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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 2, 1990
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 2, 1990
The Jonesboro City Council met at City Hall in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, and Aldermen Hannah, Park, Stricklin, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Province, Mays, Sanderson and Nix. Aldermen Strauser and Hinson were absent.
The minutes of December 18, 1989, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Nix, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading and was read by the Clerk: (Rez / I-2 to I-1 N. Gee, Johnson)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Bridger reported that the Street Committee recommended upholding the M.A.P.C. decision requiring the (60) sixty feet right of way. The property owner, Charles Johnson did not wish to comply with the M.A.P.C. stipulation. Following discussion, Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause and including the M.A.P.C. requirement of right of way. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2249.
The following ordinance was on third reading and was read by the Clerk: (Rez / R-1 to R-2, E side of Loberg, Songer)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Boone, Attorney for the property owners stated that the property owners were in agreement with all stipulations placed by the M.A.P.C. and had complied with same. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause with the M.A.P.C. stipulations. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2250.
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance for first reading which was read by the Clerk: (Rez/ R-1 to C-3, S of Hwy 63, E of Hwy 49, Wineland)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A representative of the property owners stated that he was in compliance with the stipulations of the M.A.P.C. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to set an Appeal Hearing of the M.A.P.C. of property located S of Aggie Rd. on E and W sides of Stella Dr. owner by Hal Hyneman request from R-1 to R-3, on February 5, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. All voted aye.
The following bid was up for review:
90:01 - Police Dept. Chief and CID Autos
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to approve the low bid meeting specifications from Central Chevrolet for (1) one Police Chief automobile and (l) CID automobile and to refer to the Police Committee the other CID automobile. All voted aye.
Discussion was held regarding reappropriation of remaining funds from $6,000 agreement for ASU to continue the traffic model program. Mr. Davis, Finance Director stated the money had previously been appropriated and no further formal action was required by council.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to approve a lease with CWL for $1.00 a year regarding Medallion Water Treatment Station property for park purposes. All voted aye.
Mr. Park offered a resolution regarding condemnation of property located at 504 ½ S. Patrick, 1809 Wofford, 1004 Haltom, 1012 Haltom, 1016 Haltom and 707 E. Creath. Tom Smith, Code Enforcement Officer provided documentation of the properties and Jeff Gibson, Public Works Director stated his department had contacted Mr. Cauthers, owner of property located on Haltom some (15) fifteen to (16) sixteen months previous regarding cleaning up of the property and that no improvements had been made. Mr. Parks moved, seconded by Mr. Mr. Bridger to adopt the resolution. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given number 1990:02.
The City Clerk stated that material regarding the Statement of Financial Disclosure for municipal elected officials was on the Aldermen’s desks. She added that Act 719 of the 1989 State Legislature replaced the former Code of Ethics with the current form. It is to be filed with the City Clerk by January 31, 1990.
Mr. Hannah, Chairman of the Sanitation Committee announced that (2) two sanitation trucks would be let for bids January 11.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to elect Jerry Mays Vice-Mayor for 1990. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans offered a resolution recognizing Jim Burton for his service to the municipality as City Attorney. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Parks for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution given the number 1990:01.
Discussion was held regarding council committee appointments. The Mayor stated the committee would be reviewed and announced at the next meeting.
Mr. Bridger noted the list of street improvements made during 1989.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.