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Minutes for the City Council meeting on May 6, 1996.
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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30 P.M. - Regarding the Residential Housing and Health Care Facilities Board of Hospital Revenue Refunding and Construction Bonds (St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center - 1996 Series, not to exceed $35,000.00)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 6, 1996
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, May 6, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Hubert Brodell, Mayor, Phillip Crego, City Attorney, and 11 council members. Those members were: Vance, Wise, Evans, Province, Hannah, Young, Rega, Kelton, Roddy, Perrin and Harpole.
The minutes of April 15, 1996, were approved as mailed by Councilman Perrin and seconded by Councilman Vance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Evans, Province, Hannah, Young, Rega, Kelton, Roddy, Perrin and Harpole
The following ordinance was up for the third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Doug Allen)
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Evans, Province, Hannah, Young, Rega, Kelton, Roddy, Perrin and Harpole. The ordinance was given the number 2695.
The following ordinance was up for the third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Gene Barnett)
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Evans, Province, Hannah, Young, Rega, Kelton, Roddy, Perrin and Harpole. The ordinance was given the number 2696.
The following ordinance was up for the third and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (St. Bernard’s Foundation)
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Evans, Province, Hannah, Young, Rega, Kelton, Roddy, Perrin and Harpole. The ordinance was given the number 2697.
The following ordinance was up for the third and final reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 15.12.03, SUBSECTION (B) CHANGING THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR RESIDENTIAL DESIGN FROM SIXTY FEET TO FIFTY FEET.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Evans, Province, Hannah, Young, Rega, Kelton, Roddy, Perrin and Harpole. The ordinance was given the number 2698.
The following ordinance was offered for the first reading
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Dallas & Timmy Spence & Regina Prociw)
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Wise to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Evans, Province, Hannah, Young, Rega, Kelton, Roddy, Perrin and Harpole. The ordinance was read a second time.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Vance for the adoption of a resolution expressing the willingness of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to utilize Federal-Aid Surface Transportation Program Enhancement Funds for signalization at the intersection of State Highway 49 (Stadium Blvd.) and Race Street Boulevard. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Evans, Province, Hannah, Young, Rega, Kelton, Roddy, Perrin and Harpole. The resolution was given the number 1996:13.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Province for the adoption of a resolution requesting City Water and Light to provide a traffic signal light at the intersection of Gee and Washington Streets. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Evans, Province, Hannah, Young, Rega, Kelton, Roddy, Perrin and Harpole. The resolution was given the number 1996:14.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Vance for the adoption of a resolution requesting City Water and Light to provide a traffic signal light at the intersection of Gee and Matthews Streets. Mr. Robert Rees spoke in opposition, requesting Council to delay until after the traffic light at Gee and Washington is installed. Mr. Rees explained he had spoken with the Highway Department and they did not recommend putting a light a Gee and Matthews, that the light at Gee and Washington would correct many of the traffic problems. A voice vote was taken resulting in a seven to four vote in favor of the motion. Those members voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Evans, Province, Rega, Roddy, and Perrin. Those members voting nay were: Hannah, Young, Kelton and Harpole. The resolution was given the number 1996:15.
Councilman Harpole moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution approving the Residential Housing and Health Care Facilities Board of Hospital Revenue Refunding and Construction Bonds (St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center - 1996 Series, not to exceed $35,000.00). A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Vance, Wise, Evans, Province, Hannah, Young, Rega, Kelton, Roddy, Perrin and Harpole. The resolution was given the number 1996:12.
Under new business a report was given by Mosquito Control, and MATA’s first project will be from Washington & Gee, to Main Street.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.