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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 16, 1980
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 16, 1980
The Jonesboro City Council met June 16, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: City Attorney, City Clerk, Park, Sanderson, Hinson, Bridger, Hannah, Haigler, Stricklin, Province, Mays and Haggenmacher. Vice Mayor Province presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Stallings. Absent, Shelton and Minx.
The minutes of June 2, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hinson, seconded by Mr. Mays and unanimous vote of council. The minutes of Special meeting of June 9, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah duly seconded by Mr. Stricklin.
The following bids were reviewed for a lawnmower for cemetery department:
Dave’s Sales $2,000.00
Jonesboro Ford Tractor $2,332.00
On motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Hinson, the bid was accepted from Dave’s Sales and Service.
The following bids were reviewed for ultra low volume aerial spray:
Livesay Flying Service .40 acre
Hoxie Flying Service .89 acre
Air Aids, Inc. 1.05 acre
Bids for aerial application:
Livesay Flying Service .40 acre
Hoxie Flying Service .89 acre
Air Aids, Inc 1.05 acre
Mr. Hannah moved the bids be referred to the Sanitation Committee for recommendations, seconded by Mr. Hinson.
Mr. Shelton is now present.
The following bids were reviewed for demolition of structure at 101 N. Main:
T.V. Wallis 1.00
Bill McMasters 5,400.00
Williams Construction 6,750.00
Lee Weeks Constr. 24,700.00
Motion by Mr. Sanderson, seconded by Mr. Park to accept the low bid from T.V. Wallis.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Stricklin moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Mays, all aye. The ordinance was given the number 1722.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The ordinance was adopted to include the emergency clause on motion by Mr. Hannah, second by Ms. Haigler and all council voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 1723.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO CONDEMN A HOUSE LOCATED AT 519 EAST CATE, JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
Arlis Johnson, representing Parks Commission, advised council that the applicant for Parks Director had turned down the position and requested that the 19,000 salary be retained and the job be re-advertised.
Mr. Bridge moved that the City re-advertise for a Parks Director and the salary be negotiable, motion seconded by Mr. Stricklin, all aye.
Mr. Sanderson moved that a Public Hearing be set for July 7, at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of street closing.
Mr. Minx advised council that the chemicals bid by National Chemsearch was designed for use in equipment that the City does not have. Mr. Hannah then moved that the actions of council concerning the referring of bids for aerial spraying to committee be rescinded. Motion seconded by Mr. Park, all aye.
Mr. Minx then moved that all aerial spray bids be rejected, seconded by Mr. Hannah, all aye.
Mr. Hannah moved that the City be authorized to advertise for bids for a mosquito fogger generator. Motion seconded by Mr. Minx, all aye.
Barry Rougeau advised council of Master Plan for Bike Paths in the City of Jonesboro Grant application for a 75/25 match due June 23rd at an approximate cost of $30,000, with the first phase being on the west side of Caraway from railroad tracts to Race Street.
Mr. Hannah commented that the City is in a financial crunch at the present time and he would not be in favor of funding the project.
Mr. Province suggested that the streets outlined in the bicycle routes seem to be the most heavily traveled by vehicles.
Ms. Haigler moved that Mr. Rougeau be authorized to make application for grant of 75/25 matching funds for bikeway on Caraway from tracks to Rack Street at an approximate cost of $30,000.00. Motion seconded by Mr. Bridger. The only aye vote was cast by Mr. Park, all others voted nay.
Mr. Hannah then moved that the concept and plan for bicycle routes as a method of transportation be approved, seconded by Mr. Park, all aye.
On motion by Mr. Hannah, authority was given for making application of the grant providing matching funds can be secured other than from the City. Motion seconded by Mr. Park, all aye.
Announcement was made concerning an auction of City owned equipment on July 19.
Vice Mayor Province advised council of two public hearings for 3rd year CDBG. The first to be June 23, and the second on June 30.
On motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Ms. Haigler and unanimous vote of council, the revised budget for 1980 was adopted.
There being no further business, council adjourned.