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MINUTES OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
A meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, April 15, 1980, at 7:30
P.M. in the Board of Directors Room, City Administration Building, Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
PRESENT: Directors Henry, Lancaster, Noland, Osborne (arrived 7:35 p.m.), Sharp,
Todd, Colwell; City Manager Don Grimes, City Attorney Jim McCord; City
Clerk Angie Medlock and Bonnie Goering, and Administrative Assistant
David McWethy.
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Members of the audience and representatives of the news media.
CALL TO ORDER
334.1 Following a moment of respectful silence and roll call, the mayor called the
meeting to order.
SIGN APPEAL/LITTLE CHIEF BROADCASTING COMPANY
334.2 Mayor Todd introduced an appeal from Little Chief Broadcasting Company of
Fayetteville d/b/a KKEG Radio for a variance from the literal provisions of the
Sign Ordinance, for a sign to be located near 3300 Dinsmore Trail. The ordinance
would allow a 16 sq. ft. maximum sign for this Zoning District (A-1 "Agricultural").
The variance requested is for a 144 sq. ft. free-standing sign. Bokie Alpe said
KKEG has acquired the property at 3535 Dinsmore Trail and have constructed a tower
460 ft. above average terrain and would like to put a sign on the tower to promote
KKEG. She indicated they would like to light this sign and that each letter will
be 6 ft. sq.
334.3 Ann Hauser said she felt that the station deserves consideration since they
are so good about making public service announcements.
Director Sharp moved to deny the variance and Director Lancaster seconded the
motion.
334.4 Responding to Hauser, Director Sharp stated that another radio station had
requested a variance which was also denied and that he felt all businesses should
conform to the sign ordinance.
334.5 The City Attorney read the provision by which the Board may grant a variance
"where strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties," and indicated that
the Board should grant such variance only when keeping with the spirit and intent
of this chapter.
334.6 Mayor Todd said they look at signs to provide identification, but not advertis-
ing, and to him this is advertising.
334.7 The Mayor called for a vote on the motion. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
Abstain: Osborne (Director Osborne abstained because he had represented one of the
owners of the radio station for three years.)
Mayor Todd declared the motion passed.
SIGN APPEAL/THE SURPRISE SHOP/1313 N. GARLAND
334.8 Mayor Todd introduced an appeal from The Surprise Shop from the literal pro-
visions of the Sign Ordinance, for an existing sign located at 1313 North Garland
Avenue. The ordinance requirement for this Zoning District (C-1 "Neighborhood
Commercial") is that roof signs must be removed unless the Board determines that
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strict enforcement would be unreasonable The variance requested is for permission 335.1
to allow an existing 144 sq. ft. roof sign to remain.
111 The City Attorney pointed out that this is a new sign which had been installed 335.2
recently without a sign permit.
John Dietzen explained that when the previous business had closed, he had sent 335.3
a letter to the owner to remove the old sign. He said the new owner had put up a
new sign without a permit.
Ms. Gardie Beerbower said she feels this is a "Totally harmless sign and does 335.4
not obstruct visibility." She said it is hard to see her business without having
a roof sign because it is behind other buildings.
The City Attorney said that a variance for a roof sign may be granted only in 335.5
those cases where the applicant has "practical difficulty using a wall sign."
Director Lancaster asked the applicant if she was aware of the sign ordinance 335.6
0) when she put the sign up, and Mrs. Beerbower said she was not. Dietzen confirmed
0 that he had not issued a sign permit.
CO Colwell asked if she did not feel a free-standing sign of up to 75 feet would 335.7
O be more beneficial, and Beerbower said it would have to be behind Epperly's and
could not be seen. Beerbower said she had taken down one sign which the landlord
Cr told her was illegal and that if a sign was any further back it would be useless.
Cr Responding to the Mayor, Dietzen said he felt a free-standing sign at 40 feet 335.8
back would cause practical difficulties. Dietzen said she could have one wall sign
on each wall in compliance with the ordinance.
Director Henry said she could have a free-standing and a wall sign. She said 335.9
the question is whether or not to require her to remove this sign in lieu of a
75 sq. ft. free-standing and a 150 sq. ft. sign on each wall. She said she could
have a total of 525 sq. ft. of signs under the ordinance.
Director Lancaster commented that this sign was installed without a permit and 335.10
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42 ft. above the roof line.
Director Colwell said on the south side of Mt. Comfort Road there are 2-3 trees 335.11
and in a few weeks you will not be able to see a sign when driving north on Garland,
and the shed on the east side of the building makes it impractical to put anything
on this wall of the building. He said this is a difficult location for a sign.
Director Sharp noted that a competitor had the same problem and solved it by 335.12
putting a large sign in the window to conform with the ordinance, and he feels
the Board should be consistent.
Mayor Todd instructed Sign Inspector John Dietzen to work with Mrs. Beerbower 335.13
on alternatives for locating the sign.
Director Noland, seconded by Osborne, moved to table the appeal until the next 335.14
regular Board meeting. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
Mayor Todd declared the motion passed.
STREET WAIVER/CARDWELL LANE AND GRAY AVENUE
The residents of Cardwell Lane and Gray Avenue had requested a waiver of street 335.15
construction standards to allow these two streets to be paved 16 ft. wide without
curb, gutter, or sidewalk. The residents would pay the entire cost of the materials
(estimated at $13,429 for both streets) with the City providing the labor and
equipment.
Director Colwell reported that the Street Committee recommends this be approved. 335.16
He said the property owners were contacted in regard to the amount of money involved.
City Manager Grimes said the property owners are to deposit half of the money
before any construction is started and half before the asphalt is laid.
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336.1 336 Director Osborne made a motion to grant the request to allow lesser street
standards with provisions as outlined above. Director Colwell seconded the motion
and the recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
Mayor Todd declared the motion passed.
APPOINTMENTS
336.2 Director Henry reported that the Board Nominating Committee recommends Leon
Fowler for appointment to the Downtown Parking Development District #1 Board of
Commissioners and Lamar Anderson and George Johnson for appointment to the City
Advertising & Promotion Commission.
336.3 Director Noland moved to approve the nominations and Director Lancaster seconded
the motion. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
Mayor Todd declared the motion passed.
