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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-18 MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS January 18, 1971 The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular I session on Monday, January 16, 1971, in the Directors Room in the City Admini- stration Building at 7:30 p.m. Present: City Manager Wesley M. Howe, City Clerk LcVetta Moore, City Attorney David Malone, and Directors Orton, Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. Absent: None. Others Present: Representatives of the City Administration and Representatives of the Press. The minutes of the last regular meeting on Monday, January 4, 1971, a copy of which had previously been mailed to each of the Directors, were approved. 1-176 The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Ordinance in its entirety entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE N0, 1747 AND ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, APPROVED JUNE 29, 19705 TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO R-2, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, said Ordinance to comply with a rezoning petition from Vol W. Sharp and Hannah Ferguson Lee to rezone Lot 2 and part of Lot 1, Block 6, of Parker's Plat of Valley View Acres, located on Gregg Avenue between Miller and Elm. Director Lancaster moved that the rules be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director Stanton and passed unanimously. The Ordinance was then read for the second time. , Director Lancaster moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Stanton and passed unanimously. The Ordinance was then read for the third and final time. The Mayor asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1778 is on pages 52 and 53 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 2-176 The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution to approve participation by Local Housing Owners in the Federal Rent Supplement Program. After discussion the Board agreed to make further investigation of the facts involved and delay action on this Resolution pending more detailed information. 3-176 The City Manager reported on the results of the meeting with the Personnel Policy Committee appointed at the last meeting. The changes in the Personnel Policy were made for clarification and certain additions were also made. The City Manager explained these revisions and recommended they be adopted. Director Stanton moved that the revised Personnel Policy be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director McFerran, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. , "Nay" None. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 176 The City Manager presented the 1971 City Employees Pay Plan for approval by the 1-177 Board. Director McFerran moved that the Pay Plan be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Orton, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay" None. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. The City Manager reported the results of the Boards and Commissions Nominating 2-177 Committee appointed at the last meeting. The Committee nominated the following people and recommended they be appointed to serve for the terms indicated: Planning Commission ---------- L. M. McGoodwin to replace Clark McClinton who has tendered his resignation to be effective February 8, 1971. Term Expires January 1, 1972. Zoning Board of Adjustment ---Suzanne Lighton (Reappointment) Term Expires January 1, 1976, Housing Authority ------------Ellis Shelton (Reappointment) Term Expires December 29, 1975. Board of Housing Appeal ------Robert Wingo (Reappointment Term Expires January 1, 1976; 1 Brad Waddle (Reappointment) Term Expires January 1, 1976. Director Purdy moved that the recommendations be approved and the above people be appointed to serve on these Boards and Commissions. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye" Orton, Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay" None. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. The City Manager reported that bids had been received and tabulated for the 3-177 purchase of Traffic Paint for the coming year, and a purchase of 100 Water Meters with Magnetic Drive. The City Manager recommended purchase of the traffic paint from City Lumber Company and the purchase of the water meters from Crane Company, each company being the low bidder. Director McFerran moved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and purchase these items from the lowest bid. The motion was seconded by Director Orton, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 1 City Manager Howe presented Administrative Memo #178 entitled "Pollution 4-177 Control Committee" which suggested that a Pollution Control Committee be established with staff assistance to be provided by the City Manager's Office. Director Orton further explained the purpose and function of the Committee and it was discussed by the Board. Director McFerran moved that 177 a Pollution Control Committee be established as outlined in the Memo and that the Boards and Commissions Nominating Committee meet and present a list of people to serve on this Committee at a later Board of Directors Meeting. The motion was seconded by Director Purdy, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 1-178 The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution setting February 1, 1971, as the date for a public hearing on the closing of an alley in Block 1, Archias-Bushnell Addition. Director McFerran moved that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being seven "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. *Resolution No. 1-71 is on Page 36 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 2-178 Johnny Miller, an employee of the Water b Sewer Department, asked the Board to study the difference in the starting pay scale for Firemen, Policemen, and Water b Sewer employees. After discussion, the Mayor recommended that Mr. Miller and other Water b Sewer employees discuss the matter with Mr. Howe. There being no further business, Director McFerran moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Director Purdy and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. M ATTEST: C40: )Zt6z LoVetta Moore, City Clerk