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Minutes for City Council meeting on May 1, 1978
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 1, 1978
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, May 1, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Court Room. Present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named aldermen: Park, Sanderson, Hinson, Shelton, Bridger, Minx, Hannah, Haigler, Stricklin, Province, Smith and Shepard.
The minutes of April 17, 1978, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Sanderson, seconded by Mr. Hannah and unanimous vote of council.
After much discussion on the matter of closing Stone Street, Mr. Sanderson moved that any action on the matter be tabled until June 5 in order for the council to receive recommendations from the Safety Officer, City Engineer, Planning Commission, and any other agency having input into the matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shepard and received unanimous vote of council.
Mr. Minx moved that the Pickin’ Post be granted permission to use two parking spaces in the parking lot located at Main and Monroe each Friday night through September for the purpose of setting up a portable stage. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hannah. All aye.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hinson offered the following:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mrs. Haigler offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY THE ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, DATED APRIL 24, 1978, ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 2, ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY R-3; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Bridger. All voted aye.
The following bids were opened for a radar unit for the police department:
Farriors $973.35
Kustom Signals $1,385.00
Mr. Stricklin moved that the low bid meeting the specifications be approved, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
The following bids were opened for a Hot Pressure Washer for the Street Dept.
Hughey $1,695.00
H.R. Collins $1,467.00
Mr. Hannah moved that the low bid meeting the specs be approved, seconded by Mr. Minx. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS WHICH MAY BECOME NECESSARY BETWEEN THE JONESBORO URBAN RENEWAL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF JONESBORO IN SECURING LOW RENT HOUSING
Mr. Hannah moved for the approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Smith, with Mr. Minx casting the dissenting vote. The resolution was given the number 1978:07.
On motion by Ms. Haigler, seconded by Mr. Hannah and unanimous vote of council, a special council meeting will be held May 8, at 5:00 p.m.
Mr. Shepard moved that permission not be granted for placing a mobile home at 2107 Maurice. The motion was seconded by Mr. Minx. Answering roll call and voting nay: Park, Sanderson, Hinson, Shelton Bridger Stricklin and Smith. Voting yea: Minx, Haigler, Hannah, Province and Shepard. Motion failed.
Mr. Hannah then moved that permission be granted for the mobile home, seconded by Mr. Bridger. Voting nay: Minx, Haigler and Shepard. Voting yea: Park, Sanderson, Hinson, Bridger, Shelton Hannah, Stricklin, Province and Smith. Motion passed.
The following names were submitted to council as CW&L Board Members:
Lee Lindzay School Board
George Love Ward 1
Bill Hinson Ward 2
Mr. Sanderson moved that the members be approved, seconded by Mr. Smith. Answering roll call and voting yea: Park, Sanderson, Shelton, Stricklin, Province, Smith and Shepard. Passing were: Hinson, Bridger, Manx, Hannah, Haigler. Motion carried.
On recommendation of the Finance Department, Mr. Hannah moved that approximately $1,100 be allocated from the General Fund as a contribution to the Craighead County Youth Shelter. The funds are to be allocated contingent upon City Attorney ruling as to the legality. The motion was seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned.