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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 18, 1989
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 18, 1989
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. on December 18, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Aldermen with the exception of Mr. Sanderson.
The minutes of December 4, 1989, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
Mr. Park 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. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. All voted aye. The property owners requested a waiving of the MAPC stipulation regarding 60 ft. of right of way. Following discussion, Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to have the Street Committee review the matter and present a recommendation to the council. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton 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. Hannah requested that the Clerk notify the Attorney, Skip Mooney and provide him with the MAPC stipulations placed on the property.
Regarding the waiving of bidding of the purchase of Police telephones, the Mayor recommended tabling the matter until the next meeting.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL #1834 REGARDING REMOVAL OF REMINGTON TRAPS AT THE CITY RANGE FACILITY
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2247.
Dr. Strauser offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A 1990 BUDGET
Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to suspend the rules and placed the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2248.
The following requests for mobile home placements were made:
a) Patricia Warren - 112 N. Allis - Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to allow the placement with the stipulation that the lot be cleaned up. All voted aye.
b) Eric Parker - Rt. 4, Box 313 - Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to allow the placement subject to the stipulation that the property could not be rented but must remain a family dwelling. All voted aye.
c) Farris Huffstadler - Lot 7, Sweetheart Acres, Off N. Patrick - Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to allow the placement. All voted aye.
The following bid tabled at the last meeting was reviewed:
89:37 - Welding Supplies - Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Standard. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to set the first meeting in January on the 2nd due to a legal holiday falling on the 1st Monday of the month. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution to place a stop sign at Loberg and Nettleton on the S side. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1989-62.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution to purchase (6) six police vehicles from the state bid. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1989-63.
Under new business, the Mayor announced that the budget for the NE AR Solid Waste was on the Aldermen’s desk for their review.
The Mayor appointed a committee to appoint a City Attorney consisting of Jim Hannah, Chairman, Robin Nix, Bill Hinson and Herbert Sanderson. Discussion was held regarding final date of acceptance of resumes for the position. It was determined that January 8, 1990, would be the cut-off date. Mr. Hannah asked the media to publicize the date.
Mr. Stricklin asked that a resolution of appreciation to Jim Burton for his service as City Attorney be drawn.
Mr. Mays announced that he had copies of the Airport Commission Financial Statement for review by the Council and added that the financial report looked good.
Dr. Strauser asked the Traffic Officer and/or the Street Superintendent to check the two traffic lights on Matthews Ext. and Airport Rd. adding that a number of residents had called complaining that they are not in sync.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.