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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 21, 1986
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APRIL 21, 1986
A Public Hearing was held at 6:55 p.m. Steve and Kathy Smith regarding the annexation of their property of Race St. near the Trim Gym (C-3 zoning). Attorney Jim Lyons represented the property owners. There was no opposition.
An Appeal Hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. for Steve Howerton, 2204 Hampton Dr. regarding the opening of a driveway through from Hampton Dr. to Southwest Dr. Mr. Howerton appealed the decision of the MAPC regarding the extension of the driveway. Several residents contended opening the street would pose traffic problems in the R-1 zoned area. Donn Mixon, Attorney for Lone Star, Inc. stated the company has a right to build a driveway on its property and added the MAPC required the driveway when the development plan was brought before the commission. The Mayor asked the City Attorney for his legal opinion regarding the issue. He stated the common law rights of property owners provide that it is legally permissible for them to have reasonable ingress and egress to their property. After much discussion, Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Park to table the matter until the property can be surveyed to determine ownership of the property, including the status of Hampton Drive, a platted but never opened street. Aldermen Park, Stricklin, Hinson, Bridger, Hannah, Strauser, Sanderson, Culpepper, Mays, and Nix voted aye. Aldermen Evans and Shelton voted nay. The Mayor instructed the City Engineer to research the matter and report back to the Council.
City Council Minutes - April 21, 1986
The City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen.
The minutes of April 7, 1986, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
The following bid was up for review:
86:18 - Police Uniforms - Police Dept. - Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Martin’s Southern for $942.53. All voted aye.
Mr. Park offered the following ordinance: (Annexation - Elmer Bowen’s property, S. of 63 Bypass, adjacent to Candlewood)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 4; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY C-3; DELARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Culpepper to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton offered the following ordinance: (Annexation-D. Reaves & other-Medallion Acres-Off Hwy 1-B)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-3); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING 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 RESIDENTIAL (R-2); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Park to suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to amend the ordinance to provide the following stipulation: to maintain the streets as they are until they meet city standards. All voted aye. Mayor Stallings recommended the newly appointed committee for reviewing annexation of property to study proposals such as Medallion Acres. As the city’s population increases, additional state turnback monies will be available for improvements. He added that property owners must realize that the municipality is strapped for funds and some improvements must be delayed. Mr. Bridger added guidelines for streets meeting city standards needs revision. The Attorney representing the property owner asked Aldermen not to vote on accepting the land until he could discuss the amendments with his clients. Thus, Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to table a vote on the adoption. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Ordinance extending length of loading zone on W. side of S. Church St.)
AN ORDINANCE FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1976.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution authorizing Arkansas Glass Co. Corp. to take title to 4 acres in the Industrial Park once a revenue bond issue used to purchase the property is retired. Jon Coleman, Attorney for Arkansas Glass Stated the company assumed responsibility for the bond payments in 1964 when another firm was facing default.
RESOLUTION TO CONVEY PROPERTY TO ARKANSAS GLASS CONTAINER CORPORATION AND TO ACCEPT PREPAYMENT OF FINAL PAYMENTS
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1986:06.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to set an Appeal Hearing for David Cameron, 905 Hester and Raymond Covey of a MAPC decision regarding the approval of Country Meadow Collection Addition on May 5, 1986, at 6:30 p.m. All voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to appoint Ron Bennett to the CWL Board of Directors (Jonesboro School Board Position). All voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to allow the placement of a mobile home by Debbie Ring, 1707 Henry. All voted aye. Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to allow the placement of a mobile home by Herbert Jones, 404 W. Forrest. All voted aye.
Mr. Stallings reported on the special census. He stated it would cost the city $50,000 to $60,000 for a census that would be accepted by the state. The cost of conducting a special census on areas annexed since 1980 would be $600-$2,000, but would not meet state guidelines and no increase in turnback monies will be approved without a census of all the city. He recommended the special committee appointed at the April 7, 1986, meeting further research the issue.
Mr. Hinson asked the committee appointed on annexations to meet prior to the proposal annexations being brought to the Council meetings and give a recommendation to the Council. Mr. Culpepper, Chairman of the committee concurred.
Mr. Evans praised the work of the Street Dept. in Optimist Park.
Mr. Bridger suggested the special committee to study annexations to meet with the street Committee and review present policies.
Mr. Hannah asked the Police Committee to meet immediately following the meeting.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to allow St. Bernard’s Hospital permission to revise the intersection at Matthews & Carson. Mr. Bridger noted the Street Committee is in favor of the recommendation of the Cemetery Committee. All voted aye.
Attorney Warren Dupwe approached the Council regarding Medallion Acres. He announced concern of the streets damaged by CWL. Mr. Hannah stated the city should CWL in getting the streets back in shape. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the ordinance, as amended, with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1977.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.