, CDBG Program Administrator, reviewed the background and
analysis for the Proposed Budget Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed Budget Amendments totaling
$63,200.53 for Fiscal Year 2021.
Ms. Harvey stated that staff proposed to reallocate $18,900.53, not $18,200.53, of the
funds that were never obligated to a CDBG activity to Milford Housing Development
Corporation (MHDC).
Ms. Harvey stated that the total available for reallocation was $63,900.53 not
$63,200.53.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the proposed Budget Amendments
totaling $63,200.53 for Fiscal Year 2021, as recommended by Staff, as corrected.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Proposed Ordinance #2021-22 Amending Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and
Protection, Article IV - Public Occupancies, Section 164 - Fees (Dave Hugg,
Planning and Community Development Director)
Mr. Dave Hugg, Planning and Community Development Director, reviewed the
background and analysis for Proposed Ordinance #2021-22 Amending Chapter 46 -
Fire Prevention and Protection, Article IV - Public Occupancies, Section 164 - Fees.
Staff recommended adoption of the ordinance as presented.
Mr. Anderson stated that he had concerns with the following sections of the proposed
Ordinance:
• The entry barriers on daycare facilities
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• Limiting the public occupancy for meeting rooms to 50
• Special events and outdoor events
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that it had not occurred to him that
raising the fee from $50 to $100 could be a detriment, but he was fine with the
suggestion to go back and look at the fees to perhaps reduce them to the original $50
or perhaps provide two-tiers. He explained that part of the reason for bringing this
forward was to get Council comments and input. Mr. Hugg noted that he would be
willing to provide some alternatives for Mr. Anderson’s concerns when this came
back to City Council.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend that the amendments be drafted and presented
for review at the First Reading, as recommended by staff. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend adoption of proposed Ordinance #2021-22,
with amendments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously
carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of the
ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
Mr. Anderson turned the Chair of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee over to Mr. Sudler.
Discussion - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Framework (Councilman David
Anderson, Councilman Gerald Rocha, Sr., and Councilman Ralph Taylor, Jr.)
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Rocha reviewed the proposed American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) Framework.
Mr. Boggerty asked the following questions regarding the proposed riverwalk:
• What would the return on investment be?
• Can vendors sell there?
• Is it just walking?
• What activities daily or in the summertime can be offered to have a return on
investment?
• Who and how would the riverwalk be monitored?
• What plans would be in place to prevent homeless individuals from camping
out along the riverwalk?
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Tracey Harvey, Community Development Block
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Grant (CDBG) Program Administrator, stated that she recommended using remaining
CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation. She explained that there had to be a request
for proposal (RFP) process for the items that were chosen in that agenda, and she
suggested doing an RFP process for that rather than allocating funds to people that
already submitted applications to be fair. Ms. Harvey noted that she would go back
and look at the regulations again but she had glanced at them and did not think a
riverwalk would be eligible as projects had to be related to COVID-19 and economic
recovery.
Responding to Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Anderson stated that this item was created for
members to give input on what they would like to see and priorities to be
recommended as a framework to the Joint Subcommittee to Evaluate American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Requests from Nonprofits. He explained that it
would not lock them into specifics, it was just a generalized framework so the
Committee could begin work.
Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager, reviewed a memo regarding Use of City and
State ARPA Funds that had been sent to Committee members earlier that day. He
explained that the City had until December 31, 2025 to spend the ARPA funds.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Harline stated that the proposed site for the riverwalk
had previously been a dump with trash buried under it. He explained that the City
was currently working with compliance and environmental to study the area. Mr.
Harline noted that there was a previous project to remediate that area because it was
the old sewer treatment facility and the grounds department also used to be housed
there.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Harline stated that he could get the list projects that
the City was working on to review by the following week.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend the framework be adopted as a non-
binding item to offer guidance to the subcommittee ahead of the budget. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved to adopt the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding
Strategic Framework (Exhibit #3) as a non-binding item to offer guidance to the subcommittee
ahead of the budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Anderson stated that the motion was on whether or
not the Committee wanted to adopt the framework presented but that it would have
to be developed into a supplemental budget item which would come back before the
Committee.
