Dover public meetings in 2021

DDP Parking Committee

The committee will review previous minutes and receive updates from the Dover Police and various city committees. The agenda includes discussions on the Ring Camera Project, safety training survey results, and a lighting program presentation for merchants.

• Review of 32 W. Loockerman Street Step Project
• Review of Safety Training Session survey results
• Ring Camera Project update
• HELP lighting program presentation for merchants
• Discussion on Business Closure Stance

Home Events

The Dover Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development applications: a revised subdivision plan for Stonebrook East townhouses and a conditional use site plan for a Royal Farms convenience store with a car wash. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval and updates.

• Public hearing on SB-21-05 Revised: Stonebrook East PND at McKee and W. Denney's Roads, seeking reduced lot width from 22 to 20 feet for 103 townhouses
• Public hearing on C-21-08: Royal Farms at 1205 McKee Road, 5,154 SF convenience store with fuel pumps and 1,248 SF car wash
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2021
• Draft schedule of deadlines and meeting dates for 2022
• Training opportunities via Zoom: Advanced Land Use Law (Jan 14) and Planning 101 (Jan 28)

Historic District Commission

The City of Dover Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021 has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting will be held on January 20, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for January 20, 2022

Board of Adjustment

The regular Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 2021, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2022.

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

This meeting of the Dover Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals has been canceled because both scheduled appeals were withdrawn. The agenda had listed two property maintenance code citation appeals, one for 308 North Bradford Street and one for 741 Oak Drive.

• Meeting canceled due to both appeals being withdrawn
• Appeal of citation withdrawn: 308 North Bradford Street (William Prettyman, Jr.)
• Appeal of citation withdrawn: 741 Oak Drive (Melinda Giangrant)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for December 14, 2021, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2022.

Council Committee of the Whole

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole will consider awarding a contract for Silver Lake Dam repairs, approve grant-funded purchases for medical professional positions, and discuss a study on city employee compensation. The meeting also includes reports from the mayor and council members.

• Evaluation of bids for Silver Lake Dam repairs, with staff recommending award to Mar-Allen Concrete Products, Inc. for $57,480
• Evaluation of proposals for medical professional positions, with staff recommending approval of grant and intended purchases
• Update on analysis of Segal Study results, with staff recommending contacting Segal for clarification
• Mayor and council reports for September 2021

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended awarding the Silver Lake Dam repair contract to Mar-Allen Concrete Products, Inc. for $57,480, and recommended approving a grant and contract with Dover Behavioral Health Systems for medical professional positions. Both recommendations were unanimous and will go to the full council for final approval. The committee also discussed the Segal Study results but took no action.

• Recommended awarding Silver Lake Dam repair contract to Mar-Allen Concrete Products, Inc. for $57,480 (unanimous)
• Recommended approving grant and contract with Dover Behavioral Health Systems for medical professional positions (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council held a special meeting and recessed into executive session to discuss potential litigation. After the session, Council voted unanimously to refer the matter to the City Solicitor to determine the cost and make a recommendation for making all employees whole. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for strategy session on potential litigation (unanimous)
• Referred potential litigation matter to City Solicitor to determine cost and recommend making employees whole (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council voted unanimously to abandon Proposed Ordinance #2021-26, which would have created a new Chapter 28 on dawdling, and instead formed an ad-hoc committee to review and update existing loitering ordinances. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $1.19 million switchgear building and an $814,188 transformer for the Garrison Oak substation, and a $163,680 LED security light upgrade. Additionally, they approved the withdrawal of a rezoning application for 1427 New Burton Road and adopted an annexation and rezoning for rights-of-way at Raymond Street, Railroad Avenue, and Grove Street.

• Abandoned Proposed Ordinance #2021-26 (dawdling) and formed ad-hoc committee to review loitering ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved $1,187,158 contract to Siemens for switchgear building at Garrison Oak substation (unanimous)
• Approved $814,188 contract to Anixter for transformer at Garrison Oak substation (unanimous)
• Approved $163,680 contract to Denney Electric for LED security lights (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of rezoning application for 1427 New Burton Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Annexation Resolution No. 2021-26 for rights-of-way at Raymond Street, Railroad Avenue, and Grove Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-23 rezoning the annexed rights-of-way (unanimous)
• Appointed Brandy M. Walker to Ethics Commission (unanimous)

DDP Merchant Committee

The Dover Downtown Partnership Merchants Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving November minutes, hearing public comments, and recapping the First Friday Holiday Celebration. They will also receive updates on the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund for merchant energy assessments, the Merchant Window Contest, and the Capital Key Promotion. The meeting is largely procedural with updates on ongoing programs.

• First Friday Holiday Celebration recap
• Energy Efficiency Investment Fund - Energy Assessments for merchants
• Merchant Window Contest (December winner, next contest date/theme)
• Capital Key Promotion update
• New business openings

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing two applications that will be decided by the Planning Commission on December 20, 2021. The meeting focuses on agency comments regarding a new convenience store and a revised subdivision plan for townhouses. Public comment is not accepted at this stage and is reserved for the later Planning Commission meeting.

• Review of Conditional Use Site Plan for a 5,154 SF Royal Farms convenience store and 1,248 SF car wash at 1205 McKee Road
• Review of Revised Subdivision Plan for Stonebrook East allowing 20-foot lot widths for 103 townhouse units
• Stonebrook East project includes 138 garden apartment units with no proposed changes
• Applications are located in Council Districts 1 and 4
• Final DAC Report is expected to be released to applicants on December 3, 2021

Home Events

The City of Dover is holding two public meetings to discuss the availability of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding for nonprofit organizations. The agenda includes introductions, a presentation on eligibility requirements and how to submit proposals, and a question period. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is informational only.

• Discussion of ARPA grant funding availability for nonprofit organizations
• Eligibility requirements and Request for Proposal submissions for ARPA grants
• Public meetings held at Dover Public Library, 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE
• Meetings offered in person (max 25 attendees) and virtually via WebEx

DDP Parking Committee

This meeting of the Dover Downtown Partnership Parking Committee, scheduled for December 7, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Home Events

The City of Dover is holding public meetings to discuss eligibility requirements and the request for proposal process for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants. The sessions will cover how nonprofit organizations can apply for available funding.

• Discussion regarding ARPA Grant Funding Availability for Nonprofit Organizations
• Review of Eligibility Requirements and Request for Proposal Submissions

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a conditional use site plan and minor subdivision application for a new retail development. The project involves constructing a 5,154 SF convenience store, fuel pumps, and a 1,248 SF accessory building for a drive-through car wash. The property is located at the northeast corner of McKee Road and College Road and is currently zoned C-2A with a Corridor Overlay Zone. This is a staff review meeting; the applicant presentation is scheduled for December 8, 2021.

• Review of Conditional Use Site Plan for Royal Farms at 1205 McKee Road
• Proposed construction of a 5,154 SF Retail Store (Convenience Store)
• Proposed construction of a 1,248 SF Accessory building for a drive-through Car Wash
• Associated Minor Subdivision Plan for Lot 1 (2.545 +/- acres)
• Consideration of Superior Urban Design for the site

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The Downtown Dover Partnership Board meets via Zoom to review October minutes, hear staff updates on office space expansion, budget, property updates, and the Downtown Dover Strategic Master Plan, and receive legislative, city, and other reports. An executive session is scheduled, and the board will also discuss the Capital Holiday Celebration on Dec. 3. The agenda is largely routine with no votes or public hearings listed.

• Executive session on Item 1
• DDP office space expansion update
• Budget update
• Downtown Dover Strategic Master Plan update
• Capital Holiday Celebration (First Friday, Dec. 3)

The Dover Downtown Partnership board met and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. They received a police report on downtown crime, discussed the parking plan presented to City Council, and heard updates on the strategic master plan, safety initiatives, and legislative efforts. No formal votes were taken on new business.

• Approved the meeting agenda.
• Approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

Municipal

The City Manager/City Clerk Selection Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the city manager position. The interviews will be held in executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss candidates' qualifications. The agenda is otherwise limited to adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Executive session for city manager interviews
• Closed session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(1) and (b)(6)

Municipal

The City Manager/City Clerk Selection Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the city manager position. The agenda includes only an executive session for these interviews, with no public discussion items. This is a procedural meeting focused on candidate selection.

• Executive session to interview city manager candidates
• Closed session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(1) and (b)(6)

Home Events

The Joint Subcommittee will meet to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The agenda includes reviewing purchasing policy requirements and determining the maximum number of Community Service Grants.

• Review of October 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of revised Press Release for Public Information meeting
• Discussion of Purchasing Policy Requirements for ARPA funding
• Determination of maximum number of Community Service Grants

City Council Meetings

The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee will evaluate bids for substation equipment and city lighting upgrades. The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee will discuss creating an ad-hoc committee regarding Ordinance #2021-26.

• Bid evaluation for Garrison Oak Technology & Business Park substation switchgear
• Bid evaluation for Garrison Oak Technology & Business Park substation transformer
• Bid evaluation for LED security light city lighting upgrade
• Discussion of ad-hoc committee for Ordinance #2021-26 (Chapter 28 - Dawdling)

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended awarding three contracts: RFP #22-0008EL for the switchgear building to Siemens ($1,187,158), RFP #22-0009EL for the transformer to Anixter (GE 1b) ($814,188), and RFP #22-0012EL for LED security lights to Denney Electric ($163,680). The committee also tabled creation of an ad-hoc committee on Proposed Ordinance #2021-26 (dawdling) until the January Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting. All recommendations were unanimous.

• Recommended awarding RFP #22-0008EL (switchgear building) to Siemens for $1,187,158
• Recommended awarding RFP #22-0009EL (transformer) to Anixter (GE 1b) for $814,188
• Recommended awarding RFP #22-0012EL (LED security lights) to Denney Electric for $163,680
• Tabled creation of an ad-hoc committee on Proposed Ordinance #2021-26 (dawdling) until January meeting

City Council Meetings

This is a special meeting of the Dover City Council. The council will adopt the agenda, then recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the City Clerk search. After the closed session, they may take action based on that discussion. The meeting is virtual, with public participation available by phone or online.

• Executive session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9) for personnel matters
• Discussion of City Clerk search
• Potential action resulting from executive session

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $500,000 ARPA-funded program for rental, utility, and hotel assistance, and a $10,099,500 budget amendment ordinance. They will also discuss council compensation and accept a dam inspection report. The meeting includes a proclamation for Hospice Month and reports from the mayor and council members.

• Proposed Ordinance #2021-24: $10,099,500 in FY2022 budget amendments
• ARPA funds: $500,000 for rental assistance, utility bills, and hotel vouchers
• Council compensation proposal: $18,000/year per councilperson
• Silver Lake Dam annual inspection report acceptance
• 2021 Special First District municipal election results

City Council adopted Ordinance #2021-24, the revised FY2021-22 budget, appropriating $56,299,500 across all funds. Council also approved a $500,000 budget for rental assistance, utility bills, and hotel vouchers using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with a stipulation that voucher recipients must have a last known address in Dover. A motion to recommend mirroring Kent County Levy Court Commissioner pay for Council failed, and a subsequent motion to recommend an $18,000 annual Council salary was approved and referred to staff for a Charter change. The Council also accepted the results of the November 16 Special 1st District election, which Julia M. Pillsbury won with 272 votes.

• Adopted Ordinance #2021-24, the revised FY2021-22 budget, appropriating $56,299,500 across all funds.
• Approved a $500,000 budget for rental assistance, utility bills, and hotel vouchers using ARPA funds, with a stipulation that recipients must have a last known Dover address.
• Failed a motion to recommend mirroring the pay of Kent County Levy Court Commissioners for Council salaries (6 no, 3 yes, 1 abstention).
• Approved a motion to recommend an $18,000 annual Councilperson salary and refer a Charter change and the Segal study to staff (8 yes, 2 no).
• Referred consideration of additional pay for the Council President position to the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee.
• Approved the results of the November 16, 2021 Special 1st District Municipal Election, won by Julia M. Pillsbury with 272 votes.
• Accepted the 2021 Silver Lake Dam Safety Inspection Report and Fiscal Year 2021 Inspection Update Memorandum.
• Approved the minutes of the November 8, 2021 Regular Council Meeting.

Historic District Commission

The commission will review a building permit application for drainage improvements and building system elements at The Peoples Church. The meeting also includes the election of a new Chair and Vice-Chair and updates on grant programs.

• Review of building permit #21-1501 for drainage improvements at 46 S. Bradford Street
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Summary of Architectural Review Certificates for 2021
• Update on Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Program activities

Municipal

The City Manager/City Clerk Selection Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and then recess into executive session to interview candidates for the city clerk position. The executive session is authorized under Delaware law for discussing personnel qualifications and confidential documents. No other business is listed.

• Adoption of agenda
• Executive session for city clerk interviews
• Virtual meeting access via WebEx

DDP Economic Development and Restructuring Committee

The Dover Economic Development and Restructuring Committee met on November 17, 2021. The agenda consisted only of a discussion regarding a property sale to be held in executive session.

• Executive Session: Property Sale Discussion

Board of Adjustment

The November 17, 2021, meeting of the Dover Board of Adjustment was cancelled. The applicant for Case V-21-04 regarding 7 Cannon Mill Drive withdrew their application.

• Withdrawal of variance application V-21-04 for 7 Cannon Mill Drive

Election Board

The City of Dover Board of Elections will conduct an audit of the 2021 Special First District Municipal Election results. The process is scheduled for November 17, 2021, at City Hall.

• Audit of 2021 Special 1st District Municipal Election results

DDP Parking Committee

The Dover Downtown Partnership Parking Committee is meeting to discuss the development of the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Plan, including a presentation to the Council Committee of the Whole and discussion on residential parking. The committee will also review September minutes and address other business. Public comments are invited.

• Update on Comprehensive Downtown Parking Plan by Colonial Parking Inc.
• Presentation to Council Committee of the Whole
• Discussion on residential parking
• Review of September minutes

Absentee Ballot Opening

The City of Dover Absentee Election Judges will hold a public meeting to open absentee ballots for the 2021 Special First District Municipal Election. The public and challengers may review the list of returned absentee ballots, and challenges must be made before a ballot envelope is opened.

• Public meeting at Elks Lodge, 200 Saulsbury Road, Dover, Delaware
• Opening of absentee ballots for 2021 Special First (1st) District Municipal Election
• List of returned absentee ballots available for public and challenger review
• Challenges must be made prior to opening of ballot envelope

DDP Parking Committee

The Safety Working Group meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 2021 is cancelled. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, December 7, 2021. This agenda contains only cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• Meeting cancelled for November 16, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for December 7, 2021

Home Events

The Dover Planning Commission will hold public hearings and reviews on several site development and annexation applications, including a large warehouse project, a car wash, a restaurant conversion, and a street right-of-way annexation. Two previously scheduled applications were withdrawn or postponed. The meeting is in-person and virtual.

• Rezoning Z-21-07 (1427 New Burton Road) withdrawn by applicant
• Site plan S-21-11 (1385 McKee Road apartments) postponed
• Annexation of Raymond, Grove, Railroad Ave rights-of-way (1.679 acres, Ordinance #2021-23)
• Conditional use for two warehouses at 30 Lafferty Lane (296,400 SF total)
• Car wash at 1414 N DuPont Highway (4,660 SF)

DDP Merchant Committee

The Dover DDP Merchant Committee is meeting to discuss downtown business promotions, including a recap of the September Merchant Mixer, First Friday events for the rest of 2021, and promotions for 2022. They will also cover new and closing businesses, flag orders, and updates on the Merchant Window Contest and Capital Key Promotion. The meeting is largely routine business networking and planning.

• September Merchant Mixer recap
• First Friday events through end of 2021
• Promotions for calendar 2022
• New business and business closures
• Merchant Window Contest (October winner, Holiday 2021 theme/dates)

DDP Economic Development and Restructuring Committee

The Dover Economic Development and Restructuring Committee is meeting to discuss a property sale, held in executive session. The agenda contains only this one item, and the meeting was posted with less than 7 days notice due to urgency.

• Executive session on property sale discussion

DDP Design Committee

The Dover Design Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Parking Committee and Master Plan, and to decide on themes, dates, and judges for the Merchant Holiday window contest. The meeting is largely procedural, with roll call, agenda approval, and public comments.

• Merchant Holiday window contest themes, dates, judges
• Parking Committee update
• Master Plan update
• Volunteer to take minutes

Council Committee of the Whole

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially act on two items: a proposal to allocate $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for rental assistance, utility bills, and hotel vouchers, and a review of the Silver Lake Dam annual inspection report. The meeting also includes reports from the mayor and council members.

• Discussion of City Council compensation
• Request for $500,000 in ARPA funds for rental assistance, utility bills, and hotel vouchers
• Silver Lake Dam annual inspection review and acceptance of 2021 report
• Mayor and council reports for August 2021

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended a proposal to set councilmember salary at $18,000 per year and refer a charter change to staff, along with a review of the Segal study. A motion to mirror Kent County Commissioner pay failed. The committee also recommended $500,000 in ARPA funds for rental assistance, utility bills, and hotel vouchers, with a stipulation that recipients have a Dover address.

• Recommended $18,000 annual council salary and charter change referral (8-2)
• Rejected mirroring Kent County Commissioner pay (3-6-1)
• Approved $500,000 ARPA funds for rental/utility/hotel assistance (unanimous)
• Accepted Silver Lake Dam inspection reports (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for November 9, 2021, has been canceled. The next meeting will be held virtually on December 14, 2021. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for November 9, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled virtually for December 14, 2021

City Council Meetings

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: recessing into executive session to review documents related to recent council action. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public decisions or discussions listed on the agenda, though potential action may follow the executive session.

• Executive session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(6) to discuss documents excluded from public record
• Review of documents related to recent council action
• Potential action resulting from executive session

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will hold public hearings and final readings on two zoning ordinances, including a rezoning of three parcels on West Division Street and amendments to manufacturing zone regulations. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes a $9,773,800 budget amendment ordinance, a $201,284 street and alley program contract, and several utility and security contracts. Additionally, the council will vote on annexing right-of-way areas on Raymond, Grove, and Railroad streets, and discuss a request to lower the speed limit on North State Street.

• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 2021-19 amending manufacturing zone regulations
• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 2021-21 to rezone 0.26 acres at 317, 319, and 325 West Division Street from C-1A to IO
• Consent agenda includes Ordinance 2021-24 approving $9,773,800 in FY2022 budget amendments
• Award of $201,284 for additional work on FY2021B Street and Alley Program to Grassbuster's Landscaping Company
• Annexation of right-of-way at Raymond Street, Grove Street, and Railroad Avenue to close a city boundary enclave

The Dover City Council unanimously approved Ordinance #2021-21, rezoning three properties at 317, 319, and 325 West Division Street from C-1A (Limited Commercial) to IO (Institutional and Office). The rezoning was requested by the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH) for a potential men's shelter. The council also adopted zoning text amendments for the manufacturing zone (Ordinance #2021-19) and fire code updates (Ordinance #2021-22). The proposed 'dawdling' ordinance (#2021-26) was tabled.

• Approved rezoning of 317-325 W. Division St. to IO zone (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-19 amending manufacturing zone regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-22 updating fire prevention and protection code (unanimous)
• Tabled proposed 'dawdling' ordinance #2021-26
• Approved $201,284 for additional street and alley program work (unanimous)
• Approved $9,773,800 in FY2022 budget amendments, first reading of Ordinance #2021-24
• Approved annexation of Raymond St., Grove St., and Railroad Ave. right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Interim City Manager and other staff (unanimous)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee will review several site plans and annexation requests for future Planning Commission consideration. The meeting focuses on agency comments regarding industrial, residential, and commercial projects.

