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Minutes from the City Council meeting on April 3, 1978
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 3, 1978
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session Monday, April 3, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor City Attorney, City Clerk and the following names aldermen: Park, Sanderson, Shelton, Bridger, Minx, Hannah, Haigler, Stricklin, Province, Smith and Shepard. Absent: Hinson.
After correcting the minutes of March 20, to show that the landfill would be open on Saturdays until the Fall Clean Up. Mr. Sanderson moved that the minutes be approved as mailed, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye.
Mr. Warren Dupwe, representing property owners near the Edgewood Nazarene Church, urged council to overrule the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment, which allowed Ding Dong Campus School. Mr. Dupwe pointed out that this property is R-1 which is the highest protection of property owners in a residential district.
Mr. Mark Ledbetter, representing owners of Ding Dong Campus School, advised council that the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment was a unanimous decision and that two-thirds of the property owners in this area had signed an amended Bill of Assurance.
After much discussion on the matter, Mr. Minx moved that the zoning variance not be granted, seconded by Mr. Hannah and unanimous vote of council.
Mr. Sanderson suggested that a study be made on our variance and zoning ordinances.
Mr. Grover DeBruce, 415 W. Oak, addressed council and asked that the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment not to grant him a variance to build a carport at his residence be overruled. Mr. Stricklin moved that the variance be granted, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
Permission was granted for placing a house trailer at 706 Warren, provided that a re-plat showing an addition required street right-of-way is furnished to the City, on motion by Mr. Shelton, seconded by Mr. Shepard, with the only dissenting vote cast by Mr. Minx.
After discussion with Mr. Ken Bourland, who was present and representing Dr. Hermie Plunk, property owner of 1327 S. Main, Mr. Hannah moved that the property be condemned, seconded by Ms. Haigler. Voting aye: Park, Sanderson, Shelton Bridger, Minx, Hannah, Haigler, Stricklin and Province. Voting nay: Smith and Shepard. Motion carried.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AN AUDITORIUM COMMISSION, HEREAFTER KNOWN AS THE FORUM COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS, TERMS AND VACANCIES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Sanderson moved that the rules be suspend and the ordinance be placed on 3rd and final reading, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, all aye. After the reading, Mr. Sanderson moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, all aye and the ordinance was given #1639.
The following were submitted to serve on the Forum Commission:
Irving J. Lubotski 1 year - 79
Dr. Harold Copenhaver 2 year - 80
Ken Dudzik 3 year - 81
Hardy Little III 4 year - 82
Mark Ledbetter 5 year - 83
Dan Urton 6 year - 84
Herb Davis 7 year - 85
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A BUS PARKING ONLY FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:30 A.M. AND FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M. IN FRONT OF MACARTHUR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Sanderson moved that the ordinance be amended, by making bus parking only during school days only. Motion seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye. Mr. Stricklin then moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye and the ordinance was given #1640.
Mr. Rusty Garner was present and introduced to the Council as the new manager of the Forum.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; PROVIDING CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
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 6; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-2); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Bridger. Voting aye: Park, Sanderson, Shelton, Bridger, Stricklin and Shepard. Voting nay: Minx, Hannah, Haigler, Province and Smith. Motion failed.
Jim McKinnon advised council that 1.5 million dollars was available in discretionary funds on Small Cities Program and that planning costs is a ineligible expenditure. Mr. Parks moved that up to $4,000.00 be allocated for planning of the application, seconded by Mr. Smith. All voted aye except Mr. Hannah and Mr. Shepard.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A SMALL CITIES GRANT FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDS, APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE FOR PLANNING SERVICES; AND APPROVING THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN DATED APRIL, 1978.
Mr. Sanderson moved for the adoption of the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye except Mr. Hannah and Mr. Shepard. The resolution was given the number 1978:05.
*The following bids were opened for fire department uniforms: (see permanent record)
Mr. Hannah moved that the bid from Schneider’s not be opened and read, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
On motion by Mr. Stricklin, second by Mr. Hannah, the bids were referred to the Fire Committee for recommendations at the following meeting. All voted aye.
**The following bids were opened for used equipment and vehicles: (see permanent record)
Mr. Park moved that the bids be referred to Mr. Cameron and that he be given authority to sell to the highest bidder. Motion seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
On recommendation of the City Engineer, Mr. Bridger moved that the road grader be purchased from Barton Equipment, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved that the vibrator roller be purchased form Hawkins Equipment, seconded by Mr. Bridger. All voted aye
On motion by Mr. Shelton, seconded by Mr. Bridger, the rotary mower and tractor is to be purchased from Case Power for $15,466.00. All voted aye.
The bid for street paint from Burk Hall was accepted, on motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Bridger, and unanimous vote of council.
Mayor advised Council that he had discussed the dog pound study which was by the National Humane Society with the City Veterinarian and that he would make some recommendations in the very near future.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned.