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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 2, 1980
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 2, 1980
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, June 2, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. with Vice Mayor Cecil Province presiding. Present: City Attorney, City Clerk and all aldermen.
The minutes of May 19, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Park, seconded by Mr. Hinson and all council voting aye.
Mr. Mike Gott, representing property owners at 2111 Maurice, spoke to council concerning granting more time for the structure to be brought up to building code standards. Ms. Haigler moved that council grant an extension of time with the matter to be reviewed if problems arose again and no leniency would be approved. Motion seconded by Mr. Bridger and all council voted aye.
Discussion followed on property located at 519 Cate, owned by Ms. Ann Petroski, after which Mr. Park moved for the condemnation of same, seconded by Ms. Haigler. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ACCESS TO PROPERTY ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNED BY PENTACLE INVESTMENTS
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1980:06.
Mr. Arlis Johnson, representing the Parks Commission, addressed council concerning the applicant for Parks and Recreation Director, and advised the present salary would not be acceptable. Mr. Park moved that the applicant be offered $19,000 if the Finance Committee could find source of additional money. Motion was seconded by Mr. Minx, with Mr. Haggenmacher casting the only nay vote.
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. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Stricklin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
The following bids were reviewed for ultra low volume aerial application for mosquito spraying:
Livesay Flying Service .50 acre
Air Aids, Inc. 1.05 acre
Aerial spraying:
Craighead Flying Service 3000.00 per application
Livesay Flying Service .50 acre
Air Aids, Inc. 1.05 acre
Mr. Sanderson moved that all bids be rejected, and the City, re-bid for spraying. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hinson. All voted aye.
The following bids were reviewed for Baytex 4 chemicals:
Helens Chemical 35.80 unit
Mr. Minx that the bid be approved seconded by Mr. Sanderson. All voted aye.
The following bids were reviewed for Dibrom 14:
National Chemsearch 21.00 unit
Helena Chemical 51.00 unit
Holiman Equipment. 59.00 unit
Ms. Haigler moved that action be deferred on bids for further study, seconded by Mr. Sanderson. All voted aye.
The following bids were reviewed for Cythion:
Helena Chemical 15.70
National Chemsearch 15.80
Holiman Equipment 15.85
The bid from Helena Chemical was approved on motion by Mr. Minx, then seconded by Mr. Sanderson. All voted aye.
The following bids were reviewed for a 2 ½ Ton cab and chassis:
Cavanaugh Ford $20,551.00
O’Neal Ford 20,650.00
Mr. Hinson moved that the bid from O’Neal Ford be approved, although the bid was not low, O’Neal Ford pays the City of Jonesboro a privilege license and also availability of service for vehicle. Motion seconded was by Mr. Bridger. Mr. Shelton passed and all others voted aye.
The following bids were reviewed for side loader:
Hawkins Equipment $16,914.00
Bucy Equipment 19,970.00
Mr. Minx moved that the bid from Hawkins be approved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin moved that the City advertise for bids on demolition of the Puryear Grocery Building. After discussion on the matter, Mr. Stricklin withdrew his motion.
Ms. Haigler moved that Herb Davis negotiate demolition of the building for best price, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. After further discussion, Mr. Stricklin withdrew his second and Ms. Haigler withdrew the motion.
Ms. Haigler moved that the bid procedures be followed unless confirmation is received from the State stating urgency for removal of the building; if so, Mr. Davis be authorized to negotiate the demolition. Motion second was by Mr. Minx. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah presented the Mosquito Control Budget to council and moved for the adoption of same, seconded by Ms. Haigler. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah announced a special meeting on July 9, at 7:30 P.M. to discuss salary increase option for city employees.
With there being no further business, council adjourned.