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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-06 MinutesMINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on Tuesday, September 6, 1994, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. PRESENT: Mayor Fred Hanna; Aldermen Stephen Miller,.,Kit Williams, Conrad Odom,, Woody,,Bassett, Fred'Vorsanger, Len Edens, Heather Daniel land Joe! Box; City Attorney Jerry Rose; City. Clerk Traci Fault' City Treasurer Glyndon Bunton; Administrative Services Director 'Ben Mayes; Planning t Director Alet• Little;:,Public 'Works Director Kevin Crossontmembers of.staff, press," and audience. - r.t CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Hanna 'called present. OLD BUSINESS the meeting to order with. eight aldermen Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of items that had been brought before the Council but were tabled or no decision made to allow further information to be presented. A. A resolution awarding Bid 94-49 to Sweetser Construction in the amount of $181,982.50 plus a 10% contingency of $18,198 for a total of $200,180.50 for the Mill Avenue Extension. This resolution was pulled from the agenda at the Council's August 16, 1994, meeting. Mayor Hanna stated the item was pulled from the agenda at the last meeting because of the possibility that this road was not a priority to the County. The. County Judge, his assistant and the sheriff have assured us that the road will be an asset as they make plans for the juvenile detention center and jail. The City has promised since 1982 to build this street.. Vorsanger, seconded by Box, made a motion to approve the resolution awarding a construction bid to Sweetser Construction for the Mill Avenue extension. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0. RESOLUTION 97-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE B. An ordinance condemning a structure at 317 Rollston Ave. This ordinance was left on its first reading at the Council's August 16, 1994, meeting. September 6, 1994 Mayor Hanna stated there is still a pile of debris on the property. The Council can proceed with the condemnation or leave this item on its first reading for two more weeks., If the ordinance is passed, the owner would have 30 days to clear the property. If the property has not been cleared after 30 days, the City will clear the property at the owner's expense. City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the second time. Alderman Williams stated he supported passing the ordinance so the owner knows he has 30 days to clear the property. Alderman Edens stated it could be easily completed within 30 days. Kevin Crosson, Public Works Director, stated the owner was handling the job himself but he should be able to complete the job within 30 days. Alderman Daniel stated 30 days seems adequate. This has been ongoing for about six years. Williams, 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 passed by a vote of 8 to 0. The City Attorney read the ordinance for the third time. Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 8 to 0. ORDINANCE 3825 APPEARS ON PAGE ay.3 OF ORDINANCE BOOR XX V// AIRPORT GRANT OFFER Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of a resolution accepting Federal Grant offer AIP #3-05-0020-18 for obstruction removal and installation of precision runway markings. Total project budget is $486,876. This grant will provide 90% of project funds ($438,189). A matching 5% State Grant will be sought. This is part of the upgrade of the landing systems at Drake Field. Dale Frederick, Airport Manager, stated the resolution being considered was identifiedfour years ago during a joint planning conference of the. FAA, Airport Staff and tenants of the airport. Power lines along the east side of Highway 71, just north of the airport, were identified as an obstruction and worthy of this grant to remove. In addition, we have agreed to do the precision markings for the microwave landing system to accommodate that portion of a 100% funded project with the FAA. In answer to a question from Alderman Miller, Frederick stated the utilities would be buried. September 6, 1994 In answer to a question from Alderman Vorsanger, Frederick stated the Airport Board recommended to move forward and accept the grant to achieve the two identified projects. Alderman Williams stated the approximate $500,000 is mostly Federal funds. He asked if the local funding will be paid for out of airport revenue. Frederick stated it would be. We will seek a 5% grant from the state to match our 5%. Hopefully, the airport fund will only have to match 5%. Vorsanger, seconded by Edens, made a motion to accept the federal grant offer. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to O . RESOLUTION 98-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Hanna 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 special and the August 16 regular City Council meetings. B . A resolution accepting the low bid and awarding a contract to Lasiter Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., in the amount of $50,390.00 for precision runway markings. This project will be funded 90% by Federal Grant AIP #18. RESOLUTION 99-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERIC'S OFFICE C. A resolution approving cost estimates and Purchase Orders with BWEPCO for $359,089.93, Warner Cable for $19,235.00 and Southwestern Bell for $8,451.45 for utility relocation. This is a part of Federal Grant AIP #18 and 90% of these costs are reimbursable. RESOLUTION 100-94 AB RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE D . A resolution awarding Bid 94-46 to