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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 1, 1993
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APPEAL HEARING - 7:00 P.M. - The appeal hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m. regarding Kent Arnold was tabled at the request of Mr. Jim Lyons, Attorney in the matter.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 1, 1993
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Council Members.
The minutes of February 15, 1993, were approved as mailed by motion of Councilman Mullenix seconded by Councilman Perrin. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON A PART OF PETE LANE, ALSO KNOWN AS MEAD DRIVE.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Evans for the adoption on the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2457.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (BOB GIBSON)
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole for the adoption on the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2458.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (WHEELER BRICK)
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Vance for the adoption on the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2459.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (C.W. POST)
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Vance for the adoption on the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2460.
Item E - Zolper/Craft rezoning was tabled till the next meeting due to a change in attorneys. Jim Burton replaced Dennis Zolper.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING ITEMS TO BE PLACED UPON THE AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL IN SUCH MEETINGS.
There was no discussion regarding this ordinance. The third reading was left for the next council meeting.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE DUTIES AND SALARY OF THE CITY CLERK, AND ESTABLISHING THE ELECTED POSITION AS A FULL TIME POSITION.
There was no discussion regarding this ordinance. The third reading was left for the next council meeting.
The following ordinance was on the second reading
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A PERMANENT AUTHORITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE JONESBORO METROPOLITAN AREA TRAFFIC AUTHORITY, AND THE TWO COMMITTEES THAT WILL MAKE UP THE AUTHORITY.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Mullenix to suspend the rules and place on the third reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Mullenix for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2461.
The following ordinance was on the second reading
AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE METROPOLITAN AREA TRAFFIC AUTHORITY'S STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN DATED JANUARY 14, 1992.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to amend the ordinance, to delete "re-evaluation of Kitchen Street," and to add "deletion of Kitchen Street" in paragraph one. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Mays who voted nay. The ordinance was amended by an eleven to one vote in favor of the amendment. Due to a law which requires an ordinance to be placed on first reading once the content is amended, the ordinance was placed on the first reading for the next council meeting, with the hopes of being read all three times at that meeting.
The following bids were reviewed:
93:09 - Street Department - Asphalt Repair Truck
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Hannah to accept the bid which met low bid specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
93:10 - Street Department - Two 3/4 Ton Pickups
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to accept the bid which met low bid specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
93:11 - Mosquito Chemicals - Mosquito Department
Mr. Steve Kent explained this was a yearly bid. Councilman Mullenix moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to accept the bid which met low bid specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
93:12 - Street Department - Pneumatic Tire Roller
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to accept the bid which met low bid specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
93:13 - Street Department - Landscape/Loader
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to accept the bid which met low bid specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
93:14 - Street Department - Skid Steer Loader
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to accept the bid which met low bid specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
93:15 - Street Department - Tractor Hydraulic Mower
This bid was tabled for rebid.
93:16 - Street Department - Tractor Hydraulic Mower
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to accept the bid with the five year warranty and which met low bid specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Hannah move, seconded by Councilman Harpole to accept the Mayor's recommendation of Ms. Peggy George to the City Water and Light Board for ward two with term to expire 3/1/96. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to adopt a resolution establishing a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on March 15, 1993, for the purpose of vacating Jackson Street. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1993:10.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to adopt a resolution authorizing the substitution of an eligible enterprise zone area within the city of Jonesboro, and stating certain assurance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1993:08.
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to adopt a resolution certifying local government endorsement of certain businesses to participate in the Arkansas Enterprise Zone Program. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1993:09.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to allow the placement of a mobile home located at 3701 E. Thomas Green Road. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to set a public hearing regarding the Benton Subdivision District Number Five (5) for 7:10 p.m. on March 15, 1993. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Under new business Mayor Brodell read a proclamation regarding the city's support of several committees involved with making Jonesboro a drug free environment.
Councilman Evans addressed Councilman Mullenix with regard to bringing suggestions and complaints to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Councilman Evans warned Councilman Mullenix against harassing city employees of the E. Boone Watson Center, stating he would have him removed from the premises if this continued. Councilman Evans stated the committee was concerned that they serve all the community, not a selected few.
Councilman Mullenix responded by saying it was not the city employees which were the problem, but rather the poor conditions of the E. Boone Watson Center facility. Councilman Mullenix explained he had already gone to two members of the Parks and Recreation Committee, some work had begun. However, Councilman Mullenix continued, I am a Councilman for the City of Jonesboro, elected by all the people of Jonesboro, and no committee will keep me off of any property which needs the attention of the Council. Councilman Mullenix assured Councilman Evans he would work through committees, but he will continue to inspect areas were work is to be done.
Councilman Perrin offered a resolution to close a street located near Nettleton School District. However, due to a missing signature the resolution was held over till the next council meeting.
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to accept the recommendation of the Street committee to purchase a vehicle from state bid for $12,100. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Hannah commended the many contributions of City Water and Light, and the work of David Eagle and Linda Bullock.
City Attorney, Pam Honeycutt requested the council to make sure her and the City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson receive a copy of any information provided the other council members. Ms. Honeycutt explained it is needed in order to do the job that is required by both offices.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.