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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 7, 1985
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An Appeal Hearing was held at City Hall at 7:15 p.m. concerning a carport at 308 Alpine St. -Board of zoning adjustments decision.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 7, 1985
The following aldermen were sworn in just prior to the 7:15 hearing by City Clerk, Steve Kent:
Jerry Mays Grover Evans Harry Park
Ralph Stricklin Robin Nix Jim Hannah
Don Bridger Dr. Shirl Strauser Pete Shelton
Herbert Sanderson Don Culpepper William Hinson
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, January 7, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Aldermen.
The minutes of December 17, 1984, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Sanderson, seconded by Mr. Nix. All voted aye.
Concerning approval of a leased agreement for Expressway Stables Inc at Craighead Forest Park, Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans, to table any action so the Parks Commission could make a recommendation. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix, to hold a public hearing on January 21, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. concerning a request from Paul Needham, Jr., on starting a Taxi Service in Jonesboro. All voted aye.
Concerning a request for an appeal hearing from Mr. Robert Rees (property on Nettleton & Cole) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix, to hold such hearing during the regular meeting of January 21, 1985. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A RENTAL REHABILITATION GRANT.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1985:01.
At this time, Mayor Stallings gave a report to the Council concerning the acquisition of the Flight Service Station. He explained that he would present a resolution at the next meeting stating Jonesboro’s intent and procedure to do so.
Concerning a request to vacate easements at East Matthews and Rains, Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans, to refer the matter to the Street Committee for review. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans, to purchase 5 police package automobiles instead of 4 as previously voted. The motion also included that the street vehicle ordered be cancelled. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON A 10-FOOT ALLEY LOCATED ON THE EAST 48.10 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE WASHINGTON ADDITION TO JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Park further moved to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1906.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance: (Speed control - Sims Street)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR THEIR PURPOSES.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to form a committee to review resumes for the City Public Works Director’s position: appointed were Mr. Bridger, Mays, Sanderson, Hubert Davis and Mayor Stallings. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Concerning an appeal hearing held at 7:15 p.m. related to overturn the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment, Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to allow the carport at 308 Alpine Street to remain as built. All voted aye.
Concerning interviewing resumes for the City Clerk position, Mr. Sanderson was asked to review applicants and have a recommendation at the next meeting.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance: (Waive bidding on Radar guns)
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS:
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third and final reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1907.
There being no further business, council adjourned.