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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1929-01-07 Minutes- - - ---- — — JANUARY_-2nd,_{4f 1929 L MI 369 Pursuant to call by'the Mayor, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas met in the Council Chamber; when there were present; - rhe Mayor, Allan M. Wilson, Clerk, J.C. Massie, Aldermen Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, and Stanford; absent Aldermen Bynum, Drake,.and Fuller; Attorney Trumbo,Engineer Ratliff. S of the meeting of December 17, 1928 were read and approved. ING BILLS against the City, bearing the proper vouctlers and the approval of the Au ing Coma "V1W nittee were allowed and ordered paid and the Clerk was directed to issue vauehera for the sar on motion by Alderman Harding, seconded by Alderman Scott, passed by the•unandmtous vote of th members listed as present and so declared by the Mayor;- Democrat Publishing Co., $19.90: W.J. McCoy Coal & Gas Co., $9.75;Ed Malone $l5.00;John Zillah $$35.00; Allan M. Wilson v$10,00I Ferguson Lumber Co. $3.61;Ben Porter 058-%0=.-t $26.00; Salsbury & Sandford $2.50; Street The matter of collection of personal street tax coming up for discussion, it was ordered by i Tax; i motion that the Finance Committee endeavor to devise a plan for the more efficient collection said tax. Lair's The time having arrived for the hearing of the protest against the granting of a zilding 3tition &building permit for the erection of a business house at the corner of Meadow street and �otests; i School Avenue,the Mayor requested the interested parties to present their case. whereupon ttorney Homer Pearson representing Mr Blair,the applicant for permit addressed the Council in behalf of his client.None of the protestants were pr^esent. After due condideration the icil entertained the motion of Ald rman Pearson that the request for permit be granted. is motion was duly seconded by Alderman Jones and received the following vote; ayes Alder - Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford; nays none; absent and not voting Aldermen Bynum, Drake and Fuller. The Mayor declared the motion passed and the permit granted. APPEALS IN The Clerk reported that eight appeals from the action of the Board of Assessment for Annex ANNEX *1 Sewer; Number One to Sewer Improvement District Number One 66 the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Thad been filed within the time prescribed by statute; whereupon Harding moved that the I I hearing of said appeals be continued to Monday, January7th, 1929, This Motion was duly secohd � ed and passed. FRESEN'T : T THE MINUTE THE FOLLOW I.D. # 40 No further business appearing the Council adjpurned. kttest; Cier`k. -- Approved; Mayor. I i REGULAR MvFTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS, HELD JANUARY 7thi; 1929. is Mayor Allan M. wilson, Clerk J.C. Massie, Attorney Don Trumbo, Engineer E.M.�Ratliff; aldermen Bynum, Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford; absent Aldermen Drake, Fuller. i of the meeting of January 2nd. 1929 were read and annrovad- CNG BILLS againat the City, bearing the proper vouchers and the approval of the Auditing I mmittAe, were allowed and ordered paid and the Clerk was directed to issue warrants for the me on motion by Alderman Scott, seconded by Alderman Harding, passed by the un animous vote the members listedabove as present and so declared by the MayoP;-The Rogers Wholesale ocery Company 4,;4.20;American LaFrance and Foamite Industries Co, $7.57;Lewis Bros. Co., 01- 3.20; 13.20; and $0.75;G.A. Hurst $1.35;Red Cross Drug Store $3.20;Snowbird Coal Co. $$8;75;Heer gen Bros Co. $11.35;and $$1.20; Washington County Hardware Co. $4.75, and$$2.85; S.H. Guin 5.00;Southwestern Gas & Electric Co., $$511.10;Lucas & Cosby $p7076;Kelly Bros. Lumber Co., .29;Magnolia Petroleum Co. $11.82;Dave Condra $36.00; Greer Abstarct Co. $20.00. ! The time having arrived for the hearing of the Second petition for the formation of Alley paving District Number 40 of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the Clerk presented said Petition together with the abstracter's list of the real property embraced in said District.) After some discussion of the matter, Alderman Harding moved that the hearing be continued to henext regular meeting of the Council to be held on the 14th day of January, 1928. This lotion was seconded by Alderman Jonee and received the following vote; ayes Aldemmien Bynum, Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford; nays none; absent and not vot$ng Aldermen Drake and Fuller. The Mayor declared the motion passed and the hearing accordingly continued. ei 370 PPEALS N ANNEX 0 SEWER: BR DAV .L&S.F. Ry. RUBLE: sMcCoy; The time for the hearing of the appeals from the action of the Board of Assessment of Annex Number One to Sewer Improvement District Number One of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas ha having arrived, said appeals were presented by the Clerk as follows;- ;ON: The Appeal of B.R. Davidson from the action of the said Board in assessing certain lots in Blocks C and B. Maplewood Addition,viz; N. 30 