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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 1, 1988
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 1, 1988
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 in regular session at City Hall with Mayor Hubert Brodell presiding. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen.
The minutes of July 18, 1988, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Nix. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF INTENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND HYTROL CONVEYOR CO., INC. PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS FOR FINANCING THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, AND EQUIPPING INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:29.
Mr. Bridger offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Amend and update 1982 Standard Building Code to 1988)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 5.8 AND 5.9, AS AMENDED, THE SAME DEALING WITH ADOPTION OF THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to appoint Pierce Barnett to the Board of Zoning Adjustments to replace Ray Pierson with expiration date 8/1/91. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to allow the placement of a mobile home by Lynn Henderson at 1204 French. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. Discussion regarding updating the mobile home ordinance followed and Chairman Province announced an amended ordinance would be considered soon.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION PROHIBITING CITY-OWNED VEHICLES TO BE USED AS TRANSPORTATION FOR EMPLOYEES TO AND FROM WORK IF THIS INVOLVES THE VEHICLES LEAVING THE JONESBORO CITY LIMITS. THE EXCEPTION BEING THE VEHICLE USED AND GARAGED BY THE CARETAKER AT THE CRAIGHEAD FORREST PARK.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:30.
Mr. Park offered a resolution commending Clay Gott for service to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:27.
Mr. Province offered a resolution commending Ray Pierson for service to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Mr. Park moved seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:28.
Mr. Hinson asked that the ordinance regarding no parking on Church Street in front of SW Bell be recalled at the August 15 meeting for the second reading, the ordinance having been read one time on June l, 1987, and tabled.
Mr. Nix requested the City Attorney to research obscenity laws and draft a proposed ordinance prohibiting vulgar motor vehicle bumper stickers and T-Shirts bearing obscenities by the next meeting on August 15, noting that a request for council consideration of the matter was made several months ago. Mr. Evans stated he is concerned that a proposal law would violate civil rights.
Mr. Tomlinson announced that an ordinance regarding updating the Mechanical Code would be up for consideration at the next meeting.
The Mayor announced that a sign ordinance is also under review.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.