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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 6, 1977
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 6, 1977
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, June 6, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. There were present, Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and the following named aldermen: Park, Sanderson, Hinson, Shelton, Minx, Hannah, Haigler, Stricklin, Province, Smith and Shepard. Absent: Bridger.
The meeting began with Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer.
Mr. Hannah moved that the minutes of May 16, be approved as mailed, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
Bill Hurt, Jr., Chairman of the Airport Commission, asked council to consider termination present leases and contracts with leases, and Mr. Stricklin so moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, with all present voting aye.
Mr. Hinson, Chairman of the Parking Committee, moved that the meters on Main Street parking lot be changed from 1 to 2 hours; the lot on Union will continue to be leased (the front one half) and the meters on the back half will be removed and those spaces will be rented to individuals at $5.00 monthly, and the meters on the south side of Madison near Abilities Unlimited will be removed and made free parking. The motion was seconded by Mr. Minx. Mr. Sanderson cast the only negative vote.
On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Hinson, permission was granted for mobile homes to be places on lots at 1101 Cartwright and 826 Logan, with the only nay vote cast by Mr. Minx.
Jim McKinnon presented to council fourteen (14) items to be included in Third Year Program of CDBG, after which Mr. Sanderson moved for approval of same, seconded by Mr. Hinson. All voted aye except Mr. Shepard.
Representatives of ACORN and NAACP addressed council and advised them of their disapproval, stating that the funds should be used for housing rehabilitation.
After much discussion on proposed sites for the Senior Citizens Site, Mr. Shelton moved that the City purchase the Nazarene Church, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. Roll call voting aye: Park, Shelton and Stricklin. Voting nay: Sanderson, Hinson, Minx, Hannah, Haigler, Province, Smith and Shepard. Motion failed.
Mr. Minx wishes to make as a matter of record the fact that no member of the Church has pressured the sale of same.
Mr. Hannah moved that a new conventional structure (Scheme B as presented) be constructed at a cost of $140,368, seconded by Ms. Haigler. Voting aye, all except Mr. Park who cast a nay vote.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS WHICH MAY BECOME NECESSARY BETWEEN THE JONESBORO URBAN RENEWAL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF JONESBORO IN SECURING LOW-RENT HOUSING
Mr. Sanderson moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Shepard. All aye. The resolution was given the number 1977:03.
Mr. Park offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF APPROPRIATE AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS FOR WORK ON CITY STREETS AS REQUIRED FOR PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN UNDER FEDERAL AID TO URBAN SYSTEM AND FOR FUTURE STATE AND CITY STREET PROJECTS
Mr. Park moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Hinson. All aye. The resolution was given the number 1977:04.
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 WARD 6: ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY COMMERCIAL (C-2): DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Smith moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Shepard, with the only descending vote cast by Mr. Sanderson. The ordinance was then read for the second time.
The following bids were opened on chemicals:
Holliman Baytex $30.15 gal.
Chithion 14.00
Century Baytex 26.63
Chithion 15.95
Mr. Minx moved that the bids be rejected and bids be re-advertised, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
The following bids were opened on aerial spraying:
McNeely Flying Service $2,495.00 (10,000 acres)
Craighead Flying Service 1,610.00
Mr. Park moved that the low bid from Craighead Flying Service be accepted, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
The following bid was received from Insurers of Jonesboro on comprehensive equipment:
$2,177.00 (2% deductible, $100 min.)
2,447.00 ($100. deductible fault)
A letter was also received from Insurers of Jonesboro concerning vehicle liability insurance. (Letter to be made a part of record)
Mr. Hannah moved that the bids and the letter be referred to the Insurance Committee, seconded by Mr. Hinson. All voted aye.
The following bids were opened on picnic tables and camp stoves:
Vaughn & Asc. Tables $3,560.00
Stoves 530.00
Bergfeld Rec. Tables 1,840.00
Stoves 560.00
Ace Tool Co. Tables 3,240.00
Stoves 830.00
Mr. Park moved that the bids be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission, seconded by Mr. Smith. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED MARCH 15, 1977
Mr. Hannah moved that the ordinance be tabled for two weeks, seconded by Ms. Haigler. After discussion on the matter, the motion was withdrawn. Mr. Park then moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Shelton, all aye except Mr. Sanderson. The ordinance was adopted and given #1575.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 1434; ARTICLE 2, LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS, CONTRACTORS, ETC. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED DECEMBER 17, 1976, ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 3; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye and the ordinance was given #1577.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
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 WARD 3; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-2); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye and the ordinance. The ordinance was given the number 1579.
The following ordinance was on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY COMMERCIAL (C-2); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Shelton 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 WARD 6; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY COMMERCIAL C-4; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye and the ordinance was read a 2nd time.
Mr. Minx moved that the Mayor be authorized to spend up to $2,500 for a census of annexed areas since the November, 1974, census. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hinson and received unanimous vote of council.
Mr. Minx requested that the City go on record that they will not be responsible for street repairs in University Subdivision because the streets do not meet city specifications.
Mr. Stricklin advised council that appraisals had been made on land at 2900 Wood Street for .698 acres for constructing a fire station. The appraised value being $15,000. Mr. Stricklin moved that the price be accepted, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
There being no further business, council adjourned.