HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-20 Minutes (2)MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on Tuesday,
December 20, 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, Len Edens, Heather aniel;
niel,
Joe Box, and Fred Vorsanger; City Y Jerry
City Clerk Traci Paul; City Treasurer Glyndon Bunton;
Administrative Services Director Ben Mayes;. Planning
Director Alett Little; Public Works
snDDirector
rcKKevin
Crosson; members of staff, press,
CALL T ER
Mayor Hanna called the meetin., to order with eight aldermen
present.
RECOGN TION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Hanna gave recognition to Aldermen Joe Box, Len Edens, Conrad
Odom, and Fred Vorsanger. He stated the four aldermen are
attending their last meeting.
Mayor Hanna presented Aldermen Joe Box, Len Edens and Conrad Odom a
key to the City.
Mayor Hanna then spoke specifically about Alderman Vorsanger and
his past achievements. Fred Vorsanger was
presented
the
Distinguisof
ued Citizen Award for the CityFayetteville.
Alderman Vorsanger spoke a few words about his service on the
Council. He addressed the new Council members by wishing them well
in the sutura. He oroaofdtheat two City off his Fayettevilletandntosserve with
were to
serve as a past may
the current City Council.
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Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of items that have been
brought
before
ithe
erCouncilto
but
tewere
reetabla or no decision made to
allowfurther
vac
a 12.5
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Ai. foot wide strip pCof rightATION -of-waynlooatedn on the north and south
side of the existing right -DC -way located between 1543 and
1571 Arthur's Court as requested by Carl Lswis.
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December 20, 1994
Mayor Hanna stated this had been sent back to the Planning
Commission for consideration after being left on the table for
several weeks at the request of the residents. This is not the
same ordinance that was sent back.
City Attorney Rose explained that the ordinance had already had two
readings and, it not tabled, it will be on its third reading. The
ordinance on its third reading is the ordinance which completely
vacates and abandons the 50 foot easement between the two lots in
Park Place and Boardwalk and in its place would accept a new 16
foot right-of-way grant for ingress and egress of emergency
vehicles. At the last meeting it was referred back to the Planning
Commission. The Planning Commission made certain recommendations
that differ from the ordinance brought before the fore the Council. Thee
e
Council has the following options: (1)
next meeting; (2) place the ordinance on its third and final
reading and then vote it up or down; and if the ordinance is voted
down, (3) consider a new ordinance based on Planning Commission's
recommendations. John Eldridge, attorney for the residents, has
requested this be tabled.
Mayor Hanna stated he did not really want anything carried over to
the new council that had already been discussed. If a new
ordinance is considered, it would probably still have to be left on
the.first reading in all fairness to the residents.
Alderman Williams, seconded by Odom, made a motion to table the
item.
Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
ance
A. 12Lfoot EY Aeast westCATION 4alley located -10t An neast ofcVandeventer, between
Ila Street and Maple Street, as requested by Thad Hanna.
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Mayor.Hanna stated the ordinance had been left adebe had fteonathe pebfirstareading
at the previous Council meeting.
at that time.
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the second time. :WSae..
seconded by ordinance oaits motion to
reading. the rules and plies
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e ordina
Alderman Bassett expressed his reluctance to move ahead with titter..;�
ordinance bsoauss hs.agresd to not waive the rulee'dug to the°haldt '
for a parking lot ordinance as discussed at the last meeting.°-
Mayor Hanna stated the planning Department is drawing up'
ordinance regarding parking lots in rodid�ntial adEtla. 4Y'hi,' "
inanisia will pp bbabin lenbe submitted to the pitnnihi ti titaiOirl
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Planning Director Alett Little stated the third
drafttofia proposeof a d
ordinance is on the Planning Commission's agenda
on January 9, 1995. That :.Would then allow it to be brought to
Council the following week.
Alderman Edens asked if there was an assumption that
trithe
eoalley
was vacated, it would somehow have an affect on a parking
Alderman Bassett stated there are two different issues.
Alderman Edens made a suggestion that if the vacation passes, the
Council restrict Thad Hanna from doing anything with the property
until the parking lot ordinance passes.
Thad Hanna stated he did not have a problem with that.
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Alderman Vorsanger stated he agreed with hdAlderman an BasBassett.
