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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 3, 1975
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1975
The City Council met in regular session Monday, February 3, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. There were present the following: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Aldermen: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah and Darling.
Mr. Smith offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION TO NAME JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR THE CITY WATER AND LIGHT PLANT ELECTION OF 1975
Mr. Stricklin moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. All voted aye, motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1975:02.
On motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Burns, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up Ordinance concerning electrical and plumbing inspections outside City Limits. All voted aye, motion carried.
Mr. Johnson moved, with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that mobile homes be allowed at 230 Olive and 414 W. Forest. Roll call voting aye: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah and Darling. Voting nay, Minx. Motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 10-28, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PERMITS AND FEES-NOTICE FOR INSPECTION REQUIRED UNDER THE PLUMBING CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Hannah offered the following Ordinance for 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 11-8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, INCREASING THE INSPECTION FEES FOR THE INSPECTION OF CONSUMER’S PIPING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
The following ordinance was placed on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Don Denny, 1215 Tony Drive, representing a group of property owners in this area request the Zoning be C-5 unless six-foot screening fence be installed. It was requested that Mr. Denny meet with Mr. George Mace and work out arrangements.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Jim McKinnon advised Council that a lot at Fisher and Logan could be purchased for $1750.00 for relocating Mrs. Alberta Muse in Mobile Home. Mr. Hannah moved to accept this recommendation, seconded by Mr. Smith. Roll Call. Voting aye: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah, and Darling. Mr. Minx passed. Motion carried.
Mr. Minx offered the following ordinance for 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 10-11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, INCREASING THE MONTHLY TRASH COLLECTION FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS BY $.50 PER MONTH AND FOR COMMERCIAL UNITS BY 20% PER MONTH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. McKinnon presented the first year activity proposals from Jonesboro Community Development. Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Burns seconding the motion to accept these proposals. Roll Call. Voting aye: Ward, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bower, Haggenmacher, Johnson and Hannah. Voting nay: Darling. Motion carried
Mr. Hannah moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that Council accepts the entire application for approval. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. McKinnon informed Council that a special hearing on proposals of Jonesboro Community Development will be held on February 17, 1975, at 7:00 p.m.
Council was advised by Mayor that the City is to receive $18,000.00 additional federal money for hiring of unemployed. On motion by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Hannah, the Mayor was authorized to hire two street laborers and a collector of delinquent taxes. All voted aye, motion carried.
After recommendations from the finance committee were offered and discussed, Mr. Hannah moved, Mr. Smith seconding the motion that the 1975 Budget be adopted. Answering roll call, voting aye: Ward, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Johnson and Hannah. Voting nay: Sanderson, Haggenmacher & Darling. Motion carried.
On motion by Bridger, seconded by Ward, the Mayor was requested to contact Herbert Parker concerning title to property sold by City to Max Dacus. All aye, motion carried.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATION TO DEFRAY EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC RELATION ACTIVITIES OF THE OFFICE OF MAYOR FOR THE YEAR 1975
Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Hannah seconding the motion to place the above named ordinance on 2nd reading. Roll call: voting aye; Ward, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah & Darling. Voting nay, Sanderson. Motion carried.
Mr. Hannah moved that the rules be suspended and above named ordinance be placed on third and final reading. Roll call: Voting aye, Ward, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah, & Darling. Voting nay, Sanderson. Motion carried.
On motion by Hannah, seconded by Ward the emergency clause was adopted. Roll call:
Voting aye, Ward, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Bowers, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah and Darling. Voting nay, Sanderson, motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1429.
Mr. Hannah proposed that the City pay 10% of total cost of gates and lights at crossing on Airport Road.
Mr. Bowers moved with Mr. Ward seconding the motion that the bills be paid as okayed by finance committee.
There being no further business, Council adjourned.