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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held on May 22, 2023, at 6:34 p.m., with Council President Hare presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury (via Webex), Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Lewis. Mr. Sudler was absent. Staff members present were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Hugg, Mrs. Gray, Mr. Rodriguez, Fire Chief Carey, and Ms. Bennett. Mayor Christiansen was present. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 6:15 p.m., prior to the commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Hare declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. Denise Hicks Barnes, 317 Alder Road, spoke to members of council regarding a grass violation she received from the City of Dover. Ms. Hicks Barnes explained that she was cited for failure to maintain grass/weeds at a proper height. She further explained that she normally maintains her grass on a regular basis, however, because of the cost of a car repair, she told her grass service to skip one week of cutting. Ms. Hicks Barnes explained that she called and spoke to Mr. Morris, and he suggested that she call Mr. Eddie Kopp, Code Enforcement Supervisor. When she spoke to Mr. Kopp, he told her she would need to speak to Mary Ellen Gray. Ms. Hicks Barnes explained that Ms. Gray told her she would need to go before the City Council and ask them to change the ordinance. She further stated that Ms. Gray explained that if it is done for her, it will have to be done for all 1,100 people that were cited. Ms. Hicks Barnes stated that as a tax-paying, law-abiding, community-serving citizen of Dover, she felt completely disrespected and undervalued. Ms. Hicks Barnes made several recommendations to members of the council on revising the ordinance and making changes that empower the homeowner, not just penalize them for the offense that is being cited. Mr. Anderson stated that council will make sure this matter is placed on the agenda next month. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Elder Ellis Louden. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Anderson ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty, and unanimously carried. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 22, 2023 PAGE 2 PRESENTATION-CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION -SADE TRUIETT-JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING REQUESTS FROM NONPROFITS This presentation was postponed until the Regular Council Meeting on June 12, 2023. PRESENTATION- APPA RELIABLE PUBLIC POWER PROVIDER (RP3) PLATINUM DESIGNATION TO CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT 2023-2026 Mayor Christiansen and Mr. Rocha thanked Paul Waddell, Electric Director, for the outstanding work the Electric Department does every day for the City of Dover. Mr. Waddell thanked Mayor Christiansen and members of the City Council for the recognition and explained that RP3 is a designation given by the American Public Power Association for meeting four different areas of substantiated success. He explained that the four areas are reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements. Mr. Waddell stated that this designation is a heavy lift for the guys in the department in order to document everything on a day-to-day basis. Mr. Waddell explained that each time they go up for the designation, they face a different application process, and they take different pieces of knowledge to make operations better, safer, and more reliable for the customer. Mr. Waddell stated that he is proud of those in his department that did everything in the last three years to make this designation happen. Mr. Rocha stated that everyone beams with pride with Mr. Waddell and the Electric Department. Mr. Rocha asked that Mr. Waddell express the sincere gratitude of council to his team because they are very proud of the work of the entire Electric Department. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANDIDATES MEETING OF MAY 8, 2023 The Minutes of the Council President Candidates Meeting of May 8, 2023, was unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 8, 2023 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 8, 2023, were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2023 The Minutes of the Economic Development Meeting of February 14, 2023, were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried by unanimous roll call vote. CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS - ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2024 Matthew D. Campana – Representative of Homeowners Charles Martin – Representative of Local Real Estate Industry Association

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 22, 2023 PAGE 3 ELECTION BOARD - THREE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2026 Heather D. Ennis – At-Large DOVER FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE- ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 13, 2024 Lori Peddicord Andrea Maucher Brett Scott Justin Strickland Carolyn D. Courtney DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION - FIVE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 2028 Councilman Fred Neil (Council Liaison Member) SILVER LAKE COMMISSION - TWO-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 1, 2025 Kathleen Marie Doyle Welton N. Satchell Marie E. Kozel Michael W. Lewis Joan M. Winters PLANNING COMMISSION - THREE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 1, 2026 Dr. Bobby Jones – At-Large Representative Joan E. Denney – Third District Representative APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT HARE By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried by unanimous roll call vote. CITY CHAPLAIN – ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 13, 2024 Elder Ellis B. Louden CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE (LIAISON TO KENT COUNTY) – ONE-YEAR TERM-EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 Councilman Fred A. Neil COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRS - ONE-YEAR TERM- EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 Legislative, Finance, Administration Committee - Councilman David L. Anderson Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee - Councilwoman Tricia K. Arndt Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee - Councilman Brian E. Lewis Utility Committee - Councilman Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. COMMITTEE CIVILIAN MEMBERS - ONE-YEAR TERM- EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee - Daniel T. Shevock Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee - Michael W. Lewis Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee - Dr. Chanda Jackson - Short Utility Committee - This Item Will Be Updated When Information Becomes Available

