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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 1, 2001
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PUBLIC HEARING 6:20 P.M. - A public hearing was conducted for the purpose of vacating a fifteen foot (15’) utility easement along the south side of Lot 2 of Nettleton Baptist Church Replat of Lots 15 through 21 and Lots 30 through 36 of Pardew’s Addition, as requested by Mr. Bob Gibson. No opposition was voiced.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - October 1, 2001
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, October 15, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Hubert Brodell, City Attorney Phillip Crego, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, and eleven council members. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin and Roddy. Councilman Copeland was unable to attend.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Young to approve the minutes of September 17, 2001, as previously delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy.
Councilman Rega offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-2) TO COMMERCIAL (C-5 LU-0) LIMITED USE OVERLAY FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICES, LOCATED AT 418 W. MATTHEWS. (SAM HESTER)
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to amend the ordinance to include the following stipulations:
(1) The property shall be used only for professional offices.
(2) A maximum of seven rooms within the structure shall be used for professional offices.
(3) The architectural style and exterior appearance of the structure shall not be changed or altered.
(4) Signage shall be limited to a small identification sign or signs that are appropriate in appearance and materials for a professional practice.
(5) All required off-street parking shall be located to the rear of the structure.
(6) Landscaping materials shall be used to screen off-street parking from view from Matthews Avenue and to soften the appearance of the parking lot.
(7) All drives and parking spaces shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or brick and shall be curbed.
(8) A historic preservation easement shall be granted to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program.
A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Young who voted nay. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to suspend the rules and place on second reading as amended. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Young who voted nay. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Rega to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in a six to five vote in favor of the motion. The motion failed to provide the 2/3 majority needed to suspend the rules. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, and Province. Those members voting nay were: McCall, Young, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy.
Councilman Roddy offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO COMMERCIAL (C-3), LOCATED AT 2308 SUNNYMEADOW DRIVE. (GEORGE DEROECK)
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of the ordinance. Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3319.
Councilman Moore offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO COMMERCIAL (C-3) LU-O, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HUDSON DRIVE, WEST OF PLEASANT GROVE ROAD. (BUDDY BOGAN)
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of the ordinance. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Rega for the adoption of the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3320.
Councilman Rega offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO COMMERCIAL (C-3), LOCATED BEHIND 2113 N. CHURCH STREET, NORTH OF BETTIE STREET, WEST OF N. CHURCH STREET, SOUTH OF GINGER STREET AND EAST OF TINA COVE. (TINA COOTS, HUNT PROPERTIES)
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Young to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Young to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of the ordinance. Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3321.
Councilman Perrin offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO COMMERCIAL (C-3), LOCATED AT 3321 DAN AVE. (GEORGE SIEBERT, MIDSOUTH NURSERY)
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Rega for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3322.
Councilman Young offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO INDUSTRIAL (I-1), LOCATED AT 3410 AND 3418 MOORE ROAD. (BOB MAHONEY)
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of the ordinance. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3323.
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of the resolution requesting City Water and Light to provide free sewer, water, and light to the new Copps Substation located at the intersection of Hope and Patrick. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2001:55.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to set an appeal hearing for October 15, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. regarding the M.A.P.C. recommendation to deny rezoning from Residential (R-1) to Residential (R-3), located at 4303 Aggie Road. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy.
Under new business, Alderman Rega reported the Personnel Committee had met and would be providing two resolutions for the full Council’s consideration at the next council meeting. One of the resolutions will allocate $7,649.89 for salary adjustments for eleven employees. The other resolution will be to provide the position of Police Sergeant to the Drug Task Force.
Councilman Rega offered a resolution that made all vacant full time positions within the Wage and Salary Administration Plan as of October 1, 2001, remain vacant until January 1, 2002. Councilman Rega questioned the need for the resolution, saying the Mayor is empowered to make decisions of this nature on a day to day basis. He stated the procedures are already in place and the council should simply endorse the Mayor to take whatever action he sees fit. Councilman Kelton stated he was concerned that the City of Jonesboro was on the verge of an economic crisis, and wanted to assure every decision involving funds be a good decision. Councilman Kelton called for unity among council members toward Mayor Brodell’s ability to control spending, including hiring. Alderman Moore stated he was confident in Mayor Brodell’s ability to control spending without the adoption of the resolution. Mayor Brodell stated he wanted to be able to fulfill the commitment to the employees regarding the second half of their pay raises on July 1, 2001. He stated credibility was important regarding this matter. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to table the resolution, but later the motion and second were withdrawn. Councilman Young recommended putting a freeze on spending and hiring until the budget process was complete. He explained as of August the City of Jonesboro was $261,000.00 down in projected tax collections. Mayor Brodell reminded Council of the vacancy for Assistant Police Chief position that is presently being filled in the Police Department. He explained he would implement Councilman Young’s recommendation regarding spending and hiring freeze, with consideration being given to prior position commitments.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.