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rhe City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, October $4;191
at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor Roy A. 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 Wat
Fire Chief Burl Skelton, and Aldermen: Richardson, Parish, Holland, Lunsford, Williams,
Kent, an Alexander.
Absent. lderman Bissett.
The minutes of the regular meeting on Monday, September 23, 1957, were read and approved!
Attorney David Burleson appeared before the Council with a Transcript -and Court Order foj
the annexing of 48.4 acres, located near the Northeast corner of the City and between th(
nexA Old r -i Road and Highway 71. 1
.4ocresmrVI llted a proposed ordinance �� entitled,"AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTII
TERRITORY ANNEXED TO TIE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS', ASSIGNING SAID TERRITORY TO
ity ;YARDS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES", which he read at the request of the Council.
Alderman Richardson moved that the rules be:suspoended and the Ordinance be paaced on the
second reading.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Kent and passed unanimously, whereupon the Ordinance
was read in its entirety for the second time.
Alderman Parish moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on�
the third reading;
'he motion was seconded by Alderman Holland and passed unanimously.
he Ordinance was then read in its entirety for the third and last time.
The Mayor then declared the Ordinance open for discussion.
There being no discussion, the Mayor asked the �uestion, " Shall!.the Ordinance pass?"
U pon roll call the following vote was recorded,'Aye" Richardson, Parish, Holland, Lunsfol
illiams, Kent, and Alexander. "Nay" None.
There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed.
Copy of Ordinance 1147.
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING TERRITORY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS,
ASSIGNING SAID TERRITORY TO WARDS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES:
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WHEREAS, the County Court of Washington County, Arkansas, did on September 7, 1957.
an Order annexing the following described territory to the City of Fayetteville,
sass to -wit:
Beginning at a point on the present Fayetteville ICit.y Limits boundary line, which is
the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southwest Quarter(SW
of Section 3, Township 16 North, Range 30 West, and described as running thence
North 747.6 feet; thence East along the North side of Ash Street 499.73 feet; thence
North 582.7 feet;, thence East 485.96 feet; thence South 582.7 feet to the North line
ofAsh Street;, thence East along the North line of Ash Street 316.57 feet to a point
which is 17.74 feet West of the half Section line of said Section 3�, thence
North 0043' West 252 feet; thence North 330.7 feet; thence East 20.89 feet; thence
North 82.5 feet; thence East 629.64 feet; thence South 705.2 feet; thence West
90.84 feet;. thence South 702.3 feet; thence West 1845.2 feet to the point of
beginning.
WHEREAS, the County Clerk of Washington County , Arkansas, has forwarded the trans•
ripts; of said annexation proceedings to the Secretary of State and to the City Council
f the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION
1. That
the Annexation of the above
described territory to
th e Corporate
imits of the
City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas, be
and the same is hereby
accepted.
SECTION 2. That all of the above described territory is hereby assigned to and ma
part of Ward 3 of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14 th day of October, 1957.
APPROVED:
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lttorney C. D. Atkinson appeared before the Council in l.ehalf of the Deen Sisters request
:ing the City sign a quitclaim deed relinquishing any and/or all claims which the City
night have on a strip of land 99 feet long and 10 feet imide, located on East Mountain St.
)ack of the County Jail.
she Street Committee reported that since there is considerable travel on this alley,
:hey believed it should be left open and that it was also needed by the City for water lines
lfter a lengthy discussion, Alderman Lunsford moved that this particular alley be left oIen,
Phe motion was seconded by Alderman Williams and passed unanimously.
Are George'Faucette and a group of parents, representing the Washington School Parent;.
leachers Association, appeared before the Council in regard to the traffic problem around
;hat school.
they recommended that the Council either place a'traffic light at Forrest Avenue and Maple;
1treet or change to One -Way traffic around the school.
lfter a lengthy discussion, this was referred to the Street Committee.
Mrs. Maurice McClelland and a group representing the Parent Teachers Association Council
PTA of Fayetteville, appeared before the Council and recommended that traffic rules and reg-
ulations be more rigidly enforced with respect to age of teen-agers for driving license,
Council car checks for safety, speed, etc. and recommended a larger fine for young drivers from
before 14 to 16 years of age.
City The City Attorney recommended that the P.T.A. Council write a letter to the Municipal
Council Judge recommending this and to file a copy of this letter with the City Clerk also.
After a lengthy discussion, Alderman Holland moved that the City Council go on record as
approving this action by the P.T.A. Council.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Parish and passed unanimously.