• Annexation of 1.6791 acres of right-of-way near Raymond Street, Grove Street, and Railroad Avenue
• Construction of two warehouse buildings totaling 296,400 SF at 30 Lafferty Lane
• Site plan for a 4,660 SF car wash facility at 1414 N DuPont Highway
• Development of 384 apartment units across sixteen 3-story buildings at 1385 McKee Road
• Conversion of an existing building into a restaurant at 92 North West Street

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to hear two appeals of property maintenance code violations. The board will consider appeals from property owners at 304 South State Street and 308 North Bradford Street. Public comments are welcome on agenda items.

• Appeal of violation at 304 South State Street (James Hylind) under Chapter 46, Section 46-8
• Appeal of citation at 308 North Bradford Street (William Prettyman, Jr.) for sanitation, weeds, and maximum height violations
• Virtual meeting via WebEx with dial-in and link provided

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss interim filling of vacancies in the City Manager's Office and Human Resources Department. The meeting will recess into executive session for personnel matters, and may take action afterward. The agenda was posted with less than seven days' notice due to urgency.

• Executive session on personnel matters (29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9))
• Interim filling of vacancies in City Manager's Office and Human Resources Department
• Potential action resulting from executive session

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The board will review the September 2021 minutes and receive a police report from the Community Policing Unit. Staff will provide updates on the budget and the Downtown Dover Strategic Master Plan.

• Budget update
• Downtown Dover Strategic Master Plan update
• Police report from Officer Aviles, Community Policing Unit
• Committee reports for Parking and Safety and Marketing

Home Events

The Joint Subcommittee to Evaluate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Requests from Nonprofits will meet to review public information, set the target amount available for awards, and discuss the ARPA framework. The subcommittee will also receive an update on the attorney for ARPA consulting. This is a working session to shape how federal ARPA funds will be distributed to nonprofits.

• Set target amount available for ARPA awards to nonprofits
• Review public information on ARPA funding requests
• Discuss ARPA framework for nonprofit funding
• Update on attorney for ARPA consulting

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Dover Development Advisory Committee will review six applications, including an annexation of right-of-way, a rezoning, and several site plans for warehouses, a car wash, apartments, and a restaurant. The meeting is open to the public via WebEx.

• Annexation of Raymond Street, Grove Street, and Railroad Avenue right-of-way (1.6791 acres) - Ordinance #2021-23
• Rezoning of 1427 New Burton Road from C-1A to C-3 (Service Commercial) - Ordinance #2021-25
• Conditional use for two warehouse buildings (296,400 SF total) at 30 Lafferty Lane
• Site plan for 4,660 SF car wash at 1414 N DuPont Highway with waiver request
• Site plan for 384 apartment units at 1385 McKee Road with fee-in-lieu and waiver requests

City Council Meetings

The Police Athletic League (PAL) Committee will meet to discuss program updates, old business, and strategic planning. No specific project details or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

• PAL program updates/new business
• Strategic planning discussion

The Dover Police Athletic League Board approved the Basketball Thanksgiving Break Open Gym, including weekend staffing and snacks/drinks up to $250. The board also agreed to pursue a new sweatshirt design and potential online store, and noted a $5,000 donation from a Masonic Lodge.

• Approved Basketball Thanksgiving Break Open Gym with weekend staff and snacks/drinks up to $250 (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with new sweatshirt design and potential online store
• Noted $5,000 donation from Kevin Baird's Masonic Lodge

Home Events

The City Manager/City Clerk Selection Committee will meet to review the search process for the City Manager. The committee will also review applications for the position of City Clerk.

• Review of City Manager search process
• Review of City Clerk applications
• Executive session regarding individual qualifications and confidential documents

City Council Meetings

The Council Committee of the Whole will meet to evaluate several actionable items across three committees. Discussions include proposed budget amendments totaling $9,773,800, utility upgrades, and street and alley program work.

• Proposed Budget Amendments totaling $9,773,800 for Fiscal Year 2022
• Contract award for Turnberry Pump Station Upgrade Engineering Design for $20,592
• Additional street and alley work for $201,284.00 involving regrading and repaving a parking lot
• Evaluation of bids for circuit breakers and switchers for Garrison Oak Substation
• Proposed ordinance to create a new chapter regarding Dawdling

The Council Committee of the Whole met on October 26, 2021, and took several actions. The proposed 'dawdling' ordinance (Ordinance #2021-26) was tabled after discussion and public comment. The committee recommended approval of budget amendments totaling $9,773,800 for FY2022, a $201,284 contract for additional street and alley work, and several other contracts and grants. The committee also recommended annexing right-of-way on Raymond, Grove, and Railroad Streets, and adding Conwell Street to the annexation item.

• Tabled proposed 'dawdling' ordinance #2021-26 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY2022 budget amendments totaling $9,773,800 (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding $201,284 additional work to Grassbuster's Landscaping for American Legion parking lot (unanimous)
• Recommended annexing Raymond, Grove, and Railroad Streets right-of-way (unanimous)
• Recommended adding Conwell Street dedication/annexation to the annexation item (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding circuit breakers bid to Southern States via Anixter (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding circuit switcher bid to Southern States via Anixter (unanimous)
• Recommended study on speed limit enforcement on North State Street (carried, Anderson no)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council has scheduled a special meeting for October 25, 2021. The agenda includes a recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Recess into executive session for personnel matters

The special meeting was largely procedural: the agenda was adopted, and council recessed into executive session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation. After returning, council unanimously voted to join as a Participating Delaware Subdivision under the ROADS MAP Agreement, then adjourned.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for personnel and legal discussions (unanimous)
• Joined as Participating Delaware Subdivision under ROADS MAP Agreement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 25, 2021, with a consent agenda covering routine items and two ordinances for first reading. The most consequential items are a rezoning request for 1427 New Burton Road and an ordinance amending fire prevention fees. The meeting also includes presentations, proclamations, and committee reports.

• Ordinance #2021-25: Rezoning 1.0487 acres at 1427 New Burton Road from C-1A to C-3 (First Reading Referral)
• Ordinance #2021-22: Amending Chapter 46 fire prevention fees (First Reading)
• Purchase order to 2NDNATURE Software for NPDES MS4 software subscription: $417,998.50
• Century Engineering contract for North Bradford Street concept plan: $40,000
• CDBG budget amendments totaling $63,200.53 for FY2021

The Dover City Council approved the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Strategic Framework as a non-binding guide, authorized the City Solicitor to negotiate with Barnes & Thornburg for ARPA legal support, and approved the first reading of Ordinance #2021-22 updating fire prevention fees. The council also approved several contracts and appointments, including a $417,998.50 software subscription for storm sewer compliance and a $40,000 concept plan for North Bradford Street improvements.

• Adopted ARPA Funding Strategic Framework as non-binding guidance (unanimous)
• Authorized City Solicitor to negotiate with Barnes & Thornburg for ARPA legal support (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #2021-22 amending fire prevention fees (unanimous)
• Approved $417,998.50 for 2NDNATURE software for NPDES MS4 compliance (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 contract with Century Engineering for North Bradford Street concept plan (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Electric Service Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved Dover Strong Fund by-laws (unanimous)
• Appointed Traci McDowell as Interim City Clerk (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Dover Historic District Commission's October 21, 2021 meeting is cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The notice also advises that some members may attend a Preservation Delaware conference as individuals, not as an official commission meeting. The next scheduled meeting is November 18, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Members may attend Preservation Delaware Inc. Annual Conference & Meeting, Oct. 21-23, 2021 (virtual)
• Next meeting scheduled for November 18, 2021

Board of Adjustment

The Dover Board of Adjustment will hold a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting to consider three variance applications: an update on a previously tabled garage setback request, a sign setback reduction, and variances for a car wash expansion. The board will also approve minutes from its April 21, 2021 meeting.

• Update on V-21-01: William E. Ardito's request for a detached garage closer to the street at 4 Lakeview Drive (tabled April 21, 2021)
• V-21-02: Kent Del Properties, LLC seeks a 5-foot reduction in pylon sign setback at 515 S. Dupont Highway (10 feet instead of 15)
• V-21-03: Victor Giangrant requests variances for lot coverage and setbacks to expand car wash facilities at 805/815 Forest Street and 726 West Division Street, adding 12 parking spaces with vacuum stations
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2021 meeting

The Dover Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications. V-21-02 allowed a pylon sign at 515 S. Dupont Highway to be placed 10 feet from the right-of-way instead of the required 15 feet. V-21-03 allowed a car wash at 805/815 Forest Street and 726 West Division Street to reduce the required 25-foot landscaped open space to 5 feet for a new parking and vacuum area. A previously tabled variance for a garage at 4 Lakeview Drive was withdrawn as resolved.

• Approved variance V-21-02 for pylon sign setback reduction from 15 to 10 feet (4-0)
• Approved variance V-21-03 for car wash open space reduction from 25 to 5 feet (4-0)
• Withdrew variance V-21-01 for garage at 4 Lakeview Drive (4-0)
• Approved agenda and April 21, 2021 minutes (4-0)

DDP Parking Committee

The Dover DDP Parking Committee's Safety Working Group is meeting to review minutes, receive updates from the Dover Police and city committees, and discuss old and new business. Items include the 32 W. Loockerman Street step project, a ring camera project, and a city-wide street lighting event with no new date scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural, with updates and approvals.

• 32 W. Loockerman Street step project
• Ring camera project
• City-wide street lighting event (no new date)
• Dover Police update
• Executive session

Home Events

The Dover Planning Commission will hold public hearings and reviews on several land-use items, including a rezoning request, a zoning text amendment, and an extension for a car wash project. They will also discuss implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan and future workshop topics. The meeting is open to the public in person and virtually.

• Rezoning of 317, 319, 325 W. Division Street from C-1A to IO (Institutional and Office)
• Text Amendment to Manufacturing Zone (M) to allow all uses by right, increase height limit to 60 feet
• One-year extension request for Tommy Express Car Wash site plan at Carver Road
• Update on JJ's Learning Experience 2 child day care center at 756 South Little Creek Road
• Discussion on Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 and Comprehensive Plan Amendments Set #2

DDP Design Committee

The Dover Design Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates on downtown improvement projects, including vacancy window clings, Sears building landscaping, the Artisan Market, and a Parking Committee update. They will also set themes, dates, and judges for a Merchant Holiday window contest. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Vacancy window clings update
• Sears building landscaping update
• Artisan Market update
• Parking Committee update
• Merchant Holiday window contest themes, dates, judges

Economic Development Committee

The committee will meet remotely via Zoom to conduct routine business. The agenda includes updates from the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce and the Director of Planning and Inspections.

• Presentation by Ayanna Khan of the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce
• Update from Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Inspections

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council Committee of the Whole will consider several actionable items, including updates to the Electric Service Handbook, budget amendments to the FY2020/2021 CDBG Action Plan, an ordinance amending fire prevention fees, and a software subscription for stormwater reporting. They will also discuss the American Rescue Plan Act framework and infrastructure submissions for state aid, among other items.

• Proposed updates to Electric Service Handbook
• CDBG budget amendments totaling $63,200.53 for FY2021
• Ordinance #2021-22 amending fire prevention fees
• NPDES MS4 software subscription to 2NDNATURE for $17,998.50
• North Bradford Street concept plan with Century Engineering for $40,000

The Council Committee of the Whole met on October 12, 2021, and made several recommendations. They approved budget amendments to the FY2021 CDBG Action Plan totaling $63,200.53, recommended adoption of Ordinance #2021-22 (fire prevention fees) with amendments, and endorsed a non-binding ARPA framework to guide the subcommittee. They also authorized the Interim City Manager to submit housing and other qualifying projects to the Governor's office for state ARPA funding consideration.

• Approved CDBG budget amendments totaling $63,200.53 for FY2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance #2021-22 amending fire prevention fees, with amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted non-binding ARPA framework to guide subcommittee (unanimous)
• Authorized Interim City Manager to send housing and qualifying projects to Governor's office (unanimous)
• Endorsed by-laws for Dover Strong Fund, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved investment policy changes (unanimous)
• Approved $17,998.50 purchase order for NPDES MS4 software (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 contract with Century Engineering for North Bradford Street concept plan (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is holding a special meeting with less than seven days' notice to recess into executive session. The session will discuss personnel matters and updates on personnel matters, citing state law exemptions for privacy and personnel discussions. No public action is listed beyond potential action resulting from the executive session.

• Executive session for personnel matters
• Update on personnel matters
• Potential action resulting from executive session

The City Council held a special meeting and went into executive session to discuss personnel matters. After the session, they unanimously approved offering Mrs. Traci McDowell a temporary position for up to six months at $53.00 per hour. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved temporary position for Traci McDowell, up to 6 months at $53.00/hour (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing and rezoning 633 Persimmon Tree Lane from agricultural to recreational/commercial use. They will also consider consent agenda items including a $488,914.50 contract for inflow and infiltration work, a $30,000 weatherization study for the Post Office Building, and donations of city-owned properties to nonprofits. The meeting includes routine reports and appointments.

• Public hearing and final adoption of rezoning ordinance #2021-16 for 633 Persimmon Tree Lane (3.17 acres, from AR to RC)
• Award contract to Reybold Construction Technologies, LLC for $488,914.50 for Inflow and Infiltration Removal Project
• Approve up to $30,000 for weatherization and structural assessment of Post Office Building at 55 Loockerman Plaza
• Donate 131 North Kirkwood Street and 145 North Ann Avenue to nonprofit organizations
• First reading of ordinance #2021-23 to annex right-of-way segments on Raymond Street, Railroad Avenue, and Grove Street

The Dover City Council unanimously approved the annexation of 3.1707 acres at 633 Persimmon Tree Lane, owned by Dover Indoor Tennis, Inc., and rezoned it from AR (Agricultural Residential) to RC (Recreational and Commercial). The council also approved a $488,914.50 contract for an inflow and infiltration evaluation, authorized up to $30,000 for weatherization and assessments of the Post Office building, and approved several property donations to non-profits.

• Adopted Annexation Resolution No. 2021-24 for 633 Persimmon Tree Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-16 rezoning 633 Persimmon Tree Lane to RC (unanimous)
• Approved $488,914.50 contract to Reybold Construction Technologies for inflow/infiltration project (7-0, Rocha abstained)
• Approved up to $30,000 for weatherization and environmental/structural assessments of Post Office building (7-0, Rocha abstained)
• Approved donation of 131 North Kirkwood Street to a non-profit (7-0, Rocha abstained)
• Approved donation of 145 North Ann Avenue to a non-profit (7-0, Rocha abstained)
• Approved 2021 Transportation Prioritization List (7-0, Rocha abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-20 updating senior/disabled property tax exemption rules (unanimous)

Home Events

The Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals is meeting to hear five appeals of property maintenance code violations, including rental dwelling inspection requirements and weed height citations. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the violations and fines.

• Appeal of rental dwelling violation at 914 Wilson Drive (Glenn Berquist)
• Appeal of weed citation at 509 Fairnest Court (Maurice Henderson)
• Appeal of weed citation at 50 Lincoln Street (Aubrey Hudson)
• Appeal of weed citation at 607 Swallow Tail Way (Jeneen Jenkins)
• Appeal of weed citation at 35 Washington Street (Jonathan Limparis)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee (DAC) will meet to review and comment on two applications ahead of the Planning Commission meeting on October 18, 2021. The first is a rezoning of three parcels on W. Division Street from C-1A to IO. The second is a text amendment to the Manufacturing Zone (M) that would allow all listed uses by right, add new uses, and increase maximum building height from 35 to 60 feet. Public comment is not accepted at this meeting; it will be taken at the Planning Commission meeting.

• Rezoning of 317, 319, and 325 W. Division Street (0.26 acres total) from C-1A to IO (Ordinance #2021-21)
• Text amendment to Manufacturing Zone (M) to eliminate conditional use requirement and add uses like transshipment and logistics (Ordinance #2021-19)
• Increase maximum building height in M Zone from 35 to 60 feet
• Public hearings set for Planning Commission on October 18, 2021 and City Council on November 8, 2021

Home Events

The Joint Subcommittee will meet to discuss and adopt criteria for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The committee will also establish a schedule for public orientation.

• Discussion and adoption of criteria for ARPA funds
• Scheduling for public orientation

Home Events

The City Manager/City Clerk Selection Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the qualifications of applicants for the city manager position. The agenda includes a city clerk update and a review of applications, all conducted in executive session, with potential action following.

• Review of applications for City Manager
• City Clerk update
• Executive session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(1) and (b)(6)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a rezoning request for properties on West Division Street and a proposed text amendment to the Manufacturing Zone. The meeting includes technical reviews of land use changes and updates to zoning ordinance regulations.

• Rezoning application Z-21-06 for 317, 319, and 325 W. Division Street from C-1A to IO
• Text Amendment MI-21-10 to allow certain uses by right in the Manufacturing (M) Zone
• Proposed increase in maximum building height from 35 feet to 60 feet in the M Zone
• Addition of transshipment, distribution, and logistics support uses to the M Zone

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council Committee of the Whole will consider awarding a contract for the Inflow and Infiltration Removal Project, discuss a United Way request for ARPA funds, review the sale or donation of surplus property, and prioritize transportation projects. Informational updates will cover the cross-connection control program and the Police Chief's Advisory Committee.

• Award Bid #22-0003WW to Reybold Construction Technologies, LLC for $488,914.50 for inflow and infiltration removal
• United Way request for American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Discussion on weatherization and maintenance of Post Office Building at 55 Loockerman Plaza
• Sale and disposition of surplus real property, including possible donation of 131 N Kirkwood Street
• Approval of 2021 Transportation Prioritization List

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a $488,914.50 contract with Reybold Construction Technologies for the Inflow and Infiltration Removal Project, and approved up to $30,000 for weatherization, environmental assessment, and structural engineering of the Post Office Building at 55 Loockerman Plaza. The committee also recommended donating several surplus properties to non-profits and approved the 2021 transportation prioritization list. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $488,914.50 contract to Reybold Construction Technologies for Inflow and Infiltration Removal Project (unanimous)
• Approved up to $30,000 for weatherization, environmental assessment, and structural engineering of Post Office Building at 55 Loockerman Plaza (unanimous)
• Approved exception to donate 131 North Kirkwood Street to a non-profit (unanimous)
• Approved donation of 145 North Ann Avenue to a non-profit (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 transportation prioritization list (unanimous)
• Approved funding recommendation for Garrison Oak SR-1 Connector (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is holding a special meeting with less than seven days' notice due to urgency. The only substantive items are a recess into executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters, followed by potential action resulting from that closed session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public business items listed.

• Executive session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4) for pending litigation
• Executive session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9) for personnel matters
• Potential action resulting from executive session

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council approved a $100 bonus for employees who provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, funded by ARPA funds, and also approved a real estate tax abatement for Four M Investments VII, LLC at 1601 POW/MIA Parkway. The council adopted two ordinances amending the city code on pension plans and taxation, and formalized the Juneteenth holiday. A motion to delay the Fusion Alliance diversity consulting agreement until November failed, and the agreement was approved.

• Approved $100 vaccination bonus for employees with proof of full vaccination (unanimous)
• Approved real estate tax abatement for Four M Investments VII, LLC at 1601 POW/MIA Parkway (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-17 amending General Employee Pension Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-18 amending taxation code (unanimous)
• Formalized Juneteenth Holiday for city employees (unanimous)
• Approved Fusion Alliance diversity consulting agreement with United Way (unanimous, Rocha recused)
• Motion to delay Fusion Alliance agreement until November failed (3-4)
• Approved annexation request for 633 Persimmon Tree Lane (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on four properties cited for violations of the Dangerous Building Ordinance. Staff recommends declaring the buildings dangerous and ordering owners to repair or demolish them by October 21, 2021, with demolition by the city if owners fail to act. The meeting is virtual with public participation via WebEx.

