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Home My WebLink About1936-06-29 Minutes250 Fayetteville City Council met in regular session Monday June 22nd,1936 8:00 P M. Present:) Mayor A. D. McAllister,City Clerk Otoe Phillips, City Attorney Price Dickson, City Engineer'C: E. Pierce. Aldermen: Bronson, Carter Gregory, Peal, Sanders, Shook and Ucker. Absent: Alderman Hosford. Minutes of the regular meeting June 15th,1936 were. read and approved. Bills: The following bills were presented after their approval by Alderman Peal, Chairman of the Auditing Committee: A. F. Shumate ?20.00; Ben Porter 5717.50; Jim Gibson ?12.00; 0. '%. Stapleton ?1.25; Joe Baker 1$4.00. Alderman Bronson moved that these bills be allowed as_approved and the Clerk instructed t issue warrants in payment of same upon the proper funds,seconded by Alderman B17 & and carried unanimously. Lir Port A proposition was presented by the t,iiller boys, offering to pay $25.00 for pasturage rental on old Air Port for balance of the year. Alderman Ucker moved that this offer be for accepted, seconded by Alderman Bronson and carried unanimously. )al year. Alderman Ucker, Chairman of the Sewer Committee reported that the Sewer Commissioners 'hompson claim the City owns private sewer lines in streets and is liable for condition existing street- on Thompson street. Alderman Ucker moved that Dr. Gregg, Health Officer, be authorized 'ewer t proceed with suit against Sewer Commissioners of Sewer Improvement District No.l to Pirie: determine who is liable; seconded by Alderman Bronson, and carried unanimously. Dil for The Mayor presented the matter of purchasing oil to be used on certain streets, propert streets: owners to pay for same. Alderman Bronson moved that the matter be referred to the Street Committee and Mayor, with power to act; seconded by Alderman Peal, and unanimous passed by the Council. Alderman Gregory, Chairman of Building Committee reported that the new City Building is supposed to be vacated by June 29th. Relief A letter was read from the Relief Association, E. L. Nettleship, Chairman, asking for 1ss'n space for that organization in the new City Building. Alderman Sanders moved that vishes this matter be referred to the Building Committee, seconded by ,Aderman Bronson and space in duly passed by the Council. ;ity Bldg. 'A6) 'Mayor McAllister stated that he had been asked to appoint a committee to meet with the in working out a plan to get water to the Country Club. Alderman Sanders 7ountry moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee of,three to work on this proposition, ;lub seconded by Alderman Peal and carried unanimously. The Mayor then appointed to act Vater as that Committee: Aldermen: Sanders, Ucker and Gregory. Supply: There being no further business, Alderman Sanders moved to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Ucker and carried unanimously; and the Mayor declared the Council adjourned. Attest: &,4 C ty Clerk. Approved Fayetteville City Council met in regular session June 29,1936 8:00 P. M. Pres.ent:City Clerk, Otoe •Philli.ps,,. CitgjAttorney :Price -Dickson, City_ Eng,ineer,C. E. _Pierce. Aldermen: Bronson, Carter, Gregory, Hosford, Peal, Sanders, Shook and 'Ucker. Absent: Mayor A. D. McAllister. Mayor IThe City Clerk mentioned it would be necessary for the Council to elect a Mayor Pro tem Pro tem: Alderman Bronson moved thc(t Alderman Peal be nominated and elected Mayor Pro tem, secon by Aderman Carter. Alderman Ucker moved that the nominations be closed, seconded by Alderman Gregory, and upon the question being put before the Council resulted in a unanimous vote in favor of Alderman Peal acting as Mayor Pro tem.. Minutes of the regular meeting June 22nd, 1936 were read and approved. Bills: The following bills were presented after their approval by Ald. Peal, Char. Auditing Coni. A. F. Shumate $p20sOO; Ben Porter $17.50; Jim Gibson 1$12.00; Joe Baker $2,00; J. We Shelley $12.75; Skelley Oil Co. Y$62.16.. Alderman Carter moved that the bills be allowed as approved, and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants for the same upon the prorer funds, seconded by Alderman Shook, and carried unanimously, and the Mayor so declared, Asa Hal Cut Cur Baines and H. Gibs( ommis . all St. rn Dist, Asa Hall asked -permission to cut curb on Block street, Original Town Blk 13, Lot 4. Alderman Ucker moved that this permit be granted to be done under supervision of City hEngineer, seconded by Alderman Bronson, and receiving the unanimous vote of the Council A group of property owners from Wall street Improvement District No.l, Hugh Barnes acting -.as' ''spokesman xxxxxx appeared before the Council,. stating that there was only one Commissioner in )Nall Street Improvement District Noel, and asking that in order to retake final settlement of the District that ttvvo% iCommi:s ,Idnersis '.bels` appointed ,for that District. Alderman Carter moved the appointmentr,ofnHUgh,i(Bairries ;indcliT,: H.1 Gibs -on)" as C'ommis'sioners-el,c�s:econded by Alderman Ucker, and unanimously passed by the Council. The Mayor declared Hugh Barnes andW. H. Gibson appointed Commissioners in Wall Street Imp. District No.l, and they were sworn in by the City Clerk. The matter of condemnation proceedings, covered by Resolution Number 360, adopted at an adjourned session of the Fayetteville City Council June. 11,1936, came up for discussion Alderman Sanders moved that this ff-t9,alutiorr % rescinded, seconded by Alderman Shook, and upon the motion being put before the Council, resulted in the following vote" Ayes: Alderman BronsAcarter, Hosford, Peal, Sanders. Shook and Ucker. Nays: Alderman Gregory. The Mayor declared carried as there were Ayes and one Nay. r r a land greement. �T_ raffic ongest- on : 251 Alderman Sanders introduced the following Resolution: and moved its adoption: 7J`u RES OLUT I O 'N .