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Mr. Sudler turned the Chair of the Legislative, Finance and Administration
Committee over to Mr. Anderson.
Discussion - Infrastructure Submissions for State Aid (Councilman
Andre Boggerty)
Mr. Boggerty briefed the Committee on a meeting he had attended with Mr. Harline,
interim City Manager, Mayor Christiansen, and Governor John Carney regarding
infrastructure submissions for State Aid.
Mr. Harline stated that $8,619,257 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds had
been allocated to the City of Dover because of the funding formula. There was also
$932,000,000 in ARPA funds that went to the State for State projects and money
went to the State to distribute to the cities on a per capita basis. He explained that, to
the best of his knowledge, none of those monies had been absolutely allocated. Mr.
Harline noted that the City had the projects he had described that night and the ones
they were kicking around about Capital Green but staff operated on the direction of
Council and it was his understanding that they would be having a debate and
discussing whether or not to go forward with just infrastructure projects. He stated
that during the meeting he had heard the Governor emphasizing the importance of
housing. Mr. Harline explained that he had wanted to hear from the Council if they
wanted to just offer the same projects that were described in the meeting with the
Governor or if there were some important projects in housing that should be brought
forward to him to continue the dialog. He noted that he was ready to bring whatever
Council would like to the Governor to see if they could get a Cooperative Funding
Project.
Mr. Boggerty moved to recommend authorizing the Interim City Manager to send the
housing projects that were discussed as well as any projects that, in his judgement,
would fit the criteria to the Governor’s office and send a copy of what was sent to
members of City Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Harline stated that he had never asked for
$11,000,000 without going to Council for approval. He explained that there had been
a wait because Councilman Anderson and Council were having deliberative
discussions about how they wanted to distribute and use ARPA funds.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Anderson stated that the Information Technology (IT)
Department’s request for $86,200 to cover the next two-years for cybersecurity and
third-party non-profits requests would be sent to the Governor’s Office for
consideration
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Anderson stated that if third-party non-profit requests
did not come through from the Governor’s Office, they would be requests made for
ARPA funding from the City of Dover, they would not be funded by City taxpayers.
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The motion to recommend authorizing the Interim City Manager to send the
housing projects that were discussed as well as any projects that, in his
judgement, would fit the criteria to the Governor’s office and send a copy of
what was sent to members of City Council was unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Proposed Approval of By-Laws - Dover Strong Fund, Inc. (Matt Harline,
Interim City Manager)
Ms. Lisa Chase, City of Dover Grant Writer, reviewed the background and analysis
of the Proposed Approval of By-Laws - Dover Strong Fund, Inc.
Staff recommended endorsing the by-laws as submitted.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend endorsing the by-laws as submitted, as
recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and
unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Dover Strong Fund by-laws (Exhibit
#4), as recommended by the Committee, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote.
Annual Review of Investment Policy (Lori Peddicord, Controller Treasurer)
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, briefed the Committee on the Annual
Review of the Investment Policy.
Staff recommended approval of the submitted changes.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Peddicord stated that there were no changes from
the previous policy.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of the submitted changes, as
recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and
unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Investment Policy (Exhibit #5), as
recommended by the Committee, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call
vote.
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Computer Software Annual Subscription (Sole
Vendor) (Sharon Duca, Public Works Director)
Ms. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis for
the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Computer Software Annual Subscription.
Staff recommended issuing a purchase order to 2NDNATURE Software, Inc. for the
2NDNATURE software to assist with the documenting and reporting for the City’s
NPDES MS4 permit for the amount of $417,998.50 in FY2022 (to be budgeted for
annually).
