1) Committee: Membership consists of non-elected individuals (residents and others interested in serving should complete application for consideration)
2) Council: Membership consists of members of City Council.
3) Employee: Membership consists of City staff.
A list of the City of Dover committees, commissions, boards, etc. is provided below. For additional details, including membership, please select the committee. To review minutes of the various committees, please visit the City's website at: www.cityofdover.com/government/citycouncil/committeeminutes. There are some committees whose membership consists of a combination of the above (i.e. Council and Employee, and Council and Committee). Whenever a committee's type includes "Committee", this means that there are members who are non-elected individuals; therefore, should you be interested in serving as a member of one of those committees, please submit an application for consideration: Submit Application Here
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To review recommendations for City of Dover Medal and make recommendations to City Council for awards of City of Dover Medal.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 2-1(f)
Membership; Appointed by: 3; Mayor
Other Members: n/a
Criteria: No City employee, retired employee, volunteer fireman, appointed or elected official shall be eligible to serve.
Terms; Term Expires: None; N/A
Meeting Date/Time: Called as needed
Meeting *Location: To be announced
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Shall serve without compensation
CityClerk[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Awards Committee
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Ms. Mary Skelton VACANCY
Mrs. Peggy Angel
Mrs. Georgia Van Sant
To review appeals by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, board or bureau of the City affected by any decision of the administrative officer.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Article 9, Section 1 & 22 Del. C. 321-323
Membership; Appointed by: 5; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: n/a
Criteria: Members shall be residents of the City and who, at the time of appointment, shall not be candidates-elect for or incumbents of an elective public office. Staggered Terms.
Terms; Term Expires: 3 Years; July
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Wednesday/10:00 a.m.
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Shall be entitled to compensation as determined by City: Section 2-201 of Dover Code.
PlanningandInspections[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Board of Adjustment
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
K.C. Sheth, Chairperson (7/10)
William Hufnal (7/10)
James N. Keller (7/12)
Richard Senato (7/12)
Arthur G. Ericson (7/11)
Shall hear the appeals of all taxpayers dissatisfied with the assessment of their properties, shall collect such information as they consider proper and necessary, and shall report their findings.
Enabling Legislation: Charter - Sec. 47, Code - Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article VI - Exemptions; Board of Assessment Appeals
Membership; Appointed by: Not Less Than 3 Civilian Members; Designated by Council
Other Members: n/a
Criteria: Members shall be qualified voters of the city and have experience in the state in one of the following fields:
(1) Real estate brokerage of sales;
(2) Property appraisal/assessments;
(3) Real property law;
(4) Accounting.
Terms; Term Expires: 4 Years, Staggered Terms; March
Meeting Date/Time: Called as Needed
Meeting *Location: To Be Announced
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Shall be entitled to compensation as determined by City: Section 2-201 of Dover Code.
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Thomas Burns, Real Estate Brokerage of Sales (3/13)
James Galvin, Undesignated (3/13)
William Garfinkel, Undesignated (3/13)
John Kelly, Accounting (3/14)
Todd Stonesifer, Real Estate Brokerage of Sales (3/14)
James Welsh, Property Appraisal/Assessments (3/14) BACK TO TOP OF PAGE
To manage the city employees pension plan.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 2-361 - 2-367
Membership; Appointed by: 7; Pres./Confirmed by Council (2)
Other Members: City Manager and City Treasurer
Criteria: Consisting of: The City Manager; City Treasurer; Two (2) Members shall be elected City officials with a one-year terms; and Three (3) shall be elected by eligible employees with three year terms.
Terms; Term Expires: Council - 1 Year; Employees Elected - 3 Years; Council - Annual Meeting; Elected by Members - June 30th
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Shall serve without compensation.
CityClerk[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Civilian Pension Board (Board of Trustees)
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Council - Thomas J. Leary (5/12)
Council - William P. McGlumphy (5/12)
City Manager, Tony DePrima
Controller/Treasurer, Donna S. Mitchell
Elected Members:
Kenneth Clendaniel (6/12)
Chappy Lucas (6/10)
Judy Rigby (6//11)
To hear appeals of decisions of the building inspector with respect to the provision of Chapter 22 of the Dover Code (Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Prevention). The determination by the committee shall be final in all cases.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 22-1
Membership; Appointed by: 3; Council President
Other Members: City Manager
Criteria: Two (2) members shall be elected City officials.
