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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 3, 1992
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 3, 1992
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, and all the Aldermen.
The minutes of July 20, 1992, were approved as mailed by motion of Mr. Nix, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES.
Mr., Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, providing there were no stipulations. Council was later informed, by Dennis Zolper there were no such stipulations. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2413.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 8.44.14 OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCE, LABELED PARKING TIME LIMITS DESIGNATED.
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2410.
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT ILLEGAL, AND APPROVING THE POSTING OF “NO LOITERING OR TRESPASSING” BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 P.M. AND 6:A.M. SIGNS AT ALL CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF JONESBORO.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to amend the ordinance to read “all city owned parking lots in the downtown area of Jonesboro”. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah then moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading as amended. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson for the adoption of the amended ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2411.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF SPECIAL STREET SEALING WORK.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. All voted aye. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2412.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution condemning the following properties:
- A house located at 511 Jill Drive, owned by Earvin Langston.
- Two sheds located at 210 N. Culberhouse, owned by Gene Grant.
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1992:29.
Mr. Hinson offered a resolution for setting minimum concrete footing standards for monuments or tombstones. Mr. Hannah clarified the City will pour the footing for tombstones, not the setting of tombstones. Mr. Stricklin stated he was pleased this procedure was being done. Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1992:28.
Bid No. 92:34, for the Street Department for a Platform Truck was reviewed. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to except the lowest bid which met specifications.
Under new business the Council was invited to attend a ceremonial dance being held at pavilion four at Craighead Forrest Park. Mr. Linn Fair introduced Mr. John Butler who gave a historical background on the Kiowa Indian Nation. Mayor Brodell was presented with a picture by Mr. Butler as a token of friendship.
Dr. Strauser introduced a letter from Director of Finance and Administration, which recommended the following: (1) the removal of the Airport Commission’s cash account of $100.00, (2) randomly check property listings, (3) receive notification of jobs created by grant monies. Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to approve the 1991 municipal audit, including these recommendations. All voted aye.
Mayor Brodell announced Mr. Nix and Mr. Sanderson had a birthday this week, and presented a cake sent by Mr. Jim Hanly.
Mr. Evans invited everyone to his graduation Friday night at ASU.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.