Dover public meetings in 2025

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing four site development applications for technical feedback. These items are anticipated to be scheduled for public hearings at the Planning Commission meeting on January 20, 2026.

• Bayhealth Medical Center (640 South State Street): Master Plan for 22.55 acres including a 6-story overbuild, 5-story parking garage, and surgical pavilion
• R.E. Pierson Regional Headquarters (30 Lafferty Lane): 9,900 SF office and 9,600 SF garage on 5.284 acres
• The Enclave Apartments (Walker Road): Two 3-story buildings totaling 48 units on 6.08 acres
• DuPont Plaza (747 North DuPont Highway): Revised Master Plan for a retail center with four buildings totaling 44,366 SF

City Council Meetings

The Police Advisory Board workshop scheduled for December 18, 2025, was cancelled because a quorum was not met. The agenda had included reviews of membership applications for Mr. Otis Harris and Dr. Katera Moore.

• Membership application review for Mr. Otis Harris
• Membership application review for Dr. Katera Moore

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented, so no decisions or discussions will take place. The next meeting is set for January 15, 2026.

DDP Economic Development and Restructuring Committee

The Economic Vitality Committee will discuss several updates to the downtown Dover master plan, including the Mobility Center and the status of 120 S. Governor’s Ave. They will hear about upcoming groundbreaking in October, streetscape and water/wastewater infrastructure work, and updates from working groups such as the Critical Improvements Program and the new recruitment incentives program. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Mobility Center updates, including EDiS contractor orientations and BID sessions at The Hive, 28 W. Loockerman St.
• Groundbreaking scheduled for October (project unspecified)
• Status update on 120 S. Governor’s Ave. property
• Streetscape and water/wastewater infrastructure improvements
• Presentation of new recruitment incentives under the REAP program

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review the draft 2026 schedule of deadlines and meetings. The board will also continue discussions regarding draft Rules of Procedure.

• Draft 2026 Schedule of Deadlines and Meetings
• Draft Rules of Procedure for Board of Adjustment

The Board approved the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the 2026 schedule of deadlines and meetings, each by a 5-0 vote. Members also elected Mr. Senato as Chair and Mr. Coburn as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The Board began discussion of Draft Rules of Procedure but did not adopt them at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved training session minutes of September 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes of October 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Schedule of Deadlines and Meetings (5-0)
• Elected Mr. Senato as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Mr. Coburn as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Discussed Draft Rules of Procedure – no vote taken

Home Events

The Dover Human Relations Commission will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will receive reports on assessment, community programs, school programs, by‑law updates, and finance. The meeting includes an open discussion period for public comments. No specific actions beyond routine approvals are listed.

• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Assessment report (Ms. Mullen and Dr. Mishoe Sudler)
• Community programs report (Mr. Faust and Dr. Mishoe Sudler)
• School programs report (Mr. Lott, Ms. White and Dr. Mishoe Sudler)

The Dover Human Relations Commission adopted its agenda after Ms. Brinkley moved and Mr. Faust seconded the motion, with unanimous approval. The commission also adopted the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting after Mr. Faust moved and Ms. Mullen seconded, again unanimously approved.

• Adopt agenda (unanimously carried)
• Adopt minutes from Oct 21, 2025 meeting (unanimously carried)

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals will not hold its scheduled meeting on December 16, 2025. Consequently, no appeals, rezoning decisions, or code enforcement matters will be considered at this time.

Home Events

The Dover Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a revised site development plan and architectural review certification for the Old Post mixed‑use project at 55 Loockerman Plaza. The revision proposes increasing apartments from 36 to 42, adding a four‑story 43,092 SF building, and demolishing the rear warehouse. The commission will also adopt minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting and present a draft schedule of deadlines and meetings for 2026.

• Adoption of minutes from the October 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Presentation of a draft schedule of deadlines and meetings for 2026
• Public hearing and review of the revised site development plan for The Old Post at 55 Loockerman Plaza (mixed‑use, 42 residential units, demolition of rear warehouse, new 4‑story addition)
• Consideration of a revised parking strategy statement and active recreation area plan for the same project
• Discussion of requests for extension of Planning Commission approval (old business)

DDP Design Committee

The DDP Design Committee discussed updates on the Tiny Art Project, reviewing concepts submitted by local artists and setting payment terms of $250 upfront and $250 upon completion. The committee requested property owners to respond on location approvals by November 20, with a possible extension to December 15. A brief WinterFest update was also provided, and no new business was introduced.

• Review of Tiny Art Project concepts from local artists
• Decision to pay artists $250 upfront and $250 upon project completion
• Request for property owner responses on site approvals by Nov 20 (extendable to Dec 15)
• WinterFest update
• Status update on 32 W. Loockerman St. metal art project (funds in hand, permit pending)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will hear reports from several standing committees, including a recommendation to award a $2,110,312 contract to Richard E. Pierson Construction Company for water quality improvements. A proposed ordinance to amend fire‑prevention fees will be forwarded to the full council for approval. The meeting also includes a review of the revised Active Recreation Plan for The Old Post and a safety request to stripe East Loockerman Street. A quarterly budget review will be presented with no committee action required.

• Award contract to Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. for Water Quality Improvements Project (ITB #26-0005WW) – $2,110,312.
• Proposed Ordinance #2025-25 to amend Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 46 – Fire Prevention and Protection (to be forwarded to council).
• Review and staff recommendation to approve Revised Active Recreation Plan – The Old Post at 55 Loockerman Plaza.
• Safety Advisory recommendation to seek funding to stripe East Loockerman Street from South Edgehill Avenue to North Little Creek Road.
• Quarterly Budget Review presented by City Manager (no committee action required).

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee approved the revised active recreation area plan for The Old Post at 55 Loockerman Plaza, following staff recommendation and subject to outlined conditions. The motion to accept the recommendation was moved by Councilman Rocha, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried unanimously. The committee also adopted its agenda without opposition.

• Approved revised active recreation area plan for The Old Post (unanimously)
• Adopted committee agenda (unanimously)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The committee will reconvene on January 13, 2026.

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will adopt the agenda, approve routine consent items, and consider several contract awards totaling over $1.7 million, including a $874,256 Street & Alley Program contract. Council members will also hear a sole‑source procurement for an Infrastructure Modernization Project up to $295,000 and the first readings of two rezoning ordinances affecting 7 Nixon Lane and 1624 N Little Creek Road. Additional items include proposed stormwater and pedestrian‑safety ordinances slated for later discussion.

• Award contract to Grassbusters Landscaping Co. for FY 2026 Street & Alley Program, $874,256
• Award contract to Pierce Fence Company for security fence replacement at Water Treatment Plant, $216,650
• Award contract to A-Del Construction for Pump Station #7 upgrades, $636,548
• Approve sole‑source procurement for Infrastructure Modernization Project, not to exceed $295,000 using CISA grant funds
• First reading of rezoning ordinance changing 7 Nixon Lane from RS‑1 to R‑8 zoning

The regular City Council meeting was held on December 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Council members, staff, and the mayor were present and an Open Forum allowed residents to comment on public‑safety and homelessness issues. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes. The council did not take any official action on Proposed Ordinance #2025‑21.

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council's Police Athletic League (PAL) session scheduled for Dec 3, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No funding requests, PAL updates, or Dover Community Policing Foundation by‑law discussions were decided. Public comments and announcements were not taken.

