HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-13 MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARCH 13, 1973
The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas met in special
adjourned session at 7:30 P.M. on March 13, 1973 in the Directors Room of the
City Administration Building.
Present: City Manager Donald Grimes; Purchasing, Personnel and Budget Officer
Sturman Mackey; Administrative Aide David McWethy; City Attorney David Malone;
City Clerk Helen Young; and Directors Orton, Noland, Utley, Murray, Carlson and
Stanton.
Others Present: Representatives of the news media.
Directors Absent: Purdy.
Assistant Mayor Orton called the meeting to order. Mrs. Orton announced that the
purpose of the meeting was to review the joint Fayetteville/Springdale Annual
Arrangements Community Development Statement to be submitted to the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
Ken Riley of the Northwest Arkansas Planning Commission made introductory statements
regarding the Community Development Statement, pointing out that the acceptance of
the Community Development Statement is not a commitment on the part of the City of
Fayetteville or the City of Springdale, either separately or jointly. Mr. Riley
explained that it is a statement of need, and not one of policy.
Mr. Riley announced that the City of Springdale would like an "Urgent" priority
placed on the Storm Drainage sub -category. Since no dollar amounts are available
for the cost estimates, the City of Springdale suggested that no dollar amounts
be assigned to the project. It was the will of the Fayetteville City Board of
Directors to accept that change.
City Manager Grimes made explanatory remarks and answered questions of the Board
as they reviewed all projects contained in Section IV, Program Categories, which
pertained to the City of Fayetteville projects or joint projects of the cities of
Fayetteville and Springdale. Typographical and mathematical errors were corrected
during the review and the following changes in content were suggested and accepted
by the Board:
1. Add the underlined portion in the following sentence, "To increase the treatment
capacity and capability of the sewer plant and prevent by-passing."
2. Place an "Urgent" priority on Solid Waste Collection and Disposal.
3. Place a "Desirable" priority on Neighborhood Centers, identifying the need as
a need for a community auditorium and civic center.
4. Change the figures indicated for amount needed for Airport from $5,500,000 to
$8,000,000, to be funded on a three-fourths Federal/one-fourth local basis.
5. Change First -Year Activities itemized for Fire Protection sub -category to:
"Build one new fire station" rather than "Build two new fire stations."
6. Change the source of Sub -category Traffic from TOPICS to Fayetteville Traffic
Department.
It was the will of the Board to authorize the Annual Arrangements Community
Development Statement as amended to be submitted to the area office of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
City Attorney Malone read a proposed resolution accepting as the policy of the
City of Fayetteville, statements regarding discrimination.
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Director Stanton moved
the motion. Upon roll
"Ayes" Orton, Noland,
"Nays" None,
There being six "Ayes"
resolution adopted.
*Resolution No, 23-73 appears on page 119 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3.
Contained in the Community Development Statement, Section IX, was an Equal
Opportunity policy statement. City Attorney Malone advised that a motion
would be needed to accept the policy statement as the policy of the City
of Fayetteville.
It was the will of the Board to amend the policy statement as follows:
1. Opening paragraph to read: "To reaffirm our present policies and maintain
equal employment opportunities currently existing in the City of
Fayetteville, the City will continue the following affirmative acts:"
2. Delete Statement #1 of the policy since that statement has already been
adopted in Resolution #23-73,
Director Murray moved the Equal Employment Affirmative Action Plan as
amended be accepted, Director Noland seconded the motion. Upon roll call
the motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Malone read a proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute a construction agreement with the Arkansas State
Highway Department for the installation of 328 traffic signs. This matter
was discussed at the March 6, 1973 meeting of the Board.
Director Stanton moved the resolution be adopted. Director Murray seconded
the motion. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:
"Ayes" Orton, Noland, Utley, Murray, Carlson and Stanton.
"Nays" None.
There being six "Ayes" and no "Nays" the Assistant Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
*Resolution #24-73 appears on page 120 of Ordinance and Resolution Book 3.
City Manager Grimes asked the Board's reaction to his attending a workshop
program sponsored by the Office of Solid Waste Management Programs, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, and the International City Management
Association, to be held on April 8, 9, and 10 in Denver, Colorado. There
were no objections to the City Manager's attending the workshop.
Garland Melton, Jr. requested that the Parking Authority be scheduled to report
its activities to the Board at a regular meeting of the Board in April rather
than at the March 20, 1973 meeting. Dr. Melton also recommended that the
Board consider the recommendations made by Director Carlson at the meeting
of February 6, 1973 after hearing the report from the Parking Authority. It
was the will of the Board to abide by Dr. Melton's requests.
There being no further business, Director Stanton moved the meeting be adjourned.
Director Murray seconded the motion which passed unanimously, whereupon the
Assistant Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED: / .•
Asst. Mayor
the resolution be adopted. Director Murray seconded
call the following vote was recorded
Utley, Murray, Carlson and Stanton.
and no
"Nays" the Assistant Mayor declared the
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