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Minutes for the City Council meeting on March 7, 1994
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 7, 1994
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 Harpole and Councilman Mays who were unable to attend.
Mayor Brodell welcomed Boy Scout Troop Number Six and requested Eric Skaug to lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Perrin gave the invocation.
The minutes of February 21, 1994, were approved as mailed by motion of Councilman Perrin seconded by Councilman Kelton. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
The following ordinance was up for the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND OTHER PURPOSES. (KENWARD/FREEMAN)
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Wise 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 2537.
The following ordinance was up for the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND OTHER PURPOSES. (KENWARD/CARADINE)
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Vance 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 2538.
The following ordinance was up for the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND OTHER PURPOSES. (DR. REED/ DR. MCMILLAN)
Councilman Vance 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 2539.
The following ordinance was up for the third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND OTHER PURPOSES. (DANNY MCDANIEL)
Councilman Vance seconded by Councilman Perrin 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 2540.
Item E was pulled because the rezoning for Sammie Noell had not been before the MAPC.
Councilman Bowers offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 2.20 ADDING SECTION 2.20.10 TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR BRINGING ORDINANCES BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Brodell requested the ordinance be heard for second reading at March 21, 1993, Council reading.
Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2532 ADOPTING THE 1994 BUDGET, TO REMOVE ALL APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY PLANNER FROM THE PLANNING AND INSPECTION BUDGET TO FUND THE OFFICE OF CITY PLANNER ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2119
Councilman Bowers 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. Councilwoman Ingram moved, seconded by Councilman Mullenix to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A roll call vote was taken resulting in a six to four vote in favor of the motion. However, due to not having a 2/3 vote the motion was denied.
No further action was taken regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution approving a "Contract of Obligation" between the City of Jonesboro and the Department of Pollution Control and Ecology. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1994:12.
Councilman Evans moved, seconded by Councilman Province for the adoption of a resolution requesting City Water and Light to provide service to 413 West Monroe, the Police and Court Building. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1994:13.
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton for the adoption of a traffic resolution placing "STOP" signs at the following locations:
-Spurlock Lane at Richardson Drive
-Kristal Drive at Richardson Drive
-Fairpark Boulevard at Race Street
-Spence Circle at Race Street
-Needham Street at Spence Circle
A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. The resolution was given the number 1994:11.
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Vance to table a traffic resolution placing “STOP" signs at Brown's Lane and changing a four-way stop intersection to a two-way stop intersection, until March 21, 1994. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
The following bids were reviewed:
94:04 - Tri Axle Dump Truck - Street Department
Councilman Vance moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to accept the low bid meeting specifications of the #2 Town and Country with a $2,000.00 ($1,000.00 per truck) extended warranty, totaling the bid at $115,709.88. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
94:05 - Mosquito Chemicals - Mosquito Control
Councilman Mullenix moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton to table the bid until the Committee could meet to discuss the matter. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
94:06 - Brush Chipper - Street Department
Councilman Hannah moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to accept the low bid which met specifications. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilwoman Ingram informed the Council of an Insurance Committee meeting for 1:30 p.m. on March 10, 1994, to discuss a pension proposal from Blue Cross/Blue Shield for non-uniform employees.
Councilman Mullenix informed the Council of a Mosquito Control meeting for 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 1994, to discuss the purchase of mosquito chemicals.
Councilman Perrin informed the Council of a Police Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Justice Complex on March 21, 1994, prior to the next scheduled council meeting.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Hannah to destroy financial records dating back from 1977 to 1988. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
Councilman Hannah gave the Council a copy of a newspaper article regarding the many contributions of City Water and Light to the City of Jonesboro.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.