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 22, 2023 PAGE 4 DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ONE-YEAR TERM- EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 City Manager – David S. Hugg, III (ex-officio) Mayor Robin R. Christiansen (ex-officio) City Planner – Mary Ellen Gray Councilman Fred A. Neil Councilwoman Tricia K. Arndt ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - ONE-YEAR TERM- EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 Councilman David L. Anderson Councilman Andre M. Boggerty GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN BOARD - ONE-YEAR TERM- EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 Councilman David L. Anderson Councilwoman Julia M. Pillsbury KENT COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ONE-YEAR TERM- EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 Councilman Fred A. Neil KENT ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ONE-YEAR TERM- EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 Mayor Christiansen OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) BOARD- ONE-YEAR TERM- EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 Councilman David L. Anderson Councilwoman Julia Pillsbury POLICE PENSION PLAN – RETIREMENT COMMITTEE- ONE-YEAR TERM- EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 Councilman David L. Anderson Councilwoman Julia Pillsbury CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS- ONE-YEAR TERM- EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 Councilman David L. Anderson Councilman Brian E. Lewis Councilman Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. CITY OF DOVER EMPLOYEE LIAISON- ONE-YEAR TERM- EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 Councilman Andre M. Boggerty APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL COMMITTEE CHAIRS By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried by unanimous roll call vote.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 22, 2023 PAGE 5 COMMITTEE CIVILIAN MEMBERS - ONE-YEAR TERM- EXPIRING MAY 13, 2024 Legislative, Finance, Administration Committee – Jonathan Contant Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee – Michael Tholstrup Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee - This Item Will Be Updated When Information Becomes Available Utility Committee – Esosa M. Iriowen ITEMS NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08 – SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF LIBRARY TAX DISTRICTS IN KENT COUNTY Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager explained that Brian Sylvester, Library Director, does a great job keeping the city informed of what the State and Kent County libraries are doing. He further explained that the county has had a method for distributing revenues to libraries based on borrowing from residents that live outside the jurisdictions that have a public library in their community, which is known as reciprocal borrowing. Mr. Hugg stated that it is a flawed system that is not predictable and susceptible to epidemics, or anything that might drive up the usage of the library or the delivery of library books. Kent County has offered to create a library tax district program. Mr. Hugg stated that Milford has a library tax district, and the new Smyrna and Harrington Libraries are asking to set up the same. Mr. Hugg explained that if this were to happen, reciprocal borrowing would become unnecessary and unworkable, and the new county administrator asked if the City of Dover would support a library tax district program. Mr. Hugg stated that all the residents of the city would not be subject to the county’s library tax. Mr. Neil moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-08. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson, and by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted the following Resolution: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF LIBRARY TAX DISTRICTS IN KENT COUNTY WHEREAS, the libraries of Kent County currently participate in a Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement in which a County Library Tax is assessed to the residents of the unincorporated parts of Kent County, and funds are distributed to libraries in proportion to the number of items they circulate; and WHEREAS, not all funds raised by the County Library Tax are effectively distributed via this method; and WHEREAS, the Kent County Levy Court is considering establishing Library Tax Districts corresponding to the five school districts in Kent County to replace the Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement; and WHEREAS, the city limits of Dover are within both the Capital and Caesar Rodney School Districts; and WHEREAS, the residents of the city of Dover already fund the Dover Public Library through their property taxes and would effectively be double taxed for library services if a library tax were levied on them;

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 22, 2023 PAGE 6 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover hereby express its support of the creation of Library Tax Districts, provided residents within the city limits of Dover are not assessed a Library Tax. ADOPTED: May 22, 2023 CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS David S. Hugg, III had no announcements. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Christiansen extended congratulations to Mt. Zion AME Church for the events celebrating their 150th anniversary of ministry to the City of Dover. Mayor Christiansen reminded everyone that on May 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Triangle in the City of Dover, there will be a Memorial Day service. The event is sponsored by Delvets Post 2 and the American Legion Walter L. Fox VFW Post 2. Mayor Christiansen stated that they will honor those who have sacrificed for the freedoms that everyone enjoys. Mayor Christiansen stated that there is also a ceremony at the Vietnam Veteran’s Post 850 at 2 p.m. at the monument at the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park. Mayor Christiansen stated that Comic Con returns to the downtown area on Saturday, June 17, 2023, and on Monday, June 19, 2023, there will be a celebration of the holiday Juneteenth on Legislative Mall. Mayor Christiansen also announced that the African American Festival will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Christiansen announced that everyone should be prepared to bring their blanket and picnic basket for an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration that includes a peach pie eating contest sponsored by Fifer Orchards, a hotdog eating contest sponsored by Coney Island Hotdog Stand, and fireworks. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Lewis wished Mt. Zion AME Church a happy 150th Anniversary and stated that he attended the festivities over the weekend along with Mayor Christiansen and Councilman Sudler. Mr. Lewis commended Pastor Louden, whom he has known for many years and considers a friend, for doing a phenomenal job in leading Mt. Zion AME Church. Mr. Lewis also commended Reverend Crawford, who is now leading Mt. Zion AME Church. Mr. Lewis explained that he considers Mt. Zion AME his church away from his church. Mr. Hare apologized that he had planned to attend the 150th Anniversary of Mt. Zion AME Church fish fry but had to go out of town unexpectedly. Mr. Anderson stated that he attended the Inaugural Boys to Men Ceremony at William Henry Middle School with Councilman Boggerty, Councilman Rocha, and Councilman Sudler. Mr. Anderson stated that it was a tremendous event, and he wanted to recognize the great work that is being done there with young people making the decision to become a leader and not a statistic. Mr. Neil stated that he wanted to recognize Ms. Wanda Mullen and her organization for a community/mental health event that took place on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Mr. Neil stated that both he and Ms. Arndt attended. Mr. Neil explained that they had booths and a food giveaway. Mr. Neil stated that it was special for Ms. Mullen because they had a regular meeting of the White Oak Towne Point Civic Association on Thursday. Mr. Hare stated that he would like Mr. Hugg or Ms. Duca to reach out to the Public Works Department and thank them for being helpful and doing a great job. Mr. Hare announced that Ms. Arndt’s birthday is Friday, May 26, 2023, and asked everyone to wish her a Happy Birthday.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 22, 2023 PAGE 7 The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. ANDRIA BENNETT CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of May 22, 2023, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /AB