SIDEWALK INSTALLATION - SUBDIVISION
336.4 City Manager Grimes introduced an ordinance amending the City Code by requiring
that sidewalks be installed in subdivisions at the same time that driveways are
constructed. City Manager Grimes said the City has had difficulty in getting the
sidewalks installed at the proper time --many times the builder doesn't build the
sidewalk and the City has to go back and make the property owner put the sidewalk
in.
336.5 The City Attorney read the ordinance for the first time. Director Osborne,
seconded by Henry, moved the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on
second reading. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry.
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed and the City Attorney read the ordinance for
the second time.
336.6 Director Osborne, seconded by Noland, moved the rules be further suspended and
the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed and the City Attorney read the ordinance for the
third and final time.
336.7 Milby Pickell said this ordinance would be taking away the prerogative of the
developer who might want to put in a sidewalk. Grimes said if the developer would
want to build the sidewalk he could. Pickell asked if they had considered the
cost/benefit ratio. He said the subdivider would have to pay $40 to $100 or more
per lot to stake out the sidewalk as is being proposed. He pointed out that the
grade will need to be set by how he builds the houses. Grimes commented that the
Board and staff had gone along with the developers on where and when they should
build sidewalks and this is what has caused the problem as the sidewalks had to be
torn out when the driveway was built. He said the ordinance was changed originally
to work with builders and developers. Grimes said he agrees that as long as the
sidewalk is 4 ft. wide and ties together at both ends and is built of quality
materials it would be o.k.
336.8 Pickell stated he objects very strongly to spending money for something which
is not doing any good, such as staking out the sidewalks.
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Grimes said he did not like striking the requirement for staking out the 337337.1
sidewalks. He noted that some developers would try to get by without staking the
sidewalks and would only make them 22 ft. wide if they could get by with it. Grimes
111 said the staking would allow the Street Department to approve the location of the
sidewalks before they are poured.
Pickell noted that the Street Superintendent would make sure that the sidewalk 337.2
is constructed properly. He said the ordinance should state that it is to be built
to standards.
In response to Director Colwell, the Board agreed that sidewalks should be 337.3
specified on the plat and that the buyer should be aware that he will be required
to build a sidewalk at the time a driveway is poured.
The City Attorney said an attorney rendering a title opinion should tell the 337.4
owner that they would have to comply with subdivision requirements as set out in the
City Code and that the following sentence could be added to the certificate on the
�) subdivision plat "Construction of all sidewalks should be inspected by the Street
O Superintendent to comply with City specifications."
CO Director Osborne made a motion, seconded by Director Henry, to amend the 337.5
ordinance to provide that: 1) All sidewalks shall be cut to sub -grade to an
elevation approved by the Street Superintendent; 2) Sidewalks shall be installed
Q no later than the time the driveway is installed; and 3) The cert'ficate on the final
Q plat should state that sidewalks are required to be installed no later than the time
the driveway is installed. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry.
Nays: None
The mayor declared the amendment passed and called for a vote on the third and final 337.6
reading of the proposed ordinance. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
The City Attorney stated that requiring sidewalks to be shown on the final 337.7
subdivision plat could be handled administratively by the Planning Administrator.
ORDINANCE NO. 2622 APPEARS ON PAGE 330 OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK VIII.
SIDEWALK INSTALLATION/PROPERTY OWNERS
Mayor Todd explained that an ordinance requiring the owners of property abutting 337.8
public streets or highways to construct a sidewalk was discussed at the last Board
meeting and there was considerable ambiguity as to what the Board actually wanted.
The City Attorney said the Board did discuss whether the City could legally 337.9
require property owners to install sidewalks at their expense and there are some
Arkansas cases which show the City may require them to do so. McCord said he had
drafted the ordinance to restate the existing state legislation and the Board can
further amend this ordinance to state under what circumstances they would want to
require sidewalks.
City Manager Grimes said they had just this week received the sidewalk inventory 337.10
for the City and are now ready to begin work on a master sidewalk plan. Grimes said
the intent is not to require each property owner in town to build a sidewalk, however
when someone takes out a deteriorated sidewalk they should be required to install a
new sidewalk. Grimes said when they develop the master sidewalk plan the City would
probably try to fill in gaps for those places where sidewalks have been left out.
Ann Hauser, speaking for Park Avenue property owners, said putting in a sidewalk 337.11
in this area would cut off much of their front yards and would ruin their property.
The Board indicated they did not want to require sidewalks on existing develop- 337.12
ments until a master sidewalk plan is developed. At that time they will address
this question.
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338.1 338 Also responding to Hauser's concern as to whether sidewalks will be required
on State highways, Director Sharp said he is insisting that sidewalks be placed
on these highways. He noted that on Highway 62 they need sidewalks for children
to have a safe way to get to and from school.
338.2 A gentleman in the audience noted that the State has indicated they will
put in gravel paths rather than concrete sidewalks when State highways are
expanded. Grimes said the Highway Department will build a 4 ft. shoulder on
each side, but on Highway 62 there will be a wider sidewalk with the City
participating in the cost for the widening.
338.3 The gentleman asked if there will be provisions for handicapped persons and
the Directors said there would be.
338.4 In response to Sharp, Grimes indicated the master sidewalk plan has only been
in the discussion stages for a few months. Sharp was also concerned that many
commercial developers are not now required to build sidewalks unless they build
in a commercial subdivision.
338.5 Director Noland suggested initiating the sidewalk plan for the mayor pathways
first and then adding to the plan. Grimes indicated a committee could be formed
to look at sidewalk needs.
338.6 Tom Burke, present on behalf of Bob Nickell, said the Board is basically
levying a tax on builders. He said this should be tabled as there are too many
uncertainties and the master sidewalk plan has not yet been developed.
338.7 Ervan Wimberly agreed with Tom Burke.
338.8 Director Lancaster moved to table further consideration. Director Henry
seconded the motion, and the recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed and indicated they would look to the Board
Street Committee to proceed with looking at a master sidewalk plan.
RETAINING WALLS
338.9 City Attorney McCord explained that an ordinance requiring a permit for the
construction of retaining walls that are within two feet of the inside of any
sidewalk or street right-of-way line is a procedural change, changing the person
from whom a permit has to be obtained --from the City Engineer to the City Manager.
