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Minutes from the City Council meeting on March 7, 2006
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - March 7, 2006
The Jonesboro City Council met Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. Members present were: Mayor Doug Formon, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney Crego and twelve council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Ashley to approve the minutes for the February 13th Special Called meeting and the February 21, 2006, regular meeting as delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley.
At the request of Mayor Formon, Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman McCall to suspend the rules and place a proclamation on the agenda. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley.
Mayor Formon presented a proclamation to Coach Barry Pruitt, declaring March 11, 2006, as Jonesboro High School Basketball Day. Coach Pruitt is coaching the current JHS team in the 2006 State Finals, and was also the Coach in the 1994 Championship. Both Mayor Formon and the Jonesboro City Council showed their support.
Mr. Larry Flowers, Finance Director was out ill, and Councilman Perrin explained the Nominating and Rules Committee would be considering going to a quarterly financial reporting schedule.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL TO C-3 COMMERCIAL, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 18 EAST, NESTLE WAY AND COTTAGE HOME ROAD. (James Best/Mooney)
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley. The ordinance was assigned number 3619.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2006 ANNUAL BUDGET ORDINANCE, BY THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR GIS PARCEL DEVELOPMENT
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley. Councilman Farmer requested an update on the existing contracts with Fisher and Arnold regarding GIS and Stormwater. He explained between January 12, 2001, and March 4, 2003, several contracts had been entered into, with the most recent being for $90,500 entered into in November 2005. Mr. Alan Young, Information Systems Director explained he had compiled the information and provided it to Mr. Brian Wadley, who was not in attendance. Mr. Young explained part of the $90,500 contract had been paid, but he was unsure how much. Councilman Farmer explained they want to make sure the City was not overlapping on any of the work currently being contracted. He questioned Mr. Young about the status of the eight (8) tasks listed in the first contract with Fisher and Arnold. Councilman Farmer stated the eighth task was amended due to the drainage study. Mr. Young confirmed that all eight tasks had been completed and were operational. Councilman Farmer asked about the March 4, 2003 contract listing seven (7) tasks, one of which was to determine a list of all illegal discharges. He stated under the current contract being negotiated, it too deals with illegal discharges in conjunction with pipe inventory. Mr. Claude Martin stated it was his understanding that it had been negotiated out of the Fisher and Arnold contract, but was not sure. Councilman Farmer stated it appears that the City has paid as much as was contracted with exception to the estimated $40,000 which was contracted out with Carter Burgess for the drainage study. Mr. Martin concurred with Councilman Farmer. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley. The ordinance was assigned number 3620.
Councilman Street offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-1 TO I-2, LOCATED ON PARKER ROAD, EAST OF J. A. RIGGS TRACTOR CO. AND WEST OF MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD. (Meadows Construction, Dale Wood)
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson to suspend with the second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Dover for the adoption of a resolution approving the 2006 consolidated and action plan dated March 7, 2006, including the 2006 community development block grant project. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley. The resolution was numbered 2006:27.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of a resolution approving amendment No. 10 in the 2003, 2004, and 2005 Community Development Block Grant Programs. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley. The resolution was numbered 2006:28.
Councilman Dover moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for reconsideration of the rezoning for Jerry McCormick. A roll call vote was taken resulting in a six to six tie, with Mayor Formon voting to pass the measure. Attorney David Tyler objected to the reconsideration stating his objection was due to not having a majority. Those members voting aye were: Province, Moore, Williams, Street, Johnson, and Dover. Those members voting nay were Farmer, Hargis, Perrin, Furr, McCall, and Ashley.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Ashley for the adoption of a resolution to proceed with condemnation action at the following locations:
2109 Greenwood, David Kimmel, Owner
525 W. Matthews, Larry D. Clark
1327 S. Main, Larry Hampton, Owner
517 W. Woodrow, Doug & Opal Taggert
A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye with the exception of Councilman Hargis who voted nay. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Ashley. The resolution was numbered 2006:29.