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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 4, 1999
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OATH OF OFFICE - 6:30 P.M. - Judge Howard Templeton administered the Oath of Office to City Attorney, Phillip Crego then to the following council members: Alderman Ron Kelton, Alderman Tim McCall, Alderman Dave Young, Alderman Davy Crockett, Alderman Fred Rorex, Alderman Bill Roddy, Alderman Harold Perrin, Alderman Chris Moore, Alderman Paul Copeland, Alderman Cecil Province, and Alderman Brian Rega.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - January 4, 1999
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, January 4, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Hubert Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego and 11 council members. Those members were: Kelton, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. Councilman Tate was absent.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to approve the minutes from December 21, 1998, as delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Rega to accept the reappointments of Mrs. Debbie Finley and Mr. Jim Damron to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission with an expiration date of December 2001. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega.
Under new business, Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM UNALLOCATED SALES TAX FOR THE PURCHASE OF HUNTINGTON AVE. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Councilman Rega 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, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy 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 voting aye were: Kelton, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. The ordinance was assigned number 3101.
Mayor Brodell, in accordance with Arkansas Statute 14-58-302, made the following report on the status of Jonesboro:
•He provided Council with a list of twenty streets to be graveled by the end of April, barring no complications.
•Regarding Mata Projects, Mayor Brodell reported there were approximately nine miles of gravel road which should be completed by the end of June, and the Main Street Project completed in early spring. The list of 1999 Mata Projects were: East and West Nettleton, West Matthews to Washington Avenue, with other projects to be announced at the next council meeting. Mayor Brodell stated he hoped that the Highway 141 Project, from Johnson Street to Philadelphia Road would be managed as one project.
•Mayor Brodell reported the Copps Program was doing well, stating it was his desire to place a third Copps Station in the newly purchased area of 900 West Monroe (Huntington Ave. Methodist Church).
•Regarding condemned property at 1208 Madison, Mayor Brodell reported that First Bank had filed an injunction to stop any demolition work, until the August court date.
•It was reported we were in the final bidding stages of the Corp. of Engineers Project (Whitman’s Creek & Turtle Creek) for the east side of Jonesboro, with a completion date set for 1999.
•Mayor Brodell reported that Jonesboro broke its own record in issuing $131 million dollars in building permits for 1998, which was $34 million higher than 1997.
•Regarding the 110 acre park, Mayor Brodell reported consideration was being given to having dirt hauled in due to poor weather conditions. He stated Judge Haas had agreed to provide equipment for hauling the 1,235 loads of dirt.
•It was reported that Mr. Jeff Hawkins would be Jonesboro’s new City Planner beginning February 1, 1999. Mr. Hawkins has over twenty years experience as Regional Planner for Jefferson County.
•Mayor Brodell reported on various Jonesboro industries. Both Haworth Plants are under construction and going well, Frito Lay is expanding, Hytrol Conveyor is building a new distribution center, and Dupont Drive has been extended from Highway 18 to Kruger Drive. C.W. Post (west) has been completed for the Wind Chimes project.
In closing, Mayor Brodell stated we have a tremendous challenge ahead with the new central fire station, the park system, drainage and with street improvements to be completed by the year 2000. Mayor Brodell thanked the various Department Heads and their employees for their hard work and to the many volunteers who helped make 1998 a prosperous year. Mayor Brodell stated he intends to continue to pursue efforts for a new mall for Jonesboro. He explained the mall would bring in additional tax dollars to help aid the many projects Jonesboro supports.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton for the adoption of a resolution requesting free utility service be provided by City Water & Light at 900 W. Monroe. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega. The resolution was assigned number 1999:01.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy nominating Councilman Rega as Vice Mayor. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, McCall, Young, Crockett, Rorex, Roddy, Perrin, Moore, Copeland, Province, and Rega.
Councilman Perrin requested the following: 1) A joint meeting of the Finance Committee and Personnel Committee for the purpose of discussing self insurance. Councilman Perrin requested the joint-committee meeting be held no later than February 1, 1999. 2) A report regarding Y2K. Mayor Brodell responded stating a report on Y2K would be given at the next council meeting. 3) Imaging of city documents. Councilman Perrin stated the cost of imaging has decreased drastically and with the looming problems of Y2K it was time to consider this option. Councilman Perrin requested a copy of city ordinances on disk from City Clerk, Donna Jackson.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.