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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 16, 1978
The Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville met in special session on
January 16, 1978 at 7:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the City Administration
Building.
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PRESENT: City Manager Don Grimes, City Attorney Jim McCord, City Clerk Darlene
Westbrook; and Directors Ernest Lancaster, John Todd, Paul Noland, Al
U Hughes, David Malone, Philip Colwell, and Ann Henry.
Q ABSENT: None
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OTHERS PRESENT: Members of the audience and representatives of the news media.
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order for the purpose of considering agenda
items which would have been considered on the regular meeting date of January
17. Following roll call and a moment of respectful silence, the Mayor asked for
consideration of the first item of business.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC HEARING - 1978 Block Grant Program
The Mayor declared a public hearing open for the purpose of receiving Com- 155.2
munity Development Committee recommendations for allocation of 1978 CD Block
Grant funds totaling $745,000.
Robert Savage, Chairman of the CD Committee, briefly explained the proposed 155.3
program and enumerated proposed allocations as follows:
Administrative $ 59,000
Right -Of -Way Acquisition 40,250
Housing Assistance 100,000
Social Services 5,000
Parks & Recreation 163,725
Sidewalks 58,725
Sewers 51,500
Streets 261,800
Savage read a resolution adopted by the Committee which encouraged the
Board to reassess its adopted criteria in regard to giving priority to street pro-
jects which would provide through streets and streets which would benefit a greater
number of citizens. Also, that the Committee encourages the Board to utilize $49,500
previously allocated in the 1977 program, and $5,000 allocated for 1978 Social
Services, for the purpose of purchasing an existing structure which could be utilized
as a Senior Center to provide limited day-care facilities for senior citizens.
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156.1 The Board examined each proposed program in detail. Particularly distressing
to the Board was the fact that the City is required to acquire easements and
rights-of-way according to HUD regulations which require appraisals of the
easements and offer to the owner for purchase of the easement at the appraisal
price. Acting CD Administrator David McWethy noted that, since acquisition
costs have become a greater expense, some proposed projects might be deleted in
favor of other projects which would require fewer or no acquisitions.
156.2 In regards to the proposed Senior Center, McWethy advised that the CD Committee
and staff recommended approval of $5,000 in the 1978 program to be combined with a
1977 program -senior center allocation of $49,500 to provide funds for the purchase
of an existing church building which could be converted into a Senior Center. He
requested the Board provide authorization to the CD staff to pursue negotiation for
purchase of the structure or one which is similar and adaptable. McWethy said the
authorization would permit continuing negotiations without interruptions to return
to the Board for additional authorization if the particular site could not be
acquired. He stated that the City would only acquire the structure for lease
to the Economic Opportunity Agency (EOA) which would provide programs and assume
maintenance and utilities expenses.
156.3 Director Todd was apprehensive about providing blanket authorization which,
he feared, would allow expenditure of a large amount of funds without having specific
details and information available. He stated he would not favor the funds being
utilized to launch a major building project. McWethy explained that the structure
would be thoroughly examined and a clear title required. He informed the Board that
a conditional use permit would be required since current zoning classifications would
not permit operation of a senior center.
156.4 Mrs. Sylvia Swartz, Chairman of the Social Services subcommittee, assured
the Board that the committee would be concerned about spending previously allocated
funds for constructing a new structure when an existing structure could be acquired.
EOA Director Charles Johnson stated the facility would be ideal for a senior center
to serve approximately 30 people. Existing funding is available, he said, and nominal
fees would be requested only from those who would be able to pay. Cutbacks in
elderly programs funding are not likely, Johnson said. He also informed the Board that
other agencies have expressed an interest in providing their services at the facility.
Fayetteville residents would be served on a priority basis with residents of the
immediate surrounding area being served in some cases. Ron Trivitt, CD staff member,
assured the Board that any purchase would have to receive the final approval of the Board.
156.5 Parks and Recreation subcommittee member Beverly Melton informed the Board that,
with the exception of $800, all funds had been recommended to be spent for improvements
to Walker Park since that park was located within the eligible area outlined by HUD.
She assured the Board that the Committee is investigating eligibility of other
neighborhood parks in hopes that CD funds can be extended. Director Hughes had requested
the Committee consider providing funds for restroom facilities at the American Legion
baseball park in southeast Fayetteville. Ron Trivitt stated the Committee could con-
sider the possibility but that it was not likely to be an eligible item since the
park was not publicly owned. The Board expressed interest in pursuing extension
of the street and parking lot located north of Walker Park.
156.6 The Board briefly discussed the sidewalk and sewer programs. Mrs. Alice Ludwick
stated that sidewalks along Highway 62 were not programmed for CD funding as they are
trying to encourage the State Highway Department to provide them in conjunction with
proposed improvement projects for Highway 62. Sewer and sewer tap projects are based
upon income qualifications, Trivitt said, and includes expenses of the tap and yard
line to the property line on a grant basis. The projects must be located in the
HUD eligible area.
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The proposed CD street program resulted in considerable discussion. Mr. 157.1
111 Savage informed the Board that Lytton, Mashburn, attd Blair streets had been de-
leted since they would have required substantial funds and since they would not
have complied with established criteria. He said the Committee was interested in
providing as many projects as possible and the streets would have represented a
large investment for a relatively small number of citizens.
Of particular interest to the Board was the deletion of Porter Road from 157.2
the 1978 proposed program. Steve Anderson, Cnairman of the street subcommittee,
reported that Porter had been deleted for reasons of high acquisition costs,
existence of very little housing and great deal of vacant property which would
benefit from the improvements, and the fact that the Committee felt there
is a need for geographic spread of projects rather than concentrating them in the
(U northwest areas. Anderson indicated that he felt Porter qualified for CD funding
co but that the concensus of the Committee was that it would be deleted.
10 Director Colwell, referring to the 1977 edition of Polk's City Directory, 157.3
Q noted that 14 of 22 homes located on Porter Road are owner -occupied and that
there was a 59% representation of low and moderate income families. Helen, Jerry,
and Ray streets, projects proposed to replace Porter, had only 10 of 33 homes
Q owner -occupied. Only 120 feet of Ray Avenue is unpaved and four new homes on
Jerry Avenue do not appear to meet income requirements, Colwell contended.
Other streets proposed for the 1978 program, Sherman and Fifth, had to be pro-
posed as Joint projects in order to qualify. Sherman Street has only 50% low
and moderate income families. Colwell favored the inclusion of Porter Road in
the 1978 program since it appeared to have more solid qualifications than those
proposed.
David McWethy advised that approximately $100,000 would be required to provide 157.4
an extension of the existing paved surface which would not include full width,
curb, gutter, or sidewalks. Ron Trivitt responded that the CD staff had not
verified ownership or income levels of Porter Road residents. Mr. Savage
stated he believed the Board will always have to wrestle with income and owner
occupancy criteria and thought perhaps that, in the future, street programs
may have to be deleted completely. Mrs. Ludwick noted it was her understanding
that Porter Road would not be eligible for CD programming past 1978 and proposed
that it be programmed for 1978 and the other streets proposed for future programs
since their eligibility is not jeopardized.J She said the Committee had received
a great deal of complaints regarding the concentration of street projects in the
northwest area.
In response to a question from the audience, Mayor Lancaster stated that the 157.5
Board was particularly interested in the Porter Road project since it would serve
the needs of more people than would the other projects. He noted that at one time
Porter had been on top of a priority list made by the Committee but that, for
some reason, it had been completely deleted.
