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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1938-07-05 Minutes341, Fayetteville City Council met Monday June 27, 1938 in regular session. Present: Mayor; A. D McAllister, City Clerk, J. W. McGehee, City Attorney, Price Dickson, City Engineer, E T. Brown, Aldermen: Bronson, Gregory, Peal, Shook and Ucker. Absent,, Aldermen: Carter, Hosford and Sanders. Minutes cf the regular meeting held June 20, 1938 and minutes of the called meeting held June 24, 1938 were read and approved. Bills: The followin bills were presented by Alderman Peal, Chairman of the Auditing Committee: Coles Cafe, J3.25; Faubus Cafe, $2.70; H. L. Tuck Super Service, •$14.22; Dave Rose, 3.00; Herschel Holloway, $10.00; Bill Swaney, $8.00; Geo. Bond, 012.00; Elmer Boyd, 12.00; Harold Boyd, $12.00; Emmett Boyd, $12.00; Bud Collins, $12.00; The Automotive, $24,99; Ben Porter, $17.50; Willie Wilcox, $12.00; A. F. Shumate, $20.00;. Alderman Shook moved that the bills be allowed as approved and the Clerk be instructed to draw warrants for same upon the proper funds. Alderman Bronson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and the Mayor so declared. Webb The petition of Webb Williams for permission to install a gasoline pump and sign at the Williams Phillips Motor Company which was carried over from the regular meeting of June 20, 1938 Petition came up for discussion and Alderman Ucker moved that the petition be granted. Alderman Shook seconded the motion, and upon the question being put before the Council the following vote resulted: Ayes- Aldermen Shook and Ucker. Nays- Aldermen Bronson, Gregor and Peal. The Mayor declared the motion lost and it was so ordered. After an'.informal discussion cf the request of the Arkansas Municipal League to send a delegate to Little Rock for a meeting of the legislative committee July 7, 1938, it was decided to let the Utility Committee, who, with the City Attorney were expecting X±dH mxmxKEx2=d to make a trip to Little Rock at this time represent the City at this meeting. vim= A motion was made by Alderman Bronson that the audit report of Frambers & Company cover- ing Sewer Improvement District #1 be turned over to the permanent Auditing Committee for inspection. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ucker and was passed unanimously. There being no further business, Alderman Ucker mored to adjourn. Alderman Shook second ed the motion, which was duly passed by the Council and the Mayor declared the Council adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: \ City Clerk Mayor Fayetteville City Council met Tuesday, July 5, 1938 in regular session. Present: Mayor A D McAllister, City Clerk, J. 4V. McGehee, City Attorney, Price Dickson, City Engineer, E T Brown and Aldermen: Bronson, Carter, Gregory, Hosford, Peal, Sanders, r§hook and Ucker. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 27th were read and approved. Bills: The following bills were presented, after their approval by Alderman Peal, Chairman of the Auditing Committee: J. Shelley, $5,:25; Faubus Cafe, $4.35; Fayetteville Printing Company, $4.95; S. W. Gas & Elec. Company, '$339.74; S. W. Gas & Elec. Co, $6.51; S. W. Gas & Elec. Company, $14.36; Crescent Dryg Store, $1.49; Eason & Company, $?130.75; Renner -Carmichael, 21.47; Cravens & Company, $120.82; Skelley Oil Company, $050; The Texas Company, 024.04; Lewis Bros, Co. 11.33; Abshier-Bryan Motor Company, $7.91; Hart Bros. Auto Service, $1.10; Sandford and Son, $1.79; Fay. Lumber & Cement Company, 680.80; W. E. Evans, $2.25; Bossmeyer & McBride, $36.11; Ben Porter, 17.50; Bud Collins, $}12.00; Elmer Boyd, $011.00; Emmett Boyd, 010.00; Geo. Bond, $012.00; Bill Swaney, $010.00; Linkway Stores Company, 023.60; A. F. Shumate, $20.00; Billy Wilcox, $12.00, Alderman Bronson moved that the bills be allowed as approved and the Clerk be instructed to draw warrants for same upon the proper funds. The motion was seconded by Alderman Shook and received the unanimous vote of the Council. Alderman Sanders made a motion that the price on motor vehicles purchased after July lst or from.new residents moving to the City be reduced 50%. This motion was seconded by Alderman Peal and