Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-03-01 MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ' March 1, 1971 The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, March 1, 1971, in the Directors Room in the City Admini- stration Building at 7:30 p.m. Present: City Manager Wesley M. Howe, City Clerk LoVetta 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 Press. The minutes of the last regular meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 1971, a copy of which had previously been mailed to each of the Directors, were approved after a correction was made. The Mayor introduced David Burleson, an Attorney representing Charles Woodward and Lewis W. Williams, Petitioners requesting approval for a license to operate a Taxicab Company. Mr. Burleson described the Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity that was filed with the City Clerk and ex- plained that his clients desired to operate a Taxicab Company because they believe the present Taxicab service in Fayetteville is inadequate for a City of this size. Mr. Burleson presented petitions purporting to bear 141 sig- natures requesting the issuance of the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Razorback Cab Company. A copy of these petitions is on file at the City Clerk's office. The Board also heard Tom Pearson, Attorney representing Yellow ' Cab Company. Mr. Pearson described the costs involved in operating a Taxicab service and stated that Yellow Cab Company is adding three additional cabs to its present fleet of eight taxis and is planning to continue improving its service. The Board discussed the present Taxicab operation and expressed its desire to have adequate service for the City but did not want to approve operation of an additional Company if such action would mean both Companies would be unable to derive enough profit to continue operation. Director Utley moved that the Board bring the matter to a vote. The motion was seconded by Director Purdy, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton and Utley. "Nay", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster and Stanton. There being only two "Ayes" and five "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion defeated. The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Ordinance in its entirety entitled AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A STREET IN PARKWOOD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, said Ordinance more specifically designates the closing of Carla Drive. Director Stanton moved that the rules be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director Orton and passed unanimously. The Ordinance was then read for the second time. Director McFerran moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Purdy and passed unanimously. The Ordinance ' was then read for the third and final time. The Mayor asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" 187 1-187 2-187 1 1-188 1 2-188 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. 1784 is on Pages 63 and 64 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. Mayor Starr asked for discussion on a proposed Ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THAT AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OR A PERMIT BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO COMMENCE- MENT OF A CURB CUT OR CONSTRUCTION OF A SIDEWALK, DRIVE, CURB, OR GUTTERING, PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS; AND PROVIDING SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION OR ALTERATION. Said Ordinance had been mailed to each of the Directors prior to the meeting allowing time for them to become familiar with its contents. This Ordinance was deferred from 8 previous meeting and had been amended as specified by the Board at that meeting. After considerable discussion, the Mayor appointed Directors Utley and Stanton to meet with City Manager Howe prior to the next meeting to discuss and resolve various questions raised by the Board. The City Manager discussed a rate increase in the City's employee health insurance benefits. He introduced Max Cain, Representative for Blue Cross 4 Blue Shield, who discussed the advantage of obtaining more participants in the plan. Mr. Cain stated that an increased number of participants would allow the rates to remain the same instead of increasing. The Board took under consideration payment by the City of a portion of the employee's cost of the plan. Mr. Cain cited the number of cities in this area that par- ticipate in the cost of their employees' coverage and stated that in some cases the employer pays all the cost. Mr. Howe stated that he believed more employees would participate in the plan if the City contributed toward the cost of health insurance and recommended the City contribute $6.00 per participant. Director Lancaster moved to accept the City Manager's recommendation. 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. 3-188 Mayor Starr introduced Harold Mathias, Petitioner for approval to operate a Bus Line in the City of Fayetteville and between Fayetteville and several surrounding cities. After discussion by the Board, Director Purdy moved that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare an Ordinance approving and designating routes for said Bus Line Service for approval at the next meeting. 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. 4-188 Mayor Starr introduced Don Baier, C.P.A. for Brown 4 Deskin. Mr. Baier answered questions by the Board on the Water and Sewer Department Audit Report for the fiscal year ended July 31, 1970, as prepared by Brown g Deskin. Director McFerran moved to approve the Audit as prepared and presented to the Board. 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. 