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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 15, 1992
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PUBLIC HEARING
7:15 p.m. - A public hearing was conducted regarding the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds for Hytrol.
City Council Minutes - June 15, 1992
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all the Aldermen with the exception of Mr. Bridger and Mr. Wise who were unable to attend.
The minutes of June l, 1992, were approved as mailed by motion of Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton offered a resolution calling for a special election on Ordinance No. 2381 for July, 21, 1992. Discussion followed with Mr. Robert Thompson, attorney for N.O.W., addressing the Council stating the resolution was necessary for economical reasons as basic fairness to the citizens of Jonesboro. Others to address the Council speaking in favor of the resolution were Mr. Charles Sefers, Dr. Michael Dougan, and Dr. and Mrs. Chaney. Mr. Jim Hanley, retired Police Chief spoke in opposition to the special election and in favor of the proposed traffic plan. Others to address the Council speaking against the resolution was Mr. Hern. Mr. Sam Hummelstein member of the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce read a resolution adopted by the Chamber, supporting the Council and the proposed traffic plan. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to reject the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in the seven (7) to three (3) vote in favor of the motion. Those aldermen voting aye were: Hannah, Mays, Stricklin, Evans, Sanderson, Hinson, and Nix. Those voting nay were: Shelton, Province, and Strauser.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution setting a Special Election to be held concurrent with the General Election, Tuesday, November 3, 1992. Discussion followed with Dr. Dougan submitting an additional resolution for consideration by the Council. It was explained the resolution already on the floor must be voted on first. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the resolution. A roll call vote was taken, resulting in all the Aldermen voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1992:22.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 11.20.07, REINSPECTIONS; NOTICE TO PUT IN SAFE CONDITION; EXISTING BUILDINGS, SUB-SECTION (b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO SPECIFY A TIME LIMIT FOR REQUIRING AN ELECTRICAL REINSPECTION OF A COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL BUILDING; OTHER PURPOSES.
The decision was made to leave the ordinance on the second reading.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for the first reading.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE OF ZONING BOUNDARIES.
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the ordinance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2402.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE OF ZONING BOUNDARIES.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. All voted aye. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the ordinance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2403.
Mr. Hinson offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE OF ZONING BOUNDARIES.
Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the ordinance. All voted Aye. The ordinance was given the number 2404.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING PERMANENT FINANCING FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN PRIOR BONDS: AUTHORIZING A TRUST INDENTURE, SECURING THE BONDS, AUTHORIZING A LEASE.
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. Stricklin to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, for the adoption of the ordinance. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all Aldermen voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2405.
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE OF ZONING BOUNDARIES.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on the 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. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the ordinance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2406.
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1812 JONESBORO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.16.16 ENTITLED WEEDS TO BE CUT, REMOVAL OF TRASH, TO MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO ALLOW DEAD OR ROTTING TREES ON PROPERTY, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR REMOVAL.
The decision was made to leave the ordinance on the first reading.
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1812 PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO REMOVE AND REMOVAL BY THE CITY OF ROTTING OR DEAD TREES.
The decision was made to leave the ordinance on the first reading.
Mr. Hinson offered a resolution setting the cost of construction of a concrete footing for the monuments or tombstones installed by the City, and setting the cost of inspection of a concrete footing not installed by the City. Discussion followed regarding the wording of the resolution in section one and two. The resolution did not provide for standards. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to table the resolution till a later date. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton offered a resolution establishing July 6, 1992 at 7:20 p.m. as a time for a public hearing regarding the abandonment of Marshall Street. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the resolution. The resolution was given the number 1992:23.
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to set an Appeal Hearing for 6:50 p.m. July 6, 1992. The Appeal Hearing is regarding M.A.P.C. decision to allowing Claude and Joann Daley to place a mobile home at 5002 Richardson Road. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton allowing a public sale. All voted aye.
Under new business Mr. Shelton offered a resolution authorizing Jonesboro Fire Department to provide mutual aid to Fire Departments in Craighead County. Mr. Shelton moved seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1992:24.
After discussion of the wording, Mr. Hannah offered a resolution delaying the proposal MATA improvements to Kitchen Street and the turning of Madison, Church, Washington and Matthews Streets into One-Way Streets until subsequent to the November 3, 1992, General Election by the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to amend the resolution. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to accept the resolution as amended. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1992:25.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.