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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-04-06 MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 'April 6, 1970 The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, April 6, 1970, 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 David Malone, and Directors Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. Absent: None. Representatives of the Press were present. The minutes of the regular meeting on Monday, March 16, 1970, a copy of which had previously been mailed to each of the Directors, were approved as written. The City Manager reported that the 1970 Street Reconstruction and Maintenance Pro- gram had been prepared and recommended its approval. The schedule is as follows: 1970 STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Category A - Reconstruction Excavate, Rebase, 2" Hotmix Surface - Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk 1 1-91 Catezory B- Overla Restabilize and Reshape Base - 2" Hotmix Property Airport Runway Length Total Owner Net Name Location Feet — Cost Cost Total Leverett North -Poplar 49000 $ 465000 $ 169000 $ 30,000 Duncan 11th -15th 1,500 173250 65000 11,250 BaHter* College -Willow 1,400 93650 -0- 9,650 Holly Sang -Porter Road 19300 145950 7,800 79150 Crestwood E. Ridgeway -W. Rideway 29400 27,600 191200 83400 Church** Rock -South 400 8,400 2 400 6 000 Total 11,000 123,850 51,400 72,450 *Obit curb, gutter, sidewalk. **6" concrete surface on steep grade. Catezory B- Overla 91 Restabilize and Reshape Base - 2" Hotmix Airport Runway 15000 S 18,750 $ 189750 $ -0- Overcrest Juneway-Old Wire Road 19900 12,350 -0- 12,350 Juneway Terrace Overcrest-Township 11350 105075 -0- 10,075 LeRoy Pond Razorback -California Drive 15200 7,800 -0- 79800 Garland Stone -6th 1,150 71475 -0- 75475 Prairie School -Government 950 6,175 -0- 6,175 Government Prairie -6th 500 89050 3,250 65,875 -0- 18,750 39250 47,125 Total 91 2 Director Dunn moved to accept and endorse the 1970 Street Reconstruction and Maintenance Program subject to future modifications as a statement of objectives with no guarantee that all the work will be done. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. , 1-92 The City Manager and Water and Sewer Superintendent Mattke presented a plan outlining proposed water distribution main extensions for the next ten years. All new distribution mains besides the 36" Beaver Transmission Line will be financed from the proposed Water and Sewer rate increase which Black and Veatch, Consulting Engineers, are preparing. Director Swartz moved to approve the plan as presented, and noted that its implementation will depend upon the report from Black and Veatch. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 2-92 The City Manager recommended passage of an ordinance requiring, in part, developers to assume financial responsibility for the cost of extending water lines from exist- ing water mains to subdivisions and other land developments and the cost of construct- ing water facilities within subdivisions as prescribed in subdivision regulations and according to specifications; also, the ordinance would specify that the cost of extending water lines to serve previously developed property shall be borne by the property owner and/or jointly by the City and the property owner. Numerous realtors, developers, and citizens objected to the proposed ordinance. Director Starr moved that water extension policies be left as is until the Black and Veatch rate study is received, and that Black and Veatch be authorized to conduct the rate study on two alternate bases (1) on the basis of the proposed ordinance and (2) on the basis of existing water extension policies. The motion was seconded by Director Jones, and upon roll call the following vote was 'recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 92 Category C - Sealing Correct Drainage, Restabilize and Additional Base, and Seal with Oil and Chips I Johnson Road Hwy. 180 -City Limits 6,500 $ 119050 $ -0- $ 115050 Deane Street Lewis -Mt. Comfort 29600 45420 -0- 49420 Mt. Comfort Deane -City Limits 71750 13,175 -0- 13,175 Mt. Comfort Garland -Stephens 25100 35570 -0- 39570 Ashwood 18th -Cato Springs Road 15500 2,550 -0- 29550 18th Ashwood-15th 500 850 -0- 850 Lawson Lewis -Sang 11300 2,510 -0- 29510 Morningside Huntsville -End of Pavement 85500 14,450 -0- 143450 Sang Asbell School -Deane 1,500 29550 -0- 2,550 Oakland North -Sycamore 29500 49250 -0- 49250 Rock Mill -Walker Road 19400 25380 -0- 29380 Woolsey North -Armory Building 2,000 39400 -0- 3,400 Total 38,150 T 65,155 T -0- 65,155 GRAND TOTAL57,200 $254,880 $ 70,150 $1849730 Director Dunn moved to accept and endorse the 1970 Street Reconstruction and Maintenance Program subject to future modifications as a statement of objectives with no guarantee that all the work will be done. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. , 1-92 The City Manager and Water and Sewer Superintendent Mattke presented a plan outlining proposed water distribution main extensions for the next ten years. All new distribution mains besides the 36" Beaver Transmission Line will be financed from the proposed Water and Sewer rate increase which Black and Veatch, Consulting Engineers, are preparing. Director Swartz moved to approve the plan as presented, and noted that its implementation will depend upon the report from Black and Veatch. