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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 15, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 15, 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 Jeff Gibson and the Invocation was given by Mark Ford.
The minutes of June 1, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
Mayor Brodell recognized the members of the Nettleton High School Cheerleading Squad for being chosen Outstanding Varsity Cheerleading Line at the Arkansas State University Cheerleading Camp and for being selected to compete in the finals of the National Cheerleading Association in Dallas, Texas. The Clerk read the Certificates and the Mayor presented one to each member of the squad.
The Mayor commended Capt. Wayne Ward and Dale Burnett in the saving of an individual’s life at Farmer’s Union Funeral Home.
Mr. Nix offered the following ordinance: (Annexation - R. White, et al, S. of Fox Meadow Ln.)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED MARCH 30, 1987; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Attorney Jon Coleman addressed the matter and stated the three stipulations placed on the property by the MAPC would be complied with in regard to 5 ft. easement, exact right-of-way on Caraway Rd., naming of the street. Jeff Gibson, Public Works Director asked the drawing be ready by the third reading and Joe Tomlinson, Building Inspector asked the plat be drawn to a 1-200 scale. Mr. Coleman stated that the streets are gravel, but the property owners request that they remain as such. Mr. Clarence Hurst, primary property owner, stated the property owners understood that the streets would be gravel as exist. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time.
The following ordinance was on second reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #1434, ARTICLE 2, LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS, CONTRACTORS, ETC. AND TO AMEND ORDINANCE #849, REGARDING LICENSING OF PLUMBERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Hannah inquired about the research of bond requirement in other Arkansas municipalities. Joe Tomlinson reported in a sampling of cities that Littler Rock does not require a bond, Fayetteville also does not, but does require liability. Cities requiring bonds are: Texarkana, Hot Springs, West Memphis, and Pine Bluff. Mr. Stricklin stated that during the tornado it was a good safeguard. Mr. Nix stated it served as a check and balance to protect the city and does not benefit the city to cancel it. Mr. Park inquired as to the reasons for considering discontinuance. Mr. Bridger stated that no bonds have been exercised in 15 years, and it is an additional expense to the electricians and plumbers, and the two inspectors concurred in this opinion.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rez/R-2 to I-1, Burke & McClure, J. Cravens)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2037.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Annexation - Hwy 49 S., Cora Atkins)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF THE CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 6; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-1); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Attorney Skip Mooney presented a letter to the council in compliance with the MAPC that the property owner agrees to pay one-fourth of the cost (approximately $300) to install a fire hydrant in the vicinity, because there was no fire hydrant within 500 ft. of the Atkins property. The MAPC further advised the city officials to get the Fire Marshall to make a contact with surrounding property owners who were recently annexed and ask them to share the cost of the fire hydrant.
Mr. Hannah moved, to annex the property with the following stipulation: that Mr. Naugel will pay one-fourth of the cost of the fire hydrant and place into escrow for that particular fire hydrant and for the cost of the plug to be determined by the Fire Dept., and for the Fire Dept. to follow up on the recommendation by the MAPC to contact other property owners regarding placement of the fire hydrant. Mr. Mooney objected to the requirement of the property owner to place the money in escrow and stated several tracts were annexed in the same area in recent months without the stipulation. Mr. Park said the city must adopt a firm policy regarding the providing of services to annexed areas in the future and Mr. Hannah stated that past mistakes are difficult to correct Mr. Nix asked Mr. Mooney about the requiring of a covenant between property owners who petition for annexation and the municipality containing any agreements between the city and the land owners. Mr. Mooney said a covenant could become part of the abstract if the property is sold, though not part of the ordinance inclusive and urged Aldermen to consider said contract. Mr. Mays stated the city is legally bound to provide services to areas annexed into the municipality and the city needs more policemen and firemen to provide services to existing residents and could fact liability problems if the services are inadequate. Mayor Brodell stated he met recently with representatives of MAPC in an effort to resolve some problems stemming from annexations and added he hopes MAPC members will have a list of recommendations regarding same on his desk this week.
After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Hannah withdrew his motion. Mr. Sanderson then moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. Mayor Brodell asked Mr. Sanderson to include in his motion the letter from Mr. Naugel agreeing to the stipulation placed by the MAPC regarding payment of one-fourth of the cost of the fire hydrant. Mr. Sanderson concurred. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye with the exception of Mr. Hinson who voted nay. The ordinance was given the number 2036A.
Mr. Park suggested that Mayor Brodell appoint a committee to recommend annexation policies. Mr. Brodell stated he would consider possible action.
The following bids were up for review:
#87:31 - Mosquito Fogger - Purchasing Agent Steve Kent recommended tabling the bid because although the Mosquito Dept. wants the fogger, they are not ready at this time to make the purchase. Mr. Hannah pointed out that bidding an item costs the city money and asked Mr. Kent to inform the Department Heads to delay placing an item up for formal bidding procedure until the department is actually ready to make said purchase.
#87 - 32 - Mid size pick up - Street Dept. Mr. Kent recommended the bid by rejected as it was a 7-day bid and only one bid was received.
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to approve the lease with the Nettleton Masonic Lodge #657, F AND AM for a 5-year lease at $75.00 per month
Mayor Brodell reminded the Aldermen of a Public Hearing scheduled on June 29, 1987, at 6:30 regarding the annexation of Morton and Mitchell.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution setting a Public Hearing regarding the vacating and abandoning of Berry Street also known as Short Street at 7:15 on July 6, 1987. Mr. Hannah then moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:21.
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to approve title and salary changes as follows: (1) Randy Ransone changed title from Driver to Asst. Foreman/Group Leader and salary from $1,050.33 to $1,141.00 a month (2) Jerry P. Johnston, Jr. change title from Group Leader to Asst. Foreman/Group Leader and salary from $1,121.21 to $1,141.00. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye with the exception of Mr. Park who voted nay.
Dr. Strauser offered the following resolution: To approve the passage of an affidavit concerning disposal of bank statements, paid invoices, and canceled checks prior to and including 1983. Dr. Strauser then moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the 1987:22.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.