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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-06-19 MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ' JUNE 192 1972 The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas met in regular session on Monday, June 19, 1972 in the Directors Room of the City Administration Building at 7:30 P.M. Present: City Manager Donald Grimes, Administrative Assistant Sturman Mackey, City Attorney David Malone, City Clerk Helen Young, and Directors Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. Others Present: Representatives of the press. Directors Absent: McFerran. Minutes of the June 5, 1972 meeting had been distributed to each Board member prior to the meeting. The minutes of the June 5, 1972 meeting were unanimously approved as being accurate. Upon request of the Mayor, the City Attorney read a proposed Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1747 AND ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, APPROVED JUNE 29, 1970, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM I-1, HEAVY COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, said Ordinance resulting from a petition presented by Mr. Ray Hunt to rezone property located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Highway 62 West and South Hill Avenue from I-1, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial District, to C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial District. City Attorney Malone explained that the Planning Commission had recom- mended rezoning to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District, rather than C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial District. Mr. Bryce Davis was present at the meeting to answer questions of the Board concerning the rezoning. Board members discussed the fact that the building should be set back far enough so that widening of the street will not be inhibited. Mr. Davis assured the Board that the building would be set back to the north property line. Director Stanton moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. Director Lancaster seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Malone then read the Ordinance a second time. Director Purdy moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. Director Utley seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously, whereupon the City Attorney read the Ordinance a third time. Mayor Starr asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Ayes" Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nays" None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays" the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1867 appears on pages 76 and 77 of Ordinance and Resoluticn Book 3. ' 41Pa ' Upon request of the Mayor, the City Attorney read a proposed Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1747 TO PERMIT BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOPS IN C-2, C-3 and I-1 ZONING DISTRICTS: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES". This Ordinance was recommended by the Planning Commission. Director Stanton moved the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. Director Purdy seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance a second time. Director Purdy moved the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading: Director Lancaster seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The City Attorney then read the Ordinance a third time. Mayor Starr asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Ayes" Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nays" None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays" the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1868 appears on pages 78 and 79 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3. Upon request of the Mayor, the City Attorney read a proposed Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1747 TO REGULATE THE LOCATION OF MOBILE HOMES; PROVIDING FOR ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL USES IN MOBILE HOME PARKS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY PERMITS; PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY PERMITS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES", said Ordinance being recommended by the Planning Commission. After some disucssion of the provision for accessory commercial uses in mobile home parks, Director Utley moved the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. Director Stanton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance a second time. Director Lancaster moved the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. Director Purdy seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance a third time, whereupon the Mayor asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Ayes" Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nays" None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays" the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1869 appears on pages 80 through 83 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3. Upon request of the Mayor, the City Attorney read a proposed Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1747 TO PERMIT THE LOCATION OF SERVICE STATION CANOPIES WITHIN 20 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES", said Ordinance being recommended by the Planning Commission. A discussion followed concerning whether or not the service station canopy was to be considered a part of the building. Director Utley moved that the proposed Ordinance be amended to provide that the canopy, pump island, com- pressed air equipment or similar equipment shall not be considered a part of the service building. Director Purdy seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. 53 Director Lancaster moved the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. Director Stanton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance a second time. Director Lancaster moved the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. Director Purdy seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance a third time whereupon the Mayor asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Ayes" Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nays" None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays" the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1870 appears on page 84 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3 The next item of business was the consideration of authorization to complete the purchase of land for a water reservoir site on hit. Sequoyah. City Manager Grimes reported that this acquisition is part of the Water and Sewer Improvements Program to be partially financed through a HUD and EPA grant for water and sewer improvements in Fayetteville and sewer extensions in cooperation with Greenland and Farmington. This site in question will replace the ground water storage facility currently being used at the Water Filter Plant. The proposal includes two four million gallon ground storage tanks. The Water and Sewer Committee recommends that the City proceed with the acquisition of the property. Two parcels of land are proposed to be acquired - Tract I for $11,500 and Tract II for $3,000. City Engineer Paul Mattke was present at the meeting to answer questions of the Board and audience. Some property owners from Rogers Drive on Mt. Sequoyah were also present at the meeting. They sought information on how far the proposed tanks would be from Rogers Drive and how high they would stand above ground level. The City Engineer explained that the tanks would be set below Rogers Drive approximately 40 to 60 feet and would be 3 to 5 feet above ground level. Another property owner expressed concern about the provisions being made for the overflow. The overflow now goes across her property. City Manager Grimes explained that the City is installing altitude valves and check valves now to try to correct the overflow but that the tanks will overflow occasionally. Mayor Starr asked the City Engineer to investigate the situation to find whether or not the overflow follows a natural watercourse and report his findings to the property owner concerned. Director Purdy moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the City to proceed with the acquisition of the two tracts of land for a water reservoir site on Mt. Sequoyah. Director Lancaster seconded the motion. