Tuesday, April 14, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
AI summary
The Dover Council Committee of the Whole met on April 14, 2026, covering Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement; Utility; and Legislative, Finance, and Administration committees. Key actions included recommending partial fee waivers for cash-in-lieu active recreation requirements for residential developments on Cecil Street ($1,000) and Nixon Lane ($750), awarding a $449,500 contract to Verdantas for drinking water manganese removal systems, and approving a letter of authorization for the HELP Initiative Safer Community Campaign. A motion to recommend drafting a charter amendment resolution to restore an Alderman's Court failed in a 5-5 tie, though a motion recommending a feasibility study and an ad hoc committee passed.
Move to recommend conducting a feasibility study of an Alderman's court and establishing an Ad Hoc committee to obtain input from the community.
Passed. 3 yes, 1 abstain
Move to recommend creating a Resolution to change the charter, drafted by the City Solicitor, which would be brought back for review and discussion at the committee.
Did not pass. 3 yes, 5 no, 1 absent
Move for adoption of the agenda of the Council Committee of the Whole.
Passed 7 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Andre M. Boggerty.
Move to recommend acceptance of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Taskforce Committee's recommendations report.
Passed 8 yes.
Move to recommend acceptance of the Silver Lake Commission Annual Report.
Passed 7 yes.
Move to recommend a partial waiver of the fees down to $1,000.00 for the cash-in-lieu active recreation area requirement for Cecil Street Townhouses at 207 N. West Street.
Passed 8 yes.
Move to recommend a partial waiver of the fees down to $750.00 for active recreation for Lands of Fuller at 7 Nixon Lane.
Passed 8 yes.
Move to recommend approval of the Active Recreation Area Plan for Bay Village Residential Planned Neighborhood Design subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
Passed 8 yes.
Move to recommend acceptance of the Silver Lake Dam 2025 Dam Safety Inspection Report and the FY2026 update memorandum as recommended by staff.
Passed 8 yes.
Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposed grant recommendations for 2026.
Passed 8 yes.
Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation to award the contract to Verdantas for the Manganese Removal Systems for Drinking Water, RFP #26-0012WW, for the amount of $449,500.
Passed 8 yes, 1 absent. Absent: Andre M. Boggerty.
Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation to approve the Acting City Manager to sign and submit a letter of authorization to the HELP Initiative.
Passed 8 yes.
1. Adoption of Agenda - Council Committee of the Whole
Approval of the agenda for the Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
UT-1. Evaluation of Proposals – Manganese Removal Systems for Drinking Water
Recommendation to award RFP #26-0012WW to Verdantas for drinking water manganese removal systems.
UT-2. Presentation – Safer Community Campaign HELP Initiative
Presentation on energy checkups, workforce training in trades, and lighting, and authorization for a letter of support.
LF-1. Review of Snowstorm Budget Costs
Informational review of city operational and contractor costs incurred during winter snowstorms.
LF-2. Consideration of Restoring an Alderman's Court
Discussion and motions regarding restoring an Alderman's Court in Dover to address local quality-of-life offenses.
LF-3. Consideration of an Alderman's Court – Speed Control
Discussion regarding speed control enforcement via an Alderman's Court; not addressed due to failure of charter resolution.
LF-4. The Mayor's Blue Ribbon Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Taskforce Committee's Recommendations
Report on recommendations from the Mayor's Blue Ribbon OUD Taskforce Committee.
LF-5. City of Dover Municipal Police Academy Cost Review
Informational overview of costs, operations, and return on investment for the Dover Municipal Police Academy.
2. Council Reports - March 2026
Monthly reports by council members representing Districts 1-4 and the Council President.
PR-1. Annual Report from the Silver Lake Commission
Presentation and review of the Silver Lake Commission Annual Report.
PR-2. Input Discussion on the Future Planning for Silver Lake Park
Discussion on the master plan survey, community outreach, security, and budgeting for Silver Lake Park.
PR-3. Revisit Request for Review of Cash-in-Lieu Payment for Active Recreation Area Requirement for Cecil Street Townhouses at 207 N. West Street
Review of the active recreation area cash-in-lieu fee requirement for a four-lot townhouse project.
PR-4. Review of Active Recreation Plan – Lands of Fuller at 7 Nixon Lane
Review of active recreation requirements for a 3-lot minor subdivision.
PR-5. Review of Active Recreation Plan – Bay Village Residential Planned Neighborhood Design
Review of active recreation area plan for a 79.14-acre residential planned neighborhood design on White Oak Road.
PR-6. Silver Lake Dam - Annual Inspection Review
Review and acceptance of the 2025 Dam Safety Inspection Report and FY 2026 update memo.
PR-7. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Proposed Grant Recommendations for 2026
Approval of the proposed funding recommendations for the 2026 CDBG program.
7 in person, 2 remote, 1 absent.