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MINUTES OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
A meeting of the Fayetteville City Board of Directors was held on Tuesday,
April 7, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Directors Room, City Administration
Building, Fayetteville, AR 72701
PRESENT: Directors Lancaster, Noland, Osborne, Sharp, Todd, Bumpass, and
Henry; City Manager Grimes, City Attorney McCord, Assistant City Manager
McWethy, City Clerk Koettel, members of the news media, and other members of
the audience.
ABSENT: None
Following a moment of respectful silence, the Mayor called the meeting
to order.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARDS
150.1 Mayor Todd presented a check of $100 and a certificate to each of
the following employees who were selected as Employee of the Month for
March and made the following comments
150.2 Bob Braswell began working for the City as a groundskeeper in the Parks
Department seven years ago. He was promoted to Parks Maintenance Supervisor
three years ago. Bob's supervisor states that he has often mowed airport
grounds after regular work hours and on Saturdays. Several times he had been
called to come back at nights to handle park problems.
150.3 William P. Hutchinson is a heavy equipment operator with the Public
Works Department. He has worked for the City for eighteen years and two
months. Mr Hutchinson's supervisor, Clayton Powell, stated that Mr.
Hutchinson's unit has the lowest operating and maintenance cost of any
similar heavy equipment unit in the Street Department fleet. Mr. Hutchinson
willingly helps out on any project or crew to which he is assigned. When he
is not needed on heavy equipment, he will drive dump trucks or perform other
necessary tasks.
150.4 Jim Johnson is a utility service representative in the Meter Division and
has worked for the City for 20 years. Jim has been on call duty since 1978.
He has also cross -trained himself in other jobs in the Meter Division so that
he has become a real asset to his division head. His division head stated,
"Jim is prompt, dependable, has good work production, and is willing to work
overtime when needed."
150.5 Melvin Shackelford is a utility service leadman and has worked for the
City for one and one half years. Since that time he has proven himself to be
an extremely dependable worker. During his service to the City he has not
missed a day because of illness, nor has he ever been late. He is well
respected and liked by his fellow employees. Mr. Shackelford was promoted
to Utility Service Leadman within six months of his initial employment, and
has been Acting Crew Foreman since January of this year.
150.6 John Schuster is a patrolman with the Fayetteville Police Department. He
has been employed by the City for four years. Police Chief Bob Jones states
that John has continually improved in demonstrating ability and skills
in his work in recent months and has always been willing to wrok extra hours
when needed. On March 24, 1981, Officer Schuster came in contact with the man
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suspected in the fatal shooting of West Fork Chief Paul Mueller in the
attic of an abandoned farm house, and was involved in a face to face shoot
out. Officer Schuster responded in the way he had been trained, and in so
doing he saved his own life and possibly the lives of others. Chief Jones
stated he was recommending John as an employee of the month for doing a very
difficult and dangerous job - on his day off.
Chief Jones accepted the check for $100 and the certificate for Patrolman
Schuster, who is still hospitalized. Chief Jones thanked the City and the
Board on behalf of Schuster, and stated that Schuster wanted to donate the $100
to the Paul Mueller fund established at First National Bank.
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TAXI SERVICE
Mayor Todd introduced a proposal by Community Resource Group, Inc. for the
O provision of taxicab service in the City.
Under this proposal, CRG would operate a "shared -ride" taxicab service,
Q) between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to midnight six days a week and from 8:00 to
CD 8:00 on Sunday. Service would be delivered through four vehicles for Fayetteville,
and rates are anticipated to be $1.75 for the first quarter -mile and 40¢ for each
Q additional quarter -mile based on a grid system.
QIntroduction of this service would require a subsidy of $12,740 from
Fayetteville and $6,370 from Springdale.
Mr. John Squires, Executive Director of Community Resource Group, Inc. was
present to answer any question the Board or audience might have.