Director Colwell moved that Sherman and Fifth Streets and Jerry Street be 157.6
deleted and the funds allocated to Porter Road. The motion died for lack of a
second. Director Malone proposed that $37,500 allocated for the Youth Center
and funds allocated for Sherman and Fifth streets be appropriated for Porter
Road. Director Colwell moved that Jerry, Ray, and Helen streets be retained;
that .Sherman and Fifth streets be deleted; and that Porter Road be added to be
funded with $37,500 programmed in the 1977 program for the Youth Center. The
motion was seconded by Noland and the recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell
Nays: Henry
The motion was declared passed.
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158.1 Director Todd moved adoption of a resolution which would authorize the CD
staff to enter into negotiations for acquisition of a structure for a Senior
Center and that funds programmed in the 1977 program be reallocated and
combined with the 1978 allocation in order to provide funds for possible purchase
of the structure. The motion was seconded by Director Colwell and the recorded
vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 1-78 APPEARS ON PAGE 1 OF ORDINANCE & RESOLUTION BOOK VI
158.2 A motion by Director Hughes to approve the 1978 program was withdrawn when
he was advised that another public meeting had been scheduled for February 7 at
which time the Board should formally adopt the program.
158.3 Director Todd suggested a position description be drafted to outline duties
and requirements for employment of an appraisal employee . He felt the CD pro-
gram could save on cost of appraisals if the employee was hired and professional
appraisers not consulted unless extraordinary circumstances arise. He also ex-
pressed a desire for written procedures to be followed in verifying income levels.
REZONING PETITION - R77-49 / Green Acres Road / City of Fayetteville, petitioner
158.4 The petition by the City of Fayetteville requested rezoning 1.07 acres, located
on the west side of Green Acres Road at the intersection of Highway 71 North, from
R-0 Residential Office to C-2 Thoroughfare Commercial.
158.5 Director Henry stated she was not sure the City should present a petition for
Planning Commission consideration for the primary benefit of one individual.
Director Hughes, owner of proper involved in the rezoning request, rebutted Henry's
remark by saying the Board had discussed, during consideration of an Elm Street/Green
Acres Road rezoning, that the area should be considered for rezoning. He said he
was advised that the rezoning request would be received more favorably if the entire
section were included in the petition rather than just one parcel. He did not believe
he would gain as much benefit from the rezoning as much as other property owners.
Director Henry felt that Hughes had requested rezoning of property which is not his.
Director Malone cited city ordinance which provides that any member of the Board
or Planning Commission may introduce rezoning petitions when they feel there are
certain areas which need study. The City Attorney clarified that either the
Board or Planning Commission may request consideration of a rezoning petition if
approved by majority vote of the Board or Commission.
158.6 Director Noland stated the amount of property involved had been misrepresented
to him when the petition was first discussed. And he noted that some of the property
owners had not received timely notice of the proposed rezoning.
158.7 Director Malone moved the request be tabled until the next regular meeting and
that the City Manager be instructed to notify all property owners of the petition
and hearing date so that they might attend. Director Todd also desired the City
Manager extend the Board's apology to the property owners for the slight mishandling
of the petition. The motion was seconded by Noland. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
Abstain: Hughes
The motion was declared passed.
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ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY = R77-52-/ Wilson Hol.loW3Road / Marion Morgan, petitioner: :• .,
The petitioner requested rezoning 10 acres of property, located at the intersec- 159.1
tion of Wilson hollow, City Lake, and Willoughby Roads, from R-1 Low Density Resi-
dential to A-1 Agriculture. The City Attorney read for the first time an ordinance
to approve the rezoning as requested and as approved by the Planning Commission.
Director Hughes, seconded by Noland, moved rules be suspended and the ordi- 159.2
nance placed on second reading. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed and the ordinance was read the second time.
Director Hughes, seconded by Todd, moved rules be further suspended and the 159.3
(U ordinance placed on third and final reading. The recorded vote was:
CO Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
U The motion was declared passed andttheordinance was read the third and final time.