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The City Building Inspector appeared before the Council and reported that both parties
wished more time to work out the problem of the alley between Fairview Street and
• Williams Street, due to the fact that Attorney E.J. Ball was out of town.
He also reported that Mayor Scott had contacted Mr. Hugh Boggs about the possibility of
rounding off the corner on the West side of the existing alley at the intersection of
Fairview Street.
The City Attorney reported that he had a letter from the Branche Machine Co, stating
City Fthlgging that if the City would accept their guarantee,on the overhaul work on the Fogging
Machine to Machine, they would deliver it immediately and work out an agreement with the
be deliver- Martin Smith Co. for their pay,
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Branche Co. Attorney Karl Greenhaw appeared before the Council representing Mr. Ward Ramey,who had
appealed from the Baard of Adjustment to the City Council, concerning the building of a
double carport which conflicts with the City Zoning Ordinance.
The Counozi;:rpostponedcthe hear.xhgoont:this; :> until October 28,1957, because Attorney
W.B.Putnam, -who represents the other party in the case, had notified the City Clerk that
he could not be present until that time.
U.Of to The City Clerk presented a Quitclaim Deed from the University of Arkansas to the City of
Deed for Fayetteville for a strip of land 10 feet wide along the North side of Hefley Street,
10 fee for which the University had previously agreed to give, for street purposes.
Hefle Alderman Xlexander moved to accept the deed.
Street. The motion was seconded by Aderman Luhsford and passed unanimously.
The public hearing on the Billy'Duncan Petition to rezone a portion of Block 37 on the
north side of the City Hospital, which had been approved by the City Planning Commission
was held at this time.
Bill There being no objections to the rezoning, the City Attorney read a proposed ordinance
Duncan for re oning this property entitled,"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE N0.1008
Rezoning APPROVED OCTOBER 22, 1951, REZONING AND ADOPTING BY�yyN� ,�e I� y��jN_�,
Ord. N0. 1002: APPROVED SEPTEMBER 105 19519 AS AMENDEDAX4W%§P AW "REJ�A'YE FiZON1 ^'°�
ZONE "C" RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO ZONE "E" COMMERC a DISTRICT".
Alderman Alexander moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on the
second reading.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Richardson and passed unanimously.
The Ordinance was then read in its entirety for the second time.
Alderman Richardson then moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be
placed on the third reading.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously.
The Ordinance was then read in its entirety for the third and last time.
The Mayor then declared the Ordinance open for discussion.
There being no discussion, the Mayor asked the question,"Shall the Ordinance pass?"
Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Richardson, Parish, Holland,
Lunsford, Williams, Kent, and Alexander. "Nay" None.
There being seven (7) "Ayes" and No "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed.
Alderman Alexander moved that the emergency clause be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Kent and upon roll call the following vote was
recorded: "Aye" Richardson, Parish, Holland, Lunsford, Williams, Kent, and Alexander.
"Nay's None. There being seven "Ayes" and No "Nays", the Mayor declared the emergency
clause adopted_
Copy of Ordinance No. 1148.
Ord # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE N0, 1008 APPROVED OCTOBER 222 1951, REZONING AND
1148 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THERETO ZONING ORDINANCE NO.1002 APPROVED SEPTEMBER 10, 19513 AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0, 10053APPROVED OCTOBER 8, 19512 AS AMENDED: TO 'REZONE CERTAIN
REAL ESTATE FROM ZONE "C" RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO ZONE "E" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT,
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, has recommended
to the Fayetteville City Council that the following described real estate be rezoned
from Zone "C" Residential District to Zone "E" Commercial District, to -wit:
The West side of South School Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas, from the Northeast
corner of Block 37, as designated upon the Original Plat of the town (now city) of
Fayetteville, Arkansas•, and extending in a Southerly direction 286 feet, or to the
North line of the City Hospital lot, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and thence West
160 feet; thence North 288 feet, and thence East 160 feet, to the place of
beginning.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to due notice to all interested parties in the form and manner requir
by law; this is the time, place, and date fixed for hearing upon the aforesaid recommen
dation of the City Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1.. That the following described real estate situated within the corporate limit
of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, be and the same is hereby rezoned from Zone "C"
Residential District to Zone "E" Commercial District to -wit:
The West side of South School Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas, from the Northeast
corner of Block 37, as designated upon the Original Plat of the town (now city) of
Fayetteville, Arkansas, and extending in a Southerly direction 288 feet, or to the
North line of the City Hospital lot, of Fayetteville., Arkansas, and thence West 16
feet, thence North 288 feet, and thence East 160 feet, to the place of beginning.