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stated the
Theyearevacation'
different questions.
parking.
Alderman Miller stated he was hesitant to suspend the rules.
Alderman Williams stated unless there is some reason to rush this
vacation, he would not support suspending the rules.
Alderman Box stated the vacation issue and theprkitgelotcissue,
ot issue
are not connected. He stated althoryh he support
cil would
g
thisavacationeresident not betinefavor non
that the of
suspending the rules.
Upon roll call, t'a motion was defeated by a vote of 2 to 6.
Mayor Hanna stated the ordinance would be on its third reading at
the next Council meeting.
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Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of items whichmaye approved
by motion, or contracts and leases which can be approvedy
dhm"Cnq Agenda": and approved
simultaneously underaonset A
A. Minof theoNovelber 22, special and the December 7,
regular
M. A resolution accepting tow Did f4 -e2 from Williams lord
Motet tot the pram of a 40 TAD afipaent Trailetr
sato$$$ ,ef �s ems a trade allowahoe of Mit for a met
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RESOLUTION 137-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
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C. fundingufornPartsapproving
Contractbudget
Serviceseforttheincrease
Shop
fund in the amount of $53,400.
RESOLUTION 138-94 A8 RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
D. resolution
o id WasteDisposal Fed
aoaes int
to increase
funding for Sthe amount of
$72,500.
RESOLUTION 139-94 A8 RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
Resolutions to transmit Agreements of Understanding to
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department for TOTER
funding for AHTD 9040195 Fayetteville Bike Trails
project,
9�040197D 40198 EntryRailroad CorridorCorridor Preservation,
Enhancement
RESOLUTION 140-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
ice from
F. Baldwin uPiano tion a6 Organ dCo. 0f exercise ofging.receipt of t option to
purchase project; approving such purchase; acknowledging
receipt of purchase price; authorising execution of
'cancellaoftrusttindenture, deedof record fandabillOfcancellation record
sale; and related
matters.
141-94 A8 RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
A resolution approving the extension of a contract to
the University of Arkansas for operating the Educational
Access Channel through December 31, 1995.
RESOLUTION 142-94 A8 RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
H. A resolution approving the extension of a contract to
Community Access Television for operating the public
access channel through December 31, 1995.
RESOLUTION 143-94 A8 RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S O?fICI.
Odom;: seconded by Edens, made a motion to adopt the consent agenda.
Upon Uoll, call, the notion passed by a vote of a to O.
RESOLUTION
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December 20, 1994
SOFTWARE UPGRADDF
Mayor Hanna introduced consideration
fracresor lutionaapproving fthe oe
purchase of an upgrade for the AS/400
the AS/400 operating system, System Utilities, and corresponding
.IBM. Application Software for a total of $132,976.35.
Wes Cook, Data Processing Manager, explained that in 1991 the
AS/400. processor was purchased ?avowing that at some time in the
future, it would have to be upgraded. The new model 310 has
additional memory and will create faster turnaround of data. He.
further explained the functions of the.new equipment.
In answer to a question from Alderman Daniel, Cook stated the life
span would be approximately three to four years.
Odom, seconded by Daniel, made a motion to approve the resolution.
Upon,roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
RESOLUTION 144-94 AS RECORDED IN TSE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
Zoos BUDGET
Mayor Hanna introddconsideration
iongof andesolution adopting the
1995 City of Fayetteville
Steve Davis, Budget Coordinator, gave a brief recap of the budget
and stated he was available to answer any questions.
Alderman..Miller asked if the changes listed in Exhibit 8 would be
included in the budget if it was voted on tonight.
Administrative Services Director Ben Mayes stated they would be.
Alderman Daniel questioned the timing of approving the budget. She
'stated that it might make more sense to have this voted on by the
new Council.since it was for the new year.
Mayor Hanna stated if the budget is not passed by thetend of the
'.year, there would be no operating capital. The reregfiresetires hat
the budget be in place before the end of the y08r.
stathe
eonnew
9Council has the power to change any part or all
of the budget
Aldermen 1-bu4g ttOmeetingshe dw and werelgivSn the rs opportve unity present
nmakta
almort.a31 bu¢g_
their:commant; - `
Mayor,ltenna itatedppthere is only a small chaps in�the bud0 4. eeoh 1
ynr .*it1014 flti th i On of the additional` oeeor of piraewlel�;and { I`
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Alderman Vorsanger commented that when this process was started,
the Council was told of the reason that the
getrneededstocbey in
passed before the end of the year. Every other
the State of Arkansas has gone through the same thing and passed
their budget.
