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he City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, June 10, 1957
t 7:30 P.M.
resent: Mayor Roy ;A. Scott, City Clerk George J. Davis, City Auditor Albert J. Jones,
ity Attorney A. D. McAllister Jr., City Engineer'W. C. Smith, Chief of Pblice Pearl
atts, Fire Chief Burl Skelton, and Aldermen•.RicharOson, Parish, Holland, Lunsford,
illiams, Bissett, Bronson, and Alexander. ABsEivl ' lvoA/E,
Alderman Richardson reported that the Finance Committee had approved the bills and moved
they be allowed as approved.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously.
The City Attorney then read the Resolution which he \had written.
/ Alderman Richardson moved the Resolution be adopted.
olThe motion was seconded by Alderman Williams and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor
,,Re,tin ieclared the Resolution adopted.
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(Copy of Resolution 5-57)
"✓ Tr ( RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk, be and they are hereby authorized to
execute such promissory notes as may be required payable to McIlroy Bank and/or the
First Natidnal Bank of Fayetteville, Arkansas, in the original total principal amount of
not to exceed $602000.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of not to exceed
four (4%) per cent per annum and repayable in five (5) equal annual installments of
principal and interest for the purpose of borrowing from saidbanks the necessary funds
viith which to match Federal Finds now available for acquisition of additional real estat
and for the construction of additions and improvements at the Fayetteville Municipal
Airport.
(PASSED AND APPROVED on this 10th day of <Tune, 1957.
APAROVED:
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the minutes of the regular meeting of May 27,1957, were read and approved.
SCUTT, MAYOR
TTEST : ��'�7r�iA1Q'FJw'4 ROY
{� large delegation of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Council
C.C. in regard to enlargement and other improvements needed at the Municipal Airport.
GAGE AVIS, CITY. CLERK
and Mr. William Morton stated that the cost of these improvements would cost approximately
Airport
#115,000.00 of which the Federal. Government would furnish $57,000.00.
I�prove-
Mr. L.L. Baxter, Mr. Ellis Shelton, and others spoke on the urgency of these improvement
ments.
Mr. Baxter stated that he believed the money could be obtained locally and Mr. Shelton
Council with a problem relative to the installing of some plumbing in one of the'Company
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aid it could,,at the rate of 4% Interest and. could be borrowed.,only.when needed.
permit
After a lengthy,discussion, the Council instructed the City Attorney to draft a Resoluti
puildings,located in Fayetteville, for the benefit of Railroad Employees.
authorizing the.Mayor and City Clerk to borrow this money when needed for the imp rovemen
R.R,Co.
and the Council proceeddd to other business while he was preparing the Resolution.
Alderman Richardson reported that the Finance Committee had approved the bills and moved
they be allowed as approved.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously.
The City Attorney then read the Resolution which he \had written.
/ Alderman Richardson moved the Resolution be adopted.
olThe motion was seconded by Alderman Williams and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor
,,Re,tin ieclared the Resolution adopted.
5L57*
(Copy of Resolution 5-57)
"✓ Tr ( RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk, be and they are hereby authorized to
execute such promissory notes as may be required payable to McIlroy Bank and/or the
First Natidnal Bank of Fayetteville, Arkansas, in the original total principal amount of
not to exceed $602000.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of not to exceed
four (4%) per cent per annum and repayable in five (5) equal annual installments of
principal and interest for the purpose of borrowing from saidbanks the necessary funds
viith which to match Federal Finds now available for acquisition of additional real estat
and for the construction of additions and improvements at the Fayetteville Municipal
Airport.
(PASSED AND APPROVED on this 10th day of <Tune, 1957.
APAROVED:
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a. Before beginning any plumbing work in the City of Fayetteville, the
person installing same shall apply to the Plumbing Inspector, or other designated
official and obtain a permit to do such work. Only those persons authorized to do'plumb-
ing may be issued permits.
A permit may be issued to a property owner to install plumbing in a single family resid-
ence provided the property owner does the work himself and the building is owned and
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SCUTT, MAYOR
TTEST : ��'�7r�iA1Q'FJw'4 ROY
GAGE AVIS, CITY. CLERK
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Elliott, representing the St.Louis & San Francisco R. R. Co.,appeared before the
Plumb.
