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Minutes from the City Council meeting on February 24, 1975
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1975
City Council met in regular session, Monday, February 24, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and the following named aldermen: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson and Darling. Absent: Hannah.
Mr. T.V. Wallis advised Council that he owns a 34x90 lot on Main Street that he is offering to the City for $6,000.00. Mayor referred the matter to the Finance and Parking Committees for a report at next Council meeting.
Mr. Dale Chrisman, representing Mrs. Gregg requested that the Gregg property be withdrawn from Zoning Ordinance.
The following Ordinance was on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 827, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS, CONTRACTORS, ETC., UNDER THE ELECTRICAL CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
The following Ordinance was on Third & Final reading: (#1430)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS A ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Stricklin moved for the adoption of the ordinance subject to the agreement between the property owners and the Foxwood Development Co. Mr. Ward seconded the motion. Voting aye: Ward, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Haggenmacher, Johnson, & Darling: Voting nay: Sanderson, Bowers, motion carried.
Mr. Bowers asked that the insurance bids be opened and recommended the city accept Blue Cross-Blue Shield. Mr. Darling moved with Mr. Smith seconding the motion to accept Blue Cross-Blue Shield. All voted aye, motion carried.
Jim McKinnon advised Council that the city can apply for up to One Million Dollars of discretionary funds, before March 1, 1975. On motion by Haggenmacher, second by Mr. Ward, Mr. McKinnon was requested to apply for these funds. All aye, motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
The resolution was given the number 1975:03.
Mr. Sanderson moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion, to accept bids on demolition of City Shop and Shed to be in Clerk’s Office by March 17, 1975. All voted aye, motion carried.
The following Ordinance was on Second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 10-28, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PERMITS AND FEES; NOTICE FOR INSPECTION REQUIRED UNDER THE PLUMBING CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
The following Ordinance was on Second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 11-8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS INCREASING THE INSPECTION FEES FOR THE INSPECTION OF CONSUMER’S PIPING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Smith offered the following Ordinance for First reading:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY INSPECTORS OFFICE TO PERFORM THE SAME INSPECTION SERVICES AS PROVIDED IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AND EXTENDING SAME TO ALL CITY WATER AND LIGHT COMPANY SERVICES, WHICH NOW OR IN THE FUTURE ARE EXTENDED BEYOND THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BOUNDARIES
Mr. Haggenmacher moved that the rules be suspended and Ordinance be placed on third and final reading; seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Haggenmacher moved that the rules be suspended and Ordinance be placed on third & final reading; seconded by Mr. Bridger. All aye, motion carried. (#1431)
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the Ordinance to include the emergency clause. Seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All aye, motion carried. On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Bowers, the Clerk’s office will accept bids on 5 police units until March 17, 1975, 4:00 p.m. All aye, motion carried.
The following Ordinance is on third and final reading: (#1432)
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Ward moved for the adoption of the Ordinance to include emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Bridger. Roll call voting aye: Ward, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, nay: Sanderson & Darling, motion carried.
Mayor gave a report on Hotel & Motel Taxes. Noting that Macon Motel is delinquent, the City Attorney was requested to advise manager of penalties.
Mr. Burns moved with Mr. Bowers seconding the motion to pay the bills as okayed by finance committee.
There being no further business, council adjourned.