338.10 The City Attorney read the ordinance for the first time and Director Osborne
moved the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. Director
Noland seconded the motion. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
Mayor Todd declared the motion passed and the City Attorney read the ordinance for
the second time.
338.11 Director Osborne, seconded by Noland, moved the rules be further suspended and
the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The motion was declared passed and the City Attorney read the ordinance for the
third and final time.
338.12 There being no further discussion, Mayor Todd asked if the ordinance should
pass. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
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ANNEXATION REACTION
A request had been submitted to Northwest Engineers for an indication of the 339.1
III Board's reaction to the concept of a voluntary annexation petition for property
Kincaid said they would like to know how the Board feels about accepting the
located on Highway 112 North, south of the Hush Puppy Restaurant. Attorney Hugh
annexation and about connecting to City sewer. He explained that theywould not
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be able to have the annexationm
co pleted by the time the business will be ready
to open and are requesting that they be allowed to connect to City sewer before
opening as long as they are proceeding with the annexation.
Ervan Wimberly said property owners on the streets between this property and 339.2
the City limits would be willing to be annexed but would rather not. The Highway
71 relocation will take part of this property and the owner doesn't see any reason
to annex this and pay taxes on it.
0) Director Lancaster said he has no objections. Kincaid said the drive-in 339.3
O theater is set to open June 15 and they would like to have the initial court
annexation order entered before that date. Kincaid said the sewer system should
CO be ready by that time and they would need to connect.
0 Ervan Wimberly said he has talked with the City Engineer in regard to over- 339.4
< sizing the sewer line with the City's participation. Grimes indicated the City
Q may want to participate. Wimberly said the system they are proposing would be
easy to add on to.
With regard to the policy on subdivisions, Mayor Todd asked if there is an 339.5
inequity in not requiring this property, when annexed, to meet City standards.
J.B. Hays expressed doubt that sidewalks were even needed out there and Ervan
Wimberly agreed.
A gentleman in the audience asked how much they would be addingto the present 339.6
sewer system and Wimberly said they would be adding about 80,000 gallons per month.
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Grimes said the problem at the plant is not the capacity but the quality of 339.7
the material they are receiving at the plant, and he indicated the plant has the
ability to handle the volume. He said they are getting something dumped into the
sewage which is reducing the treatment capacity in half. The gentleman in the
audience said he could not see adding any more sewage to the plant. Doc Murry
noted that Fayetteville will be adding Elkins to the system in time, and in 1972
there was evidence that the river was already polluted. He said he didn't think
the City should allow this and felt there should be a moratorium on projects of
this type.
Ervan Wimberly, responding to Mayor Todd, said this property did pass 339.8
percolation tests before, but now the County doesn't want any more septic lines
installed.
Responding to the Director's concerns that any sign erected conform to sign 339.9
regulations, Ervan Wimberly pointed out that they would not know what the zoning
will be before the sign is to be installed. Grimes said it is pretty obvious
that this is a commercial tract and said he personally would have no problem in
their putting up a sign with C-1 zoning.
Administrative Assistant McWethy asked that street lights also be installed. 339.10
Dr. Hays noted that the theater would like to get away from "as much street light"
as possible. The Mayor asked if the motion should also include requirements on
street lights and the Board agreed it should.
Following discussion, Director Osborne made a motion indicating the property 339.11
would be accepted for annexation if the sewage system is installed and the annexa-
tion petition is filed with the County; the Board will permit sewer hookup at the
III time of receiving a copy of the annexation which would also include the area from
Highway 112 East to the City limits; and, any sign will meet sign ordinance
restrictions for the C-1 district and street lights will be installed as required
by the Code of Ordinances. Director Noland seconded the motion and the recorded
vote was:
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Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
COMPUTER RESOLUTION
340.1 A resolution had been proposed authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a contract with Mid South Corporation for a Micro -Data Series 8000
computer, and to enter into a lease agreement for its acquisition. Mayor Todd
noted that the proposal to buy or lease a Micro -Data computer system is con-
sidered the most preferable of the bids. The computer consultants have
recommended this system and the Finance Committee has discussed this but have
no final recommendation.
340.2 Mayor Todd acknowledged comments from Director Sharp concerning the cost.
Sharp asked how the City's data processing costs compare with other cities. He
said he had requested some information from Davis, California, and had received
figures on their costs which reflect they are spending about $70,000 this year & we are
budgeting approx $140 000 this yrSharp said he would like to look at the concept of
sharing Fayetteville s computer with other cities. He said he would like to
table this to look further at alternatives.
340.3 Finance Director Scott Linebaugh said computer consultants Thibault and
Sullenberger have looked at Mr. Sharp's letter and at the idea of leasing services
from Northwest Computer Services, but this would cost the City a great deal more.
Linebaugh pointed out that in Davis, California, there are several different
situations such as a flat utility rate billed every two months, and they don't
provide the services Fayetteville has and hopes to add on. Linebaugh said that
Fort Smith presently uses a service bureau and it is more expensive. David Hausam
noted that Fort Smith is in the process of looking at other alternatives.
340.4 Director Noland asked if it would be feasible for Fayetteville to sell other
cities time on our computer. Dr. Sullenberger said the system they have specified
will meet projected needs for the City for the next 5-8 years, but adding on other
municipalities was not considered at all and that more computing power would
probably be necessary. Dr. Thibault said some applications for the City will run
24 hours per day. Dr. Sullenberger said the size for storage and number of docu-
ments, etc., was specified for the City only. Dr. Thibault noted that if they
share the system, management costs would also have to be redistributed. He noted
that the City had at one time considered sharing a computer with the County, but
there are some problems which would have to be worked out.
340.5 Mayor Todd asked what the average cost would be over a 10 -year period and
Dr. Sullenberger said $120,000. Scott Linebaugh said that for the first few years
it would be approximately $135,000 average cost. Mayor Todd asked if they could
compare this cost with Computer Services and Linebaugh said the actual computer
time for water/sewer billing is costing the City 14 cents per water bill, and Dr.
Thibault had calculated the cost would be 9 cents or less with the new computer.
He said Rogers is paying 24 cents per bill with the computer services bureau.