Council with a problem relative to the installing of some plumbing in one of the'Company
permit
puildings,located in Fayetteville, for the benefit of Railroad Employees.
R.R,Co.
He stated.the Railroad Company had been refused a plumbing permit because the Company
{lumbers did not have a city plumbing license and the Company cannot employ local plumbers
because they are not allowed to employ any workers who do not belong to the Union.
He further stated the plumbing will be done according.to the City Plumbing Code and
subject to the inspection of the City Plumbing I#spector.
A brief discussion followed during which the City vlumbing Inspector stated that a city.'
plumbing license is required of all plumbers working in the City.
The Council instructed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance whereby the Railroad Compan,
could do this work without their plumbers obtaining a city plumbing license.
the Council then proceeded to other business.
Mr. Brian Walker appeared before the Council with a plat for opening 15th Street from
Highway 71, East. After a brief discussion, the Council agreed to accept the plat provided
Mr. Walker could obtain the deeds from the landowners for the necessary right-of-way.
IThe City 'Attorney then read the proposed ordinance entitled,"'AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE N0. 10149 PASSED AND APPROVED JANUARY 2, 1952 AND FOR OTHER
Plumb.
PURPOSES"
Alderman Richardson moved thea the Ordinance be passed, the motion was seconded by
Ord.
Alderman Rolland and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the Ordinance
mended.
passed.
(Alderman Richardson then moved that the emergency clause be adopted. The motion was
seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed,unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the
emergency clause adopted.
COPY OF ORDINANCE N0. 1137
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTSON 4 OF ORDINANCE N0. 1014, PASSED AICD APPROVED
JANUARY 2, 1952, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
QBE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. What Section 4 of Ordinance No. 10IL49 passed and approved January 2,1952,
be ander same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 4. That Section 2.1.3 shall be added to the Arkansas State Plumbing
ode adopted by the City of Fayetteville as follows:
Sec. 2.1.3. Applications, Permits.
a. Before beginning any plumbing work in the City of Fayetteville, the
person installing same shall apply to the Plumbing Inspector, or other designated
official and obtain a permit to do such work. Only those persons authorized to do'plumb-
ing may be issued permits.
A permit may be issued to a property owner to install plumbing in a single family resid-
ence provided the property owner does the work himself and the building is owned and
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cupied by such owner as his home; provided, however, that such work must be completed
thin strict compliance with the requirements of this code.
br Said plumbing permit shall require:a fee payable to the City of Fayetteville,
computed as•follows: First fixture $2.00, next five fixtures $1..00 each,. all additional
din- fixtures 50¢ each. Plumbing permits or service connection permits shallbe granted only
nce to a licensed master plumber or his authorized representative; except as provided above
7 in this ordinance.
c. All railroads now serving the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, employing their
own qualified crews for plumbing work on property owned by the railroad concerned are
hereby exempt from the requirements of this section except that such plumbing work must
be subject to inspection and approval by the City Plumbing Inspector and the permit fees
described in paragraph b. above shall be paid as herein provided.
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith 'are hereby
repealed and this ordinance being necessary for the public health and safety; an
emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 10th day of June, 1957.
APPROVED:
Glia(i) telaty"WAVi6l iliiTW'LCLEW
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The City Building Inspector appeared before the Council in regard to the problem of an
awning to be placed over the sidewalk at the Uzark Theater Building.
bue to the height of this'awning, the Building Inspector stated he could not issue a
building permit for this awning if it projected over a public sidewalk.
I This was referred to the City Attorney to determine whether this sidewalk is public or
private.
Alderman Alexander reported the Buildings Committee had met with the Building Inspector
in reference to the building annex to the General Supply Co. building as presented by
Mr. Carl Tune,
The Building Inspector stated that he and the Committee believed that Mr. Tune should be
t permitted to complete the building according to present plans because he had planned and
do started the work prior to the passage.of the present Building Code.
The Committee recommended that the Fayetteville City Council authorize the uuilding
Inspector to issue a building permit to the General Supply Co. and allow them to complet
their proposed enlargement under the old Building Code.
