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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-05-17 MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 17, 1971 The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, May 17, 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, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. Absent: Director McFerran. The minutes of the last regular meeting on Monday, May 3, 1971, a copy of which had previously been mailed to each of the Directors, were approved. The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Ordinance in its entirety entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1747 AND ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, APPROVED JUNE 29, 1970, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM A-1, AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT, TO C-2, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, said Ordinance resulting from a rezoning petition filed by Deryle F. Easterling and E. M. Coleman to rezone 6.68 acres located at the northwest corner of Highway 62 and Highway 71 By -Pass. Director Orton moved that the rules be suspended and 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 Stanton 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, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1798 is on pages 98 and 99 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 1-213 Mayor Starr introduced Col. William C. Burns of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2-213 who presented a Flood Plain Report on a study which was requested by the Board about two years ago. Col. Burns' report covered current and potential flood hazards from the West Fork of the White River, and Town, Mud, Scull and Clear Creeks in Fayetteville. City Manager Howe discussed his recommendation that Highland Ave. be made a 3-213 one-way street North from Dickson to Lafayette, and that St. Charles be made a one-way street South from Lafayette to Dickson. Herman Tuck, Postmaster, discussed the new parking arrangement for the Post Office, to be implemented when the construction to the building is completed, and supported Mr. Howe's recommendation to make these streets one-way.streets. The Board also heard Morris Collier, owner of Collier Drug Store, who voiced his opposition to the proposal. Mr. Howe stated that Downtown Fayetteville Unlimited, Inc., also opposed this proposal. Following considerable discussion by the Board, Mayor Starr requested Mr. Howe to consult further with Police Chief Hollis Spencer and Street Superintendent Junior Parker to see if Highland Street is capable of carying one-way traffic and asked that a report be made at the next meeting. 213 1-214 Mayor Starr reported that a petition had been submitted from 54 residents of East Fayetteville asking that residents of this area be appointed to various ' City Boards and Commissions. Mayor Starr and other directors expressed appreciation for the group's interest in city affairs and asked that names be submitted to the City Manager for consideration for appointment to the Boards and Commissions. 1 2-214 City Manager Howe reported that a resolution had been received from Downtown Fayetteville Unlimited, Inc., requesting that the City Directors take action on the following items. (1) Make a feasibility study and draw a plan for opening Washington Street from Spring to Rock Street and opening Willow from Dickson to Spring. Director Purdy moved that this item be referred to the East Fayetteville Citizens Committee to find out what their opinion is on this matter and determine whether or not it has possibilities. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. (2) Proceed with the necessary work for widening East and Block Streets between Meadow and Dickson under an obligation previously committed. Director Purdy moved that action on this matter be deferred until Urban Renewal makes further progress. The motion was seconded by Director Orton, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley I and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 3-214 Mayor Starr reported that this was the time and the place set for a public hearing on the improvement of East Jackson Drive from Mission Blvd. to North Jackson Drive. The Mayor opened the public hearing and there being no objections from the audience, the public hearing was closed. The City Attorney read a proposed Resolution in its entirety declaring the signers of the Petition requesting said improvements to East Jackson Drive to be sufficient. Director Purdy 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, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution passed. *Resolution No. 31-71 is on Page 88 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. 4-214 The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Ordinance in its entirety entitled AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE IMPROVEMENT OF TURNER AVENUE FROM WEDINGTON DRIVE TO HOLLY 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 Lancaster moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director Purdy and passed unanimously. The Ordinance was then read for the second time. ' Director Orton moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster and passed unanimously. The Ordinance was then read for the third and final time. The Mayor asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" 214 Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, Starr, t Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay",'None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1799 is on pages 100-101 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 partial release deed to Benny A. Winborn and Mildred B. Winborn on Lots 1, 2, and 5, Block 1, Phase II, Winwood Estates, and Lots 1, 21 3, 41 5, 6 and 7 in Block 6, Phase II, Winwood Estates, a replat of Winbaugh Estates. 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, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution passed. *Resolution No. 32-71 is on page 89 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2, City Manager Howe recommended removing parking meters from two spaces in front of the City Administration Building and designating these spaces for City utility customers. Mayor Starr asked the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for the Board's approval to be presented at the next meeting. The City Attorney read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a partial release deed to ESCO Development Company, Inc. discharging and releasing the lien now held by the City of Fayetteville by virtue of a contract dated August 17, 1970 covering Lot 3, Block 1, Butterfield Subdivision. 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, Starr, Lancaster and Utley. "Nay", None. "Abstain", Stanton. There being five "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the Resolution passed. *Resolution No. 33-71 is on page 90 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 2. City Manager Howe reported that bids had been received and tabulated for the purchase of a new Air Conditioning and Heating Unit for the Central Fire Station. Mr. Howe recommended this purchase from W. J. Fields Plumbing and Heating, the low bidder, at $2,790.00. Director Stanton moved that Mr. Howe's recommendation be approved regarding this purchase. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. City Manager Howe reported that bids had also been received and tabulated for the purchase of a transport trailer for the Building & Grounds Department and recommended that this bid be awarded to Eagle Body, the low bidder, at $1,400.00. Director Stanton moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and this purchase be awarded to the low bidder. The motion was seconded by Director Purdy, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 215 1-215 2-215 3-215 4-215 5-215 1-216 City Manager Howe further reported that bids had been received and tabulated ' for the purchase of a Pneumatic Roller for the Street Department and recommended this bid be awarded to Moody Equipment Company, the low bidder, at $9,200.00. Director Purdy moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and this purchase be awarded to the lowest bidder. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 2-216 City Manager Howe also reported that bids had been received and tabulated for the purchase of Tires and Tubes as needed and distributed copies of the tabula- tion sheets to members of the Board. Mr. Howe explained that the check marks on the tabulation sheet represented the lowest bidder meeting our specifications and recommended the bid be awarded to the lowest acceptable bidder as tabulated, being B. F. Goodrich, Goodyear and Central Tire Companies. Director Lancaster moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and this purchase be awarded to the accepted low bidder, as tabulated. The motion was seconded by Director Stanton, and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Aye", Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. 3-216 City Manager Howe reviewed his memo dated May 12, 1971, regarding Airport Automobile Parking and recommended that the Board approve the concept of installing parking gates or meters at the Airport and requested authorization to investigate the possibility of obtaining used parking gate equipment. Following discussion on this matter by the Board, Mr. Howe was authorized I by the Board to check out used parking gate equipment and obtain a price and report back to the Board at the next meeting. 4-216 The City Manager read, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Controller to borrow up to $100,000.00 for a period of time not to exceed six months, said money to be used for the temporary financing of construction of new extensions to the Water and Sewer facilities of the City. 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, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nay", None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays", the Mayor declared the motion passed. There being no further business, Director Utley moved that the meeting adjourn. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster and carried unanimously, where- upon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: arr. ATTEST: Q& 2 %]Agil/ Lo etta Moore, City Clerk I 216