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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 20, 1982
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PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SHARING DECEMBER 20, 1982
A public hearing was held on December 20, 1982, at 7:00 p.m. prior to the regular meeting of council. Discussion was held on projected revenues and expenditures of the revenue sharing budget.
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, December 20, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. Present, Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and all aldermen.
The minutes of December 6, 1982, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Sanderson, second by Mr. Smith.
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.1816 OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF SAID CITIES INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 1982 TO MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INDENTURE OF TRUST, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND SUCH BONDS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECSTION THEREWITH
Mr. Park moved the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, second by Mr. Bridger, all voted aye. Mr. Park then moved the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on 3rd reading, second by Mr. Shelton, all voted aye. Mr. Park then moved for the adoption of the ordinance, second by Mr. Stricklin, all voted aye. Mr. Park moved for adoption of the emergency clause, second by Mr. Stricklin, all aye. The ordinance was given the number 1821.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.1771 OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; INCREASING THE MONTHLY GARBAGE FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS (SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Sanderson moved the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 3rd reading, second by Mr. Shelton, all voted aye. Mr. Sanderson then moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Shelton. Voting nay: Hannah, Johnson and Haggenmacher. All others voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1823.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A PART OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
The following bids were reviewed for pest control (attached)
Mr. Shelton moved that the low bids meeting the specs be approved, seconded by Mr. Bridger. Mr. Sanderson voted nay, all others voted aye.
The following bids were reviewed for police uniform cleaning (attached).
Mr. Mays moved the low bid be approved, seconded by Mr. Johnston, all voted aye.
The following bids were reviewed for grave excavation (attached).
Mr. Park moved for the low bid, seconded by Mr. Johnson, all voted aye.
Mayor read a letter from the Arkansas Highway Department which indicated that the department was willing to issue a permit for a traffic signal to be placed at Hwy 1B at Hwy 63 if the City is desirous. Mayor advised he would follow up on the matter a search for federal funds for same.
On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sanderson and unanimous vote of council, Mayor was authorized to sign annexation proceedings for land adjoining industrial park.
A discussion followed on the 1983 budget. Mr. Park suggested that the Parks budget be amended, by deleting the position of Director at Patrick Street, and Community Center and one person be hired as a coordinator at a salary of $14,000 year. He also moved that part time salaries be increased from $57,473 to 70,161.
Mr. Park moved that the parks department budget, appropriated funds be reduced by $4,807, which would be marked as un-appropriated funds. Mr. Stricklin second the motion. Voting nay: Hannah, Sanderson and Mays. All other voted aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin moved that a part time secretary be added to the fire department budget at a salary of $2,400 year. Motion seconded by Mr. Shelton. Mr. Hannah, Sanderson, Province and Haggenmacher voted nay, all others voted aye.
Mayor informed council that the budget should be amended by an increase of $2,307 if the council desired to continue as members of the Arkansas Municipal League and subscribe to the liability insurance program for the elected officials. Mr. Shelton so moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah, all voted aye.
Discussion followed on salary increases for city employees. Mr. Hannah moved for a 7% increase, second by Mr. Smith. Voting nay: Park, Stricklin, Shelton, Province, Mays and Haggenmacher. All others voted aye and the motion failed.
Mr. Shelton moved for a 10% increase, second by Mr. Park. Voting nay: Hinson, Bridger, Smith, Hannah and Sanderson. All others aye and the motion failed.
Mr. Hannah then moved that the employees be given an 8% increase effective December 24, 1982. Motion seconded by Mr. Park. Mr. Sanderson voted nay, all others aye and the motion passed.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A 1983 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Hannah moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, second by Mr. Park, all voted aye. Mr. Hannah then moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on 3rd reading. Mr. Sanderson voted nay, all other aye. Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Shelton. Mr. Sanderson voted nay, all others aye. The ordinance was given the number 1822.
Mr. Johnson discussed with council, property in the county, which is enjoying services furnished by the city without paying any millage or privilege license. He expressed concern that the council would look at the problem seriously.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO RECOGNIZE MR. HAGGENMACHER, MR. JOHNSON AND SHIRLEY POWELL FOR EXCELLENT SERVICE
The resolution was given the number 1982:15.
Mr. Haggenmacher informed council and Mayor that he would support a 1% sales tax increase and offered his support if the City should undertake the passage.
With there being no further business, council adjourned.