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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 3, 1997
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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:10 P.M. - A public hearing was conducted at the request of Mr. Jim Darnell who was petitioning Council to abandon five (5) feet of a ten (10) foot utility easement located on the north property line of 304 Windover Road. Currently, two utilities occupy the 10 foot easement, Southwestern Bell and T.C.I. of Arkansas. In opposition to the abandonment was Mr. Kent Gibson, a neighbor who resides at 2803 Lands End Cove. In a letter to Council, it was explained that in 1989 Mr. Darnell built a permanent storage building on the property line, ignoring set back requirements. Then last summer without a permit Mr. Darnell continued to build further into the easement and over the property line. Mr. Brian Wadley, of the Planning & Inspection Department informed Council that in 1989 Mr. Darnell had been notified by the Building Inspector prior to building in to the easement, that he must comply with the 10 foot setback requirement. City Clerk, Donna Jackson explained to Council that Arkansas Law requires petitions for abandonments be signed by all abutting property owners, and without Mr. Gibson’s signature the Council does not have the authority to vacate the easement. City Attorney, Phillip Crego concurred.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February 3, 1997
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, February 3, 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, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Councilman Tate was unable to attend.
The minutes of January 20, 1997, were approved as delivered by Councilman Young and seconded by Councilman Roddy. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Mayor Brodell presented a plaque to the Jonesboro High School Band Director, Mr. Steve Warner for being selected to participate in the Presidential Inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. Under new business, Alderman Crockett offered a resolution recognizing the Golden Hurricane Marching Band and Director for such an accomplishment and for representing the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy for the adoption of the resolution. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:07.
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 (John T. Douglas)
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Rega for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The ordinance was given the number 2754.
Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for the first 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)
Attorney, Charles M. Mooney, Sr. who represented David Cossey and Mike Young in the annexation, requested a meeting of the Mayor’s Office, the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, and the Planning and Inspection Department for the purpose of establishing procedures for future annexations.
Councilman Rega 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 (William Massey)
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Rega to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Pratt 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 were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. 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 were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The ordinance was given the number 2755.
Councilman Rega 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 (Dennis & Kay Noell)
Councilman Crockett moved, seconded by Councilman Pratt to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. No further action was taken regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Rega 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 (W. Ray Nickle)
Councilman Crockett moved, seconded by Councilman Pratt to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. No further action was taken regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Young to table for two weeks an ordinance (Agenda Item 4-F) to amend Title Nine, known as “Streets and Sidewalks.” A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy requesting City Water & Light to provide free services to 311 South Main, Unit A, a temporary Census Office. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:06.
Council reviewed the following appointments:
* Steve Cox & Tina Cook to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board with terms to expire April of 2000.
* Tina Coots to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board with term to expire June of 1999.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher to accept all appointments for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
* Bill West and Bernice Vorwald to City Water & Light Board.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to accept all appointments for the City Water and Light Board. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Council reviewed Bid No. 97:02 - Fuel System - Street & Sanitation. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to accept the low bid meeting specs of Southern Equipment for the amount of $56, 999.99 with a 12 month warranty. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.