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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 6, 1984
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, AUGUST 6, 1984
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday August 6, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all aldermen except Mr. Bridger.
The minutes of July 16, 1984, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to allow placement of a house trailer at 415 West Forest. All voted aye. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah, to allow placement of a house trailer at 411 McDaniel. All voted aye except Mr. Shelton who voted no. Motion passed.
After Mayor Stallings read a letter of resignation from Allen Kent concerning the Civil Service Board, Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, to appoint Dr. Larry Williams to his position. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A RENTAL REHABILITATION GRANT.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1984:11.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution thanking Joella Morris for the excellent and untiring service she has given to the City of Jonesboro as Purchasing Agent.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO JOELLA MOORE FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS AS PURCHASING AGENT FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1984:12.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Schaaf, to hold an appeal hearing concerning an MAPC rezoning decision on August 20, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall just prior to the Council Meeting. All voted aye. The request was made by Mr. Witt Wood, owner of property between Highland Drive and Wilkins.
After discussion between the Council and a committee formed to discuss the Lions in Jonesboro ordinance, Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance as written.
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE KEEPING OF LIONS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
All voted aye except Mr. Park, Mr. Sanderson, and Mr. Mays. Motion passed d Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to allow the ordinance to not take effect until 60 days if possible. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1886.
After discussion between the Council and Skip Mooney, representing Robert Rees, concerning rezoning appeal of property on the corner of Cole and Nettleton; Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to uphold the MAPC decision. All voted aye except Mr. Sanderson who voted no. Motion passed.
The following bid was on review:
84:24 - Employee insurance - Province moved, seconded by Mr. Nix, to keep the current plan with Blue Cross/ Blue Shield for the amount of: Individual $70.07 and Family $165.20. All voted aye.
Mr. Gary Wells, a member of the Sanitation Clean-up Committee, spoke of the progress being made at the City Landfill concerning the barrel removal.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading: (Closing of Apache)
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF APACHE STREET BEING 60 FEET IN WIDTH AND RUNNING WEST TO EAST 607.4 FEET
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1887.
Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to allow the City to lease a parking space to Ms. Martha Gillpatrick in the Church St. parking lot. All voted aye.
Mr. Charlie Schaaf announced to the Council that he was going to be moving from Jonesboro and that his resignation would take effect at the end of August. Mr. Sanderson moved seconded by Mr. Park to leave the position vacant until the November election and at that time whoever is elected for that position will be sworn in to fill the seat. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to send Al Joiner and Earl Bell telegrams at the Summer Olympics congratulating them on their success in the games. All voted aye.
There being no further business, council adjourned.