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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 1, 1985
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An appeal hearing was held at 6:30 p.m. for Dr. Robert Yates. No action was taken.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APRIL 1, 1985
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, April 1, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Aldermen.
The minutes of March 18, 1985, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Sanderson, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Evans, to defer action regarding an appeal from the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission in order to allow residents of West Nettleton Extended sufficient time to rezone their property from R-2 to R-1. Aldermen Park, Hinson, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Hannah, Strauser, Sanderson and Nix voted aye. Aldermen Culpepper and Mays voted nay. Mr. Stricklin abstained. The motion passed 9-2-1.
Mr. Culpepper moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to amend the Waste Management Authority Ordinance to read:
1. In paragraph 3.A. the word “collecting” be stricken from the proposed ordinance.
2. In paragraph 4, add the following “The towns under 5,000 population shall appoint two of the board of directors allocated to Craighead County. The mayors and city council members of the towns of Black Oak, Caraway, Lake City and Monette shall appoint one board member. The mayors and city council members of the towns of Bay, Bono, Brookland, Cash and Egypt shall appoint the other member.
All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE MEMBERSHIP BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO IN THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Culpepper, to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1916.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Browns Lane, R-2 to C-3)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, to amend the ordinance changing the zoning classification from R-1 to R-2. All voted aye. Mr. Nix further moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson, to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause as amended. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1917.
Mr. Culpepper offered the following ordinance: (Rezoning R-2 to R-1, Marshall Estates)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance: (Rezoning R-1 to R-2, Marshall Estates)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Evans, to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance: (Rezoning R-3 to C-3, Hwy. 49S)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton, to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Annexation - Hwy 63 Bypass)
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 5; ZONING SAID TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1918.
Mr. Hannah moved to amend the Cable TV Ordinance to read:
(a) Section 3 - definition - Topic F - delete “any receipts from sales of equipment, converter rentals, or”
The motion failed due to lack of a second.
(b) Section 9 - Franchise terms - Term of 6 years with review every 2 years.
Mr. Culpepper seconded the motion. Aldermen Hannah, Sanderson and Culpepper voted aye. Aldermen Park, Stricklin, Hinson, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Strauser, May and Nix voted nay. The motion failed 3-9.
(c) Section 9 - Franchise terms - Topic A - Delete “A substantial number of”
Alderman Strauser seconded the motion. Aldermen Park, Hinson, Bridger, Hannah, Strauser, Sanderson and Mays voted aye. Aldermen Stricklin, Shelton, Culpepper and Nix voted nay. Alderman Evans abstained. The motion passed 7-4-1.
(d) Section 18 - Unlawful acts - First Offense - A fine of not more than $250.00; Second Offense - may be punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00, or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 3 months, or both, for any person to violate any of the provisions of this section.
Mr. Culpepper seconded the motion. Aldermen Hannah, Culpepper, Mays and Nix voted aye. Aldermen Stricklin, Park, Hinson, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Strauser and Sanderson voted nay. The motion failed 4-8.
(e) Section 23 - Financial Records - 1st paragraph - last sentence - change to “competent management” and 2nd paragraph - change 5 years to 2 years to coincide with Section 9 - Franchise terms.
Mr. Park seconded the motion. All voted aye.
(f) Section 26 - Complaint Committee - Add “If said committee is unable to arrive at an agreement with grantee pertaining to a complaint, after the above procedures have been adhered to they shall, with a majority vote of the committee, instruct grantee to correct said complaint. Failure to do so will result in a fine of $25.00 per day, commencing the 7th day after grantee has been notified by the Committee.
Mr. Bridger seconded the motion. Aldermen Hinson, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Hannah, Strauser, Sanderson, Culpepper, Mays and Nix voted aye. Aldermen Park and Stricklin voted nay. The motion passed 10-2.
(g) Section 30 - All ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
Mr. Park seconded the motion. All voted aye.
(h) Section 17 - to insert a paragraph number 2 - “Grantee agrees not to increase”
Mr. Park seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO EAST ARKANSAS CABLEVISION, INC., A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANTING OF THIS FRANCHISE
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton, to adopt the ordinance. Aldermen Park, Stricklin, Hinson, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Sanderson, Mays and Nix voted aye. Aldermen Hannah, Strauser and Culpepper voted nay. The motion passed 9-3. The ordinance was given the number 1919.
Gary Wells, chairman of the landfill commission overseeing the cleanup operations, informed the Council that samples from 491 barrels containing liquid waste are being tested by PC&E. The cost of disposing of the barrels will be $61,000 to be borne by local industry.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FARM EXPO TO BE A YEARLY EVENT
IN FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR AND TO BE UNDER THE CONTROL OF
KFIN SUPER COUNTRY
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Culpepper, to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1985-05.
The Mayor announced the City Clerk in an effort to make her office more accessible to the public has asked the Mayor’s secretary, Shirley Watkins, to receive her mail and date it on the days she is not in her office and to accept items for the agenda prior to 10:00 a.m. Thursday preceding a Council meeting.
The Mayor asked the Aldermen to read the Civil Services Rules and Regulations and be prepared to act upon at the next regular Council meeting.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Annexation - Motel 6)
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY COMMERCIAL (C-3); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Culpepper, to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1920.
The following bids were up for review:
85:06 Riding lawn mowers - Cemetery
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton, to accept the low bid from Wholesale Farm Equipment for 48,475.24. Aldermen Park, Stricklin, Hinson, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Hannah, Strauser, Culpepper and Mays voted aye. Mr. Sanderson voted nay. The motion passed 11-1.
85:07 2 short wheelbase pickups - Street - Inspectors
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Evans, to reject all bids and utilize the mosquito control trucks. Aldermen Park, Stricklin, Hinson, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Strauser, Sanderson, Culpepper, Mays and Nix voted aye. Mr. Hannah voted nay. The motion passed 11-1.
85:08 Hydraulic jack hammer - Street
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, to accept the low bid from Dealers Truck Equipment for $1,923.00. All voted aye.
85:09 Engineering laser beam - Street
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, to table the bids until the next Council meeting. All voted aye.
85:10 Ready mix concrete - Street
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser, to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Hedger Brothers. All voted aye.
85:11 Crushed Limestone - Street
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Evans, to accept low bid from Black Rock Sand and Gravel. All voted aye.
85:12 Reinforced concrete pipe - Street
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Evans, to accept the low bid from Jonesboro Concrete pipe meeting specifications. All voted aye.
85:13 Asphalt concrete hot mix - Street
Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Evans, to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Atlas Asphalt. All voted aye.
85:14 Thermoplastic material - Street
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Ferro. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance: (Traffic control - Arrowhead & Stonebridge)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton, to authorize the Police Department permission to solicit bids to purchase telephones. All voted aye.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.