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Minutes from the City Council meeting on April 5, 1993
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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:45 P.M. - A public hearing was held regarding the vacating of South Street. Frank Snellgrove was the Attorney requesting the abandonment. No one spoke in opposition to the abandonment.
APPEAL HEARING - 7:00 p.m. - An appeal hearing was held regarding the MAPC rezoning denial of Mr. Kent Arnold. Representing Mr. Arnold was his Attorney, Jim Lyons. Mr. Lyons showed and aerial map of the area, and explained a smaller area would be rezoned to Commercial Three (3) than originally planned. Mr. Arnold stated he plans to create residential property to buffer the commercial area. Those speaking in opposition to the rezoning were: Ken Kelso, Tom Odem, J.D Yates, Jackie Robinette, John BoBo, Richard Carvell and Lisa Benz.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APRIL 5, 1993
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Council Members, with the exception of Councilman Wise who was unable to attend.
The minutes of March 15, 1993, were approved as mailed by motion of Councilman Mullenix seconded by Councilman Perrin. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
The following presentations were given:
Report regarding Clean Sweep Program. Clean Sweep was scheduled for April 12-17, 1993.
Presentation was given by Councilman Perrin to Officer Baugh for his outstanding job related endeavors.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS BENTON SUBDIVISION STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Due to a missing petition Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers, to table further action on the ordinance until the next City Council meeting, scheduled for April 19, 1993. Councilman Hannah stated concerned citizens have a right to full and complete information. A roll call vote was taken resulting in a three (3) to eight (8) vote in favor of the motion. Those voting for the motion were: Ingram, Province, Bowers, Perrin, Kelton, Vance, Harpole, and Hannah. Those opposed to the motion were: Evans, Mullenix, and Mays. The ordinance was tabled till the next council meeting.
The following ordinance was on the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF WEST JACKSON AVENUE BETWEEN UNION STREET AND MADISON STREET.
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole, moved for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2464.
Councilwoman Ingram offered the following amended ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING ITEMS TO BE PLACED UPON THE AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL IN SUCH MEETINGS.
Due to copies not being made available of the amended ordinance, the ordinance was held until the next council meeting.
Councilwoman Bowers moved, seconded by Councilman Mullenix, to table the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 2462; PROVIDING FOR A MEANS OF ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE CITY CLERK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 2462; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
A roll call vote was taken resulting in a four to seven vote against the motion. Those voting nay were: Evans, Province, Perrin, Vance, Harpole, Mays, and Hannah. Those voting in favor of the motion were: Ingram, Mullenix, Bowers, and Kelton. City Attorney, Pam Honeycutt gave a legal opinion that the ordinance was too vague, and probably not legal, due to not having a deadline and not having an employed Personnel Director. Councilman Vance requested the Council to continue with the agenda and come back to this ordinance.
Councilman Perrin offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PARTIALLY LIFTING THE HIRING FREEZE PLACED UPON THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HIRING THREE ADDITIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL.
Councilman Hannah questioned the City Attorney, Pam Honeycutt regarding an amendment to the ordinance. Attorney Honeycutt recommended not offering the amendment till further action had been taken. Councilman Hannah stated this was in regard to an existing employee not newly hired employees. Attorney Honeycutt explained there must be an agreement between the employee and employer prior to establishing comp-time. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken, resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Mullenix for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2466.
Councilman Vance offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 2462; PROVIDING FOR A MEANS OF ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE CITY CLERK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 2462; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
After changes had been made to the ordinance, Councilwoman Ingram stated the ordinance was not necessary because the Clerk's office already had a detailed list of responsibilities, given to her by the Council when they hired her, and the office has mandated duties required by the State of Arkansas. However, Ms. Ingram stated she would give the Council time to put something together that is different than this, but it better comply with State Law. Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye, with the exception of Councilmen Mullenix and Bowers. Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye, with the exception of Councilmen Mullenix and Bowers who both voted nay. Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Vance for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye, with the exception of Councilmen Mullenix and Bowers who both voted nay. The ordinance was given the number 2465.
Councilman Vance offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND OTHER PURPOSES. (KENT ARNOLD)
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Province who voted nay. The ordinance was read a second time.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND OTHER PURPOSES. (MARVIN HIGGINS)
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Evans for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2467.
Councilman Harpole offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND OTHER PURPOSES. (ROBERT REES)
Several spoke in opposition to the rezoning. The decision was made to leave this ordinance at the second reading.
Councilman Mays offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, CLOSING AND ABANDONING SOUTH STREET 30 FEET IN WIDTH AND BOUNDED ON THE WEST SIDE BY DUDLEY STREET AND ON THE EAST SIDE BY INDUSTRIAL DRIVE.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton for the adoption of the ordinance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The ordinance was given the number 2468.
Council considered the following appointment recommendations:
(A) Councilman Vance move, seconded by Councilman Harpole to accept the Mayor's recommendation of Beth Couch and Claude Bull to the Advertising and Promotion Commission with terms to expire February 1997. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
(B) Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to accept the Mayor's recommendation of Bob Troutt to the Airport Commission with term to expire April 1998. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
(C) Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Evans to accept the Mayor's recommendation of James Turner to the Board of Zoning Adjustment with term to expire March 1996. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
(D) Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to accept the Mayor's recommendation of H. C. Todd and Jim Hoggard to the Civil Service Commission with term to expire April 1999. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
The following bids were reviewed:
93:31 Total Station - Street Department
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to accept the low bid which met specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
93:32 Cab & Chassis - Street Department
Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Bowers to accept the low bid which met specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Under new business Councilwoman Ingram stated the Executive Session called for Wednesday evening would be cancelled.
Councilman Bowers stated he and Doug Little, had gone door to door promoting the Clean Sweep Operation.
Councilman Perrin called a Police Committee meeting for Thursday, April 8, 1993, at 7:30 p.m.
Councilman Kelton requested Jim Shaw, City Planner to explain a program being done by the Kinco Company, regarding a variety of trees to be given away to the public, schools, and the city.
Councilman Mays requested Jim Shaw, City Planner to give a presentation regarding bike lanes. Councilman Mays moved, seconded by Councilman Evans to authorize the filing of an application for state monies for the construction of these bike lanes. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Hannah stated the Council's support was needed by the mail service, due to Lawn Care Services parking in front of mail boxes. Councilman Hannah also requested a copy of the City Attorney's opinion regarding the problems between the Finance Department and Police Department. Councilman Hannah lastly, commented there had been a lot of phone calls concerning vandalism of cemeteries. Chief Morgan addressed the problem, stating it was being handled, and would appear on Crime Stoppers.
Mayor Brodell stated city officials are trying to address the cable television issues. The Mayor explained a converter would be loaned to customers for 90 days until the matter is settled.
Detective David Allen addressed Council regarding comp-time. He stated the department would no longer be ignored and as a measure of good faith the council should at the very least adopt his resolution. Councilwomen Ingram explained the resolution would be defeated and asked the Police Officers to wait until the Police Committee and Finance Department had a chance to review the City Attorney's legal opinion. Detective Allen stated the Police Department did not intend to be ignored any longer, and would file suit until this matter was solved. Councilman Mullenix moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ingram to adopt a resolution to return to the "agreement" formerly used to compute overtime for the Police Department. A roll call vote was taken resulting in an eight to three vote opposing the resolution. Those council members voting aye were: Ingram, Mullenix and Kelton. Those council members voting nay were: Evans, Province, Bowers, Perrin, Vance, Harpole, Mays and Hannah. The resolution was defeated.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.