Motion to adopt the agenda as written.
Passed. 8 yes, 1 no
- Andre M. BoggertyYes
- Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.Yes
- Julia M. PillsburyYes
- Brian E. LewisYes
- David L. AndersonNo
- Donyale M. HallYes
- Fred A. NeilYes
- Roy Sudler, Jr.Yes
- Tricia K. ArndtYes
Monday, April 27, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
AI summary
At the April 27, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting, Dover City Council addressed public safety, procedural compliance, and community concerns regarding downtown conditions and homelessness. During Open Forum, residents spoke extensively about budget shortfalls, policing priorities, and disturbances linked to addiction and homelessness near People's Church. Following discussion of the Dover Police Department 2025 Annual Report, Council voted 8-1 to ratify its February 25, 2026 vote on Ordinance #2025-21 (Pedestrian Safety Ordinance) to comply with an Attorney General FOIA opinion, after which Councilman Anderson moved to reconsider and enter the motion onto the minutes for a subsequent meeting.
Motion to adopt the agenda as written.
Passed. 8 yes, 1 no
Motion to move Item #36, Ratification of Vote of Ordinance #2025-21 from February 25, 2026, to be placed after Item #7, Dover Police Department 2025 Annual Report.
Passed. 8 yes, 1 no
Motion to ratify Council's vote on Ordinance #2025-21 from February 25, 2026.
Passed. 8 yes, 1 no
Motion to reconsider and have the motion entered on the minutes.
Did not pass
Motion for adoption of the consent agenda as amended (removing Items #28 and #29).
Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Julia M. Pillsbury.
Motion for acceptance of the Dover Police Department 2025 Annual Report.
Passed 9 yes.
Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 13, 2026.
Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Julia M. Pillsbury.
Open Forum. Open Forum
Public comments from residents regarding a projected $7 million budget shortfall, crime, policing, and community impact and code enforcement regarding People's Church.
Adoption of Agenda
Council voted to adopt the agenda as written and subsequently approved moving Item #36 forward on the agenda.
Adoption of Consent Agenda
Adoption of routine items on the consent agenda, with Items #28 and #29 removed for separate consideration.
7. Dover Police Department 2025 Annual Report
Chief Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. presented the 2025 annual report, discussing property crime trends, judicial bond matrices, repeat offenders, and enforcement statistics.
36. Ratification of Vote of Ordinance #2025-21 from February 25, 2026
Consideration to ratify Council's February 25, 2026 vote on Ordinance #2025-21 (Pedestrian Safety) pursuant to Delaware Attorney General Opinion No. 26IB15 regarding open meetings compliance.
8. Adoption of Minutes - Regular Council Meeting of April 13, 2026
Adoption of the minutes from the previous regular city council meeting.
9-15. Council Committee of the Whole Report and Council Reports - March 2026
Review of committee actions and council district reports, including discussions on alleyway cameras in Stoney Creek and mediation efforts surrounding People's Church.
9 in person, 1 remote.