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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-09-09 Minutes1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS September 9, 1970 ' The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session on Wednesday, September 9, 1970, in the Directors Room in the City Administration 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 last regular meeting on Monday, August 17, 1970, a copy of which had been previously mailed to each of the Directors, were approved as written. 1-138 The City Manager presented the petition of Campbell Harris Electric, Inc. to rezone a 1.5 acre tract of land on the West side of Highway 71 South just North of 24th Street from C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial District and R-1, Low Density Residential District to I-1, Light Industrial and Heavy Commercial 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. 1747 AND ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS APPROVED JUNE 299 19709 TO REZONE CERTAIN REAL ESTATE FROM C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND R-1,LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO I-1, HEAVY COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT." ' 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 Ordi- nance was then read for the second time. Director Lancaster moved that the rule be further suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Starr and passed unanimously. The Ordinance 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, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and No "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. * Ordinance No. 1758 is on page 9 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 2-138 The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed resolution regarding A REPORT OF SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AREA OF DENVER AND HADDON STREETS, Director Dunn 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. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 49-70 is on page 14 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. , 3-138 The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed resolution in its entirety DECLARING THE SIGNERS OF THE PETITION REQUESTING IMPROVEMENT OF SEWERS IN THE AREA OF DENVER AND HADDON AVENUES TO BE SUFFICIENT. Director Swartz moved that the Resolution be adopted. 13B 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 Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 50-70 is on page 16 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 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 AUTHORIZ- ING THE IMPROVEMENT OF SEWERS IN THE AREA OF DENVER AND HADDON AVENUES; LEVY- ING 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 Lancaster moved that the rule be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director McFerran and passed unanimously. The Ordinance was then read for the second time. Director McFerran 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. There being no 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. 1759 is on page 11 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 2 1-139 The City Manager presented a revised General Fund Budget to the Board of Directors 2-139 and recommended its adoption as presented below: GENERAL FUND REVISED BUDGET EXPENDITURES 139 Increase* Revised Department 1970 Budget Decrease Budget Administration $ 31,447 $ -0- $ 319447 City Clerk 6,057 -0- 69057 Legal 7,839 200* 89039 Municipal Court 9,899 -0- 99899 Finance 249846 69054* 30,900 Traffic 739470 14,300 599170 Planning 245583 4,000'^ 28,583 Police 2915835 12,100 2799735 Fire 2299630 139000* 2429630 Inspection 61,240 -0- 615240 Ambulance 10,000 21500 79500 Hydrant Charges 99912 -0- 99912 Parks -Youth Center 609703 49805* 659508 Swimming Pool 329369 -0- 329369 Library 22,530 -0- 229530 Airport 349805 101700' 459505 Administration Bldg. 129175 -0- 125175 Parking Meters 129415 -0- 129415 Bldgs & Grounds Total 7 879 963,364 -0- 9,859* 7 879 973,493 139 3 1 1-140 General Property Taxes Franchise Taxes Licenses -Permits Fines -Penalties Use of Money 6 Property Municipal Turnback Miscellaneous Total REVENUES Ambulance Revenue Increase Revised 1970 Budget Decrease* Budget $3005270 $ -0- $3005270 1391000 -0- 139,000 49,730 -0- 499730 135,000 -0- 135,000 62,100 51000 (1) 67,100 127,000 -0- 127,000 59300 51000 (2) 10,300 818,400 10,000 $828,400 (1) Ambulance Revenue (2) State Department of Aeronautics Aid for Airport Director Dunn moved to adopt the General Fund Revised Budget for 1970 as presented by the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Director Starr, 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 Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed resolution in its entirety AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE ST. LOUIS - SAN FRANCISCO RAILWAY COMPANY CONVEYING THE EASEMENTS WHICH THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE HAS SECURED ACROSS PROPERTIES TO PROVIDE A RAILWAY INTO THE INDUSTRIAL PARK. 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" 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. 51-70 is on page 17 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 2-140 The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed resolution in its entirety AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PROCLAIM A SPECIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1970, FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THE HONORABLE V. JAMES PTAK. Director Jones moved that the Resolution be 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. 52-70 is on page 18 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 3-140 Drake Field improvements and the runway resurfacing contract will be considered by the Board of Directors at the next meeting. 4-140 The sewer situation on Holly Street will be considered after a meeting with the County Sanitarian. 