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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-07-20 Minutes1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 20, 1970 The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, July 20, 1970, in the Directors Room in the City Administra- tion Building at 7:30 p.m. Present: City Manager Wesley M. Howe, City Clerk Marilyn Moore, City Attorney David Malone, and Directors Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. Absent at Roll Call but later entering: Director Jones. Absent:None. Representatives of the Press were present. The minutes of the last regular meeting on Monday, July 6, 1970, the minutes of the special meeting on Monday, July 13, 1970, copies of which had been previously mailed to each of the Directors, were approved as written. The City Manager reported that he had received a petition by Wayne Hinkle 1-127 to annex real estate contiguous to the corporate limits of the City lying between Highway 16 East and Wyman Road. Director Starr moved to accept the real estate into the City and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to this effect for consideration at the next regular meeting. 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. The City Manager introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed 2-127 resolution in its entirety resolving that EXPENDITURES FROM WATER AND SEWER FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT AFTER JULY 313 1970 IN THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN SAID DEPARTMENT AT ITS PRESENT LEVEL OF OPERATION AND TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH IMPROVEMENTS OR CHANGES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY AUTHORIZE OR DIRECT ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED. Director Dunn moved that the Resolution be adopted. 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 Resolution adopted. Resolution No. 37-70 is on page 1 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. The City Manager recommended that the following additions be incorporated in 3-127 the formulation of the 1970-71 Water and Sewer Budget: 1. Two backhoes at $13,000 each $263000 Two transports at $1,000 each 23000 Total 289000 Less one trade-in 35000 Net 25,000 2. Increase Transmission and Distribution personnel by four positions. One Crew Foreman (Salary Annually) $ 45290 Two Distribution Men @ $4,200 each 81400 One Light Equipment Operator 41410 17,100 127 3. Replacement of Vehicles Unit 95, Unit 71 and Unit 74. Estimated cost of three units is $6,900. ' Director Starr moved that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized and instructed to include the above listed items in the formulation of the 1970-71 Water and Sewer Budget. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz, and upon roll call the follow- ing 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. 1-128 The City Manager reported that he had received a petition. from H. R. McPherson and Associates urging the City of Fayetteville to retain ownership of Lake Fayetteville and adjacent land after it is no longer part of the City's water system. The petition urges the City to retain this Lake and land for future use to promote a public park and recreational area. The 643.26 acres of property cn which Lake Fayetteville is located was purchased or is being purchased with Water and Sewer utility revenues. Of the total acreage, the Lake itself occupies 194.0 acres. If this land and lake were sold, the proceeds could be used to pay expenditures of the Water and Sewer Department. If it were retained, there is a possibility that Water and Sewer utility bills would be increased. Mayor Melton suggested that the City's water and sewer customers be polled in conjunc- tion with the August billing as to their wishes and suggestions on this matter. 2-128 The City Manager introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed resolution in its entirety urging the installation of aircraft navigational , aid at Fayetteville's Drake Field by the Federal Aviation Administration. Director McFerran 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. 38-70 is on page 2 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 3-128 Director Swartz moved that Mr. Arnold Christie, Mr. Jeff Scherer, and Mr. Charles Carnes be appointed to the Community Appearance Committee. 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 Mayor declared the motion passed. 4-128 The City Manager reported that bids had been received and tabulated for the purchase of assorted traffic signs. He reported that Sargent -Sowell would give a 35 percent discount on the purchase of the entire lot which made theirs the low bid. Director Dunn moved that the bid for the purchase of assorted traffic signs in the amount of $1,425.94 be awarded to Sargent -Sowell. 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. Will M The Mayor reported that this was the time and the place set for a public 1-129 hearing to determine whether or not to authorize improvements to Leverett Avenue from North Street to Poplar Street. The City Manager reported that one property owner had called him to make known his objections to the improvement. Others appeared at the meeting to object to parts of the improvement. The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed resolution in its entirety declaring SIGNERS OF THE PETITION REQUESTING IMPROVEMENT TO LEVERETT AVENUE FROM NORTH STREET TO POPLAR STREET TO BE SUFFICIENT. Director Starr moved that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the follow- ing 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. 39-70 is on page 3 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed 2-129 ordinance in its entirety for the first time entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- ING THE IMPROVEMENT OF LEVERETT AVENUE FROM NORTH STREET TO POPLAR STREET; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY BENEFITED THEREBY; STATING THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ASSESSMENTS ARE PAYABLE; AND STATING THE TIME WITHIN WHICH SAID ASSESSMENTS ARE PAYABLE." Director Jones entered at this time. ' Director Starr moved that the rule be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director McFerran, and upon roll call the follow- ing vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. Abstain: Director Jones. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. The 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 Lancaster, and upon roll call the follow- ing vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. Abstain: Director Jones. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. The Ordinance was then read for the third and last time. The Mayor then declared the Ordinance open for discussion. After a discussion, the Mayor asked, the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" 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 Ordinance passed. * Ordinance No. 1753 is on page 1 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. The City Manager introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed 3-129 ' resolution in its entirety AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF DALLAS TO SURRENDER CERTAIN SECURITIES HERETOFORE PLACED WITH IT FOR SAFEKEEPING BY THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. 129 4 Director Lancaster moved that the Resolution he adopted. The motion was seconded by Director McFerran, and upon roll call the follow- ing 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 Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 40-70 is on page 4 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 1-130 The City Clerk presented the following certificate to the Mayor and Directors: I, Marilyn Moore, being the duly appointed and acting City Clerk within and for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, do hereby certify that I have personally checked the petitions calling for a Special Election to submit to the voters thereof the proposition of organizing the City under the Mayor -Council form of government which were filed in my office on the 10th day of June, 1970. On the 20th day of July, 1970, I completed the checking of the petitions and found a total number of 1,274 signatures valid. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of July, 1970. There being no further business, Director Starr moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Director Jones and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: L MARILYN MO RE, CITYfCLERK APPROVED: C. G. MELTON, JR., MAY 130