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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-16 MinutesMINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS A regular meeting of the Fayetteville City Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, October 16, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the Directors' Room of the City Administration Building at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.. PRESENT: Mayor William Martin; Directors Michael Green, Russ Kelley, Ernest Lancaster, Paul Marinoni, Jr., and Fred Vorsanger; City Manager Scott Linebaugh, City Attorney Jerry Rose, City Clerk Sherry Thomas; members of the staff, press and audience. CALL TO ORDER - -v The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, with seven Directors present. The Mayor asked those present to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance and'=then asked that a brief moment of respectful silence be observed. • The Mayor then welcomed the public audience at the meeting, as well as those watching by television. He reminded everyone present that they would have an opportunity to address the Board on every item under discussion. He asked that those wishing to speak introduce themselves, give their place of..residence, keep their comments concise and non -repetitive and address the -entire Board. Martin stated any questions for the Board or staff should be directed to the Mayor. i." - REPORT TO THE PUBLIC Y _ • A report to the public and Board was presented by the City Manager Scott Linebaugh. The report for the month:of September included financial information, an update on staff'activities and items of general interest. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Linebaugh reported the balance sheet for the end of September had assets of $151.2 million, with liabilities of $35.1 million and a fund balance of $116 million. For the period ending September 30, 1990 total operating and non-operating revenues were $29.7 million, which was an approximate increase of $1.8million more than at this same time last year. For this same period, operating and non- operating expenditures were $48.7 million. Linebaugh stated this was an increase of approximately $19.4 million over the same period last year. He explained that $16 million of the increase was due to the early pay-off of the Sewer Sales Tax Bonds. He stated that extra monies were achieved due to grants received and collecting sales tax money quicker than had been anticipated. 17 3125 t lr October 16, 1990 INSPECTION DIVISION Linebaugh stated the City continues to grow through construction as September was another busy month. 1,215 building permits for a total value of $26.8 million have been issued to date, reflecting an $11.6 million increase over 1989. SEWER DIVISION Linebaugh stated that the Lift Station Rehabilitation Project is now complete, all lift stations are in good condition, and there has been a substantial reduction in the number of bypasses required. The project was completed under the original estimated costs. POLICE DEPARTMENT Linebaugh stated that there were 166 persons completing the Crime Prevention Program for the month of September, and a new Neighborhood Watch Program was formed. PLANNING MANAGEMENT Regarding the Phase I and Phase II Sewer Systems Study, Linebaugh stated that the study was dealing with infiltration and explained that he felt, for the most part, that there was some misunderstanding about the definition of infiltration. He explained how damaging the storm water was on the system itself and also stated that the City is mandated by the EPA to flush all storm water out of the system by 1994. He stated that Phase I of the project concerned Dry Weather Monitoring and results show that four of the City's systems have major problems in that they had above the EPA limits for storm water Two of those systems were located on the University of Arkansas campus and two in the older section of the City. Phase II dealt with Wet Weather Monitoring, revealing that most problems are within six of the twelve mini -systems. Two of the mini -systems located in the south and older section of the city were worse than the rest. These studies helped to focus on areas where the problems are occurring. Phase III deals with televising areas of performance with camera equipment. Linebaugh stated that this approach will be very effective financially, as the exact problem area can be pinpointed in the system and construction and excavation can be done only in the problem area instead of excavating an entire line. FIRE STATION ASBESTOS REMOVAL Linebaugh stated that the Fire Station Asbestos Abatement schedule would be one week later than the dates given to the press and public earlier due to a delay for a permit to begin the abatement. q,.October 16, 1990 BUDGET AWARD Linebaugh announced that the City of Fayetteville has again been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the 1990 budget. He stated there were seven categories of the city's budget that were marked especially notable or exemplary, and he felt this was a major accomplishment for the budget staff. RECYCLING Linebaugh stated that the City,. met with the Soil Conservation Service on September 4 to discuss grant funding availability for various solid waste and recycling projects. Meetings recently with officials from Springdale, Washington County and the University of Arkansas were also held -to discuss regional solid waste planning interests and concerns. 