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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 15, 2004
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APPEAL HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - An appeal hearing was conducted regarding the MAPC decision on a zoning change from Residential (R-2) to Commercial (C-3), located at 826 W. Huntington Avenue as requested by David Oesterblad. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the zoning request: Larry and Ruth Stice of 216 Vine Street cited problems of inadequate parking and increased traffic and stated it would contribute to the existing drug, alcohol, and prostitution problems in the area. Janet Henderson of 217 Vine explained the arcade would attract older teenagers and adults, since it would be open while children are in school. Mr. Mike Ledbetter stated it would be inviting trouble. The appeal hearing was adjourned.
PUBLIC HEARING - 6:20 P.M. - A public hearing was conducted regarding the abandonment of a portion of Union Street as requested by Union Pacific Railroad. No one spoke in opposition to the abandonment.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - November 15, 2004
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, November 15, 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 Young was unable to attend.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to approve the minutes of November 1, 2004, as provided. 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 Phillip Crego provided a written legal report which contained a response by Attorney Ralph Ohm regarding a civil case filed by HAML Investments pertaining to a rezoning request which was denied. Councilman Moore questioned the status of the Willett property and Mayor Brodell responded saying it had been delayed till next year.
Councilman Farmer offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-2) TO COMMERCIAL (C-3), LOCATED AT 826 W. HUNTINGTON AVENUE (David Oesterblad)
No further action was taken.
Councilman Hargis offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON THE UNIMPROVED STREET RIGHT OF WAY FOR UNION STREET. (Union Pacific Railroad)
Questions were raised regarding a survey showing the center point of the property. It was determined the survey would be provided at the next council meeting. Councilman Farmer explained according to the drainage study there is potentially some property that might be needed along the railroad right-of-way and expressed concern in giving away taxpayer’s property, then having to purchase needed right-of-way later on. Councilman Farmer asked the City Attorney to research the possibility of working out a trade for this portion of Union Street for any possible needed right of way if so determined by the drainage study. The decision was made to hold the second reading for the first meeting in December.
Councilman Street offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL (C-5) NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE DISTRICT TO COMMERCIAL (C-3) GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 3301 E. HIGHLAND (Lamco)
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to suspend the rules and place on second reading. 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. No further action was taken regarding this particular ordinance.
Councilman Street offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM AGRICULTURAL (AG) TO RESIDENTIAL (R-1), LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FLEMON ROAD WEST OF WILKINSON ROAD (BKR, LLC)
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Dover to suspend the rules and place on second reading. 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. No further action was taken regarding this particular ordinance.
Councilman Moore offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2004 BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE LADDER TRUCK
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street to suspend the rules and place on 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 Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street 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 Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Dover 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 3498.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of a resolution accepting donated temporary and permanent drainage easements located on Kersey Lane from Agnes McDaniel, Margaret Allen, and Jimmy Kersey. 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 resolution number 2004:97.
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution approving the contract with Pacheco Outdoor Equipment, Inc. for the construction of playground equipment at University Lions Park 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, Dover, Furr, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2004:98.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the continued implementation of Condrey and Associates Pay Plan B Modified. 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 resolution number 2004:99.
Under new business, Mayor Brodell reported work had begun on the Washington Street Overpass. Mayor Brodell announced he would be calling a special called council meeting for the purpose of presenting a preliminary 2005 budget that did not include fixed assets or additional personnel.
Councilman Street announced preliminary work on the traffic study had been completed and once the data was compiled they would be calling a meeting sometime the first part of December. He also reported the City Planner Search Committee had narrowed the search for a new city planner down to three applicants and would be providing a recommendation to Mayor Brodell within the next couple of weeks.
Councilman Farmer announced the Finance & Administration Committee meeting would be held Thursday, November 18, 2004. Public Works Director, Claude Martin announced the pipes at N. Patrick were under-sized and needed to know who would be paying for the project. It was explained the road side of Patrick Street had sloughed off close to the pavement. Mayor Brodell stated how this had been handled in the past and Street Superintendent Teddy Hooton provided a list of standard operating procedures. Because of safety issues, Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to give Mayor Brodell and Claude Martin, Public Works Director the ability to fix the safety problem at North Patrick in the interim until the other matters could be resolved. 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 Hargis announced a public hearing for Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at 5:00 p.m. in the Huntington Building for the purpose of discussing concerns pertaining to vicious animals.
With no further business, Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for adjournment. 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.