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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-07-09 Minutes257 (Copy of Letter from Board of Public Affairs) June 24, 1957 Mayor and Members of City Council Fayetteville, Arkansas lietter The Board of Public Affairs, recommend to the City Council, Seagraves Fire om Apparatus Equipment be purchased at a Bid of 013,813.00 �ogrd of, Aftea careful examination by City Engineer, Fire Chief, and Members of the Fire Pubic Department of all bids, they recommend Seagraves and state that the Seagraves Bid was Affairs more in compliance with the City Specifications. +. about FireOPT, CHAIRMAN App �ratus JMZ-A *)HERBEHT LEWIT,7MEMB R J.B. McCONNELL,, MEMBER There being no further business, Alderman'Richardson moved to adjourn. The motion w&s seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: , MAYUH GEORGE J. , CITY CLERK The City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, July 9, 1957, at 7:30 P.M. tresent: Mayor Roy A". Scott, City Clerk George J. Davis, City Auditor Albert J. Jones, CityEngineerW,C. Smith, Chief of Police Pearl Watts, Acting Fire Chief William Morris, and -Aldermen: Richardson, Holland, Lunsford, Williams, Bronson, and Alexander. Absent: City Attorney A. D..McAllister Jr., Fire Chief Burl Skelton,,and Aldermen: issett, and Parish. The minutes of the regular meeting on Monday, June 25, 1957, were read and approved. I4r, John Mahaffey appeared before the Council with a plat for a new Sub -Division to be known as "Jackson's First Addition". After a brief discussion, Alderman'Richardson moved that this plat be referred to the: Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously. $he City Engineer then read two bids on the painting of the City Administration Building. Painting BidsAfter a brief discussion, Alderman Williams moved to postpone this work and hold the bids read. til a later date. } work postponed, the motion was seconded by Alderman Lunsford and passed unanimously. Mr. Steve Starwyckappeared before the Council on behalf of•the U.S. Navy in regard to the building of the Standard Electronics Facility which the Navy wishes to build in Fayetteville. Electronics After a lengthy discussion, Alderman Richardson moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be Facility authorized to execute a long term lease withethe Navy for a period of ninety nine (99) Authorized, years for a nominal consideration of One($1.00)Dollar for the Standard Electronics Facili to be built on City owned property in the Northwest part of a tract formerly owned by the Boys' Club, provided the lease has been studied and approved by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously. The Mayor reported that he had a prospective buyer for the.City Uwned land where the > present gravel pit is located and which contains 10 acres, more or less. Alderman Alexander.moved that the Mayor be authoriF.ed to advertise for bids on this property. The motion was seconded by Alderman Lunsford and passed unanimously. Alderman Richardson reported that the Finance Committee had approved the bills and moved that they be allowed as approved, the motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously. The City Clerk then read a letter from Dr. Nolon Helstern requesting Council approval Dr.Helstern for the completion of the Water Distribution Lingkrohich he had entered into a authorized contract with the City on November 16, 1955. to complete Alderman Alexander moved that Dr. Nolon Helstern be authorized to complete the water work on mains in Maple Crest Addition, north of Fayetteville, in accordance with the plans and waterlmamns specifications as set out in his contract with the City Water Department, dated providing--- November 16, 1955, providing the first construction work under the contract is rectified to meet the plans and specifications as originally approved in the said ContrE The motion was seconded by Alderman Holland and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye"' Richardson, Holland, Lunsford, Williams, and Alexander. "Nay" Bronson. There being five "Ayes" and only one "Nay", the mayor declared the motion passed. The Mayor reported that.he had received a deed,signed by Floyd H. Campbell and Thelma • CaDeedlfor E, Campbell.; for some land hear Rockwood Apartments and deeded to the City for street purposes. Street purpose Alderman Richardson moved that this deed be filed in the office of the City Clerk near for future consideration. Rockwood The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously. I Apts. t, 258 Resol- ution 7-157 W he City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, July 22, 19570 at 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, Ohief of Police Pearl 'atts, Fire Chief Burl Skelton, and Aldermen: Parish, Holland, Lunsford, Williams, issett, and Alexander. bsent: Alderman Richardson. .d The minutes of the regular meeting on Monday, July S. 1957, were read and approved. derman Alexander read a proposed resolution in memory of the late Alderman B. B. Bronso derman Alexander moved that the resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Alder n Parish and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION 7-57 , God, in His Infinite Wisdom, has called from us another of our beloved citizens, HEREAS, in the passing of Byron Bryant Bronson, the City of Fayetteville has lost an fficient and capable member of the City Council, and HEREAS, Byron Bryant Bronson, as a public servant, has always been faithful and trust- orthy in the performance of his duties, and by reason of his' acts has brought credit, oth, to himself and to those whom he has served for fourteen (14) years, and EREAS, it is the desire of the City Council -of the City of Fayetteville to commemorate s services as a public official and to express our sympathy to members of the family, OW THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansass! hat condolences be extended to the bereaved family, and that a copy of this -Resolution e forwarded to them. AND APPROVED this 22nd day of July, 1957. APPROVED: ttorney John (Jack) Joyce and Keith Skelton appeared before the Cound 1 about the pro f loading and unloading of buses , on or near the Square after the traffic lights are nstalled; also the loading and unloading of school children at Lafayette Street and ollege Avenue. After a brief discussion,this was referred to the Street Committee, Mr. Clay Yoe, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reported