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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-05-03 MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 3, 1971 The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, May 3, 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, Utley and Stanton. Absent at Roll Call but entering later: Director Lancaster. The minutes of the last regular meeting on Monday, April 19, 1971, a copy of which had previously been mailed to each of the Directors, were approved. The Mayor reported that this was the time and the place set for a public hearing on the closing of a portion of Elm Street lying between Leverett Avenue and Chestnut Avenue. The Mayor opened the public hearing and there being no objections from the audience, the public hearing was closed. The City Attorney then read a proposed Ordinance in its entirety entitled AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF ELM STREET LYING BETWEEN LEVERETT AVENUE AND CHESTNUT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS. Director Purdy moved that the rules be suspended and 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 Utley 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, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1796 is on pages 95 and 96 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract guaranteeing installation of improvements in Country Club Estates, a sub- division of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, by and between the owners thereof and the City of Fayetteville. Director Purdy moved that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Orton, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution passed. *Resolution No. 27-71 is on page 71 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 ACCEPT AND CONFIRM A FINAL PLAT 1 OF PHASE II DEVELOPMENT AND A REPLAT OF A FINAL PLAT OF PHASE I OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, A SUB -DIVISION OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, AND TO ACCEPT AND CONFIRM THE DEDICATION OF STREET AND UTILITY EASEMENTS THEREIN. 209 1-209 2-209 3-209 1 1-210 1 2-210 Director Orton moved that the rules be suspended and 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 rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Utley 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, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1797 is on page 97 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. The City Attorney reported that he had completed the draft of an Ordinance pertaining to the regulation of animals and copies were distributed to the Board members and members of the audience. He further stated that this Ordinance is complex and would require a considerable amount of study and comparison with the existing Ordinance and recommended that the Board have ample time to study the Ordinance prior to placing it on the agenda again. Mayor Starr agreed with the City Attorney's recommendation and commented that our present Ordinance providing for a six-month leash law is now in effect and he did not see any urgency in taking action on the proposed new Ordinance. He further stated that when action is taken on the new Ordinance he would like to see an Ordinance put into effect that would provide for better enforcement. After discussion by the Board it was agreed to defer further action on this item to a future meeting. The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution setting out the approximate assessment of Street Improvements to Lawson Street from Oakland Avenue to Leverett Avenue, and proposing that a petition be presented to said property owners for authorization of said street improvement costs giving the property owners a choice of paving said street to a width of twenty-eight (28) feet or twenty-two (22) feet. Following discussion by the Board, Director Stanton 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. 28-71 is on pages 72 through 77 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. Director Lancaster entered the meeting at 8:00 P.M. 3-210 The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution setting out the approximate assessment of Street Improvements to Sycamore Street from Highway #71 (College Avenue) to Gregg Avenue, 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. 210 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 Resolution passed. *Resolution No. 29-71 is on pages 78 through 85 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2, City Manager Howe reviewed his memo dated April 29, 1971, recommending that the Board consider selling the northerly 120 acres of the Lake Fayetteville property, that it be determined what the property could be sold for, and if a sale price is approved that the property be sold. Mr. Howe stated that the view of the Parks and Recreation Board is that this land would not be useful for either park or recreation purposes and he, therefore, would recommend that it be sold. Mr. Howe further indicated that the Water and Sewer extension program could be accelerated and the Water g Sewer Department is prepared to speed up its extension program if money can be made available. The Board members expressed their views on this issue and Director Orton reported that several people had contacted her saying that this land would be suitable for a "Nature" preserve. After considerable discussion by the Board, Director Purdy moved that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for competitive bids to see what price the property could be sold for, with the right of refusal to sell. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Purdy, McFerran, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", Orton, There being six "Ayes" and only one "Nay", the Mayor declared ' the motion passed. The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution establish- ing a rate schedule for bus service within the City of Fayetteville. After discussion on the rate schedule and the apparent difficulty involved in cal- culating these rates,'Director McFerran 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. 30-71 is on pages 86 and 87 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. Subsequent to the adoption of this Resolution, City Manager Howe asked for authorization to "cover up" three parking meters on the East side of the street on North East Street, allowing space for a bus stop. The Board gave unanimous consent to this request. The City Manager reported that bids had been received and tabulated for the construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks and recommended this bid be awarded to Jerry D. Sweetser, the low bidder. Director Utley moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. 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. 211 1-211 2-211 3-211 4-211 I 1-212 City Manager Howe reported that bids had also been received and tabulated for the purchase of Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings. The bids were made on individual items but also took advantage of truck load quantities. Mr. Howe discussed the basis for his recommendation that the over-all acceptable low bidder be awarded the bid on these items. He recommended that Cast Iron Pipe be purchased from Service Supply, and that Cast Iron Pipe Fittings be purchased from Rohan Co., Harry Cooper Supply Co., Bowles and Edens, and Water Works Supply Co., as tabulated. Following discussion by the Board, Director Lancaster moved that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and this bid be awarded to the accepted low bidder as recommended. 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. 2-212 City Manager Howe reported on the $95,749.00 federal grant approved recently for an "interim assistance" project in the general area between College and Fletcher Avenues and Rock and Dickson Streets. Mr. Howe explained that to receive this money, the City has to agree to start planning for Urban Renewal in the area within three years. He answered questions from the Board and the audience on ways the money could be used as well as questions concerning Urban Renewal. There being no further business, Director Stanton moved that the meeting adjourn. The motion was seconded by Director Pu whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourn, ATTEST: 4J&& LoVetta Moore, City Clerk 092"19A�: 212