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Minutes for the City Council meeting August 3, 1981
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 1981
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session Monday, August 3, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. Present, Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all aldermen.
The minutes of July 20, were mailed on motion by Mr. Sanderson, seconded by Mr. Park, all aye.
Bill Etter, Attorney representing number of Fire and Police Personnel presented the following proposals contingent upon passage of county sales tax:
A. $125 per person retroactive to July 1, 1981
B. $125 per person effective January 1, 1982
C. City pay entire medical insurance
Mr. Etter estimated the increases would require between 15 and 20% of entire collections realized from the sales tax.
Mayor referred the matter to the Finance Committee for recommendations to the Fire and Police Committee.
Marianne Marshall made a plea to council for raises for fire and police whether the tax passed or not.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN TIME LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
The following bids were opened for sale of hospital parking lot:
Drs. Bogeau, Williams, Scriber $244,000.00
Discussion followed and council was informed that the yearly income from the lot is $22,000.00 with operating expenses of $6,000. Mr. Minx proposed that the interests from $244,000 on certificate of deposit would be $33,000. Mr. Ben Owens, St. Bernards Administrator, advised council that plans for the hospital would transfer entry into the hospital from Matthews Street to Jackson Street. Mr. Sanderson recommended that the Mayor appoint a committee to meet with City Attorney concerning a bond issue which was used to purchase the lot. Mayor advised the matter has been dealt with prior to advertising for bids.
Mr. Hannah then moved that the property be sold as bid indicated, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. Voting aye: Park, Stricklin, Shelton, Hinson, Bridger, Minx, Hannah, Province, Mays. Voting nay, Sanderson and Haggenmacher.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION HOUSING REHABILITATION
Mr. Stricklin moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Shelton, all aye. The resolution was given the number 1981:10.
Mr. Shelton offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ENERGY CONSERVATION
Mr. Park moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Shelton, all aye. The resolution was given the number 1981:11.
Request was made for placing a mobile home at 417 W. Forrest and Mr. Park moved the matter be tabled for further discussion with Mr. Tomlinson, Building Inspector. Motion seconded by Mr. Shelton, all aye.
Wayne Wood addressed council concerning a drainage problem where W. Highland dead ends at his property. He requested permission to build a retainer wall on the right of way. Mayor advised Mr. Cameron to discuss the problem with MAPC and refer recommendations to council.
Mr. Shelton moved that council meet in executive session for the purpose of filling the vacancy in Ward 4, Position 2. Motion seconded by Mr. Park and all council voted aye.
After reconvening in open session, Mr. Park moved that the vacancy be filled by Aden Johnson, seconded by Mr. Haggenmacher, all council voting aye.
Mr. Hinson moved for the appointment for Harry Park as Vice Mayor to fill the un-expired term of Ms. Haigler. Motion seconded by Mr. Bridger with all council voting aye except Mr. Park, who passed.
Mr. Minx moved that permission be granted for the sale of two (2) used mosquito control foggers and that a new fogger be purchased from bids reviewed by council on May 11, 1981. Motion seconded by Mr. Stricklin, all aye.
Mr. Hannah advised council that he would recommend in the near future that the purchasing ordinance be amended by raising the telephone bid maximum to $50.00.
There being no further business, council adjourned.