• Request for funding for upcoming PAL events (not acted on)
• PAL updates (not acted on)
• Dover Community Policing Foundation by‑laws discussion (not acted on)
• Announcements (not acted on)

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The Downtown Dover Partnership Board will discuss its budget report and several grant updates, including a $1 million request from the Longwood Foundation. The meeting also covers pending contracts such as the EDiS Design Build amendment #2 and a Year 3 consulting agreement for the Property Development Director. Additional topics include property updates, the Downtown Dover Master Plan, and event planning for WinterFest in January.

• Longwood Foundation $1M grant request (private)
• EDiS Design Build amendment #2 pending
• Property Development Director consulting agreement (Year 3)
• Mobility Center lot consolidations and pre‑bid meeting
• WinterFest Downtown Dover – January 16‑17

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee will review a revised site development plan and architectural certification for The Old Post project. The committee will focus on questions regarding the draft DAC report and comments. This review precedes a Planning Commission meeting on December 15, 2025.

• S-25-07 Revised: Mixed-use redevelopment of 1.267 acres at 55 Loockerman Plaza
• Proposed increase in apartment unit count from 36 to 42 units
• Proposed 43,092 SF four-story building addition
• Review of Revised Parking Strategy Statement and Active Recreation Area Plan
• Adaptive re-use of 4,560 SF front portion for restaurant, retail, or business space

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee will consider the revised site development plan and architectural review certification for The Old Post mixed‑use project at 55 Loockerman Plaza. The review includes increased apartment units, a new building addition, a revised parking strategy, and an active recreation area plan. The application is slated for a public hearing before the Planning Commission on December 15, 2025.

• Review of Revised Site Development Plan Application for The Old Post (55 Loockerman Plaza)
• Review of Revised Architectural Review Certification for The Old Post
• Review of Revised Parking Strategy Statement and Active Recreation Area Plan
• Project located in C‑2 zone, subject to SWPOZ and Historic District overlays
• Public hearing scheduled for Planning Commission on December 15, 2025

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will review bids for water plant security, pump station upgrades, and the FY 2026 Street and Alley Program. The body will also discuss updates to the city's stormwater and pedestrian safety ordinances.

• Contract for FY 2026 Street and Alley Program to Grassbusters Landscaping Co., Inc for $874,256
• Contract for Pump Station #7 Upgrades to A-Del Construction for $636,548
• Contract for Water Treatment Plant security fence replacement to Pierce Fence Company for $216,650
• Proposed Ordinance #2025-17 to amend the Stormwater Ordinance
• Proposed Ordinance #2025-21 regarding pedestrian safety

The Committee adopted its meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting included district reports and a Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee briefing that was informational only.

• Adopted Committee agenda (unanimously carried)
• Adopted Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee agenda (unanimously carried)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider final readings of two ordinances regarding finance and traffic. The body will also vote on the 2026 fire line officers for the Robbins Hose Company.

• Proposed Ordinance #2025-18: Adding Sec. 2-427 regarding New Vehicle Billable Rates
• Proposed Ordinance #2025-20: Adding Sec. 106-18 regarding Strictly Enforced traffic and vehicles
• Election of 2026 Fire Line Officers for Robbins Hose Company
• Proclamation for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

Council President Neil presided as the council adopted the meeting agenda by unanimous roll‑call vote. The consent agenda and the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. By unanimous vote the council accepted the Robbins Hose Company No. 1 fire line officers for 2026. The council proclaimed November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, with the mayor presenting the proclamation.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Accepted Robbins Hose Company No. 1 fire line officers for 2026 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Proclaimed November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month (no vote recorded)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will meet for a special session to conduct an executive session. The body will discuss strategy and personnel matters.

• Strategy session regarding collective bargaining or litigation
• Discussion of personnel matters

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a revised redevelopment plan for the Old Dover Post Office property. The body will also review a fence permit application and elect its Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Revised application for The Old Post at 55 Loockerman Plaza: proposed increase from 36 to 42 apartment units and a 43,092 SF building addition
• Fence Permit #25-1463 at 55 Kings Hwy SW: proposal for a 6-foot vinyl fence
• Resolution honoring Mary Mason for service to the Commission
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Update on FFY2024 and FFY2025 Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Applications

The commission approved its agenda and the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It then adopted a resolution honoring former member Mary T. Mason for her service, also by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No final action was taken on the fence permit application, which was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Mary T. Mason (4-0)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding violations of the Dangerous Building Ordinance. Staff recommends declaring specific properties dangerous and ordering their demolition or repair by December 22, 2025.

• Public hearings for dangerous building violations at 29 S. New Street
• Public hearings for dangerous building violations at 111 S. Queen Street
• Public hearings for dangerous building violations at 303 W. Division Street
• Public hearings for dangerous building violations at 415 W. Division Street

City Council Meetings

The Dover Police Advisory Board will consider a revised resolution to create up to two designated seats for city high‑school students on the board. The board will also review student membership applications for Lillyrose Granger and Ayrue Lin, and consider a mayor‑recommended appointment of Melynda A. Cameron. Standard items include public comment, adoption of the agenda and minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting.

• Revised Resolution 24-01 – allow up to two city high‑school students designated seats on the Police Advisory Board
• Membership application review for students Lillyrose Granger and Ayrue Lin
• Membership appointment recommended by Mayor Christiansen – Melynda A. Cameron
• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Police Advisory Board unanimously approved a revision to Resolution 24-01, permitting up to two high‑school students to hold designated seats on the board. The board also accepted two student applicants, LillyRose Granger and Ayrue Lin, pending criminal‑history checks and mayoral approval, and appointed Melynda A. Cameron to a three‑year term ending May 31 2028. The agenda and the September 18, 2025 minutes were adopted without dissent.

• Revised Resolution 24-01 to permit up to two high‑school students on the board (unanimously carried)
• Accepted LillyRose Granger as a student member pending criminal check and mayoral approval (unanimously carried)
• Accepted Ayrue Lin as a student member pending criminal check and mayoral approval (unanimously carried)
• Accepted Melynda A. Cameron as a board member for a modified three‑year term ending May 31 2028 (unanimously carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimously carried)
• Adopted the minutes from September 18 2025 (unanimously carried)

Board of Adjustment

The regular Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled for Nov. 19, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for Dec. 17, 2025

Home Events

The Dover Human Relations Commission will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from its October 21, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will receive reports on the city’s assessment, community programs, school programs, by‑law updates, and finance. An open discussion period will follow the reports before adjournment.

• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting
• Assessment report (Ms. Mullen and Dr. Mishoe Sudler)
• Community Programs report (Mr. Faust and Dr. Mishoe Sudler)
• School Programs report (Mr. Lott, Ms. White and Dr. Mishoe Sudler)

Home Events

The Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Taskforce will discuss a proposed outreach initiative with peer‑to‑peer organizations and consider committee recommendations. The meeting also includes briefings on preparing a high‑quality grant proposal and on the Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission's grant distribution process, both of which do not require committee action.

• Preparation of a high‑quality grant proposal (no committee action required)
• Grant distribution briefing by the Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission (POSDC) (no committee action required)
• OUD Taskforce and Peer‑to‑Peer Organizations Outreach Initiative (committee action required)

City Council Meetings

The Dover Police Athletic League Committee will discuss the Dover Community Policing Foundation by-laws, set a date for a strategic planning session, and introduce Corporal Jordan Marucci as the new PAL coordinator. The meeting will also include PAL updates and general announcements.

