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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 6, 1984
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A Public Hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on February 6, 1984, concerning the issuance of bonds by the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas Residential Housing and Health Care Facilities Board.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 6, 1984
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, February 6, l984, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all aldermen except Mr. Hannah.
The minutes of January 16, 1984, were approved as amended on motion by Mr. Sanderson, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on 1st reading-offered by Mr. Shelton.
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES TO FACILITATE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Dr. Smith, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on 2nd reading. All voted aye. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on 3rd reading. All voted aye. Dr. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Blevins, to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1855.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #1851, THE 1984 BUDGET ORDINANCE
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on 2nd reading. All voted aye. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Dr. Smith to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on 3rd reading. All voted aye. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1856.
Concerning a resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas Residential Housing and Health Care Facilities Board. (Health Resources Project) Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Blevins, to table the resolution for two weeks. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to place the following names on the Jonesboro Parks Commission:
Leon Burns 1987 - Kenneth Camp seat
Gary Schucardt 1988 - Jerry Reece seat
E. J. Buhrmeister 1989 - Betsy Barrett seat
All voted aye.
Mr. Park offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CERTIFICATE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES, ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM, JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton, to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1984:02.
The following were on bid review:
84-1: Pickup Truck for Fire Department- Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Park to accept the low bid from O’Neal Ford of Jonesboro for the amount of $8,535.79. All voted aye.
84-2: Three wheel police vehicle for parking enforcement-Dr. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton, to accept low bid from Capitol Turf and Equipment - Alexander, AR. for $6,088.71. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to purchase 5 police cars from the state contract for the amount of $10,020.22 each. All voted aye except Mr. Nix, Mr. Province, Mr. Sanderson, and Mr. Park. Motion passed 7-4.
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Dr. Smith to appoint the following names to the Promotion Commission:
Claude Bull - 2 yr. February 1986
Bill Rainwater - 4 yr. February 1988
Beth Couch - 1 yr. February 1985
Chris Fowler - 3 yr. February 1987
All voted aye.
Concerning placing 2 names on the MAPC Board, Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Province to table for 2 weeks. All voted aye.
There being no further business, council adjourned.