• Public hearings on dangerous building violations for 23 and 25 South Governors Avenue, owned by Dover Housing Development c/o Columbus Property Management
• Public hearing on 34 North Governors Avenue, owned by Paul G. Ayers and MERS (JP Morgan Chase Bank)
• Public hearing on 209 North New Street, owned by James W. and Linda A. Caccamo
• Staff recommends ordering demolition or repair by October 21, 2021, and charging costs as a municipal lien if not completed

The Dover City Council held a special meeting on September 21, 2021, to address violations of the Dangerous Building Ordinance. The Council unanimously approved staff recommendations to declare buildings at 23 South Governors Avenue, 25 South Governors Avenue, and 209 North New Street dangerous, ordering demolition or repair by October 21, 2021. For 34 North Governors Avenue, the Council delayed action for 30 days to allow the owner to secure a structural engineering report and demonstrate progress, with the matter to return if unresolved.

• Approved declaring 23 South Governors Avenue dangerous and ordering demolition/repair by Oct 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved declaring 25 South Governors Avenue dangerous and ordering demolition/repair by Oct 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Delayed action on 34 North Governors Avenue for 30 days to allow owner to obtain structural report (unanimous)
• Approved declaring 209 North New Street dangerous and ordering demolition/repair by Oct 21, 2021 (unanimous)

DDP Parking Committee

The Downtown Dover Partnership is holding a public open house to present and gather feedback on a comprehensive downtown parking management plan. The plan includes paid on-street and off-street parking, new multi-space meters, monthly permits, and amenities like EV charging. Parking fees are proposed to resume on October 4, 2021.

• On-street parking fees: $0.25 per 15 minutes ($1.00/hour), 2-hour limit
• Off-street lot fees: $1.00/hour, $5.00 daily max; monthly permits $30.00
• Free 1-hour parking in designated spaces on Governors Avenue Lot
• EV charging and bicycle racks to be added to Bradford Street Lot
• ParkMobile app pilot for off-street lot payments starting October 4

Home Events

The Dover Planning Commission is meeting in person and virtually to consider several items, including a request to extend approval for a commercial building, a public hearing on annexing and rezoning land for Dover Indoor Tennis, and a conditional use for a daycare center. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and updates.

• Extension request for S-19-14: 27,665 SF office/retail building at 101 Stover Boulevard
• Public hearing on AX-21-03: annexation and rezoning of 3.17 acres at 633 Persimmon Tree Lane to RC zone
• Public hearing on C-21-05: conditional use for daycare at 601 Fulton Street (1,911 SF conversion)
• Appointment of Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee

Historic District Commission

The Dover Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for September 16, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2021. This notice is purely procedural, with no agenda items discussed.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2021

Board of Adjustment

The regular Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 15, 2021, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2021, at 9:00 AM. No agenda items were considered.

• Meeting canceled for September 15, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for October 20, 2021 at 9:00 AM

DDP Parking Committee

The Dover Downtown Partnership Parking Committee is meeting to discuss current downtown parking and enforcement, and to receive an update on the development of the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Plan by Colonial Parking Inc. The agenda includes approval of August minutes, public comments, and next steps. This is a regular monthly meeting with no votes or decisions listed.

• Update on current downtown Dover parking and enforcement
• Update on Comprehensive Downtown Parking Plan by Colonial Parking Inc.
• Public comments period

Economic Development Committee

The Dover Economic Development Committee will meet remotely to hear updates from Delaware State University on its downtown campus and from the City's Planning and Inspections Director on community and economic development. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes and the mayor's announcements. The meeting is open to public comments.

• Delaware State University downtown campus update by Dr. Stacy Downing
• Community and Economic Development update by Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Inspections
• Adoption of agenda and minutes from previous meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for October 12, 2021

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including awarding contracts for utility locating and master electrician services, approving grants for wastewater planning and police equipment, considering an annexation request, and proposing a $100 vaccination bonus for employees. The agenda also includes informational updates on the city manager selection and the mayor's emergency declaration.

• Award 3-year utility locating services contract to W Locco, LLC (RFP #21-0043COD)
• Award 3-year Master Electrician Contract to Towles Electric (#22-0001EL)
• Annexation request for 633 Persimmon Tree Lane (Dover Indoor Tennis, Inc.)
• Proposed ordinance #2021-19 amending zoning regulations for Manufacturing Zone
• $100 vaccination bonus for employees funded by ARPA

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a $100 bonus for fully vaccinated employees, funded by American Rescue Plan Act funds, along with restoration of COVID leave. The committee also recommended awarding a three-year utility locating services contract to W Locco, LLC, and a three-year master electrician contract to Towles Electric. An annexation request for 633 Persimmon Tree Lane was recommended for approval. All recommendations were made unanimously and will go before the full City Council.

• Recommended $100 vaccination bonus and COVID leave restoration for employees (unanimous)
• Recommended 3-year utility locating services contract to W Locco, LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended 3-year master electrician contract to Towles Electric (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of annexation for 633 Persimmon Tree Lane (unanimous)
• Recommended amending property tax disability exemption to remove age requirement and grandfather current recipients (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Wastewater Matching Planning Grant application (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of SLEAF grant for license plate reader cameras (unanimous)
• Recommended entering into agreement with United Way for diversity consulting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is meeting to consider a resolution applying for a federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant, along with several ordinances and committee recommendations. Key items include pension equity for deceased and disabled employees, the elimination of the City Assessor's position, and impact fees for the Capital School District. The council will also vote on multiple police grants and a resolution establishing a bicycle pedestrian committee.

• Resolution No. 2021-23: Application to U.S. EDA Build Back Better Regional Challenge
• Ordinance #2021-17: Amending pension plans for general employees
• Ordinance #2021-18: Amending Chapter 102 on taxation
• FY2022 Fund to Combat Violent Crime Grant approval
• FY2021 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program Grant approval

The Dover City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021-23, authorizing the City Planner to develop a Phase I application for the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Build Back Better Regional Challenge, due October 19, 2021. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included acceptance of the Water Master Plan, approval of several police grants, and the appointment of Christopher Cooper to the Planning Commission. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and recognitions.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-23 authorizing EDA Build Back Better grant application (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Water Master Plan acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 Fund to Combat Violent Crime Grant (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant with Kent County (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 Body-Worn Camera Grant (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Cooper to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #2021-17 (pension plan amendment)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #2021-18 (taxation amendment)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is holding a special meeting to recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters, including the City Clerk search. The agenda is limited to these personnel items and potential action resulting from the executive session; no other business is listed.

• Executive session discussion of City Clerk search
• Executive session discussion of other personnel matters
• Potential action resulting from executive session

The Special City Council Meeting on September 13, 2021, was held primarily in executive session. Council unanimously accepted the City Manager/City Clerk Selection Committee's recommendation to hire for the City Clerk position, and authorized the City Solicitor to choose and appoint a firm to investigate submitted complaints. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted City Clerk Selection Committee's recommendation to hire for City Clerk position (unanimous)
• Authorized City Solicitor to choose and appoint a firm to investigate submitted complaints (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

This is a special meeting of the Dover City Council, held virtually and in person, with the primary purpose of entering executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. No other substantive items are on the agenda, and any action resulting from the executive session is listed as potential.

• Executive session for pending litigation
• Executive session for personnel matters

The Dover City Council held a special meeting on September 8, 2021, and after an executive session, voted to authorize the City Solicitor to obtain a quote from the IVY Group to investigate submitted complaints and act as liaison between the IVY Group and City Council. The motion carried with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for legal, personnel, and document discussions (unanimous)
• Authorized City Solicitor to get quote from IVY Group for investigation into complaints (carried, Neil abstaining)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee (DAC) will meet to review and comment on two applications ahead of the Planning Commission meeting on September 20, 2021. The meeting is for agency reviewers and applicants; public comment is not accepted, but the public may attend. The applications include an annexation and rezoning request for a tennis facility and a conditional use site plan for a daycare center.

• Annexation and rezoning of 3.17 acres at 633 Persimmon Tree Lane from AR to RC (Ordinance #2021-16)
• Conditional use site plan to convert 1,911 SF of an existing building at 601 Fulton Street into a 30-child daycare center
• Public hearings scheduled for Planning Commission on September 20, 2021 and City Council on October 11, 2021

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing an annexation and rezoning request for a 3.1707-acre parcel at 633 Persimmon Tree Lane, currently zoned AR in Kent County, with proposed RC zoning. The meeting is for technical review and comment distribution; a public hearing before the Planning Commission is set for September 20, 2021, and City Council on October 11, 2021.

• Annexation and rezoning request AX-21-03 for 633 Persimmon Tree Lane (3.1707 acres) from AR to RC
• Minor Variation to Comprehensive Plan to change land use to Commercial – Entertainment
• Ordinance #2021-16, first reading held August 9, 2021
• Public hearing scheduled for September 20, 2021 (Planning Commission) and October 11, 2021 (City Council)

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider an appeal regarding a property maintenance code citation and fines. The case involves a violation of Chapter 114 regarding maximum weed height.

• Appeal of citation and fines for 534 Westwood Drive (Janice Ware) regarding vegetation height

DDP Parking Committee

The Dover Safety Working Group met to review minutes and receive updates from the Dover Police Department and other city committees. The group discussed old business items including the Sunray office space plan, the 32 W. Loockerman Street step project, and the Ring Camera Project. New business included a city-wide street lighting event scheduled for October 1, 2021, and a discussion of September meeting dates.

• Plan for Door Area of Sunray Office Space on Bradford Street
• 32 W. Loockerman Street Step Project
• Ring Camera Project
• City Wide Street Lighting Event scheduled for 10/1/21
• Dover Police Department update

Home Events

The City Manager/City Clerk Selection Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the City Clerk position. The interviews will take place in executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss candidates' qualifications. The meeting is virtual with public access via WebEx.

• Executive session for City Clerk interviews
• Virtual meeting via WebEx with public dial-in and link

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council scheduled a special meeting for August 24, 2021. The agenda includes a recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters involving individual employees.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters

The Dover City Council met in special session and immediately recessed into executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically submitted complaints. No substantive public decisions were made; the only action was scheduling another executive session for September 8, 2021, and adjourning.

• Adopted meeting agenda unanimously
• Recessed into executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Scheduled special executive session for September 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council Committee of the Whole meeting originally scheduled for August 24, 2021, was cancelled.

City Council Meetings

The scheduled City Council meeting for August 23, 2021, was cancelled. No items were listed for consideration.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review a request to demolish a one-story commercial building at 401 S. Governors Avenue. The agenda also includes updates on the Certified Local Government grant and the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is held in person at City Hall and via WebEx.

• Review of Demolition Permit #21-1036 for the existing building at 401 S. Governors Avenue
• Update on FFY2019 CLG Grant for Design Standards and Guidelines
• Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan
• Summary of Architectural Review Certificates for 2021

DDP Parking Committee

The DDP Parking Committee's Safety Working Group is meeting to review old business, including plans for the Sunray office door area on Bradford Street, the 32 W. Loockerman Street step project, and a ring camera project. They will also discuss new items such as a clean-up event with DSU students, First Friday street closures, a parklet grant, and a city-wide street lighting event scheduled for 9/3/21. The agenda includes routine approvals and updates from police and other committees.

• Plan for door area of Sunray office space on Bradford Street
• 32 W. Loockerman Street step project
• Ring camera project
• Parklet grant discussion
• City-wide street lighting event scheduled for 9/3/21

Home Events

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a makeup studio at Walker Road and revised subdivision plans for the Stonebrook West and Stonebrook East developments. The commission will also appoint an architectural review subcommittee and honor Nicholas Adams.

• Conditional Use Application C-21-06: Prickly Pear Makeup Studio at 872C Walker Road, Suite 2
• Revised Subdivision Plan SB-21-04 (Stonebrook West): Reconfiguration of lots to allow for 148 single family homes
• Revised Subdivision Plan SB-21-05 (Stonebrook East): Increase townhomes from 87 to 103 and decrease garden apartments from 168 to 138
• Appointment of the Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee
• Resolution honoring the service of Nicholas Adams

DDP Merchant Committee

The Dover DDP Merchant Committee met via Zoom on August 12, 2021, to discuss the status of the FY 2022 workplan approval by the DDP Board. The agenda included updates on downtown parking solutions, the Merchant Window Contest, and the outcomes of First Friday events. No specific dollar amounts, ordinances, or binding decisions were listed in the provided text.

• Status check on DDP Board approval for the FY 2022 Workplan
• Updates on downtown parking solutions (www.tinyurl.com/DoverParkingSolutions)
• Review of July 2 and August 6 First Friday event outcomes
• Discussion of Capital Key opportunities
• Selection of date and host for the next Merchant Mixer

Home Events

The Joint General Employee Pension Plan Board, Police Pension Plan Retirement Committee, and OPEB Board will meet to elect new chairs for each body. The boards will also review quarterly performance reports from Milliman, Inc. and conduct an annual review of investment policies.

• Election of Chairs for General Employee Plan Board
• Election of Chairs for Police Pension Plan Retirement Committee
• Election of Chairs for OPEB Board
• Quarterly performance reviews for pension and OPEB plans
• Annual review of investment policy for pension and OPEB plans

The joint pension boards approved replacing the Janus Henderson Small Cap Fund with the American Century Small Cap Fund across all three plans (General Employee, Police, and OPEB), with the General Employee vote passing 5-3. They also accepted the quarterly performance reviews and investment policy recommendations, and elected new chairs for each board.

• Elected Mr. Gedney as Chair of General Employee Pension Plan Board (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Mullaney as Chair of Police Pension Retirement Committee (unanimous)
• Elected Ms. Peddicord as Chair of OPEB Board (unanimous)
• Accepted quarterly performance reviews for all three plans (unanimous)
• Accepted scenario one for investment policy for all three plans, with discussion on infrastructure in November (unanimous)
• Removed Janus Henderson Small Cap Fund from General Employee Pension Plan (5-3)
• Approved American Century Small Cap Fund as replacement for General Employee Pension Plan (unanimous)
• Removed Janus Henderson and replaced with American Century for Police and OPEB plans (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Police Athletic League (PAL) Committee will meet to discuss program updates, old business, and strategic planning. No specific new projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• PAL program updates/new business
• Strategic planning discussion

The Dover Police Athletic League (PAL) board met on August 11, 2021, and received program updates from PFC Anthony Smith. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational. The inaugural 'Outrunning Childhood Cancer' 5K was reported a success, and the youth academies were completed with extra snack costs of about $2,000.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational only

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals will meet to consider appeals regarding citations and fines. The items involve issues ranging from sanitation to exterior wall maintenance.

• Appeal of citation and fines at 47 Mitscher Road
• Appeal of citation and fines at 60 Heritage Drive
• Appeal of citation and fines at 333 Cold Spring Place

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The Parking Committee is hosting an open house to share information and collect community feedback regarding the Comprehensive Downtown Dover Parking Solution. The meeting is part of an ongoing public process to develop a parking strategy.

• Open house for the Comprehensive Downtown Dover Parking Solution
• Public feedback session on downtown parking development

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for August 10, 2021, has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time. The next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2021, at City Hall.

City Council Meetings

The City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the Water Master Plan and several police grant applications. The agenda also includes a review of pension equity concerns for deceased and disabled employees and a proposal to eliminate the City Assessor's position. Additionally, the body will consider a resolution designating the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee as the Bicycle Pedestrian Committee.

• Adoption of the City of Dover Water Master Plan
• Review of pension equity concerns between deceased and disabled employees
• Proposal to eliminate the City Assessor's position and amend Ordinance Chapter 102
• Approval of FY 2022 Fund to Combat Violent Crime Grant
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-21 establishing the Bicycle Pedestrian Committee

The Council Committee of the Whole met on August 10, 2021, and made several recommendations. They recommended not eliminating the City Assessor's position but amending City Ordinance Chapter 102, pending the City Solicitor's report. They also recommended acceptance of the Water Master Plan, approval of multiple police grants, and referred the Capital School District impact fee discussion back to staff for negotiation. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended acceptance of Water Master Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended not eliminating Assessor position, amending Chapter 102 (unanimous)
• Referred Capital School District impact fees to staff for negotiation (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY2022 Violent Crime Grant (unanimous consent)
• Recommended approval of FY2021 Byrne JAG Grant with Kent County (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Body-Worn Camera Grant (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution 2021-21 for Bicycle Pedestrian Committee (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a tentative labor agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The council will recess into an executive session to discuss strategy regarding this collective bargaining matter.

• Tentative Labor Agreement - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)

The Dover City Council held a special meeting on August 9, 2021, and unanimously approved a tentative labor agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The agreement was reviewed during an executive session before the vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved tentative IBEW labor agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for strategy/legal advice (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on rezoning 5.04 acres at 1617 Forrest Avenue from residential to limited commercial, and will consider consent agenda items including a new fire engine purchase, a change to meeting start time, and a bicycle/pedestrian plan update. The council will also take first reading of an ordinance to rezone 633 Persimmon Tree Lane to recreational/commercial, and make an appointment for interim assistant city clerk/treasurer.

• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance #2021-14 to rezone 1617 Forrest Avenue (5.04 acres) from R-10 to C-2A
• Consent agenda: purchase of 2022 Pierce Enforcer Pumper to replace 2003 Pierce Lance engines 3 and 6
• Consent agenda: change regular council meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. beginning September 2021
• Consent agenda: approval of Dover Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan update, with revisiting delineator discussion on West Division Street
• First reading of Ordinance #2021-16 to rezone 633 Persimmon Tree Lane (3.17 acres) from AR to RC

City Council denied a request to rezone 5.04 acres at 1617 Forrest Avenue from R-10 residential to C-2A commercial, following the Planning Commission's recommendation. The motion to approve the rezoning failed 8-1, with only Councilman Lindell voting in favor. A subsequent motion to deny the rezoning failed due to lack of a second, leaving the property's zoning unchanged.

• Rezoning of 1617 Forrest Avenue to C-2A denied (8-1)
• Motion to deny rezoning failed due to lack of a second
• Approved agenda with addition of Police Department facility animal introduction
• Approved consent agenda unanimously
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2021 meeting unanimously
• Approved purchase of 2022 Pierce Enforcer Pumper fire engines (consent agenda)
• Approved changing Regular Council Meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-20 authorizing banking signatures (unanimous)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee will review four applications to provide comments to the Planning Commission. The agenda includes a revised subdivision plan for Stonebrook West reducing units to 148 single-family homes and a revision for Stonebrook East adjusting townhome and apartment counts. Two commercial conditional use applications for a daycare center and a makeup studio are also on the docket. Public comment is not accepted at this meeting; it will be taken at the August 16 Planning Commission meeting.

• C-21-05: Conditional Use for 1,911 SF Child Daycare Center at 601 Fulton Street (30 children capacity).
• C-21-06: Conditional Use for 300 SF Makeup Studio at 872C Walker Road, Suite 2, including a waiver for bicycle parking.
• SB-21-04: Revised Subdivision Plan for Stonebrook West to remove alleys and reconfigure lots for 148 single-family homes (down from 199 total units).
• SB-21-05: Revised Subdivision Plan for Stonebrook East to increase townhomes to 103 and decrease garden apartments to 138 (total 241 units).

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Dover Development Advisory Committee (DAC) will review four applications at its July 28, 2021 meeting: a conditional use site plan for a daycare center, a conditional use for a makeup studio, and revised subdivision plans for the Stonebrook West and Stonebrook East developments. The meeting is open to the public in person and via WebEx.