received the unanimous vote of the Council. After a general discussion of the pVrposed plan for installation of a filling station at the corner of College & Spring Streets by the Midcontinent Petroleum Corporation, Alderman Sanders made a motion that the pnmposed plans be submitted to the City Eng- ineer with full authority given him to act in the matter. Alderman Bronson seconded Ithe motion, which received the unanimous vote of the Council. ArkansalMr Shelton and Mrs. L. S. Read were present and presented the p00position of acquiring Bldg. the old Arkansas Building on Mt. Nord and converting it into an exhibit hall and con- vention building. Alderman Hosford made a motion which was seconded by Alderman Shook that a committee of three be appointed to meet with a group of citizens, or possibly call a mass meeting to investigate the possibility of the proposed plan. Upon the question being put be- fore the Council it received the unanimous vote. The Mayor appointed the following Committee: Aldermen, Hosford, Ucker and Shook. Slum Mayor McAllister presented a "Slum Clearance" or "Housing Authority"plan intended to Clearanceclean up and beautify the so called "Tin Cup" section of our city. The proposed plans Plan call for the creation of a lake in this section add the work if attempted would be done under the Federal "Housing Plan of Slum Clearance. Alderman Peal made a motion that a ,Committee of two be appointed to serve with Alderman Sanders, who is already a member of a Citizens Committee, for the purpose of investigating the feasibi.lity.of the pro- posed plan. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gregory and received the unanimous xEbr (Cote of the Council. Aldermen Bronson and Gregory were appointed to serve on this ommittee. 342 lnergency Clause. 0tDlnaheE AIII`!nD �OrPolMIe.F ,r_� Ir' P p r R r"v it 5� d i'( 01i) ° d In regard to a contract for hauling garbage for the City as proposed by Henry I,Ialker, a motion was made by Alderman Gregory and seconded by Alderman Peal that the matter be referrsdtto the Street Committee with power to act. -The motion carried unanimously. Alderman Gregory introduced an Ordinance to be entitled, "An Ordinance to Provide for more Uniform Efficiency in water Service and for Increased Sanitation in Selvage Service and for other purposes." The Clerk read the Ordinance the first time in its entirety. Alderman Carter moved tha the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Shbok. On the Clerk calling the roll the following vote re- sulted:;Ayes-Bronson, Carter,• Gregory, Hosford, Peal Sanders, Shook and Ucker. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were eight Ayes and no Nays. The Ordinance was read the second time and the Mayor declared the Ordinance oven for discussion. Alderman Bronson then moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. The notion was seconded by Alderman Ucker. On the Clerk calling the roll the following vote resulted: Ayes, Bronson, Carter, Gregory, Hosford, Peal, Sanders, Shook and Ucker. The Clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time. The Mayor then put the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass" On the Clerk calling the roll the following vote resulted: Ayes, Bronson, Carter, Gregory, Hosford, Peal, Sanders, Shook and Ucker. Nays, None, Alderman Gregory moved that the emergency clause be adopted. Alderman Hosford second the motion and on calling of the roll by the Clerk, the following vote resulted: Ayes - Bronson, Carter, Gregory, Hosford, Peal, Sanders, Shook and ticker. Nays -None. The Mayor declared the Emergency Clause carried as there were eight Ayes and no Nays. ORDINANCE No. 809 'AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR I;iORE UNIFORM EFFICIENCY IN WATER SERVICE AND FOR INCREASED SANITATION IN SEWAGE SERVICE, AND FBi_ OTHER PURPOSES." BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1.-17here building construction requires new or additional plumbing facilities, extent minor repairs, a plan of the "House Sewer" line and plumbing, indicating the number of fixtures, showing the proposed location, kind and sizes of all roughing -in materials must be submitted to the City Engineer for his approval. SECTION 2.