Linebaugh said he had looked at Northwest Computer Services and they will charge
$100 per hour.
340.6 Director Sharp said Northwest Computer Services now has a new computer and
that he had been interested in obtaining figures for 1980 rather than 1976.
340.7 Dr. Thibault noted that at the end of 5 years the City would own the equipment
if they accept the lease -purchase plan, whereas the service bureau charge would be
perpetual.
340.8 Director Noland asked if there would be additional personnel costs and
Linebaugh stated they have budgeted for one extra person. Responding to Noland,
Dr. Thibault said in the long run the City should experience long-term personnel
savings. Lancaster said he feels you get out of the computer what you put into it
and that an efficient computer operation should save in all departments.
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Dr. Thibault said we also need to recognize that with a service bureau 341341.1
there would be no direct access to data. He said it would be nice for City
officials to be able to get a response to a one-time question without having
to write a program. He also pointed out that the need for a data -based
management system has been shown and is not available from Northwest Computer
Services. He said there may also be a security problem any time someone outside
the City has access to the computer and the capability would be limited. Dr.
Thibault said there is also a problem with inflation in that the services bureau
could increase charges, whereas the lease rate is fixed. He also noted that the
cost of the lease could go up if the Board postpones buying in-house equipment
at this time. Finance Director Linebaugh said the software price is not
guaranteed past tonight and the interest rate is now 11 percent and could be
increased.
Director Sharp agreed with Dr. Thibault that the municipal court and police 341.2
Q) records should be separate so that they would not be accessible. Director Henry
0 said since she has been on the Board they have been trying to get some type of
CO computer system and there have been problems which led to the initial feeling
Q that there is a need for our own computer, and this proposal is the recommendation
of experts who are very knowledgeable in their fields. She said the Davis, Calif.,
Q application is much different than Fayetteville's proposed application. In response
Q to Director Henry, Dr. Thibault said the software would have a municipal package
and they have applied for certification of this package.
Director Sharp asked if the City is getting the "most data processing for the 341.3
cost." He said he feels the Board should look at the other routes before making
a final decision. Director Lancaster indicated owning your own computer would
be most profitable. Mayor Todd said that over the last three years the Board has
looked at various alternatives and are now at the point of consolidating an in-
house staff.
Dr. Sullenberger commented that service bureaus do not have the dependability 341.4
that other systems have and this is why they did not pursue that route. He said
his understanding originally was that the City did not want to get involved with
another service bureau. Dr. Sullenberger said they feel the proposed system is
a very good system and would provide someone to convert all the City files into
the system at a fixed fee. He said he does not feel the staff is adequate to
develop many new systems or convert the old system. Dr. Sullenberger said the main
reason Micro -Data was selected is that it was by far the lowest cost of the systems
studied.
Mayor Todd noted that the bid is good only through April 15. 341.5
Dr. Thibault pointed out that the 9 cents per water bill may decrease as 341.6
volume increases. Director Noland said if the City would be saving 5 cents per
bill, this would be a step in the right direction.
Director Osborne moved to approve a resolution authorizing a contract for 341.7
least -purchase of a Micro -Data Series 8000 Computer. Mayor Todd noted that it is
a five-year lease and the City would automatically own the system at the end of
five years. Director Henry seconded the motion, and the recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Osborne, Todd, Colwell, Henry.
Nays: Sharp
Abstain: Noland. Director Noland stated that he would abstain because he resents
having to make a decision with less than 12 hours leeway.
Director Sharp said he feels the City should look further into this to see if 341.8
they could get another system at a lesser cost.
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
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STREET CLOSING/SO. CHURCH AVENUE
342.1 Mayor Todd noted that an ordinance abandoning and vacating an unopened portion
of So. Church Avenue, between South Street and Archibald Yell Boulevard had been
addressed and tabled at the last meeting.
342.2 Director Henry made a motion to move the ordinance off the table for further
consideration, and Director Noland seconded the motion. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
342.3 Director Osborne, seconded by Colwell, moved an amendment be approved to add
a drainage easement. The recorded vote on the amendment was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the amendment passed.
342.4 After a short discussion, the Mayor called for a vote on the ordinance. The
recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2624 APPEARS ON PAGE 335 OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK
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ALLEY CLOSING/BETWEEN N. OAKLAND AND STORER AVENUES
342.5 The City Attorney read an ordinance abandoning an unopened east/west alley
running between N. Oakland and Storer Avenues, south of Cleveland Street, for the
first time. Director Osborne, seconded by Director Henry, moved the rules be
suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed, and the City Attorney read the ordinance for
the second time.
342.6 Director Osborne, seconded by Noland, moved the rules be further suspended and
the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The recorded roll call vote
was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed and the City Attorney read the ordinance for
the third and final time.
342.7 There being no discussion, Mayor Todd asked if the ordinance should pass. The
recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2625 APPEARS ON PAGE 331 OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK .
INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGE
342.8 A resolution was proposed authorizing the expenditure of approximately $14,230
to conduct an intensive industrial waste discharge monitoring program and the costs
(approximately $5,760) of constructing the necessary monitoring stations.
342.9 Dr. Murray waspresent to express his concerns about Fayetteville's sewage
disposal plant. His comments are included as Exhibit A to these minutes.
342.10 In response to Dr. Murray, City Manager Grimes said this contract is with
Dr. Parker as an individual and the University will not be involved. Grimes
said they have spent two days with the Department of Pollution Control and Ecology
people and have tried to set this study out step-by-step with them, and that the City
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0 RAZORBACK TRANSPORTATION
Op Administrative Assistant McWethy explained that last Thursday the City 343.4
0 received a letter from the MFA Insurance Co. stating that insurance for Razorback
Cr Taxi had been cancelled. The letter was sent certified mail -return receipt
Q requested, but Terry Tucker said he had not received the letter. MFA contended
they had mailed the letter, but did not actually get a return receipt. When
contacted, Tucker indicated he would establish new insurance, but has now decided
to go out of the taxi business.
Terry Tucker said his overhead is now above his income and it is not feasible 343.5
for him to stay in the taxi business. He said Randall Barnes is now wanting back
in the taxi business.
