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Minutes from the City Council meeting on January 7, 2002
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 7, 2002
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, January 7, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Brodell, City Attorney Phillip Crego, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, and twelve council members. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, Copeland, and Roddy.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to approve the minutes of December 17, 2001, as previously delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, Copeland, and Roddy.
Councilman Province reported to the City Council that the Building Committee met and recommended the sale of city-owned property (parking lot) located at Cate and Church Streets (200 S. Church). Ms. Nancy Chrisman, Executive Director of the Jonesboro Central Planning Association explained the proposal was to build a 120 unit multi-family apartment complex to be called “Church Street Loft Apartments”. It was explained that the 12 million dollar project was subject to approval of a bond application with the Arkansas Development Finance Authority with a decision expected around February 21, 2002. Councilman Province moved, seconded by Councilman Rorex to sell the city-owned tract of land located at Cate and Church to First Security Vanadis Capital of Little Rock for $100,000, with the stipulation that the city would have the right to buy the property back for the same $100,000, if the apartments are not developed as part of the condition for a sale. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, Copeland, and Roddy.
Councilman Perrin offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.08.02 OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH NEW WARD BOUNDARIES
Councilman Tate 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, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, Copeland, and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin 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, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, Copeland, and Roddy. Councilman Perrin 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: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, Copeland, and Roddy. Councilman Copeland moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, Copeland, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3341.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy for the adoption of a resolution requesting City Water and Light to provide free utility service for traffic lights at 3009 and 3215 S. Caraway Road. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, Copeland, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2002:01.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement to issue bonds and an agreement for payment in lieu of taxes for Arkansas Glass Container Corporation. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, Copeland, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2002:02.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy for the adoption of a resolution authorizing Craighead County Solid Waste Disposal Authority to apply for a permit modification to continue operation of a Class I Landfill. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, Copeland, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2002:03.
Under new business, Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Rega to appoint Alderman Dave Young to serve as Vice Mayor for the 2002 year. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, Copeland, and Roddy.
Councilman Province moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to take bids for sale of the fire station located at Matthews and Caraway. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, Copeland, and Roddy.
Mayor Brodell announced Jonesboro’s Grant Coordinator, Jim Mckinnon had obtained a 50/50 matching grant in the amount of $150,000.00 from the Arkansas State Parks Department to be used for lighting and equipment in Allen Park. The Jonesboro City Council voted and approved the 50/50 matching grant with the adoption of Resolution No. 2001:38.
Councilman Moore requested the City Council review rules and proceedings for city council meetings and be prepared to discuss the matter at the next council meeting.
Mayor Brodell gave his State of the City address as required by Arkansas State Law. Attached for the record, is a copy of Mayor Brodell’s comments.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.