• Discussion of Dover Community Policing Foundation by-laws
• Set date for strategic planning session
• Introduction of Corporal Jordan Marucci as new PAL coordinator
• PAL updates
• Announcements

The Police Athletic League board set the strategic planning session for January 7, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. It also established a regular meeting cadence on the first Wednesdays of February, May, August and November at noon. Agenda amendments were adopted to approve the October 20, 2025 minutes and to reorder the agenda for officer presentations.

• Scheduled strategic planning session for Jan 7 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
• Established regular PAL board meetings: first Wednesdays of Feb, May, Aug & Nov at noon
• Adopted agenda amendment to approve Oct 20 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopted agenda amendment to reorder agenda for officer presentations

Home Events

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The notice states there are no new applications for consideration at this time.

DDP Design Committee

The Design Committee will discuss an update on the CPTED metal project at 32 W. Loockerman St., including funding status and permit progress. Members will consider the Tiny Art Project, including recruiting three local artists and reviewing submitted applications. The committee will also address the Paint Dover October virtual exhibition and select leadership (Chair/Co‑Chair) for FY 2026.

• Update on 32 W. Loockerman St. CPTED metal project – funds in hand, permit status
• Tiny Art Project – seeking three local artists
• Review of artist applications for Tiny Art Project
• Paint Dover October virtual exhibition planning
• Selection of Chair/Co‑Chair leadership for Design Committee FY 2026

Council Committee of the Whole

The City Council Committee of the Whole will not meet on November 11, 2025. The next Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025.

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring an executive session to discuss the Infrastructure Modernization Project. The session is closed to the public to protect information technology infrastructure and security details.

• Infrastructure Modernization Project

The council adopted the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. It then approved a motion to recess into an executive session, also unanimously. The executive session ran from 5:20 p.m. to 6:02 p.m. No formal actions were taken during the session.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Recess into executive session (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will discuss a public hearing on the rezoning of Bayhealth Medical Center's 1.0053‑acre parcel at 600 South State Street. The council will consider the recommendation to award the SCADA Equipment Upgrade contract to Avista for $480,613. Several proposed ordinances—including new vehicle billable rates and traffic enforcement measures—will be forwarded for council approval. Additional items include routine committee reports and consent agenda actions.

• Public hearing on rezoning Bayhealth Medical Center property at 600 South State Street from RGO to IO zone
• Recommendation to award SCADA Equipment Upgrade contract to Avista for $480,613 (RFP #26-0002WW)
• Sole source procurement approvals for Cartanza RTU/RTAC Replacement (Project EE2602) and ABB to SEL Relay Replacement (Project EE2615)
• Proposed Ordinance #2025-18 to add Sec. 2-427 new vehicle billable rates
• Proposed Ordinance #2025-20 to add Sec. 106-18 strictly enforced traffic regulation

Council removed Item #14 from the consent agenda after a 7‑yes, 1‑no, 1‑abstain vote. The amended consent agenda was then adopted unanimously. Mayor Christiansen proclaimed GIS Day for November 19, 2025 and Geography Awareness Week for November 16‑22, 2025. The council gave final reading approval, by title only, to the rezoning ordinance for the Bayhealth Medical Center property at 600 South State Street, changing it from RGO to IO, with a unanimous vote.

• Removed Item #14 from consent agenda (7 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain)
• Adopted amended consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Proclaimed GIS Day Nov 19, 2025 and Geography Awareness Week Nov 16‑22, 2025
• Approved final reading of rezoning ordinance #2025-15 for 600 South State Street (unanimous)

Home Events

The Joint General Employee Pension Plan Board, Police Pension Plan Retirement Committee, and OPEB Board will adopt the agenda and minutes, review quarterly performance and expenditure reports for the pension plans, and examine investment policy updates. A key item is the discussion of a one-time 10% pension increase for police retirees. The board will also set the date for the next meeting, typically in February.

• Quarterly performance reviews for employee, police, and OPEB plans (ending Sep 30, 2025)
• Discussion of a one-time 10% pension increase for police retirees
• Investment policy reviews for the three pension plans
• Quarterly expenditure report review for the general employee pension plan
• Scheduling the next joint board meeting (usually in February)

The board amended the agenda to remove three investment‑policy items and adopted the revised agenda unanimously. It accepted the Market Commentary and the Quarterly Performance Reviews for the General Employee, Police, and OPEB plans. The board unanimously approved a 5% one‑time increase in Police Pension benefits effective July 1 2026 and a second 5% increase effective July 1 2027, and will forward the request to City Council. The board also accepted the General Employee Pension expenditure report and set the next meeting for February 12 2026.

• Amended agenda to delete Items #7‑9 (investment policy reviews) – unanimous
• Adopted revised agenda – unanimous
• Adopted minutes of Aug 7 2025 meeting – unanimous
• Adopted minutes of Oct 14 2025 Police Pension Committee meeting – unanimous
• Accepted Market Commentary – 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

Municipal

The Silver Lake Commission will discuss updates on Dover police, community stormwater, DNREC testing of Silver Lake and its watershed, and the sub‑watershed implementation plan. The commission will note the city’s decision to decline a recreational water sampling offer at Silver Lake. Additional items include park project updates, a capital station update, and setting the quarterly meeting schedule.

• Dover Police Update (Officer Killen)
• Community Stormwater Report (B. Wambaugh)
• Silver Lake and Watershed testing (DNREC presentation)
• Recreational Water Sampling Offer at Silver Lake – city decision to decline
• Silver Lake Park Projects & Maintenance Updates, including Master Plan

Home Events

Dover City Council members are invited to attend a presentation on the St. Jones Watershed at the Silver Lake Commission Meeting. The event is held at City Hall and no official Council action will be taken.

• DNREC presentation on St. Jones Watershed
• Silver Lake Commission Meeting
• City Hall Conference Room at 15 Loockerman Plaza

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Staff and Applicant Development Advisory Committee meetings scheduled for October 29 and November 5, 2025, are cancelled. The cancellations are due to a lack of agenda items and no new applications filed for the review cycle.

City Council Meetings

This notice informs the public that a quorum of the City of Dover Police Advisory Board may be present at a Town Hall Meeting on November 4, 2025. The document states this is not an official meeting of the Advisory Board and no official action will be taken.

• Town Hall Meeting at Dover Public Library on 11/4/25 at 5:30 PM

Home Events

The Blue Ribbon Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Taskforce is meeting to define the committee's purpose and fiduciary duties. The group will discuss abatement goals, the biopsychosocial model, and traffic safety laws. The meeting includes a review of Team Dover's Phase 1 recommendations for the Mayor and City Council.

• Review of Team Dover's Phase 1 recommendations
• Discussion of abatement goals
• Review of traffic safety laws
• Establishment of committee fiduciary duties

The Mayor's Blue Ribbon Opioid Use Disorder Taskforce met on Oct. 29, 2025 to review settlement fund guidelines, grant processes, and proposed recommendations. Members presented strategies, asked questions, and identified next steps, but no votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

DDP Design Committee

The Dover Design Committee will meet to discuss the Tiny Art Project, a metal project at 32 W. Loockerman St., and the outcomes of Paint Dover. The meeting will also include an open house for master plan updates.