Mr. Everett Cole addressed the Board. He told the Board that he did not
think the City of Fayetteville snould subsidize Community Resource Group with
$12,740. He stated he did not see how the City could refuse to help the last
taxi service operator to pay his insurance, but could now subsidize this group
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with $12,740. Mr. Cole stated that he felt the government was getting into
private.business and forcing others in private business out of work.
City Attorney McCord explained that he had rendered an opinion that the
City could not legally appropriate City funds to a private profit making
enterprise for the purpose of subsidizing premiums on taxicab insurance. He
stated that he also rendered an opinion of whether or not the City can legally
operate its own taxicab program utilizing City employees, or contract for the
operation of a Public Transit System. His opinion on this was that the City
could do either of the two.
City Attorney McCord stated that if the courts view this proposal of a
"shared" system as opposed to an exclusive rights system, and as a form of public
transit, there would be no legal problem of the appropriation of the $12,740.
Mrs. Anne T. Hauser, a member of the audience addressed the Board. She
stated that Fayetteville does need a taxicab service, but that the rates need
to be such that people can afford them.
Director Lancaster stated that he did not feel the City should subsidize
the Community Resource Group since the City could not help subsidize the insurance
premiums for the prior cab service.
Mrs. Hauser stated that she would like to see the City operate the taxi
service. She pointed out that the rates proposed by Community Resource Group
were much higher than the previous rates had been.
Mr. Squires explained that the rates proposed had been decided upon so that
they would generate enough funds to operate a first class service, and that they
were based upon surveys done by the Community Resource Group. He agreed that the
rates were somewhat high, but that they had decided to quote the high rates so
they could cover themselves. He explained that the organization was a non-profit
organization, and if a profit was made the rates would have to be reduced.
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152.1 Mr. Squires stated that the $12,740 subsidy would be a one time expense and
would be used to help purchase vehicles. The federal government was paying 80%
of the cost of purchasing vehicles, and Fayetteville and Springdale would pay
the remainder 20%. In case the vehicles were sold, Fayetteville would be entitled
to receive its share of the proceeds received from the sale of the vehicles.
152.2 Director Bumpass, seconded by Noland, moved that the Public Transit
Committee and a member of the staff of the City Manager's Office meet with
Community Resource Group, Inc. and study the proposal, and a recommendation
be brought to the Board at the next meeting.
152.3 Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
152.4 Director Osborne stated that he would like the committee to consider the
fact that if this is ruled as an unlawful appropriation, then the City would be
paid back its share. Also, he would like them to consider a clause in the
contract stating that if service is terminated while the vehicles are still
being used, that when those vehicles are sold the City will receive 20% of the
funds received from the sale of the vehicles.
152.5 McCord suggested that an Attorney General's opinion be requested on the
legality of the proposal. The Board agreed to that suggestion.
152.6 Mayor Todd pointed out to the audience that any ideas or proposals would be
welcomed from the public. Any suggestions should be referred to the committee
as soon as possible to allow time for consideration.
RURAL FIRE SERVICE
152.7 City Attorney McCord read an ordinance terminating outside -the -city
firefighting service except in instances where mutual -aid or prepaid contractual
agreements exist.
152.8 Director Osborne, seconded by Sharp, moved that the rules be suspended
and the ordinance placed on second reading. Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously, and the City Attorney read the ordinance for the second time.
152.9 Director Osborne, seconded by Noland, moved that the rules be further
suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. Upon roll call
the motion passed unanimously, and the City Attorney read the ordinance for the
third time.
152.10 Mayor Todd called for comments from the audience.
152.11 Mr. P.E. Smith of Zion Road addressed the Board and asked what would be
considered as a "neighborhood." Also, he asked if the citizens in the county
would receive the same services as those citizens of the City, after the county
residents paid their $95.00 per year fee.
152.12 Mayor Todd explained that the City has avoided trying to set a minimum
or maximum on the size of a neighborhood or area. The houses would have to
be identifiable as a particular area or neighborhood, and that the City would rely
on the Fire Department's judgment.
152.13 Mayor Todd explained that if all the fire equipment was needed elsewhere,
that the City residents would get first priority. He stated that the Board
would not jeopardize the safety of those in the City to provide services to citizens
outside the City.
152.14 One member of the audience asked if the county residents would also be allowed
to install fire hydrants.
152.15 Mr. Grimes explained that the City has a policy not to allow fire plugs
outside the City limits. This would take away any or all incentive for areas
to beannexed into the City. Also, he stated that some of the water lines
were not large enough for fire plugs.
152.16 One resident who lives off Highway 112 stated that he felt fire plugs
should be allowed. He told the Board that the insurance rates of the
residents were going to go up, and that they were having to pay $95.00 per
year for fire service also. He felt that for this fee they should be allowed
to have fire plugs installed.
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Mr. Jim Ferguson addressed the Board. He told the Board that if they 153.1
were insistent upon dividing the City from the County, then the City should
III remove its restrictions from those living in the county, such as those imposed
upon the subdivision of land.
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one would be forced to pay the $95.00 per year for fire service. He also told
the audience that areas could petition to be annexed into the City and they
would receive all the City services.
One member of the audience asked how much money the City receives from the 153.3
University and churches for fire service.
The Board answered that revenue was not collected from these two 153.4
organizations.
Director Bumpass stated that if the ordinance was passed, then it would 153.5
O give the citizens desiring fire service two months to work out proposals to
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After further discussion, the Mayor asked if the ordinance should pass. 153.6
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Director Bumpass, seconded by Osborne, moved that the contract form to
be used in contracting for these fire services, be referred to the Police and
Fire Committee and City Attorney for the purpose of developing a suitable
contract form to be presented at the next meeting. Upon roll call the motion
passed unanimously.
GREENLAND FIRE SERVICE
Director Bumpass, Chairman of the Police and Fire Committee, reported
that the committee had met that afternoon and discussed fire service for
Greenland with Mayor Jim Scanlon and other members of the Greenland City
Council.
Greenland had made a proposal that the City of Greenland pay $35.00 per
household, including mobile homes, churches, schools, and major buildings
used as businesses. This total amount would be approximately $10,500
per year.
Director Bumpass stated that there was a willingness among the Board to
contract with another municipality to provide the services, and because of the
density of population, possibly the administrative fees could be waived. Also,
there was discussion that the City of Fayetteville could propose a flat fee
to the City of Greenland for service from 6-1-81 to 12-31-81. However,
Director Bumpass stated that the committee felt the cost should not be below
the cost of that for the residents of the City of Fayetteville (approximately
$85 per residence).
Director Lancaster, seconded by Osborne, moved to deny the proposal of
$35.00 per household submitted by Greenland.
Director Osborne, seconded by Noland, moved that the motion be amended to
offer the City of Greenland a contract where the City of Fayetteville would
provide the City of Greenland fire service for the sum of $10,000 for the
period 6-1-81 until 12-31-81. Thereafter, the price for fire service would
be renegotiated, but will probably be in the range of $85,00 per household.
Upon roll call the amendment passed unanimously.
Mayor Todd then called for a vote on the amended motion. Upon roll
call the motion passed unanimously.
After some discussion, City Attorney McCord read an ordinance amending
the first paragraph in Section 9-6 of the Fayetteville Code of Ordinances, to
read as follows:
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"The Fayetteville Fire Department shall not provide fire protection
services beyond the corporate limits and shall not combat any fire
located outside tIp corporate limits except pursuant to (1) a mutual
aid agreement, or other written contract, approved by the Fayetteville
Board of Directors, with another municipal corporation or (2) a written
contract executed by the residents of a specifically defined area located
not more than two miles beyond the City's corporate limits, which contract
shall contain the following provision:".
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and the ordinance placed on second
unanimously.
154.3 City Attorney McCord read the
Osborne, seconded by Noland, moved
ordinance placed on third and final
unanimously, and the City Attorney
time.
154.4 Mayor Todd asked if the ordinance
unanimously upon roll call.