• C-21-05: Conditional use to convert 1,911 SF of a building at 601 Fulton Street into a child daycare center for 30 children (zoned C-3).
• C-21-06: Conditional use for a makeup studio in a 300 SF space at 872C Walker Road, Suite 2, with a waiver request to eliminate bicycle parking.
• SB-21-04: Revised subdivision plan for Stonebrook West to remove alleys and two street segments, reconfiguring lots for 148 single-family homes (previously 199 units).
• SB-21-05: Revised subdivision plan for Stonebrook East to increase townhomes from 87 to 103 and decrease garden apartments from 168 to 138, totaling 241 units (a decrease of 14).

Home Events

The City Manager/City Clerk Selection Committee is meeting to review the search process for a new city manager, including job description, search costs, advertising authorization, and recruitment timetable. The committee will also recess into executive session to review city clerk applications, with potential action following. This is a personnel selection meeting, not a regular legislative session.

• Review of search process for city manager
• Job description review for city manager
• Proposed cost for city manager search
• Authorization to advertise city manager position
• Review of city clerk applications in executive session

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially act on several items, including purchasing two new fire engines, changing the regular council meeting start time, and adopting a bicycle and pedestrian plan. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Purchase of two 2022 Pierce Enforcer Pumper fire engines to replace 2003 Pierce Lance Engines 3 and 6
• Discussion on changing Regular Council Meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. beginning September 2021
• Evaluation of new monthly reports by Mayor, Council President, and Council members
• Adoption of Dover Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (adopted by MPO Council on May 5, 2021)

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended approval of purchasing two 2022 Pierce Enforcer Pumper fire engines to replace 2003 models, and recommended changing regular Council meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. starting September 2021. They also recommended adopting the Dover Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan with a provision to revisit delineator discussions, and recommended declaring certain delineators on West Division Street undesirable.

• Recommended approval of purchase of two 2022 Pierce Enforcer Pumper fire engines (unanimous)
• Recommended changing Regular Council Meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. beginning September 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended monthly reports by Mayor, Council President, and Council members at first Committee of the Whole meeting each month, written or verbal, max 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Dover Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan with provision to revisit delineator discussion (unanimous)
• Recommended declaring delineators on West Division Street near Bennie Smith Funeral Home undesirable and unsafe, and instructing City Manager and Planning Director to meet with DelDOT (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes approving a winter police academy, referring an ARPA housing funding request to staff, and making board appointments. The council will also consider appointing an interim city clerk and a resolution regarding Traci A. McDowell. The meeting includes public comment and proclamations.

• Approval to conduct a Winter Police Academy and grant the Police Chief authorization for future academies
• Referral of Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing's ARPA appropriation request to staff for qualifications
• Appointment of Janella M. Tauchus as Interim City Clerk, effective August 4, 2021
• Resolution No. 2021-19 regarding Traci A. McDowell
• Reappointments to Board of Adjustment and Dover Housing Authority

The Dover City Council approved several items, including a winter police academy, a referral of Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing's ARPA funding request to staff, and the appointment of Janella M. Tauchus as Interim City Clerk. The council also adopted resolutions recognizing Bishop Thomas Holsey and City Clerk Traci A. McDowell, and proclaimed Dover a Purple Heart City. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved winter police academy and authorized Police Chief to conduct academy at his discretion (unanimous)
• Referred Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing ARPA funding request to staff for qualifications review (unanimous)
• Referred property tax disability exemption review back to staff for further study (unanimous)
• Appointed Janella M. Tauchus as Interim City Clerk effective August 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-19 honoring Traci A. McDowell for 34 years of service (unanimous)
• Proclaimed Dover a Purple Heart City in honor of National Purple Heart Day (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments: James Keller to Board of Adjustment, Todd M. Stonesifer to Dover Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Accepted Quarterly Revenue Report as of June 30, 2021 (unanimous)

DDP Economic Development and Restructuring Committee

The Economic Vitality Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a USDA grant for a revolving loan fund, architectural grant applications, a request for proposals for a master plan update, and draft criteria for retention incentives. The committee also plans to receive updates on downtown properties and businesses. This is a working meeting with no final decisions expected on the agenda items.

• USDA Grant-Revolving Loan Fund
• Architectural Grant Application Review
• RFP Master Plan Update
• Retention Incentives Criteria Draft Review
• Property and Business Updates

Board of Adjustment

The Dover Board of Adjustment has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 21, 2021. The next meeting is set for August 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM. This notice contains no agenda items or decisions.

• Regular meeting cancelled for July 21, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for August 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM

DDP Parking Committee

The DDP Parking and Safety Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming changes to downtown parking lot and street management and enforcement, and to hear presentations on updates to the Parking Management Plan and on parklets. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comments.

• Discussion of upcoming changes to downtown parking lot/street management/enforcement
• Presentation of updates to Parking Management Plan by Jed Hatfield of Colonial Parking
• Presentation on Parklets by Helen Wiles and Marilyn Smith of Dover Kent MPO
• Public comments period
• Meeting held at Cendel Building, 101 W. Loockerman Street, Dover

The committee approved the agenda and April minutes, and heard a presentation from Colonial Parking on an updated parking plan. Parking meter enforcement will resume July 1, 2021, with a ParkMobile app-based pilot in two lots. The plan includes new fee structures and a $443,400 investment estimate, but no formal vote was taken on the plan itself.

• Approved May 2021 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Resuming parking meter enforcement July 1, 2021
• Pilot metering program with ParkMobile app in S. Bradford and Loockerman Way Plaza lots

DDP Parking Committee

The Dover Downtown Partnership Parking & Safety Committee and Safety Working Group is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive updates from the Dover Police, and discuss several downtown safety and property projects. Items include a follow-up on the 32 W. Loockerman Street step project, a door area update for the Sunray office space on Bradford Street, and a ring camera update. The meeting also includes public comments and introductions for potential new committee members.

• Dover Police update
• Meeting with Chief Johnson
• Update for door area of Sunray office space on Bradford Street
• 32 W. Loockerman Street step project followup
• Ring camera update

Home Events

The Planning Commission will consider a minor subdivision plan for Tudor Business Park and a one-year extension for the Dover Community Pharmacy site development plan. The meeting also includes the nomination of officers and subcommittee appointments.

• One-year extension request for Dover Community Pharmacy at 1035 S Governors Avenue
• Minor Subdivision Plan for Tudor Enterprises, LLC to divide 20.51 acres into two parcels
• Nomination and election of Planning Commission Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Appointment of the Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee

Historic District Commission

The Dover Historic District Commission is meeting in person and virtually to consider a public hearing and review for an Architectural Review Certificate for parking lot improvements at 30 The Green, associated with future redevelopment at 123 Bank Lane. The commission will also adopt minutes from previous meetings, review summaries of applications and certificates, and receive updates on a Certified Local Government grant.

• Public hearing on HI-21-04: parking lot reconfiguration at 30 The Green and 123 Bank Lane (King of Clubs, LLC)
• Adoption of minutes from March 18 and April 15, 2021
• Summary of applications for 2020 and 2021
• Summary of Architectural Review Certificates for 2021
• Update on FFY2019 CLG Grant for Design Standards and Guidelines

DDP Design Committee

The committee will review facade grants and vacancy window clings. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the potential cancellation of the August meeting.

• Facade Grants
• Vacancy Window Clings
• Approval of June minutes
• Potential cancellation of August meeting

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for July 13, 2021 has been canceled. The next meeting is set for August 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled for July 13, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for August 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Council Committee of the Whole

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole met on July 13, 2021, to discuss three actionable items. Staff recommended a thorough review of the Property Tax Disability Exemption, including residency and income requirements, with modifications expected in September. The committee also considered approval for the Winter Police Academy and guidelines for future academies, as well as a presentation on American Rescue Plan Act funding for housing.

• Recommendation to refer Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing ARPA presentation to staff for qualification of supplemental appropriation
• Staff recommendation to review City Code residency, ownership, and income requirements for Property Tax Disability Exemption
• Approval to conduct Winter Police Academy and establish guidelines for future academies

The Council Committee of the Whole approved the proposed Winter Police Academy and authorized the Police Chief to conduct it at his discretion after consulting with Council. The committee also referred the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing's ARPA funding request to staff for qualifications review, and referred the property tax disability exemption review back to staff for further study and a legal opinion.

• Approved Winter Police Academy and authorized Police Chief to conduct at his discretion (unanimous)
• Referred Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing ARPA request to staff for qualifications review (unanimous)
• Referred property tax disability exemption review back to staff for further study and legal opinion (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is holding its regular July 12, 2021 meeting, with final readings on two rezoning ordinances and a public hearing on a zoning amendment for regional shopping centers. The council will also discuss and potentially act on the city manager search process, including committee appointments and interview procedures, along with routine reports and consent agenda items.

• Final reading of Ordinance #2021-12 amending SC-3 Regional Shopping Center permitted uses
• Final reading of Ordinance #2021-13 to rezone 1.248 acres at 4 Mifflin Road from CPO to C-2A
• Final reading of Ordinance #2021-14 to rezone 5.04 acres at 1617 Forrest Avenue from R-10 to C-2A (postponement requested to August 9)
• Discussion of City Manager Search process and selection of interview committee for City Manager and City Clerk
• Proposed cancellation of August 9, 2021 Council meeting and August 10 Committee of the Whole meeting

The Dover City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance #2021-12, amending the zoning code to allow warehousing, distribution, and logistics uses in regional shopping centers (SC-3). The council also voted 5-5 to reject a rezoning request for 4 Mifflin Road, and postponed a rezoning decision for 1617 Forrest Avenue to August 9, 2021.

• Adopted Ordinance #2021-12, adding warehousing, distribution, and logistics as permitted uses in SC-3 zones.
• Rejected rezoning of 4 Mifflin Road from CPO to C-2A (5-5 vote).
• Postponed rezoning decision for 1617 Forrest Avenue to August 9, 2021.
• Approved consent agenda, including monthly reports and committee recommendations.
• Approved minutes from June 14 and June 28, 2021 meetings.
• Cancelled August 23 and 24, 2021 meetings.
• Appointed civilian members to the City Manager/City Clerk interview committee.
• Approved retaining Mercer Group as advisory for the search.

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Dover Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to elect a chair and hear two appeals of citations and fines for property maintenance code violations related to maximum weed height. The board will consider appeals for properties at 713 Pear Street and 861 Janeka Lane.

• Election of Chair
• Appeal of citation and fines for weed height violation at 713 Pear Street (Gabriella Bryce)
• Appeal of citation and fines for weed height violation at 861 Janeka Lane (Michael Peterseil)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Dover Development Advisory Committee is holding a virtual applicant meeting to review and comment on a minor subdivision application from Tudor Enterprises, LLC at Tudor Business Park. The meeting is for agency reviewers and applicants only; public comment will be accepted at the Planning Commission meeting on July 19, 2021.

• SB-21-03: Minor subdivision of 20.51 acres into two parcels (Lot 1: 19.37 acres, Lot 2: 0.98 acres) with right-of-way dedication
• Property located on south side of South Little Creek Road, west of Route 1, east of Roberta Avenue
• Zoning: C-3 (Service Commercial) overall, but subdivided portion zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial)
• Property addresses: 1014-1070 South Little Creek Road; Tax Parcel ED-05-077.12-01-02.00-000; Council District 2
• Draft DAC Report expected to be released to applicants on July 2, 2021

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes only a welcome, agenda approval, an executive session for a property discussion, and adjournment. No public decisions or detailed business items are listed.

• Executive session for property discussion
• Special meeting held via Zoom

General Employee Pension Plan Board

The Dover General Employee Pension Plan Board is holding a special virtual meeting to consider a request for an unreduced pension under Section 80-509(b) of the city code, which relates to the death of a participant. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, followed by adjournment.

• Request for unreduced pension under Section 80-509(b)

The General Employee Pension Plan Board approved a request to treat Robert Carson's accrued leave as terminal leave, allowing his widow, Lynette Carson, to receive an unreduced pension and qualify for healthcare. The decision was made despite staff noting the ordinance only provided for a reduced pension and that legal counsel should be consulted on the matter. The board also discussed potential ordinance changes to address similar future cases.

• Approved the agenda unanimously.
• Approved Mrs. Carson's request for an unreduced pension for Mr. Robert Carson, allowing him to retire directly from the City with unreduced benefits.
• Approved treating Mr. Carson's accrued leave as terminal leave, entitling beneficiaries to the reduced 50% benefit and associated retirement benefits.
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Dover Development Advisory Committee will virtually review a minor subdivision application for the Tudor Enterprises property at Tudor Business Park. The plan would split a 20.51-acre parcel into two lots, with a right-of-way dedication. This is a technical review; no final decision is being made at this meeting.

• SB-21-03: Minor subdivision of 20.51 acres into Lot 1 (19.37 acres) and Lot 2 (0.98 acres) with right-of-way dedication
• Property located on South Little Creek Road, west of Route 1, east of Roberta Avenue
• Zoning: C-3 (Service Commercial) with portion to be subdivided zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial)
• Property addresses: 1014-1070 South Little Creek Road and multiple addresses within Tudor Business Park
• Meeting held virtually via WebEx; public participation via phone or link

Council Committee of the Whole

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss and take action on several items, including the FY2021 audit program, a request for American Rescue Plan Act funds for a community renewal plan, and a street/sidewalk/tree plan for North Bradford Street. The council will also discuss the city manager search process and select an interview committee for the city manager and city clerk positions.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Program (staff recommends acceptance)
• NCALL request for ARPA funds for Restoring Central Dover Community Renewal Plan (recommendation: refer to staff)
• North Bradford Street – Street, Sidewalk and Tree Plan Phase 1 (authorize curb and paving work after July 7 public meeting)
• City Manager Search: consultant vs. in-house, job description, offer process, travel expenses
• Selection of Interview Committee for City Manager and City Clerk

The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee recommended that the Council President appoint a City Manager Search Committee, with the motion passing despite one no vote. The committee also recommended approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Program, referred a request for ARPA funds from NCALL to staff for further analysis, and recommended continuing the North Bradford Street paving and curbing plan with public and Delaware Forest Service input.

• Approved the agenda for the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting.
• Recommended approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Program.
• Referred the NCALL request for ARPA funds to staff for qualifications analysis.
• Recommended continuing the North Bradford Street paving and curbing plan with public and Delaware Forest Service input.
• Recommended that the Council President appoint a City Manager Search Committee (passed with one no vote).
• Recommended acceptance of the Interview Committee appointments for City Manager and City Clerk.
• Adopted the agenda for the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting.

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to recess into executive session for preliminary discussions on pending litigation, potential land acquisition, and labor negotiations with the IBEW, as well as tentative agreements with the DOE and FOP. No public action is listed beyond potential action resulting from the executive session.

• Executive session on pending litigation
• Potential land acquisition discussion
• Update on labor negotiations with IBEW
• Tentative labor agreements with DOE and FOP

The Dover City Council held a special meeting on June 28, 2021, and after a closed executive session, unanimously approved a mediation agreement related to pending litigation. The council also unanimously approved tentative labor agreements with the Dover Organization of Employees (DOE) and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved the agenda unanimously.
• Recessed into executive session for discussions on site acquisitions and legal strategy.
• Approved the mediation agreement for pending litigation unanimously.
• Approved the Dover Organization of Employees (DOE) contract unanimously.
• Approved the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) contract unanimously.
• Adjourned the special meeting at 7:29 p.m.

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is meeting virtually to vote on the FY2021/2022 budget ordinance, a street and alley paving contract, and several committee recommendations including police salary increases. The consent agenda bundles routine items like meeting minutes, committee reports, and board appointments for a single vote.

• Ordinance #2021-15: Fiscal Year 2021/2022 City of Dover Budget (final reading)
• Award of Bid #21-0039PW to Grassbuster's Landscaping Company, Inc. for the FY2021B Street and Alley Program, $381,083
• Recommendation to increase Deputy Police Chief salary to $135,000 and Police Chief salary to $147,000
• Recommendation to table elimination of the City Assessor's position
• Appointments to Board of Adjustment, Public Advisory Committee, and City Chaplain

The Dover City Council adopted Ordinance #2021-15, the $52,375,900 FY2021/2022 budget, by unanimous roll call vote. The budget includes a 1-cent property tax increase, a 3% raise for non-bargaining employees, and salary increases for the Police Chief and Deputy Chief. The council also approved a $381,083 street and alley contract, tabled a discussion on eliminating the City Assessor's position, and made several board appointments.

• Adopted $52,375,900 FY2022 budget with 1-cent property tax increase (unanimous)
• Approved $381,083 street and alley contract to Grassbuster's Landscaping (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on eliminating City Assessor's position (unanimous)
• Approved Police Chief salary increase to $147,000 and Deputy Chief to $135,000 (unanimous)
• Referred business license rate discussion back to staff (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Board of Adjustment, PAC, and City Chaplain (unanimous)
• Accepted Economic Development Committee and Council Committee of the Whole reports (unanimous)

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors is meeting to approve the May minutes, hear a police report, and discuss an executive session. The board will review and potentially act on the draft Fiscal Year 2022 budget, workplan, board handbook, and Form 990, along with property updates and committee reports.

• Draft Fiscal Year 2022 budget review
• Draft Fiscal Year 2022 workplan review
• Board of Directors Handbook for FY2022
• Form 990 review
• Police report from Officer Aviles, Community Policing Unit

Home Events

The Dover Planning Commission will hold public hearings and reviews on rezoning requests, site development plans, and a zoning text amendment. It will also consider one-year extensions for previously approved plans. The meeting is virtual via WebEx.

• Rezoning of 4 Mifflin Road (1.248 acres) from CPO to C-2A, Ordinance #2021-13
• Rezoning of 1617 Forrest Avenue (5.04 acres) from R-10 to C-2A, Ordinance #2021-14
• Site plan for Dover Park community building, spray pad, and accessible playground at 1210 White Oak Road
• Text amendment to allow warehousing, transshipment, distribution, and logistics in SC-3 zone, Ordinance #2021-12
• One-year extensions for approvals at 951 White Oak Road, 223-225 West Division Street, and White Oak Road apartments/townhouses

The Dover Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend denial of a rezoning application for 1617 Forrest Avenue, which would have changed the property from residential to commercial. The commission also approved a site development plan for new recreation facilities at Dover Park, including a community building, spray pad, and accessible playground. Three one-year extensions for previously approved development plans were granted, and a text amendment allowing warehousing and logistics uses in the SC-3 zone was recommended for approval.

• Recommended denial of rezoning at 1617 Forrest Avenue to C-2A (8-0)
• Approved Dover Park recreation project: community building, spray pad, accessible playground (8-0)
• Recommended approval of SC-3 zone text amendment to allow warehousing, distribution, logistics (8-0)
• Approved one-year extension for Lion of Judah Ministry Church site plan (7-0)
• Approved one-year extension for NCALL office building site plan (8-0)
• Approved one-year extension for White Oak Road apartments/townhouses site plan (8-0)
• Rezoning at 4 Mifflin Road to C-2A tied 4-4, forwarded to City Council without recommendation

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for June 17, 2021 was canceled. The next meeting is set for July 15, 2021. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice for June 17, 2021

DDP Economic Development and Restructuring Committee

The Dover Downtown Partnership Economic Vitality Committee is meeting to discuss business retention and recruitment, review the final draft of its Fiscal Year 2022 workplan, and receive a presentation on a Request For Proposals for the Downtown Dover Master Plan. The committee will also set its summer meeting schedule and consider changing its fall meeting time from 7:30 a.m.

• Presentation of RFP for Downtown Dover Master Plan
• Final draft review of Fiscal Year 2022 workplan
• Business retention and recruitment updates and committee response
• Discussion of summer EV meeting schedule and fall meeting time
• Public comments and possible executive session

Board of Adjustment

The Dover Board of Adjustment canceled its regular June 16, 2021 virtual meeting. The next scheduled meeting is set for July 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM.