Mr. Barnes asked that the Razorback franchise be transferred to him. He said 343.6
IIIhe would be running five vehicles and is ready to insure them.
David Miller of AAA Taxi Co. said there is not enough room in Fayetteville for 343.7
two cab companies. He said he would be willing to put in more effort and equipment
if he is the only company. Director Henry noted that Miller meets all City
requirements and already has a franchise. Miller said he is now running one cab
in Fayetteville, sometimes two, and that he can usually get a cab to pick someone
up within 15 minutes. He said he could have two cabs here tomorrow and three to
four by the weekend if he were the only taxi company.
Director Henry, seconded by Noland, moved the franchise for Razorback Taxi be 343.8
revoked. Barnes said that if he cannot continue the Razorback Transportation business
now, he wouldn't want to come back into it later as it would take too much time to
get the business built up again.
The Mayor called for a vote on the motion. The recorded vote was: 343.9
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
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Dr. Murray noted that there is no moratorium on hookups contemplated and 343.1
that the City cannot handle any more sewage until the sewage problems are settled.
Mayor Todd commented that although this is not a complete answer, it is a 343.2
significant step.
Director Colwell, seconded by Noland, moved to approve a resolution 343.3
authorizing the expenditure of approximately $14,230 from the Water and Sewer
Fund to conduct an intensive industrial waste discharge monitoring program and
$5,760 to construct the necessary monitoring stations. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the resolution passed.
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TRANSIT SERVICE
Richard Mills with the Community Resource Group asked for a mandate to operate 343.10
for a demonstration period of six months in the City to determine whether or not
mass transit is a feasible utility. He also asked the City's assistance in
determining a committee to set up routes. Mills said that Mr. Scott at the
University will be working with them on development of routes. He said this trial
period in no way obligates the City to anything during or after the six months.
Mayor Todd noted that the City will be monitoring the response. Mills said that
during the demonstration period they would be running at least three vehicles
within the City limits only.
Director Osborne, seconded by Mayor Todd, moved to authorize the Community 343.11
Resource Group to operate on a six-month trial basis, starting July 1, 1930, and
to work with the Board on future bus service for Fayetteville. Lancaster asked
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that insurance information be filed with the City Clerk; Mills said he would do
this.
344.1 The Mayor called for a vote on the motion. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
344.2 Mayor Todd noted that Mr. Mills has asked that a committee be appointed to
plan bus routes. He said some possible representatives might be the Chairman of
the Board Street Committee; President of Downtown Fayetteville Unlimited; Chamber
of Commerce; Larry Gage from the Mall; Frank Scott from the University; Council
on Aging representative; and two representatives from the general public --
representatives who could submit applications. The Board agreed with Todd's
recommendation.
344.3 Mayor Todd moved that the Board authorize a public transportation committee
with a maximum of ten people. Director Noland seconded the motion and the
recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry.
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
BID AWARD: SIX POLICE VEHICLES
344.4 Purchasing Officer Mackey recommended award of bid for six police vehicles
to Jim Ray Chevrolet, Inc., in the amount of $7,244 each. He indicated they
were the only bidder. Mackey said he had received a call from someone outside
the City who is interested in bidding on City cars and trucks and that he
personally feels they should go outside the City to get the best bids.
344.5 Following a short discussion, Director Lancaster, seconded by Henry, moved
that the bid be awarded as recommended. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
BID AWARD: #418 - ARCH PIPE - GREGG AVENUE DRAINAGE PROJECT
344.6 Purchasing Officer Mackey recommended that the bid be awarded to Armco Steel
Company, Little Rock, Arkansas, the low bidder. This is for a portion of the
overall project from Prospect to North.
344.7 Director Noland, seconded by Osborne, moved that the bid be awarded as
recommended. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Todd, Henry
Nays: None
Abs -e1 at Roll Call: Colwell
Abstain: Sharp. Director Sharp abstained because a member of his family sells
for this company.
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
BID AWARD: #419 - FENCING MATERIAL NORTH PARK -LAKE FAYETTEVILLE
344.8 Purchasing Officer Mackey recommended that bid be awarded to United Fence
Company, the low bidder, for a 1978 G.O. Bond Fund project to provide fencing
on the east side of the north park area at Lake Fayetteville.
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Director Osborne, seconded by Noland, moved that the bid' be awarded as 34545.1
recommended. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Henry
Nays: None
Absent at Roll Call: Colwell
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
BID AWARD: HEALTH INSURANCE
Purchasing Officer Mackey said the City's insurance consultant, Dr. Robert
Hall, is recommending that the City retain the present health insurance contract
with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. He said the Equitable Life Assurance Society bid
slightly lower rates, but their program provides that the City be responsible
for a major portion of claims administration and the City is not staffed to
take on this additional responsibility.
Q) Director Lancaster, seconded by Sharp, moved that the bid be awarded as
0 recommended. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd.
0 Nays: None
Absent at Roll Call: Colwell and Henry.
Q The Mayor declared the motion passed.
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BID AWARD: SEWER CONTRACT - HIGHWAY 71 NEAR HIGHWAY 62 WEST
City Engineer Don Bunn recommended the award of the bid for the relocation
of sewer lines along Highway 71 near Highway 62 West to Fraser Construction Company
of Fort Smith, Arkansas, the low bidder. He said this is the total project cost
including engineering and right-of-way acquisition.
Director Noland, seconded by Todd, moved that the bid be awarded as
recommended. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd.
Nays: None
Absent at Roll Call: Colwell and Henry
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
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BID AWARD CD SEWERS
Director Noland, seconded by Mayor Todd, moved the Board award the sewer line 345.6
construction bid for sewers on East Huntsville Road (between Jerry and Ray Avenues),
Morningside Drive (south of McClinton Street), and 18th Street (between Ashwood
Avenue and Custer Lane), to Decco Contractors, the low bidder. The recorded vote
was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd
Nays: None
Absent at Roll Call: Colwell and Henry
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 38-80 APPEARS ON PAGE O'lI OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK Ix
BID AWARD: AIRPORT PARKING LOT /.0.-'
City Manager Grimes recommended that: the final contract for public parking
at the new terminal building be changed so that Section 1, line 2 reads "...
all public parking facilities in and about the terminal area at Drake Field,
Fayettevillei Arkansas indicated on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a
part hereof."; Page 3, Section 3, line 4 reads "...Operator's chief financial
officer shall submit to the City a certified statement reflecting Operator's
gross receipts for said preceeding month."; Page 4, Section 5, line 2 reads
.during any period in excess of one (1) week that the airport is not operated
for use by a commercial passenger carrying airline."; and Page 4, Section 9,add
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the sentence "The City shall retain control of the parking lot adjacent to the
old Terminal Building and may permit employees in the old-Terminal-8nllding,
the FAA Building, and the hanger areas to park in said lot."
