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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-08-14 Minutesn' he City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, August 14, 961, at 7:30 P.M. resent: Mayor Guy E. Brown, City Clerk George J. Davis, City Controller Albert J. Jones ity Engineer W. C. Smith, Chief of Police Pearl Watts, Fire Chief Burl Skelton, and_ ldermen: Walker, Christie, Hatfield, Thomas, Burgin, Smith, and Short. bsent: City Attorney Bass Trumbo and Alderman J. E. McClelland, The minutes of the regular meeting on Monday, July 24, 1961, and of the special session on Thursday, July 27, 1961, copies of which had been previously mailed to each of the Aldermen, were approved as written. Easement The Mayor reported that the University of Arkansas had requested an easement for a grant to steam heating tunnel under the sidewalk on Garland Avenue at Holcombe Hall Annex. U of A After a brief discussion, Alderman Christie moved to grant an easement to the Uni¢mersit for tunnel of Arkansas for a steam heating tunnel under the sidewalk on Garland Avenue at Holcombe under) Hall Annex according to plans and specifications approved by the City Engineer. sidewalk he motion was seconded by Alderman Short and goassed unanimously. The City Clerk introduced and read a proposed ordinance in its entirety for the first Ordinance time entitled, "AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH BETWEEN EAGLE AND No. 1271 CLEVELAND STREETS IN BLOCK NUMBERED THIRTEEN(13) IN ROSE HILL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS". Alderman Burgin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on the second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Short and passed unanimously, The ordinance was then read for the second time. Alderman Burgin then moved that the rules be further suspended and that the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hatfield and passed unanimously. The ordinance was than read for the third and last time. The Mayor then declared the ordinance open for discussion. There being no discussiom, th Mayor asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following 'vote was recorded,"Aye" Walker, Christie, Hatfield, Thomas, Burgin, Smith, and Short. "Nay" None. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO, 1271. i Sewer Line in Meadowlark Addition to b surveired. Mayor to write letter toFAA AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH BETWEEN EAGLE AND CLEVELAND ST IN BLOCK NUIJBERED.THIRTEEN(13) IN ROSE HILL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS. WHEREAS, a petition was duly filed with the City Council of the City of Fayettevill , ansas, on the 20th day of March, 1961, asking the City Council to vacate and abandon alley running North and South between Eagle and Cleveland Streets in Block Numbered rteen(13) in Rose Hill Addition to the City of Fayett8ville, Arkansas, and WHEREAS, after due notices as required by law, the City Council has, at the time and place mentioned in the notice, heard all persons desiring to be heard on the questio and has ascertained that the portion of the alley hereinabove described has heretofore been dedicated to the public use as an alley; has not been actually used by the public generally for a period of at least five(5) years subsequent to the filing of the plat; that all of the owners of the property abutting on the portion of said alley sought to b vacated have filed with the City Council their written consent to said abandonment; and that public interest and welfare will not be adversely affected by the abandonment of said alley. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED -BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, A SECTION 1. The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, hereby releases, vacates, and abandotis all its.rights,.together with.the rights^.of the public generally, in'and to the alley running North and South between Eagle and Cleveland Streets. in Block N4mbered Thirteen(15) in Rose Hill Addition to the. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, reserving unto said City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, its successors and assigns, an easement or right-of-way on, over, under and across the said alley hereby vacated for the purpose of constructing, installing, laying, and relaying, relocating and maintaining all public utilities now located, or which may hereafter be located, upon said vacated alley by said City or any corporation having a franchise,or right-of-way from said City, without recourse by the owner, owners, or occupants for damages incurred by the construction or maintenance of said utilities. . SECTION 2. A copy of this Ordinance duly certified by the City Clerk shall be file in the Office of the Recorder of the County and recorded in the Deed Records of the County. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14th day of August, 1961. APPROVED: ATTEST* GEOJ . 