In answer to a question from Alderman Vorsanger regarding the 66
million dollar budget, Davis stated Fayetteville's operations
budget is approximately 14 million dollars.
Odoa, seconded by Vorsanger, made a motion to approve the
resolution. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
RESOLUTION 145-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
* STORAGE TANK ORDINANCE
Mayor.Hanna introduced consideration use ionof ancordian nanceyree placingcted
Ordinance #3424 and allowingstorage. tanks for flammable liquid
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time.
Williams, seconded by Miller, made a motion to suspend thecrulesthe
and place the ordinance on its second reading. Up
on motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0; and the City Attorney read the
ordinance for the second time. Odom, seconded by Box, made aon
motion to further suspend the rules and les andlplace e theiorthe dinance byce its
third and final reading. Upon
rvote of.8 to 0. The City Attorney read the ordinance for the third
time.
Alderman Williams explained that technology has made above -ground
tanks'safer than in the past.
Mayor Hanna stated the EPA has placed
dhstrict requirements on
underground storage tanks. They
.upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
The eaergenoy clause passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
ORDINANCE 3853 APPEARS ON PAGE
07 ORDINANCE 3001
Enaltyc R94 -S6
inance
acrlOOatedn2028usiroh Streetation of an from.R 1, LowdDensitYrRe rezoning
to'`R+2, Medici DSitsity Residential, as requested by toiiliad:R:
Shdpisdrd or►pdhaif of Judith Pan.
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City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time. Odom,
seconded by Williams, made a motion to suspend
the
helr,lesees andtnd place
the ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll
passed by a vote of 8 to 0; and the City Attorney read the
ordinance for the second time. Box, seconded by Edens, made a
motion to further suspend therules
andlplace the e theiordinance bye ion ts
third and final reading. Upon
vote of 8 to 0. The City Attorney read the ordinance for the third
time.
Alderman Miller expressed concern about a dump near that area.
Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
ORDINANCE 3854 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE BOOK
REZONING R94-57
Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of an ordinance rezoning 10.74
acres located beside and behind 2036 N. College Avenue from -1, by
Low Density Residential to R-0, Residential -Office, as requested
Trevor Lavy
The Planning Commission voted to recommend the rezoning subject to
a Bill of Assurance requiring access to be provided to N. College
prior to any development of the tract.
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time. Odom,
seconded by Box, 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 7 to 1, with Miller voting no. The City Attorney read
the ordinance for the second time. Box, seconded by Edens, made a
motion to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance or. its
third and final reading. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a
vote of 7 to 1, with Miller voting no. The City Attorney read the
ordinance for the third time.
stated he voted no because he had been asked by
suspend the rules.
the ordinance passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
Alderman Miller
citizens not to
Upon roll call,
ORDINANCE 3855 APPEARS ON PAGE
REZONING R944 60
Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of an ordinance rezoning 51.39
acres located north of Wedington Drive and West of 54th Avenue frog
requested kfor
Moderate
J.DDeHally Residential as
eed byRichard Bundr
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City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time.
Alderman Williams stated that Len Schaper, Alderman Elect for Ward
four, asked that the rules not be suspendeddsaona thisialderman
ng
because he would like to give his input
Alderman Williams stated he would not be in favor
orr f suspesuspending the
rules for that reason and because it is a very 4
Alderman Miller stated that he would also vote against suspending
the rules.
Alderman Daniel agreed with not suspending the rules on this
rezoning.
Richard Bundrick stated they were going to provide attractive and
affordable housing.
Alderman Odom stated the rezoning requestseemed
thatbe
wwith the area. The Council should only consider
not what is going to be developed.
Alderman Vorsanger stated the Planning Commission approved this
7-1-1. This rezoning would improve this property.
vorsanger, seconded by odom, made a motion to suspend ti- rules and
place the ordinance on its second reading.
e
there
Ia answer to a question
from
thisAlderman
ezoning. There
hearing
i
hntoithn May. The
was no public opposition to
petitioner requested the property be annexed
into the city as A-1, Agricultural. There was no opposition to
that action.
