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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 17, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 17, 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 Pledge of Allegiance was led by Darwin Gambill and the invocation given by Jeff Gibson.
The minutes of August 3, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Annexation- R. Griffin, et al, Hwy 18 E., W. of FMC, 33.7 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 6; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY A-1 AND I-1; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Nix offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Annexation-Lots 13 &14 of Heritage Hts. Sub., 2nd phase)
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 RESIDENTIAL (R-1 , AS SHOWN ON ANNEXATION PLAT); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Annexation- A. Bartels, et al, both sides of 141 N, S of Magnolia Rd., 287 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-1 , R-3, C-3, AG-1, I-1 AS SHOWN ON ANNEXATION PLAT); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Asst. Fire Chief, Wayne Masterson said his department recommended the installation of 6-inch water mains and fire hydrants for the proposed annexation. He added that major annexation will reduce revenues for volunteer fire departments that surround Jonesboro, and rural departments have pledged assessments to pay off loans used to purchase equipment.
The Attorney representing the annexation, Dennis Zolper stated he had not met with the property owners and thus did not know if his clients were willing to pay for the installation of fire hydrants and meeting minimum right-of-way requirements for streets.
Mayor Brodell asked Dennis Zolper and Engineer Dan Mulhollen to provide the council with all documents pertaining to the stipulations of the annexation so that they could be mailed with the agenda for the Sept. 8th meeting. In addition, he asked to correct the ordinance to reflect any original petitioner who had changed his mind and no longer desires to be included in the annexation.
An ordinance regarding the annexation of Henry Turner property located off Woodsprings Rd. and Neeley Rd. was tabled at the August 3, 1987, meeting. The ordinance was discussed with regard to water mains, fire hydrants, and street right-of-ways. Bill Clark, property owner included in the annexation proposal, stated there were no problems with his property being annexed and requested to council to annex the property that met the requirements and exclude the Laird property since it did not meet said standards with regard to water lines and streets. Mr. Hannah asked Mr. Zolper to have all questions regarding same ironed out before Aldermen act on the property.
The following bids were up for review:
(A) Public Officials Liability -
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Gallagher for $11,968.00. Mr. Hannah pointed out that the deductible would be raised from $5 to $10 thousand and the premium has doubled. A roll call vote was taken. All voted aye, with the exception of Mr. Sanderson, who voted nay.
(B) 87:37 - Health Insurance -
Chairman of the Insurance Committee, Mr. Nix recommended splitting the bid and accepting the low bid on health insurance from Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the dependent life insurance from Town and Country. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Park to accept the recommendation of the Insurance Committee. A roll call vote was taken, and all voted aye with the exception of Mr. Hannah, who voted nay.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution requesting CWL to provide electrical service for the placement of 2 lights at Fairview Park. Mr. Stricklin then moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:27.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution for the dedication of a right-of-way for CWL to install metering station at the NE Corner of Moore and Parker Rd. Mr. Stricklin then moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:28.
Mr. Sanderson offered a resolution for the AHTD to use Federal Aid and Urban System Monies for Traffic Control Signalization at the intersection of S. W. Drive and S. Culberhouse. He then moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to accept the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:29.
Mr. Evans offered a resolution to set a Public Hearing for vacating and abandoning a portion of Ransom Ln. And Dustin Dr. in McDaniel’s 4th Sub. on Sept. 8, 1987, at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:30. Note: The Clerk was contacted on the Tuesday following the meeting and requested the public hearing not be held, as the streets are located in the county and not within the cities jurisdiction.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to move the first meeting in September from Monday, the 7th to Tuesday, the 8th due to Labor Day Holiday. All voted aye.
No action was taken on a request to formally adopt proposed rules and regulations for the Jonesboro Police Department. Chairman of the Police Committee, Mr. Hannah stated the document basically reduced to writing existing departmental policy.
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to approve a Bill of Sale from Mercantile Bank regarding the sale of two machines of Flintrol at $2,200.00. All voted aye.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.