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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-03-07 Minutesn M n Audit the regular meeting on Monday, February 21, 1966, a copy of which had previously been 1965 The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, March 7, ' 1966, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the City Administration Building. Present: Mayor Don Trumbo, City Clerk George J. Davis, City Controller Albert J. Jones, City Attorney Hugh Kincaid, City Engineer W. C. Smith, City Planner James Vizzier, and Board Members: Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Christie, Trumbo, and Dunn. Absent: Director James Kerlin The minutes of the regular meeting on Monday, February 21, 1966, a copy of which had previously been mailed to each of the Directors, where approved as written. ' The City Controller presented weekly reports from the Departmental Heads, and also reported that bids would be received and opened on Tuesday, March 8, 1966, at 2:00 p. m. -CST, but the Board decided to wait until the next regular meeting night of the Board of Directors to award the contract. Director Dunn moved that the Audit Report for 1964, for the General Fund as prepared by Douglas Walker and Company be accepted and filed. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz and passed unanimously. The City Planner read a resolution from the Planning Commiaeion recommending the zoning of property along Highway 16 East which was annexed to the City on September 1965. No further action was taken at this time. YV1 n to The Mayor recommended that Director Melton be appointed to meet with Mr. Bonner, Mr. Vizzier and t the Planning Commission regarding the planning problems. His recommendation was unanimouhly approved ing. by the Board. rize The City Engineer reported that he and Consulting Engineer,Wo N. Holway, had made a trip to the Lake act to Sequoyah Dam to inspect the leakage at the dam, but due to weather conditions they could not make Lake an accurate survey. He recommended that steps be taken immediately to stop the leakage and he yah recommended that a contract be awarded to the Sneed Core Drilling Company, Fort Smith, Arkansas, ge, for this work under terms of a proposed contract which was read by the O:ty Controller. After a brief discussion, Director Christie moved that the Administrative Assistant, Albert J. Jones, and the Water Superintendent, W. C. Smith be authorized to sign an-Sagreement with the Sneed Core Drilling Company of Fort Smith to furnish the necessary labor, materials, and equipment to grout and close the opening under the dam at Lake Sequoyah. The motion was seconded by Director McFerran and p4Lssed unanimously. The Contract was spread on the minutessand reads as follows: SNEED CORE DRILLING COMPANY Incorporated of DiaMnndd Core Drilling Contractors ct. 3705 Wheeler Phone M16=5681 P. 0. Pox 1116 FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS 72902 March 5, 1966 City of Fayetteville Fayetteville, Arkansas Gentlemen: We propose to do all of the necessary work to complete the grouting of the White River Dam on the basis of our actual cost of lebor,'equipment rental, and material, plus twenty per cent (20%), equipment rental schedule to be matually agreed on between ourselves and W. R. Holway and Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers. If this arrangement is satisfactory, please note your aprroval in the -space provided. Approval: Date: Enclosure cc: Mr. W:a N. Holway Very truly yours, SNEED CORE DRILLING CO.) INC. BY /b 1 Authorize Water A long discussion was held concerning the moving of a water line near the University which had been upt. to se set requested by the University of Arkansas. Engineer to prepare Director Melton moved that the Water Superintendent, W. C. Smith be authorized to select and plans and spece to employ an engineer to immediately prepare plans and specifications preparatory to receiving bids for constrcvater line. relocation and rerouting the 12 inch water main on Center Street between Stadium Drive and Razorback Road in order to provide building space for a University housing Complex expected to be commenced by middle of May this year. (1966) The motion was seconded by Director Christie and passed unanimously. The CLty Attorney introducAd and read a proposed resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION SETTING A HEARING ON A FETITION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SAID HEARING." Director Christie moved that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director McFerran and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. Resolution 3-66 RESOLUTION NO. 3-60 Rules to a and vacate L A RESOLUTION SETTING A HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, AND PROVIDI?iG FOR NOTICE OF SAID HEARING. WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the Board of Directors of Fayetteville, Arkansas, by Joe Fred Starr and Don Tyson, trusteedi,requesting the Board of Directors to vacate and close the following described portions of Taylor Street, a/k/a Hopper Street, and Bell Avenue located in the Hopper Addition to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, to -wit: All that portion of Taylor Street which is described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest Corner of Lot 8 of the Hopper Addition to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and running thence south 30 feet, thence in a Easterly direction with the Southern boundary of Taylor Street 495.90 feet more or less the the Northeast corner of Lot 20; thence North 30 feet; thence West with the Northern Boundary of said street to the point of beginning. All that portion of Bell Avenue beginning a 11.2 feet South of the Northeast Corner of Lot 5 of the Hopper Addition to the City of Fayetteville, and running thence North with the Western Boundary of Bell Avenue to the Northeast Corner of Lot 11, in the Hopper Addition; thence East 40 feet, thence a point which is 40 feet East of the point of the beginning, thence `nest 40 feet to the point of beginning. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED E THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, NSAS: That the 21st day of March, 1966, is the date set for the hearing of the aforesaid petition; that said hearing shall be in the Council Room of the City Administration Building at 7:30 o'clock P. M. