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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 16, 1989
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 16, 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 all Aldermen.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Mayor and Larry Fugate gave the invocation.
The minutes of October 2, 1989, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
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. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. 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. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2224.
Mr. Hinson 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. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Hinson 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. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Nix 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. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. When asked if all stipulation from the MAPC had been met, the Planning Director, Eric Winter and MAPC liaison, Brian Wadley stated that all requirements were in compliance. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2225.
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
Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Park who voted nay. The City Planner stated that all stipulations had been met with by the property owner. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Nix for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2226.
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. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger 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 with the exception of Mr. Park who voted nay. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance with the stipulations placed by MAPC. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2227.
Dr. Strauser 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. Stricklin moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 11.04, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, & 11.04.04, SAME AMENDMENTS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY SPECIFICALLY DELETING THE EARTHQUAKE LOADS REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE
The Mayor stated that a prospective industry conducted studies of earthquakes up to 100 years and determined it would add $300,000 to the projected cost of the building to be in compliance with current earthquake regulations and that the studies indicate that the additional requirements are not necessary. In addition, the requirement would add $30,000 to the Craighead County Nursing Center. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2228.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 2.56, SECTION 2.56.02 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO INCLUDE SECTIONS 2-8 REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Nix for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2229.
Mr. Stricklin 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. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Park who voted nay. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the ordinance with the MAPC stipulations and with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2230.
The following bids were up for review:
89:31 - cab and chassis - Sanitation
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to approve the low bid meeting specifications from McCarty for an Isuzu, (1) one ton, dual all weather. All voted aye.
89:32 - winter shirts
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Uniform Mfg. All voted aye.
The following requests were made for mobile home placement:
1) Mike Cope - Rt. 5, Hwy 18 East
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the placement to be allowed. All voted aye.
2) Dalton and Tuoi Johnson - 715 West Monroe, with home to be eventually placed on Hwy 351
Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Province to deny the placement. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to appoint George Tollison to replace
Tom Gschwend on the North East Arkansas Solid Waste Authority with term to expire 8/1/91. All voted aye.
Concerning a resolution to place 30 mph speed limit signs on Philadelphia Rd. between Hwy 141 and N. Culberhouse, Mr. Hannah stated that State law provides for 30 mph signs to be erected without Council action for 30mph speed limit and asked the Traffic Officer to erect said 30 mph signs as needed in the newly annexed area.
Regarding a request from Nora Farmer to have Council reconsider a zoning request that was denied at the October 2, 1989, Council meeting, Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to refer the matter to the M.A.P.C. for review. All voted aye.
The Mayor stated he recently traveled to White Plains, New York to visit with officials of General Foods to discuss the Post cereal plant under construction in the industrial park. He stated he is optimistic that General Foods will open in the plant in the near future noting they are currently test marketing several products that could be produced locally.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution to add one additional employee in the Sanitation Department for collection of refuse. The specific route will be scattered pick-up and not confined to one area. It is largely in the newly annexed area of the city. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1989-49.
Dr. Strauser asked the council to review Amendment No. 3 which restates the Group Annuity Contract GR-2426 and brings it into compliance with TRA 86, ADEA, TAMRA 88, OBRA 86, OBRA 87, and IRS Final Rules on Optional Benefit Forms. Mr. Davis, Finance Director asked the Council to review the amendments and stated it would be placed on the next agenda for the consideration for the first meeting in November.
Dr. Strauser offered the following resolution which was read by the City Clerk: A resolution levying assessments as determined by the Board of Commissioners of the North Caraway Road Street Improvement District No. 1. Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1989-50.
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to sell a City-owned lot on the Southeast corner of the intersection of Matthews and Kitchen for $52,750 to Kainer Associates. The Mayor stated the city would curb, gutter, and patch street on the frontage. All voted aye.
The Planning Director handed out (13) thirteen items that need to be corrected on the annexation and asked the council to review.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.