File #: MIN-85:637    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Minutes Status: Passed
File created: 5/20/1985 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 6/3/1985
Title: Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 20, 1985
Attachments: 1. Bids for 2 packers and 1 1/2 ton cab and chassis, 2. Bids for Summer shirts for the Fire Department, 3. Mosquito Control Budget Proposal
Related files: MIN-85:636, MIN-85:638, ORD-85:1629, RES-85:1746, ORD-58:1781
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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 20, 1985
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 20, 1985

The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, May 20, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen.

The minutes of May 6, 1985, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Stricklin, seconded by Mr. Hannah. All voted aye.

Mr. Hinson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to allow a trailer placement at 118 W. Forrest by Mike Yates. All voted aye.

Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to set an Appeal Hearing for Gwyn Bradsher, 705 Locust on June 3, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. All voted aye.

Mr. Culpepper moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to set a public hearing for annexation of the Wade Quinn property, off Nettleton; and Gerald’s Automotive Service, 2825 Race Street on July l, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. All voted aye.

Mr. Park offered the following ordinance: (Rezoning - R-1 to C-3 E, Nettleton)

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Mr. Hinson offered the following ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR PARKING REGULATIONS IN THAT AREA OF DOWNTOWN JONESBORO WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS.

Mr. Evans recommended numerous changes regarding parking for the handicapped. Mayor Stallings requested aldermen and the Parking Committee to coordinate amendments to the ordinance by May 29. Mr. Culpepper complimented the members of the Parking Committee for their work on the ordinance.

The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rezoning - R-1 to R-2 W. Matthews & W. Washington)

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Culpepper to table the ordinance until the ordinance can be rewritten to include the stipulation that no buildings on the tract would exceed...

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