Noland, moved that the rules be suspended
reading. Upon roll call the motion passed
ordinance for the second time. Director
that the rules be further suspended and the
reading. Upon roll call the motion passed
read the ordinance for the third and final
should pass. The ordinance passed
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PLANTER REQUEST
154.5 Mayor Todd introduced a request by representatives of the Lewis Land
Company for an opportunity to further discuss with the Board a leak in the
planter in front of the Lewis Brothers Building.
154.6 Mr. Paul Lewis addressed the Board and stated that a test had been made
on the planter by running water in through a hose, and in six and a half hours
water did leak through into the basement of the Lewis Brothers Building.
He asked the Board what they intended to do about this leak.
154.7 Director Osborne asked Mr. Lewis if the City should be responsible
for fixing a leak in his basement wall.
154.8 Mr. Lewis answered that there was never any water in the basement of the
building until the planter was installed.
154.9 Director Lancaster moved that everything be taken out of the planter and
the planter filled with concrete. The motion died for lack of a second.
154.10 Mr. Lewis replied that this idea would meet with a great deal of
opposition because it would hinder the beauty of the downtown square.
154.11 After some discussion, Director Osborne, seconded by Henry, moved that
the planter be fixed. Upon roll call the motion passed by a vote of 5-1,
with Director Todd voting in the minority, and Director Bumpass abstaining
due to a client relationship. Director Henry asked that it be pointed out
that she felt like the next time there was a problem with this planter, after
the City has had an independent contractor fix it correctly, then the planter
should be done away with completely.
PARK FEES
154.12 City Attorney McCord read an ordinance specifying certain park usage fees
for softball tournaments, and for other facilities when set aside for private
functions.
154.13 Director Osborne, seconded by Sharp, moved that the ordinance be placed
on second reading. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously, and the
City Attorney read the ordinance for the second time.
154.14 Director Osborne, seconded by Sharp, moved that the ordinance be placed
on third and final reading. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously, and
the City Attorney read the ordinance for the third and final time.
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After further discussion, Director Henry, seconded by Bumpass, moved that
the ordinance be amended by striking Part B of the ordinance that was included
in the Directors' agenda. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
There being no further discussion, the Mayor called for a vote on the
ordinance which passed unanimously.
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SIDEWALK/CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Mayor Todd introduced a request by Calvary Baptist Church for an
opportunity to discuss the installation of a sidewalk along a portion of the
east side of Porter Road.
Mr. Phil Misenheimer, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, addressed the
Board. He stated that he felt there had been a misunderstanding somewhere,
0 because when sidewalks were put in on the east side of Porter Road, they were
eliminated from the property of the Calvary Baptist Church. 155.6
Mr. Grimes explained that when the Calvary Baptist Church had received
its large scale development plan in 1978, it had signed an agreement stating
7 that when improvements were made to Porter Road to bring it up to City standards,
Q that they would pay for their half of the construction costs. However, the street
Q had been improved with CD funds. Therefore, making it unnecessary for the
church to pay for their share. Mr. Grimes stated that he felt they should
be willing to pay for a sidewalk on their property since they were being
relieved of paying for half of the street.
Mr. Misenheimer stated that the other property owners along Porter Road
got sidewalks without having to pay for them. He pointed out that the
absence of a sidewalk across their property is an eyesore to the community.
After some discussion, Director Noland stated there were basically three
alternatives, (1) the City could build the sidewalk at its expense, (2) the
church could build the sidewalk at its expense, (3) or a shared -cost arrangement
could be worked out.
Mayor Todd stated that the City is already over -committed for sidewalks
this year.
After a rather lengthy discussion, Director Osborne, seconded by Bumpass,
moved that this sidewalk be placed on the.68tsidewalk list for future consideration.
Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Todd pointed out that if the church decided to construct a new
building on the property in the meantime that a walk would be required as in
any other large scale development plan.
