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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 7, 1989
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
An Appeal Hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. for Clyanne Ellis regarding an M.A.P.C. decision requiring street improvements along Oak Hill Lane and establishing an escrow account. The M.A.P.C. had stipulated the property owner should pay for widening the street in front of the two lots, plus install curbs and gutters, or place an amount of money equal to the estimated cost of the improvements in escrow. Mr. Skip Mooney represented the property owner.
A Public Hearing was held at 7:15 p.m. regarding proposed activities to submit to AIDC for a grant for loan primarily to benefit low and moderate income persons or economic development grant programs. Comments were made regarding a proposed fire station, parks, and a proposal from O. S. Kelly Co. for an economic development program. The public was made aware that another public hearing would be held regarding the proposed project.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 7, 1989
The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and Aldermen Hannah, Park, Evans, Bridger, Province, Mays, Sanderson, Strauser, Hinson, and Nix. Mr. Shelton came in after the meeting had convened and Mr. Stricklin was absent.
The minutes of July 17, 1989, and called meeting minutes of July 27, 1989, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Sanderson, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
Regarding a request by Clyanne Ellis to set aside a decision of the M.A.P.C. requiring street improvements along Oak Hill Lane and establishing an escrow account, following discussion, Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to grant the request of the property owner and grant the replat and to set aside the decision of the M.A.P.C. All voted aye.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A JONESBORO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM; ESTABLISHING OBJECTIVES, ELIGIBILITY AND PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION AND AWARDS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Charles Frierson, attorney stated the ordinance authorizes the county to provide grants to non-profit organizations to help fund efforts to recruit industry and bring more jobs into the community. The Craighead County Quorum Court approved an economic development program in July. He added that Jonesboro has been cited as implementing the only existing program in the state of this type. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2198.
Mr. Nix offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND NO. 1977; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to place the ordinance on second reading and suspend the rules. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND NO. 2193; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2199.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
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. Park for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2200.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Park for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2201.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
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. Park for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2202.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
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. Evans for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2203.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah for the adoption of the ordinance including the stipulations of the M.A.P.C. and the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2204.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to set the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. on August 21, 1989, regarding the abandonment of Neil Circle. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to further suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Sanderson Moved, seconded by Mr. Nix for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2205.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance for first reading:
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 suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to set a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on August 21, 1989, regarding proposed Act 1062 economic development revenue bonds for O. S. Kelly, Co. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to set a Public Hearing on August 21, 1989, at 7:20 p.m. for E. J. Buhrmester regarding the abandonment of a portion of Highland where it intersects with Kenwood, Brookhaven and Crestview. All voted aye.
Requests for the placement of mobile homes were made by the following:
1) Jerry Story - single lot - Rt. 3 - Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to approve the placement. All voted aye.
2) Joe and Cora Goodson - single lot - Rt. 3 - Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to approve the placement. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading with the second reading having been held at the June 17, 1989, meeting:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 11.20, ELECTRICAL CODE, SECTIONS 11.20.02, 11.20.03, 11.20.06, 11.20.08, 11.20.11, CHAPTER 11.24, LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS, CONTRACTORS, ETC., SECTION 11.24.05, 11.24.06, 11.24.07, 11.24.08, 11.24.09, 11.24.10, 11.24.11, 11.24.12.and 11.24.13, OF THE CODE OF CITY ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO STREAMLINE THE ELECTRICAL CODE AND ITS ADMINISTRATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to amend the ordinance as follows:
Paragraph 1, 11.20.11, Local exceptions to the National Electrical Code, #1, following (a) Add "flexible metal conduit and flexible metal tubing may be used in accordance with the N. E.C. for flexibility for motors and from junction boxes to lights in lengths of not more than 6 feet." All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2206.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 11.04, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, SECTION 11.04.04, SAME-AMENDMENTS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ADOPTING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX A OF THE SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye.
The following bids were up for review:
1) 89:27 - air packs - Fire Dept. Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to approve the low bid meeting specifications from Vallen Safety for 6 Scott Presur-Packs @ $ 6,042.00 and 6 aluminum Cylinders @ $1,467.00. All voted aye.
2) 89:28 - cold milling of Nettleton from Church to Flint Street - Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Atlas @ $1.50 per sq yd. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution to charge $4.00 per individual record check with the exception of local, state and U.S. governmental agencies. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1989-39.
Mr. Evans offered a resolution to place no parking on both sides of Woodfield Street for 632 ft. beginning at E. Nettleton and no parking on both sides of Edgefield for 327 ft. beginning at E. Nettleton. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1989-40.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution seeking Federal Aid-Urban System funds to finance a traffic light at the intersection of Apache-Phillips Dr. and Stadium Blvd. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1989-41.
Finance Chairman, Dr. Strauser presented several recommendations from the Finance Committee as follows:
1) To authorize the Mayor to negotiate with property owners for right-of-way along railroad spur into the industrial park, with ultimate approval resting with the council. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the approval of the recommendation. All voted aye on a roll call vote.
2) To increase the Mosquito Control Budget for 1989 by $10,800 and allow the monies to be used in the manner they think most feasible. An additional $1,200 will be utilized from the program's budget to fund the expanded work. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park for the acceptance of the recommendation. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye with the exception of Mr. Sanderson and Mr. Hinson, who voted nay.
3) To appropriate $70,000 from Unappropriate Street Dept. funds to the various line items as requested by the Public Works Director. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger for the acceptance of the recommendation. All voted aye.
Dr. Strauser stated commissioner's oaths had been filed with the City Clerk for Robert Lockridge, Jack Sugg, and Jerry Allison for the N. Caraway Rd. Improvement District. The City is proceeding to implement all requirements as prescribed by Ark Statute for the improvement district.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.