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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 18, 1988
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 18, 1988
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all aldermen.
The minutes of January 4, 1988, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
A resolution for the approval of clerks and judges for CWL election was offered by Mr. Stricklin. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Park for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:01
The following bids were up for review:
88:01 - Dept. of Finance Automobile
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to approve the low bid meeting specifications from Teague Chevrolet. All voted aye.
88:02 - Roof Repair at Senior Citizens Building
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Perciful. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE PACKAGE AUTOMOBILES FROM STATE
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. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Hannah then moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2066.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #1857 OF THE CIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah 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. Hannah to further suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2067.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rez/ R-1 to R-2, NE corner of W. Matthews & Freeman)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause subject to the M.A.P.C. stipulations. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2068.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to set a Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an island on the E. side of Commerce Dr. and N. side of Highland for Jack Elam and Bob Bennett at 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 15, 1988. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution commending Fire Chief Fred Rorex on his retirement and service to the city. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:02.
Mr. Park offered a resolution commending Jesse Simmons on his retirement and service to the city as custodian. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:03.
Regarding Island Annexation, Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to amend all ordinances currently before the council regarding island annexation to stipulate that annexation includes that part of the legal description not already in the city. All voted aye.
The following ordinances were on third reading regarding (26) twenty six individual tracts of land surrounded by the corporate limits of the city of Jonesboro:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS THAT ARE COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The action taken by the City Council on each ordinance was as follows:
(Tract # 1) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2069.
(Tract # 2A) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2070.
(Tracts #2B, 3 & 4) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2071.
(Tract #5A) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2072.
(Tract #5B) Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2073.
(Tracts #6, 7 & 8) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2074.
(Tract #9) Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2075.
(Tract #10) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2076.
(Tract #11) Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2077.
(Tract #12A) Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2078.
(Tract #12B) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2079.
(Tract #12C) Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2080.
(Tract #12D) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2081.
(Tract #13A) Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2082.
(Tract #13B, 14) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2083.
(Tract #15A) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2084.
(Tract #15B) Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2085.
(Tract #16) Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
The ordinance was given the number 2086.
(Tract #17) Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2087.
(Tract #18) Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2088.
(Tract #19) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2089.
(Tract #20) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2090.
(Tract #21) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
The ordinance was given the number 2091.
(Tract #22B) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2092.
(Tract #22C) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2093.
(Tract #23A) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2094.
(Track #23B) Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2095.
(Track #24) Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2096.
(Track #25) Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2097.
(Track #26) Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, as amended. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2098.
Under new business, the Mayor commended the Street, Fire and Police Departments on their service to the community during the recent snow. In addition, he stated an Alderman would be asked to serve on a site selection committee for the proposed County Jail expansion.
Mr. Hannah asked for a straw vote regarding the authorization for Police Chief Dean Bradley to purchase two new radio units for policed cars. He moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the preliminary approval with the ordinance formally waiving the bidding procedure to be offered in two weeks. A roll call vote was taken an all voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to authorize the Purchasing Agent to let bids for the purchase of a vehicle for the Parks and Recreation Department. All voted aye.
Mr. Park offered a resolution commending Gary Schuchardt for his service to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1988:04.
Mr. Bridger offered an ordinance to waive bidding procedure on the purchase of two sand spreaders for $4,200 each for the Street Department for first reading. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye, with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who voted nay. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to further suspend the rules and place on third reading. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye, with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who voted nay. The ordinance was read for a third time. Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye, with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who voted nay. The ordinance was given the number 2099.
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to approve the taking of bids on the TD 20 International and John Deere 350C tractor crawlers (dozers). All voted aye, with the exception of Mr. Sanderson, who voted nay.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.