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SIGN APPEAL/KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/2117 WEST SIXTH STREET
Mayor Todd introduced an appeal from the literal provisions of the sign
ordinance for a sign located at 2117 West Sixth Street, Kentucky Fried Chicken.
The zoning district is C-2 "Thoroughfare commercial" and a variance was
requested for permission to allow a roof sign to be installed on a building
under construction. The ordinance requirement is that roof signs are not
allowed unless the board determines that strict enforcement would cause
an undue hardship because of characteristics unique to the property in question.
Mr. Gary Carnahan addressed the Board and stated that an undue hardship
would be experienced if the sign was not allowed. He explained that this is
the standard sign of the Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise.
After some discussion, Director Bumpass moved that the variance be denied
and Director Todd seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion failed by
a vote of 2-5, with Directors Bumpass and Todd voting in the minority.
Director Sharp asked Mr. John Dietzen, Sign Inspector, if the sign
was actually a roof sign or a wall sign. Mr. Dietzen replied that it would
be determined by whichever you looked at it, and could be described as a wall
sign. Director Sharp stated that he felt it was a wall sign since it fell
below the roof line.
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156.1 After further discussion, it was determined that a variance was not needed
if the sign was a wall sign instead of a roof sign. Director Osborne,
seconded by Sharp, moved that the sign be considered a wall sign. Upon roll
call the motion passed by a vote of 4-3, with Directors Todd, Bumpass, and
Henry voting in the minority.
REZONING APPEAL/NORTH SIDE OF HWY 16 WEST BETWEEN CARLESBAD TRACE & CARRIAGE WAY
156.2 Mayor Todd introduced an appeal from a decision by the Planning Commission
regarding rezoning petition R-81-3 on the north side of highway 16 west between
Carlesbad Trace and Carriage Way, by petitioner Ray Rastall. The change
requested was from R-2 "Medium Density Residential" to C-2 "Thoroughfare
Commercial." The Planning Commission recommended denial 7-0.
156.3 Director Osborne stated that he had handled the annexation of this
particular property into the City before he was a City Director, and that
he was going to disqualify himself from the discussion and the voting.
156.4 Mr. Rastall addressed the Board and stated that there would be 200 square
feet in the middle of the property that he could not use if he had to use the
property for duplexes because of lack of access to the property.
156.5 Mr. Rastall told the Board he bought the property with the understanding
that it was zoned C-2, but later discovered that it was not even in the
City limits when he purchased it.
156.6 Director Bumpass asked Mr. Rastall if there was a commercial development
across Highway 16, and Mr. Rastall answered that there was.
156.7 Director Noland pointed out that the commercial development mentioned
is not inside the City limits.
156.8 Mayor Todd pointed out that the City has a bill of assurance which
restricts the property to medium density residential housing. He also pointed
out that the two main concerns of the Planning Commission was that of the
property becoming strip zoning, and that other property owners had purchased
their property under the assurance that nothing other than duplexes would
be built there:'
156.9 Director Noland, seconded by Sharp, moved that the rezoning appeal be
denied. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously, with Director
Osborne absent upon roll call.
156.10 Mr. Rastall asked the Board if they would consider rezoning the property
to C-1. He explained that he would like to build a small restaurant and
laundromat.
156.11 Mr. Todd stated that he felt the Board would not be ready to make that
decision without a recommendation from the Planning Commission.
156.12 Director Henry stated that the Board could refer that matter back to the
Planning Commission. Director Noland stated he did not feel the Board should
refer it back to the Planning Commission, but that Mr. Rastall should start
the process all over again.
156.13 Director Bumpass, seconded by Henry, moved that the request to rezone
to C-1 be referred back to the Planning Commission at the petitioner's request.
Upon roll call the motion failed by a vote of 2-4-1, with Directors Bumpass
and Henry voting in the minority, and Director Osborne absent upon roll call.
156.14 Mayor Todd explained to Mr. Rastall that he could go back to the Planning
Commission and start over again just as he had done for the request to rezone
to C-2.
