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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-11 MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS A special meeting the Fayetteville City Board of Directors was held on Wednesday, July 11, 1990 at 8:30 a.m. in Room 326 of the City Administration Building at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. PRESENT: Directors Shell Spivey, Fred Vorsanger, Michael Green, Ernest Lancaster, Russ Kelley, and Paul Marinoni, Jr.; C1ty Manager Scott Linebaugh, City Attorney Jerry Rose, and City Clerk Sherry Thomas. ABSENT: Mayor William Martin CALL TO ORDER The special meeting was called to order by Director Fred Vorsanger. He asked City Manager Linebaugh to explain the purpose of the meeting. Linebaugh stated that the urgency was due to the condition of the Asbell soccer field. He stated that the grade of the field was improper, drainage was. inadequate, and. it was unusable in its present condition. Financing is :now available through the greenspace fees due to cancellation of work on Bryce Davis Park. This would allow repairs to be done on the soccer field and allow it to be used this season. ' Linebaugh explained that there were two items for consideration, the first being the&construction contract. Bids were opened Tuesday, July 10, and theonly bid submitted was by McClinton - Anchor Construction Company at a`price of $14,869. He stated that there was approximately $60,000 available at the present time in the Greenspace Fee Account and that representatives from the Parks Board were present to answer any questions anyone might have. Linebaugh stated that staff recommended proceeding with the project. Dale Clark, Parks and Recreation Director; stated that bids for all phases of the improvement, including irrigation and dirt work, came in much lower than had been anticipated. 2 -He explained that the irrigation system would cover the three existing fields as well as the one additional field' to be completed; and the water tap would be in the name of the Soccer Association. Director Kelley, seconded by Green, made a motion to approve the resolution to award the construction contract to McClinton -Anchor. Upon roll call, the resolution passed by a vote of 6 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. 110A-90 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOR July 11, 1990 } Director Kelley, -seconded by Green, made a motion to approve the resolution to award the sprinkler system contract to Ozark Lawn Care, low bidder in the amount of $10,740. Upon roll call, the resolution passed by a vote of 6 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. 110E-90 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION SOON Director Marinoni questioned how soon construction would begin on Bryce Davis Park since Asbell field was a second priority to Walnut Grove or Bryce Davis Park. He pointed out that bids coming in much lower than expected would leave a balance in the Greenspace Fee Account, and there has also been some recent construction taking place at the Walnut Grove site. It was stated that a public hearing was held approximately three weeks ago with only one citizen in attendance. The Parks Board decided to proceed with obtaining a topographical map of the area. He stated that with increased citizen interest and input, progress could be made quickly, but as that has not been the case to this point, things were at a relative standstill. Marinoni stated that he understood that the funds in the Greenspace Fee Account were required to be spent by the year's end and asked what the outcome would be if this was not carried out. Clark stated that if the funds were not spent by the end ofthe year, the City would stand to lose the money. An attempt to increase citizen interest with another public hearing would be made, but it was felt that the major hold up was the absence of single family dwellings in the neighborhood. Large development is taking place north of the area, and there is a possibility of establishing a neighborhood park in that area. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Martin announced his decision not to seek re-election as City Director of Fayetteville. He urged anyone who felt they might contribute to the community by serving as City Director to run for election to the office in the fall and stated that he would certainly be willing to discuss the time demands, benefits and citizen interaction with anyone who wished. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 a.m.