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Update on North Bradford Street – Street, Sidewalk and Tree Plan and
Consultant Utilization (Sharon Duca, Public Works Director)
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis for
the Update on North Bradford Street - Street, Sidewalk and Tree Plan and Consultant
Utilization.
Staff recommended utilizing Century Engineering to develop a Concept Plan for
Street and Sidewalk Improvement for North Bradford Street in accordance with the
Scope of Service and Cost Proposal received in the amount of $40,000 (fixed rate
plus expenses).
Mr. Hare asked that staff look into whether or not homeowners would be willing to
sign something to relieve the City of liability if they wanted to keep trees that the
City felt should be removed for safety reasons.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of Staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Duca stated that she could pass on Mr. Taylor’s
safety concerns about overgrown trees blocking lights on South New Street to the
Grounds Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.
The motion to recommend utilizing Century Engineering to develop a Concept
Plan for Street and Sidewalk Improvement for North Bradford Street in
accordance with the Scope of Service and Cost Proposal received in the amount
of $40,000 (fixed rate plus expenses), as recommended by staff was unanimously
carried.
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By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Rocha moved to recess the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee meeting, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried.
Meeting recessed at 8:00 p.m.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT
COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with Chairman
Boggerty presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried.
Mayor and Council Reports - July 2021
Mr. Sudler, Council President, reported that he was working with the Clerk’s Office
to schedule some training sessions in the areas of proactive ethical behavior as
Councilpersons, history of infrastructure challenges within the last four years to this
period with former City Manager, Donna Mitchell, and an overview of the code
enforcement daily duties, challenges, and tips for Councilpersons to convey to their
constituents regarding reducing potential code violations and increasing community
pride.
Mr. Rocha, First District Councilman, reported that he had received a complaint of
foxes sighted in Fox Hall West. He explained that the SPCA had referred him to the
Office of Animal Control, who had referred the complainant to Critter Control which
was a private company. Mr. Rocha noted that there was not an Homeowners
Association (HOA) that would pay the cost associated with Critter Control and the
complainant could not cover the cost they were quoted. He stated that he had given
the complainant Police Chief Thomas Johnson’s email address and he would be
reaching out to see if Dover Police Department may be able to assist. Mr. Rocha also
reported on a complaint received about Mifflin Road on July 30, 2021 regarding
trailer traffic that had increased. He explained that there were two signs but they were
in a position where it would be too late to back the truck up and move. Mr. Rocha
noted that he had been in conversation with Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works
Director, about getting the signs moved or putting up new signs to make them more
noticeable. He stated that the signs said no trucks over two axles with the exception
of local services, so he needed to find out what the definition of local services was
moving forward so there would not be a grey area. Mr. Rocha explained that the
complaint also included speeding in excess of 40 miles per hour which he had
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referred to Mrs. Duca and Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager. He noted that
Mifflin Road was a State Road so Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)
must be involved. Mr. Rocha stated that Mrs. Duca had put in a request for Dover
Police Department to conduct a speed study on the road.
Mr. Taylor, Second District Councilman, reported that the issue of overgrowth
around the waterways and tributaries he had brought forward previously had been
taken care of and thanked Mrs. Duca, Mr. Harline and Mr. Hugg for getting it
cleaned up. He explained that he and Mr. Hare had received complaints of PODS
sitting in people’s driveways for an excessive amount of time. Mr. Taylor noted that
he was not sure of how long they could be there but asked that staff look into it.
Mr. Hare, Second District Councilman, reported that he had received a complaint
about a tractor trailer parked on New Burton Road. He also noted that while it was
not in the Second District, there were also trailers parking on the south side of Webbs
Lane and leaving the trucks running. Mr. Hare explained that the south side of Webbs
Lane was either the State or Camden’s territory so he was not sure if there was
anything the City could do about it.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mayor Christiansen stated that Dover Police Department
was trying to get the tractor trailers to move because they were parking all over the
City. He also noted he had reached out to the State of Delaware Police Troop three
(3) commander regarding Webbs Lane and they would be trying to get the trailers to
move along and let them know they can’t park along those streets.
