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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 1, 1988
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City Council Minutes - February l, 1988
The Jonesboro City Council met a t 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were City Clerk, City Attorney, and Alderman Hannah, Park, Stricklin, Evans, Bridger, Shelton, Province, Mays, Sanderson, Hinson, and Nix. Alderman Strauser and Mayor Brodell were absent due to illness. Vice-Mayor Robin Nix presided over the meeting.
The minutes of January 18, 1988, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
The Public Hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m. was canceled at the request of the Attorney Skip Mooney. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to reschedule the Public Hearing concerning the abandonment of Gwyndale Ave. a/k/a/ Brazos St. on March 7, 1988, at 6:30 p.m. All voted aye. Mr. Shelton offered a resolution to set a Public Hearing regarding the abandonment of Birch Cove located in Merrywood Sub. on March 7, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:05.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Rez/-Hwy 141 N. of Crescendo Dr., C-3 to R-3, Q. Tate).
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) MOTOROLA RAT-PAC COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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 Mr. Shelton 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. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2100.
Mr. Hinson offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ANZ POTHOLE PATCHER SERIAL #549.
The following bids were up for review:
88:01 - Public Sale
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to reject both bids. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
88:03 - Pick-up - Street
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to accept the low bid meeting specifications. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
88:04 - Mid-size Pick-up - Street
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Park to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
88:05 - Cab and chassis - Sanitation
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to accept the low bid meeting specification. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to accept the request from the City of Newport to purchase an excess 5hp. swimming pool pump for $500.00. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Regarding the placement of mobile homes:
(a) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to allow the placement of a mobile home at 304 Baker by Barbara Williams on a vacant lot. All voted aye.
(b) Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to allow the placement of a mobile home at 1210 N. Warren by Ella Cullen on a lot with an existing home. All voted aye.
(c) Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to allow the placement of a mobile home at 402 N. Bridge subject to the Building Inspector’s approval. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Hillrey Adams addressed the Council regarding House Numbering. He noted the ordinance on the books does not call for a penalty for those who ignore the law. He further requested uniformity in the size of the number, and that they be visible from the road. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to refer the matter to the Fire and Police Committees and Building Inspector for further research. All voted aye.
The Vice-Mayor announced a letter had been received from PC and E stating the City of Jonesboro was in compliance with the permit.
Mr. Nix announced a rate-increase in the Cable Service beginning March 1, 1988, from $11.00 to $13.00. Mr. Park stated he had received several calls regarding the rate increase. He added that the cable company may be limited to increasing rates to no more that 5% annually without council approval. He asked the Finance Director, Herb Davis to address the matter. Mr. Davis said Congress directed the FCC to adopt a policy covering rate hikes and the FCC rule gives the local cable system an exemption to institute rate increases. Mr. Hannah voiced opposition to the increase in percentage on the base rate. The City Attorney was asked to review the necessary federal law and FCC rules for Alderman.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution allowing the following police vehicles to be retained for spare parts to be used on police vehicles now in service:
(a) Unit #834 - 1983 Chev., VIN #6560 (last 4 digits) Miles 98,650
(b) Unit #853 - 1985 Chev., VIN: #8285 (last 4 digits) Miles 93,482
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the resolution. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:06.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to refer to the Finance Committee an ordinance for review regarding the buying power of Dept. Heads raising from $50 to $100 and from $1000 to $5000. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin announced the new Fire Chief, Wayne Masterson who received a round of applause.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.