346.1 Director Noland, seconded by Lancaster, moved to approve the contract as
amended including any other provisions recommended by the Purchasing Officer,
City Manager, and City Attorney. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Henry
Nays: None
Absent at Roll Call: Colwell.
The mayor declared the motion passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 36-80 APPEARS ON PAGE 051 OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK IX
I -PARK SALE
346.2 City Manager Grimes and City Engineer Bunn recommended the sale of property
in the Fayetteville Industrial Park to American Biofuels, Inc. for a 2.17 -acre
tract just east of the Amtane site on Pump Station Road. The sale price is $14,250,
which includes a $2,400 pro -rata share of the sewer line already installed and
$2,050 set-aside for the pro -rata share of paving Pump Station Road.
346.3 Director Osborne made a motion to approve the sale. Mayor Todd seconded the
motion and the recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Henry
Nays: None
Absent at Roll Call: Colwell
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
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PARKING TOW -AWAY ZONES
346.4 The City Attorney read an ordinance authorizing the impoundment of vehicles
which remain parked in any parking space for a longer time than designated for the
particular space.
346.5 Director Osborne asked how this would be designated and Grimes said signs
would indicate the time limit and indicate a tow -away zone.
346.6 Following discussion, Director Osborne moved to table this so that Grimes
and McCord can address the question of allowing cars to stay on city streets for
for 48 hours as provided in the Code Book. Director Henry seconded the motion and
the recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
EASEMENT REDUCTION/VILLA NORTH SUBDIVISION
346.7 The City Attorney read an ordinance reducing a utility easement in Villa North
Subdivision, from 10 feet to 7.5 feet, and indicated that this ordinance has the
approval of all utility companies and the city engineer.
346.8 Director Osborne, seconded by Todd, moved the rules be suspended and the
ordinance be placed on second reading. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed and the City Attorney read the ordinance for
the second time.
346.9 Director Osborne, seconded by Henry, moved the rules be further suspended
and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed and the City Attorney read the ordinance for
the third and final time.
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There being no discussion, the Mayor asked if the ordinance should pass. 34337.1
The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry.
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
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RECORDS DESTRUCTION
Director Henry moved that a resolution be passed authorizing the City Clerk 347.2
to destroy certain old supporting documents and records, all of which have been
microfilmed. Director Osborne seconded the motion and the recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
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STEAM LINE
Q City Manager Grimes acknowledged a request from the Highway Department for 347.3
the City's share of the cost of a steam encasement pipe on the Highway 62 West
project at Razorback Road.
This cost is $4,329 and is provided for in the Sanitation Fund Solid Waste 347.4
budget.
Director Henry moved the authorization for this payment be approved. Director 347.5
Noland seconded the motion and the recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
FIRE HYDRANT
City Manager Grimes said a fire hydrant is needed adjacent to the new terminal 347.6
building and asked for authorization to advertise for bids. He said the estimated
cost would be approximately $6,000.
Director Henry, seconded by Lancaster, moved to authorize Grimes to advertise 347.7
for bids as requested. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
GREGG STREET/NORTH_ STREET PROJECT
City Manager Grimes announced that engineering work on the N. Gregg and North
Street project will start either next week or the following week.
AIRPORT TREE PLANTINGS
Administrative Assistant McWethy outlined a recommendation concerning the 347.9
transplanting of trees at the airport. He said a number of trees have been located
which are available for transplanting at the airport, and he presented a drawing
showing how they would be laid out. He said•Jack Brodie of The.Iree Transplanter
will transplant these from Farmington to the airport for $75 each and asked for
authorization to start,planting some trees now and finish with the smaller,,,•trees
this fall. He•said•they would need Board concurrence because IT they exceed 30
trees they could not administratively allow this amoun_t.•without requesting bids.
Dtrect'or Sharp said the tree doner-wants.a plague sayino that the trees. were 347.10
donated to thefatrpor..t by Jo Ann Thomas in memory of her father„ Leslie "Hobo"
Hickman. -
The Board agreed that the minutes should reflect that they have seen the 347.11
proposed layout and it meets with Board approval.
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HILTON BOND ISSUE
348.1 City Attorney McCord noted that a memorandum of intent was approved on
November 13 to issue bonds for the Hilton Hotel and the Board had indicated
at that meeting that they would like to see an audited financial statement
of Greener and Sumner. They submitted an unaudited statement showing a net
worth of approximately 28 million dollars. Greener and Sumner have since
negotiated an agreement with the Bank of New York to guarantee 9.85 million
dollars at 10 percent payable within 30 years, but bonds are not proposed for
delivery until March or April of 1981. The Bank of New York will not release
any interim funds until the bond ordinance is adopted. City Attorney McCord
said Sumner and Greener would like the Board to pass the ordinance so that
construction may proceed. McCord pointed out: 1) There is absolutely no risk
to the City in event of default of the bonds; 2) Both the bond broker and bond
attorney have advised that default would not affect in any way the City's bond
ratings; and 3) There will be a separate guarantee agreement whereby Sumner and
Greener personally guarantee the bond payment; the City Board could include in
the bond ordinance that the issuance is contingent upon their entering into a
separate guarantee agreement. McCord said it seems there is no reason the City
should require an audited financial statement if the investors don't require
this to protect themselves since it is required to guarantee the investors.
McCord said if the bonds are not issued, the scope and quality of the hotel would
have to be reduced. He said the developers would like an indication from the
Board if they would consider adoption of the bond ordinance without an audited
financial statement, in view of the fact that the bonds are able to be placed
without this audited financial statement. McCord recommended adding that
"issuance of the bonds is hereby contingent upon execution of the guarantee
agreement." Director Osborne said the wives of the partners should be included
in the guarantee agreement to personally guarantee principle and interest on the
bonds. Mayor Todd said he does not like the idea of setting a precedent for
taking unaudited financial statements.
