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Minutes for the City Council meeting on July 7, 2003
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PUBLIC HEARING 6:15 P.M. - A public hearing was held for the purpose of abandoning four (4) dedicated utility easements located in the First Re-plat of West Branch Commercial Addition. The hearing was requested by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. No opposition was voiced.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 7, 2003
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, July 7, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, and ten council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall and Roddy. Councilmen Copeland and Young were unable to attend. President Pro Tempore Harold Perrin presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Brodell.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street to approve the minutes of June 16, 2003, as previously delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall and Roddy.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Farmer to pull the following ordinance:
REVISED ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF SUBDIVISIONS OF FIVE ACRES OR MORE BE SUBMITTED WITH THE HORIZONTAL DATUM FOR SAID PLAT IN THE ARKANSAS STATE PLAIN COORDINANTE SYSTEM
A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy.
Councilman Moore offered the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE ABANDONING FOUR (4) DEDICATED UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED IN THE FIRST REPLAT OF WEST BRANCH COMMERCIAL ADDITION. (WAL-MART STORES, INC.)
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Dover to suspend the second and third readings. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy 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, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3418.
Councilman Street offered the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM INDUSTRIAL (I-2), GENERAL INDUSTRIAL TO COMMERCIAL (C-3), COMMERCIAL LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHLAND DRIVE AND NESTLE WAY (MABE SPURLOCK AND JAY HARMON)
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: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. No further action was taken.
Councilman Moore offered the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1, TO C-3 LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF RICHARDSON DRIVE AND ACCESS ROAD. (RONALD AND LAURA WHITE)
Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perris, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. No further action was taken.
Councilman Farmer offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2003 BUDGET BY THE ADDITION OF TWO FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM PERSONNEL STANDARDS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESULTING FROM THE MILITARY ACTIVATION OF TWO FIREFIGHTERS
Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Street to suspend with the second and third readings. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Dover 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, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3419.
Councilman Street offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,373.43 MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE SIGNALIZATION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 18 AND RAINS STREET
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to suspend with the second and third readings. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Province questioned what held the process up on the contract. He stated we have known about it for over a year and it was a vital intersection. Councilman Perris stated they would look into the matter. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of the ordinance. A voce vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3420.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 5.16 KNOWN AS GARBAGE, TRASH, AND WEEDS TO INCLUDE SECTION 5.16.25 ENTITLED REMOVAL OF BULKY WASTE; ESTABLISHING FINES AND FEES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman McCall to pull the ordinance, but later withdrew their motions. Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman McCall to suspend with the second and third reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Dover moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting nay. Those members voting nay were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall and Roddy. The ordinance was denied.
Councilman Moore offered the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE NINE, KNOWN AS STREETS AND SIDEWALKS BY AMENDING 9.38 KNOWN AS STREET SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFINING THE DESIGN AND QUALITY CONTROL OF ASPHALT MIXTURE FOR USE IN NON-STATE PROJECTS
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street to suspend with the second and third readings. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. 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, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3421.
Councilman Farmer offered a resolution changing the street name to Nestle' Road from the city limits north at Rogers Chapel Road south over the alignment and Cottage Home Road to U.S. 63 (Future I-555) interchange; and to change the street name to Nestle' Way from the south end of Nestle' Way to the intersection of the alignment of Nestle' Road. Councilman Farmer stated the Jonesboro Industrial Development Corporation had verbally passed a resolution endorsing the change. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of the resolution. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2003:37.
Councilman Dover moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis adopting a resolution entering a contract with Craighead County Soccer Association to pay $75,000.00 to offset the cost of fertilizer, chemicals, and seed for the Joe Mack Campbell Park, A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2003:38.
Councilman Dover moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis adopting a resolution entering a contract with Jonesboro Baseball Boosters to pay $7,500.00 to offset the cost of fertilizer, chemicals, and seed for the Joe Mack Campbell Park. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2003.39.
Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to table addenda items 9 and 10, resolutions providing for exclusive ten year pouring contracts with Pepsi Americas for Allen Park and Parker Park Community Centers, until complete contracts could be provided. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall and Roddy.
Councilman Province offered a resolution utilizing Federal-Aid for the signalization at Highway 63 Frontage Road and Highway 18. Councilman Province questioned why it took over a year to place this matter on the agenda, stating it was an extremely dangerous intersection and we have known about the issue for over a year. Councilman Farmer questioned who Councilman Province was referring to when he used the work "we", because the Finance and Infrastructure Committees had just recently been provided the recommendation. Councilman Province did not respond. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of the resolution. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2003:40.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the following MATA contract and right-of-way: Floyd & Mary Dupwe, 1718 W. Nettleton, Parcel Number 78. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2003:41.
Councilman Farmer offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with William T. Gavin, P.E. for the purpose of conducting a cursory, one-day inspection of the Justice Complex. Councilman Farmer reported the resolution is being offered due to questions raised by personnel in the Justice Complex resulting from a letter which circulated through the Police Department, and as a precautionary measure due to the history and age of the building. He stated the resolution is not intended to alarm anyone, but intended to relieve stress and put police personnel at ease about the building. Councilman Farmer also suggested a cursory inspection be done on the building every three to five years to make sure the structure is secure. Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of the resolution. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2003:42.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Farmer setting a public hearing for July 21, 2003, at 6:15 p.m. for the purpose of vacating a portion of a thirty foot (30') sanitary sewer and drainage easement located off Lacoste Drive in the Ridge Pointe Country Club as requested by John Lovelace and Todd Holt. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2003:43.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Moore approving the following appointment recommendations:
•Craighead County Regional Solid Waste Authority- Alderman Jim Hargis
•Metropolitan Planning Organization technical Advisory Committee- Joe Horsley, Rick Rorex and Claude Martin
•CDBG Advisory Committee- Alec Farmer, Darrel Dover, Jim Hargis, Ann Williams and Harold Perrin
Councilman Farmer clarified the Jonesboro City Council only appoints to the Craighead County Regional Solid Waste Authority, Not the Management District. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, McCall and Roddy.
Councilman Street announced another public hearing would be scheduled within the next couple of weeks regarding digital surveys. He also reported on the progress being done on billboard/cell tower ordinances as well as the traffic study.
Councilman Farmer announced a public meeting for July 28, 2003, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Huntington Fellowship Hall dealing with the Master Drainage Study. Alderman Farmer also provided a resolution asking it be referred to the Public Services Committee for a recommendation to the full council. The resolution provided for an environmental study of the proposed Class IV Landfill site and of potential alternate sited for the purpose of assuring a clean site.
Councilman Province questioned how and on whose authority the parking lot at Cate and Church (designated as a skateboard park) was paved. Councilman Moore stated the Infrastructure Committee had been asked to review the matter since they are responsible for paving. Councilman Province asked if the Infrastructure Committee supersedes the Transportation Committee with regards to other downtown parking lots. Councilman Moore responded saying the Downtown Jonesboro Association had addressed the Infrastructure Committee about downtown parking and were referred to the Transportation Committee. Councilman Province then addressed Councilman Moore saying as the previous Chairman of the Animal Control Committee no meetings were conducted for two years and as a result the city is faced with increased problems. Mr. Province stated Councilman Moore neglected the Animal Control Committee yet assumes the authority to make decisions without going through the proper committees of this council. Councilman Farmer stated when considering the skateboard park the question was specifically asked if the Parks Committee had been consulted. Councilman Province responded saying the parking lot has never been designated as a city park and he has a problem with the $4,000.00 paving cost plus maintenance on something that did not go through proper procedures established by this council. Councilman Moore stated Councilman Province had met with him and had given his approval on the skateboard park, Councilman Province stated he had no problem with it being a skating area, but did object to paving it an obligating the city financially.
With no further business, Councilman Dover moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for adjournment. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Street, Dover, McCall and Roddy.