IMPROVEMENT WAIVER
156.15 Mayor Todd introduced a request by the architects for the Fayetteville
Housing Authority that certain improvement requirements be waived for the
housing development located north of Thirteenth Street and west of Wood
Avenue.
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Mr. Newton Hailey, architect for the project, addressed the Board. He
stated that they would like to have the sidewalk shown on Willow on the master
sidewalk plan to be waived. Mr Hailey stated that once the final approval
from HUD has been given,:the request will be made to abandon Willow Street,
which is really only a twenty foot easement.
He explained that a bill of assurance was being offered for Wood Avenue
stating the Housing Authority would agree to build a sidewalk upon request of
the City; when Wood Avenue was paved.
Mr. Hailey stated there is an area inside their project that is being
developed as a play area which is required by HUD. He also explained that
there was another area in the project where there was a grove of trees. He
stated this area was being kept for a passive park, and that they would like
more guidance on the $85.00 per unit to go into the park fund.
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on site will tie into the CD sidewalks.
Mayor Todd asked aboutthe possibilities of HUD not existing at the time
it was determined the sidewalk on Wood was to be built. Mr. Hailey answered
that this would be paid out of the Housing Authority's operating expense.
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Q 12th street because of the route taken by the children going to Jefferson
School. Mr. Hailey stated that this would be a possibility.
After some discussion concerning the park donation of $85.00 per unit,
City Attorney McCord asked if a clarification was provided showing that this
was not a special assessment or special tax, would this be an eligible item.
Steve Giles replied that he would like this clarification so he could
provide it to HUD.
McCord asked if there enough vacant land to meet the ordinance requirement
of .01 acres per unit.
Dale Clark stated that this was not considered because of the number of
persons in the area, and that the area is so close to Walker Park.
City Attorney McCord stated that he would visit with HUD counsel if
the Board so desired.
Director Osborne stated that he felt the City was being asked to give
an exception to the government that it will. -not give to private enterprise,
and that he did not feel this was proper.
Director Osborne stated that he felt a building permit should be issued,
because he would not want to delay work on the project.
Director Osborne, seconded by Noland, moved that a paved path be required
from the northeast corner of the property to the northeast parking area and
the sidewalk south from there be postponed, and that the Housing Authority
enter into a bill of assurance stating that it will be built at the call of the
City, but that the intention is not to require it until the street is paved.
Director Noland seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
Director Osborne moved that the sidewalk required on Willow Avenue be
waived, and Director Noland seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
passed unanimously.
Director Todd, seconded by Osborne, moved to authorize an amendment to the
CD plan that would enable the construction of a sidewalk on llth Street west of
the project rather than 12th , if the Housing Authority commissioners prefer.
Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
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WATER WAIVER
158.1 Mayor Todd introduced a request by the engineers of the 0. E. Luttrell
subdivision for a waiver from the requirements that City water be provided
by the developer.
158.2 Mr. Harry Gray was present to represent Mr. Luttrell. He explained
that Mr. Luttrell purchased eight acres, a five acre tract and three acre
tract. Mr. Luttrell's intention was to split the property into four tracts.
He planned to build a house on one and live in it and build houses on the
remaining three tracts and sell them. He has built one house and drilled
three wells. He discovered that in order to transfer deeds he had to file
a subdivision plat, and in plat review the question of providing city water
was raised.
158.3 Mr. Gray stated that the three wells have a good water supply. He
advised the Board that the additional cost of running a line to connect to
city water would be approximately $3,000 and a well and a pump would cost
approximately $600. Only two wells would be needed.
158.4 Director Noland stated that his only reservation was that sooner or later
someone will have to build a water line.
158.5 City Attorney McCord stated that the ordinance requirement is that the
subdivider is to provide public water if public water is reasonably available.
158.6 Director Noland stated that the easiest and most inexpensive thing was
to waive the water requirement and let the people worry about paying for the
water line when the wells go dry.
