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Minutes from the City Council meeting on November 3, 2003
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 3, 2003
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, November 3, 2003, 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 eleven council members. Those members were: Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Perrin presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Brodell. Councilman Farmer was unable to attend.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street to approve the minutes of October 20, 2003. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy.
The Jonesboro City Council recognized the City Stars Soccer Champions and certificates were presented by the Jonesboro Parks Department and Parks Sub-Committee Chair, Dave Young.
The following ordinance was on the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO COMMERCIAL (C-3), LOCATED AT 1722 AIRPORT ROAD (Larry Brantley)
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3442.
Councilman Moore offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL (C-3) TO RESIDENTIAL (R-2) LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HOPE AVENUE AND MCADAMS STREET (Larry Williams)
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy.
Councilman Dover moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of a resolution accepting the major medical proposal by Blue Cross Blue Shield and the dental proposal by Delta Dental for the City of Jonesboro. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman McCall and Councilman Perrin who abstained from voting. Those members were: Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Street, Young, Dover, Furr, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2003:75.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of a resolution approving the 2004 Consolidated and Action Plan, dated November 3, 2003, including the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Projects. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2003:76.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sell property located at 118 Burke Street to City Youth Ministries. Resolution No. 2002:64 adopted December 16, 2002, had previously authorized the sale of 118 Burke, but the execution of the documents were not completed by the January 15th deadline as set by Resolution No 2002:64. Also, the deed did not contain a “Right of First Refusal” should City Youth Ministries decide to sell the property. The new deed included a “Right of First Refusal” and a new resolution read and adopted. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2003:77.
Under new business, it was announced that at the next council meeting, Mr. Garry Bowman of Cox Communications would be updating the Council on the rebuild of Cox’s cable system and additional channels to the lineup. Also, it was announced that the dedication ceremony for the opening of Nestle Road in east Jonesboro is scheduled for November 5, 2003, at 9:30 a.m.
Councilman Young announced a Public Service Committee meeting for Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at 12:00 p.m. at the Huntington Building for the purpose of discussing the 2004 budget.
Councilwoman Furr reminded everyone of Project 365 scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2003, meeting at the intersection of Forest Street and North Main.
Councilman Moore requested City Attorney Crego to review the situation regarding appraisals for 3411 Quail Ridge and professional services. The Infrastructure Committee had questions regarding the procedure for getting appraisals on the property. Mr. Crego was asked to review the situation and report back to the committee.
With no further business Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for adjournment of the meeting. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy.