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Minutes for the City Council meeting on February 4, 2002
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 4, 2002
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, February 4, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: City Attorney Phillip Crego, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, and eleven council members. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Perrin, and Roddy. Vice Mayor Young presided over the meeting for Mayor Brodell who was unable to attend. Councilman Copeland was unable to attend.
Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to approve the minutes of January 21, 2002, as previously delivered. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin and Roddy.
Councilman Tate offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL (R-3) TO RESIDENTIAL (R-1), LOCATED WEST OF FLINTSTONE DRIVE, ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF TRAILWATER DRIVE. (BOB GIBSON)
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to suspend the rules and place on second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Rorex 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, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, and Roddy. Councilman Tate 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 voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, and Roddy. The ordinance was assigned ordinance number 3342.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Crockett to pull Item B from the agenda (Ordinance to amend 2001 Budget). The decision was made to pull the ordinance until Mayor Brodell and/or Finance Director, Larry Flowers were available for questions. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, and Roddy.
Councilman Rega offered the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2.20 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE IN COUNCIL MEETINGS.
The ordinance was read one time. Vice Mayor Young asked who was responsible for drafting the ordinance. Alderman Rega responded saying he was responsible for drafting the ordinance. Councilman Moore stated he wanted clarification in Section 2.20.10, entitled Internal Boards, and Committees, as to who is responsible for taking the minutes in committee meetings. Councilman Young responded saying the Chairman is responsible to either take the minutes or see that the minutes are taken. Councilman Kelton requested clarification in Section 2.20.04 (B2), entitled Reconsideration that reads, “A motion to reconsider requires a simple majority for passage.” Mr. Kelton wanted it to specify a majority of elected officials or of those in attendance. Vice Mayor Young questioned Alderman Rega as to any difference in the proposed ordinance compared to what is currently being done. Mr. Rega responded saying the text of the ordinance was taken from Fayetteville’s procedural ordinance, except when Fayetteville’s standard practice was in conflict, and then Jonesboro’s standard practice was applied. Alderman Rega stated he was unaware of any specific changes from Jonesboro’s current practices. Vice Mayor Young stated it was his understanding that the City Council adopted “Roberts Rule of Order” several years ago. Councilman Rega stated in the past, ad hoc committees were formed to review “Robert’s Rule of Order, but failed to make a recommendation. It was explained that the Arkansas Municipal League recommends a Procedural Handbook, which is a hybrid of “Roberts Rule of Order”, and when the Procedural Handbook is silent, then “Roberts Rule of Order” is applied. Vice Mayor Young suggested the ordinance be sent to the Personnel Committee for review and recommendation to the full council. Members of the Personnel Committee agreed and Alderman Rega asked that the ordinance be held on the first reading so comments could be collected.
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin for the adoption of a resolution authorizing application for 80/20 matching grant for Federal-Aid Surface Transportation Enhancement funds for the Jonesboro Downtown Enhancements, Phase I and II Projects. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2002:08.
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Rorex for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the utilization of Federal-Aid for the signalization of U.S. Highway 49 and Highway 351. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2002:09.
Agenda Item 7, a resolution authorizing an agreement to issue bonds for the Met-Pro Corporation was pulled at the written request of Anne S. Parker, of the Law Offices of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy for the adoption of a resolution naming judges, clerks, and alternate workers to serve in the election for directors of the City Water and Light Board. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2002:10.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Tate for the adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for February 18, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. p.m. for the purpose of vacating Lutterloh Street, a part of Hope Ave, and an alley located in Elder’s Addition for Jonesboro Real Estate Holdings Company. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, and Roddy. The resolution was assigned resolution number 2002:11.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to set an appeal hearing regarding a recommendation by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission to deny approval for a conditional use permit for emergency helicopter operations for Medic One. The hearing was set for February 18, 2002, at 6:15 p.m. in council chambers located at 900 W. Monroe. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, and Roddy.
Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton authorizing the following appointments/reappointments:
•Reappointment of Mr. Lee Hummelstein and Mr. Jimmy Cooper to the City Water and Light Board with an expiration date of March, 2005.
•Appointment of Marilyn Copeland to the Parks Planning and Advisory Committee with an expiration date of January, 2007.
•Reappointment of Mr. John Street and Mr. Jim Damron to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission with an expiration date of December, 2004.
A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye with the exception of Councilman McCall who refrained from voting. Those voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, and Roddy.
Under new business, Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Moore to appoint Kathleen Pruitt to the City Water and Light Board, to fill the unexpired term of Lisa Graves who moved outside her ward. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Tate, Rorex, Crockett, McCall, Rega, Province, Moore, Young, Perrin, and Roddy.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.