feet Lots 6,7,8,9 at $500.00; N. 165 feet Lots lo,11,12,13, at $670.00 (all in Block B andN. 165 feet Lots 1 to 8 inc. Block C at $500.00. After due consideration and comparison with assessments on other pro, ties, Alderman Jones moved that the appeal.be denied. Alderman Pearson seconded the motion which received the following vote; ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford; nays none; abesnt and not voting Aldermen Drake and Fuller. The Mayor declared the motion passed and the appeal denied. The Appeal of the St Louis and SanFransisco Railway Co., was presented, whereupon Aldermar. Jones moved that in as much as an agreement had been entered into between the City of Fay- etteville, and the Commissioners of the Sewer Improvement Dtsbrict of one part and the said Railway Company of the other part to the effect that foe and in consideration of the grant- ing of passage over the Right-of-way of the said Railway Company for the laying of the Sewer main the assessment of benefits to and against said Company should be set at the nominal afc sum of $10.00,the appeal of said Company be granted and the assessment of benefits agdinst their real property fixed at the said nominal sum of ,','10.00. Alderman Pearson seconded the motion which received the following vote; ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding, Pearson, Jones, Scott, Stanford; nays none; absent and not voting Aldermen Drake and Fuller. The Mayor de- clared the motion passed and the Appeal granted. The Appeal of L.J. Ruble,asking a reduction of the assessment of $950.,00 against Lots 5,6, 11,12, Blk. 10 City Park Addition was presented,whereupon, after investigation Alderman moved that said Appeal be denied. Alderman Bynum seconded the motion which received the lowing vote; ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding, Pearson, Jones, Scott, Stanford; nays none; ab- sent and nAt voting Aldermen Drake and Fuller. The Mayob declared the motion passed and the appeal denied. The appeal of Chas. McCoy, asking a reduction of the assessment of $725.00 against Lots 1.2, Blk 7 City Park Addition was presented and after discussion and investigation Alderman Jones moved that said appeal be denied. Alderman Stanford second the motion which received the following vote; ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford; nays none; absent and not voting Aldermen Drake and Fuller. The Mayor declared the motion passed and the appeal denied. Mulford; The appeal of R.A. Mulford was presented and after discussion and investigation Alderman Jones moved that said assessment be reduced•to the sum of $600.00. Alderman Scott seconded the motion which received rhe following vote, ayes Aldemmen Bynum, Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford; nays none; absent and not voting Aldermen Drake and Fuller. The Mayor de- clared the motion passed and the assessment fixed in the sum of $600.00, ry J The appeal of Henry J. Caudle asking for a reduction of the assessment of $450.00 against dle; ' lots'15, 16 Blk.l, City Park Addition was presented;whereupon Alderman Acott moved that said assessment be reduded to the sum of $200.00. Alderman Jones seconded the motion Which received the following vote; ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding, Jones, Pearso n, Scott, Stanford; nays none ; absent and not voting Aldermen Drake, and Fuller. The Mayor declared the motion passed and the reduction so.made. PORTER: The appeal of W.T. Porter asking a reduction of the assessment of $300.00 against lots 7, Outlots Rose Hill was presented. After investigation Alderman Jones Moved that said appeal -r be denied. Alder man Harding seconded the motion which received the following vote; ayes Aldi ermen Bynum, Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford, nays none; absent and not voting Alder- men Drake and Fuller. The Mayor declared the motion passed and the appeal denied. f. FH CARL: FP Logue ORD 698 LEVY Annex to Sewer; 371 The appeal of F'.H. Carl asking for a reduction of the assessments of 300.00 on N 76feet of W. 162 feet Lot 9,and $575.00 on Lots 10,11, except N 50 feet,all.in Blk. 8 Davidson's 2nd Addition, was presented, and after due consideration Alderman Jones moved said appeal be de nied. Alderman Bynum seconded the motion which received the following vote; ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford, nays none; absent and not voting Aldermen Drake and Fuller. The Mayor declared the motion passed and the appeal denied. The appeal of F.P. Logue setting forth what he considered the injustice of the assess- ment against hie property was presented. After investigation, Alderman Jones moved that the appeal be denied. Alderman Pearson seconded the motion which receibed the following vote; ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford; nays none; absent and not vot Ing Aldermen Drake and Fuller. The Mayor declared the motion passed and the appeal denied. Alderman Jones introduced an ordinance levying the assessment of benefits in Annex Number One to Sewer Improvement District Number One of the City of. Fayetteville, Arkansas, which was read