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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-12-16 - Minutes - Archive0 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARK, The Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas met in regular session at 10:00 o'clock A.M. on Wednesday, December 16, 1970, in the office of the Housing Authority, 226 North Block Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. On roll call the following members were present: PRESENT: Commissioners Whillock, Douglas, Gould ABSENT: Commissioners Baxter and Shelton ALSO PRESENT: Hugh Kincaid, Warren Segraves, Ora Belle Rollow and Michael McDowell The minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 1970, were approved by motion of Mr. Gould, seconded by Mr. Douglas and carried unanimously. • The financial report for the month of November was approved by motion of Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. Gould and carried unanimously. Mr. Gould moved that Ellis Shelton be recommended for re- appointment to a five year term to fill his own vacancy. This appointment is subject to the approval of the City Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Mr. Douglas and carried unanimously. The Chairman presented Resolution #52: (Copy Attached) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LAND UTILIZATION AND MARKETABILITY STUDY. After discussion, Resolution #52 was adopted by motion of Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. Gould and the vote recorded: AYES: Commissioners Whillock, Douglas & Gould NAYES: None Motion carried unanimously. The Chairman read in full and presented RESOLUTION #53, attached hereto: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FOR CONDUCTING A REUSE APPRAISAL OF REDEVELOPMENT SITES. 0 After consideration, Resolution #53 was adopted by motion of Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. Gould and the vote recorded: AYES: Commissioners Whillock, Douglas & Gould NAYES: None Motion carried unanimously. The Chairman read in full and presented RESOLUTION #54, attached hereto: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FOR CONDUCTING A FIRST ACQUISITION APPRAISAL OF PARCELS PROPOSED TO BE ACQUIRED IN THE CENTER SQUARE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT. After discussion, Resolution #54 was adopted by motion of Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. Gould and the vote recorded: AYES: Commissioners Whillock, Douglas & Gould NAYES: None Motion carried unanimously. • The latest HUD decision on fee for Architectural Services was discussed briefly and it was the concensus of the Board that further correspondence with HUD on this matter would be futile. Mr. Segraves, the Architect in question, stated that he would like to discuss the matter personally with the proper Department of HUD in the Little Rock Area office. The Board assured him that was his privilege. Warren Segraves reported on progress of construction on Sites A. B & J. Sites A & B are an estimated 65% complete but Site J is lagging to a marked degree and the months of extremely cold weather might hinder the contractor from improving his progress. Michael McDowell reported on the progress of the Survey and Planning program as evidenced by the Mid -Planning conference held in this office on December 10. Urban Programming Corp. Planners and several representatives from the HUD Area Office in Little Rock met to discuss and review the recommendations for the Urban Renewal Area, as demonstrated by various visual aids in the area of utility lines, streets, acquisition, disposition and other phases incident to the planning of the treatment of the selected area. -2- • The Chairman made the following designations on responsi- bility of Board Members: Mr. Douglas: Consultant for Public Relations and Publicity Mr. Gould: Consultant to the Housing Staff for financing Mr. Shelton: Consultant for Public Housing Mr, Whillock: Consultant for Urban Renewal Mr, Baxter: Consultant for Public Relations. One item on the agenda was deleted because Mr. Karseboom, Multi -family Housing Representative from the HUD Area Office did not appear at the meeting to discuss the production of 100 units applied for by the LHA. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Secretary I APPROVED: -3- Chairman CI RESOLUTION NO. 52, RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LAND UTILIZATION AND MARKETABILITY STUDY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF The Housing Aughority of the City of Fayetteville: That, in accordance with the contract, the Land Utilization and Marketability Study, prepared by James H. Larrison for the Center Square Urban Renewal Project, is hereby approved. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman t/r�c� Secretary Passed and approved this 16th day of December, 1970. L ,0 RESOLUTION NO. 53 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FOR CONDUCTING A REUSE APPRAISAL OF REDEVELOPMENT SITES. WHEREAS, it is required by the Housing and Urban Development Administration, Renewal Assistance Office, that a Reuse Appraisal of Redevelopment Sites be con- ducted prior to completion of development plans for the Central Square Urban Renewal Project, Ark. R-105, and WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Fayette- ville, Arkansas has selected the proposal which best meets the criteria of such a study, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville: Section I. That a contract for a Reuse Appraisal of R—�lopment Sites by and between the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas and James H. Larrison is hereby approved, Section II. The Chairman is hereby authorized to execute the Contract in the name of, and the Secretary is hereby directed to attest the Contract in the name of the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Section III. This resolution shall become effective immed'—f ate ly . Passed and approved this 16th day of December 1970. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman Secretary IV 0 RESOLUTION NO. 54 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FOR CONDUCTING A FIRST ACQUISITION APPRAISAL OF PARCELS PROPOSED TO BE ACQUIRED IN THE CENTER SQUARE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT. WHEREAS, it is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Renewal Assistance Office, that two Acquisition Appraisals of those parcels proposed for acqui- sition be conducted prior to completion of development plans for the Center Square Urban Renewal Project, ARK. R-105, and WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Fayette- ville, Arkansas has selected the proposal which best meets the criteria of such a study, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners • of the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville: Section I. That a contract for a First Acquisition Appraisal by and between the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Sullivan Agency Real Estate, is hereby approved, Section II. The Chairman is hereby authorized to execute the Contract in the name of, and the Secretary is hereby directed to attest the Contract in the name of the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Section III. This resolution shall become effective immediately. Passed and approved this 16 day of December 1970. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman Secretary