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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 5, 1995
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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:50 P.M. - A public hearing was held regarding the vacating and abandonment of a ten foot alley, located south of Washington Avenue and east of Madison Street. No opposition was voiced. The Mayor announced that opposition to the alley closing had been withdrawn by a letter sent to him by Donn Mixon.
APPEAL HEARING - 7:10 P.M. - An appeal hearing was held as requested by Mr. James Mashburn and his attorney, Skip Mooney Sr., Mr. Mashburn was appealing action taken by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, regarding his rezoning request from Residential One to Residential Two for .71 acres, located on the south side of Nettleton Avenue, west of Elmdale Drive. No opposition was voiced at this appeal hearing.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 5, 1995
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday June 5, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were Mayor Brodell, City Attorney, Phillip Crego, and Eleven Councilmen. Those Councilmen were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. Councilman Tate was unable to attend. Mr. Brian Wadley filled in for City Clerk, Donna Jackson who was absent due to the death of her Grandmother.
The minutes of May 15, 1995, were approved as mailed on motion by Councilman Perrin 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, Young, Perrin, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
A "Certificate of Appreciation" was presented by Councilman Evans to Mr. Philip Andrew Ross, in recognition of his being named the 1995 Arkansas Governor's Scholar in the Interlochen Arts Camp. Mr. Ross was the only individual in the state to receive this award.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE LOT 2, BLOCK B, LANES ADDITION, JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, FROM R-1 TO R-2 (Linda Smallman)
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting nay, with the exception of Councilman Kelton who passed his vote. Those Aldermen voting nay were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The motion was denied.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (KEITH MEREDITH)
Councilman Vance 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: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2624.
Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (MACK FLEMING)
The ordinance was held for a second reading until the next council meeting, June 19, 1995.
Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (JIM MASHBURN)
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton 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: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Harpole offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON A TEN FOOT ALLEY, LOCATED SOUTH OF WASHINGTON AVENUE AND EAST OF MADISON STREET (COUNTY OFFICES)
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Vance 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 ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JONESBORO 1995 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING TWO POSITIONS (CUSTODIAN AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR) AND ALL APPROPRIATED FUNDS FROM THE JUSTICE COMPLEX EXPENSE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2625.
Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL 486 LINEAL FEET OF GUARD RAIL
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Wise 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. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin 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: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Vance for the adoption of 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2626.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to approve the placement of a mobile home at Davis Road, as requested by Mr. Leonard Davis, son of Mrs. Ruby M. Davis. 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution condemning 724 West Woodrow, Rick Covey, Owner; 112 West Gordon, Larry Green, Owner; and 520 West Forrest, Jerry Russell, Owner. 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:23.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Wise to accept the Mayor's recommendation of Mr. David Marthy (Reappointment - Expires April 2000), and Dr. Robert Landry (Appointment to fill an unexpired term - Expires April 1999) to the Airport 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to accept the Mayor's recommendation of Mr. Larry Duke (Appointment to fill an unexpired term - Expires April 1999) to the Civil Service 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Under new business Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole expedite a contract with Garver & Garver subject to City Attorney, Phillip Crego approving the contract. 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to accept a recommendation by the Professional Services Negotiating Committee to hire Mr. Claude Martin from Jackson, Tennessee. The position was for City Engineer at a starting salary of $42,000.00, to be raised to $44,000.00 in six months based on job performance. Mr. Martin would begin July 10, 1995. 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to appropriate $22,500.00 to come from Act 833 Funds. Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) will go toward a pump testing facility, while Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($12,500) will help construct a burn building at the training center. Mayor Brodell stated the Fire Committee would meet with the Quorum Court and request $12,500.00 from the County. 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to accept the bid of Advance & Digital Cutting Systems at $13,000.00, for the purchase of a sign cutter/plotter for the Information Systems Department. 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Young to request the Finance Department to advertize for bids on the Ridgecrest Drainage Project. 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Wise to transfer $3,500.00 from line item 296 (software) to 222 outside maintenance. 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to delete ten items from inventory list not found during the Sanitation Audit. 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, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole and Hannah.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.