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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 2, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 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 Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Mays and the Invocation was given by Mark Ford of KFIN.
The minutes of February 16, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance: (Annexation-John Heringer, Jr., 2 mi. S. of 63 Bypass, R -1)
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 5; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Annexation-Wade Quinn, Hwy 49N & 351 N)
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 3; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (C-3); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2011.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
THAT DUE TO THE NEED TO FINANCE THE OPERATION OF THE DRUG FUND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE JONESBORO POLICE DEPT THAT HEREAFTER ALL MOTOR VEHICLES OR OTHER PROPERTY CONFISCATED PURSUANT TO ARRESTS FOR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES SHALL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE AND THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE APPLIED TO THE DRUG FUND ENFORCEMENT FUND
Capt. Wayne Ward addressed the council regarding the proposed ordinance and stated state law allows officers to seize motor vehicles utilized in certain crimes, including burglaries, subject to the judge first approving the sale. He added 40% goes to the Arkansas State Police, 40% to the police agency, and 20% to the county where the property is seized. State law allows police agencies to seize houses and other buildings if officers can prove proceeds from illegal activities were used to pay for the structures. He further added the confiscation law does require police agencies to satisfy any mortgages, or liens on any property sold at public sale.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance:
THAT ORDINANCE #1930 BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS;
(A) Section 15 - Handicapped spaces are created at the following:
(1) On the N. side of Huntington, the lst space W. of Main
(2) Place sign to designate space in front of 311 Union (Abilities Unlimited on the W. side of Main; and
(3) To place the space on the E. side of Main in the 700 block in front of St. Pierre’s
(B) Section 16 - (e) (5) Violations: Delete the following: “and instructing such owner or operator to report at the office of the City Collector in regard to such violation.”
Mr. Nix offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Jeff Gibson stated 70% of the signs would be placed in residential and commercial areas recently annexed or developed and noted Capt. Smith had approved all of them. Mr. Sanderson stated the proposed ordinance failed to identify the specific corner the stop sign would be placed on and meet the test of the law. Mr. Park asked the matter be researched further. Mayor Brodell suggested leaving the ordinance on first reading and to have the City Attorney review the ordinance and provide a legal opinion.
The following ordinance was on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 5-18.2, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT IN DESIGNATED FLOOD HAZARD AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, STATUATORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDING OF FACT, PURPOSE, METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES, FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AND FLOOD BOUNDARY, FLOODWAY MAP, FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE, PENALTIES, AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2012.
Mayor Brodell reported on a meeting with Craighead County Judge Roy Bearden regarding the annexation of Craighead Forest Park. He stated Mr. Bearden wants to talk to members of the Quorum Court before he makes any commitment on the proposed annexation. He stated he will make a report on March 16th regarding the matter.
Mayor Brodell announced the following appointments as ex-officio members to the Airport Commission of Mr. Mays and Mr. Nix and to the Forum Commission of Mr. Province and Mr. Stricklin to serve as a liaison between the council and said commissions. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to approve the appointments. All voted aye.
Mayor Brodell reported on repairing the roof at the Forum and stated a damage claim has been turned over to an insurance company from windstorm damage. He also read a letter from the Forum Commission expressing appreciation to the city crew and engineer for their involvement in the stage repair. He asked the council for permission to establish the needs of the Forum building and that he would have a report at the next council meeting.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution commending Capt. James Felts for 20 years of service to the Fire Dept. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:05.
Mr. Bridger requested the Street Fund to be reimbursed for paving of the Parking lot at the Justice Complex in the amount of $18,128.29 from the Parking Meter Fund. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to approve transfer of said funds. All voted aye.
The Mayor commended the Police Department and the Street Department for their outstanding work on Saturday in cleaning up debris in the city from the windstorm.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.