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Minutes from the City Council meeting on September 5, 2006
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Public Hearing - 6:20 p.m. - A public hearing was conducted to vacate and abandon all utility easements located within the vacated portion of Baker Street south of Hope Avenue and north of Washington Avenue as requested by Attorney Bobby Gibson who represented St. Bernard’s Hospital. Questions were raised regarding the required utility letters which Attorney Gibson provided. No opposition was voiced.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 5, 2006
The Jonesboro City Council met Tuesday, September 5, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. Members present were: Mayor Doug Formon, City Clerk Donna Jackson, City Attorney Phillip Crego and twelve council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley.
Councilman Moore moved seconded by Councilman Ashley to approve the minutes of August 15, 2006, as delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM AG-1 AGRICULTURAL TO R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL FOR 297.33 ACRES LOCATED ON STRAWFLOOR DRIVE, SOUTH OF CASEY SPRINGS ROAD AND EAST OF THE JONESBORO CITY LIMITS (John Sloan)
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis to suspend the third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilwoman Williams 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, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilwoman Williams for the adoption of the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The ordinance was assigned number 3661.
Councilman Dover offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN THE VACATED PORTION OF BAKER STREET SOUTH OF HOPE AVENUE AND NORTH OF WASHINGTON AVENUE. (St. Bernard’s Hospital / Bobby Gibson)
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr 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, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilwoman Williams 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, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The ordinance was assigned number 3662.
Councilman McCall moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson to table the following ordinance indefinitely:
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 7.84 TO INCLUDE NO SMOKING OR USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN CITY CEMETERIES OR WITHIN 25 FEET OF CITY CEMETERIES
A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley.
Councilman Moore offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Dover 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, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Farmer for the adoption of the ordinance. It was explained the revised ordinance, which was previously approved by the Nominating and Rules Committee, puts in writing the current practices of the Jonesboro City Council. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The ordinance was assigned number 3663.
Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of a resolution authorizing Mayor Formon to send a letter notifying the insurance services office of improvements to be made so as to regain the City of Jonesboro, Class 3 fire rating, and contingent on changes to the letter to delete indications of working with a construction manager. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:111.
A resolution to proceed with condemnation action on the following properties was read:
319 N Church----Noemi Rodriguez
118 Labaume----George Tatum
1017 W Huntington----Minnie Clark
423 N Second----Shirley McCoy
528 W. Woodrow --- Margaret Scholl
109 W. Forrest ---- Chad Robinson
Councilwoman Furr moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to amend the resolution to delete 528 W. Woodrow, owned by Margaret Scholl and 109 W. Forrest, owned by Chad Robinson. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson for the adoption of the resolution as amended. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:112.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution extending the coverage provided by USABLE for the third year of the three year renewable contract with no increase in premium effective January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye with the exception of Councilman McCall who abstained from voting. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:113.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Ashley for the adoption of a resolution extending the coverage provided by Unum Provident for the second year of the three year renewable contract at no premium increase effective November 1, 2006, through October 31, 2007. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:114.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis for the adoption of a resolution to contract with Brackett-Krennerich and Associates, P.A. for architectural services related to the construction of the Jonesboro Animal Shelter as recommended by the Public Safety Committee. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:115.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis for the adoption of a resolution amending Resolution No. 2006:96, authorizing a correction to the Fisher & Arnold contract, amending the amount from $8,000 to $8,900 as recommended by the Public Works Committee. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:116.
Councilwoman Williams moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of a resolution accepting the low bid meeting bid specifications, Bid No. 2006:51 from Gateway Tire. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:117.
Councilwoman Williams moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of a resolution accepting the low bid meeting bid specifications, Bid No. 2006:50 from Safety Vision System. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:118.
Under new business, Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Dover to suspend the rules and place a resolution on the agenda that missed the agenda deadline but had been approved by the Public Works Committee. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of 1008 Kitchen Street owned by Carolyn Tollison for constructing a detention pond. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:119.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson to suspend the rules and place a resolution on the agenda that missed the agenda deadline but had been approved by the Public Works Committee. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilwoman Williams for the adoption of a resolution accepting the bid and approving the contract for sewer improvements from R & R Construction under the CDBG program. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:120.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to suspend the rules and place four different resolutions on the agenda that missed the agenda deadline but had been approved by the Public Works Committee for drainage projects. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute contract agreements with NRS Consulting for the Wilkins/Nettleton E. of Franklin drainage project in the amount of $10,800.00. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:121.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute contract agreements with Miller Newell for the Farm Creek Project in the amount of $20,600.00. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:122.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute contract agreements with Miller Newell for the Pines Apartment drainage project in the amount of $9,650.00. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:123.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute contract agreements with Fisher Arnold for the 1700 Block West Warner drainage project in the amount of $36,130.00. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:124.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Dover for the adoption of a resolution accepting temporary and/or permanent drainage easements at the following locations:
SCURLOCK INDUSTRIES OF JONESBORO, INC., LOST CREEK DRAINAGE PROJECT EASEMENTS.
LARRY W. ROBERSON IRREVOCABLE TRUST, LOST CREEK DRAINAGE PROJECT EASEMENTS.
CITY WATER AND LIGHT PLANT, LOST CREEK DRAINAGE PROJECT EASEMENTS.
A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley. The resolution was assigned number 2006:125.
Councilman Farmer announced the Finance Committee meeting had been moved to February 14th instead of the 21st and would begin at 3:00 p.m. He also requested information pertaining to the Jonesboro Central Planning Association. It was discussed that outside agencies receiving city funds should be submitting regular reports and should include council representation on the boards and commissions.
Mr. Joel Gardner, JETS Coordinator reported Ms. Cari White of the Chamber of Commerce had a list of approximately 25 contributors who had committed $300,000 worth of contributions for the JETS program, one being Arkansas State University.
Councilwoman Williams reported the Public Services would be reviewing financial proposals for separating cemetery functions from the Parks Department at its next meeting.
Under Public Comment Mr. Thomas Spencer addressed the Jonesboro City Council with questions pertaining to annexation of an area east of Nestle’ Road. Mayor Formon referred Mr. Spencer to City Planner, Otis Spriggs.
Mr. Roger Watkins thanked Councilwoman Furr and Councilman Hargis for their assistance in the condemnation of 118 Labaume Street.
With no further business, Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson to adjourn the meeting. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Johnson, Dover, Furr, McCall and Ashley.