'Linebaugh stated that the City's recycling program continues to be successful and he 'noted that Hal Morton would elaborate further Yin his presentation. Solid Waste Management Administrator Hal Morton gave a presentation or "status report" on the recycling program in Fayetteville. Morton stated that the program, originally designed for a 10-15% participation rate, was begun in March of this year. He stated that the average participation rate was approximately 30-35% which was well above the national average for program of this type. Morton stated that there are also participants from outside areas such as Huntsville using the drop-off stations. Morton stated that the amount of materials collected is large and mentioned that the City continues to receive aluminum recyclables. He stated that the City does receive revenue from the aluminum materials after processing and collections costs are accounted for. Morton stated that 55 1/2 tons of newspaper, 13 tons ofglass and over a ton of aluminum was collected for the month of September. He shared the year-to-date figures on the City's, recycling project as follows: t Newspaper 82% 'Glass 15 1/2%^ Aluminum 2 1/2% t. Morton explained that one of the initial"goals of the recycling program was waste stream .reduction. He stated that residential waste stream portion was approximately half of the city's total waste stream which equals about 220 tons per week out of the total 550 tons per week. He stated that the recovery rate was extremely good for a mature recycling system and said that the City was fortunate to have these favorable results this early in the recycling program with the voluntary drop-off station approach. 1 ,. October 16, 1990 Morton explained some of the operating costs of the program, including personnel at 57% or $28,228.00, equipment at 39 1/2% or $19,519.00, and processing fees at 3% or $1,505.00 (June through September prices for newspaper). He stated that the processing costs are approximately $85 per ton, and it was realized that recycling "does not pay for itself" and there will be costs involved; however, revenues are realized in several different ways. There are land -fill fees that did not have to be paid for materials pulled out of the waste stream. There is a savings realized from not having to transport materials to the land -fill. The aluminum materials revenues amount to approximately 25% of total revenue or savings. Morton stated, as compared to a similar program in Little Rock, operating costs in the drop-off station recycling program is considerably lower for Fayetteville with the program actually being on a larger scale than Little Rock's. He explained that the former Recycling Manager Scott Smith was replaced in August by Bruce Culley who is Waste Reduction Coordinator. Since Culley has been employed in this capacity, Morton stated that man hours have been significantly reduced by 19% and productivity has increased by 27%. The composting program's processing costs have been lowered by 80%, while reducing rocks, sticks, plastics, and other debris by 87%. While the program is very effective and beneficial, Morton stated there are some problems, one of the most notable being materials being placed outside of the containers at the drop-off stations. He explained several reasons for this, including containers already filled to capacity when more material is brought to the station. Extra capacity for newspaper has been added to each station and this has solved some of the problem. He stated that some people do not check to see if the container is full or not, but simply place the material outside the container on the ground. Morton stated that commercial enterprises from the downtown areas deliver newspaper in bundles and large containers of beer bottles from area bars and taverns. Morton stated this continues to prove the extreme need for a commercial recycling program in the very near future for the City, and with a number of businesses expressing a desire for this, such a program is in the planning stages now. Morton explained, however, that it is felt that a certain number of businesses are inclined to use the recycling drop-off stations as a means of disposing of their materials and avoiding disposal costs. Morton stated that another problem at the drop-off stations was materials being placed in the wrong containers as well as materials that are not being recycled in this program at this time. He stated that is was felt that some citizens are not aware of what the recycling markets in this area are and what materials can be accepted. He stated communication was essential, and it has even been suggested that large message boards be mounted at the stations October 16, 1990 to make citizens more aware of what materials are acceptable for drop-off. Morton also cited off-loading the materials from the trucks as a rather serious problem at the present time. A second crane truck has been recently added to aid in the collection of the recyclables. Collections will be made more frequently and the full container problems should be somewhat alleviated. Morton stated that on the processing end of the system, they are limited in manpower at the present for unloading glass and cans. Arrangements are being made at Abilities Unlimited to expand operations but this will take some time. Handling the transport and dumping of the newspapers