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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 16, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 16, 1987
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Stricklin, and Mr. Park gave the invocation.
The minutes of February 2, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution: (Res. Enterprise Zone Advance Plastics)
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:04.
Mr. Dameron Spruill, Vice-Chairman of the Airport Commission, addressed the council regarding acceptance of the Airport Commission’s bid for the FAA Automated Flight Service Station at the Jonesboro Municipal Airport.
Attorney Warren Dupwe addressed the council regarding the bid by his client, Olympus of Jonesboro with regard to the roof specified in the specs. He stated the roof placed on the building will be critical because of the expensive electronic equipment installed in the facility. He noted his client and other bidders included one of the two specified roofing manufacturers’ materials at a competitive disadvantage. He added that the contractor awarded the bid does not have certification from the manufacturer or an applicator license certificate. He contended the roofing sub-contractor must have a certificate. If Tate changes roofing sub-contractor, the contract must be rebid.
Mr. Aubrey Scott, Jr. Architect with Stuck Associates stated Tate must meet all specifications and it is the general contractor’s responsibility not that of a sub-contractor to make sure all work meets specifications. Tate can select another roofing sub-contractor. However, if the new sub-contractor charges more than the original roofing sub-contractor (Perciful) then Tate must pay the difference. However, if another sub-contractor is hired and does the work for less than the Perciful bid, the savings must be passes on to the city. He added that the roof specified for the Flight Service Station is Firestone or Carlysle.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to accept the recommendation from the Airport Commission and accept the low bid meeting specifications from Tate General Contractors, Inc. A roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Hannah, Park, Stricklin, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Province, Mays, Strauser, and Hinson voted aye. Aldermen Sanderson and Nix voted nay. The motion passed 10-2.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance: (Annexation - W. Quinn, Hwy 49N & 351 N)
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 3; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY COMMERCIAL (C-3); DELARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Greg Moody stated the MAPC requested a revised drawing of the sub-division by the third reading. Mr. Lyons agreed to provide said drawing. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 5-18.2 RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT IN DESIGNATED FLOOD HAZARD AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE, METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES, FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP AND FLOOD BOUNDARY-FLOODWAY MAP, FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION PENALTY AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Traffic-stop sign on NW corner of Matthews & Meadow-brook)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to allow the placement of a mobile home at 119 S. Culberhouse by Ralph Dent, Sr. All voted aye.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to reappoint Chris Fowler to the Advertising and Promotion Commission with term to expire 2/91. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to appoint Dr. Jane Gates to the Civil Service Commission to replace Keith Blackman with term to expire 4/1/91. All voted aye.
Mr. Park brought a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission asking that the city proceed with the annexation of Craighead Forest Park of Arkansas 141, S. of Joe N. Martin Expressway. Dave Wimpy, Parks and Recreation Director stated several residents who own property adjacent to Craighills Golf Course off Arkansas 1-B are seeking annexation and hope to petition the council. An alternative, he added, involves annexing a 50- ft. wide strip from the city limits S. of the Expressway to the park. He added the latter would create an island.
The Mayor recommended a meeting be arranged with the Judge Roy Bearden to determine what aid, if any, the country can contribute to the city-owned park before annexation is formerly proposed. A report will be presented at the next meeting.
The following bids were up for review:
87:10 - 3 cab and chassis - Sanitation
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Town and Country Int. All voted aye.
87:11 - 1 computer terminal - Fire Dept.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Computer Concepts. All voted aye.
87:12 - 1 small asphalt roller - Street Dept.
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Town & Country Inc. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to allow permission to sell a list of surplus items. All voted aye.
City Clerk, Ouida Puryear addressed the council regarding the recodification of the Code of Ordinance Digest. She stated committee members submitted their suggested revisions and it was typed and given to the City Attorney for review to see if any of the deletions conflicted with state law. She traveled to Little Rock and met with the President of the Arkansas Mutual League, Don Zimmerman. A contact was signed providing for one-half of the total cost to be paid in advance and the remainder upon completion. She stated the Jonesboro League of Women Voter’s presented her with a check for $2,200 and with the cities supplement of $550 the checks would be forwarded to the Municipal League. She recognized Ruby Chittenden, President of the League of Women Voters and thanked her organization for their hard work on the recodification. She also expressed appreciation to committee members for their prompt and thorough response and to Carolyn York who assisted with much of the typing. Ouida stated the project commenced on September 22 and was completed on January 15 by her committee. Joe Tomlinson, Bob Smith, and Fred Rorex commended Ouida’s efforts on the Code of Ordinance update.
The City Clerk presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Stricklin for his installation of a speaker adjacent to the desk of the Clerk and for his many efforts toward the remodeling of City Hall. Mayor Hubert Brodell also commended Mr. Stricklin for his service and expressed appreciation to him.
Mr. Stricklin complimented the League of Women Voter’s on the Legislative Reference Guide. Mrs. Chittenden stated it is currently being updated with changes following the Nov. election.
Dr. Strauser, Chairman of Finance stated earlier the council heard reports that the $750,000 originally appropriated for the Automated Flight Station would not be enough, and an additional $200,000 might be needed He added the report from the architect that indicates an additional $96,000 should be adequate to finish the flight station. He added the Finance Committee would be coming before the council in the near future to ask for this extra appropriation. The $96,000 is not the precise measurement of extra funds needed, but it is the best estimate at this time.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.