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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 1, 1999
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PUBLIC HEARING - 5:50 P.M. - A public hearing was held for the purpose of vacating various right-of-ways within the Garden Manor Subdivision. Mr. Jerry Craft was represented by his attorney, Bob Gibson. Councilman Tate explained that an agreement had been reached between Mr. Craft and Rev. Richardson to modify the petition, and ordinance as follows:
(E) Subject to the abandonment of the Rights-of-Way as described above, Mr. Craft further agrees to install a sidewalk four feet (4') in width, to be constructed two (2) feet East of the existing curb on the East side of Bridge Street and extending four (4) feet in width to the East right-of-way line of said Bridge Street. Mr. Craft further agrees that said sidewalk will be installed prior to a fence being constructed on the West side of Bridge Street enclosing the existing sidewalk. Councilman Perrin clarified that the fence would not be built if grant money was not made available, and Attorney Gibson confirmed Alderman Perrin’s statement. Rev. Richardson provided background information regarding negotiations that had taken place between himself and Mr. Craft. Mayor Brodell stopped Rev. Richardson and asked him if at the present time had a compromise been reached, and was he in agreement with the compromise. Rev. Richardson responded by saying if Council makes a motion to approve the new description he would be in agreement. Councilman Tate stated the legal description would remain the same, and the only change would be where the side walk is being placed. Again Mayor Brodell questioned Rev. Richardson asking was he in opposition to anything in the agreement. Rev. Richardson stated he was confused as to why the streets were being vacated prior to a grant being acquired. Councilman Kelton explained the street abandonment was a prerequisite to applying for the grant. Rev. Richardson explained he had been provided the current agreement only twenty minutes prior to the meeting, but if the Council adopted the ordinance as amended he would be in agreement with the abandonment.
PUBLIC HEARING - 6:00 P.M. - A public hearing was conducted for the purpose of vacating the southern 16 feet of a utility easement located on Lot 45 of Country Club Heights Subdivision. Mr. Arlis Johnson had requested the public hearing. Discussion followed with Mr. Brian Wadley of the Inspection Department stating the legal description was incorrect. He stated it should be vacating street right of way rather than the utility easement. It was determined that the public notice would have to be run with the corrected legal description as well as amending the legal description of the ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARING - 6:20 P.M. - A public hearing was held for the purpose of vacating a five foot utility easement on Lots 12 & 13 of McDaniel Subdivision Replat Mr. Mark DeWeese was represented by his attorney, Mr. C.M. Mooney. No opposition was voiced.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 1999
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, February 1, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Hubert Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego and 12 council members. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega.
Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to approve the minutes from January 18, 1999, as delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega.
The Council and Mayor Brodell welcomed the A-State Journalism class which was in attendance, as well as Boy Scout Troop 69 sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church.
Councilman Tate offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A PORTION OF UNIMPROVED RIGHTS -OF-WAY LOCATED IN JONESBORO, ARKANSAS (Jerry Craft)
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 were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett 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 were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3107.
City Attorney, Phillip Crego recommended a corrected public notice be published in the Jonesboro Sun and the matter regarding Item 4-B (Arlis Johnson), be considered at the next council meeting. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to set the public hearing for February 15, 1999, at 6:20 p.m. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega.
Councilman Young offered the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A UTILITY EASEMENT RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH NEAR THE MIDDLE OF LOT 12 OF THE REPLAT OF LOTS 12 AND 13 OF MCDANIEL SUBDIVISION, THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS. (Mark DeWeese/C.M. Mooney)
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 were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. Councilman Perrin 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. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Tate for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. The ordinance was assigned number 3108.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLES 14 AND 15 OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND TO ADOPT THE JONESBORO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
No further action was taken regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 7.32 OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED, “BURGLAR AND FIRE ALARMS”
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Rega to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. Questions followed regarding procedures for resetting false alarms and responding to false alarms. Public Safety Director, Floyd Johnson explained the ordinance amends Chapter 7.32 of the Jonesboro Code of Ordinances, placing the responsibility for false alarms back on the alarm companies, not on the City of Jonesboro. Mayor Brodell stated the questions raised would be answered by the next council meeting. No further action was taken regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution requesting City Water & Light to provide utility service at the Intersection of Southwest Drive and Culberhouse for the Adopt an Intersection Program. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. The resolution was assigned number 1999:06.
The following bids were reviewed:
98:32 - SIX POLICE IN CAR VIDEOS - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to accept the low bid meeting specifications of Kustom Signals for $53,835.00. Purchasing Agent, Steve Kent stated Kustom Signals was the only company who could provide video equipment that could be locked in the truck of the police car. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega.
99:02 - COMPACT TRACTOR - PARKS DEPARTMENT
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Rega to accept the low bid meeting specifications of Melton Brothers for $10,489.00. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega.
99:03 - SANITATION KNUCKLEBOOM - SANITATION DEPARTMENT
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to accept the low bid of River City Hydraulics for $81,514.00 which included a five year warranty. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega.
Under new business, Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution naming judges, clerks, and alternate workers, to serve in the election for directors for positions 1, 2 and 3 of the City Water and Light Plant of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, an improvement district, which election is to be held February 18, 1999. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. The resolution was assigned number 1999:07.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program with 50% matching funding for the project. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. The resolution was assigned number 1999:08.
Mayor Brodell presented city pins to Councilman Province and Councilman Kelton for their years of service to the City of Jonesboro. Councilman Province received a ten (10) year service pen, and Councilman Kelton a five (5) year service pen.
At the request of Councilman Kelton, Mr. Jim McKinnon, Grants Coordinator, informed Council of a Fair-Housing work-shop on February 12, 1999, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to be held at the Forum. Councilman Kelton encouraged members of the City Council to attend.
Councilman Rega announced a Personnel, Insurance and Professional Services Committee meeting, immediately following the City Council meeting to discuss two (2) proposals and any new business.
Councilman Perrin, Chairman of Information Systems and 911 Committee, announced a committee meeting for Friday, February 5, 1999, at 1:30 p.m. in Mayor Brodell’s Office. The purpose of the meeting is to provide a public forum for local service providers to discuss Y2K, and its impact on Jonesboro.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.