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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 20, 1984
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An Appeal Hearing was held at City Hall on August 20, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. concerning an MAPC decision to not grant a rezoning request for property located between Highland Drive and Wilkins Street. All aldermen were present. The property owner, Witt Wood, asked that the council overturn the MAPC’s decision not to allow rezoning. After discussion from the public and Mr. Woods’ attorney, Mr. Province moved, seconded by Mr. Park to uphold the MAPC’s decision. Reasons for the motion included heavy traffic flow around Hillcrest School and people located in the neighborhood expected the zoning in that region to remain the same. All voted aye except Mr. Stricklin who passed and Mr. Mays who voted no. Motion passes.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 20, 1984
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, August 20, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all aldermen.
The minutes of August 6, 1984, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Nix seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
The following bid was on review:
84:25 - City Wide Insurance Liability Plan - Mr. Province moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept the only bid from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for the amount of $53,186.00 all voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF INTENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND GLASS PRODUCTS, INC., PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR FINANCING THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton, to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1984:13.
The following bid was on review:
84:26 - Ready Mix concrete - Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to accept the bid for Jonesboro Ready Mix. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance: (Annex prop. at Spence Circle & 63 bypass)
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-2); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance: (Rezone I-1 to R-3 - Blaylock Addition)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah explained to the council that the Finance Committee had decided to increase the part time secretary position in the Fire Department to 20 hours a week and $4.00 per hour. It was explained that the change would require no additional money.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to have a resolution drawn for the next meeting thanking Charlie Schaaf for his work with the council. All voted aye.
There being no further business, council adjourned.