158.7 Director Noland, seconded by Osborne, moved that a waiver of the water
requirement be approved for the subdivision. Upon roll call the motion
passed by a vote of 6-1, with Director Henry voting in the minority.
ASSESSOR APPOINTMENT
158.8 Mayor Todd stated that Rudy Hatcher had been proposed to fill the vacancy
on the Board of Assessors for the Sycamore Street Improvement District #77-1.
158.9 After some discussion, it was determined that Mr. Hatcher's previous
association with a local real estate firm might give the appearance of being
a conflict of interest.
158.10 Director Bumpass, seconded by Osborne, moved that the item be tabled.
158.11 Upon roll call the motion passed by a vote of 5-2, with Todd and Henry
voting in the minority.
158.12 It was suggested by the Board that the counsel of the commissioners write
to the property owners to see if the person nominated is acceptable to them.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
158.13 Mayor Todd introduced the consideration of a proposed policy regarding the
provision of professional services.
158.14 Director Noland moved that the item be tabled in order to allow more
input to be received. Bumpass seconded.
158.15 After some discussion, Director Osborne, seconded by Henry, moved to amend
the motion to state that the staff would meet with those firms interested,
and a report provided to the Board for their consideration at the next Rnard
meeting. Upon roll call the motion passed.
NIMLO RESOLUTION
158.16 Mayor Todd introduced a resolution supporting the creation of a National
Municipal Defense Fund by the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers.
158.17 Director Bumpass, seconded by Noland, moved that the resolution be
approved. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
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APPOINTMENTS
Director Henry, Chairperson of the Nominating Committee, moved that the
following appointments be made, and that Advertising & Promotion and Historic District
Commission be considered separately.
Advertising & Promotion Commission: Position previously held by Billie
Schneider, ending April 1, 1985: appointment of Susan Cearley.
Bicycle Task Force: Position previously held by Gerald Bradley, indefinite
term: the appointment of Sylvia Danforth, and addition of an adhoc Police
Department representative position to be filled by Rick Hoyt.
0 Board of Adjustment: Positions previously held by Chester House and Don
Q) Mills: the reappointment of both, with terms ending April 1, 1986.
Board of Housing & Construction Appeals: Position previously held by J.
Q Palmer Boggs, ending April 1, 1986: reappointment of Mr. Boggs.
Q Civil Service Commission: Position previously held by Hugh Brewer, term
ending April 1, 1987: the appointment of William Martin.
Energy Advisory Commission: Unexpired term of C.R. Magness, ending January
1, 1984: the appointment of Johnny P. Adkins.
Fayetteville Housing Authority: Position previously held by Robert Windham,
ending January 1, 1986: confirmation of Housing Authority's nomination
of Mr. Windham for an addition term.
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Historic District Commission: Positions previously held by Herb Lewis and
Dick Atkinson, ending April 1, 1984: reappointment of Herb Lewis and appoint-
ment of Thelma Manske.
Library Board of Trustees: Position previously held by George Shelton,
ending April 1, 1987: the appointment of Lois Miller.
Northwest Arkansas Cultural Center Board of Trustees: Positions previously
held by Diana Whitaker and Linda Welch, ending April 1, 1974: the
reappointment of Linda Welch and appointment of John McKinney
Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission: For unexpired term of
David Malone, ending January 1, 1983: the appointment of Mayor John Todd
Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Todd, seconded by Osborne, moved that the recommendations of the
Nominating Committee on the Advertising & Promotion committee and the Historic
District Commission be approved. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously,
with Director Bumpass abstaining because of attorney-client relationships.
BID AWARDS
Sturman Mackey, Purchasing Agent, addressed the Board and stated that
he was recommending that the award of Bid #449 for landscaping at the Fayetteville
Airport Terminal building go to the low bidder, Professional Landscape of Rogers,
Arkansas in the amount of $6,510.72.