Q There being no further discussion, the Mayor asked if the ordinance should 159.4
pass. The recorded vote was:
Q Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2407 APPEARS ON PAGE 1 OF ORDINANCE & RESOLUTION BOOK VI
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY - R77-53 / Highway 265 & Zion Road / James Lindsey, petitioner
The petitioner requested rezoning 44.2 acres, located on the southwest corner 159.5
of Highway 265 and Zion Road, from A-1 Agricultural to R-2 Medium Density Resi-
dential, R-0 Residential Office, and C-1 Neighborhood Commercial. The City Attorney,
who advised that a bill of assurance and right-of-way dedications are to be executed
by the petitioner, read an ordinance to rezone the property as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
Director Noland, seconded by Malone, moved rules be suspended and the ordinance 159.6,
placed on second reading. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed.
Director Todd, seconded by Noland, moved rules be further suspended and the 159.7
ordinance placed on third and final reading. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed and the ordinance was read the third and final time.
There being no discussion, the Mayor asked if the ordinance should pass. The 159.8
recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
ORDINANCE N0. 2408 APPEARS ON PAGE 2 OF ORDINANCE & RESOLUTION BOOK VI
TAXICAB LICENSE REQUEST
:P1r. David Miller had made application to the City for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity (taxicab permit) for consideration by the Board. The
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City Manager recommended the application be tabled until Mr. Miller makes addi-
tional information available to the Board.
160.1 Director Malone, seconded by Todd, moved the application be tabled. The
recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT REASSIGNMENT
160.2 The City Manager had recommended to the Board that the Buildings and Grounds
Department cease to function as a separate department. He proposed that parks
maintenance responsibilities be assigned to the parks and recreation director and
that buildings and grounds and rights-of-way maintenance responsibilities be
assigned to the street superintendent. Grimes told the Board that the department
had never functioned in the manner originally intended when it was established.
160.3 Director Henry, seconded by Colwell, moved approval of the City Manager's
recommendation. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed.
ORDINANCE AMENDING FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS
160.4 The Board was to consider an ordinance which would amend certain sections of
the Code dealing with flood plain regulations. The City Attorney recommended that
the Board conduct the hearing on the proposed amendments then, at the next regular
meeting, following publication of legal notices, consider an ordinance to adopt
the amendments by reference.
160.5 Building Inspection Superintendent Harold Lieberenz was present to advise the
Board of the amendments and how they would affect the City's residents. He noted
that the amendments would particularly affect owners of existing dwellings existing
in the flood plains in that restrictions would be applied to construction of
structural additions. He said the amendments would provide for a variance procedure,
abuse of which could result in revocation of the City's eligibility for flood insurance.
Lieberenz believed the amendments would be especially restrictive on owners whose
homes have been located in a flood plain for many years and who wish to construct
an addition to the structure but who do not wish to purchase flood insurance. He
felt the variance procedures could provide some relief in such instances.
160.6 Director Malone moved that the ordinance be amended to provide that no new
construction can occur which would be below base flood elevation and that no variances
could be granted for additions which wouldbe below the level of the existing structure.
He further moved that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary
ordinance to adopt the amendments by reference. The motion was seconded by Noland
and the recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT - Johnson Plumbing Company
160.7 The City Manager recommended award of bid and authorization of contract with
Johnson Plumbing Company for installation of sewer yard lines and taps under the
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Community Development sewer program In response to the Board's concern that
only one company has bid on the projects, the City Manager replied that attempts
had been made to interest more contractors in bidding but that the contractors
do not wish to involve themselves in the HUD requirements involved.
Director Malone, seconded by Colwell, moved a resolution to authorize execu-
tion of the contract. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed.
RESOLUTION N0. 2-78 APPEARS ON PAGE 2 OF ORDINANCE & RESOLUTION BOOK VI
N ORDINANCE VACATING EASEMENT
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The City Attorney explained that an easement executed in March, 1965 and 161.2
recorded in Book 652, page 61 of the Washington County Deed Records, was recommended
V to be abandoned by the City's right-of-way agent since the line installed in the
Q easement had been abandoned.