'DAVIS, CITY CLERK Alderman Christie reported that a sewer line was badly needed in the Meadowlark Additi and along the Cato Springs.Road. After a lengthy discussion, Alderman Christie moved to authorize the City Engineer to make a survey of this area regarding the laying of a sewer line and report at the next council meeting on Monday, August 26, 1961. The motion was seconded by Elderman Short and passed unanimously. Alderman Smith moved that the Mayor be authorized to write a letter formally requesting permission from the FAA to install Airport Lighting Control Equipment in the new FAA building, now being constructed, and a request for their personnel to operate when installed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Short and passed unanimously. 82 TreeThe Building Inspector reported that he had three requests for building permits which he uree could not issue under the Major Street Plan unless it was amended. re q These three requests were as follows: bne on West Dickson Street between Arkansas Avenue for Bldg." and Gregg Avenue on the North side of Dickson Street. Permits, One on South School Avenue just south -of the St. Paul Railroad crossing, and one on East Fifteenth Street and Washington Avenue. After a long discussion, Alderman Walker moved that a Resolution be passed amending the Major Street Plan (Resolution 7-60) in order to permit Mr. Emil Sonneman to construct a building on West Dickson Street. The motion was seconded by Alderman Short and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. Resolution RESOLUTION 9-61 9-61 Am e ding RESOLVED, that "Resolution 8-59, passed and approved by the City Council of Fayetteville, Maj r St. Arkansas,..on.May 11, 1959, together with the Major Street Plan and maps and regulations attached thereto, be amended o reduce the projected width of Dickson Street between Ozark Plan. Avenue and College Avenue from seventy (70) feet to sixty (60) feet except that part which lies between.Arkansas Avenue and Gregg Avenue on the North side of Dickson Street hnd that part of Dickson Street which lies between University Avenue and Gregg A4enue on the South side of.Dickson Street which shall be fifty-five (55) feet and that a certified co)y of this :Resolution be filed in the Office of the City Clerk and in the Office of the Circuit Clerk and Ex -Officio Recorder for Washington County, Arkansas, PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of August, 1961. . L1lV4µ'1, The City Council of Fayetteville.. Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, August 280 1961, at 7:30 P.Mo Present: Mayor Guy E": Brown, City Clerk -'George J. Davis, City Controller Albert J. Jones City Attorney- Bass �Trumbo,'City Engineer'We Co* Smith, Chief -of Police Pearl Watts, Fire Chief Burl Skelton, and Aldermen: Walker, Christie, Hatfield, McClelland, Thomas, Burgin And- Smith, ' - "-'- --... - ' Absent: Alderman Carter Short. Theminutes of the 'regular'meet ing on Monday; August- 14, 1961 copies of which had been previously mailed to each member of the Council, were approved as written. Protest ofAttorney'E.-Jo'BallInppeared before -the Council representing'a group of resiftents in the TA.- SheltonHotz Addition"tb�the"City of Fayetteville who were protesting the moving -And remodeling moving & some ol3 biiildirigs Froin tfie foririer Camp`Nell Martin to the - area; and requested the City remodeling to assist them in their legal proceedings agaihst the b-uilder,`Mr:'To'E."Shelton.' Tuildings Attorney W. B:.Putnam appeared before'the Council representing Mr. T. E. Shelton, who is from moving and -'remodeling the buildings "in question. Ceimp After a Tong discussion;-Alderinaii Thomas--moved"to"refer this problem to the Planning Neil Committee "of the City Council"for-study"and recommendation:" ' Mirtin. The motion was seconded by Alderman Burgin and passed unanimously. City The City'Building Inspector then asked --the City Attorney; if-, in his opinion, the-Boaird Atty. of Appeals could take aotion-on-this matter with reference to the alleged violations of asked if the -City Building Code--Ordinanee No. 11200 -- Board of He stated -that he had received a written request from Attorney E. J. 1. Ball that the Board Appeals of Appeals act' on this matter. I .. - - could -The City Attorney stated tnat he would nee3 more time to study the problem in connection take aetion.with the Building Code Ordinance No. 1120 and that he would then report to the Building Inspector. Vernon The -Building Inspector and-aMr: Vernon Wilson -presented a plat -plan for a proposed com- Willson '" mercial:building to be located on -property lying between Mt. Comfort', ad and West North Building Street and bordered on the -West by Lindell -Avenue. Permit Th6'Building Inspector stated that the "existIng Major Street Plan, in effect at this tis provided -for the future widening of Mt.'Comfort Road and West North Street and that a motion passed by the Council"on June 12, 1961 prohibited the issuing of building permit Planning for buildings -which would frorit=:on the Mt', -"Comfort Road. Commission Aft er.a.long dSsoussion, Alderman