Terms; Term Expires: 1 Year; Annual Meeting
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: No compensation set.
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Councilman James G. McGiffin, Jr.
Councilman Timothy A. Slavin
City Manager, Anthony J. DePrima
To promote and protect the health, safety, morals and welfare of the public.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 22-2; Del. C. 4301
Membership; Appointed by: 6; Mayor (3)
Other Members: 3 - Governor
Criteria: All shall be residents of the area. Three (3) appointed by Governor; and Three (3) appointed by Mayor. Staggered Terms.
Terms; Term Expires: 6 Years; August 15
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Shall serve without compensation.
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Mayor's Appointments:
C. Terry Jackson (8/15/15)
Courtesty M. Little, Jr. (8/15/06) VACANCY
Beverly C. Williams (8/15/11)
Governor's Appointments:
Audrey Daniels (8/10/10)
Kathleen Williams (1/15/13)
George Records (7/26/10)
Ami Sebastian-Hauer, Executive Director
Operate independently in terms of raising and expending funds for the City of Dover 4th of July Celebration.
Enabling Legislation: Council Motion - December 8, 2003
Membership; Appointed by: Not less than 5, no more than 9; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: Mayor serves as Ex-officio capacity as Chairman of the Board
Criteria: None
Terms; Term Expires: Annual; May (City Council Annual Meeting)
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: No compensation set.
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Greg Patterson, President (05/11)
Vice President (VACANCY)
Donna Mitchell, Treasurer/Secretary (05/11)
Elaine Brenchley (05/11)
Scott Cole (5/11)
Brad Holden (05/11)
Andrea Maucher (5/11)
Karen Nickerson (05/11)
Carleton E. Carey, Chairman (ex-officio member)
Conduct research activities and create an effective system of off-street parking for the fulfillment of public needs in relation to parking.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 106-235; Del. C. 507; Ordinance Adopted by City Council 10/25/1954; Enabling Legislation (1954?); Resolution Adopted 10/13/1986; and Resolution Adopted 6/13/1988
Membership; Appointed by: 5; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: n/a
Criteria: Must be residents of the City. Staggered Terms expiring July 1st. NOTE: Noting that the terms are set to expire May 13th, as of 5/92, terms will be changed to expire in accordance with Del. C. 507 (July).
Terms; Term Expires: 5 Years; July
Meeting Date/Time: 1st Thursday/8:00 a.m.
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Shall receive no compensation.
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Michael J. Ambruso (709)
Laura G. Simmons (7/12)
Ronald G. Poliquin (7/13)
Thomas G. Smith, Chairman (7/11)
Rebecca M. Cooper (7/10)
Serve as an advisory to the MPO on issues of interest to the Dover-Kent MPO Council and the PAC through public participation.
Enabling Legislation: By-Laws
Membership; Appointed by: 11; State - 4; County - 6; City - 3 by Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members:
Criteria: must reside within area governed by MPO
Terms; Term Expires: 2 Years; July
Meeting Date/Time: Tuesday, 2 weeks following the TAC Mtg./7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Meeting *Location: Blue Hen Corporate Center and Mall, 655 Bay Road, Dover
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: N/A
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration (City Appointees Only):
James P. Webster (7/11)
Prameela Kaza (7/11)
William R. Saunders (7/10)
For full membership, please visit the Dover/Kent County MPO Website at:
http://www.doverkentmpo.org/about_us3.html
To assist the City in the administration and supervision of its public library facility; consider major policies proposed by staff and provide Council with advice on such policies prior to implementation, all grant requests and Long Range Plan, etc.
Enabling Legislation: Resolution - Adopted: November 13, 1989
Membership; Appointed by: 5; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: Library Director, Director of Community Services, City Manager, and President of The Friends of Dover Library
Criteria: Meets Monthly. One (1) Member of Council appointed as a Liaison Member during the Annual Meeting. All other terms expire June 16th. Staggered Terms.