that the Planning Commission een- had approved the plat for the Addition on Wedington Drive to be known as "Greenfield eld Addition". After a brief discussion, Alderman Alexander moved to accept the Greenfield tion, Addition as approved by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bissett and passed unanimously. Mr. Yoe then presented the plat for the Sub -division to be known as the Center Addition ehter and reported that the Planning Commission had approved this Addition, as platted. ddition.After a brief discussion, Alderman Holland moved to accept the Center Addition as approved by the Planning Commission._, The motion was seconded by Alderman Lunsford and passed unanimously. I Mr. Yoe then presented the plat for the Sub -division to be known as Jackson's First (1st) son's Addition and reported that the Planning Commission had approved the plat for this Additio: st After a brief discussion, Alderman Holland moved to accept the. Jackson's First Addition a tion, approved by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Alderman Parish and passed unanimously: r. Yoe then reported that the Planning Commission had approved a petition by Mr. Billy ancan for a Beauty Parlor in his home on School Avenue, which is the first building Orth of the City Hospital, but under the new State Zoning Law, this would have to be dbertised for a public hearing. No further action was taken. r. Clint Walden appeared, before the Council with a rough plat for an Addition on the Ea£ ide of Fayetteville and Bouth of Center Streete fter a brief discussion, Alderman Alexander moved that this plat be referred to the Stre ommittee for study and report back at the next Council meeting* he motion was seconded by Alderman Parish and passed unanimously. R • ,The Mayor reported that he had been asked about the loading and unloading zone for buses after the new traffic lights are installed on the Square. After a brief discussion, Alderman Williams moved that this be referred to the Street Committee. . IThe motion was seconded by Alderman Lunsford and passed unanimously. eeds The City Clerk reported that he had three:dee.ds from property owners for right of way or Ifor 15th Street, running East from Highway 71 to College Avenue. h St. After a brief discussion, during which the City Engineep explained the need for this ght street being opened, Alderman Alexander moved that this be referred to the Street f Committee, City Attorney, and City Engineer for study and that they report at the next F, regular Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Richardson and passed unanimously. I There being no further business, Alderman Richardson moved to adjourn, jl1he.mot on was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: RO SCOTT'MAYOR x Resol- ution 7-157 W he City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, July 22, 19570 at 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, Ohief of Police Pearl 'atts, Fire Chief Burl Skelton, and Aldermen: Parish, Holland, Lunsford, Williams, issett, and Alexander. bsent: Alderman Richardson. .d The minutes of the regular meeting on Monday, July S. 1957, were read and approved. derman Alexander read a proposed resolution in memory of the late Alderman B. B. Bronso derman Alexander moved that the resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Alder n Parish and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION 7-57 , God, in His Infinite Wisdom, has called from us another of our beloved citizens, HEREAS, in the passing of Byron Bryant Bronson, the City of Fayetteville has lost an fficient and capable member of the City Council, and HEREAS, Byron Bryant Bronson, as a public servant, has always been faithful and trust- orthy in the performance of his duties, and by reason of his' acts has brought credit, oth, to himself and to those whom he has served for fourteen (14) years, and EREAS, it is the desire of the City Council -of the City of Fayetteville to commemorate s services as a public official and to express our sympathy to members of the family, OW THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansass! hat condolences be extended to the bereaved family, and that a copy of this -Resolution e forwarded to them. AND APPROVED this 22nd day of July, 1957. APPROVED: ttorney John (Jack) Joyce and Keith Skelton appeared before the Cound 1 about the pro f loading and unloading of buses , on or near the Square after the traffic lights are nstalled; also the loading and unloading of school children at Lafayette Street and ollege Avenue. After a brief discussion,this was referred to the Street Committee, Mr. Clay Yoe, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reported that the Planning Commission een- had approved the plat for the Addition on Wedington Drive to be known as "Greenfield eld Addition". After a brief discussion, Alderman Alexander moved to accept the Greenfield tion, Addition as approved by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Alderman Bissett and passed unanimously. Mr. Yoe then presented the plat for the Sub -division to be known as the Center Addition ehter and reported that the Planning Commission had approved this Addition, as platted. ddition.After a brief discussion, Alderman Holland moved to accept the Center Addition as approved by the Planning Commission._, The motion was seconded by Alderman Lunsford and passed unanimously. I Mr. Yoe then presented the plat for the Sub -division to be known as Jackson's First (1st) son's Addition and reported that the Planning Commission had approved the plat for this Additio: st After a brief discussion, Alderman Holland moved to accept the. Jackson's First Addition a tion, approved by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Alderman Parish and passed unanimously: r. Yoe then reported that the Planning Commission had approved a petition by Mr. Billy ancan for a Beauty Parlor in his home on School Avenue, which is the first building Orth of the City Hospital, but under the new State Zoning Law, this would have to be dbertised for a public hearing. No further action was taken. r. Clint Walden appeared, before the Council with a rough plat for an Addition on the Ea£ ide of Fayetteville and Bouth of Center Streete fter a brief discussion, Alderman Alexander moved that this plat be referred to the Stre ommittee for study and report back at the next Council meeting* he motion was seconded by Alderman Parish and passed unanimously. R •