into containers at present is extremely inefficient and clumsy. Morton stated that different, more efficient ways of doing this are being sought, including re -negotiations of processing contracts. • Morton stated that it is felt that the city's waste stream will need to be reduced further in the near_future and several other options are being discussed. One plan would be to include curbside pickup of recyclables in a cost -effective -and efficient manner without purchasing expensive new equipment. Another option is to expand the collection process to receive other recyclable materials not currently being accepted. These might..:include motor oil, tin cans, plastics, and household hazardous wastes, among others. M Morton stated that a comprehensive recycling plan will be completed early next year and most of this report, with additional new -information, will be included in the package and will be available to the public. Upon a question from Director Vorsanger regarding curbside collections, Morton answered that limitations on this project at present rests on the city's processing capabilities in the area. Since curbside collections would'drastically increase the amounts of material, necessary'.steps wouldbe required to handle the additional flow of recyclables. Morton, stated that he felt expansion into curbside, collections should coincide with the expansion of the Abilities Unlimited'facilities or the addition of new processing facilities in the area. Director Green questioned the status of a newspaper composting project. .` t Morton stated that the idea has been ;discussed with the State Department of Pollution Control & Ecology and a test run is being `planned for sometime in the near future; however, great care is needed in planning this project due to the requirements concerning the chemicals in the composting materials. - _, 322 October 16, 1990 Director Green also asked if plans were being made to increase trash pick-up rates to encourage citizens to recycle. City Manager Linebaugh answered future goals for the entire program were being studied before any rates would be set or increased because it would not be prudent to set one rate and increase it three to four months later because of unforeseen costs. Mayor Martin questioned Morton for advice concerning dead leaf disposal for property owners in the City. Morton stated the facility was ready for the season. They will be de -bagging the leaves as they come in, they will be ground and placed in wind rows. He asked citizens to be aware of what trash or other materials they rake up in addition to the leaves. Rocks and pieces of metal concealed in yard waste are very dangerous in the grinding equipment and pose one of the biggest hazards to workers in the program. He encouraged citizens to bring the leaves to the facility as this will save everyone in the long run on collection costs. Morton stated leaves would be collected as separate yard waste on Thursdays and Fridays. An additional collection day will be added (Wednesday) at the peak of leaf season. Mayor Martin asked how often each container at the drop-off stations will be emptied now that a new crane truck has been added. Morton answered that, at present, the station containers are emptied by material, i.e. all newspaper is collected from the stations, then all glass, etc. Currently, newspaper is collected three days a week, colored glass is collected one day per week, clear glass is collected two days a week. He stated that additional collections will be made but asked the citizens to bring the materials to Abilities Unlimited if they have very large amounts of recyclables or if the containers are filled to overflowing. Fran Alexander addressed the Board regarding the recycling program and encouraged on-going education efforts for the citizens. She stressed that market readiness should not be the primary issue in this matter and stated stockpiling of recyclables is an option that should be considered. CONSENT AGENDA The Mayor introduced consideration of items which may be approved by motion, or contracts and leases which can be approved by resolution and which may be grouped together and approved simultaneously under a "Consent Agenda". The Mayor explained that there is thought to be unanimous agreement by the Board, but pointed out that any Director may request the removal of an item from the Consent Agenda. The Mayor read the items contained in the Consent Agenda as follows: ▪ tr.', 323 October 16, 1990k A. Minutes of the October 2, 1990 regular Board meeting; B . Removed from Consent Agenda at Board Agenda Session; C. A resolution authorizing Amendment 82 to the engineering contract with CEI Engineering in the amount of $2,531.70 for the Davidson Street Sewer Line Replacement Project; Staff recommends approval of the amendment, which still makes the total cost of the project under budget, to allow for changes to be made to satisfy property owners in the process of obtaining easements. 0-.7-90 RESOLUTION NO. APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOR D. A resolution approving a construction contract for Ash Street improvements to McClinton -Anchor in the amount of $34,762.80; Staff recommends approving the contract for the project budgeted from sales tax revenue bonds. McClinton -anchor was the low bidder and the project is under the budgeted estimate.