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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-09-24 Minutesseveral attorneys to represent them. After a brief discussion the Council authorized • the Mayor and the City Attorney to hire additional legal Council to assist the City Attorney in Presenting the City's case. There being no further business Alderman Richardson moved that the meeting adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander, and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: _ RO A. SCOTT, MAYOR ATTEST !/ .fi r sr .J. JONES, CITY CLERK Fayetteville City Council met in regular session,Monday, September 24, 1956. esent: Mayor Roy A. Scott, City Clerk -Auditor Albert Jones, City Attorney A. D. Allister, Jr., City Engineer W. C. Smith, City Building Inspector Harold Lieberenz, re Chief Burl Skelton, and Aldermen'Richardson, Parrish, Holland, Lunsford, Williams, ssett, Bronson, and Alexander. Absent: Police Chief Pearl Watts. Minutes of the regular meeting held September 10, 1956 were read and approved. Southwest 189 several attorneys to represent them. After a brief discussion the Council authorized • the Mayor and the City Attorney to hire additional legal Council to assist the City Attorney in Presenting the City's case. There being no further business Alderman Richardson moved that the meeting adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander, and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: _ RO A. SCOTT, MAYOR ATTEST !/ .fi r sr .J. JONES, CITY CLERK Fayetteville City Council met in regular session,Monday, September 24, 1956. esent: Mayor Roy A. Scott, City Clerk -Auditor Albert Jones, City Attorney A. D. Allister, Jr., City Engineer W. C. Smith, City Building Inspector Harold Lieberenz, re Chief Burl Skelton, and Aldermen'Richardson, Parrish, Holland, Lunsford, Williams, ssett, Bronson, and Alexander. Absent: Police Chief Pearl Watts. The following project has been proposed by the Aviation Committee approved by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and referred to the Airport Committee of the Fayetteville City Council: Administration Building 45,000 Parking and Entrance 3,000 Additional Land at End of Runways 25,000 Taxi Way 40,000 Lights i,000 Sewer 19000 il5, 000 City's Share 57,000 Less Credit of CAA on land purchase15 000 42, 0 The additional land which may or may not amount to the $25,000 enumerated here is being placed in this tentative project of expense because Mr. I. D. Miller, Airport Engineer, A.A.A., Oklahoma City stated that there must be clear zones at the ends of runways in order for the Fayetteville Airport to qualify for more C.A.A. aid. Mr. Miller went over these figures with representatives of the Aviation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. In addition to this, the Aviation Committee contacted Mr. Keith Kahle, President of Central Airlines on the adequacy of the Fayetteville, Airport and Mr.'Kahle stated that Central's use of the Airport in the forseeable future would not call for any great extension other than perhaps an adaition.bf 300 br 400 feet on the runway, the reason for this being the company might go to Turbo Prop airplanes. Ray Ellis stated his opinion of the Fayetteville Airport as similar to that of Mr. Kahle and said he believed the Airport, because of its proximity to Fayetteville was a valuable Airport. H. D. Hammond appeared before ,the Council and outlined some recommendations for changes in the proposed trailer court Ordinance which was left on its first reading at the September 10, 1956 Council Meeting. After a brief discussion, Alderman Bronson moved that the proposed trailer court ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Holland and passed unanimously. City Attorney A. D.McAllister, Jr. read the -proposed ordinance in its entirety; where- upon the Mayor declared the meeting was open for discussion of the Ordinance. After a lengthy discussion, Alderman Williams moved that Ordinance No. 1115 as amended be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bronson and upon roll call by the Clerk the following vote was recorded: 'Ayes", Richardson, Parrish, Holland, Lunsford, Williams, Bissett, Bronson, and Alexander. Nays, none, Whereupon the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed there being eight ayes and no nays. Minutes of the regular meeting held September 10, 1956 were read and approved. Southwest Ed Harding of the Southwest Piano Service appeared before the Council and requested Piano Service the Council to go on record as sanctioning he and his partner Ellis Poole, going into Request for the transfer and storage business in Fayetteville. After a brief discussion, Alder - Sanctioning man Alexander moved that the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas would welcome a new transfer and storage business should the Public Service Commission see fit to grant the permit. The motion was seconded by Alderman Parrish and passed unanimously. Chamber of Charles Brannan, President of'the Chamber of Commerce, Bill Morton, Chairman of the Commerce Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee, and Wesley Gordon, Secretary -Manager of the proposal to Chamber of Commerce outlined to the Council a proposal to expand the municipal airport expand the Drake Field. After a lengthy discussion, Alderman Williams moves that the recommen- airport. dations of the Chamber of Commerce be referred to the Aviation Committee for study and recommendation. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bronson and passed unanimousl PROPOSAL TO EXPAND AIRPORT: The following project has been proposed by the Aviation Committee approved by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and referred to the Airport Committee of the Fayetteville City Council: Administration Building 45,000 Parking and Entrance 3,000 Additional Land at End of Runways 25,000 Taxi Way 40,000 Lights i,000 Sewer 19000 il5, 000 City's Share 57,000 Less Credit of CAA on land purchase15 000 42, 0 The additional land which may or may not amount to the $25,000 enumerated here is being placed in this tentative project of expense because Mr. I. D. Miller, Airport Engineer, A.A.A., Oklahoma City stated that there must be clear zones at the ends of runways in order for the Fayetteville Airport to qualify for more C.A.A. aid. Mr. Miller went over these figures with representatives of the Aviation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. In addition to this, the Aviation Committee contacted Mr. Keith Kahle, President of Central Airlines on the adequacy of the Fayetteville, Airport and Mr.'Kahle stated that Central's use of the Airport in the forseeable future would not call for any great extension other than perhaps an adaition.bf 300 br 400 feet on the runway, the reason for this being the company might go to Turbo Prop airplanes. Ray Ellis stated his opinion of the Fayetteville Airport as similar to that of Mr. Kahle and said he believed the Airport, because of its proximity to Fayetteville was a valuable Airport. H. D. Hammond appeared before ,the Council and outlined some recommendations for changes in the proposed trailer court Ordinance which was left on its first reading at the September 10, 1956 Council Meeting. After a brief discussion, Alderman Bronson moved that the proposed trailer court ordinance be placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Holland and passed unanimously. City Attorney A. D.McAllister, Jr. read the -proposed ordinance in its entirety; where- upon the Mayor declared the meeting was open for discussion of the Ordinance. After a lengthy discussion, Alderman Williams moved that Ordinance No. 1115 as amended be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bronson and upon roll call by the Clerk the following vote was recorded: 'Ayes", Richardson, Parrish, Holland, Lunsford, Williams, Bissett, Bronson, and Alexander. Nays, none, Whereupon the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed there being eight ayes and no nays. 190 irdinance # 1115 ORDINANCE N0. 1115 AN ORDINANCE DEFINING AND REGULATING TRAILER COURTS; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION/AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAILER COURTS; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING THE PROVIDED UTILITIES AND FACILITIES, AND OTHER PHYSICAL THINGS AND CONDITIONS TO MAKE TRAILER COURTS SAFE, SANITARY, AND FIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION; FIXING THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS.'OF4TRAILER COURTS; AUTHORIZING THE INSPECTION OF TRAILER COURTS;AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR'VIOLATIONS. BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1 -DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section: Permit shall mean a written permit issued' by the City Building Inspector permitting the r�affar court to operate under this Ordinance and regulations promulgated thereunder. Trailer Court shall mean,,.any plot of ;,:ground upon which two or more trailer coaches, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located. Trailer Coach shall mean any vehicle used, or so constructed as to permit its being use( as a conveyance upon the public streets or highways and duly licensable as such, and constructed in such a manner as will permit occupancy thereof as a dwelling or sleeping place for one or more persons. Trailer Coach Space shall mean a plot of ,ground within a trailer court designated for the accommodation of one trailer coach. Service Building shall mean a building housing toilet facilities for men and women, with slop -water closet and laundry facilities and with separate bath or shower accommodations. SECTION 2 -PERMITS: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or association to construct, maintain; operate, or alter any trailer court within the limits of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, unless