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Minutes from the City Council meeting on April 17, 1995
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PUBLIC HEARING - 7:15 P.M. - A public hearing was conducted at the request of Mr. Jimmy Cox and Roy Milner for the purpose of vacating the southern ten feet of an existing 25' utility easement along the north side of Lots 1, 3 and 4 of Bramblewood Subdivision. No opposition was voiced regarding the matter.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, APRIL 17, 1995
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, April 17, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were Mayor Brodell, City Clerk Donna Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego, and all twelve Councilmen. Those Councilmen were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
The minutes of April 3, 1995, were approved as mailed on motion by Councilman Young seconded by Councilman Harpole. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Councilmen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON 3.5 FEET OF UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE ON LOT 11, BLOCK "H" IN CANDLEWOOD ESTATES, EIGHTH ADDITION. (Tim Stallings)
Discussion was held regarding the accuracy of surveys. Two different surveyors (Dale Adamson and Miller Newell) surveyed Mr. Stalling's lot, and came up with two different opinions on where the boundary lines should be. The second survey showed Mr. Stallings' home 3.5 feet over an existing utility easement on the west side. Several Councilmen expressed concern for surveyors being made more accountable for their work. Councilman Tate stated as a contractor, he is dependent on the accuracy of boundary lines. Councilman Vance recommended the Council review a procedure to make surveyors responsible for the placement of incorrect boundaries. Mr. Dale Adamson explained to the Council that surveying is not an exact science, and when surveying a lot in an older subdivision there is the possibility of over lapping. The only way to correct this problem is to begin at the first lot and work up to the point in question. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to adopt the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2618.
Councilman Tate offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON TEN FEET OF AN EXISTING 25 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF LOTS 1, 3, AND 4 OF BRAMBLEWOOD SUBDIVISION.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
The following bids were reviewed:
* Bid No. 95:26 (Computer Equipment - Emergency 911) was put back on the agenda for review. Motorola had omitted sales tax even though the bid sheet required sales tax be included. City Attorney, Phillip Crego recommended the Council vote again on Bid No. 95:26, but include the $31,550.00 for sales tax in the motion. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Rega to accept the Motorola Bid including the $31,550.00 for sales tax. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
* Bid No. 95:27 (Tire Reclamation, tabled April 3, 1995) was reviewed. Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to accept the low bid which met bid specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a Resolution supporting the proposed I-66 Feasibility Study and potential establishment of an East/West Corridor in relationship to U.S. Highways 412, 62, 63 and 67, as recommended by the Greater Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:14.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole for the adoption of a Resolution to condemn two separate properties, one at 1016 E. Washington, the other at 717 W. Monroe, both located in the Jonesboro city limits. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:15.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Wise to change the next council meeting to May 2, 1995, to allow council members an opportunity to attend a dinner with Governor Jim Guy Tucker and House Speaker, Bobby Hogue. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a Resolution setting a public hearing for May 2, 1995, at 7:15 p.m., for the purpose of abandoning an unimproved portion of East Street, as requested by Harvey Newcom. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:16.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Young to accept the following five individuals to the newly established Parks and Recreation Planning and Advisory Committee with all five terms to expire April 17, 2000: Jay Clevenger, Tom Gschwend, Al Heringer, Chris Fowler, and Michael Parkey. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Under new business Mayor Brodell announced the contract for the newly renovated Justice Complex had been turned over to City Attorney, Phillip Crego for review. Mr. Crego explained there had been a four to five month delay, plus several missed due dates which had been set by the construction company themselves. The major delay is with the outside work. Mr. Crego stated he plans to review the contract to determine payments remaining pursuant to the contract and what steps are needed for the completion of the building.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to accept the recommendation of the MATA Committee regarding a prioritized pavement program, and to refer the recommendation on to the Street Committee for the purpose of bringing it back to the council for final approval. In his motion Councilman Vance expressed his appreciation to the MATA Committee for all the dedicated work they have done on this project. Councilman Young stated he had received numerous phone calls from concerned citizens. He inquired about the possibility of local residents having input on the priority pavement list. Councilman Vance stated previous public hearings had been conducted and for the most part there was little participation. However, Councilman Vance stated the Street Committee would make sure the upcoming Street Committee meetings are well announced. Councilman Young asked how the traffic counts were done and were they done on every itemized street. Councilman Vance stated he would make the information available to the Street Committee, but he believed the Engineering Department would be conducting the traffic counts. Councilman Young asked that consideration be given to the gravel streets where school buses travel and where cemeteries exist.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Young to advertise for bids regarding a trustee to oversee retirement of the city's bond issue. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to allow the Professional Negotiations Committee to begin selecting and ranking proposals as required by Act 616 for an overall project consultant, responsible for the supervision of a newly established management office to coordinate the traffic (MATA) projects. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to set an appeal hearing for May 2, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. as requested by Ms. Linda Smallman regarding a rezoning denial by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Rega, Chairman of the Information Systems & 911 Committee, reported to Council the current status of the ACIC System. Three terminals are rented from ACIC for $65.00 per month, with a need for two additional terminals. The current ACIC setup will only accommodate four of the five terminals without renting additional equipment. However, Dean Swick, Director of Information Systems and Floyd Johnson, Police Chief negotiated an agreement with ACIC allowing a hook up into the Police PC network. Councilman Rega explained PC Gateway would be a cost saving measure which would allow up to 32 users, pay for itself by May of 1996, and eliminate the need to rent equipment from ACIC. The total one-time cost would be $3600.00 for the PC and software. Councilman Vance asked about security measures regarding PC Gateway and confidential Police files. Mr. Swick explained ACIC have complete control of the system and did not allow pass words, but PC Gateway allows for pass words to be used. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Rega to appropriate $3600.00 from unappropriated sales tax for the PC Gateway and software. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Evans informed Council of a Grants Committee meeting at 11:30 a.m. on April 24, 1995, to discuss various grants for different departments.
Councilman Perrin inquired about the Clerk's certification of the Quarterly Financial Report as being part of State Law, and why it was not on the agenda. City Clerk, Donna Jackson explained it is required by State Law but some felt the report was repetitious and unnecessary, therefore due to conflicting opinions she did not want to waste council meeting time. Councilman Perrin stated the report should be on the agenda and given in open session for the public's benefit. Clerk Jackson stated she was willing to give the report if the Council so desired.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to transfer $2,000.00 of the Parks & Recreation budget from line item 221, Maintenance of Building and Grounds to line item 232, Fixed Assets. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Harpole presented a certificate to Councilman Perrin in recognition of his being sworn in on April 15, 1995, as the newest member to the Arkansas State University Board of Trustees. The certificate was signed by Mayor Brodell and other Councilmen. Councilman Perrin received a round of applause and congratulations.
In closing, Mayor Brodell appointed Councilman Kelton as Chairman to serve with Councilman Wise and Councilman Young, on a committee responsible for establishing standards and procedures for taxi-cab service in Jonesboro. Mayor Brodell requested the Committee bring this before the Council as soon as possible.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.