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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-03 MinutesMINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS A regular meeting of the Fayetteville City Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, September 3, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Directors' Room of the City Administration Building at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. PRESENT: Mayor Fred Vorsanger; Assistant Mayor Mike Green; Directors Ann Henry, Dan Coody, Julie Nash, Shell Spivey and Bob Blackston; City Manager Scott Linebaugh; City Attorney Jerry Rose, City Clerk Sherry Thomas; Director of Public Works Don Munsell; Director"of Administrative Services Kevin Crosson; members of Staff, press and audience. CALL TO ORDER 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. r The Mayor welcomed comments on explained that comments should be and a spokesperson be elected for r CONSENT AGENDA any item :on the Agenda. He limited to 15 minutes per item, comments made on the same issue. kayor Vorsanger 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." " A. Minutes of the August 9, 1991 Special Board meeting and the August 20, 1991 regular Board meeting; Removed from Consent Agenda at Board Agenda Session; Deleted from Agenda at Board Agenda Session; . . D. A resolution awarding Bid 91-33 in the amount of $118,442.00 to Arkansas Meter & Supply Company for the purchase of a Camera Grout Van and Equipment. Staff recommends awarding the bid to the low bidder for this budgeted equipment. B. 4. RESOLUTION 158-91 APPEARS ON PAGE BOOK OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION E. A resolution approving Amendment #3 to Airport Federal Grant #3-05-0020-14 which will release $573,718.00 to be recovered and utilized on the land acquisition project. September 3, 1991 Staff recommends approving Amendment #3. This project has been postponed until the land acquisition is complete and sufficient funds are available for completion. RESOLUTION 159-91 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOR F. A resolution approving a budget adjustment in the amount of $8,000.00 to the Collection Expense Account. Staff recommends approving the budget adjustment which will reimburse the Collection Expense Account and raise the Bad Debt Revenue Account as a result of more bad debt collection than budgeted. RESOLUTION 160-91 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK G. A resolution awarding a contract to David M. Griffith & Associates, Ltd., to conduct a cost of service/user fee study in accordance with RFP 91-8 at a cost of $35,000.00. Staff recommends approving the contract for the study which will address the revenue shortfall the City has been incurring the past few years in providing services to the citizens. Removed from Consent Agenda by motion of Director Coody at the regular Board Meeting. H. A resolution awarding Bid 91-39 in the amount of $94,470.00 to Williams Ford Tractor for the purchase of Tractor/Backhoe/ Loader equipment. Staff recommends awarding the bid to Williams Ford Tractor who was the lowest bidder meeting specifications for this budgeted equipment. RESOLUTION 162-91 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK Green, seconded by Coody, made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by a vote of 7 to 0. ITEM "Gn Director Coody addressed the resolution awarding a contract to David M. Griffith & Associates, Ltd., to conduct a cost of service/user fee study in accordance with RFP 91-8 at a cost of $35,000.00. Coody inquired as to whether this study was too much of a project to be conducted in-house, as the solid waste analysis that was done by the Planning Committee. September 3, 1991 Kevin Crosson, Director of Administrative Services, addressed Coody's question stating that there were between 40 and 60 different fines and fees some of which had not been updated for 15 years, and he does believe that it is too much of a task for the City to undertake. City Manager Linebaugh stated that the estimated cost of this study is less than it would cost if done in-house. Coody, seconded by Green, made a motion to approve the resolution. Upon roll call, the motion passed by 'a vote of 7 to 0. RESOLUTION 161-91 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK KHOG RENOVATION The Mayor introduced a. resolution approving a contract for renovation of the KHOG Building adjacent to the City Administration Building at a cost of $127,524.00 with_Heckathorn Construction Company. City Manager Linebaugh stated that this building was purchased in 1991 for additional office space. The building will be directly connected to City Hall. Architect Harry Butcher & Associates were hired to draw plans for theabuilding, which construction plan was presented for bids with low bid of. $127,524.00 by Heckathorn Construction Company. This project was budgeted in sales tax and capital improvements