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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 3, 2000.
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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:10 P.M. - A public hearing was conducted for the purpose of granting a permit to the Arkansas Cab Company. Mr. Peter Ramsey had requested the hearing. Councilman Rorex questioned how many cab companies were running in Jonesboro. Mayor Brodell stated two cab companies were operating in Jonesboro at the present time. Mrs. Susan Meredith, owner of the Thrifty Cab Company spoke in opposition to the request. Mrs. Meredith contended there was not enough business in Jonesboro to support three different cab companies, and feared her business would suffer if a third company was permitted to operate. She reminded Council of the Northeast Taxi Cab Company, which only stayed in operation one year.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - January 3, 2000
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, January 3, 2000, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Hubert Brodell, City Clerk Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney Phillip Crego and 10 council members. Those members were: Kelton, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. Councilman Tate and Councilman McCall were unable to attend.
Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for approval of the minutes from December 20, 1999, as delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy.
Mayor Brodell recognized Mr. Gary Bowman, Manager of Cox Communications who addressed Council regarding Jonesboro’s cable service. Mr. Bowman explained as a cable operator, Cox is required by law to get consent from FOX in order to transmit FOX programs on the Cox cable system. He explained negotiations were being conducted, locally and nationwide, regarding the addition of two extra FOX networks. Mr. Bowman explained Jonesboro currently receives five of the FOX channels and is limited on digital space. As a result FOX banned transmission of Channel 13 which was the Cotton Bowl game. Councilman Rega questioned if Cox Communications was prepared to provide a rate adjustment for its customers who are not receiving the service they signed up for. Mr. Bowman stated Cox would have to determine how long the service would be off before making that decision. Councilman Perrin questioned how this situation complies with the contract between Jonesboro and Cox Communications. Mayor Brodell explained Congress took all power away from municipalities with regard to rate adjustments with the exception of the franchise fee. Councilman Young read from the cable franchise agreement and questioned if notification was provided when making the change from TCA Cable to Cox Communications. Mr. Bowman responded saying he had sent Mayor Brodell a letter of the change. Mayor Brodell stated he had a problem with the citizens of Jonesboro looking at a rate increase in February, but not being provided adequate service. He stated he understood it was a nationwide problem, but was not concerned with the nation only Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mayor Brodell stated he felt Cox should do something for the people of Jonesboro because they are paying the bill. In closing Mr. Bowman stated they were doing everything possible to correct the situation.
Councilman Rorex moved, seconded by Councilman Moore approving the permit for Arkansas Cab Company, to Peter Ramsey, Owner. Mr. Gerald Meredith, owner of Thrifty Cab Company spoke in opposition to the motion. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy.
The following ordinance was on third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Robin Nix)
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Rega for the adoption of the ordinance. Attorney Mark Mayfield represented Mr. Richard Jernigan of 719 Southwest Drive, who along with others, was opposed to the zoning request. Attorney Mayfield cited reasons of poor drainage, no buffer zone, and it goes against the Bill of Assurance of Marlo Acres. It was explained the only commercial property is a tennis court which is more of a buffer zone than a business would be. Mr. Mayfield stated some residents were open to buying the property in order to keep it residential. Attorney Robin Nix, II representing his father, Mr. Robin Nix, Sr., stated the property was obtained three years ago, at a time when the Bill of Assurance was about to expire. He argued the tennis court is not a buffer zone and could be taken down and a business put in its place. Attorney Nix stated the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission recommended C-5 so it would be a buffer for the residential area. He stated to his knowledge no one has offered to buy the property, and no one bought the property when it was available. Attorney Nix stated he has provided drawings of the building, which will look like a residential structure. Several residents spoke in opposition to the zoning request. A roll call vote was taken resulting in a seven to three vote in opposition to the motion. Those members voting nay were: Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Young, and Crockett. The motion was denied.
Councilman Roddy offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Clay Gott)
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin 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, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy 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, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned number 3183.
The following bids were reviewed:
•2000:01 - 800 Ninety-Five Gallon Roll-Out Carts - Sanitation Department
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to accept the bid of Schaefer for $32,904.00. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy.
•2000:02 - Side Load Dumpster - Sanitation Department
Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to accept the bid of River City Hydraulics #2. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy.
•2000:03 - Two Snow Plows - Street Department
Councilman Copeland moved, seconded by Councilman Rorex to increase the number of snow plows purchased from two (2) to three (3) and to accept the bid from Kranz. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy.
•2000:04 - Hydraulic Track Excavator - Street Department
The decision was made to refer the matter back to the Street Committee for further discussion.
Under new business, Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to nominate Councilman Rega as Vice Mayor for the year 2000. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a traffic resolution placing traffic signs at the following locations:
STOP SIGNS:
Trailwater Dr. @ Stillwater Dr.
Flintstone Dr. @ Trailwater Dr.
Ozark Dr. @ Flintstone Dr.
Ozark Dr. @ Southwest Dr.
Trailwater Cv. @ Trailwater Dr.
Thistle Way @Trailwater Dr.
Flatrock Tr. @ Summitridge Dr.
Rockport Dr. @ Flatrock Tr.
Quarry Cv. @ Rockport Dr.
Boulder Cv. @ Rockport Dr.
Fieldstone Cv. @ Rockport Dr.
Rockwood Cv. @ Rockport Dr.
Pleasant View Dr. @ Pleasant Grove Rd.
SPEED LIMIT 25 MPH
Hilltop Dr.
Vickie Dr.
Burdyshaw Dr.
Sunset Dr.
Pamela Dr.
Hill Dr.
Stephanie Ln.
SPEED LIMIT 30 MPH
Duncan Rd from Blankenship Rd. to Winchester Dr.
All of Winchester Dr.
Duncan Rd. from Winchester to Arrowhead Farm Rd.
Metzler from Highland Dr. to Nettleton Av.
Misty Glen from Peach Tree Ave. to city limits
SPEED LIMIT 35 MPH
Duncan Rd from Arrowhead Farm Rd. to city limit
Kellers Chapel Rd. from Neely Ln. to Maple Valley Dr.
Pleasant Grove Rd. from Johnson Av. to Peach Tree Av.
Peach Tree Av. from Pleasant Grove Rd. to Misty Glen Dr.
CHANGE SPEED LIMIT FROM 30 MPH TO 35 MPH
Arrowhead Farm Rd.
Rook Rd.
Richardson Dr.
Longcrest Dr.
SPEED LIMIT 40
Kellers Chapel Rd. From Southwest Dr. to Neely Ln.
Maple Valley Dr. from Southwest Dr. to Carolina Cv.
CHANGE SPEED LIMIT FROM 30 MPH TO 40 MPH
Willow Rd from Parker Rd to Ingles Rd.
SPEED LIMIT 45 MPH
Flemon Rd. from Woodsprings Rd. to Kellers Chapel Rd.
A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Copeland, Moore, Perrin and Roddy.
The resolution was assigned resolution number 2000:01 .
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.