Burggin moved�'that the Planning-Commissign be authorize tolstudy to -make a study of the Major Street Plan with- reference to eliminating the Mt. Comfort elillmination 'Road between Oakland -Avenue and Garland -Avenue from the MaJor Street -Plan, of1Mt.Com- The motion was'seebrided"by Alderman Thomas And "upon i;61l.call' the following note was fort Road recorded: "Aye" Walker, Christie, Hatfield McClelland; Thomas and Bur#in. Nay Smith from There Ming six "Ayes" and only one "Nay", the Mayor declared tie motion passed. Major St.Plano APPROVED: ATTEST: UU1TE . vim1 IVVIA-YUH Bldg Permit T GEtiH'Y CLL'i� to Cy Alderman Hatfield then moved that the City Building Inspector be and he is hereby author - Carney ized and directed to issue a Building Permit to Cy Carney Jr. to construct an addition t Jr. a building located on South School Avenue(U.S. Highway No. 71 South) on the west side of the Avenue and immediately south of the St. Paul Railroad Track, according to plans as presented and discussed at the Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Walker and passed unanimously. Bldg Permit, for The Building Inspector reported that a Mr. Willard Henson had applied for a building permit Willard for a proposed residence to be located on East Fifteenth Street and South Washington Avenue. Henson The Building Inspector stated that under the provisions set forth in.the Major Street Plen, discussed. the proposed building would be extending on the future street right-of-way on Fifteenth Street, therefore he could not issue a building permit without.Council action. A long discussion was had but no action was taken by the Council at this time. There being no further business, Alderman Smith moved to adjourn. The motion was seconde .by Alderman Short and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: . L1lV4µ'1, The City Council of Fayetteville.. Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, August 280 1961, at 7:30 P.Mo Present: Mayor Guy E": Brown, City Clerk -'George J. Davis, City Controller Albert J. Jones City Attorney- Bass �Trumbo,'City Engineer'We Co* Smith, Chief -of Police Pearl Watts, Fire Chief Burl Skelton, and Aldermen: Walker, Christie, Hatfield, McClelland, Thomas, Burgin And- Smith, ' - "-'- --... - ' Absent: Alderman Carter Short. Theminutes of the 'regular'meet ing on Monday; August- 14, 1961 copies of which had been previously mailed to each member of the Council, were approved as written. Protest ofAttorney'E.-Jo'BallInppeared before -the Council representing'a group of resiftents in the TA.- SheltonHotz Addition"tb�the"City of Fayetteville who were protesting the moving -And remodeling moving & some ol3 biiildirigs Froin tfie foririer Camp`Nell Martin to the - area; and requested the City remodeling to assist them in their legal proceedings agaihst the b-uilder,`Mr:'To'E."Shelton.' Tuildings Attorney W. B:.Putnam appeared before'the Council representing Mr. T. E. Shelton, who is from moving and -'remodeling the buildings "in question. Ceimp After a Tong discussion;-Alderinaii Thomas--moved"to"refer this problem to the Planning Neil Committee "of the City Council"for-study"and recommendation:" ' Mirtin. The motion was seconded by Alderman Burgin and passed unanimously. City The City'Building Inspector then asked --the City Attorney; if-, in his opinion, the-Boaird Atty. of Appeals could take aotion-on-this matter with reference to the alleged violations of asked if the -City Building Code--Ordinanee No. 11200 -- Board of He stated -that he had received a written request from Attorney E. J. 1. Ball that the Board Appeals of Appeals act' on this matter. I .. - - could -The City Attorney stated tnat he would nee3 more time to study the problem in connection take aetion.with the Building Code Ordinance No. 1120 and that he would then report to the Building Inspector. Vernon The -Building Inspector and-aMr: Vernon Wilson -presented a plat -plan for a proposed com- Willson '" mercial:building to be located on -property lying between Mt. Comfort', ad and West North Building Street and bordered on the -West by Lindell -Avenue. Permit Th6'Building Inspector stated that the "existIng Major Street Plan, in effect at this tis provided -for the future widening of Mt.'Comfort Road and West North Street and that a motion passed by the Council"on June 12, 1961 prohibited the issuing of building permit Planning for buildings -which would frorit=:on the Mt', -"Comfort Road. Commission Aft er.a.long dSsoussion, Alderman Burggin moved�'that the Planning-Commissign be authorize tolstudy to -make a study of the Major Street Plan with- reference to eliminating the Mt. Comfort elillmination 'Road between Oakland -Avenue and Garland -Avenue from the MaJor Street -Plan, of1Mt.Com- The motion was'seebrided"by Alderman Thomas And "upon i;61l.call' the following note was fort Road recorded: "Aye" Walker, Christie, Hatfield McClelland; Thomas and Bur#in. Nay Smith from There Ming six "Ayes" and only one "Nay", the Mayor declared tie motion passed. Major St.Plano