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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 20, 1992
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APPEAL HEARING
An appeal hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. concerning an opinion of the MAPC, with regards to a rezoning from R-3 to C-3 for Mr. Roger Presley. Mr. Presley was being represented by Attorney Martin E. Lilly. Since Mr. Lilly did not have an ordinance prepared the decision was made to place the rezoning ordinance on next month’s agenda.
City Council Minutes - April 20, 1992
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the City Clerk, City Attorney, and all the Aldermen.
The minutes of April 6, 1992, were approved as mailed by motion of Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Province. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 11.20, ELECTRICAL CODE, SECTION 11.20.11.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. Mr. Hannah objected stating it was his understanding the ordinance would be read for the third time at the next Council meeting. A roll call vote was taken. It resulted in a 2/10 vote with Mr. Hannah and Mr. Sanderson voting nay. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the ordinance was given the number 2395.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Mays for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause with the stipulation that the owners agree to participate in the Improvement District. A roll call vote was taken. It resulted in all Aldermen voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2396.
Item “C” from the agenda was pulled till further information could be gathered.
Mr. Hinson offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A USED INTERNATIONAL TRUCK.
Mr. Bridger questioned the condition of the vehicle and the procedure by which the bidding process was done. In agreement with Mr. Bridger were Mr. Shelton and Mr. Province even though they thought the truck was a good buy. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. All voted aye. Mr. Mays then moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken. It resulted in a 1/11 vote with all aldermen voting aye with the exception of Mr. Bridger who voted nay. The ordinance was given the number 2397.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution permitting Swift-Eckrich, Inc. Employees to participate in the Adopt a Street program for a street located at Quality Drive. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the resolution. The resolution was given the number 1991:14.
Mr. Hannah offered the following resolution as recommended by the traffic authority. To place “STOP” signs at the following locations:
-Cotton Street at Sarah Ave.
-End of Sarah Ave (West end) and Cotton Street
-Prescott Lane at Magnolia Road
-Amy Ann Street at Magnolia Road
-Winesap Drive at Magnolia Road
-Montgomery Lane at Magnolia Road
-Ponderosa Drive at Magnolia Road (South side)
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Sanderson who voted nay. The resolution was given number 1992:15.
Under new business Mr. Brodell asked Mr. Lowes to give a report of the Clean Sweep Program. Mr. Lowes stated that there had been good participation by the residents as well the companies who loaned equipment. Mr. Lowes reported Two -Hundred more tons had been collected this year than last year. Mr. Stricklin commended the Street Department for a job well done.
Mr. May moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to reject bids on a new truck for the Street Department, because the bids were over budget. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Hannah who voted nay.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Evans moved to accept bids which meet low bid specifications on a Mosquito Truck for Mosquito Control. All voted aye. The bid was 92:22.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Evans moved to accept the split bids which meets low-bid specifications in each category. All voted aye. The bid was 92:23.
Mr. Mays offered a resolution requesting CWL to provide services to 1101 S. Culberhouse. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the resolution with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The resolution was given number 1992:16.
Mr. Evans asked City Attorney, Pam Honeycutt questions pertaining to the use of the emergency clause in ordinances and her legal opinion to the Traffic Plan. Mayor Brodell stated the verification process was being completed by the City Clerk and asked City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson to respond. Mrs. Jackson stated the verification process would continue. Mr. Shelton asked Mayor Brodell for an explanation as to why cars are parked in front of St Bernards Hospital and not being issued tickets. Mayor Brodell explained that Chief Morgan could answer any questions he might have pertaining to that matter.
Dr. Strauser introduced a Cafeteria Plan, Section 125, Resolution and requested the Council to research the plan and be prepared to discuss at the next Council meeting.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.