Alderman Holland moved the Building Inspector be authorized to issue a building permit
to the General Supply Co. for the completed extensions as recommended by the Buildings
Committee.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Bronson and passed unanimously.
The City Clerk then read a letter from Mr. F. F. Stice, General Manager of the Fulbright
Wood Products Co. of Fayetteville, outlining the need of 375 feet of six (6) inch water
lines which they wish the City to lay from the junction of Razorback Road and Highway 62
West on the property of the Fulbright Wood Products Co, in lieu of the p_...1Lnt 4 inch
lines now in use. After a brief discussion, Alderman Williams moved that the City
Engineer and Water Committee confer with Mr. Stice in regard to this problem.
The motion'was seconded by Alderman Holland and passed unanimously.
Alderman Lunsford moved that parking on Campbell Avenue be restricted on East side and
Par Ing, limited to "Parking on West Side Only"
onl The motion was seconded by Alderman Bissett and passed unanimously.
Campbell 01
Avenue The City Building Inspector appeared before the Council withan application from
Rest. Mr.. `James Wilson, a licensed Master Electrician, for Assistant Building Inspector.
The Building Inspector recommended that Mr. Wilson be employed at $275.00 per month
Hiring of and his salary increased according to the pay schedule for the office of Assistant
AssistInt Building Inspector adopted by the City Council, December 5, 1955.
Building Alderman Richardson moved that the Council authorize the City Building Inspector to
Inspector. employ Mr. James Wilson for the position of Assistant Building Inspector, with salary
starting at $275.00 per month and increase according to the pay abhedule adopted by the
Council, December 5, 1955.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously.
The Mayor then read two bids for Directive Signs to be placed at various places in the
City for benefit of tourists. and others.
Alderman Holland moved to accept the low bid which was the one from "Wational Safety
Bids for Engineers" of Birmingham, Alabamap for $333.00.
'Directive The motion was seconded by llderman Bissett and passed unanimously.
Signs. ' � ,
(Copy of the two bids)
Company Bidding Address Total
National Safety Engineers--- Birmingham, Alabama $333.00
Sargent - Sowell Inc. -- - Grand Prairie, Texas $372.21
The Mayor then read a letter from Mr. McGoodwin in reference to making a comprehensive
Mr. McGood- survey and report on the water storage and distribution needs of the City of Fayetteville.
win's Mr. McGoodwin stated his fee for making the study and report, together with ten (10)
feefor copies of the report, would be $1,250.00 with additional copies to cost $5.00 each,
study and No further action was taken.
report.
The City Engineer then read the proposed rules and regulations for fishing and
boating at Lake Fayetteville.
Alderman Richardson moved the mules be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS,
GOVERNING FISHING AND BOATING ON LAKE FAYETTEVILLE. •
Lake Fayetteville is a Municipal Water Supply. Fishing and Boating are permitted provid-
ing they are carefully regulated. Your co-operation in this respect will be appreciated.
Is OPEN AND CLOSED DATES;
ules Lake Fayetteville is open to the General Public for Fishing and Boating throughout
for the -year., Open each day from sunrise to sunset only. Closed each day from sunset to sun-
shing rise. The season constitutes the period January 1 to December 31 or calendar year,
acing 2. PERMITS FOR FISHING AND BOATING:
on Season Fishing Permit 5.00 per individual.
ke Season Boating Permit 5.00 per Boat
yette- Daily Fishing Permits .50 per Individual.
ville'. Daily Boating Permits .50 per Boat.
Individual boat docking $10.00 per season(when available) which is in addition to the
above boat permit. Each person 16 years of age or older, is required to purchase a Lake
Fayetteville Fishing Permit for fishing on Lake Fayetteville or any stream within the
City owned Lake Property.
boating Permit applies to the boat rather than the occupants thereof.
{11 permits are only good from sunrise to sunset.
FISHING:
All fishing must be done from the Lake bank or from a boat. No wading or'swimming shall
e permitted.
All persons including persons under 16 years of age, must sign the daily register ,
ocated in the Lake Office before fishing.