140 4 Director Dunn moved to accept the Nominating Committee's recommendation and 1-141 appoint Mr. John Lewis to fill the unexpired term on the City Hospital Board ending March 26, 1971 of Mr. Herb Lewis who resigned; appoint Mr. Al Witte to fill the unexpired term on the Planning Commission ending January 1, 1974 of Mr. Morton Gitelman who resigned; and appoint Mr. Norman Koehring to fill the unexpired term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ending January 1, 1972 of Mr. Claude Sutton who resigned. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, 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 motion passed. Director McFerran presented the report of the Water and Sewer Rate Study 2-141 Committe, members of which are Directors Starr, Lancaster, McFerran and Melton. The Committee urges that every effort be made to keep water and sewer rates from going up but agrees with the Consulting Engineers, Black and Veatch, Report that water and sewer revenues must be increased. As a means of lessening the amount of rate increase to all customers, the Committee recommends a reduction of the capital improvement program, stopping rebates to developers, continued use of Federal funds, and renewed efforts to keep operating costs down. The Committee recommends that rates be based on cost of service. Current rates require the small consumers, such as residential customers, to pay more than their share of utility costs. Cost of service rates will correct this so that residential rates will increase no more than necessary. The Committee notes that all facts pertaining to the City utility rates have been publicly considered, reported and discussed, and that these decisions, like all other City matters, must be public decisions, publicly arrived at. The reasons why Water and Sewer rates must be increased are: 1. The utility system has heavy debt service requirements in paying for three sources of water supply - Lake Fayetteville, Lake Sequoyah, and Beaver Lake. 2. Construction and operation of a modern pollution control plant. 3. The 14 mile distance from the Beaver Water District treatment facility. 4. The need for capital expenditures to improve the system. 5. The delay in increasing water and sewer revenues pending operating experience with the pollution control plant and the completion of the rate study. 6. Faulty rates not based on cost of service in existence for some time that have not produced adequate revenues and were not fair to all customers. The Committee considered not raising rates to the extent indicated in the Black and Veatch report in view of the drastic effect which cost of service rates would have on large customers but concluded this effect is caused primarily because these customers have had favorable rates in the past. To avoid cost of service rates as a means of avoiding severe adjustments would be to use the mistakes of the past as a basis for future rates. The Committee rejected this alternative. Revenue requirements of the systems include operation and maintenance ' expenses, payments to the Beaver Water District for Beaver Lake storage rights, underwriting of Beaver Water District bonds, principal and interest payments on bonded debt, bond reserve fund requirements, main extension refunds, reim- bursements to suburban water districts and additions and replacements to the systems. Net revenues must be one-third greater than the highest future annual 141 3 debt service. Stopping refunds to developers coupled with the policy of charged extension ' fees has a combined effect of decreasing expenditures and increasing revenues an estimated $140,000.00 per year. The Committee critically examined the capital improvement program which is one determinant of revenue requirements and concluded that it must be reduced. The consulting engineers were requested to recalculate cost of service rates assuming a capital improvement program over five years amounting to $8,500,000.00 as compared with $12,300,000.00 1970 inflated dollars. The original 1969 construction amount was $10,600,000.00 which would be reduced to $6,600,000.00 capital improvement program over five years. This reduction does not have a large effect on the revenue requirement and rate picture because of the many other revenue requirements.of the system. Primary among these are the need to be financially prepared to issue not less than $3,000,000.00 bonds in 1972. All reserve fund and coverage requirements to make this possible must be fulfilled. The Committee Report concluded with these recommendations: 1. THAT WATER AND SEWER RATES BE ESTABLISHED ON A COST OF SERVICE BASIS. 2, THAT WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION REBATES TO SUBDIVIDERS BE DISCONTINUED AND THAT WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION CHARGES BE IMPLEMENTED AS A MEANS OF AVOIDING EVEN HIGHER RATES. 3, THAT RATES SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE REVENUE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE REPORT MODIFIED WITH THE REDUCED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BE LEVIED BY THE BOARD. Numerous property owners were present to protest the proposed water and ' sewer rate increase. The Northwest Arkansas Joint Labor Council presented a petition purported to be signed by 1,521 residents of the City of Fayetteville urging that the rate increase not be passed except by a vote of the people. A representative of the Campbell Soup Company read a statement to the Board of Directors in which the Company requested three months to make another study on the water and sewer rates. The Company proposed to pay the full cost of the additional study which would be addressed to the entire program. Dur- ing the time of the three month study, the Campbell Soup Company has made a proposal to pay a 100% increase in the existing rates. 