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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 16, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 16, 1987
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, and all Aldermen.
The Invocation was given by Mark Ford and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Larry Fugate.
The minutes of March 2, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
Mr. Henry Jones, III, Chamber of Commerce President addressed the council regarding Associated Plastics, Inc. And read the following resolution offered by Mr. Sanderson:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF INTENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; AND ASSOCIATED PLASTICS, INC. PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR FINANCING THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
Steve Orr, Chairman of the Board of the Chamber of Commerce stated Associated Plastics, Inc. of Riverside, California hopes to acquire the Flintrol, Inc. Plant at 3521 Airport Rd. Associated Plastics, Inc. manufactures plastic flush to grade pull boxes and underground enclosures for electric utilities and the telecommunications industry.
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:09.
Mr. Jones read the following resolution offered by Mr. Stricklin:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE ZONE.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:08.
Mr. Nix offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE OF TRUST RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED; AUTHORIZING A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND FARR CO.; AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Tom Leggett, Attorney representing the matter stated the amendment allows substitution of property for the security agreement.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to further suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to adopt the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2013.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES AND OBJECTS OF NATURAL GROWTH, AND OTHERWISE REGULATING THE USE OF PROPERTY, IN THE VICINITY OF THE JONESBORO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BY CREATING THE APPROPRIATE ZONES AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN THE RESTRICTIONS AND BOUNDARIES OF SUCH ZONES; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS USED HEREIN; REFERRING TO THE JONESBORO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ZONING MAP WHICH IN INCORPORATED IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; AND IMPOSING PENALTIES.
Mr. Sanderson questioned the ordinance citing an existing ordinance is in effect. (Ord. #1242, 10/20/69) Mr. Dennis Zolper, Attorney responded that the Airport Master Planners felt the ordinance was antiquated and in need of revision. Mr. Sanderson asked if the Airport Master Planners would be willing to finance the publishing of the ordinance in the newspaper, to which Mr. Zolper responded that he did not think they would play for the publishing. Mr. Mays asked to see the map to which the ordinance referred and Mr. Zolper displayed and explained said map. Joe Tomlinson, Building Inspector questioned the enforcement of the Board of Zoning of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Nix inquired about Section 7, #4 with regard to the cities financial responsibility would be providing makers and lighting.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Annexation- J. Heringer, Jr. Culberhouse, S. of Bypass)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-1); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2014.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS, MATTHEW, INC. BY AND THROUGH ITS PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY, HAS FILED A PETITION WITH THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, REQUESTING THAT PORTION OF SECOND STREET BE VACATED AND ABANDONED AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 6, 1987, AT 7 P.M. AT CITY HALL
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:06.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Evans further moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2015.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Ord. to amend #1930, Downtown Parking-Handicapped spaces)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #1930, KNOWN AS THE DOWNTOWN PARKING ORDINANCE
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to amend the ordinance to delete J in its entirety of Section 15 and to clarify the space in front of St. Pierre’s as follows: Place sign to designate space on the East side of Main in the 700 block on the first space North of St. Pierre’s parking lot. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Hannah further moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to adopt the ordinance and amended, with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2016.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Ord. - 53 stop signs)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Sanderson voiced opposition to the ordinance stating it was illegal.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
THAT DUE TO THE NEED TO FINANCE THE OPERATION OF THE DRUG FUND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE JONESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT THAT HEREAFTER ALL MOTOR VEHICLES OR OTHER PROPERTY CONFISCATED PURSUANT TO ARRESTS FOR DRUG RELATED OFFENSES SHALL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE AND THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE APPLIED TO THE DRUG FUND ENFORCEMENT FUND
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2017.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 5-18.2, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT IN DESIGNATED FLOOD HAZARD AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS STATUATORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE, METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES, FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AND FLOOD BOUNDARY, FLOODWAY MAP, FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE, PENALTIES, AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2018.
Appointment by Mayor Brodell:
(1) CWL BOARD - terms to expire in 1990
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to reappoint George Love. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to reappoint Pete Shelton. All voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to reappoint Ron Bennett. All voted aye.
(2) AIRPORT COMMISSION - term to expire 4/16/92.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to appoint Wallace Fowler. All voted aye.
(3) MAPC - terms to expire 3/5/90.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to appoint Robert Harris. All voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to appoint Ben Lamberth. All voted aye.
(4) BOARD OF ZONING - term to expire 3/16/90
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to appoint James A Turner. All voted aye.
(5) FORUM COMMISSION - term to expire 4/3/91
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to appoint Mike Cameron. All voted aye.
The following bids were up for review:
(1) 87:14 - Street Dept. shirts
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
(2) 87:15 - Mid-size pick-up - Sanitation
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
(3) 87:16 - Asphalt - Street
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
(4) 87:17 - Crushed stone - Street
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
(5) 87:18 - Ready Mix Concrete - Street
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
(6) 87:19 - Concrete Pipe - Street
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
(7) 87:20 - Concrete Block - Street
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
(8) 87:21 - Thermoplastic material - Street
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to split the bid for the low bid of quality being bought. All voted aye.
(9) 87:22 - Electronic level - Street
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Park to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
(10) 87:23 - Packer - Sanitation
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
(11) 87:24 - Petrotac material - Street
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
(12) 87:25 - Towel and Linen Service
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Park to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
(13) 87:02 - Public Sale
(a) 1983Ford Pick-up - Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept the high bid. All voted aye.
(b) 1977 Ford LTD - Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to accept the high bid. All voted aye.
(c) Popcorn popper - Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to accept the high bid. All voted aye.
(d) String Trimmer - ST 100 - Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Park to accept the high bid. All voted aye.
(e) String Trimmer -ST 200 - Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to accept the high bid. All voted aye.
(f) FMC Mower - Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept the high bid. All voted aye.
(g) John Deere Mower - Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Park to accept the high bid. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolutions:
(A) Resolution commending James Felts for 20 years of service to the Fire Dept. (#1987:05)
(B) Resolution commending Dub Meadows for 20 years of service to the Police Dept. (#1987:07)
(C) Resolution commending Bernard Simpson for service to the Fire Dept. (#1987:11)
(D) Resolution commending Jerry Orr for service to the MAPC. (#1987:12)
(E) Resolution commending John White, III for service to the MAPC. (#1987:13)
(F) Resolution commending Bill Hurt, Jr. for service to the Airport Commission. (#1987:14)
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the resolutions. All voted aye.
Mayor Brodell announced a retirement party honoring Chief Cunningham on March 31 and expressed his appreciation for the fine service he had rendered to Jonesboro during his seven years of service Mr. Hannah offered a resolution commending Chief Cunningham. The Clerk read the resolution Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:10.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.