Terms; Term Expires: 5 Years; June 16th
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Tuesday (alternate months beginning w/January)/5:00 p.m. (reorganize each year at their July Meeting)
Meeting *Location: Council's Office at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: No compensation set.
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Lois J. Dunning (6/10)
Beth Petit DeMange (6/14)
Gertrude Jackson (6/13)
David Lewis (6/12)
Eugene B. Ruane (Council Liaison Member)
Dorothy Snyder (6/11)
Enabling Legislation: By-Laws (Dover-Kent MPO)
Membership; Appointed by: 18+; N/A - Employees of member governments and related agencies
Other Members:
Criteria:
Terms; Term Expires: N/A; N/A
Meeting Date/Time: 2nd Wednesday, even months/10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Meeting *Location: Blue Hen Corporate Center and Mall, 655 Bay Road, Dover
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: N/A
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
For membership, please visit the Dover/Kent County MPO Website at:
www.doverkentmpo.org/about_us2.html
To promote, guide and assist in the economic and physical development of the Central Dover Area for the benefit of all citizens.
Enabling Legislation: Resolution - Adopted: May 8, 1989; DDDC Articles of Incorporation; and DDDC By-Laws
Membership; Appointed by: 15; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: Mayor - ex-officio
Criteria: #1 - 6 City (3 Council; 1 Planner; 1 Manager; 1 State Government Representative); #2 - 9 Private Sector (1-Downtown Dover Resident or Resident in Adjoining Neighborhood, 1- Downtown Cultural Arts Representative, 1- Downtown Business Owner, 1- Downtown Retailer, 1- Financial Services Professional, 1- Real Estate Professional, 1- Chief Executive Office of Bayhealth, President of Wesley College ).
Terms; Term Expires: 3 Years; May
Meeting Date/Time: 1st Thursday/7:30 a.m. (Annual Meeting 2nd week in June)
Meeting *Location: Conference Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Shall serve without compensation.
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Gary Patterson, President - Resident of the Downtown Dover Area (5/12)
Cindy Small - Downtown Cultural Arts Representative (5/12)
Gregory V. Moore - Downtown Business Owner (5/12)
Thomas Smith - Downtown Retailer (5/10)
Michael Harrington - Real Estate Professional Whose Practice Includes Downtown Area (5/10)
Joseph McDaniel - Financial Services Professional Whose Practice Includes Downtown Area (5/10)
Paul Lakeman - Chief Executive Officer of Bayhealth (5/11)
Dr. William Johnston - President of Wesley College (5/11)
Ami Sebastian-Hauer - Undesignated Representative (5/11)
Stanford A. Smith, Sr. - Undesignated Representative (5/11)
Gerald I. H. Street - Undesignated Representative (5/11)
Mayor Carleton E. Carey, Sr. (Ex-Officio Member)
Tony DePrima - City Manager
Ann Marie Townshend - City Planner
Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell - Council Representative (5/10)
Councilman Reuben Salters - Council Representative (5/10)
Councilman Timothy A. Slavin - Council Representative (5/10)
David L. Bonar (Governor's Appointment)
To promote, guide, and assist in the economic and physical development of the Central Dover Area for the benefit of all citizens.
Enabling Legislation: Resolution - Adopted: May 8, 1989; DDDC Articles of Incorporation; and DDDC By-Laws
Membership; Appointed by: The Board of Directors shall consist of fifteen (15) directors, appointed from two ( 2 ) categories; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: Mayor - ex-officio
Criteria: #1 - 5 City (3 Council; 1 Planner; 1 Manager); #2 - 1 appt. by Governor (economic & urban development); #3 - 9 Private Sector (2-Business Owners of Central Dover; 1-Legal; 1-Commercial Real Estate; 1-Finance; 1-Parking Authority).
Terms; Term Expires: 3 Years; April
Meeting Date/Time: 2nd Wednesday/7:30 a.m. (Annual Meeting 2nd week in June)
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Shall serve without compensation.
