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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 16, 1989
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 16, 1989
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Aldermen.
The minutes of January 3, 1989, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
Mr. Nix offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2156.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution approving Clerks and Judges for the City Water and Light election. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1989-02.
Mr. Sanderson offered a resolution for the condemnation of a structure located at 608 Huntington Ave. owned by Lonnie Clark. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Park for the adoption. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1989-03.
The following bids were up for review:
89:02 - grave openings - Cemetery
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to approve the low bid meeting specifications from Arkansas Concrete Works for $80 on weekends and holidays and $70 on weekdays, with bid to be used in emergency situations only and with city crews opening and closing graves when feasible. Purchasing Agent, Steve Kent stated the bid provides for the city to perform the work as Chairman Mays indicated. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
89:03 - road grater - street
Representatives from dealers making bids addressed the Council from J.A. Riggs, Inc. (Caterpillar), Little Rock Road Machinery (Dresser Brand), and Clark Equipment (Champion). A discussion was held concerning which grader met bid specifications for a Caterpillar 140-G or equivalent. Public Works Director, Jeff Gibson presented the Council with a list of items that did not meet specifications in the 850 Dresser and the 720A Champion, and information from 5 countries who had both a Champion and a Caterpillar System. Mayor Brodell suggested the matter be referred back to the street committee for further review and a report made at the next meeting. Mr. Evans requested a list of the bid specs on bids in order to better provide him with information relevant to the bid items. Finance Director, Herb Davis stated it would be provided.
89:04 - backhoe - loader - street Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Park to approve the low bid meeting specifications from Town and Country for a Case 580-K at $34,920.55 with delivery time being 20 days. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to appoint Mr. Floyd Winningham to the Airport Commission to replace Nathan Pack with term to expire April 16, 1993. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to appoint Bob O’Neal to the Board of Zoning Adjustment to replace Dr. Larry Williams with term to expire January 16, 1992. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to reappoint Joe Heineman to the Parking Authority with term to expire January 16, 1994. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to correct the original appointment of Joe Williams to the Parks and Recreation Commission which expired June 1, 1996. The term will expire June 1, 1991. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mayor Brodell stated the Municipal League had sent the Clerk 11 copies of the new Municipal Code Book. Three copies would be on file in the Office of the Clerk until February 6, 1989, at which time the enacting ordinance would be considered by the Council. He read the legal notice that would appear in the newspaper stating said copies would be on file and available for review.
Mayor Brodell reported on a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Arkansas Municipal League regarding pending legislation before the Arkansas legislature.
The Mayor stated as of Friday, January 27, 1989, the Jonesboro Police Department would be at 800 MHZ with the new fully automated activated radio system and would no longer be dispatching for other cities in the county. The Mayor noted a copy of the Police Report was on the Aldermen’s desks for review and praised the JPD for their outstanding work in 1988.
Mayor Brodell announced a request by Hedger Brothers of Jonesboro to purchase a tract of 3 acres of land off Cotton St., off HWY 18E, which backs to the railroad track at Nettleton. He stated another firm, Jonesboro Steel had given a $500 earnest check about a year ago, but the check was not cashed and the property not sold due to a problem with the zoning. Hedger Brothers had tendered a check for $20,500.00 to the city. The Mayor added no written correspondence had occurred in the matter. Mr. Sanderson moved the land be sold to Hedger Brothers for $20,500. (No vote was taken). Mr. Hannah suggested the matter be referred to the Industrial Commission for review. Mr. Province concurred. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to refer the matter to the Industrial Commission. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah announced present bids for radios for Street, Sanitation, Planning and Inspection would be scrapped and the bids re-spaced and rebid. He added the committee felt the city did not need a city-wide system and a more economical radio could be obtained.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution to purchase police cars approved in the 1989 budget under the state bid, and to authorize Police Chief Dean Bradley to order said vehicles. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the resolution. The resolution was given the number 1989-04.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution requesting CWL to provide electrical service to the following location: Two flashing school lights facing East and West at the crosswalk located at the intersection of Washington St. and Patrick St. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1989-05.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.