No Goldfish or other species of carp shall be used for bait when fishing in Lake FAyettville.
Limits and size of fish shall conform to State Laws.
All persons under 16 years of age, even though they are not required to purchase a fis)
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ng permit, will comply in all respects to the'temainder of the Rules and Regulations sett
orth heein.
BOATING:
11 persons MUST SIGN the daily register located at Lake Office before using any boat on
ake Fayetteville.
boating permit.for each boat must be purchased before its use on'the lake.
11 boats must be docked at the boat landing at sunset. NO BOATS EXCEPT those used by Lake
mployees WILL, BE DOCKED AT ANY OTHER LOCATION ON THE LAKE.
PLACE OF ENTRY:
11 persons are warned to enter the Lake ONLY through the gate from Highway 71. Persons
ntering the Lake property from the South side, East End, or otherwise, shall be considered
respassIng and subject to prosecution.
USE OF MOTORS ON BOATS:
n the event that motors are used on beats, the boats shall be operated in such a mannerl
hat they will not Endanger other boats or the occupants thereof and shall not be operated
n such manner as to cause heavy waves causing undue erosion of the shoreline,
peeding and Boat racing is not permitted and each outboard motor operator is cautioned to
perate his motor in a safe and cautious manner.
ailure to abide by this regulation will cause loss of boating permit.
he Lake Caretaker shall revoke the boating permit of any boat which in his judgement is
of safe for use or which is overloaded.
acilities for docking or landing of boats will be provided, however, the City Cf Fayetteville
Ill not be responsible for any damage or theft of boats, motors, or any equipment left
n boats or at docks.
. PICNICKING AND OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY:
o picnicking or other recreation activity, except boating and fishing, shall.be permitted
n any part of Lake r"ayettegille or the land surrounding the Lake which is controlled by
he City of Fayetteville.
. COMMITTING NUISANCES: `
o person shall commit any nuisance while on Lake Fayetteville or any of the lands surroun
ng the Lake belonging to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, nor.shall any refuse, trash,
r other materials be thrown into the Lake or left about the shoreline or on the premises
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f Lake Fayetteville.
FISHING AND BOATING PROHIBITED NEAR INTAKE TOWER:
No one will climb upon, enter, or fish from the intake tower of the Lake.
No fishing or boating will be permitted within 300 feet of the intake tower*.
0. FISHING ON STREAM BELOW DAM:
tate laws governing fishing below dams shall be applicable on City Property.
ishing Permits are required to fish in the stream on City Property below the dam.
1. FIREARMS & HUNTING:
o firearms or hunting will be permitted on Ci5ty Owned Property at any time.
2. REVOKING PERMITS:
he City of Fayetteville reserves the right to revoke any permit when by action of any
erson holding a permit in which it is clearly demonstrated that said person willfully
nd purposely violated any of these rules and regulations. When a permit is revoked, no
efund will be due the holder of the permit.
3. RESCINDING FORMER RULES & REGULATIONS: 1 •
pon adoption of these Rules and Regulations governing fishing and boating on Lake Fayette-
ille and the property owned by the City of Fayetteville surrounding Lake Fayetteville,
y the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas:, all previoublyadopted rules for this
utpose shall be rescindede
here being no further business, Alderman Holland moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded
v Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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APPROVED:
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JThe City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, June 24,1957,
� 7=30 P.M.
Present: Mayor Roy'Ar Scott, City'Clerk George J. Davis, City Auditor Albert J. Jones,
City ?attorney A. D. McAllister Jr., City Engineer W. C. Smith, Chief of Police Pearl
Watts, Fire'Chief Burl Skelton, and Aldermenr.-Richardson,-Parish, Lunsford, Williams;,
Bissett, Bronson, and Alexander.•Absent: Alderman Holland.
The minutes of the regular meeting of Monday, June 10, 1957s were read and approved.
Mr. Jjohn he Mayor stated that he had met -with the Water Committee and the Water Superintendent
Mahaffey lfor the purpose of einploying-an engineer to make an Engineering Survey and Report on the
for I Water Storage and Distribution Needs of the -City of Fayetteville.