CityClerk[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Downtown Dover Development Corporation
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Gary Patterson, President - Private Citizen (4/23/09)
Arden M. Bardol - Private Citizen (4/23/11)
Robert Berglund, Secretary - Business Rep. (4/23/09)
Thomas Smith - DPA Rep. (4/23/09)
Michael Harrington - Commercial Real Estate Rep. (4/23/10)
Joseph McDaniel - Finance Rep. (4/23/10)
Ed Perez (Main Street) - Business Rep. (4/23/11)
James D. McGinnis - Private Citizen (4/23/11)
Mayor Carleton E. Carey, Sr. (Ex-Officio Member)
Gerald Street, Vice-President - Legal Rep. (4/23/10)
Tony DePrima - City Manager
Ann Marie Townshend - City Planner
Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell - Council Rep.
Councilman Reuben Salters - Council Rep.
Councilman Timothy A. Slavin - Council Rep.
David L. Bonar (Governor's Appointment)
To promote, guide and assist in the economic and physical development of the Central Dover Area for the benefit of all citizens.
Enabling Legislation: Resolution - Adopted: May 8, 1989; DDDC Articles of Incorporation; and DDDC By-Laws
Membership; Appointed by: 15; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: Mayor - ex-officio
Criteria: #1 - 5 City (3 Council; 1 Planner; 1 Manager); #2 - 1 appt. by Governor (economic & urban development); #3 - 9 Private Sector (2-Business Owners of Central Dover; 1-Legal; 1-Commercial Real Estate; 1-Finance; 1-Parking Authority).
Terms; Term Expires: 3 Years; April
Meeting Date/Time: 2nd Wednesday/7:30 a.m. (Annual Meeting 2nd week in June)
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Shall serve without compensation.
CityClerk[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Downtown Dover Development Corporation
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Gary Patterson, President - Private Citizen (4/23/09)
Arden M. Bardol - Private Citizen (4/23/11)
Robert Berglund, Secretary - Business Rep. (4/23/09)
Thomas Smith - DPA Rep. (4/23/09)
Michael Harrington - Commercial Real Estate Rep. (4/23/10)
Joseph McDaniel - Finance Rep. (4/23/10)
Ed Perez (Main Street) - Business Rep. (4/23/11)
James D. McGinnis - Private Citizen (4/23/11)
Mayor Carleton E. Carey, Sr. (Ex-Officio Member)
Gerald Street, Vice-President - Legal Rep. (4/23/10)
Tony DePrima - City Manager
Ann Marie Townshend - City Planner
Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell - Council Rep.
Councilman Reuben Salters - Council Rep.
Councilman Timothy A. Slavin - Council Rep.
David L. Bonar (Governor's Appointment)
To provide a forum for transportation planning and establish transportation programs and policies for Dover urbanized metropolitan area.
Enabling Legislation: By-Laws
Membership; Appointed by: 5+; Highest Ranking Elected or Appointed Official from each: State, County, City, DelDOT, Delaware Transit Corp., and other transportation or government agencies as designated
Other Members:
Criteria:
Terms; Term Expires: N/A; N/A
Meeting Date/Time: 1st Wednesday of Odd Months; Annual Meeting held 4th week in September/3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Meeting *Location: Blue Hen Corporate Center and Mall, 655 Bay Road, Dover
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: N/A
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
For full membership, please visit the Dover/Kent County MPO Website at:
www.doverkentmpo.org/about_us.html
To assist Mayor and Council in matters relating to voter registration and municipal elections.
Enabling Legislation: Resolution - Adopted: November 12, 1990; Charter - Sec. 8
Membership; Appointed by: 5; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: City Clerk
Criteria: Consist of non-elected body (or relative of), citizen of U.S., regis. voter of the City, and have resided in the City for one year prior to the appointment. One member from each 4 districts and 1 from at-large
Terms; Term Expires: 3 Years; Annual Meeting
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Serve without salary, but shall be paid a per diem allowance as specified by City ordinance (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).
