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Minutes from the City Council meeting on September 19, 1994
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session, Monday, September 19, 1994, at 7:30 P.M. A full quorum was present. Present were Mayor Brodell, City Attorney and all council members with the exception of Mr. Province and Mr. Mays who were unable to attend. Mr. Steve Kent acted on behalf of City Clerk, Donna Jackson who was attending a certification program for Municipal Clerks in Fayetteville.
The minutes of September 6, 1994, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Hannah, seconded by Mr. Harpole. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, and Hannah.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Harpole:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE LAND IN THE JONESBORO INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR AN INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FACILITY.
Mr. Bowers moved, seconded by Mr. Harpole, to adopt the resolution. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1994:49.
Mr. Harpole asked the Council to recognize the Jonesboro Softball Assoc. State Champions - 8 and under girls team - The Jonesboro Pediatric Association Mashers.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON AN UNIMPROVED PORTION OF NORTH CHURCH.
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Harpole, to adopt the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, and Hannah. The ordinance was given the number 2578.
Mr. Evans offered the following ordinance for 1st reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (Betty Sloan)
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Harpole, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, and Hannah. The ordinance was read a second time.
Mr. 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. (John White Jr.)
Mr. Bowers moved, seconded by Mr. Harpole, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, and Hannah. The ordinance was read a second time.
Mr. Harpole offered a resolution to request service for City facilities at Craighead Forest and 215 E. Allen Ave. from City Water and Light. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1994:50.
Mr. Harpole offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO ARKANSAS CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM. (Farr)
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Bowers, to adopt the resolution dealing with the Farr Company. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, and Hannah. The resolution was given the number 1994:51.
The following bids were reviewed:
94:40 - Pickup Size Ice Control Spreader - Mr. Bowers move seconded by Mr. Harpole, to award the bid to low bidder meeting specs. - The Boss $2,699.00. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, and Hannah.
94:41 - Ice Control Spreader - Mr. Bowers moved, seconded by Mr. Evans, to award the bid to low bidder meeting specs. -Little Rock Equipment $7,930.00. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Mullenix, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, and Hannah.
After discussion, Councilwoman Ingram moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers, to accept an option to renew Delta Dental as the dental carrier for the city for another year with a 3% increase. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Wise, Evans, Ingram, Mullenix, Bowers, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, and Hannah. Councilman Perrin explained he was on the board at Delta Dental and would abstain. Motion passed.
A report was presented by Aubry Scott concerning the Traffic Plan.
There being no further business, council adjourned.