construction funds and Staff recommends approving the contract. Coody, seconded by Nash, made a motion to approve the resolution. } Director Green reported that .he had met with City Staff and reviewed the drawings for thist,project. Green expressed his concern for the cost and difficulty in renovating this building, although he detected no frivolous spending. He believes that two breakrooms, one non-smoking,and,one smoking,.were unnecessary, and the City's "smoke-free"'.philosophy should carry through to the Administration Building. •. City Manager Linebaugh reported that this plan was to accommodate the 27% of City employees,in City Hall who do smoke, and the rest who don't, by providing separate break rooms. Director Henry stated that the citizens cannot smoke in City Hall, but the employees can. Kevin Crosson stated that was so, but only in designated areas, currently the breakroom. He further stated citizens are welcome and do use this room. September 3, 1991 Director Blackston stated that they should stay with this bid and plan, as to undergo the process again would probably end up costing more. Director Coody requested that the Board look into a smoking ordinance for the City of Fayetteville. Vorsanger, seconded by Green, made a motion to amend the resolution to make both buildings "smoke-free" for everyone. Director Coody stated his objection to the amendment as being unfair by not enforcing the "smoke-free" policy throughout the City. Upon of 6 Upon vote roll call, the motion to amend the resolution passed by a vote to 1, with Director Coody voting in the minority. roll call, the resolution including amendmentipassed by a of 7 to 0. RESOLUTION 163-91 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK Mayor Vorsangsr introduced a report from the City's auditors, Coopers and Lybrand, on the 1990 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. City Manager Linebaugh introduced Dan Schultz representing Coopers and Lybrand for a presentation on the CAFR. Dan Schultz addressed the Board with a presentation on the City's executive summary. Schultz reported that Fayetteville did a fine job of financial reporting and for the second year in a row had received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 1989. Mayor Vorsanger explained that this audit report has been filed with the State Legislative Auditor, and they, in turn, contact the City with questions if need be. Vorsanger explained that an independent audit such as this is current and up-to-date, whereas the state and legislative audits are done 3 to 4 years after the fact. Henry, seconded by Blackston, made a motion to accept the CAFR report. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. RESOLUTION 167-91 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK September 3, 1991r BOARD MEETING TIMES Mayor Vorsanger introduced consideration by the Board of Directors to change the regular Tuesday night meeting time. Vorsanger stated that the Board had asked for the public's comments on this issue at the last meeting; he has received only three calls, one in favor of an earlier meeting time and two in favor of maintaining the 7:30 meeting time. City Manager Scott Linebaugh and City Clerk Sherry Thomas receiving no phone calls on this matter. Director Henry reported that she had received two calls in keeping the meetings at 7:30 and she was in agreement. reported favor of Director Coody stated that all responses he had received were in favor of the 7:30 meeting time. Director Green reported that he had received numerous calls, and the majority were in favor of keeping the time at 7:30 so as not to interfere with schedules. Director Spivey stated that he was in favorof leaving the meeting time at 7:30. Director Nash reported that she had only received the two calls x requesting an earlier meeting time. Blackston, seconded by Green, made a,motion to keep the meeting time at 7:30. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS Mayor Vorsanger introduced a resolution calling for the redemption of the Municipal Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 1979, at par plus accrued interest on November 1, 1991, and transfer any surplus funds from the Airport Depreciation and Airport Revenue Funds to the Airport Operation and Maintenance Fund to be used for any lawful purpose. City Manager Linebaugh stated that considering the availability of funds and the interest rates payable on the bonds, Staff recommends calling the bonds which will result in approximately $189,000.00 in excess funds. At a special meeting held August 19th, the Airport Board voted to recommend paying off the bonds. Vorsanger, seconded by Green, made a motion to approve the resolution. :�.;. 