1-142 The representative of the Campbell Soup Company presented the following statement to the Board of Directors: As a matter of record, we wish to make a statement for the minutes of this meeting. In a recent letter to the Mayor and Directors of the City of Fayetteville, we requested that three months time be allotted for a further study on the City water and sewer program. A study which we believe could save the City and all its tax payers from unnecessary expense if the present water and sewer proposal were implemented. Since Campbell Soup Company is a major tax payer and the City's largest industrial employer, we believe it is our obligation as a corporate citizen of the community to render whatever service we can on a problem of this kind, and we are willing to pay the full cost of having this additional study made. In fact, this study was put into motion some ten days ago. As you know, the Black and Veatch study was limited to the determination of the cost to the user of past and future proposed water and sewage programs. This firm was not , asked or required to investigate the City's past and present water and sewage facilities nor to recommend what additional facilities will be needed to meet future needs. The study that we are proposing would be addressed to the entire problem and we would expect to demonstrate better ways to program capital improvement, 142 R less costly operations, the availability and importance of grants and loans by Federal and State governments and Industrial Agencies, and the advantage of a proper mix of Revenue and General Obligation Bonds. In view of the fact that the Black and Veatch study required almost a year to complete, it is not unreasonable to ask that three months time be allotted for this additional study, which would be much broader in scope. The combined water and sewer costs in Fayetteville are already among the highest in the state - a fact that is lamentable to all of us as residents and tax payers, and is especially regrettable to those of us in industry who want to see the City grow and develop. It is not for our Company alone, however, that we have requested time for this additional study, we simply believe that such a study could be of benefit to every resident and business in the community, both in avoiding unnecessary expense and maintaining an economical climate in this City which will encourage its future growth and development. In the meantime, we have, as a Company, made a proposal to the Mayor and Directors of the City of Fayetteville. Our Company, after much study, has determined that we would offer up to a 100% increase in existing rates. This was done expecting it would give the City the financial support it needs because of existing financial circumstances. I need to emphasize that to exceed this offer will affect the future of the Campbell operation as we have known them in the past here in Fayetteville. The revised rates suggested by the Black and Veatch report are considered inequitable to us and to others and in an effort to establish more equitable rates for all, we have been authorized to undertake any necessary legal action should these rates be enacted, Our General Office, after being advised of the revised rates, has instructed ' us, if these rates are initiated, that we are to start immediately to negotiate to have the expansion program at the Fayetteville Plant stop, even at considerable dead loss to the Company. A further recommendation has been made to shift a major portion of the operations from Fayetteville. As a result of these changes, we will no longer be such a major factor either in water or sewage so that the Black and Veatch study and proposed capital requirements are no longer applicable. A representative of the University of Arkansas was present to protest the 1-143 increase of Water and Sewer rates. He said the University water rate is to increase 250% and the sewer rate 900%, the dollar amount per year goes from $51,000.00 to $123,000.00 for water and from $10,000.00 to $92,000.00 per year for sewer. The University of Arkansas proposed to increase its existing rates by 100% and to aid the Campbell Soup Company in its 90 day study of water and sewer rates. Mr. Brown, Black and Veatch Consulting Engineers, reported that to only increase the major users cost 100% over existing rates the City would only have enough money to cover existing bonds and would not be able to debt finance for a capital improvement program. Numerous residents of the City contended that the Black and Veatch study was not comprehensive and did not cover all areas and urged the Board of Directors to accept the proposal made by Campbell Soup and the University of Arkansas to increase their water and sewer rates by 100% for a three month period and to make a further study on water and sewer rates. ' Members of the Board of Directors reported that the City had spent a lot of time, effort and money, approximately $20,000 to $24,000, to obtain the Black and Veatch rate study. 143 7 Director Jones agreed that much time and money had been spent for the study and said the City did not get a lot out of it and he would like to see what a private study would report. The Campbell Soup representative was asked if the Company would be willing to install a standpipe to reduce the demand factor on water to decrease the water rates and install a pre-treatment plant for sewage to reduce the sewage rates. The representative could not answer this question. 1-144 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 ESTABLISH- ING RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR WATER FURNISHED BY THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE; ESTABLISHING RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR SEWER SERVICES FURNISHED BY THE SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE; ESTABLISHING AN ABNORMAL SEWAGE SURCHARGE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PROVISIONS IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; PRO- VIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." Director Dunn moved that the Ordinance be left on first reading and accept on an interim basis the 100% increase for specially billed customers for a period of three months. The City Attorney reported that the Ordinance must be amended to accomplish this. Other members of the Board maintained that the problem would not be solved in