he holds a valid permit issued by the City 3uilding Inspector in the name of such person, firm, corporation or associati for the specific trailer court. SECTION 3 -INSPECTION: The City Building Inspector is hereby authorized and direc' to make inspections to determine the condition of trailer courts located within the Cit, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, in order that he may perform his duty of safeguarding the health and safety of occupants of trailer courts and of the general public. The City Building Inspector shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon any private orpublic property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this Ordinance or of regulations promulgated thereunder. SECTION 4 -ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS: The City Building Inspector is hereby authorized to promulgate and submit such written regulations for City Council approval as may be necessary for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this Ordinance; Provided, That such regulations shall not be in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance. Such regulations shall have the same force and effect as the penalty for violation thereof shall be the same as the penalty for violation of the provisions of this Ordinance,as^hereinafter provided. SECTION 5-LOCATION2 SPACE, AND GENERAL LAYOUT: The trailer court shall be located on a well -drained site, shall be so located that its"drainage will not endanger any water supply, and shall be in conformity with a plan approved by the City Building Inspector. The -City Building Inspector shall promulgate regulations for trailer -court location and plan approval for ®ity Council approval which shall provide for adequate drainage, space, lighting, safety, service buildings and other sanitary facilities necessary to protect the public health and prevent nuisances. All such trailer courts shall be in areas free from marshes, swamps, or other potential breeding places for insects or rodents. Each trailer -coach space shall contain a minimum of 10000 square feet, shall be at least 23 feet wide, and shall abut on a driveway or other clear area with unobstructed access to a public.street. Such spaces shall be clearly defined, and trailer coaches shall be parked in such spaces so that there will be a minimum of 15 feet between trailer coaches and so that no trailer coach will be less than 5 feet from the exterior boundary of the trailer court. It shall be illegal to allow any trailer coach to remain in a trailer court unless a trailer -coach space is available. One way or two way access drives shall be provided to each trailer -coach space. Each access drive shall be continous, shall connect with a street or highway, and shall have a minimum width of 12 feet for one way access drives and 20 feet for two way access drives. Entrances to access drives shall be plainly marked with signs designating the direction of movement of vehicular traffic. Areas shall be provided'ibr the parking of motor vehicles. Such areas shall accommodate at least the numbbr.vehicles equal to the number of trailer -coach spaces provided. Outside drying space adjacent to the service building or other clothes -drying facilities, shall be provided. A minimum of 50 square feet per coach shall be provided in 2he%area used for clothes drying. SECTION 6 -SERVICE BUILDINGS: Except in the case of trailers plumbed for sewage disposal as provided In Section 9 each trailer court shall be provided with one or more service buildings adequately equipped with flush -type fixtures. No service building Ishall contain less than two tbilets for females, one toilet for males, two lavatories anc one shower for each sex, a urinal for males, a laundry tray, and a slop -water closet. To serve more than 20 dependent trailer coaches, additional fixtures shall be provided in the ratios mentioned below. Toilet facilities for females shall consist of at least one flush -type water of every ten dependent trailer coaches; toilet facilities for males shall consist of flush -type water closet or urinal for every ten dependent trailer coaches. Urinals shall be substituted for not more than 1/3 of the toilet fixtures required for men. Each water closet shall be in a private compartment. C z E A 0 191 Toilet facilities for males and females shall be separated, if located in the same building, by a sound -resistant wall. A lavatory for each sex shall be provided . for every 10 or fraction thereof dependent trailer coaches. A bathtub or shower for each sex shall be provided for every 20 dependent trailer coaches. Each bathtub or shower shall be in a separate compartment. Laundry facilities shall be provided in the ratio of one unit for every 20 traile coach spaces. Drying space in the ratio of 50 feet to each coach space, or other ade- aquate clothes -drying facilities, shall be provided to accommodate the laundry of the trailer -court occupants. A