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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-08-22 Minutes128 _ The City Building Inspector presented the application of Ralph Lehman for a Permit on North West Avenue, Alderman Richardson made a motion that Permit No. 1774 be issued to �ialph Lehman, this motion was secomded by Alderman Lunsford, and was passed unanimously. The Building Inspector presented the application of Dr.John F.Ashburn for a Per at 832 South School Aventhe, Alderman Richardson made a motion that Permit No.1778 be iss to Dr.John F.Ashburn, this motion was seconded by Alderman -Parish, and was passed unanim ly bythe Council* The Building Inspector presented the application of J.C.Cox for a Permit on No 71 Highway, Alderman Alexander made a motion that Permit No. 1779 be issued to J.C.Cox, Phis motion was seconded by Alderman Lunsford, and was passed unanimously by the Council o repair Alderman Lunsford made a motion that a building at the City Park be repaired, s< that it could be rented,or occupied by the City Park idanager, with repairs not to exceed dg at. �700.00,thibs motion wasxseconded by Alderman Bronson, and was passed unanimously by the .Park. Touncil. There being no further business,. Alderman Alexander moved to adjourn, secondee by Alderman Richardson, which was passed unanimously, and the Mayor declared the Council adjourned. Approved Attest:=Vay Cuity Cleric Fayetteville City Council met in regular session, P,Ionday, August 22,1955. Present: Mayor Roy A Scott,City Clerk J.W.McGehee, City Attorney A.D?McAllister, City gineer W.C.Smith, City Auditor Albert Jones, City Building Inspector Harold Lieberenz, ief of Police Pearl Watts, Fire'Chief Burl Skelton, and Aldermen :Richardson, Parish, nsford, McAllister,.Bronson and Alexander. AbsentoAldermen: Hunt and Williams. Minutes of the regular meeting og August 8th, were read and approved. The City Building Inspector presented the following applications for Building Permits: Jd.L.Ballard at 38 East Rock Street, Alderman Richardson made a motion that Permit No.178B be issued to J.L.Ballard, seconded by Alderman Parish, which was passed unanimously. t Frank Lewis at 115 South Church Avenue,Alderman Richardson made a motion that Permit No17I3 or North Sequoyah Drive; be issued to Frank Lewis, seconded by Alderman Alexander,which was -passed unanimously. Tom Eads for Standard Finance, a permit at their Used Ear Lot on West Center Street, Alder- man Richardson made a motion that Permit No.1801 be issued to Standard Finance Co, this mo- tion was seconded by Alderman Alexander, and was.passed unanimously. Oklahoma Tire & Supply Co, on West Mountain Street, Alderman Richardson made a motion that, Permit No.1802 be issued to Oklahoma Tire & Supply Co., seconded by Alderman Bronson, whiih was passed unanimously. REPORT OF PLAN14ING COMMISSION: (City Clerk presented the report} In the matter of the petition of Vera No11,Hearl D.Hammond,etal for the vacation or portions of certain streets and alleys in Mountain View Addition to the City mf Fayette- ville, The undersigned, constituting a majority of the Planning Commission of the City of Fayetteville, to which the above entitled petition was referred by the City Council,have duly considered the said petition and report as follows: WI find; that the petition has been duly signed by all the owners of abutting propertti,as req-&ired by Arkansas Statutes; That the sections of Read Avenue lying north and south of the portion described in the peti- tion have been previously vacated, and that the portion of said Avenue lying between Trust Street and Company Street is of no use or value as a street; That the lots affected by the proposed vacation are on a steep hillside and not easily accessable by any of the streets or alleys or portions thereof sought to be vacated; That the portion of Company Street sought to be vacated is very steep and is not eded in reaching any of the lots owned by the petitioners; That the properties of the petitioners are satisfactorily and adequately approa ed streets, being either Vinson Avenue or North Sequoyah Drive; I , That none of the alleys described in the petition are necessary to reach any of t erty of the petitioners or of any other property in the vicinity, That none of the premises described in the petition have been used by the public f purposes of ingress or egress during the past five (5) years,and it is believed that they never have been so used at any time; That the public interest and welfare will not be affected adversely by vacating sai portions of said streets and alleys. WE,THEREFORE RECOMMEND that the petition be granted and that.the Council pass an e duly vacating the portions of streets and alleys described in the petition,res, ver,an easement in the public for all public utilities of whatever nature. Signed by 6 members of the PLANNIG COMMISSION After reading the report,by mutual agreement, further action on the petition was pos to give some of the Aldermen a chance to make further investigation. M z n 1 • 129.4 e City Attorney introduced-" AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT OF ALLOWABLE DISCOUNT FOR OVPT PAY14ENT OF MONTHLY WATER BILLS TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSASaft e Ordinance was read in its entirety the first