Dover public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Home Events
The Planning Commission recommended approval for the annexation and rezoning of three parcels on West Denneys Road. The commission also approved a site plan for a warehouse on Commerce Way and a retail store on South Saulsbury Road, and recommended a zoning text amendment for the IPM-2 zone.
- Recommended approval to City Council for annexation and rezoning to RM-2 for three parcels on West Denneys Road (9-0)
- Approved site development plan for a 234,000 SF warehouse on Commerce Way, including a fence waiver (9-0)
- Approved site development plan for a 9,100 SF retail store at 293 South Saulsbury Road (9-0)
- Recommended approval to City Council for IPM-2 Zoning Text Amendment to expand permitted and conditional uses (9-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (9-0)
- Approved November 19, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
City Council Meetings
City Council met in a special session to address personnel matters. The council approved an interim reclassification for a specific manager position and reaffirmed the city wage scale.
- Approved interim reclassification of the Emergency Communications Manager position (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to draft an ordinance for permanent change to the Emergency Communications Manager position (Unanimous)
- Reaffirmed the wage scale subject to budgetary constraints (Unanimous)
City Council Meetings
Council approved the annexation and rezoning of a 0.25-acre property to a Limited Central Commercial Zone. The body also adopted ordinances regarding Tax Increment Financing and the appointment processes for the City Clerk and Controller/Treasurer. A proposed loitering ordinance was referred back to committee for further study.
- Approved annexation of 1107 South Bradford Street (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 1107 South Bradford Street to C-2A (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2022-11 awarding Daniel Harmon the City of Dover Bronze Medal (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #2022-22 regarding Tax Increment Financing (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #2022-23 regarding Controller/Treasurer appointment (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #2022-24 regarding City Clerk appointment and functions (unanimous)
- Referred Proposed Ordinance #2022-26 (Loitering) back to Safety, Advisory and Transportation Committee (7-1)
- Upheld Mayor's veto of subdivision waivers for Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue (4-3)
Council Committee of the Whole
The Council Committee of the Whole approved a new loitering ordinance and recommended the 2023 Transportation Priorities. Members also discussed a preliminary wage equity study and scheduled special meetings to address personnel and financial reporting issues.
- Approved Proposed Ordinance #2022-26 (Loitering) for first reading (8-2)
- Recommended approval of 2023 Transportation Priorities (unanimous)
- Recommended continued research on utility services for three parcels on West Dennys Road (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of grant-funded Flock Safety vehicle cameras (unanimous)
- Approved special meeting with Controller/Treasurer to resolve communication and reporting issues (unanimous)
- Recommended further work and a subsequent report on the City Wage Study (unanimous)
- Approved special executive meeting with HR Director regarding 911 Supervisor position (unanimous)
City Council Meetings
City Council approved a change order and bond issuance for a new fire truck and adopted ordinances updating property maintenance and rental dwelling regulations. The council also approved a request for subdivision waivers on Railroad Avenue and authorized additional funds for an electric digger truck.
- Approved $4,674 change order for a Pierce Enforcer Pumper Rescue apparatus (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2022-09 approving bond issuance up to $750,000 for Robbins Hose Company No. 1 (Unanimous)
- Approved subdivision waivers to increase dead-end street length and eliminate one sidewalk on Railroad Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved $75,707.76 additional cost for Digger Truck Vehicle #775 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #2022-10 amending property maintenance code violations and penalties (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #2022-14 updating rental dwelling definitions and permit requirements (Unanimous)
- Accepted 2023 Fire Line Officers for Robbins Hose Company No. 1 (Unanimous)
- Accepted Silver Lake Dam 2022 Dam Safety Inspection Report (Unanimous)
Home Events
The Planning Commission approved a revised master plan for the DuPont Plaza retail center and a site plan for a warehouse on Rosemary Road. The commission also recommended the annexation and rezoning of a property on S. Bradford Street to the City Council.
- Approved one-year extension for Walker Pavilion site plan (8-0)
- Recommended approval to City Council for annexation and rezoning of 1107 S. Bradford Street to C-2A (8-0)
- Approved Revised Master Plan for DuPont Plaza at 747 N. DuPont Highway (7-1)
- Approved site plan and lot consolidation for Garrison Homes LLC Warehouse at 119 Rosemary Road (8-0)
- Approved waiver to eliminate sidewalks along Rosemary Road and Lafferty Lane (8-0)
- Approved partial elimination of upright curbing at 119 Rosemary Road
- Approved Performance Standards Review for 119 Rosemary Road warehouse
Economic Development Committee
The meeting was not formally called to order due to a lack of quorum, and no action items requiring a vote were presented. The session consisted of informational presentations from DNREC regarding climate preparedness and the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce regarding business partnerships.
- No substantive decisions made due to lack of quorum
Council Committee of the Whole
The Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee recommended approving waivers to increase a dead-end street's length and eliminate one side of a sidewalk on Railroad Avenue. Other committees recommended accepting a dam safety report and approving an additional $75,707.76 for an electric digger truck. Several proposed ordinances were recommended for first reading.
