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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 20, 1982
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 1982
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, September 20, 1982, at 7:30 p.m., Present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and all aldermen.
The minutes of September 7, 1982, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Park, second by Mr. Stricklin.
Mr. Shelton offered the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE U.S. AND THE U.S.S.R.TO FREEZE PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
On motion by Mr. Hannah, second by Mr. Sanderson the resolution was adopted by unanimous vote. The resolution was given the number 1982:19.
Mr. Park moved that October 10, 1982, be declared Peace Day in Jonesboro. Motion seconded by Mr. Shelton, all voted aye.
Mayor Stallings read a letter signed by members of the Police Department requesting that payroll deductions for Christmas Club be reinstated by council. Mr. Haggenmacher moved that anything signed in writing by city employees be withheld from their payroll checks. Motion died for lack of second.
Mr. Hinson moved that payroll deductions for Christmas Club be reinstated, second by Mr. Stricklin. Voting aye: Park, Stricklin, Shelton, Hinson, Bridger, Smith, Johnson and Mays. Voting nay: Hannah, Sanderson, Province and Haggenmacher. Motion carried.
The following bids were reviewed for hospital insurance (attached).
Mr. Shelton moved that the low bid meeting the specs from Blue Cross/Blue Shield be approved, second by Mr. Smith. All voted aye.
Bernard Simpson, fireman, inquired of council as to who city employees do not have the right to voice their opinion concerning the type of insurance they would like to have. Mr. Province agreed to notify departments before taking insurance bids in the future.
The following bids were reviewed for plumbing materials at Craighead Forest (attached). Mr. Province moved that the Purchasing agent be given permission to hold a lottery on all tie bids, seconded by Mr. Johnson, all voted aye. Mr. Johnson moved that all low bids be approved, second by Mr. Shelton, all voted aye.
There were no bids received for electrical materials.
The following bids were reviewed for miscellaneous materials for Craighead Forrest: (attached) Mr. Stricklin moved that the low bids meeting the specs be approved, seconded by Mr. Mays, all voted aye.
The low bids were reviewed for police uniforms (attached). On motion by Mr. Stricklin, second by Mr. Mays and unanimous vote of council, the low bid from Farriors was approved.
The following bids were reviewed for asphalt for Craighead Forest and North-side Park (attached).
Mr. Shelton moved that the bid from Atlas Asphalt be approved, seconded by Mr. Johnson, all voted aye.
The following ordinance was on 3rd 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 6; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-1); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Discussion followed on the annexation and Mr. Cameron advised council that he had requested from Mr. Swanner, property plans or proposals. He indicated that plans for curb, gutter and tile had not been made and that the City would have a rural road, 18 feet wide, with open ditches.
Mr. Mooney advised council that Mr. Swanner had dedicated an additional 12 feet to the City and that he could not afford to place curb, gutter and tile on the property.
Mr. Haggenmacher moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, second by Mr. Park. Voting aye: Park, Stricklin, Mays and Haggenmacher. Voting nay: Shelton, Hinson, Bridger, Smith, Hannah, Johnson, Sanderson and Province. Motion failed.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AN ALLEY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Sanderson moved for adoption of the ordinance, second by Mr. Mays, all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1814.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Permission was granted for placing a mobile home at 303 W. Bradley on motion by Mr. Hannah, second by Mr. Haggenmacher and unanimous vote of council.
Mayor Stallings inquired of City Attorney Henson the status of the structure located at 1103 Flint Street. Ms. Henson informed council that without written consent of the property owners and lien holder to condemn the property, the City must obtain an Order from Chancery Court. She indicated that the order could not be filed in court, until thirty days after the passage of the ordinance by council. A letter from Mr. Warren Dupwe, attorney for the property owners, stated that he would obtain the release required within the next few days.
Robert Rees, President for Better Cable System, spoke to council, implying that for six months the problem has been before the council and nothing had been done concerning the request for not renewing the past contract. He indicated that Cable was not paying the City of Jonesboro the six per cent on gross revenues as spelled out in the ordinance. Mayor informed Mr. Rees that the committee appointed by him to study the cable franchise was still active and that a meeting between Mr. Ernest Hicks, manager of Cable TV and himself had been scheduled.
Mr. Stricklin moved that an ordinance be written changing the stop sign from Cole to Thomas Street and that no parking signs be placed on the east side of Fisher Street from Word. Motion seconded by Mr. Shelton, all voted aye.
With there being no further business, council adjourned.