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CITY COUNCIL OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF NEW CASTLE Councilperson Reese Absent: President of Council William Blest Others Present: Mayor John Klingmeyer, City Treasurer Janet Carlin, City Administrator Cathryn Thomas, City Solicitor Roger Akin, Police Chief Kevin McDerby, Recreation Director Victor Santos Councilperson Reese presided in the absence of President of Council Blest and brought the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES BY DATE A Motion was presented by Councilperson Churchill to accept the Minutes of June 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 2007. The Motion to accept the Minutes was seconded by Councilperson Petty. The Minutes were accepted as presented. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT City Treasurer Janet Carlin reported that there was $400.00 in Total Petty Cash on Hand, $213,913.61 in Total Monthly Deposits, Total cash in the Wilmington Trust Accounts equaled $417,626.48, $698,632.23 in the Certificates of Deposit and De. Government Investment Pool and $1,116,258.71 Total Cash on Hand. A Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented was brought by Councilperson Churchill. The Motion was seconded by Councilperson Gaworski. Treasurer’s Report was accepted as presented. REPORT FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Thomas stated that her report was in Council’s packet. She stated that Council did adopt the budget and that the taxes for City residents would increase to $1.15. APPROVAL OF STAFF REPORTS Chief McDerby stated that his report was in Council’s packet as well and mentioned a few personnel changes. Jamie Rogers was promoted to Sergeant and Gene Wood would be joining the police force. Councilperson Gaworski stated that the Public Works report was in Council’s packet. GRANT REVIEW Councilperson Churchill stated that the grant reviews were in Council’s packets. COMMUNICATIONS Councilperson Reese spoke on the request for a stop sign at 7th and South Sts. and Councilperson Petty spoke of loud noises coming from the businesses at the River’s Edge Industrial Park. City Administrator Thomas said that she would have John Lloyd look into this matter. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mayor Klingmeyer spoke on Resolution 2007-14, turning the Banks Bldg. over to the Trustees. The Mayor stated that the building has no commercial value and if the Trustees were willing to repair and maintain the building, it should be turned over to them. Councilperson Petty introduced the new Summer Camp Counselors to Council and the audience. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Motion, discussion and vote on Resolution No. 2007-14 transferring ownership of the Banks Building to the Trustees. Councilperson Churchill read the revised Resolution (Mr. Aiken made revisions to the one that was in Council’s packet). After a brief discussion a vote was taken on the Resolution. (Gaworski-yes, Petty-no, Churchill-yes, Reese-yes.) NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion to schedule a Public Hearing and Special City council Meeting concerning the Recycling Program and other alternatives. A hearing has been scheduled for July 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. 2. Report on seasonal work to be done on City streets. Councilperson Gaworski reviewed the list of streets/roads to be repaired and said that the City was ready to put these repairs out for bids. 3. Motion, discussion and vote on Resolution No. 2007-25, to pay $55,681.00 to Insurance and Financial Services for the down payment and first installment for insurance premiums for the policy year 2007/08. Councilperson Churchill read the Resolution and a vote was taken. The Resolution was accepted unanimously. 4. Motion, discussion and vote on Resolution No. 2007-26, a request to expand an encroachment onto the right of way to accommodate the construction of a porch at 31 E. 4th St. Councilperson Churchill stated that after inspecting the premises, she noted that there is a gas value in the pavement in front of the house and the proposed porch would cover the value. DP&L stated that the value has to be accessible. After a brief discussion Councilperson Churchill made a Motion to table this matter until the homeowner can speak with DP&L and see if the valve can be moved, at the homeowner’s expense. Council voted to table the matter. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR None. A Motion was made by Councilperson Churchill that the meeting be adjourned. It was seconded by Councilperson Gaworski and the meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jill F. DiAngelo, |
