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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 16, 1979
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 16, 1979
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, July 16, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. Present were, Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and all aldermen except Mr. Minx.
Mr. Park moved that the minutes of July 2, be amended to read “the Mayor be authorized to negotiate up to $21,000.00 for salary of Chief of Police.” Motion seconded by Mr. Mays. Mr. Park then moved that the minutes be approved as mailed, second by Ms. Haigler, all voted aye.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMANENT FINANCING FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING A TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AS LESSOR, AND HYTROL CONVEYOR COMPANY, INC. AS LESSEE; AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE BONDS AND THE EXECUTION OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Hannah moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, second by Mr. May, all voted aye. Mr. Hannah then moved for further suspension of the rules and ordinance placed on third reading, second by Mr. Hinson, all voted aye. The emergency clause was adopted unanimously, on motion by Mr. Sanderson second by Mr. Hinson, and the ordinance was assigned #1688.
The ordinance was adopted with the stipulation that the agreement for payment in lieu of taxes is approved by the Mayor and City Clerk before signing of the bonds.
Mayor read letters to council from Central Business District, Downtown Merchants assoc. and Chamber of Commerce requesting that the City obtain right-of-way for overpass on Main Street. Mr. Hannah moved that the Mayor be authorized to spend up to $60,000 from Parking Meter Fund for purchase of right-of-way for overpass. The motion was second by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye.
The Parking Commission requested from council that a parking space be granted north of the last existing space on the east side of 300 block of Union. Mr. Park moved that the matter be referred to the parking committee for recommendations, second by Mr. Haggenmacher. All voted aye.
Keith Blackman, representing appellants in a decision of the MAPC, addressed council concerning a rezoning in Wewers Addition, Lots 13, 14 and 15. Mr. Bill Bristow represented property owners in opposition.
Mr. Sanderson moved that council receive a written report from MAPC concerning their decision and that council view the property and hear the appeal on August 20, at 7:00. The motion was second by Ms. Haigler. All voted aye.
On motion by Mr. Hinson, second by Mr. Park and unanimous vote of council, permission was granted for placing a mobile home on the northwest corner of Madison and Center.
The following bids were opened for building materials for Federal Building: (See bid file 79-38)
Mr. Park moved that all low bids be approved as follows:
Building Materials Barton and Roach 9627.90
Electrical Barton 291.61
Plumbing N.O. Nelson Co. 518.08
The motion was second by Mr. Hannah and all council voted aye.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD6; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY COMMERCIAL (C-3); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The following ordinance as on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, second by Mr. Park. All voted aye and the ordinance, was assigned #1689.
On motion by Mr. Stricklin, second by Mr. Shelton and unanimous vote of council, the City was authorized to receive bids for duct work on cooling system of City Hall and an air purifier.
Mr. Hannah moved that the Building Inspector Budget be amended by increase of $3350.26 for a secretary who will be removed from CETA payroll. The motion was second by Mr. Bridger. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah then moved that the revised budget be approved as amended, second by Mr. Bridger. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO ATHEL WILLIAMS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO OSCAR MEDLOCK FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Hannah moved that both resolutions be spread upon the official minutes of the City Council second by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye. The resolution concerning Athel Williams was given the number 1979:11. The resolution concerning Oscar Medlock was given the number 1979:12.
Mayor Stallings reflected that he appreciated the attitude and cooperation with which Chief Medlock has handled this appointment.
Permission was granted, for accepting bids on 20 pieces of safety equipment, for the police department on motion by Mr. Stricklin, second by Mr. Mays. All council voted aye.
There being no further business, council adjourned.