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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 16, 1992
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City Council Minutes - March 16, 1992
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the City Clerk, City Attorney and all the Aldermen with the exception of Mr. Evans who was unable to attend.
The Minutes of March 2, 1992, were approved as mailed by motion of Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton offered the following Ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2381 TO EXCLUDE THOSE PORTIONS OF THE STREET AND HIGHWAY PLANNING STUDY ADOPTED IN SAID ORDINANCE, CONCERNING THE NORTH/SOUTH ONE WAY COUPLET, EAST/WEST ONE WAY COUPLET, AND CERTAIN ONE WAY STREETS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. Discussion followed with Mr. Mays questioning the wording of the ordinance in regards to Matthews and Church Streets. Mr. Shelton explained Pam Honeycutt had typed the ordinance for him. Ms. Honeycutt explained she had not drafted the original ordinance and only deleted certain parts. The original ordinance was drafted by Attorney Robert F. Thompson from Paragould, Arkansas. Dr. Strauser asked if Kitchen Street was intentionally excluded because for now, he was concerned with the one-way couplets. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Province to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to amend Section One (1) to delete Matthews Street from subsection A and to delete Church Street from subsection B. All voted aye. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Province to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading as amended. All voted aye. Discussion followed with Mr. Mays questioning the purpose of the map submitted with the ordinance, if it was intended to run Fisher Street up to 63 Bypass. Mr. Shelton replied that the purpose of the map was to show that Jonesboro needs more through streets. Mr. Nix stated that the proposed traffic plan did not call for Madison to be turned into 49B according to different MATA people he had consulted with. Mr. Mays stated this is an ordinance to adopt a plan, a plan which could be amended. Dr. Strauser replied he felt the ordinance should have been more solid to begin with, and now the Council has a chance to amend the ordinance.
Mayor Brodell asked if anyone else had comments concerning the ordinance. Dr. Chaney commented that even though there may be disagreements it shouldn’t change friendships. Dr. Chaney also stated some negative things have been said concerning hospitals in Jonesboro but he appreciated both Methodist Hospital and St. Bernard Hospital. Dr. Chaney then asked Dr. Dougan to address Council. Dr. Dougan, after being recognized by Mayor Brodell, stated approximately 3000 signatures has been gathered on a petition with the promise to place the matter at hand on the ballot. Dr. Dougan stated he was sorry that no one on the Council wished to include Kitchen Street in the amended ordinance, and urged Council to do so. Dr. Dougan stated he had a copy of an ordinance which included Kitchen Street with him if anyone wished to offer it. Mayor Brodell asked Ms. Honeycutt, City Attorney for an opinion concerning the correct legal procedure for submitting the ordinance previously mentioned. Ms. Honeycutt stated Council must first proceed with the motion which was already on the floor, and address the ordinance which mentions Kitchen Street as a new ordinance. She also stated there are classes of motions and it must be determined what class motion this was. Attorney Thompson agreed with Ms. Honeycutt and reminded Council of the deadline for filling the petitions.
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser for the adoption of the ordinance as amended with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken with all the Aldermen voting nay with the exception of Mr. Shelton, Mr. Province, and Dr. Strauser who voted aye.
The following ordinance was on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN THE BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mrs. Harold Dickens spoke in opposition to the rezoning and addressed the Council. Martha Pickering, owner of the property stated she would leave the third reading till next Council meeting, but would consider pulling the ordinance and applying for a Hardship Medical Application.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A TEN FOOT (10) ALLEY RUNNING EAST AND WEST BETWEEN WALNUT STREET AND NISBETT STREET, BETWEEN WASHINGTON AVENUE AND JEFFERSON AVENUE, ALL LOCATED IN BLOCK FOUR OF NISBETT’S SECOND ADDITION.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to amend the ordinance to stipulate the utility easement will remain in the alley. All voted aye. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger for the adoption of the ordinance as amended. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2391.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO DELETE ORDINANCE NO. 2404, AND TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1787. SECTION 2 and 3, TO DESIGNATE THE POLICE OFFICERS TRAINING FUND TO BE FUNDED BY $5.00 OF EACH FINE ASSESSED IN MUNICIPAL COURT AS OPPOSED TO BEING FUNDED BY COURT COSTS.
