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Minutes from the City Council meeting on July 6, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JULY 6, 1987
A Public Hearing was held at 7:15 p.m., Monday July 6, 1987, concerning Vacating and Abandoning of Berry Street A/K/A Short Street. No opposition was present to address the closing, therefore, the Mayor closed the hearing at 7:20 p.m.
City Council Minutes - July 6, 1987
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Attorney, and all Aldermen except Pete Shelton. City Clerk was on vacation.
The minutes of June 15, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
A resolution certifying Hytrol Conveyor, Co. Inc, as an Arkansas Enterprise Zone was offered by Mr. Stricklin. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to accept the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:23.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Rezoning - U-Haul)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Park to place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read a second time. Mr. Sanderson move, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, to place the ordinance on third and final reading. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Hannah, Mr. Evans, Mr. Province, Mr. Mays, Dr. Strauser, Mr. Hinson, and Mr. Nix. The motion failed. Third reading will be in two weeks.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance for first reading (LLL and G)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser, to place the ordinance on third and final reading. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Hannah, Mr. Park, Mr. Province and Mr. Nix. After a ruling by the City Attorney, it was stated that the motion failed by not having a majority vote. The ordinance will be read for the third time in two weeks.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Henry Turner)
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 4; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-1); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The ordinance was read for the first time. Due to a discussion concerning fire hydrants and water line requested by the Fire Dept., the ordinance was held at the first reading. Dennis Zolper will return in two weeks with the requested information.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance on first reading: (Morton & Mitchell)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; ANNEXING SAID TERRITORY TO WARD 6; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. The mayor explained to the interested parties present that the ordinance will be read for the third and final time in two weeks.
An ordinance dealing with the annexation of property east of Craighills Golf Course and South of Fox Meadow Lane was withdrawn by the owners for two weeks. A request for the final reading in two weeks was made by the owner’s attorney.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #1434, ARTICLE 2, LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS, CONTRACTORS, ETC., AND TO AMEND #849 REGARDING LICENSING OF PLUMBERS, AND OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Province to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Hannah, Mr. Park, Mr. Stricklin, Mr. Evans, Mr. Province, Mr. Mays, Mr. Sanderson, Dr. Strauser, Mr. Hinson, and Mr. Nix. The ordinance failed.
The following ordinance was offered by Mr. Hannah for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE A PORTION OF BERRY STREET A/K/A SHORT STREET RUNNING EAST AND WEST BETWEEN FRENCH STREET AND CARTWRIGHT STREET
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson, to place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to place the ordinance on third and final reading. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Hannah, Mr. Park, Mr. Stricklin, Mr. Evans, Mr. Bridger, Mr. Province, Mr. Mays, Dr Strauser, and Mr. Nix. Motion failed. The ordinance will remain on second reading, third reading being in two weeks.
Mayor Brodell offered Doug Gilmore to replace Don Harmon on the Board of Zoning Adjustment whose term expires 7/6/90. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to accept the Mayor’s recommendation. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Mayor Brodell offered Tom Gschwend to replace Neil Crown on the NE ARK. Solid Waste Authority whose term expires 8/1/88. Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to accept the Mayor’s recommendation. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Mayor Brodell offered Dr. W. F. Sheppard to the Police Pension Board. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to accept the Mayor’s recommendation. All voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to enter into a lease with City Water and Light concerning the abandoned pump station at Culberhouse and Cherry which is to house the Mosquito Dept. There is to be no monetary exchange concerning the lease except that the Parks Dept. will maintain the grounds. All voted aye.
The following bids were up for review:
87:02 - Public Sale - Asphalt Plant - Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to accept the high bid of CSC Equipment for the amount of $2,300.00. All voted aye.
87:33 - Typewriter Maintenance Contract - Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept the low bid meeting specs (Low bid being from WM Typewriter for $979.00). All voted aye.
87:34 - Cover Material - Landfill - Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept low bid meeting specs on cover material at the landfill. All voted aye. Concerning general dirt deliveries to various locations within the city, Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park, to accept low bid meeting specs. All voted aye.
After a discussion from the Council concerning traffic problems at the intersection of Church and Nettleton, Chief Bradley and Jeff Gibson were asked to check and report back to the Council in two weeks any recommendation which might alleviate the problems.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.