• RESOLUTION NO.S3 9APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOR E. A resolution approving the roll forward of sanitation funds, which were`budgeted in 1989 but not used until 1990, for the purchase of recycling containers; Staff recommends approval of the roll forward of $38,623.00F for the purchase . of Fibrex Proviel Recycling Containers. - This covers the cost of 28 containers ordered in 1989kbut not received until 1990 and 8 additional containers ordered in 1990. 15,440 RESOLUTION NO. APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOR • • Deleted at Board•Agenda Session;_ G . Removed from Consent Agenda at Board Agenda Session; H . A resolution awarding a contract for collection service to National Accounts Systems at a rate of 50% of all debts collected;' October 16, 1990 The Selection Committee recommends awarding the contract to National Accounts Systems based on the contents of their submitted proposal. RESOLUTION NO. APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOR I. A resolution authorising payment of $5,560.49 to the Niblock Las firm for September, 1990 and $127,417.16 to McDermott, Will i Emery for Nay, June, July and August, 1990 for services rendered on the incinerator, POIA and Robson lawsuits; and approval of a budget adjustment; • RESOLUTION NO.APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOR Director Marinoni, seconded by Vorsanger, made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. SIGN APPEAL Mayor Martin introduced consideration of a request by Joe Rodman on behalf of Washington County Farm Bureau for an appeal of a decision by the Board of Sign Appeals for a sign to be located at 3389 Wedington. Mr. Rodman requested rezoning from R -O to C-1 in order to install a 4 X 6 pole -mounted sign. The Planning Commission referred the request to the Board of Sign Appeals. The Board of Sign Appeals granted a variance for a monument sign as long as the illegal wall sign was removed. Rodman appealed to the Planning Commission, but the Planning Commission denied rezoning. Rodman requested a rehearing before the Board of Sign Appeals, then requested an appeal to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors tabled the rezoning appeal at the October 2 meeting to allow it to be brought up as a sign appeal at this meeting. Director Marinoni stated he served on the Board of Directors of Farm Bureau so would be abstaining from the discussion and voting on this issue. Director Kelley stated he felt the property should not be rezoned so that a particular sign would comply with city codes. He felt this is and should be considered a sign issue. Director Green stated the Board of Sign Appeals goes by guidelines, and the Board of Directors should give very clear directions to the public as well as the Board of Sign Appeals as to what is October 16, 1990/' acceptable. He suggested a review of issues that are constantly arising, one of them being monument signs, so that some clear and concise procedure can befollowed instead of continually granting appeals through the Board. Director Spivey stated that a blanket policy regarding sign ordinances without allowing exceptions would be a mistake because there may be special circumstances. Director Vorsanger pointed out that the procedure should be to vote to hear the appeal then the Board could hear discussion and vote on whether or not to grant an appeal. Director Kelley, seconded by Spivey, made a motion to hear the sign appeal. Upon roll call the motion passed by a vote of 6-0-1, with Marinoni abstaining. It was stated that the existing Farm Bureau sign has been in place for 12 or more years, but there was never a permit issued for the sign. It was questioned if Farm Bureau had ever been cited for the illegal sign, and Planning Management Director John Merrell stated that they had not since this had all only recently been determined. • Robert Davis, resident of Fayetteville', addressed the Board concerning zoning in the City. He stated what was needed was long range planning for the. City and problems like this would be alleviated. He encouraged the Board not to adopt a "quick fix" to the zoning and sign ordinances, and he encouraged modification of these ordinances to meet the needs of the growing area. Mayor Martin asked if the unified zoning ordinance currently being drafted would address the problems Mr. Davis was addressing. John Merrell stated that it would. r Joe Rodman, representing Farm Bureau, stated that they had tried to comply with all of the rules of the City; and the wall sign had been put up with the full'consent of the City. In..fact, the sign has been on the building for 12 .years, and he has had no complaints. He opposed removing the sign because the wall has been discolored by age since the sign wasdnstalled. Dan Coody, resident of Fayetteville, stated the City needs a comprehensive zoning plan with long term planning. Ar • Upon roll call, the motion to grant the appeal passed by a vote of 4-2-1, with Lancaster and Green voting no, and Marinoni abstaining. • RESOLUTION 157-90 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION. BOOK October 16, 1990 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Martin introduced consideration of a resolution awarding a construction contract to Jerry D. Sweetser, Inc., in the amount of $301,939.65 for improvements to Pump Station Road, and a related budget adjustment. Staff recommends awarding the contract which is partially funded by a grant from the Economic Infrastructure Fund (AIDC) in the amount of $125,000.000 and from the Capital Improvement Bond Issue in the amount of $120,000.00, and the balance from the sales tax construction fund in the amount of $77,000.00. Marinoni, seconded by Vorsanger, made a motion to adopt the resolution. Linebaugh stated the reason for the budget adjustment is that the scope of the project has been changed to include the turn lane at Armstrong Road and a gravel portion of the Pump Station Road. The budget adjustment would be in the amount of $77,000.00. Upon roll call, the motion unanimously. to adopt the resolution RESOLUTION NO. APPEARS ON PAGE BOOK YOUTH CENTER POOL passed 01 ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION Mayor Martin introduced consideration of a resolution awarding Bid 90-42 for the Youth Center Pool Renovation to the low bidder, Branco Enterprises, Inc., of Neosho, Missouri, which was bid at $828,000.00 but will be modified to the balance of the budgeted funds of $789,477.00. Staff recommends awarding the bid and has requested the architect to modify the project and lower the cost to the budgeted funds available. Director Kelley, seconded by Vorsanger, made a motion to adopt the resolution. Howard Hamilton, president of the Youth Center Board, addressed the Board and encouraged the panel to approve the resolution. Director Kelley asked for dates regarding construction and so forth. Mr. Hamilton stated that, with the City Board's approval tonight, construction would begin in November and take approximately four months. October 16, 1990 Katherine Adam addressed the Board regarding corrosion effects of chlorine on the pool and surrounding buildings, as well as the swimmers themselves. Gary Ryel, representing Crafton, Tull & Associates from Rogers, stated that, at present, the only sanitation accepted by the Arkansas Department of Health is a chlorine sanitation system. Other methods of treating and sanitizing pool water are available in other states but under the current codes, the City has little choice. Linebaugh stated that the resolution before the Board only includes the contract in the amount of $787,800.00. He stated that if the Board would see fit to adopt the resolution at this meeting, an amendment would be required to approve the additional improvements discussed in the amount of approximately $53,000.00 which allows for change orders, etc. The City Board would need to appropriate funds of $14,655.00 and approve a budget adjustment. The funding for this -will come from interest earned on the pool renovation funds. Director Vorsanger, seconded by Kelley, made a motion to amend the original resolution to include this figure. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. Upon roll call, the amended resolution passed by a vote of 7 to 0. RESOLUTION NO.01 9APPEARS ON .PAGE OP ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK TAX LEVY Mayor Martin introduced.,consideration ofan ordinance levying the real estate and personal property millage rate for 1990. - Staff recommends adopting this ordinance which is the annual renewal of the levy of real estate and personal property taxes within'the City. The current millage rate is 2.1 mills and generates approximately $409,693 on real,_estate and $149,962 on personal property. ,The total allowable:millage is 5.0, but it is recommended to continue with the same millage rate as last year. • The ordinance was read.for the first time. Director Marinoni, seconded by Kelley, made armotion to,suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 7 to_0.. The ordinance was read for the second time. Director Marinoni, seconded _by •!Kelley, made a motion to further suspend the rules'and place the ordinance on its third and final reading. Upon roll Call, the motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. The ordinance was read for the third and final time. 428 October 16, 1990 Linebaugh stated that Fayetteville has the lowest millage rate for real estate and personal property in this area as well as the State of Arkansas. Upon roll call, the ordinance passed unanimously. asp � ORDINANCE NO. APPEARS ON PAOE.302/ OP ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION NOOK XXV FIRE PENSION Mayor Martin introduced consideration of a resolution increasing the city's contribution to the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund from 6% to 9% for 1989 and to 12% for 1990, to be effective retroactively on the first pay period in January of 1989 and 1990, respectively, and approval of a budget adjustment. Staff recommends approval of this request. The actuarial study of the fund as of December 31, 1989 determined that the fund was unsound for the first time. The City currently contributes 12% to the Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund. Director Green, seconded by Marinoni, made a motion to adopt the resolution. Linebaugh stated that many changes have occurred between the 1987 and 1989 studies. He felt some of the reasons for the plan being unsound now included the retirement of ten firemen in the plan. Each retiree adds approximately $200,000 to the Plan's accumulated liability. Another reason is that the active participant's liability required by the State has changed from 25% to 35% and the average salary of a fireman has increased by approximately 7% during this period. Linebaugh stated that the policy of the State had actually changed in the way they compare groups to determine whether