348.2 The City Attorney read the ordinance authorizing the bond issue and Director
Henry, seconded by Osborne, moved the rules be suspended and the ordinance be
placed on second reading. The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
The Mayor declared the motion passed and the City Attorney read the ordinance for
the second time.
348.3 Director Osborne, seconded by Henry, moved the rules be further suspended and
the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The recorded vote was: •
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
Abstain: Sharp. Director Sharp said he would abstain as he is a new Board member
and was not involved when this project was proposed and discussed.
The Mayor declared the motion passed and the City Attorney read the ordinance for
the third and final time.
348.4 There being no further discussion, the Mayor asked if the ordinance should pass.
The recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
Abstain: Sharp
The Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
348.5 Director Henry made a motion that the emergency clause be approved for the
Hilton Bond Issue. The motion was seconded by Osborne and the recorded vote was:
Ayes: Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Todd, Colwell, Henry
Nays: None
Abstain: Sharp
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HOSPITAL EMS MONEY 349
'Director -Colwell said Wash4ngton Regional Medical Center has given $35,000 349.1
to Central Emergency Medical Service as an outright gift and asked the Directors
for their feelings concerning making the City's loan an outright gift.
Director Osborne, seconded by Director Henry, moved the loan be given as a 349.2
gift.
Following a brief discussion, Mayor Todd asked if the millage tax was not 349.3
approved could the City get their money back? He questioned if they should do
this given the uncertainty of the ambulance service, and said he would like to
get this clarified before voting. The motion and second were withdrawn.
It was noted that if the City has to go into the ambulance business them- 349.4
-selves, they would need the money.
WORK RELEASE CENTER
0) Director Henry reported that Richard Earl Griffin had made a good presentation 349.5
0 regarding a Work Release Center to be located in Northwest Arkansas. She said
CO County Judge Charlie Johnson has been put in charge of making a recommendation on
0 the most acceptable location for the Center.
Q MINUTES
QThe minutes of the April 1 meeting were approved as submitted with the follow- 349.6
ing corrections:
Director Osborne pointed out that Page 322, paragraph 322.1, first line should 349.7
read "Mark Bailey from Reid Hall..."; and 322 10, second line, "Reid Hall."
City Attorney McCord pointed out that Page 323, paragraph 323.4, second line 349.8
should read..."and although the deed was not in the agenda, Shields..."; and on
Page 327, paragraph 327.7, third line should read..."the same size as other
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free-standing signs and suggested deleting the proposed amendment regarding the area
identification signs at the present for revision."
Director Osborne also pointed out that Page 328, paragraph 328.4, second line 349.9
should read "...appointment of David R. Crittenden...".
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 12:53 A.M.
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MMATERIAL FOR PRESENTATION TO CITY BOARD OF FAYETT—VILLE, ARK — 4-15-5O -- MEETING.
I WANT TO TAKE THIS' OPPORTUNITY TO EXTEND MY GREETINGS TO THIS CITY BOARD. HAVING
ONCE BEEF A MEMBER, I UNDERSTAND TO A DEGREE, YOUR AGENDA FOR TONIGHTS MEETING. THE
AGENDA DOES NOT APPEAR TO RBQ,UIRE ANY SHATTERING, BLT—TIGHTENINC AND BULLET—BITTING
DECISICNS. WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO DIPICT OUR FULL AND CONCENTRATED ATTENTION TO THE IMMFI—
IATE PROBLEMS AT HAND; FAYETTEVILLE'S INADEQUATE SWAGE DI SPC SAL PLANT. I ITER.UORE BEC
FOR YOUR INDULGENCE,
I AM PERSONALLY ACQUAINTED':'IT:: SOME OF TEE MMABKS OF THE PRESENT BOARD. P. NCLA.SD:
I BELIEVE, YOU WILL REhiJECL'. THE CITY CAMPAIGN OF '72: THE TV APPEARANCE, MY TRYING TO
PRESENT A RIVER POLLUTION PROBLEM.
IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A DECADE SINCE ANY REAL ATTENTION HAS IGEN DIRECTED TO PVT' PROB1?MS
OF THE CITYS' SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTE;. I STATED IN '717; WHEN'THE CITY WAS PEZUESTING A
EX`iENSIOIN OF COIPLIANCE WITH THE CLEAN WATER. ACT; I STATED TEL CITY WOULD ONLY ACT ON TIE
SEWAGE PLANT ONLY WHEY A CLUB WAS HELD OVER THEIR HEADS. THE CLUB IS POISED, YOU HATE
REZUE3TED A GRANT FOR MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE US—EPA CERTAIP CO" TRCLS ARE MANDATORY,
YCU -MUST CONFORM TO THE LAWS, RULES, REGELATIvONS AND SPECIFICATIC"S SET FORTH IN DIRECT-
IVES TO T E CITY.
I DO NOT DELIEVE THAT THE -OARD REALLY UNTERSTAI:DS OR HAS GRASPED THE RA::IFICATION
OF 'IME PROBLEM OF THE CITYS' SF 'AGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM TILL NOW, THE GROSS INADEa,UACI IS
THAT EXIST AND HAVE EXISTSD FOR SOIETI?B. THIS CITY IS THE ONLY MUNCIPALITY TEAT IS
CONTRIBUTING POLLUTANTS TO TH3 ONLY WATE SUPPLY FOR THE WHOLE OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.
THIS CITY, MORE THAN ANY OTREP. M.UNCIPALITY SHOULD REALIZE WHAT A SCARCITY OF A ADEQUATE
WATER SOYYLY MEANS. TO A GROWING POPULOUS. LAKE SD%UCYAH, TH: CITY'S LAST INSUFFICIENT
WATER SUPPLY, PRIOR TO BEAVER WATER SUPPLY, I3 PRIMARILY USED AS A DILUENT WATTS. SOURCE
FOR TW. PRESENT CITYS' SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEi:, IT IS AN WILL REMAIL; INSUFFICIENT FOR
A PURPOSE TO WHICH IT WAS NEVER INTENDED.