Dr. Strauser expressed concern over money being moved in this manner from the budget. Mayor Brodell stated the procedure had not changed. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Nix for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken with all the Aldermen voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2392.
The ordinance to amend ordinance No. 6.08.11, Claiming Impounded Animals was pulled till the next meeting.
Mr. Bridger offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 11.12, PLUMBING CODE, SECTION 11.12.02 - STATE PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; AMENDMENTS, SUBSECTION (b), AND TO AMEND SECTION 11.12.11 PROHIBITION OF NON-METALLIC PIPING OR FITTINGS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO ALLOW THE USE OF NON-METALLIC PIPE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah offered a resolution placing liens on thirty (30) parcels of property as follows:
-Willie B. Harden 27908
-Bobbie Ladden 28000, 28001, 28002
-Estella Pruitt 27887
-Jessie Martin 25789, 25786
-Jackie Green 20921
-Leo Downing 20962
-Ronald Childress 28006, 28007, 28008
-Johnny Smith 29389
-Pauline Cain 27940
-C&C Enterprises 27918
-Ann Petroske 26417
-Aline Ward 18430, 18431, 18437, 18452, 18453
-Frank Lomax Jr. 28003
-Jimmy McDuffy 27905
-Glenda Roguse 19968, 27574
-Betty Joe Little 31422
-Rosie Wilson 28025
-Raeburn Gamble 31770
-Lavondis White 27484
-Jimmy McDuffy 27905-0001
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser for the adoption of the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given number 1992:11.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Wise to appoint Mr. Jim Hannah and Mr. Cleo White to the Board of Directors for City Water and Light with both terms to expire March, 1995. All voted aye.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to appoint Brooks Griffith to the Board on Zoning Adjustment with term to expire January 16, 1995. All voted aye.
The following bids were up for review:
92:13 - Asphalt - Street Department
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the bid which meets low bid specifications. All voted aye.
92:14 - Recap tires - Street Department
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to adopt the bid which meets low bid specifications. All voted aye.
92:15 - Crushed Stone - Street Department
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to adopt the bid which meets low bid specifications. All voted aye.
92:16 - Blocks - Street Department
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the bid which meets low bid specifications. All voted aye.
92:17 - Ready Mix Concrete - Street Department
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Wise to adopt the bid which meets low bid specifications. All voted aye.
92:18 - Thermoplastic - Street Department
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to adopt the bid which meets low bid specifications. All voted aye.
92:19 - Concrete/Corrugated Pipe and Boxes - Street Department
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to adopt the bid which meets low bid specifications. All voted aye.
92:20 - Yellow and White Paine - Street Department
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Province to adopt the bid which meets low bid specifications. All voted aye.
92:21 - Pavement Marking Machine - Street Department
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to adopt the bid which meets low bid specifications. All voted aye.
Under new business Mayor Brodell introduced a County Solid Waste Lease Agreement. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Province to approve the Lease Agreement subject to a twenty (20) year limitation. All voted aye.
Mr. Mays asked Mr. Lowes, Public Works Director to explain the uniform rental bit which was tabled last month. Mr. Lowes recommenced Superior Garments for uniform rental, to enable citizens to recognize the Sanitation employees, and provide better appearance for our workers. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger for the approval of Mr. Lowes recommendation. All voted aye.
Mr. Bridger asked Brian Wadley to explain a conditional use ordinance which Brian drafted and amended several times pertaining to residential zoning. Whereby under certain conditions limited commercial activity would be permitted. There was a public hearing held and the Planning Commission met to discuss this ordinance. The Planning Commissioner felt the ordinance would grant too much authority to R-l zoning and protection in these areas would be compromised. Therefore, the Planning commission recommended the ordinance not be adopted. Mr. Wadley stated the Mr. Jim Shaw, City Planner, was willing to come up with an alternate plan.
Mr. Sanderson made two recommendations. One was to request CWL, Public Roads, and State Highway Department to come up with a master light system as stated in the traffic proposal. Otherwise, there would be needless delay when the time comes to implement the light system. Mr. Hannah questioned the involvement of CWL other that cost. Mr. Sanderson replied by stating he felt CWL should have a say in the type of lighting system used. The second recommendation was to put two-way traffic and no parking on Matthews and Washington Streets, from now till school is out.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.