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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 6, 1991
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 6, 1991
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Aldermen.
The minutes of April 15, 1991, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Sanderson, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ASSESSING BENEFITS AND OTHER MATTERS AND THINGS FOR THE CASEY SPRINGS RD, IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Evans moved seconded by Mr. Shelton to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2341.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1201, CHAPTER 5.12, LABELED MOSQUITO AND BLACK-BIRD CONTROL, TO PROVIDE FOR TAXATION OF THE CITIZENS OF JONESBORO AND TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to amend the ordinance, Section 2 to read: This ordinance shall be effective January l, 1991. All voted aye. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Rezoning N Side Church of Christ)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to place the ordinance on third reading. Following discussion a roll call vote was taken and aldermen Mays, Stricklin, Sanderson and Hinson voted yes and Alderman Hannah, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Province, Wise, Strauser and Hinson voted nay. The motion failed 8-4 and will be placed on third reading at the next meeting.
The following bid was up for review:
91:29 - mosquito chemicals
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to split the bid awarding the bid on each line item to the low bidder. All voted aye.
Dr Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to reappoint Gene Roebuck to the Airport Commission with term to expire 4/16/95. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye with the exception of Mr. Hannah and Mr. Mays who voted nay.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to appoint Larry Johnson to the Civil Service Commission with term to expire 4/97 replacing Hermon Willett who was commended for his service by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution requesting CWL to provide free installation and construction costs for new flood lights at the Northside Ball Park at 602 N. Bridge. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1991:16.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution requesting CWL to provide free installation and electric service to new pavilion at Craighead Forrest Park. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1991:17.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution requesting CWL to provide utilities, connection fees and permit fees to the E-911 building for Emergency Service Dispatchers. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1991:18.
Mr. Shelton offered a resolution as requested by the Traffic Safety Officer to remove the stop sign on Race St. (eastbound) at Court St. near the old Nettleton Elementary School. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1991:19.
Under new business, Mayor Brodell gave a progress report on traffic safety and listed several intersections and grading as listed in said report.
Mr. Hannah presented a recommendation concerning requirements for the wearing of Body Armor by members of the Police Department. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to establish requirements for the wearing to Body Armor as follows:
Procedure
A. On-Duty
The wearing of Body Armor shall be mandatory under the following conditions:
1. All uniformed personnel assigned to the Patrol Division shall wear Dept. issues/approved Body Armor when on patrol.
2. All members of the Tactical Unit shall wear Body Armor on any call-out.
3. C.I.D. Personal shall wear Body Armor on all raids and execution of high risk warrants. The Division Commander will be responsible for determining whether or not the situation will be designated high risk.
4. Officers assigned to the Warrant Division shall wear Body Armor while on duty.
5. Personnel assigned to the Adm. or Services Div. will not be required to wear Body Armor unless they work special assignments with the Patrol Div.
B. Off-Duty
Officers working off-duty employment wearing a Jonesboro Police Dept. uniform shall be required to wear Body Armor.
Exceptions
Any exceptions to this Policy/Order must be approved and documented in writing by the Division Commander. Exceptions for medical reasons must be accompanied by a written statement from a physician.
Discipline
This Policy/Order is designed to protect the welfare of the officer as well as the financial concerns of the community. Officers found to be in violation of this Policy/Order will be subject to disciplinary action. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays presented a recommendation of the Mosquito Control Committee recommending to amend the 1991 budget to include the Mosquito Control program in the amount of $155,591.00. Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to approve the committee recommendation. All voted aye.
Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to transfer $30,300.00 from the unappropriated sales tax money to the Mosquito Control Budget. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays presented a recommendation of the Street Committee requesting authority to purchase a used rubber tire excavator from a local vendor if the unit is in physical and mechanical condition as stated by the vendor. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to allow the Street Committee to negotiate regarding purchase of said used rubber tire excavator and to have the City attorney to prepare an ordinance waiving bidding on the machinery. All voted aye.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.