CityClerk[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Election Board
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Anita L. McDowell Boyer First District (5/12)
Gerald P. Foss - Second District (5/12)
Goldie Legates - Third District (5/13)
William Garfinkel - At-Large (5/11)
Lillie M. Johnson - Fourth District (5/13)
Traci A. McDowell, City Clerk (Liaison Member)
To administer and implement Code of Conduct (Chapter 30 of Dover Code).
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 30-71
Membership; Appointed by: 5; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: City Clerk and City Solicitor serves as Liaison Members
Criteria: No members shall hold or be a candidate for any elective office
Terms; Term Expires: 5 Years; July 31st
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed
Meeting *Location: Council's Office at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Shall serve without compensation.
CityClerk[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Ethics Commission
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Thomas C. Jackson, Chairman (7/13)
Robin Case (7/11)
Robert Bunnell (7/10)
Dennis K. Jones (7/12)
Nancy J. Shevock (7/14)
Traci A. McDowell, City Clerk (Liaison Member)
Nicholas H. Rodriguez, City Solicitor (Liaison Member)
To assist with the development and promotion of cultural programs; to provide the community with quality cultural and educational entertainment experiences and opportunities to explore the arts of visual displays, music, theatre, and dance performances.
Enabling Legislation: Resolution - Adopted: May 26, 1998
Membership; Appointed by: No less than 8 - no more than 12; Mayor
Other Members: n/a
Criteria: Mayor shall designate Chairman.
Terms; Term Expires: 2 Years; June 1st
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: No compensation set.
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Elaine Brenchley (6/10)
Sandra Conner (6/09)
N. Taylor Collins (6/10)
Joanne Freed (6/10)
Sylvia Cowell (6/10)
Fred Kaltreider, Chairman (6/09)
Brian Miller (6/09)
Tim O'Connor (6/10)
Susan Johnston (6/10)
Paul Janiga (6/09)
Caroline Greene (6/10)
Rosemary Twilley (6/09)
To assist Planning Commission and Planner in reviewing applications for architectural review certifications, designation of historic district zones; guidelines for preservation and conservation of historic district, & other historic preservation matters.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Article 10, Section 3
Membership; Appointed by: 5; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: None
Criteria: 2 Residents; 2 Professionals; 1 Business Rep.
Terms; Term Expires: 3 Years; July 26th
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Thursday/3:00 p.m.
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: No compensation set.
PlanningandInspections[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Historic District Commission
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
C. Terry Jackson, Resident (7//11)
George M. Fisher, IV, Professional (7/11)
Charles A. Salkin, Resident (7/10)
Richard Scrafford, Professional (7/10)
Joseph McDaniel, Business Rep. (7/11)
To promote and develop an environment of fairness and respect among its citizens; develop ways to measure and monitor community relations; prevent and resolve issues of human relations, etc.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 58-32
Membership; Appointed by: 15; Mayor: 5 Members; Council President based upon recommendations of Council: 10 Members/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: None
Criteria: Residents of the City.
Terms; Term Expires: 3 Years; February
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Wednesday/7:00 p.m.
Meeting *Location: Council Chambers at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Shall serve without compensation.
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Mayor Appointments:
Roy Sudler, Jr. (2/11)
Ivan L. Finney (2/12)
Brian E. Lewis (2/10) VACANCY
Anlee Baccio-Walker (2/12) VACANCY
Mark S. Monroe (2/12)
Council President Appointments:
Gregory J. Bunkley (2/10)
Dr. Phyllis Edamatsu (2/10)
Paul Fleming (2/10)
Dr. Samuel B. Hoff, Chairman (2/10)
Dawn Allen-Pyne (2/11)
Nauleen A. Perry (2/12) VACANCY
Katrina Brumble (2/10) VACANCY
Catherine M. Gregory (2/10)VACANCY
Saundra Sutton (2/11) VACANCY
Ellen O. Wasfi (2/12)
To advise Council on Charter and Code amendments, and other legislative matters; financial matters; administrative issues, policies, procedures, and operations; and matters relating to Mayor, Council, and Offices of City Manager, Finance, City Clerk, etc.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 2-101 - 2-103
Membership; Appointed by: 5; 4 - Pres./Confirmed by Council; 1 - Appointed by Committee Chairperson.
