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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 20, 1976
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 1976
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, September 20, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and the following named aldermen: Bowers, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Minx, Smith, Hinson, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah and Darling. Absent: Stricklin.
Mr. Hannah moved that the City ask the Parking Authority Commission for their recommendations on the parking lot located at Monroe & Church. The motion was seconded by Mr. Burns, with all council voting aye, except Mr. Minx, who voted nay.
The Mayor read recommendations from the Downtown Merchants Association requesting that they rent the parking spaces on Main, Church, Union and Huntington, each Saturday for 6 weeks beginning October 1, for $55.00 each Saturday, subject to the approval of the Parking Authority, seconded by Mr. Bridger, all voted aye.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AS LESSOR AND ARKANSAS AERO, INC., AS LESSEE IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH THE CONTENTS SET FORTH AND MADE A PART OF THE ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LEASE AND AGREEMENT; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Hannah moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, seconded by Mr. Darling, with all voting aye. Mr. Sanderson then moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, seconded by Mr. Johnson, all voted aye. After the ordinance had been read the third time, Mr. Sanderson moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Darling, with unanimous vote of council. The ordinance was given #1533.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER ACT NO. 9 OF THE FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE SIXTY SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1960, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE COSTS OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY (THE PARTICULAR INDUSTRIAL PROJECT IS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE): AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS: AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT AND THE FINANCING THEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Sanderson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, seconded by Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith then moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on third reading, seconded by Mr. Bridger, all voted aye. After the ordinance had been read, Mr. Sanderson moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Bowers, all voted aye and the ordinance was given #1534.
After discussion with Berl Smith on placing a mobile home at 516 E. Oak, Mr. Hannah moved that permission be denied, seconded by Mr. Bridger. Roll call voting aye: Bowers, Bridger, Burns, Minx, Smith, Hinson, Haggenmacher, Hannah and Darling. Mr. Sanderson voting nay, and Mr. Johnson passing.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
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 moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, with all voting aye. The ordinance was given #1535.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Sanderson moved that the ordinance be amended to read, “No parking from Washington to Matthews”, seconded by Mr. Darling, all voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE #1410; TO PERMIT PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF CARSON FROM MATTHEWS TO JACKSON
Mr. Johnson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, seconded by Mr. Darling, all voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; PRESCRIBING THE QUALIFICATIONS THEREOF AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREOF
Mr. Burns moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, all voted aye. The ordinance was given #1536.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALDERMAN BY WARDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Haggenmacher. Roll call voting aye: Burns, Haggenmacher and Hannah. Voting nay: Sanderson, Bowers, Bridger, Minx, Smith, Hinson, Johnson and Darling. Motion failed.
The Mayor recommended the following to serve on the Advertising and Promotion Commission:
Major Irvin Luboski 1982
Greta Troutt 1981
The following recommendations were made to serve on the Parking Authority:
Harold Momany 1979
Mike Walden 1980
Final approval for these positions, are to be made on October 4th.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION DATED 9/20/76 RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES CONCERNING FAIR HOUSING
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Darling, all aye. The resolution was given the number 1976:17.
Mr. Darling offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION DATED 9/20/76 APPROVING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Bowers, all aye. The resolution was given the number 1976:16.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, DATED AUGUST 8, 1976, ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 3; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY R-3; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Minx moved that the City be authorized to advertise for bids on used equipment, seconded by Mr. Bowers, all voted aye.
Mr. Darling offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Burns offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1196, SECTION 24-31, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS AND/OR BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Smith moved that permission be granted for chipping and sealing Krueger Drive as soon as possible, seconded by Mr. Bridger, all voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved that the City pay the police officers that have been assigned to duty for the first ASU football game and the County Fair, their regular rate of pay for the hours worked. In the future, the officers will not be required to work, unless compensated by those persons requesting their services. Motion was seconded by Mr. Burns. Mr. Bowers passed, Mr. Sanderson voted nay, and the remaining aldermen voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Burns offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO ENTITLE THE CITY ENGINEER AND PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO ALL BENEFITS RECEIVED BY EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Burns moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Bridger, all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1976:15.
Mr. Johnson moved that Mr. Carol Lowe be hired as the new Parks Director, at a salary of $11,000 a year, seconded by Mr. Bowers, all aye except Mr. Bridger who passed.
There being no further business, council adjourned.