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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 20, 1978
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 1978
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, February 20, 1978, in the Municipal Court Room, with Mayor Stallings presiding. Present: City Attorney, City Clerk and all elected aldermen.
Mr. Hannah moved that the minutes of February 6, 1978, be approved as mailed, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye.
Mr. Jim Lyons, representing the Parking Authority, proposed to council that all meters be removed from the metered lots at Catholic Hall, Main Street, and Church Street parking lots, with parking to be limited to two hours, with a fine of $.50 per hour for overtime parking. Also, that the meters located at the parking lot behind City Hall be removed.
Mr. Hannah moved that the recommendation be referred to the Parking Committee for their recommendations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shelton and after discussion on the matter. Mr. Shelton withdrew his second and Mr. Hannah withdrew his motion.
An amendment was then offered by Mr. Hannah to include the hospital parking lot. The motion died for lack of second.
Mr. Hinson moved that the recommendations for the Parking Authority be approved, seconded by Shelton, the only dissenting vote being cast by Mr. Hannah.
After Mr. Gary Johnson, representing Aubrey Lawrence, has addressed council concerning a taxi permit, Mr. Hannah moved that the matter be tabled for two weeks until the City Attorney could examine Mr. Lawrence application. Motion seconded by Mr. Minx, the only dissenting vote cast by Mr. Sanderson.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 13-37 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, DEALING WITH PAWNBROKERS
Mr. Hinson offered the following amendments to the ordinance: In Section 2: “provide” instead of “submit.” Section 2: Add “In lieu of either a driver’s license number or social security number a credit card may be substituted for one of the above.” Section 3: “provide” instead of “submit.” Mr. Stricklin moved that the amendments be adopted, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All aye.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1266, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE CARE AND KEEPING OF DOGS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, REQUIRING DOGS TO BE PLACED ON A LEASH OR CONFINED WITHIN A YARD, BUILDING, OR OTHER ENCLOSURE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-3.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS REFERRING TO APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF THE COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS DIRECTLY TO THE CITY COUNCIL; SETTING OUT PROCEDURES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye. Mr. Park then moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. Mr. Park moved that the ordinance be adopted to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Hinson. The ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote of council and given #1636.
On recommendation of the Building Inspector, Mr. Hannah moved that the structures located at 311 North Main and the southeast corner of Hope and Borgman be condemned, seconded by Mr. Minx. All voted aye.
On motion be Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Hannah, Mr. Kenneth Camp was reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission by unanimous vote of council.
Mr. Minx moved that Mr. Stan Langley be reappointed to the Library Board, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
On recommendation of Mr. Province, Chairman of the Insurance Committee, Mr. Hannah moved that the insurance bid from Grady Insurance be approved, seconded by Mr. Minx. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved that the bid from French’s Athletics be approved for purchase of baseball caps and baseballs. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shelton and all council voted aye.
The bid from Burrows Grand Slam Sports for baseball bases was approved by motion of Mr. Hinson, seconded by Mr. Shelton and unanimous vote of council.
Mr. Hannah moved that the tilt top trailer bid from Little Rock Road Machinery be approved, seconded by Mr. Bridger. All voted aye.
The bid from Sun Electric for a tune up testing machine was approved on motion by Mr. Shelton seconded by Mr. Smith. All voted aye.
Mr. Bridger moved that the bid from Gallant Equipment Co. be approved for a drive lift, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
The only bid received for a sound system for the courtroom was from Shumpert for $3,350.00. Mr. Hannah moved that the bid be accepted, seconded by Mrs. Haigler, All voted aye.
The following bids were opened for sedan for Street Department:
Aycock Pontia $5,498.00
Central Chevrolet 5,520.00
O’Neal Ford 5,387.00
Moon Chevrolet 5,360.09
McCarty 5,674.00
The following bids were opened for pickups for Street Department:
Aycock Pontiac $12,825.00
Central Chevrolet 12,750.00
O’Neal Ford 12,768.00
Moon Chevrolet 12,492.42
The following bids were opened for pickups for Street Department:
Aycock Pontiac $9,293.00
Central Chevrolet 9,250.00
O’Neal Ford 9,390.00
Moon Chevrolet 9,069.98
Mr. Hannah moved that the low bids meeting the specs on all vehicles be approved, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
The following bids were opened for a bandsaw:
Concord Wright $1,995.00
Pidgeon Thomas 2,645.00
Mr. Hannah moved that the bids be referred to the Street Department, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
On motion by Mr. Bridger, seconded by Mr. Province, the City was authorized to advertise for bids, all used vehicles.
Mr. Province moved that the city be authorized to accept bids on insurance for all city owned property, seconded by Mr. Hinson. All voted aye.
Mr. Bridger moved that the city purchase the following used equipment from J & R Concrete Works:
250 C.F.M Air Compressor
Hoe Ram Concrete Breaker
New head and points for Hoe-Ram
The motion was seconded by Mr. Shelton and received unanimous vote of council.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote of council.