188 City Manager Howe presented a request by the City Library for City funds to help 1-189 pay the cost of paving the parking lot behind the Library. Mr. Howe recommended this project be authorized and expended from the Public Works Fund either in cash or in labor and materials furnished by the Public Works Department, pre- ferably labor and materials. He further recommended that the Public Works projects presently under way be reviewed prior to any commitment to the Library project, and specified the amount to be spent on the project should not exceed $1,200.00. Director Purdy moved to accept the City Manager's recommendation to assist the City Library in this project if the job can be accomplished by City work forces. 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 on purchasing items as follows: 2-189 (1) He recommended the purchase of a used Tractor Mower for the Buildings $ Grounds Department from Paul Wood for $2,500. This piece of machinery has been examined and tried out by Shirley Thornsberry, Buildings P, Grounds Department Superintendent, and found to be an adequate piece of equipment for our needs and would represent a cost savings to the City. (2) Mr. Howe further recommended he be authorized to extend a contract for Sanitation Department uniforms with Fayetteville Linen and Industrial Supply, for another year beginning May 15. Fayetteville Linen can provide ' this service at a lower rate than an initial purchase of uniforms and emblems would cost if new bids were obtained. Director Lancaster moved to accept the City Manager's recommendations on these purchasing requirements. The motion was seconded by Director Stanton, 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. Mayor Starr reported that he had been contacted by Mr. Bob McBride of McBride 3-189 Distributing Company, who expressed an interest in purchasing five acres of Industrial Park property with railroad access. With consent of the Board Mayor Starr requested that the City Attorney prepare a Contract of Sale to be presented to the Board for approval, with a map showing the location of the property to be sold. The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution setting 4-189 March 15, 1971, as the date for a public hearing on the closing of a portion of Seventh Street in the City of Fayetteville. Director Purdy moved that the Resolution 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 Resolution passed. ' *Resolution 10-71 is on Page 46 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. go 1-190 1 2-190 1 3-190 The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution setting ' March 15, 1971, as the date for a public hearing on the closing of an alley running North and South between Sixth Street and Eighth Street in Ferguson's Addition. Director Purdy moved that the Resolution 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 Resolution passed. *Resolution 11-71 is on Page 47 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Ordinance in its entirety entitled AN ORDINANCE TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN ORDINANCE N0, 1779 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, ON FEBRUARY 1ST, 1971. Director Stanton moved that the rules 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 Purdy moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Orton 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. 1785 is on Page 65 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2, The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Ordinance in its entirety entitled AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING TERRITORY ANNEXTED TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID TERRITORY TO WARDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, said Ordinance would accomplish the annexation of property owned by Keith and Jackie Robbins. Director Lancaster moved that the rules be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director Orton 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 Purdy 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. 1786 is on Pages 66 and 67 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 190 ' The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution setting 1-191 out the approximate assessment of Street Improvements of Shady Avenue or Lane from Ila Street to Louise Street, and proposing that a petition be presented to said property owners for authorization of said street improvement costs. 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 Resolution passed. *Resolution No. 12-71 is on Pages 48 and 49 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution setting 2-191 out the approximate assessment of Street Improvements of Turner Avenue from Wedington Drive to Holly Street, and proposing that a petition be presented to said property owners for authorization of said street improvement costs. Director Lancaster moved that the Resolution be adopted. 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 Resolution passed. *Resolution No. 13-71 is on Pages 50 through 52 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. ' The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution setting 3-191 out the approximate assessment of Street Improvements of Montgomery Street, Greenwood Street, Irene Avenue and Alta Avenue in the Kinwood Addition, and proposing that a petition be presented to said property owners for authoriza- tion of said street improvements costs. Director Stanton 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 Resolution passed. *Resolution No. 14-71 is on Pages 53 through 56 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution setting 4-191 out the approximate assessment of Street Improvements of East Jackson Drive from Mission Blvd. to North Jackson Drive, and proposing that a petition be presented to said property owners for authorization of said street improvement costs. Director Purdy moved that the Resolution 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 Resolution passed. ' *Resolution No. 15-71 is on Pages 57 through 59 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 191 There being no further business, Director Utley moved to adjourn, was seconded by Director Purdy and passe declared the meeting adjourned, ATTEST: Q 0 ( C4 h66& LoVetta Moore, City Clerk The motion 192