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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-12-15 Minutes1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 15, 1969 ' The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, December 15, 1969, in the Directors Room in the City Admini- stration Building at 7:30 P.M. Present: City Manager Wesley M. Howe, City Clerk Marilyn Moore, City Attorney Richard Wells, and Directors Swartz, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. Absent at Roll Call but later entering: Director McFerran. Absent: Director Jones. Representatives of the press were present. The minutes of the regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 1969, a copy of which had previously been mailed to each of the Directors, were approved as written. 1-68 Director Swartz moved that the Board of Directors of the Cite of Fayetteville express appreciation to the Police Department and all other City Employees who assisted in security measures and control of traffic during the Arkansas Razor- back -Texas Longhorn football game on December 6, 1969, and the visit of President Richard M. Nixon to the City; and that the Board of Directors express appreciation to Mawr Phillips and the City of Springdale for the offer of any additional assistance that might be needed. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being five "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 2-68 Director Swartz moved that the Board of Directors express appreciation to the ' Fire Department for their valorous actions in protecting the property of the City of Fayetteville. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being five "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 3-68 Mr. Glen Estes and hr. L. B. Gilbow presented a status report on the proposed ambulance service for Washington County. A project application to the Highway Safety Program has been submitted and an answer is expected in a short time. Papers are in order to form a separate legal entity upon approval of the grant. Director McFerran entered at this time. 448 The City Manager presented the petition of Gerald B. and Anne W. Jones to rezone a 2.59 acre tract of land located on Garland Avenue between Lawson and Hickory Streets from R-2, Two Family Residential District to R-3, Multi -Family Residential District which was approved by the Planning Commission. The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed ordinance in its entirety for the first time entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 12399 AND REVISED ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF FAYETTEdILLE, ARKANSAS, APPROVED MAY 280 19623 AS AMENDED, TO REZONE CERTAIN REAL ESTATE FROM R-2, TviO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO R-3, MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ' DISTRICT." Director Starr moved that the rule be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster and passed unanimously. The m Ordinance was then read for the second time. ' Director Starr moved that the rule be further suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz and passed unanimously. The Ordi- nance was then read for the third and last time. The Mayor then declared the Ordinance open for discussion., After a discussion, the Mawr asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" McFerran. There being five "Ayes" and only one "Nay", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. * Ordinance No. 1720 is on page 73 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 1. The City Manager presented the Petition for Appeal by Big Chief Broadcasting Company of Fayetteville, Inc. of a denial by the Planning Commission to rezone property located on the north side of Holly Street west of Lewis Street from R -1B, Single Family Residential District to R-4, Multi -Family Residential and Dormitory District. Director Dunn moved to table the Petition for Appeal. This motion died for lack of a second. Numerous property owners were present opposing the rezoning of the land to R-4, Multi -Family Residential and Dormitory District. Director Starr moved that the Planning Commission be upheld in their decision and deny the request for rezoning. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mawr declared the ' motion passed. The City Manager introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed resolution in its entirety for the first time concerning the continuation of the equalization program in Washington County and that the City of Fayetteville approves the plan and is ready and willing to pay its pro -rata share of the coat. Director YdcFerran moved that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 31-69 is on page 18 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 1. The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed resolution in its entirety entitled, "A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT A VACANCY WILL EXIST IN THE OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL JUDGE OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ON JANUARY 1, 19702 AND R&aOESTING THE GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS TO APPOINT A SUCCESSOR TO THAT POSITION." Director Starr moved that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Dunn, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mawr declared the Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 32-69 is on page 19 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 1. The City Manager reported that the City has the opportunity to purchase police cars under a contract for a large fleet purchase and recommended that the pur- chasing procedures be waived and the City Manager authorized to purchase seven RE 2 1-69 Mi 3-69 4-69 3 vehicles for $14,701.16 and sell the old units to the highest bidder. Director Dunn moved to waive purchasing procedures and that the City Manager ' be, and he is hereby, authorized to purchase seven police vehicles for $149701.16 and sell the old units to the highest bidder. The motion was seconded by Director Starr, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, McFerran, Melton,.Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 1-70 The City Attorney, at.the request of the Mayor, read a proposed ordinance in its entirety for the second time entitled, "AN ORDINANCE SETTING UP CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR MERCHANT SECURITY OFFICERS AND DECLARING SUCH TO BE A PRIVILEGE, LEVYING A TAX THEREON, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUING OF PERMITS, FIXING THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." No further action was taken, and the Ordinance was left on second reading. 2-70 Director Starr moved that an ordinance be prepared to implement a revised sanitation rate schedule to increase sanitation service revenues 25 percent. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz,.and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 3-70 The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed ordinance in its entirety for the first time entitled, "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-12 11-2, ANT] 11-31 OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO DESIGNATE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, AS THE ENFORC- , ING OFFICER." Director Dunn moved that the rule be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz and passed unanimously. The Ordi- nance was then read for the second time. Director Dunn moved that the rule be further suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster and passed unanimously. The Ordinance was then read for the third and last time. The Mawr then declared the Ordinance open for discussion. After a discussions the Mayor asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Ave" Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. * Ordinance No. 1721 is on page 75 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 1. 440 Director Starr moved that the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute a Release Deed to C & L Land Company, a corporation, and Ralph Goff, an individual, for all lots in Ramsey Addition to the City of Fayetteville as per plat of said addition on file in the Office of the Circuit Clerk and Ex -Officio Recorder of Washington County, Arkansas. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. I Me The City Manager reported that due to the resignation of Mr. Evan Brott, Acting City Controller, a Treasurer must be appointed by the Board of Directors and recommended that Mr. Patrick Tobin, the new City Controller, be appointed. Director McFerran moved to appoint Mr. Patrick Tobin, City Controller, as Treasurer. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mawr declared the motion passed. The folloVng Board Policy Committees were appointed: Housing code and concentrated code enforcement Lancaster Starr Swartz Housing for low and moderate income families Starr Housing taAk force Lancaster Citizen participation Melton Swartz Lancaster Water -Sewer extension policies Jones Starr Financing Capital improvement program Dunn Jones Street paving policies Dunn Jones Industrial Park policies McFerran Dunn Board and Commission Appointments Melton Swartz McFerran Drake Field McFerran Melton There being no further business, Director Lancaster moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mawr declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: MARILYN M09REo CITY CLERK APPROVED: e Z4I/ 46 6 C. G. MELTON, JR,3 MAYOR 71 4 1-71 2-71