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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 6, 1988
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A Public Hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. regarding the abandonment of a portion of Alpine Court, running E and W between Lots 1 and 2 of Block C and lots 12 and 13, Block B of Elmwood subdivision. Skip Mooney, Sr. was the attorney for the petitioners. No opposition was voiced.
City Council Minutes - September 6, 1988
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Aldermen.
The minutes of August 15, 1988, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution authorizing a sale of land to Optical Labs Int. Ltd. for the sum of $60,006.00 for 15.75 acres. John Troutt, Jr. representing Jonesboro Unlimited and the Greater Chamber of Commerce noted the price for the usable land in the tract is just over $6000 per acre with six acres being in the floodway and no structures can be built on that land, therefore the land was priced at $1.00 per acre on condition that the companies maintain the land and grant drainage easements. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:32.
Mr. Mays offered resolution certifying local government participation in the Arkansas Enterprise Zone of Optical Labs Inc., Ltd., Pumpkin Productions, Inc., Herget Marketing Group, Inc. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:31.
Mr. Chubby Hearn and Mr. Ben Owens presented a report from the Annexation Committee recommending a proposed annexation of approximately 45 square miles be placed for a referendum on November 8, 1988. If approved by the voters during the general election, the city would grow from 27.74 square miles to approximately 73 square miles and increase the population of the municipality by an estimated 7,500. The annexation would extend the corporate limits west to the Shady Park community, just west of the intersection of the Joe N. Martin Expressway and Arkansas 91-18, south to include most of the Valley View community, east to a point north of Thomas Green Road.
Mr. Stricklin offered the ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AND OTHER AFFECTED PERSONS, THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION TO SAID CITY OF JONESBORO CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY
Following the first reading by the City Attorney, Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin for the adoption of the ordinance placing the matter for a referendum on the November general ballot. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2137. The Mayor commended the work of the Annexation Committee and Attorney Skip Mooney, Sr. for their work in the matter.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Park to set a Public Hearing on October 3, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. regarding the abandoning of an unnamed cul-de-sac on Phillips Ave. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE A PORTION OF ALPINE COURT RUNNING EAST AND WEST BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK C AND LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK B OF ELMWOOD SUBDIVISION OF WOODLAND PARK SECOND ADDITION
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to further suspend the rules and place on third reading. Aldermen Park and Hannah voiced opposition to three readings in one meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Hannah, Park, Evans, Province, Strauser and Hinson voted nay. Aldermen Stricklin, Shelton, Mays and Sanderson voted aye. The motion failed 5-6 (Mr. Bridger was not present for the voting.)
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Rez/R. Phillips et al, N. of Phillips between Gilmore & Stadium, C -2 to C -3)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
The following ordinance was on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A MECHANICAL CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on third reading. Mr. Park and Mr. Hannah opposed the ordinance being placed on second and third reading in one meeting. Following discussion, Mr. Stricklin and Mr. Shelton withdrew their respective motions.
An Ordinance amending Ordinance #1173 regarding street improvements was on second reading.
Due to the number of amendments, Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to table the originally submitted ordinance and all voted aye. Mr. Evans then offered the following ordinance for first reading.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 1 -B, 1 -C, 3 -A, 3 -C, 4 -A, and 5 -A OF ORDINANCE #1173 OF THE CITY OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to place the ordinance on second reading and asked that Aldermen be provided with a copy of the revision prior to the next meeting. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rez/Lot 1 of Kitterman’s replat, on Stone St., G. Mace, C-4 to C-3)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the Ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2138.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 5-8 AND 5-9 AS AMENDED, THE SAME DEALING WITH ADOPTION OF THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Discussion followed regarding the proposed amendments. Mr. Hannah and Mr. Nix asked for clarification of the amendments and for the ordinance as originally submitted and for the amended version prior to the next meeting. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to table the ordinance. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (No Parking on Church near SW bell)
AN ORDINANCE FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Park for the adoption of the ordinance as amended with the emergency clause. All voted aye with the exception of Mr. Sanderson, who voted nay. The ordinance was given the number 2139.
The following bid was up for review:
88:26 - Race Street Bridge (between Caraway and Stadium) Mr. Evans moved seconded by Mr. Hannah to accept the lowest bid meeting specs from Cameron Construction Co. All voted aye.
A discussion of the paving of the north end of Loberg Lane was held by the council. Attorney Donn Mixon represented Mauri and Kathy Cole. The developer, Guy Pardew, Jr. addressed the matter. Mr. Hannah suggested the matter be referred to the Street Committee for review and a solution be determined as soon as possible.
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to appoint Dr. Rick Clifft and Mr. Tom Gschwend to the Northeast Arkansas Solid Waste Authority with terms to expire 8/1/91. All voted aye.
The Mayor reported the Insurance Committee had approved Gallagher for Public Officials Liability after further research to the matter.
Following a presentation by representatives of Dupont and Nettleton High School, Mr. Evans offered a resolution encouraging seat belt use in the city and challenging residents of the city to compete with the City of Fayetteville, Ar. to develop the highest rate of seat belt use in the state. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to adopt the resolution. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1988:33.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to transfer $10,000 from unappropriated sanitation fund to street material line item for the landfill. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans asked that specs for bid be solicited for a tractor and mower for the Street Department
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to transfer $30,000 from unappropriated street funds to street line items for repair, supplies, rentals and materials @ $7,500 each. All voted aye.
Dr. Strauser moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to appropriate $22,890.00 from unappropriated part of the General Fund with these funds derived from sales tax revenues and that these be transferred to the Street Dept. for the pavement of the bridge and construction of said bridge located at Race Street, between Caraway and Stadium Blvd.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.