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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-07-16 - Minutes - Archive• • • MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS The Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas met in Regular Session at 8:30 o'clock a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 1975, in the office of the Authority, #1 North School Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Mr. Gould, Chairman, called the meeting to order. On roll call the following members were present: Commissioners: Gould, Taylor, Clinton, Underwood Commissioners Absent: Morgan Others Present: R. L. Dugan, Bromo Wilson, Delbert Allen, Hugh Kincaid, Pat Donat, Tammi Reed There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted: The-Mi:hutes of the June 26, 1975 Special Meeting were approved by motion of Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. The Minutes of the July 7, 1975 Special Meeting were approved by motion of Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. The June Financial Statement was approved by motion of Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 191 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS ESTABLISHING A FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR DISPOSITION OF LAND - PROJECT ARK. R-105 The Housing Authority has received two appraisals of the Old Post Office Building. The first appraisal, from 0. J. Snow, was in the amount of $71,325.00. The second appraisal, from Jim Sullivan, was in the amount of $65,124.00. Mr. Dugan stated that the Board can now establish the value of the building and work with the City on a settlement price. This price would eventually be the purchase price. Mr. Clinton made the motion that the value of the Old Post Office building be established as $65,124.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor. Resolution No. 191 was carried unanimously. • • • -2 RESOLUTION NO. 192 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT JACKS E SEGRAVES FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES INVOLVED IN EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY BUILDINGS ON SITES A E B Resolution No. 192 was approved by motion of Mr. Underwood, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 193 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH NEAL B. ALBRIGHT, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER The Housing Authority received a letter dated June 11, 1975 regarding the J. C. Penney building. The owners of this building are concerned that demolition of the connecting building will result in damage to their wall. They maintain that the wall is structurally sound. The Housing Authority therefore, needs a structural engineer's report that the wall in question is now structurally unsound. Resolution No. 193 was approved by motion of Mr. Underwood, seconded by Mr. Clinton, and carried unanimously. The Minutes of the Public Hearing of the Fayetteville Housing Authority July 14, 1975, were distributed to the Board. These minutes were approved by motion of Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Clinton, and carried unanimously. Mr. Gould stated that in executive session of the June 26, 1975 Special Meeting, Mr. Dugan requested a six month leave of absence effective August 2, 1975. Mr. Gould read Mr. Dugan's letter making this request. (Copy of letter attached.) Mr. Underwood moved to accept Mr. Dugan's request for a six month leave of absence, with the under- standing that upon the Board's decision to fill the position of Executive Director during these six months, the leave of absence will be terminated and considered a resignation. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. There was then a discussion of a problem concerning setbacks from property lines, street right of ways, alleys aid easements involved in the Urban Renewal project area and the general downtown area. Mr. Clinton made the motion that a representative from the Housing Authority go before the Planning Commission to request waivers concerning the guidelines established on setbacks from property lines, street iright of ways, alleys and easements, etc., within the downtown area. The downtown development district will be a designated area, basically: West to University Avenue, North to one block north of Dickson, East to Willow, and South to Archibald Yell Boulevard. Motion was seconded by Mr. Underwood, and carried unanimously. The Board further directed Mr. Dugan to write a letter to the Planning Commission regarding this matter. • • • 3 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS �2�tiJ� V -- � CHAIRMA ATTEST: RESOLUTION NO. 191 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS ESTABLISHING A FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR DISPOSITION OF LAND - PROJECT ARK. R-105 WHEREAS, the Housing Authority proposes to make available for redevelopment Parcel C-8 in the aforementioned project, and; WHEREAS, two re -use appraisals have been made of Parcel C-8. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT: 1. The following value is hereby established and adopted: Parcel: C-8 Sq. ft.: 22,500 First appraisal: $71,325.00 Second appraisal: $65,124.00 Market Value: $65,124.00 2. The Director is hereby authorized and instructed to prepare and submit said values to the Department of Housing and Urban Development by proclaimer certificate. 