• June 16, 2021 meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM

Council Committee of the Whole

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole will consider awarding a street and alley paving contract, eliminating the City Assessor position, and discussing business license rates, police executive pay, and the FY2021/2022 budget. A downtown master plan presentation is also scheduled.

• Award $381,083 street/alley contract to Grassbuster's Landscaping Company (Bid #21-0039PW)
• Eliminate the City Assessor's position
• Discuss business license rates
• Review police department executive compensation
• Review FY2021/2022 annual budget

The Council Committee of the Whole voted 7-3 to move the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 budget forward as amended by staff, including a one-cent property tax increase, $25,000 for the Economic Development budget, a 3% raise for non-bargaining employees, and salary increases for the Police Chief and Deputy Chief. The committee also recommended awarding the FY2021B Street and Alley Program contract to Grassbuster's Landscaping Company, Inc. for $381,083, and tabled discussion on eliminating the City Assessor's position pending a staff recommendation.

• Approved moving the FY2021/2022 budget forward with a one-cent property tax increase, $25,000 for Economic Development, and 3% raises for non-bargaining employees (7-3 vote).
• Recommended awarding the FY2021B Street and Alley Program contract to Grassbuster's Landscaping Company, Inc. for $381,083.
• Tabled discussion on eliminating the City Assessor's position until the next meeting with a staff recommendation.
• Referred business license rate discussion back to staff for further work and to report back later.
• Approved increasing the Deputy Police Chief's salary to $135,000 and the Police Chief's salary to $147,000.
• Adopted the agenda as amended to move the Downtown Dover Partnership Master Plan presentation to first.

DDP Parking Committee

The Parking & Safety Committee's Safety Working Group is meeting to review routine items like minutes and introductions, receive updates from the Dover Police and other committees, and discuss specific issues including property destruction at 150 S. Bradford Street, a presentation for the Sunray office space door area, and a step project at 32 W. Loockerman Street. They will also consider an appointee for the City's Safety Advisory & Transportation Committee and plan next steps from a Downtown Wilmington visit.

• Dover Police update
• Discussion of property destruction at 150 S. Bradford Street
• Presentation for door area of Sunray office space on Bradford Street
• 32 W. Loockerman Street step project discussion
• Appointee for City's Safety Advisory & Transportation Committee

The committee approved the May 18 minutes as written. Members heard updates on the police department's community policing efforts, including five new officers and two mental health clinicians, and on a $1.2 million renovation of People's Church into a community center. The committee also discussed future meeting frequency and set the next meeting for June 15.

• Approved the May 18, 2021 minutes as written.
• Set next meeting for Tuesday, June 15 at 6 pm at the DDP office.
• Agreed to transition from biweekly to monthly meetings.
• Jill Street volunteered to assist with writing minutes.
• Discussed having Councilman Boggerty represent the committee on the Public Safety Advisory committee.

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council held a special meeting on June 14, 2021, and unanimously approved the appointment of Matthew Harline as Interim City Manager, effective June 1, 2021, with a 5% pay increase until a new City Manager is hired. The council also voted to publicly advertise the City Clerk's position. Both actions followed an executive session discussing personnel matters.

• Approved the agenda unanimously.
• Recessed into executive session for personnel and document discussions.
• Appointed Matthew Harline as Interim City Manager effective June 1, 2021, with a 5% pay increase.
• Approved publicly advertising the City Clerk's position.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on the electric fund budget and the annexation/rezoning of 115 Fox Hall Drive. They will also vote on consent agenda items including tax exemptions, a street repair contract, and committee appointments. Notable actions include setting utility rates, considering the Juneteenth holiday, and first reading of the FY2021-22 budget ordinance.

• Public hearing and final adoption of annexation and rezoning for 115 Fox Hall Drive (RS-1 to R-20)
• Award contract to Grassbuster's Landscaping for FY2021 Street and Alley Program, $713,294
• Set electric, water, and wastewater rates, including power cost adjustment of $0.0070 per kWh
• Consideration of Juneteenth holiday
• First reading of FY2021/2022 budget ordinance

The Dover City Council unanimously approved the annexation and rezoning of 115 Fox Hall Drive, changing its zoning from Kent County RS-1 to City of Dover R-20. The Council also adopted the FY 2021-22 budget ordinances, including a $0.02 property tax increase, and set electric, water, and wastewater rates. A decision on a disabled citizen tax reduction appeal was delayed until January 1, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-18 to annex 115 Fox Hall Drive into the City of Dover.
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-08 to rezone 115 Fox Hall Drive from RS-1 to R-20.
• Adopted the FY 2021-22 budget ordinances, including a $0.02 property tax increase.
• Adopted electric, water, and wastewater rates and tariffs for FY 2021-22.
• Delayed decision on Innus Parker's disabled citizen tax reduction appeal until January 1, 2022.
• Approved the Board of Assessment Appeals' recommendations for property tax exemptions.
• Recognized Juneteenth as a City holiday, observed on June 18, 2021.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-16 to apply for federal funding for a wireless camera network.

DDP Merchant Committee

The Dover Downtown Partnership Merchant Committee is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business: approving May minutes, hearing public comments, and setting its FY2022 workplan. Members will also pick a date and host for the Merchant Mixer and get updates on parking, the Merchant Window Contest, First Friday results, and Capital Key opportunities.

• FY2022 workplan discussion
• Merchant Mixer date and host selection
• Parking updates via DoverParkingSolutions
• Merchant Window Contest (July/August)
• First Friday (June 4) outcome

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee (DAC) will hold a virtual applicant meeting to review and comment on four applications ahead of the Planning Commission meeting on June 21, 2021. The agenda includes two rezoning requests, a site development plan for Dover Park improvements, and a text amendment to the zoning ordinance. Public comment is not accepted at this meeting; it will be taken at the Planning Commission meeting.

• Rezoning Z-21-04: 1.248 acres at 4 Mifflin Road from CPO to C-2A (Ordinance #2021-13)
• Rezoning Z-21-05: 5.04 acres at 1617 Forrest Avenue from R-10 to C-2A (Ordinance #2021-14)
• Site plan S-21-06: Dover Park community building (2,619 SF), spray pad, accessible playground at 1210 White Oak Road
• Text amendment MI-21-07: Add warehousing, transshipment, distribution, and logistics support to SC-3 zone (Ordinance #2021-12)

DDP Design Committee

The Dover Design Committee is meeting to discuss facade grants, vacancy window clings, and steps at the bus stop near the Old Sears building. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comments, with no major decisions listed.

• Facade grants discussion
• Vacancy window clings program
• Steps at bus stop/Old Sears Bldg. improvement
• Approval of May minutes

Economic Development Committee

The Dover Economic Development Committee is meeting remotely to discuss crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and a request for qualifications for a strategic master plan for Downtown Dover. They will also receive an update on community and economic development from the Director of Planning and Inspections.

• Discussion of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) with Diane Laird
• Downtown Dover Partnership Request for Qualification for Strategic Master Plan
• Community and Economic Development Update from Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Inspections

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to conduct public hearings on two proposed ordinances related to the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. The first ordinance would amend the zoning map to conform with the plan, and the second set of ordinances would amend the land use and zoning matrix and the land development plan map. Final action on these ordinances is scheduled for June 14, 2021.

• Ordinance #2021-09: Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment to conform with 2019 Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance #2021-10: Amendments to Table 12-1 Land Use and Zoning Matrix
• Ordinance #2021-11: Amendments to Map 12-1 Land Development Plan Map
• Public hearings on proposed ordinances; final action on June 14, 2021

The Dover City Council held a special meeting to consider comprehensive rezoning and plan amendments. Council approved the Planning Commission's recommendations for the Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment (Ordinance #2021-09), with the exception of property #78 on McKee Road, which was extracted and returned to staff. Council also approved the revised Land Use and Zoning Matrix (Ordinance #2021-10) and the revised Map 12-1 (Ordinance #2021-11) as recommended by staff. A motion to reconsider property #78 failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Planning Commission recommendations for Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment #2021-09, except property #78 (unanimous)
• Extracted property #78 from rezoning and returned to staff (unanimous)
• Approved revised Table 12-1 Land Use and Zoning Matrix for Ordinance #2021-10 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Map 12-1 Land Development Plan Map for Ordinance #2021-11 (unanimous)
• Motion to reconsider property #78 failed for lack of a second

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Dover Development Advisory Committee will virtually review four applications: a text amendment to allow warehousing and logistics in the SC-3 zone, a site plan for Dover Park improvements, and two rezoning requests on Forrest Avenue and Mifflin Road. The committee provides technical review and recommendations; final decisions rest with other bodies.

• Text Amendment MI-21-07: add warehousing, transshipment, distribution, and logistics support to SC-3 zone (Ordinance #2021-12)
• Site Plan S-21-06: 2,619 sq ft community building, spray pad, accessible playground at Dover Park, 1210 White Oak Road
• Rezoning Z-21-04: 1.248 acres at 4 Mifflin Road from CPO to C-2A (Ordinance #2021-13)
• Rezoning Z-21-05: 5.04 acres at 1617 Forrest Avenue from R-10 to C-2A (Ordinance #2021-14)

City Council Meetings

The Police Athletic League (PAL) Committee is holding a meeting to discuss program updates, old business, strategic planning, and announcements. The agenda is procedural and does not include specific action items or decisions.

• PAL program updates/new business
• Old business
• Strategic planning
• Announcements

The Dover Police Athletic League board met and discussed program updates, including low participation in the football combine and a fully booked Youth Academy. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Noted football combine has only 10 participants; more Facebook posts planned to boost turnout
• Confirmed $400 NCALL donation will be honored regardless of combine being held
• Acknowledged uniforms for 3 extra Youth Academy participants need no committee approval (under $1,577 approved April 28)
• Announced Inaugural Outrunning Childhood Cancer 5K Run/Walk scheduled Aug 7, 2021, permit in process

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to consider four separate appeals of citations and fines for violations of the city's weed height limit (Chapter 114, Article II, Section 114-32). Each appeal is tied to a specific property owner and address. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the citations.

• Appeal by Nicholas P. Calvano for 44 South Governors Avenue
• Appeal by Takina Israel for 61 Stoney Drive
• Appeal by Tajesh Patel for 714 Marta Drive
• Appeal by Ebonie Taylor for 968 South Little Creek Road

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is holding a special three-day budget review meeting (June 1-3, 2021) to examine the Fiscal Year 2021 recommended budget. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on the overall budget, major funds (General, Electric, Water, Wastewater), revenue enhancements, and capital improvement programs. Public comments are welcomed, and the meeting is held electronically. The agenda also lists potential executive sessions for legal, personnel, and property discussions.

• Fiscal Year 2021 Recommended Budget introduction and presentation
• General Fund revenue enhancement discussion
• Electric Fund update on Van Sant and McKee
• Water and Wastewater Fund revenues, rates, and capital improvements
• Executive sessions on site acquisitions, litigation, and personnel matters

The Dover City Council held a two-day special budget review meeting, hearing presentations on the FY 2021-2022 proposed budget and capital improvement program. Council authorized sending a letter to state legislators seeking an increase in the city's Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) percentage. No final budget vote was taken; staff were directed to bring back a supplemental budget plan with potential cuts and ARP fund uses.

• Authorized sending draft PILOT letter to legislators (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous, Boggerty and Taylor absent)
• Recessed and reconvened budget review meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors is meeting to discuss routine business including police reports, property updates, committee reports, and legislative updates. The agenda includes items on new leases, parking enforcement, and grant requests, but no major decisions are listed.

• Police report from Officer Aviles, Community Policing Unit
• Property updates: new leases, EZ Pass, Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, capital improvements
• Parking and Safety committee: parking enforcement, safety working group
• Economic Vitality: status of new businesses
• Legislative updates from Senator Trey Paradee and Representative Bill Bush

Council Committee of the Whole

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole will review and potentially direct staff to include rate increases for water, wastewater, and general fund fees in the FY 2021-22 budget. They will also evaluate bids for street and alley work and tree removal, and consider a lot frontage waiver for a subdivision at 100 Ridgely Street.

• Review of Water Utility/Wastewater Utility Fees for FY 2021-22 Budget (staff recommends rate increases)
• Evaluation of Bids – FY 2021 Street and Alley Program, Bid #21-0034PW, $713,294.00 to Grassbuster's Landscaping
• Evaluation of Bids – North Bradford Street Tree Removal, Bid #21-0035PW, $122,015.80 to Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC
• Review of General Fund Fees for FY 2021-22 Budget (staff recommends rate increases)
• Waiver request to reduce lot frontage width for subdivision at 100 Ridgely Street (Fountainview, LLC)

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended awarding the FY 2021 Street and Alley Program contract to Grassbuster's Landscaping for $713,294, and referred the North Bradford Street tree removal project back to staff for public engagement and design improvements. They also recommended approving proposed sanitation rates except holding the 300-gallon service rate at the FY 2021 level, and approved a waiver for a subdivision at 100 Ridgely Street. The committee also directed staff to investigate Conwell Street repairs and approved funding up to $1,000 for the bike-friendly community status application.

• Recommended awarding FY 2021 Street and Alley Program contract to Grassbuster's Landscaping for $713,294 (unanimous)
• Referred North Bradford Street tree removal project back to staff for public engagement and design improvements (unanimous)
• Recommended approving proposed sanitation rates except holding 300-gallon service rate at FY 2021 level (unanimous)
• Approved waiver to reduce lot frontage width for subdivision at 100 Ridgely Street (unanimous)
• Directed staff to investigate Conwell Street repair and dedication (unanimous)
• Approved funding up to $1,000 for bike-friendly community status application from Parks and Recreation budget (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

This is a special virtual meeting of the Dover City Council. The council will recess into executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with three employee unions (IBEW, DOE, and FOP) and personnel matters, continuing from a prior session. No public action is listed except potential action resulting from the executive session.

• Executive session on labor negotiations with IBEW, DOE, and FOP
• Continuation of personnel matters from May 17, 2021 special meeting
• Potential action resulting from executive session

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is meeting virtually to consider consent agenda items, including awarding a $289,500 contract for an automated trash truck and a three-year environmental services contract. They will also vote on several resolutions related to water quality, road connectors, a substation, a community center, police cameras, and a post office reuse plan. Additionally, they will hold first readings on three zoning ordinances, including rezoning properties on Mifflin Road and Forrest Avenue. The meeting includes appointments to various boards and a special election for a fire line captain.

• Award contract to The Pete Store for automated trash truck, Bid #21-0033PW, $289,500
• Resolution 2021-12: Phase one of Water Quality and Expansion Initiative
• Resolution 2021-16: Outdoor Wireless Camera Network for Dover Police Department
• Ordinance 2021-13: Rezoning 4 Mifflin Road from CPO to C-2A (1.248 acres)
• Ordinance 2021-14: Rezoning 1617 Forrest Avenue from R-10 to C-2A (5.04 acres)

The Dover City Council approved a $289,500 contract for an automated trash truck from The Pete Store, and a three-year environmental services contract totaling approximately $212,000. Council also unanimously adopted six resolutions supporting applications for Fiscal Year 2022 Congressionally Directed Spending requests, totaling about $12 million, for projects including water quality improvements, a business park road connector, an electric substation, a community center, a police camera network, and a post office reuse plan. Several zoning ordinance changes were introduced for first reading and referred to the Planning Commission for public hearings.

• Approved $289,500 automated trash truck contract with The Pete Store (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year environmental services contract totaling ~$212,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-12 supporting water quality funding application (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-13 supporting Garrison Oak road connector funding application (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-14 supporting Garrison Oak substation funding application (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-15 supporting Dover Park community center funding application (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-16 supporting police wireless camera network funding application (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-17 supporting post office reuse plan funding application (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for May 20, 2021, was canceled. The next meeting is set for June 17, 2021. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice for May 20, 2021

Board of Assessment Appeals Committee

The Dover Board of Assessment Appeals will hold a meeting to consider property assessment appeals, including farmland exemptions, exempt requests, a disabled citizen reduction appeal, and commercial appeals. The agenda includes a consent agenda with several properties, followed by individual hearings and deliberations.

• Consent agenda: Central De Habitat for Humanity (133 S Queen St, 127 S Queen St, 528 Fulton St), Warner Terry & Pamela (93 Quail Hollow Dr), Dover Mall LLC (1365 N DuPont Hwy/Sears, Macy's, and general), Dover Commons LLC (1231-1275 N DuPont Hwy)
• Farmland exemption: 43 AC Wyoming Mill Rd
• Exempt requests: Central Delaware Housing Collaborative (801 W Division St, 731 W Division St), St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church (870 Forest St), Bayhealth Medical Center Inc. (30 Old Rudnick Rd), Delaware State University Foundation (225 Walker Rd, Walker Rd, Walker Rd)
• Disabled citizen reduction appeal: Parker Innus (239 Grinding Wheel Dr)
• Commercial appeals: Dover Mall LLC (1365 N DuPont Hwy/Sears, Macy's, general) and Dover Commons LLC (1231-1275 N DuPont Hwy)

Board of Adjustment

The Dover Board of Adjustment has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 9:00 AM.

• Meeting cancelled for May 19, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for June 16, 2021 at 9:00 AM

DDP Parking Committee

The DDP Parking and Safety Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming parking enforcement changes and review a preliminary Parking Management Plan presented by Colonial Parking. The meeting includes public comments and next steps. This is a regular monthly meeting focused on improving downtown parking and safety.

• Presentation of preliminary Parking Management Plan by Jed Hatfield (Colonial Parking)
• Discussion of upcoming changes in/enforcement of parking
• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Public comments session
• Next meeting scheduled for June 16 at noon

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is holding a special meeting on May 17, 2021, primarily to recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters, as permitted by state law. The agenda is limited to this item, with potential action following the session. The meeting was posted with less than seven days' notice due to the timing of information receipt.

• Executive session for personnel matters under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9)
• Potential action resulting from executive session
• Virtual participation via WebEx (event number 173 126 2114)

Home Events

The Dover Planning Commission is holding a virtual meeting to review several land-use applications, including an annexation and rezoning request, a minor subdivision, a conditional use site plan for a 54-unit apartment building, and a revised office park master plan. They will also consider comprehensive rezoning and plan amendments. Public hearings will be held for these items, and recommendations will be made to City Council.

• Annexation and rezoning of 115 Fox Hall Drive (1.131 acres) from RS-1 to R-20
• Minor subdivision of 100 Ridgely Street (7.34 acres) into two lots with a frontage waiver
• Conditional use for 54-unit apartment building at 1080 and 1106 Bay Road
• Revised master plan for Bay Road Office Park (three buildings, ~68,000 SF total)
• Comprehensive rezoning and plan amendments (Ordinances 2021-08 through 2021-11)

The Dover Planning Commission recommended approval of the 2021 Comprehensive Rezoning Project (MI-21-03) to City Council, covering 165 parcels, but voted to exclude two properties (ID #128 and #161) from the staff recommendation, allowing them to keep their current zoning. The commission also approved a one-year extension for Calvary Baptist Church, recommended annexation and rezoning for a property on Fox Hall Drive, and approved several site plans and subdivision requests. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved one-year extension for Calvary Baptist Church plan (C-19-06) (6-0)
• Recommended annexation and rezoning to R-20 for 115 Fox Hall Drive (AX-21-02) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Minor Subdivision for 100 Ridgely Street (SB-21-02) with waiver (6-0)
• Approved Bay Pointe Apartments one-building concept (C-21-04) with Active Recreation Plan (6-0)
• Approved Bay Road Office Park Master Plan revision (S-21-05) with waivers (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 (MI-21-03) excluding ID #128 and #161 (6-0)
• Recommended rejection of rezoning for ID #128, keeping C-4 zoning (6-0)
• Recommended rejection of rezoning for ID #161, keeping C-3 zoning (6-0)

DDP Merchant Committee

The Dover Downtown Partnership Merchant Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss its FY2022 workplan, promotional opportunities with local partners, and updates on parking, a window contest, and First Friday. The agenda includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• FY2022 workplan discussion
• Capital Key promotional opportunities with Bayhealth, DAFB, DE Turf, and military medic operation
• Parking updates via DoverParkingSolutions
• Merchant Window Contest (May 7 and ongoing)
• First Friday (May 6) outcome

DDP Design Committee

The committee will review policies regarding Façade Grants and discuss vacancy window clings. The agenda also includes discussions on bus stop improvements at the former Sears building and wayfinding signage.

