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Minutes for the City Council meeting on October 6, 1997
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 6, 1997
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, October 6, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego and 11 council members. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
The minutes of September 15, 1997, were approved as delivered by Councilman Rega seconded by Councilman Crockett. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Gehl Henderson)
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher to limit debate to five minutes per side. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Those speaking in opposition were: Melissa Mereidith, John Warrner, and Rev. Mark Huff. Concerns voiced were noise, odor, and waste drainage. Mr. Chris Phelps spoke for the rezoning, stating concerns regarding run-off were unwarranted. Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting nay. Those members voting nay were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The motion was denied.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Humane Society / J. Lyons)
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher to limit debate to five minutes per side. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Mr. Jim Lyons, Attorney representing the Humane Society read a letter from Mr. John Huff, Chairman of the Humane Society stating the intent of the new construction, and a letter from Mr. Mark Fowler, of First Bank to fund the project contingent on the Humane Society's collateral. It was reported the property cost was $35,000.00, with the total construction being $400,000.00, and a total of $200,000.00 in collateral. Several spoke in opposition to the rezoning stating the area should remain residential, anything less would be spot zoning. Mr. Richard Wang, member of the Board for the Humane Society, stated both County Judge Bearden and Mayor Brodell had been contacted regarding a new location for the Humane Society. The Humane Society was told there was no available property within the city or county. Mr. Wang explained that is why they must stay at the present location. Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in a nine to two vote against the motion. Those members voting nay were: Kelton, Rorex, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Those members voting aye were: Province and Tate. The motion was denied.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Jim Lackey / Hammon Newell)
Councilman Tate 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, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The ordinance was given number 3006.
Councilman Roddy offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 2143 AND THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 11.36, KNOWN AS "MECHANICAL CODE", FOR THE PURPOSE OF REMOVING LOCAL EXCEPTION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF FLEXIBLE CLASS 0 AND CLASS 1 AIR-DUCT MATERIALS
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to 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, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy 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, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The ordinance was given the number 3007.
Councilman Roddy offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 11.20.10 AND 11.20.11 OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND ORDINANCES 1747, 2054, AND 2206 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING THE 1996 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Young to 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, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy 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, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The ordinance was given the number 3008.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton for the adoption of a resolution expressing the willingness of the City of Jonesboro to participate in the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program, and to provide the required 50% matching funds. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given number 1997:64.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton for the adoption of a resolution to proceed with condemnation of 1.86 acres located at Commerce Drive and the 63 Bypass. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:65.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Rega for the adoption of a resolution certifying endorsement of Haworth, Inc. to participate in the Arkansas Economic Development Act of 1995. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:66.
Council reviewed the following millage resolutions:
FIRE
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Rorex for the adoption of the Fire Pension Fund millage resolution. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:67.
LIBRARY
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy for the adoption of the Library millage resolution. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:68.
POLICE
Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilman Province for the adoption of the Police Pension Fund millage resolution. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:69.
CITY
Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilman Rorex for the adoption of the City millage resolution. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:70.
Councilman Crockett moved, seconded by Councilman Rega for the adoption of a resolution requesting services be provided by City Water and Light to the following three "Welcome to Jonesboro" sign locations: Moore Road and the 63 Bypass, Highway 49 south, and Highway 1 at Ed's Catfish. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy. The resolution was given the number 1997:71.
Council reviewed the following re/appointments:
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to accept the appointment of Bob Gibson and Mike Medlock to the Airport Commission with an expiration date of September, 2002. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Pratt to accept the reappointment of Shirl Strauser and appointment of Bill Roddy to the Craighead Solid Waste Authority with an expiration date of September, 2000. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Under new business, Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to appropriate $38,000.00 from unappropriated sales tax for the purchase of 3.88 acres from Jerry Craft, located off Highway 141 north of Warren Street. Mayor Brodell reported the property would be used for a future park, and appraised for $20,000.00 an acre. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Bowers who voted nay. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Roddy.
Councilman Pratt moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy authorizing a ten year extension on the Vector Mosquito Control Agreement. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Mayor Brodell welcomed Mr. Michael Beeman, as the newly hired Human Resources Director, replacing Mr. Andre' Houser.
Mayor Brodell requested names be submitted for the appointment of Alderman, Ward 5, Position 2, to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Scott M. Kelly. Mayor Brodell requested City Attorney, Phillip Crego to research the legal process for filling an unexpired term, and submit same in writing. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Rorex to require a resume from each applicant. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
Councilman Pratt submitted a legal opinion from Attorney General, Winston Bryant, stating any inspection fee that is levied by a municipality must be approved by the city council. Councilman Pratt stated he requested the Attorney General's opinion after the adoption of Ordinance No. 2779, which allows the Inspection Department to set inspection fees. Mayor Brodell stated he had not seen the legal opinion and referred the matter to City Attorney, Phillip Crego.
Councilman Tate announced a Street Committee meeting immediately following the council meeting.
Councilman Young announced a Finance Committee meeting Friday, October 10, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the budgets of Municipal Judge Pam Honeycutt, City Attorney, Phillip Crego, and City Clerk, Donna Jackson.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to appropriate $45,674.23 to cover Jonesboro's matching funds for signalization for Highway 18 / Bittle Street & Fairpark Blvd. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers, and Roddy.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.