title
Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 5, 1995
body
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 5, 1995
The Jonesboro City Council met Tuesday, September 5, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were Mayor Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego, and twelve council members. Those Councilmen were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah.
The minutes of August 21, 1995, were approved as mailed on motion by Councilman Perrin seconded by Councilman Hannah. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Councilmen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Vance for the adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for 7:15 p.m., September 18, 1995, regarding the abandonment of a 7 foot utility easement, as requested by Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Councilmen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:51.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution certifying local government endorsement of Trinity Lighting to participate in the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Councilmen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:52.
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 (Melissa Meredith)
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Tate for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2645.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE 2630, A REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (Mack Fleming)
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2646.
Councilman Hannah offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Mark Keller\ Terry Bare)
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Councilmen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. No further action was taken regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Perrin offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Haydn Cooksey)
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Councilmen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. No further action was taken regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Vance offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 2543, RETURNING TWO-HOUR PARKING TO THE NEWLY ANNEXED CRAIGHEAD COUNTY COURT HOUSE.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2647.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution requesting free utility service from City Water & Light at the intersection of Church and Monroe, across from "The Forum". This was for "Adopt an Intersection program in memory of Mr. Ben J. Lamberth. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:40.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Evans for the adoption of a resolution accepting the recommendation of the City\County Justice Complex Committee to place the building and adjoining parking lot up for bid with the following stipulations: A) Bids accepted for both the building and lot or, B) Just for the building, but not for the parking lot alone, with the minimum bid for the parking lot set at $265,000.00. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:45.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution to establish a voluntary employee payroll deduction policy for the purpose of providing donations to United Way. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:46
The following traffic resolutions were reviewed:
*Place "STOP" signs at the following locations:
- Jamaica Pl. at Murray Creek Dr.
- Stephanie Lane at Airport Road.
- Herb Street at Neil Drive.
- Darrick Circle (at west entrance) at Darrick Lane.
- On Elkhorn Lane at Country Manor Lane
- On Langston Drive at Country Manor Lane.
- On Langston Drive at Elkhorn Lane.
- On Country Manor Circle at Country Manor Lane
- On Prairie Drive at Greenmeadow Lane
- On Sunflower Cove at Prairie Drive
- On Mockernut Drive at Murray Creek Drive
- On Hibiscus Court at Mockernut Lane
- On Murray Creek Drive at Johnson Ave.
- On Montego Bay Cove at Murray Creek Drive
- On Key Largo Place at Murray Creek Drive
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Young moved for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:47.
TRAFFIC RESOLUTIONS CONTINUED:
*Place 25 M.P.H. signs at the following locations:
-On Country Manor Lane and on Elkhorn Lane, for the purpose of controlling speeders in a residential area that has hills, curves, and narrow streets.
-Throughout the Ridgepointe Subdivision.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Evans moved for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:48.
*Place a "YIELD" sign at Beaver Lane at Country Manor Circle, to control traffic at the intersection.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Tate for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:49.
*To replace "YIELD" signs with "STOP" signs on Westwood at Dupwe.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1995:50.
Under new business Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to approve the purchase of a lot from Central Chevrolet Inc., for $130,000.00 with the money to come from the Parking Fund. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to increase entry level pay for part-time municipal sanitation workers from $4.87 per hour to $5.25 per hour. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those Aldermen voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, Harpole, and Hannah.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.