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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 19, 1979
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1979
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday Feb. 19, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the Following named aldermen: Park, Shelton, Bridger, Minx, Haigler, Stricklin, Province, Mays and Haggenmacher. Absent: Sanderson, Hinson and Hannah.
The minute of February 5, 1979, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Park, seconded by Mr. Shelton and unanimous vote of Council present.
Mr. Stricklin moved that Jerry Reece be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. Park and all council voted aye.
On motion by Mr. Park, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, the bid from Hancock Sports Center was accepted for recreational equipment. All voted aye.
Mr. Province moved that the bid from Grady Insurance Agency be accepted on equipment insurance, seconded by Ms. Haigler. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton offered the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION WITH A MEMORANDUM OF INTENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AND HYTROL CONVEYOR CO., INC., PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR FINANCING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES; AND REGARDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
Mr. Park moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ms. Haigler. All voted aye. The resolution was adopted and given #1979:02.
On recommendation of Mr. Minx, Chairman of Sanitation Committee, the two and one half ton truck for sanitation will be re-bid.
Mr. Minx moved that the bid from Bucy Equipment Co. be accepted, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
Stevie Purnty, representing North-side Acorn, presented to Council a list of grievances. Mayor Stallings will answer the grievances in writing and also will make the statement public.
Mr. Stricklin moved that the City be authorized to purchase the Federal Building from General Services Administration, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS: BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS: ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 6; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY COMMERCIAL (C-3); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved that the ordinance be tabled until March 19, seconded by Ms. Haigler. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS: BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY COMMERCIAL (C-3); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Haigler moved for adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1675.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1664 OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THE SAME DEALING WITH LICENSE AND PRIVILEGE TAXES
Discussion followed with Joe Emerson who contended that the word consignee should be removed from heading #116. Ms. Haigler moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Province. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1676.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
On motion of Mr. Shelton, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, and unanimous vote of council, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was placed on second reading.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-3.3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONSBORO, ARKANAS; AT THE SAME DEALING WITH THE PURCHASING AGENT AND PURCHASING PROCEDURES
Mr. Park moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, seconded by Ms. Haigler, with only dissenting vote case by Mr. Minx. Mr. Park then moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, seconded by Mr. Shelton, all aye except Mr. Minx. Mr. Park then moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, all voting aye except Mr. Minx. The ordinance was adopted and given #1677.
Mr. Province moved that the City renew the liability insurance for fire and police, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted aye.
On motion by Mr. Shelton, seconded by Ms. Haigler and unanimous vote of council, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the amendment to Dana Corporation Agreement.
There, being no further business, council adjourned.