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Ayes" Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nays" None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays" the Mayor declared the resolution adopted. *Resolution No. 27-72 appears on page 43 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3. City Manager Grimes presented Administrative Memorandum #230 regarding the approval of proposed sewer rate charge for treating sewage from the town of Elkins. The Water and Sewer Committee recommended that the rate of 50¢ per 1,000 gallons as recommended by Black and Veatch, Consulting Engineers, be approved. Director Lancaster moved to authorize the City Manager to inform the town of Elkins that the City of Fayetteville will charge 50¢ per 1,000 gallons for treating sewage from the town of Elkins. Director Purdy seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented Administrative Memorandum #232 concerning bids for water and sewer improvements with bid tabulation attached. He recommended that the contracts be awarded to the lowest bidder on the basis of the lowest adjusted prices. Director Lancaster moved that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted. Director Purdy seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the appointment of Parking Authority members. This item was postponed from the June S. 1972 meeting. Director Purdy requested that Tom Keith be appointed as a member of the Parking Authority. Mayor Starr made the appointments: to the Parking Authority as follows: Tom Keith, John Powers, Preston Woodruff, Jr., Curtis Shipley, and Garland Melton, Jr. The members will draw lots to determine their terms of service on the Board. Director Lancaster moved the appointments to the Parking Authority be approved. Director Purdy seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. City Manager Grimes presented Administrative Memorandum #231 concerning the purchase of sanitation equipment. The City Manager's recommendations as contained -in the memorandum were (1) that two 50,000 GVW trucks be purchased from Lewis Ford, the low bidder; (2) that two 30 cubic yard packer units with front end loader be purchased from C. S. Means representing LoDal, Inc.; (3) that the two 1965 GMC trucks with packer units be sold to Mr. C. S. Means, representing LoDal, Inc., for $2,000 each; and (4) that one 24,000 GVW truck chassis be purchased from Bell International, the low bidder, and one 20 cubic yard packer unit be purchased from Choctaw, Inc., the only bidder. Director Purdy moved that the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Director Orton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. During the discussion, the City Manager pointed out that equipment maintenance for the Sanitation Department has increased from $4500 per month regularly to about $8200 last month due in part to the fact that the road to the sanitary landfill is not satisfactory. Luther Tharpe, Sanitation Superintendent, was present at the meeting to answer questions of the Board. He stated that the road to the sanitary landfill will not stand up when it starts raining. Director Utley suggested that the City enforce the contract made with C&L Goff for the sanitary landfill site. (The contractor agreed to build an all-weather ' road to the landfill site.) Mr. Grimes agreed to write to the contractor and tell them that the road is not satisfactory. 55 City Manager Donald Grimes announced that he had received a letter of ' resignation from Mr. E. H. Donaubauer, a member of the Planning Commission. The Mayor asked the Nominating Committee to appoint a replacement for Mr. Donaubauer to be announced at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. City Attorney Malone read a resolution authorizing the execution of a Subdivider's Contract for Centerbrook Subdivision. Director Stanton moved the resolution be adopted. Director Lancaster seconded the motion. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Ayes" Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nays" None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays" the Mayor declared the resolution adopted. *Resolution No. 28-72 appears on page 44 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3. City Attorney Malone read a proposed Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND CONFIRM THE FINAL PLAT OF STREETS AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS IN CENTERBROOK SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, AND TO ACCEPT AND CONFIRM THE DEDICATION OF STREETS AND UTILITY EASEMENTS THEREIN". Director Stanton moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. Director Purdy seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance a second time. Director Lancaster moved the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance ' be placed on third and final reading. Director Stanton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance a third time, whereupon the Mayor asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Ayes" Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nays" None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays" the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1871 appears on page 85 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3. The City Manager asked the Board's guidance on reconstructing Arrowhead Street. The street must be paved and curb and gutter replaced. It was the concensus of the Board that the street should be rebuilt with concrete curb and gutter rather than asphalt curb and gutter which was used in the initial construction of the street. Further, it was the concensus of the Board that it would be the policy of the City to use concrete curb and gutter in the future on street construction and reconstruction projects. The City Manager recommended that the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors be held on July 5, 1972 rather than on July 3, 1972. City Attorney Malone read a proposed Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.-2 OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE FIRST AND THIRD ' TUESDAYS OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES". 56 Director Stanton moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. Director Utley seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. The City Attorney then read the Ordinance a second time. Director Lancaster moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. Director Utley seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. The City Attorney then read the Ordinance a third time, whereupon the Mayor asked the question, "Shall the Ordinance pass?" Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "Ayes" Orton, Purdy, Starr, Lancaster, Utley and Stanton. "Nays" None. There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays" the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed. *Ordinance No. 1872 appears on page 86 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3. There being no further business, Director Purdy moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Director Utley and passed unanimously, whereupon Mayor Starr declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: WfLn) 4/,r424�: City flerk APPROVE 61Fl