8 aINIZOZ11 I OF September 3, 1991 Linebaugh responded to Vorsanger's question that there would be an interest savings, as well as no penalty for early payment. Director Coody stated that it's always a good idea to pay off bonds when you can, so that debts can be expeditiously paid off. Upon roll call, the resolution passed by a vote of 7 to 0. RESOLUTION 164-91 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOM SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK Mayor Vorsanger introduced a resolution approving an agreement of understanding between the City of Fayetteville and the Arkansas State Highway Department to construct the Industrial Access Road in the South Industrial Park at a cost of approximately $40,000.00. City Manager Linebaugh explained that the $40,000.00 estimated cost is for utility adjustments. Once the exact amount is known, a specific account will be assigned for the expense and will be brought before the Board for approval. Linebaugh stated that Staff recommends approving the agreement. Blackston, seconded by Green, made a motion to approve the resolution. Director Spivey asked whether they had a total figure of funds received by the AIDC to rejuvenate the industrial park. Linebaugh responded that he could get that figure, but that it was hundreds of thousands of dollars. Spivey made the point that if they had gone into default on the bonds for the industrial park, this money would have been unattainable from the AIDC. Upon roll call, the resolution passed by a vote of 7 to 0. RESOLUTION 165-91 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK CONFLICT OF INTEREST Mayor vorsanger introduced a report by City Attorney Jerry Rose regarding conflict of interest laws. At the request of Mayor Vorsanger, City Attorney Jerry Rose addressed the Board with his legal analysis of the conflict of interest question posed at the August 6th Board meeting when he and Director Henry voted to purchase 43 acres from Fayetteville Development Foundation in the South Industrial Park. The City's purchase enabled the Foundation to repay all or part of the debt to Mcllroy Bank. The Foundation financed the initial purchase of the land through several area banks. Director Henry and Mayor •!f a September 3, 1991 Vorsanger serve on Mcllroy's board 'of directors and receive approximately $250 a month for their services. Rose reported on three sources regarding conflict of interest laws Arkansas Statutes, common law, and the Board of Directors Orders of Rules and Procedures. Rose advised that the chief statute says that controlling stockholders, executives, or managers ofcorporations may not exercise their authority for any personal or pecuniary interest, but goes on to state that this prohibition does not apply to any contracts for the purchasing of services and goods. Rose stated that there is a large gray area in the law and cited two cases that illustrated this point. Rose stated that there is a Common Law basis for the prevention of self-dealing among municipal office holders in that the interest sought to .be prescribed is a present, personal, and pecuniary interest rather than something remote. In addition, the Board of Directors' Orders of Rules and Procedures contain a provision that no member of the Board with a direct or indirect financial or personal interest in any item before the Board shall participate .in the discussion '• or voting ofsuch matters. In addition, there is a code of ethics that states that Directors shall refrain from making use.of.special knowledge or information gained as a Director before it is made available to the general public and refrain from making or,influencing decisions involving business associates, customers, clients, competitors and immediate family members. In conclusion Rose stated, in his opinion, insofar as a decision is sought as to whether or not the Board or a Board member is in violation of its own rules of order and.procedure, such a decision is ultimately in the hands of the Board itself. It is the Board itself which makes such `rules and it may certainly abandon or change such .rules as it sees fit within the limits of the law. Rose stated that the citizens of Fayetteville render the final opinion at the ballot box..• Don House, citizen of Fayetteville, addressed the Board calling City Attorney Rose's report disappointing stating Rose had not rendered an opinion. House stated that there was at least an appearance of conflict of interest, and requested that an opinion from another authority such as the Attorney General be obtained. Mayor Vorsanger .responded to Mr. House stating that he had obtained advice from his own legal counsel and was advised that as questions of conflict come up on the Board, look at the facts and circumstances of each case. Vorsanger stated that in his own conscience, he believed there was no conflict of interest. September 3, 1991 Director Hinry stated that she voted the way she did because she believed her vote was in the best interest of the citizens of Fayetteville over the long term. Henry stated that she chose to remain on the bank board when she decided to run for office, and she disclosed her affiliation with Mcllroy. She stated