slop -water closet shall be provided in a separate room in the service building. Each service building shall: (a) Be located not more than 200 feet from any dependent trailer coach, and at least 15 feet from any trailer coach: (b) Be of permanent construction, and shall be provided with adequate light, heat and ventilation: (c) Have its interior of moisture -resistant material, to permit frequent washing and cleaning: (d) Have all rooms well ventilated, with allopenings effectively screened. SECTION 7 -WATER SUPPLY: An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be provided in each trailer court, capable of furnishing a minimum of 125 gallons per day per trailer -coach space. Where a public supply of water of such quality is available, connection shall be made thereto and its supply shall be used exclusively. The development of an independent water supply to serve the trailer court shall be made only after express approval has been granted by the City Plumbing Inspector. SECTION 9 -SEWAGE DISPOSAL: Trailer.courts shall be served by a public sewer system or by a private disposal system which has the approval of the City Plumbing Inspector. Each trailer -coach space shall be provided with a satisfactory sewer connection. All sewage -disposal apparatus, including appurtenances thereto, shall be provided, maintained, and operated so asnnot to create a nuisance or health hazard. SECTION 10 -REFUSE DISPOSAL: The storage, collection, and disposal of refuse in the court shall be so managed as to create no health hazards, rodent haborage, insect breeding areas, accident hazards, or air pollution. All refuse shall be stored in fly -tight, watertight, rodentproof containers, which shall be provided in sufficient number and.capacity-to prevent any container from overflowing. Satisfacto container racks or holders shall be provided, and shall be located not more than 150 feet from any trailer -coach space. SECTION 11 -ELECTRICITY: An electrical outlet supplying at least 110 volts shall be provided for each trailer -coach space. The installation, shall comply with all State and local electrical codes, ordinances; and rules and regulation of the local electrical utility company. SECTION 12 -FUEL: Liquefied petroleum gas for cooking purposes shall not be used at individual trailer coach spaces unless the containers are property connected by copper or other suitable metallic tubing, Liquefied -petroleum gas cylinders shall be securely fastened.;in place, and adequately protected from the weather. No cylinder containing liquefied petroleum gas shall be located in a trailer coach, nor within 5 feet of a door thereof. SECTION 13 -FIRE PROTECTION: The court area shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, fire -prevention authority. SECTION 14 -ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS: No permanent additions of any kind shall be built onto, nor become a part of any trailer coach, Skirting of coaches is per- missible, but such skirting shall not permanently attach the coach to the ground, provide a harborage for rodents, or create a fire hazard. The wheels of the coach shall not be removed, except temporarily when necessary for repairs. Jacks or stabili zers may be placed under the frame of the coach to prevent movement on the springs whi the coach is parked and occupied. SECTION 15 -PENALTIES: Any person, firm, corporation or association, violating any provisions of this Ordinance, or any provision of any regulation duly promulgated under the authority of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in a sum not less than $1.00 nor.wmore than 25.00 and each day such violation continues, shall constitute a separate offense, and shall be punishable in an amount not exceeding $ 15.00 per day. Section 16 -CONFLICT OF ORDINANCES -EFFECT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY: In any case where a provision of this Ordinance is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety, or health ordinance or code of this City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, existing on the effective date of this Ordinance, the pro- vision which establishes the higher standard for'the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this Ordinance is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other Ordinance or code of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, existing on the effective date of this Ordinance which establishes a lower standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed to prevail, and such other ordinance or codes are hereby declared to be'repealed to the extent that they may be found in conflict with this Ordinance. If any section, subsection, para- graph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance should be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, remaining portions of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect; and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. .SECTION 