the first time. Alderman Jones moved that the Rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. This motion was seconded by Alderman Harding and received the following vote, ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford; nays none; absent and not voting Aldermen Draek and Fuller. The Mayor declared the motion passed. The Ordinance was read the second time. Alderman Harding then moved that the Rules be, further suspended and the ordinance placed on its third reading and final passage. This moti Nas seconded by Alderman Pearson and received the following vote; ayes Aldermen Bynum, Hardi Jones, Pearson,.Scott, Stanford; nays none; absent and not voting Aldermen Drake and Fuller.' The Mayor declared the motion passed. The Ordinance was read the third time. The Mayor then announced the question before the Council is shall the ordinance pass, andl called for the vote on its passage, which resulted as follows;- ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford; nays none; absemt and not voting Aldermen Drake and Fuller.; The Mayor declared the ordinance passed. A copy is as follows; - ORDINANCE NUMBER 698. IAN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY THE ASSESSMENT UPON THE REAL PROPERTY (WITHIN ANNEX NUMBER ONE TO SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER ONE OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVIELE1 ARKANSAS." WHEREAS: The majority in value of property holders owning property adjoining the locality to be affected and situated in Annex Number One to Sewer Improvement District Number One of the City of Fay! i etteville, Arkansas,have petitioned the County Court of Washington County,Arkansas, to amke an order authorizing and directing the Commissioners and Assessors of said Improvement Dis- trict to refund the bonded indebtedness against said District,and to issue new bonds to run fora period of twenty years instead of ten years,as originally provided in the formation ofl said Improvement District; WHEREAS: The said County Court of Washington County,Arkansas,did so make said Order as prayed for; WHEREAS: The Board of Assegsment of said Improvement District,have re -assessed said property in accord WHEREAS: ante with the orders and.directions of the County Court of Washington County, Arkansas,and ,have filed the same with the City Clerk of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and he City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,has caused to be published in the Fay- etteville Democrat,a daily newspaper of bona fide circulation in Fayetteville, Washington County,Arkansas,a notice to all of said property owners that said re -assessment has been so filed; and WHEREAS: The time for filing protests against said assessment has expired; E 372 (SECTION (SECTION GP Stokes Comer Douglas Str I.D. ORD. 69S Mayor to sign lease cox tract wit ST.L&S.FI Ry. Co. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCI OF THE CITY OF FAYETTFVILLE,ARKANSAS: That said several•Lots,;Blocks and Parcels of real property within said District be.as.sesssed according to the r,e-assessment list for said Improvement,District as the same now remains in ' the office of the Recorder or City Clerk;and'that five per centum on said Lots,Blocks and Parcels shall be•pa.id-annually'on or before the first Monday of November until the whole of said local assessment -shall be paid. 'W0 That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are, hereby repealed, and this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage, approval and publication. Passed and approved this 7th day of January, 1929 Approved; Allan M. Wilson, Mayor.. Attest; J.C. Massie, Clerk. A communication from the Commissioners of Douglas Street Improvement District Number One of the City of Fayetteville,, Arkansas, requesting the appointment of G.P. Stoker as a member of the Board of Improvement for said District was presented; whereupon Alderman -Jones intro- duced the following resolution,making said appointment, and moved its adoption. Alderman Rest Pearson seconded the motion which received the following vette;`ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding., ' Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford; nays none; absent and not voting Aldermen.Draek and Fuller. The Mayor declared the motion passed and the resolution adopted. A copy is as follows;- RESOLUTION. WHEREAS: There is a vacancy in the membership of the Board of Improve- ment of Douglas Street Improvement District Number One of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,by reason of the removal from said District of Fenner Stice,heretofore a member of said Board; THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: That G.P. Stoker,a qualified elector of the City of Fayetteville, and a property holder,owning real property within the limits of said District,be, and he is hereby appointed to be a member of the Board , of Improvement of Douglas Street Improvement Number One of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and that this resolution shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval; and all resolutions in con- flict