that if they were contracting directly with Mcllroy, she would have disqualified herself. Director Coody stated that he could see both sides of the issue, but that he believed neither Director Henry nor Mayor Vorsanger did anything to subvert the interests of the City. Coody agreed to make a motion that a second opinion be requested in order to satisfy public concern. House stated that it was important to clear this up once and for all since there would be a third option to vote on in the future. Director Spivey stated that he abstained from the vote.because his livelihood does in fact come from the First National Bank of Fayetteville as an employee. Coody, seconded by Nash, made a motion to obtain a second opinion. Cyrus Young, resident of Fayetteville, addressed the Board stating that an abstaining vote does affect the vote, contributes to a quorum and goes with the majority motion. Young further stated that the only way to change this is to change the rules of procedure, which he has recommended in the past. • Danny Wright, resident of Fayetteville, addressed the Board citing a case where Directors Nash and Coody were in this same position earlier this year with a rezoning in which they were representative of a purported purchaser, and in this case they felt it was sufficient for them to rule on whether a conflict of interest existed. Wright further stated that if a second opinion was to be obtained, that it be broadened to cover any future questions on conflict of interest. Nash, seconded by Coody, made a motion to amend the request for an opinion from the Attorney General to include Directors Coody and Nash. Steve Ward, resident of Fayetteville, addressed the Board reiterating the point that this property is being sold to the City by the Fayetteville Development Foundation, NOT the banks. There are eighty individuals, corporations and financial institutions that have invested in the Industrial Park over the years. Ward stated there are no members on the City Board that are directors of the Fayetteville Development Foundation or directly involved in owning stock in the Industrial Park as it exists. September 3, 1991' riS?9; Director Green stated that an Attorney General's. opinion is no more than an opinion, and is subject to lawsuits and testing through the court system. The only way to really test the gray areas as they arise is to take them to the Supreme. Court. Unless there was a charge of wrongdoing, the Supreme Court wouldn't hear this type case. In conclusion, Green stated that this whole matter wreaks of a "witch hunt" and that valuable time is being wasted. Robert Reus addressed the Board requesting that Mayor Vorsanger and Director Henry abstain from the vote at hand. He stated that this is absolutely not a "witch hunt" when you are talking about over three million dollars of taxpayers money. Director Henry addressed Reus stating that the voters did approve the purchase of this land for the Industrial Park and Reus responded that the voters technically voted that the bonds be issued, and there was a lot of "fine print" on the ballot that the voters did not read. Upon roll call, the motion to amend the motion to include Directors Coody and Nash in the Attorney General's opinion passed by a vote of 5 to 0, with Directors Coody and Nash abstaining. Upon roll call, the motion to request an opinion from the Attorney General on the conflict of interest rules failed by a vote of 2 to 4 to 1, with Directors Coody and Nash voting yes and Director Henry abstaining. OTHER BUSINESS DENHAM.REZONING RECONSIDERATION City Manager Linebaugh reported that at the last Board meeting an ordinance was read in error regarding Mary Denham and a rezoning issue change to C-2. a .f City Attorney Rose stated that this was an error on his part as he submitted an ordinance t� the Board which did not reflect the Planning Commission's intent. All supporting documents reflected the Planning Commission's rezoning of,this property to R -O. Coody, seconded by Green, made a motion to reconsider the rezoning. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. City Attorney Rose explained that with the Board's motion to reconsider, the original ordinance before the Board is now before them again as if never voted �n before.,A Therefore, the issue before the Board is an ordinance to rezone the Denham property to C-2 City Attorney Jerry Rose `read the ordinance for the first time. Coody, seconded by Vorsanger, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call, the • September 3, 1991 motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. The ordinance was read for the second time. Coody, seconded by Vorsanger, made a motion to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its third and final reading. