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Mayor and City Council of New Castle Roll Call Present: Council President Blest Others present: Mayor Klingmeyer, Marian C. Delaney, Finance/HR Manager Council President Blest convened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and led those assembled in the pledge of allegiance. The purpose of this meeting was to hold a Public Hearing regarding the pending modifications to Ordinance #230-28, Off Street Parking. Council President Blest read a draft of the Ordinance in its entirety, including the proposed modifications. Mayor Klingmeyer stated that he had serious questions regarding the Ordinance. The Mayor felt that Council should not be involved in enforcing the Ordinance. Felt that the parking situation at 5th & South Sts. is a perfect example and that off street parking should be allowed when it can be done. Councilman DiMondi stated that he would like to speak with the City Solicitor regarding some of the language in the Ordinance, particularly the use of the word “infill”. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Jill F. DiAngelo, DRAFT Roll Call Present: Council President Blest Others present: Mayor Klingmeyer, Marian C. Delaney, Finance/HR Manager 1. Discussion on and Review of the Comcast Franchise Agreement. Councilman DiMondi stated that there are only two items of the contract to be negotiated and that Chip Patterson and Attorney Kavanaugh were negotiating with Comcast. 2. Discussion on DSWA Recycling and City’s Trash Schedule. Councilwoman Petty read a statement that she prepared. Councilwoman Petty would like to keep the two-day regular trash pickup in addition to the 1-day DSWA recycling trash pickup until the residents in Boothhurst, Van Dyke Village and Baldton become familiar with the program. It was discussed by Council that the residents should be given a month of both regular trash pickup and recycled trash pickup so they will become acquainted with the recycling program. The recycling pilot program will begin November 1, 2005 with regular trash pickup. Beginning December 1, 2005, regular trash pickup will be once a week and recyclable trash pickup will be once a week. Councilman Reese moved to accept the above stated schedule. It was seconded by Councilman DiMondi. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Re-Appointment of Appeal Board Members to the Board of Building
Appeals under Code 140, Housing Property and Maintenance. The following
residents were appointed by City Council to the board of Building
Appeals: 4. Awarding of the Fiber-Link Contract. Mr. DiMondi asked Ms. Delaney
to explain the project details. The City had solicited bids for the
installation of a fiber line thereby connecting the MSC building on
Chestnut Street to the Admin. Bldg on Delaware St. This process would
update the City’s leased T-1 line from Cavalier to Fiber. The
Police Department and the Trolley Barn location, as well as, the MSC
plant currently use fiber. A motion was made by Councilwoman Churchill
to accept the bid of $21,477. as presented by The Tri-M Group. It
was seconded by Councilman DiMondi. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Motion for Executive Session to Discuss Potential City Administrator. Councilman Reese moved that Council adjourn to Executive Session. It was seconded by Councilwoman Churchill. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jill F. DiAngelo,
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