Director Osborne, seconded by Lancaster, moved that the bid be awarded to
the low bidder as recommended. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
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HEALTH INSURANCE
160.1 Dr. Bob Hall, insurance consultant, addressed the Board and stated that
the employees of the City had chosen Optinn F of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Plan. He explained that this plan will increase benefits, and that he was
recommending Blue Cross/Blue Shield since they were the only bidder on option F.
160.2 Director Henry, seconded by Todd, moved that option F be approved. Upon
roll call the motion passed unanimously.
FBO RECOMMENDATION
160.3 Mayor Todd introduced the consideration of a proposal by the Airport Manager
regarding bid specifications for a Fixed Base Operator at Drake Field.
160.4 Director Lancaster stated that the airport committee had met last week
and representatives of all the airlines were present. Discussions were held on
the fuel farm. He explained that the reason the recommendation was made that
the City exercise its option is that it makes it more attractive for a Fixed
Base Operator to submit a bid if there is only one fuel farm.
160.5 Director Lancaster stated that the airport committee recommends the
proposal submitted by the airport manager.
160.6 Mr. Grimes stated that basically the recommendation is that the City
exercise its option to purchase the fuel farm, contract with the FBO to operate
it, but give the airlines and the FB0 the option of flowing their fuel through
the farm at a one cent per gallon charge made for every gallon flowed through the
farm to pay for the farm and for any maintenance and operation, and perhaps an
expansion of facilities. The idea would be to make the farm available to everyone
at the airport, and all the airlines will have the option of dealing with the
FBO to transport fuel from the farm to their planes, or they can choose to
transport it themselves.
160.7 Mr.Tuck Morris, a member of the Board of Directors of Skyways, addressed
the Board. He stated that if the City exercises its option, it is obligated
to purchase the farm at fair market value and build Skyways another one through
the issuance of Act 9 bonds. There will then be two fuel farms at Drake Field
if Skyways is not the FBO. He stated that Skyways does not want to move out
of Fayetteville, but that they do feel they are entitled to their own fuel farm
whether or not they are the FBO. Mr.Morris stated that he did want it understood
that Skyways is committed to Fayetteville.
160.8 Mr. Grimes asked Mr. Morris if it would be more advantageous financially
for Skyways to take the funds paid them by the City for the existing fuel farm
and build another one rather than flow their fuel through the fuel farm the
City purchased.
160.9 Mr. Morris answered that Skyways feels it would be much better to have their
own fuel farm.
160.10 Mr. Grimes asked Mr. Morris if others could flow fuel through Skyways fuel
farm.
160.11 Mr. Morris answered that Skyways prefers
they will be happy to operate it and share it
of the airport committee arrangements.
160.12 After further discussion, Director Osborne, seconded by Noland, moved that
the item be tabled until the next meeting. Upon roll call, the motion to table
passed by a vote of 6-1, with Director Henry voting in the minority.
U OF A ANNEXATION
Director Lancaster, seconded by Henry, moved that City Attorney McCord
160.13 proceed with the paperwork on the property of U of A proposed to be annexed.
160.14 Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
to have their own fuel farm, but
with everybody else on the terms
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POLICE PENSION FUND BOARD
Director Henry, seconded by Todd, moved to appoint Director Bumpass to the 161.1
Police Pension Fund Board to fill the unexpired term of Director Lancaster, who
had resigned.
Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously. 161.2
Mayor Todd explained that this was necessary because state statute requires 161.3
the Chairman of the Police Committee to serve on the Police Pension Fund Board.
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HEARING ON KNOLLS
Mr. Grimes stated that there will be a hearing on May 4, 1981 at 7:00 p.m.
at Rogers High School concerning the Knolls condominium development proposed on
Prairie Creek. Tertiary treatment is proposed.
MINUTES
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6) Minutes of the 4-7-81 meeting were approved with the following correction. 161.5
Paragraph 149.4 should read, "Director Noland stated that the word "lease"
Q should be "LEAST" in the last sentence of the first paragraph of the 3-12-81
a meeting."
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion., the meeting adjourned at 1:05 a.m. 161.6
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