• I (Section 2. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part of this
ance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts of this
ordinance shall remain valid and constitutional.
Section 3. That all ordinances and m its of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed and this action being necessary for the public health, peace, safe'
order, comfort and convenience within the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, an emergency
hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14th day of October, 1957.
T MAYOR
he City Attorney then read a proposed ordinance entitled,"AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE IT
NLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION TO THROWS PLACE, OR OTHERWISE DEPOSIT ANY
APER, CANS, BOTTLES, OR OTHER TRASH, REFUSE, OR GARBAGE UPON THE CITY STREETS AND/OR
LLEYS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, EXCEPT IN
ECEPTACLES PLACED UPON SUCH STREETS OR ALLEYS WITH APPROVAL OF THE CITY SANITATION
EPARTMENT;TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION;,•. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
lderman.Williams moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the
econd' )readiri _' _::1• __.L__'7 ,. - _. :: ..:' 7
he motion was seconded by Alderman Alexan der and passed unanimously.
he,:Ordiinance.was.theh read in its entirety for the second time.
lderman Kent moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on
he third reading.
he motion was seconded by Alderman Richardson and passed unelimously.
he Ordinance was then read in its entirety for the third and last time.
he Mayor then declared the Ordinance open for discussion,
here being no discussion, the Mayor asked the question, "'Shall the Ordinance pass".
pon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Richardson, Parish, Holland,
unsford, Williams, Kent acid Alexander. "Nay" None.
here being seven "Ayes" and No "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed.
Copy of Ordihance No. 1149
N ORDINANCE TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON, .FIRM, OR CORPORATION TO THROW, PLACE,
R OTHERWISE DEPOSIT_ -ANY PAPER, CANS, BOTTLES, OR OTHER TRASH, REFUSE, OR GARBAGE UPON
HE CITY STREETS AND/OR ALLEYS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
RKANSAS, EXCEPT IN RECEPTACLES PLACED UPON SUCH STREETS OR ALLEYS WITH APPROVAL OF THE
ITY SANITATION DEPARTMENT;TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,
IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
tion 1. That the short title of this ordinance shall be "Anti -Street Litter Ordinanc
ction 2. It shall.be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation, to throw, place or
herwise deposit any paper, cans; bottles, or other trash, refuse orgarbage upon the
blic streets or alleys of this city, except in receptacles placed upon such streets or
leys•with approval of the City Sanitation Department.
tion 3. A writ of attachment may be issued against any vehicle used in violating the
visions of this Act for the collection of any fine assessed for such violation.
ction 4. Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a
sdemeanor and -subject to a fine of not less than Five Dollars ($5.00) nor more than
enty-Five Dollars($25.00).
ection 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
epealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of October, 1957.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: y 12TO MAYOR
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he City Attorney then read a proposed ordinance entitled,"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
AND 2 OF ORDINANCE 10599 PASSED AND APPROVED DECEMBER 28, 1953, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
lderman Richardson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on the
econd reading: The motion was seconded by Alderman Parish and passed unanimously.
he Ordinance wa's then read in its entirety for the second time.
lderman Richardson moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance placed o
he third reading.
he motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously.
he Ordinance was then read in its entirety for the third and last time.
he Mayor then declared the Ordinance open for discussion. There being no discussion, th
ayor asked the question, "Shall the"Ordinance pass"2'
pon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Richardson, Parish,, Holland, Lunsf
'illiams, Kent, and Alexander. "Nay" None.
here being seven "Ayes" and No "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed.
ldermm Alexander then moved that the emergency clause be adopted.
he motion was seconded by Alderman Richardson and upon roll call the'followiing vote was
ecorded: "Aye" Richardson, Parish, Holland, Lunsford, Williams, Kent, and Alexander.
Nay" None. .
here being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the emergency clause adopted.
Copy of Ordinance No. 1150
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1 AND 2 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 1059, PASSED AND APPROVED
EMBER 28, 1953, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
ection 1. That Section 1 of Ordinance Number 1059, passed and approved December 28,1953
e and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1. That -a license fee for the privilege of operating a motor vehicle or
trailer the streets and alleys of the;City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, be assesse
.according to the following schedule, to -wit: ••
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Vehicles hauling passengers for hire 18.75 9.40
Common carrier passenger vehicles with
fixed passenger capacity in excess of
7 passengers 28.15 14.10
Section 2% That Section 2 of Ordinance Number 1059, passed and approved
er 28, 1953, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows"
Section 2. That the license tax assessed in Section 1 of this ordinance is fo
eFeperiiod beginning January 1, 1958, and ending September 30, 1958, and is
due and payable after January 1, 1958, and on or before February 28, 1958.