Heckathorn Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $255,712.00 for the renovation of the Flight Service Station and Fixed Based Operator buildings at the Fayetteville Municipal Airport and approval of a budget adjustment. RESOLUTION 101-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE September 6, 1994 E. A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas Student Chapter of the American Fisheries Society to adopt a spring in the North Industrial Park. RESOLUTION 102-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE F. A resolution awarding Bid 94-55 to Lewis Landscaping for Gulley Park Playground Apparatus in the amount of $38,904.65 bless grant reimbursements. RESOLUTION 103-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE G. Approval of the recommended appointments to the Square Gardens Committee from the Farmers' Market, Downtown Fayetteville Unlimited and the Mayor's Office. • Ben Mayes, Administrative Services Director, stated Olivia•Sordo, Sara Pollard, and Willie Newman have been recommended=„ r, NO EESOLUTIOnl 12EGUIIcEb O. ISSUEb RDOOLUTION 1OtS 4 AS RECORDED IN THE-CTTY-aLERK 0 0 Miller, Agenda. seconded by Box, made a motion to approve the Consent Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0. Alderman Vorsanger stated he was concerned about having six people. to advise on the Square. He suggested this committee look over all the City Parks. Mayor Hanna stated that when this committee was established, the keeping of the Square was contracted out. The committee was originally appointed through the Chamber of Commerce. The downtown merchants became. -involved when the contract seemed to be more than the City could afford onits own. The main job of the committee is to select a vendor to take care of the Square Garden on a yearly contract and to oversee the work being done. Crosson stated the committee will manage the contract. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board evaluates the adequacy of our current landscaping in all parks. Alderman Vorsanger stated he was not in favor of committees being formed to administer City contracts. Crosson stated the park is around the Old Post Office and on the corners where we have planters. AIRPORT BOARD. REPORT Mayor Hanna stated there would not be a report from the Airport Board. This item will be postponed until the Council's September 20, 1994, meeting. September 6, 1994 REZONING R94-46 Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of an ordinance rezoning 6.37 acres located off Meadowlands Drive. and north of Wedington from R- 2, Medium Density Residential, to R-1.5, Moderate Density Residential, as requested by Dave Jorgensen on behalf of Ralph Walker. City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time. Miller, seconded by Williams, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0, and the City Attorney read the ordinance for the second time. Odom, seconded by Vorsanger, made a motion to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its third and final reading. The City Attorney read the ordinance for the third time. Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 8 to 0. ORDINANCE 3826 APPEARS ON PAGE d'751 OF ORDINANCE BOOR X ,( V / / Alderman Edens asked what the reason for the rezoning request was. Couldn't the owner build what he is building now in R-2? Little stated there is a difference in setbacks in R-2 and R-1.5 zoning. This will allow the homes to be built with a 20 foot rear setback. ALLEY VACATION V94-6 Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of an ordinance vacating a portion of a 20 foot east -west alley located between Berry Street and Eagle Street, adjacent to Storer Avenue, as requested by Jim Wilson. City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time. Williams, seconded by Miller, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0, and the City Attorney read the ordinance for the second time. Box, seconded by Miller, 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 8 to 0. The City Attorney read the ordinance for the third time. Alderman Miller stated the only utility to have an objection to the vacation is the City. The owner is responsible for moving the water line. Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 8 to 0. ORDINANCE 3827 APPEARS ON PAGE 296 OF ORDINANCE BOOR XX V(( 4September 6, 199'%f HABITAT PROPERTY TRADE Mayor Hanna introduced a resolution accepting and conveying real properties located on Washington Avenue and Denver Avenue.° This is a trade with Habitat For Humanity for a lot within our Mill Street project. This will benefit the City and allow Habitat to build two more houses. • Sherry McDonald, President of the board, and Jesse White, a board member, were present to represent Habitat For Humanity. McDonald stated the property trade will benefit two families and we appreciate your consideration of this trade. Alderman Vorsanger, seconded by Miller, made a motion to approve the resolution accepting this real property and making this trade. Alderman Edens asked the number of homes built by Habitat 'in one year. McDonald stated their plan for the next five years is three per year. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0. 104-q4 RESOLUTION 8 _.•AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK/8 OFFICE JUVENILE CONCERNS COMMITTEE REPORT Mayor Hanna stated the report will be given at the Council's September 20, 1994,. meeting. - - OTHER BUSINESS FILING DEADLINE FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION Mayor Hanna stated the deadline for filing for a city office will be 4:00 p.m., on Friday, September 9. The meeting adjourned' at- 7:00•p.m: k • d I - •