Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
What happened
AI summary
The Dover Council Committee of the Whole met on December 9, 2025. Key actions included: recommending approval of the revised active recreation area plan for 'The Old Post' residential redevelopment (42 dwelling units) at 55 Loockerman Plaza; directing staff to reach out to DelDOT's traffic calming division for safety options on East Loockerman Street and bring back recommendations for temporary emergency-only access; awarding a water quality improvements contract to Richard E. Pierson Construction Company for $1,617,143 (funded 80% by federal infrastructure grants); recommending approval of Ordinance 2025-25 adjusting fire alarm and sprinkler inspection fees to a flat $25 per building; and reviewing the FY2026 first-quarter budget snapshot, including legal expense increases and billing adjustments.
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Votes
5 routine votes, all passed
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Move to adopt the agenda for the Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr..
Play from 00:13Move to accept staff recommendation to approve the revised active recreation area plan for The Old Post project (55 Loockerman Plaza).
Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr..
Play from 22:21Move that staff reach out to DelDOT to do a study with traffic calming options and bring back at the next meeting a recommendation to achieve temporary emergency access only on East Loockerman Street.
Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr..
Play from 1:28:24Move to accept staff recommendation to award the contract for the water improvement project (Water Quality Improvements) to Richard E. Pierson Construction Company in the amount of $1,617,143.00.
Passed 7 yes, 2 absent. Absent: Brian E. Lewis, Roy Sudler, Jr..
Play from 1:32:56Move to accept staff recommendation to forward proposed Ordinance 2025-25 amending Appendix F - Fees and Fines, Chapter 46 Fire Prevention and Protection, to City Council for approval.
Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr..
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Recording
Agenda
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1. Adoption of Agenda & Council Reports
Adoption of CCW agenda and reports by Council members on community events, constituent issues, and legislative updates.
Play from 00:002. Old Post Recreation Plan - 55 Loockerman Plaza
Consideration of revised active recreation area plan for a 42-unit multi-family redevelopment at 55 Loockerman Plaza (former post office), providing 4,576 sq ft of active recreation space including zen gardens and an indoor gym.
Play from 12:413. Safety Concerns - East Loockerman Street
Discussion and presentation regarding citizen speeding concerns and road closure requests on East Loockerman Street between Halsey Street and Little Creek Road. Public safety and emergency response access concerns were evaluated.
Play from 22:574. Evaluation of Bids - Water Quality Improvements
Evaluation of bids and contract award recommendation for water infrastructure upgrades along Queen Street and two alleys straddling Fairview Avenue, funded 80% via Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant funding.
Play from 1:28:485. Proposed Ordinance 2025-25 - Amending Appendix F - Fees and Fines (Chapter 46 Fire Prevention)
Ordinance amending fire alarm and sprinkler inspection fees to align with Delaware State Fire Marshal rate changes, establishing a flat $25 fee per building.
Play from 1:35:346. Quarterly Budget Review
FY2026 first-quarter financial review through October 2025, covering general fund, water, wastewater, electric fund, legal fee expenditures, and university grant funds.
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Documents
Attendance
8 in person, 1 remote, 1 absent.
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- Robin R. ChristiansenIn person
- Andre M. BoggertyIn person
- David L. AndersonIn person
- Donyale M. HallIn person
- Fred A. NeilIn person
- Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.In person
- Julia M. PillsburyIn person
- Tricia K. ArndtIn person
- Brian E. Lewis (Attended via Webex)Remote
- Roy Sudler, Jr. (Absent)Absent