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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 19, 1988
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 19, 1988
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk and all Aldermen. The City Attorney was absent.
The minutes of December 5, 1988, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
The following bid was up for review:
88:34 - City Wide Insurance
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Gallagher. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to extend the Workman’s Compensation for the next 12 (twelve) months on Bid #88:19 at a cost of $127,249.00. All voted aye.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Rez/R-2 to C-3, N of Hwy 49B & E of Russell Dr.)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Skip Mooney, Sr., Attorney stated the property owners were in agreement with the two stipulations placed by the MAPC to granting of additional right-of-way on Hwy 49B for a total of 50 ft. from centerline and that before a building permit is issued for the property that a site plan be presented to the MAPC. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution condemning structures located at: a) 104 E. Gordon b) 302 N. Culberhouse c) 718 Gee St. d) 1208 Burke e) 811 Hope f) 717 Hope g) 902 E. Washington h) 5213 E. Nettleton. Mr. Sanderson questioned the legality of condemning structures for which the property owner is unknown. Jeff Gibson, Public Works Director stated the ordinance regarding condemnation procedure states that an attempt be made to notify the property owner at the last known address by certified mail of the resolution, and a copy be posted at a conspicuous place on said house, building and/or structure, duly certified by the City Clerk. Mayor Brodell stated the City Attorney had verbally given a statement that the condemnation procedure is correct. Mr. Sanderson requested a written ruling be obtained regarding the matter. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call was taken and all voted aye, with the exception of Mr. Sanderson, who voted nay. The resolution was given the number 1988:51.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance for first reading: (1989 Budget ordinance, $7,481,622)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A 1989 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Park to go into Executive Session with the purpose of considering employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of a public officer or employee. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye with the exception of Dr. Strauser who voted nay.
The Council reconvened in regular session after a fifteen minute recess. Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the 1989 Budget ordinance on second reading. (No vote was taken). Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to amend the ordinance to reduce the salary line item of the City Attorney, leaving the salary at the same level as 1988, $15,600. Mr. Nix added that no raise is justified for the position. A roll call vote was taken and the vote was 12-0 in favor of the amendment. Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading, as amended. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Park to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Park for the adoption of the ordinance as amended with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and the vote was 12-0 in favor of the ordinance. The ordinance was given the number 2154.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to set the first Council meeting in January on Tuesday January 3, 1989. All voted aye.
The Mayor read a letter from East Arkansas Cablevision Manager Ernest Hicks which said the company will not raise the rate on its basic cable but will add .504 per month to the price of the “Cable extra” service tier and the pay channels, beginning February l, 1989.
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to grant a 60-day extension to Roger Moore on the property located at 3809 Stevens and 3706 Griffin as the 30-day original extension has expired. All voted aye, with the exception of Dr. Strauser, who voted nay.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.