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by a vote of 7 to 0. The ordinance was read for the third and final time. Vorsanger, seconded by Coody, made a motion to amend the ordinance changing the wording from C-2 to R -O, Residential -Office. Danny Wright, representing the Denhams, addressed the Board stating that the original request was for rezoning to R -O, C-1 or C-2. The Denhams want to put a real estate office on this property, and the practical effect of the difference with these various zonings is not whether they can operate a real estate office there, but rather has to do with the signage as the R-0 signage is extremely restrictive. The Denhams original request was for a C-1 rezoning. Director Henry stated that she is reluctant to Overturn the Planning Commission's recommendation for a R -O rezoning. She further stated that there was a lack of a comprehensive land use plan for Fayetteville. Director Green stated that the City needed to be clear on the purpose for rezoning and not use it to get around the sign ordinance. Upon roll call, the amendment to the ordinance changing the language from C-2 to R -O, passed by a vote of 6 to 1, with Director Blackston voting in the minority. Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 6 to 1, with Director Blackston voting no. ORDINANCE 3565 APPEARS ON PAGE 2m OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK )(XVI RYAN SETTLEMENT City Manager Scott Linebaugh reported that they had an offer for settlement on the Ryan case on Stubblefield Road. City Attorney Jerry Rose reported that the Ryans have appealed a Fayetteville Board of Adjustment decision of April 1, 1991, denying their request to obtain a set -back variance to construct a garage on their property located at 2062 Stubblefield Road. The Ryans have offered a settlement of $750.00 as a fine in return for the variance being allowed. Rose recommends the settlement due to the adjoining property owners agreeing to the set -back variance on behalf of the Ryans. Traditionally, either a jury or court have applied a balancing of equities test to these appeals, and in this case, the balancing tends to lean toward the Ryans. Rose explained 1 1 September 3, 1991' that the foundation for the garage was there when they bought the property, but the contractor did not obtain a building permit. Blackston, seconded. by Spivey, made a motion to accept the settlement offer. Director Blackston stated that it seems unfair to penalize someone for an act that was done prior totheirpurchase of the property. Director Spivey stated that the Ryans purchased this property in good faith and this $750.00 fine seems too high, and he requested that this fine be amended. Attorney Rose stated that the contractor had offered to pay $500.00 toward the fine. Director Green stated that there was a similar case a year ago where the Board approved a settlement offer on a set -back variance and later discovered that there were other circumstances surrounding the Board of Adjustment's decision. To avoid this kind of problem, Green requested that they table this issue until they can hear from the Board of Adjustment. Green, seconded by Coody, made a motion to table this matter. Upon roll call, the motion to table passed by a vote of 7 to 0. • WORKSHOPS City Manager Linebaugh reported a time needed to be set for two workshops. One is dealing with the needs study conducted by Roth & Shepherd for the Systematics Building renovation, the need for additional police officers, the need for the communications division, and for the prosecutor in the next ten years. The second one deals with the solid waste workshop., It was decided that the Roth & Shepherd'study be held at 6:00 to 7:15 before the Board meeting on`September.17. The Board decided to meet on the solid waste.workshop after the agenda session on Wednesday, September 11. FIRE RESCUE TRUCK:- City RUCK- City Manager Linebaugh reported°that the"newsfire rescue truck had arrived and was outside fortheBoard to inspect after the meeting. ,' CONCRETE WALL Director Coody reported that:the concrete wall on College Avenue is deteriorating and dangerous. Although= it is the state's responsibility to repair the same,' Coody'requested that they pass a resolution to send to the Governor. or Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department to speed up the process. .• f:c29i September 3, 1991 Coody, seconded by Nash, made a motion to pass the resolution. Upon roll call, the resolution passed by a vote of 7 to 0. RESOLUTION 166-91 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK FIREFIGHTER AWARD Director Nash asked Chief Mickey Jackson to explain the firefighter recognition in the agenda informational items. Chief Jackson reported that Charles Jordan witnessed a bag of mail falling out of a mail truck on the bypass, and he stopped and retrieved the mail, not losing a single piece. Therefore, an ABC, "Atta Boy Commendation," award was given to him. GUIDO COMPLAINT Director Nash inquired as to whether the Guido matter had been resolved. City Attorney Rose responded that he had spoken to Mr. Guido explaining to him that the City