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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 21, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 21, 1987
A Public Hearing was held at 7:15 regarding vacating and abandoning Carol Circle which is located in Shelby Acres. The Manager of an adjoining business in the area voiced objections, contending many motorist use Carol Circle to travel between Shelby and Parker and further the intersection is dangerous. Asst. Fire Chief, Wayne Masterson stated the Fire Dept. would have difficulty servicing the area if the street is closed. Attorney Ray Nickle and Engineer Dan Mulhollen represented the proposal by Citizens Bank to close the street. Mr. Mulhollen stated he felt sure the property owner would be in agreement to dedicate additional right-of-way to widen Shelby.
City Council Minutes - September 21, 1987
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. in regular session at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Aldermen with the exception of Mr. Hinson, who was absent.
Mayor Brodell led the pledge of allegiance and Jeff Gibson gave the invocation.
The minutes of September 8, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Nix. All voted aye.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON CAROL CIR. WHICH IS LOCATED IN SHELBY ACRES IN JONESBORO, CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, AR.
Mr. Evans offered a related ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON THE NORTH FIVE (5) FT. OF THE FORTY (40) FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT ORIGINALLY PLATTED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOT 11 IN SHELBY ACRES, JONESBORO, AR.
Following much discussion, Mr. Sanderson voiced objections and suggested the matter be tabled until street and drainage problems are solved. Mayor Brodell stated he would contact the AHTD concerning making drainage improvements and would meet with Engineer Dan Mulhollen regarding the matter.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Methodist Hospital R-1 to C-5)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Sanderson stated there are serious drainage problems that must be corrected prior to rezoning. Mr. Nix questioned the C-5 Classification and permitted uses in same. Joe Tomlinson stated that the General uses are administrative, executive, professional and research offices, hospitals, clinics, apothecaries, medical and biological laboratories, and churches. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Hannah, Park, Stricklin, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, and Nix voted aye. Aldermen Province, Mays, Strauser and Sanderson voted nay. The motion failed 7-4 as a two-thirds majority is required to suspend the rules.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Re: Mini-ware-houses)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ENUMERATED PERMITTED USES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Joe Tomlinson announced that he would have some amendments prior to the final reading. Mr. Sanderson moved the matter be tabled. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to allow the placement of a mobile at 2407 Court by Jerry Veal. All voted aye.
Mr. Park introduced a resolution authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a 50/50 federal grant to help fund improvements at Craighead Forest Park. The project, estimated to cost $10,916 would involve enlarging and improving the swimming area at Craighead Forest Lake, renovation of the dock area, correcting shoreline erosion, and enlarging and renovation of the concession stand. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Park for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:33.
Mr. Evans inquired about the recently adopted 90-day moratorium on annexations as to whether it included a number of islands created by recently annexed tracts. Mayor Brodell stated he had considered a proposal that the council annex all existing “islands” during the moratorium period. Dr. Strauser, having made the original motion adopted by council to establish said moratorium stated no exceptions should be permitted. Several aldermen voiced agreement. The policy stands as adopted.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.