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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 19, 1982
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 19, 1982
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, April 19, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor, City Attorney and all aldermen.
The minutes of April 5, 1982, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Sanderson, second by Mr. Stricklin.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.1793 OF ORDINANCES OF CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 15, 1982; FIXING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER ACT NO.9 OF 1960, AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED BY ORDINANCE NO.1793; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Sanderson moved the ordinance be placed on second reading, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, all voted aye. Mr. Hannah then moved for further suspension of the rules and place on the ordinance on third and final reading, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, all voted aye. Mr. Hannah then moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, all voted aye. The emergency clause was adopted on motion by Mr. Hannah, second by Mr. Sanderson. The ordinance was given the number 1798.
Glen Bradley discussed the City’s situation with warning system and Mr. Stricklin moved that the City advertise for bids on three radio control devices, seconded by Mr. Shelton, all voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR SECOND YEAR FUNDING UNDER CITIES GRANT PROGRAM, MAKING CERTAIN ASSURANCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO CERTIFY CONTENTS OF THIS RESOLUTION
Mr. Hannah moved for adoption of the resolution, second by Mr. Shelton, all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1982:18.
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Stricklin moved, that the ordinance be amended, by adding stop signs at the following locations: Caretaker Road at Main Craighead Forest Loop Road; Paula at Covey; and Paula at Patricia. Motion seconded by Mr. Shelton, all voted aye.
Mayor discussed Dalton Farmer property at the intersection of Main and Johnson. Mr. Hannah moved that the City be authorized to pay $35,000 from un-appropriated funds to Mr. Farmer. Motion seconded by Mr. Province, all voted aye.
Mr. Park offered a resolution supporting ground zero (ban on producing nuclear weapons). Mr. Park moved for the adoption of same, second by Mr. Stricklin, all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1982:19.
David Coe requested that the City place four-way stop signs at the intersection of Matthews and Gee Street. Mayor asked Captain Smith to investigate the problem and report back to council. Captain Smith was also asked by Mr. Stricklin to check into parking places across from St. Bernard’s Hospital.
Mr. Province, Chairman of Insurance Committee, informed council that the City would seek bids on vehicle insurance.
Mayor appointed Mr. Sanderson as Chairman of Sanitation Committee.
Mr. Cameron reported to council that Clean Sweep Program had cost the City between Thirty and Thirty One Thousand Dollars.
With there being no further business, council adjourned.