In answer to a question from Alderman Vorsanger, Little stated any
proposed subdivision would go through the normal plat process.
Aldeman Daniel as
although Fayetteville
needs affordable
housing,sprawlingdevelopment
.c;
Alderman Box stated he had not received one call regarding this,
rezoning.
In answer to a question from Alderman Daniel, Bundrick stated he
would be required to help pay sewer costs.
There was some discussion regarding possible development issues.
Public
llic Worasked to
kDirector
Crosson reminded the Council they Vete
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Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 6 to 2, with Miller
and Williams voting no. The City Attorney read the ordinance for
the second time. Edens, 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 6 to
2, with Miller and Williams voting no. The City Attorney read the
ordinance for the third time.
Mike Andrews stated that his family has lived
in the edingtthe
on
Drive area for over forty years. He expressed concern
overfact that
rules
sahaachance had
been
suto dedmont
suspended this matter and others.
The pthPte do not
Alderman Bassett stated Fayetteville has an open government and
people have unlimited opportunities to speak to the Council.
In answer to a question from Alderman Vorsanger, Andrews stated he
did not attend the Planning Commission meeting
nause he had not
been informed that this issue was being considered.
Andrews stated in regard to the development of affordable housing,
Fayetteville needs it. Wedington Drive is congested and is only
going to get worse. It is not an appropriate area.
Mayor Hanna stated this is a rezoning request. The development
will be processed through the Planning Commission. There will be
public hearings at that time to discuss the development plans.
Alderman Odom stated when considering a rezoning, the issue is
whether it is consistent with the zoning in the area.
Bundrick expressed his willingness to work with the neighborhood
when planning the subdi'visicn. He welcomed Andrews' input during
the platting stage.
Andrews stated Wedington Drive needs to be widened before there is
more development.
ent
certainn
namount ofplained trafficttontathe road1ghway beforeDitaismfires a
Edens widened..
Bill Shepherd stated he did not see a problem with the rezoning or
the development.
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Alderman Williams portion thatated the hhaswaywill not sufficientbtraffioe count tofor ny
years. wvdn the F
justify widening will not be done until niter 1996.
Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of • to O.
ORDIMAMUN $$96 APPMAMI OM PAGE OF ORbMMAN* BOOR
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RIGHT OF WAY VACATION V94-13
Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of an ordinance vacating a
portion of Shiloh Drive, west ofghway ay 71rand innfs t ofhtthe
e of
Northwest Arkansas Mall, as request
eRouse Tri-State Ventures.
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time. Miller,
seconded by Edens, 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 readdead the ordinae nce for
the second time. Edens, seconded bys
further suspend pF,lace the the motion dinance on passed by atvotelof and
to
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final reading. Upon roll call
0. The City Attorney read the ordinance for the third time.
Alderman Edens expressed his concerns that tthisSmight be State
property. Parts of Shiloh Drive belong
Little henbypass.tpJusttsouth ofbelong
Joyceovarying
at Boulevard, it isstate-owned
along the hop
property; however, just north of Joyce Boulevard, it is a city
street and has been maintained by the City for a number of years.
This is the road which leads to the Shoney's building.
Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
ORDINANCE 3857 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE BOOR
BID WAIVER
Mayor Hanna introduced for consideration an ordinance approving a
bid waiver for the purchase of a sound system for the downtown
square. The sound system is being purchased with Advertising &
Promotion Commission funds.
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time. Edens,
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. Miller, seconded by Edens, made a
motion to further suspend the
ules and les andlplace the ace motionpassedby ion ts
third and final reading. Upon
vote of 8 to 0. The City Attorney read the ordinance for the third
time.
Upon roll call, the ordinance pawed by a vote of 6 to 0.
ORDINANCE 2868 APPEARS ON PAGE 07 ORDINANCE 8001
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n r,RTF RATES
Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of a resolution approving a
Rate service
recognizing tpmmentaandrinstallationrates
asfor
outlined inFCC cable forms 0nd related2, equipment
forms 1200, 1205, and 1210 are reasonable and in compliance with
FCC regulations.
Alderman Williams asked if this was changing any of the present
rates.