cannot help him, and that he needs to seek his own legal advice. Kevin Crosson pointed out that Mr. Guido was asking the Board to do something that they could not do. PE G PACE CHANNEL JOB DESCRIPTION Director Nash addressed the contract with the per -channels and job description of the lady hired, and requested that the contracts and minutes from the meetings wherein this was discussed, be presented at the next Agenda Meeting. UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN Mayor Vorsanger announced that the United Way Campaign was underway and encouraged the Directors to contribute to the United Way as representatives of the City. HERBICIDE SPRAYING Barbara Moorman, resident of Fayetteville, addressed the Board with regard to the herbicide demonstrations, requesting that she and the members of the Herbicide Task Force Committee be notified in the future when such spraying was to be done. She stated she had talked with Jerry Cooper on several occasions, and he failed to properly notify her of when the herbicide spraying was to take place. Moorman asked for verification on the status of the contract with the University for demonstration projects with herbicides; what relationship there is between the demonstration spraying taking place at the present time and the schedule that is 1' September 3, 1991 attached to the contract with the University; and what is the actual schedule (dates and times) proposed for spraying. Moorman stated that four different herbicides were sprayed at the North Street test site and this is in direct violation of the intent of the vegetation management policy and procedures. City Manager Linebaugh responded that they would provide the requested information to Ms. Moorman. He further stated that the status of the contract was amended with a resolution to lift the moratorium and that the procedure is to send notifications of the intent to spray herbicides at the various locations, .as well as print the information in the newspaper. Linebaugh stated that the weather, rain,'and wind, would have an affect on the spraying. Director Coody stated that in his opinion, thevegetation management policy is virtually worthless as the intent was to explore alternatives and these have been overlooked. He apologized for the breakdown in communication between Ms. Moorman and Mr. Cooper with respect to the latest spraying. Mayor Vorsanger stated that they should hear Mr. Cooper's side of the story before passing judgment. Joe Alexander addressed the Board stating that at hearings on this subject, David Ruff spoke in favor of reducing the amount of information given to the public about the type of herbicides being Used. • OPEN CHANNEL Bill Ames, volunteer of Open Channel, addressed the Board stating that his rights have been violated as his program was not broadcast. Ames requestedthat the City,should find a different solution for the management of the Open Channel rather than the Cable Administrator. Shea Crain, Cable Administrator, addressed the Board stating that she had nothing to do with pulling programming on Open Channel. She explained that the City is•working with an interim contract with Fayetteville Open Channel, passed last October, giving Open Channel a $75,000.00 annual grant with which to operate, and Crane was hired as of July 15th'as Cable Administrator. Crain stated that they were in the process of renegotiating the contract for the 1992 year with the Cable Board. Crain explained that part of her job was to develop a cooperative financial plan with the Open Channel, and administer the contract with Open Channel on behalf of the City. Director Coody expressed his concern and did not want the City to be able to control the media to suppress any opposing opinions. Marian Orton, President of the Board of Open Channel, addressed the Board stating that the meeting in question was taped by an amateur September 3, 1991 wanting experience, and the quality of the tape was poor. When Mr. Ames prepared his program, he put his commentary in the form of subtitles on the screen. In her opinion, it appeared that his subtitles were supposed to be the audio from the meeting. The subtitles or commentary provided by Mr. Ames were not reflective of what she was saying at the meeting, and she believes this to be a violation of her freedom of speech. When the program was aired, the tape without the subtitles or Mr. Ames' comments was shown. Director Coody stated he had watched the program, and he could tell that what Mrs. Orton was saying and the subtitles were not the same. Director Spivey stated this may be true, but he asked if there was a disclosure on the program stating the subtitles were his commentary. • Director Coody stated there was no such disclosure. Director Spivey stated he felt this matter should be handled internally at Open Channel and with the Cable Board but should not be a matter for the City Board. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:24 p.m.