or not the group is actuarially sound. Linebaugh stated that there was insufficient funding coming through on the revenue side of the plan, the investment performances have not been up to a desireable level and benefits payable to the beneficiaries have been raised substantially. Director Vorsanger questioned whether or not the City Board has any responsibility for the end results of the Policemen and Firemen's Pension Funds and also asked if they would ever be able to have input into the management of the funds. Linebaugh stated that the actions of the Pension and Relief Funds are handled through an independent board. He stated that the City Board does not have any say so on regulatory actions regarding the Plan. Upon roll call, the resolution was unanimously adopted. October 16, 1990. lIo.q ° RESOLUTION NO. APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK FAYETTEVILLE OPEN CHANNEL Mayor Martin introduced consideration of a resolution approving an Interim Operational Support Grant providing Fayetteville Open Channel, Inc., with $75,000 for the period of one (1) year from November 1, 1990 through October 31, 1991, and approval of a budget adjustment. Director Vorsanger, seconded by Green, made a. motion to adopt the resolution. Linebaugh stated the recommendation is for a one year contract, giving the other portions of the channel programming an opportunity to be organized. Currently, there is a Cable Committee which consists of the City Attorney, John Watkins and City Manager Scott Linebaugh which recommended to the Board that a Cable Commission be formed to oversee the usage of the pay channels and the Fayetteville Open Channel. Linebaugh also pointed out that the agreement before the Board was a draft agreement and that the request was for the resolution to be approved in principal, and then City Attorney Jerry Rose and Mr. Watkins could work out the details and the final draft with Fayetteville Open Channel.µ Shea Crane, interim manager at Fayetteville Open Channel, encouraged the Board torpass the resolution and stressed the fact that this would replace the funding that has being received from Warner Cable the past ten -years. She stated that this amount would be a slight increase over what had been provided in the past, allowing for a much-needed cost of living increase. Upon roll call, the resolution was unanimously adopted. 141_10 RESOLUTION NO. APPEARS ON PAGE OF. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK OTHER BUSINESS t 3 HILTON LEASE AGREEMENT a } Linebaugh introduced consideration of a lease agreement between the City of Fayetteville and the Four Ten South Broadway Corporation (Hilton Hotel) for a lease for 180 parking spaces in the parking deck. The lease amount is the same as what is currently charged for monthly parking on the deck. Linebaugh•stated that the price would be increased to the amount that is charged to others using the parking deck. • • F§30 October 16, 1990 City Attorney Jerry Rose and other staff members recommend the lease agreement. General Manager of the Hilton Hotel, Mr. Pat Henry addressed the Board stating he would be glad to answer any questions the Board might have concerning the lease. Marilyn Johnson, another representative of the hotel, stated that the Broadway Corporation had given the hotel until October 24 to finalize the lease agreement plan. Director Vorsanger, seconded by Kelley, made a motion to approve the lease agreement. Upon roll call, the motion unanimously passed. RESOLUTION 162-90 APPEARS ON PAGE O1 ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK CHIP AND SEAL PROJECT Linebaugh recommended the low bidder, McClinton -Anchor, be awarded the bid for $372,890.00. If all materials are not required as first thought, the City will get a reduced rate. Engineers originally estimated this project to cost approximately $345,000.00, but they recommend this bid. Linebaugh stated that the current budget only allows $150,000 for chip and seal projects. Total street repair and construction budget is approximately $842,220.00. Linebaugh stated that the recommendation was to make a budget adjustment from the street construction funds as this is felt to be first priority for all street construction in the City. David Cox, Public Works & Transportation Manager, answered questions from the Board regarding refunds or credit the City would be receiving from McClinton -Anchor if not all materials were needed for the street base. Richard Royal, resident of Fayetteville, addressed the Board concerning the traffic and street condition situation on the street where he resides. He requested the Board favorably consider his street (Joyce?) as one of the first streets for the chip and seal project. Upon roll call, the resolution to award the bid to McClinton -Anchor Construction Co. was unanimously adopted. 1 .'qa RESOLUTION NO. APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK 331 October 16, 1990 WATER RATES Upon request by Director Vorsanger, City Manager Scott Linebaugh gave the Board an update on water rates in the City. Administrative Services Director Kevin Crosson then explained the results of the different studies done to help the final proposal of rates which was submitted to the RDA. After a discussion of the rate proposal at a meeting later this month, then a rate study will be brought before the Board`for consideration. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned'at 10:12 p.m. • •