• Update on 32 W. Loockerman St. metal project
• Tiny Art Project seeking three local artists
• Paint Dover October 15-19 outcomes
• Open House for master plan updates at The Hive
• Election of FY 2026 Design Committee leadership

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Staff Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Oct. 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM is cancelled because no new development applications were filed. The Applicant Development Advisory Committee meeting set for Nov. 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM is also cancelled for the same reason. The Planning Commission meeting tentatively set for Nov. 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM may be cancelled if there are no items to consider.

• Staff DAC meeting on Oct. 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM cancelled (no new applications)
• Applicant DAC meeting on Nov. 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM cancelled (no new applications)
• Planning Commission meeting tentatively set for Nov. 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM may be cancelled if no agenda items

Council Committee of the Whole

The Utility Committee will consider staff recommendations to award Avista a $480,613 contract for a SCADA equipment upgrade. The committee will also review sole source procurements for Cartanza RTU/RTAC replacement (Project EE2602) and ABB to SEL relay replacement (Project EE2615). Additionally, the Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee will forward several proposed ordinances, including new vehicle billable rates and stricter traffic enforcement measures, for council approval.

• Award contract to Avista for SCADA Equipment Upgrade, RFP #26-0002WW, $480,613
• Sole source procurement for Cartanza RTU/RTAC Replacement (Project EE2602)
• Sole source procurement for ABB to SEL Relay Replacement (Project EE2615)
• Proposed Ordinance #2025-18 to establish new vehicle billable rates
• Proposed Ordinance #2025-20 to add strict enforcement traffic provisions

The Dover City Council Committee of the Whole met on October 28, 2025. Members present included Council President Neil and several councilors, the mayor, and civilian members. The committee unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. All other items were presented for information only and no actions or votes were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will vote on Resolution No. 2025‑11 to authorize the City Manager to submit an application to the Delaware State Housing Authority for a pilot program that provides technical assistance on zoning and land‑use reform to support affordable housing. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, routine consent items, and several committee recommendations such as a revised Cross Connection Control Program, a $619,565 fuel pump and island upgrade, a $69,574.98 employee salary‑increase proposal, and the sale of three excess properties under Resolution No. 2025‑10. Additional items include a deferred public‑safety funding request and approval of overtime for police officers at council meetings.

• Resolution No. 2025‑11: authorize application for affordable‑housing zoning assistance pilot
• Fuel Pump and Island Upgrade proposal – $619,565 from 1st State Petroleum (RFP #26‑0001WH)
• Non‑Bargaining Step Proposal – average 2% salary increase costing $69,574.98, effective Jan 2026
• Sale and disposition of three excess properties under Resolution No. 2025‑10
• Revised Cross Connection Control Program – removal of moratorium for commercial customers

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous roll‑call votes. The minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved minutes of Oct 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

City Council Meetings

The City of Dover is notifying the public that Police Advisory Board members may attend an Information Session & Meet and Greet hosted by NOCAP on October 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the space adjacent to Holy Trinity UAME Church on S. New Street. The event is not a board meeting, and no official action will be taken.

• Information Session & Meet and Greet sponsored by NOCAP on Oct 25, 2025, 1:00‑2:30 PM at space adjacent to Holy Trinity UAME Church on S. New Street

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The Downtown Dover Partnership Board will meet to receive updates from the police and staff, review grant opportunities including a $1 million request from the Longwood Foundation, and discuss progress on the Downtown Dover Master Plan. The agenda includes a briefing on the Mobility Center groundbreaking scheduled for October 14, 2025, and a property update for 120 S. Governors Ave. The board will also cover legislative updates and public comment before adjourning.

• Longwood Foundation $1M grant request
• Mobility Center groundbreaking (Oct 14 2025)
• Property update for 120 S. Governors Ave.
• Downtown Dover Master Plan updates
• Police report

Home Events

The Dover Human Relations Commission will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will receive reports and updates on assessment, community and school programs, by‑law revisions, and finance. The commission will then open the floor for public discussion before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda
• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting
• Assessment report (Ms. Mullen and Dr. Mishoe Sudler)
• Community programs update (Mr. Faust and Dr. Mishoe Sudler)
• By‑law review (Dr. Mishoe Sudler and Ms. White)

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously adopted the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. A motion to defer all committee reports and updates to the next meeting was unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m. after no objections.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Adopt minutes from Sep 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Defer committee reports/updates to next meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:41 p.m. (no objection)

DDP Merchant Committee

The Dover Merchant Committee will meet to confirm its leadership and review a summary of upcoming merchant activities, including the Downtown Business Directory, Capital Key Value Card, Yiftee Downtown Gift Card program, Small Business Saturday, and WinterFest. The agenda includes discussion of a $100 promotional support from the Chamber of Commerce. A brief update on the Master Plan will also be presented, followed by public comments.

• Confirm leadership of the Committee (Chair/Co-Chair)
• Review confirmed merchant activities (Downtown Business Directory, Capital Key Value Card, Yiftee Downtown Gift Card program, Small Business Saturday, WinterFest)
• Discuss Chamber of Commerce Benefits & Opportunities support promo $100
• Master Plan brief update
• Public comments

Home Events

The Planning Commission will consider two one‑year extensions for existing industrial projects at 451 and 250 Garrison Oak Drive. It will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Bayhealth Medical Center’s 600 South State Street parcel, changing it from RGO to IO. Additional public hearings will review a master plan for the Blue Hen Corporate Center pad sites on Bay Road and a proposed LivSmart Extended Stay Hotel at 530 and 540 Bay Road. The meeting also includes updates on education programs and committee appointments.

• One‑year extension request for S-23-20 Cold Storage Warehouse at 451 Garrison Oak Drive
• One‑year extension request for S-23-21 BHD Operations Facility at 250 Garrison Oak Drive
• Public hearing on rezoning Bayhealth Medical Center property at 600 South State Street (RGO to IO)
• Public hearing on Blue Hen Corporate Center Pad Sites Master Plan (three parcels on Bay Road)
• Public hearing on LivSmart Extended Stay Hotel project at 530 and 540 Bay Road

City Council Meetings

The Police Athletic League (PAL) Committee will conduct a first reading of the Dover Community Policing Foundation by-laws. The body will also set dates for a second reading and future quarterly meetings.

• First reading of Dover Community Policing Foundation by-laws
• Scheduling of second reading for by-laws
• Scheduling of quarterly meetings
• PAL updates

The board moved to table the first reading of the Dover Community Policing Foundation bylaws, and the motion was unanimously carried. A date of November 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. was set for the next regular meeting. Members agreed that PAL event updates will be emailed to the board, and meetings will be held more frequently than quarterly.

• Tabled the By‑Law First Reading (unanimously carried)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for November 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
• Agreed to send PAL event schedules and updates by email
• Decided to hold meetings more frequently than quarterly

City Council Meetings

The Dover Police Advisory Board meeting will begin with a public comment period. The board will adopt the agenda, consider citizen complaints, and review membership applications for Denise Dudley, Melynda A. Cameron, and Otis Harris. Additional topics include youth matters and announcements before adjourning.