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 2-92 The City Manager recommended passage of an ordinance requiring, in part, developers to assume financial responsibility for the cost of extending water lines from exist- ing water mains to subdivisions and other land developments and the cost of construct- ing water facilities within subdivisions as prescribed in subdivision regulations and according to specifications; also, the ordinance would specify that the cost of extending water lines to serve previously developed property shall be borne by the property owner and/or jointly by the City and the property owner. Numerous realtors, developers, and citizens objected to the proposed ordinance. Director Starr moved that water extension policies be left as is until the Black and Veatch rate study is received, and that Black and Veatch be authorized to conduct the rate study on two alternate bases (1) on the basis of the proposed ordinance and (2) on the basis of existing water extension policies. The motion was seconded by Director Jones, and upon roll call the following vote was 'recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 92 K, The City Manager introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed 1-93 resolution in its entirety pertaining to the sale price of land in the Industrial Park and setting a minimum price of $2,000.00 per acre. Director Jones moved that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nagy" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 5-70 is on page 26 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 1. The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed 2-93 resolution in its entirety designating the City Controller as the authorized representative of the City for purposes of writing checks to be drawn against the Industrial Park project account. Director Dunn moved that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director McFerran, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nab" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 6-70 is on page 27 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 1. The City Manager reported that bids had been received and tabulated on a Motor Grader, 3-93 Tractor with Loader and Backhoe, and a Tractor with Loader and Rear Box Blade, and recommended that the Motor Grader be purchased from Midco for the following reason: Offers four wheel steering and drive, same brand as other City equipment and offers advantages of parts availability and equipment familiarity; that the Tractor with ' Loader and Backhoe and the Tractor with Loader and Rear Box Blade be purchased from Hailey Sales Co. for the following reason: To acquire two units of same make for attachment interchangability and parts availability. Director Starr moved to accept the City Manager's recommendation and purchase the Motor Grader from Midco for the price of $23,997.00 and the reasons stated; purchase the Tractor with Loader and Backhoe for the price of $9,198.75 and purchase the Tractor with Loader and Rear Box Blade for the price of $7,073.00 from Hailey Sales Co. for the reasons stated. The motion was seconded by Director McFerran, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. The City Manager reported that bids were received and tabulated at 9:00 A.M. on 4-93 March 20, 1970 for the sale of Police and Fire vehicles and the high bidders are listed as follows: Vehicle Buyer Sale Price Police Vehicle No. 1 Porter Middlebrook 930.00 Police Vehicle No, 2 Geneva Sellick 1,156.00 Police Vehicle No, 3 Porter Middlebrook 935.00 Police Vehicle No. 4 Elza Fincher 11420.00 Police Vehicle No. 8 Paul Baxter 19931.00 Police Vehicle No, 9 Porter Middlebrook 930.00 Police Vehicle No. 10 Porter Middlebrook 12160.00 ' Fire Vehicle No.110 Neal Northcutt 635.00 Total Sale Price 95097.00 93 M Cost for (7) Police Vehicles $149732.53 Cost for (1) Fire Unit $ 29104.36 Less Sale Price 85462.00 Less Sale Price 635.00 Net Cost for (7) Vehicles 6,270.53 Net Cost for (1) Unit ' 15469.36 Total Net Cost for (8) Units $ 71739.89 1-94 The City Manager reported that State Law provides that first class cities may levy a 1 percent tax on gross receipts of hotels, motels, and restaurants. Director Dunn moved that the possibility of enacting a 1 percent tax on the gross receipts of hotels, motels, and restaurants be postponed indefinitely. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 2-94 Director McFerran moved to approve the City Manager's submission of Workable Program for Community Improvement Recertification Application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a two year perioi. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 3-94 The nominating committee recommended that Mr. Jack Sowder be appointed to the Civil Service Commission to replace Mr. Bill Murphy who has served for 12 years. Mayor Melton requested that a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Bill Murphy. , Director Swartz moved that Mr. Jack Sowder be appointed to the Civil Service Commission for a term to expire April 1, 1976. The motion was seconded by Director Jones, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 4-94 Mayor Melton, Director McFerran, and Director Swartz are on the Nominating Committee. 5-94 The City Manager reported that he had received a letter from Mr. George Hastings, Regional Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness pertaining to Ordinance No. 1734 in which we request reimbursement for street and road damage from Federal Distaster Aid Funds administered by the Federal Civil Defense Administration under Public Law No. 875. Mr. Hastings advises the City of Fayetteville that restoration of streets and roads is not eligible under the provisions of Public Law 81-875, 6-94 Mayor Melton set the date of April 27, 1970, for an organization meeting of the Citizen's Committee. 7-94 Director Dunn moved that the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to obtain a suitable portrait of Mrs. Rosa Marinoni, Poet Laureate of Arkansas, to present to the City Library with a Memorial Plaque. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn, "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the ' motion passed. 8-94 Director Jones moved to rescind the Privilege License for the sale of alcoholic beverages as authorized by Ordinance No. 1671 issuedto Loyal Order of Moose, 521 Township Road, on February 16, 1970. f19 5 Thea motion was seconded by Director McFerran, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. Director Starr moved that Mayor Melton be, and he is hereby, authorized to proclaim 1-95 May 1, 1970, Law Day. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. There being no further business, Director McFerran moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Director Jones and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ' E MARILYN MOORE, CI7YCL RK APPROVED: C. G. MELTON, JR., MAYOR 95