Q The City Attorney read an ordinance to vacate the easement. Director Malone, 161.3
seconded by Hughes, moved rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second
reading. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed and the ordinance was read the second time.
Director Malone, seconded by Hughes, moved rules be further suspended and the 161.4
ordinance placed on third and final reading. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed and the ordinance was read the third and final time.
There being no discussion, the Mayor asked if the ordinance should pass. The 161.5
recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
ORDINANCE NO.2409 APPEARS ON PAGE 3 OF ORDINANCE & RESOLUTION BOOK VI
WATER LINE OVERSIZING
At its January 3, 1978 meeting the Board had tabled further consideration of 161.6
a water line oversizing on County Road 338 off of Wyman Road.
The City Manager informed that the original request for City participation in 161.7
the oversizing had been made by a group of existing property owners who are willing
to pay the cost which would be required to install a 4 -inch line. He recommended
approval of City participation in installing a 6 -inch line since the larger line
would enable future capabilities for providing fire protection. He recommended
that the City's participation, as well as future participation in oversizing
lines in the water growth area, be charged against growth area water revenues.
Director Malone, seconded by Hughes moved the recommendation be accepted. In 161.8
further discussion, the City Manager stated that past City policy had been to parti-
cipate in oversizing new lines for new developments within the City. He said the
City requires developers to install minimum size lines adequate for fire protection.
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162.1 Director Todd felt City participation would conflict with the policy for
participating in oversizing since 6 -inch lines are required within the City to
provide adequate fire protection. He said 4 -inch lines had been approved for
the growth areas since the City did not anticipate to provide fire protection
outside the City. Todd felt that developers inside the City were being put to
a disadvantage. He requested the City's policy regarding water line oversizing
be provided in written form to the Directors.
162.2 The Mayor asked if the motion to approve the recommendation should pass. The
recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed.
SLIGO STREET CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS WAIVED
162.3 The City Manager recommended the Board waive street construction standards
for Sligo Street to provide a 28 -foot street with 4 -foot sidewalk. He stated
that a standard street would be impractical due to utility locations and diffi-
culty in obtaining right-of-way.
162.4 Director Noland, seconded by Malone, moved the recommendation be approved. The
recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
Absent at roll call: Hughes
The motion was declared passed.
PERSONNEL POLICY AMENDMENT
162.5 The City Manager had proposed amendments to the personnel policy which would
restrict employee political activity and outside employment.
162.6 The City Attorney recommended the Board table consideration of the amendments
to allow him to research legality of the amendments as well as some statutes which
might be applicable.
162.7 Director Noland, seconded by Colwell, moved the amendments be tabled until such
time as the City Attorney has research case law. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
Absent at roll call: Hughes
The motion was declared passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
162.8 There being no amendments to the minutes of the January 3, 1978 meeting, the
Mayor declared them approved as submitted.
OTHER BUSINESS
AIRPORT PLANS
162.9 The City Manager reported that the project architect is drafting revisions to
the Drake Field Terminal plans and will soon be meeting with airline representatives.
He said he believed a solution to air freight service space is at hand but that
Skyways may need space in excess of 150 square feet in order to accommodate equip-
ment. The additional space, however, would be revenue producing.
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SNOW REMOVAL
Director Hughes commented he had received several favorable comments regard- 163.1
ing efforts of the Street Department in removing snow from streets during recent
inclement weather.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AIRPORT PARKING METER ZONE
The City Attorney read an ordinance to establish an airport parking meter
zone.
Director Malone, seconded by Noland, moved rules be suspended and the ordi-
nance ,placed on second reading. The recorded vote was:
(U Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
CO Nays: None
10 The motion was declared passed and the ordinance was read the second time.
U Director Malone, seconded by Noland, moved rules be further suspended and the
ordinance placed on third and final reading. The recorded vote was:
Q Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed and the ordinance was read the third and final time.