herewith be, and the same are hereby, repealed. V.L. Jones, Alderman 4th Ward. Passed and approved this 7th day of January, 1929. Allan M. Wilson,Mayor, Attest; J.C. Massie, Clerk. Alderman Stanford introduced an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and the Commissi of Sewer Improvenment District to sign lease contract with the St.Louis and SanFransisco way Company,which was read the first time. Alderman Harding moved that the Rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on tts second reading. This motion was seconded by Alde man earson and received the following vote;ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott.Stanfords nays none; absent and not voting Aldermen Drake, and Fuller. The Mayor de, clared the motion passed. The Ordinance was read the second time. P il- Alderman Pearson then moved that the Rules be further suspended and the ordinance placed omits third reading and final passage. This motion was seconded by Alderman Harding and received following vote; ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford; nays none; absent and not voting Aldermen Drake, and Fuller. The Mayor declared the motion passed. Th Ordinance was read the third time. ri WHEREAS: 373 The Mayor them announced the question before the Council is shall the ordinance pass,and calle for..the vote on its passage, which resulted.as follows, -ayes Aldermen Bynum, Harding, Jones;' Pearson., Scott, Stanford; nays none;. absent and.not voting Aldermen Drake and Fuller. The M4 (Mayor declared the ordinance passed, A copy is as follows;-• ORDINANCE NUMBER 699.. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS AND THE BOARD OF IMPROVEMENT OF SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMHER ONE OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS TO SIGN A PEASE CONTRACT FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY BELONGING TO,THE ST.LOUIS AND SANFRANSISCO RAILWAY COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT SEWER THEREON# the reconstruction of the sewer plant for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,it has become necessary to locate a sewer pipe line on the right-of-way of the St.Louis and SanFransisco Railway Company from a point at or near Yorg.Street to the intersection of the Right-of-way of the St. Louis and SanFransisco Railway Company with Dickson street of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas;and WHEREAS: The St. Louis and SanFransisco railway Company desire a•joint contract with the City of Fayetteville, Irkansas,and the Board of Improvement of Sewer Improvement District Number One of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,and the St Louis and SanFransisco Railway Company, NOW,THERFFORE,BE,IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: SECTION ONE: That the Mayor of the.City of Fayetteville, Arkansas and the Board of Improvement of Sewer Improvement District Number One of the City of Fayetteville; Arkansasare hereby authorized and directed to sign a lease contract for the use of certain Rights-of-way belonging to the St.Louis and SanFransisco Railway Company for the construction of sewer pipe line and for the Is operation and maintg4nance of the same. SECTION TWO: iI That this ordinance be in full force and effect from and after its passage,approval and publicationand all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are jhereby repealed. Passed and approved this 7th day of January, 1929. Approved; Allan M. Wilson,, Attest; J.C. Massie, Clerk. Mayob, IREPORTS:! The monthly reports of the City Collector, Purchasing Agent, City Clerk, Fire Chief and the Police Judge were presented and on motion were ordered received and filed. I No further business appearing the Council adjourned. S- — Approved; Attest;L�/G� Mayor. I lerk.. I REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS HELD JANUARY 14th, 1929. PRESENT:IThe City Clerk, J.C. Massie, Attorney Don Trumbo, Engineer E.M. Ratliff; Aldermen Bynum, Fuller, Harding, Jones, Pearson, Scott, Stanford; absent The Mayor Allan M. Wilson, and Alderman Drake. Alderman Harding was chosen to be President pro tempore of the Council for the meeting. THE MINUTES of the meeting of January 7th, 1929 were read and approved. THE FOLLIVIMNG BILLS AGAINST THE CITY bearing the bproer vouchers and the approval of the Auditing iCommittee were allowed and ordered paid on motion by Alderman Jones, seconded by Ald rman Pearson, passed by the unanimous vote of the members present and so declared by the President., protempore;- Cravens & Company $30.00;Democrat Publiashing Co., $17:05; Teaas Servied•Station $16.63;Carl K. Bell, $54.50; John Zillah $15.00; Dave Condra 436.00; Simpson-Mintun Co.,$9.941 and 411.85. HEARING I The hearing of the second petition for the formation of Alley Paving District Number 40 ofl I # 40. the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,which was continued from the meeting of January 7th, 1929,1 was resumed, and after some discussion,Alderman Pearson moved that the hearing be further continued to the next regular meeting of the Council to be held on theist day of January, 1929. \ 1