ninety days and the City needed the revenue in the meantime. Director Dunn withdrew his previous motion. Director Dunn moved that the Ordinance be tabled and left on firstreading for a period of ninety days. The motion was seconded by Director Jones, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones and Dunn. "Nay" Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, and Starr. There being only two "Ayes" and five "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion defeated. It was pointed out that if the Ordinance werepassed now the rate increase would be in effect for specially billed customers immediately, and for those on computer billing the increase would be delayed until the December bill because of programming. Director Lancaster 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 Ordinance was then read for the second time. Mayor Melton reported that the Ordinance must be passed at this time for the health and safety of this City, and that if a future rate study shows a way, the water and sewer rates will be adjusted. He reported that a Special Meet- ing of the Board of Directors would be held on Monday, September 14, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Administration Building to further discuss the rate increase with residents of the City. Director Starr moved that the rule be further suspended and that the Ordi- nance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" Jones. There being six "Ayes" and only one "Nay", the Mayor declared 144 8 8 the motion passed. The Ordinance was then read for the third and last time. The Ordinance having been discussed, the Mayor asked the question, " Shall the Ordinance pass?* Upon roll the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" Jones. There being six "Ayes" and only one "Nay", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. * Ordinance No. 1760 is on page 13 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed 1-145 ordinance in its entirety for the secondtime entitled, "AN ORDINANCE TO EXPRESS THE POLICIES OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS REGARDING AND CONCERNING THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FAYETTEVILLE WATER SYSTEM." The first reading was on January 8, 1970. Director Lancaster moved that the rule be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director McFerran, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Starr, and Dunn. Absent from room: Director Lancaster. "Nay" none. 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 instructed the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution to declare the intent of the Board and have it ready for the special meeting on September 14, 1970, The Mayor then asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Starr, and Dunn. Absent from room: Director Lancaster. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. * Ordinance No. 1761 is on page 17 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. Director Starr moved to authorize the firm of McGoodwin, Williams and Yates 2-145 to prepare an application for federal funds to assist in the construction of water system improvements, commonly known as Beaver II, at an estimated project cost of $1,000,000.00. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Starr, and Dunn. Absent from room: Director Lancaster. "Nay" none. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed 3-145 ordinance in its entirety for the second time entitled, "AN ORDINANCE TO EXPRESS THE POLICIES OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS REGARDING AND CONCERNING THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A SEWER SYSTEM WITHIN SAID CITY." The first reading was on January 8, 1970, Director McFerran moved that the rule be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Swartz, and passed unanimously. The Ordinance was then read for the third and last time. The Mayor then declared the Ordinance open for discussion. After a discussion, the City Attorney ' was instructed to include in the resolution he is to prepare the intent of the Board on this Ordinance. The Mayor then asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Jones, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. 145 R "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. * Ordinance No. 1762 is on page 20 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 1-146 Director McFerran moved that purchasing procedures be waived and award the purchase of pipe in the amount of $2,325.15 to Waterworks Supply of Little Rock on the basis of 5% preferential bidder for an Arkansas firm as provided under Act 29 -Ark. 1959, revised by Act 193-1959. 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. 2-146 The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed resolution in its entirety REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 29-69 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, THE CITY OF FARMING - TON, AND SUBURBAN WATER DISTRICT NO. 2, Director Swartz 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, Swartz, McFerran, Melton, Lancaster, Starr, and Dunn. "Nay" none. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 53-70 is on page 19 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2, 3-146 The City Attorney introduced, and at the request of the Mayor, read a proposed resolution in its entirety AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SERVE NOTICE ON THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON, ARKANSAS, THAT THE OFFER OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF FARMINGTON AND SUBURBAN WATER DISTRICT NO. 2 IS REVOKED AND THAT THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID CONTRACT BY THE CITY OF FAYETTE- VILLE HAS BEEN REPEALED. Director Starr moved that the Resolution be adopted. 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 Resolution adopted. * Resolution No. 54-70 is on page 20 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. ATTEST: /2& 4;0�1 erzx� MARILYN MOOSE, CITY CLERK 0;7= MELTON, JR., MAYOR tl APPROVED: C. G. 146 t