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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 5, 1989
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 5, 1989
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were City Clerk, City Attorney, and Aldermen Hannah, Park, Stricklin, Shelton, Province, Mays, Sanderson, Strauser, Hinson, Nix, and Vice-Mayor Evans who presided over the meeting in the absence of the Mayor. Mr. Bridger was absent.
The minutes of August 21, 1989, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Sanderson, seconded by Mr. Nix. All voted aye. The minutes of a called meeting held on August 31, 1989, were approved as mailed on motion by Dr. Strauser, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND # 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF A PORTION OF CITY ATTORNEY TO THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION FOR RIGHT OF WAY PROPER
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye and the ordinance was read for the second time.
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. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah for the adoption of the ordinance with the following stipulations placed by MAPC:
1) That CWL document that the existing utility easements are satisfactory
2) Granting of additional right of way on Highway 163 for a total of 50' from centerline
3) That a site plan be submitted before issuance of a building permit
4) That a vicinity map be added to the plat
A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2212.
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. Nix moved for the adoption, seconded by Mr. Shelton with the following stipulations placed by MAPC:
1) A site plan being submitted prior to issuance of a building permit
2) The location of the floodway and floodplain be shown on the plat with the area calculated
3) Compliance with Ordinance No. 2018 regarding flood damage prevention
4) Installation of fire hydrants as required by the Fire Department
5) All necessary improvements, including entrance/exit lane, reserved buffer strips, etc. be provided at the site development stage
6) Include provisions for such elements as landscaping in any site plan
A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2213.
A discussion was held concerning a resolution placing no parking signs at 1810 Aggie to eliminate parking in front of said address. Reverend Ernest Hardesty, Pastor of Blessed Sacrament addressed the Council and asked that the resolution be disallowed stating he was aware the elderly lady residing at the address objected to college students parking in the area that attended the Catholic Student Center. He added that he had placed orange cones in front of her home to help alleviate the problem. Chief Bradley stated the individual had requested parking be banned for (3) three years. Admittedly, there had been some abuse of the parking at the location, but it is city maintained off street parking and expressed concern over setting a precedent and that parking is at a premium at ASU. Vice Mayor Evans called for an Aldermen to offer the resolution. The resolution failed for the lack of an offer.
The following requests for mobile home placement were made:
1) Doyle Yearta - Copeland Ln. - Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the approval of the placement. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
2) Jimmy Mask - Rt. 6 - Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson for the approval of the placement. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
3) Charlie Gregg - Rt. 4 - Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to approve the placement subject to replatting of and meeting city codes. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
4) Danny Johnson - Keller’s Chapel Rd. - Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to approve the placement. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
5) Joseph Randolph - 1203 Washington - Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to approve the placement. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY PROPERTY AT 3809 STEVENS STREET AS BEING READY FOR OCCUPANCY
Following much discussion, Tom Smith, Code Enforcement Officer recommended the adoption of the resolution stating that the property was in compliance when inspected by the various city inspectors and had been vandalized subsequently. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1989-44.
A request to operate a full service mission in a commercial zone at 804 Gee by Mission Outreach was made by Melvin Robertson, President. He stated he searched Jonesboro for (6) six weeks to locate a suitable location that would fit within the budget. He proposed a (12) twelve-month waiver. The mission would provide food, shelter, medical services, clothing, job, and household assistance, and counseling for up to (34) thirty-four persons. Mrs. Althea Bahus, an area resident near the proposed mission expressed concern over the type of individuals that the mission might attract, safety of residents and unsightliness of the present property. Mr. Stricklin said a fire hazard would be created by chemicals and paint storage. The Building Inspector stated requirement of a (4) four-hour fire wall, (12) twelve inches concrete blocks, and other modifications to bring the property in code compliance would require major renovation that would be costly to the structure. Mr. Mays stated he had researched the mission currently operating in the City of Paragould and that the organization was a good reputation in the community. Vice-Mayor Evans stated that there was no problem with the organization, but with the location and fire hazard the property currently creates.
Vice Mayor Evans introduced Joseph Franklin from the Secretary of State, Bill McCuen’s office, who was in attendance at the meeting.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance upon recommendation of the Finance Committee:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A USED FIRE TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT
Dr. Strauser stated the 1977 Mack custom fire truck may be purchased from Fire Master Fire Apparatus, Inc. from Springfield, MO for the sum of $70,000.00 undelivered and the fire truck will also contain additional equipment for the additional sum of $22,329.00 and would be paid for from the Unappropriated Sales Tax monies collected by the City of Jonesboro. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the suspension of the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Hannah 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. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2214.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.