If a vehicle subject to the license tax as hereinabove set forth is purchased
or otherwise acquired after February 28, 1958, the fractional license tax as
provided avove shall become due and payable within ten (10) days from the dat
of purchase or acquisition and satisfactory evidence of the date of such pur-
chase or acquisition shall be presented at the time of application for motor
vehicle license.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the
same are hereby repealed. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation
of the public health, peace and safety, an emergency is hereby declred to exist and this
ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after passage, approval, and
publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14th day of October, 1957.
APPROVED:
ATTEST".
'•'- _ R0Y t,0 T, MAYOR
January 1-
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GEORGE -AVIS, CITY CLERK
Motor Vehicle
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The motion was seconded by Aldermfin Alexander and passed unanimously.
PassengrfCar
3.75
1.90
Trucks:
Public
Jervice
for a hearing on the rates of franchise for telephone companies in differ&nt cities in
Commission
Gross Load - 1/2 Ton or Less
3.75
, 1.90
at this meeting to represent the City of Fayetteville.
Gross Loaded Weight- 6001 to
Alderman Williams moved that the City Attorney repreeent.'LFayett.eville at this meeting
Rock
20,000 pounds
5.65
2.85
The motion was seconded by Alderman Holland and passed unanimously.
Mayor to
Gross Loaded Weight - 20,001 to
The ffayor reported that he had a special invitation from the Mayor of Dallas,Texas, to
attend dedi-
attend the dedication of Love Field in Dallas on October 24, 1957*
40,000 Pounds
$ 7.50
$ 3.75
Ord.
Field in Dallas on October 24, 1957.
Dallas.
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Gross Loaded Weight- 40,001 to
60,000 Pounds
9.40
$ 4.70
Gross Loaded Weight - Over
600000 Pounds
11.25.
5.65
Trailers used with truck tractors
3.75
1.90
Motorcycles and Motor Scooters
1.90
.95
Automobile Dealers Licenses:
Master Dealers iicenses
7.50
3.75
Additional Dealers Licenses
3.75
1.90
Vehicles hauling passengers for hire 18.75 9.40
Common carrier passenger vehicles with
fixed passenger capacity in excess of
7 passengers 28.15 14.10
Section 2% That Section 2 of Ordinance Number 1059, passed and approved
er 28, 1953, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows"
Section 2. That the license tax assessed in Section 1 of this ordinance is fo
eFeperiiod beginning January 1, 1958, and ending September 30, 1958, and is
due and payable after January 1, 1958, and on or before February 28, 1958.
If a vehicle subject to the license tax as hereinabove set forth is purchased
or otherwise acquired after February 28, 1958, the fractional license tax as
provided avove shall become due and payable within ten (10) days from the dat
of purchase or acquisition and satisfactory evidence of the date of such pur-
chase or acquisition shall be presented at the time of application for motor
vehicle license.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the
same are hereby repealed. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation
of the public health, peace and safety, an emergency is hereby declred to exist and this
ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after passage, approval, and
publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14th day of October, 1957.
APPROVED:
Alderman Richardson moved to authorize the City Attorney to file an Interpleader Action
Interpleader in the Chancery Court of Washington County, Arkansas, and to pay the sum of •{$564.15 due
Action E. W. Dozier, deceased, pursuant to contract dated June 21, 1957, for repair and
in I installation of a roof on the pump station plant, into the registry of the Court in
Chancery order that the parties rightfully entitled thereto may be determined. The various
Court! claimants being, Dyke Lumber Co., First National Bank, McCartney-Lewis-Faucett.e Inc.,
Henry Drain, Paul Watkins, Robert Drain, and Gleece McConnell..
The motion was seconded by Aldermm Alexander and passed unanimously.
The Mayor presented a proposed ordinance which was submitted by the Attorney General,
Bruce Bennett.
The Mayor referred this to the Ordinance Committee for study.
• The City Attorney then reada letter from Mr. Fred Voget requesting the regulation of
truck traffic on North Street.
The letter was referred to the Street Committee:.
The Mayor reported that he had a letter from Mr. Victor Russum, resigning from the
Civil Service Commission, effective immediately, and recommended the Council appoint
Mr. Earl Hall to fill this vacancy.