Other Members: n/a
Criteria: Three (3) of the Members shall be elected City officials. Two (2) others shall be City residents.
Terms; Term Expires: 1 Year; Annual Meeting
Meeting Date/Time: 2nd & 4th Monday/6:00 p.m.
Meeting *Location: Council Chambers at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Civilian Members compensated (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).
CityClerk[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Council - William P. McGlumphy, Chairman
Council - Thomas J.Leary
Council - Reuben Salters
Daniel Shevock (Appointed by Council President)
Bobby C. Jones (Appointed by Chairperson)
To advise Council on parks, playgrounds, open space, and other recreational facilities and programs; matters relating to community enhancements; and matters related to Offices of Parks & Recreation, Planning, Community Development, Library, etc.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 2-121 - 2-123
Membership; Appointed by: 5; 4 - Pres./Confirmed by Council; 1 - Appointed by Committee Chairperson.
Other Members: n/a
Criteria: Three (3) of the Members shall be Councilmen, and two (2) members shall be City residents.
Terms; Term Expires: 1 Year; Annual Meeting
Meeting Date/Time: Tuesday following 2nd Monday/12:00 noon
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Civilian Members compensated (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).
CityClerk[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Council - Sophia R. Russell, Chairwoman
Council - Eugene B. Ruane
Council - Kenneth L. Hogan
Ann Baker Horsey (Appointed by Council President)
David A. Lewis, Jr. (Appointed by Chairperson)
For the development, improvement, and beautification of the city.
Enabling Legislation: Charter - Section 23; Code - Section 82-1; & Del. C. 701
Membership; Appointed by: 9; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: n/a
Criteria: No member may hold at the same time, any elected City office. Two (2) members shall be appointed from each Council district and one (1) from At-Large, with staggered terms. Must be residents of the City.
Terms; Term Expires: 3 Years; June 1st
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Monday/7:00 p.m.
Meeting *Location: Council Chambers at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Members receive compensation (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).
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Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
First District: Francis C. Nichols (6/11)
Col. Robert D. Welsh (6/11)
Second District: Michael J. Ambruso, Sr. (6/12)
Thomas Holt (6/12)
Third District: John Friedman, Chairman (6/12)
Fred Tolbert (6/11)
Fourth District: John H. Baldwin, Sr. (6/10)
Ron Shomo (6/10)
At-Large: Michael Hemmig (6/10)
To manage the City's Police Pension Plan.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 62-101 - 62-105
Membership; Appointed by: 7; Council Reps: Pres./Confirmed by Council
Other Members: City Mgr., Chief, & 3 Elected
Criteria: Two (2) Elected City Officials appointed at the Annual Meeting; the City Mgr & Chief; Three (3) members are elected by members of the plan and presented to Council for confirmation (Staggered Terms - January)
Terms; Term Expires: 3 Years (for plan members elected); Annual (for Council); January 31st (plan members elected); Annual Meeting (for Council)
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Unless otherwise agreed by the City, members shall serve without compensation.
CityClerk[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Police Pension Board
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Council - Thomas J. Leary
Council - William P. McGlumphy
City Manager, Tony DePrima
Chief of Police, Jeffrey Horvath
Elected Members:
(Ret. Lt.) Timothy Mullaney, Chairman (1/11)
(Ret. Cpl.) Martin Stallings (1/12)
(Ret. Lt.) William Knotts (1/13)
To review appeals of the building inspectors decisions with regards to property maintenance issues, including vacant buildings.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 22-225
Membership; Appointed by: 3; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: City Manager
Criteria: One (1) resident rep. of homeowners and one (1) rep. of local real estate industry association. Decisions of the board shall be final.
Terms; Term Expires: 1 Year; Annual Meeting
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: No compensation set.