• Public comment period
• Adoption of agenda
• Citizen complaints
• Membership application review (Denise Dudley, Melynda A. Cameron, Otis Harris)
• Youth

The board unanimously adopted its agenda. It approved Denise Dudley and Melinda Cameron as new members, subject to criminal history checks and mayoral approval. The board also unanimously amended Resolution 24-01 to allow more than one high‑school student seat on the board.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Accept Denise Dudley and Melinda Cameron as members, pending criminal checks and mayoral approval (unanimous)
• Amend Resolution 24-01 to permit multiple high‑school student seats (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for November 20, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Dover Board of Adjustment will consider Application #V-25-05 for Bayhealth Medical Center, requesting two variances: raising the height limit from 150 ft to 175 ft for a new 10‑story hospital tower, and reducing a 10‑ft front‑yard setback. The board will also adopt minutes from August 20, 2025 and a September 17, 2025 training session, and pass a resolution honoring Mr. Kishor C. Sheth. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a reminder of the next meeting on November 19, 2025.

• Adopt minutes of August 20, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes of September 17, 2025 training session
• Resolution honoring Mr. Kishor C. Sheth for service to the board
• Review Application #V-25-05: variance to increase height to 175 ft for Bayhealth tower
• Review Application #V-25-05: variance to reduce 10‑ft front‑yard setback

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will consider several approvals, including a $619,565 contract for a fuel pump and island upgrade from 1st State Petroleum. It will also vote on a non‑bargaining step proposal that raises employee salaries by an average of 2% at a cost of $69,574.98, and approve the transfer of three excess properties under Resolution No. 2025‑10. Additional items include revisions to the Cross Connection Control Program and amendments to the Energy Commodity Risk Management policy.

• Approve $619,565 Fuel Pump and Island Upgrade contract (RFP #26-0001WH) from 1st State Petroleum
• Approve non‑bargaining step proposal: 2% average salary increase costing $69,574.98, effective Jan 2026
• Approve transfer of three excess properties under Resolution No. 2025‑10 for the Capital City 2030 Plan
• Adopt revisions to the Cross Connection Control Program, removing moratorium for commercial customers
• Approve amendments to the Governing Policy for Energy Commodity Risk Management

The Council Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda by unanimous vote. The Utility Committee also adopted its agenda unanimously. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; members presented reports and discussed program details.

• Adopted Council Committee of the Whole agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Utility Committee agenda (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet on Oct. 14, 2025 to adopt its agenda and minutes from prior meetings. The committee will hear a proposal for the Booted and Suited Career Academy pilot program. Mayor’s announcements will be presented, the next meeting date will be set, and the session will adjourn.

• Adopt agenda
• Adopt minutes from Oct. 15, 2024 and Mar. 11, 2025 meetings
• Booted and Suited Career Academy pilot program proposal
• Mayor's announcements
• Set next meeting date (Dec. 9, 2025)

Home Events

The Special Police Pension Plan Retirement Committee will meet on October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room, Dover. The committee will review the police pension plan and discuss a proposed one-time 10% pension increase, with input from Milliman, Inc. and the Bolton Group. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda, adoption of minutes, and adjournment.

• Review of Police Pension Plan
• Discussion of one-time 10% pension increase with Milliman, Inc. and the Bolton Group
• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes
• Adjournment

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss emergency response technology and potentially take action following an executive session. The meeting will be held at City Hall and is accessible via WebEx.

• Executive session to discuss emergency response technology
• Potential action resulting from executive session
• Meeting held at City Hall, 15 Loockerman Plaza
• Public participation via WebEx
• Agenda items subject to change

City Council Meetings

The City Council will meet to discuss budget amendments and project carry-forward balances. The body will also review a Bayhealth expansion plan and the Dover Voices Heard Town Hall meeting.

• Proposed Ordinance #2025-16: Budget amendments totaling $22,222,063 for Fiscal Year 2026
• Bayhealth Expansion Plan presentation
• Annual Review of Investment Policy
• Review of the Dover Voices Heard Town Hall Meeting
• Appointment of William Ardito to the Silver Lake Commission

The council adopted the October 13 agenda by unanimous vote. The consent agenda items were also approved unanimously. The minutes from the September 22 meeting were approved without dissent. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss strategy sessions, including legal advice and collective bargaining, in an executive session. The meeting will be held at City Hall with a virtual option via WebEx.

• Strategy session on collective bargaining and legal advice
• Executive session pursuant to Delaware law
• Meeting held at City Hall, 15 Loockerman Plaza
• Virtual participation via WebEx available

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee will review and comment on three applications to prepare for the Planning Commission meeting on October 20, 2025. This meeting is limited to agency reviewers and project applicants; public comment is not accepted at this stage.

• Z-25-01: Rezoning of 1.0053 acres at 600 South State Street from RGO/SWPOZ to IO/SWPOZ for Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc.
• S-25-14: Site Development Plan for a 5-story, 113-room Hilton LivSmart Extended Stay Hotel at 530 and 540 Bay Road
• S-25-15: Site Development Plan for a 4,816 SF 7-Eleven with fuel pumps at 736 and 738 N. DuPont Highway and 1021 & 1027 N. State Street
• Waiver requests for S-25-14 regarding Arterial Street Buffer reduction and Loading Berth elimination
• Waiver requests for S-25-15 regarding Arterial Street Buffer reduction and partial Upright Curbing elimination

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing three development applications for technical feedback. These items are anticipated for public hearing at the Planning Commission on October 20, 2025.

• Z-25-01: Rezoning of 1.0053 acres at 600 South State Street from RGO/SWPOZ to IO/SWPOZ for Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc.
• S-25-14: Site plan for a 5-story, 113-room Hilton LivSmart Extended Stay Hotel at 530 and 540 Bay Road
• S-25-15: Site plan for a 4,816 SF 7-Eleven with fuel pumps at 736 and 738 N. DuPont Highway and 1021 & 1027 N. State Street
• Waiver requests for S-25-14 regarding arterial street buffer reduction and loading berth elimination
• Waiver requests for S-25-15 regarding arterial street buffer reduction and partial elimination of upright curbing

City Council Meetings

The City of Dover Police Advisory Board members have been invited to attend three upcoming events. The events are: Dover Police Municipal Graduation at Dover Middle School on 9/19/25 at 5:30 PM; a Community Lounge with Neighborgood Partners on 9/25/25 at 5:30 PM; and a Town Hall Meeting at the Dover Public Library on 11/4/25 at 5:30 PM. The notice states that no official action will be taken because the board will not be in a formal meeting.

• Dover Police Municipal Graduation – Dover Middle School – 9/19/25, 5:30 PM
• Community Lounge – Neighborgood Partners – 9/25/25, 5:30 PM
• Town Hall Meeting – Dover Public Library – 11/4/25, 5:30 PM

DDP Design Committee

The Design Committee is meeting to establish its FY 2026 workplan and leadership. The body will also receive updates on downtown art projects and a master plan open house.

• FY 2026 Workplan and leadership selection
• Update on metal project at 32 W. Loockerman St. by Brian (Harry) Bachman
• Update on Tiny Art Project
• Paint Dover event scheduled for October 15-19, 2025
• Master plan updates open house at The Hive, 28 W. Loockerman St. on November 13

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The Downtown Dover Partnership Board will receive a FY 26 financial management report and budget update. It will discuss several grant awards, including an EPA $1M award, a State of Delaware bond $5M award, and a $5M Congressionally Directed Spending request. An executive session will cover a property update, and the board will consider Downtown Dover Master Plan priorities such as the Mobility Center and the 120 S. Governors Ave. project.

