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Council Committee of the Whole Meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware

What happened

AI summary

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole received presentations on affordable housing and homelessness solutions. Michelle Williams presented data on housing cost burdens, the 'missing middle', and zoning barriers to small-scale and tiny home developments. Judson Malone of Springboard Delaware presented a proposal to partner with New City Church to construct an interim low-barrier village with wraparound services for homeless women and children or adults. In committee business, the Utility Committee recommended acceptance of water infrastructure for South Bay Road (Caliber Collision) and water/wastewater infrastructure for the Oak Shadows subdivision. The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee heard from AFSCME Local 2356 President Matt Carey regarding employee retention, pension restoration, and easing the city's 5% cap on promotional pay increases.

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Votes

5 routine votes, all passed

Show 5 routine votes
  • Move for adoption of the Council Committee of the Whole agenda.

    Passed 7 yes, 2 absent. Absent: Brian E. Lewis, Roy Sudler, Jr..

    Play from 00:19
  • Move for adoption of the Utility Committee agenda.

    Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr..

    Play from 1:33:24
  • Move for acceptance of the water infrastructure within the right-of-way of Bay Road, to include all referenced water infrastructure as recommended by staff.

    Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr..

    Play from 1:36:48
  • Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation for the dedication of the water and wastewater infrastructure within the Oak Shadows development.

    Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr..

    Play from 1:41:21
  • Move for adoption of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee agenda.

    Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr..

    Play from 1:42:51

Recording

Read the machine transcript (450 statements)

Agenda

Show 9 agenda items
  • 1. Adoption of Agenda - Council Committee of the Whole

    Adoption of the evening's agenda for the Council Committee of the Whole.

    Play from 00:02
  • 2. Discussion on Affordable Housing

    Presentation and discussion by Michelle Williams, Executive Director of the Fuller Center for Housing of Delaware, on housing affordability data in Dover and Kent County, the 'missing middle' housing, and zoning constraints on smaller housing types.

    Play from 00:45
  • 3. Springboard Delaware Proposal to Partner with New City Church

    Presentation by Judson Malone, Executive Director of New City Church Family Village, proposing an interim modular shelter village with wraparound services for homeless families or adults at New City Church.

    Play from 43:31
  • 4. Council Reports - February 2026

    Monthly activity reports by Council members for the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Districts, At-Large, and the Council President, including constituent issues regarding snow removal, code enforcement, cameras, trash, and safety.

    Play from 1:23:03
  • 5. Utility Committee - Adoption of Agenda

    Adoption of the Utility Committee meeting agenda.

    Play from 1:32:58
  • 6. Dedication of Water Infrastructure – S. Bay Road

    Consideration to accept water infrastructure within the right-of-way of Bay Road constructed for Caliber Collision by Pinnacle Development.

    Play from 1:33:42
  • 7. Dedication of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure – Oak Shadows

    Consideration to accept water and wastewater utility infrastructure within the Oak Shadows development.

    Play from 1:37:33
  • 8. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee - Adoption of Agenda

    Adoption of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting agenda.

    Play from 1:41:53
  • 9. Update from AFSCME on Membership Priorities

    Presentation by Matt Carey, President of AFSCME Local 2356, regarding employee vacancy rates, reinstating the pension system, and reforming the 5% cap on promotional pay increases under the City Pay Plan.

    Play from 1:43:18

Documents

Attendance

7 in person, 1 remote, 2 absent.

Show 10 people
  • Andre M. BoggertyIn person
  • Brian E. Lewis (Arrived at 6:18 p.m.)In person
  • David L. AndersonIn person
  • Fred A. NeilIn person
  • Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.In person
  • Julia M. PillsburyIn person
  • Tricia K. ArndtIn person
  • Donyale M. Hall (Attended via WebEx.)Remote
  • Robin R. Christiansen (Mayor Christiansen was absent.)Absent
  • Roy Sudler, Jr. (Dr. Sudler was absent.)Absent