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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 19, 1979
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 1979
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, November 19, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. Present were, Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, Park, Sanderson, Hinson, Bridger, Hannah, Haigler, Stricklin, Province, Mays and Haggenmacher. Absent: Minx.
The minutes of November 5, were corrected by changing 5 minute parking in front of the old federal building to 12 minute parking. On motion by Mr. Stricklin, second by Mr. Hannah and unanimous vote of council the minutes were approved as amended.
Mr. Dameron Spruill was appointed to the Airport Commission on motion by Mr. Stricklin, second by Mr. Sanderson, and all council voting aye.
The following bids were reviewed for five (5) police units:
Cavenaugh Ford $32,448.95
Central Chevrolet 32,625.00
O’Neal Ford 33,140.00
Comer Chevrolet 33,822.20
Buchanan Chevrolet 33,906.30
Aycock Pontiac 36,590.00
On recommendation of Chief Cunningham and the police committee, Mr. Park moved that the bid from Central Chevrolet be approved, although it was not the low bid. Mr. Stricklin second and all council voted aye, except Mr. Sanderson who cast a nay vote.
The following bids were reviewed for two (2) unmarked police units:
Central Chevrolet $12,270.00
Cavenaugh Ford 12,420.56
Buchanan Chevrolet 12,529.60
O’Neal Ford 12,758.00
Comer Chevrolet 13,428.78
Aycock Pontiac 13,900.00
On recommendation of Chief Cunningham all bids were rejected and bids resubmitted on new specifications.
The following bids were reviewed for a bulldozer:
Little Rock Road 67,128.00
Roadbuilders 70,315.00
Barton Equipment 82,000.00
Mr. Cameron recommended that the City Advertise to sell the old bulldozer and any action on these bids be deferred until the following meeting. Mr. Hannah moved that the recommendation be approved, second by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE
Mr. Park moved that the ordinance be adopted, including the emergency clause, second by Mr. Mays. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1703.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO CONDEMN A HOME LOCATED AT 1720 ARCH STREET; TO IMPOSE A LIEN UPON SAID PROPERTY AND TO REMOVE SUCH STRUCTURE FROM SAID PROPERTY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE
Ms. Haigler offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO CHARGE $200 PER SPACE FOR ALL CITY OWNED OR CONTROLLED CEMETERY LOTS AND WHICH FURTHER PROVIDES THAT ALL PERMITS ISSUED FOR OPENING GRAVES WILL COST $100 ON WEEKDAYS AND $125 ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND HOLIDAYS
Mr. Hannah moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, second by Ms. Haigler, all voted aye. Ms. Haigler then moved the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, second by Mr. Hannah, all voted aye. Mr. Hannah then moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, second by Mr. Shelton. All council voted aye and the ordinance was assigned #1702.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1298, WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 872, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FIRE PROTECTION OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS-APPARATUS TO BE TAKEN BEYOND CITY LIMITS ONLY ON ORDER OF MAYOR OR FIRE CHIEF
On motion by Mr. Stricklin, second by Mr. Shelton and unanimous vote of council the ordinance was placed on 2nd reading. Mr. Stricklin then moved that the ordinance, be amended by making the effective date January 1, 1980, second by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye. Mr. Shelton then moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading as amended. Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance, second by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1704.
The Mayor advised council of emergency service to the City as follows:
The Fire Department would be provided with one vehicle for emergency runs. Emerson Funeral Home would provide three cars during the day and 2 cars from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. and should the third vehicle become necessary the call would be relayed to the Fire Department. The transition will become effective December 15. Mr. Park commented that he felt these people should have an opportunity to discuss the proposal. Mr. Mays indicated that the EMS Commission endorsed the plan only because of the fact the $24,000 subsidy from the City had been withdrawn. Mr. Hannah interjected that this was the most economical approach for the City to take.
Mr. Shelton moved that the Mayor be authorized to proceed with emergency service plans for the City and if necessary bids be taken for a new vehicle for this purpose. Mr. Bridger, second the motion and all council voted aye, except Mr. Mays voting nay.
Mr. Cameron presented to council a list of streets (attached) for overlays and on motion by Mr. Bridger, second by Mr. Shelton and unanimous vote of council, the list was approved.
Ms. Haigler recommended that Lieut. Smith, make a study of the speed on Dupwe between W. Nettleton and Rosemond and report to council.
Mr. Stricklin moved that permission be granted to advertise for sale a 1963 grass fire truck, second by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 5 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ORDER TO CARRY ON THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Resolution adopted by unanimous vote of council on motion by Mr. Stricklin, second by Ms. Haigler. The resolution was given the number 1979:17.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE FIREMEN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND
Adopted unanimously on motion by Mr. Stricklin, second by Mr. Sanderson. The resolution was given the number 1979:16.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR A PUBLIC LIBRARY TAX
Mr. Sanderson moved that the resolution be approved, second by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1979:18.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE POLICEMAN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND
Mr. Sanderson moved for the adoption of the resolution, second by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1979:19.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.