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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 20, 1994
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APPEAL HEARING - 7:00 P.M. - An appeal hearing was held as requested by Mr. Harry LaTourette and his attorney, Skip Mooney Sr. Discussion was held regarding a lack of attendance by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commissioners. Mr. Mooney explained in order to have a majority vote there must be at least five votes. However, at most MAPC meetings commissioners are being called, in order to have a quorum, Mr. Mooney stated. He urged Mayor Hubert Brodell and Judge Bearden to fill all vacancies on the Commission so the business of the City could be done in a timely manner. Councilman Mays questioned Mr. Mooney on the property being located in the flood plan. Mr. Mooney answered by saying his client was willing to cooperate with the drainage project being done on Higginbottom Creek and agreed to go to a more restrictive zoning (Commercial Five). No opposition was voiced.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 20, 1994
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all council members.
The minutes of June 6, 1994, were approved as mailed by motion of Councilman Perrin seconded by Councilman Harpole. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
Mr. Mickey Seeman requested his address to the Council be tabled till July 18, 1994, in order to allow him time to attain an attorney. Councilwoman Ingram moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to table the matter until July 18, 1994. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
At the request of the Insurance Committee, Mr. Bill Rogers of Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance addressed the Council regarding insurance changes for city employees. Each employee will be given a choice of going with a preferred provider organization (PPO) or continuing with the existing group plan. The PPO plan will require the insured to use St. Bernard Hospital while the other plan gives the insured a choice. Family coverage under the PPO plan will drop from $300.00 to $275.00 monthly. Councilwoman Ingram moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to accept the Insurance Committee's recommendation to extend insurance coverage with Blue Cross/Blue Shield for one year with the changes addressed by Mr. Bill Rogers. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
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 OTHER PURPOSES. (Mike McNabb/ Warren Dupwe)
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 voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2556.
Councilman Wise 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 OTHER PURPOSES. (Harry LaTourette/Skip Mooney)
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to amend the ordinance to delete the phrase "As recommended by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission". A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Wise to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Wise 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 OTHER PURPOSES. (Windchimes by Russco/Dan Mulhollen)
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. Councilman Mays 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 voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. Councilman Mays 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 voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2557.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO DELETE TITLE 2.56, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER, TO AMEND TITLE 11.40, DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT, AND TO DELETE TITLE 13.12, CITY PLANNER, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Councilman Hannah requested job descriptions be provided before a decision is made regarding this ordinance. Mayor Brodell stated job descriptions will be provided prior to the next council meeting. Councilman Kelton questioned if the ordinance would allow the Mayor to remove a department or department heads. Mayor Brodell responded by stating the Council has the authority to decide where the money will go and how it will be spent.
Councilman Mullenix 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 OTHER PURPOSES. (Farmer Enterprises)
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to allow the placement of a mobile home at 2039 West Nettleton Avenue at the request of Mrs. Lorene Bishop. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole for the adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for July 5, 1994, at 7:00 o'clock, regarding the vacating of North Main Street. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to amend the resolution and set the time for 7:15 p.m. on July 5, 1994. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1994:25.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for July 5, 1994, at 6:45 p.m., regarding the vacating a 10 foot easement. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to amend the resolution by changing the time to 6:30 p.m. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1994:26.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers for the adoption of a resolution condemning property located at 811 Hope Ave., owned by Ms. Elizabeth Taylor. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1994:27.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to adopt a resolution placing "STOP" signs at the following locations:
- ON BRENTWAY LANE AT OLD CANYON ROAD
- ON CANYON VIEW ROAD AT GREEN MEADOW LANE
- ON RHONDA DRIVE AT GREEN MEADOW LANE
- ON GREEN MEADOW LANE AT BRENTWAY LANE
- ON BRENTWAY LANE AT HUNTERS RIDGE STREET
- ON FOX RUN DRIVE AT HUNTERS RIDGE DRIVE
- ON FOX RUN DRIVE AT CULBERHOUSE ROAD
- ON WINTER HAVEN STREET AT MT. CARMEL ROAD
A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1994:28.
The decision was made to consider appointments at the next council meeting to allow the Council to consider these appointments.
Under new business by the Council, Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Hannah to appropriate $5,000.00 of the capital improvement unappropriated reserves for the completion of the Park/Cemetery Building and the Craighead Forest maintenance building. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Evans reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission was displeased with the lack of interest shown by the Committee and Council, and a letter would be sent stating their grievances.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to authorize Police Chief Johnson to dispose a 1972 Chevy Nova, a Dare Program vehicle, in the proper manner, following confiscated goods guidelines. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Hannah to pull the accessory use ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to allow for a title change in the Street Department, from a raker operator to group leader position with a base salary adjustment. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to move the next council meeting to July 5, 1994, instead of July 4, 1994. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Province, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah.
Councilman Hannah addressed a newspaper article printed in the Jonesboro Sun, in which an attorney for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board said aldermen and mayors are asked to comment when private club permits are changed or moved. Councilman Hannah stated in the twenty years he has served on the Council he has never seen one, and was concerned if it was a mistake or something the Council should be doing.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.