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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 18, 1997
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 18, 1997
The Jonesboro City Council met Monday, August 18, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Mayor Brodell, City Clerk, Donna K. Jackson, City Attorney, Phillip Crego and 11 council members. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers. Councilman Roddy was absent due to illness.
The minutes of August 4, 1997, were approved as delivered by Councilman Young, seconded by Councilman Crockett. A voice vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those members voting aye were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, Bowers.
Councilman Tate offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Dwayne Winters)
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Pratt to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Tate for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers. The ordinance was given the number 3001.
Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN ZONING BOUNDARIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Real Estate Solutions)
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Pratt to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers. The ordinance was read a second time.
Council reviewed the following bid: Bid No. 97:23 - Public Officials Liability - All Departments. Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Rega to accept the low bid meeting bid specifications of Gallagher & Gallagher for $22,805.12. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers.
Councilman Tate moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution to proceed with condemnation action on property located at 1406 Huntington Ave., Jonesboro, Arkansas. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers.
Council discussed an appeal hearing request made by Melissa Meredith regarding the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission's decision to grant rezoning to Gail Henderson for 3.5 acres from Residential (R-1) to Agricultural (AG-1) of lots 6 and 7, Block B, located on the south side of Jonathan Street and the east side of Warren. Council questioned if an appeal hearing could be set without the rezoning request being placed on the agenda. The deadline for filing an appeal is thirty days, but the deadline for placing an item on the agenda once it has been approved by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is six months. The decision was made to set a time for the appeal hearing contingent on Ms. Henderson bringing the measure before Council. Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Tate to set the appeal hearing for 6:00 p.m. the same date of the rezoning request, conditional to the rezoning being placed on the agenda. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers.
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Province for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an administrative contract with City Water & Light for the use of a twenty foot easement, to be used for a sanitary sewer line. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers. The resolution was given the number 1997:54.
Councilman Pratt moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of a resolution expressing the willingness of the City of Jonesboro to utilize Federal-Aid monies for the signalization of Highway 18, Highway 351, and Kathleen Street. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers. The resolution was given the number 1997:55.
Councilman Bowers moved, seconded by Councilman Pratt for the adoption of a resolution certifying endorsement for Nettleton Concrete Works, Inc. to participate in the Arkansas Enterprise Zone program. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers. The resolution was given the number 1997:56.
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Kelton for the adoption of a resolution to amend Resolution No. 1997:48 adopted August 4, 1997, amending the Purchasers of Lot No. 2 of the Industrial Minipark from N.E.A.T. Inc. to Vaughn and Ellen Wisdom. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers. The resolution was given the number 1997:57.
Under new business, Councilman Kelton offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TWO MATA POSITIONS (Traffic Engineer & Code Inspector / Surveyor) AND THE APPROPRIATION FOR THESE POSITIONS FROM THE STREET PROJECTS SALES TAX FOR THE REMAINDER OF 1997
Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Young to suspend the rules and place on the second reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers. Councilman Kelton moved, seconded by Councilman Young to further suspend the rules and place on the third and final reading. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers. Councilman Rega moved, seconded by Councilman Young for the adoption of the ordinance. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers. The ordinance was given the number 3002.
Councilman Bowers moved, seconded by Councilman Pratt for the adoption of a resolution discontinuing the Travelers Life and Annuity Group Insurance (Contract GR-1625), contingent on approval by the State Insurance Department. A voice vote was taken resulting in all members voting aye. Those members were: Kelton, Rorex, Province, Kelly, Tate, Crockett, Rega, Pratt, Young, Fletcher, and Bowers. The resolution was given number 1997:58.
In closing, Mayor Brodell voiced his appreciation to Mr. Andre' Houser, Human Resources Director for a job well done. Mr. Houser accepted a job in Ardmore, Oklahoma, leaving Jonesboro in September.
It was announced the next Council meeting would be held on September 2, 1997, and not September 1, 1997 due to the Labor Day weekend.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.