Mrs. Arndt, Third District Councilwoman, reported that she had attended an tree
ordinance webinar. She noted that Mrs. Duca had mentioned that the Forest Service
had provided an overview and analysis of the Bradford Street tree project and there
were several recommendations in the packet. Mrs. Arndt stated that she would like
to ask staff to evaluate drafting a tree ordinance to codify some of the
recommendations within the Forest Service’s report.
Mr. Anderson, Fourth District Councilman, reported that there were visibility and
security concerns downtown in the Reed, New, and Queen Street areas that included
maintenance of some of the foliage there. He noted that there were also concerns with
sidewalk maintenance on West Division Street between State Street to Kirkwood
Street. Mr. Anderson stated that the sidewalk on the north side had deteriorated so
greatly that parts of it were almost gravel and asked that staff take a look at it.
Mr. Sudler, Fourth District Councilman, reported that he would be contacting
Mr. Anderson later in the week to discuss preparing for a Fourth District town hall
meeting to gain a pulse on current environmental issues that were reducing their
community’s well-being by October 28, 2021.
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Mr. Boggerty, At-Large Councilman, reported that there had been a question of who
was supposed to cut the grass by Dover High and it had been taken care of. He noted
that there had also been a question of who was supposed to cut the grass by General
Foods and it was taken care of.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Harline stated that the school board believed it was
the State’s responsibility to cut the grass so he would talk with the State about it.
Mr. Rocha stated that he had the opportunity to visit the Hope Center in New Castle
and they were willing to assist the City if it decided to do something similar. He
noted that if it pleased Council, a time could be set up to do a site visit.
Mr. Neil stated that he had been waiting to hear when there would be a ceremony for
the new smart lighting system and asked that he be informed of what was happening
and when the event would be held.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Harline stated that there had been some technical issues
with the lighting system but he was 99.9% sure it would be ready for the first Friday
in November 2021.
Mr. Hare stated that he had heard from residents that were not in favor of a proposal
to bring something to the Delaware Auto Sales building on Division Street and
mentioned that they may want to contact those constituents as it was within the
Fourth District.
Mayor Robin Christiansen reported that he had done the following:
• Attended Council Meetings.
• Attended Council Committee of the Whole Meetings.
• Attended monthly meetings for the preparations for the Home for the
Holidays celebration.
• Attended preparations for the Old Dover Days festival.
• Attended numerous ribbon cuttings.
• Attended business anniversary celebrations.
• Attended monthly Chamber of Commerce board meetings.
• Attended Kent Economic Partnership meetings.
• Attended Kent County Tourism meetings.
• Chaired the City of Dover Economic Development Committee meetings.
• Met monthly with local realtors.
• Chaired the Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
• Met with the Kent County MPO Executive Director (monthly).
• Attended Delaware State University functions.
• Attended Delaware State University’s President’s Prayer Breakfast.
• Worked with City staff on the Wesley College transition.
• Entertained numerous potential new businesses to come to the City of Dover.
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• Attended Gang Violence Intervention Training.
• Attended Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) meetings and their
subcommittee meetings
• Attended Rotary on a weekly basis.
• Interacted and networked with fellow citizens and business people who attend
various functions.
• Met with the City of Dover Police Chief, staff, and the Principals of Dover
High School and Central Middle School concerning recent events of gang
violence in the City.
• Met with parents concerned about their children’s safety at Dover High
School and other Capital School District schools.
• Attended various functions in the community.
• Attended neighborhood watch meetings.
• Attended the Pride Festival.
• Attended the Council on Police Training and their subcommittee meetings.
• Met with a number of constituents and followed up when Council members
were not able to.
• Helped restore electric for people who had been done wrong.
• Tried to mediate neighborhood issues and confrontations.
• Participated in story time at the Dover Public Library.
