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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 16, 1978
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 16, 1978
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, January 16, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. Present, Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named aldermen: Park, Shelton, Bridger, Minx, Hannah, Haigler, Stricklin, Province, Smith and Shepard. Absent Sanderson and Hinson.
Mr. Hannah moved that the minutes of January 3, 1978, be approved as mailed, second by Mr. Stricklin, all voted aye.
Mr. Olan Parker, representing Jonesboro Cable TV, requested that a fifty-cent rate increase on each outlet, to be effective April 1, be approved. Mr. Minx moved to that effect, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, with the only dissenting vote cast by Mr. Shepard.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE JONESBORO CABLE T.V. TO INCREASE ITS RATES TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO
The resolution was given the number 1978:01.
After discussion on granting a taxi permit to Mr. Aubrey Lawrence, Mr. Hannah moved that the request be denied, seconded by Mrs. Haigler, with all council present voting aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION TO NAME JUDGES, CLERKS AND ALTERNATE WORKERS FOR THE CITY WATER AND LIGHT PLANT ELECTION OF 1978
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Smith, all aye. The resolution was given the number 1978:02.
The Mayor presented the names of Ralph Morrison and Bill Brown for reappointments to MAPC, and advised the council that he would ask for their approval on February 6.
Chairman of the Airport Commission, Bill Hurt Jr., recommended to council that 10.8 acres be sold to Flintrol, Inc. for $5,000.00 an acre, subject to F.A.A. approval, with said money to be used by the Airport Commission for F.A.A. matching funds. Mr. Bridger moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye.
RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE SCHROEDER AND BURNETT PROPERTY SOLD TO FLINTROL INCORPORATED
The resolution was given the number 1978:03.
Mr. Hannah moved that the low bid of Curtis Cruse be accepted on the industrial tractor, seconded by Mrs. Haigler. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin moved that the City advertise for bids for selling all surplus vehicles, motion seconded by Mr. Bridger. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
On motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Park and unanimous vote of council, the ordinance was adopted and given #1625.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Bridger moved that the ordinance be placed on second reading, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye. The ordinance was then read the second time
Mr. Bridger offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
On motion by Mr. Shelton, seconded by Mr. Park and unanimous vote of council, the rules were suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading.
Mr. Bridger offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 21-15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING FOR REQUIREMENTS FOR FINAL PLAT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye. After the reading of the ordinance, Mr. Park moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, seconded by Mr. Smith. All voted aye. Mr. Smith then moved that the ordinance be adopted, including the emergency clause. The motion was seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye and the ordinance was given #1630.
Mr. Park 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 AUTHORIZING, FINDING OF FACT, PURPOSE, METHODS, DEFINITIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION, VALIDATE, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND ADOPTION
Mr. Park moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Shepard. All voted aye. Mr. Park then moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, seconded by Mr. Smith. All voted aye. Mr. Smith then moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye and the ordinance was given #1631.
The Mayor advised council that he was interested in amending the present dog leash law, making penalties greater for second and third offenders. Mr. Zolper advised that he would have an amendment prepared for the next meeting.
Mr. Hannah moved that Mr. Minx be elected to serve as Vice Mayor in 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bridger and reviewed unanimous vote of council.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned.