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Minutes from the City Council meeting on November 4, 2002
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 4, 2002
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, November 4, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: 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. Vice Mayor Young presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Brodell.
Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to approve the minutes of October 21, 2002, 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.
Director Jason Wilkie and Assistant Director, Jeff Owens of the Parks Department gave a presentation of the City Stars Soccer Champions. The Jonesboro City Council recognized the good work being done.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
ORDINANCE ADOPTING A PURCHASING MANUAL PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PROCEDURES FOR A CENTRALIZED PURCHASING SYSTEM.
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to amend the manual on page 6 (2C and 3) to "Purchases exceeding $10,000.00". 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 Rorex 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 Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett 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. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3379.
Councilman Tate offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL (C-3 AND C-5) TO RESIDENTIAL (R-3), LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LAKEWOOD DRIVE, WEST OF WOOD DUCK COVE. (TIPTON ROSS)
Councilman Crockett 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 Rorex 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. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3380.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute contracts and agreements for MATA Right of Way for Betty S. White at 1805 W. Nettleton, Parcel No. 95. 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 2002:53.
Under new business, Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Tate for the adoption of a resolution supporting Southern Cast Products to participate in the Arkansas Advantage Program. 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 2002:54.
Councilman Rorex questioned City Attorney, Phillip Crego on the status of rezoning stipulations for Bill's Fresh Market. Attorney Crego explained a proposal would be submitted to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission the first meeting in November. Vice Mayor Young recognized Ms. Stacy Schratz who complained that trees were not being planted on the east side where noise and bright lights were a problem. Ms. Schratz explained Mr. Lyons, Attorney for Barry Phillips, had written a letter saying the new ordinance provides for the application of the building permit and certificate of occupancy simutaniously. Attorney Crego explained the building permit and certificate of occupancy are not granted at the same time only applied for simutaniously. Mrs. Schratz read another portion of Mr. Lyons letter which said that alleged failures of compliance with the site plan are not addressed under the new ordinance. Mr. Crego explained that was a legal question that would have to be answered by the court, but was not the position of the City of Jonesboro.
Alderman Moore stated he had received a letter from Kenneth Scrape, and John Easley of Associated Engineering expressing concern over the following five projects : Greensboro Road, Nettleton School, Philadelphia Road, Kathleen Road, and Industrial Drive. The letter stated that a portion of the construction of these projects was not in accordance to their plans, and would accept no responsibility for changes made. The letter also recommended that F.E.M.A. be advised of the changes that may impact the flood plane areas. Councilman Moore requested Mayor Brodell provide a report on the five projects by the next council meeting. Councilman Tate stated the five projects named were not the only ones, and explained he had written a letter to Mayor Brodell in March regarding Barnhill Road.
Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to accept the low bid meeting specifications of Sartin Services for $11,064.26 for the installation of a sprinkler system at Miles Park. 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 following millage resolutions were reviewed:
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution to levy .5 mill for the Police Pension Fund. 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 2002:55.
Councilman Province moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of a resolution to levy .5 mill for the Fire Pension Fund. 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 2002:56.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett for the adoption of a resolution to levy 2 mills for the Public Library. 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 2002:57.
Vice Mayor, Young recognized Mr. Bill Ebbert. Mr. Ebbert stated he had submitted his original request to address Council on April 24, 2002, and complained of it taking six months before he was heard. Mr. Ebbert recommended providing earlier inspections on projects such as ADA ramps, and ditch work. He stated large amounts of money are being wasted at tax-payers expense, and gave the example of 36 intersections in which thirty had to be done over. He referred to the letter from Associated Engineering and asked the question why are we hiring engineers if we are not going to follow their specifications. Councilman Kelton made it clear it was the Engineering Department who is responsible for inspecting street and concrete work, not the Inspection Department. Mr. Ebbert in response questioned if the Inspection Department is responsible for inspecting public property. He stated that Mr. Ron Shipley and Mr. Mike Daffron of the Inspection Department told him their department does not inspect public property. Mr. Glenn Batten, City Planner assured Mr. Ebbert that the laws are enforced on public as well as private property. Mr. Ebbert stated he was referring to city engineers regarding ADA ramps and ditch work, then recommended hiring additional engineering staff in an effort to inspect these type of jobs earlier before discovering they are done incorrectly. Councilman Tate stated of the 36 intersections several did not have groves or proper sloping and these problems could easily be corrected. He explained the contractor doing the wheel chair ramps did some poor work early on but once the problems were brought to his attention he corrected the work at his own expense. Mr. Ebbert responded saying that was his point. The city should inspect earlier, so projects would not have to be redone. Mr. Tate complained that Mr. Ebbert was bringing up old issues that happened in February and March. Mr. Ebbert again reminded Mr. Tate that he had asked to address the City Council back in April when this occurred. In closing, Mr. Young assured Mr. Ebbert by serving on the Jonesboro City Council for eight years, he was confident that everyone serving had the best interest of Jonesboro at heart, and that no one had done anything illegal or for their own personal gain.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.