• Façade Grants Policy/Review discussion
• Vacancy Window Clings discussion
• Former Sears Bldg./Bus Stop Improvements
• Wayfinding Signage discussion

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for May 11, 2021, has been canceled. The next meeting will be held virtually on June 8, 2021.

• Meeting canceled for May 11, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for June 8, 2021 (virtual)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially act on several items, including awarding a contract for an automated trash truck, evaluating bids for an environmental services contract, and discussing a policy requiring the Council President to use city email. They will also review a recreation area plan for Bay Pointe Apartments and hear a presentation on future downtown projects.

• Award contract to The Pete Store for automated trash truck, $289,500 (Bid #21-0033PW)
• Evaluate bids for three-year environmental services contract with possible extensions
• Discussion on required use of city email by Council President
• Review active recreation area plan for Bay Pointe Apartments at 1080 and 1106 Bay Road (C-21-04)
• Presentation on future downtown projects by Downtown Dover Partnership

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a $289,500 contract with The Pete Store for an automated trash truck, and a three-year environmental services contract worth about $212,000. They also recommended approval of an active recreation area plan for Bay Pointe Apartments. A discussion on requiring the Council President to use a city email address was held but no action was taken.

• Recommended approval of $289,500 automated trash truck contract with The Pete Store (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 3-year environmental services contract, ~$212,000 total (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of active recreation area plan for Bay Pointe Apartments, C-21-04 (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

This is a special virtual meeting of the Dover City Council to consider candidates for Council President. The agenda includes opening statements and a question-and-answer session with the candidates, followed by adjournment. No other business is listed.

• Council President candidate opening statements
• Council President candidate Q&A

The Dover City Council held a special meeting on May 10, 2021, to hear opening statements and answer questions from the two candidates for Council President: Councilman Fred Neil and Councilman Roy Sudler Jr. The meeting was procedural, with no formal vote taken; the election was scheduled to occur during the regular Council meeting later that evening. The agenda was adopted unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

• Agenda adopted by unanimous consent
• Council President election deferred to regular Council meeting that evening
• Meeting adjourned unanimously at 7:03 p.m.

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council is holding its annual meeting, which includes a public hearing and final vote on a rezoning request for 630 West Division Street, as well as the election of a Council President/Vice-Mayor. The council will also consider a consent agenda with routine items such as appointments, reports, and a resolution approving the 2021 CDBG Five-Year Consolidated Plan.

• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance #2021-07 to rezone 630 West Division Street from C-3 to C-2A (both subject to COZ-1)
• Election of Council President/Vice-Mayor
• Resolution No. 2021-10: Approval of 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Five-Year Consolidated Plan
• Annexation request for 115 Fox Hall Drive (committee recommends approval)
• Memorandum of Understanding for Lights-On Dover Strong Campaign (HELP Initiative, Inc.)

The Dover City Council held its annual meeting, electing Roy Sudler Jr. as Council President/Vice-Mayor for 2021/2022. A rezoning request for 630 West Division Street failed to achieve the required three-fourths majority, with a 5-4 vote in favor but four no votes. The council also adopted several resolutions and made numerous appointments.

• Elected Roy Sudler Jr. as Council President/Vice-Mayor (6-2-1)
• Rezoning at 630 W. Division St. failed (5-4, required 3/4 majority)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-09 honoring outgoing Councilman Timothy A. Slavin (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-10 approving CDBG Action Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-11 authorizing banking signatures (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 115 Fox Hall Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Tyler Technologies support services addendum (unanimous)
• Approved annual staff and board appointments (unanimous)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee (DAC) will hold a virtual applicant meeting to review and comment on six applications ahead of the May 17 Planning Commission meeting. Items include an annexation and rezoning request, a minor subdivision, a conditional use site plan for a 54-unit apartment building, a revised office park master plan, and comprehensive rezoning and plan amendments. Public comment is not accepted at this meeting; it will be taken at the Planning Commission hearing.

• Annexation and rezoning of 1.131 acres at 115 Fox Hall Drive from RS-1 to R-20 (Ordinance #2021-08)
• Minor subdivision of 7.3386 acres at 100 Ridgely Street into two lots, with waiver for reduced lot frontage
• Conditional use for 54-unit, 54,105 SF apartment building at 1080/1106 Bay Road (C-21-04)
• Revised master plan for Bay Road Office Park with three phases, including waivers for loading spaces and buffer
• Comprehensive rezoning and plan amendments (Ordinances #2021-09, #2021-10, #2021-11)

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Dover Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals will hear three appeals at this virtual meeting. Two appeals challenge vacant building registration fees for properties on North Kirkwood Street and North DuPont Highway. A third appeal concerns an off-street parking violation for a trailer or boat at a Burning Tree Road property.

• Appeal of vacant building registration fee for 209-211 North Kirkwood Street (ECI, LLC)
• Appeal of vacant building registration fee for 123 North DuPont Highway (EKTU, LLC)
• Appeal of zoning violation for trailers/boats at 116 Burning Tree Road (Robert E. Thomas, Jr.)

General Employee Pension Plan Board

The General Employee Pension Plan Board is meeting to discuss two requests for early retirement due to permanent disability. These items will be discussed in an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Request for Disability Retirement (Item 1)
• Request for Disability Retirement (Item 2)

The General Employee Pension Plan Board held a special meeting and approved two disability retirement requests after an executive session. The first request was approved subject to the applicant providing appropriate documentation, while the second was approved outright. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved disability retirement request #1, subject to documentation (unanimous)
• Approved disability retirement request #2 (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is meeting for a workshop consisting of presentations by city departments. The session includes a period dedicated to Council strategic vision and goal setting.

• Presentations by City Departments
• Council Strategic Vision and Goal Setting

The Dover City Council held a workshop on May 1, 2021, to review departmental goals and vision. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and discussion-based. Key topics included the FY22 budget shortfall, the Tyler/Munis software implementation, and the assessor's retirement plan.

• Adopted the workshop agenda by unanimous consent
• Scheduled FY22 budget discussions for May 25-26, 2021
• Discussed assessor retirement plan, including Tyler addendum and reclassification
• Discussed fire department recruitment and apparatus replacement plan
• Discussed police department initiatives, including body cameras and social services
• Discussed potential stormwater utility and fee increases
• Discussed housing and homelessness concerns
• Discussed IT cybersecurity and disaster resiliency

Home Events

The Joint General Employee Pension Plan Board, Police Pension Plan Retirement Committee, and OPEB Board will meet to review quarterly performance reports from Milliman, Inc. Staff recommends the acceptance of these reports for the quarter ending March 31, 2021.

• General Employee Pension Plan quarterly performance review
• Police Pension Plan quarterly performance review
• OPEB Plan quarterly performance review

The joint pension boards approved shifting 4% of large-cap growth allocations from Vanguard to a JP Morgan fund across all three plans, and accepted quarterly performance reviews for the General Employee, Police, and OPEB plans. The change reduces Vanguard growth index from 11% to 7% and adds the JP Morgan large cap growth fund. All motions were unanimous.

• Approved large-cap growth allocation shift to JP Morgan fund for General Employee Pension Plan (unanimous)
• Approved large-cap growth allocation shift to JP Morgan fund for Police Pension Plan (unanimous)
• Approved large-cap growth allocation shift to JP Morgan fund for OPEB Plan (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)

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The board will receive reports from the police, city officials, and various community organizations. The meeting includes an executive session for specific action items and updates on parking and legislation.

• Police report from Officer Aviles, Community Policing Unit
• Executive Committee action items
• Parking and Organization committee reports
• Legislative updates from Trey Paradee and Bill Bush
• Reports from Kent County Tourism, Wesley College, and Bayhealth

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing several land use applications including an annexation request at 115 Fox Hall Drive and a minor subdivision at 100 Ridgely Street. The committee is also considering a three-story apartment building at 1080 and 1106 Bay Road and a revised office park master plan on Bay Road. Additionally, citywide comprehensive rezoning and plan amendments are under review.

• Annexation and rezoning request for 1.131 acres at 115 Fox Hall Drive
• Minor subdivision of 7.3386 acres at 100 Ridgely Street
• Conditional use site plan for a 54,105 SF, 54-unit apartment building at 1080 and 1106 Bay Road
• Revised Site Development Master Plan for Bay Road Office Park
• Citywide Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project and Comprehensive Plan Amendments

City Council Meetings

The Police Athletic League (PAL) Committee will meet to discuss program updates and strategic planning. The agenda consists of general updates and business items.

• PAL program updates and new business
• Strategic planning discussion

The Dover Police Athletic League Board approved up to $2,500 for Youth Academy uniforms and related costs, and up to $1,500 for insurance for 2021 events. They also approved the date and location for the Outrunning Childhood Cancer 5K Run/Walk on August 7, 2021, and continued the practice of allowing PAL to spend up to $500 without board approval. The board discussed a potential Community Policing Foundation and changes to the Youth Academy program.

• Approved $2,500 expenditure for Youth Academy uniforms and expenses (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 for insurance for 2021 PAL events (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2021 date and Dover Police Department location for 5K Run/Walk (unanimous)
• Continued practice allowing PAL to spend up to $500 without board approval (unanimous)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will review an annexation request for a residential property. The body will also consider a memorandum of understanding for the Lights-On Dover Strong Campaign and a support services addendum for Tyler Technologies.

• Annexation request for 115 Fox Hall Drive
• MOU and Proprietary Information Exchange Agreement for Lights-On Dover Strong Campaign (HELP Initiative, Inc.)
• Tyler Technologies Addendum for Support Services
• Community update from NAACP Delaware State Conference of Branches

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended approval of the annexation of 115 Fox Hall Drive, the MOU and Proprietary Information Exchange Agreement for the Lights-On Dover Strong Campaign, and the Tyler Technologies addendum for support services. All three items were unanimously recommended to move forward to the full Council. The annexation would allow the property owner to connect to City water services.

• Recommended approval of annexation of 115 Fox Hall Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended authorizing Mayor to sign MOU and Proprietary Information Exchange Agreement for Lights-On Dover Strong Campaign (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding Tyler Technologies addendum for support services (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is meeting in a special executive session to discuss a report. This session is conducted as a non-public meeting pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(6).

• Discussion of a report submitted to City Council

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will hold a virtual meeting to receive the Police Department's annual report, discuss the American Rescue Plan and a framework for community development, and consider recommendations from the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force to End Homelessness. The council will also take first readings on three ordinances related to comprehensive zoning and plan amendments, and review the quarterly revenue report. Several items are on the consent agenda, including minutes and committee reports.

• Police Department's Annual Report
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan (ARP) and framework for community development
• First reading of Ordinance #2021-09: Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment
• First reading of Ordinance #2021-10: Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2021 Set #2 (Land Use and Zoning Matrix)
• First reading of Ordinance #2021-11: Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2021 Set #2 (Land Development Plan Map)

The Dover City Council approved the April 20, 2021 municipal election results, confirming the re-election of four council members and the election of Tricia K. Arndt. The Council also extended the deadline for the total rehabilitation of 846 Westview Terrace to June 14, 2021. Several ordinances were introduced and referred to the Planning Commission for public hearings, including a comprehensive zoning map amendment and comprehensive plan amendments. The Council accepted the 2020 Police Department Annual Report and the Economic Development Committee Report.

• Approved 2021 municipal election results (unanimous)
• Extended rehabilitation deadline for 846 Westview Terrace to June 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance #2021-09 (Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment) to Planning Commission for May 17 hearing (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance #2021-10 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment) to Planning Commission for May 17 hearing (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance #2021-11 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment) to Planning Commission for May 17 hearing (unanimous)
• Accepted 2020 Police Department Annual Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Economic Development Committee Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Council Committee of the Whole Report (unanimous)

DDP Economic Development and Restructuring Committee

The committee is reviewing business recruitment updates for several Loockerman Street properties and a New Street location. Discussion includes a USDA grant application for the Revolving Loan Fund and a federal appropriations request for the Downtown Dover Master Plan.

• USDA grant application submitted for Revolving Loan Fund
• Unlock the Block Status: 33 West Loockerman; 204 W. Loockerman
• 25 W. Loockerman (Theresa Owens)
• 108 W. Loockerman (Doug and Josh Ferris)
• 147 W. New Street (Otis Brooks)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to review a variance request for a property in the R-7 One-Family Residence Zone. The board will determine if a detached garage can be located closer to the street than the main house.

• Variance request V-21-01 for 4 Lakeview Drive regarding accessory building placement

The Dover Board of Adjustment tabled a variance request from William E. Ardito to build a detached garage closer to the street than his house at 4 Lakeview Drive. The board voted 3-1 to table the application, giving the applicant time to provide additional information about the property's slope. The applicant sought the variance due to site constraints, including a slope and trees, that he argued made other garage locations unfeasible.

• Tabled variance application V-21-01 for a detached garage at 4 Lakeview Drive (3-1)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved the October 21, 2020 meeting minutes with corrections (4-0)

Election Board

The City of Dover Board of Elections will conduct an audit of the 2021 Municipal Election results. The meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2021, at City Hall. Audit results will be made available for public review.

• Audit of 2021 Municipal Election results

DDP Parking Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the development of a comprehensive parking solution. The session includes a presentation of survey results and a preliminary parking management plan by Colonial Parking.

• Presentation of survey results and preliminary parking management plan by Chris Hankins of Colonial Parking
• Update on the development of a comprehensive parking solution

Election Board

The City of Dover Absentee Election Judges will meet to open absentee ballots for the 2021 Municipal Election. The public and challengers may review the list of persons who returned absentee ballots.

• Opening of absentee ballots at Elks Lodge, 200 Saulsbury Road

Home Events

The Planning Commission is meeting to review several land-use applications, including a request for a child care center and a rezoning application. The body will also consider a site development plan for a medical campus parking expansion.

• S-20-10: Proposed construction of 453 new parking spaces for Bayhealth Medical Center Campus at 605 S. State Street, 625 S. State Street, 100 Scull Terrace, and 150 Scull Terrace
• Z-21-03: Public hearing for rezoning 1.0853 acres at 630 W. Division Street from C-3 to C-2A
• C-21-02: Continued review for a conditional use permit to renovate a space at 756 South Little Creek Road into a child day care center for 170 children
• S-19-07: Request for a 1-year extension of plan approval for an 8,050 SF retail building at 515 South DuPont Highway
• Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan new revised maps

The Dover Planning Commission approved the Bayhealth Staff Parking Lot Expansion at the Scull Property, a phased project adding 453 parking spaces, with waivers for curbing, bicycle parking, and the opaque barrier. The commission also approved a one-year extension for a retail facility at 515 South DuPont Highway, approved a conditional use for a child day care center at 756 South Little Creek Road, and recommended a rezoning at 630 West Division Street to City Council.

• Approved S-20-10 Bayhealth Staff Parking Lot Expansion with waivers (7-1)
• Approved S-19-07 Retail Facility at 515 South DuPont Highway 1-year extension (8-0)
• Approved C-21-02 JJ's Learning Experience 2 Child Day Care Center conditional use (8-0)
• Recommended Z-21-03 rezoning at 630 West Division Street to C-2A to City Council (8-0)
• Approved agenda and March 15, 2021 minutes (8-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review a demolition permit application for a two-story building and receive updates on the Scull Mansion property. The body will also discuss updates to the City of Dover Historic District Zone design standards.

• Review of Demolition Permit #21-316 for the existing building at 129 South Bradford Street
• Information update on S-20-10 KGH Development Corporation/Bayhealth Medical Center Inc. parking lot expansion at 605 and 625 S. State Street
• Update on FFY2019 CLG Grant regarding Design Standards and Guidelines for the Historic District Zone
• Summary of 2020 and 2021 applications
• Summary of 2021 Architectural Review Certificates

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider an appeal regarding a vegetation-related code violation. The matter involves a citation for pruning and removal under Section 114.2(h)(2) of the Property Maintenance Code.

• Appeal of Citation: 897 Woodcrest Drive (Robert Revels)

The board unanimously voted to rescind a $50 fine and property maintenance violation citation issued to Robert Revels for 897 Woodcrest Drive. The decision followed testimony about mailing delays and weather, and confirmation that the violation was corrected after the third notice.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Rescinded violation and $50 fine for 897 Woodcrest Drive (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

DDP Design Committee

The Design Committee is meeting to review updates on facade grants and downtown aesthetic projects. The body will discuss eligibility policies for grants and specific signage and improvement projects.

• Facade Grants eligibility policy discussion
• Birds Mural Plaque
• Vacancy Window Clings
• Former Sears Bldg./Bus Stop Improvements
• Wayfinding Signage

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will host an audio public hearing to collect citizen views on housing and community development needs. The city will review oral and written comments regarding the Draft FY21 Action Plan before submitting it to HUD.

• Public hearing for City of Dover Action Plan FY21

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss recommendations from the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force to End Homelessness. The body will also discuss the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and a framework for community development.

• Review of Recommendations from Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force to End Homelessness Report
• Discussion on American Rescue Plan (ARP) and Community Development framework
• Tree Planting Update
• Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing Report

The Council Committee of the Whole met on April 13, 2021, and unanimously voted to refer two actionable items to staff for further review: the recommendations from the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force to End Homelessness, and a discussion on American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding and a framework for community development. No final decisions were made on these items; they were only referred for further study. The committee also received informational updates on tree planting and heard a report on the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, though no report was given due to the chair's absence.

• Referred homelessness task force recommendations to staff for further review (unanimous)
• Referred ARP funding and community development framework to staff for consideration (unanimous)
• Adopted committee agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned Council Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to receive updates on city planning and economic opportunities. Kevin Quinn from the Economic Development Administration and Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Inspections, are scheduled to speak.

• Discussion of special economic development opportunities with Kevin Quinn
• City of Dover update from Director of Planning and Inspections Dave Hugg

City Council Meetings

The City Council will meet virtually for a special executive session. The meeting includes discussions regarding pending litigation and personnel matters.

• Pending Litigation discussion
• Personnel Matters discussion

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several items including a public hearing regarding a dangerous building at 846 Westview Terrace. The agenda also includes recommendations for CDBG allocations, utility equipment purchases, and zoning changes.

• Public hearing for dangerous building ordinance violation at 846 Westview Terrace
• Purchase of two electric bucket trucks from Altec to replace Trucks #772 and #759
• CDBG allocation recommendations totaling $311,600 for Fiscal Year 2021
• Resolution No. 2021-04 authorizing up to $1,563,000 in bonds for City HVAC systems
• Zoning change ordinance for 115 Fox Hall Drive

The Dover City Council declared the house at 846 Westview Terrace a dangerous building and ordered it demolished or repaired by April 26, 2021, following staff recommendations. The council also adopted several resolutions authorizing applications for community project funding grants, approved a $1,563,000 bond for HVAC improvements, and approved a $311,600 CDBG allocation for fiscal year 2021. All votes were unanimous.

• Declared 846 Westview Terrace a dangerous building and ordered demolition or repair by April 26, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-04 authorizing up to $1,563,000 in general obligation bonds for HVAC improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $311,600 in CDBG allocations for fiscal year 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05 authorizing application for water quality and expansion grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-06 authorizing application for Dover Park community building and playground grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-07 authorizing application for reuse plan for old post office (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-08 authorizing application for reuse plan for McKee Run Generating Station (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-06 amending tax abatement qualifications (unanimous)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is meeting to review and comment on a rezoning application. This meeting focuses on the draft DAC report and comments for a project that will later be considered by the Planning Commission on April 19, 2021.

