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Council Committee of the Whole Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

What happened

AI summary

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole met on March 24, 2026. The committee recommended installing 25 mph and caution signage on East Loockerman Street and reviewed traffic calming efforts for Lincoln Park. In the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee, members voted to recommend awarding a $531,916 contract to A-Del Construction for Water Street flooding improvements and forwarded Proposed Ordinance #2026-03 (Dangerous Buildings) to Council. Proposed Ordinance #2026-04 (Vacant Buildings) was postponed to the next meeting for legal review and drafting exemptions for partially occupied mixed-use buildings and seasonal residents. A request was also approved directing the police department to evaluate the city's camera system efficacy.

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Votes

5 routine votes, all passed

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  • Move to recommend placing a speed limit sign at the entrance of the development and Caution Children at Play as soon as possible, amended to include a Strictly Enforced sign.

    Passed 7 yes, 3 absent. Absent: Brian E. Lewis, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr..

    Play from 36:29

  • Recommend awarding the contract for the Water Street Flooding Improvements project, Bid #26-0013WW, to A-Del Construction for $531,916.

    Passed 7 yes, 3 absent. Absent: Brian E. Lewis, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr..

    Play from 58:41

  • Recommend forwarding Proposed Ordinance #2026-03 (Dangerous Buildings) to Council for approval.

    Passed 7 yes, 3 absent. Absent: Brian E. Lewis, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr..

    Play from 1:00:36

  • Recommend having Proposed Ordinance #2026-04 brought back at the next committee meeting with amendments addressing commercial storefront vacancies in occupied buildings and seasonal occupancy exemptions following legal review.

    Passed 7 yes, 3 absent. Absent: Brian E. Lewis, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr..

    Play from 1:24:00

  • Request that Dover Police conduct an evaluation of the efficacy of the camera system and report their findings back to the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee.

    Passed 7 yes, 3 absent. Absent: Brian E. Lewis, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr..

    Play from 1:33:48

Recording

Read the machine transcript (313 statements)

Agenda

Show 6 agenda items

  • 1. East Loockerman Street Update

    Presentation and discussion on traffic calming and speeding mitigation options along East Loockerman Street, including temporary road closure alternatives, signage, and cost considerations.

    Play from 02:27

  • 2. Speeding Concerns Update - Lincoln Park

    Update on traffic calming analysis conducted by RK&K for Lincoln Park collector roads and sidewalk infrastructure needs.

    Play from 37:01

  • 3. Evaluation of Bids - Water Street Flooding Improvements

    Evaluation of bids and staff recommendation to award the contract for Bid #26-0013WW to A-Del Construction in the amount of $531,916.

    Play from 49:08

  • 4. Proposed Ordinance #2026-03 - Amending Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XI - Dangerous Buildings

    Text amendments updating building inspector references to code official to align with ICC codes and clarifying demolition standards.

    Play from 59:05

  • 5. Proposed Ordinance #2026-04 - Amending Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XII - Vacant Buildings

    Amendments establishing clear standards, timelines, and exemptions regarding vacant buildings, specifically commercial storefronts with occupied upper units and seasonal residences.

    Play from 1:01:10

  • 6. Dover Police Camera System Efficacy Evaluation

    Public comments and committee discussion requesting Dover Police evaluate the coverage and efficacy of the municipal camera network.

    Play from 1:24:10

Documents

Attendance

7 in person, 3 absent.

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  • Andre M. BoggertyIn person
  • David L. Anderson (Arrived at 6:08 p.m.)In person
  • Donyale M. Hall (Arrived at 6:11 p.m.)In person
  • Fred A. Neil (Council President Neil presiding.)In person
  • Julia M. PillsburyIn person
  • Roy Sudler, Jr.In person
  • Tricia K. ArndtIn person
  • Robin R. Christiansen (Mayor Christiansen was absent.)Absent
  • Brian E. Lewis (Absent per minutes.)Absent
  • Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. (Absent per minutes.)Absent