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Council Committee of the Whole Meeting

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware

What happened

AI summary

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole convened on April 28, 2026, covering matters across the Safety Advisory and Transportation, Utility, and Legislative, Finance, and Administration committees. Key discussions included a Group Violence Intervention (GVI) presentation highlighting housing vouchers and community outreach, concept plans for annexation/rezoning and DelDOT highway ramp reservations along N. Little Creek Road, and proposed bike/pedestrian lane improvements on Loockerman Plaza. Key actions taken included recommending approval for a $402,300 change order for the FY 24 Inflow & Infiltration Rehabilitation Project, a $21,067 change order for the Silver Lake Dam Emergency Action Plan, $127,500 in project authorizations/budget amendments (including Stoney Creek alley cameras and library green roof replacement), Proposed Ordinance #2026-09 updating property valuation and assessment taxation code, Proposed Ordinance #2026-10 creating zoning regulations and definitions for clean hydrogen, and a $13,500 budget amendment for Weyandt Hall flooring.

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Votes

7 routine votes, all passed

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  • Move for adoption of the agenda for the Council Committee of the Whole meeting.

    Passed.

  • Move to recommend acceptance of the change order for the FY 24 Inflow & Infiltration Rehabilitation Project from Insituform Technologies, LLC for up to $402,300, as recommended by staff.

    Passed 3 yes.

  • Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation to approve the change order request from Remington & Vernick Engineers for $21,067 for the Silver Lake Dam Emergency Action Plan.

    Passed.

  • Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation for authorization of projects and associated budget amendment requests totaling $127,500 (Stoney Creek alley camera installation, floor scrubber replacement, and library green roof replacement).

    Passed 5 yes.

  • Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation to forward Proposed Ordinance #2026-09 to council for approval.

    Passed.

  • Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation to forward Proposed Ordinance #2026-10 (Clean Hydrogen zoning amendments) to council for approval.

    Passed.

  • Move to recommend approval of the FY26 Weyandt Hall stairwell and basement flooring project change order and budget amendment request for $13,500 as recommended by staff.

    Passed.

Agenda

Show 11 agenda items

  • SA&T 1. Group Violence Intervention (GVI) Presentation

    Presentation on Strategy 101 Group Violence Intervention focusing on targeted-based intervention, probation caseloads, law enforcement, and support services including 24-month housing vouchers and credit mediation.

  • LF&A 6. Proposed Ordinance #2026-10 - Amending Appendix B - Zoning regarding Clean Hydrogen

    Amendments to Chapter Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 and Article 12, regulating clean hydrogen production and facilities across M, IPM, IPM2, and IPM3 zones.

  • LF&A 7. FY26 Weyandt Hall Stairwells/Basement Flooring Project - Change Order

    Change order and budget amendment request for $13,500 for stairwell and basement flooring at Weyandt Hall.

  • SA&T 2. Discussion on the Annexation/Rezoning Request of Property Lands of United Worldwide Express, LLC at 1624 N. Little Creek Road and 1600 N. Little Creek Road

    Exploratory discussion regarding annexation, rezoning, and potential DelDOT ramp reservations and right-of-way impacts on North Little Creek Road properties.

  • SA&T 3. Loockerman Plaza Pedestrian / Bicycle Lane Improvement Project

    Discussion and presentation regarding proposed pedestrian crosswalks, traffic review, and bicycle lane feasibility on Loockerman Plaza.

  • Utility 1. FY 24 Inflow & Infiltration Rehabilitation Project - Change Order

    Change order request from Insituform Technologies, LLC for up to $402,300, funded through wastewater enterprise fund reallocations.

  • LF&A 1. Silver Lake Dam Emergency Action Plan - Change Order

    Change order request from Remington & Vernick Engineers for $21,067 for the Silver Lake Dam emergency action plan.

  • LF&A 2. Proposed Dual Employment Policy

    Review of a proposed dual employment policy and disclosure/approval procedures for city employees holding secondary employment.

  • LF&A 3. Review of Council President Duties

    Discussion on charter provisions, ministerial functions, personnel oversight, and communication expectations regarding the Council President position.

  • LF&A 4. Project Authorizations and Budget Amendments - Stoney Creek Alley Camera Installation, Floor Scrubber Replacement, and Library Green Roof Replacement

    Authorization of capital projects and budget amendments totaling $127,500.

  • LF&A 5. Proposed Ordinance #2026-09 - Amending Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article I. - In General, Sec. 102-1 - Valuation and assessment

    Ordinance amendment regarding property tax valuation and assessment procedures.

Documents

Attendance

8 in person, 2 absent.

Show 10 people
  • Robin R. ChristiansenIn person
  • Andre M. BoggertyIn person
  • Brian E. Lewis (Arrived at 7:04 p.m.)In person
  • David L. AndersonIn person
  • Donyale M. HallIn person
  • Fred A. Neil (Council President presiding)In person
  • Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.In person
  • Julia M. PillsburyIn person
  • Roy Sudler, Jr.Absent
  • Tricia K. ArndtAbsent