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, is hereby directed to give notice of such meeting by publication once a week for two consective weeks in the Northwest Arkansas Times, a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, PASSED AND APPROVED this AF?'ROVED: 7th day of March, 1966.( / DON TRUMPO, JR., MAYOR The City Attorney and the City Glerk presented proposed set of rules to be used in the vacating and abandoning of a street. Director Melton moved to adopt the procedure to abandon and close a street as recommended by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Director Dunn and passed unanimously. This precedure was spred on the minutes and read as follows: STEPS TO BE TAKEN TO VACATE AND ABANDON A STREET 1. The person or persons desiring to have a street vacated and abandoned will present a petition to the City Clerk stating the reasons for the closing bearing the signatures of all the owners of property abutting upon said street. 2. The City Clerk will forward a copy of the petition to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation to the Board of Directors. 3. At the first regular or special Board of Directors Meeting following the filing of said petition the Board of Directors will adopt a resolution setting forth the date, time, place, and purpose of a puIDlic hearing on the petition;; also authorizing the City Clerk to cause a notice of the Public Hearing to be published in the Northwest Arkansas Times, a newspaper published in Washington County, Arkansas, and having a general circulation within the -City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, once a week for two consectuive weeks, and to cause an Abstractor's Certificate of Title showing the owners of Record of the property abutting upon said street to be attached to the petition prior to the date set for the Public Hearing, 4. The petitioner will also present a letter at the Public Hearing from each of the Utility Companies stating that they have no objection to the vacating and abandoning of said street. 5. If the Board of Directors decide that the petition should be grated, andordinance will be passed to vacate and abandon the street as requested. 6. The petitioner will pay an advance fee of %$25.00,to pay for all advertising and the Abstractor's Fee, said sum to be attached to the petition when presented. 6 1Q ppoint ,The Mayor appointed Directbrs Dunn, KerlirJ", and Swartz to act as a committee to make a study of wer sewer projects with Director Kerlin to be Chairman of the committee. mmittee The City Attorney read a proposed resolution intitled,"A RESOLUTION? AUTHORIZING A RIGHT;�OF- WAY EASEMENT FOR OZARKS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION." ' Director Melton moved that the resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the retolution adopted. lution I RESOLUTION N0, 4-66 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZENG A RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT FOR OZARKS ELECTRIC CORFOARATION. WHEREAS, a certain right-of-way easement has been presented to the Board of Directors Bf the yetteville, Arkansas, wherein the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, shall grant a right-of-way to arks Electric Cooperative Corporation for erection,cperation-and maintenance of an electric transmissionl or stribution line or system on and over the following described City property situated in Washington unty, Arkansas, to -wit: 15 feet on either side of the existing center line as constructed, beginning at a point 24 feet west of NE corner of the SE 1114 - SE 1/4 of Section 2, T -15N -R - 30W and continuing south for a distance fo 1355 feet along the north -south section line to the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 11, at which point is leaves city -owned property. WHEREAS, it is deemed by the Board of Directors in the best interest of the City of Fayetteville, ansas, to grant said right-of-way to Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: That the Mayor and Cith Clerk be and the same are hereby authorized to enter into and exectue , behalf of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the aforementioned right=of-way easement. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of March, 1966. AFPROVED: DON TRUMYO, JR., MAYOR Altert Jones Director Swartz that Administrative Assistant, Albert J. Jones be authorized to administer the dutisas et -.'e tola&, nister at the airport and the recreational facilities. duties at The motion was seconded by Director Dunn and passed unanimously. airport,etc. There being no further business, Director Chit§tie moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Director Dunn and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED:: C i DON TRUMEG, JR., MAYOR TTEST: CITY CLERK regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas was held on Monday, ch 21, 1966, at 7:30 F. M. in the Council Room of the City Administration Building. sent: Mayor Don Trumbo, City Clerk George J. Davis, City Controller Albert J. Jones, City Attorney h Kincaid, City Engineer, W. C. Smith, City Planner James Vizzier, and Directors: Kerlin, rtz, McFerran, Melton, Christie, and Dunn. ?4;4X7-1 minutes of the regular meeting on Monday, March 7, 1966, a copy of which had been mailed to each the Directors, were approved as written. JDor Melton and the City Planner gave a report on the Comprehensive Planning Study for the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas. i After a long discussion Director Melton that the Board approve the report as drafted by the ,Planning Commission, including the additional topographical map, with the sttrdy to go to 1990, and that 1 r. Vizzier be instructed to getiit to the City Planning Division of the University of Arkansas as soon as possible and make himself available to that division to make any changes in order that we ^ can see this report at the next Agenda Meeting. Director Melton further moved that the city have the freedom to send Mr. Vizzier and a member of the Planning Commission to walk the application through , various departments of the Fort Worth Office. The motion was seconded by Director McFerran and passed unanimously.