City Attorney Rose explained that a study had been done. He stated
Moss & Barnett, a firm familiar with .complicatedbFCFCC
sreg lationnss,
analyzed Warner Cables rates regarding
came back with a clean bill of health for Warner Cable. They have
reported the rates currently charged are within the limits allowed
under the law with the FCC. Those rates should be set in a
resolution. Then Warner Cable could not be able to raise the rates
without going before the Council.
Williams, seconded by Edens, made.a motion to pass the resolution.
Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of s to o.
REPOLUTION 146-94 As RECORDED IN THS CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
MagliNFEEDMENT
nce
Section
nHanna introduced()()of thederation Personnelfan Policydofathe Cityof
Section VI -20 (1) ( )
Fayetteville.
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time.
Mayor. Hanna asked City Attorney Rose if the ordinance gives the
Council the ability to do anything they could not do before the
ordinance was presented.
City Attorney Rose said that the Council now had the authority to
do that.
Alderman Miller stated that
not
Herstatedzhee ahadnreceivedwas
not a promise to binding arbitration.
many calls from both sides of this issue. This ordinance gives
options.
In answer to a question from Mayor Hanna, Rosa stated a dopy of a
portion of the personnel policy has been included in the agenda
packet.
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Rose stated that the fire union had asked him about six months ago
how the current personnel policy should be amended in order to
provide for some union recognition. There were questions about
whether or not previous personnel policies were adopted by
ordinance or by resolution. To avoid the problem, it should be
done by ordinance rather than resolution.
Alderman Odom stated he introduced the ordinance and would like for
it to remain an ordinance. It does keep the Council from being
able to recognize a group of any employees that is represented in
the form of union or other type of organization. The personnel
policy states that the Council shall not recognize any
spokesperson. This is a compromise on an issue that has•been
before the Council. We should show the firefighters and any oth::r
organization that the. Council will have the opportunity to make the
decision to recognize them.
Alderman Daniel stated this is an improvement in the wording.
In answer to a question from Alderman Daniel, Ben Mayes stated the
personnel policy was updated in 1990. There were two
representatives from the fire union, two representatives from the
police union and 4 or 5 generalemployees who helped make the
policy.
Alderman Odom stated he was making this proposal on behalf of the
firefighters and all other city. employees.
Alderman Box stated there is no confusion about the policy. It now
reads that the Council will not recognize anyone as a sole
representative of any class of workers. This resolution says we
would depart from that and would indeed have the ability to
recognize someone as a sole representative.
Alderman Odom stated if the firefighters came to the Council with a
policy they wanted changed and another firefighter was in
opposition to that, he could stand up.and oppose. It does not
preclude us from listening to everyone.
Alderman Box stated we have that freedom now. The current policy
prohibitscus from speaking to a sole representative of every
:firefighter.
Mayor Hanna stated that this is the first step_of the firemen's
union.to be recognized as a bargaining. agent for the firsmSn: The
firit444estion they asked on the questlonnaire,;ehatuMas Nnt out to
oandidetes'in eaohelection was, "Wo0l4.you support attoollibtiw
bargiinirig agreement with.binding,arb`oration bptweeng£the, Citiy bII;
Payittiville end the Payettsville Firelighters*' ASeoniatidn7"; * 's
stat & thet is the sola: purpose d! thWa, 4.11
December 20, 1994
Alderman Odom responded by saying that we could bring that issue in
but that he was not prepared to enter into a collective bargaining
agreement. He stated he did not propose a collective bargaining
agreement.
Alderman Bassett stated the current personnel policy does not
.preclude the Council from talking with the firefighters' union or
any other group.. It says the City of Fayetteville does not
recognize any employee organization or union as the sole spokesman
for any,. category of employees. If this ordinance is passed, it
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would clear the path for city recognition of the firefighters'
union. It would encourage the union to. continue with their
ThisCouncil s.o-ldlgeettOn withgthelbusinessact with of dealing withgrowth
ands'rying.t shouldig
and trying. to improve the infrastructure and other things that the
• citizens .are really concerned with. The firefighters have the
right to form a union. The Council needs to be careful about
singling out any special interest group for special treatment.
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Alderman Odom stated the proposed ordinance does give us the right
to say no.
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Alderman .Box stated there are only three other cities in Arkansas
with recognized unions -- Benton, Little Rock, and North Little
Rock. He stated that he spoke with city officials from both Little
Rock and Benton and they were very adamantly opposed to this.