Director Malone, seconded by Todd, moved the meter rates be in effect from
7 a.m. until 10 p.m., seven days a week including holidays. The recorded vote
was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Malone, Hughes, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed and the ordinance amended.
The Mayor asked if the ordinance should pass as amended. The recorded vote
was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2410 APPEARS ON PAGE 5 OF ORDINANCE & RESOLUTION BOOK VI
MAPLE MANOR SEWER
The City Manager recommended, subject to approval of the Board Water and
Sewer Committee, installation of a new sewer line to the south of Maple Manor
Apartment complex westward at an estimated cost of $25,000 ($35,000 if rock
exists). Grimes said the line would enable service to much of the area.
Following discussion, Director Hughes moved approval of the recommendation
subject to committee approval. Director Malone seconded the motion and the
recorded vote was -
Ayes: Noland, Hughes, Malone, Lancaster, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
Abstain: Todd
The motion was declared passed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Director Todd reported that the Board Finance Committee had met with a
Springdale City Council subcommittee to discuss possibility of holding a joint
election with Fayetteville which would seek approval of a one -percent sales tax
for both cities.
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164.1 Todd reported that the meeting did not culminate in any final decisions being
reached but noted that several questions had been raised which would have to
be considered. Although the group discussed that the election might be held in
late May, they did not establish an election date. He said the group discussed
whether or not there might be a per purchase limitation on the amount of tax
and he stated he felt the group was not too receptive to a limitation. He
felt the sentiment of the Springdale group is that the tax would be something
they would need to provide a solid financial basis which would provide a meaningful
increase in revenues. He said the group will also have to consider which needs
would be served by revenues generated by the tax, whether or not passage of the
tax would result in withdrawal of occupational, franchise and hotel, motel and
restaurant taxes. He said the Finance Committee would welcome help from all
Board members in making some of the decisions and in answering the questions.
164.2 Director Henry cautioned about discussing removal of other taxes until there
is data available as to how much revenue the tax might generate.
164.3 Director Todd suggested the City might request the Fayetteville Revenue Task
Force (originally formed in 1975) to assist in determining answers to some of the
questions and in formulating some recommendations. The Board concurred and the
City Manager stated he would furnish information about the group.
MISCELLANEOUS
164.4 1. The Board indicated its approval for a city staff member to become a candidate
for position of Constitutional Conventiondelegate.
164.5 2. Director Todd referred to recently revised incineration cost estimates and
felt the City was "in the ballpark" as far as economic feasibility was concerned.
Noland noted, however, that the figures were based upon increased tonnage. The
City Manager stated that tonnage requirements would not be difficult to meet.
164.6 3. Fire station plans for the new station on Highway 265 had been circulated
among the area residents. Grimes said that tentative plans call for much of
the construction work to be accomplished with firemen.
164.7 4. Director Hughes requested the Board closely consider the preliminary plat of
Huntingdon Subdivision. He felt the subdivision would provide too few access
points to serve the approximately 300 lots which would be developed. He felt the
Board's consideration would be appropriate since extraordinary consideration had
been given to other subdivisions which had not provided adequate access.
164.8 Administrative Aide McWethy stated he felt the Planning Commission had adequately
considered the plat and the fact that the developers could install street
extensions.
164.9 Director Hughes, seconded by Todd, moved adoption of a resolution to express
the Board's concern that adequate access may not be proposed for the Huntingdon
Subdivision in proportion to the large number of lots to be served. The recorded
vote was:
Ayes: Todd, Noland, Hughes, Lancaster, Colwell
Nays: None
Abstain: Henry
Absent at roll call: Malone
The motion was declared passed.
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ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business for Board consideration, the Mayor declared
the meeting adjourned.
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Darlene Westbrook, City Clerk
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APPROVED:
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