• Spent several hours checking speeds on the North Governor’s Avenue area
and verifying that the issue would be put on an upcoming agenda.
• Observed the Dover Post Office parking lot after receiving complaints.
• Represented the City of Dover on the Executive Board of the Delaware
League of Local Governments at their monthly meetings.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mayor Christiansen stated that the traffic patterns on
North Street and Queen Street as well as Bank Lane have all caused issues. He noted
that the City would be contacting DelDOT because south of North Street and Queen
Street was the State’s responsibility.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee reconvened with Chairman
Anderson presiding.
City of Dover Impact and Permit Fees - Capital School District (Matt Harline,
Interim City Manager)
Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager, briefed the Committee on the ongoing
discussion regarding Impact and Permit Fees regarding Capital School District.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Harline stated that the City was working on an
amicable solution to avoid the School District triggering the mediation that was
provided for in the State Code. He noted that they were making progress but they
were not there yet.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Harline stated that per the Code, the City was not
allowed to charge anything except for what was directly related to the additional
growth. He explained that staff was trying to get a definition of what the final
populations of the buildings were going to be and were waiting to receive that
information from the school district.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Harline stated that the use of “administrative” is
usually an oversight, while the staff at the front desk does take the calls and filling
out permits, the inspectors that go one site are a part of the actual cost so it wasn’t cut
and dry and that was why they were trying to work out an amicable solution without
having to go to mediation.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Harline stated that the City would most likely have
to pay if this went to mediation and generally everyone pays half.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Harline stated that staff was going to develop a
memorandum of understanding that explicitly stated that if the school district sold
the building to a charter school or another business down the line, the new impact
fees would have to come to the City to offset what was forgiven.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Harline stated that staff was going to try to estimate
based off the school district’s long-term plan and revisit this annually. He noted that
they were going to try to make this as unburdensome on staff as possible without
giving away City funds.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Harline stated that the school district was building
two (2) buildings but they were not adding total student body.
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee was adjourned by
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unanimous consent.
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole
Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
QUARTERLY REVIEW - CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN REPORT (CIP) (APRIL, MAY,
AND JUNE)
Members were provided the Quarterly Report for the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) as of June 30,
2021.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Report for the Capital
Investment Plan (CIP) as of June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote.
QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Members were provided the Quarterly Revenue Report as of September 30, 2021.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Revenue Report as of
September 30, 2021, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION BY CITY MANAGER - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY
In accordance with Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II - Fire Department,
Division 1 - Generally, Section 46-43 - Semiannual Inspections of the Dover Code, the Interim City
Manager, Mr. Matthew Harline, met with the Fire Chief to discuss fire company issues. Mr. Harline
submitted a memorandum outlining the items discussed and noted that the Dover Fire Department
continues to provide top quality fire protection with a fully volunteer firefighting staff. Moreover,
DFD has capital and operation plans in place to address key challenges in the future. However, there
are financial and cultural challenges that will need additional thought, discussion and planning to
protect and maintain this level of excellence..
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the report of the Semi-Annual Robbins
Hose Company Inspection, as submitted by the City Manager. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY CITY COUNCIL - TRACI MCDOWELL -
INTERIM CITY CLERK (EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 18, 2021)
By Consent Agenda, Mr. Hare moved for the appointment of Traci McDowell to serve as
Interim City Clerk, effective October 18, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN
Mayor Christiansen recommended the following appointments:
Dover Fourth of July Celebration Committee - Lori Peddicord - One-Year Term to Expire
October 2022 (to fill the expired term of Jeffrey C. Dill)
Dover Public Library Advisory Commission - Councilman Fred Neil - Five-Year Term to
Expire October 2026 (to fill the expired term of Scott W. Cole)
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the appointments, as recommended by
Mayor Christiansen, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2021-22
Council President Sudler reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under
"Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (302) 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
Final action by Council on the proposed ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of
November 8, 2021.