- Recommended approval of Railroad Avenue dead-end street length and sidewalk waivers (6-2-1)
- Recommended accepting 2022 Silver Lake Dam Safety Inspection Report and Update Memorandum (unanimous)
- Recommended additional $75,707.76 for Digger Truck Vehicle #775 (unanimous)
- Recommended Proposed Ordinance #2022-21 (Industrial Park manufacturing zone) for first reading (unanimous)
- Recommended Proposed Ordinance #2022-22 (Tax Increment Financing) for first reading (unanimous)
- Recommended Proposed Ordinance #2022-23 (Controller/Treasurer) for first reading (unanimous)
- Recommended Proposed Ordinance #2022-24 (City Clerk) for first reading (unanimous)
City Council Meetings
Council approved a rezoning request for a 1.0853-acre property at 630 West Division Street from Service Commercial to Limited Central Commercial. The board also adopted a project carry-forward budget ordinance and approved a contract for a pump station replacement.
- Approved rezoning of 630 West Division Street to C-2A (7-2)
- Adopted Ordinance #2022-18 for project carry-forward budget balances (unanimous)
- Approved $580,580 contract to Teal Construction for College Road Pump Station Replacement (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #2022-20 for reapportionment of Council district boundaries (unanimous)
- Approved speed reduction to 35 MPH for Kenton Road between Forrest Avenue and Chestnut Grove Road (unanimous)
- Approved annexation of 1107 S. Bradford Street (unanimous)
- Acknowledged first reading of Proposed Ordinance #2022-10 regarding unpaid fees and fines
- Acknowledged first reading of Proposed Ordinance #2022-14 regarding rental dwellings
Home Events
The Joint General Employee Pension Plan Board, Police Pension Retirement Committee, and OPEB Board accepted investment performance reviews for the quarter ending September 30, 2022. The boards also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes from May and August 2022.
- Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted May 05, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted August 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Quarterly Performance Review for General Employee Pension Plan (unanimous)
- Accepted Quarterly Performance Review for Police Pension Plan (unanimous)
- Accepted Quarterly Performance Review for OPEB Plan (unanimous)
Historic District Commission
The Commission discussed the demolition of a fire-damaged building at 233-239 W. Loockerman Street, noting that a City Solicitor's opinion indicates City Council's 'Dangerous Building' designation supersedes the Commission's review. No formal vote was taken on the demolition as the process is already moving forward. The Commission also re-elected its leadership for the coming year.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Re-elected Eric Czerwinski as Chair (unanimous)
- Re-elected Ms. Horsey as Vice Chair (unanimous)
City Council Meetings
City Council unanimously approved awarding the demolition contract for the property at 235-239 West Loockerman Street to Design Contracting. The company was selected as the second-lowest bidder because the lowest bidder failed to provide a required bid bond.
- Approved awarding demolition contract for 235-239 West Loockerman Street to Design Contracting (unanimous)
City Council Meetings
City Council approved compensation for the Chief and Deputy Chief for work performed at the Firefly 2022 Music Festival. Council also accepted four staff recommendations with an added requirement for a memo on proper vehicle usage.
- Approved compensation for Chief and Deputy Chief for Firefly 2022 Music Festival (unanimous)
- Accepted four staff recommendations as amended to include a City Manager memo on vehicle usage (unanimous)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
Council Committee of the Whole
The Council Committee of the Whole recommended reducing the speed limit to 35 MPH on Kenton Road and approved a $580,580 contract for the College Road Pump Station Replacement. The committee also recommended an annexation request for 1107 S. Bradford Street and moved a rental dwelling ordinance forward for first reading.
- Recommended speed reduction to 35 MPH for Kenton Road between Forrest Avenue and Chestnut Grove Road (Unanimous)
- Recommended awarding $580,580 contract to Teal Construction for College Road Pump Station Replacement (Unanimous)
- Recommended annexation of 1107 S. Bradford Street (Unanimous)
- Recommended Proposed Ordinance #2022-14 regarding rental dwellings for first reading on Nov 14, 2022 (Unanimous)
City Council Meetings
City Council approved several ordinances addressing public nuisances, manufactured home licensing, and water service fees. The council also approved budget amendments and recommended the creation of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.
- Adopted Ordinance #2022-15 defining public nuisances and establishing fines from $100 to $1,000
- Adopted Ordinance #2022-08 amending manufactured home placement permits and annual licensing fees
- Adopted Ordinance #2022-17 updating water service fees and non-compliance penalties
- Approved Ordinance #2022-18 for project carry-forward budget amendments (unanimous)
- Recommended identifying a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for the Downtown Master Plan
- Accepted staff recommendation to declare 207 North West Street a dangerous building
- Deferred first reading of Proposed Ordinance #2022-10 until November 14, 2022
- Acknowledged first reading of Proposed Ordinance #2022-20 regarding district boundaries