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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 5, 1982
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, APRIL 5, 1982
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, April 5, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. Present, Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all aldermen.
The minutes of March 15, 1982, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Park, second by Mr. Hannah.
Mr. Park offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECOND YEAR SMALL CITIES PROGRAM
Mr. Park moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Hinson, all aye. The resolution was given the number 1982:15.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE FAIR HOUSING LAW, AND THE 1968 CIVIL RIGHTS ACT
Mr. Mays moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Johnson, all aye. The resolution was given the number 1982:16.
The following bids were reviewed for police department uniforms: (see attached)
Mr. Mays moved the bid from Farriors be approved, seconded by Mr. Hannah, all aye.
Mr. Haggenmacher moved that Cavanaugh Ford be contacted concerning rebate and if not possible, the bid be awarded to O’Neal Ford. Motion seconded by Mr. Bridger and voting aye: Stricklin, Bridger, Sanderson, Haggenmacher. Voting nay: Park, Hinson, Hannah, Johnson and Province. Mr. Shelton and Mays passed and the motion failed.
Mr. Hannah moved that the low bid meeting the specs be approved, seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mr. Shelton and Mays passed, all others voted aye, motion carried.
The following bids were reviewed for a lawnmower for cemetery department: (as attached)
The low bid did not meet the specs and Mr. Hannah moved that the bid from Town and Country be approved, seconded by Mr. Hinson, all aye.
Mr. Shelton moved that permission be granted for placing a mobile home at 219 N. McClure, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. Voting aye: Park, Stricklin, Shelton, Hinson, Sanderson, Province, Mays, Haggenmacher. Voting nay: Bridger, Hannah, Johnson, motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Stricklin, second by Mr. Hannah and unanimous vote of council, the City was instructed to sell two (2) 1980 Impala engines to J & O Diesel for $60.00.
Mr. Park moved that the City advertise to sell the used mosquito foggers, seconded by Mr. Hannah, all aye.
The 1982 Mosquito Control Budget was presented to council and Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of same, seconded by Mr. Province, all aye.
The following ordinance was on 3rd reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hannah moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Johnson, all aye. The ordinance was given the number 1796.
John Evans, representing the Arkansas Municipal League, presented to council a risk sharing policy for liability insurance. Mr. Province moved that any action on the presentation by delayed until April 19. Motion seconded by Mr. Shelton, all aye.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF IH-200 SCRAPER
Mr. Sanderson moved the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on 2nd reading, seconded by Mr. Park, all aye. Mr. Park moved the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, seconded by Mr. Hinson, all aye. Mr. Sanderson moved for the adoption of the ordinance to include the emergency clause, seconded by Mr. Shelton, all aye. The ordinance was given the number 1797.
Mayor Stallings offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR ALDERMAN DONALD R. MINX
Mr. Sanderson moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Hinson, all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1982:03.
On recommendation of the Mayor, Mr. Hinson moved that Dr. Eugene Smith be appointed to fill the term of Mr. Minx, seconded by Mr. Bridger and the motion received unanimous vote of council.
Mr. Stricklin moved that three (3) paramedic positions salary be increased by $50 a month and three (3) ambulance attendant positions salary be increased by $25 a month. Motion seconded by Mr. Bridger. Voting aye: Park, Stricklin, Shelton, Hinson, Bridger, Johnson, Mays and Haggenmacher. Voting nay: Hannah, Sanderson, Province. Motion carried.
The City Attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance placing the speed limit on Cartwright Street at 24 mph.
On motion by Mr. Hinson, seconded by Mr. Park and unanimous vote of Council, one additional parking space was added on the east side of Main Street in front of Home Federal Savings and Loan.
There being no further business, council adjourned.