-NUMBER 361 }-WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville has agreed with R. J. Wilson with reference to the obtaining of a right -of -Way across the lands of H. J. Wilson,in the construction of an over -pass over the Frisco Railroad on West Maple st in the City of Fayettemille, and WHEREAS, it was a part of the agreement that certain shrubs located on land to be taken by the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,as a right-of-way were to be moved and trans- planted and, WHEREAS,it was further agreed that the side -walk and the wall would be replaced in its new location without expense to the said R. J. Wilson,and that said City of Fayettevil would pay to the said R. J. Wilson the sum of $500.00 for his damage. NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved that the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,through its proper officers,pay to the said R. J. Wilson, the sum of $500.00 in full and complete satisfac- tion of all damages which he may sustain by reason of the taking of lands more particuls ly described in a deed executed by the said R. J. Wilson to the City of Fayetteville,% Arkansas,and that in addition to the payment of said $,500.00that said wall and side-wall be laid in their new location,and shrubs transplanted without any expense to the said R. J. Wilson. Alderman Ucker seconded this motrion, and upon the question being put before the Council resulted in the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Bronson, xxxxxxy Hosford, Peal, Sanders, Shook and Ucker. Nays: Aldermen Gregory and Carter. The Mayor declared carried as there were Six Ayes and two Nays. Thayer Shelton, architect, presented blue prints showing proposed plans to be worked out in the new City 'Buildingo The question of congested traffic conditions in and around Union Bus Station,103 North College Avenue was brought to the attention of the Council. Alderman Gregory moved that the Mayor appoint a committeeof three to confer with the proper authorities. -to regulate Bus Traffic, seconded by Alderman Hosford, and carried unanimously. The mayor appointed Aldermen Sanders, Ucker and Bronson to act as this committee. There being no further business, Alderman Bronson moved to adjourn, seconded by Aldermar Ucker, and carried unanimously, and the Mayor declared the Council adjourned. Attest . — Approved City Clerk // ayor Pro 'tem. Fayetteville City Council met in regular session Monday July 6th,1936, 8:00 P.P. Present: Mayor A. D. McAllister, City Clerk Otoe Phillips,City Attorney Price Dickson, City Engineer C. E. Pierce. Aldermen: Bronson, Carter, Gregory, Hosford,Peal, Sanders, Shook and Ucker. Minutes read and approved with exceptions noted below: Bill The following bills were presented after their approval by Ald.Peal, Chairman of the Auditing Committee: Brewer Electric Co. 50 cents; Republic Printing Co- $5.75; The Blair's Stationers $4.02; Herbert Lewis, Sheriff $115900; Southwest Gas & Electric Co. $321.30; Fayetteville Printing Co. $10.20; J. Shelley x"50.00; Jtm Gibson 12.00'; A. F. Shumate $20.00; Ben Porter $17.50; Bossmyer-McBride $46.20; Service Foundry 31.5E Lewis Bros. Hdt Co. $3.22; Powell Bros. Truck Lines $1.74; The Automotive $34.95; Fayetteville Lumber & Cement Co. $h22.13; The Automotive $1.84; Kenneth Edwards 05.00; Eugene Sharp $5.00; 0, W, Stapleton $2.50. Alderman Shook moved that the bills be allowed as approved, seconded by Alderman Ucker, and carried unanimously; and the Mayor so declared. Com' Wat er #2 - Jodie cl:lullen : .eister- op -Corn tand: ,H,YcIlrc ickson & . E'Ist st ter 1p . uth no ra f f is t Bus tation: Alderman Carter moved that Jodie McMullen be appointed a Commissioner in Water Imp. No.2, seconded by Ald. Peal „ and upon the question being put before the Council, resulted in a unanimous vote in favor of same. Mr. Keister appeared before the Council, asking permission to place peanut -popcorn stand on Southeast Corner of Square, on curb adjoining .Amanda Stone store building. Alderman Carter moved that this be referred to the Street Committee with power to act, seconded by Alderman Bronson and carried unanimously. y The matter of hearing protests on the erection of.a business building Southeast corner Dickson street and North East street was presented. Ald. Ucker moved that Monday July 13th, be set as the date for hearing these protests, seconded by Alderman Bronson and carried unanimously. The formation of a water improvement district South of Fayetteville, reaching from City Limits to South Mountain was discussed, after City At Price Dickson reported that such an improvement district had been proposed at a recent meeting of property owners. A committee previously appointed,-Aldermet} Sanders, Gregory and Ucker- to confer regarding the matter,were instructed to continue. Ald. Sanders, Chairman. Street Committee, stated that the matter of traffic congestion around Union Bus station had been discussed with the Bus Station employees, and that a meeting with the Bus Line owners had been arranged for Thursday July 9th, No further business, Ald. Shook moved to adjourn, seconded by ald. Gregory and carried unanimously, and the Payor declared the Council adjourned. *Ald.. .Gregory moved that the minutes be made to read "a group of property owners fran Wall street --Imp. Dis.t.-#l-appeared before the Council asking appointment- og- two.. -.-- additional Commissioners in order to make final settlement of the•District. Seconded by Ald. Uc a 4arried unanimously* Attest: City CL erk. Approved�'L(-��i Mayor