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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 18, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 18, 1987
The Jonesboro City Council met a 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hannah and the invocation was given by Mark Ford.
The minutes of May 4, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Stricklin.
Representatives of Jonesboro Unlimited asked the City Council to authorize topographical mapping of more than 3,000 acres at the east edge of the city limits, and explained that the work will help with the development of the new industrial park and possibly allow development of some additional tracts in the industrial park south of Highland, west of Commerce Drive. John Troutt, Jr., Chairman of Jonesboro Unlimited said the organizations Executive Committee has unanimously recommended the group pay up to $40,000 or one-half of the estimated $80,000 mapping cost, if the city authorizes the project. The Jonesboro Unlimited membership will vote on the project on Thursday. Both the city and Jonesboro Unlimited will recoup the cost of mapping through the sale of industrial property, Troutt added. Mayor Brodell stated the city has talked with one mapping firm and a second company would have representatives in Jonesboro on Tuesday. A recommendation for council action will be forthcoming in the near future regarding the matter.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance: (Annexation, Hwy 49 N, C. Atkins, R-1)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 6; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-1); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The Attorney representing the matter, Skip Mooney asked the ordinance follow its normal course of one reading for three consecutive meetings, adding that a stipulation regarding the placement of a fire hydrant would be added at the second reading.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #2007, THE 1987 BUDGET
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah then moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah further moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2030.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #1702 REGARDING CEMETERY COST PER SPACE TO $300 AND PRICE OF OPENING GRAVES ON WEEKDAYS TO $150 AND $200 ON WEEKENDS.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF DUMPSTERS BY THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah further moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2031.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rez/Lot 4 in Beloate’s Add., Central Baptist Church)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2032.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rez/NE corner of Rains and Gant, R-2 to C-1, Med. Center Dev., Co.)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2033.
An Ordinance to repeal #1242 adopted 10/20/69 and to pass an Ordinance establishing the adoption of a municipal airport zoning and height code dated 1987 was tabled as the attorney representing the matter had a conflict.
A resolution regarding annexation of Woodlawn and Nettleton cemeteries was tabled as the City Attorney ruled the areas must be brought in by ordinance rather than resolution. The Mayor directed the City Attorney to prepare said ordinance by the June 1 meeting.
The Mayor appointed the following to the Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals: W. H. (Buddy) Meadows, Larry Duke, Morris Simmons and Albert Frankenberger (2 year terms): Roscoe Hays, Roger Scott, and Jim Farmer (1 year terms). Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept the Mayor’s recommendation. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Regarding the requiring of bonds of Electricians and plumbers, Jim Burton stated according to Joe Tomlinson, Building Inspector, no bonds have been exercised in 15 years. They were a matter of policy and a cautionary safety valve and that there were no Arkansas State Statues requiring the bonds. Mr. Hannah and Mr. Nix questioned the elimination of said bonds. Mr. Bridger asked the City Attorney to have an Ordinance prepared at the June l meeting regarding said bonds, and Mr. Hinson asked that Mr. Burton check with surrounding cities of comparable size regarding the requirement of said bonds.
Regarding the Building Inspection Department maintaining plans of developers: Mr. Burton stated this was an administrative procedure that could be determined by the Building Inspector. Mr. Tomlinson recommended the maintenance of plans for 3 years for single-family dwellings and 7 years for commercial-type places of assembly, and then returning the plans to the person who purchased the building permit.
A public hearing regarding the vacating and abandoning of Berry Street scheduled for 7:00 p.m. preceding the meeting was postponed due to failure of all abutting property owners to sign the petition. Mr. Hannah asked Mr. Burton the requirement regarding legal notices in the newspaper. The City Attorney referred the question to the clerk who responded once a week for two consecutive weeks, and added that all abutting property owners must be notified by certified mail of said hearing. (Ark. Statute 19-3814)
Grover Evans reported on the success of Barrier Awareness Day and commended Mayor Brodell, and Aldermen Stricklin and Province as well as citing numerous other community individuals who cooperated in the program.
Mayor Brodell stated the Department of Pollution, Control and Ecology as approved the extension of the city’s permit to operate the municipal landfill until August 15, pending delivery of transfer of compaction units. He added the city still hopes to secure a permit on a small adjacent tract to extend the life of the landfill.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.