For Mayor Lioneld Jordan’s state of the city address last night, he recalled Charles Dickens’ famous line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
Tag: City Council recaps
Mayor breaks tie in favor of new parking rules, Oakbrooke approved
An ordinance was already on the books to limit four vehicles in the front yard area. The new rule sets the four-car limit to include the entire property.
In case you plan to miss it: 1/19/10 City Council meeting
Here are some highlights that may be in store if you do decide to march up to the city administration building next week.
HMR tax could fund park maintenance with voter approval
At Tuesday night’s council meeting, aldermen considered calling a special election to enable revenue from the Hotel-Motel-Restaurant (HMR) tax to be applied to park maintenance.
City makes changes to commercial recycling program
The city has recently refined two programs that may make it easier for businesses to get in on the recycling action.
David Dayringer hired as new fire chief
Mayor Lioneld Jordan on Friday announced David Carter Dayringer, 54, as his administration’s top choice for Fayetteville’s new fire chief.
Oakbrooke rezoning tabled, recycling program adjusted
In the last meeting before the holidays, the Fayetteville City Council went through a sundry list of new business items.
Old Wire Road annexation approved
The city council decided to annex a portion of Old Wire Road in a 6-2 vote on Tuesday night.
Downtown parking resolutions gain council support
All three resolutions dealing with parking around Dickson Street passed overwhelmingly at Tuesday night’s city council meeting.
Dog daycare permit denied
A conditional-use permit for an animal boarding and training business was denied at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting in a 4-3 vote.
Annexation for portion of Old Wire Road on hold
Residents who live in the area spoke against extending the city to this property, citing concerns that annexation would lead to development.
Quarry ordinance passes council 6-2
Two ordinances that set regulations on quarry and mining operations passed the City Council in a vote 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Renewing mill ordinance left on second reading
As a matter of procedure, every year the Fayetteville City Council must approve an ordinance to renew the levy on property within the city.
Sale barn rezoning denied
In a vote 4-3, aldermen rejected the proposed rezoning for the sale barn property.
Ordinance for quarry regulations on hold
An ordinance that would place regulations on two quarries in West Fayetteville was delayed at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.