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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 4, 1989
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 4, 1989
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen.
The minutes of November 20, 1989, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Park to lift the moratorium on annexations. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for first 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 TERRITORIES TO WARD 2; DECLARING THE ZONING FOR THE ANNEXED TRACT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
MAPC representative indicated there were no stipulations placed on the ordinance. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to delete the phase “all the rights” in all ordinances pertaining to annexation, currently under consideration noting that new residents should not expect all city services immediately. All voted aye. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the ordinance, as amended with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2242.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
MAPC representative Gene Vance indicated all stipulations have been met. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2239.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2240.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hoke requested the removal of the MAPC stipulation regarding signing an agreement for street improvements because his property adjoins Hwy 18 and not Cottage Home Rd. and providing if the property is developed adjoined Cottage Home Rd. to have the street improvements made when the property is either purchased or developed. MAPC representative Gene Vance addressed the stipulation stating the property owner was developing the West end of the property on a (34) thirty-four acre tract of land. He further added that MAPC had rethought stipulations on developments requiring property owners to make street improvement and/or placing money in escrow for a certain length of time because neither had worked. The agreement reached by MAPC members was to require an agreement between property owners whereby purchasers of land will have a proportionate share of the cost of street improvements, with the property owner assuming a pro-rata share of the Costs. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to adopt the ordinance subject to the stipulation as stated by Mr. Vance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2241.
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to approve the mobile home request of Larry Taylor at 417 N. 4th. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for first 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; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to adopt the ordinance, amending to delete “all the rights” in Section 1 as per previous ordinance regarding annexation, with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2243.
Dr. Strauser offered the following ordinance for the first 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 WARDS 1 AND 4; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY AGRICULTURAL (AG-1) DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Skip Mooney, Sr. stated Mr. Herbert Parker of Jonesboro Investment Corporation had purchased the property formerly owned by Mr. James McDaniel and notified him this morning that they desired their 500 acres of the 2000 total be withdrawn from the annexation proposal. Mr. Mooney recommended amending the ordinance to exclude the aforementioned property and bringing in the remaining acreage. The City Planner, Eric Winter noted the deleting will create (3) three islands. Mr. Parker indicated the primary reason for the removal of the property from the annexation proposal was the cost of development of rural land as opposed to the City land and the corporation’s preference to have it remain in the county. Mr. Hannah stated he did not see a significant difference in bringing the property in as farmland. Mr. Nix stated he felt the City should be with annexing property creating islands since the city has just done a mass annexation closing all islands within the corporate boundaries of the City. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the second reading. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mayor Brodell recommended deleting Jonesboro Industrial Development property at this time with the understanding by Mr. Parker that the islands can be closed at any time. Mr. Shelton withdrew his motion and Dr. Strauser withdrew his second motion placing the ordinance on second reading. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to amend the ordinance to delete the property owned by Jonesboro Development Corporation. All voted aye. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to adopt the ordinance, amending to delete “all the rights” in Section 1 as per previous ordinances regarding annexation, with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2244.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance for first 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 WARDS 1 & 2; DECLARING AND EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Attorney Donn Mixon stated the annexation would require zoning in (2) two separate zones, C-4 for Walpole parcel and C-3 for all remaining in order to properly zone property from the beginning. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the ordinance for third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance, amending to delete “all the rights” in Section 1 as per previous ordinance regarding annexation, with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2245.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance for first 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 WARDS 5 & 6; DECLARING AND EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance, amending to delete “all the rights” in Section 1 as per previous ordinances regarding annexation, with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2246.
The following were up for review:
89:36 - Pest Control
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
89:37 - Welding Supplies
Following discussion, the Mayor suggested tabling the bid until the next meeting.
89:33 - Worker’s Comp
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
89:34 - Property and General Insurance
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
89:38 - Bridge Construction (C. W. Post, R.)
Discussion was held regarding specifications not including time frame for completion of the project. Mayor Brodell suggested giving him authority to negotiate a reasonable time limit for the (3) three bridges with the low bidder, Cameron Construction. Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to accept low bid meeting specifications with the stipulation that the Mayor be given authority to negotiate a reasonable time limit for the (3) three bridges with the low bidder. The Mayor asked Vice-Mayor Grover Evans to conduct the meeting and the Mayor adjourned to attempt telephone contact with the bidder regarding the stipulation as previously stated.
Vice Mayor Evans continued with the agenda regarding a resolution offered by Mr. Sanderson requesting AHTD to provide financial assistance by matching Federal -Aid Bridge Replacement and rehabilitation monies for the Floyd Street Bridge - 12064. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the resolution.
The Mayor returned to chair the meeting and stated he was unable to contact the bidder. Mr. Nix noted a motion was on the floor regarding bid #89:38 - Bridge Construction of C. W. Post Dr. and thus action taken in the Mayor’s absence was invalid. The City Attorney concurred.
The Clerk restated the motion regarding Bid:89:38 as made by Mr. Bridger, seconded by Dr. Strauser “to accept the low bid meeting specifications with the stipulation that the Mayor be given authority to negotiate a reasonable time limit for the (3) three bridges with the bidder. A roll call vote was taken and voting in the affirmative were Alderman Park, Stricklin, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Mays, Sanderson, Strauser and Nix. Voting nay were Hannah, Province and Hinson. The motion passed 9-3.
Mr. Sanderson then offered the resolution requesting AHTD to provide financial assistance by matching Federal-Aid Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation monies for the Floyd Street Bridge - 12064. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1989-61.
Mr. Hannah, Police Dept. Chairman stated the PD would be converting from ATT telephone system to SW Bell and that (6) six lines would be run, allowing CID to have a line, thus freeing up the dispatcher. He added that he would request $8,500 for additional equipment in the budget and asked the City Attorney to have the ordinance prepared at the December 18, 1989, meeting waiving bidding shifting the line item in the ’89 budget. The City Attorney concurred.
Mr. Bridger announced the completion of N. Caraway Rd., both N and S and asked Aldermen to view the improvements.
Dr. Strauser announced a copy of the proposed 1990 budget was on the Aldermen’s desk for their review and requested any questions be directed to Mr. Herb Davis, Finance Director or any member of the Finance Committee. An ordinance adopting same would be considered at the next meeting. He also announced that the annual audit of the Municipal Court revealed a clean opinion by Freeman, Rogers and Co., CPA.
Mr. Hinson at the request of the Clerk expressed appreciation to Mr. Stricklin for hand-delivering the multi-thick agenda for the meeting.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.