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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 2, 1983
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 2, 1983
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, May 2, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and all aldermen.
The minutes of April 18, 1983, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, all aye.
Mayor Stallings explained to the council that Mr. Don Gilbert has requested to purchase land in the Jonesboro Industrial Park. The Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce has requested that the council raise the price of an acre of land from $5,000 to $6,000 per acre. Mr. Sanderson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Park, to have the Industry Committee look into the request and to work out details and to report back to the Council.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Blevins, to approve a mobile home at 1811 Henry Street. All voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, to allow the Jonesboro Jaycees to make improvements to the Fairview Park provided that the Jaycees shall retain options to repurchase all equipment placed on the site by the organization for a fee of $1.00. All voted aye.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF REAL ESTATE SHOWN TO BE STREETS AND PUBLIC AREAS ON THE PLAT OF INDIAN PLAINS MOBILE HOME PARK IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS THEREINAFTER MORE FULLY DESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR CONVEYANCE THEREOF TO METHODIST HOSPITAL OF JONESBORO, INCORPORATED; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ABANDONMENT AND CONVEYANCE MADE HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF PUBLICATION FEE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, to lease a tract of land between Wal-Mart and Woodsprings Nazarene Church for $10.00 per year. The lease is to contain a “Hold-Harmless” clause. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was placed on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Shelton moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 3rd reading, seconded by Mr. Hannah, all aye. Mr. Mays moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Shelton, all aye. The ordinance was assigned #1832.
Mr. Province reported that the property on the southeast corner of Strawn and Olive Street has been partially cleaned but due to bad weather, the corner needed more time to finish the job.
Ms. Ruth Gilton asked the Council to let her remain on City’s East Washington property saying that she would play $90.00 per month starting in June until all back rent is paid. Mr. Hannah moved for the request seconded by Mr. Shelton. All aye.
Mr. Park moved that an ordinance be drawn to amend the current Peddlers fees, seconded by Mr. Shelton, all aye.
Dr. Smith reported that the finance committee has agreed to hire an outside lawyer to help in the discrimination suit filed by Nora Hopkins. Dr. Smith made a motion to hire Berl Smith for $75.00/hr., seconded by Mr. Sanderson, All aye.
Dr. Smith asked that the council look into the problems of Turtle Creek just off Race Street. He expressed that the citizens in that area have grown aware that drainage in that area is poor.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution of appreciation for H W. Walker:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR H.W. WALKER FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE JONESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
The resolution was given the number 1983:01.
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to give permission to accept bids on a Sanitation truck. All aye.
Mr. Mays reported to the council that the Pratt Circle committee has been working on the situation but are waiting to have a meeting with the Quorum Court before making a recommendation.
There being no further business, council adjourned.