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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March, 6, 1978
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 1978
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, March 6, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Court Room. Present: City Attorney, City Clerk, and the following named aldermen: Park, Sanderson, Shelton, Bridger, Minx, Hannah, Haigler, Stricklin, Province, Smith and Shepard. Absent: Mayor and Hinson. Vice Mayor Minx presided in the absence of the Mayor.
The minutes of February 20 were amended by adding the parking lot behind City Hall for removal of meters. Mr. Sanderson then moved that the minutes be approved as amended, second by Mr. Smith with unanimous vote of council.
Joe Tomlinson, Building Inspector, recommended to council that the structures located at 1505 Dan and 1327 South Main be condemned. After much discussion on the matter of after Mr. Minx had read a letter from Dr. Hermie Plunk, which indicated that she planned to renovate the building at 1327 South Main for the purpose of a home for wayward girls. Mr. Hannah moved that the condemnation be approved on both structures. The motion was second by Mrs. Haigler. Voting aye: Shelton, Minx, Hannah and Haigler. Voting nay: Park, Sanderson, Bridger, Stricklin, Province, Smith and Shepard. Motion failed.
Mr. Shepard then moved that the structure located at 1505 Dan be condemned, seconded by Mr. Shelton, with the only dissenting vote being cast by Mr. Hannah.
On motion by Mr. Shelton, second by Mr. Hannah, and unanimous vote of council, Dr. Plunk will have until the first meeting in April to present plans for renovation, purpose and specifics, time element for renovation and proposal for operation for the structure at 1327 S. Main. If those requirements are not met, the condemnation will again be considered at that time.
Mr. Hannah moved that a taxi permit be granted to Aubrey Lawrence, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye.
After Jerry Reece had addressed council, Mr. Hannah moved that the procedures for hiring of a new Parks Director be as they were before, with the Parks Commission screening the applicants before interviews begin. Motion second by Mr. Park, all aye.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Hannah after Carroll Lowe’s resignation had been accepted by unanimous vote of council:
RESOLUTION TO SHOW APPRECIATION TO CARROLL LOWE FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO
The resolution was given the number 1978:04.
Mr. Park moved that an additional $250.00 monthly be approved for acting director of parks and recreational programs during the interim period, seconded by Mr. Smith. All aye.
Mr. Sanderson moved that the salary of Parks and Recreation Director be negotiable, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
Council was advised of a Public Hearing for Craighead Forrest improvements to be held Thursday, March 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the County Court Room.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 13-37 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS DEALING WITH PAWNBROKERS
Mr. Sanderson moved that the ordinance be amended requiring that a daily report be made and also the thumbprint of individuals transacting business be on the form. Mr. Bridger seconded the amendment. All council voted aye. Mr. Hannah then moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Shepard. All voted aye and the ordinance was given #1632.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1266, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE CARE AND KEEPING OF DOGS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO; REQUIRING DOGS TO BE PLACED ON A LEASH OR CONFINED WITHIN A YARD, BUILDING, OR OTHER ENCLOSURE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Minx read a letter to council form Melanie Sutton, President of Northeast Arkansas Humane Society, which requested that improvements be made at the dog pound. Lucille Wade also admonished council that improvements should be made before the passage of the ordinance. Hubert Brodell suggested to council that the ordinance should be adopted and strictly enforces. Mrs. Haigler moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, second by Mr. Province. All voted aye and the ordinance was given #1633.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-3.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS REFERRING TO APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF THE COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS DIRECTLY TO THE CITY COUNCIL; SETTING OUT PROCEDURES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye and the ordinance was given #1634.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Hannah moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, motion died for lack of second.
Mrs. Haigler offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING MAXIMUM TIME LIMITS FOR PARKING ON CITY STREETS AND PARKING LOTS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The following bids were opened on the Airport Farm Land:
Homer Cooper $5,200.00 annually
Gordon McDaniel 15.12 per acre
Mr. Sanderson moved that the bids be turned over to the Airport Commission for their recommendations. The motion died for lack of second.
Mr. Hannah then moved that the bid from Gordon McDaniel be accepted, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye.
The following bids were opened for carpet for the Court Room:
Indian Floor Covering $847.24
Midwest Rug 780.00
Sherwin Williams 987.91
Barton Lumber Co. 764.68
Minutes should reflect that the bid from Barton Lumber Company was received in the Clerk’s office after the 4:00 p.m. deadline.
Mr. Stricklin moved that the bids be referred to the Purchasing Agent for recommendations, seconded by Mr. Sanderson. All voted aye.
On motion by Mr. Bridger, seconded by Mr. Shelton, the bid from Concord Wright was accepted for the band saw.
Mr. Hannah moved that the City purchase liability insurance for policemen from the National Sheriff’s Association, seconded by Mr. Bridger. All voted aye.
Official record should reflect that on recommendation from the Street Committee and City Engineer, the bid from a sedan for the Street Department from O’Neal Ford was approved.
There being no further business to come before council the meeting adjourned.