• FY 26 Financial Management Report and budget update
• EPA $1M award
• State of DE Bond FY 26 $5M award
• Congressionally Directed Spending $5M request (Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester)
• Mobility Center groundbreaking on Oct 14

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda, hear a review of the Dover Voices Heard Town Hall meeting and a Bayhealth expansion presentation, both without required action. It will then consider Proposed Ordinance #2025-16 to approve budget amendments totaling $22,222,063 for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting will also include an annual review of the city’s investment policy with staff recommending approval of the changes.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda (procedural)
• Review of the Dover Voices Heard Town Hall meeting (no action required)
• Bayhealth Expansion Plan presentation (no action required)
• Proposed Ordinance #2025-16 – approval of $22,222,063 FY 2026 budget amendments
• Annual Review of Investment Policy – staff recommends approval

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda by a unanimous vote. No other motions were approved, denied, or tabled. The remaining time was spent reviewing a town‑hall report and discussing youth, public‑safety, and abandoned‑building issues without any formal decisions.

• Adopted agenda – unanimous

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will adopt the agenda and consent items, then discuss several committee reports. Key actions include a proposed ordinance to rezone the Bayhealth Medical Center parcel at 600 South State Street, approval of $316,000 in cybersecurity grants, and a change order for the Meeting House Branch drainage improvement design. The council will also review the Economic Development Fund application and set dates for public hearings on the ordinance.

• Proposed Ordinance #2025-15 to rezone Bayhealth Medical Center property at 600 South State Street from RGO to IO zone
• Small Local Cybersecurity Grant Program approvals totaling $316,000 for FY26 projects
• Change Order approval for Meeting House Branch Drainage Improvement Project design scope amendments
• Review and potential approval of an Economic Development Fund application
• First reading referral of the ordinance with public hearing scheduled for Oct 20, 2025 and final council hearing Nov 10, 2025

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the routine consent agenda. It also adopted six proclamations honoring police officers, Constitution Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, efforts to end domestic and sexual violence, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Cybersecurity Awareness Month. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation designating September 20, 2025 as Thank A Police Officer Day
• Adopted proclamation designating September 17‑23, 2025 as Constitution Week
• Adopted proclamation designating September 15‑October 15, 2025 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
• Adopted proclamation designating September 27, 2025 as GFWC Delaware International Day of Service to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
• Adopted proclamation designating September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• Adopted proclamation designating Cybersecurity Awareness Month

City Council Meetings

The City of Dover Police Advisory Board has been invited to three upcoming events. The notice states that no official action will be taken as these are not formal meetings of the Board.

• Dover Police Municipal Graduation at Dover Middle School on 9/19/25
• Community Lounge at Neighborgood Partners on 9/25/25
• Town Hall Meeting at Dover Public Library on 11/4/25

City Council Meetings

The Dover Police Advisory Board meeting will open with a public comment period, adopt the agenda and the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting, and consider citizen complaints. The board will review applications for new members, specifically Denise Dudley, Melynda A. Cameron, and Otis Harris. Additional items include discussion of youth matters, a review of the member biography template, and updates on community meetings before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda for the meeting
• Adopt minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting
• Consider citizen complaints
• Review and approve membership applications for Denise Dudley, Melynda A. Cameron, and Otis Harris
• Discuss youth matters and community meeting updates

The Police Advisory Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. The board also approved a standardized biography template for membership applications, with a 300‑500 word limit and prompts for consistency. Discussion continued on outreach strategies and the pending review of new membership applications, but no vote on those applications was taken.

• Adopt agenda – unanimous
• Adopt August 21, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Approve member biography template (300‑500 words, prompts) – unanimous

Historic District Commission

The Dover Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025 was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The commission will reconvene at its next meeting on October 16, 2025.

Board of Adjustment

The Dover Board of Adjustment met on September 17, 2025 for a training session. Members reviewed city ordinances, state code provisions, their roles and responsibilities, meeting conduct, and draft rules of procedure. No agenda items requiring a decision were scheduled.

• Training on City Ordinances and State Code Provisions
• Training on Role and Responsibilities of Board of Adjustment Members
• Training on Conduct of Meetings
• Discussion of Draft Rules of Procedure

Home Events

The Dover Human Relations Commission will hold a virtual meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from the August 19, 2025 session. The body will also receive reports on assessment, community programs, school programs, by-laws, and finance, followed by open discussion.

• Adoption of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports on Assessment, Community Programs, School Programs, By-laws, and Finance
• Open Discussion on new business
• Meeting held via WebEx with public comment opportunities

The Dover Human Relations Commission voted to approve the meeting agenda, with the motion carried unanimously. It also adopted the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting, again by unanimous vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and public comments.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously carried)
• Adopted August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimously carried)

Home Events

The Dover Planning Commission will meet to consider a revised site development plan for the Dover Mobility Center Garage and a mixed-use building at 120 S. Governors Avenue. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a subdivision plan and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Public Hearing: Revised Dover Mobility Center Garage at 133 S. Governors Avenue
• Public Hearing: Mixed Use Building at 120 S. Governors Avenue
• Public Hearing: Ekaman Subdivision Conceptual Plan
• Adoption of Minutes from July 21, 2025
• Deferral of Site Development Master Plan S-25-12

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and hear reports from each council district. It will consider a change order to amend the engineering design scope for the Meeting House Branch Drainage Improvement Project. The committee will also recommend approval of Small Local Cybersecurity Grant Program grants totaling $316,000 for FY26. Additional items include discussion of a non‑bargaining step proposal and review of an Economic Development Fund application.

• Approval of change order for Meeting House Branch Drainage Improvement Project (engineering design scope amendment)
• Approval of Small Local Cybersecurity Grant Program grants totaling $316,000 for FY26
• Review and approval of application for the Economic Development Fund
• Discussion of Non‑Bargaining Step Proposal
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. No other motions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The September 9, 2025 Economic Development Committee meeting was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2025.

City Council Meetings

The council adopted the regular agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous roll‑call votes. The minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. A proposal to fund a Safer, Greener, Cleaner City was deferred to the next Committee of the Whole meeting by unanimous consent. The mayor also proclaimed Adult Education and Family Literacy Week and Recovery Month.

• Adopt regular agenda (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adopt consent agenda (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approve August 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
• Defer Safer, Greener, Cleaner City funding proposal (unanimous consent)

City Council Meetings

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and recessed into an executive session. In that session members unanimously approved a motion to have the city solicitor retain an independent third‑party firm to assess the allegation involving the mayor and chief of police. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (unanimously carried)
• Recessed into executive session (unanimously carried)
• Approved hiring third‑party firm to assess mayor and police allegation (unanimously carried)
• Adjourned meeting (no objection)

Historical

The Dover City Council has been invited to attend a Pre-Construction Welcome Weekend at the Well Life Center. The event is scheduled for September 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., and no official Council action will be taken.

• Pre-Construction Welcome Weekend at Well Life Center
• 300 W. Loockerman Street
• Saturday, September 06, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m.
• Notice that no official action will be taken

Home Events

The Security Ad Hoc Committee will meet virtually to discuss security measures for City Council meetings. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on Security for City Council Meetings

City Council Meetings

Members of the City of Dover Police Advisory Board are invited to a town hall meeting regarding policing in Dover. The notice states this is not an official meeting of the Advisory Board and no official action will be taken.