PlanningandInspections[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Property Maintenance Board of Appeals
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Charles Martin, Representative Local Real Estate (5/11)
Rexene Ornauer, Representative of Homeowners (5/11)
Anthony J. DePrima, City Manager
To advise Council on public safety issues, policies, procedures and operations relative to emergency operations, and fire and police services; matters related to Police and Fire Departments, Department of Inspections, etc.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 2-141 - 2-143
Membership; Appointed by: 5; 4 - Pres./Confirmed by Council; 1 - Committee Chairperson
Other Members: n/a
Criteria: Composed of Three (3) City Councilmen; Two (2) City Residents.
Terms; Term Expires: 1 Year; Annual Meeting
Meeting Date/Time: Tuesday following 4th Monday/6:00 p.m.
Meeting *Location: Council Chambers at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Members compensation set (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).
CityClerk[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Council - Timothy A. Slavin, Chairman
Council - Sophia R. Russell
Council - Kenneth L. Hogan
Mark Harmon (Appointed by Council President)
John J. Davis (Appointed by Chairperson)
To preserve and enhance the cultural, historical, natural, recreational, educational, and economic resources of the St. Jones River Watershed; to communicate and promote the value of Greenways to present and future residents.
Enabling Legislation: By-Laws
Membership; Appointed by: 9; State - 3 Members; County - 4 Members; City - 2 Members appointed by Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: Ex-Officio Member: City Parks & Recreation Director
Criteria: Resident
Terms; Term Expires: 3 Years; December 31st
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed
Meeting *Location:
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Shall serve without compensation.
ParksandRecreation[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the St. Jones Greenway Commission
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Robert Gorkin (12/12)
Michael P. Mercer (12/12)
Zachery Carter (Ex-Officio Member - City Staff)
To consider matters related to Silver Lake and the St. Jones River Watershed, including Fork, Mudstone, Penrose, & Cahoon Branches, and Puncheon Run; open spaces and park lands; and water activities, to include swimming, boating, skiing, and fishing.
Enabling Legislation: Resolution - Adopted August 27, 1990
Membership; Appointed by: 7; Mayor/Confirmed by Council
Other Members: n/a
Criteria: n/a
Terms; Term Expires: 1 Year; Annual Meeting
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: No compensation set.
ParksandRecreation[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Silver Lake Commission
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
James Burcham (5/11)
Cheryl A. Biddle (5/11)
Zachery Carter (5/11)
David L. Edgell (5/11)
Robert Gorkin (5/11)
Dean Holden (5/11)
Nancy Wagner (5/11)
To hear appeals from any general property assessments.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 102-181
Membership; Appointed by: Not less than 3; Council President
Other Members: n/a
Criteria: No less than three (3) City Councilmen to serve.
Terms; Term Expires: 1 Year; Annual Meeting
Meeting Date/Time: As Needed
Meeting *Location: Caucus Room at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Members compensation set (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).
CityClerk[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Tax Appeals Committee - Board of Revision & Appeals
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Councilwoman Russell
Councilman Hogan
Councilman McGiffin
Enabling Legislation: Previously Charter - Section 51 - Eliminated through Recodification Adopted 6-28-2005
To advise Council on installation, maintenance, repair, etc. of electric, water, sewer, streets, and other infrastructures; utility rates, code amendments; utility issues, policies, procedures, etc.; matters related to Electric & Public Works Departments.
Enabling Legislation: Code - Section 2-161 - 2-163
Membership; Appointed by: 5; Pres./Confirmed by Council; Committee Chairperson
Other Members: n/a
Criteria: Three (3) Members shall be elected City officials; Two (2) members shall be residents.
Terms; Term Expires: 1 Year; Annual Meeting
Meeting Date/Time: 2nd & 4th Monday/5:00 p.m.
Meeting *Location: Council Chambers at City Hall
*unless specified otherwise on agenda/notice
Compensation for Members: Members compensation set (See Section 2-201 of Dover Code).
CityClerk[at]cityofdover.com accepts e-mail on behalf of the Utility Committee
Current Membership Names and Term Expiration
Council - Eugene B. Ruane, Chairman
Council - Kenneth L. Hogan
Council - James G. McGiffin
Richard Snaman (Appointed by Council President)
Richard Kosior (Appointed by Chairperson)
Enabling Legislation: Del. C. Section 306