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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 19, 1976
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1976
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, April 19, 1976, at 7:30 p.m.
There were present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and the following named aldermen: Bowers, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Hinson, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah and Darling.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE, AND ABANDONMENT OF AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 1 OF M.R. CARSON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Darling moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Johnson with all members of council voting aye. Mr. Darling then moved that the rules be suspended further and the ordinance be placed on 3rd reading, seconded by Mr. Johnson. All voted aye. After the ordinance had been read the 3rd time, Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of same, seconded by Mr. Stricklin with unanimous vote of council. The ordinance was given #1497.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading: (Knights Addition)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Darling moved that the ordinance be placed on 3rd reading, seconded by Mr. Bowers. After some discussion on the matter, Mr. Darling withdrew his motion.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE THE CITY ATTORNEY AN INCREASE IN SALARY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Burns. Roll call voting aye: Bowers, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Haggenmacher, Johnson and Hannah. Voting nay: Sanderson, Hinson and Darling. The ordinance was adopted and given #1498.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading: (Stop Signs @ Dana & Pardew @ Stallings)
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Haggenmacher moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Hannah with unanimous vote of council. The ordinance was given the #1499.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance: (1st reading Southern Cast Products)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER ACT NO. 9 OF THE FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE SIXTY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1960, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE COSTS OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY (THE PARTICULAR INDUSTRIAL PROJECT IS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT, THE CONSTRUCTING THEREOF AND THE FINANCING THEREOF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Sanderson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Bowers with the only descending vote being cast by Mr. Darling. The ordinance was then read, the second time by the City Attorney.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance: (1st reading)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AS LESSOR, AND SOUTHERN CAST PRODUCTS, INC. AS LESSEE IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Sanderson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Bowers with the only descending vote being cast by Mr. Darling.
The ordinance was then read the second time by the City Attorney.
Mr. Wally DeRoeck, representing Citizens Bank, advised council that Citizens Bank was willing to trade the Strand Theatre Building to the City for the parking lot behind Douglas Drugs. Mr. Minx offered the Resolution authorizing the property trade, and after it was read, Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of same, seconded by Mr. Smith. Mr. Darling moved that the matter be tabled for two weeks, seconded by Mr. Haggenmacher. Roll call voting aye: Bowers, Hinson, Haggenmacher and Darling. Voting nay: Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Johnson and Hannah. Motion failed.
Roll call was then made for the adoption of the resolution and voting aye: Bowers, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Johnson and Hannah. Voting nay: Hinson, Haggenmacher and Darling. Motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following amendment to the resolution:
The transfer of the properties owned by the City of Jonesboro and Citizens Bank of Jonesboro shall be subject to an independent appraisal, if required by law, before consummation of the aforementioned transfer.
Mr. Stricklin moved for the adoption of the amendment, seconded by Mr. Bowers, with the only descending vote being cast by Mr. Haggenmacher.
RESOLUTION DATED 4/19/76 FOR USE OF THE STRAND THEATER AS AN AUDITORIUM AND AN ART CENTER FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
The resolution was given the number 1976:10.
Mr. Darling moved that a Public Hearing be held on May 3, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of closing two alleys bounding the Strand Theatre building, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, Roll call voting aye: Bowers, Sanderson, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith, Hinson, Johnson, Hannah and Darling. Mr. Haggenmacher passed. The resolution was given the number 1976:09.
RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF AN ALLEY EXTENDING FROM JACKSON STREET TO WASHINGTON STREET AS REQUESTED BY CITIZENS BANK, OSCAR MELTON, CURTIS MCKINNEY AND DONALD TIMES
The resolution was given the number 1976:07.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED MARCH 18, 1976, ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 4; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY COMMERCIAL C-3 AND RESIDENTIAL R-1 RESPECTIVELY, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The Mayor advised council that CW&L was interested in the purchase of 19 acres in the Industrial Park and Mr. Stricklin moved that the Industrial Committee met with CW&L Board on the matter, seconded by Mr. Burns, with all members of council voting aye.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading: (West School & 20 MPH Willow Rd.)
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Smith, all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given #1500.
After Lieut. Bob Smith, Traffic Safety Officer, had reported to council on the intersection of Cherry intersecting at Main, Church, and Union, Mr. Hinson moved that the Mayor write CW&L regarding the maintenance of the light at Main & Cherry, motion seconded by Mr. Darling and receiving unanimous vote of council.
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Mr. Minx offered the following ordinance: (1st reading rezoning Spence)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Darling offered the following ordinance: (Rosemond & Wood St.)
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The following bids were opened on a computer:
Burroughs $23,042.95 NCR $25,907.50
Mr. Haggenmacher moved that the City reject all bids that were submitted on two trucks, one for use by the street department, the other for mosquito control. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bridger, and the only descending vote was cast by Mr. Hannah.
The following bids were opened on chemicals for mosquito control:
Hanshaw Chemical $21.54 Helena Chemical $25.50
Mid Continent 53.87 Holiman 22.00
Mr. Hannah moved that the bid from Helena Chemical Co. be accepted, seconded by Mr. Smith with all members of council voting aye.
The following bids were opened on aerial spraying:
Craighead Flying $2,000.00 per application
Paragould Flying 1,350.00 per application
Mr. Hannah moved that the low bid from Paragould Flying Service by accepted, seconded by Mr. Darling, all members voting aye.
The following bid was opened on a mosquito fogger:
Holiman Equipment Co. $2,850.00
Mr. Darling moved for the adoption of the bid, seconded by Mr. Bowers with unanimous vote of council.
Mr. Smith moved that Glen Peyton be granted permission to place a mobile home at 216 LaBaume, seconded by Mr. Johnson. All members of council voting aye, except Mr. Minx. Motion carried.
Mr. Smith offered an amendment to the traffic control ordinance, which had been read previously: the amendment adding stop sign on the East & West side of Fairview at its intersection with Fairfield, making this intersection a 4-way stop. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hannah and received unanimous vote of council.
Mr. Bowers offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH A PENALTY PROVISION FOR FAILURE TO PAY FOR A VIOLATION OF OVERTIME PARKING ORDINANCE, SECTION 15-116 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved that the City accept the Lease Purchase on the computer from Burroughs Corporation, seconded by Mr. Smith. Voting aye: Bowers, Bridger, Burns, Stricklin, Minx, Smith Hinson, Haggenmacher, Johnson, Hannah and Darling. Voting nay: Sanderson. Motion carried.
Mr. Smith offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY AND THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Hinson, with all members of council voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1976:08.
The following rules were offered for Jonesboro City Parks:
1. Positively no alcoholic beverages on park premises
2. No littering of park areas
3. No destruction of park property
4. No loud music or disturbing conduct that interferes with other park participants and/or park
caretaker.
5. No firearms in park
6. All trail bikes ride in designated areas only
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of same, seconded by Mr. Hannah with unanimous vote of council.
There being no further business, council adjourned.