• Town Hall Meeting on policing at Dover Public Library, September 2, 2025

City Council Meetings

The City Council will meet for a special session primarily to conduct a strategy session in executive session. This session involves legal advice or opinions regarding collective bargaining or pending and potential litigation.

• Executive session strategy session regarding collective bargaining or litigation

Historic District Commission

The Dover Historic District Commission will hold an in-person and virtual meeting to review a revised application for a four-story parking garage at 133 S. Governors Avenue. The body will also approve minutes from the previous month and receive updates on recent applications.

• Review of Dover Mobility Center Garage at 133 S. Governors Avenue
• Adoption of July 17, 2025 minutes
• Summary of 2024 and 2025 applications
• Summary of 2025 Architectural Review Certificates
• Welcome of new member Kathleen M. Baker

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda (4-0) and the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting (4-0). The commission reviewed the revised Dover Mobility Center Garage application but did not take any formal action or vote on it. No other substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• July 17 minutes approved (4-0)

Home Events

The Dover Human Relations Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 17, 2025, and receive reports from various committees. The session includes an open forum for public comment and a period for new business discussion.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Assessment committee update
• Community Programs committee update
• School Programs committee update
• By-laws and Finance committee updates

Committee Minutes

The Committee of the Whole deferred the proposal for funding a Safer, Greener, Cleaner City of Dover by unanimous consent. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee approved a budget reallocation authorizing the City Manager to amend the budget for park projects, passing with a 9‑2 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Deferred Safer, Greener, Cleaner City of Dover funding proposal (unanimous consent)
• Approved parks budget reallocation authorizing City Manager to amend budget (9-2 vote)

City Council Minutes

The Dover City Council will meet to adopt a consent agenda of routine items and consider a resolution authorizing the sale of three lots at Garrison Oak Business and Technology Park. The body will also hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance regarding official compensation.

• Resolution authorizing sale of three lots at Garrison Oak Business and Technology Park
• Proposed Ordinance #2025-13 amending official compensation
• Appointment of City Solicitor Daniel A. Griffith
• Discussion on Open Forum Improvements
• Review of safety concerns on East Loockerman Street

The City Council met on August 11, 2025 with Council President Neil presiding. An open forum allowed residents to voice concerns about policing, budget impacts, and community safety, but the council noted it was not in official session and could not take formal action. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded during this meeting.

Home Events

The Joint General Employee Pension Plan Board, Police Pension Retirement Committee, and OPEB Board adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes without dissent. They accepted the Actuary Report and the quarterly performance reviews for the Police Pension Plan, General Employee Pension Plan, and OPEB Plan. The board also approved three Investment Policy recommendations, approved two recommendations in Section IV, and added the word “relative” to the rebalancing range language, all unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimously carried)
• Adopted Police Pension Plan minutes of Jan 29 2025 (unanimously carried)
• Adopted OPEB minutes of Jan 29 2025 (unanimously carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 8 2025 meeting (unanimously carried)
• Accepted Actuary Report for Police Pension Plan (unanimously carried)
• Accepted Quarterly Performance Review for Police Pension Plan (unanimously carried)
• Accepted Quarterly Performance Review for General Employee Pension Plan (unanimously carried)
• Approved three Investment Policy recommendations, approved two recommendations in Section IV, and added the word “relative” to rebalancing ranges (unanimously carried)

Municipal

The commission approved the meeting minutes with minor changes. Because a quorum was not present, no other votes were taken. The commission approved the Silver Lake Master Plan and allocated $75,000 for FY26. The City of Dover scheduled the lake draw‑down week for October 6‑17 2025.

• Minutes approved with minor changes
• Approved Silver Lake Master Plan funding $75,000
• Set Silver Lake draw‑down week Oct 6‑17 2025
• Staff to contact DNREC for lake testing procedures
• Staff to contact Fisheries for water quality data

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda by a unanimous vote. The Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee also adopted its agenda unanimously. No other motions were recorded as decided during the meeting.

• Adopt Council Committee of the Whole agenda (unanimous)
• Adopt Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee agenda (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The council unanimously adopted the regular meeting agenda. The consent agenda was also adopted by unanimous roll‑call vote. The minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously with the mayor’s written consent. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda – unanimous vote
• Adopt consent agenda – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approve minutes of July 14, 2025 meeting – unanimous approval (Mayor’s written consent)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission approved the meeting agenda by a 3‑0 vote. It also adopted the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting, again by a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were decided; a new mixed‑use project was presented for review but no vote was taken.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (3-0)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee recommended awarding the Boggs Drive Drainage Improvement Engineering Support contract to Verdantas for $67,600. Council members moved to approve the staff recommendation, seconded it, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting agenda was also adopted unanimously, with no other substantive actions taken.

• Approved $67,600 Boggs Drive Drainage Improvement contract to Verdantas (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The council approved a motion to increase the Open Forum speaking limit from two minutes to four minutes. The motion passed by roll‑call vote with five members in favor (Boggerty, Arndt, Rocha, Sudler, Lewis) and three against (Hall, Anderson, Pillsbury). No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Extended Open Forum public comment time to four minutes (5‑3 vote)

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The board adopted its agenda unanimously. It upheld the appeal for 715 Vine Street and removed the $100 citations, closing the case. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:08 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Uphold appeal and remove $100 citations for 715 Vine Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:08 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The board voted to amend the agenda to allow a brief recess for a group photo, and that motion passed unanimously. Members also accepted the revised By‑Laws (first reading) and approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes, each with unanimous support. The board discussed plans for a public survey and recruitment brochures, which will be presented for final approval at the July meeting.

• Amended agenda to allow brief recess for board photo – unanimously carried
• Accepted revised By‑Laws (first reading) – unanimously carried
• Approved minutes of the March 20, 2025 Police Advisory Board meeting – unanimously carried
• Planned presentation of survey, brochures, QR codes, and timeline for final approval at July meeting

City Council Meetings

The regular City Council meeting was held on June 23, 2025, with Council President Neil presiding. An Open Forum allowed residents to voice concerns about the budget, tax increases, electric revenue transfers, public safety, and requests for surveillance cameras and fences. The minutes record no motions, approvals, denials, or votes. Consequently, the council took no formal decisions during this meeting.

Home Events

The Dover Human Relations Commission approved its agenda for the June 17 meeting after a motion by Mr. Faust was seconded by Mr. Lott and carried unanimously. The commission also adopted the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting after a motion by Mr. Faust was seconded by Mr. Fleming and carried unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously carried)
• Adopted March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimously carried)

Home Events

The commission voted 8‑0 to approve the meeting agenda and also 8‑0 to approve the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded; the session featured a presentation on the Downtown Development District relaunch.

• Approved agenda (8-0 vote)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0 vote)

City Council Meetings

The board decided the Police Athletic League will remain in its current structure while moving a portion of the roughly $60,000 balance to the CenDel Foundation to open a fund. Dr. Chanda Jackson moved to execute documents with CenDel to create the City of Dover Community Policing Fund and transfer the required $10,000, which was seconded by Mr. Baird and passed unanimously. The merger of PAL into a Dover Community Policing Foundation will be discussed at a future PAL meeting.

