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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-06-22 MinutesIft Fayetteville City Council met in regulkar session,,Monday, Julie 22, 1953. P i4esent: Mayor Powell M.Rhea, City Clerk J.W.McGehee, City Attorney A.D.McAllister, City Engineer John Mahaffey, City Auditor Harold Zick, City Building"Inspector Harold Lieberenz, Fere-Chief Burl Skelton, and Aldermen:.Richardson, Burge, Williams, IvIcAllister,Heflin and Kent. Absent: Aldermen Hunt and Pratt. M&nutes of the regular meeting of June ist were read and approved. '.Vaneetah A group of residents from Waneetah Heights appeared before the Council asking that steps He ghts be taken to increase -the water pressure and make more water available, City Engineer Mahaf- Com plaint fey explained that a -contract would be let tomight tfob a 12 inch reservoir tie-in line that P would insure a more constant supply of water,if not more pressure, he said "the only wayo about waterincrease-the pressure to where it should be, would be to install a "CLOSED" systemc:incthe'$.Hgights, shortage with pump, and new -pipe, which it was estimated would cost about $3,450,"'and it was suggestdd that the Waneetah Heights residents select a committee to meet with the Water Committee toaee if any thing can be worked out At this time the bids wereopened for LiAYINg WATER MAIN, FITTINGS, AND VALVES for the RESERVOIR TIE-IN PROGRAM, which showed that followig had submitted bids: CULVER & McCUIRE ........... 4,001:55 (24 day completion date) Tune Construction Co. 2,688.25 (30 day completion date) Alderman"Richardson made a motion that the lowest and best bid of Tune Consiructioh Co.be accepted, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract, this motion was seconded by Alderman McAllister, and was passed unanimously by the Council Est No.2 I The City Engineer presented Estimate No. 2 for contruction work on the Wat Line from Lake Fayetteville to the Filter Plant on Mt.Sequoyah by Culver & IdlcGuire, amoun 43319, to $64,319.222 Alderman Williams made a motion that the estimate be approved, this motion 2I was seconded by Alderman Kent, and was passed unanimously by the Council. Holway & I Statement.,No;2t of Holway and McGoodwin for Engineering Services CLEARCREEK FORC. ICG6odwin MAIN -SECTION 1.WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENT amounting to $ 3$53;51 and for Engineering reports g 915- Fiitration'Plant plans, specifications and award of contract MT.SEQUOYAH FILTRATION PLANT - 86 SECTION 11. WATEIWORKS IMPROVEMENT amounting to $5,362,35, making a total Engineering due Sections 1 and 11.-1891'5.8"6 was presented, Alderman Williams made a motion that the Accoun be approved; this motion was seconded by Alderman McAllister,and was passed unanimoysly by the Council. The City Engineer reported that he had received two bids on a Centrifmgal pump to replace an old worn out pump on Mt.Sequoyah, the bids bees follows:. Fairbanks, Morse & Co. $p702079 (6 weeks delivery date )- R.A.Young &Son 685.00 ) Immediate delivery, if the one in st Bids on - not sold) P•,Ip Alderman Richardson made a motion that the bid of Young & Son be accepted and the Mayor a it Citiy Clerk be authorized to execute the contract, this motion was seconded by Alderman Williams, and was passed unanimously by the Council.1. The City Attorney introduced a RESOLUTUON directing the City Clerk to publish notice of a hearing to be held July 13th, on the petition of -Rachel Oliver Etal.,,to vacate and close a 15 foot alley running north from Maple Street to an unnamed road ( now known as either West Doglas's-Street or Cardwell LaneQ,Ald'erman Williams made a motion that the resolution be' adopted, this motion was seconded by Alderman Kent and was passed unanimously by the Council. 1�H 1�.