- If said plans are approved by the City Engineer, he shall endorse his a thereon, stating the number of fixtures shown on said plan. SECTION 3. -The plumbing contractor shall pay the following fees: One ($1.00) for the "House Sevier" connection to the public sewer; One(w1.00) dollar for any plumbing work in or about any building (other than minor repairs) for one fixture where new or addi- tional fixtures are being installed, and fifty cents extra for each additional fixture or opening left in said pipes or waste pipes for future use. SECTION 4. -The City Clerk shall collect the fees provided in this Ordinance and shall issue his receipt therefor, which receipt must be presented to the Building Inspector of the City of P yetteville as a condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit. Provided, however, that the City Clerk shall not issue a receipt under the provisions of this Ordinance until and unless the City Engineer shall have first appr said plans and endorsed his approval thereon as provided in this Ordinance. SECTION 5. -After plumbing and sewer lines are roughed -in and before plumbing and sewers are enclosed or covered it shall be the duty of the plumbing contractor to notify the City Engineer in order that he may determine whether or not said plumbing and sewer lines are installed in accordance with the original -plans approved by -said Engineer. SECTION 6o -Water shall not be turned on for permanent service until and unless the City Engineer shall have approved the installation of plumbing and "House Sevier" lines. SECTION 7. -Provided, that this Ordinance shall not affect or repeal the payment of a deposit or fee to the Collector of the City water Plant for water service and sewer service. A11 Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in confliet'herewith are hereby re- pealed; SECTION 8. -This •Ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the health, peace and safety of the residents of the City of Fayetteville, an emergency is hereby declare and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approv and publication. Passed and approved this 5th day of July, 1938. ATTEST: Q�jL�<<� APPROVED: City ler k yor Published in Northwest Arkansas Times July 9th, 1938. A motion was made b Alderman Carter that Ordinance ¢740 ••with reference to curb pumps be amended to read 100.00 per year for each pump in lieu of the present rate of $5.00 and $10.00, said amendment to -become effective as of January 1, 1939. Alderman Gregory seconded the motion and on the Clerk calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes - Bronson, Carter, Gregory and Peal. Nays: Hosford, Sanders, Shook and Ucker. There be- ing four Ayes and four Nays the Mayor then cast his vote in favor of the motion and de- clared -the motion carried. 01 343 Alderman Gregory made a motion that the action of the Council, at its regular meeting of June 27th, 1938 with reference to the application of W H Williams to install a curb 11 pump and sign at the Phillips Motor Company be rescinded and that he be granted a permit. t the price of $10.00 for balance of the year. The motion was seconded by,Alderman Carter and on the Clerk calling the roll it received the unanimous vote of the Council and the Mayor declared the motion carried. There being no further business, Alderman Hosford moved to adjourn. Alderman Carter seconded the motion which carried unanimously and the Mayor declared the Council ad- journed. ATTEST:Q, APPROVED: �OIY.i�f City ulerk Mayor Fayetteville city council met in regular session Monday, July the IIth I938. Present: Mayor A.D.Prleallister,City Clerk, J.W.McGehee, City Attorney,Price Dickson, City Engineer, E.T.Brown and Aldermen: Bronson, Caratf5 Gregory, Hosford Pea} -and Shook. Absent: Aldermen: Sanders and Ucker. The minutes of the regular meeting of July the 5th were read and approved. Bills: The following bills were presented, after their approval by Alderman Peal, chairman of the auditing comm1ttee: J.O.Mayes grocery, $I.I9; Faubus Cafe, $1,10; O.W.Stapleton,$T7.51 Mrs, Loretta Sexson, $2.50; Citizens Laundry, $1.56; South Western Bell Telephone Co. $$1,68; Mrs. Alec Greathouse, x;7.05; H.L.Tuck Super Service, W## $49.22; E.T.Cordell, #I0,00; Ben