• Z-21-03: Rezoning application for 1.0853 acres at 630 W. Division Street from C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee will review and provide a recommendation for a rezoning application. The committee is evaluating a request to change the zoning of a 1.0853-acre parcel from C-3 to C-2A.

• Z-21-03: Rezoning application for 630 W. Division Street from C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals is meeting to consider one appeal. The board will review a violation regarding trailers and boats at a specific residential address.

• Appeal of Property Maintenance Code Violation regarding trailers and boats at 247 Green Blade Drive (Joe Robinson)

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors will meet to review reports from city, legislative, and community partners. The board is scheduled to discuss an update to its investment policy following an executive session.

• Investment Policy update
• Police report from Officer Aviles, Community Policing Unit
• Parking and Organization committee reports
• Legislative updates from Senator Trey Paradee and Representative Bill Bush

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will review requests for HVAC system funding, community development grants, and equipment purchases. The body will also consider a subdivision waiver for a property on Bay Road.

• Proposed Resolution No. 2021-04 to issue and sell up to $1,563,000 in General Obligation Bonds for HVAC system improvements
• Proposed $311,600 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations for Fiscal Year 2021
• Purchase of two electric bucket trucks from Altec to replace Truck #772 and Truck #759
• Request for waiver of lot frontage requirements for Bayroadcap LLC at 600 Bay Road
• Community update from NAACP Delaware State Conference of Branches

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a $1,563,000 general obligation bond to replace HVAC systems at the Police Department, City Hall, and the Warehouse Building. It also recommended approval of $311,600 in CDBG allocations for FY 2021, the purchase of two electric bucket trucks, and a subdivision waiver at 600 Bay Road. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of $1,563,000 bond for HVAC improvements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $311,600 CDBG allocations for FY 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of purchase of two electric bucket trucks from Altec (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of subdivision waiver for 600 Bay Road (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is reviewing a rezoning request for property on West Division Street and a proposed ordinance regarding real estate tax abatements. The body is also discussing the dissolution of a transportation district agreement and the transfer of city property to the State of Delaware.

• Proposed Ordinance #2021-06 regarding real estate tax abatement qualifications for industry/businesses
• Proposed Ordinance #2021-07 to rezone 1.0853 acres at 630 West Division Street from C-3 to C-2A
• Contract award to Quality Exteriors, INC. for roof and gutter replacement at Weyandt Hall
• Dissolution of the Agreement for the Transportation Improvement District
• Transfer of City property to the State of Delaware

The Dover City Council approved several items, including a first reading of an ordinance amending real estate tax abatement qualifications for businesses, a contract for roof and gutter replacement at Weyandt Hall, and the dissolution of a Transportation Improvement District. The Council also approved transferring city property to the State of Delaware and set a public hearing for a rezoning request at 630 West Division Street. All votes were unanimous, with Councilman Lindell absent.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #2021-06 amending real estate tax abatement qualifications for businesses by investment.
• Approved awarding the Roof and Gutter Replacement at Weyandt Hall contract to Quality Exteriors, INC. (RFP #21-022FM).
• Approved dissolving the Transportation Improvement District (TID) agreement with DelDOT.
• Approved authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement and deed to transfer city property to the State of Delaware.
• Set a public hearing for May 10, 2021, on a rezoning request for 630 West Division Street (Ordinance #2021-07).
• Approved the Silver Lake Kayak Launch Project plan.
• Approved joining the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), pending review by the City Manager.
• Approved the minutes of the March 8, 2021, regular council meeting.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to review two permit applications for projects within the Historic District Zone. The body will also receive activity summaries and an update on the FFY2019 CLG Grant regarding design standards.

• Sign Permit #21-188 for a 32 SF monument sign with LED Electronic Message Center at 46 South Bradford Street
• Fence Permit #21-147 for a four-foot chain-link fence at 2-4 The Green
• Update on FFY2019 CLG Grant for Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone
• Review of 2020 Annual Report section on the Historic District Commission
• Summary of Applications and Architectural Review Certificates for 2019, 2020, and 2021

DDP Economic Development and Restructuring Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss business retention and recruitment efforts. The agenda includes updates on specific properties and coordination with the State Planning Office.

• USDA grant applications
• Recruitment updates for DE Black Chamber of Commerce, Pineapple Kale, and Room 228
• Status of 33 West Loockerman and 204 W. Loockerman (Unlock the Block initiative)
• Discussion on HUB Zone properties and downtown district parcel map updates
• Parking committee update

Board of Adjustment

The regular Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 17, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2021.

DDP Parking Committee

The committee will review the February meeting minutes and receive an update on the current parking process. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the development of a comprehensive parking solution.

• Update on current parking process/development of comprehensive parking solution

Home Events

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to review several new site development and conditional use applications. The body will consider requests for renovations, new construction, and land subdivisions.

• Conditional use for a child day care center at 756 South Little Creek Road
• Construction of a 9,520 SF commercial warehouse at 1255-1257 College Park Drive
• Construction of a 7,072 SF school building at 104 Saulsbury Road
• Master plan for three buildings totaling approximately 68,600 SF on Lafferty Lane
• Minor subdivision of 12.94 acres at 600 Bay Road into two parcels

The Dover Planning Commission voted 9-0 to postpone the conditional use application for JJ's Learning Experience 2 Child Day Care Center at 756 South Little Creek Road until the next meeting. The postponement allows the applicant to address concerns about parking, lighting, traffic flow, and children's access to the playground. The commission also approved a conditional use for a warehouse at College Business Park, a site plan for an Academy of Dover Charter School addition, a master plan for three lots at Secure Storage, and recommended approval of a minor subdivision for Bayroadcap, LLC.

• Approved the agenda and the minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting, both unanimously.
• Postponed application C-21-02 (JJ's Learning Experience 2 Child Day Care Center) to address safety concerns.
• Approved application C-21-03 (Warehouse Building at College Business Park Lot D) including waivers and performance standards.
• Approved application S-21-02 (Academy of Dover Charter School) for a new 7,072 SF building and waiver of fence requirement.
• Approved application S-21-03 (Three Lots at Secure Storage on Lafferty Lane) master plan with waivers.
• Recommended approval to City Council for SB-21-01 (Lands of Bayroadcap, LLC) minor subdivision with waiver for lot frontage.

DDP Merchant Committee

The Merchant Committee is meeting to develop a workplan for fiscal year 2022 and review the DDP annual report. The body will also discuss opportunities regarding Bayhealth and DAFB, as well as upcoming promotional events for the downtown business district.

• Workplan development for FY 2022
• Main Street Now online conference reimbursement for merchants ($25)
• Parking Survey updates
• Merchant Window Contest scheduled for May
• First Friday event scheduled for May 6

DDP Design Committee

The committee will review several ongoing design projects and updates. Discussion topics include the annual DDP report video and considerations for the FY 2022 workplan.

• Façade Grants Update
• Birds Mural Plaque Update
• Vacancy Window Clings Update
• Parking Committee update
• Annual DDP report – video

Economic Development Committee

The committee will meet remotely to receive a presentation on the Downtown Dover Partnership Annual Report. The agenda also includes a planning update from Dave Hugg.

• Presentation of the Downtown Dover Partnership Annual Report by Diane Laird
• Planning update provided by Dave Hugg

The Dover Economic Development Committee met on March 9, 2021, and heard presentations from Kent Economic Partnership on the Choose Central Delaware website and from City Planner Dave Hugg on development projects and economic data. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the committee only adopted the agenda and previous minutes. Updates included approved site plans for US Corrugated and the new Dover Middle School, and a list of retail closures and new businesses in the city.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted December 15, 2020 minutes (unanimous)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will review proposals for roof and gutter work at Weyandt Hall and a proposed ordinance regarding real estate tax abatements. The body will also discuss the Silver Lake Kayak Launch Project and receive strategic development presentations.

• Roof and Gutter Replacement at Weyandt Hall (RFP #21-022FM) proposal from Quality Exteriors, INC.
• Proposed Ordinance #2021-06 amending real estate tax abatement qualifications
• Approval of the Silver Lake Kayak Launch Project plan
• Membership for the Community Reinvestment Association
• Bayhealth Hospital Strategic Facilities Master Plan presentation

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended awarding the roof and gutter replacement at Weyandt Hall to Quality Exteriors, INC. and recommended adoption of an ordinance amending real estate tax abatement qualifications. Both recommendations were unanimous. The committee also recommended joining the National Community Reinvestment Coalition and approved the Silver Lake kayak launch plan.

• Recommended awarding roof and gutter replacement at Weyandt Hall to Quality Exteriors, INC. (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance #2021-06 amending real estate tax abatement qualifications (unanimous)
• Recommended City Manager and Assistant City Manager review and proceed with NCRC membership (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Silver Lake kayak launch plan (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is reviewing several land use amendments to the 2019 Comprehensive Plan and specific rezoning applications. The body will also consider contract awards for HVAC installation, landscaping, and overhead linework.

• Annexation and rezoning of 228 Mifflin Road to R-8 (One Family Residence)
• Rezoning of 1205 McKee Road from CPO to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)
• Rezoning of 92 North West Street and a Fulton Street parcel from Manufacturing to C-2A
• HVAC design and install contract award for City Warehouse, City Hall, and Electric Administration buildings to Statewide Mechanical Inc.
• Landscaping contract award to Joseph R. Smith and Overhead Linework contract award to AUI Power

The City Council unanimously approved the annexation of 228 Mifflin Road into the city and its rezoning from RS-1 to R-8, effective March 9, 2021. It also adopted ordinances changing the land-use classification of 1205 McKee Road from Office to Commercial Low Intensity and rezoning it to C-2A, and changing 92 North West Street and an adjacent Fulton Street parcel from Industrial to Mixed Use and rezoning them to C-2A. A proposed change for 1365 North DuPont Highway from Commercial High Intensity to Mixed Use was denied.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2020-15 to annex 228 Mifflin Road into the City of Dover.
• Adopted Ordinance #2020-17 to rezone 228 Mifflin Road from RS-1 to R-8.
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-01 to change the land-use classification of 1205 McKee Road from Office to Commercial Low Intensity.
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-04 to rezone 1205 McKee Road from CPO to C-2A.
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-02 to change the land-use classification of 92 North West Street and adjacent Fulton Street parcel from Industrial to Mixed Use.
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-05 to rezone 92 North West Street and adjacent Fulton Street parcel from M to C-2A.
• Denied Ordinance #2021-03 to change the land-use classification of 1365 North DuPont Highway from Commercial High Intensity to Mixed Use.
• Approved the 2021 Property Assessment Appeals schedule for May 17-21, May 24-28, and June 1-4, 2021.

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The committee is reviewing and commenting on five development applications to prepare them for the Planning Commission's March 15 meeting. This virtual meeting focuses on questions regarding draft reports and comments for the applicants.

• C-21-02: Conditional Use review for a child day care center at 756 South Little Creek Road
• C-21-03: Conditional Use Site Development Plan for a 9,520 SF warehouse at 1255-1257 College Park Drive
• S-21-02: Site Development Plan for a 7,072 SF school building at 104 Saulsbury Road
• S-21-03: Site Development Master Plan for three buildings totaling over 67,000 SF at Lafferty Lane
• SB-21-01: Minor Subdivision Plan to divide 12.94 acres at 600 Bay Road into two parcels

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Dover Development Advisory Committee will virtually review five applications: a conditional use for a child day care center, a warehouse building, a school building, a storage facility master plan, and a minor subdivision. These are technical reviews by staff and agencies; no final decisions are made at this meeting.

• Conditional use C-21-02: JJ's Learning Experience 2 day care at 756 South Little Creek Road, 10,111 SF space for 170 children
• Conditional use C-21-03: 9,520 SF warehouse at 1255-1257 College Park Drive, with waiver for partial elimination of upright curbing
• Site plan S-21-02: 7,072 SF school building at Academy of Dover Charter School, 104 Saulsbury Road
• Master plan S-21-03: three storage buildings totaling ~68,600 SF at Secure Storage on Lafferty Lane
• Minor subdivision SB-21-01: split 12.94 acres at 600 Bay Road into two lots, with waiver for lot frontage

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors is meeting via Zoom to discuss routine business, including approval of January minutes, a police report from the Community Policing Unit, and reports from the Executive Committee on investment policy, budget, and annual report. Committee reports cover parking and economic vitality, with updates from legislators, city officials, and partner organizations. No property updates are listed.

• Police report from Community Policing Unit (Sgt. Peer/Officer Aviles)
• Executive Committee action items: Investment Policy, Budget, Annual Report
• Committee reports: Parking, Economic Vitality
• Updates from Senator Trey Paradee and Bill Bush
• City updates from Mayor, City Council, City Manager, Planning Director

Council Committee of the Whole

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole will consider several actionable items, including proposed changes to street sweeping and leaf collection plans, a resolution for a wastewater planning grant, and contract awards for HVAC, landscaping, and overhead linework. They will also review the city's audit results and a classification study. Informational items include a transportation planning briefing and a community update.

• Street sweeping and leaf collection service and enforcement suspended from January 15 to March 15 annually
• Resolution 2021-01: Application for Wastewater Matching Planning Grant
• HVAC design and install contracts for Warehouse, City Hall, and Electric Administration Buildings to Statewide Mechanical Inc.
• Landscaping contract to Joseph R. Smith for 3 years with 2-year extension option
• Overhead linework contract to AUI Power for 3 years with 2-year extension option

The Council Committee of the Whole approved several staff recommendations, including changes to street sweeping and leaf collection plans with service suspended from January 15 to March 15 annually, and awarded contracts for HVAC design/install to Statewide Mechanical Inc., landscaping to Joseph R. Smith, and overhead linework to AUI Power. The committee also accepted the FY2020 audit report and recommended a resolution for a wastewater matching planning grant. The Segal Waters Consulting study was referred back to staff and rescheduled.

• Approved street sweeping and leaf collection plan changes with suspension Jan 15–Mar 15 (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution 2021-01 for wastewater matching planning grant (unanimous)
• Awarded HVAC design/install contracts to Statewide Mechanical Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded landscaping contract #21-0020EL to Joseph R. Smith for 3 years + 2-year option (unanimous)
• Awarded overhead linework contract #21-0021EL to AUI Power for 3 years + 2-year option (unanimous)
• Accepted CliftonLarsenAllen LLP audit results and CAFR for FY ending June 30, 2020 (unanimous)
• Referred Segal Waters Consulting study back to staff for rescheduling

Home Events

The City of Dover Planning Office is holding three virtual information sessions on February 23, 2021, to present the Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project. Each session includes the same presentation followed by a Q&A. The agenda is informational, not a decision-making meeting.

• Three virtual sessions at 10:00 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:00 pm via WebEx
• Public can call in or join online; access codes and passwords provided
• Written questions and comments can be submitted to compplan@dover.de.us
• Information Session Packet available at www.cityofdover.com

Home Events

The City of Dover Planning Office is holding three virtual information sessions on February 23, 2021, to present the Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project and answer questions. Each session includes the same presentation followed by a Q&A. The sessions are open to the public via WebEx, with call-in and online options. This is an informational meeting, not a decision-making body.

• Three virtual sessions at 10:00 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:00 pm on February 23, 2021
• Public can participate via WebEx with phone dial-in 1-408-418-9388
• Event access codes: 179 036 9373 (Session 1), 179 352 2477 (Session 2), 179 596 2248 (Session 3)
• Written questions and comments can be submitted to compplan@dover.de.us
• Information Session Packet available at www.cityofdover.com

Home Events

The City of Dover Planning Office is holding three virtual information sessions on February 23, 2021, to present the Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project and answer questions. Each session covers the same material and is open to the public via WebEx with call-in and online options. Written comments can be submitted to compplan@dover.de.us.

• Three virtual sessions at 10:00 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:00 pm on February 23, 2021
• Public participation via WebEx with dial-in number 1-408-418-9388
• Event access codes: 179 036 9373, 179 352 2477, 179 596 2248
• Password for all sessions: DoverRezoning
• Information Session Packet available at www.cityofdover.com

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider awarding several multi-year service contracts for directional boring, electrical work, and underground linework. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2021 municipal election polling place and police academy expenditures.

• Awarding Directional Boring Contract #21-0016EL to Joseph R. Smith Inc.
• Awarding Master Electrician Contract #21-0017EL to All State Electrical Services
• Awarding Underground Linework Contract #21-0019EL to Joseph R. Smith Inc.
• Selection of The Elks Lodge #1903 at 200 Saulsbury Road as a 2021 polling place
• Review of expenditures for the Dover Police Academy

The Dover City Council approved the spring 2021 police academy session and awarded three utility contracts for directional boring, master electrician, and underground linework services. The council also adopted a resolution supporting a tree canopy grant application, set the polling place for the 2021 municipal election, and accepted several committee reports. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved spring 2021 police academy session (unanimous)
• Awarded directional boring contract to Joseph R. Smith Inc. for 3 years with 2-year option (unanimous)
• Awarded master electrician contract to All State Electrical Services for 3 years with 2-year option (unanimous)
• Awarded underground linework contract to Joseph R. Smith Inc. for 3 years with 2-year option (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-02 supporting Tree Canopy Grant application (unanimous)
• Set Elks Lodge #1903 at 200 Saulsbury Road as polling place for 2021 municipal election (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-03 awarding Silver Medal to Michael Babiak (unanimous)
• Accepted 2020 annual reports from Downtown Dover Partnership and Planning, Inspections, and Community Development (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

This is a special virtual meeting of the Dover City Council. The only substantive item is a recess into executive session to discuss pending litigation, after which the council may take action resulting from that session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or regular business items listed.

• Executive session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4) for pending litigation
• Potential action following executive session

Historic District Commission

The commission will hold a virtual meeting to review administrative reports and grant updates. The agenda includes reviews of past minutes and updates regarding the Certified Local Government program grants.

• Adoption of October 15, 2020 and November 19, 2020 minutes
• Summary of 2019 and 2020 applications
• Update on FFY2019 CLG Grant regarding Design Standards and Guidelines
• Status update on FFY2020 CLG Grant Application

Home Events

The joint pension and OPEB boards will meet virtually to adopt the agenda and minutes, then review quarterly performance reports from Milliman, Inc. for the General Employee Pension Plan, Police Pension Plan, and OPEB Plan. Staff recommends acceptance of these reports. The meeting is open to the public via WebEx.

• Quarterly performance review: General Employee Pension Plan (quarter ending Dec 31, 2020)
• Quarterly performance review: Police Pension Plan (quarters ending Sep 30 and Dec 31, 2020)
• Quarterly performance review: OPEB Plan (quarter ending Dec 31, 2020)
• Adoption of minutes from Nov 12, 2020 joint meeting

The joint pension boards approved moving assets from the Vanguard PrimeCap Fund into the Vanguard Growth Index for both the Police Pension Plan and the General Employee Pension Plan, and accepted quarterly performance reviews for all plans. The decisions were made after a consultant noted underperformance and recommended the move. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved liquidating Vanguard PrimeCap and moving cash to Vanguard Growth Index for Police Pension Plan (unanimous)
• Approved liquidating Vanguard PrimeCap and moving cash to Vanguard Growth Index for General Employee Pension Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Quarterly Performance Review for General Employee Pension Plan (Q4 2020) (unanimous)
• Accepted Quarterly Performance Review for Police Pension Plan (Q4 2020) (unanimous)
• Accepted Quarterly Performance Review for OPEB Plan (Q4 2020) (unanimous)
• Accepted Quarterly Performance Review for Police Pension Plan (Q3 2020) (unanimous)

Municipal

The Silver Lake Commission is meeting electronically to discuss the Coast Design/University of Delaware beach design for a kayak launch grant, along with updates on parks projects, maintenance, and a spring clean-up. The agenda also includes approval of September 2020 minutes and introduction of a new member. The meeting is largely procedural with project updates.

