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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 7, 1976
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 7, 1976
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, June 7, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and the following named aldermen: Bowers, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Hinson, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah, Darling.
Mr. Darling offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Stricklin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Hanna, all members voting aye. The ordinance was then read the second time.
Mr. Bowers offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER ACT NO. 9 OF THE FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE SIXTY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1960, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY (THE PARTICULAR INDUSTRIAL PROJECT IS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT AND THE FINANCING THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Sanderson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Bowers, all aye. After the ordinance was read the 2nd time, Mr. Sanderson moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on 3rd and final reading, seconded by Mr. Bowers with unanimous vote of Council. After the 3rd reading, Mr. Sanderson moved for the adoption of the ordinance subject that the payment in lieu of taxes be approved by Council before the documents were executed by the Mayor and City Clerk. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hinson and received unanimous vote of Council. The ordinance was given #1509.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AS LESSOR AND DELTA, INC. OF ARKANSAS, AS LESSEE IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH THE CONTENTS SET FORTH AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LEASE AND AGREEMENT; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Sanderson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, seconded by Mr. Bowers, with all members of Council voting aye. After the ordinance was read, Mr. Sanderson moved that rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on 3rd and final reading, seconded by Mr. Bowers with all members voting aye. Mr. Bowers moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, with the same stipulation of the previous ordinance, seconded by Mr. Sanderson with unanimous vote of Council. The ordinance was given #1510.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER ACT NO. 9 OF THE FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE SIXTY SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1960, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE COSTS OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY (THE PARTICULAR INDUSTRIAL PROJECT IS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT AND THE FINANCING THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Sanderson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, all aye. After the ordinance has been read, Mr. Sanderson moved that the rules be further suspended and placed on 3rd and final reading, seconded by Mr. Johnson, all aye. Mr. Sanderson moved for the adoption of the ordinance (see stipulation) to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Smith, all members voting aye. The ordinance was given #1511.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AS LESSOR AND DELTA, INC. OF ARKANSAS, AS LESSEE IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH THE CONTENTS SET FORTH AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LEASE AND AGREEMENT; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Sanderson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Johnson, all aye. After the ordinance was read, Mr. Sanderson moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on 3rd and final reading, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. Mr. Sanderson then moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause (see stipulation) seconded by Mr. Johnson, all aye and the ordinance was given #1512.
Mr. Minx moved that the Herschel Friday firm be advised by letter from the City Attorney, that on future bond issues the Council desires more time for their actions. Motion seconded by Mr. Darling. Roll call, voting aye: Bowers, Bridger, Burns, Minx, Smith, Hinson, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah, Darling. Voting nay, Sanderson. Mr. Stricklin passed.
The following ordinance was on 3rd and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE WHEREBY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, HEREBY RELEASES, VACATES AND ABANDONS ALL ITS RIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHTS OF PUBLIC GENERALLY, IN AND TO THE ALLEY DESCRIBED HEREIN
After some discussion with Randall Ishmael, Mr. Hannah moved that the action on the ordinance be tabled for two weeks, seconded by Mr. Bowers, all aye.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE WHEREBY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, HEREBY RELEASES, VACATES, AND ABANDONS ALL OF ITS RIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC GENERALLY, IN AND TO THE ALLEY DESCRIBED HEREIN
Mr. Stricklin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third reading, seconded by Mr. Sanderson. After the ordinance was read, Mr. Stricklin moved for the adoption of same, seconded by Mr. Bridger, with unanimous vote of Council. The ordinance was give #1513.
The following ordinance was on 3rd and final 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. Darling moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Bowers, with all members voting aye. The ordinance was given #1514.
The mayor read a report from the Parking Commission recommended that the City remove four meters from the parking lot behind City Hall and rent the spaces to the Employment Security Division. Mr. Hannah moved that the recommendation be turned over to the Parking Committee for a report at the next Council meeting, seconded by Mr. Smith. All aye.
After some discussion with Dr. Charles Moyers, representing Tourist & Advertising Commission, Mr. Minx moved that $200,000 of Revenue Sharing be appropriated for the renovation of the Strand Theatre building, seconded by Mr. Bridger. Voting aye: Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Johnson. Voting nay: Bowers, Smith, Hinson, Haggenmacher, Hannah, Darling. There being a tie by the votes cast, Mayor Stallings voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution:
Mr. Burns moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Hannah, all aye.
The mayor appointed Dr. Larry Williams to the Board of Zoning for a three-year term, replacing Frank Walden and Jim Douglas to the Plumbing Board for a two-year term, replacing Clarence Dent. Approval of these appointments are to be made at the following meeting of Council.
Mr. Hannah moved that the structures at 234 N. Main and the corner of Fred & Oliver be condemned, seconded by Mr. Minx, all aye except Mr. Haggenmacher who voted nay.
Mr. Sanderson moved that the City accept bids from any community within the county for used fire trucks, seconded by Mr. Burns. After some discussion on the matter, the second was withdrawn by Mr. Burns.
Ms. Hannah moved that selling of the fire trucks be tabled for two weeks for Chief Rorex to contact surrounding communities for their interest in purchasing of trucks, motion seconded by Stricklin. Voting aye: Bowers, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Smith, Hinson, Haggenmacher, Johnson and Hannah. Voting nay: Minx, Darling. Motion carried.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE, SECTION 2-16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, DEFINING THE DUTIES OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
The following bids were opened on a truck for the Fire Department:
O’Neal Fore
Central Chevrolet
The following bids were opened on heating of #2 Fire Station:
Commercial Heating & A/C Co. Alt #1 $1889.45
Alt #2 3041.40
Alt #3 619.20
Grace Electric Co. Alt #1 2247.00
Alt #2 3023.00
Alt #3 385.00
Mr. Smith moved that the bids be referred to the Fire and Police Committee for their recommendation, seconded by Mr. Burns, all aye.
Mr. Stricklin moved that the low bid from O’Neal Ford be accepted, seconded by Mr. Johnson. Voting aye: Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Hinson, Haggenmacher, Johnson. Voting nay: Bowers, Sanderson, Hannah, Darling.
On motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, the temporary position of Parks Director will be terminated Sept. 1 and a permanent director hired. All members of Council voting aye.
Mr. Bridger moved that the City advertise for a Park Director, seconded by Mr. Burns. Roll call voting aye: Bower, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Hinson, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Darling. Voting nay, Hannah.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.