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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 5, 1990
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PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held at 6:30 p.m. regarding an island annexation created by Ordinance #2246 of property located in Wooded Acres Subdivision, part of lots 13 and 19 and a part of lot 3 and re-plat of a part of lots 17 and 18 (March); N 75 ft. of lot 10 (McDaniel); and a part of lot 9 (Moore). Opposition was voiced by the Marsh family.
APPEAL HEARING
An Appeal Hearing of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission was held at 7:00 p.m. regarding rezoning of property R-1 and R-3 by Hal Hyneman (PCL Corporation) of property located S of Aggie Rd. on the E. and W sides of Stella Dr. Attorney Skip Mooney represented the property owners. He stated his clients purchased the lots several years ago with the intent of erecting multi-family residences, including apartments. He added that the owners of the company will suffer a financial loss if they are not permitted to develop the property to its highest and best use. He also stated the plans were made before the property was annexed and grandfathered in as R-1. A number of residents voiced opposition citing R-3 zoning would reduce the value of conventional homes in the area and would create a traffic problem.
City Council Minutes - February 5, 1990
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, and all Aldermen. Mr. Evans became ill and left the council chambers.
The minutes of January 15, 1990, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Nix. All voted aye.
Mayor Brodell called upon Jim Hannah, Chairman of the Committee to appoint a successor to Jim Burton, City Attorney. Mr. Hannah recommended Pamela B. Honeycutt be appointed to fill the unexpired term. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to accept the committee recommendation. All voted aye. City Clerk, Ouida Puryear administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Honeycutt. Alderman Hannah requested the committee be disbanded having fulfilled the duty for which they were charged.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for first reading, which was read by the Clerk:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORIES TO WARD 5; DECLARING THE ZONING FOR THE ANNEXED TRACT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2255.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance which was read by the Clerk: (Rez/R-1 to R-3, PCL Corp., Aggie Rd.)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Sanderson moved to send the ordinance back to the ownership of the corporation for complete site plans and to enter into discussion with officials from ASU and surrounding property owners to discuss the matter. The motion died for lack of a second. Dr. Strauser inquired the necessity of reading the ordinance since it was an appeal from the M.A.P.C. Mr. Mooney, Attorney for the property owners stated the ordinance should be offered and read for council action for or against the rezoning if the council chose to override the decision of the M.A.P.C. and deny the rezoning request. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading and was read by the Clerk: (Rez/ R -1 to R -3, W side of Hwy 63 Bypass, app. 1/4 mi. S of Matthews Ave., Bill Waldrip, Joe Moore (Mooney)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2256.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution approving Don Gilbert Industries, Inc. located at 5611 Krueger Dr. For participation in the AR Enterprise Zone Program in enumeration district 0561 and Census Tracts 9901, 9902, and 9906. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Nix for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1990:07.
The following bids were up for review:
90:02 - Street Superintendent - pickup 3/4 ton Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to accept low bid meeting specifications from Blackwell/Baldwin. All voted aye.
90:03 - Code Enforcement pickup - mid-size Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to accept the low bid meeting specifications from O’Neal Ford for the truck with the long wheel base. All voted aye.
90:04 - Parks Dept., pickup, full size Dave Wimpy, Parks Director recommended rejecting all bids and going with the state contract on said vehicles, resulting in a savings of $862.00. Dr. Strauser questioned allowing rejecting bids on the Parks vehicle and not on the previous vehicles. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye with the exception of Aldermen Shelton, Sanderson, and Strauser who voted nay. The motion passed 8-3
90:05 - Sanitation Residential, 2 C & C, 20 cy packer Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to approve the low bid meeting specifications from Sykes. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution placing 25 mph speed limit signs on Margo St., S to Mildred St. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Stricklin, who voted nay. The resolution was given the number 1990:08.
Mr. Park offered a resolution placing 25 mph speed limit signs on Mildred St., E from Commerce St. to Margo. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1990:09.
Under new business, Mayor Brodell asked the Clerk to read a resolution from CWL regarding naming the Medallion Acres Park in honor of Ralph “Pop” Stricklin. Mr. Hinson offered a resolution that the city so name the park in Mr. Stricklin’s honor. Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given number 1990:10.
Mr. Province, Chairman of the Committee concerning the revision of the Mobile Home Ordinance stated the Mobile Home Ordinance would be up for consideration at the MAPC meeting on February 13, 1990, and before the City Council on February 19, 1990. Several Aldermen questioned parts of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Shelton, Mr. Hinson, and Mr. Nix questioned the annual inspections of manufactured homes, stating that conventional homes do not face the same requirement and the discrimination therewith.