THE PRESENT STUDY ' PROPOSED, IN MY OPINION, IS NOT SUFFICIENT IPI DEPTH TO WARRANT
THE PROPOSED ERrZ-DATCRE OF FUNDS WITHOUT E1.PAi:SION, I WILL BE TEE FIRST TO ADVI'" THE CITY
AND 'ITS RESIDENTS NEED ALL THE W7eLP THEY CAN GET, BUT RETP MUST CONTAIN A STUDY OF ALL
THE FACETS OF POSSIBLE DISCREPENCIES IN OUR SEWAGE AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS. °INNDUSTRIAL
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USERS WITH THEIR SPECIAL WATER USAGE RATES CANNOT BE SINGLED OUT AS THE ONLY OFFENDER OR
IIICONTRIBUTOR OF THE CITYS' SEWAGE DISPOSAL PROBLEMS.
THE 3 -PART PROGRAM OF THE CITY'S PEOPCSAL IS MOST INADEgUA^_E. IT DOES NOT COMPLETELY
IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. '1'3E LACK OF A BIOLOGICAL DIGESTIVE SEWAGE DISSPOSAL SYSTEM; TC
REMOVE ITALIC ELEMENTS FROM SEWAGE WASTE TOGETHER WITH THE EXERCISE OF PROPOGATION SYSTEM
TC CONTROL THE BIOLOGICAL ACTION ON THE MEDIA TO 3E DIGESTED. THIS PLANT WAS DESIGNED AND
DELIVERED TO THE CITY UNDMR THE AUSPICE THAT IT WOULD DIGEST 10 MILLION GALLONS OF SEWAGE
PER DAY. TEE PLANT DID NOT COULD NCT AND WILL NOT IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE BE ABLE TO
ATTAIN SUCH A LOfTLY GOAL. TO BE MOST PLAIN; CONCIS' , PRECISE AND DIRECTLY TO Th. PuIrT,
THE PLANT IS, IN MY OPINION, OVER -LOADED WHEN 5 MILLION GALLONS OF SEWAGE PER DAY IS
EXCEDED . WE HAVE, IN MY OPINION, A 50% ERROR IN THE PROJECTED EFFICIENNCY OF THIS SEWAGE
DISPOSAL PLANT.
THE CITY'S 3 -PART PROGRAM SHOULD BE SUPPLEi. d^FD IN THE FOLLCWINNG RESPECT:
1. PRIMARY CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ORGANICS AND METALS WITH SPECIFIC
E'PHYSIS DIRECTED TO ALL POTENTIAL SOURCES OF TROUBLE AND NOT ONLY THOS" OF AN .
INDUSTRIAL NATURE. THESE SOURCES ARE NCT ONLY THOSE LISTED ITN THE CITY'S BROCHURE
BUT SHOULD INCLUDE THE CHEMISTRY DEPARTS AND STORES OF THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL, THE
U OF A, CONEYS, THE LOCAL FEED STORES THAT MIX FEEDS WITH META,ICS.
2. THE FLCW OF BOTH ORGANICS AND MrTA,ICS SHOULD BE CORRELATED AT ALL TINES 'a'ITH
THE SA: LING PROCEDURES ECPLOYED; TIME, DATE & ETC. DYES COULD BE EMPLOYED TO FACCILI-
TATE THIS STUDY.
3. THE AMROU'Z . A`D COMFOSITICN OF SOLIDS AND M'.ETALLIOS AT SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
SHOULD BE MONITMRED AD RECORDED AND CROSSED CH= WITH THE ABOVE.
KNOWING THAT 1.3.6 CITY I5, IN'. D7,D, IN EENEST TO SOLVE THE PRESLI'.T MD PREVENT A:Y
FUTURE POLLUTION PROBLEMS TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS'S ONLY `:NATER SUPPLY, I HIGHLY PEC0117D
THAT THE CITY STOCK TRE AREA IMYEEDIATELY BELOW THEIR EFFERENT FLOW TO THE WHITE RIVER
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4'ITH FISh, PRIMARILY SCALE FISH. THESE FIS$ ARE TC Pr REMOVED PERIODICALLY AND COMPLETELY
ANALYZED BY A CCMPETEST LABORATORY TO ASCERTAIN THE EFFECTS , IF ANY, OF THE CITY'S
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SEWAGE SYSTETO THE MINERAL CONTENT. ALL DEAD FISH TC BE C0?•SLETELY A'ATYZF.n mn
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ASCERTAIN THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF DEATH.
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO MAY7 A BRIEF COI. ETT ON TTE PROPOSED AND PROSECT7D COST OF
THIS STUDY. THE STUDY REysRS . TO DP., PARKERS I+•DAY dO:'TH THEN YOU REF.E TO 3.5 MAN DAYS
FOR METALS GREASE AND ORGANICS. I WO7LD LIKE TC HAVE THE FIGUP;,S IN THE PROPER
PROSPECTUS, DOES THE COST OF THF. PROJECT GO TO THE U 0? A OR TO INDIVIDUALS. I FIND
THE NINIEtnWAGE OF $5,00 NOT IN KEEPING WITH THE FEDERAL MINIMU'.•' "AGE CF $3,20 PER
HO7R. I KU$T EASTLY AD T'Hr_ IT IS NOT IN KEEPING WITH THE PREPAILING SCALE PAID TO THE
AREA WORKERS BY THE IDUSTRIES TO WHICH YOU PROPOSE TO MONITOR, DOES TEE CITY FOLLOW
THIS SCALE FOR CITY WORKERS? I WOLZ,D ALSO LIKE TO QUESTION THE EXPATUP.ES OF PUBLIC
FUNDS WITH OUT PROPER BIDDING PROCEDURES.
I WCULD LIKE TO EXTED MY THA?TSS TO THE CITY FOR GIV++IPTG MEE THE OPTCP.T[JNITY TO
PRESENT EY VIEWS. I WANT TO EMPHAaIZE TEAT THE CITY HAS IN NC WAY INFORMED IC CF 'THIS
_ EETING AND ITS CONTENTS. ALL INFORmATICN HAT TO BE OBTAINED BY DIRECT REQUril .
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