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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 17, 1986
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A Public Hearing was held at 7:15 p.m. for Roy E. Holt regarding the annexation of his property located on the S. E. corner of the intersection of S. Culberhouse & Parker Rd.
City Council Minutes - February 17, 1986
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen.
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to approve the transfer of a contract between Dr. Ricky Clifft, an engineer, and the Jonesboro Industrial Development Commission to the City of Jonesboro and Dr. Clifft. The city will be reimbursed for engineering that Mr. Clifft has done in connection with the sale of the Crane Co. plant from the AIDC. All voted aye.
Mr. Culpepper moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to approve the minutes of the February 3, 1986, meeting as mailed. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Annexation- Greenleaf-2712 E. Johnson)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS, ZONED C-5, ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, LOCATED IN WARD 3, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED 1/17/86.
Attorneys for both sides addressed the issue. Mr. Stan Langley for the proponents, and Mr. Donn Mixon for the opponents. Mr. Nix noted the Jonesboro 2000 plan utilized by the MAPC and established in 1976 calls for commercial and institutional development along E. Johnson. A request for a “buffer zone” was given by an adjacent property owner. However, Mr. Langley said existing trees and shrubs would provide an aesthetic buffer zone between the hospital and residential property.
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance. All aldermen voted aye, with exception of Mr. Bridger who voted nay. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Culpepper to adopt the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1968.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Annexation-Dynamo Corp. Robert Rees- Hwy. 18 E.)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OR JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 6; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1969.
The following bids were up for review:
86:04 - overhead door installed at City Shop - Street Dept. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Culpepper to reject all bids and rebid. All voted aye.
86:05 - small asphalt paver - Street Dept.- Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to accept the low bid meeting specifications from B. R. Lee Industries with a diesel engine for $224,450.00 plus $1,100 the diesel engine less 2% discount - 10 days with a 90 day warranty. All voted aye.
86:06 - gutter work - Forum - Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to accept the low meeting specifications from RGB Mechanical for $1,600. Mr. Hannah noted this is not a line item and must come from fixed assets. - Capitol Improvements. All voted aye.
86:07 - weatherproofing west wall at Forum - Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Rom’s Tuck Pointing for $1,990.00 with a l year warranty. All voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to appoint Mrs. Carolyn Sheppard, 709 S. Fisher to the Parks and Recreation Commission to complete the unexpired term of Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, with the term to expire 11/90. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to accept the low bid meeting specifications on Bid # 85:29 - 24 cubic yd. packer & truck Sanitation Dept. from O’Neal Ford for $47,240.59 - City Shop delivered. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Hannah who voted nay. Discussion was held concerning placing a 90 day delivery date requirement on the bid due to cash problem. Finance Director, Herb Davis advised that the city may have to borrow from another fund to cover the expense.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance: (Annexation - Roy Holt - E. of Culberhouse and Parker Road.)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, 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. Nix to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to appoint an ad-hoc advisory committee for the disabled consisting of Grover Evans, Dr. H. S. Steger, Mary Shaw, Russell Patton III, Donald Pearsall, I.M. Stotts, and Cindy Harrison. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans thanked the Street Committee for their work during the recent snow and announced no one worked overtime.
Mr. Nix asked the City Attorney and the Building Inspector to research the forming of church groups in R-1 zoning classification.
Public Works Director, Jeff Gibson announced the City was awarded the bid for the CWL Dump Truck for $2501.00.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to allow the city to appropriate money to set up a meritorious award system for the Public Works Dept. workers and City Hall employees. Money would come from projects collections and items sold and donated. Therefore it is non-budgeted money.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.