� COPY OF 'RESOLUTION NO.' 12-53 01 1 i WHEREAS' it appears that the petition of Rachel Oliver; Kathryn Oli'oer,Bess 01 Chester Neudling,Kaaeen Neudling,S.C.Dellinger, Elsie A Dellinger,Thorgny C.Carleson, Rosemary Carleson, Henry W.Jinske and Laura Jane Jirske to vacate a fifteen (15) foot alle, running north from Maple Street to an unnamed F.ort.y'Foot Road (now known as either West Do� lass Street or Cardwell Lane ),as designated on the revised Plat of Oliver Addition to Fay ville, Arkansas,now appearing of record in Plat Book at Page 230 thereof in the office of the Recorder of Washington County,Arkansas. WHEREAS, it appears that this is the Fifth regular meeting of the City Council following the filing of saidPetition NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED: 1. that the 13th day of July,1953, be and the same is hereby -fixed as the day set for hearing upon said Petition: 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, be and he is here directed to give notice -of such hearing by publication thereof once a week for two (2) cor secutive weeks in the -Northwest Arkansas Times, a Newspaper published in Washington County, Arkansas, and having a general circulation in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. PASSED and APPROVED this 22nd day of June 1 Approved : Attest Mayor city Clerk The City Attorney reported that he had been unable to reach an agreement with MdKinney George McKinney for an ease ment across his property, and that the Construction Co.was abou ready to lay the Water line across said property,Alderman Richardson made a motion that the Easement City Attorney be authorized to proceed with condemnation of a 5 foot strip across said pro unless a satisfactory agreement for an easement can be worked outs, and that the Mayor and C be authorized to execute a contract for the easement if one can be agreed upon, or to post a bond in case the condemnation proceedings are necessary, this motion was seconded by Alde mann Heflin, and was passed unanimously by the Council. Bird Ease ent The City Attorney said that it had just been ascertained -that it wogTld be necessa olsecure an easement across the property of H.D.Bird, and that Mr.Bird had submitted a pro osition to give the"City an easement at an approximate cost of $75.00,(Said easement being necessary for the laying of the Water Line to the new Filter Plant on Mt.Sequoyah).,Alderma WAliams madd a motion that Ivir.Birdfs Proposition for an easement be accepted, this motion wasl seconded by Alderman Tient, and was passed unanimously by the Council. g7 te- 2 • 0 • Aty.:he City Attorney reported that Otho Tackett had reported that he would not be able to pay alt hor-ze or the Sidewalk that had been constructed in front of his place on West 6th Street before eoembgr:,3i1, 1954,and for which he had previously agreed to pay by December 31,1953, and suitile Aderman Williams made a motion that the City Attorney be authorized to proceed with suit bo collect unless Mr.Tackett agrees to live upto his agreement to pay by December 31,1953, his motion was seconded by Alderman Richardson, and was passed unanimously.by the Council. Alddrman Kent reported that the bills had been audited and signed, and made a mo -1 lion that they be allwed as approded, this motion was seconded by Alderman Heflin, and was passed unanimously by the Council* fl The City Building Inspector presented the application of M.F.Stanford for a Bldg P ermit at'his Tourist Court on Highway 71, North,Alderman Heflin made a motion that Bldg plermit No.1037 be issued to M.F.Stanford, this motion was seconded by Alderman Burge,and glassed unanimously by the Council. The City Building Inspector presented the application of C.P.Carrington for a Bldg permit on Highway 62 West, Alderman Heflin made a motion that Bldg Permit No(y39 be lissued to C.P.Carriugton, this motion was seconded by.Alderman Kent; and was passed unank y by the Council. The City Bmlding Inspector presented the applivatibn of H.D.Bird for a Bldg Pe In'West Dickson.at Spyres Service Station, Alderman Burge made a motion that Building Per No.1047 be issued to H:D.Bird, this motion was seconded by Alderman Kent, and was passed Lmously by the Council& lfio ask fIr Alderman Richardson made a motion that the City Engineer be authorized to prep bids for specifications and ask for bids on the instAllation ofuairacpnditioning equipment in the Air Con- operating room and .the delivery room at the City Hospital, -this motion was seconded by dition )Aderman Heflin, and was passed unanimously