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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 2, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 2, 1987
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Aldermen.
The minutes of October 19, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Nix. All voted aye.
The Mayor welcomed Boy Scout troops that were in attendance at the meeting.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS COMMENDS W. A. KRUEGER FOR REPAYING THE BOND ISSUE FOR ITS ORIGINAL CAPITAL FACILITIES IN JONESBORO AHEAD OF SCHEDULE AND EXTENDS ITS SINCERE APPRECIATION TO THE OFFICERS, MANAGEMENT, AND EMPLOYEES OF W. A. KRUEGER COMPANY FOR THEIR CONTINUING DEMONSTRATION OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE ONGOING INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL GROWTH OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:34.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO W.A. KRUEGER, COMPANY
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Hannah further moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time Mr. Hannah then moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2053.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Rez/F. Springle, et al, Cain & Highland, R -2 to C -3)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on ordinance on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ELEEMOSYNARY PURPOSES WITHOUT A CITY PERMIT CAN BE ISSUES
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Annexation, Easley, et al, N. of Hwy 18 East, R-2, C-3 AG)
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 6; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The following ordinance was on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 1 OF 8 DESIGNATED ELECTRICAL CODE
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Annexation, A. Bartels, et al, E. & W. of Hwy 141, 50 acres)
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 2; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL, R-3, COMMERCIAL, C-3, AS SHOWN ON THE ANNEXATION PLAT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Dennis Zolper stated the annexation has been revised and scaled down from 291 acres to 50 acres, adding that existing water mains serve the area or the developers will extend the water lines.
Mayor Brodell asked Mr. Zolper to provide information on rights- of-way within the area, names of property owners who have signed petitions seeking annexation and a revised plat before aldermen consider the proposal at the next meeting.
Mr. Hannah requested council be provided with minutes of the MAPC meeting regarding the annexation.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was tabled on October 19, 1987:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON CAROL CIRCLE WHICH IS LOCATED IN SHELBY ACRES IN JONESBORO, CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS
Attorney Jim Lyons stated Citizens Bank has agreed to pay $2,500 toward the cost of making improvements to the intersection of Shelby and Parker. Mr. Hannah expressed concern that the city would likely incur additional expenses to improve the intersection that the city already owns. He asked that the proposed improvements with regard to curb and gutter work, and revamping the intersection be submitted in writing before the council considers the matter further.
Attorney Hubert Ray voiced opposition to the closing of the street stating an engineer with the AHTD has said the state holds title to the land between Parker and Carol.
Mr. Nix inquired the City Attorney’s legal opinion regarding the matter. Mr. Burton stated he needed time to research the conflicting reports given to the council.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to table the matter until November 16, 1987. All voted aye.
Mr. Park offered a resolution regarding library millage, one mill on real and personal property. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:35.
Mr. Sanderson offered a resolution regarding City mills, 2.1 mills on real property. Mr. Sanderson voted, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:36.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution regarding Fire pension millage, one-half mill on real property. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:37.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution regarding Police Pension millage, one-half mill on real property. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:38.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to approve the Sale of Land, approximately 2 acres @ $6,000 an acre to Jonesboro Steel with buyer to pay for cost of abstracting and surveying. All voted aye.
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to appropriate up to $6,000 from General Revenue for 1988 for a study of the city’s long range traffic needs. The Jonesboro Traffic Model will take 14 months to complete and will update existing transportation plans. All voted aye.
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to proceed with legal action against Crane Co. to recover money the city spent to clean up the firm’s former plant at 3501 Airport Rd. and for the payment of legal fees to Barrett, Wheatley, Smith and Deacon at a maximum fee of $5,000 to prepare the city’s case for trial. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who voted nay.
Mr. Stricklin recognized the City Clerk for having been elected as one of District Directors for the Arkansas State City Clerk’s and Treasurer’s Association. The announcement was made at the annual fall meeting of the Arkansas Municipal League in Fort Smith by the State President.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to solicit bids for mowing and maintenance of city cemeteries. All voted aye.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.