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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 15, 1985
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APRIL 15, 1985
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday April 15, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen.
The minutes of April 1, 1985, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Park. All voted aye.
Dr. Larry Olson addressed the council regarding Mosquito Abatement Program. He asked the council to reconsider action regarding sending two mosquito control trucks to other departments in the city. The Mayor asked the council to consider the request and tabled the issue. Mr. Evans asked that Chemical Hazard signs be placed on all Mosquito Control trucks.
The Mayor recognized students of Mrs. Jessica Trevathan, a Civics Teacher at Annie Camp Jr. High School who were in attendance to learn the workings of city government.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance: (Rezone -C-3 & R-2 to R-2 E. Washington)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken and all voted aye. Mr. Hannah further moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on third reading. A voice vote was taken and all voted aye. Mr. Hannah further moved to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. A voice vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1921.
The following ordinance was on second reading: (Traffic Control Arrowhead & Stonebridge)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on third reading. A voice vote was taken and all voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A voice vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1922.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rezone - R-2 to R-1 Marshall Est.)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A voice vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1923.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rezone - R-1 to R-2 - Marshall Est.)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A voice vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1924.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rezone - R-3 to C-3 - Hwy. 49 South)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A voice vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1925.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to defer action on Civil Service Rules and Regulations until the May 6, 1985, meeting. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to set a public hearing for Donald and Debria Maple, 915 French Street on May 6, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. All voted aye.
Mr. Nix, Mr. Culpepper and Mr. Evans voiced opposition to the council placing an ordinance on three readings in one session. Mr. Nix added that residents and developers have been told proposals and rezonings would not be placed on three readings in one meeting. Mr. Hannah stated that area property owners were notified of the planned development before the developers appeared before the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment. He further suggested that opposition should be voiced before the vote was taken.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to reject bids on item number 2, a 1978 GMC Truck (no motor). All voted aye. Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Park to sell all remaining items on the public sale list to the highest bidder. All voted aye.
The following bids were up for review:
85:09 Engineering Laser Beam - Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to reject all bids upon the recommendation of City Engineer, Fred Hendrix. All voted aye.
85:15 Community Center Pool Repair - Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to accept the low bid meeting specifications from Moral Ford Painting Company for $24,000.00. All voted aye.
85:16 Fire Dept. Automobile - Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Park to accept low bid meeting specifications from Teague Chevrolet: $10,784.82. All voted aye.
85:17 Humane - Mid-size Pick up - Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to accept low bid meeting specifications from Tom Kirk Chevrolet for $7,817.20. All voted aye.
The Mayor placed in nomination the name of Dennis Zolper to the Civil Service Commission noting his expertise as an attorney would be invaluable to the commission. Mr. Zolper served for two years on the commission replacing Mr. Jim Hanley. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to appoint Mr. Dennis Zolper to the Civil Service Commission. All voted aye.
Mr. Greg Zweig, 1400 Merrywood addressed the council regarding drainage in his subdivision. Mr. Zweig asked the council to (A) take action in insuring the past agreement with the city council, Mayor and Engineer be honored and correct the inadequate drainage (B) the city establish a procedure by with all ordinance requirements (C) delay the work until an outside civil engineer could study the plan. The Mayor stated the Mr. Zweig’s recommendations would be taken under consideration. No action was taken.
Mr. Bridger asked the council to make recommendations to him for streets in need of repair.
With no further business the meeting adjourned.