time,Alderman Richardson made a motion at the rules be suspended, and the Ordinance placed on its second reading, this motion s seconded by Alderman Bronson and was passed unanimously. .e Ordinance was then read the second time, and after discussion, Alderman Alexander ma motion that the rules be further suspended, and the Ordinance placed on its third read is motion was seconded by Alderman Richardson, and was passed unanimously. Ordinance was then read the third and final time. The Mayor put the question "Shall the Ordinance pass?, and on roll call by the Cler' following vote was recorded: Ayes:Richardson, Parish, Lunsford, McAllister, Bronson Alexander. Nays:None. Absent and not voting : Hunt and Williams. And the Mayor decl Ordinance passed, as there were 6 Ayes, and no nays. COPY OF ORDINANCE N0. 1092. AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT OF ALLOWABLE DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT OF MONTHLY BILLS TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS a BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS: Water Bills Sectton 1. That hereafter any and all gross water bills payable to the city of Fayette- tolbe 10% villa, Arkansas,will be subject to a discount of 10% if paid on or before the 10th day _i- lof calender month following the date of the last meter reading. Section 2.That all Ordinancees or parts of ordinancescin conflict herewith are here repealed. PASSED AIdD APPROVED on this 22nd day of August, 1955. Approved ; Attest.* Pi 'iay� rcity C or s �/ Alderman Richardson reported that the bills had been approved by the Auditing Committee, and made a motion that they be allowed as approved, this motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander, which was passed unanimously. To purchase Alderman Richardson made a motion that the City Auditor be authorized and directe $10,000 �to purchase $10.000 in "K" Series of U.S.Certificates, btztof.the Hospital Coatr'i��t;nn'- U�S.Certif UI4D,'this.motionrwas seconded by:.Aldermbn.Alexander, and was passed unanimous y. icates from Fire Sc Hosp The City Attorney introduced "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.1014 RELATING TC Rond Fund ITIM CONST RUCTION,INSTALLATION,AND INSPECTION OF, PLUMBING AND DRAINAGEOAND FOR OTHER PURC The Ordinance was read in its entirety,and Alderman Bronson made a motion that the rV be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its sato d eading, this motion was seconded b3 Alderman McAllister, which was passed '.o s c✓andy b mutual agreement was left on i second reading. L in e was hen read the second time) There being no further business, Alderman Richardson moved to adjourn, seconde by Alderman Bronsibn, which was passed unanimously, and the Mayor declared the Council adjourned, and stated that the next would be September 12th, 1955. Attest: f i y Clerk Approved yo yetteville City Council met in regular session, Monday, September 12,1955. esent: Mayor Roy A Scott, City Clerk J.VJ.I:4cGeheesCity Attorney A.D.McAllister,City gineer W.C.Smith, City Auditor Albert Jone, City Building Inspector Harold Lieberenz, lice Chief Pearl Watts, Fire Chief Burl Skelton, and Aldermen: Richardson, Parish,Lunsforl, lliams, McAllister, Bronson and Alexander. Absent: Alerman Hunt. sl Minutes of the regular meeting of August 22nd, were read and approved. 1he ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 1014 RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION,IHSTALLATION,AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE which had been left on its second reading at the regu- lar meetin August 22,came up for discussion,and was read again by the City Building Inspe�ct- or,the proposed Ordinance was read and discussed section by section by the Building Inspelct- or and numerous revisions and changes made, it was referred back to the City AttToioy and $wilding Inspector for redrafting,to present to the Council at the next meeting. The City Building Inspector presented the application of the SUN RAY-D.X Oil Co. for a permit on North College Avenue and Cleburn Street, Alderman Alexanddr made a motion that Permit No.1811 be issued to Sun Ray- D.X.Oil Co., this motion was seconded by Alderman tronson, and was passed unanimously. The City Attorney intrd)duced "AN ORDINANCE A 3,EXING CERTAIN TEItRTTORY TO TIE CITY OF FAY - =T VILLE,ARKANSAS,ASSIGNING SAID TERRITORY TO A WARD AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES". The Ordinancd was read the first time in its entirety,and Alderman Richardson made a motion ghat the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading, this motion was seconded by Alderman Williams,and was passed unanimously. Che Ordinance was then read the second time, and after discussion, Alderman Alexander made a motion that the rules be futkther suspended, and the Ordihance placed on its third reading, this motion was seconded by Alderman Richardson, which was passed unanimously. The Ordinance was.then read the third and final time. he Mayor then put the question"Shall the Ordinance pass?, and on roll call by the Cleric he following vote was recorded: Ayes: Richardson, Parish, Lunsford, Wklliams,McAllister, �ronson and Alexander. Nays:None. Absent and not voting: Hunt. And the Mayor declared th rdinance passed, as there were 7 Ayes,and no Nays.