Mr. David Hugg III, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised that most of the
City’s fire fines and fees had not been updated in the last six (6) to 12 years and they did not
represent or cover current personnel and other costs. He also noted that they did not act as a
significant deterrent to people who chose to ignore them and in some cases, they were not in
compliance with similar state codes and ordinances.
Mr. Hugg stated that the provisions in the Dover Code were not consistent with State fire code or
with the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Section 101, definitions of what public
assemblies were. He advised that he and the Fire Marshal, Mr. Jason Osika, reviewed the various
provisions of the Charter and Code that relate to the Fire Marshal's operations to recommend
improvements, corrections, and revisions in a multiple step process.
Mr. Hugg advised that the proposed ordinance updated all of the definitions of public assembly to
match the NFPA 101 and increased the fines and fees appropriately for the new categories.
Mr. Hugg noted that the Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee recommended amendments to the ordinance. He stated that the Committee and staff
amendments were indicated in green text in the ordinance. Mr. Hugg reviewed the proposed
amendments as follows:
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• There was a concern that the increase in fees for daycares, particularly small daycares, might
prove an economic detriment to them being established in Dover, particularly as a result of
COVID. People are trying to find work and adequate daycare was a critical component. Staff
reviewed how daycares were addressed in the zoning ordinance and found three places where
two of them relate to child daycare and family home daycare operations, and one relates to
small adult daycare operations. Staff is recommending that the fee be revised to $50 from the
original request of $100 to accommodate those activities.
• There was a concern at the Committee meeting regarding the fees charged for small
assemblies such as churches, social groups, or civic organizations. Staff has established a
category for small places of public assembly of less than 75 occupants without a fee and for
places greater than 75 occupants, the new fee would take effect.
Mr. Hugg noted that the new fees and fines would take effect upon adoption of the ordinance and
the changes in the application fees would be effective with the new year or with a totally new
application. It would be phased in and would not be retroactive to effect existing businesses that had
fire permits in place.
Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Committee and Staff amendments, seconded by Mr.
Boggerty and unanimously carried.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
ORDINANCE #2021-22 Amending Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article IV - Public Occupancies, Section 164 - Fees
REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1427 NEW BURTON ROAD -
FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2021-25
A request was received to rezone property located at 1427 New Burton Road, consisting of 1.0487+/-
acres, owned by New Burton Storage, LLC. The property is currently zoned C-1A (Limited
Commercial) and the proposed zoning is C-3 (Service Commercial) (Tax Parcel: Tax Parcel:
ED-05-085.11-01-03.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-21-07) (Council District 2)
Prior to amending the zoning ordinances and zoning map of the City of Dover, a public hearing is
required.
Mr. Hare moved to refer the request to the Planning Commission on November 15, 2021 and
set a public hearing before City Council for December 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried with Mr. Taylor recusing himself.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of
Proposed Ordinance #2021-25 as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1427
NEW BURTON ROAD
INTERIM CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Matthew Harline, Interim City Manager, advised that Advanced GO Services, the environmental
firm selected to do the work on the McKee Run demolition and decommissioning would be in Dover
Wednesday morning.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Taylor announced that Dr. Candace Samuels would be speaking about the Coronavirus vaccines
at the Council Committee of the Whole meeting the following evening.
Council President Sudler announced that the City of Dover would be holding a special first district
municipal election to fill the unexpired term of the First District City Council seat. The term of the
office was December 13, 2021 to May 8, 2023. The deadline to file a nominating petition with the
City Clerk was Monday, November 1, 2021 at 4:30 PM. The nominating petition, referred to as the
S ol i ci t at i on of C andi dat es , was avai l abl e on t he Ci t y's webs ite at
https.www.cityofdover.com/elections.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
INTERIM CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of October 25, 2021 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - Prime Time Family Program
Exhibit #2 - Revised Electric Service Handbook
Exhibit #3 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Strategic Framework
Exhibit #4 - Dover Strong Fund By-laws
Exhibit #5 - City of Dover Investment Policy