Porter, 7JTI7.50; Bud Collins, $10.00; Emmett Boyd, $I0.00; Elmer Boyd0.001; Bill Swaney, $4.001; Geo Bond, $4.00; Herschell Holloway, $4.00; Harper Brush Wor61/29.7§ A.F.Shumate, $20.00; and Billie Wilcox, $12.00;. Alderman Bronson moved that they bills be allowed, as approved, and the clerk be instructed todraw warrants upon the•prop funds, in payment of the same. this motion was seconded by Alderman Cartbr, and was duly passed by the council-, and the Mayor so declared. Report f Peterson: The report of J.A.Peterson, as chairman of water improvement district #2 was read by the Clerk, and after discussion by the council, Alderman Shook made a motion, which was seconded by Alderman Bronson, that the Clerk notify Mr. Peterson to make out a detailed #aG='00—Ir" statement of the financial condition of water improvement district #2, Furnishing a list of all money collected and from whom received, together with a list of of all disbursements, showing,to whom paid,and for what purpose, also amount of money on 1�and at time this report starts, and also at the present time. Tmgether with all deposit $lips, receipts, vouchers, cancelled checks, warrants or any other papers of any kind, the ou might have,•showing: receipts or disbursements, and file this report with the City 'lerk, not later than next Monday Night, July the I8th, before Eight oclock. n the question being put beforethe council, the following vote resulted: Ayes: Bronson, arter, Gregory, Hosford, Peal and Shook. Nays: none. The Mayor declared passed, as here were six ayes and no nays. Reports: The following reports for the month of June were presented Clyde Walters, as building S nspetor. M.Cunningham, as acting City$4 4p Collector , M .E.Hand, as acting Chief of. olice, J.CoMassie,as Police Judge, Roy Nix, as Sewer Service collector, and J.W.McGehee, hs City Clerk and as. City Collector. Alderman Carter moved that thereports be received and filed, Alderman Hosford seconded W.P.A.the motion, which received the unanimous vote of council present. Project Amo �t on wasmade b Alde man Gre-or that the c co -o or to with the•CCountt f connect•ng on a 56- 50 asis, with reFerence o he cost of oiyto be sea in the construct yion highway #62 of the proposed irl.P.A.Project, connecting highway #62 and the new foot ball and newt stadium, proposed to run on a north and south line, at or near the City Limits, Foot ball with the uhderstanding that the total cost to the city will not exceed the sum of Stadium, Two Hundred Fifty($250.00) Dollars. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bronson, and on the Clerk calling the roll, the following vote ee,suoted- Ayes: Bronson. Carter, Gregor, Hosford, Peal and Shook. Nays: none. and the MayorPEW motion passed, as there wers%.six # Ayes, and no Mays. Harvey Phillipps appeared before the council for the purpose of extending his thanks, personally, for correcting a bad situation that had developed with regard to handling the oZho,streets in his section of the city. RESO`� .n• Forr ie oHo sing Alderman G&ory presented the following, and moved its adpption: Authority " RESOLUTION " , BE IT RESOLVED by the)e1 ty Council of the 61ty of Fayetteville, Arkansas,, that �x because of the existence of insanitary and unsafe inhabitable dwelling accommodations in theCity of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and because theme is a shortage of safe and m sanitary dwelling accommodations in the City of Fayetteville,available to persons of low income.at rentals they can afford; there is need for a housing authority in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Passed and approved this IIth day of July , I938. Approved: Ma.yor•. ATTEST: City CLerk• This motion was seconded by Alderman Carter, and upon call of the City Clerk, was passed unanimously, and the Mayor so declared. ✓ Housinj The Mayor appointed the following committee to serve on.the "Slum Clearance 'r or Authority "Housing Aut`ority " project: W.R.Spencer, whose term of office is to be one year, Commit ee: and who is to serve as chairman of the committee for this period df time, Bernal Seamster, who is to serve Two years, L.L.Baxter, Three years, J.M;Jilliams, Four years, and S.J.Campbell Five years.