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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 7, 1995
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, AUGUST 7, 1995
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday August 7, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were Mayor Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego, and nine Councilmen. Those Councilmen were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. Councilmen Vance, Wise and Perrin were unable to attend. Councilman Province arrived late, but was in attendance.
The minutes of July 17, 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: Rega, Evans, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to table the Mack Fleming rezoning, Ord. 2630, until August 21, 1995. Mr. Charles M. Mooney Sr. agreed with this request. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Councilmen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON THE EXISTING PLAT AND APPROVAL OF A REVISION PLAT, TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF ONE LOT AND EXPANSION OF THE REMAINING SIX LOTS TO MEET COUNTY HEALTH REGULATIONS. (TED TROUTMAN)
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2636.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (ASU/DONALD PARKER, II - McCLELLAN DR. & BROWN'S LANE)
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2637.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (ASU/DONALD PARKER, II - N. OF WASHINGTON & S. OF B.N. RR)
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2638.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (ASU/DONALD PARKER, II - BETWEEN THE MATTHEWS AND WASHINGTON INTERSECTIONS)
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2639.
Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 8.24, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO SET STANDARDS FOR TAXI BUSINESSES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. No further action was taken regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Hannah offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8.40, OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 8.40.23 "REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE LANES PROHIBITED", 8.40.24 - "REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE LANE MARKINGS", AND 8.40.25 - "PENALTY FOR EACH VIOLATION . . . "
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2640.
Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 2131, AND SECTION 11.28.01 OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING THE 1988 SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FUTURE EDITIONS WHICH MAY FOLLOW HERE AFTER.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Tate to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Tate to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2641.
The following bids were reviewed:
95:35 - Fuel System - Sanitation/Street Departments.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to table this bid indefinitely. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
95:37 - 911 Digital Recording Equipment
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Hannah to accept the Dictaphone Bid. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
95:38 - Used Roller - Street Department
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Hannah to accept the low bid which met specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Hannah for the adoption of a Resolution requesting City Water & Light to provide ultimate use of utilities to the existing water meter at 1601 James Street (Optimist Park), at 107 W. Allen Street a Jonesboro park area, and at 1101 S. Culberhouse for Mosquito Control. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. This resolution was given the number 1995:35.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Evans for the adoption of a Resolution to proceed with condemnation action on three Jonesboro properties: 509 W. Woodrow, Lila Long, Owner, 2010 Clark - Theresa Lee Presley, Owner and 517 N. Church - Andrew Limbers, Owner. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. This resolution was given the number 1995:36.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded Councilman Harpole for the adoption of a Resolution to establish a public hearing for the purpose of vacating and abandoning a drainage easement between Lots 3 and 4 of the Calvary Chapel Addition for 7:15 p.m., August 21, 1995, in Council Chambers. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. This resolution was given the number 1995:37.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to set an Appeal Hearing August 21, 1995, for 6:45 p.m. regarding a denial by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission to approve site plans for two apartment buildings on 1.5 acres located on the west side of Leslie Ann Drive, north of Barbara Ann Drive. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Under new business, discussion was held regarding the purchase of the Central Chevrolet parking lot located at Madison Street. It was determined that an appraisal and E.P.A. certification was needed before continuing any further negotiations. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to proceed with E.P.A. certification and an appraisal on the property. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Kelton informed the Council of a Planning and Inspection meeting at 4:00 p.m., August 14, 1995. Discussion followed regarding obtaining temporary and permanent drainage easements in Drainage District # 33 and Viney Slough Ditch. Councilman Kelton explained the Corp Project could not begin until all Right-Of-Ways had been secured, and explained Mr. Charles Frierson, III., attorney for Drainage District #33 had agreed to allow the city of Jonesboro to provide additional downstream outlets in conjunction with the upper work to be done by the Corps of Engineers. Mayor Brodell stated a large percentage of the easements had been obtained by the Civil Engineer, Mike Foster, and by opening downstream outlets many water problems would be solved for local farmers. Councilman Hannah questioned the legalities of using city equipment outside the city limits. Mayor Brodell stated it was his understanding it can be done with the approval of the city council. Phillip Crego, City Attorney concurred, giving the example of spraying for mosquitoes out of the city limits. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Rega to proceed with securing the needed drainage easements, and using the City of Jonesboro equipment to do the drainage work. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Evans for the adoption of a resolution certifying the endorsement of the E. Ritter Information Services, located at 1801 Stadium Blvd. to participate in the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:38.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Tate for the adoption of a resolution placing "STOP" signs at the following locations: On Pam Dr. at Johnwood Dr., On Johnwood Dr. at Darr Hill Rd., On Jean Drive at Pam Drive, On Martha Drive at Pam Drive, On Roberta Drive at Johnwood Drive, On Jean Drive at Martha Drive (Both Sides), and on Jean Drive at Darr Hill Drive. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:39.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.