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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 1, 1991.
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Public Hearing
A Public Hearing was held at 6:45 p.m. for Harvey Hudspeth regarding the establishing of a taxi service within the municipality. Mr. Hudspeth stated Jonesboro Cab Co., 648 West Johnson meets or exceeds all requirements of the state for a taxi service. Mr. Hannah stated the present ordinances regarding taxi service are antiquated and inquired the amount of liability on vehicles. Mr. Hudspeth responded the company carries $100,000.00 liability whereas state law requires $65,000.00. All drivers’ licenses of operators will be checked and if criminal histories exist of the operators, they will not be employed. The meter of the two cabs will be $1.20 per mile and the company will comply with all inspections.
Public Hearing
A Public Hearing was held at 7:15 p.m. for Casey Springs Rd. Improvement District which is being formed to finance paving of the gravel road between Wood Springs Road and Tall Birch Road. Attorney Jim Lyons stated that owners of land with more than 55% of the assessed valuation along Casey Springs have petitioned for the formation of the district. The council will be asked later to approve the assessments of benefits to pay for the work. State law allows improvement districts to add annual assessments to property tax bills so property owners can pay for improvements over a period of years. State statutes require that the council determine if the petitions contain in excess of 50% of the assessed valuation (A.C.A. 14-322-105).
City Council Minutes - April l, 1991
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 314 West Washington. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and All Aldermen.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to approve the minutes of the March 18, 1991, meeting as mailed. All voted aye.
Concerning the request to establish a taxi service by Harvey Hudspeth, Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin that permission be granted to Mr. Harvey Hudspeth to operate a taxi service. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved seconded by Mr. Nix that the petition filed by the attorney for the Casey Springs Improvement District contains 50% majority of property owners in assessed valuation. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ASSESSING THE VALUE OF BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED BY THE OWNERS OF EACH OF THE SEVERAL BLOCKS LOTS AND PARCELS OF LAND WITH-IN JONESBORO SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 2 OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Wise to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye the ordinance was given the number 2329.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Rez/R-1 to C-3, Lyle)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANG IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause subject to the stipulations. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2330.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Rez/R-1 to I-1, Tate)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANG IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause subject to the stipulations. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2331.
The following ordinance was on second reading; (Rez/R-l to I-1, Fielder)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANG IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause subject to the stipulations. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2332.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Rez/C-3 to I-1, Dacus)
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 to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hinson, seconded by Mr. Sanderson for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2333.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Rez/R-1 to I-1, Williams)
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 to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause subject to the stipulations. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2334.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Rez/R-1 to I-1, Payton)
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 third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah move, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause subject to the stipulations. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2335.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF SPECIAL STREET SEALING WORK IN 1991 FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2336.
Mr. Sanderson offered a resolution requesting City Water and Light to provide free water service to the Philadelphia Fire Improvement District station, 221 E. Thomas Green Rd. Mr. Bridger inquired as to the effective date and purpose for the request. Mr. Bridger noted the volunteer fire department is presently occupying the structure until an August possession date and stated granting such a request might open up the city for other fire district stations within the city to make a similar request. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the resolution. Voting aye were Sanderson, Shelton and Strauser. Voting nay were Hannah, Mays, Stricklin, Evans, Bridger, Province, Wise, Hinson and Nix. The vote failed 3-9.
Under new business, Mayor Brodell stated prior to the next meeting legislation regarding the handicapped would be distributed to the council and stated Mr. Evans had done a lot of work on the matter.
Mr. Hannah yielded the floor to Larry Fugate with the Jonesboro Sun who announced a Roast would be held by the Exchange Club on April 29, 1991, at ASU for Mayor Brodell. He added tickets were $15.00 each and would be available at the next meeting and a table would be reserved for the council.
Mr. Stricklin stated CWL had purchased a new service “bucket” truck and would sell the present service truck to the City at a cost of $5,100.00 that would have multi-department usage. He requested the Finance Committee to look into purchase of said truck as soon as possible. Chairman of Finance, Dr. Strauser inquired if either of the Finance Committee members has a problem with the request. Mr. Nix and Mr. Hannah both indicated they did not. Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to appropriate $5,100.00 from the unappropriated portion of the sales tax money to the Parks Dept. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton made a second request from the traffic officer to investigate the lighting on Stadium at Johnson.
Mayor Brodell read a letter from AHTD concerning the use of Culberhouse between the expressway and Southwest Drive for a detour when the AHTD closes Southwest Drive at its intersection with U. S. 63 to construct an overpass over 63. Due to right-of-way restrictions, Mayor Brodell stated AHTD requested the city approve Culberhouse and install a temporary traffic light on 63 at Culberhouse. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the approval of the request as stated by the Mayor with the Culberhouse to be in good repair upon completion of the project. All voted aye.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.