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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 19, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 19, 1987
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who was absent.
Ken Miller led the pledge of allegiance and Larry Fugate gave the invocation.
The minutes of October 5, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 8 DESIGNATED ELECTRICAL CODE
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Annexation, David Doyle, et al, Mardis 3rd Add., 41.56 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 5, DELARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Attorney Charles Frierson presented a document containing 18 signatures of property owner’s agreement to the installation of 6-inch water mains and fire plugs at an estimated cost of $10,833.00. Mr. Frierson assured the council that the property owners would follow through with the stipulation of additional water mains and fire hydrants.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Nix further moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the stipulation the property owners finance the additional water mains and fire hydrants. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2051.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON CAROL CIRCLE WHICH IS LOCATED IN SHELBY ACRES IN JONESBORO, CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS
Attorney Jim Lyons stated Citizens Bank was willing to pay $1,000 of the estimated $5,000 cost for intersection improvements and to provide corrected plat. He added that if the council refuses to close the street, the bank will fence off Carol Circle between Shelby Dr. and Parker Rd. and city will receive nothing toward intersection improvements.
Attorney Harold Ray addressed the council on behalf of the Jonesboro Bowling Center and stated they opposed the abandonment of a street which has been in existence for ten years. He presented a petition signed by 380 individuals including ASU students who utilize the facility for classes, Senior Citizens and area residents. He cited additional reasons for keeping the street daily, and public utilities are in place along Carol Circle, and public interest would be adversely affected by the abandonment of the street.
Following much discussion, Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to table the ordinance until the next meeting. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Ord. to amend #954, zoning mini-warehouses)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENUMERATED PERMITTED USES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Building Inspector, Joe Tomlinson asked that the reference to signs be deleted. He stated that this ordinance was the first phase in an attempt to update the current ordinances. He added that he may submit a separate sign proposal for consideration at a later date.
Attorney Joe Boone voiced opposition to the ordinance, stating that if the purpose of the amendments is to prohibit mini-warehouses in C-3 zones, it could be accomplished with a single amendment, not a complete redrafting of the C-3 Ordinance.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to table the ordinance for two weeks. A roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Hannah, Park, Stricklin, Bridger, Shelton, Province, Mays and Nix voted aye. Aldermen Evans, Strauser, and Hinson voted nay. The motion passed 8-3.
Mr. Bridger offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE 310-C TRACTOR LOADER BACKHOE -Serial # M-731-379
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah further moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place on third reading. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye with the exception of Mr. Mays who voted nay. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye with the exception of Mr. Mays who voted nay. The ordinance was given the number 2052.
The following bid was up for review:
87:40 - 24 CY Packer with Cab
Mr. Hannah read a letter from the City of Helena praising the Rand unit with air brakes rather that hydraulic breaks specified on the bid specs. Mr. Hannah then moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to approve the low bid from O’Neal Ford #3 for $57,631.87 with air brakes. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to approve the sale of l acre in the Industrial Park to David, Alan, and Suzanne Onstead of Manufacturing Technical Services for $6,000 with buyer to pay for abstract and survey. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to transfer $35 thousand from Sanitation Unappropriated Fund into Landfill Fund to comply with PC & E’s request to have the entire Landfill covered, graded, fertilized and seeded by November 5, 1987.
The Mayor read a letter from County Judge Roy Bearden praising the city’s efforts in sidewalk improvements around the Court House.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to allow $3,000 from Unappropriated Park Fund into the Park Fund. All voted aye.
Mr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to appropriate $3,276.00 from Capital Improvement Fund for drainage improvements from a ditch running along the railroad tracks from Caraway West to Roach Paints.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.