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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 2, 2003
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APPEAL HEARING - 6:00 P.M. - An appeal hearing was conducted regarding the failure by the MAPC to grant a zoning change from Residential (R-1) to Residential (R-3), located on the south side of Greensboro Road, east of N. Caraway Road as requested by Warren Lamberth and Nina Hedger. Mr. George Hamman, Engineer provided information regarding the "Ridge" development consisting of 144 garden style units, 9 residential buildings, and 1 community/leasing building. He explained Mr. Arby Smith and Keith Richardson of RichSmith Development, LLC would be managing the 14 million dollar project. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the zoning change: Sharon Oleson, Paul Carter, Scott Darwin, and Jack Sugg. The issues expressed were traffic concerns at the intersection of Greensboro Road and Caraway; additional sewer/drainage problems with the increase in density; impact on schools, lowering of property values; safety risk to elderly and children. Mr. Carter stated even though he was not necessarily opposed to the rezoning, he was concerned that the restrictions placed on the development would be enforced. Mr. Jack Sugg reminded council members that residents were assessed for improvements to the North Caraway Improvement District and the increase in traffic due to the zoning change would have a negative impact on the area.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 2, 2003
The Jonesboro City Council met Tuesday, September 2, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego and eleven council members. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Perrin presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Brodell who was on vacation.
Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to approve the minutes of August 18, 2003, as previously delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy.
Mr. Larry Flowers, Finance Director provided the financial report including proposed budgets and the city collector's report.
The following ordinance was on the second reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-2) TO COMMERCIAL (C-5), LOCATED AT 837 W. HUNTINGTON AVENUE (David Oesterblad)
No further action was taken regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Young offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO RESIDENTIAL (R-3), LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GREENSBORO ROAD, EAST OF N. CARAWAY ROAD. (Warren Lamberth and Nina Hedger)
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. No further action was taken regarding this ordinance.
Councilman Moore offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE AMENDING § 5.16.17 OF THE JONESBORO MUNICIAPL CODE INCREASING THE FINES FOR FAILURE TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM REAL PROPERTY
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street to suspend with the 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, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Moore 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, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street 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, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned number 3435.
Councilman Street offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE AMENDING § 5.16.18 OF THE JONESBORO MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING PAYMENT OF "ADMINISTRATION FEES" IN THE CORRECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFICIENCIES
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to suspend with the 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, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Moore 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, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Moore 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, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned number 3436.
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of a resolution to proceed with condemnation action on property located at 313 S. Madison, Roberto Guadamulz, Owner. Discussion was held with Mr. Mike Daffron, Code Inspector explaining to Mr. Guadamulz that he would have 30 days to bring the property up to code, with a possibility of additional time if progress was being made to bring the property up to code. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2003:62.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Federal Aviation Administration Grant for the rehabilitation of runway 5-23 (overlay) at the Jonesboro Municipal Airport. Councilman Farmer questioned if a revised resolution had been provided which contained a set limit of $75,000.00, however the original resolution was read. It was understood that the city's portion would be limited to $75,000.00 in expenditures. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2003:63.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the adoption of a resolution establishing a moratorium on curb-side placement and pick-up of bulky waste and construction waste as recommended by the Sanitation Citizens Committee. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned number 2003:64.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Street to appoint Mr. Ken Beadles to replace Mr. Wallace Barber and Mr. David White to replace Ms. Mary Lee Blocker on the Board of Zoning Adjustments Board. Mr. Roger DeRoeck was originally recommended by Mayor Brodell, but it was determined that the Jonesboro Code of Ordinances 14.40.01 requires one BZA member be a member of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. Mayor Brodell was asked to provide an updated list of boards and committees containing expiration dates to city council members. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy.
Under new business, Councilman Farmer announced a special called City Council Meeting for September 11, 2003, at 12:00 noon for the purpose of conducting interviews with Ward 5 applicants, Judy Furr and Clifford Toney. He explained twenty minutes would be allotted each applicant for questions and answers, and invited the public to attend.
Under "Public Comment" Dr. McKelroy had requested to address the Jonesboro City Council regarding the 7th Annual "Kid's Day America/International" but was not in attendance.
Mr. Steve Ewart provided a report on the NEAT Organization and requested he be allowed to address the Finance Committee for a recommendation for funding of the transportation program. The Finance Committee meets the third Thursday of the month, and Mr. Ewart was invited to attend.
Mr. Charles Layne of 2103 W. Parker Road, requested assistance from the Jonesboro City Council regarding drainage problems in the Woodsprings Estates. He explained various phases of development of Woodsprings Estates were allowed even though he had complained to Mayor Brodell and made the city aware of drainage problems.
With no further business, Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Moore for adjournment. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Farmer, Province, Hargis, Moore, Williams, Perrin, Street, Young, Dover, McCall, and Roddy.