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Home My WebLink About1972-01-03 MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS January 3, 1972 The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session on Monday, January 3, 1972, in the Directors Room of the City Administration 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 December 21, 1971, copies of which had previously been mailed to each of the Directors, were approved as corrected. 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 R92, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT", said Ordinance resulting from a rezoning petition filed by Hoyet Greenwood to rezone a 150' x 125' tract of land on the Southeast corner of Poplar Street and Leverette Avenue. Walter Niblock, Attorney representing the petitioner, answered questions from the Board. Director Purdy moved that the rules be suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director Lancaster, and upon roll call passed unanimously. The Ordinance was then read for the second time. Director Orton moved that the rules be further suspended and that the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Purdy, and upon roll call passed unanimously. The Ordinance was then read for the third and final time. Mayor Starr then 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. 1842 is on Pages 1-2 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3. Bryce Davis presented an appeal on behalf of Arden and Ella Snider of the Planning Commission's denial of a request to rezone a 98' x 134' tract of land located at the Southeast corner of Lafayette and West Avenue from R-0, Resi- dential Office, to C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial. The Sniders requested the rezoning in order to erect a Seven -Eleven convenience grocery store at this location. Ray Trammell spoke in opposition to the rezoning, representing the University of Arkansas. Following discussion by the Board, it was concluded that the Board wished to uphold the Planning Commission's disapproval of the rezoning. The City Attorney readjor the third time, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Ordinance to rescind the City's open burning permit procedure. Director Lancaster commented that at the present time the City has nothing but an open dump of its own and although we are looking for an alternative, we have not arrived at a solution yet. Director Lancaster then moved that this Ordinance be tabled at this time. 1 Following discussion by the Board, the motion was seconded by Director Purdy, 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. City Manager Howe discussed Administrative Memorandum #205 regarding amendments to the present Personnel Policy for City Employees with direct reference to Appointments, Termination, Disciplinary Action, and Vacation Leave, and recommended the amendments be approved. Director Stanton moved that the recommended amendments, as outlined in the Memorandum, be approved. 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. The City Attorney read for the second time, at the Mayor's request, a proposed Ordinance in its entirety entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM HEALTH AND HOUSING STANDARDS; CREATING A BOARD OF HOUSING APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF DWELLINGS AND PREMISES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES". Certain sections of the Southern Standard Housing Code were discussed by the Board, and following discussion the Ordinance was left on second reading. City Manager Howe reported that bids had been received and tabulated for the purchase of radio equipment for the Police Department and recommended the bid be awarded to Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., the lowest bidder. Motorola's bid was $20,121.05. Over $12,000.00 of this expense is to be financed by the State Commission on Crime and Law Enforcement through a federal grant program. Following discussion by the Board, Director McFerran moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and the bid be awarded to Motorola, the lowest bidder. 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. Director McFerran, spokesman for the Board Nominating Committee, presented the following list of nominees to the Boards and Committees listed and recommended these people be appointed to serve for the terms indicated: Board of Housing Appeal: Term Expires January (Reappointment) Planning Commission: Terms Expire January Donald W. Nickel C. A. Hughes John Maguire Library Board of Trustees: Term Expires January 1, Ellis Shelton (Reappointment) Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: Terms Expire January 1, 1974 Romey Thomason Ben Winborn (Reappointment) Norman Koehring (Reappointment) Community Appearance Committee: Terms Expire January 1, 1975 Mrs. Robin Anderson (Reappointment) Mrs. Christine Childress Cy Carney, III Richard Greer Civil Service Commission: Term Expires January 1, 1978 Floyd Carl, Jr. (Reappointment) Pollution Control Committee: Terms Expire February 1, 1975 Dr, Loren Heiple (Reappointment) Kent McVey (Reappointment) Dr. Max V. Meisch Director McFerran reported that one nomination each for appointments to the Board of.Adjustment, Housing Authority and Parks and Recreation Advisory Boards will be forthcoming. Director McFerran moved that the nominations listed be approved by the Board and that these people be appointed to serve for the terms specified. 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. City Manager Howe reported that the matter of "payments in lieu of taxes" for the purpose of funding the Adult Center appears to be firmed up. He stated that the School Board goes along with this and he has written a letter agree- ment to the School Superintendent and County Judge stating the amount to be paid the Council on Aging during 1972 is to be $6,000. Jerry Marshall, representative from the Adult Center, requested that the Board increase this amount. Following discussion by the Board members, Director McFerran moved that the Board approve payment of the F.I.C.A. tax on the Director's salary (amounting to approximately $312.00) and give the group assistance in moving from their present location into the new high rise building. The motion was seconded by Mayor Starr, 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 read a letter addressed to the Board of Directors from Wesley M. Howe, dated January 3, 1972, stating he was resigning as City Manager effective in 90 days --April 2, 1972 --or at such earlier date as'may be determined to be mutually satisfactory. Following comments from Mayor Starr, he appointed a committee of Directors Utley, Stanton and Lancaster, with himself to serve as moderator, to select a new City Manager. There being no further business, Director McFerran moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Director Stanton, and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST:_ c r�p J LoVetta Moore, City Clerk 3 n2Tlm;