17 -All matters not covered by this Ordinance shall conform with generall' accepted good practice. • PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of September, 1956. APPROVED: SCOTT, MAYOR ATTEST. � ALBERT J. JONES, CITY CLERK 192 R N City Building Inspector Harold Lieberenz submitted to the Council the building permits that required their.approval. The -permits were acted upon as follows: Alderman Alexander moved that the application of Tune Construction Company for Building Permit No. 2205 be approved. The motion was seconded by Alderman Richardson and passed unanimously. Alderman Alexander moved that the application of Bert Whitely for*Building Permit No. 2206 be approved subject to provision$ that all building ordinances of the City be complied with. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bronson and passed unanimously. Petition At this time the Clerk read the petition of several citizens in the 600 Block on North prevent Oakland requesting the City to prohibit parking on the.West side of the Street. After rking on a brief discussion, Alderman Richardson moved that no parking be"allowed on the West st side side of Oakland between Douglas Street and Cleveland Street and that the area be so street- marked. The motion was seconded by Alderman Parrish and passed unanimously. Oakland. rman Richardson reported that the bills had been approved by the Finance Committee moved that they be allowed as approved. The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexa passed unanimously. Refund fair Alderman Richardson then moved that the carnival deposit of $300 made by the Washington association County Favr Association be refunded. The motion was seconded by Alderman Williams and carnival passed unanimously. deposit. br Ba >erty ta; i for 19, Appoint lits Burgin to; the ssion he property tax levy for 1956 was discussed and Alderman Richardson moved that the prop ax levy for 1956 be as follows: General Fund Fire Fund Airport Bond and Interest Fund Fire and Hospital Bond Fund Hospital Maintenance Fund Park Fund Police Pension Fund TOTAL 5 Mills 5 Mills 1 1/8 Mill 7/8 Mill 3/4 Mill 3/4 Mill 1/2 Mill 14 Mills motion was seconded by Alderman Parrish and passed unanimously. ayor Scott reported that he had received the resignation of Hubert Burch from the lanning Commission and that he recommended the appointment of Ellis Burgin to fill out r. Burch's unexpired term. Whereupon Alderman Lunsford moved that the Mayor's recommen- ation to appoint Ellis Burgin to fill out the unexpired term of Hubert Burch be accepter he motion was seconded by Alderman Bronson and passed unanimously. r Scott then opened the meeting to anyone who wished to be heard on the City's ntion to adopt the National Building Code. As no one appeared to be heard no action taken. �hereObeing no further business Alderman Richardson moved to adjourn. The motion was Seconded by Alderman Bissett and passed unanimously. ;T 1' ES1 : A J: JONES C TY CLERK U APPROVED: Y A SC OT T , MAY )rty le • 0 Alderman Richardson next reported that the City Auditor had received a letter from the ploy Office of the State Comptroller stating that the Municipal Audit Division would be unabl s,Scar- to make the 1956 Audit for the City. Alderman Richardson then moved that the City emplc ugh and the.firm of Myers,. Scarbrough, and Baker to make the 1956 Audit of all City funds at the er, 1956 same hourly rates charged for the 1955 audit. Audit. Alderman Richardson then read a letter from the State Health Department requesting the - City to increase its appropriation in 1957 for the salaries in the Washington County Health Department. The matter was referred to the City Attorney for further study and recommendation. >erty ta; i for 19, Appoint lits Burgin to; the ssion he property tax levy for 1956 was discussed and Alderman Richardson moved that the prop ax levy for 1956 be as follows: General Fund Fire Fund Airport Bond and Interest Fund Fire and Hospital Bond Fund Hospital Maintenance Fund Park Fund Police Pension Fund TOTAL 5 Mills 5 Mills 1 1/8 Mill 7/8 Mill 3/4 Mill 3/4 Mill 1/2 Mill 14 Mills motion was seconded by Alderman Parrish and passed unanimously. ayor Scott reported that he had received the resignation of Hubert Burch from the lanning Commission and that he recommended the appointment of Ellis Burgin to fill out r. Burch's unexpired term. Whereupon Alderman Lunsford moved that the Mayor's recommen- ation to appoint Ellis Burgin to fill out the unexpired term of Hubert Burch be accepter he motion was seconded by Alderman Bronson and passed unanimously. r Scott then opened the meeting to anyone who wished to be heard on the City's ntion to adopt the National Building Code. As no one appeared to be heard no action taken. �hereObeing no further business Alderman Richardson moved to adjourn. The motion was Seconded by Alderman Bissett and passed unanimously. ;T 1' ES1 : A J: JONES C TY CLERK U APPROVED: Y A SC OT T , MAY )rty le • 0