ATTEST".
'•'- _ R0Y t,0 T, MAYOR
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GEORGE -AVIS, CITY CLERK
Alderman Richardson moved to pay the bills as approved by the Finance Committee.
The motion was seconded by Aldermfin Alexander and passed unanimously.
TheMayor then read a letter from Mr. Zimmerman in which he stated that the Arkansas,
State Public Sertbice Commission was having a meeting in Little Rock on October 16, 1957,
Public
Jervice
for a hearing on the rates of franchise for telephone companies in differ&nt cities in
Commission
the state of Arkansas and the Mayor recommended that the City Attorney should be present
Hearing
at this meeting to represent the City of Fayetteville.
in Little
Alderman Williams moved that the City Attorney repreeent.'LFayett.eville at this meeting
Rock
and for the City to pay his expenses incurred on the trip.
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The motion was seconded by Alderman Holland and passed unanimously.
Mayor to
The ffayor reported that he had a special invitation from the Mayor of Dallas,Texas, to
attend dedi-
attend the dedication of Love Field in Dallas on October 24, 1957*
cation of
Alderman Richardson moved to pay the Mayor's expanses to attend the Dedication of Love.
Love Field
Field in Dallas on October 24, 1957.
Dallas.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously.
Alderman Richardson moved to authorize the City Attorney to file an Interpleader Action
Interpleader in the Chancery Court of Washington County, Arkansas, and to pay the sum of •{$564.15 due
Action E. W. Dozier, deceased, pursuant to contract dated June 21, 1957, for repair and
in I installation of a roof on the pump station plant, into the registry of the Court in
Chancery order that the parties rightfully entitled thereto may be determined. The various
Court! claimants being, Dyke Lumber Co., First National Bank, McCartney-Lewis-Faucett.e Inc.,
Henry Drain, Paul Watkins, Robert Drain, and Gleece McConnell..
The motion was seconded by Aldermm Alexander and passed unanimously.
The Mayor presented a proposed ordinance which was submitted by the Attorney General,
Bruce Bennett.
The Mayor referred this to the Ordinance Committee for study.
• The City Attorney then reada letter from Mr. Fred Voget requesting the regulation of
truck traffic on North Street.
The letter was referred to the Street Committee:.
The Mayor reported that he had a letter from Mr. Victor Russum, resigning from the
Civil Service Commission, effective immediately, and recommended the Council appoint
Mr. Earl Hall to fill this vacancy.
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Jr Rus- Alderman Richardson moved to accept the resignation of Mr. 'Russum from the Civil Service
sum Commission and to instruct the Mayor to write a letter of appreciation to Mr. 'Russum for
•esigns his past services to the City of Fayetteville.
civil The motion was seconded by Alderman Williams and passed unm imously.
service
;ommissi-Alderman Lunsford moved to accept the recommendation of Mayor Scott and appoint Mr. Ear]!
on. Hall to fill the vacancy on the Civil Service Commission left by the resignation of
;ARS �Aw qr' Russum.
ip�eJAvb9 The motion was seconded by Aldermal Alexander and passed unanimously.
✓iX'Sr;94rS Copy of Mr. Russum's Letter,
Con^. Fayetteville, Arkansas
October 14, 1957
Honorable Roy A. Scott
Mayor of the City of Fayetteville
Dear Mr. Mayor:
Please accept my resignation as a member of the Civil Service Commission of the
City of Fayetteville.
I am taking this action upon.the advice of my physician to divest myself of
outside activities.
Very respectfully,
(S) Victor E. Russum
arbr- Alderman Richardson then moved to employ the firm of Myers, Scarbrough, and Baker
gh Accountants to do the City Auditing for the year of 1957,
red the motion was seconded by Alderman Alexander and passed unanimously.
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it. lderman Richardson -then read a letter from the City Auditor in which he made two
[recommendations which are as follows:
1. Eliminate the Fire'and Park Funds by classifying the activity of these funds
St eet into the General Fund.
Fund
Blank 2. Establish a Street Fund wherebycalltstreet revenues will be deposited to and
Ac,munt. all street expenditures will be�'drawn from a Street Fund bank account.
derman Richardson moved to accept the recommendation of the City Auditor and maHe the
angel as stated above.
e motion was seconded by Alderman Kent and passed unanimously,
ere being no further business, Alderman Lunsford moved to adjourn.
e motion was seconded by Alderman Kent and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor
clared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
GEORGE JS, CIT CLERK/
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