• PAL to stay in current structure; portion of approx $60,000 transferred to CenDel fund (decision)
• Approved $10,000 transfer to CenDel to establish City of Dover Community Policing Fund (unanimous)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met and staff recommended approving Proposed Ordinance #2025-12, which updates tax code definitions. Mr. Rocha moved to accept the staff recommendation, Mr. Neil seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The committee also adopted its agenda and adjourned without objection. The Council Committee of the Whole similarly adopted its agenda and adjourned.

• Adopted committee agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended staff approval of Proposed Ordinance #2025-12 (unanimous)
• Adjourned Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting (no objection)
• Adopted Council Committee of the Whole agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned Council Committee of the Whole meeting (no objection)

City Council Meetings

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. The consent agenda was approved by a roll‑call vote of six yes, one no, with two members absent. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Adopted consent agenda (6 yes, 1 no, 2 absent)

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals unanimously approved a motion to defer the $5,000 registration fee for 12 Clara Street until December 31, 2025. If a Certificate of Occupancy is not issued by that date, the fee will be reinstated on January 1, 2026. The motion was moved by Mr. Rocha, seconded by Mr. Neil, and carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Deferred $5,000 registration fee for 12 Clara St until Dec 31 2025; fee reapplied Jan 1 2026 if CO not issued (unanimous)

Home Events

The commission approved its agenda and the April 21 meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted 9‑0 to grant a one‑year extension for the S‑23‑06 College Road Apartments site plan due to pending litigation. Finally, it approved a 9‑0 voice vote to withdraw the AX‑25‑01 annexation and rezoning request for 582 Acorn Lane.

• Approved agenda (8-0 roll call)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (8-0 roll call)
• Approved one-year extension for S-23-06 College Road Apartments (9-0 roll call)
• Approved withdrawal of AX-25-01 Lands of Robert Pellegrino at 582 Acorn Lane (9-0 voice vote)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission approved the meeting agenda by a 3‑0 vote and adopted the February 20, 2025 minutes also by a 3‑0 vote. The commission heard a presentation on the Biggs Museum expansion (HI‑25‑03) and discussed the proposed selective removals, but no vote or formal decision on that application was recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Adopted February 20, 2025 minutes (3-0)

Home Events

The board unanimously adopted the agenda and the minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting. It unanimously moved to table the Police Pension Plan quarterly reports and minutes until the August 7, 2025 meeting. The Quarterly Performance Reviews for the General Employee Pension Plan and the Other Post‑Employment Benefits (OPEB) Plan were each accepted unanimously, as was the Actuary Report Review for those two plans. No quorum was present for any Police Pension Plan motions, which will be revisited on August 7, 2025.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Adopt minutes from Jan 29, 2025 General Employee Pension and OPEB boards (unanimous)
• Table Police Pension Plan quarterly reports and minutes until Aug 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accept Quarterly Performance Review for General Employee Pension Plan (unanimous)
• Accept Quarterly Performance Review for OPEB Plan (unanimous)
• Accept Actuary Report Review for General Employee Pension Plan and OPEB (unanimous)
• No quorum for Police Pension Plan motions; reports deferred to Aug 7, 2025
• Schedule next joint board meeting for Aug 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Council Committee of the Whole

The council unanimously approved awarding the $103,000 emergency generator contract to Blue Point Contracting, LLC. It also unanimously approved using sole‑source vendor Axon to upgrade all interview rooms with new audio‑visual equipment. Both actions were adopted without objection.

• Awarded $103,000 emergency generator contract to Blue Point Contracting, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source Axon interview room upgrade (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The council adopted the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. After a member removed Item #21 – Quarterly Revenue Reports, the amended consent agenda was also adopted unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous roll call)
• Removed Item #21 – Quarterly Revenue Reports from consent agenda (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted amended consent agenda (unanimous roll call)

Home Events

The commission voted 9-0 to approve the agenda for the April 21 meeting. It also voted 9-0 to approve the minutes from the March 17 meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved March 17 minutes (9-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the meeting agenda (5‑0). It also approved the minutes from the August 14, 2024 and November 20, 2024 meetings, each with a 5‑0 vote. No decision was recorded on the variance application for 2 Westover Drive.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 14, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved November 20, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Council Committee of the Whole

The committee approved the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and the Fiscal Year 2025 Action Plan, contingent on receiving HUD funding for the Community Development Block Grant. It also approved the transfer of ARPA grant sub‑recipient funds. Additionally, the committee adopted Proposed Ordinance #2025‑05 (sidewalk maintenance) with Option A and Proposed Ordinance #2025‑06 (Code Board of Appeals) for council consideration.

• Approved 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and FY2025 Action Plan (unanimously carried)
• Approved transfer of ARPA Grant sub‑recipient funds (unanimously carried)
• Approved Proposed Ordinance #2025‑05 with Option A warning (unanimously carried)
• Approved Proposed Ordinance #2025‑06 and forwarded to council (unanimously carried)

City Council Meetings

Council President Anderson presided as Council members adopted the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous roll‑call votes. The minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The council voted to place the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee as the last committee on the agenda, and the Utility Committee agenda was adopted unanimously.

• Adopted regular meeting agenda (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved minutes of the March 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous roll‑call)
• Moved Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee to last agenda item (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adopted Utility Committee agenda (unanimous roll‑call)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda unanimously. The Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee and the Utility Committee each adopted their agendas unanimously. No other motions were voted on, and no substantive approvals, denials, or policy actions were recorded.

• Adopted Council Committee of the Whole agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Utility Committee agenda (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The council adopted an amended agenda unanimously. It adopted the consent agenda with six yes votes, one no vote, and one absent member, removing Item #14 Water/Wastewater Rate Study Results and Recommendations. The Cybersecurity Grants Update was accepted unanimously, confirming secured grant funds.

• Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda, vote 6-1-1 (yes‑yes‑yes‑yes‑yes‑yes, no, absent)
• Removed Item #14 Water/Wastewater Rate Study from consent agenda
• Accepted Cybersecurity Grants Update (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The council adopted its agenda unanimously. They recessed into an executive session to discuss preliminary matters on potential real‑property acquisition, sale, or lease. In that session, members approved City Manager Hugg to sign a nonbinding term sheet for the discussed property arrangement and to bring it back to the council for final approval. The meeting was then adjourned without objection.

• Adopt agenda (unanimously carried)
• Recess into Executive Session per 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(2) (unanimously carried)
• Approve City Manager Hugg to sign nonbinding term sheet for potential property sale/lease (unanimously carried)
• Adjourn meeting (no objection)

City Council Meetings

The Police Advisory Board amended the agenda to table item #8 concerning brochures, advertisement, and public education, and the motion passed unanimously. The minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The board accepted a poll form, removing open‑ended questions, also by unanimous vote. The board decided it will attend the Dover Days event.

• Table agenda item #8 (brochures, advertisement, public education) – unanimously carried
• Approve minutes of Jan 16, 2025 meeting – unanimously carried
• Accept poll form (remove open‑ended questions) – unanimously carried
• Board will attend Dover Days event – decided

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. After extensive discussion of the vacant‑building definition, the board voted to require the owner of 74 Carnoustie Road to post a “Coming Soon” listing within 30 days and an active listing within 60 days, with a signed realtor agreement. Failure to meet those deadlines will result in the city registering the property as vacant and adding the registration fee to the tax bill.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Require 74 Carnoustie Road listed 'Coming Soon' within 30 days and active listing within 60 days (unanimous)