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Home My WebLink About1970-08-03 MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ' August 3, 1970 The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, August 3, 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, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, and Dunn. Absent at Roll Call but later entering: Director Starr. Absent: Director Swartz. Representatives of the Press were present. The minutes of the last regular meeting on Monday, July 20, 1970, a copy of which had been previously mailed to each of the Directors, were approved as written. The City Manager presented the petition of Charles E. and Elaine M. Jones, Otis and M. Louise Stobaugh, and Joe L. and Travis K. Banks to annex real property contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City. 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 ACCEPT- ING TERRITORY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID TERRITORY TO WARDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." Director Dunn 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 ' Ordinance was then read for the second time. Director Jones moved that the rule be further suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Dunn 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 Mayor asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:. "Aye" Jones, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being five "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the ORdinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1754 is on page 3 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. Director Starr entered at this time. The City Manager and Street Superintendent Parker presented a report on the 1970 Street Construction and Maintenance Program authorized April 6, 1970. Seven projects have been completed and many others are nearing completion. It was proposed to contract the new construction projects, Lawson - Sang to Porter, and the Storer, Holly, Hazel project, and also to contract the air- port overlay after the City performs spot rebasing to save time. Four projects are to be deferred because of cost over -runs, lack of time, or other reasons. Mr. Sanders represented the City Hospital Geriatric Center in their request to the Board of Directors asking City Manager Howe to execute an application ' by the Hospital to the U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare for Federal aid to assist in construction of a Geriatric Center addition. 131 I 2-131 3-131 2 The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed resolution in its entirety AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ' AN APPLICATION BY THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY HOSPITAL GERIATRIC CENTER TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE FOR FEDERAL AID TO ASSIST IN CONSTRUCTION OF A GERIATRIC CENTER ADDITION. Director McFerran moved that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Jones, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 41-70 is on page 5 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 1-132 The City Manager reported that he had received a letter from Mrs. Carol Wright, Regional Librarian, reporting on the library building project for which the City appropriated funds. City Appropriation $18,500 Library Board 4,000 Site - Gift to Library Board and Counted as local share of funds 13,500 36,000 40% Local Funds Library Service & Construction Act 545000 60% Federal Funds 90,000 Library Addition The 4,000 square foot addition allowed 44,000 books to be shifted to roomier I shelves and better locations to serve the thousands of people taking advantage of the library's facilities. 2-132 The City Manager reported that in view of the fact that the Board is consider- ing selling Lake Fayetteville they might wish to terminate the lease for that portion of Lake property that is leased for grazing. Termination of the lease requires six months notice prior to cancellation. The lease requires only that brush and weeds are kept controlled and the City does not receive any money for the rent of the property. It was reported that the Lake is being polluted by the cattle grazing. Director McFerran moved that Water Department officials and the City Manager consult on the problem and have a recommendation ready for the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Director Jones, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 3-132 The City Manager reported that he had received a letter of resignation from Mr. Claude Sutton of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Mr. Sutton was reappointed to the Board for a term to expire January 1, 1972. Mayor Melton reported that the Nominating Committee would present suggestions as to a re-' placement and recommended that a letter be sent to Mr. Sutton thanking him for his service to the City. 4-132 The Mayor reported that this was the time and the place set for a public I hearing to determine whether or not to authorize improvement to Church Ave- nue from Rock Street to South Street, The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed resolution in its entirety declaring SIGNERS OF THE PETITION REQUESTING IM- PROVEMENT TO CHURCH AVENUE FROM ROCK STREET TO SOUTH STREET TO BE SUFFICIENT. 132 3 Director McFerran moved that the Resolution be adopted. ' The motion was seconded by Director Starr, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 42-70 is on page 6 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed 1-133 ordinance in its entirety for the first time entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- ING THE IMPROVEMENT OF CHURCH AVENUE FROM ROCK STREET TO SOUTH 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 Starr moved that the rule be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director Jones and passed unanimously. 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 Jones and passed unanimously. The Ordi- nance was then read for the third and last time. The Mayor then declared the Ordinance open for discussion. There being no discussion, the Mayor asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. ' * Ordinance No. 1755 is on page 4 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed 2-133 resolution in its entirety DIRECTING THAT STUDIES BE MADE OF THE NEED FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENT ON DENVER AVENUE AND HADDON AVENUE; THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENT; THE MEANS AVAILABLE FOR FINANCING THE SAME; AND THE APPROXIMATE ASSESSMENT WHICH WOULD BE MADE AGAINST EACH LOT OR PARCEL OF PROPERTY, Director McFerran moved that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Jones, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 43-70 is on page 7 or Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed 3-133 resolution in its entirety regarding a REPORT ON SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AREA OF DENVER AND HADDON AVENUES, Director Dunn moved that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the follow- ing vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 44-70 is on page 8 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. ' There being no further business, Director Starr moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: C. G. MELTON, JR., MYOR ATTEST: �� Gt�� //�' MARILYN MOORS ITY CLERK LCT 133