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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 7, 1977
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 1977
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, November 7, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and the following names alderman: Park, Sanderson, Shelton, Bridger, Minx, Hannah, Haigler, Stricklin, Province, Smith and Shepard. Absent: Hinson.
The minutes of October 17th were amended as showing Mr. Province voting nay on the Craft rezoning.
Bill Hurt, Chairman of the Airport Commission, reported to council that one of the local banks has committed themselves for up to $181,000 for improvements at the Municipal Airport. The Commission would be required only to pay interest on the loan for a five year period. Mr. Sanderson moved that the Airport Commission be given approval to borrow up to $265,000, to be used at the Jonesboro Municipal Airport and to be satisfied by a bond issue which is to be initiated no more than 60 months from the date of loan. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bridger and received unanimous vote of council.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE AND AGREEMENT: (IN THE FORM AND WITH THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE) AND AUTHORIZING A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE: (IN THE FORM AND WITH THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE) BOTH IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE AN EXPANSION TO THE BAJOHR INDUSTRIAL PROJECT; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Shepard moved that a Public Hearing on the Act 9 Bond Issue be scheduled for Monday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Park and received unanimous vote of council.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 10-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Minx moved that the ordinance be amended to deleting the word “audited” from Section C, #1. Motion seconded by Mr. Hannah and all of council voted aye. Mr. Hannah then moved that the ordinance be adopted as amended, including the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Shelton. All voted and the ordinance was given #1610.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. The only dissenting vote was cast Mr. Sanderson. The ordinance was adopted and given #1617.
The following ordinance was on 2nd reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ZONED R-1, ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, LOCATED IN WARD 4, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED JULY 21, 1977
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Park moved that the following locations be approved for placing mobile homes: 517 N. Main, 519 N. Second and 303 W. Woodrow. The motion was seconded by Mr. Smith with the only dissenting vote cast by Mr. Minx and Mr. Shepard.
After some discussion on making Patrick Street one-way, Mr. Shepard moved that the matter be tabled for two weeks. The motion was denied for lack of second. Mr. Sanderson then moved that the proposal to make Patrick Street one-way be denied, seconded by Mr. Shepard. Roll call voting aye: Park, Sanderson, Shelton, Bridger, Haigler, Stricklin and Province. Voting nay: Minx, Hannah and Smith. Mr. Shepard passed.
On motion by Mr. Minx, seconded by Mr. Shelton, and unanimous vote of council, a Public Hearing was scheduled for Monday, November 21, at 6:00 p.m. for hearing 4th Year Community Block Grant Program.
Mr. Sanderson offered the resolution:
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 5 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ORDER TO CARRY ON THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Mr. Park moved for the adoption of same after the reading, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1977:15.
Mr. Shepard offered:
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A TAX FOR THE POLICEMAN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND
After the reading, Mr. Stricklin moved for the adoption, seconded by Mr. Park, all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1977:16.
Mr. Shepard offered:
RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE LIBRARY TAX
Mr. Park moved for the adoption of same, seconded by Mr. Sanderson, all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1977:17.
The Mayor offered the following names to serve on the Library Board: Allen Nixon, Stan Langley and Mrs. Margaret Wall, replacing Mrs. Richard Washer. He also offered the following name for the Airport Commission: Richard W. Gray replacing Bob Blakenship.
Mr. Stricklin moved that the Citizen Participation Committee be approved as submitted by the Mayor at previous meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Hannah, all voted aye.
The Mayor read a letter from Mr. Jim Lyons, with the Parking Authority, recommending that all parking meters be removed from Downtown Jonesboro on a trial basis. Mr. Hannah moved that the recommendation be referred the Parking Committee of council. Motion seconded by Ms. Haigler. All voted aye.
There being no further business, council adjourned.