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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 19, 1984
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, MARCH 19, 1984
Mr. Charlie Schaaf was sworn in by the City Clerk prior to the March 19th meeting. He is to fill the Ward 6-Position l seat which was held by Dr. Eugene Smith who resigned March 1, 1984.
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, March 19, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all aldermen except Mr. Hannah.
Mr. Grover Gent, who asked to be recognized on the agenda, spoke to the Council in protest of a food tax proposal. After discussion from several citizens on the matter, the following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A ONE PERCENT (1%) GROSS RECEIPT TAX ON THE SALE OF PREPARED FOODS WITHIN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton, to amend the ordinance to read that the collection of said tax would start on May 1, 1984, instead of time of passage. All voted aye. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Park, to adopt the ordinance as amended. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1860.
The minutes of March 5, 1984, were approved as mailed on motion from Mr. Park, seconded by Mr. Mays. All voted aye.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading: (R-2 to C-3 E. Nettleton - D. Zolper)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1861.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following resolution: (Ar Ent. Zone-Gilbert Ind., Adv. Plastics, H & H Enterprises. and Broadway Ham Co.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CERTIFICATE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES, ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM, JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton, to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1984:08.
Mr. Shelton offered the following resolution: (Affirmative act. plan for cont. and businesses)
RESOLUTION APPROVING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR CONTRACTORS AND BUSINESSES
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Parks to adopt the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1984:09.
Mr. Troy Henry, representing East Arkansas Cable Vision, presented a check to the Mayor for the amount of $116,224.04 to pay back past Franchise Fees awarded by the court. He also submitted a new ordinance for the council to review concerning renewal of the cable’s franchise.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to appoint Mr. Pete Shelton to the City Water & Light Board. All voted aye.
The following bids were on review:
84:05 - Fire Department Uniforms - Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton, to accept the 2nd low bid due to a request from Farriors concerning the Arkansas Preference Law. All voted aye.
84:06 - Building Insurance -Mr. Province moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to accept low bid form General Insurance Agency for the amount of $4,717.00. All voted aye.
84:07 - Public Employees Bond - Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Province, to accept low bid from Martin & Assoc. for the amount of $1,521.20. All voted aye.
84:08 - Public works uniforms shirts -Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to accept low bid from Wear-Guard for the amount of $2,292.00. All voted aye.
Mr. Hinson offered the following ordinance for first reading: (Handicap parking limit)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #1638 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading: (C-3 to R-3 - East Nettleton)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
After Mayor Stallings read a letter from David Rees asking for expense money for Cable Suit, Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Nix to pay Mr. Rees $2,500.00. All voted aye.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to appoint Mr. Jon Coleman to the Parks Commission. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, to ask the City Attorney to draw an ordinance to install a 4-way stop at the intersection of East Cherry and Citizens. All voted aye.
City Inspector Joe Tomlinson- asked for approval to adjust the salaries in his budget in order to hire a new inspector to replace the electrical inspection position. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Province, to allow such action. All voted aye.
There being no further business, council adjourned.