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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 17, 1997
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 17, 1997
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, February 17, 1997, 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 11 council members. Those members were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Councilman Rorex was unable to attend due to the passing of his sister, and his own hospitalization.
The minutes of February 3, 1997, were approved as delivered, by Councilman Roddy and seconded by Councilman Rega. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
The following ordinance was on the second and reading:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 3; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-1); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (David Cossey and Mike Young)
Fire Chief, Wayne Masterson addressed Council regarding the annexation and how it will affect Jonesboro’s fire insurance rating update in the year 2003. Chief Masterson explained due to a 13 minute response time in the area, as well as slow water supply, Jonesboro could lose its Class Three fire rating. The ordinance was held at the third reading.
The following ordinance was on the 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 (Dennis & Kay Noell)
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The ordinance was given the ordinance the number 2756.
The following ordinance was on the 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 (W. Ray Nickle)
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The ordinance was given the ordinance the number 2757.
Councilman Roddy 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 (Gerald Gasaway)
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Councilman Rega offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
ORDINANCE CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISE FROM EAST ARKANSAS CABLEVISION, INC. TO TCA CABLE PARTNERS
Councilman Pratt inquired about a five year audit that is required under the TCI franchise. Mr. Garry Bowman, Director of TCI explained he had been providing the Mayor’s Office with a yearly audit rather than holding the audits for five years. Councilman Pratt questioned how the audit would be handled when TCA takes over. It was explained that TCI would be audited up until they left, then TCA would be audited from that point.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Young to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The ordinance was given the number 2758.
The following ordinance was tabled for two weeks:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE NINE, KNOWN AS “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS”, BY AMENDING CURB AND GUTTER REQUIREMENTS IN THE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STANDARDS MANUAL
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to table the ordinance for two weeks to allow the Street Committee time to review. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Tate for the adoption of a resolution to proceed with condemnation action on property located at 4110 Race Street. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:08.
Council reviewed the following bids:
•97:03 - COMMERCIAL MOWER - CEMETERY
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher to accept the low bid meeting specifications of Jonesboro Tractor Sales for $14,205.42 with a three year warranty. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
•97:04 - TRACTOR - PARKS
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to accept the low bid meeting specifications of Town & Country International for $11, 565.84 with a three year warranty covering power train, but not hydraulics. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution requesting necessary labor and free service from City Water & Light to light an additional baseball field at Valley View Community Park. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:09.
Councilman Bowers moved, seconded by Councilman Young to set an appeal hearing regarding the rezoning denial by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for 4.13 acres located on the southeast corner of Aggie Road and Longhorn Drive. The hearing was set for March 3, 1997, at 5:30 p.m. (Alpha Gamma Rho). A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Crockett who abstained from voting. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilman Tate for the adoption of a resolution to vacate two fifteen-foot utility easements in Raider Village. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:10.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution expressing the willingness of the Council to utilize federal-aid monies for signalization of U.S. Highway 49B and Patrick Street. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:11.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy for the adoption of a traffic resolution placing “STOP” signs at the following locations within Jonesboro:
On Frie at Philadelphia
On McClure at Gordon
On Novak at Bridge
On Fred at Oliver
On Nelms at Sally
On Kimberly at Hill (Both Sides)
On Brent at Prospect
On Edwardian at Prospect
On Gerald at Prospect
On Tiffany at Prospect
On Elizabeth at Prospect (Both Sides)
On Joy at Prospect
On Brandon at Prospect
On Dowdy at Gerald
On Nathan at Elizabeth (Both Sides)
On Jettyl at Paragould
On Marzee Ann at Lesley Ann
On Beverly at Duncan
On Neil Cir. at Neil Dr.
A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:12.
The following appointments were made:
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to accept Harry Hardwick and Ralph Stricklin to CW&L Board with both terms to expire January of 2000. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to accept Jon Coleman to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission with an expiration date of January, 2000. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.