by the Council. t Hosp There being no further business, Alderman Heflin made a motion to adjourn, thi motion was seconded by Alderman Kent, and was passed unanimously by the Council, and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, and stated that,the next meeting wou d be July 13, 1953. Attest ai L/- Approved y t er ayor Fayetteville City Council met in regular session, Monday, July 13,1953, Present: Mayor Powell M.Rhea, City Clerk J.W.McGehee, City Engineer John Mahaffey, City Building Inspector Harold Lieberenz, City Auditor Harold Zick, Fire Chief Burl Skelton, Ind Aldermen: Burge; Hunt, Pratt, Williams, McAllister, Heflin and Kent. Absent Alderman Richardson and City Attorney A.D.McAllister. Minutes of the regular meeting of June 22nd were read and approved. At this time the bids for installing the air conditioning in the operating and delivery rooms at the City Hospital were -opened, which showed that the following had submitted bids: Bids for G.W.Shirley & Sons $p41177-000 Fayetteville Sheet Metal 41294010 Ab conditioning Cy Carney Appliance Co. 42326:79 fort Harry G.Barr Company 41595.00 City Hosp. It appearing that G.W.Shirley & Sons were the lowest and best bidderD Alderman Burge mad a motion that the bids -be referred to -the City Engineer to check, and if he approves the bid of ShirlQy;&',:,•Sons 9that the contract'be awarded to them and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract,•this motion was seconded by Alderman Williams, and was passed unanimously by the Council. The City Building Inspe4tor presented the application of Rosco B.Kuhn for a building ermit at 207 W.Dickson: Alderman Burge made a motion that Building Permit No 1052 be slued to Rosco B.Kuhn', this motion was seconded by Alderman Pratt and was passed unan- mously by the Council. The City Building Inspector presented the application'of E.C.Aumick fol a Bldg Perini t 17 W.Rock, Alderman Burge made a motion that Permit No. 1054 be issued to E.C.Aumick, his motion was seconded by Alderman Pratt, "and was passed unaftimously by the Council. Tj?e City Building Inspector presented the application of the Yellow Cab Co;for a Bldg Permit on North Block Ave., Alderman Williams made amotion that Permit No. 1057 be issued to the Yellow Cab Co., this motion was seconded by Alderman Burge, and was passed unanimously by the Council. Orille Hall The Mayor reported that there were two vacacies on the Beard of Assessors of Paving & (District No 562 caused by the death of J.E.Parker\,and the resignation of S.J.Campbell on C6C.Sullivanaccount of ill health, and stated that the Commissioners of"the District had recommended the appointment of Orville J.Hall and Claude C.Sullivan to fill the vacancies, Alderman Appointed Pratt made a motion that the recommendation of the Commissioners be approved , this moti Assessors was seconded by Alderman Williams, ans was passed unanimously by the Council M. t Alderman Williams made a motion that the Mayor be authorized to sign a petitibn Mai r to seeking air service for Fayetteville, under the plan the Chamber of Commerce of Dallas, Sig i re- exas will represent a number of cities in various states adjoining the Dallas area, in quest for seeking air service, this motion was seconded by Alderman Pratt, and was passed unanimously air) service by the Council. The University City Transit Co. presented a request to discontinue the present Request final -daily runs on roues to the Parksdale Addition and the Fairgrounds area, Alderman • change in Williams made a motion that the request be approved, this motion was seconded by Alderman Bus schedulePratt, and was passed unanimously by the Council. The Mayor stated that this was date set for the hearing on the petition of City Atty Rachel Oliver, etal for vacation of -an alley in the revised Plat of Oliver Addition to the to prepare City of Fayetteville, and when it was ascertained that there was no one present desiring Ord to closeto be heard, Alderman Williams made a motion that the City Attorney be instructed to pre, alley in Ian ordince to close the alley, this motion was seconded by Alderman Kent, and was passed) 011iver Add.hhaannanimously by the Council. ti