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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 20, 1990
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City Council Minutes - August 20, 1990
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session as 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Aldermen with the exception of Mr. Shelton who was absent.
In attendance were members of Boy Scout Troop # 4, Scout Leader Mike Garner. Scout Al Brodell led the pledge of allegiance and Alderman Park gave the invocation.
Mayor Hubert Brodell recognized three (3) lead investigators in the double murders of Syble Cooksey and Ruth Nisenbaum for their dedication to the job which resulted in the imprisonment of Leroy Bullock for life. Detective Lt. Rick Thomas of the Jonesboro Police Dept.; Allan Hicks of Craighead County Sheriff’s Dept. Investigator; and Arkansas State Police investigator Cpl. Jerry Brogden were awarded plaques noting their efforts. Lt. Thomas was presented his plaque and Hicks and Brogden were unable to attend and will receive theirs at a later date.
Mayor Brodell announced the preliminary census count from the U.S. Census Bureau indicating Jonesboro’s population at 50,287 making the city a Metropolitan Statistical Area and eligible for additional government turnback funds. He emphasized the count is preliminary, but stated he knew NO reason for the total decrease. The population count reflects an increase of 18,767 from last census. He added his approval with the census population count and indicated that the total would not be challenged by the city.
The minutes of August 6, 1990, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Nix. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading: - Regulations, Used cars
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 14 CHAPTER 14.08 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, AR. BY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS AND SUBSECTIONS THERETO REGARDING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2290.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 4 CHAPTER 4.04, BUSINESS LICENSE AND REGULATIONS-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, AR, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (A) TO SECTION 4.04.01 AND A NEW SUBSECTION (C) TO SECTION 4.01.11, READING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2291.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Rez / R -2 to C -3, Nettleton Baptist Church)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR PURPOSES
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given number 2292.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Rez / R -1 to C -3, c \ C. Hargraves)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR PURPOSES
Mr. Skip Mooney, Sr., attorney for the property owners stated a MAPC stipulation requiring a site plan before issuance of a building permit would be complied with. He requested three readings stating the landowner sold the property subject to completion of rezoning, in order for the real estate transaction to be closed. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Park to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All votes aye. Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2293.
The following bid was up for review:
90:34 - Public Official’s Liability
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to accept the low bid meeting specifications All voted aye.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to set the next City Council meeting on September 4, 1990, due to a legal holiday. All voted aye.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to set a Public Hearing on September 4, at 7:20 p.m. regarding the abandonment of a dead end alley running north and south between Church Street and East Street, between Monroe Avenue and Mercantile Bank. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to set an Appeal Hearing for Mona Kay on September 4 at 6:45 p.m. of the MAPC for rezoning property R-1 to R-2 located on W side of Holmes Rd. All voted aye.
The Jonesboro Baseball Boosters represented by Rev. Gary Taylor presented a petition to the City Council to rename Northside Park “The Deral Burrow Memorial Park”. Mr. Park offered a resolution regarding the aforementioned and stated the family of Mr. Burrow would be forwarded a copy of said resolution. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1990:43.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution requesting CWL to provide electrical service of a rotation beacon at the airport to be changed over to a separate meter. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1990:44.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to approve a Police Dept. policy change to establish guidelines for the Patrol Division when notified of any accident involving a city vehicle or Police Dept. personnel. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to transfer $75,000.00 from Sanitation to Street for “Clean Sweep” to cover cost of equipment, materials and personnel. All voted aye. Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to itemize said transfer with $70,000.00 for street equipment and materials and $5,000 for part-time salary. All voted aye.
Mr. Bridger requested the State Highway Dept. to 1) -place three lanes on Mt. Carmel Rd and U. S. Hwy 49 2) -place caution lights and 3) -larger signs at said location due to serious accidents.
Mr. Bridger asked that the feasibility of placing dumpsters in outlying areas of the city with possible cooperative assistance from the county be reviewed in an effort to curb trash dumping in rural areas.
Dr. Strauser stated the Finance Committee would meet to review funds to be placed in the Fire Dept. 1991 budget with a recommendation for council consideration including $70,000 for installation of a diesel engine and new transmission in the department’s ladder truck and to rebuild the hydraulic system additionally. The Fire Dept. needs approximately $23,000 for (4) emergency generations and $27,000 to purchase and equip a 4-wheel drive diesel vehicle for fighting grass fires in the newly-annexed area.
Citizen Mr. I. M. Stotts requested a lot located at 1008 W Washington be checked for weeds.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.