• Review of Coast Design/U of D Beach Design for Kayak Launch Grant
• Discussion of sink/manhole issue
• Parks projects and maintenance crew updates
• Spring clean-up planning
• 2021 meeting dates set: May 19, August 18, December 15

The Silver Lake Commission met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They received updates on the Kent County sewer main project, including completed installation and upcoming restoration work. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; other items were informational or discussions.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed sewer main installation and restoration timeline
• Agreed to hold off on fall cleanup, possibly until spring
• Noted volleyball court construction is complete

DDP Parking Committee

The DDP Parking and Safety Committee will meet to discuss ongoing parking improvements and safety strategies in downtown Dover. The agenda includes a guest speaker from Old Pasadena to share insights, along with routine items like minutes and public comments.

• Guest speaker: Steve Mulheim, Executive Director, Old Pasadena
• Update on comprehensive parking solution development
• Review of January meeting minutes
• Public comments period

The Dover Parking Committee met to discuss a potential paid parking plan for downtown, including the Parking Benefit District concept. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was a discussion of options, concerns, and next steps. The committee plans to continue developing a plan, with a focus on free parking periods and phased implementation.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this meeting
• Discussed Parking Benefit District concept and potential phased parking plan
• Agreed to continue discussions toward a unified parking plan

Board of Adjustment

The regular Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for February 17, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2021.

DDP Economic Development and Restructuring Committee

The Economic Vitality Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss business retention and recruitment, including the 33 West Loockerman property and the Unlock the Block initiative at 204 W. Loockerman. They will also review current vacancies, updates to the parcel map, and other initiatives such as a website update and the West End site. The meeting includes public comments and approval of January minutes.

• Business recruitment: 33 West Loockerman
• Unlock the Block initiative: 204 W. Loockerman
• Discussion on current vacancies and parcel map updates
• Kim Adams update on properties on Loockerman between S. Gov./New Sts.
• West End site: Dover Interfaith and DDP-owned adjacent parcels

The committee approved a $5,000 loan-to-grant for a prospective food truck operator leasing the former 33 West Loockerman restaurant space, with funds for inventory. The loan converts to a grant over three years based on business longevity. The committee also discussed business retention efforts, a new website for property marketing, and parking meter plans, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved $5,000 loan-to-grant for 33 West Loockerman food business (unanimous, Harrington abstained)
• Approved agenda and October 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Home Events

The Dover Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on several land-use items, including an annexation request, rezoning applications, and amendments to the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also consider one-year extensions for two previously approved site development plans. The meeting is virtual via WebEx.

• Public hearing on annexation and rezoning of 228 Mifflin Road (0.6087 acres) from RS-1 to R-8 and SWPOZ
• Public hearing on rezoning 1205 McKee Road (3.46 acres) from CPO to C-2A, with related comprehensive plan amendment
• Public hearing on rezoning 92 N. West Street and Fulton Street parcel (0.82 acres) from M to C-2A, with related comprehensive plan amendment
• Public hearing on comprehensive plan amendment for Dover Mall Lots 1 & 2 (1365 N. DuPont Highway) from Commercial High Intensity to Mixed Use
• Request for one-year extension of approval for DuPont Plaza Retail Center (747 N. DuPont Highway) and Tommy Car Wash (656 N. DuPont Highway)

The Dover Planning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend denial of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use classification of two Dover Mall parcels from Commercial High Intensity to Mixed Use, citing concerns about residential development near Dover International Speedway. The Commission also recommended approval of several other items, including a one-year extension for the DuPont Plaza retail center, a one-year extension and site plan update for the Tommy Car Wash, an annexation and rezoning at 228 Mifflin Road, and a land use change and rezoning for 1205 McKee Road. A land use change and rezoning for 92 N. West Street were also recommended for approval.

• Approved one-year extension for DuPont Plaza Master Plan (7-0)
• Approved Tommy Car Wash site plan update and one-year extension (6-0, Adams abstained)
• Recommended approval of annexation and rezoning at 228 Mifflin Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of land use change for 1205 McKee Road from Office to Commercial Low Intensity (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 1205 McKee Road from CPO to C-2A (7-0)
• Recommended approval of land use change for 92 N. West Street from Industrial to Mixed Use (6-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 92 N. West Street from M to C-2A (7-0)
• Recommended denial of land use change for Dover Mall Lots 1 & 2 from Commercial High Intensity to Mixed Use (4-2)

DDP Merchant Committee

The Dover Downtown Partnership Merchant Committee meets to discuss downtown business support items, including a StoryWalk project, Bayhealth/DAFB opportunities, and a Main Street Now conference. The agenda is mostly discussion and updates, with no major votes or contracts.

• StoryWalk in downtown Dover with Youth Services staff
• Bayhealth / DAFB opportunities
• Main Street Now online conference 'Small Business Day' April 13, $25 for merchants, DDP reimburses
• Merchant Window Contest update
• Community policing and parking updates

The Dover DDP Merchant Committee met on January 14, 2020, and approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. They discussed updates on parking permit enforcement, a parking benefit district concept, and DSU website training. The committee also reviewed holiday sales and planned for a spring window contest, but no formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed parking permit enforcement starting January 18
• Discussed Parking Benefit Districts at upcoming January 20 meeting
• Planned spring window contest with theme 'What's blooming in downtown?'
• Discussed inviting library representative to next merchant meeting

DDP Design Committee

The Dover Design Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, updates on façade grants, a mural plaque, vacancy window clings, wayfinding signage, and a parking committee update. The meeting is open to public comments and includes new business/projects.

• Façade Grants Update
• Birds Mural Plaque Update
• Vacancy Window Clings
• Wayfinding Signage
• Parking Committee update

The Design Committee approved the November minutes and voted to award the People's Choice holiday window contest to Creative Vision, addressing concerns about 'robo-voting' in the selection process. They also discussed updates on façade grants, a plaque order, and potential vinyl window clings for downtown beautification, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved November minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded People's Choice holiday window contest to Creative Vision
• Changed People's Choice voting process going forward to ensure fairness

Council Committee of the Whole

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole will meet virtually to consider awarding three utility contracts (directional boring, master electrician, and underground linework) and receive an update on the Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project. The agenda was revised to move the rezoning update from the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee to the Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee.

• Directional Boring Contract to Joseph R. Smith Inc. for 3 years with 2-year option
• Master Electrician Contract to All State Electrical Services for 3 years with 2-year option
• Underground Linework Contract to Joseph R. Smith Inc. for 3 years with 2-year option
• Update on Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project (informational)

The Council Committee of the Whole recommended awarding three electric utility contracts: directional boring to Joseph R. Smith Inc., master electrician to All State Electrical Services, and underground linework to Joseph R. Smith Inc., each for three years with a two-year extension option. The committee also received an informational update on the Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project, which identified over 160 parcels for potential rezoning. All recommendations were unanimous and will go to the full Council for final approval.

• Recommended awarding #21-0016EL Directional Boring Contract to Joseph R. Smith Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding #21-0017EL Master Electrician Contract to All State Electrical Services (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding #21-0019EL Underground Linework Contract to Joseph R. Smith Inc. (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Dover Economic Development Committee is meeting remotely to discuss economic development matters. The agenda includes a demonstration of the Kent Economic Partnership's website, an update from the City of Dover Planning department, and routine administrative items. Public comments are welcomed.

• Demo of KEP/Choosing Central Delaware website (Zoom Prospector) by Linda Parkowski
• Planning update by Dave Hugg
• Public comments on any agenda item

Home Events

The Special Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee is meeting virtually to receive information about COVID-19 vaccine availability. The agenda includes only this informational item and standard procedural steps, with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• COVID-19 Vaccine Information (informational item)

The Special Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met by video conference and received an informational briefing from Dr. Richard Pescatore and Lisa Henry of Delaware's Division of Public Health about COVID-19 vaccines. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only. The agenda was adopted and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will hold a virtual meeting to vote on consent agenda items, including the annexation of 228 Mifflin Road, budget amendments for CDBG CARES Act funds, a body-worn camera program, and a classification and compensation study. The meeting also includes annual reports from the Fire Department and other updates.

• Annexation request for 228 Mifflin Road, owned by Debora G. Hansen
• Budget amendment totaling $312,161 for FY2019 CDBG CARES Act
• Body Worn Camera Program at $799,930.10 over five years and evidence manager position at $357,572.00 over five years
• Approval of Spring Police Academy expenses and preparation of FY2021-22 academy budget
• Implementation of Classification, Compensation and Benefit Study by Segal Waters Consulting

The Dover City Council tabled a request to approve Spring 2021 police academy expenses and direct staff to prepare a FY 2021-22 academy budget. The initial motion failed 5-3 due to concerns about unverified costs, but a subsequent motion to table the item until the next meeting passed unanimously. The Council also approved a $312,161 budget amendment for the 2019 CDBG-CARES Act, a body-worn camera program, and the annexation of 228 Mifflin Road.

• Approved $312,161 budget amendment for 2019 CDBG-CARES Act (unanimous)
• Approved body-worn camera program ($799,930.10 over 5 years) and evidence manager position ($357,572.00 over 5 years) (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 228 Mifflin Road (unanimous)
• Approved Spring police academy expenses and FY 2021-22 budget directive (unanimous in committee)
• Motion to approve Spring academy expenses failed 5-3 (Sudler, Slavin, Rocha, Lindell, Hare no; Anderson, Neil, Taylor yes)
• Tabled police academy funding request until next Council meeting (unanimous)
• Referred Classification, Compensation and Benefit Study back to committee (unanimous)
• Accepted 2020 Fire Department Annual Report (unanimous)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee (DAC) will virtually review and comment on several applications ahead of the Planning Commission meeting on February 16, 2021. Items include an annexation and rezoning request, comprehensive plan amendments, and two rezoning applications. Public comment is not accepted at this meeting; it will be available at the Planning Commission meeting.

• Annexation and rezoning of 0.6087 acres at 228 Mifflin Road from RS-1 to R-8 and SWPOZ (Ordinance #2020-17)
• Comprehensive Plan amendments for properties at 1205 McKee Road, 92 N. West Street, and Dover Mall Lots 1 & 2
• Rezoning of 3.46 acres at 1205 McKee Road from CPO to C-2A (Ordinance #2021-04)
• Rezoning of 0.82 acres at 92 N. West Street and Fulton Street from M to C-2A (Ordinance #2021-05)

Downtown Dover Partnership Board

The Downtown Dover Partnership Board met on January 27, 2021, to review standard operational items. The agenda included approval of previous minutes, a police report, and updates from city officials and partners. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances were listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of December 2020 minutes
• Police report from Sgt. Peer, Community Policing Unit
• Committee reports on Parking and Economic Vitality
• Updates from Senator Trey Paradee and Representative Bill Bush
• Updates from Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and Planning Director

Council Committee of the Whole

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole will meet remotely to consider several actionable items, including a proposed $312,161 budget amendment for the 2019 CDBG-CARES Act, implementation of a classification and compensation study, and approval of a Body Worn Camera Program costing $799,930.10 over five years plus an evidence manager position at $357,572.00 over five years. They will also review Dover Police Academy expenditures and discuss an annexation request for 228 Mifflin Road. Informational updates include COVID-19 vaccine information and stormwater project updates.

• Annexation request for 228 Mifflin Road, owned by Debora G. Hansen
• Proposed budget amendment of $312,161 for 2019 CDBG-CARES Act
• Approval of Classification, Compensation and Benefit Study by Segal Waters Consulting
• Body Worn Camera Program ($799,930.10 over five years) and evidence manager position ($357,572.00 over five years)
• Review of Dover Police Academy expenditures and potential Spring Academy

Historic District Commission

The City of Dover Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for January 21, 2021, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2021.

DDP Parking Committee

The DDP Parking and Safety Committee is meeting to discuss parking convenience and safety in downtown Dover. The agenda includes welcoming introductions, approving November meeting minutes, receiving updates on current parking, recapping the November meeting, and discussing next steps. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Meeting time changed from noon to 11 a.m.
• Zoom meeting ID: 971 6282 7177
• Updates on current parking
• Recap of November meeting
• Public comments

Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

The Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals will hold an electronic meeting to consider two appeals of property maintenance code citations. The board will hear an appeal from MHP Investments, LLC regarding a violation at 1131 South Bay Road, and an appeal from James Sloven regarding a citation and fines at 8 South New Street. The meeting is open to the public via WebEx.

• Appeal of violation at 1131 South Bay Road (MHP Investments, LLC)
• Appeal of citation and fines at 8 South New Street (James Sloven)
• Meeting held electronically via WebEx

The board voted unanimously to grant the appeal by MHP Investments, LLC, allowing continued short-term RV lot rentals at 1131 South Bay Road (Kings Cliff), despite a city ordinance banning year-round RV dwelling in manufactured housing zones. The board also reinstated a $100 fine for James Sloven at 8 South New Street, freezing it at that amount while repairs continue.

• Granted appeal of violation at 1131 South Bay Road (MHP Investments, LLC) (unanimous)
• Reinstated $100 fine for 8 South New Street, frozen at $100 (unanimous)

DDP Economic Development and Restructuring Committee

The Economic Vitality Committee will meet to discuss business retention and recruitment efforts, including coordination with the State Planning Office and the 'Unlock the Block' initiative. They will also review current commercial vacancies and other business. The meeting includes public comments and approval of October 2020 minutes.

• Overview of DDP services/resources for business retention
• State Planning Office coordination for DDD website
• Unlock the Block initiative at 204 W. Loockerman
• Discussion of vacancies at 108 W. Loockerman and 33 West Loockerman
• Public comments and approval of October 2020 minutes

Board of Adjustment

The regular Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, 2021, will not take place. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Home Events

The Dover Planning Commission is holding a virtual meeting to review a public hearing for a resubmitted conditional use site plan for Cassidy Commons, which seeks to construct six additional manufacturing/warehousing buildings. The original plan expired after a period of inactivity. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval and updates.

• Public hearing for C-21-01 Cassidy Commons at 101-1001 Cassidy Drive: 6 additional manufacturing/warehousing buildings, total 10 buildings, 9,950 SF each, on 10 acres zoned M with AEOZ overlay
• Waivers requested: reduction of bicycle parking, partial elimination of curbing, partial elimination of sidewalk, and performance standards review
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2020
• Summary of applications from 2020
• Training opportunities from University of Delaware Institute for Public Administration

The Dover Planning Commission approved the resubmitted Conditional Use Site Plan C-21-01 for Cassidy Commons at 101-1001 Cassidy Drive, including waivers for sidewalk, bicycle parking, and acceptance of the Performance Standards Review. Approval was conditional on the applicant meeting Fire Marshal requirements and completing Construction Drive before Building 7 permit issuance. The motion passed 9-0.

• Approved C-21-01 Cassidy Commons site plan (9-0)
• Granted waiver to eliminate sidewalk along west side of Cassidy Drive
• Granted waiver to reduce bicycle parking spaces
• Approved and accepted Performance Standards Review Application
• Conditioned approval on Fire Marshal DAC Report requirements (Items 1-8)
• Conditioned approval on completion of Construction Drive before Building 7 permit

DDP Merchant Committee

The Downtown Dover Partnership Merchant Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss routine business including minutes, public comments, and a parking pass update. They will also review applications for a DSU small business website development program, share holiday sales results, and discuss the Capital Key update and new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions expected.

• Parking pass update
• Applications for DSU website development program (open)
• Holiday Merchant Window Contest results
• Capital Key update and value-added ideas
• New Business

DDP Design Committee

The Dover Design Committee is meeting to discuss improving downtown Dover's appearance. Agenda items include updates on façade grants, a birds mural plaque, wayfinding signs, vacant storefront decals, and expanding the façade grant program in response to COVID changes. The committee will also review holiday window contest results and take public comments.

• Façade Grants update
• Birds mural plaque update
• Wayfinding Signs Discussion
• Vacant Storefront Decal Discussion
• Expansion of Façade Grant to Pivot With COVID changes

Council Committee of the Whole

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole will meet remotely to consider several actionable items, including awarding a $599,599 contract for water main replacement on Ross Street and West Street Alley West, approving a 10-year contract for elevated water storage tank inspection and maintenance, and amending the Wellhead Redevelopment Program with additional funding. They will also discuss selling a right-of-way adjacent to 107 Silver Lake Drive for $1.00 and receive an update on park workshops.

• Award contract to Teal Construction, Inc. for Ross Street and West Street Alley West Water Main Replacement (Bid #21-0015WW) for $599,599
• Award 10-year contract to Corrosion Control for Elevated Water Storage Tank Inspection and Maintenance
• Approve amendment to Wellhead Redevelopment Program with additional funding
• Authorize sale of right-of-way adjacent to 107 Silver Lake Drive to Bruce D. and Della M. Parham for $1.00
• Update on Park Workshops

The Utility Committee recommended awarding the Ross Street and West Street Alley West Water Main Replacement contract to Teal Construction, Inc. for $599,599, and also recommended a 10-year contract to Corrosion Control Corporation for elevated water storage tank inspection and maintenance. The committee approved a $58,600 change order for the Wellhead Redevelopment Program. The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee tabled the sale of a right-of-way adjacent to 107 Silver Lake Drive for further research. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee received updates on park projects but took no formal action.

• Recommended awarding $599,599 water main replacement contract to Teal Construction (unanimous)
• Recommended 10-year tank inspection contract to Corrosion Control Corporation (unanimous)
• Recommended $58,600 change order for Wellhead Redevelopment Program (unanimous)
• Tabled sale of right-of-way adjacent to 107 Silver Lake Drive for further research (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The January 12, 2021 Economic Development Committee meeting has been canceled. The next meeting will be held virtually on February 9, 2021. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for January 12, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled virtually for February 9, 2021

City Council Meetings

The Dover City Council will meet remotely to consider routine consent items, including a veto override of an ordinance on lodginghouses and rental dwellings, and a COVID-19 relief electric fund program. The agenda also includes a report on a proposed cash-in-lieu for active recreation at Bay Pointe Apartments, but staff note the Planning Commission denied the related application. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Mayor's veto of Ordinance #2020-05 (lodginghouses, rental dwellings, zoning, fees) - possible override
• Emergency COVID-19 Relief Economic Retention Electric Fund - approval to finalize and start Jan 12, 2021
• Bay Pointe Apartments (1080 and 1106 Bay Road) - cash-in-lieu of $30,084 for recreation area, but Planning Commission denied application
• Purchase of Sourcewell trucks - deferred to future Utility Committee meeting
• Quarterly reviews of Police Training Budget (Jul-Sep)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee (DAC) will hold a virtual applicant meeting to review and comment on a resubmitted conditional use site plan for Cassidy Commons, which proposes adding six manufacturing/warehousing buildings to the existing four at 101-1001 Cassidy Drive. The meeting is limited to agency reviewers and applicants; public comment will be accepted at the Planning Commission meeting on January 19, 2021. The application also requests waivers for bicycle parking, curbing, and sidewalk requirements.

• C-21-01: Resubmission of expired Conditional Use Site Plan for six additional manufacturing/warehousing buildings (total of ten 9,950 SF buildings) at 101-1001 Cassidy Drive
• Property is 10 acres, zoned M (Manufacturing) and subject to Airport Environs Overlay Zone (AEOZ) APZ I and Noise Zones A and B
• Waivers requested: reduction of bicycle parking, partial elimination of curbing, partial elimination of sidewalk, and consideration of performance standards review
• Original plan C-11-04 conditionally approved in 2011, final approval in 2012, but expired due to inactive construction
• Virtual meeting via WebEx; public may attend but cannot comment