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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 17, 2004
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 17, 2004
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, February 17, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney Phillip Crego and eleven council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Dave Young was unable to attend.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street to approve the minutes of February 2, 2004, as delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy.
City Attorney Crego provided a legal report stating an update was being provided by Attorney Ralph Ohm regarding the APERMA Trust Fund. Mr. Crego stated the courts had found the correct appraisal amount had been paid for the Hatley case; Mackey property (Bud Marshall property) has been acquired and waiting on engineering to lay out right of way; Settlement for $80,000 to acquire 3411 Quail Ridge for drainage purposes has been completed. Attorney Crego introduced Ms. Carol Duncan, newly hired Assistant City Attorney.
Councilman Perrin offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO CRAIGHEAD FORST PARK LAKE
Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to suspend with the second and third readings conditioned on approval of the Finance Committee at their February 19th meeting. It was explained the matter needed to go before the Finance Committee since money was being appropriated that was not in the 2004 budget. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Dover for 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, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Williams for 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, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3458.
Due to confusion with the selling of North Main Park and a portion of Allen Park, agenda items 5A, 5B, 6, and 7 were pulled from the agenda. The confusion pertained to the conversion process required by Parks and Tourism when selling property acquired with the grant funds and that the conveyance of the properties had not been approved by the Public Services Committee.
Councilman Street offered the following ordinance for first reading:
CLEAN UP ORDINANCE FOR THE 2003 BUDGET.
Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin 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, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Farmer 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, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Moore 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, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3459.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to pull Agenda Item 8, a resolution authorizing a contract with Dacus Fence Company to construct fencing along three sides of the perimeter at Allen Park. It was explained that the Master Drainage Plan being conducted by Carter Burgess could possibly recommend cutting the area down by two to three feet, however this would not be known until the study is completed. There was concern that it would be a waste to construct the fence only to tear it down if the Master Drainage Study recommends lowering the site for improved drainage. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman McCall for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Jonesboro City Stars Booster Club, that funds raised by the Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Department for purposes of City Stars may be appropriated to Jonesboro City Stars Booster Club for City Stars operational purposes. Councilwoman Furr questioned Mr. Wilkie again about the number of the contract. Mr. Wilkie stated there were only nine sections to the contract. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2004:15.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Farmer for the adoption of a resolution naming judges, clerks, and alternate workers to serve in the election for directors for Positions 7, 8, and 9 of the City Water and Light Plant improvement district. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2004:16.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for 6:15 p.m. on March 1, 2004, for the purpose of vacating and abandoning a utility easement located of Koala Drive and Outback Road in Lots 1 and 2 of Poling’s 4th Replat in Outback 2nd Addition as requested by Mr. Spencer Quinn. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2004:17.
Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Dover for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute MATA contracts and agreements for Debbie Hannah, 4505 South Caraway, Parcel F. It was explained this was part of the Fox Meadow Project. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2004:18.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of a resolution placing the following traffic signs within the city limits of Jonesboro:
STOP SIGNS
(1) Intersection of Asbury Dr. @ Grayson Dr. (To be placed in the northwest corner stopping southbound traffic on Asbury Dr.)
(2) Intersection of Grayson Dr. @ Covington Dr. (To be placed in the southwest corner stopping eastbound traffic on Grayson Dr.)
(3) Intersection of Albany Dr. @ Covington Dr. (To be placed in the northeast corner stopping westbound traffic on Albany Dr.)
(4) Intersection of Albany Dr. @ Charleston Dr. (To be placed in the northwest corner stopping southbound traffic on Albany Dr.)
(5) Intersection of Albany Cove @ Charleston Dr. (To be placed in the southeast corner stopping northbound traffic on Albany Cove.)
(6) Waverly Cove @ Charleston Dr. (To be placed in the northwest corner stopping southbound traffic on Waverly Cove.)
ONE-WAY
Kersey Cove One-Way between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. when school is in session.
A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2004:19.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Dover for the adoption of a resolution requesting City Water and Light to provide free utilities at the # 6 Forest Access Road for the new band shell at Craighead Forest Park. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2004:20.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis for the adoption of a resolution to proceed with condemnation action at 1803 National Road, MidFirst Bank, and at 512 Woodrow Street, Bank of America Mortgage. Ms. Nina Samuels representing MidFirst Bank requested an extension until they could resolve the insurance claim, but it was determined 45 days would be allowed prior to any action being taken. Mr. Mike Daffron explained if progress was being made on the property he would work with MidFirst Bank. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2004:21.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to pull Agenda item 16, a resolution accepting Federal-Aid for the widening of Lawson Road (Hwy 49 and Hwy 1). Questions were raised has to what financial obligation would be on the city if the resolution was adopted, and what was the plan. Mr. Martin stated there were no plans to his knowledge. Mayor Brodell stated he had requested from the State Highway Department funds to start widening Lawson Road from Southwest Drive over to Hwy 1, and was informed it would take four or five years to receive up to 1 million dollars. Councilman Farmer explained the documents do not reflect that, and the concern is the council does not know exactly what amount they are being asked to appropriate. Mayor Brodell recommended pulling the item until after the traffic study had been completed. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy.
At Mayor Brodell’s request, Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Dover to pull agenda item 17 which pertained to the following appointments/reappointments:
Advertising & Promotion Expiration Date
Bill Rainwater April, 2008
Bill Hurt April, 2008
Kathy Cardwell April, 2008
Beth Couch April, 2008
Airport Commission Expiration Date
Bob Gibson September 2, 2007
Mike Medlock September 2, 2007
Dr. Landry April 4, 2009
Bob Troutt April 3, 2008
Jonesboro/Craighead County Library Board Expiration Date
June Morse (Replacing Jo Ann Cooper January 1, 2009
Board of Zoning Adjustment Expiration Date
James Alvin Turner March, 2007
Doug Gilmore March, 2007
Ed Wilson March, 2007
Civil Service Commission Expiration Date
Glenda Frankenberg April, 2006
Bill Waldrip April, 2008
Jay Blackshear April, 2010
Rohn Craft April, 2012
Dennis Zolper April, 2014
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Expiration Date
Bill Gott September 20, 2006
Ken Beadles September 20, 2006
A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy.
Under new business, Councilman Farmer announced the Finance Committee meeting time had been changed from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Dover for the adoption of a resolution accepting a fund selection service contract with Principal Financial Group for the City of Jonesboro non-uniform pension plan. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2004:22.
With no further business, Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr for adjournment. All voted aye.