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Minutes from the City Council meeting on October 16, 2000.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 16, 2000
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, October 16, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Brodell, City Clerk Donna Jackson, City Attorney Phillip Crego, and 11 council members. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. Councilman Young was unable to attend.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to approve the minutes, from October 2, 2000 as provided earlier. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy.
At the request of Mayor Brodell, Donna Jackson, City Clerk read a resolution recognizing the Troutt Family for their community service and civic dedication. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy for the adoption of the resolution. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2000:42.
Councilman Tate offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL (C-3) TO RESIDENTIAL (R-2), LOCATED IN THE 2700 BLOCK OF FRED STREET. (Leroy and Ruth Scott)
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3255.
Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO INDUSTRIAL (I-1), LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STRAWFLOOR DRIVE. (Universal Group Investments)
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Rorex to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Tate to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. Councilman Copeland moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3256.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Rega for the adoption of a resolution approving the Action Plan dated October 16, 2000 including the 2001 Community Development Block Grant budget and projects. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2000:40.
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett for the adoption of a resolution requesting a STOP sign be place at the southwest corner of Jill Drive and Forrest Hill Road. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2000:41.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett setting an appeal hearing for November 6, 2000 at 6:10 p.m. regarding the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission’s recommendation to deny a zoning change from Residential (R-1) to Residential (R-3) for property located on the west side of Caraway Road, north of Golf Course Drive. The appeal hearing request was made by Ms. Linda Kerr. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy.
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton granting a hardship mobile home placement at 5303 Pacific Road as requested by Carol A. Brown on behalf of her parents. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy.
Under new business, Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett for the adoption of a resolution amending the Wage and Salary Management Plan for the positions of Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation and Systems Analyst. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2000:43.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to grant another six month extension of the cable franchise to Cox Communications, with an expiration date of April 26, 2000. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy.
Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to accept the bid of Cameron Construction at cost of $256,826.85 for work on Mays Sewer Improvements Phase II. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.