3. The Authority shall proceed to solicit and accept proposals for redevelopment on said parcels in accordance with the requirements of applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 16 DAY OF July , 1975. ATTEST: 4,72d2>n2171/(42-1/7 SECRETARY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRMA • • • RESOLUTION NO, 192 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH JACKS & SEGRAVES FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES INVOLVED IN EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY BUILDINGS ON SITES A & B WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville has applied for modernization funds from HUD for the expansion of space in the Community Buildings on Sites A and B, and; WHEREAS, said application for modernization funds have been approved, and; WHEREAS, the architectural services are needed for such expansion; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE that the Housing Authority employ Jacks and Segraves for architectural services and authorize the Chairman of the Board and the Executive Director to enter into a contract with Jacks and Segraves subject to HUD approval. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 16 DAY OF July , 1975. ATTEST: THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRM StartAdi • • • RESOLUTION NO. 193 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH NEAL B. ALBRIGHT, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville is engaging in demolition work on the Center Square, and; WHEREAS, there is some doubt as tb the stability of the east wall of the J. C. Penney building, and; WHEREAS, our work involves removing a building which touches said wall: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Housing Authority employ Neal B. Albright, a structural engineer, to determine the strength of this wall and to submit recommendations for us to follow. Passed and approved this 16 day of July , 1975. ATTEST: CRETARY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRMAN CI • • MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY The Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas held a Public Hearing at 7:30 o'clock p.m., Monday, July 14, 1975, at the City Administration Building. Mr. Bill Gould, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Fayetteville Housing Authority, called the meeting to order. Mr. Gould stated that the Housing Authority distributed three thousand copies of the plan showing the basic concept of the Urban Renewal plan for the Center Square. The purpose of this meeting is to hear comments from the public regarding the Urban Renewal plan. Mr. Gould introduced Mr. Ernie Jacks, Architect. Mr. Jacks showed a drawing of the Architect's Council concept of the Center Square plan. He explained various aspects of this plan. In this plan, Block and East streets will remain.open. This plan will eliminate traffic lights and will result in the loss of thirty-two parking spaces. Mr. Gould introduced Frank Ruder from Urban Programming Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Ruder pointed out that this plan has several changes from the original plan. One revision is that Block Street and Mountain up to Center Street was previously called public pedestrian areas. Another revision is that the center area was designated for public pedestrian use, and now, with the Old Post Office building, will be designated public use. He stated that these are relatively minor changes and will not cause a major revision of the over-all plan. Mr. Dugan pointed out that the Board has approved the Post Office building remaining, and the opening of Block Street to traffic, but has not yet addressed itself to the traffic flow. Mr. Frank Sharp asked about the canopies that were previously in the Urban Renewal plans. Mr. Gould stated that the idea of canopies has been dropped due to cost and also, the lack of interest of the public in having canopies. Mr. Clinton, Commissioner of the Housing Authority Board, suggested giving an idea of the timetable for the plan. Mr. Ruder stated that this was covered by the contract with UPC. Upon receiving notice to proceed from the Housing Authority, the preliminary plans will be finished in ninety days, and the final plans finished in an additional ninety days. • Mr. Dugan stated that if this is so, the Housing Authority will be in the bid stage within six months if UPC is issued a notice to proceed. • 2 Mr. David Newborn, member of the City Board of Adjustments, asked a question regarding who will have authority to make decisions regarding the building and development to take place on the Square after bids are taken. It was stated that HUD has guidelines concerning this. The land will be offered at a fixed price, and the type of development that is best will be decided by the Housing Authority. Mr. Newborn asked how the Housing Authority will decide what is or is not best. He made the suggestion that the Housing Authority work with the Planning Commission in making these decisions. Mr. Clinton stated that this question will be discussed in the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority. Mr. Ruder stated that HUDshas guidelines for the type of buildings that may be built in certain property zones. Mr. Clinton stated that ultimately the Housing Authority will have the final say on what type of development there will be on the Square, but that they are interested in the final outcome also, being citizens of Fayetteville. Working with the Planning Commission will be considered. • There being no further questions or business, the meeting was adjourned. • ATTEST: SECRETARY r THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRMAN • • • • eoueing cautkorit y of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 1 NORTH SCHOOL - ZIP 72701 TELEPHONE 1321.3830 URBAN RENEWAL OFFICE Phone 442-5326 June 26, 1975 Mr. J. W. Gould P.O. Box 1187 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Dear Mr. Gould: As per our conversation at the meeting this morning, 1 am asking for a six month leave of absence effective August 2, 1975. It has been a real pleasure working with the Board, the staff, and the citizens of Fayetteville in pursuing what 1 consider to be a very worthy undertaking. Thank you very much. RLD:pw Sinceereely, Robert L. Dugan Executive Director