Alderman_Box said he explained the ordinance to them and read it
word'for word. These city officials then went down the list of
problems that they had and the problems it caused for their cities.
They explained that their situations started out with something as
• harmless as this ordinance is suppose to be. The current policy
does .not prevent firefighters from talking to us but simply
prevents them from representing every firefighter.
Alderman Daniel stated this is just an option which leaves some
decisions-to the future council.
Alderman Williams stated the City has the freedom of•discretion to
decide whether or not to recognize an employee organization whether
the ordinance'is passed or not.
•Personnel-Director Don Bailey stated there was one very important
pointthat.had not yet been mentioned: Article 1, Section 1-1,
which-sonde, "Elected officials and off iciale appointed by: the.City
Council to:_advisory or special boards.an&oommi Sions shalSlaO
exemptfroS provisions of this policy.!' The Council iii nOt tiaYo� d
by WS. policy. It is only for employe#o,; 7►;bro`ads oaitittli ipen
months on Sthic policy. Ths�.manngiment 0f the dity to1ailsiiieth
pol oy;app1isi: di¢ not ,,wishbto negOtia ie union ,00nitiOt ,Mi itit
anybody. KHs itatid that hs, did not�tknOti?4 � pan.:000:$ I inip V,
look` forwatd .tio'.`'going through end takiriq ypptiiiab �,a Idl
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that today. Fayetteville does not have the problems that exist
. with other communities. There is communication,between employees
and. Council members. A considerable amount of time and effort has
been. spent since 1990 to implement this policy through management
training. Thetwo key issues presented were teamwork and
communication: The policy addresses that no mer''er of management
is.going to talk to an official of the union fo:. purposes of
negotiating a contract. •
Pete Reagan, President of the Arkansas Professional Firefighters,
asked if it would
legal
egalrfor
or an spokesperson of the firefighters'
union to approach the
Alderman Box stated an employee does not have the ability to
negotiate with a representative of the union but an elected
official does.,
Reagan, stated he had been misinformed previously. He stated he
understood
comecy andospeakthat
anythe
member of the
could
not
the
Council. or the Mayor.
Alderman'Box stated, that a spokesperson could address the Council
but not a City employee.
Cyrus:Young•expressed concern about the inconsistency of policy
interpretations.
Mayor Hanna stated there had been some changes since the time when
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the City.Manager was in charge.
Vorsanger, seconded by Edens, 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 6 to 2, with Daniel and Miller.voting
no. The City Attorney real the ordinance for the second time.
Edens, seconded by Vorsanger, made a motion to further suspend the
ts
.rolls call,,pthelacethe motionrdinance failed bynaivotehofd5and final to 3, with pon
Daniel,and
Miller. and Odom voting no.
Mayor Hanna stated
d5the
eeordordinance will be on its third reading at
the January 3,
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project contingency of $2,977, and waive the formal selection
process for this contract as well as the construction inspection
contract that will be presented at a later date.
Kevin Crosson explained that the city entered negotiations with the
owners of the Northwest Arkansas Mall and Clary Development
Corporation in early 1993 concerning improvements at the
intersection of Joyce Boulevard and Highway 71B. The amount needed
has increased. The Council is requested to approve a bid waiver
that would allow us to finalize the engineering on the
intersection. A construction contract would then be bid in
January. The City will be reimbursed based on the percentages that
the City negotiated with the Mall and Clary Development.
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time.
Williams, seconded by Odom, 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 6 to 0; and the City Attorney read the
ordinance for the second time. Box, 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 7 to 1, with Odom voting no. The City Attorney read the
ordinance for the third time.
Upon roll call, the ordinance passed with a vote of 8 to 0.
ORDINANCE 3859 APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE BOOK
GLYNDON BUNTON
Mayor Hanna announced that Glyndon Bunton was also attending his
last meeting. Mayor Hanna stated he would have a key to present to
him at the next meeting and that the work done has been
appreciated.
Treasurer Bunton stated that he did not feel slighted, that the
aldermen put in more hours than he did and that he felt they very
much deserved their recognition. He stated he has enjoyed his time
serving with the other officials.
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The meeting adjourned at B:30 p.m.
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