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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 21, 1988
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 21, 1988
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen. Vice- Mayor Robin Nix presided over the meeting in the absence of the Mayor.
Mr. Province led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mr. Mays gave the invocation.
The minutes of March 7, 1988, were approved as mailed on Motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
The Meeting was adjourned for purposes of a Public Hearing regarding the issuance of Hospital Revenue Bonds to provide funds to St. Bernard’s Hospital for an expansion and refinancing of existing debt of the corporation. Mr. George Campbell, Attorney representing the matter addressed the Council. There being no objections, the Public Hearing was then adjourned.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution regarding said St. Bernard’s Hospital Bonds. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:13.
Mr. Park offered a resolution setting a Public Hearing regarding the abandonment of Roosevelt & Caraway in Highland Park replat in Ranchette Acres on April 18, 1988, at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:14.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to set a Public Meeting regarding Morton and Mitchell on March 28, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Rez/, N. of Fleetwood Oaks, R -1 to C -3, Francois)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
(Note: Later in the meeting, Mr. Jim Darnell approached the council objecting to the erosion that had occurred)
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Rez/, Hwy 63 Bypass, W. of Francois property, R -1 to C -3, C. Martom)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Rez/, C -2 to C -3, & R -1 to C -3, corner of Stadium & Race, Carter)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who voted nay.
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Rez/, Hwy 63 Bypass, 3/4 mi. N. of Wal-Mart, R -2 to C -3, Self)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who voted nay.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following the following ordinance for first reading
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASE OF 3 POSITIVE AIR BREATHING APPARATUSES AND 6 LIGHT ALUMINUM AIR BOTTLES
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Park to further suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2105.
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCES; #1469 ADOPTED OCTOBER 6, 1975, #1677 ADOPTED FEBRUARY 19, 1979, AND #1773 ADOPTED AUGUST, 17, 1988; AND TO PASS AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES BY THE PURCHASING AGENT OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who nay. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to further suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who voted nay. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to further suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who voted nay. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye, except Mr. Sanderson who voted nay. The ordinance was given the number 2106.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF CITY PLANNER FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Hannah requested the ordinance be placed on three separate readings and the City Attorney to provide Aldermen with copies of said ordinance. Mr. Burton asked the Clerk to provide the copies.
The following ordinance was on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE ABANDON BIRCH COVE LOCATED IN MERRYWOOD SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2107.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS THAT ARE COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2108.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE NUMBERING OF HOUSES AND BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to adopt the ordinance WITHOUT the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who voted nay. The ordinance was given the number 2109.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Traffic, Signalization intersection of SW Dr. &
Culberhouse)
ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2110.
The following ordinance was on third reading. (Traffic, stop signs, newly annexed area).
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 adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2111.
The following bids were up for review:
88:09 - Concrete Blocks
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
88:10 - Thermoplastic Material
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
88:11 - Concrete Pipe
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
88:12 - Ready Mix Concrete
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
88:13 - Crushed stone
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to split the bid as to low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
88:14 - Asphalt
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to split the bid as to low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
88:15 - Recap Tires
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
88:16 - Rotary Cutter
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Park to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to reappoint Betty Sloan to the Forum Commission with term to expire 4/3/92. All voted aye.
The Clerk announced that she and the Mayor had met with Don Zimmerman of the Municipal League regarding the Municipal Code Book recodification. A single copy has been provided to the Clerk and she will give copies to each Dept. Head to scrutinize for corrections before the final printing.
Mr. Hannah reported on the City/County Committee and stated that they are working on mutual problems and feel it has opened a line of communication between the city and county.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.