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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-02-07 Minutes94 z rman Richardson reported that the bills had been approved by the Auditing Committee, made a motion that they be eLlowed;, as approved, -this motion was seconded by Aldermai :ander, and was passed unanimously by the Counail. Pa g IncregsAiderman Richardson , Chairman of the Finance Committee,made a motion that PAY INCREASES es for for all City Employees,except elected officials be granted the following amo s: Qty Employ Five (5)cents per hour for those paid on an hourly basis,and Ten 110) Dollars per month for all paid on a monthly basis,except: The City Sanitarian,who will receive $20,00 more, ees. t!he Building Inspector,who will receive $15.00 more, the City Auditor,who will receive ,,125.00 more, and the Assistant City Engineer, who will receive ;$15.00 more,and the Water Superintendent & City Engineer, who will receive no increase, Alderman Alexander seconded this motion, which was passed unanimously by the Council. There being no further business,Alderman Richardson made a motion to adjourn, this motion was seconded by Alderman Alexanddr, and was passed unanimously by the Council and the Mayor declared the Council adjourned. Approved : M. Attest : �� �"' i y Clerk yetteville City Council met in gegular session Monday, February 7th,1955. esent: Mayor Roy A.Scott, City Clerk J.W.McGehee,.City Attorney A.D.McAllister, Asst. ty Engineer Clyde T Everett*Mty. ;Audit_or.-A-.JonesVGity, B1tig� InspB'ct_osHarold Lieberenzs lice Chief Pearl Watts, and Aldermen: Richardson Hunt,Lunsford, Williams, Bronson and exander. Absent:Aldermen Parish and McAllister. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 17th were read and approved. e report of the Plannig Commission with reference to -Zoning of Ace's Acres Addition w esented by the Clerk, which was as follows: Deport of REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION. a franchised P. Comm. association in Fayetteville composed of four teams and 60 boys. On Ace's In Re- Ace's Acres, an Addition to the City of Fayetteville. Acres Recently this area was annexed to the City of Fayetteville by decree of Court, and there- after the Council passed an ordinance accepting the streets in the plat. The Planning Commission had recommended the acceptance of the Plat prior to the action of the Council. Under provisions of Section 21 of the Zoning Or�Anance, it is provided that annex territory shall be governed by temporary rules until such time as the Planning Commissiox make its recommendations for the zoning of the annexed territorye day nit for ousine t lus quest "Little League" After consultation with the owners of the above described plat and taking into onsideration of the present zoning of the area to the east of Ace's Acres,the Planning ommission recommends that this tract be zoned as an "A" Residence District. This is tha ame zone that applies to property immediately to the east of Ace's Acres and is in com- liance with the desires of the owners of the Plat. We understand that Mr & Mrs Shipley, he Plattors intend to place restrictions in deeds of lots in this plat -which will proven ny residential construction, except single family residences. It is therefore requested hat�an Ordinance -be drawn up complying with this recommendation. (S) W.H.Pryor Chairman City Planning Commission. after discussion, the Mayor instructed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to zone he annexed territory for "A" Residence District, in conformance with the recommendations f the Planning Commission. The request of Mr p,;0'Hara for_a-Permit toi,operatdEaSLIMOUSINE SERVICE between DRAKE FIELD, Municipal Airport and the City of Fayetteville wa's presented, and after discussio Alderman Williams made a motion Ahat the permit be granted on a temporary basid for 30 d which would give the Committee time for investigation, so that they might make recommend as to the terms and conditions for a permit. this motion was seconded by Alderman Bronso and was passed unanimoudly by the Council. . Mr. Hugh Scarbrough presented the Audit of the City's Finances for the Year 1954e after discussion, Alderman Richardson made a motion that the Audit be Approved and accey this motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander, and was passed unanimously by the Counci The Mayor reported that the land north of the Veterans Hospital Buildings, contai 15.91 acres, had been declared surplus, and that the City could purchase it for Q$11,000. if it should be used for Park Purposes, or the School Board could get it for School purr without charge, except place a fence on the line,after discussion it was decided to post pone action, and have an adjourned meeting Froday at O'Clock, P.M. to dispose of the matter. A letter from the Junior Chamber of Commerce and "LITTLE LEAGUE" baseball_Asso- ciation was presented, copy of which follows: The Fayetteville Junior Chamber of Commerce has undertaken to form a franchised "Little League"baseball association in Fayetteville composed of four teams and 60 boys. By vote of the officers of the committee, the most desired site for the "Little League"park is the North-east corner of the City Park. It is the wish of the committee to have this plot(approximately 300 feet by 300 feet)set aside during the months of June July and August for"Little League" play during the hours of 5:00 O'Clock P.M. and 7:30 1 Permission is also wanted to erect outfield fence (4 feet high),dugout,bleaeb flag pole and equipment shed on this site, This equipment to be in place only during months of. play. (to be stored during idle months.) Also, permossion is wished to layout, level and sod the infield according to Little League specifications. (S) Bob Cabaldon, Preident Little League (S) Ellis Burgin, President FAYTTEVILLE JAYCEE CLUB. s U:iG im.,n .t s CP M. s n LJ E • ,I 1955. ■ Fr= 0 f 9 derman Richardson made a motion that the request be granted as outlined in their letter, is motion was seconded by Alderman Bronson, and was passed unanimously by the Council.) Alderman Richardson reported that the bills had been approved by the auditng Committee, made a motion that they be allowed as approved, this motion was seconded by Alexander, was passed unanimously by the Council. The City Attorney introduced the follyring Resolution: Resolution No. 3-55 RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to lish notice of the City.?`of Fayetteville's election to call for redemption on March 12 5,Bond No 4 in the principal amount of $3,100.00 maturing September 1, 1957 and issue suant to the terms and provisions of, Ordinance No. 1001. Alderman Richardson made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, this motion wa onded by Alderman Bronson,and.was passed unanimously by the Council. Passed and approved this 7th day of February, 1955.�,� Approved +,a Attest � � �� %�Y,'C��l ' FDD, Alderman Richardson made, a motion that the Mayor be authorized to ask for bids/removing wooden buildings Incated at the City Park, this motion was seconded by Alderman Hunt, nd was passed unanimously by the Council. Alderman Richardson presented -a copy of the BUDGET for the year 1955,and made a otion that it be adopted, this motion was seconded by Alderman Bronson, which was passed nanimously by the Council. The City Building Inspector presented the application of F.A.Pothast for a ermit at 1140 North College Avenue,Alderman Richardson made a motion that Permit No.15 e issued to F.A.Pothast, this motion was seconded by Alderman Williams, which was pass nanimously by the Council. There being no further business, Alderman Alexander made a motion to adjc ill 5.01,Clock, P.M. Friday, February 11th, this motion was seconded by Alderman Luns hich was passed unanimously by the Council, and the Mayor declared the Council adjou ntil 5 O'Clock, P.M. February 11th. ���/// APPROVED Attest : gw yCl Kayor y er i ADJOURNED MEETING. (from Regular meeting of February 7th,1955) yetteville City Council met in adjourned session Friday,February 11th at 5 O'Clook•'P.M esent: Mayor Roy A Scott, City Clerk J,W,McGehee, City Attorney A.D.McAllistere City gineer W.C.Smith, and Aldermen •Richardson, Hunt, Lunsford, Williams, McAllister and exandere Absent: Aldermen Parish and Bronson. The question of acquiring the 15.91 acres at the site of the Veterans Hospital, hich has been declared "SURPLUS"was brought up for discussion, and it was finally agree o instruct the City Attorney to write alletter containing some questions designed to lariy some points in regard to the acquisitbon of said surpihus, copy of which follows: Mr.Melvin Summers Regional Property Coordinator B01 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas V.A.Hospital Site(Surplus 15.91.Acres) Fayetteville, Arkansas V -R 4207 PRS I° Dear Mr.Summers: As you know the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,and/or Fayetteville School District No. 1 have been negotiating to secure title to the surplus 15.91 acres of real estate located at the North end of the Veterans Administration Hospital reservation in Fayetteville, and fronting on Woolsey Avenue and Sycamore Street. On January 21,1955,Mr.C.Jack Cowart,Chief, Leal Estate Division of General Services Administration,Region 7, Dallas 2, Texas,advised the City of Fayetteville,of certain requirements the City would have to meet if the City ,desired to make an offer to purchase the real estate. Yesterday evening at 5:00 O'Clock P.M.,at an adjourned session of the Fayetteville Yy Council, Mayor 'Roy Scott advised the Council that Mr.J.K.Windson, assistant to C.Jack wart, in a telephone conversation with Mayor Scott on February 11, 19550 granted the City .d/or School District an extension until March 1, 1955,for making an offer to purchase .e surplus real estate. At this meeting it developed that members of the City Council were t entirely clear as to the terms under which the City and /or SchoolDistrict could acquire .e surplus real estate. The City Council requested that I write this letter to you in order that certain of questions raised by various members of the City Council can be clarified. Specifically, City Council desires to have answers, if available, to the following; . (a) If the Fayetteville School District Noel makes applicatioh for and acquires this eal estate and cannot meet the conditions for acquisition (such as entering into possesie nd constructing school building,ete.,within required period of time) then, in such event, an the City of Fayetteville them make application to acquire the real estate?. I (b) If there are conditions which must be met by the School Board in order to retain the plus real estate, what are these conditions and what is the maximum time allowable tolthe ool Board to meet these conditions?.