WaterSurvey he Mayor --reported the bid of Mr. John Mahaffey of Fayetteville, which was for $1000.00,
and ad been accelpted.
Report.,
Mr. Clark McClinton and Dr. Walter Johnson appeared before the Council witha petition
(from a group of citizens, living -in the vicinity of College Avenue and Trenton Street,
Liqupr opposing the moving of a liquor tore to that location.
Store �•fter a lengthy discussion,-the�.ouncil instructed-the'City Attorney to write a resolut-
opposed ion opposing the moving of a liquor store to the corner of College Avenue and Trenton
by I Street. .
Mr.MCClinton The -City Attorney then read the -proposed Resolutioand Alderman Williams moved that the
and iResolutibn be adopted. The motion was seconded by Alderman Richardson and passed
others. unanimously[, whereupon the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted.
COPY OF RESOLUTION 6-57
REAS, it has been brought to the attention' -of -the City -Council of the City of
Resolution ayetteville, Arkansas, that an application is -now' -pending before the Alcoholic Control
opposing Board of the State of Arkansas to locate'a liquor store'at the corner of College Avenue
moving land Trenton Street in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and
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Liquor "EREAS, there has been exhibited to members of the Fayetteville City Council at its
Store regular meeting held this date, a petition signed -by interested resident citizens living
to in the area adjacent to and surrounding the proposed location of said liquor store, and
Collegel&
Trenton. WHEREAS, it appears that location of said liquor store at the corner of College Avenue
and Trenton Street would likely cause an increase in the traffic congestion near said
intersection, and
WHEREASp the proposed location of said liquor store would be in close proximity to the
City Recreation Area, The City Swimming PooY and other establishments Visited by the
great majority of the youth of the City of Fayetteville.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS.
1.. That the City Council of the City of -Fayetteville, Arkansas, hereby urges the
Alcoholic Control Board of the State of Arkansas to refuse to permit the location of a
liquor store at the corner of College Avenue and Trenton Street in the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas.
DATED THIS 24th day of June, 1957.
APPROVED:
ATTEST : , MAYOR
ESQ s ,Ui:rl CLERK
Mr. I. D. Miller, of the Civil Aeronautics -Administration, appeared before the Council
Airport and discussed improving the Municipal Airport -such as the length of the runways$c locatioi
Committee and size of the Administration Building but he stated that since the Council had voted
& to appropriate•the money needed, the next step is to employ an engineer for this work.
City Eng. Alderman Alexander moved that the Airport Committee and -City Engineer meet with Mr.
& William Morton, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Airport Committee, and make a study
Mr. Wm. Morton and recommendation for an engineer and architect for this w rk.
to The motion was seconded by Alderman Bissett and passed unanimously.
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yAiport. p Mr. Billy DuiQcan appeared before the Council witha request:. -to install a Beauty Parlor in
his home which is located on School Avenue and is the first house north of the City
Hospital.
teautyj After a brief discussion, during which the City Building Inspector stated that under the
Parlor. present Zoning Laws, a Beauty Parlor could not be located at this place, Alderman
northlof Williams moved that the request be referred to the Planning Commission.
C. Hospital. 12he motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unm imously.
Mr. Harold Lieberenz, the City Building Inspector, reported to the City Council that a
C.Bldg. Mr. Buster Dillard had brought suit against him , as the City Plumbing Inspector, to
Insp� obtain a Fayetteville Master Plumbing License.
sued) After a brief discussion, the Council instructed the City Attorney, A. D. McAllister Jr.
to take action and file the necessary papers in the defense of Mr. Lieberenz:.
• I The Mayor then read the recommendation of the -Planning Commission to appoint Attorney
Mr. tram W. B. Putnam to fill the unexpir d term of Mr. Pryor, .who recently resigned.
appo�nted Alderman Bronson moved that Mr. Putnam be appoipted to the vacancy on the Planning
to Commission left by the resignation of Mr.W. H. Pryor.
Plans Com. The motion was seconded by Alderman Williams ang passed unanimously.
Alderman Richardson moved to .pay 'the bills as approved by the Finance Committee.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously.
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