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Minutes for City Council meeting on October 7, 1985
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A Public Hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. for Gerald Barnett, 2825 Race concerning the annexation of his property.
City Council Minutes - October 7, 1985
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on October 7, 1985. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all aldermen. The flag ceremony and pledge of allegiance was led by Troop 2 Boy Scouts of First Baptist Church with Ray Stanley as Troop Leader.
The minutes of September 16, 1985, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice-President, Henry Jones, announced that Farr Co. of El Segundo, California has agreed to purchase the old Crane Co. building on Airport Rd. and plans to build an addition to the plant after the first of the year. The Mayor recognized members of the Chamber and of Jonesboro Unlimited and thanked them for their work on attracting new industry to Jonesboro, noting they have successfully recruited a number of firms in recent months and are actively seeking more jobs for the community.
RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A MEMO OF INTENT WITH FARR COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt a resolution and a memorandum of intent between the City of Jonesboro and Farr Co. to issue revenue bonds for financing the costs of acquiring industrial facilities as defined in Act 9 and to finance the same upon such terms and conditions as the City deems advisable. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1985:14.
Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Culpepper to set a public hearing for Dr. Hermie Plunk, 5005 E. Nettleton Ave. on November 4, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. This is in regard to a tract of property on the south side of Race, west of Stadium Blvd. All voted aye. Adjacent property owners, Gerald and Fran Barnett request annexation to the city. However, their property is an island within an island and adjacent to the Plunk property. Action on their annexation request made at the public hearing preceding the meeting was tabled until the Plunk property annexation can be considered.
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to table the bid #85:29 to review one (24 cubic yd) truck/packer. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance: (Sale of property - Buffalo St.)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY IN JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO PENTACLE INVESTMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DEED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Council members requested an appraisal be made of said city-owned property on Buffalo Street.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance: (Annexation-Robert Harvey and CWL, 63 Bypass & West of Willow Rd.)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 6; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY COMMERCIAL (C-3) AND INDUSTRIAL (I-2); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance: (Annexation-Sirois 2nd Sub-division-Don West Property 63 Bypass & Hwy 1B)
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; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Culpepper offered the following ordinance: (Annexation-Islands off Woodsprings Rd.)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; ANNEXING SAID TERRITORY TO WARD 4; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Annexation Upper Duckswater)
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 4; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-1); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The Mayor announced that he had spoken with Dr. Phyllis Garnett of the Pollution Control and Ecology and relayed the suggestions made by the council. He announced Mrs. Garnett has modified the section under Findings of Fact #3 regarding taking barrels out of state for testing, but the section dealing with penalties remained unchanged. City Engineer Jeff Gibson stated a preliminary study indicated the city may be able to utilize a tract of land adjacent to the landfill to bury waste. He further stated that 3 borings made at the site indicated deposits of white clay in the area. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to authorize the Mayor to sign the consent order with P C & E. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to authorize the Mayor to solicit bids for a city-owned house located in Industrial Park. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans complimented the work of Gene Barnett, Street Superintendent and Jeff Gibson, Public Works Director.
Mr. Bridger distributed a list of streets that the street committee has been working on and asked the council to review the streets on the list and have a recommendation at the next council meeting for those streets in priority.
Mr. Hannah announced that a meeting had been held by the Mayor, Mr. Hannah, Judge Bearden, and Mr. Womack, Quorum Court Finance and Administration Chairman regarding the proposed sales tax. He felt the meeting was constructive and stated no definite time table has been determined but that a decision would be announced after the first of the year. He further stated 2 surveys were being conducted: a city-wide referendum and a county-wide sales tax vote. After the results have been obtained a decision will be reached regarding the sales tax.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to authorize the expenditure of funds from the Sanitation budget in the amount of $5,235 as the final installment of the landfill industrial waste cleanup. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to adopt a resolution complimenting the work of Gary Wells on the Landfill Commission.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO GARY WELLS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS AS A MEMBER OF THE LANDFILL COMMISSION
Mr. Wells is moving out of state. All voted aye. The resolution was giving the number 1985:15.
Mr. Hannah announced that he will propose an amendment to the zoning classification of a proposed island annexation in SW Jonesboro from C-3 to C-4 at the next meeting.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.