Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
What happened
AI summary
The Dover Council Committee of the Whole received presentations on affordable housing and homelessness solutions. Michelle Williams presented data on housing cost burdens, the 'missing middle', and zoning barriers to small-scale and tiny home developments. Judson Malone of Springboard Delaware presented a proposal to partner with New City Church to construct an interim low-barrier village with wraparound services for homeless women and children or adults. In committee business, the Utility Committee recommended acceptance of water infrastructure for South Bay Road (Caliber Collision) and water/wastewater infrastructure for the Oak Shadows subdivision. The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee heard from AFSCME Local 2356 President Matt Carey regarding employee retention, pension restoration, and easing the city's 5% cap on promotional pay increases.
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Votes
5 routine votes, all passed
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Move for adoption of the Council Committee of the Whole agenda.
Passed 7 yes, 2 absent. Absent: Brian E. Lewis, Roy Sudler, Jr..
Play from 00:19Move for adoption of the Utility Committee agenda.
Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr..
Play from 1:33:24Move for acceptance of the water infrastructure within the right-of-way of Bay Road, to include all referenced water infrastructure as recommended by staff.
Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr..
Play from 1:36:48Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation for the dedication of the water and wastewater infrastructure within the Oak Shadows development.
Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr..
Play from 1:41:21Move for adoption of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee agenda.
Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Roy Sudler, Jr..
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Recording
Agenda
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1. Adoption of Agenda - Council Committee of the Whole
Adoption of the evening's agenda for the Council Committee of the Whole.
Play from 00:022. Discussion on Affordable Housing
Presentation and discussion by Michelle Williams, Executive Director of the Fuller Center for Housing of Delaware, on housing affordability data in Dover and Kent County, the 'missing middle' housing, and zoning constraints on smaller housing types.
Play from 00:453. Springboard Delaware Proposal to Partner with New City Church
Presentation by Judson Malone, Executive Director of New City Church Family Village, proposing an interim modular shelter village with wraparound services for homeless families or adults at New City Church.
Play from 43:314. Council Reports - February 2026
Monthly activity reports by Council members for the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Districts, At-Large, and the Council President, including constituent issues regarding snow removal, code enforcement, cameras, trash, and safety.
Play from 1:23:035. Utility Committee - Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of the Utility Committee meeting agenda.
Play from 1:32:586. Dedication of Water Infrastructure – S. Bay Road
Consideration to accept water infrastructure within the right-of-way of Bay Road constructed for Caliber Collision by Pinnacle Development.
Play from 1:33:427. Dedication of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure – Oak Shadows
Consideration to accept water and wastewater utility infrastructure within the Oak Shadows development.
Play from 1:37:338. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee - Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting agenda.
Play from 1:41:539. Update from AFSCME on Membership Priorities
Presentation by Matt Carey, President of AFSCME Local 2356, regarding employee vacancy rates, reinstating the pension system, and reforming the 5% cap on promotional pay increases under the City Pay Plan.
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Documents
Attendance
7 in person, 1 remote, 2 absent.
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- Andre M. BoggertyIn person
- Brian E. Lewis (Arrived at 6:18 p.m.)In person
- David L. AndersonIn person
- Fred A. NeilIn person
- Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.In person
- Julia M. PillsburyIn person
- Tricia K. ArndtIn person
- Donyale M. Hall (Attended via WebEx.)Remote
- Robin R. Christiansen (Mayor Christiansen was absent.)Absent
- Roy Sudler, Jr. (Dr. Sudler was absent.)Absent