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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 18, 1988
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A Public Hearing was held at 7:15 p.m. regarding the abandonment of Roosevelt Ave. and Caraway, located in Ranchette Acres in Highland Park Addition. Donn Mixon was the attorney representing the matter. No objections were voiced.
City Council Minutes - April 18, 1988
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.
The minutes of April 4, 1988, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Shelton, seconded by Mr. Nix. All voted aye.
Mr. Sanderson offered a resolution regarding the sale of 80 acres of industrial park property to General Foods for a Post Cereal Plant, for $480,000.00 with the company agreeing to dedicate right-of-way for a railroad spur, utilities and roads. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the resolution. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:16.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to approve the replat of the mini park concept. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to approve the sale of 2 small lots in the mini-park within the industrial park to BAMA Material Handling, Inc. for $24,000 and the drafting of a resolution setting out the terms of the contract and regulations regarding the mini-park concept. The company deals in customized conveyor equipment. Mr. John Troutt stated Jonesboro Unlimited will formally offer the proposal on May 2, 1988. All voted aye.
The following bid was up for review:
88:17 - 1988 Mid-size pickup
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to approve the low bid meeting specifications. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to proceed with a Public Sale allowing the Purchasing Agent, with the Mayor’s recommendations of Street and Sanitation items of fixed assets deemed surplus. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Sanderson offered a resolution setting a Public Hearing regarding the abandonment of 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th, Streets between Johnson Avenue and Word Streets and the alleys running N & S and/or E & W in Blocks 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of Barretts Addition on May 2, 1988, at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:17.
Mr. Sanderson offered a resolution setting a Public Hearing regarding a local improvement district be formed for the purchase of paving of Morton, Mitchell, and Morris Streets on May 16, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:18.
Mr. Nix offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON ROOSEVELT AND CARAWAY LOCATED IN RANCHETTE ACRES IN HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2114.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rez/W of Fleetwood Oaks, Francois, R-1 to C-3)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to table indefinitely the proposal to rezone 14.315 acres N and E of the intersection of Wood Springs Rd. and the Joe N. Martin Expressway. Skip Mooney, Attorney for the developer said the developer has taken steps to erase erosion problems. Residents of the area opposed the rezoning due to the dust and mud created from the Francois property. They asked that a buffer zone between the tract and residential property be required. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rez/Hwy 63 By-pass, Martin, R-1 to C-3)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause with the site development plan to be brought before the MAPC for approval. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who abstained. The ordinance was given the number 2115.
Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Park to table until the next meeting an ordinance regarding the creating of a position of City Planner. Mr. Hannah requested Aldermen be provided a copy of the amended ordinance drafted by the City Attorney, for review prior to the next meeting. All voted aye.
The following appointments were made:
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Park to appoint Bill Rainwater to the Advertising and Promotions Committee. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to appoint Warren Dupwe to the Forum Commission. All voted aye. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to appoint Maurice Ward to the Downtown Parking Authority. All voted aye. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Park to appoint Randy Hood to the Board of Zoning Adjustments. All voted aye
Police Chief, Dean Bradley asked the council to adopt an ordinance with stiff penalties for residents who keep vicious animals, including pet bulldogs. Mayor Brodell stated the existing law regarding same would be reviewed by the next meeting.
Joe Tomlinson, Building Inspector announced a Flood Insurance Workshop would be held on April 19, 1988, from 9:30-3:30 at City Hall.
Dr. Strauser announced the program to expand the city’s mosquito control efforts by aerial spraying and treatment of rice fields within 2 miles of the city limits and the mosquito control budget would be presented to the council for discussion at the May 2nd meeting.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.